OPEN UP TO LOVE

Good Morning - I'm feeling a bit odd.  Still getting used to time off.  Lots of people around, lots of people on vacation.  It's interesting how so many people are out of their routine and it presents a strange feeling all around. 

I will get right to my quote today which is, "An impenetrable bubble around you will prevent pain and suffering from entering but also love and kindness - open up your vulnerable side."  Too often we shield ourselves from pain but while doing that we shield ourselves from love as well.  We don't think of that. 

You can't just keep out the bad without keeping out the good.  Vulnerability is not always a bad thing.  You should not always be afraid to let your guard down.  Be open to love and caring from others.  Be open period.  Life is full of disappointments but life is full of wonder as well.  If you close yourself, you never know what you are missing!  Have a wonderful Friday everyone!~Love, Amy

NOTHING LASTS FOREVER

Good Morning!  I feel like I haven't been to work in months.  Why is that?  I had a nice day yesterday.  Took Mia for a long walk in the morning.  Made a really nice breakfast for myself and sat outside to eat.  Looked at my beautiful flowers that I planted and took another great nature walk with my son in the afternoon.  A great way to spend a day!

I'm also trying to write a book of all my quotes!  This is something that I have wanted to do since last year but I am daunted by how "easy" it is to self publish.  I decided that I am going to try again.  Today's quote, "Temporary upset does not mean permanent disaster."  Not that not writing a book is a disaster but being frustrated by not knowing how to take each step can be. 

Have you had a temporary upset in your life?  Who hasn't.  But know that it will change because things always change.  Know that whatever seems hopeless and upsetting at the moment won't be that way forever.  Nothing is permanent, only your mindset.    If you feel frustrated, take a rest but keep going. 

Now may not be the time for the change you need but never ever give up.  Temporary is short - not forever.  Keep that in your mind and know that in the end, it all works out!  Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!~Love, Amy

RICH IS A BIG HEART

Good Morning.  I already feel like I have been off from work for weeks.  As much as getting up at 5:00 is not fun at all, there is a plan for the day.  Not for one minute do I mind making the day my own, just that it takes getting used to even though it is what I want.  I am reliving a quote at this moment.

Time is so valuable.  You cannot buy it.  You simply have it or you don't.  Time can be earned.  Money can be earned.  Even if you don't have a lot of time to yourself, you can find a way to enjoy what little you have.  Sit outside.  Take a walk.  Just be out in the sunshine.  You can earn money but how much do you need to be happy?  Some have more than others and some are envious of what others have.  Today's quote, "Rich can take you places and buy you  things - rich in your heart opens up the world to you." 

The more love you have in your heart the richer you are.  Money does not make you rich.  Yes, it allows you to buy what you need and more but we all know those people who have so much yet give so little.  Why is that?  It is as if that is the only power that exists is money.  What a terrible thing to hang over someone.  You may not want to share your money but you can always share your heart. 

Whatever time you have, be in nature and let the earth nurture you.  Buy someone a cup of coffee today and see if that small act of kindness does not open your heart!  Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!~Love, Amy

WHAT IF YOUR DREAMS CAME TRUE

Good Morning!  It's Tuesday and my second day of not getting up at 5:00.  I promise not to say that everyday but it's so new I just have to relish in my extra sleep.  What I love about having my summers is the time.  Time is always so precious. We never seem to have enough of it.  Even though I don't have to be anywhere or do anything specific this summer, it will still go fast so my goal is to enjoy every minute.

Today's quote, "what if, "what if" became a reality - would you be happy, would it really be what  you desire."  That's something to think about.  Often times we wish for things to happen to us or for us.  We daydream how we want out life to change.  We think about how we want things to be different but did you ever think about what would happen if all those daydreams became a reality?

The hope is that you would be happy and those daydreams you create in your mind are what you really want.  Today's quote is very much like, be careful what you wish for.  Some of those sayings are very true.  When we are presented with our dreams will we know what to do with them.  Will we be happy or even satisfied?  

Dream big, dream large but when you dream know that if what we dream becomes a reality, know that you will also be ready for your dreams to come true!  Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!~Love, Amy

JUST KEEP SWIMMING

Good Morning on this Monday of my first true day of my summer break.  How nice is was not to get up at 5:00.  Even though I went to bed kind of late for me, I still was able to get up at 6:30.  Funny how 6:30 seems like a luxury but let me tell you, it truly is.  There is nothing more I dislike than being tired.  I don't think anyone out there likes that feeling.  Of course one way to solve that is to go to bed earlier in the evening if that is at all possible.  

Like anything else you need to do what works for you.  Today's quote, "All methods don't work, keep going until you find one that does."  Of course!  So simple but that applies to anything and everything you do.  We are all creatures of habit and just because we do something one way it doesn't mean that's it.  

Explore, be creative, use resources, whatever it is you choose you have to keep going until you find the right balance for yourself in whatever it is you want to change or even to keep the same.  The best part is that you need permission from no one.  Be confident in knowing there are many ways to do something and with perseverance and stamina you will find your way!  Have a wonderful Monday everyone!~Love, Amy

NO more LONGING

Good morning on this Sunday! Do you have a beautiful view outside today? I do! Do you wish you were somewhere else? I don't and you should not either.  Today's quote, "Along with someone else's life come their problems and hardships-be happy with all that you have."  How often do we wish for what someone has whether it is their house, their money, their things?  Why is it that we are not satisfied with what we have? Why do we always want more? When you find yourself in that longing mode do your best to stop yourself. Enjoy all you have because without even knowing I know you are blessed!  Have a wonderful Sunday everyone! ~Love, Amy

OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS

Good Morning all!  It's Saturday and my summer vacation has officially begun!  Very happy to have some time to myself, to do the things I need to do and what I want to do.  My meditations will be twice weekly rather than once and whatever else I want to do I can.  Sorry this is late as I have been just exhausted.  Trying not to use that word but that's what it is! 

I slept many hours last night and still I feel drained.  There was a lot happening in my life which I shared with you all.  Prom, graduation, my older son home for the summer, the three of them here, there and everywhere.  Getting my parents, bringing them back to their home.  You get the picture.  And now here I am finally able to take a breath!

Today's quote, "When the end comes it is never truly the end - merely a new beginning."  I don't know if I should have saved this quote for when all three of my kids will be gone in September but this absolutely applies to me right now.  Although my winter job has ended there are so many other things I want to do and will do.  What about you?  Have you just recently ended something?  Is there something you did not have time for and now you do?  Think of it all as a circle.  Beginnings and endings.  That's what makes life. 

Yesterday I spoke with an old high school friend.  We haven't spoken in years.  Of course we are connected on Face Book so we are virtual friends but I am glad he took it to the next level.  We all have our hundreds of virtual friends but when someone reaches out, how nice is that!   That is a new beginning.  A new person in my life and I think that is wonderful!  Whatever it is you want to try - do it!  Don't stop yourself because it is never ever too late.  Doors open and close all the time just as endings and beginnings!  Have a wonderful day everyone!~Love, Amy