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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If you want happiness for an hour - take a nap. If you want happiness for a day - go fishing. If you want happiness for a year - inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime - help someone else.—Chinese Proverb I post new stories, tips and quotes here every day, so bookmark my home page, […]
Wondering what today will bring? Are you feeling a little stressed at all the things that need to be taken care of and done today? One way to relieve some stress and feel like you have accomplished something even if your to do list is only partially finished is to take a moment and do something […]
In the book Heart of Goodness, Joanne Larsen tells the story of a young nursing student who buzzed through a test until she came to the last question, which completely stymied her. The question: “What is the first name of the school’s head custodian? Well, the student didn’t know, nor did anyone else. When asked by a classmate […]
“People who feel good about themselves produce good results.” I came across this quote the other day while I was reading, “The one minute manager.” This is such a powerful truth; when I feel good about myself and my future I get so much more done. I try more things, reach out to more people, I […]
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 […]
I am so glad you’re reading this because I wanted to tell you how important you are: just in case every body around you has been so busy lately that they haven’t had time to tell you. It’s ironic that we so often think nice things about those around us and yet we forget to speak […]
I was speeding down the freeway, tapping my fingers to the beat of the music when my then, six-year-old daughter, spoke up from the back seat: “Mom, why doesn’t money grow on trees?” The wheels in my head started turning as fast as the ones on my Chrysler mini van. I, being the type of person who […]
What’s your favorite part of Valentines Day? I personally love reading all the little valentine cards the kids exchange. I love having another reason to eat chocolate…as if I really need one. And, yeah, tomorrow Dove heart chocolates will be half-price and I will get to stock up again. And who can’t help […]