Measuring Up

Photo credited to Unsplash   When the pressure is on to measure up Remember the only measure you use is you You are the only one you need to outdo Your life is a measure of what you believe about you   © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016

You are perfect

Photo credited to Unsplash Love all of you, your arms, bust, thighs, feet, hands, hair, derrière, face, lips and eyes.  You are beautiful, you are perfect, just the way you are.   You cannot be duplicated, there is only one you.  Celebrate and be proud of who you are right now.   © Norma Bobb-Semple

If I only ….

Photo credited to Unsplash   The if’s, and the why’s plagues us, it feeds the fear we thrive on and it weakens our resolve to live our lives to the fullest. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016

Mind Set

Photo credited to Pixabay   The mind is like a bowl of soup, what you toss in congregates and determines the taste. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016

Emblazoned

Photo credited to Unsplash   You are the only spark needed to light the fire within you.  Be bold in all your endeavours.   © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016

Masterpieces

Photo credited to Unsplash No one is incomplete.  We are all masterpieces striving for authenticity.   © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016

The ideology of rich and poor

Rich and poor is all a mirage.  Regardless of where we were born we all entered penniless but full of vibrancy.  The life we were born into is like fluff in our pillows.  It makes us comfortable or miserable depending on what it is stuffed with. Those who are born into the arms of the […]

Self Pledge

I pledge to love myself whether it rains or shine Amidst fear and anger In pain or sorrow Self love is the only salve I seek   When all else fails And darkness unfolds My relationship with self would be the balm that heals my pain   © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016 This poem is dedicated to […]

Gifts

Photo credited to Pixabay   Life’s blessings aren’t contained in gift baskets or wrapped in packages.  They are found in the smiles and thoughtful acts of the people we meet in our daily life.   © Norma Bobb-Semple

Giving Up

Giving up is easy if defeat is all you see The sea rages in a storm before it calms Winds twirls and tosses before it lulls Darkness gives way to light Be the beacon in your life Don’t give up Though easy it may seem   © Norma Bobb-Semple