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.

Problems are more manageable than we admit

When life isn’t going well and you feel bad, make a list of good and bad in your life. Then change your mind and thinking about what you are feeling. When there is too much negativity, people allow the bad stuff to take hold and magnify in it their minds. Battle with yourself the good against the bad. Problems are more manageable than we admit. Ask: in the big picture, how important is this really? Then be grateful for what you have that matters and the problems will seem small.

Sydney Rodin

Aim High

“In the long run, you hit what you aim for so aim high”
Henry David Thoreau
 
If your want to make a difference, you have to think big and dream big right from day one.

 If you stop challenging yourself you are going to be bored.

It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution and a very clear path to happiness.

I have a deep respect for women who choose to raise children full-time.

“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”

Start out by aiming high.

I hope you navigate the hard times by coming out with greater strength and resolve.

Find true meaning, contentment and passion in your lives.

“Never let your fear overcome your desire. Let the obstacles in your path be external, not internal. Fortune does favor the bold and you’ll never know what you’re capable of if you don’t try.”

Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg, Barnard Graduation Commencement


Random Wisdom today from a friend

Always cultivate new friends and interact socially

Standing still is the same as going backwards.

Sometimes the efforts you have made just have not hit the right cord yet.

People always want instant results

You are bound by events

Your subconscious can control you.

Take signals seriously, we need to protect ourselves

Auras change from person to person and situation to situation

There is nothing wrong with you.

If I can get a laugh out of you then there is still hope.

Sometimes bad things that happen in life are random acts and you can’t take them personally.

In a losing battle, analyze until you are aware of an option instead of further wrong direction.

Coincidence

Do you believe in coincidence? Pay attention to the coincidences, signs, omens, flashes of intuition and inspiration…they present themselves for a reason.

“No one is where he is by accident, and chance plays no part in God’s plan” A Course in Miracles

“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous” Albert Einstein

You are not the only influence in your Child’s Life

“You are not the only influence in your child’s life, so you have to be the best influence in their lives” Dr. Phil

If I had my child to raise all over again,
I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I’d finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I’d take more hikes and fly more kites.
I’d stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I’d do more hugging and less tugging.
~Diane Loomans, from “If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again”

Know Yourself

“Nothing is more important than to know yourself. This makes all things on all planes in all realities easy. If you know yourself, then your life works. You do not have problems in one-to-one relationships. You do not set yourself up to be rejected or dumped on, lied to or ripped off. You do not set yourself up to be bored or frustrated, for you are in tune with and following your creative life path” Betty Bethards

You are Special

“Think back to the time when you knew who you were and what you wanted, believed in yourself and life was full of hope and optimism. What I’ve discovered is that people who do well in life are so in touch with their individual core of consciousness so aware of their self-worth and their sense of personal value, that they not only treat themselves with enormous self-respect but they inspire others to treat them with equal respect” Dr. Phil

If I were to ask you

If I were to ask you to reflect on your version of the “meaning of life”, would you share? I would sincerely be interested in your response. You can email me or respond here. I always get the most wonderful thoughts from people in everyday life and would love to hear from all of you. Thank you and thank you for joining.
Michelle Martinez Mendez My version of the “meaning of life” is to learn from all the lessons given to me, to love unconditionally and to understand and forgive other human beings actions along with my own….