Category Archives: life

Merry Christmas!!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Nadiyah

Christmas is a time to reflect on all of our blessings. Give thanks for strength, courage and love. Cherish your friends, family and neighbors, they are the ones that make the gift of life so precious.“Gifts of time and love … Continue reading →

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Relax….

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Nadiyah

Relax. So often we find ourselves constantly working to complete our to-do list while the list is constantly growing. When do we ever find time for ourselves? Some of the best advice that I have received was to take a … Continue reading →

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Bad Decisions That Take You For a Ride

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Nadiyah

I remember in the fifth grade my teacher stood at the front of the class and spoke to us about life. She calmly ended her lecture saying “Life is pretty simple. It’s all about decisions, make good ones”.  Every now … Continue reading →

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Kiss Your Insecurities Good-Bye

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Nadiyah

Beauty is derived from our own perception. Society has skewed our interpretation of beauty to the point that many don’t see it in themselves. Some people look for beauty in all the wrong places. Beauty is much like the sun. You … Continue reading →

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The Lion in Your Life

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Nadiyah

The Lion and the Mouse is an old African fable. Several variations of the story exist. My favorite version of the fable involves a thorn in a lion’s paw. This version centers on a brave act. The fierce lion had … Continue reading →

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Bad connection?

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Nadiyah

Words are powerful. One impacting word is “Hello”. The word acknowledges a person’s presence. “Hello” connects people, sometimes for a quick moment; sometimes it connects people for a lifetime. Creating a connection with someone can be as simple as picking … Continue reading →

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All Aboard?!

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Nadiyah

Time waits for no one. It is important to make the most of every moment. So many people take time for granted. I like to believe that we all have the potential to be great. Phrases like “ I’ll start tomorrow…maybe … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Nadiyah

Christmas is a time for reflecting on Christ and the light he brought to the world when he was born. Thank God for the gifts he has given us.  Peace, Love , and Joy won’t be found under your tree, … Continue reading →

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A High Note – Gary Foote

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Nadiyah

We all have dreams we strive for. Motivation is key to staying on the right track.  Music serves as inspiration to us all.  Life corresponds with music in many ways. On the journey to reaching our dreams the road can … Continue reading →

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Thin ice.

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Nadiyah

Last week a friend of mines shared her ice skating experience. She was relatively new to skating and found herself constantly off-balance and skating out of control. This was not  the best situation for her controlling personality. She was accompanied … Continue reading →

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