by pattyptakkogutek | May 23, 2016 | inspiration
Have you ever heard someone say that they were “hoping against hope?” I never quite understood that cliché until this….. “This is such a waste of time, “ I berated myself as I poured yet another glassful of water into my bare-stemmed orchid plant. This barren stem had...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 17, 2016 | inspiration
Do you really use your reflective mirrors? Although very fragile, these shiny silvery objects are very powerful. Like it or not they give you the information you need. You see your own image prompting you to take action…comb your hair, put on lipstick, oops…there’s a...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 10, 2016 | inspiration
Pastor Rick Warren advises, “To have a happy heart, you have to practice SERVICE and GENEROSITY every day.” When I think of “service” Mother Teresa and her work comes to mind and the words of JFK echo, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 3, 2016 | inspiration
Last week on my Face Book Author page I posted a thought: “Nature. Cheaper than Therapy!” Judging by the number of comments and positive responses to this post I see that many of us use “nature” as a healthy way to keep in touch with ourselves, our therapy. We seek...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 26, 2016 | inspiration
Does your mind create the chaos of negativity? “How stupid of me!” “ I should have known better.” “What an idiot!” Do any of these remarks sound like the negative tape that sometimes plays in your head? We chastise ourselves for not meeting expectations. These...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 19, 2016 | inspiration
Does life, in all its grandeur, seem like a maze to “get through” with the least resistance? All of us want to get in on the “know”, the secrets of life, making our life trek a little “easier”. Here are the 3 guiding principles, paving the way and you...
