by Sylvia Ford-George
So king Midas was granted his wish of having everything he touched turn to gold. And he was happy to walk around touching stuff and admiring how much it glistened. Until his touch fell upon his daughter and the food he was about to eat. Uh-oh! What had he done? What once seemed like a good thing had quickly soured. What in the world would he do? In the end he was granted another wish that washed away his magic touch forever. Men!
Who knew your purpose could provide for you? Many people think their purpose and their income stream are separate entities, but they don’t have to be. Because both business and purpose provide for other people, you can combine them to strike gold!
Some rooms you just can’t miss! We found some eye-catching rooms that would be perfect to display your new-found boldness. Let us know your favorite:
by Sylvia Ford-George
No matter what I tried to write this week about women being bold as a lion, I keep coming back to one thing – women who make the decision to undergo a preventive mastectomy. We know the decision is not made lightly or without much consideration. Stars may bring the surgery to the spotlight, but every woman making the decision is as important as the next. Our breasts are part of who we are, no matter the size. And the decision is definitely big, brave, courageous and bold.
Your dream job typically exists outside of your comfort zone. And it’s scary to travel into the unknown. But the only way to get what you want is to face your fears and go for it. At the end of the day, you’re talented. Not only are you talented, you have a passion for what you want to do. Why not spend 8 hrs every work day doing what you love to do?
How do you define yourself? Many people define themselves by being the opposite of something they don’t like. Although knowing what you don’t want may help shape some of your decisions, it can also be a burden to attempt to live as the opposite of something/someone else. There is a freedom that comes with allowing yourself to be yourself, make mistakes, and grow.
Why do we go through trials and tribulations? Let’s face it—they are never fun. But there is a benefit to going through tough times. The benefit is that your character is developed. Sometimes you go through hard situations so that your flaws and strengths can be exposed. With your strengths exposed, you’re able to see just how strong and confident you are. With your flaws exposed you’re able to see just what you need to work on. And what you’re working on develops your character.
by Sylvia Ford-George
Years ago a male friend who was in a serious relationship and contemplating marriage, proposed to test his girlfriend’s love by seeing what she would do if approached by one of his friends. She had never given him any reason not to trust her, but he wanted to put her love to the test. Would she take the bait or shut him down? It was the dumbest/craziest thing I had ever heard of (at the time), and the two guys had it all planned out. Where he would meet her. His opening line. Topics of discussion. I asked questions about how he would handle possible repercussions of “the sting”. Like her taking the bait; the friend discovering he digs her; the fight that would ensue between two old friends; the end of their relationship. Her finding out; her hating him for doing it; her not being able to trust him anymore; the end of their relationship. “Who does that?”, I asked. “Love gets tested enough on its own merit. Is your test really worth it, and how would you feel if someone did that to you? Better yet, could you pass the test?”
One of the hardest things to do as a dreamer is to be patient. When you dream, you are allowing yourself the opportunity to see the end while you’re still at the beginning. Once you give yourself a glimpse of the future it’s hard to be patient and do what it takes to get there.
Do you feel your home says nothing about you? Sometimes all it takes is a few style tweaks. To have your house illustrate who you are, you may have to stop imitating a style you’ve already seen, and add your own unique elements. We found some great places that aren’t only interesting, but say a lot about who the owner is. Here is how to get your home decor to speak your language:
