"If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present." - Lao Tzu; ancient Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism Wake up call! Yesterday, as I was leaving my hometown of Chicago, a huge feeling … Continue reading Living in the Present
Category: My Inspiration
The doubt in faith
"The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty."- Anne Lamont This quote really confounds me because as a young person growing up in a religious Christian household, I was taught to believe in the certainty of faith. I memorized the famous scripture. "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not … Continue reading The doubt in faith
Inspirational Quote
"Believe in your potential even if you haven't seen the results."- Gaby Natale
Showing Love on Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day! For some, this day is a very special day for couples in loving happy relationships or it's a sweet day for mothers who may get a special treat from their sons. For others, it is hell. It is another reminder that they are single and alone. On February 14th, these people may … Continue reading Showing Love on Valentine’s Day
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"Patience is one hell of a virtue." -Unknown/Esther
Inspirational Quote
"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." -Philippians 4:8, King James 2000 This Bible verse reminds me to always focus my … Continue reading Inspirational Quote
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"We don't go through things, we grow through them." -Mo'nique
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"Never despair, but if you do, work on in despair." -Edmund Burke
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"Don't allow stress to destroy your life. Stress is an expression of fear. Fear and faith are exact opposites and you cannot operate in both at the same time." -Freeda Bowers
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