All posts by VELINDA

Brandon and Jenna's Mom, a spiritual entrepreneur, philanthropist, animal and nature lover, and author with a financial consultant background.  My passion is turning my past experiences and wisdom into a springboard for helping people through my websites, presentations, and books.  I am the founder of Life Talks, Positive Thoughts on Life, and This Is Not Brandon websites. Why I do this:  I am dedicated to making this world a better place by helping people change and recreate their lives after tragedy.  I do this because I know that no one has to suffer and live in lack no matter what their past may have been, how long it may have been, or what your current circumstances are.  It is my own past and experience that drives me to this purpose.  There is no better teacher and no replacement for experience.

We Belong to Each Other

I was thinking last night while watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics about what a happy atmosphere the ceremonies were.  People representing 204 countries…smiling, hopeful, happy, excited, and friendly with each other.  The Olympics represent excellence and the best in all of us.  There is no separation in their minds, only the pursuit of dreams.  It’s a coming together of the world in a most positive way.  

Hmmmm…peace sure is a lot more beautiful than war and hatred.

“If we have no peace it is because we have forgotten we belong to each other”

Mother Theresa

Have Your Best Day Ever

The reality of death and that we are all here only for a short time is one of the greatest reminders to embrace what’s important and quit focusing on small things.  The small things take up so much of what we think about and focus on. And then we worry about what other people think, will we fail, that we aren’t good enough, what if, etc.   Honestly, does any of that matter?  

 Don’t let anything stop you from living, dreaming, loving, and following your heart.  It’s all too short and sometimes we don’t get a second chance.  Today, do something different you’ve always wanted to do and see how amazing you feel.

 

Life is such an amazing gift and it is our responsibility to live it in alignment with our authentic selves, focusing always on what and who is important.  If you haven’t been living your best life, don’t  waste another minute.  You can change right now.  You don’t need another day, to first finish whatever, to have more money, or to wait for anything…now is all you need to start fully living.

 Have your best day ever.

Photo:  National Geographic

The Gift of Age

“The greatest gift of age is perspective.  Perspective is wisdom.  You only get it by living and then looking back and reflecting”

Michael J. Bradley, EdD

Photo:  Thomas D. Mangelsen

 

 

Thank You…

This is to say thank you to all the people who have nominated my blog for blogging awards.  I so appreciate your thoughts and that you enjoy my blog.  I will continue to post what will fill your hearts and lives with beautiful thoughts.  I have not had time to follow through with the respective rules of each award, so that is why I have not posted them. 

Know that your thoughts are what matters to me.

Victim or Inspiration?

“Happiness studies have shown that happy people are the ones whose goals and actions are aligned.  Are you going to be a victim, or are you going to be an inspiration who refuses to give up? I know what I want to be.”

Evan Mark Katz