Ever received a gift and set it aside?
I invite you to think about that gift…what was it, who was it from, and did you think you needed it?
Here are some reasons why we might set aside a gift:
- It wasn’t what we wanted.
- It wasn’t what we needed.
- It reminded us of a person and brought up hurtful feelings.
Perhaps more reasons are floating around in our heart that we’re not aware of. One deeper reason can be we feel we didn’t deserve it.
A gift is an interesting object to hold. When you think about it, the person who gave that gift is expressing some level of care or love. At the same time, that expression may or may not be readily received by the recipient.
What kind of gifts do you gladly receive? A gift can be a tangible product, an act of service, even a word of encouragement.
“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr was a true leader. He lived and breathed strong, powerful convictions. His “I Have A Dream” speech continues to live today, it is being heard and read all over the country as we remember him today.
Change can appear intimidating. It will come to those who want it bad enough.
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
I have a dream that our nation will dream again. Remaining embers of dreams buried alive will return and become fuel for future expression, to benefit all of humanity.
“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
About a week into the New Year 2012 – how are you?
On the outside, I’ve been “in hibernation” since December while internally “hustling-bustling”. I’m learning so much, I can’t wait to share with you sincerely from the heart. I can’t wait until I overcome some of the final blocks and open it up to you!
I’ll share more soon…for now, for this post, I wanted to pop in, say hello and Happy New Year!
Here we are: a week before Christmas Day.
There is such an anticipation bustling in the hearts of each city. I think though, there is even more anticipation resting in the hearts of each and every person.
This anticipation may dance out of some or stay dormant but this I know, it’s there.
Deep down inside we know this is a super special time of year.
I cannot begin to tell you of the treasures I’ve been uncovering throughout this month of December.
I’ve been shopping not at malls, stores or even online (not much anyway). I’ve been shopping my heart.
Delving deep, deep, deep to connect with myself further than I can imagine.
I’ve been missing an important piece of the puzzle to what I want to bring to you. There’s been places unexplored, dreams untapped – that I intend to unravel in 2012. Stay tuned for changes coming. Change can be scary but change is good. It keeps us growing and expectant of life.
What about you? What changes are you anticipating for 2012?
Tags: mindset
Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life. ~Christiane Northrup
We celebrated a festive Thanksgiving over the weekend with our extended family. Fun, food, and a time of reminiscing our college years!
It reminded me of something I think everybody wants.
More love. More peace. More joy.
May I share something I love with you? It’s music for the heart and soul.
I encourage you and me to spend a few minutes each day thinking in our mind:
Who and what do we already love?
Let’s watch what happens when we be thankful for these things often 
Tags: mindset, mindset music
Have you ever gotten so busy you forgot to eat?
Think of the different times during the day where you are busiest with things that need getting done.
In the morning: Getting up, personal grooming. Getting your kids up, breakfast, and off to school.
If you work outside the home: Getting to your office, getting to work.
If you work at home: Getting to work.
You get the picture…
During the course of a day there are so many “little things” that need getting done, you can easily forget yourself in the process!
This week I’m busy with running my household and business on my own. My husband is not physically available to help so I’m preparing to be extra alert. Sometimes this is easier said than done.
Today I’m boosting my activities with some physical help like shakes and an energy drink that won’t cause me to crash and burn.
In the past, health is the first thing that slips my notice and as a result over the years, there have been many times I suffered from a weak immune system.
This time, I am determined to think better about my body and health during busy times – so I can take better care of this life I’m given.
What about you? How do you think about your body and health when you’re busy?
Tags: Health And Wellness, mindest
A week ago I posted this question on my Facebook wall:
Does having a posittive attitude come easily to you, or do you have to work at it?
I received 3 different answers that I think are fascinating and would like to share them with you.
1. WORK at it!
2. I guess it really depends on the day. I would say I’m most of the time postitive but there are those moments or times.
3. Typically, easy. If under fire, work at it!
I then asked the third person: Has it always been typically easy for you? Did you work at it in the past to get to that point?
He replied, “I’ve been very blessed in a lot of ways so I would have to say it’s generally been easy for me. In tough times, it is difficult to stay positive especially if I forget or don’t reflect on what I’ve been blessed with, but I usually bounce back when I realize how much I have to be thankful for.”
What about you? Does a positive attitude come easy or do you work at it?
Tags: mindset
“It doesn’t matter how much money you make, it’s how much you keep.” ~Dani Johnson
They are WORSHIPPED by many. Our kids ASPIRE to be just like them. They live a DREAM life. They have tons of MONEY, the nicest CARS, and the biggest HOUSES. That is the life of many NFL players. However, there is a surprising truth that many of those “successful” people end up LOSING it ALL.
This was posted on Dani Johnson’s Facebook fan page for her radio show on Heartbeat Radio 103.5 fm, Wednesdays 9:15 am – 10:15 am PT. Here’s what I learned listening to it today…
Ken Rutgers, a former NFL Green Bay Packer who helps athletes transition to life after football, reports that 2 years after their last game, 78% of NFL players who have made millions of dollars, within 2 years are bankrupt, divorced or unemployed. Hard times often come when the cheering from fans die down. They have grown their athletic skills but have neglected the most important things.
They’ve been coached on many things, but not on their relationships with their wives or how to be an excellent father, or how to communicate with their children.
NFL quarterback Mark Brunell made $50 million and lost it all, now he’s bankrupt. If he’d been coached on the most important things, he’d be equipped to keep not only what he’s earned, he would have grown his wealth.
What money investing skills do you have? You’re smart enough to learn how to keep money. For example, how to use up the food in your pantry before spending more money at the grocery store. One gal used to spend over $120 every week for food and after learning these skills, is now spending less than $80 on groceries.
What skills are you developing in the financial arena? It’s not just about making money but keeping it.
Tags: Work At Home Wednesday
I hope you’ve been well.
I mean that from the bottom of my heart.
Oftentimes we are simply busy with everyday responsibilities and especially if you’re a mom, you’ve got a lot on your plate.
I think it’s great to have a lot on your plate, it’s great you are entrusted with many people and things to take care of. It means you are trustworthy. It means you can influence lives by being you.
I love that. It’s one of the job descriptions of being a mom that doesn’t get broadcasted but it’s definitely there.
But, the flip side of that is, sometimes you don’t know how you’re doing. Ever been there?
You’re so much into taking care of others, you’re not quite sure how you are.
While there’s value in giving to others, there’s also value in giving to yourself. I encourage you to look at the following 2 things simultaneously.
1. What ways are you giving to others?
2. What ways are you giving to yourself?
Tags: mindset
Who in your life has been your biggest cheerleader? Who has believed in you and believed for you – especially when you struggled to believe for yourself?
How did you feel being around this person?
What resulted from your interaction?
Belief is a word that you hear spoken about, and it can sound cliched at times. So well, what is belief and why is it important?
Belief can seem intangible and yet, when you see someone with belief, you just know. This person has conviction, this person knows where they’re going, this person is confident.
This person wants to make an impact, make people’s lives better. Live purposefully – by design not by default.
Do you want to be a person with belief like this?
Tags: mindset
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