The library, the place I learned about history, biorgraphies, fiction, non-fiction, magazines, newspapers, poetry, motivation, encouragement, leaders. The library was a safe place as a child for me to escape into a different world, learn about current events.  My mother was the first person to encourage and develop the hunger for knowledge and literature.

Sweet memories of my mother would be the books she encouraged us to read, watching her read every day, she would sit outside by her flowers as the day was about to end, lost in her literary world, a right she deserved and earned after a long day of taking care of us.

As I entered highschool, and I decided to try out for basketball she was reluctant at firs.  My father did not approve with my choice at the time.  He did not believe that a girl should play sports.  My mother was my biggest supporter.  She believed in me and encouraged me with words, “do your best” “you are smart” “don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t” “be humble, but wise.”  Was she perfect, no, she thought me that imperfection is not an obstacle, imperfection is a stepping stone to becoming a better version of yourself.  The words of my mother.

The Shoes she decided to wear were not always perfect, but then again neither were mine. We can only choose to learn, live a better present, and as a consequence improve our future. 

So on this mother’s day thank you mom for you.

Desmond Tutu, what a philosophy of life. I am not Desmond Tutu, but what an honor and humbiling experience it would be for me to learn from leadership of that level. The video reminds me of the power of forgiveness and the way I felt when I understood. It is a daily practice for myself.

Obstacles are the things we see when we take our eyes off our goals!!

I am taking the book marketing challenge.  I have learned that in this business becoming an author is part of the equation of having success as a writer.  I am thankful for other authors that share their journeys to success, as well as business leaders, speakers, artists.  My work is still a work in progress, but I have to credit myself for taking the initiative to learn and double credit the people that have inspired and assisted my education along the way.

Thank you to all who follow, comment and blog. I appreciate your thoughts. 🙂