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Being Everything To Everyone

I’ve learned that I can’t be everything to everyone, and that not everyone is going to like me. I want people to like me of course, but I I’ve grown enough as a person and on a spiritual level where I no longer need everyone to like me. I will say, however, that I wish I [...]

Facing Fear Of The Unknown

I added this song as it fits in with the message of believing in ourselves that I wrote about in my book. I discovered the song through a friend that I think very highly of.  Someone who like me, faces their fears and grows stronger from it. Unlike her though, I honestly can’t say I love the [...]

Never Amazed and Always Grateful

I no longer get amazed when I meet people at my book signings who while having different beliefs than I, still like what I have to say, and agree it wasn’t simply by coincidence that we met.  I am very grateful for meeting these people and enjoy talking with them. It gives my spirit the [...]

12 Steps to Help Us Believe in Ourselves

My own Twelve Steps that I included in my book
1. Admitted that our fears, insecurities, and negative emotions made our lives miserable.
2. Came to believe that with the help of prayer, people, and hope we could overcome our fears and start to be happier in our lives.
3. Made a decision to try and believe in [...]