Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Oprah says something inspirational!
"What I know for sure is that no matter where you stand right now- on a hilltop, in a gutter, at a crossroads, in a rut- you need to give yourself the best you have to offer at this moment. This is it. Rather than depleting yourself with judgments about what you haven't done, who you could have become, why you haven't moved faster, or what you should have changed, redirect that energy toward the next big push--the one that takes you from good enough to better. The one that takes you from adequate to extraordinary. The one that helps you rise up from a low moment and helps you reach for your personal best."
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
The mind is a powerful thing
Many of you know about my involvement with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Having been involved with that organization for the past 17 years, I've lost many friends to this terrible disease. Recently, we lost a young man by the name of Bradley Butler. Bradley lived a short life, only 12 years. I am sad for him and his family but was given hope when I read is obituary. I want to share with all of you the first two sentences:
How amazing that a family who has just experienced a painful loss can turn it around and create a positive message. He won his fight with Muscular Dystrophy! Sure, they're still hurting but they are making the choice to view it as an accomplishment.
The mind is a powerful thing. I truly do believe that we have the power to make the decision of how we will think and feel on any given day. We can choose to focus on the good or focus on the bad. What a miserable life it must be to constantly focus on the bad. I've heard a motivational speaker, Dale Smith Thomas, speak many times. I pulled a quote from her website:
"I once heard that it doesn't take hundreds of ideas to change your life, it only takes one that you put into action. I believe if you are seeking a better life, that it requires becoming a better person. If you will spend just 30 minutes a day on personal self improvement at the end of the year you will have dedicated 28, 8 hour days to changing your life. It is your decisions that determine your destiny. The key to your future is you!"
How powerful is it to know that we are in charge! So many people in life think they're at a dead end or can't do better for themselves. I'm here to tell you that there is a way out! We live in America - the land of opportunity! Come on! Any and all of us can have anything we want. Will it always be easy? No. But the only way we can fail is if we give up.
Are you ready to give up? I'm not! And I never will.
"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fear of attempt."
- William Shakespeare
| Bradley Aaron Butler | | |
| BRADLEY AARON BUTLER was called home by the Lord on Sunday, September 14, 2008. He has won his fight with Muscular Dystrophy! | ||
How amazing that a family who has just experienced a painful loss can turn it around and create a positive message. He won his fight with Muscular Dystrophy! Sure, they're still hurting but they are making the choice to view it as an accomplishment.
The mind is a powerful thing. I truly do believe that we have the power to make the decision of how we will think and feel on any given day. We can choose to focus on the good or focus on the bad. What a miserable life it must be to constantly focus on the bad. I've heard a motivational speaker, Dale Smith Thomas, speak many times. I pulled a quote from her website:
"I once heard that it doesn't take hundreds of ideas to change your life, it only takes one that you put into action. I believe if you are seeking a better life, that it requires becoming a better person. If you will spend just 30 minutes a day on personal self improvement at the end of the year you will have dedicated 28, 8 hour days to changing your life. It is your decisions that determine your destiny. The key to your future is you!"
How powerful is it to know that we are in charge! So many people in life think they're at a dead end or can't do better for themselves. I'm here to tell you that there is a way out! We live in America - the land of opportunity! Come on! Any and all of us can have anything we want. Will it always be easy? No. But the only way we can fail is if we give up.
Are you ready to give up? I'm not! And I never will.
"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fear of attempt."
- William Shakespeare
Monday, September 8, 2008
Another Brown gets married!
This past weekend, Donald's youngest brother, Matt got married! It was a fun weekend spent with family. Check out my pictures! So now, all of the Brown boys (Donald, Denis and Matt) are now married.
It's been a busy month for me. I'm still working on the Bahamas promotion and having a great time doing so! Once life slows down a little, I'll return to my usual updates for this blog.
Until then, I hope you all have a great week!
Much love!
Elizabeth
It's been a busy month for me. I'm still working on the Bahamas promotion and having a great time doing so! Once life slows down a little, I'll return to my usual updates for this blog.
Until then, I hope you all have a great week!
Much love!
Elizabeth
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