Category Archives: Randomness

I Love, Love, Love Green Grapes

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I want some right now.

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Successfully Navigating Life’s Changes

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What is it about change that scares us into choosing a passive way of living? Are you one of those people who is fine with change as long as the one changing is not you? I believe we have all been there at one time or another, but I would like you to consider a few things if you are truly ready to make some changes in your life:

  • Change Your Mind, Change Your Perspective. What you think usually originates from your heart and will eventually make its way out of your mouth. How often do you pay attention to what you are thinking about? The battle for change starts in your mind. Pay attention to what you are thinking and replace your negative thoughts with positive ones.
  • Embrace the Opportunities Change Presents. Change offers the potential for tremendous personal growth. You discover things about yourself you normally would not have, you set yourself up for new experiences and connections. I believe we are creatures of comfort and we like the familiar, but if the familiar were truly comfortable, why do we continually seek new pleasures in our lives?
  • A Positive Attitude Makes All the Difference. Choose to see the good in your circumstances and situations. Regardless of how much seems to be stacked against you, find something to be grateful for. A positive attitude can be all that is needed to tip the scales in your favor. So, why not take a chance and error on the side of positivity?
  • Assemble Your Cheerleaders. Align yourself with like-minded, positive people who will support you on your journey. When you are on the road to change, there will be those who will try and tell you what you should not do. And, while I believe strongly in listening to what your Spirit tells you, it does not hurt to have your positivity crew on the sidelines cheering you on when you need that extra push.

Since I am talking about change, I have decided my blog is a place I need to make a few changes, too. The way I write is different, my purpose in writing is different, and my purpose for living has changed. That being the case, I want this space to be a virtual sactuary where I can continue to share my own evolution with my readers and be as authentic as I dare to be. I will keep it positive, as there is enough garbage out there to read without adding to the mess and I will keep it real. You can be authentic without sounding like Susie Sunshine and painting the picture of a perfect, fake life no one could possibly live up to. I am not perfect, but I strive to be the best me that I can. And, to be honest, that is enough. I am enough.

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Life Inspired Photography Shop

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I have been toying with the idea of making prints of my favorite photographs available for purchase. I have had many inquiries about it and I am excited to announce my Life Inspired Photography shop is officially open. This is just the beginning as I prepare to add more prints to the shop in the coming weeks.

For now, I am featuring my fruit series and there are matting services available for an additional fee. I will be adding more of my fruit images and showcasing another series called Serenity. I am very excited about this new venture.

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Improving the Art Slam

One of my goals for this year was to bring more value to the Art Slam for my readers. I would love to hear your ideas and learn more about what you want to see when you visit here. If you click here, the link will take you to a short survey. I look forward to seeing your answers. Have a great day!

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Yanni Voices Premieres on PBS Tonight

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While attending Blissdom last month, Disney provided the attendees with a special preview of Yanni Voices. Now, you may be flashing back to what you knew of Yanni from back in the day, but this presentation was more than I expected and I am looking forward to seeing the entire show on PBS starting tonight in many markets. As an added bonus, Disney surprised us by sending two of the featured performers, Nathan Pacheco and Ender Thomas. If only you could have heard over 250 women screaming like they had not seen men in years. It was truly a sight to behold. Before Nathan and Ender came into the room, tweets had been flying all over Twitter about how hot the men were and other comments I simply can’t mention here.

Be sure to check out the special and the sneak peek of Yanni Voices, as well as check the listings to see when it will be showing in your area.

I would also like to thank One2One Network for helping get the word out about Yanni Voices and for being a great host of Blissdom.
Ender Thomas & Nathan Pacheco

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