"Live to the point of tears." ~ Albert Camus
"Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is." ~ Albert Camus
"From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached." ~ Franz Kafka
"If you follow all the rules, you miss all the fun." Katherine Hepburn
"When in doubt, take a bath." ~ Mae West
"Dare to be wrong so love can be right." ~ Alan Cohen
"Love the moment, and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries." ~ Corita Kent
"If man understood that 'what I create has nothing to do with what anybody else is creating' then he wouldn't be so afraid of what others are doing." ~ Esther and Jerry Hicks
Jan 16, 2009
Jan 15, 2009
The Same, Yet Different
I saw this quote by Anne Frank on a bracelet and was struck by its truth. "We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different yet the same."
For me, the important way to live my life is simply by Being Happy.
The things that bring me happiness these days are quite different than the things I once thought would make me happy. My definition of happiness has changed as well.
I create my own life as I go along. I create my life by and with the thoughts that I think. The words that I speak. The beliefs that I hold to be true for myself and that I act upon.
Simplicity has been a gift to me and has helped me to uncover my own happiness and what is truly important in my life.
If all I have is this moment, I choose it to be a golden, shining, happy moment.
For me, the important way to live my life is simply by Being Happy.
The things that bring me happiness these days are quite different than the things I once thought would make me happy. My definition of happiness has changed as well.
I create my own life as I go along. I create my life by and with the thoughts that I think. The words that I speak. The beliefs that I hold to be true for myself and that I act upon.
Simplicity has been a gift to me and has helped me to uncover my own happiness and what is truly important in my life.
If all I have is this moment, I choose it to be a golden, shining, happy moment.
Jan 14, 2009
Where Do You Live?
Once upon a time, I used to think that I felt my feelings in my head. I lived my whole life in my head. Books were my friends, words were my friends and I hid behind them. I ran from feelings. Feelings were big and scary and I didn't understand them at all!
But here is a thought or two. What if the body already knows how to feel good? What if the body already knows how to feel happy each and every day? Become aware of how many things feel good to your own body. Pay attention to what your body is feeling and what it is experiencing in just that moment.
Find out if you are really living in your own body.
I take my body with me every where I go. I pay attention to how I feel when I exercise, when I eat, when I go shopping, when I rub coconut oil into my skin, when I talk to my parents, my children or my friends. I listen to my body...and it lets me know what feels good and what does not.
I believe that Life is meant to feel good. Life is meant to be pleasurable. The body is completely wired for pleasure in all things. I have even found that feeling all of my feelings, even the feelings that I don't like, feels good. Feeling all my feelings reminds me that yes, I am alive!
Conduct your own experiement. Find out what feels good and what doesn't feel good to you when you are fully present in your own body. Be willing to try new things. Be willing to try old things. Be willing to change your mind about yourself and your life.
See what happens! You may be pleasantly surprised and delighted.
"Live the life you have imagined." ~ Henry David Thoreau, American philosopher and poet 1817-1862
But here is a thought or two. What if the body already knows how to feel good? What if the body already knows how to feel happy each and every day? Become aware of how many things feel good to your own body. Pay attention to what your body is feeling and what it is experiencing in just that moment.
Find out if you are really living in your own body.
I take my body with me every where I go. I pay attention to how I feel when I exercise, when I eat, when I go shopping, when I rub coconut oil into my skin, when I talk to my parents, my children or my friends. I listen to my body...and it lets me know what feels good and what does not.
I believe that Life is meant to feel good. Life is meant to be pleasurable. The body is completely wired for pleasure in all things. I have even found that feeling all of my feelings, even the feelings that I don't like, feels good. Feeling all my feelings reminds me that yes, I am alive!
Conduct your own experiement. Find out what feels good and what doesn't feel good to you when you are fully present in your own body. Be willing to try new things. Be willing to try old things. Be willing to change your mind about yourself and your life.
See what happens! You may be pleasantly surprised and delighted.
"Live the life you have imagined." ~ Henry David Thoreau, American philosopher and poet 1817-1862
Jan 13, 2009
Love Notes
What would it be like if I left love notes to life all day long?
What would it be like if I left love notes to myself, everyday, in each moment?
Is there really any such thing as "normal?"
I am the only me I have. I am the only me there is. I am unique; there is no one else quite like me. How do I feel about owning this?
What if the language I use to talk to myself was a reflection of love?
What if I filled myself up with so much love that it spilled over and out of me and spread out into the lives of all those with whom I came into contact?
What if the power of love could change my life?
What if it could change yours?
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” ~ Oscar Wilde 1854-1900
What would it be like if I left love notes to myself, everyday, in each moment?
Is there really any such thing as "normal?"
I am the only me I have. I am the only me there is. I am unique; there is no one else quite like me. How do I feel about owning this?
What if the language I use to talk to myself was a reflection of love?
What if I filled myself up with so much love that it spilled over and out of me and spread out into the lives of all those with whom I came into contact?
