I was reading another woman’s blog the other day and I was struck by the negative comments that flooded her blog site. I couldn’t believe all the passed judgments, and the harsh words. But then, I began to think of all of the times I have quietly passed judgment on other moms. I was a little ashamed of myself and thought, “Why can’t we all just get along?”
Recently I opened up my box of letters that I keep in a very safe place. Do you have a box of old letters or cards that you still keep? It’s quite fun to reflect back upon your life through this particular lens. From the time I was a little boy, till now, I have kept many precious documents intact. There’s something to be said for keeping letters. I wonder sometimes if my kids will yearn to keep my letters that I write them. I sometimes doubt they’ll see the value in keeping such historical family objects.
YESTERDAY WAS NATIONAL TELL HER SHE IS BEAUTIFUL DAY.
I posted a day late for WORDLESS WEDNESDAY.
So, today I am telling all of you, my Readers, that you are beautiful.
Here is something my girlfriend sent me yesterday… Enjoy it and pass it on…
“You can have anything you want – if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.” –Abraham Lincoln
I’d like to dedicate today’s post to all mothers and their children. Today’s post came about as a result of my monthly girls’ dinner that I attended last night. As always, every month, we shoot the breeze over some good food and booze, and chat about everything from current events (Hello psycho Mel Gibson), to the development of our kids. Nine girls catching up is always… well… LOUD.
It was around the year 2001. I was flipping the TV channels in bed and accidentally stumbled upon a movie. I had always loved Dennis Quaid, so I was curious as to why I hadn’t seen this particular one. There you were. Your sweet face. The Parent Trap. How charming, and lovely, and beautiful, and sweet and innocent. I remember thinking, “Who is this girl? She’s such an incredible actress.”
300 pounds! 300 pounds! I looked at the scale and couldn’t believe the number staring back at me. How had this happened? How had I let myself go? I was in my early twenties, miserable, and weighing in at an unthinkable 300 pounds.
GET OFF THE FENCE AND GET HEALTHY! Share this chart with those you love and want to keep happy and healthy!
So, I figured today I’d lighten the mood around here. All the Blog posts I have been reading and writing lately have been a little heavy. But that’s just what life is… a series of movements, one happening at a time. With life’s challenges, or with your children graduating and trying to guide them in the good direction, or going off to camp, or trying to get through tough economic times, or getting unstuck in your life, or just trying to juggle it all, I am reserving today’s post to laugh and be silly. Cuz I think that many of us often take ourselves WAY too seriously, and well, today you won’t! I am guilty of it, we’re all guilty of it. Today I want to uncage the silliness in all of us. I’m declaring today, GET SILLY DAY!
By Guest Blogger Signe Whitson When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. –Buddhist…
Into an endless sea of opportunity!
I have a few questions for you:
* Do you wake up Monday morning and wish it were Friday already?
* Do you feel unsatisfied with your current job and wish you had more flexibility?
* Are you tired of getting a paycheck for doing something you hate?
* Are you at stay-at-home mom who is antsy to finally do something for herself?
* Are you a professional who is looking to change career paths entirely?
* Are you burning out in the corporate world?
* Have you ever thought of turning your hobby into a career?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you just may be ready to get off the fence and START YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
I help busy women (like you!) prioritize self-care so you can experience less stress, more calm and greater joy every day!
