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Open your eyes. Make your #opportunities happen! Move forward with confidence
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Our Lady of the Rockies Butte #Montana
It took seven years to build by miners in the area. It was a dream that became a reality. It stand 90 feet tall overlooking Butte Montana.
Meditation Helps You Sleep
Take time out of your busy schedule #Meditation is great for lowering blood pressure and #sleeping.
Incredible Creation
Don’t doubt yourself instead focus on your #strengths and develop them. That a great #concept.
Don’t follow the norm…be #creative
Don’t follow the norm. Be your own #person … create, laugh and #enjoy. Be a little wild.
They are not easy
When someone gives you a difficult time…you hate it but look for the growth and #insights you and can gain.
Past and Future
#Honor your past and learn from your forefathers don’t let your past limit you create your #destiny
Your #Reaction Matters
Everyone has #challenges, but is how you react that determines the #outcome.
The Mask Why
You live on #purpose when you honor your #bliss. Take off your mask don’t be afraid.
You Deserve the Best
Go for your #dreams. You are here for a purpose. Live #Love be filled with joy.
#LaoTzu told the Truth
Best said by #Lao Tzu “-nothing is lacking – the #world belongs to you.”
It is Better to Give
#life is a blessing. It is in the serving that we understand our purpose. Italy
Decisions Make The Difference
#Inspiration and #Speaking Up makes the difference not what you were given when you were born.
Comedy and Inspiration!
Great combination – Jan McInnis comedian and Donna Hartley inspirational speaker had the audience laughing and tearing up at the St Patrick’s Day URENCO USA Women’s Symposium in Hobbs NM.
love Is A Canvas
Love is life. Paint the dreams you want on the canvas of your life. Use your imagination!
#Learning Is Forever. Life is #School
Get with it. Life is school. Keep learning and expanding your mind everyday.
Use Power Words
Eliminate iffy words..so, maybe, someday….use descriptive and power words..effective, creative and durable.
Are You Ready For Adventure?
A puppy is really good at living in the NOW. Stop thinking about the past or worrying about the future make this moment your adventure .
So What Are You Waiting For?
Get into action and make your dreams become reality.How exciting!
Is Your Life Art?
Appreciate the painting you have created for yourself called art that is your life.
Are You Creative?
Get a new perspective. Look at life differently and a new solution with appear.
Fire Up Your Life
On March 1st Donna Hartley was the last survivor in her section of a DC-10 plane crash and her spiritual search began with the help of her mentor. Great read Amazon.
Are Your Eyes Open?
Wow, life is beautiful. Look for it and see the learning opportunities every day.
Are You Having A Good or Bad Day?
My wake-up call came on March 1st when I survived a plane crash. I am grateful to be alive are you!
Take Another Look?
Use your creativity and a new way of looking at life to gain a different outlook. Start fresh.
What Kind of Path?
There are so may distractions – that is why the path is narrow to keep you focused and moving ahead.
Strawberries Really?
Yes, strawberries dipped in chocolate can make all the difference. Celebrate because joy and love is in the air.
How Do You Weather the Storm?
This old tree will tell you– face your challenges and keep on living.
Intuition Do You Have It?
Learn from a master teacher in this quick read. He taught a stubborn student, 30 ways the value of trusting your own knowing. Amazon
What Color?
It is your choice to put the color, love and excitement in your life. You choose what color?
Oh No Two Roads?
Robert Frost said it best….follow your own path…. that will lead you to your true self.
What Happens After a Storm
Storms are in our lives to stir stuff up. Yet it is from the peaceful aftermath where we gain insight.
Follow The Word
Very simple. Relax, focus and you might be surprised the answer you are searching for could come to you.
Don’t Judge
Walk in someone else’s shoes…. might help you understand more about them and yourself..
Why Is It So Hard To Be #Grateful
Everyday appreciate what you have. Life is made up of fleeting moments.Stop wanting more and be happy now.
How Can Nature Heal?
