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Sometimes all it takes

“Sometimes all it takes is a moment. The briefest smile, a whispered word, a heartbeat, the tingle of a touch, to change everything, anything, or maybe just whatever thing you’ve always wanted. Amanda Ricks Hope you’re having a good day.

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It’s time for you

“The shows over, everyone has gone home. Time to do whatever your soul needs, alone, for yourself.” – Amanda Ricks

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The power to make a decision (Quote)

The one lesson my dad tried to instill in ME was the power to make a decision. He didn’t care if it was right or wrong. Make the decision, work with it then decide next step from there. It’s not for everyone, but that is what he passed on to me.” – Steve Proctor via …

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Advice to yourself (Quote)

“Maybe we should write words of encouragement to our older selves not our younger selves.” A little quote for #WednesdayWisdon.

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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!

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Sitting with the past

Sometimes you have to sit with the past a bit before you’re ready for that next step. – Amanda Ricks    

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Once In A While You Pick The Right Thing – Quote.

“But once in a while, you pick the right thing, the exact best thing. Every day, the moment you open your eyes and pull off your blankets, that’s what you hope for. The sunshine on your face, warm enough to make your heart sing.”  ― Sarah Ockler, Bittersweet. The Photo is of my daughter, Emily May Wilson, …

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Give It One More Try; Quote.

  When the world says, give up.” Hope whispers, “give it one more try.” I’ve been asked to try out a new design app called Design Wizard. This is my first creation which I think turned out well so I thought I’d share it. Hope you enjoy it.

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