May 31, 2011

Quotes
  
Happiness happens when you fit with your life, when you fit so harmoniously that whatsoever you are doing is your joy. Then suddenly you will come to know: meditation follows you. If you love the work that you are doing, if you love the way you are living, then you are meditative. ~ osho

Like birds landing on a tree top together, and then dispersing, we are together for a very short time, so it makes sense to live in harmony, in unconditional friendship. ~ Bokar Rinpoche

Live your dreams and you nurture your spirit , nurture your spirit and you dance your bliss, dance your bliss and the world becomes a celebration of authentic loving harmony. ~ Micheal Teal

Blog Posts

Caged Dreams ~  "Give your dreams permission to leap into the abyss of potential. Give them permission to spread their wings and soar through the skies of possibility."

Some Days Its Hard to Be Optimistic ~ I'm sure we all have days like this. The point of the post is that it is okay to feel this way . . . as long as you don't quit.

May 30, 2011

Quotes from other FB pages 

When we see the Beloved in each person, it's like walking through a garden, watching flowers bloom all around us. ~Ram Dass Via ~ Mind, Body, and Spirit 

Let your love flow outward through the universe,
To its height, its depth, its br...oad extent,
A limitless love, without hatred or enmity.
Then as you stand or walk,
Sit or lie down,
As long as you are awake,
Strive for this with a one-pointed mind;
Your life will bring heaven to earth.
~ Sutta NipataSee More

Via ~ ॐ Spiritual Bliss ॐ

Blog Posts

Take a Chance: Seize That Opportunity ~   “It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.” ~Unknown

Live Life Even If It Scares you Sometimes ~  Love yourself enough to let yourself be uncomfortable and scared sometimes. It’s okay. Those things that scare us often help us grow up.

It's All in the Attitude ~ Are you surrounded by negative complaining people?  Are you one of them?

Quotes



Success should be measured by the yardstick of happiness; by your ability to remain in peaceful harmony with cosmic laws. ~ Paramahansa Yogananda
 

May 29, 2011

Blog Posts

Worthy of Influence ~ These first two blog posts are only a few sentences long so o quotes from either.

Judgmental Influence

What are You Called to Do? ~ When you’re living from this place of not making use of your talents you are merely enduring life rather than enjoying it. You’re ‘getting by’ rather than living with clear intent & purpose. And you likely feel that your life is happening to you rather than you shaping the exact life you desire.

The Truth Isn't Out There ~ The truth is not “out there” (where is “out there” anyway?).
The truth is right here, staring you in the face waiting for you to make eye contact.

Quotes
  
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away. ~ Henry David Thoreau
 

May 28, 2011

Quotes

Hope for the moment. There are times when it is hard to believe in the future, when we are temporarily just not brave enough. When this happens, concentrate on the present. Cultivate le petit bonheur (the little happiness) until courage returns. Look forward to the beauty of the next moment, the next hour, the promise of a good meal, sleep, a book, a movie, the likelihood that tonight the stars will shine and tomorrow the sun will shine. Sink roots into the present until the strength grows to think about tomorrow. ~ Ardis Whitman

 
There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

~ Booker T. Washington

A Native American Prayer. ~ O' Great Spirit Whose voice I hear in the winds And whose breath gives life To all the world Hear me! I am small and weak, I need your strength and wisdom, Let me walk in beauty And make my eyes ever behold The red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect The things you have made And my ears sharp To hear your voice Make me wise So I may see ever so clearly The ways you have to teach me Let me learn The lessons you have hidden in every leaf and cloud I seek your strength, Not to be greater then my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy... Myself Make me always ready to come to you With clean hands And straight eyes So when life fades, as the fading sunset, My spirit may come to you Without shame. ~ Chief Yellow Lark

May 26, 2011

Quotes from other FB pages

Give hope ♥ ~ Via Being Positive and Staying that Way

Our true beauty is defined by our soul; our appearance is just a camouflage we use to hide our true beauty, our true identity. ~ Andriana Kelisakieva Via ~ The Sacred ॐ Jღurney ॐ Of The ॐ Sღul. 2

 

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass . . . it's learning to dance in the rain. ~ Via The Daily Buddha 

 

Blog Posts

 

Tiny Wisdom: On Connecting ~ “Don’t wait for people to be friendly. Show them how.” -Unknown 

