Tag: Life

I Am The Storm

“I am the Storm.” — Is an incredible mantra to have for the start of the New Year. Saying it feels powerful, courageous, and successful — at least that’s how I feel when I say it. The beginning of each New Year is the beginning of your year — make it everything you want it…
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Charles Dudley Warner

“To poke a wood fire is more solid enjoyment than almost anything else in the world.” -Charles Dudley Warner

Marilynne Robinson

“…once alone, it is impossible to believe that one could ever have been otherwise. Loneliness is an absolute discovery.” -Marilynne Robinson, Housekeeping

Eleonora Duse

“IF the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, IF a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, IF the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, REJOICE, for your soul is alive.” -Eleonora Duse  

Saint Frances of Assisi

“There are beautiful wild forces within us.” -Saint Frances of Assisi

Straight as an Arrow.

“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backwards. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it’s going to launch you into something great! So just focus and keep aiming.” -Unknown AMAZING art by Lauren Greiner

Like a Tiny Jungle…

“Like a tiny jungle on an island in the center of a deep blue sea, constant lapping on the hulls of big wooden ships, map of stars, bullets, booze beneath an exasperating knowing, at Ten-thirty it is too late to call. Dear, There is no top of stone on the box you are in. xx”…
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Let Go…

“We are all capable of so much more than we think. Once we let go (of fear) & just do…life’s easier than we could have ever imagined.” -Clare Angelica

Thia Breen

Yes, if you haven’t learned this already, I am a sucker for independent, strong, prosperous, successful people. I love their stories, their insights, and their brass cojones (which yes, sometimes the women beat out the men!) Here is a list of the Top Five Get-Ahead Rules from Thia Breen (the list was published in 2012,…
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