Category Archives: inspiration

Why it’s Good to Be in the Right Place at the Right Time

Posted on January 31, 2014 by thewritertracy

I love the way it just all fell together.  And there’s nothing better than getting to see a bit of romance in action. We were on a girlfriend getaway in Fort Myers beach.  After getting lunch out and spending the … Continue reading →

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How to Be Stronger than a Superhero

Posted on January 22, 2014 by thewritertracy

image courtesy of  http://www.emudesc.com I think it was the way he said it, or maybe it was the way it aligned with all that has been on my mind lately. But for whatever reason, the words of my pastor struck … Continue reading →

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Making Your Words Matter

Posted on January 15, 2014 by thewritertracy

Picture Source: http://blogmyheartandhome.wordpress.com/tag/power-of-words “It’s Tracy, right? Do you remember me?” I didn’t recognize her at first.  Because it had been seven years, her hair was longer now, and life was so busy back then that much of it escapes me. … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons I’m Not Making New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2013 by thewritertracy

It’s that time of year.  Time to look back and reflect, time to look forward and plan. I wasn’t going to do it.  Wasn’t going to participate, wasn’t going to make resolutions for the coming year.  I’ve got my head … Continue reading →

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How To Tame Your Inner Grinch

Posted on December 19, 2013 by thewritertracy

I have a confession. It’s December 19th and I have yet to find my Christmas spirit.  I’m tired and cold and my house is a mess.  My to do list is (still) long, my time is short and I have … Continue reading →

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Would You Stay or Turn Away?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by thewritertracy

  photo courtesy of featurepics.com Week after week she stood there.  In the cold, in the rain, in the sleet and in the snow.  She stood there on the corner, in her spot so to speak, and waited. Waited for … Continue reading →

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Where Will You be in Four Years?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by thewritertracy

“I can’t do it!” “Yes, you can.  Just focus. Put your hands under her and pull, fast!” She was terrified.  I was yelling.  The two of us, in a panic, because we knew we there wasn’t much time. Dory, my … Continue reading →

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What to Do When the Well Runs Dry

Posted on November 25, 2013 by thewritertracy

Years ago, I started a gratitude journal.  I’m quite sure it was Oprah or Sarah Ban Breathnach, the author of Simple Abundance who inspired me (I couldn’t get that into the book, but appreciate it’s premise).   It lasted about two … Continue reading →

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No Need for Improvement…

Posted on November 19, 2013 by thewritertracy

As soon as he said it, I could feel my heart’s skepticism.  I wanted to believe him, but I was having trouble.  God couldn’t love you more.  I’ve heard it said before, in a variety of ways, but before, the … Continue reading →

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5 Keys to a Rich Life…Thanks Mom

Posted on November 14, 2013 by thewritertracy

My mom and me at Tavern on the Green in NYC; 2009 “Five things she taught you,” he said, “it can be anything.”  It was Mother’s Day and my brother was hosting the family get together.  Each of us were … Continue reading →

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