Daily word or phrase of encouragement

[Heather Shay]

Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive good things and good people will be drawn to you.

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Mary Lou Retton

Gymnast

[Ashley0616]

You only fail when you stop trying.

[Heather Shay]

What you deserve to be...

refulgent

[ ri-fuhl-juhnt ] SHOW IPA  

 

adjective

shining brightly; radiant; gleaming.

[Ashley0616]

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

[Heather Shay]

Always gravitate towards YOU

gravitate

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verb GRAV-uh-tayt

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What It Means

To gravitate is to move, tend to move, or be attracted to or toward someone or something.

// Many young people now gravitate toward careers on social media.

[Ashley0616]

“Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

[Heather Shay]

When you are low or wavering in your own life, realize being truthful to yourself is key.

[Ashley0616]

“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.”
― Roy T. Bennett

[Mmindy]

[Heather Shay]

[Mmindy]

[Ashley0616]

The choices you make today will reflect for tomorrow 

[Heather Shay]

Be you in abundance.

[Ashley0616]

“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.”
― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

[Ashley0616]

“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

[Heather Shay]

How you should feel about yourself...

[Liz-Liz]

"The only mistake in life is a lesson not learned"

 

-Albert Einstein- (according to the Internet)

[Ashley0616]

On 11/14/2023 at 4:11 PM, Mmindy said:

That hits strong!

[Heather Shay]

When you feel abused, disable when safe to do so.

disabuse

verb diss-uh-BYOOZ

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What It Means

To disabuse someone of something, such as a belief, is to show or convince them that the belief is incorrect.

// Anyone expecting a light, romantic story will be quickly disabused of that notion by the opening chapter of the novel.

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DISABUSE in Context

“Wineries that persist in using heavier glass continue to blame us—consumers—for believing a heavy bottle signals a better wine. We should disabuse them of their belief in our gullibility. These peacock bottles, strutting to catch our attention, won't work.” — Dave Mcintyre, The Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023

[Heather Shay]

It may feel an inordinate amount of time becoming you - it's worth it

 

inordinate

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adjective in-OR-dun-ut

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What It Means

Something described as inordinate exceeds reasonable limits; it goes beyond what is considered usual, normal, or proper.

// We waited an inordinate amount of time to get a table at the restaurant, especially given that it was a Tuesday night.

[Heather Shay]

You are your own hallmark

hallmark

noun HAWL-mahrk

 

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What It Means

A hallmark is a distinguishing characteristic, trait, or feature. Hallmark also refers to a mark or design placed or stamped on something to indicate its origin, purity, or genuineness, as in "sterling silver hallmarks."

// The entertainer's new book features the same kind of wry humor that is the hallmark of his radio show.

[Ashley0616]

[Heather Shay]

You should always be above the naysayers

 

[Heather Shay]

The opposite of what you want and need...

maelstrom

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noun MAIL-strum

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What It Means

A maelstrom is a powerful often violent whirlpool that sucks in objects within a given radius. Maelstrom is also often used figuratively to refer to a situation resembling the turbulence of a maelstrom, as when there are a lot of confused activities, emotions, etc.

[Heather Shay]