by beth | Mar 15, 2024 | Burdens, Grit, Perseverance, Persistence, Resilience, Success
“I wouldn’t be where I am now if I hadn’t had certain setbacks. They made me open different doors and made me stronger.” ~ Carol Burnett We rarely think of our setbacks as being a defining part of who we are today. I don’t ever really love setbacks,...
by beth | Jul 11, 2023 | Burdens, Courage, doubt, Hard Work, Obstacles
When Doug and I went out last night to walk the dogs, I noticed a homeless man on the bench near where we walk. I have seen him around town before and I took particular notice of him because he’s young. If I had to guess his age, I would speculate he was in his...
by beth | Apr 10, 2023 | Burdens, Choices, Obstacles, Self Improvement
Over the weekend, I was reading an interesting take on martyrs. This doesn’t sound very “motivational,” does it? A martyr, by definition, is someone who suffers. He’s the victim. The Sanskrit derivation means, “remember.” But...
by beth | Feb 7, 2023 | Burdens, Courage, Hard Work, Perseverance, Self-Care
My extended family went out to dinner on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of our family’s fabulous matriarch! It was a great night with lots of laughs. While we were enjoying cocktails, I happen to see this sculpture on the bookshelf. I assumed it was...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jul 28, 2022 | Burdens, Hard Work, Resourcefulness, Stress
Tuesday, I was moving some things into our new apartment. These were things the movers won’t move or they were simply in the way—awkward things, things that don’t fit into boxes, really heavy things. Actually, I think it was just an excuse to escape the...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jun 21, 2022 | Burdens, Kindness, Self Improvement
This past weekend, I attended my girlfriend’s daughter’s wedding. It was such an amazing day filled with love and joy. The bride was absolutely beautiful as was everything else: flowers, setting, venue, food, and people! As I chatted with some friends I...