Courage ~ Never be just a reflection!

May 31, 2015May 31, 2015 / Penny L Howe / 18 Comments

“Never be just a reflection, be the one from which the reflection shines” ~ Plh

Do you think you’re brave? Most of us don’t think we are and yet courage is the type of feeling that induces a strength and power within us to emerge. A bravery we didn’t know we had.

What is courage, exactly? Courage is an internal feeling that often sneaks in when you step out of your comfort zone. When you determine to overcome a fear, doubt or concern, when YOU decide to accomplish something you believe to be important or necessary.

There are no dimensions to courage. You can be courageous doing a small thing or a big thing.

What matters is that you occasionally release and exercise your courage muscle. Because – proportionally speaking – the more you encourage yourself in an endeavor, the more secure you’ll feel about yourself, emerging not as a reflection – but the real deal. The real you.

Have a great week ahead, thanks for stopping by … and remember, always take care of you!

With affection,
Penny

Hope – binding thread of strength!

November 9, 2014 / Penny L Howe / 11 Comments

In the smallest corner of being

sometimes so small it hides,

You will still find it there

because hope hangs on.

When certain there’s no winning

and all is done for naught

there yet exists a spark of light,

… hope hangs on.

Human nature guarantees

we’ll fail more than we win,

and I think that’s why there’s hope

,,, hope hangs on.

Dreams are made from wishes

desires made from dreams,

hope the binding thread of all

… hope hangs on.

P.L. Howe, 2014

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And speaking personally, I think that’s a very good thing indeed!

~ Penny

Being Brave!

March 25, 2014 / Penny L Howe / 37 Comments

“Being brave and courageous isn’t about not being afraid!

Rather, it’s your recognition

that the importance

of what you’re doing

is far greater – than your feelings of fear!”

~ Penny L Howe, 2014

Thank you for stopping by, I hope all is going well for you this week,

~ Penny

Your Faith is not just a place to hang your coat!

March 7, 2014 / Penny L Howe / 11 Comments

Our spirit must have the ability to seek

solace, support and strength from within

when weary and sick at heart.

Look to Faith – your “belief system” for this.

Each person’s religious and spiritual beliefs are their own,

but know this:

“Faith is far more than something

to comfortably hang one’s coat on.

Faith is the honest and sincere feeling

inside of you when there is true belief

without reservation!”

~ Penny L Howe, 2014

~*~

I hope everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.

~ Penny

DID YOU NOTICE … (todays “kick in the rear” post)!

August 6, 2013 / Penny L Howe / 28 Comments

What did you notice when you first woke up this morning?

… As you prepared yourself for the day’s activities?

… When you had your first beverage of the day?

… As the day progressed?

…When evening came?

… As you prepared for bed?

… What did you notice?

Did you notice that the sun came up? Did you notice that other people depend on you, directly or indirectly? Even the store clerk where you shop, your smile and a few pleasant words can make the difference in his or her busy day?

Did you notice things beyond the state of your own condition and existence …

…because if you didn’t notice these things … then you’re missing out on so much that life has to offer you. That life does offer you … each and every day you’re alive!

If you really want to be liked and be loved more … if you feel that this isn’t happening (if you spend all your time noticing that you’re being treated unfairly or that you aren’t worthy or anything else where your thoughts are only on yourself), then you are most definitely not noticing the right things.

“There is a wonderful law of nature

that the three things we crave most in life

happiness, freedom, and peace of mind,

are always attained

by giving them to someone else.”

~ Peyton C. March

What and who will you notice today? Have a good day today, thank you for stopping by,

~ Penny

YES, I Can … and so can you!

July 10, 2013 / Penny L Howe / 37 Comments

Yes I Can

*Somebody said “you won’t make it”

but I simply said “yes I can”

Somebody said “you can’t do that”

but I simply said “yes I can.”

In spite of the naysayers and cannots,

I still persevered through it all

And when they knew I would fall

And not get up at all

I said, “yes I can” and stood tall.

I don’t want to hear what I can’t do

Don’t keep telling me that I will fail

don’t tell me what’s wrong

all the day long

Because I will stay strong and prevail.

Yes I can are the words to survival

I keep repeating them over again

Because I know if I do

it will turn out to be true

“Yes I can , yes I can, yes I can!”

(And so can you!)

~ Penny L Howe, 2013

~*~

Have an excellent day today!

An Antidote for Fear, Anger and Guilt

June 17, 2013 / Penny L Howe / 26 Comments

There are some words that when understood and utilized actually activate your life’s energy flow. A proven fact. They can fortify your immune system (so you’re healthier), strengthen your resolve of things and assist you in overcoming doubt and other obstacles in your life.

Love – Unconditional acceptance and understanding empathy for the human condition.

Faith or Belief – The pure feeling and revelation of our relationship to creation and the infinite.

Trust – Confidence, believing in and relying on the qualities of integrity and goodness.

Gratitude – A feeling, a humble emotion of sincere and heartfelt thankfulness.

Courage – Bravery, the quality of the mind enabling one to prepare for danger even through fear.

Sounds good doesn’t it! Well if you’re in a store that stocks those items to purchase, you can say I’ll take one of each, just put it on my bill!

If they came in the form of a pill, we’d pop the pills into our mouth in a heartbeat.

Unfortunately it doesn’t work that way. There’s a little more effort on your part required. The good news is that all are readily accessible, you just need to change your mind on how you view yourself and your capabilities.

So how can you accomplish this?