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 All Have Peaks and Valleys

“There was a time in life when I didn’t love myself enough to love anyone else. We all have peaks and valleys and it’s in the valleys that you learn who you are”

Mary J. Bligh at the Grammy Awards

Epitome of a Hero

Thank you

With deep appreciation and love

For your beautiful decision to serve Humanity

At such a young age

The Ultimate Sacrifice

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I Intend to be Happy

“I intend to be happy! I like to be alive. I like to feel good. That is what I like about myself”

Linda

Happiness lives for those who cry, those who are hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried…for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.

The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything.  They make the most of everything they have and everything that comes to them.  If you pursue happiness, it will elude you.  But if you focus on what’s important to you with a positive outlook, happiness will find you.

The Tiny Space that is Yours

“A wonderful realization will be the day you realize that you are unique in all of the world. The world is an incredible, unfulfilled tapestry, and only you can fulfill that tiny space that is yours.”

Leo Buscaglia

Loving Yourself

“The heart and soul of loving yourself is integrity and the peace of conscience it inspires”

Stephen R. Covey

Self Love

I might not be someone’s first choice, but I am a great choice.  

I may not be rich, but I am valuable.  I don’t pretend to be someone I’m not, because I’m good at being me.  

I might not be proud of some of the things I’ve done in the past, but I am proud of who I am today.

 I may not be perfect but I don’t need to be.  Take me as I am, or watch me as I walk away.

What is the most loving thing you can do for yourself today?

What if Life has a Better Plan?

We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. 
Joseph Campbell

 “Let go of plans. Life may have a better plan”
Robert Holden PhD


This is ME…Like it or Not…

Some days you just have to go against what everyone else is doing, do what is in your heart, be yourself and do what you want.  You tell the world…”This is ME, like it or not”

Velinda

“When it seems that everything you do is wrong and everyone is against you, it is the most opportune time to wear your I-don’t-give-a-damn tutu and glide gleefully on the dance floor of “this is my life”

Dodinsky’s Garden of Thoughts