Wake Me Up” Lyrics: AVICII So wake me up when it’s all over; When I’m wiser and I’m older; All this time I was finding myself; And I didn’t know I was lost Haven’t we all at one time or another felt like this? We thought we were in exactly the right place, where we belong. Doing what seemed like all the right things. Then time passes and we come to realize that somehow, somewhere we fell off our original path. At some point along the way we switched directions. Instead of pursuing our hopes and dreams, we made a choice that changed everything. Maybe it was a career choice or moving to another state away from family and childhood friends. Then something happens. We wake up. We begin to remember those deeply embedded dreams and aspirations we had…
From Phillip Phillips Song “Home” Hold on to me as we go As we roll down this unfamiliar road And although this wave is stringing us along… Just know you’re not alone ‘Cause I’m gonna make this place your home Settle down, it’ll all be clear Don’t pay no mind to the demons They fill you with fear The trouble it might drag you down If you get lost, you can always be found Just know you’re not alone ‘Cause I’m gonna make this place your home The first time I heard Phillip Phillips new song “Home” it brought back the memory of an incredible dream I had of my dear brother James, who we lost on September 11th. Phillips words “Hold on to me as we go” took…
These are my personal truths I try to abide by every day. They are my guiding principles (I call them inspirational truths) that help me to stay on the path to personal growth, happiness and well-being. Every now and then I take time to reflect on how well I am doing. Sometimes great, other days bring opportunity for improvement. The goal isn’t to excel in every area but to be fully aware of what is vitally important to be happy and feel fulfilled. My inspirational truths for living: God First My husband, children and family matter the most Believe in Miracles Be real, be authentic, be me Organization is a must for clarity and priority setting Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself and the ones you love Work hard; Get rest Stay within your means Music is key Keep moving, Keep up Learn something new…
Joseph Schmidt’s book “Everything is Grace – The Life and Way of Therese of Lisieux” is one that I open time and again. Each chapter is filled with faith filled prayers, sentiments and spiritual experiences as captured by the Little Flower in her journal entries. She shares the early years of her life and how she was so loved by her family. Her parents Louis and Zelie Martin went through so much suffering having lost 4 of their 9 children as infants. Her beloved mother died when she was only four. Despite her family’s grief, their faith in the Lord never wavered. Although St. Therese became known as the Little Flower because of her immeasurable capacity to love and forgive, it was her love of God that drove her calling. After being denied twice to join the Carmelites because of her young age of…
