Feel Good Tuesday ~ Be the Difference

If you’re like me… & most other folks, you want to make a difference… you want to leave the world better off than the way you found it. In short, you want to make your life to count for something. But how? Especially when you’re up to your ears with the many demands of life–your [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Make Your Life Count

If you’re like most people, you want your life to count for something. But you wonder, “what can I possibly do to make a difference?” Here are a few simple things you can do… ask yourself*:
-  What did I share or give away today—love, a wink, a warm smile?
-  Did I say thank you or [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Count Your Blessings

A few weeks ago, a friend & fellow poet asked me… how I was doing, especially given my devotion to lifting up others. “Gloria,” she asked, “How do you turn your FEEL GOOD vibe around for yourself?” Lovely question. Here’s how I do it:

I count my blessings—every single day… many times a day! My [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Irena’s Legacy

The other day, a friend sent me an e-mail called, “Lest We Ever Forget.” Attached to the e-mail were a dozen or so photos of a woman I’d never heard of before—Mrs. Irena Sendlerowa. Who was this smiling, gentle-faced woman?

As I read my friend’s e-mail I learned that Irena was nominated [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Let’s Celebrate Our ABCs…

CELEBRATE WHAT’S GLORIOUS IN THE WORLD!
Today we celebrate the letter A. YES!!
A is for… Apples, Apple cider, Apple strudel, Awesome Autumn Afternoons, & Artists.
Let’s celebrate Amazing vocal Artist & Awesome, beautiful creatrix & cancer  survivor… Barbara Padilla. Experience her Angelic presence & voice as she sings Ave Maria:

The truly wealthy are [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Brand New Day

Some people change the weather in your life simply by their presence. My dad, my mom, & a few teachers come to mind. Tell me, what are you doing to change someone’s world today?

The truly wealthy are those who give until it feels good.
Pass It On!
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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Artistry in Motion

Listen to this… & if you’re really busy—WOW—like you don’t have a minute & a half… listen only. If you can spare a minute & a half, watch & witness ARTISTRY IN MOTION. Jazz buffs will revel in Charlie Parker & his back-up crew. Others… well, I hope you delight in these dudes who dare [...]

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Feel Good Tuesday ~ Playing for Change

Beautiful… moving. Make your heart swell… with one of my favorite videos – Stand By Me.

After 10 years of traveling the globe to record virtually unknown musicians, Mark Johnson, Grammy-winning music producer and engineer,  & his wonderful organization, Playing for Change,** now use the power of music to spread the [...]

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YES You Can! Heart and Soul

What is legacy?
The heart of legacy is captured in a wonderful African Wisdom Saying that says, “The world was not given to us by our parents. It was loaned to us by our children.” Think about it.
When someone else’s future becomes more important than your own, you make different daily choices. That what it means [...]

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YES, You Can!

The 7 Sacred Promises are tools to help you in all areas of your life: your personal growth, relationships with loved ones and co-workers, raising healthy, happy children. The Sacred Promises are gratitude, faith, love, vision, integrity, creative action, and legacy.
Each one will help you as you begin to say YES to a life of [...]

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