April 2011
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When we stop seeing the potential in our life,...
Cheryl Nordyke
March 2011
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“When things go wrong as they sometimes will;
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill;
When the funds are low, and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but have to sigh;
When care is pressing you down a bit-
Rest if you must, but do not quit.
Success is failure turned inside out;
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;
And you can never tell how close you...
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Cheryl ~ Day 75
Today was one of those days that it paid off to not give up. To stay true to that which I knew could be accomplished. We sometimes stop when it appears as if things aren’t going the way we would like them. We state the facts and justify why this won’t work or maybe why that didn’t happen. However, maybe if we just dig in a little longer, ask for other ways to pursue a...
"Never be satisfied with what you achieve, because...
~Rabbi Nochem Kaplan~
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I have been working on a new project for a non profit and our site should be going live tomorrow. http://www.lendusyourear.org/ is focused on offering information about non-profits and charities with the power of audio from all aspects of the organization. We will have audio from the participants, the sponsors and the volunteers. Our first inititative is the Avon Walk in which we will be...
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Cheryl ~ Day 73
We may not be able to change the path we have went down, however we can change the path we create today.
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Cheryl ~ Day 73
One of the challenges in life is learning to accept people with their history. There were situations before us that alter the way people react to situations today, in work, friendships and relationships. The way we respond to situations today is affect by what we experienced in the past. Our past shapes us and those we encounter. I know sometimes we react in a situation based on the past not...
Cheryl ~ Day 72
We get to decide who we become. We all come from different places, circumstances and families, however where we end up and the path we take is determined by what we are willing to put into our lives. There are those that are born into great situations, however, what they do from there is up to the choices they make. Likewise there are those that are born into less than perfect situations and...
August 2010
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“For true success ask yourself these four...
James Allen
June 2010
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"Hope can come in many forms and once discovered...
Cheryl Nordyke
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Cheryl ~ Day 158; 207 to Go
Today I attended a Make A Wish charity event. The young wish chld was there to participate and assist. As I interacted with over 125 individuals all gathered for this amazing cause and saw the smile on the face of the 6 year old girl, stronger and healthier then she was less than 8 months ago my live came more into perspective. The things I spend my time concerned about, the attention I put...
May 2010
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Hope ~ For Hope In Return
We often reach out to others to help. We offer to be there to assist people that we feel can use some help. Sometimes this is to a total stranger sometimes it is to close friends or family. We open ourselves up and give without any expectation except that we hope. We hope that if someday we need something they or someone else will be there. We hope that if someday we need a big hug someone...
April 2010
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“Your voice has the power to lighten a heart of a friend. To encourage the doubt...”
– Cheryl Nordyke (via dailyinspiredthoughts)
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To me, nature is an obviously omnipotent force...
KT Tunstall
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Cheryl ~ Day 112; 253 to Go
48 years ago the idea of Earth Day was born. Until then there was no organized day to dedicate the appreciation of our planet. Of all the things we have to be grateful for I think one that we all tend to take for granted is our Earth. It isn’t until nature reminds us of it’s power do we even recognize that we are on this big beautiful ball traveling through space. We have...
“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as...
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Cheryl ~ Day 110; 256 to go
There is something to be said for laughter. I know I have talked about this before, however, I must say it again. Tough day, didn’t go according to plan at all. Had a very long to do list and barely made a dent. Then decided to be completely honest and lets face it nobody wants anybody to be completely honest. Then my evening ended at “Young Frankenstein” broadaway. ...
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Friendship with ones self is all important,...
by Eleanor Roosevelt
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Cheryl ~ Day 109; 256 to Go
Sometimes there are moments when we try to analyiz a situation to understand it , or to find out what we have done to cause a change. At work, in a relationship with family members. There are times that no matter how much we try to understand why things are changing or what we have done wrong it isn’t about us. There is nothing we have done wrong. The truth is we seldom know the...
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Cheryl ~ Day 103; 262 to Go
Dishes, why is it a great meal has to come with dishes. It’s part of our life. We have a great meal wth friends and family and when it is over there they are the dishes. There are many things in life like dishes, they keep coming back. However, the key to dishes is to tackle them early and get it over with. That is the key to many other things in our lives. The things we hate that...
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Kim-Don't Worry; Be Happy
Remember the song from a while ago…It’s still true today. Worrying doesn’t accomplish anything but being happy lets you move past.
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Inspired Thoughts by Waves of Gratitude: Cheryl ~... →
Every one of us has a situation where we realize after we have finished speaking that maybe the way we handled the situation could have went differently. The secret to me is acknowledging the mistake and then owning it. If we would want an apology, well apologize. Take responsiblity for that which…
March 2010
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Cheryl ~ Being Open
Today I witnessed my daughter being very open about what she was feeling. Not holding everything inside and learning that dating and communication takes work. One of the keys to having a good relationship with anyone is the ability to open up about who we are and what we feel, yet also about getting those in our lives to open up. It is a skill we aren’t trained however it is a great one...
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Our lives are just a series of chapters. Together it makes one complete story. Sometimes I feel like my life is a drama; other times it feels like a comedy. There have been tragic aspects to it. I suppose that is what makes the story interesting – wondering how it will turn out. There are chapters…
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Kim - Rebellion
I don’t think I was adequately prepared to deal with the strong wills and rebellious nature of my children. I was not that child. My sister was supposed to get the rebellious kids because she was the one that fought against the rules. I always found it much easier and much more pleasant to just do as I was told and on the rare occasion I did something my parents may not have approved of, I...
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“The only people you can really share certain things with in secret are your...”
– Shirley Knight
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Cheryl ~ Girls Night Out
As mothers we often find ourselves always thinking about everyone else. What we need to do to take care of and accomadate our family. There are numerous reasons for this, it is our job our responsibiity. We enjoy it or who would do as good of a job as we do. When we spend all of our time and engry taking care of everyone else who takes care of us. We do, it is our job to take care of...
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“We leave our legacy one ripple at a time. What do my ripples say about me?”
– Cheryl Nordyke
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Cheryl ~ Earned vs Learned
I did a college sa on the value of earned knowledge vs learned knowledge once. While I know earned knowledge is vital, the study of history and medicine has change our lives. We have learned what not to do to repeat our mistakes. We have learned what certain diseases react to and what they don’t and this has saved countless lives. However, all the knowledge has a value when it is coupled...
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Kim - Speaking Up
Sometimes opportunities land in our laps. If we are prepared to receive them, we make the most of them. However, most of the time we need speak up and create some of our own opportunities. Those we speak to may not have even known about our thoughts, hopes or plans. By speaking up we are sure not to miss out.
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Cheryl ~ Fear
Some days it seems F.E.A.R. seems to get the best of me. Sometimes I need to look at it, accept it and then decide what power I am willing to give my fear and what power I have. Someone said fear is really, false evidence appearing real. Yet sometimes it is real if we don’t do something to change our course. An effort to change our direction and realign ourselves with results that are...
“I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God’s gifts, for...”
– Frances Farmer (via dailyinspiredthoughts)
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Kim - Morning
I am a morning person. Always have been. I love waking up with the sun (finally!) or even before and being there to see the sun rise. There is a quiet, even with the birds chirping, that lets me think clearly and prepare mentally and physically for the day ahead. I love the morning.
Cheryl ~ Dreams
My favorite bookmark “Believe in the reality of your dreams” Roosevelt. It reminds me that the first step to fulfilling my dreams is believing. Seeing them become reality. Taking action to make them become reality. The ultimate step is facing your fear not only of failure but of success. What if my dream comes true then what. We have the potential to live a life of purpose to be...
