by Michele Marius | Apr 29, 2022 | Inspiration
What a powerful quote! It is also reminds us that it is usually when we have hit rock-bottom, and have nothing else to lose, that we begin to get a sense of what we are truly made of. Thanks to the trappings of 21st century life, many of us have not experienced...
by Michele Marius | Apr 28, 2022 | Inspiration
It can be paradoxical. The most vocal person, who is out in front, seemingly taking charge of a situation, may not necessarily be the most courageous. There are those who like an audience, who like to lead, and may step forward in a difficult situation. However, a...
by Michele Marius | Apr 27, 2022 | Inspiration
You may be familiar with the quote from the movie, Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” And indeed, life can throw all sort of situations and complications your way, and you just need to deal with them the best...
by Michele Marius | Apr 26, 2022 | Inspiration
At some point in our lives, we all come to the end of our rope, or the end of our tether. Essentially, we have been dealing with a challenging situation, and have reached our limit. We cannot deal with it any longer. We are exhausted, and want out. As glib as the...
by Michele Marius | Apr 25, 2022 | Inspiration
To varying degrees, we all fear failure. More importantly, we tend to fear some of the consequences of failure even more: the embarrassment; the loss that might be experienced; the judgement of others, to name just a few. Without a doubt, and at some time or other,...
by Michele Marius | Apr 24, 2022 | Inspiration
One of the greatest lessons that one tends to learn in becoming an adult, is self-responsibility: that you are fully responsible for your life. It may not be a lesson that you fully absorb at 18, or at 21, when in the eyes of the law, and the world, you are an adult,...
