This is for all women. This is for anyone with daughters. This is a piece by Tara Sophia Mohr, a coach, writer and personal growth teacher. FYI — for your inspiration. 10 Rules for Brilliant Women 1. Make a pact. No one else is going to build the life you want for you. No one […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Reflections’ category
Quotes to live by
Whether it’s a line from a song, words from a guru or a dialogue from a movie, memorable quotes can help ease whatever you’re feeling. If it’s to boost your already happy day, there’s a quotable quote for that. If you need encouragement as self-doubt engulfs you, there’s a quote for that too. What follows […] Read more…
Five stories about my father
He worked late a lot. I wrote him notes to ask for textbook money, put the note on his bedroom desk and went to bed. The next morning there’d be an “OK” beside my request and the required school money under the note. This was how we communicated through most of my schooling life — […] Read more…
Ten life lessons from kindergarten days
Re-reading “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum is stirring up a lot of memories. Mr. Fulghum shares some awesome advice such as “Play fair.” “Take a nap every afternoon.” “Wonder.” “Share everything.” Solid tips, right? I don’t think that all I need to know in life I learned […] Read more…
The Baby Blanket from Bulgaria
Beautiful memories can make any object more valuable than it actually is. Baby things are so much like that. I can’t throw Timmy’s first pair of shoes away. I’m still holding on to his onesies from his first year. Then there’s one very special item I know I’ll keep even when he’s outgrown it — […] Read more…
For Mama: When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking by Mary Rita Schilke Korzan When you thought I wasn’t looking You hung my first painting on the refrigerator And I wanted to paint another. When you thought I wasn’t looking You fed a stray cat And I thought it was good to be kind to animals. When you […] Read more…
Of goodness and gratitude
American Idol’s Stefano Langone amazed me with his performance of “I Need You Now”. When he was asked to sing, it was his chance to be picked as a wildcard. He sang it with such passion that I headed over to YouTube and started listening to Smokie Norful songs. They are all so inspiring. Thank […] Read more…