Mantra: Never ever give up

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I started the practice of yoga this week and am realizing how much I need this right now in my life to balance my body, heart and soul. Today I’m dedicating my mantra to someone I love very much. My mantra is to never ever give up.

When life kicks and breaks us down, fight back and stay strong. The mind is a powerful thing. It is up to you to decide each and every day whether or not it will make or break you. Stay strong.

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any”. – Alice Walker

29 thoughts on “Mantra: Never ever give up”

  1. Cathy – United States – My passion is writing and being a health advocate. The marriage of the two is what I've decided to do now during my "Second Chapter." My blog, An Empowered Spirit, is for people age 50+ who want to live a vibrant and healthy life. I am a writer for several health websites focusing on Multiple Sclerosis. I enjoy "paying it forward to others" as an MS Peer Advocate for Teva Neuroscience. I am happily married with one wonderful son and 3 adorable cats. I am crazy about classic black and white movies. My perfect weekend would be to hang out with Robert Osborne at the TCM Film Festival in Hollywood. I'll have to work on that.
    Cathy Chester on said:

    This is powerful stuff. I decided twenty five years ago, before they had any medications to help Multiple Sclerosis, never to give up when I was diagnosed. I adore this post and will share it wherever possible!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much for your words Cathy! I truly appreciate it and it feels so good to know there are other people out there who understand and care. Thank you.

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  2. Kat at travelgardeneat – Life sometimes gets so busy, we forget to stop and smell the roses. Travel.Garden.Eat is a reminder to slow down and enjoy the things that make good memories and replenish the soul!
    Kat at travelgardeneat on said:

    Amazing and inspirational last photo you posted! Every day is a new day.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Kat!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for the reblog. I appreciate it!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you. I am trying my best. We decide each and every day how we are going to feel in times of struggle. I’ve decided I can no longer feel like I’m dying inside and that it is time to be positive, hopeful and put up a fight. Never give up!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! Glad to know someone else felt inspired by it. Makes me feel good.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! 🙂 Love, N

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Looks like an interesting blog! Good luck and keep writing!

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  10. A very touching post Nicole and one near and dear to my heart! Sending loving thoughts your way.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks LuAnn. It is so hard sometimes to cope with this all. But I’m trying my best and being positive is really helping as is yoga.

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      • Yoga has done wonders for me during this year of challenges, as well as meditation, although I must admit it is sometimes difficult to still my mind. Hugs being sent your way 🙂

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        Thank you LuAnn. I’ve become obsessed with yoga. Meditation is a little too hard right now emotionally but I do enjoy just the breathing and calming activities. So glad I found yoga! 🙂

      • I believe it is a must to maintain our flexibility as we begin to age. Even Terry enjoys it! 🙂

  11. Nasla Shaji – GOD'S GRANDEUR MY TREKS IN THE DESERT LAND TRIPS TO WILDERNESS Trip to wilderness- whether it is to the lush greenery or to the harsh and scorching deserts- is equally joyous and beneficial. In fact, trips give us actual experience which may be even capable of changing our notion towards the world and its wonders. Many of the wonderful moments we often share, certainly have a connection with any of the trips we conducted. Hence, the excitement they inflame in us helps us to feel even closer to nature. In my point of view, each of the outings we set is an experience as well as a quest around the earth carved by God’s own hand. The loftiness and nobility in his artistry inflame the excitement both in my mind and in front of my lens. When such colourful excitement decorates my album, the only thought which troubles me is ‘how to utilise such pieces of information better in order to help others to explore these areas’. With this humble beginning, I try to answer such queries. In other words, this is a transfer of information from my travel experience to everyone who loves the same….
    naslabangalath on said:

    Amazing… Beautifully shot…

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much.

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  12. i am going to visit a friend who is fighting stage four cancer today — im taking this with me! thanks for the inspiration!!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      My dad was just diagnosed stage 4. That is why I am so incredibly devastated but today I decided I am NOT GOING TO GIVE IN anymore to feeling so sad. I am going to be like him and fight. He is so amazing and so positive. we are now faced with 4-6 months of aggressive chemo and my parents live in AZ while I’m here in MN. Thankfully we have the resources for me to fly out every 4-6 weeks and friends here who can help with my kids. It is going to be a VERY long, difficult journey but his doctor said it is just a number. It can be beat. We will not give in. Nor shall your friend.

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  13. Yoga has been a wonderful balance for me. I hope it helps. I love that Alice Walker quote. Stay strong!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much. I’ve have truly fallen in love with yoga. It has truly changed my life and has really helped me deal with everything.

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