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Own your life

Happy make it count Monday. Our positive quote of the day states: “You have just one life to live. It is yours. Own it, claim it, live it, do the best you can with it,” by Hillary Clinton. The past year reinforced the fragility of life. We’re blessed to travel down this road once. Claim…
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Knowledge is most useful when shared with others

  Happy wise Wednesday. Our positive quote of the day states: “When you learn, teach. When you get, give,” by Dr. Maya Angelou. Knowledge is most useful when shared with others. The resources we’re blessed to enjoy, are not meant for our exclusive use. As we mature we begin to understand that paying it forward…
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CON ARTIST, MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR VICTIM: WHAT DO WE SEE?

  Looking for more inspiration? Check out our sister site at Luminousnewsletter.com.  Below is an excerpt from one of our talented writers CON ARTIST, MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR VICTIM: WHAT DO WE SEE? BY Bernetta Williams As I exited the car, I saw a lady making her rounds asking strangers for something. I saw various heads…
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Heroes of our own story

  Happy spiritual Sunday. Our positive quote of the day states: “Sometimes, what you’re looking for is already there,” by Aretha Franklin. We are the heroine or hero of our own stories. We most certainly want someone who complements us. However, we can’t live life waiting for someone to rescue or complete us. If we’re…
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Constantly talking isn’t necessarily communicating

Happy thought provoking Tuesday. Our positive quote of the day states: “Constantly talking isn’t necessarily communicating,” by Charlie Kaufman. Effective communications skills is one of the single most essential tools to have at our disposal. Communicating doesn’t take place when one party constantly talks. Effective communications is the art of listening without an agenda or…
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CON ARTIST, MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR VICTIM: WHAT DO WE SEE?

  Looking for more inspiration? Check out our sister site at Luminousnewsletter.com.  Below is an excerpt from one of our talented writers CON ARTIST, MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR VICTIM: WHAT DO WE SEE? BY Bernetta Williams As I exited the car, I saw a lady making her rounds asking strangers for something. I saw various heads…
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Take care of ourselves

  Happy soul searching Saturday. Our positive quote of the day states: “If you think taking care of yourself is selfish, change your mind. If you don’t, you’re simply ducking your responsibilities,” by Ann Richards. Enjoying life requires we live in communion with others. It’s important to support those around us. However, we can’t be…
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Possess the keys to your happiness

  Happy fantastic Friday. Our positive quote of the day states: “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness,” by Diane von Furstenberg. Our happiness shouldn’t be something we hold others accountable for because our happiness is up to us. We decide each morning…
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It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past

    Happy memorable Monday. Our positive quote of the day from George Foreman states: “It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: it gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.” Our memories…
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CON ARTIST, MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR VICTIM: WHAT DO WE SEE?

  Looking for more inspiration? Check out our sister site at Luminousnewsletter.com.  Below is an excerpt from one of our talented writers CON ARTIST, MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR VICTIM: WHAT DO WE SEE? BY Bernetta Williams As I exited the car, I saw a lady making her rounds asking strangers for something. I saw various heads…
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