Tag: inspirational

Humor and Quotes

Every now and then we need a good laugh.  Following are some quotes that may bring a smile or a chuckle. “Don’t worry. If Plan A doesn’t work, there are 25 more letters in the alphabet.” - Unknown “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize … Continue reading Humor and Quotes

Quotes – Visual Artists

Some quotes from a variety of Artists: "Creativity takes courage." - Henri Matisse “The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity." - Alberto Giacometti “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." – Pablo Picasso “If … Continue reading Quotes – Visual Artists

Quotes – common sense or Optimism

“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” - Roy T. Bennett “An optimist understands that life can be a bumpy road, but at least it is leading somewhere. They learn from mistakes and failures, and are not afraid to fail again.” - Harvey Mackay “Never regret … Continue reading Quotes – common sense or Optimism

Quotes -Writers and Poets

“As a writer, you should not judge, you should understand.” – Ernest Hemingway “The six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, and write, write, write.” – Ernest Gaines “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” – Stephen King “Get it down. Take chances. It … Continue reading Quotes -Writers and Poets

Dreams and Courage – something in Common

Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses Dreams are important toward imaging doing something new or viewing or expressing our lives differently than what we may currently experience.  Dreaming of ideas alone does not make our ideas a reality.  There are many actions, efforts … Continue reading Dreams and Courage – something in Common

is Happiness really a choice

"No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change." Barbara DeAngelis This quote can remind us that at any time we can decide to change what we consistently think about – and - we can decide … Continue reading is Happiness really a choice

Opposites Attract?  Aquarius Leo Cancer Aries Gemini

Opposites Attract is a phrase that has been around a while.  Most if not all Sun Signs have some behavior or thinking processes that appears to be totally opposite from the qualities and attributes of that specific sign.  These are some potential attractions and opposites. AQUARIUS can be very intelligent individuals yet some are not … Continue reading Opposites Attract?  Aquarius Leo Cancer Aries Gemini

Enjoy your job – or not?

Daily writing promptDo you enjoy your job?View all responses When we put too much effort into thoughts and feelings that we really must enjoy our jobs can create more stress than necessary as we work.  We do not have to enjoy our jobs.  For many our jobs may simply be what creates the finances to … Continue reading Enjoy your job – or not?