Friday Frills

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape… 

But a woman of strength uses the power of kindness to keep her soul in shape. 

A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything… 

But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear.

A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her…

But a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone. 

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids doing the same in the future…

A woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes can also be a blessing

in disguise and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman knows how to walk on a tightrope in high heels...

But a woman of strength masters the art of walking tall after stumbling over. 

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face…

But a woman of strength wears grace. 

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey … 

But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong… 

A strong woman is one who gets her heart broken time and time again and still has the strength to gather the pieces to create a new life for herself. 

This is a Salute to you, dear friends, each of whom is a Woman of Strength.

*Author unknown, edited by me. Image via Larazo.

Friday Frills

Failure doesn’t mean you’re a failure,


It means you haven’t succeeded yet. 

Failure doesn’t mean you haven’t accomplished something,
 

It does mean you have learned something. 

Failure doesn’t mean you’ve been a fool, 


It means you have a lot of faith. 

Failure doesn’t mean you’ve been disgraced,


It does mean you were willing to try. 

Failure doesn’t mean you don’t have it,


It means you have to do something in a different way. 

Failure doesn’t mean you’re inferior,


It does mean you’re not perfect. 

Failure doesn’t mean you’ve wasted your time,


It means you have a reason to start fresh. 

Failure doesn’t mean you should give up,


It does mean you should try harder. 

Failure doesn’t mean you’ll never make it,


It does mean it will take a little longer. 

Failure doesn’t mean God has abandoned you,


It does mean he has a better way.

*Author unknown. Image via Fashiongonerouge.com

Friday Frills

In life there are people that will hurt us and cause us pain, 

but we must learn to forgive and forget and not hold grudges. 

In life there are mistakes we will make, 

but we must learn from our wrongs and grow from them.  

In life there are regrets we will have to live with, 

but we must learn to leave the past behind and realize it is something we can't change. 

In life there are people we will lose forever, sometimes by choice, 

but we must learn to let go and move on. 

In life there are going to be obstacles that will cause interference, 

but we must learn to overcome these challenges and grow stronger.  

In life there are fears that will hold us back from what we want, 

but we must learn to fight them with the courage from within.

In life the best way to succeed is to

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

Quote © Angie Flores

Friday Frills

The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.


The more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. 

The more enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become.


The more serving we are, the more prosperous we become. 

The more outgoing we are, the more helpful we become.


The more curious we are, the more creative we become. 

The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.


The more persistent we are, the more successful we become.



You are the master of your own universe...

How you choose to use this power is all up to you.

Use it well, and you can become whatever you would like to be.

Words by William Arthur Ward, edited. 

Image via weheartit.com