Category Archives: Inspiration

Posts related to quotes or stories that inspire Leah to be a better person, writer, mother, sister, and friend. And, hopefully, these posts will inspire you!

Inspirational Quote – Topic: Productivity

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Leah

There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction. ~ John F. Kennedy

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Inspirational Quote – Topic: Change

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Leah

I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quote – Topic: Fear

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Leah

I have not ceased being fearful, but I have ceased to let fear control me. I have accepted fear as a part of life — specifically the fear of change, the fear of the unknown; and I have gone ahead … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quote – Topic: Change

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Leah

The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind. ~ Wayne Dyer

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Inspirational Quote – Topic: Mindfulness

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Leah

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment. ~ Marcus Aurelius

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Seven Simple Keys to a Joyous Life by Inna Segal

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Leah

How to Choose Happiness: Seven Simple Keys to a Joyous Life on Beliefnet might be helpful to those of you wanna-be happy people who don’t know how to or just don’t believe that happiness really is a choice. Many of … Continue reading →

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How to Handle Negative Criticism

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Leah

My Tuesday must be having an identity crisis and thinks it’s a Monday because today is every bit as busy as yesterday. Whew! There’s more work on my schedule than hours in the day but no complaints here — mama … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Be Thankful

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Leah

Be thankful for what you have. A familiar piece of advice, especially if you’ve ever been unable to obtain something you really wanted. Or, found yourself in an unexpected situation, usually one with negative connotations, from which you saw no … Continue reading →

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Vampire Thinking Tricksters by Carol Gignoux

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Leah

You’re about to encounter what is probably one of, if not the, biggest obstacle along the journey to success: your thoughts. Yes, you read that correctly. You are your own worst enemy. And this particular way of thinking won’t go … Continue reading →

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Failure Is Not an Option; It’s a Necessity

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Leah

Perfectionists everywhere cringe while the average American reader is probably flabbergasted. After all, most of us are raised to believe “failure is not an option.” That you must succeed or else. Pfft. What a bunch of nonsense. And way too … Continue reading →

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