Get outside breathe some fresh air and look around and you will get your answer.
Fire Up Your Healing! Be entertained and learn how to #heal yourself. Amazon
Heal your mind and your physical self this year! A must read that’s quick and easy, complete with action steps! http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Up-Your-Healing-Relationships/dp/1935953443/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451883744&sr=1-1&keywords=Fire+Up+Your+Healing
What’s Important for your Year?
Love yourself and your family! Pets included! Snuggle more!
2016 is about Values
Keep it simple! Keep your values in line this year! Watch the magic happen! Bethlehem, PA Steel Stacks
Where is Happiness?
Love… it is very simple. Let it start with yourself and expand outward.
What – giving and receiving?
The truth is you are alive to serve and give. Enrich your life with a thank you because it is the right thing to do.
Be a Beacon of Light!
Be filled with joy, and gratitude and let your wisdom and happiness shine.
What Does the Warmth of Holiday Season Mean
Forget the stuff. Enjoy the fireplace and friends and laughter.
Never Give Up
Don’t doubt. Go for your goals, no matter what other people say or think. Each goal bestows the wisdom of learning lessons.
Write Your Own Story
For every life you create a story line. Don’t let someone else write your lines. If you were given a great dream then you have the capacity inside of you to make it happen.
How Important Are Moments?
You create the moments in your life. Don’t waste your time. Go for it. Squaw Valley USA
Become Who You Are Meant To Be
Fire Up your Life is an outstanding true-life story of courage and transformation. Quick read.
Adjust Your Attitude
Get outside and connect to nature. It is the best way to adjust your attitude.
Plane Crash was a Wake Up Call
Fire Up Your life! with Donna Hartley. Understand the wisdom of life from someone who almost lost hers. Be enlightened by a wise mentor.. Great read, book on Amazon.
Lotus Power
Calm down, look around, don’t get caught in the negative. Instead look for peace and beauty.
Why is Meditation Good
Slow down. Meditation lowers blood pressure, creates restful sleep, reduces anxiety, increases oxygen flow, lowers cholesterol,awakens intuition just for starters and it is free.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!
Go for the life you always imagined. Sure it takes work and time but get going now. What are you waiting for. You can do it.
How Do You Have More Fun?
Stop letting your past mistakes beat you up. Live now in the present. Look to the future with excitement.
Are You Grateful?
It is the simple things that can make you appreciate your life.Look around and smile ,
Transformation is What?
Nothing stays the same, so get ahead by knowing transformation is part of life!
Where is Confidence?
Why did it take so many years to realize I had what I was looking for inside?
Halloween Time
On October 31st, the Celtic people celebrated by herding their animals into the barns to wait out the winter. The new year for the Celts began on November 1. The superstition at this time was that spirits of the dead wandered around, therefore people would dress in costumes and make noise to frighten the spirits…
What is Halloween?
Fall is when the world becomes creative with new colors! Smile like a jack-o-lantern.
What’s #Fall About? Can You Change Like The #Seasons?
With every season there is change. If you want true transformation you need to be open to new possibilities.
Be Your Own #Person. Stand Out In the Crowd!
It’s hard sometimes to have your own values when you’re bombarded by media and expectations. When you’re true to yourself, you stand out and make your mark.
What is Aristotle Wisdom?
You determine your own happiness. Make your laughter and joy happen.
Wisdom from Henry David Thoreau
It is very simple… look below the surface and look high and really see the truth.
What about Your Future?
Don’t let our past and disappointments stop you. Don’t put up an invisible wall. Instead believe, hope, act, and create your future!
What does the Constitution Give You?
Benjamin Franklin said it all when he said that you have to catch your own happiness.
What is Heroism? Honor our troops by having a say in our government!
Washington DC, WWII Memorial
The Soldiers Have a Message! Be Active in your Democracy!
Washington DC, The Three Soldiers.
Where does Happiness Come From?
How many times have you wanted someone else in your life to make you happy? Get over it. Happiness starts with you.
