Inspiration Archives

Live, Laugh, Love! My message to the world is to just chill! We get so caught up in things that we think matter and forget the beauty of going through life with Grace and Ease. When we trust and let our Higher Power work his magic, life is a better place. Remember each day to take a big drink of positive mental protein when you are thirsty. Read and listen to positive messages. Read things that expand your mind and empower you. Surround yourself with people who uplift and support you. Today, go find something that will make you say…

One of the most thought provoking pieces of advice I received came in the form of this question: "How much money do you really need to live a great life?" The answer? Ultimately, it's not about the money! Many people have trouble understanding this and are consumed by making money to improve their standard of living, often feeling that money solves their problems. Of course money helps if you have bills to pay but it won't necessarily make you happy. While financial worries can cause numerous problems, money isn't the answer to living a successful life. Consider this. I have…

Never give up. Each of us starts out in this game of life being dealt a certain hand. It is then up to us to decide how we will play our cards and deal with the unavoidable obstacles that will continually try to knock us down. While there may be times when it would be easier to just throw up our hands and give up, sticking it out and giving it our all can lead us to greater rewards than we could ever imagine. As a young girl I was diagnosed with a muscular affliction that prevented me from doing…

Breathe and remember, it is up to you to find your song to sing. "It's not your job to make everyone happy. It's their job to be happy. It's your job to make you happy." It's the same story the stewardess told me when I flew with our toddler the first time. She looked me in the eye and said point blank, "You need to put your mask on first and then his. Do you got it?" I had heard this analogy many times before, but never for real. It stuck. If I am not mindful enough to stay connected…

I've overcome stage IV metastasized melanoma and atrial fibrillation as well as achieved a lot of personal goals I thought impossible. So I tell people that whatever problem they are facing, There Is Always a Way to solve it. You simply have to find the way and follow instructions. Most times you can find someone else who dealt successfully with exactly your challenge and learn a lot from them. Other times you must chart a course on your own. Scary but fun stuff! Everything you want to do in life has directions, whether it's changing the oil in your car,…