“WHO YOU TRULY ARE”

 WE ARE MOST CERTAINLY IN TIMES OF CONFUSION, SELF DOUBT, UNCERTAINTY AND FEAR………

 

 

ONE OF THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE FEELINGS IN LIFE IS TO NOT HAVE CONFIDENCE IN TOMORROW. LET ALONE NOT TRUSTING IN YOUR JUDGEMENT DUE TO FEAR OR LACK OF COURAGE TO MAKE A CHANGE OR A DECISION THAT IS DIFFICULT. BUT, THEN NOT TO EVEN TRUST IN YOURSELF THAT YOU WILL MAKE THAT RIGHT MOVE OR CHOICE IS EVEN MORE STRESSFUL.

 

CAN WE ALLEVIATE THIS PROCESS?? IS IT THAT SIMPLE?? I WOULD LOVE NOTHING MORE THAN TO TELL YOU YES; BUT FRIENDS, IT IS NOT…..

 

FACING INSECURITIES, FEARS, CONFUSING SITUATIONS ARE ALL PART OF YOUR JOURNEY THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.

PLEASE DO NOT PLACE THEM ON SOME BACK BURNER OF YOUR BRAIN WHERE THEY WILL FESTER AND PROMOTE A  NEGATIVE BALANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL KARMA.

 

FACE AND LOOK YOUR QUESTIONS, DILEMMAS, AND ADVERSITIES  DIRECTLY IN THE EYE AND KNOW YOU HAVE THE ABILITY, INTELLECT AND MOSTLY COMMON SENSE TO MAKE CORRECT CHOICES. AND ULTIMATELY THE END RESULT YOU MUST LEARN TO TAKE OWNERSHIP IN. DO NOT LOOK BACK WITH REGRET!!! PLEASE NEVER REGRET YOUR PERSONAL DECISIONS.

YOU BELIEVED IN THEM AT THE TIME YOU MADE THEM. SO, LET IT GO. MISTAKES HAPPEN, HAPPINESS HAPPENS; LIFE HAPPENS!!!!

ALL PART OF OUR PROCESS HERE ON EARTH.

 

GIVING INTO FEAR AND VULNERABILITY IS QUITE EASY; DOESN’T TAKE COURAGE TO ACHIEVE THIS. HOWEVER, TO DELIVER AND BRING TO THE TABLE A PRIDE IN WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU STAND FOR TAKES INCREDIBLE STRENGTH AND FORTITUDE TO MAKE A CHANGE AND A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE BY MAKING HARD CHOICES; EVEN CRITICAL ONES AT TIMES. BUT, THEY MUST BE DECIDED. NOTHING WORSE THAN A PERSON WHO PROCRASTINATES. WASTED TIME AND ENERGY. TRUST ME ON THIS ONE.

 

LEARN TO GIVE YOURSELF THE CREDIT YOU DESERVE. BE OF FAITH, TRUST IN YOUR JUDGEMENT AND NEVER LOOK BACK. CONTINUALLY THROUGH LIFE MOVE FORWARD. IT IS THE ONLY WAY YOU WILL TAKE YOURSELF FROM MURKY WATERS AND PROCEED TO GODS BEAUTIFUL OCEANS WHERE YOU MAY SAIL YOUR WAY TO  A MORE POSITIVE YOU AND FIND OUT “WHO YOU REALLY ARE” DO YOU WANT TO BE A CAPTAIN OR A MATE; YOUR CHOICE. NOW CHOOSE!!!!

 

GODS BLESSING

“Your Destiny”

As I sat in my office for some reason, I found myself reflecting on past work experiences and people I have known from long ago. Some I worked with for many years, others were acquaintances but certainly gave purpose to my life.

I truly believe that for any road we walk or any direction we decide to choose, life will continually show us a reason why we are meant to be where we are; at a particular moment. It all can seem so confusing and frustrating at times, trying to understand all the why’s and how come’s and the perplexing turn outs that transpire in our lives. Somewhere in between the chaos and the subtlety, in the end you will see a reasoning for all that happens. The friends you acquire, the jobs you have had and the relationships you have entered into will always have meaning whether they were good or not very memorable. They are still a part of the diary you retain in your mind.

