DOORMATS ARE FOR DOORS

Good morning, everyone and happy Thursday.  There is a difference between being accommodating and letting people walk all over you.  The people pleasers out there have a really hard time in their ability to distinguish between the two or at least acknowledge when it's happening.  Being overly adaptable can lead to being taken advantage of and those poor people pleasers are the ones who suffer.  

Today's quote is, "You are meant to walk on doormats not people, don't do it and don't allow it."    People pleasers struggle with this while the offenders know exactly what they are doing.  

Situations that require flexibility are part of life.  Things happen.  Schedules change.  We borrow money and forget to pay it back, or do we?  I was seeing if you were paying attention.  Of course, a good rule is never borrowing money from friends because it never ends well but if you are a borrower, pay it back.  Give it back, don't break it (and if you did, replace it!).  Respect someone's time, energy and possessions.  

Walk on doormats but never walk on people and never let anyone walk all over you!

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!~Love, Amy

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LEAVE THE PAST ALONE -

Good morning. Happy Thursday.  Do you ever find yourself stuck in a memory.  A good memory is a fun place to be but ruminating on painful times makes that pain fresh once again.  Today's quote is, "Dwelling on what was leaves you to remain in the past the place you so desperately want to leave."  

There are many things you can change but no matter how hard you try, you cannot change the past.  Why do we keep going back there?  Why do we feel the need to punish ourselves.  I honestly cannot answer that, but I have been guilty of revisiting a place I am thankful to no longer be.  

If you must go back in time, ask yourself what you learned from that experience.  Compliment yourself on your growth and understand that you are no longer that person.  Recognize that the old you needed to be in those situations for the sole purpose of learning and growing.  

If you must go down memory lane, learn from it, grow from it and move on.

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! ~Love, Amy

 

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EVERY GAIN A WIN - Thursday, 4/18

Good morning, everyone and happy Thursday.  It is said that winning isn't everything, but I think that depends on who you ask.  To some, winning is absolutely everything.   Those who lack the competitive gene are happy with small steps realizing slow and steady wins the race.

Today's quote is, "The slightest gain is still a win."  Hate to repeat myself but when our inner Veruca Salt tries to push her way out, tell her to relax.  Let her know that small steps are still forward motion. 

That type A personality wants things yesterday.  They overlook those small gains without acknowledging that those too are wins.  Don't be so focused on the end result that you have blinders on. A misstep here and there is not the end of the world.   We all have to remember that getting to where we want should be part of the fun and excitement and that's the first step towards a win.  

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!~Love, Amy

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LISTEN CAREFULLY

Good morning.  Happy Wednesday.  When you have an insatiable desire for something sweet, you want milk chocolate covered toffee, not an orange. OK, that's me!  When you yearn for a burger and fries, salmon and rice ain't gonna cut it.  Me again!  You will never thrive at a desk job if you can't sit still.  You got it!

Today's quote is, "Your soul will tell you what you crave - listen closely."  Your soul isn't telling you; you want chocolate or a burger and fries, but your soul is definitely telling you your desk job that encourages daydreaming and not productivity is not for you. 

If you find yourself ignoring your computer screen and staring out the window it may not just be boredom.  It may be that you are not fulfilling your soul's purpose.  I clearly understand the need to do what you need to do.  I understand that bills are a reality.  I also know that your soul will tell you what you crave, you just need to listen. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone! ~Love, Amy

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FORGIVE -

Good morning.  Happy Wednesday.  Forgiveness.  That's a big word.  As a noun we know the meaning but as a verb are we actually able to do it.  Are we grown up enough to say, OK, whatever happened in the past, let's move on because I can no longer hold onto this negative energy.  

Today's quote is, "Forgiveness gives you freedom."  Without forgiveness we are holding a grudge.  Ironically grudge rhymes with sludge.  They are both thick and icky.  Without forgiveness we are holding onto the past.  A past that might have hurt us.  

I speak of this from personal experience.  I've watched people very close to me hold grudges, unable to forgive even the slightest thing and all that grudge is doing is hurting the grudge holder.  That person you are angry with might not even know or care.

Forgiveness may be difficult.  You may feel that you are being weak or giving in.  You are not weak.  To forgive is not for the faint of heart.  To forgive takes strength but once you forgive, you will not believe how light you feel!

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone! ~Love, Amy

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NO EQUALS

Good morning, everyone and happy Tuesday.  If you go to any public school, you will see posters that say how every child is full of potential and has the best gift to offer the world.  You will hear teachers say that every child has a gift within them waiting to be opened.  You will witness every child being treated as if they are all equals.  

Having worked in a school for so many years, I can tell you that not every child has a gift, is gifted is special or has potential.  While the belief is that we are all equal, it simply isn't true.  The only equality we share is the desire to fulfil our heart and soul with what makes us happy.

Today's quote is, "We are not equal find YOUR passion YOUR love YOUR joy and do YOUR best."  My passion is not your passion.  Things I love may not resonate with you.  My joy is not your joy and my best is different than what you consider to be your best.  This is about you!  When we find all those things we can bring so much to ourselves and the world.  Wouldn't the world be a boring place if we were all the same?

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone! ~Love, Amy

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STOP AND BREATHE -

Good morning, everyone and happy Tuesday.  Just because we meditate and take nature walks does not mean we don't suffer from moments of panic.  The unexpected happens and we aren't prepared so what do we do.  We freak out!  What else is there to do.  There is actually something you can do.

Today's quote is, "In the event of an emergency stop and take a breath."  I'm not making light of an intense situation but when we are in panic mode, we cannot think straight, nor can we be of help to anyone.  Aside from my mini-Reiki sessions that I post on social media, I also post a breathing exercise and let me tell you, it really helps.  

We breathe every day.  If we didn't, we wouldn't be here but what we don't do is take long, deep inhales and exhales.  The ones that ground us when we are about to lose our minds.  I never used to breathe and only started when I began posting.  Now I do it all the time.  

Take my advice and breathe.  It will help you when someone is relying on you to be the calm one.  In the event of an emergency, stop and take not just a breath, but a deep breath!

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