What Holds You Back Is Fear....Release It!

 

 

This is a very big topic for me as I am just now uncovering fears that started in childhood.  What is the premise of my fears?  Well I think it is visual images and emotions felt from  what I can remember in my childhood.  Images of my dad being obsessive with his health which he started as a child etc... etc... etc...  Here's what I remember hearing about my dad as a child.  If he would make a quarter he would use that quarter to go to the doctor.  Where did this start with him?  Well... I believe started when his mom fell ill.  He was at school  and when he came home she wasn't there.  And when he asked where she was, someone told him she was dead.  She wasn't dead she was however very sick. and in the hospital. She got better and lived a very long life.  But I can imagine the emotional damage that was done by this.  And so my dad I believe became extremely sensitive about his health. Even as an adult; I remember him going to the doctor quite often constantly worried about his blood pressure and even had a machine at home where he regularly took his blood pressure and proceeded to take everyone elses (mine included).  I also believe my dad's mental capacity diminished after he had a cancer scare.  Now remind you; he didn't have cancer but a doctor was a little concerned about a visit and my dad just swirled with fear.  And then as time went by; fear consumed him and I believe he released his fears by mentally shutting down.  So now what do you do with that?  Well... I need to release fears that I have accumulated over many years. Where did it begin  Let's see....life was going along very well until I was 8.  When I was 8 years old; I was running when I shouldn't have been, fell and hit my temple on the corner of a very sharp edge of a chair. It was unbearable pain and within a few hours I blacked out.  I had major brain surgery and was in a coma for 3 days.  Once I recovered my parents were VERY protective of me and I think that's when I first realized "fear".  And as I grew up there were times when I heard the "C" word being talked about on television and I remember my mom talking about a friend of hers that died from cancer.  I became afraid because I would imagine there were alot of head x-rays done as a result of this accident and I worried will I have problems later in life because of this injury.   What I should have realized is there must be a reason I am meant to be on this earth because I didn't die from this accident.  And what I believe was a guardian angel came into that room; put her hands over mine; said a prayer then looked at my mom all knowing and said "Your daughter is going to be fine".   Then there was the blood-pressure scenarios on a regular basis and it's no wonder I have carried on to a lesser degree the same health fears my dear dad was consumed with.

 

BUT HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS!  THE FEAR BUS STOPS HERE!

 

How does that start?  Well, first of all I am removing myself from media...media...media.  Do you notice how much television commercials are for products relating to health issues?  Then there is the constant berage of TV doctor shows etc.. etc.. etc..  Turn off the madness! Why do you need that extra drama in your life?  But more importantly I am facing my fears and I am going to release them one by one.  How will this happen?  It is realizing that I am a spiritual being living in a body and if this spiritual being can release the human fears I believe I can live in harmony with my body and that my friends will lead you towards a great big beautiful life!  And here is the reality of life on this planet.  We are ALL going to die someday.  There I've said it and I am releasing my fear of it.  I have a friend who is living with the big "C" for YEARS  now and is a medical marvel because the "DOCTORS" don't understand what keeps her alive.  Well, I understand it now... her spirit is alive and well and within she still has life to live and her body just has to come along.  So today my friends... greet life without fear.  Enjoy life with positive energy and light and live within the eyes of your spirit...your body will thank you!  :)  And on another personal note, I also want to thank Nora.  I have come very far in becoming the person I am meant to be and it started when our friendship began.  You are a wonderful spiritual guide that makes you step away and make changes in your life.  You see that is the core of human growth.  We all have qualities within; we just have to believe in them and react!  The beauty of life is in the eyes of the beholder...ENJOY by releasing fear from your life!  Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Do What You Say You Are Going To Do!

 

 

 

 

 

There is alot of talk going around these days.  The key though is...Are you doing what you say you are going to do?  Not sure?  Well, let me start first.  Recently I posted a new page that was  "under construction" for weeks and finally yesterday I removed it. Here's what went wrong...I DIDN'T do what I said I was going to do! My intentions were good but I entered into something I didn't know enough about to support so as a result the page remained "under construction".  Now here is the second part of this daily thought today...

Do What You Know How To Do First!  You see my intention with the webpage on growing trees was in the right place.  I really do want to enhance awareness in this area.  But today, I just don't know enough about the topic to support it.  And that's ok; because I can learn and start over. And in the meantime it brought out this daily thought. 

Find your strengths in life today, know your intentions and do what you say you are going to do.  And when you are interested in something else, make sure it comes from the heart (know your intention) and don't be impatient with it because you may put yourself out there too soon and the effort may end up being "under construction"... well, forever.

Take the time to pursue the effort and become all knowing with it first. So my friends, when I need to admit that sometimes I move forward quicker than when I should ... I will humbly acknowledge that fact to you!  But there is also a little joyous "tee hee" in all of this as I smile knowing this is the beauty of life. You get to make choices, you get to stop for a moment and redirect those choices.  Knowing this will lead you back into doing what you know FIRST which in turn leads you towards doing what you say you are going to do...BECAUSE YOU CAN!      

                                                                                              

 

Don't Forget To Find Humor In Your Life Today...Bada Bing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today, I am thinking about childhood memories of the good humor ice cream truck.  How exciting it would be hearing the music down the street, running in the house to get some money to get a yummy treat!  Woo Hoo!  I remember the same feeling when my friend Donny and I would run to Isly's and buy giant pickles with the money we made selling lemonade.  I know most kids would run to the candy store, but my memory of candy when I was little was when I got caught taking a couple of pieces of penny candy from the  G C Murphy Company and my mom caught me... so, I reference the pickle story instead.  Anyhoo... the point I am trying to make here is about not letting a day slip by without finding humor in it.  Laughter really is an important part of your life and if you aren't having any of it...you need to change what you are putting into your day, your week, your month because before you know it another year will pass and I can't imagine not having any fun on a repeat basis.

So today..."I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...or we are going to "screen" what we put into our day...we are going to find some humor and keep it rollin', rollin', rollin'...keep those smiles rollin'...YAHOO!   ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

Are You Content With NOW?

 

 

Are you content...NOW?   Are you content... IN THE MOMENT?   Do you bask in the light of...TODAY?  If you put yourself in the frenzy of always looking, reaching, searching for something bigger, better, brighter ... you miss out on the glory of...TODAY!

If you live ahead of your life, always playing life fast forward because your plate is too full...

you miss out on the glory of...TODAY!  No one needs to ponder this thought more than I do as my mind is sometimes like a swirling tornado as I continually think of new ideas of what I want to do in my life.  This isn't a bad trait as I always say no matter where you are in life, you should live a life filled with knowing there are endless possibilities.  However, we also need to stay in the moment and appreciate the art of living in the now. So what's life all about....in the thoughts of a pondering mind?  Well, I believe life is about finding balance...enjoying the moment as we move forward!  It's a great place to be. So find your balance in life...enjoy the moment...be in the now...and then move forward with grace and gratitude.  Appreciate your life and those who cross your path. Live life with positive energy and light and extend this to others.  In the words of Groucho Marx..."Time flies like an arrow...Fruit flies like a banana"  Say what?  :)  In other words, remember how quickly time does pass and enjoy all  the melodies of life every day as you continue to know anything is possible.  Balance life between now and what is yet to be.  Today.... I'm going fishing!  Enjoy your weekend!

 

Cleanup On Aisle 9!

 

 

Yes, as you know if you are a regular reader of this website... there is always a story behind my titles.  Myy friend and I traveled this past weekend and we stopped at a Wendy's that was not very well kept as it seemed the public just could not get their trash inside the garbage container.  The trash was in front of the garbage container, on the floor.  I just remember us looking at each other and saying... "Cleanup on aisle 9!" and we both proceeded to laugh out loud.  Well the phrase has stayed with me all week and so I have decided to use it as my daily thought today.  So your thinking.... "Where do we go from here with this phrase?" Well today I want to talk about "Wassup with your thoughts, with your perceptions of your everyday life?"  Are you rolling merrily along your path seeing life with positive energy and light?  Or are you drifting away from your intended path because your mind is cluttered with negative thoughts and your actions are following a crooked path of uncertainty!  If it is the latter, I say .... "Cleanup on aisle 9"  Meaning you need to cleanup your thoughts and move your actions towards your intended path.  Bask in the glow of positive energy and light which happens when your mind is less cluttered.  I know sometimes this isn't always easy to do, but here's the facts.  You have to be willing to do this on your own. You have to define yourself from within, you have to be clear with who you are, and you have to be clear about your intended path, learn to bring it all forward and release  positive thoughts and energies into the world.  

