Category Archives: best self

Use What You Have

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Patti Fralix

The words of a favorite writer, Brianna Wiest, were on my mind today while I was shopping in downtown Philadelphia. I had just heard her utter these words, “Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, and Do What You … Continue reading →

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Optimism Is a Choice

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Patti Fralix

The words, “Optimism Is a Choice” were said by Queen Raina of Jordan on the Today Show recently. She connected this to Values, and talked about the importance of the Values parents instill in their children affecting their choices related … Continue reading →

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Working Hard on Ourselves

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Jim Rohn, one of my heroes, said many years ago, “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” This relates to personal development. It means reading books that expand our minds, attending seminars that help us grow, and … Continue reading →

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Still In Process

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I do not know why I have had, and still have, so much stuff. I am still cleaning out and finding all kinds of things, many of which I do not want to part with. While I haven’t yet conquered … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Patti Fralix

On the drive recently to the mountains to pick up granddaughter Virginia from camp, I listened to Audible. 101 ESSAYS that will CHANGE the way YOU THINK by Brianna Wiest, which I had listened to previously, has some wonderful nuggets … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts and Patterns

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Having a writing drought, I decided to just jot down some random thoughts. A pattern may emerge. I wonder if you see any patterns. I do. But I will leave you to discover your own and decide what mine means … Continue reading →

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A Great Past Is Not Necessary For A Great Future

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Every day we get the opportunity to turn our life around. To be someone we want to be. To be the best version of ourselves. Even if our past has not been what we wanted it to be, our future … Continue reading →

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The Second Half of 2023 is Upon Us!

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Patti Fralix

When July comes each year, it seems that the year is almost over. In reality, when July comes, the year is half over. And the half that just passed seems like the longer of the two halves. While we still … Continue reading →

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Life Without Alcohol

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Patti Fralix

May 7, 2023, was the 4 year anniversary of my life without alcohol. I have learned a lot in these 4 years, about myself, and about life without alcohol. Perhaps my lessons can be of benefit to someone else. On … Continue reading →

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Focus

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Patti Fralix

What should we do when there is too much to do, or even maybe not enough to do? These are the times when it is important to Focus. Instead of focusing, we sometimes find ourselves jumping from activity to activity … Continue reading →

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