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 | Jan 22, 2024 | Motivational Monday, Potential, Power of the Mind, Resilience, Success
We went down to Philadelphia this weekend to meet friends and watch the University of Pennsylvania basketball team take on Harvard at the Palestra. Doug mentioned that he had always wanted to see the Palestra, so I bought him tickets for Christmas. We arrived a little...
by beth | Dec 5, 2023 | Resilience
I just received a text from a friend and she used the word “resilience,” —she even quoted the definition, which got me thinking. Of course we all would like to be more resilient or maybe even think we already are. But today I simply want us to give the act...
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...