"Well isn't that special!"  as the Church Lady would comment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmwqnqL3Hbg

 A great big run-on sentence packed with things to accomplish for a life filled with joy and endless possibilities!  So be it...enjoy the journey!

 

 

Take A Leap of Faith...Your Dreams Will Come True! 

Now is the time to take a leap of faith and trust your intuition will move you forward in life.

Now is the time to believe and say out loud "yes I can"

Now is the time to take action in your life

If you believe... so will everyone else.

If you commit...others will commit to you

So get up, get out, get going...don't let others lead you away from your intended path

Take action in your life!  Own it!  So be it!  ENJOY!

 

 The Art Of Selective Listening...

 

 

 

I am not certain how to start this thought today.  There is so much talk going on.  Angry, confused thoughts and words are filling the airwaves and I think it's time to learn the art of selective listening.  I think it is time to tune into and select the channels of chatter that only help you move forward in life.  And in return, start being selective with the thoughts and words you give back.  You know the work environment is often times filled with tremendous negative energy and light.  I have paid attention to this recently and have decided not to participate.  There was a coffee station moment where it is known that a certain employee wanders the building looking for food that might be out in an area to be shared.  I saw this moment happening and in the grand scheme of life... so what, enjoy!  But there was another who knows about this and was trying her hardest to get my attention to make comment and I refused to acknowledge the burning stare she was giving me because I did not want to hear what she was going to say about this person.  You know I have always said "thou shall not backstab" should be the 11th commandment. As I grow in my own life, I have to remove myself from participating.  Here's the point... select what you choose to say to others and select what you want to hear in return.  Make your words count, hear what matters and find the direction that will lead you down the path of positive energy and light!  So be it!  ENJOY!

 

You Need To Mend Fences On Your Life's Path!

 

  

Sometimes you have to heal the past to move forward with peace, harmony, energy and light .  For me, it is a long journey back from difficult times.  And I feel along the journey I am now mending fences and releasing fear and guilt.  As I reflect one year later on an experience that I repeated over the weekend, well I have a great, big smile on my face.  And the experience was going to my nephews graduation party.  You may ask... "What's so life changing about this?"  Well, it was a graduation party with my ex-husband's family.  Last year the graduation party was a joint one with my older son and niece.  Although I was told by many, that I was the stronger one for doing this, I didn't come away from that experience feeling released from negative energies that I felt from my former family that I still care for very much.  What a difference one year makes.  This year, I felt fences mending and as I write to you today, I have tears of joy because there was a sense of acceptance and I finally felt the family circles opening up.  My fiance and son were spending time with my former brother-in law and another nephew.  And in those few hours...wow....hard to describe.  But I went home feeling stronger than ever, feeling happy and feeling free.  You know what?  The reality of marriage is this.  Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. And when they don't, and when there are children, there is a life time connection that needs preserved.  After all, children are the sprouting buds of our family trees and often have more sense than the adults.  This certainly was the case for me.  I contemplated not going to this graduation party because I didn't want to experience what I felt last year.  But God works in mysterious ways and I ran into my nephew a couple of weeks before the party.  He greeted me with a warm smile, a great big hug and told me he would be really happy if I came to his party.  And so I did.  Not only did I get re-aquainted with many nieces and nephews....  I feel reconnected as the godparent to one.  He is now 12 yrs old.  I also saw him before this party .... he didn't know who I was.... he does now, and greeted me with the biggest, warmest smile when he saw me walk into the party.  My connection with him will grow from now on.  You see, I am also creating new family connections.  Building relationships with my own sons as they evolve into adults and family connections will grow as they grow into their own family circles.  A second marriage in the near future.  And with this relationship there is another great, big wonderful family, where I am already an Aunt and Nana to many.  Cherish all family connections, current and former because all loving family relationships are worth it! Grow circles of family and embrace all with positive energy and light!  I am certainly learning to practice what I preach because believe me, I am not perfect.  But when you let yourself release fear, guilt and anger in your own life, you free your mind and and that is a wonderful place to be.  And for this, I am VERY grateful!  ENJOY! 

 

Find Your Paradise...Find Your...

 

 I love the laid back influences of Jimmy Buffett.

 

 I think Jimmy lives in the "B" world of

  

 

And he knows in this everyday world...

 

 

His persona is the paradise of humor and joy.  Sometimes we need to park on the side road of our intended path. Sometimes we need to get out of the daily highway grind and find our rejuvination, our paradise, our joy.  Finding happiness and joy is a personal journey.  Embrace it by being who you are meant to be in this life.  Keep your license to chill handy, know it is     5-o'clock somewhere each and every day.  Find time to create your version of paradise and rejuvinate your positive energy and light.  And when you are ready to jump back onto the road of your intended path, you will see a brighter endless world of possibilities.  ENJOY!

 

Find Your Calming Influences

 

 

 

 And Now...Enjoy The Moment!

 

Are you so busy finding your path, you forget to enjoy moments of calming influences?  For those who don't know me, I am not in this picture, but my calming influence is...  the ocean!    I find my mind calms when I am near the sight, sound and smell of rolling ocean tides.  There is no other place that gives me such peace.  What are your calming influences?  Is it the comfort of your home?  Is it being outdoors in the mountain air?  Is it near a lake or river?  Is it in the big city lights?  For each of us there are places where we find our greatest comfort.  Always remember to take a break from your intended path to enjoy the moment, go to those places where you find peace and rejuvination.  It is important to recharge your positive energy and light, to once again get a clear vision of your direction that in turn will take your further on this journey called life.  Is there joy in your eyes and peace in your heart?  Do you balance your life, walk on stable ground?  Do you seek out your calming influences?  Your homework for this weekend :)  is to find what makes you feel grounded, to find what gives you peace and joy and then find ways to get there and enjoy your calming influences.  Even when you can't be there physically, you can take a journey in your mind.  Just close your eyes and choose to see what brings you peace.  Hear it, see it, be it for awhile.  And then find it in your reality... if you believe it, you can make it happen!  Enjoy your weekend....

 

 

 

To Be What You Might Have Been!!!  ~George Eliot

 

This message is for anyone who thinks it is too late to in life.  All I can tell you is... it's never too late to follow your intended path ...unless, YOU have programmed that thought into YOUR mind and YOU make that choice  a reality...afterall, it is YOUR free will.  And with this being said... what are you doing with your free will?  I hope you are seeing the world with excited anticipation and that you let it be whatever that means to you!  There is alot to do right now in these times...get up, get out, and get going onto your path of positive energy and light.  I can't tell you what to do, but I do know every day is worth giving it your all...not matter how old you are!  Oh and by the way, that's a vision of me as I grow old and where my free will is heading... a rockin' granny with my arms flapping in the wind shouting out a great big WOO HOO as I move down my intended path!

ENJOY!!!  

 

Live Your Intended Path....

 

I don't know how much more I can add to this today. Start to make small changes in your everyday life that will move you forward on your intended path.  Take it one step at a time and don't forget to show gratitude for what you have accomplished. Begin to live...start today...and remember this old english proverb...  "You can not find what you do not seek", so throw caution to the wind, think with childlike wonder and smile knowing anything is possible...because it is!  Oh, and don't forget to enjoy your time and to enjoy what you already have along the way, that's the secret to a great, big, beautiful life!  ENJOY!

 

 Your Knowledge Tree Sways To The Rhythm Of Your Thoughts And Actions

 

 

Let the gentle winds of enlightment move you down a meaningful path.  No matter where you live in this great, big world...we all have the same life rhythms. We look into the sky and we all see the sun, the moon and the stars.  We all survive on the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink. No one on this Earth can live without what nature provides.  There are cultures where  everyday life is the search for food and water.  And then there are cultures that are disconnected with this great Earth.  We let the water run without regard, we throw away food, we pollute the air we breath.  We live in a world with advanced technologies, we have very conveniently all that we need in life yet we are disconnected with thinking about where this all originates from. If the world changed tomorrow and we lost all of our conveniences...there would still be basic needs in everyday life and it all points back in the direction of breathing air, finding food, drinking water.

