Sue Belshaw

Making A Thank You List Beautiful finale at Ocala Symphony under the Stars. Remember when life seems hectic and troubled, overwhelming—take some time to sit outdoors and breathe and calm your weary mind. List your blessings, say “Thank You” for each one. There is probably more right in your life than wrong. Need help with […]

Helping Someone Smile I saw a quote this morning that said “Be the reason someone smiles today.” And I thought about how I like to make people laugh and really enjoy that. But then I was thinking that a smile isn’t necessarily a laugh. A smile can be a sign that the person feels good,

Wisdom from Andy Rooney: “If you smile when you are alone then you really mean it.” Sometimes I catch myself smiling when I am opening the blinds to see the sun peeking through, walking the dog down the neighborhood streets, sitting at a red light and looking at the beautiful cloud formations we have in

          The home in which I grew up did not feel like a safe place. I never felt “at home,” or that I belonged there, or even that it would last. The relationship between my mother and step-father was very dysfunctional and sometimes even violent. There was always someone angry, and sometimes things were broken

Wisdom from Seneca: “Every new beginning comes from another ‘new beginnings’ ending.” Life is so cyclic in nature. Every sunset paves a way for a sunrise, every failure provides another chance to succeed. Life isn’t over until it’s over, so keep on going. You will be so glad you did. That’s my good thought for

Wisdom from Sara Ban Breathnach: “Always remember that striving and struggle precede success, even in the dictionary.”  Sometimes it seems like I struggle through a day, or week or month and see very little growth or improvement. But just because I can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t happening! Growth is often in imperceptible increments.