by beth | Apr 8, 2024 | Motivational Monday, Perseverance, Resilience
Have you ever heard about Stumpy the Cherry Tree in Washington, DC? I had never heard of DC’s beloved treasure until I was watching CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley this Sunday morning. Stumpy is a legend! Although some say she was a gift from Japan, the...
by beth | Mar 29, 2024 | Character, Friday Quote, Perseverance, Persistence, Resilience, Uncategorized
“Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. I’m pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a...
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 | Feb 13, 2024 | Bravery, Comfort Zone, Courage, Excuses, Goals, Grit, Growth, Perseverance, Success
Have you ever gone on a hike? Especially one that you’ve never done before? Usually someone in your group has done a little research about the hike, but it’s still a lot of unknowns. And even if the researcher has done all things possible to know...
by beth | Nov 27, 2023 | Comfort Zone, Courage, Decisions, Dreams, Goals, Motivational Monday, Perseverance, Success
I noticed something really interesting yesterday while I was watching the Philadelphia Eagles game—and this has nothing to do with the Eagles or even football, really. It was absolutely miserable in Philadelphia yesterday. It was about 48 degrees with 15 mph winds and...
by beth | Sep 21, 2023 | Decisions, Determination, Grit, Perseverance, Persistence, Resilience
I was down in Raleigh for the last few days visiting one of my dearest friends. She loves puzzles and games, which makes a visit with her even more fun. I helped her work on a 300-piece puzzle which, by the way, which was like asking an adult what 2+2 equals! She...
