PRAISE NOT PUT DOWNS

Good Morning all!  It's cold today so prepare.  This is when people get sick.  Cold one day, warm the next.  People going to work sick because you know, the world will come to an end if you don't show up.  Do everyone a favor.  Don't be a hero.  The world will seriously not come to an end if you stay home and take care of yourself rather than come in to work sick and pass around all your germs for others to take home to themselves and their families.  What must go through someone's mind when they come to work sick?  "I have so much to do, only I can take care of this, how will people look at me?"  I think THAT is the big one.  How will people look at me?!  Who cares?  If you are a responsible person then the reason you are home sick is because you are or you are taking care of something that you need a full day to do.  Why beat yourself up?  Here is today's thought which reflects that, "We are all here to support each other - we bash ourselves enough."  I'd say.  It goes beyond the I'm not good enough.  All this what if, and what will people think.  Next time someone is sick, instead of assuming they are out partying, why not really support that person to co-workers by saying nice things.  Praising the work of the person and really acknowledging that something must truly be wrong.  I have this very funny postcard that I bought many years ago just because it IS funny but unfortunately so true.  It goes like this, "If  you want to find a girl's faults, praise her to her friends."  OMG!!!  How true - "Sally is so pretty, don't you think?"  "Oh yea, but did you ever see her without her make-up?"  Yes, I KNOW you have been there because I have been there myself, (I'm ashamed to admit).  I look a lot better with make-up too but to wear or not to wear, well that is my business!  Maybe Sally feels the same way but as friends do we need to point that out?  NO WE DON'T!  Praise your friends, your co-workers, and by all means PLEASE PRAISE YOURSELF!  Self deprecation can be a form of humor but don't let it seep into your skin.  Know you are wonderful, amazing and fabulous.  For today, try not to put anyone down but ESPECIALLY yourself!  Have a wonderful day!~Love, Amy

Guided Meditation and Reiki: GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT

Guided Meditation and Reiki: GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT: Good Morning!  I am NOT back in the swing of things.  I am sooo very tired today.  Strange dreams - very real.  Dreams are not dreams you kn...

GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT

Good Morning!  I am NOT back in the swing of things.  I am sooo very tired today.  Strange dreams - very real.  Dreams are not dreams you know.  Lots of activity and people in my dreams last night so I was busy.  I did a lot of traveling and now I'm paying for it!  I hate those days where all I want them to do is end so I can go back to sleep tonight!  However, the saving grace is that it is hump day!  Wednesday AND I am out a bit early as well.  So enough complaining.  Here is my Reiki thought for today - "Fight with all your being and all your strength to achieve the life you want for yourself."  That goes for anything.  Even making the day better.  I know I am trying to change my life.  Patience is something that I really need to learn so at the moment that is what I am fighting for.  To be patient and to know that the life I want is around the corner because I know I am doing all that I can and can still do more.  What is it that you want and can you wait for it to happen.  Do what you can but don't beat yourself up.  Know that everything takes patience.  I have always had to learn that but now more than ever.  I know that it all works out but for what you want you do have to fight sometimes and not now or ever give up.  So for today, enjoy your day, find something good and wonderful about it and be your very very best champion!  I will always be on your side!  Have a wonderful day!~Amy~

Guided Meditation and Reiki: HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

Guided Meditation and Reiki: HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: Good Morning!  And we are off.  Back to work, back to our routines.  Trying hard not to be crabby.  I have a lovely cup of coffee sitting ri...

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

Good Morning!  And we are off.  Back to work, back to our routines.  Trying hard not to be crabby.  I have a lovely cup of coffee sitting right next to me in my favorite cup so I think, (hope) I am off to a good start.  Let's get right to it then.  Today's Reiki thought - "On the Ship of Life - Anchor Yourself to Hope."  That's all we can do don't you think?  Hope springs eternal as they say.  Hope is what keeps us going because without it, we wither away.  Viktor Frankel, a philosopher wrote a book and memoir on hope.  It is called, Man's Search for Meaning.  It is about prisoners at Auschwitz who held so tight onto the notion of hope that that is what literally kept them alive especially prior to the Christmas holidays.  (Ironic yes).  Prisoners held tight to the hope that "This Christmas" we will be out and no matter how sick, they would make it to Christmas.  Of course when they were not released and set free, many died but the fact is that they kept going because hope was all they had to hold onto.  Now I'm certainly not nor will I have the audacity to compare ourselves to prisoners of Auschwitz but what are you a prisoner to?  Is it your job?  Your relationships?  Your own thoughts?  There is no need to be.  Open yourself up to the hope that things will always be better but don't rest on hope alone.  Work on one or all these things if you need to.  Never ever give up hope.  Hope is real and not frivolous.  Be strong and determined and always keep hope alive!  Have a wonderful day!~Love, Amy

Guided Meditation and Reiki: LET THE MORNING INSPIRE

Guided Meditation and Reiki: LET THE MORNING INSPIRE: Good Morning and Happy New Year again.  Last time I will say this because we are now officially in 2017.  Nice to have that extra day off as...

LET THE MORNING INSPIRE

Good Morning and Happy New Year again.  Last time I will say this because we are now officially in 2017.  Nice to have that extra day off as I am now home getting my act together before it all starts again tomorrow.  Instead of looking at the day to day as drudgery, try looking with new eyes.  As I say in my Reiki thought today, "Inspiration is everywhere - open your eyes and see it."  I really believe that.  You never know from where it will come.  A post someone writes on Face Book, a comment from a friend, a beautiful morning sky.  Leave yourself open and be open minded.  If anything you can change about yourself for this brand new year, it is to be more open and really look at what's around you.  Do you look or see?  Those are two very different activities.  When we cross a street, we look, but when we look at nature, do we really see the beauty in it?  If only for a moment seeing the beauty that exists naturally can change your day.  See things in a new light.  Open your eyes wide and take it all in.  Be grateful and thankful for what is in front of you as inspiration truly is all around.  For today open your eyes a bit wider and see the blessings around.  Have a wonderful and brand new day! ~Love, Amy