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Finding inspiration in everyday life

The most beautiful things are memories

  Happy soul searching Saturday. Our positive quote of the day states: “The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by,” by Alek Wek. When our lives are interrupted by loss, disappointments, pain, or a pandemic it causes us to…
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Happiness is a butterfly

Happy thought provoking Thursday. Our positive quote of the day states: “Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you,” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Happiness is not a destination. It’s a daily journey of choices made culminating into moments which…
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Embrace the gifts of god and we need not worry

Happy wise Wednesday. Our positive quote of the day states: “Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear,” by Carrie Ten Boom. We worry when we feel as if we have no control over the events and people in our life. The concept of control is an illusion. What we…
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THE DEATH OF A MARRIAGE-PART 5

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our sister site at Luminousnewsletter.com.  Below is an excerpt from one of our talented writers THE DEATH OF A MARRIAGE-PART 5 By Jane Rhoe After Sister passed, my former husband (MFH) and I lived apart until my position was filled. I joined MFH who was working in Durham until he was…
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Our words have power

Happy terrific Tuesday. Our positive quote of the day states: “Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it,” by Robert Frost. We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason. Instead of using…
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Life requires commitment

Happy magnificent Monday. Our positive quote of the day states: “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results,” by Kenneth Blanchard. Life requires making a commitment to those things and people we…
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Listen without judgement or agenda

Happy spiritual Sunday. Our positive quote of the day states: “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say,” by Bryant H. McGil. We can become so caught up in our own thoughts and feelings that when other people are speaking, we fail to listen. We’re busy…
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Trust is the glue of life

  Happy forge ahead Friday. Our positive quote of the day states: “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships,” by Stephen Covey. Trust is difficult to gain, yet it only takes a few seconds to shatter. We can’t live life…
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A great accomplishment shouldn’t be the end of the road

  Happy thought provoking Thursday. Our positive quote of the day states: “A great accomplishment shouldn’t be the end of the road, just the starting point for the next leap forward,” by Harvey Mackay. Our accomplishments are not ours alone. Hence we can’t get to the end of the road and pat ourselves on the…
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Every day, we have the power to choose

Happy Leap Day! As we only get to celebrate this day every four years, our positive quote from Michelle Obama is a reminder that we have power. She states: “Every day, you have the power to choose.” Sometimes we regulate or allow others to regulate us to just a footnote in our own stories. We…
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