Never Waste This Gift

 Never Waste This Gift

“Don’t let the sadness of your past and the fear of your future ruin the happiness of your present”

Live in the moment!

Make those happy memories today.

It is only natural to think about our past but we mustn’t dwell on it, because we will miss out on so many nice opportunities today.

When we have control of our lives now, we will look forward to our futures.

By living ‘today’, we are allowing ourselves to heal from wounds in our past, replacing these with happy memories to one day look back on.

Whilst it is true that no one can ‘see’ the future, by keeping control of our lives today, we will have confidence in ourselves for the future.

Choose to live in the present and you will find joy.

Life today is a gift so never waste it by constantly thinking about the past or worrying about the tomorrow.

Let’s really appreciate this gift of life now and bring happiness, joy and ‘sunshine’ into our lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The House Of Stuart

History

Think With The Heart

 ‘Think  With The Heart’

“Our days are happier when we give people a piece of our heart instead of a piece of our mind”

Let’s face it, this is not always easy.

Everyone has an opinion and we are not all the same.

However, with a little consideration we can at least accept one another.

And consideration, like understanding, comes from the heart.

When we ‘think with our hearts’, our friendships and relationships become more meaningful and fulfilling.

When we show others kindness, we are bringing joy into their lives and this gives that person a feeling of self-worth.

When we choose to show love and gentleness, we ourselves become happier people.

It is very often the small gestures which show how much we care. 

By showing compassion, empathy and understanding we are contributing to a happier and more harmonious world.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Ancient Egypt

History

Let's Do Our Best

 Let’s Do Our Best

“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always”

This is such a good reminder to be kind to everyone we meet, whether we know them or not.

Sometimes we are so consumed with our own troubles that we just do not think of others.

All of us are having a ‘battle’ of some kind and a few compassionate words can make all the difference to our day.

Love, kindness and empathy are qualities that we need in this world.

We want everyone to feel supported and accepted.

When we show understanding and compassion and kindness, we are helping to encourage a more sensitive and considerate society.

A pleasant smile can make a person feel so much happier.

Even just opening a door for a mother carrying shopping can make her feel that ‘the world isn’t quite so bad afterall’.

And remember, some disabilities cannot be seen, especially if they are mental.

So let’s do our best to be kind to everyone we meet because they are (usually) kind to us.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Victorian Workhouse

History

You Will Make It Work

 You Will Make It Work

“Forget all the reasons why it won’t work and believe the one reason why it will”

The one reason why it will work is because we believe in ourselves.

We believe in our own abilities.

We have faith in ourselves!

And this is the one reason ‘why’ it will work.

It is easy to get caught up in ‘doubting’ ourselves and having that ‘fear’ that it is impossible. 

But nothing is impossible!

When we focus on what we are doing and ‘why’ it will work, we accomplish so much more in our lives.

Very often, all it takes is the “belief” that what we are doing will be a success, and then it is!

Be positive.

Be determined.

Have that confidence in yourself and in your own abilities.

A positive mindset can accomplish anything because it will always work it out.

And everything starts in the mind and what we think about.

Stop dwelling on the negative and the ‘why it won’t work’, and start focusing on the positive and ‘why it will work’.

If you really want your dream to come true, you will make it come true.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Domestic Servants

History

Support, Encourage And Inspire

 Support, Encourage And Inspire

“Awaken each day excited to bloom in your own special way”

This is really encouraging.

With each new day, we can ‘sprinkle’ our own special personality on everyone who meets us.

Just make sure that each ‘sprinkle’ is full of love, kindness and compassion.

When we embrace our own special and unique qualities and talents, we allow ourselves to grow and thrive.

In this way, we discover so much about ourselves and the world we live in.

We start to discover what we can truly do and make a positive impact on the world around us.

It is good to wake up excited to see ‘what will happen today?’ in an optimistic way.

EVery day, we have every opportunity waiting for us to move forwards in our lives.

Let’s make that conscious effort to greet every morning with enthusiasm and excitement.

Let’s show the world what we can do to support, encourage and inspire.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Tudor Era

History

Each And Avery Day

 Each And Every Day

“Another day is a blessing. Don’t take it for granted”

In our busy lives, this is something that is so easy to forget.

We become so busy that we may not even be aware that we are alive and that we are just as important as the people we care for and the chores that we do.

Every day we wake up is a gift and when we look in the mirror, we need to remember this.

Do a little something, every single day — for you — because this will remind you that you are precious and that your life is special.

A real treasure.

Let’s cherish every day of our lives and make those beautiful memories.

Live with gratitude in your heart for every day you are alive.

We have the chance to wake up every day and take hold of opportunities that can only make our lives better and happier.

Let’s do our best to appreciate our lives, each and every day.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

A Penny Dreadful

History

Choose To Love Yourself First

 Choose To Love Yourself First

“The things you do either give you energy or drain you. Choose wisely”

This sounds similar to the food we eat and the things we read and watch.

Before we start any project in our day or week, we should ask the question: “how will this affect me mentally and physically?”

At times like this we need to make sure that self-care is a priority.

It is so important to make sure that we can look after ourselves before we start any new project.