 

Quotes

 

A soul with purpose found is the light by which the world is guided. ~ Ian Paul Marshall 

The next message you need is always right where you are. ~ Ram Dass

Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. ~ unknown

May 25, 2011

Quotes
 

Today is a good day to dream! ~ Pony Vigil

Life is a field of unlimited possibilities. ~ Deepak Chopra

"Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary." ~ Cecil Beaton

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~ Harriet Tubman 

Blog Posts

Tiny Wisdom: On Being Openly You ~   “What I am is good enough if I would only be it openly.  ~ Carl Rogers

Discovering the Little Things that Make Us Happy ~ "Life is full of little wonders that can make us happy. The sound of a baby’s laughter, a good book, the comforting smell of a favorite old sweatshirt, and the warmth from a cup of hot tea are simple pleasures that can easily put smiles on our faces."

A Conversation with Fear ~  "Love is what we're born with. Fear is what we learned here." ~ Marianne Williamson ~ I love this quote . . . saw it a couple of days ago; so I thought this post would be a good one to share.

Quotes from other FB pages

I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Via ~ Lessons Learned In Life

 

We are here to become happy, to become aware, to become awake To find happiness, to find joy, to find compassion, to find forgiveness, to find yourself, to find God, and to find the God inside of yourself, which is your happiness, love and compassion. ~ Marjorie Musacchio Via ~ ॐ Spiritual Bliss ॐ 

"What matters is the value we've created in our lives, the people we've made happy and how much we've grown as people." ~ Daisaku Ikeda Via ~ EMBRACE POSITIVE PASSION

 

 

 

May 24, 2011

Tiny Wisdom: On What We Envision ~ “We are limited, not by our abilities, but by our vision.” - Unknown

3 Mistakes That Hold You Back in Life & How to Avoid Them ~ “Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learned here.” ~ Marianne Williamson
 
Quotes

So let us go forward, quietly, each on his own path, forever making for the light. ~ Vincent Van Gogh

Nobody else knows your reason for being. You do. Your bliss guides you to it. When you follow your bliss, when you follow your path to joy, your conversation is of joy, your feelings are of joy -- you're right on the path of that which you intended when you came forth into this physical body. ~ Abraham Hicks

We are all one.  Ours is not a better way, ours is merely another way. ~ Neale Donald Walsch

May 23, 2011

I was sitting here this evening thinking I was going to take today off from posting; when I was reading blog posts and this post stood out to me.

So What if it's Been Done Before? ~ Really . . . I've taken the same photo of a single piece of driftwood on the beach that probably hundreds if not thousands of people have the same photo. While the subject may be the differences from one photographer to the next make it a different picture each time. It could be framed differently, the lighting could be different . . . and on and on.

Just in case you don't read the post here is the video - I hope you will watch it here.

May 22, 2011

Blog Posts


Happy People Have Sh*;%%# Lives Too ~ I apologize if you find the profanity in the post offensive. I do believe there are some good tips here though.

Put Down The Goals!! ~ Goals are a way to motivate yourself, to help focus your efforts. They are not meant to be your ruling body. Own them, don’t allow them to own you.

Being Original ~ There is no competition. There is no you verses them. When you create from a place of pure love and creativity, a place without fear or competition, without self-doubt or limitation, a place void of ego and selfishness, then you will create work that is original.

Quotes

Every day we slaughter our finest impulses. That is why we get a heart-ache when we read those lines written by the hand of a master and recognize them as our own, as the tender shoots which we stifled because we lacked the faith to believe in our own powers, our own criterion of truth and beauty. Every man, when he gets quiet, when he becomes desperately honest with himself, is capable of uttering profound truths. We all derive from the same source. There is no mystery about the origin of things. We are all part of creation, all kings, all poets, all musicians; we have only to open up, to discover what is already there. ~ Henry Miller

"This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy." ~ Susan Polis Schutz

Forcing yourself to think happy lies doesn't heal your dreams. Getting to the truth does. ~ Martha Beck

May 21, 2011

It has been a long week for me. My body is certainly telling me it's time to take a rest. So this is going to be it for this post today.

