Love Harder

Recently, I've been handed information, which I have no idea what to do with. Information that will change my life, and others around me forever. Nobody's sick, and nobody's in danger...yet, I feel like a bomb went off.

Working with others, and helping them see their situation from a different perspective, I have forced myself to do the same. When I say forced, I mean FORCED! I found myself consumed, obsessed, and down all day thinking...thinking about how I can fix what I was handed. With lots of prayer, as the days passed, I began to see my situation from a new perspective. My days became easier, and with light shoulders and a softer heart, I found myself smiling again.

I came to the awareness that not everything needs fixing. In fact, in this situation, I'M the one who needs fixing. By looking at what I've been handed, in a new perspective, I'm able to see happiness and love from a different angle. I'm able to see how my life is going to change for better...I'm going to come out caring more, sharing more, and laughing more. I'm going to love harder than I have ever loved before. I'm going to see beauty in everything.

My journey is far from over...but at least, now, I can see the light that's going to be guiding me through. 

Exercise Your Way To Happiness

How do you release tension? What place do you go to center yourself?

For me, it's yoga, meditation, walking and cycling. I feel alive again, as I take in the views, sounds, smell, and feelings that are in front if me.

What is your body telling you that it's wanting right now?





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You Can Hear In Complete Silence

How comfortable are you with silence? Take a moment, find a space, and quiet your mind. You'll be amazed as to how much you can hear in complete silence.

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Know When to Let Go!

When you know something or someone in your life is unhealthy or unproductive, that you have grown beyond where they are and where they want to keep you, you must let go. If you tell yourself you do not see it when you do, or if you tell yourself it will get better, you are not being honest with yourself. Stop trying to fix things or change things. Simply let go.

Having The Last Word

Why is it that most of us feel the need to have the last word?  Whether in a heated argument or participating in a conversation that ended in a debate, there seems to be an uncontrollable urge to shout out one last thing that usually comes with a sting.

We all want to be heard, especially when we are in defense mode.  So, when we get to a certain point where we feel we are  being backed up against a wall, we sometimes shout out words that we didn't give time to think twice before saying them.  This can leave us feeling embarrassed or ashamed afterwards.

The best thing to do when in this situation, is to take a step back and listen to what the other person is saying. This usually will wear them down once they feel that they've been heard, and there will be space for you to step in, have your say, and be heard also. This will also give you time to think of how you want to respond, instead of regretting it later.

This does take patience and practice, so don't be upset with yourself if you're unable to control the urge right away.