Find the still point ...

School was cancelled today - second day in a row. I found it interesting all the comments on Facebook from Moms this morning ... "I'm going crazy."  was a common complaint.

I get it. Snow days mean - kids are home all day with no place to go except outside. That means wet clothes, laundry and messes everywhere.

I had to smile. I used to pray for snow days - Please, let the kids stay home with me! Let us enjoy this time together. Let us enjoy the winter season ... let it snow!

I love the above quote by TS Eliot - Find the still point in the a turning world.

The world is turning - it's not going to stop. We can't get back the days that are gone. We can't get back the days we spent in negative energy or the ones we wished away.

Slow down, enjoy the moment. Enjoy the snow day. This too shall pass.

Let it snow. Enjoy the falling magic of it all ...Find the still point. Drink it in. Cherish it.

Don't You Dare Shrink!

Have you ever wanted to shrink? I have.

Don't do it. Stand tall - hold your ground.

This happens often - people feel insecure and they shrink, play small because of a situation they find themselves in.

Why? I believe it's because we feel alone or afraid of what might happen if we don't shrink. It's scary to stand out or up for something when you might be the only one.

Example:
I was at a youth activity last night (with teens at my church) and was noticing how one really negative attitude (being shown by one person) was affecting everyone present.

ONE person being negative can sink a ship! However, that can only happen if the rest of the members on board shrink and play small and are consumed by the negative, dark side!

It was a great teaching moment. Don't shrink mateys - just be your happy selves and steer your mighty ship forward into the great adventures ahead! The dark cloud will either stay where it's at and continue to rain and dampen those around it or it can let the light in and join the happy side!

Playing small never served anyone... stand tall for the good, happy stuff.

Amazing things happen!

Onward!

Take random road trips ...

It's been a stressful week ... ever have those? Oh good - I'm not alone! Bumped into this image via Pinterest and it made me smile. I need a random road trip! Something about the road and 'leaving it all behind' does wonders for my soul.

Cheers to the road and the adventures of life. :)

Make each day a masterpiece

Make each day your masterpiece ...

How, you ask? (Below are a few ideas)

Be grateful
Be kind
Lift people around you
Share your smile
Laugh
Forget yourself
Pray
Find the good in everyone and every situation
Be positive
Be patient (with yourself and others)
Share your talents
Forgive
Love


PS: Every day is a gift.
Create something beautiful ...

Driving with tulips -

Went to Costco earlier today and picked out a bunch of red tulips!
They added instant happiness to my day! 

Arranging the red tulips for my kitchen ... even more joy!

PS:

I am so thankful for the little moments that matter.

Little 'happiness' reminder ...

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.” - Denis Waitley

Be one who CREATES Happiness!!