Quotes

Breathe.  Let go.  And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. ~ Oprah Winfrey

The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be. ~ Og Mandino

{While meditating} I sit quietly and rest in the nature of mind; I don't question or doubt whether I am in the "correct" state or not. There is no effort, only rich understanding, wakefulness, and unshakable certainty. When I am in the nature of mind, the ordinary mind is no longer there. There is no need to sustain or confirm a sense of being: I simply am. ~ Sogyal Rinpoche


Blog Posts


Tiny Wisdom: On the Power of Dreams ~ "A dream is an opportunity, not just because of where it could lead, but because of what it allows you to do and feel on the way there. When you throw yourself into something you love, the output is as rewarding as the outcome."

The Myth of Discipline ~ Discipline is not a mystery.
Except that it is. What is discipline? How much of it do you have? How do you get more of it? If by practice, how do you practice if you don’t have any in the first place? If you don’t feel like doing something, how do you use discipline to force yourself to do it?

May 18, 2011 & May 19, 2011

I've had a busy week . . . so today is a two-for.  Really busy week. I did a trade show Tues and Wed. We got in a whole new product category to my shop (www.facebook.com/CoastalSerenity); herbs and spices for cooking. We're so excited. It will be a lot of work, but at the same time fun. We did a networking even this evening with our Chamber of Commerce and we haven't even hit the busy time of the week for us yet ~ the weekend. I hope the weather stays as nice as it is right now. 

Quotes

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. ~ Buddha Saying

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. ~ Mark Twain

Mistakes - call them unexpected learning experiences. ~ Richard Bach

"I have decided that learning about anything is awesome, but as soon as you put a grade on it... not so much" ~ Jonathan Nuckols


You don't have to be a "person of influence" to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me. ~ Scott Adams (Dilbert)

Blog Posts 

Why YOU matter ~  "Small things can change a day, change an attitude and even change a life."  The story near the end of this post is great. I hope you will read it, pass it on.

How to Stop Obsessing Over Things You Want ~ “You only lose what you cling to.” ~Buddha

Tiny Wisdom: On The Power of a Smile ~  “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” -Thich Nhat Hanh

May 17, 2011

Blog Posts

Tiny Buddha on Feeling Good ~  “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt ~ One of my all time favorite quotes. 

Quotes

Today I chose to post quotes about acceptance. I chose this topic because I learned yesterday that a very good friend has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I cannot put into words how much this news saddens me. So acceptance was my topic today . . .

If I accept the sunshine and warmth, then I must also accept the thunder and lightning. ~ Kahlil Gibran

I follow four dictates: face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go. ~ Sheng Yen

Love is not a thing. It is not something you do. Love is a way of being, a merging of body, mind and spirit. A state of total acceptance and freedom. Without limits, reservations or qualifications. It is a sense of wonder and oneness with all that exists in a universe that is self-sustaining, and a God who loves us. ~ Eugene Oliveto

May 14, 2011

Kind of a light post today. Had a busy day at the shop and then came home, ate a quick dinner and then had another date with my hubby. We went and saw Whiskey River Skynyrd Tribute band. Couldn't pass up a free show. Hope you all have had a great weekend.

Quotes

Switch off the mind and let the heart decide
who you were meant to be
Flick to remote and let the body glide
There is no enemy!
Etch out a future of your own design
Well tailored to your needs
Then fan the flame and keep the dream alive
. . . the future is roses! Roses!
~ Thomas Dolby

I'm going where my heart will take me
I've got faith to believe
I can do anything
I've got strength of the soul
And no one's gonna bend or break me
I can reach any star
I've got faith
I've got faith
Faith of the heart
~ Rod Stewart

"Hold fast your dreams!  Within your heart keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go, and, sheltered so, may thrive and grow." ~ Louise Driscoll

Your mind must become one, do not try to understand with your ears but with your heart. Indeed, not with your heart but with your soul. ~ Chuang Tzu

May 13, 2011

Went on a date with my hubby tonight. We went to a local restaurant and saw Ted Vigil, his a John Denver Tribute Artist. He sure looks the part and he is a great singer.  We had a nice time. Just wanted to share this video Ted Vigil as John Denver "Leaving on a Jet Plane". If you get the chance to see him perform you should go.

