Universe doing work.

If you only gave yourself credit for all the things you do that you do not give yourself credit for, you’d be astonished to learn how much you really do accomplish in a single day. Every single day.

That’s okay though, because I’m still "counting" all of it.

The Universe



Truth:

I have struggled with honesty and trust in the past.  In the present I have become versed from my actions, mistakes, and victories.  One fact that stands in front of this disheveled crowd of experiences is that the best intention always leads to the greater fruition.  You cannot be defined by the "ignoble" actions but how you are victorious the next time around. 

I fight with myself not because I am looking down on my actions, but because I expect more from the outcome I have received.  Where do we place the blame?  Place blame on yourself instead of so easily pointing a finger at those around you.  We tend to mirror our mistakes because we are afraid of the progress and the reality we may face from our monotonous patterns.  

"Fear" does us no favors.

We do ourselves the respect by facing ourself with honesty.   

 

Operation Christmas Child

**Operation Christmas Child**
Pack a shoe box is back...
If you're interested in giving back to children in need this Christmas, this is a perfect opportunity.

You pack a shoe box with school items, little toys, hygiene items, etc. I have packets that provide what and how to pack your box, as well as instructions re where to take them and how to track them to your child.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/

Look up, it has more to offer.

The Selfish Agenda.

I get confused by the balance of loving, giving, taking, receiving, and expecting.  Often ends with a feeling of disappointment. 

You know that feeling that burns inside your chest and flushes your skin a light shade of pink with a tint of green from disgust?  I tend to live expecting the disappointment and not holding accountability on the forefront of my expectations.  Our human nature leads us towards a dark hole at times.  The only thing we see is what hurts us, what we don’t like, the ugly, the bad the plain exhausting negativity over our head. 

Is there a light at the end of this tunnel?
 

When I am wrong I sell the reason behind the emotion.  I will manipulate and ease my way into agreement with whoever is involved.  What an ugly habit.  We are human!  It feels far more satisfying to be right than to be wrong, even if we are doing it out of spite or out of self pity.  I cannot express the ugly behind the reason or action but I do know that we are inclined to look down instead of up when it comes to progression.  This is not true for everyone or every situation but as we all know, when it rains it pours. 

1. When getting upset we do not think of the 782 great things that happened before that very moment, but the one moment that created the bad.
2. There is no room for error when it comes to relationships.  When was the last time your partner made you upset or angry and you pointed out to yourself and to each other the last great moment or action they did before you had this negative feeling.  We instead start listing off out of our mental notebook all the other things that either 'bug' or 'irritate' us.  This my friend is called the jabbing and low blows.  We do not account for the good but focus on the bad. 
3. You wake up and stub your toe, the coffee you made is not at its best, your car needs gas, and you are late for a meeting at work.  As soon as you set foot in the door of your workplace you choose to talk about the bad as soon as the first victim decides to listen to your ranting and negative attitude.  Have you thought about the fact that just because you are having a bad day, doesn't mean sharing it will make it any better.  If anything, it will allow others to fall into the pattern of your day and create more misery that will continue to surround you throughout the day.

We act on a selfish reaction and negative response than to take the time to appreciate the many great moments that were slightly interrupted by just one wrong move. 

Trust me when I say I am first to admit fault here!  I am a mirror of my lesson. 

We often times choose to sit in our sorrows and to dwell on the pain and so called “suffering.”  How do we live with ourselves when all we can see if the imperfections of every move and every moment?  I know this seems a bit like a 'downer' but I've experienced some very unique encounters and situations that have shed some light on how we as people work from time to time.   I received a call from my "Wifey" today and she expressed to me that stress can cause unnecessary outbursts.  I asked "why?"  She said, "I experienced my co worker blowing up at me and pulling out all the stops."  What she took from this conversation is a learning experience. 

• How do I come across when I blow up?  I don't like how it feels so I need to be more aware.
• I need to be aware of my stress and how it affects the ones I love.  Daughter, partner, family, etc.
• How can I have approached this differently?

What is my point?