So what are you going to do about it? How about finding your positive energy and light within your knowledge tree and use it towards preserving this great big beautiful Earth.  Just think differently about how YOU use your conveniences in life.  If I want a drink of water, I turn on a faucet and water pours freely.  Don't waste precious water.  Take what you need and turn off the faucet.   Find ways to cut back on wasting food, throwing out garbage, polluting the air.  Respect nature, plant a tree, nurture a garden, get back in touch with your roots...respect Mother nature and in turn you will enjoy a great, big, beautiful life. Live with simplicity and smile knowing anything is possible...ENJOY!

 

Keep Your Eye On The Ball!

 

 

Today is a brand new day.  How will you choose to spend yours? Are you going to...

1) fall into your same routines only thinking about the possibilities of what you want to do next?

Or are you going to...

2) make small changes that will lead you further on your path towards those possibilities. 

"I'll take door number 2 please"

Don't be a spectator in the stands.  Always look up and forward! Take action each day towards your passions in life, even if you don't have a complete gameplan.  Trust your vision!

Acknowledge what you have already experienced in life.... that will be become your anchor. 

Believe in the possibilities.... for it is your beacon of light

Always look up and move forward.... your dreams will come true.

 

 

Life Is A Great Big Barrel Of...

 

Now here's what I'm talking about...  I have recently been experiencing creative tsumani's which is how my dear friend describes how I live my life.   I'll be going along, enjoying my everyday life.... then WHAM, I will get hit with creatives surges that are so disruptive, I have to stop what I am doing and pay attention to them.  I have experienced 2 creative surges this week...let me share them with you.

1)  I have now outlined a comedy/music revue (in 2 acts)  I started writing down ideas that were  coming at me quicker than the speed of light.  Within these sentences, there was a common word used that became the show title.  (Sorry...keeping the name under wraps for now :) And shortly after, the vision became very clear, I know exactly now what I want to do with this idea.  This creative path has been brewing since the late 80's when I first started doing theater.  And now I can look at this idea with pride knowing I have just experienced a great big barrel of WOW!  I am excited to put this show together.

2)  I have been increasingly aware of how important trees are in our world.  I know there is alot of "green" going on... alot of "talk" but this was the first year I saw first hand that our trees are reaching out for help.  Now don't think I am going off the deep end, because I'm not, I am becoming more and more aware how important nature is and I personally want to help. Do you ever stop your busy world and look up and around at nature?  I know in my area trees seem to be experiencing "stress" and I have notice alot of "dead" trees recently.  This isn't my imagination and I hope you will take this as seriously as I do.  But how can I help?  Well in my own small way, I have come up with a plan.  PAY ATTENTION BECAUSE THIS INVOLVES YOU.... :)  If you have ever wandered around on this website you may have noticed I have an event that I conduct. Usually when I have these events, I provide a gift to the guests...well it had been journals.  But now, when I host events....  ( hint... hint...) you know when readers want to see this beyond my daily thoughts and they actually contact me to speak at their event or to plan an  event in their home like a "home party for the soul" (hint...hint...)   I am going to look into giving each guest a tree to nurture and plant.  I have found this website  "American Forest"  and I want to ask their permission to link them to my website and dedicate a page to what will be my personal commitment, a little something I can do to help.  Now this is in it's baby stages but stay tuned, because this was a result of a creative tsunami and there is definitely a "WOW" factor involved.  Now, how does this all translate to your world?  How do you know if you are experiencing a creative tsunami?  Well all I can tell you is this.  If your sense of excitement and energy level rises to the point when you feel your feet are going to go off the ground.... you are experiencing a creative tsunami and what ever your thoughts are at that time... write them down and let your creative path flow.  And even if it is only for a passing moment, trust me you will experience others, like finding pieces to a puzzle, and when the time is right the puzzle pieces will fit together and you will see a path that leads you to a  great, big, beautiful life with a major "WOW" factor included.  Enjoy your holiday weekend. Find your purpose! Live in the world of creative tsunami's ...it's fun!   I will write again on Tuesday morning.  And stay tuned for my new webpage all about the The Growing Tree!!!

 

A Little Less Talk...A Lot More Action Please!

 

 

 

We love to talk to ourselves about our intentions. We love it...love it...love it.  The challenge for you today is to start talking to others about your intentions and to begin to take action on them. Why is it so difficult to take action in our life?  I would say fear and doubt hold us back the most.  I would say our thoughts hold us back...alot.  "I don't have the money"   "If I lose weight first"..."I don't know, maybe this is a stupid idea"  etc.   etc.  etc.  The fear that others won't buy into your ideas.  The doubt that your idea is not worth the time of day once it is out in the open....all of this keeps us talking to ourselves and never taking action.  Be prepared and just take action ....now that's what I am talking about.  Decide what you want to do and be prepared for whatever reactions you get...good or bad.  If you don't get the reaction you want.... it doesn't mean you don't keep trying...it just means the right situation  has not come along to move it forward.  Trust your own abilities, trust your intuitive nature to know when the right path is moving your intentions forward.  Just like a hand in poker, you have to know when to hold...don't be discouraged if you have to wait, take the time to regain your confidence and just keep moving onward when the time is right!  Take the challenge and step outside the comfort zone of keeping your ideas within.  Really, the biggest critic you will face... usually is yourself!  Step beyond your own self-talk and start to take action on your intentions!  ENJOY!

 

 

 

Enjoy The Ordinary, That's What We Are Going To Do Today!

 

 

 

Most days this year will be regular days.  But keep in mind, you can enjoy the simplicity of life within those ordinary days when YOU fill them with positive energy and light!  It is your choice on how you feel with every action you take.  Sometimes your choice is to procrastinate, feeling frustated, feeling you are wasting your time.  Break away from these thoughts, find joy in the ordinary. We all know tasks we sometimes avoid doing. Instead of seeing them as labor intensive chores, think about accomplishment, doing what you say you will do.  You can always think creatively while completing the ordinary.  Your mind will be free and the time will pass quickly.  And when you are finished, you will feel a sense of accomplishment.  Take a look around and appreciate what you have.  Smile knowing the secret to life is enjoying the passage of time, the secret to life is enjoying the ordinary, the secret to life is knowing everyday is special!  ENJOY!

 

Sitting All Day....Come On Get Loose!

 

 

Ok first for your viewing pleasure....grill dancers!  :)

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQkhqyOPS6Y

 And Now How The Pros Do It!   :)

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HBRTGXYBXY

Now, did that brighten your mood or what!   So,what are you doing this weekend?  I recommend finding time to.... "JUST DANCE" because wow it feels good!  I really love the new Weber grill commercial.  Now this is creative advertising!  It just makes you smile.  When you get yourself up and moving, it refreshes your creative flow.  So my suggestion is very simple this weekend...get your creative flow on and dance!  Woo Hoo!  Feel the move, get into the groove of life!   ENJOY your weekend!  Talk to you Monday.....right now   It's Hammer Time!  My feet are tapping to the rhythm of life!  :)

 

Is Life Spinning Out Of Control?

 

 

Did you reach a crossroad and realize life is spinning out of control?  What's going on...trying to do too much, with less time, energy and money?  Well first.... take out the money element because you can't "change" what you don't have right now.  So, if you are experiencing money worries, you will have to fix the other areas of your life first before you can find solutions.  When your mind is out of sync because your thoughts are going down, down, spinning round... you won't be able to find solutions.  You won't be able to see clearly.  So, you have to remove "worry" from your thoughts because it can consume your time and energy.  Release worry and you will find solutions.  Sometimes we get to a place where we are hidden deep within a boxed reality.  You are unable to see beyond what is holding you back.  When you allow fear and worry to shadow over your positive energy and light, it's like being surrounded by fog and nothing seems clear.  The first thing you have to do is release worry and fear.  Now I know first hand this isn't always easy to do... but you CAN face your fears and worry with confident positive energy and light.  How do you rebuild this energy?  First, stop the madness.   Stop feeding into the worry and think beyond it, think past it.  Find your inner strength, find one thing that brings you comfort, experience it, then start to release the fear.  Go back to things that bring you comfort and peace, experience them, continue to release fear.  Rebuild your confidence, spend your time and energy on this effort and once you have returned to seeing the world with positive energy and light,  THEN your path will clear and you can start to move forward.  Ideas flow when your time and energy are geared towards positive energy and light.  Welcome Back!  ENJOY!

