Author Archives: Diane Williams

Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson

    “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.Continue reading “Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson”

I am so elated …

I am so elated as I attend the university. I am enthralled with the classes, the professors, the classmates, the resources and staff. Now, I have been to school many years of my life, and I’ve received certificates, diplomas, and two degrees, yet this is the best time of my life attending school. I amContinue reading “I am so elated …”

I finally finished writing my first book, Angels in Action, my personal  account of 12 situations my angels resolved. Between the numerous revisions, formatting, retelling the stories, and starting other projects, it took about ten years to complete this book. Needless, to say I am proud of this book.  I can see how much I’ve learnedContinue reading

How do you Parent When you Have Lost Your Mobility?

How do you parent when you’ve lost your mobility? My sister called when I was on the other line talking with my friend Vicky.  I clicked over to take her call and found that she wanted me to take care of her 15-year-old daughter for 10 days.  I clicked the phone back to Vicky andContinue reading “How do you Parent When you Have Lost Your Mobility?”

Book Review: The Soloist by Steve Lopez

Los Angeles Times columnist, Steve Lopez demonstrates, “We are our brother’s keeper” in his novel, “The Soloist.” Lopez ventured out of his office into the community in search of his economic need to find a story.  Moving along the streets Lopez stopped to listen to Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, the violinist. Although Lopez wasn’t a musicianContinue reading “Book Review: The Soloist by Steve Lopez”

Why Is She Here?

  I needed to hire a personal home care worker, and I really wanted her to enjoy outing, especially writing events so I posted an advertisement.  A young lady responded to my ad and we scheduled an interview.  At the interview we both agreed she was not the person for the job, however, she hadContinue reading “Why Is She Here?”

bell hooks: She Beat The Odds

bell hooks: She Beat The Odds bell was born in the Deep South. She knew at an early age that she wanted to become a writer however; everyone in her life discouraged her. bell was told that she was a woman (a girl) and she was supposed to fish for a husband and have children.Continue reading “bell hooks: She Beat The Odds”

Prescription For Change

Once you have received the prescription for change and it has changed the situation for you, stay with it forever.  In other words if the prescription is working, adopt it as a lifestyle change. For instance, at the tender age of 25, my health was failing to rheumatoid arthritis. It invaded my body, and tookContinue reading “Prescription For Change”