YOU are your very own version of a princess (or prince). Rather than hide what’s different, unearth it!… More
Let knowledge guide you …
Love is guided by knowledge. When we truly love somebody, we also know and respect who they are. We accept them without conditions. We’re not trying to change them or use them to our advantage; and we demand nothing in return for loving them.
Romantic relationships aren’t exempted from this kind of love. Yet, we often try to build a romantic relationship on something less, and then wonder what went wrong.… More
THE essence is love …
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Love is real … and it’s forever
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You’re brave …
It’s a brave new day to rise above indoctrination, and act on what we believe. … More
Persistence …
The following quote from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States, is a favorite:
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”
I have found comfort over the years in knowing that I didn’t have to be the most talented or the most educated person to get the job done. It is progressively clear to me, though, that persistence develops talent and spurs learning. It uncovers the genius in each of us. Persistence is more than determination and resolve. It is work. It is the effort that must be rewarded. It is the practice that makes perfect.
Persistence is not merely hanging in there long enough. It is learning what creates the desired result — often after learning what does not. It is honing your skill and refining your love. It is believing that you can make a difference. It is trusting the outcome.… More
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