Letting Gratitude Create a Better Life - Thankfulness & Blessings

 Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.

It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. 

Melody Beattie

Confessions of a "former" Control Freak

 As a former (now just once in a while) control freak I was always focused
on making sure everything went well. 

Work, People, Whatever. 

Have you ever thought this way?
If I was organized enough, read enough peoples minds,
worked harder, worked longer, anticipated every possibility,
then I was sure I could change things or people and make things turn out right. 
 

It was exhausting.  

And ultimately unsuccessful.

You can't change circumstances. You can't change people. You can't change behavior.

We can only change ourselves.


So focus on you, on how you will feel, on how you will react, on what you'll decide.
And let go of what you can't control.

Freedom Awaits!

Love, Steph


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Our Hardest Climbs Can Lead to Our Best Views

per·se·ver·ance
/ˌpərsəˈvirəns/
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
determination, endurance, stamina, tenacity
 
 
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.
Walter Elliot

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
Samuel Johnson

Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to,
but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.
Gillian Anderson

 


You Can Do It!!!

The Light Remains

 This past week marked seven years since I lost someone special.
I know, like anyone who has suffered a loss, that time both goes in a blink and drags on.
The smallest things will suddenly bring back a memory and you're missing them all over again.

There are some who bring a Light so great to the World,
that even after they have gone,
the Light Remains

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Wishing you fond memories of those whose light still shines for you.
Love, Steph 


Who Wants to Let Go of Yesterday?

 She let go of Yesterday so her Heart could Find Joy Today.

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Here's to a happier, healthier and more joyous new year.

Love, Steph (and Sweet Pea)