We need to do all we can for ourselves We need to learn to ask for and accept help when we need it. I need to learn to weigh the risks vs the benefits of doing things myself. I don’t need to apologize for my illness. I need to see the accomplishments I’ve made instead … Continue reading "Things my illness & disability have taught me; part 2"

I don’t have to explain, validate, or justify my illness to those who don’t understand it. Most people do care. Those who don’t aren’t your problem. A smile opens many doors to communication. We are each so much more than a diagnosis. If I am willing to educate people on how I want to be … Continue reading "Things my illness and disability have taught me; part 3"

By simply adding a description of praise when we introduce others we can greatly influence their day, our own attitude, and that of the person making the acquaintance. We have the power to use our words to build people up or tear them down – lets build them up!

A friend recently pointed out to me that often I seem to be so preoccupied with my phone that it feels like I’m not present. That it feels like the conversation around me isn’t enough to be focused on. I apparently made my friend feel like what he/she was telling me was not my priority. … Continue reading "Being Prestent; in the moment"

We all face times where we are sure we aren’t enough. It can take effort to remind ourselves that we are, each of us is, enough. The basis for today’s talk is from a quote I found from Holstee. It reads: Hello, I don’t know everything about you, but I know what you are not.You … Continue reading "You Are Enough"

It’s been quite a week! From falling again, to knowing I needed to make a huge change in an interpersonal relationship of mine, to connecting with a friend, getting a new knee, learning again how vital my friends, family, and others are to me and just all in all making my way through a week … Continue reading "Know who sees you through the hard times"

Today is a shout out to all the people who show up, do what they do, do it to the best of their ability and make a difference. No matter what you do, where you are, or who you are there are things you can do that are going to impact someone else’s life for … Continue reading "Keep Doing What You Do! You’re making a difference in other people’s lives!"

Today would be my dad’s 79th birthday. He loved his work. He loved he people, the challenges, the places, and the success it brought into his life. Whether we work at a job we love or not, we have the choice to love what we do, and to do what we love in life. How … Continue reading "Do What You Love… Love What You Do! And leave a legacy doing it!"

I fell a few days ago. This experience reminded me of how easy it is to talk about a good attitude and to promote positive thinking but how hard it is to put into practice when life throws us a curve. I was challenged to reassess my attitude and reflect on the many reasons I … Continue reading "It’s easy to have a good attitude in good times"