Feeling honored

I feel so blessed to know that I have made a positive impact in the lives of some of my friends. When I post things on facebook, I mostly focus on only posting things that are positive and happy. I try to stay away from anything negative, because it's just not pleasant to read about people complaining all the time.

Recently I received a message from a friend of mine who I haven't spoken to for quite a while. She thanked me for my positive posts and told me it had made a positive impact on her life. I was truly blessed to know I was touching the lives of other people without even knowing it ....i feel so honored to know that people enjoy what I write, even if they don't often say anything. :)

Achieving Greatness

I am working on many goals to make life better. I believe that an amazing life is possible for anyone who wants to achieve it. Some of my positive change are:

Making a Memory box/jar - what a great way to keep a collection of happy memories :)

Changing the way I speak and think to be positive and uplifting - negativity just isn't good for anyone
Setting goals and keeping on top of tasks - very important in order to get things done
Keeping in touch with friends and family - this is a big one, keeping in touch over the phone or in person is so nice :)

Enlightened

Good afternoon and Merry Christmas!!

It is a fine day today and I feel so blessed. The weather is decent finally and the next few days are supposed to be nice too.

I have been working a lot on my personal life lately, and it's really paying off. Finally being open to the changes I needed to make has improved my life in such a way that I never thought I would achieve. Focusing on being happy, really does make all the difference in the world. But, on the flip side of things, each person has to be ready for these changes before they can experience them. Finally I was ready a few months ago, and I am embracing these changes wholeheartedly. While heartache and disappointment is never enjoyable to go through, it has lead me to where I am now.

I was finally sick of being used and let down, so I decided to change my life. I continually have experiences that confirm I am not on the right path for my life and happiness. I met someone new the other day when a friend asked me to sit down with this person and try to improve their outlook on life. Well, I believe I achieved that goal well and have since kept in touch with this person to boost their mood if needed and to see how their changes go. Meeting this person was such an inspiration to me because I spoke from the heart, and I truly wanted to help and share my new positive outlook on life, and it was received well. I find that when things come from the heart, and people can undoubtedly know they are from the heart, then it is always received well. I felt honored to be able to help someone, and to see how happy they were from talking to me, it just made my day to be able to make someone smile. I have been in that down and out kind of mental place, and for me, the most meaningful thing was to know someone who honestly cared and wanted to help me. So, I was thrilled to be able to give this back to someone........kindness paid forward.

I have really been enlightened recently after various situations such as the one above confirming to me that I am on the right path. It really is a blessing to receive these messages. I have met so many people recently who have been so kind to me, and who have brought me into their circle of friends without hesitation, and it all happened after this attitude and mindfulness shift that I have experienced. It has also really opened my eyes to the fact that people tell you what you need to know, you don't have to guess, you just have to really listen. For example: in relationships......I get swept off my feet by men who I think are amazing, and it turns out, they really aren't. I really need to focus on what people are saying more in the future, but for now, it's all about me and improving my life for me, and then I can let myself be open to the possibility of a relationship. I need this time to heal as well, I've been through so much, and when you give your whole heart to someone, it's really awful to not have them treat it well and with respect. So enlightened I am and away I go with my new outlook on life....bound and determined to have learned from my past mistakes, and never to make them again. :-)

Have an amazing day and Happy Holidays!!!!!!

A Journey of a Lifetime

Today is the Winter Solstice, and it brings with it some powerful energy and vibrations.

I feel some amazing changes happening in my life and it is the most incredible personal journey I have ever experienced. I have been very stubborn my whole life. This has partly benefited me but has also held me back. It has gotten me through some very tough situations but has also prevented me from being open to the changes in life that I should have made a long time ago. I wish I had made them sooner, but it took some very hard lessons for me to finally let go and be willing to change.

It really is a Journey of a Lifetime. I am so very grateful to be meeting some amazing people that I can share my journey with, and who inspire me to live my life to the fullest and follow my passion. I wouldn't change this at all and I wish that I could inspire others to be open to the same thing, as it is the most powerful life transformation I have ever experienced. It really is amazing.

