WHAT MATTERS

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Taking one day, one moment, at a time.

Laughing till it hurts and tears stream your cheeks.

Having faith beyond reason. 

Every little fantasy that can be a reality.

Caring for parents who always cared for you.

Songs that make you smile and warm your heart with memories.

Saying "I love you" and meaning it with actions & deeds

Being kind.

Praying when it's hardest to pray. 

Hugging the kids, for no reason at all, just because you can.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran 

Transformation must be for yourself or it will not be valid. The new person who emerges gains freedom from their "demons". The process can be painful - but if done with faith in yourself, hope for all you want to achieve, and love of who you are and will become - success will be a given! Choose it. Choose yourself!

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Never settle for a spark when your soul yearns for a roaring fire!

Find your passions. Intertwined with goals and dreams.  

Feed them and you unlock all your endless potential.  

Follow your passions.  For without them, is there purpose?  

Be alive in them. Let them drive you.

Allow them to be the wings that give your spirit flight. 

Only then...  can all the rest follow!

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Dream big dreams, but relish all the small goals along the way.  Those small steps change things. You'll only catch flight on your dreams if your desires and actions push you to soar.

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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WHAT MATTERS

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Hugs from your kids.

Sleeping in during christmas break.

Leftovers that you like to nibble on.

Remembering it's never to late to dreaming BIG.

Sharing a smile with a stranger. 

The ache in your heart because you love someone enough to miss them.

When you fall down, get up laughing.

Hearing your son's voice crack and change and bursting with pride at the young man he is becoming.

Memories that warm your heart.

A glass a wine with time for you and it to breathe.

Family. Especially the family that you choose. 

Giving tears their time.

Friends, the once that will forever be there - ALWAYS BE THERE!

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

WHAT MATTERS

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Friends & family... and friends that are family

Gratitude for all the little things

Strangers and neighbors who care and share

Ideas and love - you can never run out of either

The scent of you favorite flowers in the air

A warm sea breeze on your cool skin

Remembering someone who is grieving

The light of the full moon reminding you there is always a way through the darkness

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Set your sights on success and strech the limits of your dreams. Trust yourself enough to believe in the power that lies within you. The groundwork of achieving your goals is accomplished by holding fast to faith, determination and action filled motivation. You must risk failure to find favorable victories. 

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Your dreams remain only dreams unless you actively pursue them. 

Trust your heart to know what you are meant to do. 

Step up to the challenge. 

Thrive under the pressure - for darkness and doubts as dark as coal are born to diamonds that way. 

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

The most difficult challenges hold the greatest rewards. 

Strength and courage are born from tenacity. 

All of the pieces to the secret formula to your success are within you. 

It's in your soul. Dare to risk what you are to become all your heart has always known!

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Nothing will change, until you decide what needs to be changed. You must face what is needed to be done in order to commit to doing it! 

In the process you may lose some things - but it is nothing compared to what you have the ability to gain!   

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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WHAT MATTERS

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Hugging your kids tight.

Understanding and considering another's perspective.

Having the ability to "reel it" in. 

Being fierce about your goals & dreams.

Family fun time when you all laugh out loud.

A good cry... 

tears, if you let them can wash away the hurt and pain.

Keeping "the faith". 

Knowing that friendship must include forgiveness.

Being your best self.  Right where you are, today, in this moment.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Celebrate your life! 

Recognize the beauty and love that surrounds you. 

Praise your success and have gratitude for your blessings. 

Cherish the relationships that are treasures to your heart. 

Now is the time to celebrate all that you are 

- now is the time to be happy in your heart, mind and soul. 

Strive to make today the most amazing day... 

Expect joy, passion and love 

- and you will live as if you're dreaming!

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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Barbara Ward-Finneran

Be in the moment.

Your moment.

Each day.

All you have is right now to with the best that you can.

Only when you give up the battles within your own mind can you dwell in this life with a peaceful heart.

If you aren't present to this moment, then you risk being trapped between  looking forward to what may never be or back on regret.

Make a choice.  Choose now. 

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Never abandon hope. It doesn't leave you - you leave it. Feed it. Foster it. Let it grow and multiply. Let it be your wings and let dreams and faith make you soar. There is never a hopeless ending if you hold onto endless hope.

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Our time is limited. 
Everything can change in an instant, 
so don't waste time not being all that you desire. 
Not reaching for your goals 
 or not finishing the journey.  


Never let the "noise" drown out your own inner voice. 
Have the courage to trust your spirit and intuition. 


Look to your heart to find your vision, 
your soul to find your dreams, 
and your mind to awaken to all that you are meant to be!

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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SOUL FOOD

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Our time is limited. Everything can change in an instant, so don't waste time not being all that you desire. Not reaching for your goals or not finishing the journey.  Never let the "noise" drown out your own inner voice. Have the courage to trust your spirit and intuition. Look to your heart to find your vision, your soul to find your dreams, and your mind to awaken to all that you are meant to be!

Keep the promises that you make to yourself!

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