 

The Mind, Body, Tree Connection ...

 

 

I read an incredible article over the weekend.  It was in the magazine "First For Women".  The article title?  "7 Ways That Nature Makes You Healthier".  If you want to be humbled, read the part "Focus Enhancer...Resting In The Shade".  I've heard this theory before not remembering where... but just during the time when I want to talk about how important it is to respect nature, this thought presents itself again.  The article advises..."Plop beneath a leafy tree for 10 minutes, and you'll come away with sharper concentration"  What does it do?  Well there are low-frequency electro-magnetic waves which naturally ripple between the earth's surface and it's ionsphere, that stimulate the brain's focus-boosting frontal lobes....this according to scientists at Germany's Ludwig=Maxamilians University.     

Say what? I don't know what that means but to summarize it with my interpretation..."It's good to be in the shade,.underneath the trees"  :) Respect trees and all nature. If you have a chance to pick up this magazine, read the other ways nature keeps you healthy.  Help reduce insomnia?  "Morning birdsongs".  Energy Booster?  "Gazing At The Clouds".  Mood Brightner?  "The Smell Of Cut Grass"  Immunity Builder?  "Midday Sun.... Fascinating!  Respect the power of nature...  Respect the power within you...Bring them together in harmony with each other!  That's the way to find your greatest peace....ENJOY!

 

Release Your Inner Butterflies ...Live Without Fear

 

 

 

Why do I say this to you today?  Because it is the weekend and I want you to take the thought with you this weekend.  I want you to take this thought  within you and look for your answers to release fear in your life. I want to ask you, what if suddenly there were great big changes in the world that effected how you live today? Would you be prepared to manage life in a totally different way from how you manage life today?  Do you know your true purpose in life?

If you are the master of knowing your purpose...you live without fear!

If you are the master of knowing your purpose...you live, laugh and love effortlessly!

If you are the master of knowing your purpose...you are abundant with positive energy!

If you are the master of knowing your purpose...you are a beacon of positive light!

So I am asking you once again, if the world as you know it today, changed dramatically, are you anchored knowing your purpose in life?  Let me ask you this.... if your anchor is chasing after material things, chasing after money, would you still be able to set your compass in life if all your material things were taken away?  Could you change your direction and appreciate a simple life?  Could you start all over without disappointment?  Here's a suggestion....  hug a tree, be aware of simple beauty, plant a garden, give back to the earth positive, healing energy and light.  Get reaquainted with family and friends, put down the electronic gadgets (especially with our children) and get reconnected with nature.  Reconnect with the physical side of your being. Nuture your spiritual side equally.  Live in harmony.  Express gratitude and appreciate what you already have. Strengthen your mind, body and spirit with purpose! 

Move forward, be confident, fear nothing.... release the butterflies within.  ENJOY!

  

 

 

 All I Can Think To Say Today Is... 

"BOOGA...BOOGA"!

 

 

Really.... I just wanted to step outside the box this morning and start your day with a smile.  Also very important to mention, starting next week I will be writing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.  We all need to change our pace from time to time so lets just say I am going on summer hours :)  But for todays thought, I want you to think about these questions. What makes you happy in life?  What makes you smile?  What makes you laugh out loud?  What makes you feel like you are on top of the world?  The next question is... how often do you go to that place?  If the answer is... not often, then lets take some time to sort this out.  Always leave room in your busy life to see in front of you.  Also, make certain what is in front of you brings you the greatest joy, brings you the greatest sense of well-being.  Now I know there are times when "doo doo" happens ( i really wanted to say "shit" ...  oh I just did :)  BUT the key is knowing how to bring back your joy, bring back your  sense of well-being.  How is this accomplished?  Well the answer is as unique as you are.  The answer needs to come from within.  You hold the key to unlock the greatest joy in your life.  Trust yourself and unlock the door.  YOU are a beacon of positive energy and light.  Learn how to use your energy towards living a great, big, beautiful life. Learn how to use your energy towards making this world a better place.  Learn to use your energy in harmony with nature.

And the world will be a better place...ENJOY!

 

 

 

"Holey Shit Batman...Betty White Did What? 

 "She Hosted Saturday Night Live, Partied Till 3AM With The Cast  And Boarded A Plane At 6AM!"

 

 

Betty White is my hero!  This woman is 87 1/2 and the title tells you what she did after hosting Saturday Night Live.  If this isn't an example of how to live your life, I don't know what else to tell you.

81 Year Old Singer...Sensation On Britan's Got Talent!

 

 

If these examples don't get YOU up off the couch to pursue YOUR dreams no matter your age...I don't know what else to tell you.  If you are letting a "number" determine your abilities in life...stop it NOW!  Age is just that... a "number".  Life enjoyment is what you bring to the table from within. Life enjoyment is the strength that carries you from decade to decade and so on and so on :)  I am more inspired now at the age of 51 to walk my creative path than I was in my youth.  Here's the beauty of growing older...you sense moments of enlightment, you move forward with confidence, you know who you are and you start to streamline your path towards achieving your version of a great, big, beautiful life!  It is obvious to me, these ladies stay in tune with their creative path.  They stay in tune with changing times both within and around them.  They don't let the changes they see in the mirror impact their inner beauty, inner wisdom, inner strength!  No matter whether you are young or old, find YOUR inner Betty White.  See no limitations, make others smile, and let positive energy and light flow freely.  Decide who you want to be and make it happen!  ENJOY!

 

 Do You See What You Are Really Looking For?

  

 

 

Do you understand that how you see the world is very important, more important than how the world actually is?    Your life path is managed by what you see, what your expectations are and what you are willing to do to live your version of a great, big, beautiful life!  It's not going to be handed to you. It can be compared to playing poker where the strategy of the game is to believe in all possibilties before the final cards are dealt.  So it is true in life.... if you want to make things happen, you have to believe in the possibilities beyond what is occuring in the moment. Don't let another day slip by procrastinating.  Don't let another day slip by without taking steps towards your expectations.  Don't let another day slip by... period!  Do it now!  Do it today!  Start your plan!  See where you are now, appreciate and respect the moment, and fill your day with excited anticipation.  Then begin to build and accomplish.  Don't live a passive life... get up, get out, get going....and most important... ENJOY! 

 

Start Little...END BIG!! 

 

 

 

I have a dream that I have carried with me since childhood.  It's a vision of creating positive energy and light on the entertainment channel.  There... I can accurately define it now.  It has taken me 51 years to do this.  Ok now, what does this mean? Well let' give a little background on this...  Since childhood, I have wanted and I have made other people smile.  My earliest memory of this I was around 5 years old, dancing to "my baby does the hanky panky" in kindergarten... I can still see and feel this moment.  I loved this song!  The next moment I clearly remember was in 4th grade when I created a "granny" commercial on wrinkles away skin creme.  The next year I was the "in between" act at a school variety show where I recreated a funny version of the Madge palmolive dish soap commercial, played Santa Claus giving out gifts to the teachers (oops I was a little mischievous with this one) and I was Dr. Wacky running across stage as a crazed doctor trying to give students who were running amuck, a vaccine with an extremely large needle  I ventured into music as I picked up the clarinet and from 4th grade until the completion of high school I assumed 1st chair and eventually became the first female at my high school to win the most outstanding musician award that usually went to a senior, but I obtained as a junior.  Now I don't tell you this out of pride or conceit, I tell you this because I commited to being the best I could be.  It is "commitment" to your dream that moves you forward.  It is your "believe" that you can start little to end big!  :)

 I went into my "shy" phase after high school as I tried to define myself.  The urge to act hit me once again as I put away my clarinet after graduation.  I struggled as a young adult trying to define who I would be in this world.  I just knew I wanted to continue to make others smile, but needed to find the courage to audition.  I finally broke out again in 1983 as I  got enough nerve to audition at a local theater.  This is an ongoing place of joy for me and I have learned alot along the way evolving as an actor, director etc... 

 My path also took an unexpected turn as I also had to learn to overcome my fear of speaking in public.  But eventually, things happened, moments of enlightment occured along with alot of change and I eventually created Paralellvisions and I am now venturing into something I didn't even imagine... helping co-author a book.  Those who know me, know I have the gift of gab... but what does all of this mean?  Bits and pieces of coming and going with ideas scattered around... how do you start little to end big?

