You can catch more flies with honey
by Sherri T.
These were the wise words of my dear mother Bella. Her words were meant to instruct me about the power of kind. Choosing sweet over sour is an effective form of influence.
Everyone needs to be needed
by Sherri T.
These were the wise words of Mona, mother of dear friend Gwen. While the message seems simple, it is actually deep and profound. Mona was teaching Gwen about the importance of recognizing that every individual has worth and needs to feel appreciated and valued.
Don’t expect anything from anyone and you’ll never be disappointed
by Lisa T.
The first time I heard my mother say these words, I thought they were negative and sort of hopeless. I didn’t want to set the bar so low. I feared it wasn’t a healthy approach to building relationships. And it just didn’t feel like me.
Every dog has its day
by Sherri T.
“Every dog has its day” were the wise words of Benita, mother of dear friend Cheryl. Benita would say these words when she wanted to provide encouragement to her daughters. At some point, every person will get a chance to succeed.
Accept it and then revel in it
by Sherri T.
These are the wise words of dear friend Julia B. She was basically telling me: “Just ease up on yourself and back off. Go with the flow and enjoy the ride. Then revel in the moment.”
Don’t be a two-bit player in someone else’s movie. Be a star in your own.
by Sherri T.
Julyan was basically advising her daughter Vanessa not to subordinate her own interests and emotional needs to those of her partner. That was not, and would never be, the basis for a good, long-term relationship.