Our Deepest Fear

Our Deepest Fear

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others."

~ Marianne Williamson - from "A Return To Love"

Bethany
http://www.inspireddesignes.com

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is truly a special day. It was first celebrated in 1621 when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians shared a fall harvest.  In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be held each year in November. In the United States, Thanksgiving is held on the fourth Thursday in November. Canada too has a national day of thanksgiving and that day occurs on the second Monday in October.

 

When we think of Thanksgiving we conjure up thoughts of leaves that have changed color and are falling from trees. We also think of visiting with family and friends, and watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade either in person or on television. Of course there are the traditional football games on television. Our memories also remind us of turkey dinners with all of the holiday trimmings; including stuffing! How many of us have had to loosen our belt a bit after a festive Thanksgiving Day dinner!

 

Thanksgiving Day is more than a day of fond memories, parades, football, and special dinners. It is also a day of thanks. On Thanksgiving Day we are reminded of the bounty of treasures that is a part of our lives. We spend a few moments before the Thanksgiving dinner to give thanks  for the richness of our lives and for our wonderful family and friends. For too many people, however, the meaning of Thanksgiving ends with spending a few moments giving of giving thanks at the dinner table.

 

Bethany

http://www.inspireddesignes.com

 

How to make a mason jar cupcake carrier

How to make a mason jar cupcake carrier

So we get how your world may not have had mason jars and cupcakes in existence together. Now you know. And your little gifts this Christmas can be so much simpler AND cute. There must be a fabulous little cupcake shop you ADORE. A 6-pack of cupcakes and 6 jars equals DONE<>BOOM<>AWESOME little gifts.

Items needed for cupcake carriers:

1.    Buy the proper mason jars.

2.    Flip them over and set a cupcake on the lid.

3.    Screw the jar on to the lid.

4.    If you like, attach a cute ribbon and tag.

5.    Gift.

Bethany

http://www.inspireddesignes.com

 

 

6 ways to keep dreams alive:

Focus on “how” soon you’ll get off the ground.

Let your vision grow legs. Vision that isn’t uncomfortable isn’t vision.

Every dreamer says, “I’ve never done that before.” Comfort zones kill dreams.

 

6 ways to keep dreams alive:

1. Don’t be surprised that you feel uncomfortable. That’s the nature of dreams.
2. Step back to your why and the difference you dream of making, when how’s overwhelm. Loosing touch with the big picture kills dreams.
3. Talk with dreamers first; doers second.
4. Welcome challenges and suggestions from people who share your dream.
5. Team up with a doer. Dreamers need doers on their team. You need them more than they need you.
6. Avoid people who only say no.

Bethany
http://www.inspireddesignes.com

Recipe for Banana Split Cake

This is my favorite dessert that my mother made for my birthday's growing up

Banana Split Cake

Ingredients

cups graham cracker crumbs

+3/4 cup white sugar

+1/4 pound butter, melted

+2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

+1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

+4 bananas, sliced

+1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

+1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

+1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

+12 ounces crushed peanuts

Directions

Combine the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar and melted butter. Mix together and press into a 9x13 inch cake pan; refrigerate until chilled.

Beat together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; spread over graham cracker

Layer bananas and pineapple over cream cheese mixture; cover fruit with whipped topping

Top with cherries and chopped nuts; refrigerate and serve chilled.

 

Bethany

http://www.inspireddesignes.com

How to make a Beaded Stylus Pen

                                    These are the instructions for making a Beaded Stylus Pen.

 

 The following are the products you will need to make the beaded wine set:

Beadable Stylus Pen

Big whole beads

Colored beads of your choice

 

 

Twist off the round ball of the Beadable Stylus Pen and add the beads of your choice

 

 

                                             This is the final product a Beaded Stylus Pen

 

 

 

Bethany

Inspired Designes

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