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.

STAND UP FOR YOURSELF

I lost a job once because I stood up to a bully…

It felt so good…and I found a better job!

If you will not stand up for yourself, why should anyone else? 

 

KEEP MOVING FORWARD

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to consider the consequences of inaction.  

Inaction is easy…it takes no effort. 

But you’ll be in the same place a year from now.

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO BE GRATEFUL FOR

Good or Bad. Happy or Sad. There’s ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS something to be grateful for.

Try to look at the bright side and know your cup is half full.

It’s definitely easier leading with a positive state of mine than a negative one.

Jenna

WHEN SOMEONE WANTS YOU IN THEIR LIFE

 

You don’t have to chase someone

who wants you in their life. 

If they want you,

they will make the effort

because they don’t want to let you get away.

NEGATIVE PEOPLE

I intensely dislike being around negative people because they make me feel as bad as they do.  I only want to be around people who are upbeat and have a positive outlook on life.

However, whenever I’m around someone who is negative or has a bad personality, they remind me how happy I am that I’m not like them.

Velinda

THINGS WE CAN’T CONTROL

Realize that there will be things in life that you have no control over

no matter how badly you may want to help or change the circumstances. 

All you can do is your best

and then you have to accept that letting go is the only way

to keep your sanity and move on.

 

CHASING THE WRONG THINGS

Sometimes when we try over and over for something that simply isn’t working out, it’s because we are trying for the wrong thing, in the wrong way, or for the wrong reason.

Perhaps it’s time to reevaluate your efforts

The right thing always works out

DREAMS HAVE NO AGE LIMIT

“Dreams have no age limit…no expiration date”

With age comes wisdom, experience and clarity. 

Go for your dreams even when you think it’s too late.