Any event in your life is a significant part of your history that cannot be erased. Try not to be negative or beat yourself up about your past relationships, friends and jobs you have had that didn’t necessarily work out the way you would have liked to. They had a reason, a definite purpose. All things in life will lead you to a place you can call HOME, and it will lie peacefully deep within your heart.

Often we do not pay attention to this procedure because we forget what brought us to point B. We are in such a hurry to get where we need to go; whether it be a new job, a blooming relationship or a friendship that is developing. We do not allow ourselves to process that the JOURNEY IS THE ACTUAL LESSON IN LIFE!!

Take time, and if you reflect, good or negative things that happened will still direct you to where you need to be. Remember friends, THERE IS A REASON FOR ALL THAT HAPPENS. Your own personal KARMA will take you where you BELONG.

Friends may come and go, Jobs may not be what you expected, relationships may go awry; but the one thing CONSTANT in this saga, is the FORCE DRIVING YOUR SPIRIT.

 

What lies ahead of you will always be a mystery, but what lies inside of you is your DESTINY…………………

Be well and feel peace in your heart always

 

 

“FAITH”

Good Day Everyone;

 

I have an interesting revelation to share with you

 

When I was a child my mother always would try to impress upon me the importance of being considerate even when you felt it was nearly impossible; She claimed the rewards were BOUNTIFUL. I of course tended not to agree with her position. I thought how could this be even remotely possible to be nice to someone who has just been mean to me??? Really MOM?????

Safe to say this challenge was one of difficulty for me. Showing instant forgiveness and kindness to a person that has wronged you, cheated you, angered you and been unkind is a work in progress for most.

We want to feel hostile inside, disappointed in mankind and bitter at someone’s harshness. It is like releasing all that this person showed you and giving it right back to them in a tropical rainstorm of anger. Well, I can tell you first hand, this tactic doesn’t work and you will drain yourself mentally and physically for not! This target you are venting at and exposing all your anger to most likely is not even aware as to how much they have exasperated and frustrated you. So, now I ask; what was the point???? You have just caused yourself maybe hours of heartache and mental turmoil to go 10 steps backward on life’s wonderful journey. Don’t you see what a waste of positive strength this is??? You see friends, LIFE IS MEANT TO MOVE FORWARD. We need to stay on track and never let anything or anyone break your stride. We walk daily through obstacles that require us to think before we react, this is the trick. You will surely see that your path will be so much smoother, your journey far more scenic if you pause, think and not let hosility infiltrate your spirit!! Now with this new attitude you will find yourself stopping to view GODS WONDERLAND OF BEAUTY not taking in the toxic nonsense that fills our hearts….. When your temper flares at someone else’s anger, don’t give in to this, don’t put yourself at their level. In those seconds, STOP; SPEAK TO GOD, HE WILL LISTEN AND GUIDE YOU so there will be no hasty decisions made nor hurtful words to come from your lips. Please do not live to regret words that shouldn’t have been spoken.

 

Trust me it takes so much to realize how terrific it is not to give in to this explosive behavior. But, once you do, WOW, it will be a world of much less anxious, disturbing emotions and so much more of LIVING A LIFE OF PEACE AND INTERNAL HARMONY. This is what OUR LORD has intended. He doesn’t want you feeling sad or depressed. Raise your head high today and be above any annoyances and tribulations. Stay focused, be strong and REMAIN IN CONSTANT FAITH and you will be DELIVERED HIS MESSAGE OF HOPE

 

Thank you MOM and GOD BLESS YOU for your constant wisdom and grace.

 

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Blessings and Peace to all

 

“Miracle of Hope”

LET’S SEE, WHERE WOULD I BEGIN TO TRY OR BETTER YET EVEN DREAM OF EXPLAINING WHAT TRUTH THERE IS TO HAVING HOPE…..

