Five words that make a big difference
Do you know the power of your words to transform negativity? The world is infested with negativity. Crabbing, complaining and grousing. Sour attitude, nitpicking and
Category: Inspirational Thoughts
A dog with a bone.
Have you ever heard the phrase “She’s like a dog with a bone?” It refers to someone who can’t let go of something, whether it’s
RIP Freddie
It was a sad day in the Zappala home yesterday. I was sitting on the cold hard wood bench in the upper bleachers at my
How do you view you?
What do you think is the difference between these 4 terms? Self esteem Self image Self respect Self confidence Is there a difference? I think
Flattery or compliment?
Do you like to receive compliments? Do you like to give them? Have you ever received a compliment that sounded fake, phony or flat? The
He spoke to my fears…
Yesterday, I went to a retirement party for a former co-worker. I spent almost 14 years as an engineer at the NASA Lewis Research Center
Temper tantrums…what’s the point?
I have a confession to make. I threw a full out, fist-clenched, ear-shattering, nostril-flaring temper tantrum this morning. I am ashamed to admit it. I’m
Now THAT’S prosperity!!!
Have you heard of Toastmasters International? It’s a world-wide organization that helps people develop their communication and leadership skills. I joined in 1997, and it
My little Burning Bush moment
I love Facebook. I love getting Facebook messages. I love getting Facebook messages from the girls in my Sunday school class. I love getting
Just in case…
Are you a “just in case” thinker? Do you plan for any events, situations, or potential problems? Do you try to envision what could possibly
Just do it.
I know…Nike beat me to it. That tag line works wonders for them, doesn’t it? Well, doesn’t it? I was in my aerobics class this
How God showed up at the Toastmasters District 40 Spring Conference
Have you ever visited someone and felt like royalty? Where they did everything they could to make you feel special, welcomed and treasured? I just
