Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 7

Money & Success

 

“Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.”

— Will Smith (1968 – )
American actor, rapper & film producer

(Photo by Alexander Mils)

Human Kindness

Photo by Matt Collamer

“When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?” 

— Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)
American social activist & stateswoman
U.S. First Lady: 1933-45; Ambassador to UN

Possibility Thinking

Photo by Tom Barrett

 

“No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities — they’re always there.”

— Norman Vincent Peale (1898 – 1993)
American Protestant clergyman and best-selling author
From his book “Positive Thinking Every Day”

Welcome Home

 

 

 

This morning, I opened my bedroom curtains and startled two first-year fawns just outside. They then nibbled some grass beside my pear tree. They still have their spots. So adorable.

 

 

 

 

 

Though I have mowed our pastures for many years, I always marvel because I see something new each time. Yesterday, it was this Maypop or Purple Passion Flower. They were all over our south pasture. Florida? Yes. The western North Carolina mountains? Nope. They don’t grow in this zone. (They like 9-10; we are a mere 7.) Nature is mahhhhhvelous.

 

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Forgiveness: and Other Life Seasonings

The latest title in my Life Seasonings series is now available in paperback and digital formats! “Forgiveness: and Other Life Seasonings” is a perfect little guide to living a better, fuller life. You’ll find it full of quips, quotations, and words of wisdom, plus full-color photographs. Enjoy this Super Simple tool to add depth, compassion, and support whenever some understanding and compassion are needed.

Sparkling Friends

“It’s not that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but it’s your best friends who are your diamonds.”

Gina Barreca (1957 – )
American humorist

I am most grateful to have enjoyed decades of life surrounded by precious, sparkling gems!!!

Character Rising

Photo by Laurent Gence

 

“What you have outside you counts less than what you have inside you.”

— B. C. Forbes (Bertie Charles Forbes) (1880 – 1954)
Scottish-born American journalist & author
Founder of Forbes magazine

Coffee Time

 

“Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat.”

— Alexander Levine (1955 – )
Russian-born British composer

Timely Value

“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money.”

— Abigail Van Buren (pseudonym for Pauline Esther Phillips) (1918 – 2013)
American advice columnist & radio show host

Changing Times

 

“There is nothing permanent except change.”

— Heraclitus (c. 6th century BC – c. 5th century BC)
Persian (Ancient Greek) philosopher from Ephesus