Quotes

I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often. ~ unknown 


We have to take advantage when luck is on our side, and do as much to help it as it's doing to help us. ~ Paulo Coelho


To a brave man, good and bad luck are like his left and right hand. He uses both. ~ Catherine of Siena


Quotes from other FB pags

Do not judge yourself harshly. Without mercy for ourselves we cannot love the world. ~ Siddhārtha Gautama Via ~ Namasteॐ Om

We search so much for the right choices, the right paths to walk, the right time, the right reasons, and the right person. But life isn't just about searching for things. It's also about letting the unexpected happen and finding joy in things and people we never searched for. ~ Anonymous Via ~ People Who Inspire Us

 Blog Posts

Tiny Wisdom: On Beautiful Deeds ~  “Fashion your life as a garland of beautiful deeds.” -Buddha

May 12, 2011

Quotes

Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We don't have to travel far away to enjoy the blue sky. We don't have to leave our city or even our neighborhood to enjoy the eyes of a beautiful child. Even the air we breathe can be a source of joy. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

I find ecstasy in living - the mere sense of living is joy enough. ~ Emily Dickinson

I am that I am, I am beauty, I am peace, I am joy, I am one with Mother Earth. I am one with everyone within the reach of my voice. In this togetherness, we ask the divine intelligence to eradicate all negatives from our hearts, from our minds and from our actions. And so be it. ~ Babatunde Olatunji


Blog Posts

Place Yourself in the Presence of Greatness ~ ‘As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves.’ ~ Gandhi

May 11, 2011

Quotes 

A single smile is a cure for anything. It penetrates the human heart causing it to beat faster. A single smile means warmth, satisfaction, happiness, and most of all it means life. People smiling know and understand they have something worth living for. ~ Andriana Kelisakieva

I think we each have a personal sweet spot as well.  It's the state of mind in which we experience the most joy and satisfaction in being ourselves.  And from that place of pleasure and joy in being ourselves, energy arises to flow out into our day bringing with it the depth and resonance of our own beingness, bringing with it blessing. ~ David Spangler

The happiness of one's own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one's own happiness, the happiness of others. ~ Paramahansa Yogananda

Blog Posts

Avoiding the Center ~ Quiet time each day is so important, but many are so out of practice that it’s almost unnerving to be in stillness.

4 Ideas to Live Simply and Cheaply When Times are Tough ~  “Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” ~ Basho

Videos 

Ron Gutman: The Hidden Power of Smiling ~  A great video posted by one of our fans in response to the quote by Andriana Kelisakieva. I hope that you will ake the time to watch the video.

May 10, 2011

I usually start my posts in the morning and finish them in the evening. Today, was a bit different.  I had the opportunity speak today at a Women's Luncheon at one of the local shops.  The topic was one I know intimately . . . a little about me, a lot about my shop and then a little about tea.  But let me tell, I was sooooo nervous.

I made it through my 15 minutes or so; but it was a tough 15 minutes. I took a speech class in college and one of the things the professor kept saying was that you should speak about what you know. Makes sense right? If you speak about the things you know then maybe you wont be so nervous . . . yeah right. I will admit, however, that it does help you stay on track so you aren't worried about messing up your lines.  Still glad I had the note cards for reference. I made it through though; I guess I'm ready for the next time I have to speak in front of people; let's all hope it is about a subject I know and love.

When I was looking for quotes to post this morning I was hoping to find something about speaking in public, nervousness or anxiety, but none of those seemed to fit what I was looking for.  Then I decided to look at the speaking thing as an opportunity; an opportunity to grow, an opportunity to share, an opportunity to face some fear, and opportunity to learn.

Quotes

We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

What kind of person would live where there is no daring? I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all. ~ Charles Lindbergh

You could wait for the world to invite you to the banquet and the ball. Or you could just show up in your red dress and your headdress ready to boogie. ~ Tama Kieves

Blog Posts

How to Let Go of Fear to Live Passionately and Authentically ~   “If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh

May 9, 2011

Quotes from other FB pages

A Blessing
May the light of your soul guide you
May the light of your soul bless t...he work you do with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light and renewal to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never weary you.
May it release within you wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration and excitement.
May you be present in what you do.
May you never become lost in the bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your new day with dreams, possibilities and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered and protected.
May your soul calm, console and renew you.

