As a reminder, Part 1 of this article talked about our ability to control our feelings. No one can make you feel a certain way; it is your thoughts about whatever the person did that causes your feelings. Since we have control of our thoughts, if we change our thoughts, we change our feelings. ButContinue reading “I Tell My Body What to Do Part 2”
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I Tell My Body What to Do
Back in 2002, I remember a gentleman coming to speak to me for a moment during his break from the Narcotics Anonymous meeting that was taking place at our school. He said, “They try to tell you that you have control over your feelings, but when your stomach feels like it’s going to drop outContinue reading “I Tell My Body What to Do”
The Biggest Lesson I Learned Last Year Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, we talked about how a dream is different than a goal. A goal is something you want to obtain and you can pretty much list the necessary steps towards completing the goal. A dream is something you would love to obtain but it is beyond your current knowledge asContinue reading “The Biggest Lesson I Learned Last Year Part 2”
The Biggest Thing I Learned Last Year Part 1
One thing that most people who know me would agree about me is that I know how to set goals. But what is even more important than that is that I excel at keeping up the level of consistent effort that is necessary to bring whatever goal I may have into fruition. Big or small,Continue reading “The Biggest Thing I Learned Last Year Part 1”
The Secret of Affirmations Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, we talked about how we have affirmed everything that has shown up in our lives thus far, whether consciously or unconsciously. Simply by giving our attention to a thing, it grows. We have the option to choose what part of our circumstances to focus our attentions on and itContinue reading “The Secret of Affirmations Part 2”
The Secret of Affirmations Part 1
I know what you are thinking…You have tried affirmations before, but they really don’t work. Sure, for a couple of days, you feel hopeful and even empowered but your affirmations either quickly fall by the wayside, or, maybe you were consistent, but never saw any real results. Trust me when I say that I understand. Continue reading “The Secret of Affirmations Part 1”
Victim or Victor, You Decide
One of my friends use to refer to the human race as the Valley of the Walking Wounded. This was in acknowledgement of the fact that few of us have escaped life’s turmoils and hardships. Few of us have grown up with our esteem perfectly in tact. We all have stories to tell and manyContinue reading “Victim or Victor, You Decide”
Who Do You Think You Are?
When I start with the premise that at the core of our beings, we are connected to all that exists, I realize that the statement that “Nothing is impossible” is true. I think, at some levels, we all believe that nothing is impossible. That resonates with us from somewhere deep within. However, it seems thatContinue reading “Who Do You Think You Are?”
The Journey
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Often, the first step is the hardest because we let fear get the best of us. But, what if on the other side of fear is the life that you always dreamed you would have?
Girls for Change
Girls for a Change is doing sensational work in our community. While spending time with the young ladies yesterday, I could see the gleam in their eyes–the desire to be their best selves and to make a difference in the world! Thank you, Angela Patton and Girls for a Change, for a beautiful afternoon! IContinue reading “Girls for Change”