I've been thinking... : reflections, prayers, and meditations for a meaningful life
by Shriver, Maria (Author)
Summary
Presents a book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life. Full description
- I am who I choose to become
- Seeing the jewel inside
- Working on "intestinal fortitude"
- Life is yours to create...and to re-create
- What I learned about power from a community of nuns
- The power of peace starts from within
- the power of gratitude
- The power of positive thinking
- The power of the mind
- The power of women
- The power of presence
- The power of the pause
- The power of listening
- The power of empathy
- The power of letting go
- The power of thank you
- The power of motherhood
- The power of laughter
- The power of faith
- The power of prayer and meditation
- The power of forgiveness
- The power of your story
- Chasing the illusion of perfection
- Why acceptance is the path to finding peace
- Why it takes courage to care
- An omen from God
- I've learned to deserve
- Bring joy into your home
- When life throws you a curveball, do this
- When is it time to move on?
- Faith keepers
- What is love?
- Loving motherhood
- Talk of love, not hate
- We're in need of a social kindness movement
- Go back to move forward
- I'm giving up on complaining
- Six family truths I've learned along the way - We all have mental health issues. Here's why it's okay
- Why we should stop trying to "go it alone"
- Looking for the light in the cracks
- One person can make a huge impact on you
- Men and kindness
- A message from my mother I will cherish forever
- Finding peace in your decisions
- Why we need time to think and reflect
- Mother's Day every day
- We're all in this together
- "We are the ones we've been waiting for"
- Something to focus on other than your lips, thighs, and eyes
- Reflections on a whirlwind week
- My Easter reflections
- A time to rest
- What I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving
- What I'm carrying with me into each New Year
- Don't call me an empty nester
- Sixty life lessons for my birthday
- Hope
- Epilogue
- Oh! and one more thing : the power of reevaluating.