Moms Inspire Learning

Can a strength and a weakness be the same thing?

In my case, yes. If you've been reading this blog for a while, you've probably spotted what "it" is.

Do We Need to Redefine Self-Esteem?

"Self-esteem, as defined by our culture, is a myth." ~Terry Diebold, Marriage and Family Therapist, Presbyterian Minister, speaker, and author of The Myth of Self Esteem - 50 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself

That's a pretty bold statement in this self-esteem obsessed world of ours, isn't it?

I must say, I have always wondered what all the hoopla was over it, though. I mean, really, is there a person out there who feels positive about everything about themselves every minute of every single day?

A Quote to Start the Year

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

What will these words mean for you in 2012?

Happy New Year!

Thinking Outside the Box this Holiday Season, Part 2

You've probably been running around trying to finish your holiday shopping the past few weeks. I'm not even done yet! It seems to get harder every year, knowing what the perfect gift is for each person.

And yet, we give so many gifts every day that we don't think about! That random hug, a phone call to someone who may not be feeling her best, a handwritten note of encouragement or cheer, or even just a passing smile. All these things are gifts because they very well could help turn around someone else's day.

Thinking Outside the Box this Holiday Season

"Give away that which you most wish to receive." ~quoted from The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life, by Robin Sharma

Please take a moment to think about what these words might mean to you.

Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos

As parents and children get busier, and have access to endless waves of technology and information, it seems like so many of us are struggling to stay on top of it all. Weren't all of these modern conveniences created to make our lives simpler and easier to manage?

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know that I need to just walk away from it all once in a while. My intentions were never to sit in front of a screen all day. Usually, I give you all a little heads up about my breaks, so I apologize that I just stopped writing for a few weeks. From now on, I'll try to post at least once a month or so.

Sending Mother's Day Cheer

We just bought a new camera, and my husband started getting artistic with photos of flowers! I hope this one, taken in Italy, brightens your day.

His Passion is a Big Deal

As you all know, I'm extremely picky with the people and products that I choose to promote. They have to be extraordinary, and to me that means that they have to make our inner and outer worlds better in some way.

With the plethora of options that are out there, it's so important to make informed choices. I really believe that every single one of us can change the world with each dollar we spend.

Coming Up for Air

Water dripping from my body, my heart pounding as I stood there.

What dive would I try next? A back flip? Or would it be a cannonball?

As soon as I hit the water, I reached out for the opposite end of the pool, holding my breath until I reached it.

And then I would get out of the pool and go back to the diving board again. Dripping wet. Again. And again.

4 Songs to Close Out the Year and Start Anew

Montauk sunset, © Dawn R. Morris

The year has gone by quickly, hasn't it?

As 2010 fades with each sunset, I just wanted to share some music, which will hopefully inspire you to carry your true colors into the sunrise of 2011. Music rarely fails to motivate and rejuvenate me, and these are just a few of the songs I turn to when I need a little dose of inspiration:

• Man in the Mirror, by Michael Jackson

• I Believe I Can Fly, by R. Kelly

• Unwritten, by Natasha Bedingfield

• You Get What You Give, by New Radicals

I wish you a safe, healthy, and happy new year! May you discover the music that lies within you.

Here are some other related posts you might enjoy:

• A Voice to Inspire All of Us

• What Color is Your Genius?

• The Fire Within

• Why Art and Music Matter