 

1) BELIEVE

 

2) COMMIT

 

3) ACCOMPLISH

 

Here is what I see lacking today.  The 3  "BCA's" of life.  (ok...I can't change the order to say ABC's of life, so I improvised :)  Stay with me.... I don't see alot of COMMITMENT toward ACCOMPLISHING your BELIEVES (Now it's the CAB's of life :)  And out of the three... COMMITMENT is what I think is most important.  It carries your believes towards your accomplishments.  Without it, life is an endless circle of wondering...what if!

Well, I am not wondering anymore... I am going to COMMIT to an idea that I have.  The most difficult part of this is bringing the dream into reality.  Because once you transition to reality, it becomes available to be judged by others.  And if you don't strongly believe you can accomplish it, you may decided to let it slip back into your wish list.  How do I know the time is right?  Energy... my energy is so high right now every time I think about this idea, it almost lifts me from the ground.   Vision...yes I have a vision of what I want.   It will be started with "moments" that will take me to the next "moment" and so on and so on.  Starting small... to end big!  Remember, commitment is the key to believing your dreams  can be accomplished!  What are your dreams?  Can you follow the 3 BCA's of life to accomplish them as you merrily roll down your path of life?  I hope so, let positive energy and light be your guide!  Measure when to move forward in a direction based on your intuitive energy.  Last but definitely not least... if you understand the power of energy within, send healing energy out to mother nature; especially to our trees and oceans.  Something is out of balance with nature.  It bothers me to see so many trees in the Laurel Highlands that are bare (dead)  or skimpy looking this year.  And we know the perils our oceans face.  Thank you Nora for bringing this to the attention of your readers this week.  You were my motivation to share this on my website.  Be active with respecting nature.  Be aware of what you do in your daily life.  Take care of our earth. Help nourish and preserve the beauty that surrounds us.

 

 

I'm Doin' OK...You Doin' OK?

 

 

 

To fill the world with the strength of positive energy and light, we need to check on each other from time to time and make sure we are all doin' ok :)  I talk alot about finding your inner strength but sometimes we need to charge our positive batteries by connecting with others... by connecting with nature.  When we go to that place, a tremendous power of peace fills up your positive energy tank and you will be on your way once again, filled with a positive outlook on life, your confidence meter reads high, and your creative juices begin to flow towards whatever you believe.  Let excitement prevail knowing anything is possible and remember to enjoy the ordinary, reciprocate the favor, appreciate everything and life will be very, very good!  ENJOY!

 

 

It's Time To Take A Break!

 

 

 First of all, the caption and picture above...well that just made me laugh  I felt this was needed.  For some unknown reason, this week is filled to the brim with negative energy.  I see and feel it everywhere from my workplace to my home.   Meanwhile....  I've been walking around with my head up in my...oh I mean with my head up in the clouds...that's how much positive energy I've been running around with.   Do you want to know why?  Well, first of all, I always choose to walk to the beat of a different drum.  I always walk around with a smile on my face to the point that others ask me why I am smiling all the time.  And I am experiencing amazing moments of enlightment this week. Things are naturally falling into place without effort and well it just all makes me feel great.  So, all the other negative stuff I see going on around me, well I choose not to bring it to me.  I am learning to share positive strength with others without taking in the negative energy around me. To some, if I would describe what is going on with my week, they would think it is no big deal.  But to me, they are priceless moments, they give me positive energy and guide me with positive light, so I can move up and beyond the negative energy circles swirling around this week.  If you are experiencing down  moments, work thru them, see moments of enlightment that will help you rise above and jump back on the bandwagon that leads with positive energy and light.  ENJOY!  APPRECIATE!  ENJOY!

 

 

Always Be Your Best!

 

 

 I love old cartoon classics and like to use them often in my daily thoughts.  So what is todays thought all about?  Hmmm...  lets see  "As you journey on your path, always be your best".  Well, this thought came to me yesterday as I was working in my corporate office.  I actually live many different lives right now.  I love being a parent, being in a wonderful relationship.  I love expressing creative thoughts that help others live with positive energy and light.  That is my future although I don't have all of that in front of me right now nor do I have it all figured out.  But as I travel down my path, I will strive to be the best I can be during the journey.  When you choose to be your best, your positive energy and light will shine bright and that my friends will keep you moving forward even if your are not exactly where you want to be today.  Be filled with excited anticipation that the best can be within today and will always be with tomorrow and beyond when you believe.  And life should always be about the next journey and the next adventure.  The key is to enjoy the path along the way, as you move forward.   Have a great day!

 

Pig Pen Being Creative...BINGO! :)

 

 

 

Yep... that captures who I was as a child.  A creative pig pen!  It is so nice to be able to identify with your inner child.  I was able to do this recently on a beautiful, warm, sunny afternoon.  I had 1/2 day off work and wanted to be outside.  I told this to my dear friend and as it turns out she was going to be working in her garden and invited me to stop over.  I went over with childlike anticipation and had a wonderful time.  I helped her weed her garden.  It brought back my childlike "pig pen" moments that I absolutely loved as a child.  I was once again playing in the dirt and it felt great. 

 

As a child, my mom was hoping for a dainty little girl who played with her dollies and wore pretty dresses.  What my dear mom got was a tomboy who had to sit on the couch when dressed up to go somewhere.  Somehow my mom knew at a moments notice I could turn into... yep you guessed it "Pig Pen".  Instead of playing with dolls,  I was playing dodgeball, baseball, climbing cliffs, jumping from cliffs, climbing trees, digging a hole to china...basically I was a dirt mongul.  There were many times, I would show up at the door, dirt and dust all over, clothes needing disgarded.  But I had a blast.  And I had a blast the other day.  I once again had to go home and clean up from the dirt and I absolutely loved it!  Playing in the dirt and using my imagination, that's another thing I did well.  I could create great adventures while I was climbing or digging or dodging and yes even as a child I could make others smile.  Usually in a zany, crazy kind of way... but all I can say is "mission accomplished".  Although I have cleaned up well since those days, my creative, childlike spirit is always present and can be put on the stage of life at a moments notice.  I loved my afternoon in the dirt as it reminded me of my roots and grounded once again who I am in this life.  Take a moment and reflect on your childhood.  Peel away the stuff that may have surrounded you  and just concentrate on yourself.  Remember your dreams and aspirations... are you fulfilling them?  Find time and relive your childhood.... it really is a wonderful experience bringing out your inner child once in awhile as you continue on your adult path.  I'm lovin it! You can too!  ENJOY!

 

 

 

Fill Your Bowl Of Life And Power On!

 

 

You can do it! I don't know why life is getting crazier and time is going faster...but it is Friday already and I try to think about the past week and it's a blur.  I look at the week ahead and I just want to sit down and have a bowl of cereal!  :)  So, while I enjoy mine...I will write today's thought.  Although we are all in perpetual motion, racing down the path of life, we need to remember from time to time to stop and regroup our mind, body and spirit.  Sometimes we get so far ahead of ourselves, it's like we are in front of the moment, looking back at ourselves trying to pull it all forward.  Find your down time!  Go there regularly so you can fill your bowl of life once again and power on! I don't know what "down time" is for you, it can be in the form of meditation, it can be singing loudly, it can be making others smile, it can be one of a million things, but remember this... it is definitely a necessary step towards moving forward in life.

I heard recently that the human mind really isn't wired for multi-tasking at the levels and paces we put ourselves thru.  So the only logical solution is to step away from time to time.  Remember it's your time and you choose what you want to put into your day.  Give yourself a break!!!  Sit down and have a bowl of cereal... a few of my favorites are

Captn Crunch, Cocoa Rice Krispies, I just love the sugar packed kid's cereal and I buy them proudly even though my sons are now young men.  Hey, I can be a kid when I want to...that's my down time!  Enjoy your weekend, use a little of this time to repower your positive energy and light. 

 

 

If You Could Read My Mind...

 

 

 

Now what the heck does this mean?  Hmmm, let me think for a moment.  This line popped into my head yesterday.  It is a lyric from Gordon Lightfoot...aha now I know what I want to say... :)  Are your thoughts in tune with the actions you take in your daily life?   Or do you aimlessly go thru life with not real direction or idea of what you want to do. Do you speak the truth of your thoughts?  Or do you hold back what you really want to say to others because it may take you to a place ouside your comfort zone.

