Awards

The only people with whom you should try to get even 

are those who have helped you.  

~John E. Southard

Awards
Lately it seems that you can't turn the TV on without seeing some kind of award show.  Actors, singers,  directors, writers and the like spend this time of year celebrating the best in their respective fields.  But what about all of the other heros in their fields like the best teachers, advisors, doctors, partners, parents, etc.  No, there may never be an actual awards show for these categories but that doesn't mean we can't honor all of the people in our own lives that make us better.  Let's all take some time to say thank you to those who have cared for us, loved us, shared with us, supported us, healed us, laughed with us and gave us an open door to walk through.  They deserve an award and even if it's not a trophy, a simple acknowledgement of how they made our lives better will certainly brighten theirs.  

Keep Going

Give thanks for what you are now, 

and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow.

~Fernanda Miramontes-Landeros

Keep Going
Life can get hard sometimes.  It might even get overwhelming and frustrating but never let that stop you.  You were meant to keep going in a forward motion.  Whenever you feel like you just want to collapse or say I can't....stop yourself.  Nothing that happens is meant to derail you from your path.  Everything is a lesson that builds upon itself to make us stronger, more connected and see life in much broader scale.  So remember to keep going no matter what challenges present themselves to you.  Don't ever stop evolving!

Birthdays

A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey 

around the sun.  Enjoy the trip.  

~Author Unknown

Birthdays
Every year you get one day that is designated as "your" special day ~ your birthday.  Maybe you choose to celebrate it in a big way or maybe you choose to be quiet about it but either way, you do feel something special that day.  The challenge is to take that feeling and let it follow you every day throughout the year.  You should feel loved, special and cared for more than one day a year and it starts with you.  Honor yourself.  Take care of yourself.  Treat yourself well all of the time.  You deserve it far more often than just on your birthday.  Start today in finding what's special every single day of your life and that will make every day a reason to celebrate!