What can an Artist Teach You?
Michelangelo didn’t let cultural stigmas limit his artistic abilities!
What can a Puppy Teach You?
A puppy lives in the moment, not in the past, and not in the future. Just love and live every moment!
What does Italy have to Offer?
Don’t discard history, it has valuable lessons to learn. Learn from it and then take that information and design your future.
Are You In Touch with your Inner Soul?
On a daily basis, trust your inner voice and your relationship with God to guide and enlighten you. Spirituality gives you awareness and fulfillment. If it is your wish to mature spiritually, seek ways to discover your contentment. Your spirit also connects you with nature. The definition of spirituality is that which relates to the…
How do You Celebrate Your Life?
Celebrate the small successes every day, don’t wait for big events, be grateful and cheerful everyday! Watch the miracles happen!
What Does the Past have to do with the Future?
Do you get caught in your story and keep repeating it? Or do you let it go and have new insight on how you want your life to play out? Open your eyes.
What Is #Perfection? Inner Beauty.
Don’t miss out on having a good day, not money, government, work, or your spouse can determine your life… you do. Make your life filled with joy. It’s your decision.
What Is Kindness?
It’s easy to be a critic from a distance. But when you walk in someone else’s shoes, you see their situation differently. Understanding and kindness is the key.
Do You Have Imagination?
When you were young, you let your creative imagination run wild. Well step back in time, go for it, and visualize your dreams!
Do You Fear the Dragon?
A dragon is a mythical monster. When the dragons appear in your life do you shrink back in fear or do you face your fears? Light your own fire and move forward. Go for it!
Do You Have Talent?
Use your talent. Remember that you are special, and don’t let your abilities be dormant. Let them bloom.
How Do You Dream Big?
It is only your fears that limit your actions and the outcome. Think big. Speak up. Follow through. Your dreams are waiting to happen. Get into action today.
What Kind of Leadership is In?
Control is out… heart leadership is in. Empower people around you so they can reach their potential. When you come from the heart you are empowered as well.
Believe and Abundance is Yours
Eliminate your limited thinking. Go for abundance in all areas in your life! You deserve it!
What Does Old Time Wisdom Mean
Just because sometimes is old doesn’t mean it is outdated. Wisdom comes from learning lessons.
How Do You Attain Inner Peace
When you awaken each morning you can choose to set your mood for the day. Sure, there will be circumstances that irritate you, but you can elect not to let them control your day. Inner peace is a state that you develop through meditation by calming your thoughts you connect with your spirit. Rid yourself…
What are the Benefits of Meditation
Meditation Meditation is a calm state of relaxation that creates spiritual and physical well-being. Begin by meditating three times a week for ten or fifteen minutes. Once the process becomes more natural, you will want to meditate more often to help release stress and restore energy. To begin, turn off all the distractions in your…
What Power Does a Full Moon Have!
A blue moon is a full moon that happens twice in a month. Dream big and set your intentions in motion.
Half Way In or Half Way Out?
Don’t be indecisive! Make up your mind, make it happen every day!
Simplicity Brings Happiness
Enjoying the simplistic things in life. Take off your shoes and walk in the sand!
Stand Up and Speak
Here I am, Lily the Speaker, with some more helpful tips on giving a strong speech! Posture matters. It intrigues the audience and gives your thoughts and words power. Stand up straight, don’t cross anything, and don’t lean on the podium. Positive body language gives you a professional tone!
What’s Your Purpose?
If you work to only make a lot of money but forget to live life truthfully, what have you really gained?
What Is the Difference?
Sometimes life seems dark, and full of disappointments and betrayals. But the night is darkest just before the dawn! Hang in there and don’t give up!
Put Vibrancy in Your #Life
Don’t be boring, don’t be vanilla. Get out there, work hard and have fun in your life! Go outside where the colors are vibrant!
Let Freedom Ring
Celebrations are great! Don’t forget to take time and enjoy our freedoms!
Paint a Perfect Day
Life is like a canvas, you put what you want on it and make it beautiful!
