“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” ~ Isaac Newton Lately the word team has been all around me. Professionally, personally and sometimes a combination of the two. Last week as I closed my laptop after my third 8-hour marathon Skype session in 3 days putting […]
August 15, 2012
“Fear less, hope more; Eat less, chew more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Love more, and all good things will be yours” ~ Unknown Sometimes in life you get know you were meant to come across another person and you know they will stick. You don’t know why or how but in […]
August 10, 2012
“Those that danced were thought mad by those who could not hear the music.” ~ George Carlin I often write about my little E and her successes and achievements. Moments of brilliant sunshine filling our lives and yet each day my little Q spreads sunshine around us so that we might more easily bask in […]
August 2, 2012
“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Admittedly I had been in a funk. I couldn’t shake the feeling of sadness, or maybe it was pressure, or maybe it was both, but either way it had been weighing heavy on my heart. I can pinpoint the moment. […]
My name is Shannon Pruitt and I am so grateful you have joined me here at 'mynewfavoriteday.' It is my hope that as you spend time on this blog, you will take the following reminders with you that will make you want to come back, subscribe, comment, and share 'mynewfavoriteday.' 1) Be "present" and recognize moments in your life so that moments don't pass you by and you can truly appreciate all you have in each day. 2) Count your blessings. Be grateful for family, friends, pets, things, a roof over your head, food to eat, your ability to laugh, or walk, or hear, or see. Reminding yourself of these things can be the first step in making each day 'yournewfavoriteday.' 3) Know you are not alone. While our experiences may be different the emotions that we experience whenever we struggle or are challenged are the same for they are the core human emotions of sadness, fear, loneliness, and yet we are all searching for the same emotions as well of hope, love, happiness, joy and peace. At 'mynewfavoriteday' you are never alone and you never know what you might find from my posts or other's comments that just might help you find a little more of those core emotions we all look for. 4) Use your voice. Remember you are your own best advocate and by using your voice you may inspire others or be inspired, so go ahead and speak up. 5) Be grateful. For each breath, for the opportunity to live. Be motivated and inspired that you have the chance to just be.
I hope today and everyday is 'yournewfavoriteday' and I thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts, stories and inspiring words with me as it helps me beyond words. Sincerely, Shannon
August 16, 2012
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