Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Be...Ok.
I just want to get to a place where I am OK with whatever I am given.
That I don't yearn for things that have not come my way.
I want to know that I am good enough with or without that which I want. That I am given what is needed and that should be good enough.
I want to know that I am whole, just the way I am.
I am OK with me and what I have been blessed with and that it is enough.
Happiness comes in many shapes and sizes. What I desire may not be where my purpose lies.
I just want to be OK... today and everyday.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Pay it forward!
I know that the way we each choose to live our lives daily is a choice we make each morning for ourselves and the people in our daily lives.
I know that my choice to live a more positive and loving life style is not for everyone, but maybe it should be! Maybe we should all try to be more welcoming and positive.
If more people smiled at stragers, said good morning to their cashier or asked someone in need if they could help them.... maybe, just maybe, the world we live in could become a world over flowing with Love and Compassion.
The world as it is today is brimming with fear and hate. There are so many things put out there for the shock and awe of the story. We are taught to fear strangers, for no other reason than that some people are hurtful. Some people.... NOT all people.
I feel like our world is punishing the many because of the actions of the few. People hate people because of their skin color or who they choose to love, etc. People fear what they cannot understand and that fear manifests itself as hate.
I think we need to pump more love and acceptance into the world we live in everyday. Your local neighborhoods, schools, churches, shops, etc. If we start there and all make a great effort to be less afraid of the man we pass on the street every morning and make an effort to say hello, maybe even ask how they are... that could lead to a world of safety, comfort and compassion.
We've got to dimish these flames of fear and hate and spread the aceptance and love that EVERYONE in this world deserves. If we can't take responsibility for our part in making the world a better, safer place... then who will?
It's not every man for himself... It is UNITED WE STAND!
Our task as humans is to spread humanity. Our goal should be to know and love others no matter what. With the power of the internet it is not hard to spread these messages and reach many people. If we are willing to start the ball rolling than hopefully others will be compelled to keep it rolling. We can make a difference in this world, together!
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON AT A TIME... IF WE ALL TRY.
Our Mission Everyday:
Do something nice for someone in the hopes that they will follow your lead and do the same for someone else; so on and so forth...
PAY IT FORWARD!
Friday, June 8, 2012
My Pearls of Wisdom...
I have used twitter and facebook a lot lately to share some great quotes by other people that inspire me on a daily basis. Since I have been on the path of positivity it has made me see things so much clearer.
I have been inspired a lot lately to share some of my own positive messages with the world. I want to share these positive vibes in the hopes that they will lead someone else to this path and improve their daily living the way it has for me.
So here are my top ten most recent Pearls of Wisdom... I hope they inspire you!
1. Never cover up your imperfections, because those cracks allow your inner light to shine through.
2. Take joy in what you have and be ever grateful. For someone, somewhere is yearning for that which you take for granted.
3. Life is about finding your slice of happiness and enjoying every bite of it.
2. Take joy in what you have and be ever grateful. For someone, somewhere is yearning for that which you take for granted.
3. Life is about finding your slice of happiness and enjoying every bite of it.
4. We are only as good as our word. Our word is only as good as our intentions. Live with good intention.
5. If you can change your bitterness to graciousness, your jealousy to
inspiration and your envy to motivation; you can change your life.
6. Our happiness is a direct result of the choices we make every day... Choose wisely!
7. If you find yourself unhappy with something; take action or stop complaining. It's as simple as that.
8. Never hold back. Always hold on.
9. Nothing in this life is permanent. You've got to love the ones you've got, with all you have; at all times.
10. If you want to be listened to, you have to listen too.
6. Our happiness is a direct result of the choices we make every day... Choose wisely!
7. If you find yourself unhappy with something; take action or stop complaining. It's as simple as that.
8. Never hold back. Always hold on.
9. Nothing in this life is permanent. You've got to love the ones you've got, with all you have; at all times.
10. If you want to be listened to, you have to listen too.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Leap of Faith
I have always questioned what I want to do with myself. What I can do that I would enjoy and that would also spread joy....
In March of this year I joined something called The 365 Project online (www.365project.org). It is a website where you take a photo a day for a year and then you can look back at your year. It's pretty much a photo blog and it's a great community.
The more involved with taking pictures everyday I have become, the more stimulated I feel about getting a good camera and actually learning the tricks of the trade. I have always loved taking photos and I honestly think that this is something I could do for the rest of my life.