I WOULD LIKE TO BELIEVE THE SIMPLE TRUTH IS HAVING FAITH IN ALL YOU TRUST AND PRAY FOR IS THE ANSWER. HOWEVER, I THINK THE PLAN IS GREATER. IT IS DESIGNED FOR US TO PUT OUR WHOLE HEART AND SOUL INTO SOMETHING WE MAY NOT EVEN UNDERSTAND OR COMPREHEND AND TRUST THAT MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN. FOR IN THIS PROCESS YOU WILL SEE THE GLORIOUS MAGIC OF DREAMS COMING TRUE!!!!!

FRIENDS, CONTINUALLY BELIEVE WITH YOUR SPIRIT THAT ALL GOOD THINGS COME FROM FAITH. LET THE ENERGY INSIDE YOU DAILY EXUDE A POSITIVE FLOW. DO YOUR BEST TO EXPEL THE NEGATIVE WITHOUT RESISTANCE. LET IT GO!!!!

YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND BY CARRYING ALL THIS EXCESS WEIGHT IT WILL TIRE YOUR SPIRIT AND DRAIN YOUR ENERGY.

PLAN YOUR DAY WITH A STRATEGY; THAT ALL THINGS THAT REQUIRE CONTEMPT AND ANGER WILL BE DISMISSED IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS REMEMBER; YOU ARE THE CAPTAIN OF YOUR SHIP. YOU CAN ALLOW OR REFUSE ANYTHING TO BOARD YOUR VESSEL. KEEP THIS IN MIND. IT MAY SOUND LIKE A RIDICULOUS ANALOGY, BUT, THE FACT IS; IT IS TRUE. TAKE COMMAND OF YOUR ACTIONS, FEEL THE POWER OF SUCCESS AND DARE YOURSELF TO DREAM . DREAMS ARE FASCINATING. THEY ALLOW YOU THE ABILITY TO DO EVERYTHING YOUR HEART FEELS THAT YOUR MIND SUPPRESSES…..

LIVE PROSPEROUS, LOVE WITH NO RESERVATION, BE DETERMINED TO SUCCEED, FOLLOW YOUR PATH, TRUST IN GOD AND ALWAYS BELIEVE IN THE

“MIRACLE OF HOPE”

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“God’s Rainbow”

For those of us that love the crisp morning air brushing your cheek ever so softly, the beauty of the break of sun softly caressing the sky, the whisper of the wind telling us a new day has begun, the sound of birds frolicking abundantly through the trees and the artwork that fills the sky with color and radiance beyond words. Hopefully this piece will move you as this beautiful Palm Sunday morning  moved me to create.

This in my opinion is GOD’S gift to all of us; to be able to feel that each new day we exist with all the beauty that is given is nothing short of being a fortunate human being.  What we are able to see as we walk through life becomes a very powerful humbling part of this travel through this masterpiece called life………. I am sure at some point you must have felt the beauty and exhilaration of a new day, haven’t you???? I find with every step I take in this journey I am more in awe than the previous steps I have taken. If that is at all possible.

So, I ask you friends; when do we give up HOPE for promise of a bright and beautiful world where honesty, forgiveness and love all walk hand and hand???? A world where we encourage our children, grandchildren, spouses, fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers to all live and walk in the path of PROMISE, HOPE AND FAITH. I impress you to leave all bitterness and sadness behind because they are so unworthy pieces of luggage to carry for a trail so filled with ELEGANCE and BEAUTY.

Life is full of joy, and yes, it also has elements of disappointment.  But, I’m understanding and agreeing more with my beliefs as a child that it is so much easier to extinguish all the anxiety and live life in an enviornment where yes; rainbows and lollipops are happiness.

As a child I was incessantly made fun of for numerous reasons (my nose, my feet) who knows whatever else they deemed hilarious at the time. I say, let them have the chuckle at my expense. In the end who cares; I mean I was proud of my big snoot ( I thought I was Barbara Steisand anyway, with a voice that could match) and also my large or might I say BIG clown feet were the topic of grand humor at it’s best. Yet, through all the ribbing; I for some odd reason, never got angry.