John O'Donohue

Via ~ The Sacred ॐ Jღurney ॐ Of The ॐ Sღul. 2

"Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." ~ Pema Chodron via Mind, Body, and Spirit

"A truly good book teaches me better than to read it. I must soon lay it down, and commence living on its hint. What I began by reading, I must finish by acting." ~Henry David Thoreau Via EMBRACE POSITIVE PASSION

Don't move the way fear makes you move. Move the way love makes you move. Move the way joy makes you move - Osho Via ॐ Spiritual Bliss ॐ

Blog Posts

Full Circle ~ It’s easy to forget that our entire existence is an infinitesimal moment in time, a single raindrop in the sea of eternity. We subconsciously focus on our little slice because it’s so much easier to digest. It solidifies the reality around us and makes us feel in control.

It's Time to Start Living Your Life ~ Breathe. When all else fails, turn your attention to the simple movement of your breath.

7 Ways to Turn Your Life From Boring to Bold ~ For me, a bold adventure means doing something you love, knowing where you’re going, and following your heart in every moment possible.

May 7, 2011

Here are the posts from Saturday . . . didn't post yesterday; my daughter and I spent the day together working at the shop, she took me to lunch and then we played miniature golf. Had a great day!

Quotes

It must be those brief moments
when nothing has happened - nor is going to.
Tiny moments, like islands in the ocean
beyond the grey continent of our ordinary days.

There, sometimes, you meet your own heart
like someone you've never known.

~ Hans Børli

Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them. ~ Albert Einstein

The worst thing one can do is not to try, to be aware of what one wants and not give in to it, to spend years in silent hurt wondering if something could have materialized - never knowing. ~ Jim Rohn

May 6, 2011

Blog Posts
 

Please Don't Let Fear Limit You ~ “We can either watch life from the sidelines, or actively participate…Either we let self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy prevent us from realizing our potential, or embrace the fact that when we turn our attention away from ourselves, our potential is limitless.” ~ Christopher Reeve

Tiny Wisdom: On Being Honest With Yourself ~ Only you know if you’ve been lying to yourself. Other people may think they know what’s going on in your head and what’s right for you. But only you know what you need to do and whether or not you’re doing it.



Quotes From other FB Pages

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman Via ~ Mind, Body, and Spirit

Days are scrolls: write on them only what you want remembered. - Bchya Ibn Pakuda ~ Via Healing Hugs

I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day. - Rosa Park Via ~ Women Who Change The World

Our sadness and fear come from being out of tune with Love. ~ Hafiz ♥ Via ~ Namasteॐ Om

 

 

May 5, 2011

Quotes

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. ~ Gandhi

Your morning thoughts may determine your conduct for the day. Optimistic thoughts will make your day bright and productive, while pessimistic thinking will make it dull and wasteful. Face each day cheerfully, smilingly and courageously, and it will naturally follow that your work will be a real pleasure and progress will be a delightful accomplishment. ~ William M. Peck

A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. ~ Walter Gagehot

Blog Posts

Tiny Wisdom: On Getting Unstuck ~  Tomorrow has limitless potential if you’re willing to act today. It may even become something better than you knew to imagine, but it can only happen if you start and keep going.

May 4, 2011

Quotes

If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.~ Ray Bradbury

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope and that enables you to laugh at life's realities. ~ Dr. Seuss

Blog Posts

Tiny Wisdom: On Choosing Passion ~ “Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.” -Unknown

From other FB Pages


" I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then, whenever doubts, anxiety, or fear try to call me, they keep getting a busy signal ~ and soon they'll forget my number. ~Edith Armstrong Via ~ EMBRACE POSITIVE PASSION
 

May 3, 2011

Enjoyed a nice day off (sort of ~ I squeezed a little work in; I had to).  My hubby got our motorcycles out over the weekend to make sure they were ready to be up and running.  So we took a quick ride this afternoon in the sun.  It was still pretty cold outside though.  I had my cold weather gear and my leathers on and was still frozen when we got home. But man was that nice.

The work was of the fun variety.  I've been asked to speak at a women's luncheon next week in relation to my shop (Coastal Serenity).  Their topic this moth is Japan so I spent some time researching Japanese Tea and Japanese Tea Ceremonies.  I've got a week to get it finished and into some sort of form that I can talk from (speaking is not one of my strong skills). I'm excited to be invited to talk though it will be fun no matter what. 

