Michelle: The Mirror
It always begins and ends with us.. Look in the mirror. There’s our hero. Never settle for less than what our heart tells us is real. It’s out there. But it’s a must to begin the search within. Dive full force towards your heart’s inner calling and faith will lead the way, creating one of the most amazing adventures ever to be lived.
Cindy: Blessed
Tomorrow evening marks the 30th anniversary of the night that changed my life forever. At the age of 17 my boyfriend was killed in a car accident. I was supposed to be with him that evening. New Year’s eve day has always been the most difficult day of the year for me. Three days after the loss of my boyfriend, I found out I was pregnant. My daughter Autumn is now 29 years old. I forever I’m grateful that he left me such a wonderful gift. Autumn and I grew up together. We struggled through many rough times. And, it made us so grateful for what we have today. Being a single parent was difficult. But the gift of life was so worth it. David will always be in my heart. Until the day we meet again, once again I thank him for the joy that he brought into my life. He is the reason I am who I am today. He chose the wonderful husband that would later be the father to Autumn. Christopher has been the best father anyone could ever have. I am blessed.
Robert: Believe in Yourself
Today I finished my last class of graduate school. And though I am not technically done as a result of going back on dialysis, I can say that I am proud of myself and all the hard work and sacrifice it took to get to where I am today. This will be my second Masters degree as soon as I cross my T’s and dot my I’s. If you would have asked me as a teenager growing up in East Harlem during the tumultuous 80’s, a high school diploma was questionable and highly unlikely. For those of you who know my story know that nothing comes easy for me, but you also know that I am as strong as they come and I have the gumption to believe when others may have questioned my decisions. Life is still throwing me curve balls and I continue to square them up and line them into the gaps – I will continue to do so until its my time.
Message in all of this, Don’t quit. There will be moments and spaces of time where that seems like the best thing to do and it will be presented to you on a beautiful platter – don’t eat it. Believe in yourself when others don’t. Believe in your strength when you are at your weakest and never give up on you. Have faith – in you, in your God, in your Universe and in those who love you.
Believe
Robert
Jason: The Creator, The Inspirer
Sometimes the creative forgets that he/she needs creativity to create. The same as the inspirer needs inspiration to inspire. This cannot be forgotten. You cannot go through life unfed and attempt to feed others successfully. To feed yourself is not selfish. In fact it’s the most unselfish thing you can do. You are a vessel that life moves through and this vessel must be nurtured. Physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. As you are out in the world, helping the world, don’t forget to help yourself as well.
Brian: Quotes in the Wind
I printed out 13 or so motivational quotes for my room but they got blown out of my hand last night and flew everywhere across west campus in the wind. So yeah, hope someone gets inspired or something.
Signe: Icing on the Cake
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!!! I’m having a day off in Cape Town, and it is so wonderful! Sun, lots of yoga, massages, flowers and cake:) It seriously is my dream day!
Stephanie: Abundance and Love
Three years ago I declared I wanted love during my Abundance and Prosperity workshop – being a workaholic was easy but being vulnerable and loving was a lot harder. I’m so excited to finally be with my sweetie in 2015 – 21/2 years long term relationship has been tough but I’m super excited to be reaching a greater level of spirituality and success with my biggest fan at my side. I’m the creative he’s the logical – He’s the right I’m the left brain I believe there will be an alien invasion, he believes they’re will be a government lock down. Cheers to 2015.
Brian: Woohoo!
My life was so crappy health wise last semester.
Now I can eat whatever I like and work 20 hours a day on nothing but a banana and some girl scout cookies.
My life is exponentially better, thank whatever entity, power, force, whatever that helped me get back to average.
Jamie: Birthday Enjoyment
I am grateful and somewhat staggered by the Birthday wishes. Barrie and I had a lovely day–lobster rolls for lunch on the river, fresh corn, steaks on the grill and a yummy chocolate dessert for dinner. Then we watched a couple of episodes of the Two Fat Ladies cooking, which made us feel slim.
Two Separate Exerpts…Derrick, Michelle
Derrick: Ladies, try not to dwell on your partner’s imperfections. Instead… compromise, appreciate, and be happy about the qualities they do have. Because there’s about a negative percent chance that the next guy is perfect. And guys, there is a perfect girl but I already found her.
Michelle: Whenever I am in fear, I always thought of what u told me: Give urself a chance to mess thing up. With that, I no longer afraid of falling into the cold water, ended up having a great time!
The Sparkled Life 