Photo by thevibrantmachine on Pexels.com My journals from the past seven years are stacked in front of me. I pick one from 2019 and flip through its pages, cringing at my terrible handwriting. Were my biggest concerns back then really just completing my math lesson and practicing my ballet and tap dances? Was I really… Continue reading The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past
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Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate…”
Happy Monday, everyone! It's hard to believe we've already reached June and are halfway through the year. I hope you have had a wonderful 2025 so far, and I hope it only gets better from here. For this first week in June, I want to share a quote about recognizing the significance of the little… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate…”
Sometimes It Takes a Lifetime: A Reflection of Growth and Transformation
Photo by Ray Bilcliff on Pexels.com We all love hero stories. We like having someone we can always count on to do the right thing. There's something about the hero's bravery, endurance, and sacrificial love that gives us hope. My personal favorite hero stories come from the Marvel movies. But here's the thing: most of… Continue reading Sometimes It Takes a Lifetime: A Reflection of Growth and Transformation
Quote of the Week “Every adventure requires…”
Hello, everyone! I know it's been a long time since I've posted. It's been a really busy couple of weeks, but now I'm back with another quote. This week's quote is from the classic story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. "Every adventure requires a first step." Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland As we step into… Continue reading Quote of the Week “Every adventure requires…”
3 Memoirs about People who Overcame Major Suffering
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com To be honest, memoirs are probably one of my least favorite literary genres, but let me explain. Memoirs will only be published if they are about a significant and oftentimes unique hardship that the author experienced in his or her life. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this,… Continue reading 3 Memoirs about People who Overcame Major Suffering
Quote of the Week: “In love we find out…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. I was able to spend some extra time reading over the weekend. I'm in the middle of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale, so I thought I'd share a quote from it. "In love we find out who we want to be; in war, we find out who… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “In love we find out…”
Quote of the Week: “People generally see what they look for…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend and could spend time with your family and loved ones. As we start a new week, I wanted to share this quote from To Kill a Mockingbird. "People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for." Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “People generally see what they look for…”
Daily Reminder: It’s Okay if You Don’t Have it all Together
Photo by Anna Nekrashevich on Pexels.com This week I was planning to write a post about managing your time effectively, but I missed my alarm this morning. I haven't been very productive lately, so I thought it would be silly to write a post encouraging you to do it without being productive myself. Instead, I… Continue reading Daily Reminder: It’s Okay if You Don’t Have it all Together
Practicing Sincerity: Learning How to be Truly Happy for Others in Their Success
Photo by Hassan OUAJBIR on Pexels.com When someone tells you about something exciting in their life, what is your immediate reaction? Are you excited for them, or do you feel jealous? Do you ask them questions about this news, or do you not really care? It often depends on the person and the information they… Continue reading Practicing Sincerity: Learning How to be Truly Happy for Others in Their Success
Quote of the Week: “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings…”
Happy Monday! I hope you are healthy, enjoying some beautiful weather, and excited about starting a new week. This week's quote is from my favorite memoir, The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. As usual, if you've never read it before, I recommend it. “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings [...] It’s something… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings…”
Quote of the Week: “We all know at times…”
Hello everyone! I hope this morning finds you rested and that this week greets you with joy. In all honesty, it's been a rough few days for my family and me, and maybe you feel the same way. If you do, this quote might bring some comfort. “We all know at times what it is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “We all know at times…”
Quote of the Week: “It is our choices that show who we really are…”
Happy Monday! I don't know about you, but sometimes I get caught up in what I can and can't do, letting my skills define me. This classic Harry Potter quote discusses this struggle. “It is our choices…that show who we really are, far more than our abilities.” J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “It is our choices that show who we really are…”
Quote of the Week: “Life…is dear to me…”
Happy Monday! I hope you've been thriving, but if not, maybe this quote can encourage you. It's from the novel Frankenstein, which is a great read if you have the time. “Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it." Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Life is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Life…is dear to me…”
Quote of the Week: “It is not his fault that he does not see…”
Happy Monday, everyone! This week's quote is more unique than usual, but it's thought-provoking and applicable. It's from a contemporary novel called Piranesi, and if you haven't read it, I highly recommend! "It is not his fault that he does not see the things that I do." Susanna Clarke, Piranesi Not everyone sees things the… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “It is not his fault that he does not see…”
Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life…”
Happy Monday! We made it to another week. Here's a quick motivational quote from Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit. "Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever. You just have to live." Natalie Babbit, Tuck Everlasting Life is beautiful. But we're often too busy trying to… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life…”
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