Inspiration | Insights | Perspectives
Topics and posts that can help you navigate better through life and some of the rough spots.
Last fall my daughter’s Doctor commented to my daughter that I (their Mother) didn’t have a life. She was correct, sort of, maybe. Today, almost a year later I guess I still don’t have a life. Per say. Not having a life, is not a good thing on many levels. Overall I don’t recommend it, and I … Read more
Bitterness and hardship. Quote from Women who run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Additional input by Elizabeth Grant. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
A free writing post that also includes an examination of the concept that “Love is not in the fixing but in the trying.” A new and wonderfully interesting idea about love and all relationships. quote by Vijayraj Kamat. Post by Amanda Ricks @surprisinflives.com
Awhile ago I left a comment for Terry of Spearfruit saying that “Love was in the trying” and that he and all of us need to remember that. We must try to forgive ourselves and stop carrying around guilt for not being perfect parents. Terry has now written a beautiful post about being a parent and love … Read more
Do you feel you’re spinning your wheels in life? Does it seem like things haven’t changed in the directions that you wanted them to over the last few years? Consider perhaps creating a Life Goals Plan.
Do you want to be able to pursue your dreams? To be able to live your life according to how you feel you were meant to live? To be the person you believe you were supposed to be? To be able to say to yourself with pride: ” Against the odds, I managed to accomplish … Read more
A change or trying something new will shake up your status quo and give you a new lease on life. Everyone needs a fresh perspective on life at regular intervals in order to keep moving forward in a positive direction. Here are some cute pictures showing some ideas for easy changes and new things to … Read more
Sleep affects the mind and body and lack of sleep is said to have a detrimental effect on your mind and body. I’m sure you’ve heard these statements numerous times before. Perhaps also, like me, you continue to play beat the clock and function on minimal sleep. So here is a summary of the latest … Read more
Some people will never change” is one of my site’s top search terms. Surprised? I agree. In fact, I thought it was some fluke until it kept showing up every day month after month. I love watching the search term results because it gives me great ideas for what’s going on in people’s minds and what … Read more
Is it possible to stay in your marriage through thick and thin without losing a part of who you truly are? How do you stop from building inner resentments over the years for all of those little things that we all have to give up or compromise on? Can it be done, and both of … Read more