Month: July 2018

It’s official…I’ve become my parents & grandparents…pining for the ‘old days,’ when things seemed much more innocent and carefree.  When kids could ride their bikes around the neighborhood without fear of being snatched by a stranger…when ‘big brother’ wasn’t watching our every move…when tv shows didn’t require gratuitous sex, violence, and cursing to get a message across.  By no means am I a prude…in fact, I do a lot of cursing myself…probably too much, in fact.

I’m 52, and it makes me shudder to think that the 80’s were actually three DECADES ago!  My husband and I will watch tv shows or movies from ‘back then,’ and gasp when we realize how long ago that was when it feels like the blink of an eye.  In many ways, it sucks getting old, but the one thing age brings is wisdom.  It’s something we’d scoff at when we were younger.

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Do you have someone who supports your every mood, emotion, and direction in life?  Cling to them like saran wrap!  They are your lifeline – by your side no matter what, and hard to come by.

If you’re lucky enough to have this, it’s a huge bonus in life, and important to your personal growth.  Not that we should rely on others to make us feel good, but it certainly helps.

To have the freedom to be your true self & still be loved and accepted (flaws and all!) is a wonderful way to live.  Whether it’s a spouse, sibling, friend – cherish that relationship.  Nurture it with care.

Even if it’s a friend on Facebook that you’ve never met in person, these can be strong bonds as well.  If you’re having a rough time, it’s crucial that you REACH OUT.  A shoulder to lean on can be a huge comfort.  Let it guide you through a stormy sea of turbulence.

Ahhh it’s so cozy here…familiar…safe.  Not taking chances has its benefits…no surprises…but the downside is the lack of growth as a result.  You won’t  experience the exhilaration that takes over once you’ve done something you’ve never tried before.

For years, I lived in the safety of the shadows.  I decided to teach myself how to speak Spanish.   I got to a point where I could understand it, read it, write it, but to speak it with someone filled me with fright…what if I made a mistake? I joined an online conversation exchange that put me in touch with native speakers who could help me via skype…I froze in place  It took me a while to just jump & do it… once I did, I felt at ease.  The more I did it, the more comfortable I felt, and my new friends were totally understanding and helpful!

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It’s all around us.  Have you ever noticed that when things go bad, they go REALLY bad?   It’s all about energy…you get back what you put out.  Law of Attraction is that simple.  Our thoughts are everything.

Once you realize this, the world opens up to you in amazing ways.   Gratitude is key…the more you focus on things you’re grateful for, the universe will bring you more things to be grateful for.  I made a video on my Facebook page where I gave an example of how this worked for me when I discovered this.  It takes work in the beginning…to constantly look for such things, especially if you’re going through a rough patch.

There are always ways to show gratitude…simple ones…the fresh smell of my husband’s t-shirts every time I take them out of the dryer…the chipmunks that come onto my deck to eat birdseed…that $10 bill I find in a pocket…a smile from a stranger…not catching every light on my commute home from work..the list can go on and on & continue to grow.

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