What Makes You Happy?
When you’re feeling blue, just remember the color yellow! Change your energy level to that of happiness!
Thomas Jefferson’s Wisdom
Remember the words of Thomas Jefferson, you need to stick to your principles.
What Does Assisi Italy Have to Say?
Assisi Italy in Springtime, remember the wise word of Francis de Assisi.
Look Them In the Eyes
Eye contact is one of the most important parts of a presentation, looking at your audience for just three seconds improves their connection to you, and your connection with them. Keep your connection with your audience and they’ll listen more closely and retain more of the information you share! -Lily
What Do You See?
Look at the world around you, the littlest thing may make you smile and realize that you are amazing!
How Do You Make a Day Perfect?
Always take the time out of your day to snuggle! Whether it’s snuggling up with a good book, or snuggling up with your family, it’s always fun!
Connect with your Audience
When giving a speech, you should come out from behind that podium! Even if it’s just a step to the side, if you want to connect with your audience you have to take that wall down! If you’re behind the podium, all they can see is a talking head, and a presentation is judged 55%…
Happy Mother’s Day
Starfire the cat wishes you love and happiness this mother’s day and every day!
#Speak with Passion Have Accuracy and Energy
Your audience is rooting for you. They want to benefit from what you have to say. Practice your speech standing up. Record yourself, play it back, and have friends or family critique you. Take deep breaths and realize that nervousness is normal. The secret to giving an excellent speech is to commit, prepare, and rehearse.…
What does Reflection mean?
Work hard, but also take the time for reflection. During this time, your creativity comes to life!
Daffodils and Happiness
It’s springtime! Put a little springtime and happiness in your life!
Take Off Your Mask
Speak up and be yourself! Don’t hide behind behind your mask. Go design the life you deserve!
Three Important Steps to Transform Your Speech from “Ho-hum” to “Wow!”
Whether you’re speaking to 5 or 5,000 people, preparation, presentation, and persuasion are the key ingredients you need to include to make your speech effective. Your audience will judge your presentation within 30 seconds—studies show that 55% of it is judged by your body language; 38% by the quality of your voice; and 7% by…
Snowstorms and Spring
You’re ready for spring, and to move forward with new ideas! It’s finally April! But suddenly, a snowstorm hits and you have to go back and rethink. That’s just life, you sometimes have to go backwards in order to move on.
This One Skill Will Take Away Your Stress!
Meditation is a calm state of relaxation that creates spiritual and physical well-being. Begin by meditating three times a week for ten or fifteen minutes at a time. Once the process becomes more natural, you will want to meditate more often to help release stress and restore energy. To begin, turn off all the distractions…
#Beauty and inner calm go together! Wow simple.
Dream and act, also appreciate the flowers along the way.
What Can You Learn from a New Day?
When the sun comes up, it reveals everything in a new light. Change your attitude, change your life! (Squaw Valley, USA)
What you MUST know about #beauty. It is in the eye of the beholder.
Have your inner and outer beauty match, if you only have beauty on the outside, then you’re not a whole person. When your beauty comes from the inside, that is when you truly radiate! Take a lesson from mother nature, go deep inside yourself, like a tree, and then blossom!
How to make Springtime the best.
Be responsible for your thoughts and actions. Love and accept yourself everyday and dare to be yourself.
The Tree Has Seen It All
Weather the storms in you life just like this tree.Then wait for blue skies and sunshine. Squaw Valley, CA
The Power of Being Unique and Original! Everyone else is already taken.
Use your creative mind and presence to make a mark and standout.