Your thoughts are your guide, your inner wisdom.  Want to know how to take control of your life?  Go within, go with your true thoughts, don't try to alter your direction based on external sources (meaning others telling you what to do).  You have a powerful resource within your own mind that can take you any place you want to go.  It is your roadmap to the future.  The difference is YOU have to believe you already know what to do.  You have to visualize it happening.  Then you have to take the thoughts into action to create the life you want.  It's all very simple.  It's all about confidence.  Lead by example. Find your truth and encourage others to do the same.  And one by one, collectively we can change our part of the world and live a life filled with positive energy and light.   Live in the light of your own knowledge, you will be surprised how far you can travel.  ENJOY!

 

 

No matter how many times you have to start over, never give up your passions and dreams.  No matter how many times others want to tell you that you can't, surround yourself with those who encourage you and know that you can. No matter how many times you feel discouraged by the past,  realize the endless possibilities for your future.

No matter how many times you get angry, always pull yourself back into positive energy and light.  No matter how busy you are, always take time to see in front of you and enjoy!  No matter what...never, ever, ever  give up!  The end! :)

 

 

Is This A "Throw Away" Society?

 

Sometimes we should stop our busy world and evaluate our words, thoughts, and actions.  You know I was in such a rush this morning, I deleted my daily thought from yesterday and now I am unable to post it in my "past thoughts" section.  Last night at my son's baseball game  I had 2 cowtail candies.  I consumed the one, started on 1/2 of the other, was still holding the empty wrapper of the one I finished and thought I had consumed both. What is up with that?  Now I know these are simple things but I also know I need to slow down and start to think before I act.  Our society is in such a hurry to move on, we are just throwing away the joy of life!  So I am thinking about these simple examples and I take action  to open up my life from within, slow down so I can think clearly and with a renewed sense of appreciation move forward in life with clear thinking at a little slower pace!  I want to step away from this "throw away" society attitude and get back to being real.  We are all so consumed with the next thing we need to do in life, we are throwing away our time, energy and light.  Think before you speak!  Do what really matters first! Take time out!  Be real to yourself and to others! Take time to nourish your relationship with family and friends.  Take time to give back!  Take time to respect nature! 

So I am asking you to evalaute the world you live in.  Are you being caught up in a throw away society?  Are you throwing away your time, energy and light because you are always in a rush?  Are you throwing away your time, energy and light because you are always trying to prove yourself?  Are you throwing away your time, energy and light...being caught up in this "throw away" society because you have not found the time to stop these patterns? Find the time to stop these patterns and in return you will begin to enjoy life!   

 

Mindless = Reality TV

 

 

  

Another TV show about a family with a bunch of kids?   Another reality show about someone finding love in their parent's basement?  Another show about the housewives of somewhere else? Another and another and another....  reality tv = wasted time!  Turn off the TV and start living your own reality.   If your routine is to come home, have dinner, do a few things then sit in front of the TV for a few hours and watch these reality shows... your not working on creating the life you want to live.  Time is precious.  To push forward on your path, to create what you want in life you have to find the time to dream about it, you have to find the time to create it.  Ok,  I've been as guilty as the next person taking time to sit down and watch shows where the principals are wearing microphone packs living their reality life by being followed around with cameras and crews.  Then the footage is edited so the show perceives the image intended for the episode.  And you call that reality?  Here is my advice for today...WAKE UP and move past mindless television.  Get up, get out and get going with your own life.  Turn off the television for one week...and then another...and by the 3rd week your habits will be changed.  Can I hear a great, big shout out for change and for making the choice to move YOUR life foward! YAHOO!

 

Multitasking?  Or, are We Just Wandering Around Aimlessly!

 

This morning as I was surfing the internet,  an ad for Metamucil popped up and this girl says smiling with her glass of stuff "mult-tasking...it's so 2010".  It's all about being regular was the message and this glass of "stuff" was the cure.  However... maybe...just maybe, if she didn't multi-task so much of her life, she would be "regular" and would not need the stuff to begin with!  Because I'm thinking her body is "stressed" with so much "multi-tasking"  going on it's sending her a message to "s-l-o-w d-o-w-n" .  Maybe just maybe... she should consider her own internal signals and change her habits so she is less stressed and more regular! :)  When we choose to multi-task to the point of going nowhere.... it's time to change.  When we choose to multi-task continuously because we are never satisfied in the moment...it's time to change.  When we choose to multi-task to the point where we are wandering around aimlessly accomplishing nothing really....it's time to change.  When we choose to multi-task to the point where our thoughts are so far ahead of our actions...it's ridiculous...it's definitely time to change.  So, start this weekend and slow down just a little bit.  Take the time to enjoy your family....your friends....moments of peace.  Find time to step outside....to breath deeply, to see in front of you, to enjoy the journey!  

 

 

Jump, Jive & Wail...Translation?  Be Happy And Live Free!

 

 

 

I heard a great song this morning which leads me to my daily thought.  It was Lou Rawl singing about living like a natural man.  I really liked this song. It touches on how we are influenced by others often times doing what others tell us to do instead of making the decisions for ourselves.  In this song, he doesn't want to work the 9-5 grind he was told to work growing up.  He wants to live a free, happy life.  

The reason we constantly listen to others is

 1) We are afraid not to!

 2) We think we are being respectful!

 3) We don't understand how to live with free-will!

 4)  It is a choice... you want everyone else telling you what to do!

 5) etc... etc... etc...

 There are many reasons we choose not to follow our own path.  I think it is mostly based on doubt and fear of being judged or rejected by those who constantly want to direct our decisions.  Here's what I have to say about that!  JUMP, JIVE, WAIL, BE HAPPPY AND LIVE A FREE LIFE!  START TODAY...  Now I'm not telling you what to do.  It is never my intention to tell others what to do with their life.  It's YOUR choice.  I am only here as a guide for you to accept that realization.  START TODAY!  Fill your life with excited anticipation of what YOU want to do next!  It's a beautiful thing!  I am not being selfish with this thought, as I always embrace and include my famiy and friends along the way.  So for goodness sake.... ENJOY!  Today...Tomorrow...and ALWAYS!

 

 

 

Unique...One of a kind...Individual...that is who you are.   Isn't it exciting to know there is no one else exactly like you?  Isn't it exciting to know you have the free-will to explore this great big beautiful world?  Do these thoughts make you want to get up and dance?  Do these thoughts make you want to get up and shout out to the world... "Here I Am"?  Do these thoughts make you want to take action in your life?  Do they?  Are you?  Are you taking life into your own hands and moving forward on your path with positive energy and light?  OR are there others controlling your life, OR are there others making you question your path OR are you stopping yourself from moving forward because you are filled with doubt and worry? And the beat goes on within the direction of your thoughts , within the direction of those who influence you and within the habits of your eyes.  Do you see how quickly thoughts can teeter in either direction?   Do you see how quickly thoughts can either be positive or negative?  Do you see the need to evaluate your life to see if you are in control of your thoughts...to be aware of who influences you...to gain control of your own free-will by eliminating worry and doubt?  What an amazing journey we can all be on when we choose to go within and gain the guidance of our own positive energy and be able to use our own free-will to move forward within the rays of postive light.

Sometimes I feel like a broken record when I say  "go within"...  "free-will"...  "positive energy and light" but here's the point... these keys can guide you to stand up ...these keys can help you stand out ...these keys can help you become the unique, one of a kind, individual because that is who you are!  ENJOY!

 

 

Thanks For The Gumballs And The Bubbles Too...

 

Simple pleasures...gumballs and bubbles.  Remember the joy they brought to us as children?  Well, even as an adult I enjoy gumballs and chasing bubbles every once in awhile.  :)  Today take a moment and appreciate simple pleasures in your life.

I've been dealing with a cold the past few days and this morning, I can breathe easier and I feel much better.  I want to take a moment and appreciate the comfort of feeling well. 

I've also been dealing with pain in my right leg (running without stretching first) and you know this morning it feels much better.  I want to take a moment and appreciate the comfort of not having aches and pains.  Oh and I've learned a lesson... stretch!

I didn't know why the first thought I had this morning was "thanks for the gumball". 

 I don't question it but instead I writie it down and the words begin to flow.  And the words came easy today...it's all about enjoying simple pleasures.  Grow with the knowledge that you can always find comfort living a simple life.  Grow big with your dreams but also smile knowing the greatest joys in life are free.  The greatest joys in life can be found within your everyday world.  ENJOY!

