Spanking – is it something you do? “Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.” Proverb 13:24 (ESV) Most of us over 40 years old grew up in an era where ‘spoiling the child’ was never an option. That was the case in my neck of … Read More
“Relationship” The Miriam-Webster Dictionary defines it in part as, “the way in which two or more people, groups, countries etc., talk to, behave toward and deal with each other.” In our daily lives, we are challenged to keep our ‘relationships’ together. Why is it so necessary for us to protect what we value? Being in … Read More
Swag or slumped – it’s all about your mental attitude and motivation. Motivation comes in different forms. What motivates me does not necessarily motivate you. We are all motivated by different ‘agents’. Perhaps it was my early socialization but I am tremendously self-motivated. “Self motivation – the ability to do what needs to be done … Read More
How do I, how do you go on when the most devastating thing that one can imagine, happens? There are many people who will simply not celebrate Christmas this year, another year perhaps. This story was shared before on a previous Daughters of Sheba Blog. However, it is shared again today to help someone, anyone, … Read More
Opportunities come in disguise. “Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities, strong men make them.” Orison Swett Marden. Opportunities: How Often Have You Missed One? How often have you heard the saying “Life is what you make it?” What the hell does it mean? How do … Read More
Are you making a difference in anyone’s life? What about a young person’s? This month, we are celebrating Youths and invite you to take a step to make a difference in the life of even one. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to … Read More
Girls, Girls, Girls – they grow into women and it is our responsibility to make sure they do with the least harm. “So amazing how this world was made I consider if GOD is a woman The gift astounds me till this day I give it up for THE WOMAN She’s the constant wind that … Read More
How to stay motivated in this day and age? Actually, what is it to be motivated? Motivation comes in different forms. What motivates me does not necessarily motivate you. We are all motivated by different ‘agents’. Perhaps it was my early socialization but I am tremendously self-motivated. “Self motivation – the ability to do what … Read More
A woman’s intuition can often seem like a tall tale, to some. If a woman asks you a question, it’s better to tell her the truth because chances are she’s asking you because she already knows the answer.” A Woman’s Intuition Or Sixth Sense Albert Einstein reportedly said, “The only real valuable thing is intuition.” … Read More
Step out. Step out right now! “Thinking outside of the box” is a phrase that was made popular largely by management professionals. According to Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, this catchphrase was widely used throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s in the business environment, especially by the highly-paid management consultants. Admittedly, I had this ‘signage’ … Read More
