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Live to find hope…

Hope you don’t mind my sharing.

For I believe this is a place of caring. .

I come to you on this life’s journey. .

For today, I feel wounded and afraid. .

Feeling the loss of pain of my once nerdy.

Decease loved one who once made. .

My life so very worth living. .

Yet this life today has me feeling so overwhelmed. .

That I find myself reliving. .

A fight of life that does make it compelling. .

To ensnare me in a will to live life and excel. Thou daily when I walk this life it feels like hell.

And so once more I walk on this journey of life. .

So, filled and consumed with pain, sorrow and strife. .

That now it is affecting all my tomorrows. .

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How does one get through such sorrow? .

To be present for a new day on the tomorrow? .

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2021 New Year’s Resolution Ideas!

The year of 2020 has finally come to an end. Now with that said and out the way. It’s time! Time to reflect! Time to set new goals. Time to plan out the steps to achieve them, in 2021! Yes, it’s New Year Resolution Time!

Here’s a list of some top 50 New Year Resolution Ideas. See if there are any that are right for you.

If you ate to much over the holidays like me. Then I know the first on my list is probably one you have been thinking of.

1. Get in shape.

2. Start off each morning with a stretch

3. Drink plenty of water each day

4. Be consistent with meals

5. Stop procrastinating

6. Meet New People

7. Connect with New People, check out Zoom

8. Become more active – exercise every other day or walk each day.

9. Reduce stress

10. Be more polite

11. Stop gossiping

12. Give one compliment a day

13. Start a jar, each day write down something you are grateful for & put in the jar.

14. Get a check-up and make it an annual habit.

15. Say ten-positive affirmation to yourself each day for 21 days

16. Do a random act of kindness

17. Take time to appreciate your accomplishments

18. Learn to be happier

19. Don’t sweat the small stuff

20. Try something new

21. Take a chance

22. Watch less TV

23. Meditate or learn to be quiet with self

24. Read more

25. First my eleventh novel

26. Start a journal

27. Spend thirty minutes a day cleaning. Closets, rooms etc.

28. Develop a skin care routine

29. Make it a priority to get quality sleep

30. Get rid of one bad habit

31. Set a monthly budget

32. Balance your checkbook

33. Save money each month to reward self with one indulgent item

34. Make time for self-care

35. Get in touch with your creative side

36. Embrace spontaneity

37. Start making a to-do list

38. Once a month take a 24-hour break from social media

39. Take a one-month break from spending money

40. Keep a notepad next to your bed to write down your dreams & ideas

41. Practice a do it now rule

42. Become more active in your community/government

43. One hour before bedtime do not use your cell phone

44. Give yourself positive self-talk.

45. Clean out your car

46. Clear away clutter in your home

47. Be kind on social media

48. Don’t hold grudges

49. Resolve to forgive someone who has wronged you.

50. Resolve to get in touch with an old friend, teacher, or family member. As long as you feel it’s safe to do so. Resolve to only let the positive into your life.

These are just a few. I am sure that there are many others. Today is a new day. One that you have never lived before. Just as 2021 is a New Year, one we have never lived before. I’m looking forward to it. I hope that you are too.

Good luck in 2021. This New Year holds much hope and promise for a better tomorrow. May 2021 be filled with all good things, for you and yours, this country and the world we live in.

Peace my friend!

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Healthy Relationships Are A Must!

The happiest relationship is not dominated by a single partner. Relationships are about sharing your life. If creating a loving and long-lasting relationship is one of your goals, you should always be honest and genuine.

The great writer Theodore Dreiser said. “I believe in the compelling power of love. I do not understand it. I believe it to be the most fragrant blossom of all this thorny existence.”

If you don’t want the “thorny existence of love,” one should always give serious thought to what they want in their relationship and to always make sure that they maintain their own self-esteem and confidence while in any relationship as well as the self-esteem and confidence of their partner.

List of things Not to Do in Your Relationships

Give or make hurtful comments

Play the assumption game

Bring up the past

Hold grudges

Snoop on their cell phone

Put other people, not in your relationship first

Giving solutions when the person is really looking for a listening ear

Being judgmental and thinking you are above others

Being defensive to criticism

Telling people what to do

Being aloof; Not being responsive

Thinking you know it all

Being a complainer or a nagger

Cheat Comparing them to others

Losing your sense of self

Taking shots at each other

These are just a few of the not to do things in any relationship. But perhaps the biggest one of them all is remembering to never play the part of being a critic.

