"Let go of the need to prove yourself to others....Could it be the one you're really been trying to prove something to is yourself? The answer is easy: learn to approve of yourself. Love and accept yourself the way you are today. Then step right up and take your place in the universe"-Melody Beattie

No one else can do your job in this world-no one.  It might be a HUGE job or a small one but only you can do it.  We all know how unique we all are so why do we compete or compare?  We were made to be unique for a reason.  We don't need to earn it and we are not graded or rewarded based on someone's idea of success.  You have your own skills and talents.  You have your own lessons to learn.  You are who you are meant to be in this world.  Now go and do it! Peace.

"What you can do, maybe I can't do...and what I can do, maybe you can't do. But together we can do something beautiful...."-Mother Teresa

Each of us has unique qualities that we were created with.  We each have our own journey and purpose.  So why do we compare?  If we are so busy looking on the other side of the fence we will miss all the beauty in our own yard.  AND even more important we won't be doing what we were meant to do.  Even if what you do is what you consider to be small compared to Mother Teresa, it won't be to the one who needed what you provided.  Be you for no one else can! Peace.

"Be patient and persistent. Life is not so much what you accomplish as what you overcome."-Robin Roberts

When you look at someone who enters your life, you see the outside.  You do not see what is on the inside-their heart and soul, their character, their being.  We are each meant to go on our own journey.  Do not assume that what you see is it.  Who that person is lies in the container of the body.  Look deeper.  See through your eyes to what lies deeper.  Peace.

"If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment."-Henry David Thoreau

Even rocky shores hold so much beauty.  Why?  There are reasons that will be revealed as you continue on your journey.  Don't compare.  Don't have a pity party.  Stand up and just take one step.  It will be the hardest but each additional step will be so much easier to take.  Peace.

"It is not with the noise of words, but with the longing of our hearts that God hears us."-Saint Teresa of Avila

I believe that God hears our hearts.  Our words may say that we want a certain person in our life but God hears our hearts say that we are lonely and sends us someone to help with that feeling but it might not be that person-it could be not even a person at all.  Or do we want that perfect job that pays so much but God hears our heart say that we really want a job that fulfills our passion no matter what the pay.  God does answer but thank goodness those answers are based on what our heart says and not our words which get caught up with ego.  Peace.

"Do not allow fear of what if to ruin the joy of what is."-Melody Beattie

This happens to me more than it should.  I trust that all will work out for the best-the way it is suppose to.  I do believe that all things happen for a reason the way that they should.  And still there is fear-WHY??  Because in the end-whether my fear becomes reality-I just handle it- or all works out amazing-better than I could have imagined.  Stop with FEAR!! Trust.  Peace.