Smile In That Mirror

 Smile In That Mirror

“Some days the win is just that you didn’t quit. That counts more than you think.”

Some days seem really tough, and what we need to remember at the end of those days is that ‘we didn’t quit and we did our best.’

In times of hardship, we cannot always think clearly, we just carry on through our day.

At the end of the day, look in the mirror and smile at yourself.

Say out loud:

“You did it! You got through a difficult day, be proud of yourself!”

This will build up your confidence and make you ‘feel’ good.

This is so good for your mental and emotional well-being.

This message, that simply enduring through a difficult day is a “win”, strengthens our belief and our faith in ourselves.

Embracing this supports our hold on life.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Clara Bow

Acknowledge The Goodness

Acknowledge The Goodness

“Gratitude teaches us that life blooms beautifully when we water it with appreciation instead of worry.”

The practice of “gratitude” is a beacon of hope in the uncertain world we live in.

Our lives will flourish beautifully when we nurture, nourish and cultivate appreciation for the love, kindness and beauty that we experience every day.

Gratitude is defined as the acknowledgment of the goodness that is in our individual lives.

We need to practice this every day in our lives to avoid the worry and anxiety which can lead to depression.

The positive will always be stronger than the negative.

Gratitude focuses on the optimism in our lives, encouraging us to ‘live in the moment.’

All of this will cultivate in us that increased sense of purpose which we all want.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Bette Davis

 

Embrace The Beauty Of Life

Embrace The Beauty Of Life

“Happiness comes from appreciating the small moments that remind you life is still beautiful.”

We are all so very busy in our lives that it would do us good to just stop and ‘savour’ the small aspects of our lives.

Enjoy a warm drink.

Look at the sunset.

Embrace a loved one.

To appreciate these ‘small’ things in our lives reminds us that life is beautiful and good.

Our lives become ‘richer’ and more stable when we do this.

The fast-paced world we live in is dominated by technology, so any time we take to ‘go back to nature’ will only benefit us mentally, physically and emotionally.

There is beauty in every moment of our lives, we just need to “see” it and cherish it.

A child laughing.

A morning stroll.

A good home-made dinner.

All of these, when written down in a Gratitude Journal, reminds us that there is beauty in living everyday.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Mae West

 

Celebrate And Encourage

 Celebrate And Encourage

“A kind heart makes you a beautiful person, no matter what you look like.”

There is a growing school of thought that true beauty is determined by the virtues of kindness, compassion and empathy a person displays towards another person.

Regardless of a person’s ‘appearance’, their kind heart makes him or her “beautiful.”

Many today champion this thought that a kind heart and empathy towards others is a principle for true beauty.

This kindness contributes to a person’s happiness and a smile always makes anybody look beautiful.

Embracing kindness as the foundation to true beauty is intense and deep.

This reflects the character of a person and not just their physical appearance.

It is important to celebrate and encourage kindness, which is beautiful.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Anne Lister

You Are Both

 You Are Both

“The fact that you’re still trying is proof of your strength.”

I love this quote.

It is something positive that we should keep in our minds every single day of our lives.

The world we live in presents us with challenges throughout our lives, which do test our determination and resilience

As we learn from each struggle, turning it into an opportunity, our hold on life itself becomes stronger.

We must also remember our Mental Health.

It takes trust and strength to ask for help, and it proves to everyone how much you love life and want to be happy.

Continuous effort, in the face of obstacles, shows our strength of character.

Life is a series of ups and downs, even as the seasons change the scenery of the Earth.

This is beauty and strength in everyday life 

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And you are both!

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Rosa Lewis

Foster Unity And Peace

Foster Unity And Peace

“The kindness you give today may become the hope someone carries tomorrow.”

None of us know what the other is going through, which is why we should always be kind to each other.

The world we live in is ‘characterized’ by the struggles and challenges we face every day, but the power of kindness is a beacon of hope.

Being kind to a complete stranger can lift his or her spirit, possibly during a dark time in their lives.

Even Martin Luther King Jr. appreciated the ‘reality’ of kindness when he said:

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.”

This reminds us that kindness eclipses hate and despair, fostering unity and peace.

Cultivating kindness as an individual means cultivating kindness as a society.

Let’s embrace the power of kindness as it inspires peace.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

 

Why Wait?

 Why Wait?

“Rain never asks the flowers if they’re ready. Growth doesn’t wait for perfect timing.”

“Life” is relentless in its pursuit to grow.

It doesn't care if it’s raining, snowing or sunny, nothing stops “Life” from moving forwards and growing.

We are a part of this “Life” and should be the same.

There really is no such thing as ‘perfect timing’.

The ‘perfect time’ is “now” because we are alive, breathing and can do anything today.

This encourages us to have control of our lives.

Embracing life, with all of its challenges and opportunities inspires us to flourish in our individual lives.

To learn from every challenge and understand every opportunity.

Rain waters flowers and they grow into beautiful blooms of different colours and perfumes.

Let’s ‘water’ our minds and our lives now, and find peace and happiness today.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Nellie Bly