I cannot believe it has been 2 long years since I wrote this article. Time sure flies like blue and yellow butterflies. I know you will enjoy this one! ~ * ~ I didn’t have an evil stepmother or jealous stepsisters, and of course there was no prince or royal ball in my humble small town; …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
I keep a “treasure box” with clippings of newspapers and magazine articles that spark inspiration and motivation with me. I often look back and, surprisingly, or not… I usually find a message that speaks to the very situation I’m facing or pondering about. I would love to cite the source, but I honestly do not …
I am a confessed “Techno-Geek-ess.” One of my favorite reasons to love technology is that I can keep in touch with my loved ones in the Dominican Republic (and everywhere!) instantly and frequently. When I moved to the United States, my little brother was 7 years old. Imagine what a blast and a treat it …
Have you heard of InspireMeToday.com? I love that site! The most influential personal development leaders have been featured in it, all answering the prompt: “If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I’d want to pass along to others…” …
I was one block away, at the stoplight, when I received the call. Elisha fell from the playground at school. When I got there, the sight was not pretty. Her elbow was shattered and pretty much showing on her wrist. She was in so much pain and had to have surgery. I was worried and …
As women, and especially as mothers, we are sometimes forced required to wear many hats and, in the midst of all we do, it is often very easy to: ~become an extension of someone else and live the life they want us to live. ~lose our spark because events or circumstances bring us down, people hurt us …
It’s hard to express what I am feeling right now. In the middle of sadness, turmoil, struggle, and pain, I feel immensely blessed. During extremely difficult situations, and roadblocks on the journey, sometimes you expect an “are you okay?” or “I’m here for you” from people who turn their heads or only know to blame …
I love Hellen Keller’s words.They touch me deeply. They give me peace. They make me smile.They are such a treat: “Anyone who, out of the goodness of his heart, speaks a helpful word, gives a cheering smile, or smooths over a rough place in another’s path knows that the delight he feels is so intimately …
I once heard someone some words that greatly moved my heart. I feel it is my duty to share them with you: “Let go of your ego’s need to be right. When you’re in the middle of an argument, ask yourself: Do I want to be right or be happy?” I looked up the definition …
No man has “Woman Abuser” written on his forehead. It’s almost the opposite way: the abuser is charming, paints a perfect picture, and ALWAYS makes sure everyone else knows how generous, loving, and supportive he is to “his woman.” As women, and mothers, it is our responsibility to become conscious, careful, and tactful not to …