Showing posts with label words of wisdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label words of wisdom. Show all posts

Friday, January 20, 2012

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Making peace with your past.

Gathering a child in your arms and hugging them just because!

Holding your tongue.

Knowing what you want, and wanting it bad enough to work to make it happen.  

Random acts of kindness.

Knowing when to splurge.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

Saturday, January 14, 2012

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Embracing occasional chaos.

An attitude of gratitude.  

A song that makes you remember.

Saying "I love you". 

Sharing meals with those you love.


Laughing till you cry... Crying till you laugh.


Missing someone enough to wish they were by your side.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

Monday, December 19, 2011

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Using your charm for all the right reasons. 

Doing any small thing that makes a BIG difference. 

Being thankful.  

Taking care of - YOU!

Praying often. 

An opportunity to learn. 

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

Friday, December 9, 2011

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Those things and PEOPLE that you take for granted.  

The beauty of the full moon in the night sky.

Being thoughtful and kind.  

The smell of home baked cookies.

The love of family.  

Smiles on the faces of children.  

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Listening to children you love laughing.


Living with a thankful and generous heart.


Doing what's right.


Embracing the moment.


Loving unconditionally.


Liking what you see in the mirror.


Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

A thankful word.

The confidence dressing up gives you.

Having a party, just because...  

Knowing your blessings. 

Forever friends.

Anticipating something that brings you joy.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

Saturday, November 26, 2011

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Sleeping late.

Dreaming BIG.

Sharing a smile with a stranger. 

Embracing a teachable moment.

When you fall down, get up laughing.

Memories that warm your heart.


Family. Especially the family that you choose. 

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

The people whom you can never let out of your heart.

Remembering that your children only get one childhood.

Keeping the faith.

Living for today. 

Never being ashamed of tears.

Knowing trying to resist chocolate is futile.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

Friday, July 8, 2011

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM MAYA ANGELOU

Marion Pellicano Ambrose

A friend sent me an email that I wanted to share. After reading it, I hope you will be as  inspired by this great lady as I was!
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting..' Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance..'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back...'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn...'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

It seems to me that we have a lot to learn from poet and sage, Maya Angelou!