For a while, I was on the daily blogging kick. I always had something to write about. Lately, it isn’t that I don’t have something to say, it just seems what I do have to say seems rather insignificant to me. I’m not one for speaking just to hear myself talk. Anyone can do that and contribute absolutely nothing to the world. Life being as short as it is, I’d like to offer something that inspires someone or encourages them.

I gave someone a compliment recently and they thanked me and told me they were surprised by it. Seems people don’t give out compliments anymore without a motive or expectation. I let them know what I speak is genuine and real with no expectations. I accept people as they are, the good and the bad because I am not perfection myself. Now, I wasn’t always an accepting person, but I have learned judging people brings it right back on you. And, most times, when you are judging others, it is because you see something you don’t like in them that is really in you.

Maybe, instead of judging someone because they don’t do or think they way you do, you can practice some acceptance. Complete and total acceptance. After all, isn’t that what you would want someone to do for you?

Funny. I created this quote well over a year ago when I was at a rather low point in my current journey. I did it because I wanted something positive to focus on when my circumstances, at the time, gave me little to no hope that things would improve. Now, over a year later, I am in a better place. I am still going through the journey, which continues to be full uncertainty, but there is a difference…I am filled with an abundance of hope for my future. It is not because of anyone or anything, exactly. The change for me has all been internal. I am learning to not focus on what I see with my physical eyes, but to believe for the things I want to come into my life. I am no longer afraid to express myself or own who I am. I no longer apologize for being me and I refuse to change who I am for another person. I am enough. Always have been.

I have this tiny journal with multiple pages like the one above, with little sayings I created. I enjoy a good quote and often use other people’s to get my point across. With this journal, I decided to come up with my own quotes. They are closer to expressing what is on my mind and in my heart than someone else’s words. My own words are significant and worthy. I am more mindful now of using my own voice to express myself first before using another person’s words. Often times, those quotes are taken out of context and you lose the full meaning of why they said what they said. We all have gifts and talents to share. The challenge is discovering, embracing and finally sharing them with confidence and courage.

May you be a joyful inspiration to others today.

Return to Center

Let everything unimportant go

Focus on the present

Manifest a prosperous future

Speak blessings and favor over my life

Nurture and take care of self

Meditate on things above

Count my endless blessings

Simply be

I’m UnMarketing the Imperfection of my Different.

But if we learn to think of it as anticipation, as learning, as growing, if we think of the time we spend waiting for the big things of life as an opportunity instead of a passing of time, what wonderful horizons open out! ~Anna Neagle

When you are in limbo, you’re in a state of transition that depends on future action. Whenever I think I know where my life is headed and I am ready to go where it is taking me, things suddenly change and I find myself in a holding pattern. As the new year approaches, more than one area of my life is in a state of limbo and there is nothing I can do but wait it out.

In an effort to enjoy my wait, I am approaching the limbo with excited anticipation. There is no point in looking at this for anything other than what it is, preparation and opportunity. I do believe attitude can have an impact on how pleasant or uncomfortable the waiting is. As this new year approaches, I am waiting. I have done what I can do on my end and the rest does depend on other people doing their part. In the meantime, I will enjoy the ride, ring in the New Year with my little people and count my abundant blessings. If this is limbo, it ain’t so bad.

Here’s wishing you an amazing New Year.

With only three days left in this year, I find myself in a reflective state and a forward motion state all at the same time. While reflecting on past events can be helpful in moving forward, I am not really wanting to dwell much in my past these days. Especially with my future looking so bright. I can say that 2010 is definitely ending a lot better for me than it started. I am experiencing an amazing finish which leaves me hungry for more of what is to come. On that note, I am choosing to reflect on all the positive things that happened to me this year and leaving the rest where it belongs…in the past. The blessing of future glimpses has me excited, thankful that I am a risk taker and knowing beyond any doubt that the days ahead will be an amazing adventure and exploration of self.

I am sitting in my bedroom having been ordered to stay here. Seems my little people and my in-laws are up to something and I am not allowed in on the surprise. This has been a good birthday. Mainly because I have felt a level of love from friends and family that no material possessions can replace. I am at a point in my life where I am genuinely happy because I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances or challenges that constantly present themselves.

I look forward to the adventures slated to meet me in the coming new year. I know they will be nothing short of spectacular.

Man, when you lose your laugh you lose your footing.  ~Ken Kesey

I love to laugh. I love the way it makes me feel. I love how laughter is contagious. When someone is tickled and doubled over in laughter, I can’t help but laugh, too. My mood instantly lifts and all is right in the world. Reverb10′s prompt yesterday was about healing.  I don’t care how challenging my days have been, laughter always brings me up and out of myself. Laughter reminds me that life is too damn short to walk around miserable and feeling sorry for yourself. There is so much more to living than that.

As the new year approaches, I have made the decision to step completely out of my comfort zone (don’t ask me what that means, I am taking the steps in faith). I intend to live with no regrets, to have fun every single day and to laugh until I am physically in pain. If nothing, all that laughter will give me a great abdominal work out and keep me in a constant good mood. Sounds like a win-win situation to me.

I embrace joy as my chosen lifestyle.

I have a strong lovewalk.

I overflow with happiness and choose to bless others with it daily.

I am committed to taking care of my body, mind and spirit.

I have compassion for all people.

I cast all of my care on the Lord.

I am a confident woman.

I live boldly and without fear.

I enjoy my family.

I enjoy my work.

I am a believer.

I am blessed with loving and kind friends.

I choose to see the best in people.

I forgive quickly and often. I do not walk in unforgiveness.

I am not easily offended.

I love deeply.

I prosper in all areas of my life, physically, spiritually, socially and mentally.

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No additional words required. This pretty much says it all, don’t you think? My goal next year is to have a strong love walk. I am believing for the best in people and choosing to love them. The more love I give, the more love I will be able to receive.

Sometimes, I don’t give myself credit for my strength. Maybe it is because it seems like bragging or boasting. But there are days when it is okay to say, “I am strong. I am powerful. I am blessed. I am victorious. I am highly favored.” It is okay to speak of your strength when you know where it comes from. I am strong because God shines where I am weak. I am strong because I made the decision to not give up. I am strong because I did not allow fear to stop me from moving forward. I will not live another day of my life small. From this day forward, I will live boldly and with intention. I know something good is about to happen to me. I expect it.

Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one’s self-esteem.  That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily.  ~Thomas Szasz

Wisdom is a blessing and there is comfort in having it. I pray for it constantly, so that I make right decisions and remain humble. This quote reminds me of dying to self daily. It can be a blow to the ego when you realize you are not right about something you have convinced yourself is true. Not everyone is willing to suffer for knowledge. Instead, there are those who choose to live in darkness and ignorance because with knowledge comes responsibility. When you know better, you can’t use the excuse of not knowing to continue doing wrong. There has to be a willingness to step away from ignorance  and instead pursue the wisdom that comes from knowledge.

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. ~Walt Disney

Reverb10 prompt for December 13 was: Action. When it comes to aspirations, its not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. What’s your next step?

Boldly walk in faith. That is my next step. It is easy to sit around and talk about what you are going to do and end up doing nothing at all. Either because you are all talk, scared to make a move or you are waiting for someone else to do what you don’t have the courage to do. All year, I have been taking bold steps forward during some challenging times; making decisions that have scared the crap out of me, because I believed I deserved to be treated better. If I had not been walking in faith, I would not be where I am today. Daily I am amazed by the blessings that show up, right on time, in my life. It humbles me and I take none of it for granted.