Enthusiasm Makes the Difference – isn’t that an inspiring book title?! Now that I’ve discovered Norman Vincent Peale I just knew I had to read it. I appreciate his take on the importance of living an enthusiastic life. His reminds us that one’s perspective or paradigm can be the difference between excelling and merely existing. […]
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What Encourages You?
What encourages you? I had the opportunity to ask someone this recently and they didn’t have an answer right off. Sometimes I think random questions are the best. They inspire us to think in different dimensions than we are used to. So let me ask again, what encourages you? If you can name some things, […]
When Hearts are Light Again
When hearts are light again – that could almost be the beginning of a thought pertaining to the circumstances around you, couldn’t it? But in actuality it is the title of a book I am in the middle of reading and wanted to recommend! I enjoy reading biographies on inspiring people, narratives on historical places […]
Books that Inspire Success and Enthusiasm
My parents taught us children years ago that constant self-improvement was a necessary habit in life. I’m so incredibly grateful for this, because a positive influence is important and most edifying! When I was younger, I used to enjoy reading about different celebrities – the Olsen twins – or some such. The Olsen twins were […]
Cultivate: The Story of the Unlikely Gardener by Lara Casey
Today I am so excited to share my new favorite book – Cultivate by Lara Casey! The tag line alone had me intrigued from the beginning: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life. Isn’t that lovely?! This is Lara’s second book and she really has done a phenomenal job of addressing real life situations […]
Grace, Not Perfection by Emily Ley
Grace, Not Perfection by Emily Ley Grace, Not Perfection is a lovely and encouraging book written by Emily Ley! I’ve been following Emily on Instagram for several years now, admiring her planners and pretty office products and enjoying the lovely things she has to say! Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy Last year, I […]
The Westmore Beauty Books
The Westmore Beauty Books I love finding beauty books that are inspiring and full of pretty ideas, don’t you?! I’m rather picky about my books – I don’t like coming across content that doesn’t seem appropriate or that talks about wild and crazy “beauty” suggestions. To me being attractive isn’t about how outlandish or eye-catching you […]