I can let myself be happier by...

I can let myself be happier by...

listening to my selves and honoring their needs. I can play more, explore more, get out of my comfort zone more. I can dive into my interests with vigor and passion until the next wave of interest comes along and I can let myself get swept up into it. I can rest when I need to rest, rather than trying to push and push and push myself to succeed...whatever that means. Really, when it comes down to the end of it all, am I going to want to be holding my awards or am I going to be wanting to hold my memories of the full and active life I've created and led? I already know the answer to that question. I want to create the environments that lend themselves to happiness...that means getting out there and getting involved in life and trying new things, even when I'm scared. I find happiness in connecting with myselves and others. I find happiness in spending time with family and friends. I find happiness in being creative. I find happiness is community and activity. I also find happiness is my alone time with myselves and with God, learning more about us and leaning into that inner guidance that I can then go out and pursue. I find happiness in growing as a person who wants to make a difference in the lives of those who I come into contact with. I find happiness is knowing who I am and making no apologies for that.

Turn it Up

 

Quote: Democracy or Wealth

"We must make our choice. We may have democracy, or we may have wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." - Justice Louis D. Brandeis, U.S. Supreme Court

Walking to End Alzheimer's

 

Quote: Obstacles

"Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals." -Brian Tracy

Quotes: Watch Your Tongue

"Control your inner dialogue. Talk to yourself positively all the time." -Brian Tracy 

"Refuse to criticize, condemn, or complain. Instead, think and talk only about the things you really want." -Brian Tracy

Quote: Never say anything...

"Never say anything about yourself you do not want to come true." -Brian Tracy

Quote: The World Belongs to...

"The world seems to belong to those who reach out and grab it with both hands. It belongs to those who do something rather than just wish and hope and plan and pray, and intend to do something someday, when everything is just right." -Brian Tracy

Quote: Running Circles

"An average person who develops the habit of setting clear priorities and getting important tasks completed quickly will run circles around a genius who talks a lot and makes wonderful plans but gets very little done." -Brian Tracy

Quote: "The World Belongs To..."

"The world seems to belong to those who reach out and grab it with both hands. It belongs to those who do something rather than just wish and hope and plan and pray, and intend to do something someday, when everything is just right."
- Brian Tracy

How to Fill Your Life with Joy

Digital Vision Boards for 2018

Quote: Deepak Chopra

"The highest levels of performance come to people who are centered, intuitive, creative, and reflective - people who know to see a problem as an opportunity." - Deepak Chopra

To Everything, There is a Season

I have a lot of big changes coming in 2014.  I will share them as the time seems right.  One at a time.  See, I keep secrets... I keep secrets in a sacred place.  It is important to not have people piss all over your dreams.  It may surprise you, or not, who will be your biggest supporters and who will question why you even bother.

I was reminded, once again, of this at Xmas time this year as I let one of my secrets out to my family and got lukewarm to cold responses.  It was a mistake to tell.  It's a mistake that I'll never, ever, make again!

I was warned by a mentor and by my husband to keep it quiet but I went ahead with it anyway.  I think sometimes we just need to see one last time who's on our side.

Check out this post on The Proper Care and Feeding of Dreams.

I have HUGE dreams.  Big huge dreams that scare the living shit out of me!  The season of raising a family is coming to an end and my focus can shift elsewhere now.  Dancer is nearly 18, will be driving soon, and will be starting her drive towards her dreams soon.  I finally got clarity on my path.

I shared this on Facebook a few days ago, "And so, she finally recognized herself and where her passions want to take her. There are seasons in life. Sometimes we have to be focused elsewhere for a time... watering and caring for the roots that need to grow deep... before we are able to reach for the sun and bloom. - LJM"

I waited, sometimes very impatiently, for my path to get clear enough to start down it.  I needed time to change.  I needed time to raise my daughter and do right by her.  I needed time to grow my marriage.  I needed time to bloom where I was planted.  I came to, dare I say, enjoy domestic duties and taking care of my family.  But I knew there was more waiting for me, I just had to wait for the right time, the right season, and now that season begins.

I Want Happiness

The Beauty of Different

I Can Do Anything Good...

We all make too much of this...

Quote: Is it Essential

“Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?” – Marcus Aurelius

Sneaky Universe... You're Always Providing Me With the Answers

So within 30 from my last post, I see this post on Facebook from one of my favorite blogs... http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/04/11/16-harsh-truths-that-make-us-stronger/

When you ask... you receive, right?  Guess you just have to be asking the right questions and really, truly be ready for the answers.