Creating a future with intention (I just love quotes... I have 5 for you!)

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Creating a Future with Intention

Episode Summary: Welcome to today’s episode where we delve into the power of quotes and personal stories. Your host Valerie shares five impactful quotes, each followed by reflections and personal anecdotes that illustrate their significance.

Quotes Shared:

1. "You can't pour from an empty cup." - Anonymous
   • Emphasis on the importance of self-care and giving yourself permission to take a break.
2. "Alone, we can do so little. Together we can do so much." - Helen Keller
   • The power of community and the importance of accepting help and working together.
3. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln
   • The journey of creating a meaningful life for Melody-Anne, despite the challenges faced.
4. "Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving. We get stronger and more resilient." - Steve Maraboli
   • The reality of life's challenges and how we grow stronger and more capable over time.
5. "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight, but no vision." - Helen Keller
   • The importance of having a vision for the future and working towards it.

Main Topics:

• Self-Care: The necessity of taking care of oneself to be able to care for others. The episode begins with a reminder that it's not selfish to prioritize your own well-being.
• Community Support: Encouraging listeners to seek help and support from others. The host shares the importance of community and how specific help can make a significant difference.
• Creating a Future: A powerful story about the host's journey with Melody-Anne, highlighting the importance of proactive planning and vision. The host shares the inspiring tale of creating a thriving living situation for Melody-Anne and her housemates.
• Resilience and Strength: Life's challenges will continue to arise, but our ability to handle them improves as we grow stronger and more resilient. This segment is underscored with a quote from Steve Maraboli.
• Vision and Intention: The final quote from Helen Keller wraps up the episode with a reminder of the importance of having a vision for the future and the fulfillment that comes from realizing it.

Special Announcement: During July and August, the podcast will be on a bi-weekly schedule. Episodes will be uploaded every other week, so stay tuned for more inspiring content.

Call to Action: Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they want to learn more about how the host created a future for Melody-Anne. The episode closes with a heartfelt message to "Live with Intention - Embrace the Journey."

Thank you for tuning in. We hope this episode leaves you inspired and uplifted. See you in two weeks!


Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk


Editor: Scott Arbeau

Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeau

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX   (Canada)

https://a.co/d/03hFdZI4 (United States)

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