Happy Easter!

Easter is a day to fan the ashes of dead hope, a day to banish doubts and seek the slopes where the sun is rising, to revel in the faith which transports us out of ourselves and the dead past into the vast and inviting unknown.

~ Anon

Move Closer To Your Goals...Natalie Ledwell

Find a quiet spot and sit comfortably and close your eyes, and ask: 'What do I need to do to move closer to my goals? What is my next step? What action should I take?'" 

--Natalie Ledwell, Co-founder of the San Diego-based personal development company Mind Movies

True Public Servants Sacrifice...Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

You have to learn to work with people to get things done. That requires sacrifice, humility and understanding. True public servants sacrifice; people see the outward glory but they don’t know your story.”

--Stephanie Rawlings Blake, Mayor of Baltimore (2010-- )

You Can't Scare Me...Hoda Kotb

"Five years ago I was diagnosed and had breast cancer surgery and I was scared.  I was in the weeds like a lot of people. I thought about curling up in a fetal position. You don't know any way out. But, I think if you come through anything...divorce or something bad...if you are still standing, even if you are teetering, you get four words:  'You Can't Scare Me'"!

--Hoda Kotb, Journalist and Author

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Character...@vnona

Your actions and inaction are indications of your character and values. Remember that you are a reflection of your parents, community, and those who will call you "ancestor".  --Nona

Tis' Better...Elizabeth Gilbert

“Tis' better to live your own life imperfectly than to imitate someone else's perfectly.”

--Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

A Woman Is...Diane Mariechild

A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. 

--Diane Mariechild