"After the restorative sleep of winter, spring is coming-time for nature's creatures to begin again, to take tiny steps toward the great things that will unfold in glorious ways in the days and months ahead."-Anne Alexander-Prevention magazine

This saying is so much about life too.  On our journey we encounter many seasons.  We need to remember as nature does, that this too shall pass.  That there is still beauty and life ahead after the winter.  Because we do not know what lies ahead, we must take the first steps to the future-even if they be tiny steps.  Life is about moving forward.  Trust.  Peace.

" I don't even really like to work out. But when you're strong physically and you feel confident about your body and your health, you're strong in every other facet of your life. It's transcendent."- Jillian Michaels

Strength in mind- strength in body- strength in spirit....they are all connected.  I do not like to exercise but I do it for my health.  I do it to be able to help others.  It feels wonderful after.  If you don't take care of yourself for you-do it for someone or something else BUT just do it.  This is not a trial run of your life-this is it.  Will you sit on the edge and watch others or will you plunge ahead and enjoy every moment that we have on this beautiful place?  Go forward-enjoy!! Peace.

"Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your next adventure-do it well, enjoy it- and then, not now, think about what comes next."- Condoleezza Rice

I heard something one time that said life happens while we were making plans.  Again it always go back to trust.  If we stopped worrying about what could go wrong or what happens next then we could enjoy the journey so much more.  If we trusted that we were loved unconditionally and that Someone is looking out for us planning a life so incredible that we could not even have imagined it-think about how we would enjoy the now so much more.  Trust.  Believe.  Let go of the controls.  Enjoy the ride! Peace.

"Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?"-Robert Browning

I love the words from Robert Browning.  We are placed here on this Earth with freedom of choice and independence.  But if we could ALWAYS do it ourselves then what is the purpose of God?  I have learned lately that I need to ask for the power to do as He would like.  His will be done not mine.  Why would I question His path for me when ONLY He sees what lies ahead and loves me unconditionally?  If we REALLY believe that He loves us then we would trust Him more and realize we need Him.  With His help there is nothing we can't do!!  Some things may seem out of our reach-we just don't have enough in us but with God- we can do it.  Peace.

"I've been changed for the better because I've known you."-Wicked

I took this picture in Hawaii.  We were thinking about my sister-in-law and friend Donna who had passed away the year before after a wonderful family trip to Hawaii.  We kept finding these flowers along the hiking path we were taking to a private waterfall.  The flowers around the path looked nothing like these that were on the path on the ground.  I knew Donna was with us.  We never know when God will call us home but we can use today to make a better world.  I would be so honored if only 1 person felt as these words stated-that someone felt they were better because they knew me.....  May I try every day to help make it be better for someone.  Peace!

"I'm telling you there's a lot to do. I'm telling you the world needs you. Whatever your calling is. Whatever you dream of. The world needs all of us.... Everything you need , you've got right now. So go. One step at a time. The world will cheer you on. Trust me. "-Maggie Doyne

We all have strengths and learned lessons that enable us to help each other.  That is why we are here.  To love and help each other.  No matter how far away the goal-just begin today.  If you keep putting it off it will not get you any closer.  Start working your way down your path in life-one step at a time.  Peace.

"...manage to keep a clear eye on the road beyond, the road that may lead to some new endeavor I can't even conceive of yet...."-Katrina Kenison- The Gift of an Ordinary Day

We often look at doors closing in our lives as disappointments.  But what if we thought of them as merely a change of course with more exciting opportunities.  No-we can't see what is around that bend in the road but so much the better.  How boring would it be if we already knew the ending?  Safe but boring.  Life is for living and experiencing.  Go forward and enjoy.  Peace.

"But you know what they say about how to make God laugh? Just say 'I have a plan.' "-Jennifer Graham

We try to control our lives but it rarely works because life happens.  We make choices as do others.  Other choices do impact our lives.  We see only what is ahead of us but can't quite make out what is beyond.  That is why are choices are not always the best.  But God knows what is beyond.  We should depend on Him more- have a little faith and trust HIM.  Life happens-while we are so busy planning.  Plans are good but let go and let God.  Peace.

"It is never too late or too soon. It is when it is supposed to be.... There is a plan....."-Mitch Albom- The Time Keeper

 I have heard the saying that the teacher comes when the student is ready.  We think in terms of our definition of time but for God, time is relative to the age of the earth.  We need to trust and have faith that all will come EXACTLY when it is suppose to.  So stop worrying and forcing-relax and enjoy your journey! Peace.

"You cannot fix the problem if you're consumed with fixing the blame. You must choose between the two."-Rick Warren

 Stuff happens.  Learn from it but learn more to let it go or it will eat at you and forever diminish your spirit.  For the sake of love of others and love for yourself-let go of pettiness, resentments, competition, comparing, labeling, insulting, gossip.  What others do or say can hurt- a lot- but MOST of the time it is more about them and less about you.  Trees do bend and so must we.  Peace.