Tag: optimistic

It’s Mother’s Day Weekend — Time to Reminisce!

Of course I’m reminiscing. I get to celebrate motherhood. Of all the joys that this life has afforded me, being a mother is right at the top of the list. Did I make mistakes? Whew! The fact that my kids survived being raised by two inexperienced, novice “kid” parents, is remarkable! But, by God’s grace,…

By Donna Wuerch Noble May 13, 2017 Off

We Can’t Soar With Eagles If We’re Hanging Out With Turkeys

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For over 30+ years, Weight Watchers has been my accountability and sustainability partner to keep this girl in line when it comes to maintaining a healthy goal weight. This post, today, isn’t to advertise Weight Watchers, but to encourage us to hang with positive, supportive and inspiring people and groups that will help us keep…

By Donna Wuerch Noble December 20, 2016 Off

Changing is Possible

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I know it’s hard to believe, but in all honesty, I was a shy,timid introvert as I grew up. I avoided crowds, parties, and situations that would cause me to HAVE to interact with people. So, obviously, I was not chosen to be “Most Popular”. And, I know it’s even harder to believe that I…

By Donna Wuerch Noble June 11, 2016 Off

Barring a Miracle

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Did you ever have someone say that to you about a medical condition, financial situation or personal relationship? Barring a miracle, you’ll have only 6 months to live; barring a miracle, you’ll have to declare bankruptcy; barring a miracle, a divorce is imminent. I heard a minister say that when he and his wife were…

By Donna Wuerch Noble June 9, 2016 Off

Affirmative & Positive OR Negative & Pessimistic

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Last week, a friend’s FB post reminded me of how important it is to speak affirming and encouraging words to our children and grandchildren. And, it shouldn’t stop there — speaking optimistic and uplifting words to everyone around us has the potential to change the course of someone’s day, even their life. Lots of wisdom…

By Donna Wuerch Noble January 17, 2016 Off

What’s Chasing YOU?

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Day 100 of Photo Inspirations — What’s Chasing You? This photo is my youngest grandson being chased up a tree by a harmless Billy goat. It seems quite terrifying to me, but my grandson appears to be totally enjoying himself. It must be because he knows that Billy goat is a pet – not a…

By Donna Wuerch Noble April 11, 2015 Off

I Am Thankful

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Often, It’s a product of our upbringing and circumstances that we are complainers or if we are optimistic and have a grateful attitude. But no matter what, it’s possible to BECOME grateful — even if it’s not our natural “bent”, but it does take discipline. It’s like learning to dance or play an instrument or…

By Donna Wuerch Noble November 26, 2014 Off

Wearing My Rose-Colored Glasses

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Yesterday I was at my dentist’s office for a routine cleaning, but I’ve had a little gum issue, so the recommendation was to have that area lasered. I not only said “go for it”, but I asked if they could laser some of my wrinkles while they were at it. LOL! We each had to…

By Donna Wuerch Noble October 24, 2014 Off

Think Before You Speak

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Oh, how I want to put my finger to people’s lips and say “Shhhh — don’t say that!” when I hear then say things like “I’m so stupid”, “I can just look at a cookie, and I gain weight”, “I get a cold this time every year”, “I could never win at that”, “I’ll never…

By Donna Wuerch Noble September 3, 2014 Off

We Can Do This!

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There’s a lot of folks out there complaining about the weather, the economy, the government, their job, their co-workers, their spouses, their children or their neighbor. And, then there are folks who are always optimistic, “can-do”, undaunted in their attitude to win, and whether the sun is out — or hiding behind a cloud —…

By Donna Wuerch Noble May 27, 2014 Off