The Courage Advocate – Debra Oakland

I am honored to be featured in Life By Me this week. I would like to thank my wonderful friend Chris Cade for recommending me to Life By Me.  Chris is featured on their site as a writer, speaker and empowerer.  I am listed as writer, joyful experiencer and courage advocate.  In fact I like the … [Read more...]

Be a Living Example of Encouragement & Inspiration

Enjoy this inspirational video of a football coach and his team. It is important to be a team player in life. When you are someone people look up to, there is a responsibility required of you. This applies to all areas of life. Being a living example to others takes courage. Do you have what it … [Read more...]

Non-Judgement

In order to grow we must obtain what is necessary for our growth.  Non-Judgment is an important part of self growth.  Self-judgment, judgment of others and the world, is learned from a very early age.  Wouldn't it be wonderful to grow up being taught to love yourself unconditionally, with no … [Read more...]

Endless Possibilities

I have heard it said that our life is governed by immutable laws and principles that never vary. These laws are in operation in all time and places. I have also heard that every effect is the result of the cause, and that the effect becomes the cause, which creates other effects, and on it goes. … [Read more...]

Today Is A Beautiful Day

Today is a beautiful day.  I choose it to be so.  Yes, challenges come up from time to time, and they may require courage to get through, yet they strengthen me in ways I can't imagine.  Everywhere I look, I see beauty.  The sun shining through the window, the trees blowing in the breeze, my … [Read more...]