 

The Story Of Me...

 

  

The picture above takes me to my inner child, to my favorite place and to my dream list.   It shows everything I want to accomplish, what I want to take in and what I want to give back.  I like this picture very much.  So here I sit writing to you today...another year older.  So what did this year bring to me so far?  Well, my sons were wonderful, sending birthday wishes repeatedly throughout the weekend and spending time.  It renewed my appreciation for the wonderful man in my life,  I am blessed with many kind friends who sent birthday wishes all weekend and I feel more energized than ever to move forward with positive energy and light!  These were wonderful gifts received.  And in return, I want to keep moving forward with my creative path, of making others smile.... of helping others understand they always have the strength and direction to move forward in life...all they have to do is trust their own free-will...all they have to do is believe and enjoy the journey.  So whether you are turning another year older or it is the start of a brand new day...make the most out of your story of life.  I hope it is filled with positive energy and light.  ENJOY!

 

"Everything You Can Imagine Is Real"

 

Do you recognize the quote I opened this daily thought with on this page?  Do you recognize the painting style?  If the answer is still "no".... the upper left on this painting reveals the artists name.  Ok... maybe you can't read it... the inspiration for this morning's topic is non other than

Pablo Picasso.  I was lead intuitively this morning for this thought because quite honestly... I didn't know what to write about today.  But when I open up my mind to what are the possibilities...something pops in and I begin to write.  So, my advice for today is  "just take a moment and know everything you can imagine is real...so what you going to do different today?"   Hmmm.... now that thought revs me up quicker than a morning coffee buzz! My eyes brighten, my thoughts start to focus as I quickly start thinking about new possibilities of what I imagine my life to be in the future.  And even if it isn't my reality today... doesn't mean it won't come into my reality tomorrow and beyond.  WHOA!  Now that's a thought that fills me up with positive energy and with that energy comes positive light that shines brighter every day.  ENJOY...IMAGINE...BELIEVE!  Now those are the keys to a great, big, beautiful life!

 

 

"And Let The Games Begin!" 

 There is alot  going on in my world right now... I seem to be cleaning out my closet and opening new doors at the same time.  I guess the best example I can give is with my car situation.  I was at a point of no return... It was time to get a new car.  But the fear of my past life circumstances made this a very rocky path to consider.  I would have to put faith that someone would understand I can make my own way as I did before facing some difficult life circumstances that hurt my financial position.  So I went out on a limb and sent an honest e-mail to a contact I was told about at a particular car dealer and I described in detail why my personal finances fell.  I sent it to the person I talked about yesterday who is in his 80's.  I figured if anyone could see what I was saying it would be someone with alot of life experience that would recognize an honest person.

Well my friends, I am happy to say I drove home last night in a brand new car.  The journey from that e-mail to all of the wonderful conversations from someone who was a complete stranger showing faith to the wonderful friendship that evolved... was amazing to say the least.  The love and support of my fiance, the love and support of my friends made what would be for most people  just another "buying a car" moment was for me a wonderful experience that I will remember and appreciate everytime I drive.  It not only helped me face the past, but gave me renewed strength in knowing there is alot of positive energy and light still in the world and I am blessed to be surrounded by it.

So I can say to you with renewed commitment  "Let the games begin!"  Do you have past circumstances that you have been shoving into the background because it just seems easier to do so?  Well, I can tell you firsthand....  bring it forward, make peace with it and move on.  ENJOY!  I am going to go "zoom..zoom..zoom" today and appreciate all those who I am blessed to call family and friends.  :)

 

"Pssst....Hey Look Over Here...Spring Has Sprung!"

 

 

Well it's that time of year... can I hear a great big... WOO HOO!  Spring has arrived and yesterday I noticed blossoms blooming everywhere!  Brilliant shades of yellow, pink and purple just seemed to pop out overnight.  But there is something else that I have noticed lately.  I've noticed the feeling of change in the air.  Spring definitely is my favorite time of year because it fills me with a tremendous sense of well-being in all areas of my life.  I fill renewed and recharged at work, at home and at play :) !  I'm clearing out my mental blocks and making plans to march forward with my dreams.  I have to share a wonderful story about someone living a wonderful life.  It is about a gentleman named Lundy Bell. My dear friend Nora first talked about this young man.  And while in his 80's he is just as charming, witty and full of life as any 20 year old that I know.  I went to him to help buy a new car.  We met for a second time last night and found out that some of his family members I have known for years, or I should say decades.  It's a small world.  And as our conversations progressed we saw a picture of him holding a saxaphone.  We asked him if he still played and he said not so much anymore because he loves to dance and gave the impression that he does this often.  Well, I just happen to be booking a great band at our Ligonier Theater which is right up his alley.  The band is Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe.... and I wasn't surprised when dear Lundy told me he knows him.  I think Mr. Lundy Bell knows everyone and I am blessed to have crossed pathes with him. 

Meeting him fills me with renewed inspiration to want to get up and be the best that I can be every single day!  So, if you are looking for a car.... go to Smail Auto in Greensburg, PA and ask for Lundy!  Thanks Nora... what a dear man and I invited him to come to the show  as my guest in June so he can get up and DANCE!  So as I close out my daily thought ...while I enjoy the beauty of spring ...and while I smile as I think about meeting this wonderful person all i can think to say is...

YAHOO!  Clear out the cobwebs that clutter your mind and hold you back.  Life is good!  Sing!  Dance!   Express Your Joy!

 

What Have The Habits Of Your Eyes Grown Into?

 

 

I certainly hope it is a great, big, beautiful life!  You know I had the joy of spending the day with two beautiful little girls ages 3 and 2 over this past weekend.  We giggled, searched for Easter eggs, blew bubbles, played ball, ran around in a playground.  We talked about walking tigers sleeping, dragons chasing us where at one point I was under the kitchen table with them...hiding, being very, very quiet.  We built houses out of Jenga blocks and drove the school bus to each house to pick up the kids.  It was a wonderful day and for a time I saw the world thru the eyes of a child and it was fabulous!  We ended the day quietly watching cartoons together as they both were ready to fall asleep with smiles on their faces.  And the biggest smile ... was mine.  It was a wonderful day.  It was a great reminder to take time to see the world with childlike wonder.  Sometimes we go thru life with so many things to do, we don't make the time to see the beauty of everyday life or to allow ourselves to imagine new possibilities.  Don't let life slip by you because the habits of your eyes remain fixed on petty things, fixed on material things, fixed on things that will not matter 10 years from now!  :)  Sharing positive energy and light even with the smallest family members, will help them grow into adults filled with wonder and joy.  So take time this week to remember your inner child and bring him/her out to play once in awhile!  Have a wonderful day!

 

 

 

All Generations...Find The Humor...

And You Will Fill Your Positive Energy Tank!

 

 

So here's what prompted me to write this today.  I was just looking at other opportunites to write online because it would be nice to expand who reads my daily thoughts.  But I once again smiled and will write only on my own website because I came across a website that will publish your written content, but they claim an area that people aren't ususally interested in reading about is... drum roll please....  HUMOR!  That's when I clicked away from the website and decided to write about this.  ARE YOU KIDDING ME?  It's not longer April Fools Day... IS IT?  Did they write this comment on April Fools Day and forget to take down the post?  My advice for this weekend is this... if your not interested in humor...change your thoughts.  Humor is a VERY powerful source of growth.  Finding humor in your world is a free gift that is available to everyone.  Take a look at your world.  Can you find humor in your everyday life?  Take a look at who you surround yourself with, can you share humor with them?  If the answer is "no" to one or both of these questions... then you may want to consider changing your path.  HUMOR!  Get a bunch... on a daily basis....  And if you are reading this website regularly you know I always close with the word "ENJOY!"  And often with a great big YAHOO and an occassional WOO HOO  and now for your viewing pleasure..... laughing babies!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxUulGkLu4I

 

 

Get Your Mojo BACK!

