So every morning I get up, get myself a cup of coffee and sit down at my computer to go through my emails. As a blogger, I get quite a few. But there is one which I look forward to each morning. My fellow blogger, Susanlovesbooks delivers an inspirational quote each morning. It’s truly a great way to start my day.
With that said when I saw I Really Needed This Today by Hoda Kotb I first thought of Susan and then decided to purchase the book. And my friends, I am so glad I did!
The book is filled with a daily quote, 365 of them with Hoda’s comments about what each quote means to her and perhaps what it could mean to her reader as well. There are inspiring quotes, funny quotes and some extremely profound quotes. I believe the book itself is a love story to her friends, family, her children and fiancé, as well as an uplifting read to her devoted fans, some who have been with her as she journeyed through cancer, divorce, messy breakups, finding love and children.
One touching example is “Sisters mean you always have back-up”. Hoda goes on to explain that when she was diagnosed with breast cancer she had to undergo an MRI. Being scared and overwhelmed and a bit claustrophobic, she didn’t think she would be able to do this. Her sister Hala who had taken her to the appointment saw the distress she was in. She told the technician to start the machine. She was then told she needed to leave the room due to the radiation. She pulled up a chair next to Hoda and said, “Nope, start the machine, I’m staying right here.”
Another quote which stuck with me is “Do more of what makes you happy”. Hoda explains, first, figure out what that is and second, just do it! So simple, yet so wise! And I now find myself thinking this each time I need to make a decision.
There are also funny little inspirational takeaways as well as extremely heartfelt thoughts. If you only read one of these inspirations a day, I guarantee your life will change for the better.
Just as mine does each morning while checking emails and drinking coffee…
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