1. When we understand our lives count for something.
We have a purpose for being here.
We have a purpose for being here.
It really doesn’t matter what we do.
What matters is how we take the gifts we have been given and use them to inspire and care for others. When we do this, it’s clear our lives do indeed count for something.
2. Refusing temptation.
(I am still trying to resist shopping as much as possible)
3. Finding the courage to start-over.
Starting over again is not a sign of defeat; it’s a sign of hope.
2. Refusing temptation.
(I am still trying to resist shopping as much as possible)
3. Finding the courage to start-over.
Starting over again is not a sign of defeat; it’s a sign of hope.
It signifies where we were heading was not the proper destination, but we still have the energy and passion to keep going – albeit in a different direction. Starting over recharges our spirit and keeps us moving forward in life.
4. When time does heal old wounds.
Emotional pain will not last forever.
4. When time does heal old wounds.
Emotional pain will not last forever.
Nothing stays the same forever.
When the hole created by the pain begins to be filled-in with love and grace, hope begins to seep through until its healing presence can at least start working on the edges as it gradually moves more towards the core.
5. Forgiveness.
Forgiveness provides hope for a new start. To forgive is to let go of the anger, shame and resentment that is keeping you stuck in the pain and in the past. To be clear, the act of forgiveness is a gift, you give yourself. The root word give in the word forgiveness reminds us that when we forgive we give ourselves hope for a new beginning.
6. Change.
Change allows us to redefine and reinvent ourselves for the better. When we are open to change, we are given the opportunity to see things differently and to do things differently.
We change in order to grow. Real growth, however, can occur incrementally. Meaning we don’t have to change everything about ourselves or our lives all at once, we just need to begin changing some things – a little at a time.
Decisions bring about change and change brings about growth and growth brings hope. So, begin by making a few new decisions, new choices, about how you want to live the rest of your life and feel the hope as it begins to swell inside of you.
7. Do something good every day.
Inspiration can be found in the oddest places. Do something good every day doesn’t just have to be a temporary marketing campaign, it can also be a daily mantra if we choose to remember its challenge. By doing something good every day we can choose to bring hope to people we know and to people we don’t know. I think by doing so, we will bring hope to ourselves, too.
8. Love will continue forever.
The choices we make today will impact and shape what that eternal love will be like.
When love is given without conditions, and it is returned authentically, we can have hope the love will continue forever.
9. When we understand that we are enough.
I am enough.
If I never make a gazillion dollars, I’m still enough.
If I never write a best-selling book, I’m still enough.
If I never achieve every dream and goal I have, I’m still enough.
I’m enough because each day I try to be the best parent, husband, wife, friend, employee and citizen I can be.
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5. Forgiveness.
Forgiveness provides hope for a new start. To forgive is to let go of the anger, shame and resentment that is keeping you stuck in the pain and in the past. To be clear, the act of forgiveness is a gift, you give yourself. The root word give in the word forgiveness reminds us that when we forgive we give ourselves hope for a new beginning.
6. Change.
Change allows us to redefine and reinvent ourselves for the better. When we are open to change, we are given the opportunity to see things differently and to do things differently.
We change in order to grow. Real growth, however, can occur incrementally. Meaning we don’t have to change everything about ourselves or our lives all at once, we just need to begin changing some things – a little at a time.
Decisions bring about change and change brings about growth and growth brings hope. So, begin by making a few new decisions, new choices, about how you want to live the rest of your life and feel the hope as it begins to swell inside of you.
7. Do something good every day.
Inspiration can be found in the oddest places. Do something good every day doesn’t just have to be a temporary marketing campaign, it can also be a daily mantra if we choose to remember its challenge. By doing something good every day we can choose to bring hope to people we know and to people we don’t know. I think by doing so, we will bring hope to ourselves, too.
8. Love will continue forever.
The choices we make today will impact and shape what that eternal love will be like.
When love is given without conditions, and it is returned authentically, we can have hope the love will continue forever.
9. When we understand that we are enough.
I am enough.
If I never make a gazillion dollars, I’m still enough.
If I never write a best-selling book, I’m still enough.
If I never achieve every dream and goal I have, I’m still enough.
I’m enough because each day I try to be the best parent, husband, wife, friend, employee and citizen I can be.
Enjoy reading
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