I chose to let it go. Could I have been that smart as a kid; NO, I just didn’t want to waste time. I found laughing, being the silly little goofball I was tended to be soooooo  much more fun than dwelling on harsh words said or things that were done to me. You see time was far more important in my young silly world.  AHHHH yes; time, that precious valuable gift given that many of us waste.

Waste no more everyone. Seize the day, the week, the month, a LIFETIME with a new spirit that’s filled with joy, peace, forgiveness, laughter, positivity, faith and always savor the beauty of

 ”Gods Rainbow”

“Short and Sweet”

I appear at least to myself to be always rambling about how to be positive, promote positivity and to remain positive through all adversity………

Ok, all great ideas. However; in theory, is this POSSIBLE????

 

I have subjected myself to truly understand that ATTITUDE IS REALLY EVERYTHING!! Sounds crazy, but trust me it is so very true.

Get this; How you perceive others is not relevant. How you choose to dissect people and critique them is really not relevant either. It is about how you CHOOSE TO HANDLE YOUR SITUATIONS AND ISSUES. We are so wrapped in looking at everyone around us and trying to figure out what they are thinking; we are not focusing on what really matters….. And, guess what??? YOU MATTER!!

 

Look at everything as a lesson for tomorrow, not a challenge. Undertake everything yet find levity in your heart and spirit for those stressful moments. And always look at the bright side at all costs. Just refuse to see all the junk in the trunk; it is wasted energy. 

 

Let your vision be optimistic, even in areas you see gray. Look beyond shadows of rain and see beautiful rainbows that come from sheer LAUGHTER. I found that when I am really ticked, I find the humor in what is agitating me and I just run the heck out of it till it has exhausted all that negative energy completely from my system………

 

I say; MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Another day; another smile on my face.

 

Refuse to bring your spirit down. Let GOD lift your energy to new levels. Trust in yourself enough to laugh at adversity and find humor in all the insanity that lies around you daily.

 

Life is PRECIOUS and very SHORT; BUT, VERY VERY SWEET……………

 

Enjoy the ride and live the dream

 

Blessings

“Short and Sweet”

I appear at least to myself to be always rambling about how to be positive, promote positivity and to remain positive through all adversity………

Ok, all great ideas. However; in theory, is this POSSIBLE????

 

I have subjected myself to truly understand that ATTITUDE IS REALLY EVERYTHING!! Sounds crazy, but trust me it is so very true.

Get this; How you perceive others is not relevant. How you choose to dissect people and critique them is really not relevant either. It is about how you CHOOSE TO HANDLE YOUR SITUATIONS AND ISSUES. We are so wrapped in looking at everyone around us and trying to figure out what they are thinking; we are not focusing on what really matters….. And, guess what??? YOU MATTER!!

 

Look at everything as a lesson for tomorrow, not a challenge. Undertake everything yet find levity in your heart and spirit for those stressful moments. And always look at the bright side at all costs. Just refuse to see all the junk in the trunk; it is wasted energy. 

 

Let your vision be optimistic, even in areas you see gray. Look beyond shadows of rain and see beautiful rainbows that come from sheer LAUGHTER. I found that when I am really ticked, I find the humor in what is agitating me and I just run the heck out of it till it has exhausted all that negative energy completely from my system………

 

I say; MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Another day; another smile on my face.

 

Refuse to bring your spirit down. Let GOD lift your energy to new levels. Trust in yourself enough to laugh at adversity and find humor in all the insanity that lies around you daily.

 

Life is PRECIOUS and very SHORT; BUT, VERY VERY SWEET……………

 

Enjoy the ride and live the dream

 

Blessings

“Just being You”

Friends, we are so busy all through our lives with all the chores we need to complete, our jobs, tending to family, working on home projects, activities we have on tap, the engagements we have promised to attend. Just trying to get through one more day seems to become a chore. We all have extended ourselves way too far; and there lye’s the problem.

