Tag Archives: motivation
THROW BACK THURSDAY – NOVEMBER
We’ve been blessed with some lovely weather so far in November. Today is one of those gray days that can easily turn a smile into a frown and steal our joy. Since it’s also throw back Thursday, I thought I’d … Continue reading
WHAT IS THE SECRET TO SUCCESS?
With all the graduations taking place right now, there will be an equal amount of motivational speakers giving out advice on the secret to success. The above quote by Colin Powell, states that there is no secret at all. It’s … Continue reading
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY . . .
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” Martin Luther What if there was no tomorrow? What if the world ended today? What if – what if – what … Continue reading
BRIDGING THE GAP OR REBUILDING THE BRIDGE?
I love this quote by Ronal Reagan, because it gives us hope for future generations. Every step brings new knowledge along with wisdom. Bridging the old and new can reach one end of the bridge and allow them to merge … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN THE STORMS . . .
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir Last night the sky was filled with … Continue reading
A WEEK WITHOUT BAGGAGE
Mondays are good days to start over – to leave the baggage of last week and the weeks before behind and push ahead. The word, “motivation,” literally means to move forward. Sometimes it’s not easy to do so. We’re stuck … Continue reading
GOING WITH THE FLOW . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER You can almost imagine the sound of a babbling brook, Trickling rapidly over rocks, winding over obstacles, but still persisting, Each turn in that flowage, touches something along the way, We can … Continue reading
DON’T GIVE UP
God gives us some good advice in James 1:3 & 4. He tells us to hang in there – to hold on to our beliefs – to trust in His wisdom. It isn’t always easy to do that, especially when … Continue reading
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT AGING
Since I qualify as an aging adult, I feel I might be able to shed some light on the truth of aging vs. the myths connected with them. There are many of both. The truth is that our bodies ae … Continue reading
WHERE IS YOUR CONFIDENCE?
The definition of the word, “CONFIDENCE,” includes a feeling or belief which allows for complete faith or trust. To some that means self. To others it might be an idea or philosophy. When you possess confidence, you are sure of … Continue reading
ARE YOU A WORDSMITH?
eWe who blog everyday are wordsmiths, but are we really? Choosing the right word to inspire, encourage, motivate or persuade takes some time. Take the word “WALK” for example.. We can trudge plaintively through a a garden with a sense … Continue reading
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS ARE ALMOST OVER
When I look back to my high school graduation in 1960, I find I’ve forgotten some of the highlights, but 1960 was truly a year filled with much controversy. John F. Kennedy was elected president. He was the first Catholic … Continue reading
FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Mondays are kind of like the recurring Ground Hog Day movie. We go through life, thinking this is as good as it gets – go to bed and repeat the same from day to day. Mondays have a way of … Continue reading
CLEANING HOUSE
There’s something about the changing seasons that gets me thinking about deep cleaning the house. In the winter, we accumulate so many dust bunnies and fur balls, the thought of getting rid of that excess usually arrives when the birds … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN – PART II – 60-70
“When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age.” Victor Hugo Unlike most women, I wasn’t upset or depressed about this milestone. I’d begun my own business. I was busier than … Continue reading
EACH ONE UNIQUE
This year all the snow we generally receive over the course of winter, has dropped more than sufficiently in just one month – which has just begin. Winter in Minnesota lasts for about six months, so we need to find … Continue reading
MONDAY PRAYER
Lord, I ask that you become the center of my life. You give me a reason to get up every day. You motivate me in all my comings and goings. You lift and encourage me when I feel I can’t … Continue reading
NO SMALL PARTS
Where do you fit in to the scheme of things? I always tell my young performers that each of them is an important piece of the story we’re trying to portray – without their participation, the story is incomplete, no … Continue reading
THIS IS YOUR TIME
At the beginning of February of this year, we undertook the task of creating theatre with young people. The auditions produced sweet faces, high energy and excitement. You could feel it in the air. These delightful little Thespians pushed forward, … Continue reading
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