“There is no such thing as a mistake; just a growth experience.” — Penna

Every day of our lives we will face experiences to help us grow.  Even if we are having a wonderful day, there still will be experiences- within that day- to grow.  There is no such thing as a mistake.  Why?  Because there are no coincidences in life.  As, everything happens as it should.

Anything that you deem a mistake is actually a stepping-stone…

“You will never fully understand someone’s reason for hurting you.  That same someone will never fully understand your reason for hurting them.  The reason why does not matter, because there is no growth without pain.” — Penna

We hurt others because we ourselves are hurting.  When someone hurts us, we can never find it in our hearts to forgive them.  But, yet we can never seem to remember that we’ve done our share of hurting them too. …

Never waste a crisis.  Crisis situations come along to show us who our true friends really are.  When things are “smooth-sailing”, it’s so easy for others to call themselves your “friend” -because it’s convenient for them, and don’t cost them anything.  But, when things are “rocky”, you will notice that they are all of a sudden out the door.  And, those people that you never really took seriously are the ones who actually stick by you, and…

Funny. People who email me always ask me the same questions. They assume that because I write articles everyday about deep issues, such as self-esteem, love, sharing, loneliness, depression, happiness, sadness, and every other issue, that I must be out of shape, broke, lonely …. etc.

Actually, just the opposite. I am a model, young, gorgeous, a size 00- and then some. I’m writing about these real issues because:

1. They are true, and these issues really…

We scratch only the surface of our actual capabilities, talents, abilities, gifts and attributes. We never fully understand just how in-depth we can become.

Listen to this, I recently read in an article lately that there was a survey that was done, asking people what they would rather talk about on a date. The choices were:

A. Occupation,
B. Pop-Culture,
C. Literature

I’m sure you already know the most popular choice. Yes, choice B!

I…

“When you care about yourself, you automatically care about others. When you love yourself, you automatically love the world. Selfishness, then, would have absolutely no place in your heart.” — Penna

My best friend tells me that he thinks that the reason, or people’s problem with being selfish is a compensation to feel more important. “If you liked yourself more, you would not care what others thought of you. Right?”

Is that the problem with 99.9% of…

Why do people find it so hard to be better people? Like I previously wrote, I am finding out things about people that’s truly jaw-dropping. Of all the years I’ve been living on Earth, I have always freely given of myself, my time, my love, my help, my loyalty. It is truly hurtful that people are never willing to reciprocate. Why is this? People are just not strong, honest, sincere and loyal people! Where is your loyalty?…

How often do we lose ourselves in the thoughts and opinions of others? We have so much to offer to the world, and to ourselves, but we forget that. We become so consumed by judgments, criticism, cruelty, hatred, negativity, low self-esteem and full of disdain for life.

When will we ever try to be there for someone else? I notice that the only time someone will try to help you is when they want something from you.…

I’ve been so busy that I haven’t been able to write everyday like I usually do. I’m sorry. But, today is a brand new day, and I’ve actually slowed down enough to write an entry. A very important entry.

I would like to talk today about people. Most people in this world do not know how to be leaders. Most people are not strong. I have found this to be true through the experiences that I’ve been…

“With just a glimpse of your grace, I’ve reached the deepest parts of me. I’ve reached the most beautiful parts of me. I’ve reached heaven.” — Penna

With just a glimpse of your grace, I can move mountains. But, so can you. With just a glimpse of your grace, I can right whatever is wrong. But, so can you. With just a glimpse of your grace, I can simply clean what is unclean. But, so can you.…