What if the power of love could change my life?
What if it could change yours?
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” ~ Oscar Wilde 1854-1900
Jan 12, 2009
What Does It Take?
"There is no duty we so underrate as the duty of being happy. By being happy we sow anonymous benefits upon the world." ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
The sun is shining, the sky is blue...and there are days when I just feel anxious in my own body.
Personal care is not a luxury since it is part of self-soothing. Drink up that glass of water before I decide on what to eat for brekkie.
Today, I am asking my body what it needs to feel happier. I think that some days I get to choose to feel happy. Then, through the course of my day, I get to work out whatever I am still holding inside. And that is okay. Other days, I hop out of bed so excited I can hardly wait to see what gifts the day will bring.
What does it really take to feel happier on a morning like this? A willingness to listen to my body, an openness to the answer, a feeling of trust and acceptance that my own body knows its needs and I can respond appropriately.
"All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well. " ~ Dame Julian of Norwich, 14th century mystic
The sun is shining, the sky is blue...and there are days when I just feel anxious in my own body.
Personal care is not a luxury since it is part of self-soothing. Drink up that glass of water before I decide on what to eat for brekkie.
Today, I am asking my body what it needs to feel happier. I think that some days I get to choose to feel happy. Then, through the course of my day, I get to work out whatever I am still holding inside. And that is okay. Other days, I hop out of bed so excited I can hardly wait to see what gifts the day will bring.
What does it really take to feel happier on a morning like this? A willingness to listen to my body, an openness to the answer, a feeling of trust and acceptance that my own body knows its needs and I can respond appropriately.
"All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well. " ~ Dame Julian of Norwich, 14th century mystic
Jan 11, 2009
Stating My Intentions
Today, I am feeling like the year of 2009 is going to be awesome! Lately, so many creative ideas, intentions and positive feelings have been coming to mind. I think it is time to put some of them to words...
This year, I plan to fully and completely express my creativity in all ways. I am going to practice the fine Art of Living. What does this mean? How will this look? I don't know and I don't care. Hold on, baby, cause it is gonna be a blast!
It is time to express my truths. This blog is one of the vehicles I plan to use and have started to use. What am I going to share? Whatever takes my fancy...tickles me pink...feels good...inspires me...makes me wish that I had done or said or wrote or created some particularly beautiful thing.
I am going to admit to a few things. It helps to acknowledge things...whatever they are. And when we speak things, beautiful and loving things, it brings abundance in many ways. I don't think that I share loving and appreciative words often enough. I have been blessed with amazing friends, lovely children, marvelous talents, a fine mind and some solid perceptions and insights into how I work (and I think that most people can relate to me). Maybe by sharing, others may benefit. Maybe I will make some new friends. Maybe I will find some new inspirations!
Okay, I am going to be brave and share my first confession. I absolutely adore my friend Steve. I find that when I am open to his masculine influence in my life, he calms my sometimes stormy emotional seas, he inspires me to reach new heights in my personal growth and learning and fitness and he uplifts my mind and reminds me that if I can "see" something for myself, it will come to me. He also helps me to stay grounded and reminds me that effort is involved. There is no magic pill that will transform me into the woman I see myself becoming. He holds the space for me and for this to happen. The truly beautiful thing? He does this for me because it is natural to who he is as a being and to our friendship!
So this year, I am calling in new things, wonderful, exciting and happy things...and when those things are fit for human consumption, I will share. :)
This year, I plan to fully and completely express my creativity in all ways. I am going to practice the fine Art of Living. What does this mean? How will this look? I don't know and I don't care. Hold on, baby, cause it is gonna be a blast!
It is time to express my truths. This blog is one of the vehicles I plan to use and have started to use. What am I going to share? Whatever takes my fancy...tickles me pink...feels good...inspires me...makes me wish that I had done or said or wrote or created some particularly beautiful thing.
I am going to admit to a few things. It helps to acknowledge things...whatever they are. And when we speak things, beautiful and loving things, it brings abundance in many ways. I don't think that I share loving and appreciative words often enough. I have been blessed with amazing friends, lovely children, marvelous talents, a fine mind and some solid perceptions and insights into how I work (and I think that most people can relate to me). Maybe by sharing, others may benefit. Maybe I will make some new friends. Maybe I will find some new inspirations!
Okay, I am going to be brave and share my first confession. I absolutely adore my friend Steve. I find that when I am open to his masculine influence in my life, he calms my sometimes stormy emotional seas, he inspires me to reach new heights in my personal growth and learning and fitness and he uplifts my mind and reminds me that if I can "see" something for myself, it will come to me. He also helps me to stay grounded and reminds me that effort is involved. There is no magic pill that will transform me into the woman I see myself becoming. He holds the space for me and for this to happen. The truly beautiful thing? He does this for me because it is natural to who he is as a being and to our friendship!
So this year, I am calling in new things, wonderful, exciting and happy things...and when those things are fit for human consumption, I will share. :)
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