The goal in this is to stick with something all the way through... at this point I am 39% complete with 145 photos posted so far. I am proud of the fact that I haven't just given up on it... and some days are just so busy, but I always try to get at least one good picture to post, even if it is at the last second...
It also makes me seek out photo worthy objects and attempt to capture them in the best way. I know nothing about lighting or any of the other things that go along with setting up photos.... yet... But I plan to.
I requested a brochure from the NY Institute of Photography for information on their online classes.
I told my husband that the only thing I want for my birthday is a really nice camera. A real photography camera...
I believe I found my nitch and it feels great to finally not wonder what I was meant to be doing with my artsy talent... :)
In March of this year I joined something called The 365 Project online (www.365project.org). It is a website where you take a photo a day for a year and then you can look back at your year. It's pretty much a photo blog and it's a great community.
The more involved with taking pictures everyday I have become, the more stimulated I feel about getting a good camera and actually learning the tricks of the trade. I have always loved taking photos and I honestly think that this is something I could do for the rest of my life.
The goal in this is to stick with something all the way through... at this point I am 39% complete with 145 photos posted so far. I am proud of the fact that I haven't just given up on it... and some days are just so busy, but I always try to get at least one good picture to post, even if it is at the last second...
It also makes me seek out photo worthy objects and attempt to capture them in the best way. I know nothing about lighting or any of the other things that go along with setting up photos.... yet... But I plan to.
I requested a brochure from the NY Institute of Photography for information on their online classes.
I told my husband that the only thing I want for my birthday is a really nice camera. A real photography camera...
I believe I found my nitch and it feels great to finally not wonder what I was meant to be doing with my artsy talent... :)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Puppy Love
My husband and I finally (after almost 3 years) got a new dog. Our last dog came to us late in his life and we loved him very much. Unfortunately we had to put him down right before our wedding because he got sick and there were few options that were fair to him.
After waiting until we were ready, we starting looking for one a while back. We decided to check out the classifieds. The old school way of advertising for pets and sales, etc. in your local area. We ended up answering an ad on eBay Classifieds for Lab Mix pups in Brooklyn, NY.
We drove out on May 14th and got us a cute little fur-baby boy. He is 8 weeks old and he is BEAUTIFUL. He is a Silver Lab mix. I had never heard of a silver lab before... so I googled it and they are gorgeous and rare... He is Gray with Blue Eyes. His coloring is so unique and his eyes just make him one gorgeous pup.
His name is CHARLIE (I call him Stinky sometimes too, lol). You can see his picture over in the right column. Stay tuned for more pictures of Charlie as I am in LOVE with him and completely obsessed with taking his picture. I refer to myself as the Puparazzi. ;) I think I will update the pic as he gets bigger & older...
We took him to his first vet appointment where he tested negative for worms & parasites. YAY!! He had his nails trimmed and was given his distemper shot. Going back in three weeks for round two.
We are finally getting a crate for him tonight and will begin his crate training. He has been as good as can be expected being gated in the kitchen. He has minimal accidents and he is getting so good at going potty outside. :) The crate training will just bring that to 100% no accidents when we're at work & in between our breaks to come home and let him out.
We've also started the BELL training for outside. Ivan Pavlov is a genius (If you don't know, google it)! Our vet recommended that we place a bell on or near the door to outside and ring that bell every time we take him outside to go potty. Within a couple of days he should pick it up and go ring the bell to let us know he needs to go out. I really hope this works because that would be AWESOME!!! :) We are on day three of that training today.
I am so excited about him that I had to share. I am sure many of my upcoming blogs will be about Charlie or Charlie related things. :)
Stay tuned and thanks for stopping by.
After waiting until we were ready, we starting looking for one a while back. We decided to check out the classifieds. The old school way of advertising for pets and sales, etc. in your local area. We ended up answering an ad on eBay Classifieds for Lab Mix pups in Brooklyn, NY.
We drove out on May 14th and got us a cute little fur-baby boy. He is 8 weeks old and he is BEAUTIFUL. He is a Silver Lab mix. I had never heard of a silver lab before... so I googled it and they are gorgeous and rare... He is Gray with Blue Eyes. His coloring is so unique and his eyes just make him one gorgeous pup.
