ABC’s of Challenge Management

ABC’s of Challenge Management

  Accept. Believe. Choose. Surrender. According to the Oxford dictionary, a challenge is “a new or difficult task that tests someone’s ability and skill.”  During our miraculous human experience on Earth, we encounter many challenges.  Sometimes, we find our...
H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E.

  “And now, these three remain: faith, hope and love.  But the greatest of these is love…”1 Corinthians 13:13.  This inspirational bible quote provided me comfort and fortitude as I embarked on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for a rare blood cancer in March of...
Believe

Believe

On the eve of the birthday of my savior Jesus, I celebrate his joyful arrival and my steadfast faith with this blog.  My faith in God my Father has been a guiding force in my life, instilled by my parents and a conscious choice throughout my life.  As I was decorating...
Embrace PAUSITIVITY

Embrace PAUSITIVITY

I’m proudly introducing a new word… Paus-itivity .  Pause means “a temporary stop” according to Merriam-webster.com. The clause itivity is “a suffix used to form abstract nouns expressing state, condition, or quality“ according to dictionary.com.  So, combine...
The Coffee Pot

The Coffee Pot

Ruled by Gemini, June is a noteworthy month in my life.  My Father (Anthony Bernardo, Jr) and Grandfather (Anthony Bernardo), smiling in this photo, shared the same birthdate – June 10th!   My Pap was born near Capri, Italy – June 10, 1900.  My Father was...
5 O’Clock Somewhere

5 O’Clock Somewhere

Springing forward to longer days of sunlight, we revel in the joy of rebirth and anticipate the playful days of summer.  This change in time, also provides an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the meaning of time. Time is quite a fascinating subject that is defined...
Embrace Love

Embrace Love

Wishing my family, friends and followers a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with blissful moments, reflections of gratitude and of course all that makes you HAPPY! As I reflect with gratitude on my healing journey, I recall Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2019.  My day...
Your Soul-Full Self

Your Soul-Full Self

In honor of All Souls Day on November 1st, I reflected on my loved ones who have ascended.  Their love is eternal and transcends with affirmations that surround me daily. I also thought I would reflect on my soul. To me, my soul truly defines who I am.  It is my inner...
Just A Number?

Just A Number?

So.. BIG month for me – it’s my Birth Month!  Another 365 days have past, so blessed to travel around the sun!  For the past few years, I celebrate my Birth Month instead of just one Birth Day! Actually, every day is a cause for celebration with all we have to be...
Grow Your Garden

Grow Your Garden

Gardening has always been of my favorite activities.  Soaking in the sun, digging in the soil and tending to the flower beds truly make me HAPPY! Did you know there is science behind why gardening can make us happy? Mycobacterium in the soil increases serotonin...