Today feels epic. I am taking control of my life and putting my happiness first. I have put my trust in the universe now because for the last few months, it has given me exactly what I asked for and needed. I have wanted to be where I am now for my whole life, and finally I am here. I feel completely blessed and grateful.

When the same old routine is not working for you in life, it's time to give change a chance, and open yourself up to new opportunities. I am so very grateful to the person who is the catalyst for this change. He has changed my life, brought my passion before my eyes so I could live it again, and been an absolute inspiration. I'll always be grateful.
I finally feel like I am on the right path. This journey is worth it every step of the way  : -)

I hope you can be inspired to live the amazing life you were meant to live, have an amazing day  : -D

Today I am Happy ^_^

Today I am happy because I have been following my passion again. 14 years ago I started partner dancing. This is my passion in life. Back when I started I knew this was going to be my life. It will be in my life and will probably dominate my happiness forever. I willingly accept this with wholehearted pleasure and submission.  I went through a bad break-up back then and stopped dancing........then I had a serious accident which has affected the past 5-7 years of my life and just couldn't find my passion again. I didn't really try to be honest.

2 months ago I started dancing again after someone sparked the interest in me. It was like the candle inside me went from a little flicker to a full on bonfire. Dancing again has ignited such happiness in me that I wonder why I ever stopped.......and I wished I hadn't. There was about a decade where I didn't really dance..........I wish I could change time but I can't, so going forward, I am going to hold onto my passion tightly and let it lead me for the rest of my life.

The inspiration in this post is to find what makes you happy. Find what makes you most passionate in life and hold on to it. Let it bring you joy and peace, and let it make every day of your life complete BLISS......because it can. Last night I went dancing and had an amazing time........one of those unforgettably great nights. It was simply perfect. I danced with some amazing dancers and friends and loved every minute of it. I am on cloud 9 because I followed my passion and it filled my soul with the brightest light possible. Incredible.

Some people may like outdoor activities, or gardening, crochet or crafty projects, dancing, horseback riding, swimming etc...........whatever it may be, let it lead you into the happiest life possible, it is worth every step.

Have an amazing day!!!!!!

Life is Beautiful - What are you Grateful for?

There are so many beautiful things in life that we overlook on a daily basis.

This morning I went to work later than usual because I had an appointment to go to. This meant that I was driving to work while it was light out instead of the dark. In the daylight I was able to see the Hoar Frost on the trees ..... It's one of the most beautiful things to see in Winter. I was very grateful to be able to enjoy this today. It made the drive to work very enjoyable because I was able to enjoy and soak up the natural beauty that is all around us.

I went to Hot Yoga last night, which relaxed me into a state that I haven't felt for a long time. I was very grateful for this as well. It was 1.25 hours of Foundation Hot Yoga, and I was able to release muscle tension, and mental tension. I left the Yoga Studio feeling as if I was in a pure state of Bliss. It was Heavenly and I can't wait to go back tonight.

I had an active release appointment this morning before work which helped me release some very tight muscles. There is still a lot of work to be done there but it was a help. I love seeing the people that work there because they are soooo friendly and enjoyable to be around. I always look forward to it. I also love the pain I feel during my treatment because it helps me so much to feel better. It's a good kind of pain :)

When I got to work I got handed a chunk of cash because my boss had realized that she forgot to give me my raise, so I got back pay in cash. This is great, because now I can put it in the bank for my new car loan that's coming out in a week.

All in all it has been a great day so far. When you open your eyes and mind to see all of the beautiful things that are out there, your life will improve. There are miracles all around us, we just have to be willing to see them.

What are you Grateful for today?

Have a Beautiful day :)

Living Peacefully

Living Peacefully can mean so many different things to different people.

For me it means acknowledging what doesn't feel right in life. I have a bad habit of hanging onto to stressful situations which then manifests into shoulder and back pain for me. This causes me to need to go to the chiropractor and massage therapist to get treatment to fix the pain which of course costs a lot of money which i don't have.

Stress has a nasty way of becoming physical pain, so for me, I need to sort out where this pain comes from. Then, I want to find a way to release the stress. Perhaps it means writing down what bothers me and releasing it by burning it, saying out loud that i release it, or maybe just thinking it in my mind. Whatever it may be, finding a way to let the stress go so I can have inner peace is crucial.

