Coming full circle

As I read back on some of my entries, there are mentions of wonders that I saw outside my own window. During the last year or so, I moved away from my little house and had a wonderful little detour. But as good fortune would have it, I was presented with the opportunity to return to California and back into my house! This is the first weekend back and I am still in awe of the little wonders outside my window. The hummingbirds and bumble bees flock to my autumn sage, the birds are nesting in my front yard and the lizards are lounging on the patio. It such a good feeling to be back home and still love your surroundings. Life's little pleasures and the peace of a nice calming home is something I do not take for granted anymore.

Be True to Yourself

There are times when we are on the top of the world and usually it's when we are really true to ourselves, our beliefs, standards, etc. But then there are times that cause us to shift to somewhat lose perspective of what really matters and who we really are. And, what's funny is that we know it through a little thing called intuition. It keeps gnawing at us to let us know that something is out of balance and not quite right. Many of us, including me, ignore this little wonderful poke because we are seeing things that perhaps other people want us to look at things. We sometimes start becoming that person, but perhaps we don't like certain qualities. The beauty of it all, is that we always come back to the person we are supposed to be in either a direct or indirect way. The direct way, is to acknowledge things are not quite right and make the changes back yourself. The indirect way, is that we are forced by other circumstances to come back to that true person. So, the bottom line to make life a bit easier, is to always be true to the person you really are! And to not let ANY outside forces steer you astray whether it's family, friends, an employer or anything else. We are all here for a certain purpose and designed to be the person that we are supposed to be!

Re: 2009 is fine!

2008 was a challenging year for many and obstacles were put in many people's paths. These obstacles are little blessings in disguise and though it probably doesn't feel this way in the present, when we look back on the experience, we see why they were put there.

2009 is a year of out with the old and in with the new. With the downturn of the economy, many things have changed and with change brings new ideas, businesses, jobs, etc. We have people thinking of new ideas, new ways to meet the demands of the world and basically changing how we live our lives. It may not be an exciting time right now, but we are poised for a HUGE change and fresh energy!

With any change, we all need to be flexible, stay positive about change and go with the flow! The positive mind will be able to detect where they fit in, how to adapt and be excited about it! Those folks who are able to see good in situation and stay focused on the present, learn from the past and be excited about the future will flourish!

This is an exciting year and with it, lots of wonderful opportunities for all!

What are we Thankful for?

We are entering in the holiday season and one of the best times of year for truly realizing what life is all about and being thankful for many things. I am blessed to have a wonderful family that I truly love and like. I like spending time with my family and look forward to the smiles, laughter and love. I am thankful for my wonderful friends and the great times we have had and will have. I am thankful for returning to California so quickly and the amazing opportunities that have presented themselves to me. I am thankful for meeting so many new and warm people in the last year and all the experiences I have had and will have. I am thankful for the opportunity to grow and be inspired. I am thankful for hopefully making a difference in a few people's lives and vice versa. My heart is full of love, especially in this time with many folks unemployed and having to reassess their lives. Last year at this time, I found myself in that situation and I think it really took that humbling experience to really see what is important in life and to truly see what to be thankful for. Life is a gift with much to be thankful for everyday!

Appreciating our Friends

We meet many people in our lifetime and some have a major impact, some a minor impact but everybody we meet shapes who we are. There are those childhood friends that you haven't seen in numerous years and when we see them again, we have an immense appreciation for their friendship. And when we get older, we really just look at the good in the person and though they may not be perfect, it's a completely different outlook than when we were kids. And then we have friends that are very close and over time, grow in different directions with their viewpoints, opinions, etc. A good friend is one in which each person can grow separately but not apart. But there are times, when perhaps we need to reevaluate our circle of friends to ensure that the cohesive balance remains intact and our friends add happiness to our lives and not unnecessary stress. Being a long time friend to someone who you need to pull away from can be very sad and almost like a divorce. But just like any change, it takes courage to recognize the need for change and appreciate the past, but then make changes for the better in the now and the future. There are so many people who can add much to each of our lives and it's up to us to be open to these little gifts!

What is our reality?

Our reality is what we want it to be. It's up to us to create what we want and the leave all else behind. Do we want our reality to be hectic? Then you will create such. Do you want it to be calm? Then you will create such. There are people who have much drama and others who have little drama. Coincidental? No, it's the reality you want to create and it's ever so empowering to realize we have the control and not others. Once we envision what we want to change and really hold on to that thought, things start to change to your vision. It doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen. We don't live in the past or the future, but the now which are stepping stones to your future. The thoughts we have today create our future! It's so empowering once we know we are in control and not others. If we give permission for comments to upset us or to be afraid, we will be. But if we do not give permission to be upset or afraid, we won't. Sounds simple and it is. Trusting in ourselves and doing what we feel is right and having peace within is a solid armor!

The last year...

Life is very interesting and takes so many turns for ultimately the better. Every obstacle has a lesson to be learned and once we get through it, we see why that obstacle was put into our paths. The last year has been quite an interesting journey and one with my own obstacles. In the last year, I was laid off, obtained a great job in Florida and now coming back to California. If somebody would have told me that was going to be my path last year, I would have laughed and said there is no way I could get through such change and upheaval. But here we are, one year later and tackling new challenges and being excited about such change. In the last year, I've grown and still growing through experiences and changing everyday. The intentions are always good, but the outcome sometimes has its issues, so I learn and I change. Change is a good thing and feedback is our reality check which is great! I am grateful for the obstacles, opportunities to grow, reflecting on how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family, friends and workplace. I feel truly fortunate and appreciate everything I have, everyone I meet, every lesson to be learned and look at everyday as a little blessing.