by Michele Marius | Jan 8, 2023 | Inspiration
We have perhaps all heard our parents and grandparents talk about how different today is from when they were young. At that time, there was a greater sense of community: there wasn’t as much violence; people helped each other and even helped to raise everybody’s...
by Michele Marius | Jan 7, 2023 | Inspiration
We have perhaps all heard the saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” However, we rarely think about it in terms of our approach to the situations we encounter. All too often, we do the same things over and over again...
by Michele Marius | Jan 6, 2023 | Inspiration
Today’s quote is from the movie, Dead Poets Society, in which Robin Williams’ character, John Keating, is a professor at an all-boys high school and challenges his students to make their lives “extraordinary!” In the daily grind of today’s world, it is easy to...
by Michele Marius | Jan 5, 2023 | Inspiration
If you remember yourself as a child or have recently been exposed to children under the age of about eight, you are likely to be impressed by how their minds work. They are full of imagination, have a gusto for life, and have a unique perspective that you, as an...
by Michele Marius | Jan 4, 2023 | Inspiration
It is amazing how the dreams we had when we were young are often in no way reflected in the life we are currently living. Yes, some of those dreams were naïve and not anchored in reality, but all too often, our current life has little or no fun, magic or excitement...
by Michele Marius | Jan 3, 2023 | Inspiration
Security blankets are not just for toddlers and infants. If we examine ourselves closely, we are likely to find that we have other things that are acting as security blankets for us. However, unlike a child’s security blanket or stuffed toy that offers comfort and...