Everyone has a story to tell…here's mine.
"I know that in everybody's life must come days of depression and discouragement when all things in life seem to lose savour. The sunniest day has its clouds; but one must not forget the sun is there all the time." ~ Lucy Maud Montgomery We all have off days. Days where our irritation levels run …
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"Who are you behind the mask?" Dr. Julianna Slatery If you're my friend on Facebook or follow me on Twitter, you may get the sense that my life is all good from my status updates and tweets. It is NOT my plan to portray a false sense of perfection on social media. I do not want to be …
"All you need is love." - The Beatles Love. Wow, what can I say about love in only a minute? Love is love. We all need to be loved. We need to give love. We need to feel loved. We need love. Simple. Yet, giving and receiving love can be so complicated. I love (see …
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." ~Leo Buscaglia This is huge. And it's oh, so scary. When someone you love is heading towards depression or an …
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"A hug is a handshake from the heart." ~Author Unknown Hugs are needed. They do so much for us physically, mentally and spiritually. It's the first thing we do when we hold our new born child. And it's the last thing we do with a dying loved one. Hugs connect us to each other. What can a …
As you may have noticed, I love quotes. I love coming across a quote that speaks to me, and says "Yes! That's exactly what I wanted to say!" I find people who are smarter than me are able to articulate my thoughts and feelings into words better than I can. Since I've started this blog, I have …
"One word or a pleasing smile is often enough to raise up a saddened and wounded soul.” Therese of Lisieux A smile. Such a simple gesture of the mouth. A sincere smile (you know, the kind you can see in someone's eye's), can say so much. Welcome, I'm happy to see you It's okay, I …
