Posts by Shannon

Day 65 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by Shannon on Mar 6, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

Stop beating yourself up. We all make mistakes. Stop blaming yourself for how things turned out. You may have failed, but you are not a failure. Where you are right now does not define you. Judge not according to appearances. Keep on fighting regardless of the circumstances. Hang in there despite how things appear. Keep the faith. Life is on your side. Never, never, ever give up. You were born to win! You have something special and GREATNESS within you. My desire for you…enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to bring you joy.

Throughout your lifetime some people will discredit you, disrespect you and treat you poorly for no apparent reason at all. Don’t consume yourself with trying to change them or win their approval. And don’t make any space in your heart to hate them. Simply walk away and let karma deal with the things they do, because any bit of time you spend on them will be wasted, and any bit of hate and aggravation in your heart will only hurt you.

“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty, truth, and compassion against injustice.” William Faulkner

Action: If you never ask, the answer will be no.  If you never speak up, you’ll have regrets.

Day 63 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by Shannon on Mar 4, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

We all know that words have the potential to hurt us not physically, but emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Words have the ability to lighten our mood, make us smile or burst into tears, or even cause resentment and bitterness to seep into our hearts. Words can poison, words can heal. Words start and fight wars, but words make peace. Words lead men to the pinnacles of good and words can plunge men to the depths of evil. Words are a big deal. They are containers for power, and we have to decide what kind of power we want our words to carry.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me,” could not be further from the truth. Each one of us has at one time or the other been on the receiving end of hurtful words. Make no mistake about it – painful words not only hurt, they change us forever. While broken bones can heal in time, words filled with rage, bullying, belittling and scoffing never heal. Hurtful words are life altering and damage the human spirit. Don’t let anyone’s negativity stop you from being happy.

You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him. Don’t gossip about others or share other’s business. Don’t lower your standards to fit in, but strive to be the person people look up to and can only say something nice about you.  What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say. So speak to me with your actions, not your words. Speak to me with your doings, not your mouth. Speak to me with your hands, not your voice. For your actions drown out what you say to the point that that’s all I hear. To live by what you believe, and to become someone you like, it’s easier when you can borrow from others. Whether you realize it or not, your personality and actions are shaped in part by your surroundings. So if someone is going to “rub off on you”, make sure it’s someone you like, respect and can learn from.

Action: If what you said was written on your skin, would you be attractive to others?

Day 62 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by Shannon on Mar 3, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Life doesn’t wait for you. It leaves you behind. Don’t be that person looking back wondering if you would of.. could of.. should of. Don’t wait to do anything because tomorrow might not come. Accomplishing your goals. Say, “I love you” to someone for the first time, losing weight, discovering a cure, paying off a credit card, traveling to a new country, trying a new dish, going back to school, having a baby, writing a book, looking into the mirror and smiling not frowning, helping a complete stranger, getting to know Jesus, learning how to swim or ride a bike, quitting a job you hate and following your dream job (even if you could become poor), taking a chance, following your gut, buying your first house or car, or crossing off items on your bucket list. Don’t be forgotten. Be Remembered. Time is Running Out.

Your life, personality, habits, even speech are a combination of the books you choose to read, the people you choose to listen to, and the thoughts you choose to tolerate in your mind.

“If, before going to bed every night, you will tear a page from the calendar, and remark, ‘there goes another day of my life, never to return,’ you will become time conscious.” A. B. Zu Tavern

Action: When you take your last breath, will you be content with what you did with your limited time on earth?

Day 61 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by Shannon on Mar 2, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

Drainers – we’ve all got them – you know, people who suck the oxygen out of the room, people who invade your physical and mental space with their ongoing issues. People whom you know you’ve been commanded by God to love, but it’s really, really hard. Sometimes such people create conflict because they enjoy drama.

I’m sure you know this type – someone who seems to get a “high” when there is dissension among friends or family members. People who generate drama can drain your energy and make your life so heavy that you can’t drag your fanny out of the house or even produce a smile. Want to get your life back to normal or even have a pleasant demeanor, then put the hand against the drainer. Bottom line – if someone is pushing your buttons, it’s not that person’s fault…it’s your fault for not setting your own boundaries. It’s your fault for not shutting down the negativity. Take charge of your life…surround yourself with people that lift you up, not bring you down!

Action: Who you hang out with impacts your life, are they lifting you to a brighter tomorrow or holding you anchor?

Day 60 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by Shannon on Mar 1, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

Sometimes you have to fail a thousand times to succeed. No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. Don’t get hung up on one failed attempt that you miss the opening for many more. All of your ideas that don’t work are simply stepping stones on your way to the one idea that does. And remember, failure is not falling down; failure is staying down when you have the choice to get back up. Always get back up! Good things fall apart so better things can fall together.

When someone is grounded and well-balanced, it makes the biggest difference in the world. They have peace. They can conquer any task, none is too big. They are happy and have true joy. They encourage others and are happy for other’s blessings. They have confidence and are secure with themselves. They love unconditionally. They are a beacon of hope. They shine bright.  They help others. Wow. See the transformation! But, when someone doesn’t have balance, their life is tilted, they feel hopeless, they feel burdened, they feel discouraged, they feel lost. “To be human is to be beautifully flawed.” October Baby

Action: What is a regret you have, and how can you ensure you won’t encounter the same outcome again?