His name is CHARLIE (I call him Stinky sometimes too, lol). You can see his picture over in the right column. Stay tuned for more pictures of Charlie as I am in LOVE with him and completely obsessed with taking his picture. I refer to myself as the Puparazzi. ;) I think I will update the pic as he gets bigger & older...
We took him to his first vet appointment where he tested negative for worms & parasites. YAY!! He had his nails trimmed and was given his distemper shot. Going back in three weeks for round two.
We are finally getting a crate for him tonight and will begin his crate training. He has been as good as can be expected being gated in the kitchen. He has minimal accidents and he is getting so good at going potty outside. :) The crate training will just bring that to 100% no accidents when we're at work & in between our breaks to come home and let him out.
We've also started the BELL training for outside. Ivan Pavlov is a genius (If you don't know, google it)! Our vet recommended that we place a bell on or near the door to outside and ring that bell every time we take him outside to go potty. Within a couple of days he should pick it up and go ring the bell to let us know he needs to go out. I really hope this works because that would be AWESOME!!! :) We are on day three of that training today.
I am so excited about him that I had to share. I am sure many of my upcoming blogs will be about Charlie or Charlie related things. :)
Stay tuned and thanks for stopping by.
Friday, May 6, 2011
People are People
We are all made up of the same materials. Bone, Blood, Tissue, Organs, Skin, Hair... Heart, Mind, Body & Soul.
Who cares what color my skin is or what God I do or do not pray to?
Am I not a person just like you?
There is no need for uniformity in a world as big as the one we live in. Each man and woman has a right to be an individual, practice what ever faith they choose and LIVE their lives. The freedom to choose our own thoughts and actions is what God, any god, intended when we were created; otherwise we would not have Free Will.
Is it really justifiable to hate someone because their views are different from yours? Is it any better to hate them because their skin is a different color than yours or because their religion has them practice their faith differently from ours?
Should a community of men be punished for one man's actions?
Fear and Ignorance only spread more fear and ignorance... try spreading LOVE and ACCEPTANCE and KNOWLEDGE and PEACE...
The lyrics of John Lennon's song "Imagine" still ring true today, even 40 years after they were originally released...
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
I think it's about time we listen to his message. We could change the world....
Who cares what color my skin is or what God I do or do not pray to?
Am I not a person just like you?
There is no need for uniformity in a world as big as the one we live in. Each man and woman has a right to be an individual, practice what ever faith they choose and LIVE their lives. The freedom to choose our own thoughts and actions is what God, any god, intended when we were created; otherwise we would not have Free Will.
Is it really justifiable to hate someone because their views are different from yours? Is it any better to hate them because their skin is a different color than yours or because their religion has them practice their faith differently from ours?
Should a community of men be punished for one man's actions?
Fear and Ignorance only spread more fear and ignorance... try spreading LOVE and ACCEPTANCE and KNOWLEDGE and PEACE...
The lyrics of John Lennon's song "Imagine" still ring true today, even 40 years after they were originally released...
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
I think it's about time we listen to his message. We could change the world....
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Mental Nurishment
If there is one thing I have learned, it's that the only thing in this world that I have absolute control over is myself.
No matter how much any of us would like to control what happens around us, we ultimately cannot.
However, we can control the way WE deal with any given situation. The choices we make shape us as individuals and are a part of who we become.
I've come to terms that however much I may disagree with something, I have two choices; accept it or change it. That which cannot be accepted must be changed and that which cannot be changed must be accepted.
I'm content in the fact that as long as I am happy with the way I handle myself, then it doesn't really matter what other people think. There is no "right" way of living your life... but there is a positive way and a negative way. Your choices determine which side of that spectrum you fall on.
I intend to live mine on the positive side.
Just some food for thought.
No matter how much any of us would like to control what happens around us, we ultimately cannot.
However, we can control the way WE deal with any given situation. The choices we make shape us as individuals and are a part of who we become.
I've come to terms that however much I may disagree with something, I have two choices; accept it or change it. That which cannot be accepted must be changed and that which cannot be changed must be accepted.
I'm content in the fact that as long as I am happy with the way I handle myself, then it doesn't really matter what other people think. There is no "right" way of living your life... but there is a positive way and a negative way. Your choices determine which side of that spectrum you fall on.
I intend to live mine on the positive side.
Just some food for thought.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)