We are just as important and if ‘that’ project will be too much, we should not do it!

There will be a better opportunity somewhere down the line.

And we must trust this.

We need to trust ourselves and know that we will do the right thing for us personally.

Each one of us has values and standards and dreams, and it is important to keep all of this in mind before we start anything new.

And we must "respect ourselves”.

 Everything is a choice and we need to know ourselves well enough to know what is right and what is wrong for us personally.

At times like this, choose to love yourself first.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Georgian Era

History

Your Best Smile

 Your Best Smile

“The best things in life are the people you love, the places you go, and the memories you make”

Look in the mirror and see the best person in your life.

YOU!

Because this is your life and you have control of your life.

And Only YOU!

It is up to us to make happy memories every day of our lives.

It is our choice to love the people we love.

Let’s make sure that we can go to some lovely places with the people we love and make those lovely memories.

These are the best things in our lives because they make us happy, joyful and strong.

It is good to have some nice times in our past to look back on and we can start making these cherished moments now, today.

This also gives us something to look forward to in the future.

The past was nice.

Today is good.

The future will be amazing.

Believe in Yourself.

Have confidence in the people you share your life with.

Make those memories so beautiful that you always have your best smile.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Servants in the Edwardian Era

History

Let's Be That Miracle

 Let’s Be That Miracle

“Sometimes, miracles are just good people with kind hearts”

We know that feeling, when it’s been a difficult day and a complete stranger does something nice to help us — we cannot thank them enough and look at them as an angel from above.

The fact is, that person is a kind person, and we need to remember that most people we meet are nice and kind people.

This kindness should never be taken for granted though, and a simple ‘thankyou’ could really make that person’s day, even as their kindness has made ours.

These simple acts of kindness and compassion are the ‘real miracles’ in this life.

These good people with good hearts really do have the power to encourage love, a positive and strong love.

Let’s make sure we are also one of these people, and not just receive but give too.

These acts of kindness inspire us and make us realize that there is some good in this world.

This also can bring ‘light’ into a person’s day, possibly helping him or her recover from an illness, either physical or mental.

So instead of ‘waiting’ for a miracle to happen, let’s be that miracle in someone’s life.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Edwardian Era

History

"Life" Is Always Here

 “Life” Is Always Here

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on”

Life is always with us, the question is: are we always with life?

This reminds us that life moves forwards and it is up to us to move with life, which includes the ups and downs.

We need to learn to adapt, to grow, and to persevere so that we can really make the most of our lives.

Life is a precious gift we have been ‘blessed’ with, so let’s appreciate and respect this gift.

Whether we are her or not, “life” will always be here so let’s make sure we are here to enjoy life.

Don’t dwell on the past and miss today.

Don’t fear the future and miss life now.

Live in the present and make the most of every moment.

Embrace every minute of life that we have.

Learn and enjoy every experience.

Keep moving forwards in our journey in life with determination, courage and joy.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Housekeeper

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Do Not Waste Any Time

 Do Not Waste Any Time

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world”

Every one of us has the ‘right’ to ‘have our say’ in the world we live in.

And we have the power to ‘do something about it’ — whatever ‘it’ is.

Anne Frank wrote these words in her diary, hiding from the Nazi, during World War Two.

This young girl had so much hope that the world would change and the war would end, and that everyone can do their part to make the world we live in a happier and more peaceful place.

We do not need to wait for permission because this planet Earth is our home and we are living in it now.

It doesn’t matter how small or large our ‘steps’ are, the important thing is to take those ‘steps’.

Let’s do this now and live in the moment, and start making this positive change today.

This is our ‘responsibility’ because this is our life.

This will strengthen our hold on our journey in life.

So let’s not waste any time and begin improving our lives and our loved ones lives today.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

The Tudor Kings and Queens

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It Is Up To Us

 It Is Up To Us

“Change your thoughts and you change your world”

I love this saying because it is so true!

As the mind controls the body, the mind also controls our ‘worlds’.

The more we make a conscious effort to think strong and positive thoughts, the more our ‘lives’ will be happy and optimistic.

However, this is a continuous process and it is something that we need to do every single day.

Taking time every morning to fill our minds with Positive Affirmations will keep our minds towards a positive direction all day.

In this way, we are ‘changing our worlds’ into stronger and happier worlds.

The power to shape our own worlds is in our own hands.

All of this also has ‘the ripple effect’, encouraging others to have a positive and optimistic life as well.

We can create a more fulfilling and successful life for ourselves, but it is up to us to do it.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Life in the Tudor Era

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Feel Satisfied And Proud

 Feel Satisfied And Proud

“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction”

Every morning gives us the opportunity to make our lives happier, healthier and stronger.

It is up to us to have that determination every single morning.

When we start every morning with a positive mindset, we are setting our day up to be successful.

Then, when we go to bed at night, we can sleep well knowing that we have done our best throughout the day.

A good thing to have is a Gratitude Journal, where we can write in it all of the things that we have accomplished during the day.

We will feel satisfied and proud of ourselves.

Let us embrace every day with determination and optimism, and we will make the best versions of ourselves that we possibly can.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Life In The Elizabethan Era

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