Passion Power

I collect quotes like a squirrel gathers nuts.  I love to marinate in beautiful phrases. Don't you just love people who spread good energy? Quotes speak directly to me in my own voice. They tell me exactly what I need to hear. I can't relate at all to people that find no meaning in them. They sustain me on days when it feels like I'm living in a cold and very dark world. I have my own words to live by. They keep me on track and guide me back when I lose my way. They reflect who I am and how I want to show up in the world.  I'd be like a flag in a windstorm without them. I might even forget I'm here to enjoy life and that would be a disaster. JOY is the point and I'm here to experience as much of it as I can. A sense of accomplishment is very important to me. Peace is a priority when I make it one. Gratitude is a powerful way to feel thankful. One day at a time is a lifesaver. What is God? A constant provider of forgiveness, unconditional love and...

This is my own rendition of the Poem by Michael Josephson called “What will matter” The son I’ve raised, my daughter’s self-esteem, the role model I’ve been to them and anyone else who may have been paying attention. Any nugget of wisdom I provide that changes the course of someone’s life. Any act of courage, strength or faith that inspired others. The love I gave, the kindness I’ve shown and the Joy I’ve shared. The attention I gave to those who didn’t think they mattered. The example I’ve set. The Parents I’ve honoured being the best I can be. The chances I’ve taken and changes I’ve embraced. Saying YES to what God created me to be. The patterns I’ve recognized and released. The principles I’ve stood for and my devotion to clarity, wholeness and freedom. The marriage I’ve worked for. Every moment I choose a life free of addiction and struggle. How closely aligned I’ve been with my values and the principles in my book. The number of times I say I love you, I’m so sorry, pl...