Values are Your Beliefs
Values are your beliefs. They determine the way you think, and the choices you make. They are not materialistic things like new cars, jewelry, vacations, or designer labels. The values you choose should honor and inspire your spirit. Love, security, health, and family are important values to many people. You can also focus on spiritual…
Self-confidence is an Essential Trait
Confidence is earned from the learning lessons you experience. It helps to define your actual purpose and supported by your values. It’s the building block to success and the cement that keeps you from giving up. Like life, your confidence can experience highs and lows. Confidence is the belief in your own abilities to succeed.…
After Every Storm There is the Calm
After a storm in your life, become aware of the clarity, inner peace and vision. The world looks and is different. Why? Because the storm was in your life to enlighten you with depth and wisdom. Squaw Valley, USA
Does a certain date paralyze you with fear?
I dread March 1st . Every year the looming date of March 1st fills me with massive fear. Why? *On March 1, 1978 – survived a fiery DC-10 plane crash that transformed her life in seconds. *On March 1, 2002 – was diagnosed with Stage III Melanoma. *On March 1, 2006 – triumphed over unexpected…
What is in a Date?………Your Destiny?
What could you possibly do after having survived a DC-10 plane crash, being diagnosed with Stage III Melanoma and having had open heart surgery for an aortic valve replacement … all on March 1st of different years? Would you consider the date a coincidence or a life lesson? What are your thoughts?
Open Heart Surgery …Would I live?
Three times I faced death… survived a DC-10 plane crash, being diagnosed with Stage III Melanoma and now I had to have open heart surgery for an aortic valve replacement … on another March 1. Three: Spiritual awareness is heightened from challenges, but does it have to be a live- or- die situation? For me…
March 1st Strikes Again!
Two I survived a DC-10 plane crash on a March 1 and move forward in time and I was diagnosed with Stage III Melanoma on another March 1st . Melanoma. My fears consumed me. I was going to die. I was going to leave my six year old daughter behind with no one to raise her.…
Have you faced death?… I have three times!
*On March 1, 1978 – survived a fiery DC-10 plane crash that transformed her life in seconds. *On March 1, 2002 – was diagnosed with Stage III Melanoma. *On March 1, 2006 – triumphed over unexpected open heart surgery to replace a faulty aortic valve One: From each experience I had to grow and learn.…
Why is change so difficult?
Sure you want your life to change…but YOU don’t want to change. You don’t want to do the work it takes. Why don’t other people change and make YOUR life easier… It doesn’t work that way! *On March 1, 1978 – survived a fiery DC-10 plane crash that transformed her life in seconds. *On March…
What does the movie Groundhog Day have to do with YOUR life?
Do you feel you are stuck like in the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. This classic of a fantasy comedy takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The main character played by Bill Murray is a news reporter and every day he wakes up to the same day … groundhog day. He is caught in a…
What famous people know ..YOU need to know!
If you have never failed you have never learned. Cut from his high school basketball team and went home and locked himself in this room and cried. Michael Jordon 6 times NBA Champion Couldn’t speak till he was almost four and his teacher said he would never amount to much. Albert Einstein Nobel Prize Winner…
Learn One Key Phrase to Adjust Your Attitude
You determine the outcome of each day when you wake up and your feet hit the floor. You decide whether it will be an intolerable day or a successful one, because 87% of success is attitude and 13% is skill. Neither fame, fortune, or beauty entitles you to a bad attitude. Improving your attitude is…
Magnificent sunset at Lake Tahoe.
Every day be grateful for the simple things in life. Don’t focus on what you do not have instead be thankful for the simple and wonderful things in your life……like a beautiful sunset.
Love and Accept Yourself
The effort to make a better life is worth the struggle because the outcome is a life that serves you Seat belted in Continental Flight 603, and speeding down the runway at 167 miles per hour I felt three massive explosions. Plunged into paralyzing terror as the unthinkable happened, I experienced a jolt so…
Wake-Up Call! It took a #planecrash to appreciate my life. Read on!
“No…No…No…No…” A bloodcurdling scream woke me… it was my scream! Can’t breathe. My head jolted off the pillow. Beads of sweat dripped from my hair. AAAIIIEEE. My hands flew to my ears, pressing harder and harder to block out the screeching noise. “Stop! Stop! Go away… leave me alone!” It’s the phone. The phone. It’s…
