I was 15 when I graduated High School. I was poor and I didn’t actually go to the graduation party, but there was a celebration in my heart. I could move to the city, go to college, and finally change my life. Growing up in the poorest area in town, my parents taught me that …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Have you ever made a choice that didn’t seem to make sense to anyone else but just “felt right”? I chuckle as I look back at my life and see how the biggest, most important, and best decisions I’ve made were based on a feeling, not knowing much about the direction I took. There was no …
I’m 40 today. I just can’t believe it. I have been on this planet for four decades! I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and accomplishment. It feels like a miracle that I’ve made it this far. I had this cool idea that, to celebrate this day; I’d make a list of the 40 personal …
Christmas can feel too commercial, and I feel it is because, as humans, we tend to pick a side and stick to it. We either focus only in the reason for the season or we only focus on the presents under the tree. I think we can find a balanced middle. The gift-giving traditions started …
My 3-year-old daughter prays for her husband every single day. She is always talking about her wedding and even gets on one knee to propose to her dad (and to me!). Her little face lights up with the question: Will you marry me? She’s so absolutely adorable, and it provides for many teaching moments about …
“Let me go! I beg you, please!” He disregards my pleas and, ruthless and inexorable, slaps and punches me repeatedly until I’m bloody and bruised. He smiles with sick satisfaction at my pain as I continue to plead for my life. “Please don’t do this–for the love of God please stop! Let me go, please, …
Do you know your true core values? To really know your life purpose, you must be clear on your values and know them in order of priority. According to the dictionary, “value” is the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something, as well as a person’s principles or …
Life’s fundamental questions are about identity and purpose: Who am I? Why am I here? Purpose is defined as “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.” Your purpose is the reason you are who you are and the reason you are here at this appointed time. I think …
Have you ever heard a speaker that triggered you, inspired you, and stirred your soul, all at the same time? Amal Clooney did that for me when she spoke during the luncheon keynote session of the Texas Conference for Women, where I was a speaker, as well. The conference was an exquisite gathering of inspiring, …
There are many ways to package and monetize your knowledge, your experience, and your expertise. Most of these ways have similar potential to become a reliable, consistent, and predictable stream of income. However, many people struggle with monetization and end up feeling like they may be doing something wrong, like they may need to do …