Gracies Blog

Stop blaming others for what you have or don’t have, or for what you feel or don’t feel. When you blame others for what you’re going through, you deny responsibility and perpetuate the problem. Stop giving your power away and start taking responsibility for your life. Blaming is just another sorry excuse, and making excuses is the first step towards failure; you and only you are responsible for your life choices and decisions.

Be patient. All of us are doing our best to stand up and reach our full potential. Take every chance to whisper words of encouragement, especially to those who are faltering. Life is not a competition. It’s an opportunity to feel the joy of seeing others thrive, and using your words to raise them up.

We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives. It’s almost a pity to wait until Thanksgiving or Christmas , like it’s a pity to wait until someone dies to write a eulogy for them, and it’s a missed opportunity to wait for someone to leave before telling them how much they mean to you. It’s like buying someone a gift, wrapping it up nicely and leaving it hidden in a closet. You have to get it out, express it, give people a chance to unwrap the gift. How powerful to express things while we have the chance!  Some things are easier to be grateful for than others. Being grateful for my family is easy; they are easy to love and appreciate. Being grateful to the people who have inspired me to live my dreams is easy.  People that live bold, authentic lives are inspirational, and I find it easy to be grateful for them. But what about the haters and doubters? People who are like a shiver looking for a spine to run up are hard to be grateful for. And situat

When a new day begins,  dare to smile gratefully . When there is darkness,  dare to be the first to shine a light . When there is injustice,  dare to be the first to condemn it . When something seems difficult,  dare to do it anyway . When life seems to beat you down,  dare to fight back . When there seems to be no hope,  dare to find some . When you’re feeling tired,  dare to keep going . When times are tough,  dare to be tougher . When love hurts you,  dare to love again . When someone is hurting,  dare to help them heal . When another is lost,  dare to help them find the way . When a friend falls,  dare to be the first to extend a hand . When you cross paths with another,  dare to make them smile . When you feel great,  dare to help someone else feel great too . When the day has ended,  dare to feel as you've done your best. Dare to be the best you can – At all times, Dare to be!

The rising sun is a daily reminder that you CAN start over and rise above anything. The past may feel tense, and you may wish the future to be perfect. But they are just mirror images of your fear. This moment now is new and real, and YOU choose what you make of it. You never know what’s around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you've climbed a mountain. There is always more to come. You always have more power and options than you realize. Claim your power. Write the script for your life. Be the lead actor in your life.