Not having physical pain come from stress really would be a huge weight off my shoulders.

Does anyone else experience this? How do you get rid of stress and deal with physical pain?

New Beginnings

After a long, drawn out relationship that turned out to be nothing but lies, I feel like I am finally free to start a new beginning.

Spending a year and a half in a relationship with someone who pretends to want the same things as you is really devastating once you find out it was all false. I can't even begin to understand why someone would want to lie to someone, and pretend to want a life with them for "the next 50 years", as he always used to say to me. Why pretend and put me through lying, cheating, drugs and many let downs and broken promises if he didn't mean what he said?

I don't like being lied to. I don't like being led on. It's incredibly hurtful to be told by the person you love that they are going to move in with you, and we make all these great plans together for the future and BOOM. One day I catch him with drugs and the truth comes out.

I'm grateful to know the truth and to be able to make the choice to move on and not be treated that way. I don't like being used and I feel sorry for the other people in my exes life, I wish I could warn them that they too are being lied to. I'm glad for the chance to move on and never be treated this way again. This has been an eye opening experience and finally I feel like I have learned the lesson the universe was pushing for me to learn. I wish it didn't have to be learned in such a hard way.

Now to find some peace within myself and try to deal with this all and move on.

Where do you find happiness?

Today, compared to a few years ago, there's seems to be a lot more negativity and mistrust in the world. So many people are unhappy and having all this negative energy around me I struggle to stay positive. I realize that I can only change myself and that the world can be a better place if people make the effort to be happy, but where do you find such happiness?

Some people garden, or read, or go for a run to relax. But then what about after, when the happiness wears off from that activity? Do you have to keep doing it over and over to be in a state of happiness? It's not possible to get away from all of the negative energy of others all of the time, so I'm wondering how other people deal with it?

When good things happen

I have been feeling down lately because of my tailbone injury. I never imagined how much life could be different and how we take things for granted such as being able to comfortably sit down. Having to lay on my stomach all the time has gotten frustrating but its part of trying to heal. After 6 weeks i have gotten tired of it and really frustrated. I have been aware of some good things happening to me as if to say 'don't give up.'

Tues May 21
I had a frustrating day and didn't feel well. I went home early to work at home and lay down even though it's more difficult for me to work this way. I stopped at Starbucks near my house for my new favorite frappuchino as a pick-me-up. The caramel ribbon crunch (no whip) is just a little piece of heaven and is so yummy! There is a girl who works there who had been working on her thesis a few weeks before that. She's outgoing and funny and maybe a little quirky but she makes me laugh. She was telling me about an experience that another employee there had had recently and i made some funny suggestions about what that girl could have done in response to what had happened to her. Then the thesis girl rings up my drink and i jokingly suggested it was free that day and she made it so with a few clicks on her keyboard and saying 'let me see what i can do.'
She made my day with that small gesture and i didn't waste any time thanking her and telling her so.

Wed May 22
I recently had a flight booked to go visit family. The flight wasn't perfectly timed and it wasn't completely ideal but I kept it as it was. My mom decided to call the airline as if she was me and she made a change that made that flight and that day work so much better. I was so impressed she did that and i found it so funny she was so cute about the whole thing and i was really grateful she made such a great change for a small fee and now both of our days would be much better. She totally made my day and she made me laugh!!

Sat May 25
I was visiting family and a close friend recently and i decided to go to one of my favorite childhood parks to have some peace and quiet and reflect a bit. I walked dowm some nice paths, sat on the beach for a bit, listened to the waves and just relaxed. I had seen a woman walking at one point with 4 dogs, i didn't think much of it. I decided after relaxing for a while that i would go back to my car and start reading a book i wanted to read. On my way, I saw the woman with the 4 dogs relaxing on a bench. 2 of the dogs were chihuahua's and reminded me of my own dogs who i missed so i asked if i could say hi to them. They were lovely and friendly and it made me feel better. She and i got chatting and ended up spending an hour or two talking, walking, sitting on the beach and walking some more. We talked about life and being positive and honestly this felt like the most relaxing and healing experience that had happened to me in a while. It was amazing and we were totally both on the same wavelengths and we had both thought we were meant to meet that day. She was there later than usual and i had a feeling like i just had to go there when i did so it was meant to be. We even hugged goodbye, it was lovely.
Later this day after seeing my grandfather and having dinner with family i went for a walk with my cousin who is like my sister. (I am an only child). We went to another of my favorite parks which has changed so much because the ocean is eroding the banks and has taken away so much of the park. It's still quite beautiful and it was lovely to go there. It was nice to be with my cousin as we had some deep talks and I feel like I had the chance to get to know her a lot better. I'm grateful we got that time together. We also went to chapters together and another park.