Quotes

Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what's going on outside of us, there's always something we could be grateful for.

~ Barry Neil Kaufman

Gratitude is the fairest blossom Which springs from the soul. ~ Henry Ward Beecher

The law of gratitude is universal. It is a natural function of the soul. All things upon this earth or in the universe operate and respond to love and praise. ~ Robert Scheid

Blog Posts

Tiny Wisdom: On the Power of Gratitude ~   I chose this post today because the opening quote is part of one of my favorite gratitude quotes ~ “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie

See the Bright Opportunity ~ Each and every day we have the option to let go of old issues, to stop worrying about things we cannot change, and to focus on the opportunity here and now.

#253 Optimistic Weather Dressers ~ Living in the NW of the United Sates I can relate to this post. Especially here on the coast; the weather guys can never seem to get it right. So I look out the window. If its windy the shorts stay in the drawer. If its raining or even threatening on go the shoes & socks (I'm sorry but socks & sandals is not an option for me; at least not anymore). I never carry an umbrella, only tourists do that here ;-).

May 2, 2011

Wow; some days just present more challenges than others. Today numbers were kicking my butt. I work two days a week as a bookkeeper for a timeshare resort. Today was the day we got to take care of a bunch of end of the month things.  Numbers . . . numbers . . . numbers. Transposing numbers, re-adding numbers, subtracting numbers, multiplying numbers and even on occasion getting the numbers to add up correctly the first time.  I was pretty tough on myself about it. I don't know why, but I was. It felt like it took all day to complete a task that should have only taken an hour (I'm kind of rambling now). 

The point I guess I'm trying to make is that we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves when things don't add up right away.  Some days are just like that and you know what? Tomorrow will be better (Plus, I wont have to touch a calculator).Give yourself a break.  


Quotes

"Hope is like a path in the countryside: originally there was no path - - yet, as people are walking all the time in the same spot, a way appears." ~ Lu Xun

"Be careful with your mouth, but primarily with your mind; do not let evil thoughts start talking to you.  Do not let your mouth say words that could perhaps wound your brother.  Let your mouth put forth words which are fragrant: words of consolation, courage and hope.  It is a person's mouth that reveals his interior, inner man." ~ Elder Ephraim

Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen... yourself, right now, right down here on Earth. ~ Bradley Whitford

Blog Posts

50 Creative Questions to Create The Life You Really Want ~   What if you went wild? Got crazy? Did something you would never do? Unleashed? What if you could be free? Hold a loving, safe container for yourself as you express and create what is innately inside you.

On the Day Everyone is Pleased . . . ~ Perhaps the approval of every person in the entire world doesn't need to be the goal of your work.

Quotes from other FB pages
  
"I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." ~Martin Luther King Jr Via ~ Activating Optimism


"Listen now to the gentle whispers of hope." ~Charles D. Brodhead Via ~ EMBRACE POSITIVE PASSION

May 1, 2011

Quotes from other FB pages

Always be joyful. That is the only truly saintly state. ~ Saint Teresa of Avila

❤ N♥A♥M♥A♥S♥T♥E ♥ love ♥ ~ Via Namasteॐ Om

╭♥╯The Morning Wind Spreads,
The morning wind spreads its fresh smell.
We must get... up and take that in,
that wind that lets us live.
Breathe before it's gone.~

~╭♥╯ Rumi╭♥╯See More

“ Possess the heart in love. ” Exhale only love.╭♥╯

Via ~ Namasteॐ Om

"Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize t...here is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you."
~ Laozi ~ Via ‎"gr8quotes" 

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Meditation on the Move: a Beginner's Guide ~  Remember that walking meditation is unlike other forms of meditation.  While it can be a very peaceful practice, it is an active meditation often practiced in locations with many sounds and distractions.  Don’t be discouraged if your mind wanders with these distractions.  Use the steps outlined in this guide to help focus your awareness.  If your mind does become distracted, simply acknowledge those thoughts, then set them aside and continue your meditation.  As you become more experienced, it will be easier to maintain your focus.

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Anyone who says you can't buy happiness has forgotten about puppies! ~ Wilfred Lampton

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. ~ Helen Keller

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. If we really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile? Our smile affirms our awareness and determination to live in peace and joy. The source of a true smile is an awakened mind. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh