An opinion and views post about people who are negative and who tend to be drawn to caring positive people but then leech off them and often drag them down to their level. By Amanda Ricks
How 2 Navigate Life
The Best Way To Move Through Life's Problems
Everyone has been there, probably many times throughout their life. A point when stress, worry, fear of the unknown, anxiety, or any other number of things seem overwhelming. Perhaps you feel smothered and helpless. During the time when you most want to be able to think clearly, logically, and realistically, you feel as if your …
50 Ways To Help balance Your Life (Infographic)
Often having the right balance and harmony in our life and emotional state is a matter of keeping up with the little things. When I first saw a list like the one above I immediately recognised it’s value. If we can keep up with these habits while we go about our daily lives, it can help …
100 Wisdom Points For Life
100 wise points about life that could benefit everyone. I just had to share this great infographic as soon as I saw it. I hope you enjoy it.
Do You have A Life, Mum?
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 se. Not having a life, is not a good thing on many levels. Overall I don’t recommend it, …
Strength For Women After Hardships
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
Love Is Not In The Fixing It's In The Trying.
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
love is in the trying
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 …
5 Step Guide For Your Life Goals Plan
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.
7 Life Lessons To Pursue Your Dreams
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 …
Get A New Lease On Life
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 from Brightside offering some ideas for easy changes and new …
Does Sleep Affect the Mind and Body?
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 …