Inspiring Confidence with Stories, Stages and Shakkei

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

— Thornton Wilder

It struck me after I’d posted NOT the Only One, that I’d missed one of the REALLY important benefits of sharing our stories – not only do we get to dodge the bullets that others have taken, we also can be inspired by their successes!  Often the path before us is strewn with obstacles, and it’s easy for us to lose sight of the opportunities almost within our grasp.  That’s where other people’s stories can spur us on, give us the confidence to begin, the confidence to carry on.  For instance, if you’ve ever considered picking up your camera and getting Continue reading » Inspiring Confidence with Stories, Stages and Shakkei

Living with Confidence

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With confidence, you can reach truly amazing heights; without confidence, even the simplest accomplishments are beyond your grasp.

— Anonymous

As I sat down to think about what I should write today, I asked myself, “Self, what seems to be most lacking these days?”  And into my head came “confidence.”  If you don’t follow “the market” you may not be aware that there are certain statistics that are tracked weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly.  And when the market runs – up or down – it is often the result of one of these statistics.

These days the market is obsessed with the strength of the consumer.  70% of the business that occurs in the United States is you and I buying products and services.  When we decide that we’re going to stop spending and start saving or pay off our credit cards, the overall amount of money going into the economy shrinks.  When you and I are no longer spending, Continue reading » Living with Confidence

Cup o’ Inspiration

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Take a short break and consider the following:

“The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.”

John E. Southard

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