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Find Joy In The Success Of Others

By SMC Taylor

I’m so happy you got that big promotion! Wow, you got the financing for your new house! That’s  awesome, you are expecting your 5th child! Do you ever find yourself saying these things for your friends or family? Do you say it with joy in your heart or is it just what you feel like […]

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Smile And The Whole World Smiles With You

By SMC Taylor

Laughing is highly under rated on what it can do for your life. Did you know that Laughing can help make your immune system stronger, or a big laugh can be a mini workout? A big belly aching laugh raises your heart rate which, when practiced a lot, can in turn raise your metabolism. Raising […]

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Stop Wishing A Rock Was A Rose

By SMC Taylor

Ever wish anything in your life were different? Ever wish your friends, family or co-workers would act the way you want them to? Well stop that! You are giving time to wishes that are not productive, healthy or realistic. All of us are different people. We think differently, we act differently and we react to […]

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The Kitchen Faucet Has More Value Than You Think!

By SMC Taylor

Our kitchen faucet had been on it’s last legs for some time.  It had been going from bad to worse. The time for replacement finally became apparent when one night when, while doing dishes, I only had a very light stream of water flowing out. It was time to say goodbye to our beloved faucet. […]

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If You Don’t Get Bruised, You’re Not Trying Hard Enough!

By SMC Taylor

Sometimes you have to get bruised in life in order to succeed. My youngest son loves to learn tricks on his skateboard. A year ago I had glanced at his legs and was surprised at how many bruises he had. I brought this to his attention and his answer was, “Mom, if you don’t get […]

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Believe In You!

By SMC Taylor

Do you ever find that inquiring about employment or calling a store to inquire about a product can be intimidating or awkward? Asking “Are you hiring new employees now? or “Can you tell me how long your sale will run?” can be daunting and turn your stomach into knots. It can keep you from actually […]

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