 

Have we forgotten how to take each day one at a time. Have we forgotten life is meant to be a road slowly taken in, absorbed, marveled and to be enjoyed??

 

Most asked question by all of us who are on the go constantly; where has the time swept by? I’m sure we ask ourselves at least once or twice during the week. Pretty sad right??

When will I ever just have time for myself? when will I ever catch up on all I must do? and last but not least; IS IT FRIDAY YET??

 

It is rough living La Vida Loca; but we all must forge on and follow through.

 

Trick is to set aside ME TIME. Hey, I know some of you are questioning this theory BIG TIME. Like, where do I find this ME TIME?? Is it hiding, must I call out; come out come out wherever you are?  Do I need to maybe purchase it at the local store; could it be on sale with a coupon?? Or you are chuckling thinking THIS JUST CAN’T HAPPEN, there is no FREE TIME FOR ME.

 

Well, I can see your point; however, what I do see is the flip side ( every coin has two sides) always try to remember, WITHOUT YOU ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES, FUNCTIONS, PROJECTS AND FAMILY WILL SUFFER IF YOU ARE NOT 100%. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS BALANCE YOU NEED TO EMERGE FROM THE CRAZY COCOON YOU HAVE BEEN IN AND LET THE REAL YOU STEP FORWARD. This is the person who originally created all this chaos to begin with; now you can slow it down just for a while.

 

Try not to complicate a process that will in the long-term significantly help you. Yes, it will actually make you a better YOU. You will see that all the items on your tremendous “TO DO LIST” will become less stressful and more meaningful if you allow WHO YOU ARE TO SHINE ONCE AGAIN ON THE STAGE OF LIFE SOLO even for a cameo appearance once in a while.

 

Savor this experience we call LIVING. Doing things one at a time and in slow pace occasionally will really alter this anxiety we all can be exposed to daily. Walk before we run. We don’t need to sprint to start the day. A morning Prayer of gratitude, a mild 5 minute stretching session, sit on your balcony or go by a window and breathe the air for a few minutes, do what YOU LOVE to start your day, it is like happy medicine. Truly it will make you feel GREAT. Spend time with your children,play with your pets, whatever it is you choose to begin your journey of the day; just make it count, make it really matter. So when it  unravels at times, revert to that morning quiet time of pleasure and not let these other obstacles blur your vision of WHO YOU TRULY ARE!!!!!!!!!

 

Don’t lose yourself in a world of hurrying and never not make time for things you love and care for.

 

Life is magnificent. it is meant to be enjoyed and savored. Be the Mom, the Dad, the wife, the husband, the friend, the co-worker. Regardless of all the hats you wear; and you may wear them AMAZINGLY WELL, just please never forget to wear the finest hat of all; the one that represents JUST BEING YOU!!!

 

Life’s Blessing to all

“Filled with Gratitude”

 

I would like to share a personal story with you all;

 

I most recently had family and friends visiting and the beauty of it is; the time we share, the laughter, the pure joy that comes from each and everyone’s heart that shined with every smile they took. It gave myself and my husband beautiful memories to last a lifetime!! 

 

These are such amazingly treasured moments. Surely anyone reading can relate.  

 

I find that when I capture these valuable memories on tape or in photo’s, I love to relive each and every moment through observing and watching the joy I experienced OVER AND OVER. Gee, I can’t get enough of this kind of comfort.

 

Truly I feel one of life’s greatest gifts is to be with those you love and to cherish that time; Life is so very fragile and so unpredictable.   

 

Always I will find happiness and joy in sharing priceless and precious moments with my husband, my family and friends.

 

You might possibly find great happiness in lavish store bought items or indulging in a fabulous vacation. These are also wonderful and can bring great smiles with joyful memories too. I encourage anyone to do what makes you happiest.

But, for me, nothing can replace just sharing some old and new stories, having some silly belly busting laughter, feeling contentment looking at someone’s smile just sitting on your couch is awesome. Hopefully they are enjoying the meal you prepared with love for them and chatting the night away; these are so terrific and special.

