Do You Wink at Yourself in the Mirror?

What am I talking about? Winking at yourself in the mirror - have I lost my mind? Well, maybe I have, but I know that I am happy and secure in myself and so if I can wink at myself in the mirror - why not? Can you?

Be Inspired To Do Great Things

Legendary coach John Wooden's philosophy is that doing our best is the most important thing. And because that was the goal, not winning, his UCLA basketball teams won 10 National Championships in 12 years. Do your best. Help someone before they ask. Tell the truth. Teach what you know. Earn your rewards and you'll get more than you think.

Coping with Disability

Coping with one's disability is not easy; neither is it so difficult. Just a few steps to follow and you'll be able to go on and live normally.

Decision: the Deciding Factor

For most important decisions in our life, if we dig deep enough, we know what to do. We may come up with a hundred reasons why this way or that way will be best, but if we are brutally honest with ourselves, we'll usually uncover the correct decision for us. Fear is often the underlying culprit that is stalling us when an important decision is required. Getting past the fear is often as simple as making the decision we know we need to make.

Turning Death Into Triumph

Real life account of faith turning death into triumph over illness.

Inspirational, The Blacksmith and the Horseshoe

In the midst of overwhelming challenges and against all odds, a simple observation from old country wisdom can be a powerful inspiration. If you should find yourself in circumstances in which the bad news and losses seem to keep coming in waves, remember the story of the blacksmith and the horseshoe.

Only Three Minutes to Live

I came across this gem some years back. If we apply this to our family and friends and our not-so-friendlies, how many minutes do WE have? Truly something to think about!

A Beautiful Mind - Genius and Madness Are Close Neighbours

We all meet odd people occasionally and wonder what they're up to, but we shouldn't dismiss them as 'crazy' too quickly - you never know whether they'll win the next Nobel Prize. 'A Beautiful Mind' with Russell Crowe is a brilliant movie based on a true story that makes you think about 'normal' behaviour.

Are You Stuck in a Toxic Relationship?

Friendship is all about looking out for each other and helping each other blossom. Learn to identify toxic relationships and walk away from them because you can only thrive when you march with the right people.

Transitions

Transition. It's a word we read a lot in the world of special needs. I have five children and the youngest two have Down syndrome. My kids' names and ages are Jesse 25; Jake 23; Joey soon to be 19, Tess 11 and little Hope will be three before you read this. My three sons have had their own special needs but they never had IEPs.

What Motivates You

As I look back over both my failures as well as my successes of the past I am amazed at how little difference there was between my actions and attitudes and the subsequent outcomes.

Are You Learning From The Past

Each of us has a unique life history. We have learned different lessons, have had special circumstances, and have had some similar, as well as unique, experiences. This past – mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally – has contributed today to:

Two Inspirational Messages God Gave Me and Two Human Confirmations

A year ago the Lord Jesus gave me two uplifting messages on the same day as He spoke into my spirit. Today as I received email in my inbox two confirmations came through that resonated with my heart as confirmations of the Lord's messages. Come read what God says to me and learn how a I bless people on my personal web-site through personal prophecy.

Accepting our Fellow Men and Women

Unfortunately there are intolerant folk in this world who die a thousand deaths in anger and frustration because they can't swallow the fact that others will make it to heaven by a different route than their own. These people might be said to suffer from mental and moral indigestion.

How Will Life's Challenges Shape You?

Think of a big dream you have. Picture in your mind someone who has already accomplished one or more of the very large goals or far off dreams you have. The reason why most people don't reach their dreams is that they don't have the same core level beliefs as people who've succeeded where you've failed. Most people blame fate or lack of knowledge for their failures.