When I booked the home on the beach, I realized that it was very “cheap” not even inexpensive, but there were ten-star reviews. In my haste to book, I didn’t see how many stars, which I usually do. But something kept telling me that it was too good to be true.

Pleasers understand that without the concern and care of others, what they think, and helping to make sure people are cared for, the world would be a terribly horrible, cold, callous, and ugly place. It would be a world we would all wear clear glasses and nothing else. 

We all have a notion of what “picture perfect” is, but those can cloud our vision and stop us from seeing perfection in things that seem to be anything but perfect.

There is a plan for everything and even if we don’t understand it at the time, we always find out in the end. When things don’t go your way, it might be because you’re heading down the path for something so much greater than you dreamed of.

Sometimes we get so caught up in the big picture, we forget about living in the here and now. When we find gratitude in the small things, life becomes much more joyous.

Notes From a BlackBerry is meant to make people feel less alone in times of isolation. We are never alone unless we choose to be.

Some people are famous for all the wrong reasons. For anyone who is struggling with someone else telling of your character, remember this, it speaks to their character and it has NOTHING to do with your character as a person.

Don’t get so caught up in life that you miss seeing the extraordinary right in front of you. Pink skies are our reminder that there is beauty all around.