You have the power

It is so easy to make someone happy.  It can be a simple thing like a smile or words of encouragement.  If you go to a store today, say something nice to the cashier to let them know you appreciate them.  Smile at people you see and say hello or have a nice day.  These are things that cost us nothing but can really make a big impact on the person who receives them.

You have incredible power in your words and actions, use that power to improve the world one person at a time.

A little kindness at the perfect time may change someone's life dramatically.  So remember that those who do not seem to "deserve" our kindness actually need it the most!!  All our actions have a ripple effect, let's make it positive.

You are love

I love affirmations.  I remember reading the simple statement, "Everything you say to yourself is an affirmation."  It really hit home that negative comments, self-criticism, doubt, and worry are all affirmations which I do not want but if I keep saying them over and over in my head they will come true for me.  Yikes!!  That was scary until I realized that I control my thoughts - even though it may not always seem that way.  So what do I choose to think???  I choose to think positive thoughts.  I choose to think joyful thoughts.  I choose to recognize my own and everyone else's magnificence even when it is not be readily displayed.  We are human after all :)

What thoughts do you want to think today?  What beliefs do you want to instill or change?  Put some positive affirmations that make you really feel good where you will see them regularly.  Some places that could work are: screen savers, desktop background, phone background, bathroom mirror, refrigerator, or your planner/appointment book.  Remind yourself that you are love, you are pure energy, and you are a shining light!!!

Shine on!!  Let me know how this feels for you.  An advanced exercise is to say these in front of the mirror!!  Notice what comes up and post below.

Have an amazing day!!

Manifesting

The truth is we always have manifested the life we imagined but what are you imagining most of the time?  If you are spending more time dwelling on the past and the things that aren't going as you would like or worrying about the future, then you may not be manifesting the life you desire.

The first thing to do is become clear on exactly what you want.  Next spend time being grateful for things in your life - not necessarily trying to find the good in the things you don't want.  That's useful but not for this exercise.  For this look for things in your life that you truly are grateful for and think about those.  (Examples may be: having a warm place to sleep, loved ones, being alive, friends, etc.)  Pick things that really bring the feeling of joy and gratitude to your heart.  And then from that place of love and gratitude, imagine the life you desire.

If you do this exercise morning and night for 30 days, you'll begin to see miracles happen in your life.  The life you desire will begin to manifest.  Please share your experiences in the comments.  May all your dreams and aspirations come true.

You deserve an amazing, joyful life!!

Put a Little Love in Your Heart

This video is the message for today.  It is inspired by my nephew who sang this today at school with his classmates.  We have the power to make not only our lives but the lives of everyone around us better if we just remember to put a little love in our hearts.

Be a friend -- Spread love

While the emphasis here is intended to bring joy, healing, and blessings to others, notice how it makes you feel when you make others happy.  This, in my opinion, is one of the quickest ways to cheer yourself up.  Just notice how easily you can make someone happy with a compliment or a kind word of compassion.  

Comment below on what you experience.  Have a wonderful day because you deserve the best :) 

The Power of Positivity

It is easy forget how powerful our thoughts. But our thoughts lead to our behaviors which lead to actions and consequently influence our outcomes.  Today, try to assume the world is out to do you good!  Assume that everything will work out for your highest good.  Put a smile on your face, knowing that miracles are happening right now in your life!!  If something happens you don't want, know that something else is happening that you do want.  Just keep that knowing, that faith, and watch the miracles unfold right before your eyes!!!

Please feel free to share your experiences (past and present) in the comments.  Have an amazing day!!  I know miracles are happening right now!!

Find Your Joy Friday

Do you ever feel like you are just getting through the day, the week, the year?  Do you feel like you are always busy but not accomplishing anything?  If you answered yes to either of those, it's time for a change!!

It's time to find your passion and pursue it like your life depends on it!!  Sometimes people get so caught up in making a living that they stop truly living!!

If you know what you are passionate about, are you pursing it?  If not, today is the day to start.  We find our purpose in our passion.

If you are confused about what you even like to do or what you are passionate about, then take some time to just sit and relax.  Ask yourself the following questions, or better yet, journal about them.  When was the last time I felt super alive and happy?  What was I doing? What did I love as a kid?  What did I want to do with my life when I was a kid?  Am I doing it?  Do I still want to do it or something similar?  What books do I like to read?  What makes me passionate?  What do I love to do?   Give yourself time and just write - don't censor what comes up, just write and write.  Ask yourself the question over and over and see what other things come up.  When you determine what makes you happy and where your passion lies, take one step in that direction.

Life is meant to be enjoyed!!!  Here's to a meaningful, happy, abundant life!!  You deserve it simply because you exist!!

Daily insight

When you recognize your importance and potential, you will see that nothing is impossible.  It is time to accept your magnificence and shine!