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Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today!  \ The way I see it, as long as I am living, I will be tested! My challenges are very different from yours, and there are certain days when I may wish I could trade my lessons for the ones you have on your plate. But that’s not how it is; each of us is served exactly what we need to digest. It’s up us to find ways to sweeten the most bitter and painful challenges, to learn to cope with grace and dignity, and in the end to see if we can find something beautiful and transformative to learn through the process. “A woman is like a tea bag. It’s only when she is in hot water that you realize how strong she is.” The many challenges you have overcome are testaments to your fortitude and resiliency. When times are tough, remember that it is when you are called upon to stretch beyond your perceived limitations that you will find your richest rewards. We all find ourselves in hot water at different times in our lives. Our experiences make for a deeper and richer blend when we open our minds and heart to receive them while holding the belief that they are there to enrich us. 2.03.10  Smiling Faces Today in passing, I spied a small cluster of Pansies in a terracotta urn. I was rushing but stopped for a closer look. It seemed they were smiling, as if an artist’s brush had painted on each beautiful blossom’s face. For that moment, I smiled too; this was nature at her best, a delicate unpicked flower at the height of its magnificence. Like most of us, I love a fragrant bouquet of fresh cut flowers. But there is something truly amazing to be discovered when we take the time to study just one flower, separating it from the group to really see and appreciate its uniqueness. “When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, A painter finds beauty in unexpected places and captures it. We are all artists when we stop to appreciate the wondrous beauty that surrounds us. When was the last time you really looked at a flower? I’ll share this one with you and hope it brings a smile to your face too. Find Something To Feel Good About Everyday! Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today!  gratitude Like most people I’ve experienced my share of life’s highs and lows. I have to admit, I have taken a few times of abundance for granted, never anticipating that the tide would inevitably turn. I’ve learned from all my experiences, but I’ve grown the most through my periods of draught. The times when I feel a lack of financial freedom, when I lose someone I love, when my health is suffering or when my spirit feels drained, teach me humility, compassion for others and most of all a deeper appreciation for the many gifts that I am granted. When I recognize what I have to lose, my gratitude grows stronger. “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” You don’t have to lose what is precious to you to appreciate it. Look around today and rather than feel a sense of lack about anything, be grateful and say thank you for all that you are and have been given. Here’s Something to Feel Good About Today!
What’s the key to happiness? Great minds have pondered this question for centuries. Perhaps Abraham Lincoln had the answer when he said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” I’ve learned that no matter what, my perspective, attitude and ability to bounce back quickly are all keys to my state of personal happiness. What helps me to regain my balance and bounce back from difficult situations are my friendships, positive affirmations written by others and a sense of humor. No matter what life brings your way, remember that you hold the keys to your level of happiness. Having trouble finding it? Open your heart to a friend, listen to someone else’s story, and find something to laugh about. Find Something to Feel Good About Everyday!
My life is always evolving and changing; I must continually risk the safe for the challenges and the mystery of the unknown. In my heart I know that taking risks is the only way for me to reach my full potential. I am frightened, but the time has come when my fear of not reaching my dreams, far exceeds my soul’s desire to blossom. “And the time came when the risk it took Where are you in the process? Have you been holding on too long, fearful of stepping forward into the unknown? Are you living in the challenging and exciting realm of the unknown? In either case, I’d love to hear about your process. Remember we are all afraid of something, but let’s not let our fears stop us. Here’s to your blossoming in whatever way you choose! Find Something To Feel Good About Everyday! |
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