Sun May 26
I changed my flight home which worked out well after a lot of grief from the airline and no help. I managed to get what i wanted only by going to the airport. A friend of mine was kind enough to pick me up and wouldn't accept anything as a thank you, she only did it as a good deed. I got home to my dogs who were just as excited to see me as i was to see them. I went to sleep early and let my pups sleep on the bed with me because i had missed them so much. My little guy laid there and snored which he doesn't do often. Instead of being annoyed, i loved the sound because i was home with them. It was a good night.

 

Day 3 ~ I feel happy and balanced

Yesterday I have a good day. Being positive really does feel good. Trying to stop negative thoughts when they happen really makes a big difference too. I couldn't sleep after I was annoyed last night, so I was wide awake at 1am and started reading this book called Paving It Forward by Elisabeth Fayt. It's really quite an interesting book, and a great way to start making being positive a real habit.

So I made myself a positive pre-pave before I fell back asleep, and made one for this morning to start my day (see title).

Here's how pre-paving is defined on http://wisdom-magazine.com/Article.aspx/1373/

"Everything you think about, you attract, so your thoughts have a tremendous impact on life as you experience it. Without a proven technique for staying positive, it can be easy to slip into a negative state of mind without realizing it. Even if you are generally positive by nature, life will throw curve balls. You need to be prepared. Paving it Forward will teach you just that, how to be prepared by pre-paving your future.

Pre-paving is a method of conscious creation. It is similar to the practice of affirmation but different in that it does not require repetition. A pre-pave is a statement of action or belief that you put forward to the Universe as a command. You mold your life by telling the Universe what you want. You will learn about the energy of thought so that you understand how your thoughts create. Without this important understanding of how, there can be little motivation to change. When the understanding hits you between the eyes, you will want to begin consciously pre-paving right away."

So I started my day with a positive statement. I'm going to create a couple of habits.....things that don't take very long per day such as journalling, and a quick blog post. maybe a 15 minute walk unless it's a blizzard or raining.I hope to see some more positive changes soon!

Day 2 ~ A happy day

Another happy day. Making an effort to be happy really does work. Today i didn't really focus on anything but keeping negative thoughts out of my mind and being happy. I also made an effort to be nice to those around me and it's really nice to see that i can achieve what i want with effort. In time it will become an effortless habit and i can't wait for that day!! :-)

"You will never change your life until you change something that you do daily." ~Mike Murdock

Day 1 ~ Today is a Gift

I have come to dislike some very bad habits I have and the negative mentality that has plagued me for years, and I have decided to finally change it all.

Negative thinking ruins my days.....and weeks....and months. It's like a big dark cloud following me around. Little does it know I actually prefer warm sunshine.

Today I spoke with a very smart colleague of mine amd she gave me wonderful advice on staying positive and becoming the person I wish to be by law of attraction. She gave me this advice from personal experience and from changing her own life so I find it quite valuable.

She reminded me that today is a gift, and so is every other day. I should be grateful to have such a good life and wonderful friends and family. By changing my outlook to that of a more positive one, i should be able to change the way I live my life and will attract more positive people and situations into my life. Some say it takes 21 days to make a new habit stick, some say it takes 66 or more. Regardless, i'm making the effort despite how long it takes because i want happiness to be my way of life every day. I love happy days. Today turned out to be a very happy today unexpectedly. My lovely colleague sent me very positive and encouraging emails, she also had two supportive phone calls with me, i got to take my dogs on a lovely walk in the warm sun after work and my boyfriend suprised me with a wonderful dinner and time to hang out. It was a beautiful day and I'm so grateful.