Interestingly most people think that success and a full life are directly due to hard work and, in some instances, education or persistence. However, I’ve been following research that proves that these assumptions are incorrect. Luck has much more to do with success than anything else. Surprised? Nigel Warburton has written a thorough article explaining …
Happiness
New Years Resolutions: It’s time to get on with living not failing
A new, unique and fresh look at making resolutions for the New Year. A list of suggested guidelines is offered to help you make wise goals instead of resolutions doomed to fail. By Amanda Ricks
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Maybe it’s time to decide
So, maybe it’s time to decide. Is this the life you want to live? Is this the person you want to love? Is this the best you can be? Can you be stronger? Kinder? More compassionate? Decide. Breathe in. Breathe out. Decide. -Amanda Ricks As part of my current reassessment of my life, including all …
Sometimes we need
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
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 …
The worst (best) day?
Chanie Gorkin wrote a humourous yet illuminating poem about “the absolute worst day ever.” Perhaps you’re already familiar with it. I’ve had this copy in my files for a while, ready to share, and now seemed as good as any. I think it’s a fun reminder about how we perceive our lives. I hope you …
Science Says That Creativity Enhances Life
A while ago I wrote and published one of my Original Image Quotes about how creativity feeds the soul. I’ve known this but mostly failed to acknowledge and incorporate it into my life. https://surprisinglives.net/2018/01/07/creativity-nurtures-the-soul/ But my renewed awareness of this life enhancement came from a friend last year. In an email she said; “I’ve realised that the …
Shine On, Lexi, Shine On
Adorable edited photographs of my new baby tortoise shell cat, Lexi who I adore submitted for the WP Photo challenge for the word, Ooh shiny. By Amanda Ricks
Some Moments ~ Quote
Image quote created by my favourite Photo editor, PicMonkey: crazy-awesome photo editing “Some moments are as special as the breeze from an angel’s wing on a summer afternoon.” ©2017AmandaRicks
Black Line Studio, Toronto: Our visit on my daughter’s 18th birthday.
Black Line Studio Toronto, Canada. Tattoos are no longer huge garish things that only people who don’t tend to live in the mainstream wear. Today, every type of person can find, like, and enjoy a tattoo that suits them and expresses their style. Also, people of every age group are now venturing forth and getting their …
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It's Time To Open Your Heart
By Author Winslow Eliot. Winslow Eliot’s Website
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 …