by Lenora Boyle | Aug 10, 2012 | Be Happy, Change, Courage, Women's issues
To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, But risk must be taken, Because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. ~ Leo Buscaglia When was the last time you took a risk? At first mention of taking risks,...
by Lenora Boyle | Mar 29, 2012 | Be Happy, Change, Inspiration, Life coaching, Thoughtful Thursday
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads. ~ Albert Camus Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, And the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha Just as...
by Lenora Boyle | Apr 11, 2011 | Be Happy, Change, Courage, Emotions, Inspiration
“I gave up addictive foods, and the shadows started to wail.” The shadows, I call limiting beliefs, your ego, or stress. They act like they are friends who resent that you are asking them to leave. They exist to help you stay safe in your cocoon life, away...
by Lenora Boyle | Sep 26, 2010 | Be Happy, Beliefs, Change, Courage, Travel, Women's issues, Workshops
Italy has a way of soothing our souls. Sallee, one of the women who attended my Italy Retreat last year, calls it Italy Shakti. I know Italy is not perfect, but I think George Clooney summed it up perfectly. In this article George Clooney simply said that moving to...
by Lenora Boyle | Jan 18, 2010 | Be Happy, Change, Courage
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” my friend Jana asked me over a year ago. (She actually recorded a song with that same title and performs many other wonderful motivational songs). I answered, “I’d have fun in Italy and teach a...
by Lenora Boyle | Jul 2, 2009 | Acceptance, Be Happy, Change, Spiritual, Thoughtful Thursday
Every Thursday I post a quote or thought for all of us to ponder. Today’s quote is: The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. — Nathaniel Braden Wouldn’t it be refreshing if we could somehow not focus on whether something...