Sometimes we need to step out of our public space. We need to fix our broken things, mend our worn things, and take care of all the stuff we call, me. – Amanda Ricks
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Once in your life, you will find someone
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that …
Enough about owning our white privilege what are we going to DO about it?
I’m white and like almost every other white person out there talking or writing about their white privilege right now I have something to say. But what I have to say isn’t what so many others are saying. On May 26th, 2020 I, like most of the world, watched in horrified disbelief at a video …
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Making a difference (Quotes included)
Lately, I’ve been thinking about making a difference, or positive impression, in the world. Not a lofty, change the world thing, but rather, have I made a difference to those in my life. Have I and will I leave my corner of the world a tiny bit better? I’ve even been considering how I can …
People have your back – Quote
It’s true, no one else can walk in your shoes. But they can still have your back. – Amanda Ricks
100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness!
Need some help on how to find happiness or just plain getting your happy switch turned to the “on” position? Well, after a lot of research and double-checking all of the latest scientific data my friend Sue-Ann Bubacz and I put together this incredible 100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness! Ready? Here we …
What do you see? Optical illusion pictures
The first time I remember seeing an optical illusion picture was when my mother brought home the picture shown below from her work. Someone had been passing it around for everyone to see. “The definition of an optical illusion is an image that the brain sees in a way that is different from how the …
How important are friends?
Friends represent the least clear-cut relationships in our lives; they don’t wear our wedding bands or share our DNA. But much clinical evidence shows the strength of these relationships can increase positive emotions and improve our health and well-being. We live more productive, fuller, even longer lives as a result of our friendships, experts say. …
Some people never change – Quote 2
In 2014 we shared a quote called Some People Never Change. Surprisingly that quote became very popular and even inspired me to write a post about why some people never change. Today, I’m sharing an updated version of the original quote. Let’s see if this one catches on as well.
It’s time to start believing in yourself
“Every second you use to focus on what other people are thinking of you, is a second where you are not believing in yourself.” It’s time to focus and believe in YOU!
Yes, you have emotional rights
Often when we think of our rights, we think of legal rights, but everyone also has emotional rights. These emotional rights are the boundaries, respect, and consideration that everyone is entitled to receive and give in every relationship. Sadly there are a lot of toxic people who, in turn, create toxic relationships where boundaries and …
Some of the most shareable (Pinterest sized) one line quotes
In keeping with my and Surprising Lives’ affiliation for quotes, here are some of the most shareable, Pinterest sized, one line quotes. I created them using an app that’s new to me called Easel. I hope you like them, feel free to share away. Thanks, Amanda “You make history by being who you are.” …
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