InspiraGrams

Writings from Afar

Confident Grandpa

“You sure have a lot of confidence, grandpa.” “Well, if I don’t believe in myself, who will?” The grand-daughter thought often about the conversation she once had with her grandfather.  He never wavered – even when things were the most difficult, challenging, or downright scary.   I still wonder where he achieved all of that confidence.  […]

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Living From Within

When we start looking “outside” for validation, we will never be satisfied. Ω There is a tendency to “rank” ourselves based on others.  In athletics, we might have ratings so that we know where we stand relative to others.  In life, we might “size” ourselves up against our peers.   Many times we might wait for […]

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Live Confidently

When we have an insecurity, we can eliminate those insecurities with confidence.  Have you ever noticed how some people can wear an outfit that you would not even think of wearing, but they somehow feel good in it?  It’s because they are wearing their clothing with confidence! When we do things with confidence, we eliminate […]

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Confidence Replaces Fear

The man confidently walked up the steps to reach the stage.  He walked to the podium and unfolded his notes.  He looked to the thousands of people gathering around him, placed a smile on his face and began his speech. Ω Why is it that some people can show an air of confidence that few […]

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The Three Stars of Light

“How do you get so many things done? “Well, when I begin a task, I remember the three stars of light.” “What are those?” “Patience, Intention, and Confidence.  I work on having patience in everything that I do.  I set my intention before I take any and all action.  Finally, I proceed with the confidence […]

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