Monday Montra — Monday Mantras-v1

“I live by two words, tenacity and gratitude. Work hard, hustle and, no matter what happens, be grateful you had the opportunity to work hard.” – Henry Winkler

It’s a gift to be positive, to be a bringer of joy and happiness.

Tiffany RemingtonJanuary 27, 2020Monday Montra

“A woman who knows the ropes isn’t likely to get tied up.” – Mae West

There’s a game being played.

Tiffany RemingtonJanuary 27, 2020Monday Montra

“Nothing in life is trivial. Life is whole wherever and whenever we touch it, and one moment or event is not less sacred than another.” – Vimala Thakar

This is an example blog post excerpt.

Tiffany RemingtonJanuary 27, 2020Monday Montra

“E. Pluribus Unum.” “Out of many, ONE.” – Constitution of the United States of America

Unless we foolishly forget, some words are true no matter who we are or how we live.

Tiffany RemingtonJanuary 20, 2020Monday Montra

“Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart don’t know how to laugh either.” – Golda Meir

To “weep with one’s whole heart” is honest and raw.

Tiffany RemingtonDecember 30, 2019Monday Montra

“If you’re not doing what you came to do when you took this life, you will never be satisfied. You will never be happy.” – Mazlow

It’s hard to know, “what you came to do.” We all go down fake bunny trails.

Tiffany RemingtonDecember 23, 2019Monday Montra

“Fame was never the goal. You can’t do any good writing when you are trying to be famous.” – Pete Hamill

Unfortunately “fame” is often “the goal” of social media.

Tiffany RemingtonDecember 16, 2019Monday Montra

“I have become the friend of the enemy, whoever that is. I have become older and, cherishing what I have learned, I have become younger.” – Mary Oliver

When we open ourselves to the “enemy’s” story and really listen, we’re surprised to find ourselves empathetic.

Tiffany RemingtonDecember 9, 2019Monday Montra

“No one ‘changes the world’ who isn’t obsessed.” – Billy Jean King

Focus, create plans; stay “obsessed!” Flimsy, unclear, halfhearted efforts lead to frustration that can’t satisfy or succeed.

Tiffany RemingtonNovember 4, 2019Monday Montra

“The world is going to require you to get an A in relationships.” – Unknown

IQ points won’t take you as far as EQ points!

Tiffany RemingtonOctober 28, 2019Monday Montra

“Faith and doubt; both are needed—not as antagonists, but working side by side—to take us around the unknown curve.” – Lillian Smith

Intelligent questioning, fair and balanced, is required whether we examine our own behavior, or veracity of political parties or our child’s third grade teacher.

Tiffany RemingtonOctober 21, 2019Monday Montra

“Loving can cost a lot but not loving always costs more. Those who fear to love often find an emptiness that robs joy from life.” – Merle Shain

Fear is our worst enemy, always.

Tiffany RemingtonOctober 14, 2019Monday Montra

“Have your dreams now’ is not a triumph of psychology it’s a triumph of marketing.” – Bill Herbst

Set ambitious goals, “have your dreams;” be audacious!

Tiffany RemingtonOctober 7, 2019Monday Montra

“Power without love becomes brutal; love without power is insipid and weak” – Robert A. Johnson

“Power,” balanced with “love,” is bedrock of relationships, families and communities.

Tiffany RemingtonSeptember 2, 2019Monday Montra

“Sometimes life isn’t about who you were or are but it’s about who you are becoming.” – Barbara Sher

Don’t get stuck in past of who you think “you were” or limit yourself by concretizing “who you are now.”

Tiffany RemingtonAugust 26, 2019Monday Montra

“Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.” – Coretta Scott King

“Hate” is a heart-mind-spirit killer.

Tiffany RemingtonJuly 22, 2019Monday Montra

“Just the ability to see what is happening now is the Teacher.” – Pema Chodron

“Ability to see what is happening now,” real and true, eye opening, based on FACT, scientific evidence, historical context and research; isn’t the ONLY teacher but essential.

Tiffany RemingtonJuly 17, 2019Monday Montra