Recently, I have been discouraged by how hard life is sometimes. When I found this quote by Louise Erdrich about letting life break you, I began to rethink my views on life. I know life can break me, and no one can protect me from it. Solitude will also break me, even though at times I may long for some solitude. I have to love. I have to feel. I have to be willing to risk my heart. I have to let life swallow me up. I also like the image of just sitting under the apple tree and listening […]
Charity is…
I came across this quote about “charity” and thought it was worth sharing. Photo Credit: Pinterest / Photo Source: www.lh3.ggpht.com I like to think that I am a charitable person, but this quote brought to light a whole new meaning of what charity is. It truly is expecting the best of each other; accepting their differences, shortcomings, and weaknesses; and resisting the impulse to get mad or offended or pissed off when they don’t handle a situation like we would have hoped. When I really stop to read this quote, not just look at it but really read the words […]
Have a Zen Moment
I often try to have zen-like moments, encouraging myself to keep calm, reflecting on the goodness within and without, and trying to bring a little peace to my mind and to my world. So when I found this list – “10 to Zen” – I thought I would share it with you because I thought we could all use a few Zen-like moments in our day and in our lives. Photo credit: Pinterest I think it’s important to “let go.” Most people I know say, “let go and let God…” That’s a good starting point… But the Zen philosophy(if that’s […]
20 Things a Woman Should Live By
I found an interesting list today titled “20 things a woman should live by” and I thought about how women of every generation can still learn a thing or two about life and living. Read it and enjoy! Photo Credit: Pinterest; google “Girls Guide To” for more information These unofficial rules that every woman – young or old – should live by are definitely worth remembering. Heck, copy and print this last and share with with your lady friends! Embrace who you are and love the woman you are becoming! Have a great day!
A Brand New Day
I find this quote inspiring… I hope you do, too. Photo Credit: Pinterest / Photo Source: backonpointe.tumblr.com Have a great week!