“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” Franklin D. Roosevelt I have heard this saying my whole life. It is one of those phrases that becomes part of our vocabulary without us ever stopping to wonder where it came from. Whether Franklin D. Roosevelt actually originated these exact words is uncertain, but the sentiment certainly reflects something he knew well: perseverance. Roosevelt contracted polio in 1921 at the age of 39. The illness left h

“Misery might love company, but so does joy. And joy throws much better parties.” Billy Ivey I saw another rainbow today, and I laughed out loud. There is something about a rainbow that instantly brings out the child in me. No matter how many I see, I still stop what I am doing and stare in wonder. They have become such a beautiful part of my journey that I can almost feel their essence before I see them—a gentle whisper from heaven saying, Look up. There is something here

"If you look at how long the Earth has been here, we're living in the blink of an eye. So, whatever it is you want to do, you go out and do it." - Jamie Foxx Isn’t it interesting that we are each given the same twenty-four hours in a day, the same seven days in a week, and the same twelve months in a year, yet somehow time seems to move faster and faster? I have always loved the saying, “The faster I go, the behinder I get.” It makes me smile, but there is also a lot of wis

“I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.”—Brené Brown Brené Brown writes and speaks beautifully about imperfection. We are not perfect beings, and that is a fact. Yet how much of our lives do we spend trying to convince ourselves—and everyone around us—that we should be? We hide the scars. We soften the truth. We replay moments from our past and wish we had chosen differently. Sometimes we carry sha

“Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.” Jim Henson I’ve often said this very same thing—that we are living in a movie and we are writing the script. The interesting thing is that until we realize we are holding the pen, it can certainly feel as though someone else is writing our story. We look at circumstances, relationships, disappointments, illnesses, financial struggles, or unexpected detours and wonder, Who wrote this scene? I cer

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.” —Harvey Fierstein When you opened your eyes this morning, what was your first thought? Was it your schedule? Your phone? The things you needed to get done? The problems waiting for you? Did your mind immediately begin making its list of responsibilities, worries, and unfinished business? Or did you simply think, “Thank You. I get one more

"A non-doer is very often a critic-that is, someone who sits back and watches doers, and then waxes philosophically about how the doers are doing. It's easy to be a critic, but being a doer requires effort, risk, and change." ~ Wayne Dyer There is a big difference between knowing a spiritual truth and living it. I believe Wayne Dyer’s words beautifully echo a principle taught by Neville Goddard. In The Power of Awareness, Neville speaks about the difference between hearing tr

“The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity.” George Carlin I smiled when I read this quote because there is so much truth tucked inside the humor. Everyone notices the butterfly. We marvel at its brilliant colors, its delicate wings and the seemingly effortless way it floats from flower to flower. Rarely do we stop and think about what it took to get those wings. I have had the privilege of watching this miracle unfold. I have observed t

“Those who don’t look forward stay behind.” Basque Wisdom There is something powerful about having something to look forward to. It doesn’t have to be a huge dream or a life-changing event. It can be a trip you are planning, a new project, a gathering with people you love, a quiet day in nature, or simply the possibility that tomorrow might bring something beautiful you cannot yet see. Setting goals can sometimes feel intimidating because almost immediately that little voi

“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.”—Bessie Anderson Stanley I was sharing some stories recently about my sister, Nola, who has just transitioned from her human body. She walked this earth for 92 years, and when I think about her life, these words seem especially fitting. She was a gentle, kind and loving soul. Her family was everything to her, and when it came to her children, she protected them like a mountain lioness. Her faith w