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.

THE TIME IS PERFECT RIGHT NOW

Too many people are so busy living routine and surviving that they are not enjoying life.  They put life on hold because they can always do it tomorrow.  They spend too much time getting ready to get ready instead of taking action today.  They wait until the time is perfect or the storm is over. They are not creating the life they dream about.  And as the years pass by, the dreams seem even further into the future.

Life goes by too fast to wait any longer and

conditions are perfect right now.

Master Your Emotions with Proper Attitude

Our bitterest pain is not physical, but emotional

Disappointments are difficult to accept.  And a broken heart is the deepest pain we will ever experience.  .  None of us get out of life without experiencing deep emotional pain.

The person who wants to commit suicide after a relationship breakup is out of control emotionally and not thinking properly.  Embrace your disappointments so you can turn them into a better life.

The resilience to overcome has a lot to do with your attitude.  Your fruitless efforts are because you are trying for the wrong things.  The relationship that ended was to make room for one that will last.  The job you didn’t get was because there is a better one meant just for you.  The dreams that didn’t work were the wrong dreams.  And the life that didn’t happen the way you hoped it would is to be recreated with a better life more authentic with who you are.

There’s always another tomorrow, another relationship, a better job, new dreams and a richer life waiting to be created.  

But you have to adopt the proper attitude to believe this.

THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS

Never, ever underestimate the power of your words.

The power of your words are too strong to ignore.  They can destroy or strengthen a relationship, a mind, a heart, a life.  They can break a home, a person, a soul.   And once harmful words are spoken, they can change the trajectory of your life forever.

But to inspire, encourage, love and motivate a person with your words can change their life for the better and heal.

“Death and Life are in the power of the tongue”

  (Prov. 18:21)

 

 

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GENIUS AND TALENT ARE IN ALL OF US

Genius and talent are in all of us but many people keep it buried 

We dream about what we want, but do nothing about it 

We spend our lives in monotonous, unsatisfying routine while our dreams die 

We envision we will do it later, but it never happens

This is why so many people live unfulfilling lives way beneath them 

They have untapped passion and talent never put to use

Believe in yourself and take action

It’s never too late and you don’t want to look back one day and wish you had

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YOU HAVE TO EARN IT TO APPRECIATE IT

“People don’t value what they don’t earn, pay for, work for or invest in”

Velinda

Be careful what you give to your children without having them earn it.  If they are given too much without earning it, they will grow to always expect a hand out.  They will not develop into someone who knows how to survive on their own and make life happen.  They do not become self-sufficient.  One of the best things you can do for your children is teach them how to live life on their own.

 

TRUST

There is something so precious about trust.  When my daughter gives her cat a bath to get rid of the fleas, he looks up at her with complete trust in his eyes as if to say, “I don’t know why you are doing this horrible thing to me, but I know you love me so I trust you”.

When we violate trust, it is sometimes everlasting and very hard to forgive.  Even when we do forgive, it takes forever to rebuild.

Great relationships are built on love, trust, friendship, respect, and communication to name a few.  When you violate trust, you tear away at all the values of a relationship. 

Think twice before you violating trust in someone you love.  Relationships are more important than anything.

 

Embrace Rock Bottom

There is something very beautiful that can be found at bottom.  Rock bottom is when you are free.  There’s nothing left to lose.  You’re free to start over.  You can do anything you want.  You can be anything you want.  There’s nothing holding you back.  It’s a time for reflection and change.  It’s another chance with an open canvas.  And there is a whole new life waiting.

 

One of These Days…

One of these days is not tomorrow.

One of these days is today.

Waiting for one of these days is illusionary.

It is wishful thinking without action, fantasy without intent.

If you wait without action, one of these days will pass you by.

If you take action today, one of these days is here.

Photo:  Sert Mehmet
Photo: Sert Mehmet

 

 

MY LIFE MY WAY

If I can’t live my life the way I want, then what is the point?

If I can’t be who I authentically am, then what’s the point?

If I can’t feel love, compassion and understanding for others, then what’s the point?

If I can’t be loving, gentle and forgiving of myself, then what’s the point?

If I can’t experience beauty, value and meaning from life, then what’s the point?

If I can’t fulfill my desire to help others, then what’s the point?

If I can’t get up each day feeling band new, passionate and full of life then what’s the point?

If I can’t love, be loved and spend my time with people (and animals) I love, then what’s the point?

If I can’t pursue and live my purpose and make a difference, then what’s the point?

The point is these values are what matter to me and what I aspire to do with my life

and I am going to live them

because otherwise there is no point.

Velinda

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When People Treat You Badly

when someone hurts youWe have to remember…

That people who intentionally hurt us are hurting inside

They take it out on us sometimes because we are there

They take it out on anyone to release the pain they are feeling

It’s all about what they are going through and how they choose to release their pain

Understanding where they are coming from helps us

It does not excuse their behavior

It does not mean that you should allow abuse

And you should not react in vengence

It simply means, to me, that I am glad I am not them

 

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