She was abandoned at age 8. Now at age 42, she is an author, speaker, and business owner sharing her "recipe" for for living Life on Purpose with others.
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When I walked across the stage and accepted my title my kids thought I was totally awesome. I had been terrified to enter the competition the only reason I did was because I chose to believe and trust that all of God’s children were truly born to be awesome. Did you know you were born to […]
I love the story of the old Eskimo who used to pit his lead sled dogs against one another in weight-pulling contests. The Eskimo had one black dog and one white dog, and they seemed to out pull each other on a regular basis. Amazingly, the Eskimo always placed his bet on the winning dog. Long […]
Driving one day I noticed three hitchhikers, each one held a cardboard sign. One sign read “Las Vegas,” one read “San Diego,” and one read “Anywhere.” The first two hitchhikers had a plan and a destination in mind. They knew where they were going. The third had no goal and no plan. It reminded me of […]
“The moment you commit and quit holding back, all sorts of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance will rise up to help you. The simple act of commitment is a powerful magnet for help.”—Napoleon Hill When I read this quote, I new commitment was what I needed in my life. Sure I was active and busy […]
Today I am sharing a moving story written by Mark Mcintosh. It was the early morning hours the day after my father’s quadruple-bypass surgery and I was the family sentry sitting with him during recovery. A wonderful nurse constantly checked on this 76-year-old warrior, who surgeons said, “Did great in the toughest surgery there is.” I […]
I was watching TV last night and a singer was talking about how nervous she was. “This will be my first time to sing a whole set solo. I am so nervous. What if I mess up and make a fool of myself?” As I listened to her it hit me. There is always a first time […]
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Mirrors of reflection Don’t always seem to be The picture of perfection Each person hopes to be. Yet just beyond the tiny flaw, The unseen smile, the lifeless…Ahh Lies our style, unique, sincere, That hides behind our constant fear. Oh, we’ve yet to learn, As gradual comes the light of day We, too, must learn to make our way To let our inner glow become Music that […]
What can you buy for $1.04? You can buy a fountain drink or a candy bar at the gas station, and you can buy a smile that will start a chain reaction. Last night my husband and I stopped to get gas. As we checked out the young woman behind the counter was unusually helpful and […]
Plant Happiness FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS: 1. Peace of mind 2. Peace of heart 3. Peace of soul PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH: 1. Squash gossip 2. Squash indifference 3. Squash grumbling 4. Squash selfishness PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE: 1. Lettuce be faithful 2. Lettuce be kind 3. Lettuce be patient 4. Lettuce really love one another NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT […]