The Words of My Friends by Patricia Tejeda Cover Art: "Hand" by Alexandra Tejeda

Suzi Lula - "My soul dwells in the house of tomorrow..." (My daughter is 18 years old, so what happens with me now?)

In the midst of an identity shift from being first and foremost a "mother", versus being ME, the words of my friend, Suzi Lula, resonate in a way that is soothing to me.  Suzi Lula's book "The Motherhood Evolution" has proven to be a timeless read. Join me in breathing in and enjoying her words. DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT PERSONALLY KNOW MS. SUZI LULA.  I HAVEN'T HAD THE HONOR TO ACTUALLY MEET HER YET.  TO REFER TO MS. LULA AS BEING MY FRIEND IS SOLELY IN THE SPIRIT OF CONVEYING HOW SOMEBODY'S GENEROUS WORDS CAN AFFECT OTHERS, CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES, ALL BY CREATING A CIRCLE OF KINDNESS, EMPOWERMENT, MOTIVATION, GRATITUDE AND SERVICE.

Louise Hay - "Try approving of yourself..."

My friend Louise Hay offers an invitation to try a different approach to our usual self-perception.  With a simple but truly refreshing angle, Louise shares words that come from her loving heart.  May her words resonate within you, and may they awaken the strength, patience, resilience and vision that was bestowed upon you since day 1.  Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: I DID NOT PERSONALLY KNOW LOUISE HAY.  I DID NOT HAVE THE HONOR TO ACTUALLY MEET HER.  TO REFER TO MS. HAY AS BEING MY FRIEND IS SOLELY IN THE SPIRIT OF CONVEYING HOW SOMEBODY'S GENEROUS WORDS CAN DEEPLY AFFECT OTHERS AND CHANGE LIVES...ALL BY CREATING A RAPPORT OF KINDNESS, EMPOWERMENT, MOTIVATION, GRATITUDE AND SERVICE.

Les Brown - "If it's worth doing..."

Not one to shy away from tough times or adversity, my friend Mr. Les Brown shares his wisdom and empowers us ALL to not give up, to get back up if you stumble, and to try again.  May his words resonate within you, and may they awaken the strength, patience, resilience and vision that was bestowed upon you since day 1.  Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT PERSONALLY KNOW LES BROWN.  I HAVEN'T HAD THE HONOR TO ACTUALLY MEET HIM YET.  TO REFER TO MR. BROWN AS BEING MY FRIEND IS SOLELY IN THE SPIRIT OF CONVEYING HOW SOMEBODY'S GENEROUS WORDS CAN AFFECT OTHERS AND CHANGE LIVES...ALL BY CREATING A CIRCLE OF KINDNESS, EMPOWERMENT, MOTIVATION, GRATITUDE AND SERVICE.

Living my day-to-day but not feeling ALIVE, what can I do? - Words from my friends Esther/Abraham Hicks and Mel Robbins

Knowing that there's so much more to experience and achieve, but seeing myself numbing out these desires as a result of the fear masqueraded as lack of motivation, procrastination, anger and even self-hatred; the combined messages shared in the words of my friends Esther/Abraham Hicks and Mel Robbins lovingly shine the way out of the dark tunnel I find myself stuck in.  Join me in breathing in for a soothing moment while enjoying the words of my friends. DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT PERSONALLY KNOW ESTHER HICKS (OR ABRAHAM) NOR MEL ROBBINS.  I HAVEN'T HAD THE HONOR TO ACTUALLY MEET THEM YET.  TO REFER TO MS. HICKS, ABRAHAM AND MS. ROBBINS AS BEING MY FRIENDS IS SOLELY IN THE SPIRIT OF CONVEYING HOW SOMEBODY'S GENEROUS WORDS CAN AFFECT OTHERS AND CHANGE LIVES...ALL BY CREATING A CIRCLE OF KINDNESS, EMPOWERMENT, MOTIVATION, GRATITUDE AND SERVICE.