Thoughts for Reflections

                                     Thoughts for Reflections

     I had a French teacher in high school who never called fixing our mistakes corrections. She would always tell us she had added several pearls of wisdom in the margins for our reflection. She wanted us to think about what we had written instead of merely changing it. She taught us that it wasn’t enough for something to be wrong or right, it mattered that you had thought about it and found a way to back up your opinion. She not only gave us pearls of wisdom in the margins, but she also gave us thoughts about life.

If you are like me, you occasionally need some pearls of wisdom, or a few words of inspiration to lift you up, or some thoughts for reflection. This is what I would like to offer you, a few positive thoughts for your reflection.  

Everyone has issues that they are dealing with so do not think you are the only one struggling with life. Many times the people who seem to have it the most together are the ones with the biggest issues and the ones who need our kindness the most. The quickest way to forget about your troubles is to reach out and help someone else.

Hugs are healing and should be given freely.

No one is a perfect parent. The best parents give love freely, set boundaries, and give out consequences when the boundaries are breached.

Everyone has value and a voice that deserves to be heard.

A simple smile can turn someone’s whole day around.

Spirituality is all around you if you are ready to accept it.

Being healthy is not rocket science and it’s not achieved in 5 minutes or from a pill.

Nothing really good comes easily.

Failure does teach you more than success.

Never give up because you could be a breath away from success

It’s o.k. to keep doing it wrong until you get it right.

Run away from toxic things and people.

Fear destroys dreams.

Love makes a difference.

Reality differs from person to person.

Politeness is something that everyone should practice.

Acts of kindness have a domino effect.

You can learn something from everyone.

Stress can kill you, and worrying is wasted energy.

Positive thinking does work.

What you do whether good or bad will come back to you.

People will treat you the way that you let them treat you.

Learning new things stimulates your brain.

We should all believe in miracles.

Children know how to live best. We should follow their example but maybe forget about the tantrums.

Blessings are all around us.

Realizing what we have is more important than complaining about what we don’t.

It’s not what happens to you it’s how you react to it.

A bad day is a choice.

Attitude can change everything.

Laughter is the best medicine.

A sense of humor makes everything better.

When it comes to friends, quality not quantity counts.

Service to others is a way to give back.

Hard work does pay off.

Setting goals is a great motivator.

Slow down a little to enjoy life more.

Sleep can affect everything else you do.   

Never feel guilty for occasionally doing nothing.

Showing an interest in other people can teach us more about ourselves.

It’s never all about you.

Simple is always best.

Walk away from drama.

You cannot say I love you too much.

Reading makes you smarter.

These are only some very basic thoughts that I hope will make you nod your head, and hopefully resonate with you in some way.