 

 

Really I have to admit, the past couple of days have gone a little south for me.  I've been feeling a little insecure, a little taken back by what I see going on around me.  People are trying to play in my sandbox...and I don't particularly want them there because they are kicking sand in my face!  :)  There is definitely something in the air, I guess it is time to write about it and take control of it!  GET YOUR MOJO BACK!  Because it's a unique, one of a kind, need to be heard kind of world out there.   And to begin to become a part of it, you have to regain your belief from within that you can rise above all negative energy and light.  Put yourself on a higher plane with your positive energy and light.  Be seen, be heard and when you are on this level others will try to tell you.... "Oh behave"!  But your response will be... "I don't think so...it's good to be me"!   :)  So get up , get out and get going today.  Yeah Baby...it's a brand new start to a brand new day. Let the games begin!   ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

Every Dawn Brings New Possibilities

This week I am all about moving forward in life.  Yesterday is over, done, kaput!  :)

Today I embrace change, I welcome new adventures, I like believing in new possibilities.  I need to get the plan into action. Write...write...write... this is what I need to do...everything points in that direction... I will have confidence in my ability, I will move forward with every new dawn and do what I say I am going to do.  As I was writing this I saw that I was using the phrase "I need".  I've replaced that phrase with "I will" for it is more empowering.  Wake up!  It's a brand new day ready to be filled with new adventures.  What are you going to do with your day?  What will you accomplish before it becomes yesterday once again, over, done, kaput! (I like the word kaput...just had to use it again :)   Think BIG!  Live BIG! Smile BIG!  ENJOY!

Show The World What You've Got!

Ok today I am going to ask you to stop your daily ruts... I mean daily routines and think for a minute about your natural talents. Do you utilize your natural talents in your everyday life?  Wouldn't it be great to let your natural talents guide you on your path?  Do you ever take the time to think about what your natural talents are and find ways to use them in your everyday life if you are not currently doing so?   Ok... after reading this thought are you going to stop and think about what your natural talents are and find ways to use them to move forward in life?  Did you figure out what I am asking you to do today? :)  Remember life isn't all about obtaining the money machine in everyday life.  The best times in life are when you can go out and experience the joy of being you with or without money.  Share your talents with others.  Show them what you can do and encourage them to find their natural talents to share with others etc.. etc.. etc..

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!  BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!

There is alot out there waiting for you to do so!  ENJOY and find something new today that utilizes your natural talents!

Speak Your Own Truth!

These are my truths... 

Here is what I respect most from those I choose to spend time with. 

be genuine...   be honest...   be kind...

Here is what I know based on recent events in my life

I don't want to be a custom's broker...  I want to be a creative writer and make others smile.  I need to follow-thru with this book because life will change when I do.  I need to let go of the past and release all emotions that hold me back.  I need to be strong, to teach, to help others.  I've got alot that I want to do with my life. I'm going to start today!

Whew.... wow... it is empowering when you choose to speak the truth.... it's going to be a great life, because I believe in the power of my own truths.  Always live within the power of your own beliefs... your own truths...ENJOY!

 Make Your Own Luck!

These are some powerful words filled with truth. Look for your four leaf clovers in life.  A four leaf clover is the power to believe all possibilities, to follow your dream path and live your life with positive energy and light.  Simply stated, go for it!  You can create your own luck in life if you believe in the power of your inner guide and you follow your instincts and free-will path.  I wake up in the morning filled with anticipated excitement of a brand new day.  I take my coffee outside and stand in the fresh air hearing the wonderful sounds of nature, excited to greet the day.  Then my day unfolds and I put into my day what I want and then return to the comfort of my home and dream about the possibilities of tomorrow and beyond.  Take time this weekend to find your own luck and remember, you already hold it in the palm of your hand when your hand is over your heart and you live your life with free-will. 

The point is...it is good to take charge and stand up for what you believe.  Now that's what I'm talking about!  Sometimes we have to be strong, we have to be assertive, we have to be bold to be heard.  But we also have to be intelligent in the process.  Let's shift gears for a moment and talk about the public outrage over the health care bill.  It seems to me it certainly wasn't the American people who pushed for this bill to pass.  Seems to me there was alot of internal stuff going on within government who fell upon deaf ears when it came to listening to the American public.  And certainly it seems to me the American people want this government to stop and listen. This shouldn't be just the voice of Obama that is heard, we need intelligent conversation from the American public. What's it going to take to be heard.  Well it needs to be the American way and it needs to happen with future elections.  People need to get serious about knowing who they are electing into office.  The best thing I can do to be heard over this is to put new people into office the next go around.  Ah... it's good to be Queen...or King.... etc....  It's good to also take charge of your life. To be strong, assertive, moving forward with positive energy and light.  And if you need to regain your life...figure out how you are going to do it.  No one else will do it for you...the strength has to come from within.  ENJOY!!

Find Your "Aha" Moments!

I found a great quote within the book "Aha".  I don't remember the authors name but the quote I will never forget.  It talked about finding your creative side and nurturing it.  It talked about how creative we are as children and as the years pass, creativity is put aside as we gain our education.  It goes like this...  "When we enter kindergarten we enter with a box full of colored crayons.  Once we graduate from high school we have in our pocket a single blue ballpoint pen."  Now I say to you... it's time to break out the crayons again and find some time to be creative.  This is where you find balance in your life.  Yes I know they say we are either left or right brain dominant but I'm here to tell you I lean in both directions.  There are certainly times when I need to be very analytical in my day job and according to the tests I am "left-brained" and at times I can understand why based on some of my habits.  However, there is no denying that my right brain is heavily used.  For example when I write, when I perform, when I direct, when I look at another and make them laugh.  So I find balance in my life and I know the times when I need to nurture my creative spirit.  Take a look at your life, what do you do with your creative side?  Wouldn't it be fun to nurture the possibilities and just have fun once in awhile?  Break out your own box of crayons and ENJOY!!!

No One Can Prevent You From Finding Peace...

...Unless You Empower Them!

So here's the key... don't give them an audience and you will have peace within. 

Everyday we make choices.  Choices on who we want to bring into our lives. Choices on people we would rather not.  The question then becomes for today, do you have the right people in your life that will let you live with positive energy and light?  Or do you carry around people in your life who breed within them negative energy....negative light and are trying to pass it along to you.  They will be the ones who will try to keep you from your path, because they are lost and can't find their own.  I am never going to say to you "don't help another".  What I am saying to you is this... the only person you will be 100% responsible for within your lifetime is...yourself. Sometimes you have to choose to turn a corner in the opposite direction to keep peace within. I was going over my Parallelvisions presentation and I saw a slide that brought this back to my attention.  It talks about ways to keep your energy strong. Our thoughts play a powerful role, it determines what we choose to hold within and  the compass are those who surround us that we let influence our thoughts.  And then it is the joy of knowing, it is our choice to decide who influences us and who doesn't!  And sometimes you have to  make the choice to move away to regain your strength. It's the power of knowing no one else can keep you from finding your own peace...unless you empower them to do so....ENJOY!

Zoom Out To See The Full Picture!

You know those moments.... it's those "aha" moments when you let yourself see the whole picture.  You let yourself think outside of the box.  You allow yourself the freedom to be what you want to be.  Maybe it is in it's early stages.  Maybe there are only moments when you can think about the possibilities.  Maybe...just maybe some day I am going to...

Words Of Wisdom

Free your mind.... that's what this is all about today.  You have to "free your mind" to move foward in life.  Because "life takes up alot of your time"  :)  I love that phrase.  So, now I have to ask you.... how do you choose to spend your time.  Free your mind my friends and you will receive a great, big, beautiful life.  You know I often repeat phrases that I want you to take into your subconcious mind... you know that power within.  I want to say this again... "free your mind and you will receive a great, big, beautiful life!"  Let life in......  Appreciate the moment.....  Be kind to others....

Let The Sunshine In...

Oh the great big beautiful sun!  Do you notice your mood on a bright sunny day?  Somehow you just can't resist it's charm.  I see brighter moods! I see sparks of positive energy bouncing around! I feel stronger and sense the positive buzz within conversations!  It is a joyous moment when we take the time to appreciate the beauty of the sun.  It is the most dependable element we have...it rises...it sets... only to rise once again the following day. As I head out in the morning and the sun is in the air, there is an increased boost of postive energy that I experience as I take in it's warmth and begin my day. Learn to harness the power of positive energy and light.  Look up....look out...look forward to every new day and see the world with a renewed sense of joy, excitement and anticipation knowing anything is possible. Live within the brightness of positive energy and light!  Oh Happy Day...!

Stand Firm...Sort Out Your Mind Bucket!

EAT WISELY!