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The substance of things hoped for…

Posted on August 3, 2017 by vivalovealways

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” -Unknown Faith. A word we have all incorporated in at least some small aspect of our lives. A word that we put into practice … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth, Uncategorized | Tagged belief, blog, blogging, ethics, evidence, experiences, faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, karma, Life, living, logic, martyr, opposition, perception, personal, positive thinking, seeking, selfish, trust, truth, world, writing | Leave a comment

Enlightenment

Posted on January 19, 2015 by vivalovealways

A long time ago, a very dear friend sent this to me in a beautiful picture frame that I still keep hung on my wall. I often stare at it to center me: To encourage being in the moment and find gratitude … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth | Tagged acceptance, awareness, centering, completeness, faith, gratitude, growth, in the moment, insight, inspiration, Life, living, mindfulness, natural, peace, poems, responses, today, tomorrow, trust | 2 Comments

The Forgotten Son

Posted on December 13, 2014 by vivalovealways

The contrast between both of my teenage sons astounds me. I truly love them beyond comprehension or measure and am so proud of both of them for who they are as individuals. It is the good nature of our youngest that shamefully … Continue reading →

Posted in Family dynamics, Uncategorized | Tagged apology, appreciation, aspiration, Children, family, gratitude, guilt, inspiration, love, parenting, sons | Leave a comment

What to be when I grow up? A mid-life crisis in the making.

Posted on December 11, 2014 by vivalovealways

Here I am barely past 40. I look beyond today where my children have grown and moved on in their lives. And as I smile anticipating what their bright young futures will be like, I think to myself; “What the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth | Tagged 40 something, career, family, inspiration, Life, midlife crisis, mother, personal growth | 2 Comments