Category Archives: Personal Journal

05/16/2017 – Gratitude Challenge Day 6

I am so grateful for music.  It has the power to change moods in seconds.  I cannot imagine a world without music.  I think back to the movie The Shawshank Redemption when the main character Andy locks himself in the wardens office and plays a record that costs him time in the hole.  He makes a commentContinue reading “05/16/2017 – Gratitude Challenge Day 6”

05/15/2017 – Gratitude Challenge Day 5

My gratitude today is going to be for meditation and an affirmation that my friend provided me that helps me stay out of judgement.  This was so amazing that it felt like shedding some unwanted heavy wet coat that was dragging me down.  I have made this part of my daily routine and I couldContinue reading “05/15/2017 – Gratitude Challenge Day 5”

05/11/2017 – Gratitude Challenge Day 1

I took on this gratitude challenge that pushes those who accept it to record and focus on the day and what they can be grateful for.  For my first day reflection I want to focus my gratitude on people that serve others.  I am so thankful for those that take on professions that really serveContinue reading “05/11/2017 – Gratitude Challenge Day 1”

05/07/2017 – Definition Of A True Mother

I want to share a story with you about a mother and the lengths she went to for her children.  It is a powerfully moving tale of what defines a true mother and how they do it all for their families and children. A mother of two finds herself in a failed marriage.  The stressesContinue reading “05/07/2017 – Definition Of A True Mother”