Remember even though the critic may be right. The critic will never win. Why? Because the critic may think and believe what they are pointing out, the flaws, in their message of their victim, will find that their message cannot and will not win them any prize in love, because he or she who discerns the flaws of their partners reduces their chances of reaching the goal of being in a compatible relationship, as we journey on the road to finding happiness… etc.,…etc.,… Because the critic makes it hard to reach that point because they are always being too critical. You get the picture.

Still, was you are making your you are doing what is needed to make your relationship work, remember that No relationship can flourish on love alone.

In order for a relationship to survive and thrive, you need a partner who is willing to work at nurturing the relationship. In addition, your partner must be able to be trusted, and respected. As well as they must be attentive, kind, loyal, patience, a good communicator, have empathy, and understanding, and finally the ability to compromise.

Finally, don’t ever forget that self-love is never selfish, and perfection does not exist. We are all doing the best we can with what we know how. All our past loves lost, hurts felt, and betrayals received and or given, where learning tools to help us move forward and focus on the moment at hand.

For this life is a journey that we take one day and one step at a time, on the road to a healthy fulfilling relationship.

Change your thoughts and you can change your world!

Confidence comes from a Latin word fidere' which means "to trust." Confidence is the feeling or belief that one can depend on someone or something. Confidence is relied up on in most every situation we encounter in life. From our friendships, business ventures, love-life, to playing sports. Having confidence in yourself and others can determine the success we will have in everything we do.

People who are confident are magnets for success. Perhaps you have been around someone who had confidence in their personal worth. They had an aura around them that seemed to make good things happen for them.

The great writer Mark Twain said. “All you need in life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

Anyone can have this feeling of confidence. Confidence can be self-taught. Once you have acquired it, you will find it to be the most beautiful possession that you own. Sabrina Carpenter said. “Confidence is the most beautiful thing you can possess.” Take the time to cloak yourself in confidence. Did you ever year of Norman Vincent Peale? He wrote a book called, “The Power of Positive Thinking.” He had a saying “Change your thoughts and you can change your world!”

Therefore, the first step to building your confidence is to:

1. Think Positive – taking the time to think positive each day should be the first tool you put into your “self-improvement” confidence toolbox.

2. Find something that you like to do and do well and then do it over and over and over…

3. Kill negative thoughts – negative thoughts are what you have about yourself. Don’t let them take over your mind. When a negative thought appears learn to see it for what it is. Then use your self-talk to change the narrative. For example, if your negative thought tells you, you can’t do something. Tell yourself, “There is nothing you cannot do. There is nothing you cannot have. There is nothing you cannot be!”

4. Focus on your potential instead of your limitations.

5. Determine to learn the truth about yourself. You cannot defeat the enemy within, without knowing who he is. Get to know yourself. Start a journal about yourself.

6. Act positive.

7. Speak slowly. Persons in authority speak slowly. It might take practice but do it anyway. Did you know that Margaret Thatcher, (Once the Prime Minister of England) taught herself techniques to make herself sound more authoritative? If Margaret can do it, so can you.

8. Stand Tall – remember like Mother said, “Your posture counts. Stand straight!” Stand up and be admired. Stand tall. 9. Increase your competence.

10. Get prepared. Remember that old saying. “Proper planning prevents poor piss-arse performance.” Add being prepared to your self-confidence toolbox.

11. Be Generous – Be Kind - know that being kind to others, and generous with yourself and your time and what you have, is a tremendous way to improve your self-image.

12. Place fear of failure with a clear picture of yourself succeeding and happy.

13. See Your Positive Self-Image. See yourself as you want to be. Did you know that many people photoshop themselves as holding a winning check made payable by them, by the lottery? Yes, they photoshopped themselves over some else’s picture, and then placed that photo where they can see it each day.

14. Set a small goal and then achieve it.

15. Determine to live above neurotic guilt.

16. Cultivate people who help you grow.

17. Refuse to allow rejection to keep you for taking the initiative with people.

18. Dare to be a little eccentric.

To build your self-confidence be determined to break old habits, to build new positive ones; that develop make your self-confidence stronger. Self-confidence can bring you more happiness. And when you feel better about yourself you have more energy and are more motivated to achieve your goals.