Barbara Journal

This and That

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Available at Amazon.com as well as a lot of other book selling websites, including Chapters/Indigo and Coles.

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Available on Amazon.com

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My book is out!

My book is out!

ONE-A-DAY ISN’T JUST FOR VITAMINS is on a lot of book seller websites, including http://amazon.com

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It all adds up.

Your investment into today is important.  Care for it.  Respect it.  Give it your full attention.  Commit to it.

Every little thing counts.  It all adds up.  Make it a great day by making use of all that you have been to become the best that you can be.  Don’t sell yourself short.

You have the strength and the power to move mountains.  Reach for the stars.  Shoot for the moon.  Everything is…

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It starts with you.

Success is yours for the taking.  It’s up to you to plan and execute your next step.  When you make decisions that are in your best interest you are allowing yourself to grow.

It doesn’t really matter what anyone else thinks.  It’s your life.  Make it strong.  Make it exciting.  Make it count.

It starts with one step and continues to grow.  Your start is a hopeful beginning.  Keep it up and it…

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The very best.

You can have the best year ever.  How do you do that?  By being the best person that you can be.

This year you will be faced with everything life has to offer.  Life is not easy.  Life is not fair.  Live each day with honesty, integrity and purpose.

Everything you do will have an impact on your life.  Take time to decide what’s right for you.  The decisions you make will play out as the year…

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Happiness is...

Let yourself be happy.

Everything that has been is in the past.  Everything that is now is here.   Everything that will be is in the future.

Living in the present means you are aware of your surroundings, you are aware of your actions, you are aware of everything around you.

Let yourself thrive on what is.  Honor your obligations.  Fulfill your duties.  This is your reality.

True happiness comes…

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Hope. Faith. Love.

When everything seems like it’s going wrong, there is always hope.

When you feel like you’re in the darkest of despair, there is always faith.

When you thinks like you’re all alone, there is always love.

There is nothing in this world that can’t be overcome.  Love life and it will give you endless possibility.  It will give you choices to see you through the most difficult of times.  It will…

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Give and you shall receive.

Give and you shall receive.

This time of year brings with it the desire to give.

The Spirit of Christmas moves everyone in different ways.  For some it’s a feeling that remains throughout the year.  For others it’s a once a year gesture.

Christmas isn’t about making a good impression, being popular or spending a lot of money.  It’s not about what you can get.  It’s about what you can give.  It’s about love.  It’s about…

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The world is at your fingertips.

It’s great to have big dreams and big plans.  Now do something about it.

What you do with what you know matters.  Great achievement is not accomplished in one day.  It takes time.  The sooner you start, the sooner you will reach your goals.

Along the way you will become stronger, more knowledgeable and more confident.  Only you can make your dreams come true.

Stand up.  Step up.  Get going.  Your…

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You can. You will.

Sometimes life seems overwhelming.  Sometimes all you want to do is hide.

You need to remind yourself that you are a valuable person.  Everyone is.  Feel it.  Believe it.  Your contributions to life are unique.

When you feel the power pulsing through your veins you realize there is a way to get through today and every day.  You know why.  Focus on it.  You know how.  Put your skills to work. …

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Your future looks bright.

What you do today will give you leverage over tomorrow.  Use it to tee-up gratitude, achievement and satisfaction.

Influence will come from every corner.  The best person to influence you is you.  When you believe in yourself you are exercising power over your own life.

The choices you make come with consequences.  Choose to understand them instead of brushing them aside.

It’s always better to…

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You're on your way.

Everything you have done has led you to this day.  Thoughts.  Feelings.  Actions.  Reactions.

On your journey you overcame adversity.  Through it all you believed in yourself.  You are creative, knowledgeable, innovative and skilled.

Time is on your side.  You have a created a meaningful life.

You are a treasure.

Have a wonderful day!

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One good turn deserves another.

One good turn deserves another.

Giving value creates value.  When you help others you help yourself.

Every act of kindness comes with its share of rewards.  It makes you feel good. It makes others feel good.  Listen.  Teach.  Learn.  Rejoice.

A smile.  A hug.  A shoulder to cry on.  Small gestures serve to make this world a better place.

Reach out.  Lend a helping hand.  Make a difference.

Have a wonderful day!

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Every moment is a blessing.

Life is not perfect.  It comes with problems and challenges.  Do the best with what you have.  One step forward is always better than two steps back.

Life is valuable, precious, beautiful, joyful, loving and wonderful.  Everything you see, hear, think and do is important.

When you live life that is true to all you hold dear you will see goodness and light.

Have a wonderful day!

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You too can be successful.

Building a solid foundation.  Working hard.  Creating value.  Reaching your dreams.  Your choices make it possible.

Decide on a course of action and follow through.  When your goals have been realized, take it up a notch and do more.

When you do what you do well it’s easy to find success.  It’s your job to keep the momentum going.

Success is not a secret.  It’s a choice.

Have a wonderful day!

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Today is too valuable to waste.

Today is too valuable to waste.

What you have today is merely a sample of all that can be.  Thought, planning and hard work will lead you to a life that is magnificent.

It takes focus, purpose and effort.  That creates meaningful value.  On your way you will learn, experience, feel, love and play.  The beneficiaries of your hard work are your family, your friends, your community and you.

The possibilities are endless.

Jump in…

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