The Journey by Mary Oliver

One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice-
though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old rug at your ankles. "Mend my life!" each voice cried. But you didn't stop. You knew what you had to do, though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations, though their melancholy was terrible. It was already late enough, and a wild night,and the road full of fallen branches and stones. But little by little, as you left their voices behind, the stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and theire was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own, that kept you company as you strode deeper and deeper into the world, determined to do the only thing you could do-
determined to save the only life you could save.
-Mary Oliver

Your Presence

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you make them feel.
- Carol Buchner

Your presence in the world is strong. Carol Buchner was right, forget what you are saying it is how you say it. Actions speak so much louder than words.

Self Growth

Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no greater investment.
-Stephen Covey

Family

As the new year is quickly approaching stop and think about how you got here. I know in my own personal life in my worst moments my family was always there for me even if I didn't think I needed them. Call someone from your family today.

Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted. ~Paul Pearshall

Rest

So the holidays are almost over. This time of the year can be very stressful to people. Remember to take time for yourself this week. Start the new year with a clear mind so you can focus on your goals. Be sure to make one of your goals to take time for yourself everday. Even if it is 5 deep breaths somewhere in the day. Take the time to be thankful for what you have because so many are without.

"Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop." -Ovid

Courage

Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage. - Maya Angelou

Holidays

This time of the year can be so hectic and stressful. Remember to take time for yourself. Whether it be a cup a tea, reading a book or just some quiet time, just do it. What people really want during the holidays is to be with family and friends. Don't stress over the material gifts, they are not what counts.
Happy Holidays!

Fear

Fear is what seperates a man or a woman from an extrodinary life.
-Pat Tillman ( a true hero )

You can do anything you want to do. Do not let fear stand in your way of success.

Happy Wednesday!

Goals

The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them.
-Denis Watley

Happy Monday, live today with passion

Without passion, you don’t have energy; without energy, you have nothing. Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion.
-Donald Trump

Don't give up!!

Here is something to think about this week:

Did you know that Zig Ziglar did 3000 speeches before he got paid for 1?

Did you know that Walt Disney was rejected 302 times before Disney World was approved & over 1000 newspapers rejected his art work stating it was too simple.

Can you imagine if both men listened to the rejection? Can you imagine life without Mickey Mouse???

So don't stop what you are doing. If you believe in it and are passionate about it, it will happen. Dreams do happen.

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