by Beth FItzgerald | Oct 24, 2019 | doubt, Fear, Inner Peace, Inspirational, Risk-Taking, Success
There is a lurking force that can rob us of our happiness, confidence, and hope; it sends us spiraling from a self-assured state of mind to one of worry and uncertainty almost daily. And unfortunately, we are all fighting this secret battle against this malicious...
by Beth FItzgerald | Oct 22, 2019 | Happiness, Inner Peace, Inspirational, Kindness
Giving makes people happy. Researchers from Harvard University and the University of British Columbia found that spending money on others leads to lasting improvements in people’s overall happiness (2008 study). The act of giving stimulates the...
by Beth FItzgerald | Oct 15, 2019 | Happiness, Inner Peace, Success, Uncategorized
I was in New York City twice last week for work. What an amazing city! In my 30 minute walk to my destination I feel like I saw just about everything. Nothing is off limits or too outrageous in NYC. Being in the city reminds me that the tiny little microcosm I live in...
by Beth FItzgerald | Oct 4, 2019 | Friday Quote, Inner Peace, Inspirational
“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” ~ Michelangelo Of the 7 traditional subdivision of the Arts (Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Literature, Music, Performing, and Film), only one is about...
by Beth FItzgerald | Oct 3, 2019 | Burdens, Happiness, Inner Peace, Stress
Have you ever said, “Why aren’t things working out for me?” I have undoubtedly said those words too, and the words that usually follow that question sound something like, “I’m a good person, I don’t deserve this.” So why...
by Beth FItzgerald | Aug 23, 2019 | Friday Quote, Happiness, Inner Peace, Passion, Stress, Uncategorized
“Follow the grain in your own wood.” Howard Thurman The word “grain” refers to the orientation of wood-cell fibers. One of the most fundamental axioms of woodworking is to always cut wood with the grain. The grain follows the natural structure...