 

Maybe it has always been that simplicity is THE BEST. A NO FRILLS LIFE IS BLISS. Safe to say the Walton’s and the Engel’s might have had it right all along.

 

I recollect watching those old time shows and laughing at how could they sit around, watch someone play a fiddle, dance and barely have food to eat; and to boot they had fun??? SERIOUSLY????

Well, here I am in my growing years, or I could say ancient years (chuckles allowed) I too now have learned; life is about FAR MORE than what meets the eye.

 

It is most definitely about the simple things; family, friends, a good meal, lots of laughter, singing, dancing like NO ONE IS WATCHING and who should truly care anyway. Be silly, be care free, enjoy yourself, enjoy your life, feel blessed to be in the moment with those you love and cherish. Value each day, humble yourself before GOD and find the peace in LIFE’S MANY GIFTS. Whatever they may be to you personally on your journey; doesn’t matter, just cherish them friends.

 

And when the day is over and you are facing tomorrow; look back, smile and hold your special moments with you wherever you go. They were great; relive them as often as you like, I KNOW I DO. Helps me through the rough times.

 

Truthfully, I feel HONORED BY GOD that he gave these very special AMAZING GIFTS to me that came with no price tag or reservation; my wonderful husband, my family, my friends and my darling boys for me to love, make laugh, act ridiculous with, comfort, care for, share beautiful times with and mostly let them all know how much I am  “Filled with Gratitude”

 

Thank you to all that have walked this journey with me. I am forever GRATEFUL and BLESSED.

 

GOD BLESS EVERYONE WITH LOVE AND PEACE

 

“A Soothing Smile”

 

How many times  a day do you think you grace your beautiful faces with a smile????  Come on, take a guess….. Researchers say it is not as much as we frown. WELL, I BEG TO DIFFER. And besides, who are these people doing the studies?? Lets do our own study this whole week. Challenge yourself to go along your Journey and use the gift of JOY we have been given and pass it along to everyone. Yes, even those cranky people we try our best to avoid. Who knows, maybe they need your support to lift them to their HAPPY PLACE!!

 

I find such happiness in my spirit when I say one of my more ridiculous comments and it brings chuckles to those around. Or when I break out into one of my homegrown songs by changing lyrics and mutilating a terrific song with my own rendition; which can seriously prove to be completely silly. But, it gives great laughs and smiles to those who partake in listening. Or at times, HAVE NO CHOICE IN LISTENING, because I JUST BREAK INTO IT AND THE POOR PEOPLE HAVE NO WHERE TO GO > WHOA TO THEM .

 

Laughter is an amazing remedy for so many things. And so is smiling; again, “those researchers” say it takes more muscles to frown than smile. Which will increase those yucky frown lines we all try to avoid. Lets say WE WILL AGREE WITH THESE ELUSIVE RESEARCHERS this time (:

 

Laughter is comfort for the soul. It brings out the youth in your heart, the happiness you may have had hidden with sadness, it enhances your inner and outer beauty with that smile on your face.

Just think of this; you look at a person, they pass you in an aisle at the market and they simply smile at you!!! WOW, I find this to be one of LIFE’S GREAT MOMENTS. Then on the flip side, you walk by a person on your way to work and another and another and all you see are frowns or looks of dismay. Kind of brings your mood to a low place too, doesn’t it???

 

This is why when I encounter a person wearing that smile on their face, it really brings something special to my day, as it should to all of you too. Think of it as you have just been given THE GIFT OF HAPPINESS.

 

Our daily walks through life will be filled with so many things; strife, stress, confusion, countless decisions to be made. Despite all going on, hopefully there is a co-worker, friend, family member and of course a stranger that makes you laugh so hard and brings a smile to your face it is like they have just dropped that life raft down into a somewhat dismal day to save you……….

 

It is a blessing to wake up and face any challenge you are a given, but, it is pure delight to look at the faces around you during the course of your hurried day and find comfort and peace in just one person that offers “A Soothing Smile”

 

GOD’S PRECIOUS BLESSINGS TO ALL

PEACE