Keep Your Head Up

With this Covid-19 really showing people what it's capable of after a lot of underestimation (Yes, I'm one of those included in the skepticism), I think it is important to connect with others to help keep your head up. Many of us have lost a loved one in and out of this virus recently, but need to still stay on the positive side. When the sky turns grey, the sun eventually shines through chasing those clouds away. As hard as it is when you cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel or the tippy top of that long drawn out staircase, there really is always an end to produce another beginning. It's the circle of life. This plague will eventually pass even without knowing when it is going to be finished. With something so huge, Americans have been known to overcome anything as a whole and show other countries how we are when things go terribly bad that we all share. After all, we're usually the ones helping others with our forces, technology, and people. So for sure, we'll get through this despite the statistics reading that we are gonna be hit the worst.

For everyone who has lost someone, I am sorry for your loss and know nothing can replace them. To me, I believe that they somehow can help strengthen you in fighting it out even after they are gone. Don't let fear take hold and drive everyone to madness. Be thankful and practice safety. Stay calm as much as possible for you, your family, your friends...everyone.

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Don't forget! No matter what, you can always shine on.

Stress

With this coronavirus pandemic, high stress has returned with concerns for finances, work, and family life. Of course, the unknowing can be nerve-wracking just as much as the rest with no idea when this event will end whether it will be sooner or later. So for all of us in that boat, let's say goodbye to stress.

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Best of luck to each of you, especially those already in quarantine, to hang in there until this fades away.

Don't forget! No matter what, you can always shine on.

Be...

This quote goes to all of the ladies from all walks of life.

An intellectual woman can be considered dangerous because knowledge is power.

A woman with attitude can be powerful so don't test those boundaries.

Most of all, a woman with class can give you just enough sass and can still break through all challenges.

Don't forget! No matter what, you can always shine on.

Grief

There's nothing like waking up in the morning to that phone call. The one you were already expecting, but still hoping that there's just a little bit more time. No matter which end of the line you're on, it's still hard to hear or say.

With another new death in the family, things can sometimes be difficult individually and as a whole. So much of it is happening between all of my families and seeing posts from others that it's beginning to become numb to me a bit. It is not as frequently as every day, but it is more often than it should be I think even though it is part of the circle of life. It almost seems like there's a bunch in clusters at a time too, but that's me.

For those who are or will eventually become to struggle with grief, I hope this quote finds or puts you in a good place.

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May their memories stay alive with us and keep us moving. I hope everyone in my family tries to have a good day today. He's resting in peace now instead of in pain.

Don't forget! No matter what, you can always shine on.

Lift Up

Often times it seems like there is just too much ignorance and those who turn the cheek from what I see and experience on a daily basis. When someone is in need or struggling, support should be provided whether they tell you or you see it for yourself. This can be applied to any emergency no matter who the person is.

But then there are those days where I come across a story of someone paying it forward to a person they have had never met before that completely melts the heart.

This is a reminder that there are good people out there from a beautiful quote by Maya Angelou.

"Try to be a rainbow

in someone's cloud."

~ Maya Angelou

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Lift someone up from the bottom, lift up their soul. Be there for someone and make their day. If more people did this, I truly believe that the world would be a better place. Be a rainbow for someone you know, a family member, or a stranger. This goes to everyone.

Don't forget! No matter what, you can always shine on.

Happy Women's Day!

Wishing you all a day full of good vibes that recognizes

 women for their immeasurable strength.

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Centered

Ever get that feeling when your day is just not going right no matter what you do?

BUT...when you finally try that one last thing, it changes around completely and it's so much better?

To me, that's when the balance is achieved since the scale is not completely shifted to one side. It is not only good that occurs, but the bad is not so much.

Hope all of you have a day or evening that finds balance.

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Don't forget! No matter what, you can always shine on.

Goals

Three months into the New Year and there's still a long way to go 

getting those resolutions checked off the list. Here's some inspiration to either get 

started or keep on going.


"Believe you can...

and

you're halfway

there."

~Theodore Roosevelt

Don't forget! No matter what, you can always shine on.

Stay Bright

March is known to be National Women's Month. 

Here is a quote to honor every woman and to inhibit strength.

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Don't forget! No matter what, you can always shine on.