Does this quotation sound familiar? “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Often mistakenly attributed to Nelson Mandela, it is really the brainchild of Marianne Williamson, a spiritual activist, author, and lecturer, who has become something of an American Guru. Perhaps the biggest Continue Reading...
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A Smile can change the day
“Each person’s smile at a particular moment constitutes a unique event in the history of mankind.” ~ Rene Dubos Life gains more meaning when we express our love for others. It’s always easier to love the ones closest to us. But on those gems of days when we feel just wonderful, walking down the street Continue Reading...
Carrie’s Must Read Inspirational Books
You may have noticed that I have a new column of recommended books in my sidebar. These are some of my very favorite, and I’m thrilled to be sharing them with you! Listed in no particular order, I’ll be going through and talking a bit about them. First up is A New Earth: Awakening to Continue Reading...
You are the author of your own life
Most people think of a “book” when they hear the word “author”. But I have come to believe that we are all authors, we are all writing the stories of our own lives on a daily basis. What we create, what we decide, what we choose to do with our time are all the elements that Continue Reading...
Skirt! is all about women…
I have recently become a “skirtsetter” on the fabulous website called Skirt!, a fast-growing community of women online that are incredibly loyal, thoughtful and fun. An interactive magazine, it really feels like a second home, with tons of interesting blogs, essays, advice, special events, and a lot more. I love blogging at Skirt.com because it Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving Each Day
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, and confusion into clarity. It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today Continue Reading...
Power of the Pen
Each thought that is welcomed and recorded is a nest egg, by the side of which more will be laid. Thoughts accidentally thrown together become a frame in which more may be developed and exhibited. Perhaps this is the main value of a habit of writing, or keeping a journal – that so we remember Continue Reading...
Nick Vujicic – True Inspiration!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ZuKF3dxCY]Nick is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever come across. His attitude, standard, and approach to life is a true example of the human spirit and living life without limits! He chooses possibility over what would seem to be an impossible challenge. What is so both beautiful and inspiring is that he doesn’t allow his external circumstance to Continue Reading...
Bikinis and Bifocals
Bikinis and Bifocals The 60’s are the new 50’s. The 40’s are the new 30’s. We as women are living life with a different mindset, motivation, and purpose. We’ve redefined what it means to be a women at any age, and we’ve embaced the experience and wisdom that aging brings. True beauty, is found within. And it shows on the faces of women Continue Reading...
The Second Time is the Hardest
We learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think in any other way deceive themselves. ~ Saint Francis De Sales As we all know, change can be difficult. But to my surprise, I Continue Reading...