This is a prime example of selflessness.  Often times we react because we want our point to be persuading and right.  How do we look at the bigger picture and realize that we need to create an un-bias opinion and stand behind ourselves but keep an open mind and ear? With practice of patience and selflessness. 

I choose to be happy and I choose to great not because I look at the upside of life but because I am human and can recognize my mistakes before they become the problem. 

Its not easy. 

Do you recall the story of the man that ran a race and half way through that race he felt a rock in his shoe?  Many runners would just finish the race and not stop because they don't want to be beat out or passed by others, or they think it will prove a point of courage and dedication.  What did the runner do?  The runner took the rock out of his shoe because it caused irritation, some pain and it was not logical to continue the race feeling uncomfortable.

The answer is as easy as the story of the runner.

Choose to win the race without the rock in your shoe. 

"Things do not happen. They are made to happen." - JFK

 

         


"Self Love"

Power of Intention.



Follow your heart and lead with your mind. 

 

 



Live as if....

Today a note from the Universe came to my inbox and said:

 

Live as if, Jackie.

Always,
The Universe

Well Mother Universe what does this mean? 

I will Live as if...

1. I'm richer than yesterday because today I have all I ever wanted.  
2. I only allow positive influences and energy into my life.
3. The grass is greener on the side that I am on because I take the time to nurture and tend to it no matter what the weather looks like... ;)  (Love you Miss Smith)
4. I love myself first because I matter before anyone else does.  (Within reason)
5. I am top of my company and a successful business woman.
6. My relationship with God has mended and I am aware of my path and reestablished faith.
7. My family is stronger than ever, my partner and I are one unit.
8. My mind is clear and sound.
9. I am the healthiest I have ever been and my fitness is continuing to improve.
10. I love every facet of my life because I create and work hard towards creating a great life.

I can live whatever life I imagine. 
Believe what I want to achieve and always move forward with the best intention. 
I am not a master of my mind but I am a master of my drive and  passion to be greater tomorrow than I am today.

How can you be greater tomorrow?  Even by the slightest progression, in my opinion baby steps build stronger foundations. 

Live as if....

How do you live? 

How do you see life?

“You make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing.”

 How do we find the willingness to be honest even if it means we don't like what we see in ourselves and others? We see the changes, and try to accept that we have to be made in order to walk in the light of that truth, authentically, and for the purpose of living a fuller, more honest,life.

We grow into ourselves and not always in a productive fashion. I described myself to my counselor as an adult with emotions like an adolescent. I love hard, feel every emotional and give until I'm spent. I look at myself and see someone who is damaged and reborn. I am harder on myself more than anyone else can ever be.  Not many have the chance to start over and realize that the flaws that made me ugly at one time have helped me rise into beauty and influence. After months of healing and realizing that I am not unbeatable and more obvious than anything, I have come to one true conclusion. 

“I am whoever I see myself to be.”

I have been faced with the greatest challenges, a new life, and a reality that is hard to face at times. I have not been able to look myself in the eye and see myself for who I truly am as a woman, friend, daughter, sister, and partner. To wake every day in your own sorrow and misery is not something I like to admit, but what I am proud of is what I have learned. I am far from healed and even further from finding out what my purpose may be, however I have built strength in my heart, mind and body that allows me to finally see myself unguarded and without the ugly wall of doubt. 

"Without suffering I would not have been given the gift of this reawakening. "

Truth looks directly at us every day, but we tend to follow the lies that cloud our vision.  

Now the true test is to prove that this movement is real and what is intended to be will continue to grow. We are all people with a unique story of their life that paints a picture of who you have become today. The beauty of a picture can be seen from many different perspectives, with many meanings seen by various eyes and impact those who you do not even know are looking.  When you realize that being the best you can be every day with the intention of being pure and real, than there is no way you can fail. 

Failure is a victory that gives you the knowledge to know the difference between what path your life will take next.  I will create my destiny by living for “me.”

Peace of mind.

 "No yesterdays are ever wasted for those who give themselves to today."