Tag Archives: Inspiration

Do We Make the Most of Our Freedom?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.” – Virginia Woolf I recently had the opportunity to travel to Spain and France for a vacation. In Normandy, France, we visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Thousands of our U.S. … Continue reading →

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Choosing Our Role Models

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world.” – Meryl Streep Our parents teach us how to live, and often we follow their example. In some … Continue reading →

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Keep the Faith

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.”         – Kathrine Switzer The longest race that I have ever run was 10 miles and took place several years ago. I was in better shape back … Continue reading →

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Using Our Talents

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we’ve been given.” – Mary Lou Retton I think of a talented … Continue reading →

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Life is an Adventure: Ann

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“Let go of your baggage so you can see how far you can fly.” – Ann Ann is one of my role models. She exercises, eats healthy food, takes steps to improve herself, and enjoys hiking in mountains. But she … Continue reading →

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Better Than a New Year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“How noble and good everyone could be if, every evening before falling asleep, they were to recall to their minds the events of the whole day and consider exactly what has been good and bad. Then without realizing it, you … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Music

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” ― Maria von Trapp What is it about music that can affect us so strongly? My husband and I recently enjoyed the musical Singin’ in the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: “5 Inspiring Things to Do Today”

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Susan Ekins

I am grateful to David of 5thingstodotoday for publishing my post, “Be a Leader in Your Own Life – 5 Inspiring Things To Do Today”. Please check it out here: One of my 5 suggestions was to go out, find … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the Doldrums

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“Growth is an erratic forward movement: two steps forward, one step back. Remember that and be very gentle with yourself.” – Julia Cameron Do you ever struggle with a bad mood? We often hear about positive thinking, but when we’re … Continue reading →

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Accepting Challenges With Faith: Julie Stroud

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“2007 and 2008 were the most challenging years of my life. I began 2007 by trying to figure out what was wrong with my husband Steve. He was deteriorating before my eyes. In March, we received his diagnosis—multiple myeloma, which … Continue reading →

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