Category Archives: thoughts

How I Found Inspiration to Strive and Thrive

Posted on March 12, 2015 by jaynefranks

Have you wondered where inspiration comes from? Is inspiration just a name for thoughts that we chose to listen to above the rest? Do we like to be inspired ‘cause it makes us feel more rather than less? Are these … Continue reading →

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“Where there’s a will there’s a way”

Posted on December 31, 2013 by jaynefranks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50964738@N07/6035067207/in/photolist-aciidT-gv9Ryz-8pRzfT-4DQJXs-gv9b7s-8pWjW1-7mVpaw-bBuVQF-6NKuZY-6NKv1b-jYQ7Y-eVW1Z6-3RwhHv-9cUiRD-6PPetF-9ZeoJG-8h5yo7-59BkFc-6QvYJd-2SrFS-eHnc3W-8GrCj3-6veHeM-72Khbo-9JBSRd-9Jz5GX-9Jz5JV-8pTRer-63diUH-fYt2ai-87wTV5-DbKZw-fYt8h8-fYt2as-fYt1dN-fYsMed-4VoZK1-de5FdD-7RKpMK-5JRViV-6NKAFm-cp8MZA-cvi6Tu-gtX9HW-8Msbh-6PTMby-aegQUr-HSC1r-b1fJKP-7SLWB8-6PTuz9# It’s that time of year.. . it’s New Years Eve and here I am sitting in the still blurr that has crept in after the Christmas activity; just thinking, reflecting and contemplating. Thoughts are arising. Maybe you are feeling … Continue reading →

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Bored ?… how to get a life

Posted on November 28, 2013 by jaynefranks

Bored?  Feeling weary and restless? If so we have something in common. Come on now, got the time?… come and share an idle moment with me. Not sure about you, but I arrived  at boredom having been  affected by ‘Writers … Continue reading →

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“THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU !! …but getting what you want most certainly is.

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jaynefranks

Wanting to be successful… being good at what you do… is that something you want? Of course it is. And ‘Hand it to me on a plate” would be the perfect solution wouldn’t it just? Sorry: ‘no can do’. Worse … Continue reading →

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No one can hurt me without my permission

Posted on June 16, 2013 by jaynefranks

‘No one can hurt me without my permission’ is a quote from Mahatma Gandhi. It’s an insight that can help to shift perspective; to stop feeling hurt when working round problems, difficulties and conflicts. Now keeping this quote of Gandhi’s  in … Continue reading →

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“Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin

Posted on May 30, 2013 by jaynefranks

What certainty do we have that self-help books work? I have been flipping through one such book called ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ by Anthony Robbins. It’s a fairly taxing read, and contrary to the author’s intentions could be the death … Continue reading →

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‘Its not for me to reason why, it is for me to dare and die’ (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by jaynefranks

This is how I picture it… I’m waiting over here and you’ve walked in through the door. I’m so pleased you came. I’m debating whether you picked up my invite or, by the look on your face, it’s more likely that you dropped in by … Continue reading →

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IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, THEN IT PROBABLY IS.

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jaynefranks

How true do you find the above saying? And is it just me, or are you also finding that it seems to be more of the norm these days when it comes to purchasing good and services. For instance how about … Continue reading →

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“I may never wash my cheek again………….” – Memorable moments

Posted on December 23, 2012 by jaynefranks

“I may never wash my cheek again………….” Isn’t it lovely receiving compliments in whatever form they take?  This one was sent by text. The words, as I read them, were as loud inside my head as any other thoughts I … Continue reading →

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Since Friday I have been prone to getting lost in thought. My attention has been elsewhere, mulling over fears such as: “Have I made a mistake?”, “Am I making a fool of myself?” and a list of various ‘what ifs’ that seem to grow … Continue reading →

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jaynefranks | 2 Comments