Today is the beggining of my new life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4zWBHFCmXM

Today (whether today be yesterday, tomorrow, or three years from now) is always the beggining of your new life... choices make the difference.

So I've pretty much always had a positive voice, but sometimes I have times of doubt, and times where I dont see clearly. I'm only human.

My friend MDB gave me a link. Its above..and its helpful.

Have a wonderful friday everyone. I know I will.

SSE

me and my big mouth

"Well done is better than well said" Ben Franklin

What can YOU do for YOU?

Last night was a hard night for me. I think a combination of recent awful events, awful events to come, other issues and hormones just drug me down into a funk. My heart was full of pain and confusion. I took that and turned my thoughts into positive ones.

I thought to myself, what can I bring into my life to make help take this weight off of me. I went out with friends, I laughed, I made a new connection. The kind of connection that I think will be a great influence on my goals this year. I took a long bath and reflected, and when I thought of something negative I thought of two things positive to offset it. Eventually the water cooled down and I got out...but my thoughts were all positive ones. (some people call this praying)

When I woke up this morning it was easy, My work time was not painful. I made more connections with great friends who haven't been consistent in correspondence, I had some rough spots in between, but i was able to take them in stride and do what needed to be done. That process is on going, and it doesn't seem like a big issue anymore.




"If we all did the things we are capable of,we would astound ourselves."Thomas Edison

Own your thoughts, actions and eventually your own life!

"When you have control over your thoughts, you have control over your life" Remez Sasson

Many people find that when they are depressed, anxious, or having some emotional issues, they go into auto pilot. This means just doing it what they can to get through the day, going through the motions. Well I cant say that there is anything wrong with this for a temperary means of coping, but in the long run, please do something to get back to yourself.

THe above quote is so true... When you get a grip on your thought, when you take responsibility for not only yourself but your thoughts and where the lead to. You will control your life.

Positive thoughts yeild positive actions which ultimately grant you positive results.

Be well everyone!

SSE

Don't take love for granted

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."
~Lao Tzu~

This is not a suprising quote coming from me. Everyone knows I have a tight knit family. We arent in eachothers business but we are always available for eachother.

I'm not the most fortunate in romantic love but love itself I have in abundance! Its an important part of my life and I think that if everyone can appreciate what they have been given and love can only be given... then they would gain more in this life.

Turn to the one you love, Husband, Mom, Wife, Dad, Brother, Sister, Grandma, Boyfriend, whomever. Please let them know...

"Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success." - Dr. Joyce Brothers

Mind Power can move (what seems like) mountains. Just by thinking positive, you give yourself the means to put positive thought into positive action which will give you a positive result.

If you want success, tell yourself you are a success (not like Kanye West, don't be obnoxious *wink*), and the next thing to come would be actions to make you a success, "What do you successful people do?" Use those behaviors and boost yourself into a light where you are successful. Apply your will, and perseverance and you've got it.

Its not an overnight process, b/c envisioning yourself as a success doesn't happen over night either. Try it and you'll see, it works!

Giving, and being greatful that you can give

This is something that we all know...but is never at the forefront of our lives... and it should be.

So we know that its "always better to give than to receive", right? Maybe we don't.

Let me give you an example. I have had stress, a recent break up, a bad performance at work (which shook me), health issues, recent surgery, family is experiencing health issues, a car accident, health issues of my own, etc etc and so on and so forth. I can focus on all the bad things, or I can move them into a positive light so that they can improve.

What is the best way to propel your life into positive light? You guessed it. Give! Its so simple.

Give a compliment, give a hug, take a moment, let someone cut in line, give your dessert that you packed special just for yourself to someone who forgot their lunch, all that good easy stuff we can but don't do everyday. Propel your life into a positive light.

Then let yourself feel good about it. Because you are capable, or because you have the means is not enough, let yourself know, and tell yourself... "You did something good, you made a difference". Own it.. (like you should own all of your actions).

“If you have much, give of your wealth; If you have little, give of your heart" Arab Proverb

Celebrate a life lived Positively and with more love than we are dealt

'Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' Martin Luther King, Jr.

just a quote this weekend. To all.. be well!

'In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years'-- Abraham Lincoln

"Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight" Japanese Proverb

I have some friends, who have had a hard time lately. These things did not happen to one person, but one person went through more than one of these things. I hope that was clear.

Financial hardship, got behind on payments
House burglarized and items stolen
Car repo
Laid off of job
A bad break up, lost hope and hates being alone
Life altering health issues (multiple)
Emergency Surgery, loss of work time, no vacation time or sick time
Death of spouse

So...what do you do when your life is like this. Just pick two..any two... At least two of these things affected people I know and care about with in a month. How awful right? Yes, but guess what they're still standing, moving forward and persevering. Its at the worst of times that we shine through with our bests. As long as you wake up and start a new day, its a start, and if you wake up and start a new day with a choice (positivity), its a good day.

Last night I spent some time with a friend while she waited for her husband to come out of emergency surgery. She was at the ER with him all day, and they finally figured out what the issue was. She was by herself and she didn't ask anyone to come because she knew where she wanted to be. I didn't know she was by herself, until I walked in. I didn't care if she had a million friends waiting with her, I was going to give her my support as well. That momentum grew, another friend showed up, after that family showed up. If you put it out there... it builds!

So like the proverb says. Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight, its worth it!

SSE

If you squint you can see the weekend

That was the first thing I heard when I woke up this morning. I usually hop out of bed, try not to trip over the cat, and head for the living room to turn the tv on for the weather. The anchor man said " If you squint you can see the weekend" I thought it was cute. I took it with me all day, actually got to use it once.

Today we all were prepared for the disapointment from our manager. In my position there are five others, and we have been not the best at one particular task. Some of us accepted the fact and want to learn. Others refuse the fact and look for ways out of it. So we knew our Manager was going to hammer it home.. for the last time! 4 hrs later our meeting ended. The stress cloud hovered over my unit. At one moment there was a stern and loud request for one of us to go into my managers office. I stayed in my cube and was glad it wasnt me. I already feel like I am low on the totem pole. I've been working overtime (not paid b/c I'm salaried) just to understand what is going on sometimes.

After work, and after I was there from 7am to 515pm. I decided it was timeto do something nice and positive. One of my friends has a birthday this Saturday, and I wanted to find her a gift. $112 later... I left with 8 sweaters, a giftcard, a new breifcase, jeans and sweatpants for my sis in law. lol I must say...I feel much better, I think I will sleep well tonight. Plus Tomorrow is jeans day and I get to put on one of my new sweaters!

Positive note: "You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.” Zig Ziglar

This year is about the above quote.

PS. Rest in Peace Teddy Pendergrass

In the Beginning

This is just a place for me to spew positive thought and to dispose of the negative.

I will talk about my life, hopes, irratations, family, dreams, etc.

Most will end with a positive thought on how to refocus, others may end in a question mark...thats where you come in. How do I see through that issue, or how do I look another direction.

Anyway... this is a challanging and new period of my life...so there should be much to talk about.

Stay tuned.

Be Well!