“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” – Edgar Allan Poe. In the midst of darkness, light persists.” – Mahatma Gandhi. “Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.” – Madeline L’Engle. “weeping may last for the…
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“I don’t deserve”: Shutting up the whining inner critic voice
“I will not try to convince you to love me, to respect me, to commit to me. I deserve better than that; I AM BETTER THAN THAT…Goodbye.”― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience “Make the most of what you have and keep your standards high. Never settle for anything less than you…
Stop Saying, “I Don’t Have Time.”
“We must use time wisely and forever realise that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Nelson Mandela “My favourite things in life don’t cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.” – Steve Jobs “I don’t have enough time in the day.” This is…
Mulan,a lesson for us to never give up
Exploring lessons from yet another fictional character, today we travel back in time to ancient China to look at one of Disney’s well known and well-loved animated characters Fa (or Hua) Mulan. Inspired by a real legendary figure, Hua Mulan, people believe that the origins of this story are from a poem written about her,…
You got a dream. You gotta protect it
Rapunzel is a popular Disney Princess due to her curious nature, bravery, kindness, and adventurous personality. Her movie Tangled is based on the tale of Rapunzel, which is a fairy tale of German origins. It tells the story of a fair maiden named Rapunzel who is locked in a tower. The Story of Rapunzel A pregnant woman…
Claiming Your Power
I assign myself no rank or any limit, and such an attitudeis very much against the trend of the times. But myworld has become one of infinite possibilities.—Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man The Lion King sold twenty-seven million copies and is one of the Disney Studios’ all-time box office successes. The film describes the evolvement of…
Loving the Inner Child Within
“Your true passion for life is hidden away within you. Your inner child holds the key to this. What did you enjoy doing as a kid before all the adulting began? Take time for yourself, recharge, and let your inner child come out to play every once in awhile.” -Christine E. Szymanski “My quest these…
FACING YOUR FEARS
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Kruschev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of…
Learning To Accept Yourself No Matter What
Do you like who you are? Do you like who you’ve become? When I ask people these questions, the first response out of their mouths is generally, “Yes.” But when I ask them what specific aspects of themselves they like, I can see their expressions change. This is where it gets trickier, where the impact…
Koffee with Joe 