EXPECT vs. APPRECIATE

For those who expect everything, there are many curses.  For those who appreciate everything, there are many blessings.Quote by James ClearJames Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the no. 1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. REFLECTION: Do you focus on expectations or appreciations?Do you walk around cursing or blessing things in your life?How can you appreciate more what you do have in your life?Look for the blessings today!

WAITING FOR YOU

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world.  All things break.  And all things can be mended.  Not with time, as they say, but with intention.  So go.  Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally.  The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you.  Quote by L. R. KnostAward-winning author, feminist, and social justice activist, L.R.Knost, is the founder and director of the children’s rights advocacy and family consulting group, Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources, and Editor-in-Chief of Holistic Parenting Magazine. Her work has been quoted from Hollywood to D.C. to South Africa, most notably in an address on children’s rights to the South African Parliament by the Minister of Justice. She lives in Florida with the youngest three of her six children.REFLECTION:Are you dismayed by all the "brokenness" of the world?How can you let your love and light shine today?How can you love more intentionally?  More unconditionally this day?

BREAKING THE CYCLE

Breaking the generational cycles is hard.  Really, really hard.  But it can be done.  It starts with a still small voice whispering that there is another way... a better way.  That you have the power to choose your own path.  And then you choose.  And then it gets harder. Sometimes a LOT harder.  But, you persist.  And then something magical happens.  It gets better because of you.Quote by L. R. KnostAward-winning author, feminist, and social justice activist, L.R. Knost, is the founder and director of the children's rights advocacy and family consulting group, Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources, and Editor-in-Chief of Holistic Parenting Magazine.REFLECTION:Are there generational cycles you want to break free from?What are they?You have the power to make different choices.  What do you want to change?Start today.