5 Opportunities – real until they are notTreat every opportunity as if it’s real. Many won’t be but a few will be. All it takes […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Musings about life words of wisdom on September 9, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
4 More than OneOne of the most important lessons we can teach our kids, particularly in their young adolescence, is the concept of […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Parenting on June 28, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
It’s great to be usefulThe email jumped out at me. I knew the writer. She’d purchased my booklet, Pushing through Shyness and […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Language & Words Publications on June 13, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
But You Didn’t!I could have written a better book than that. You’re right, but you didn’t. I could have made […] This entry was posted in Advice Encouragement Musings about life self-esteem words of wisdom on May 18, 2013 by Candelaria Silva
1 EncouragementA mother, a brother, a teacher, a spouse, a child, a coach, a stranger, a friend – any […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Friendship The Family words of wisdom on May 9, 2012 by Candelaria Silva
6 Handling Rejection – an inspirational essayHandling Rejection is an inspirational essay I’ve written. It was originally inspired by a heart-wrenching phone call I […] This entry was posted in Encouragement words of wisdom Work & working on May 11, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
2 Just One is All You NeedAll you have to find is that one person to love you. Not thousands, just one. One who […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Love & relationships on March 20, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
One doesn’t necessarily equal anotherJust because someone isn’t mean to you doesn’t mean they’re good to you (or for you). Just because […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Musings about life on January 20, 2011 by Candelaria Silva
Use what you got!In the past few weeks, I have found myself tossing empty spice containers into the dishpan for washing […] This entry was posted in Encouragement With Gratitude & Thanks on February 23, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
1 2010 is going to be the best!2010** is going to be the best year ever for me. How do I know? Because I’m living […] This entry was posted in Celebration Encouragement on January 1, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
5 Random thoughts in a time of changeNecessity is the mother of invention.I’m thinking on the street level…my street. When the economy is bad and […] This entry was posted in Encouragement on November 7, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
3 Michelle, A Bell Ringing Out for all the World to ...There are moments in time when a leap forward is made. The candidacy of Barack Obama is one […] This entry was posted in Black People Celebration Encouragement Power - Politics & Race on August 26, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
I Wish Nothing but the Best for You(A message for teens and young adult children) I’m your mother, your aunty, your teacher, your friend.I wish […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Parenting Rants on July 24, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
How I Got HereThe following musing/story is about me – projecting into the future as a published author of acclaim. I […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Musings about life Writing - ideas & samples on July 6, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
A Love Letter to a FriendA group of friends and I went to see a matinée screening of Sex and the City yesterday. […] This entry was posted in Encouragement Tribute on June 1, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
Don’t say no to yourselfSo many of us limit ourselves. It is easy to do. It is difficult to counter the negative […] This entry was posted in Encouragement on April 10, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
Pushing through shynessI am a shy person, sometimes painfully so. I am pausing now as I type this, because I […] This entry was posted in Encouragement on March 15, 2008 by Candelaria Silva
There is a College for EveryoneThere is a college or training program for everyone. I want to shout this truth from the rooftops. […] This entry was posted in Encouragement on January 30, 2008 by Candelaria Silva