Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Gratitude Journal...just do it...


Gratitude Journal

It’s a proved fact that the written word is a powerful statement.  Take five minutes each day to write down what you’re grateful for, even if you don’t have it in your life yet.  A Gratitude attitude will invoke feelings that will help you manifested your dreams and appreciation for your life.  Start your day by being grateful for a “New Day.”  I am so grateful for this new beautiful day.  I am so grateful for the love that surrounds me.  I am so grateful for the family and friends in my life.  My life is truly blessed.  Today I will be mindful of others.  Today I will speak from love. 

Write what feels right for you.  Use words that represent the present and not someday or hope.  Someday has no end and hope implies a lack-of.  Today is what we are thankful for and today is the only day that matters.  By being grateful for today, we bring a since of presence into our walking, talking, and reacting.  If we can be more present in our current day, we bring appreciation into each moment.  Appreciation for each other, for nature, and for even doing the ordinary daily tasks, to live the life we want, we need to appreciate the life we have.  By appreciation and gratitude we attract appreciation and gratitude. 

We are human beings and we’ll have days that end good and days that end not so well, the key to remember is that we get to start over tomorrow.  Do not dwell on what does not go well, it was in our life to teach us a lesson, be grateful for that lesson, learn and move on.  Each day is a new day to begin again.  Our lives are truly blessed, my life is truly blessed and I am so grateful for you.

Writing in my journal is like breathing air.  It truly has changed my life and changed how I look at life.  I am so grateful that someone shared this with me.  It truly is a magical way to create a beautiful life.   You are a very special person and I wish you’re every dream come true.  

Love Deb

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Winter Solstice

Welcome, hope you enjoy the new look, thought it was time to change it up-a-bit.  New music has been added, please make yourself comfortable and enjoy.

This day is the Winter Solstice.  It is the shortest day of the year.  In Ancient times, winter has always been thought of as hibernation time, just like the bears go inward to a cave to sleep, it's a good time for all humans to spend sometime within.  It's cold, so it's the perfect time to sit and reflect on the past, then let whatever does not serve you any longer go..... let it go and move on.  It's the perfect time to recharge your body with extra sleep, quite and stillness.  Spring will be here before you know it and then you'll have time to be active again, for now...just be.... Instead of letting the demands of the holiday season take over your spirit, stay centered and calm by sticking with your daily practice of meditation, yoga, quite, and mindfulness.  Do not give them up just because company is coming, maybe company wants to play too.

Have a great day today and each and every day forward.



Friday, December 9, 2011

The gift of a gift

Try something new this year. Pick a random person, neighbor, friend, or coworker. Leave them 12 small gifts, note cards of appreciation, or anything. Leave them one thing each day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas. It’s a fun way to give the gift of love. You have taken your time and have been creative for another person. You have spread some Christmas cheer and excitement and best of all you have given another person the gift of feeling special for 12 days. When I do this, I like to write a little poem that goes along with the gift. If you wish to give a card, you could personalize it each day to that person. Give them the gift of peace, joy, love, happiness….Get creative but most of all do this and remain anonymous. It’s so much fun to just give and expect nothing in return, no thanks, no attention….. It so much better

Monday, December 5, 2011

Meditations

In life, let's face it...we need a bit-of-help from time to time and often our biggest help lives within our own self. We just need to find it. In meditation, you can. Please take the time to check out the link attached to the title of this post, just click on the title and it will take you to a list of meditations that you can listen to for free. I recommend it, and if the thought of "meditation" scares you, or you may think you can't do it, then don't... just sit and listen to this wonderful teacher and his voice. His wonderful words and beautiful music will no doubt sink-in and is sure to bring about peace. The first step to any type of healing is to make that first move.

Peace, love and joy to you