"The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent, nor the daisy of its simple charm."-Saint Therese

One person's talents are not more important than another.  We are unique and thus so are the talents we possess.  We wouldn't want it any other way yet we feel competition.  We compare ourselves with others.  Either we exceed our expectations or fall flat.  But it is only our perception.  Because in God's eyes we are exactly as He wants us-exactly as He needs us to be.  So stop comparing and love who you are- God does! Peace.

"There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy."-Robert Louis Stevenson

A duty? To be happy?  Yes! We choose each day how it will go.  Circumstances happen-sometimes life is not fair!  But will we grieve, reject, retaliate, resent, or LEARN.  Sometimes it is hard to push forward but what is the alternative and is that what you REALLY want?  Choose to be happy no matter what- not Pollyanna like but with resolve and control.  Control what you can and choose happiness.  Peace!

"Success must include two things: the development of an individual to his utmost potentiality and a contribution of some kind to one's world. To leave the world richer-that is the ultimate success."-Eleanor Roosevelt

I feel like we are here for a purpose.  It isn't all about us-it is about others.  How can we help?  What talents can we use?  What lessons can we share?  That is success-finding what you are suppose to do and do it.  The problem is when you don't know what you are suppose to do.  Not everyone will do their work in a BIG way.  For some of us-it may be we are here to help one person only.  Our purpose will FEEL RIGHT.  We will be able to know-that is true success.  I don't think everyone is fortunate enough to find what is right.  Lessons learned happen throughout our journey.  Good luck! Peace.

"When we weave the weak strands of our lives together, a rope of great strength is created."-Rick Warren

This can be taken as if each of us connects no matter our weaknesses-together we will be strong.  There is nothing we can't accomplish together.  Or it can be taken that if I take all of my weaknesses and with the grace of God-I can do it.  As a teacher I never let my students say I can't-I would say those are bad words.  We would change every I can't to- I CAN! Maybe not by ourselves-maybe we need a little help from each other or lots of help from God but we sure CAN! Peace.

"I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances."-Martha Washington

Think about how many years ago Martha Washington lived yet her words are as true today as ever.  Happiness is something inside you-it is a choice that you make.  Outside things do not make you happy but for a mere span of time.  Making a choice to be happy is easier to do than we realize and feels so good.  Be happy! Peace.

"Have faith, not fear."-Wes Moore

This is so hard to do!  I know what direction I must go in but taking that first step is not easy.  What am I afraid of- failing? Being successful?  Attention?  Being laughed at?  Being not worthy?  All of the above?  What does it matter?  I need to have faith that God has put out the safety net for me.  That no matter what happens- I can turn and there He is as He has always been.  Faith!!