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Letting go…even just a piece will lighten your heart.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

On my mind today as influenced by my own thoughts and comments from others. I am drafting the post which will go up tomorrow, but for today, I wish you all a deep cleansing breath and the ability to exhale and let go of some bit of stuff that hangs heavy on your heart.  Let downs with family, friends, relationships, colleagues, yourself…letting a little piece go can chip away at the bigger iceberg. Continue reading Letting go…even just a piece will lighten your heart.

Challenges, Children, Compassion, Courage, Depression, Faith, Family, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal, Quotes, Thanks, Uncategorized3 Comments

Baby Steps become Milestones…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but on significance – and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.”  ~ Oprah Winfrey  When I looked for the … Continue reading Baby Steps become Milestones…

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Kindness in Chaos…it starts with me and you.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Love is saying ‘I feel differently’ instead of ‘You’re wrong.’” ~ Unknown If you are anything like me you tend to live your life in fast forward, always moving at the speed of light (or at least feeling like you … Continue reading Kindness in Chaos…it starts with me and you.

Children, Depression, Faith, Family, Fate, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Motherhood, Parenting, Preemies, Quotes, Thanks, Twins, Uncategorized, Working Mom5 Comments

Chasing watermelons is easy, being “normal” is hard…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal”. ~ Albert Camus To me the word “normal” is hilarious.  Who gets to define “normal”?  And what gives the person who defined “normal” the right to be the … Continue reading Chasing watermelons is easy, being “normal” is hard…

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Fan Favorite Quote from “Sage Advice” Tuesday…..

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“When one door closes, another door opens. Until then, it’s hell in the hallway.” ~ submitted by Nissa Seriously, can’t we all identify with this and if you create a visual in your head, it’s really quite hilarious…. Cheers to … Continue reading Fan Favorite Quote from “Sage Advice” Tuesday…..

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Being and staying strong while feeling powerless…hard but possible.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.”  ~Unkwown Today, I needed to be like this oak tree. … Continue reading Being and staying strong while feeling powerless…hard but possible.

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Thoughts about a Mother’s Love…Happy Mother’s Day.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Capturing “A Mother’s Love” in words is not truly possible but in just a few short sentences in someone else’s words, this is a snapshot of what I wish for my own children as they grow in this world~ “This … Continue reading Thoughts about a Mother’s Love…Happy Mother’s Day.

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What gives you purpose? A journey worth taking…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” ~ Wayne Dyer … Continue reading What gives you purpose? A journey worth taking…

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Not your words, not your actions, how you make them feel…make someone feel loved today.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ … Continue reading Not your words, not your actions, how you make them feel…make someone feel loved today.