“Don’t give up” is a mantra I grew up with and over the years, have reaped the benefits. Oh, I’ve certainly felt like quitting sometimes, but something within me would always tell me to go on. My Mom always inspired me to hope. Even when none was apparent. And when, in spite of slogging, things didn’t work out, she’d say…
While doing the Blogging from A to Z Challenge in April this year, I began with A for Affirmations. I described affirmations as powerful positive self-talk. I’ve always used them to energize and motivate me, inspiring me to put in my best efforts in everything I do. Naturally I have a growing repository of affirmations that I use for different…
There was a time I would scoff at the concept of manifesting. My earliest introduction to it was from my Grandmother, who always insisted that each one of us has a guardian angel sitting on our shoulder, listening to our thoughts, waiting to make our wishes come true. It follows from this that we must be careful what we wish…
Forgive and Forget – Is it possible? I’ve been thinking about the “forgive and forget” advice my Mom used to constantly gave me. I’ll tell you why. It is funny how life comes a full circle and people who treated you badly suddenly do an about turn and decide to be nice. Growing up as a “fatherless girl” as I…
