Letting Go...

This song is perfect for anyone mending a broken heart.

Even though it's been awhile since I've had a boyfriend... this song still breaks me down and makes me remember why you have to protect your heart, why you have to make sure the person you're interested in is the right person for you.

The lyrics remind me that the heart is fragile and every moment is precious.

Trust your heart and instincts and you will find the person of your dreams.

Beautiful Girl...

A song for any lady who wants to feel beautiful and for any guy who wants to remind a lady that she is.......

What would we do without music?

The world would never be the same without it - I just can't imagine it.

Give Everything in the Moment

I have found that the more you care about everything in your life, the more that your world expands and becomes even more beautiful.

Love begets love begets love.

In my heart I know that if you let a single thing go unnoticed, unappreciated, unloved, etc. it will somehow "rebound" and return to your life in some shape or form. When you give everything in the moment, it multiplies a hundredfold because what you do for one person effects every person and situation in their life. In a simple metaphor, like a domino effect, if you put down the divider bar at the grocery store for the person behind you, the next person does the same and so forth.

Kindness begets kindness begets kindness.

Never underestimate the power you hold in the palm of your hand, in the inflection of your voice, in the shift of your attention.

We are all infinitely powerful. We need eachother to grow, thrive and make this world a more beautiful place. However, as most of us have discovered through various experiences, sometimes love is not so cut and dry. Sometimes not responding right away or giving someone space, etc. are greater forms of kindness. Trust your heart to know the difference and you will always be okay.

(Photo by editor.)

You Can Do Anything!

You have the power to do anything in life!

The easiest way to boost your self-esteem, the quickest surest way to make you feel your absolute best is to treat others as you wish to be treated yourself. Compliments are magical. The more you give to others, the more you feel better about yourself. To read more: Boost Your Self Esteem Easily.

(Photo by kkimpel.)

The Essentials in Life

It's important to focus on the things in life that make you feel your best.

It does not matter what anybody else thinks regarding what you love; simply put, if you love it, you love it, period. Some people prefer red, some people love blue. Some people love the beach and some people prefer lakes. Maybe you find yourself somewhere in the middle.

Regardless of what anyone says about what you enjoy the most in life, do not let any negative thoughts stand in the way of your happiness. If we all loved the same things, this world would not be half as interesting as it is. Finding the love of your life would not be as amazing of a treasure.

Once you identify your deepest loves in life, it is essential to surround yourself them.

If you love blue, purchase the nicest, brightest blue towels, curtains, t-shirts, etc that you want to. If it makes you feel good, it makes you feel good. We need more good in this world. We need more people feeling their very best. The more that people feel their very best, the more we can continue to lift one another up to higher levels of happiness, joy, health and success in their lives.

The more that you embrace and fully own what you love, the more positive energy you can send out to others. And, very importantly, the more heartache, disappointment, and time you can save in the long run.

If you find that others are bringing you down or have certain habits that do not fit with your values, goals, etc do not feel bad if you need to let them go. You can only do your best when you feel your best. People who do not fit into the picture you have envisioned for your life will may potentially end up holding you back from accomplishing your dreams and goals. Do not let them.

For some, this may sound too planned, too structured. However, in the end, you cannot deny what you truly love. Yes, there are some people and situations that you might have a change of heart toward from time to time, after all, you are still learning more about yourself everyday, but do not to let in situations and people who you know do not sit well with what is most important to you.

For example, if you find out that some steals, i.e. downloads music illegally from the internet, they may argue that everyone does this. But, like that old saying says: "If everyone jumped off a cliff..." would you follow? Yes, it's a minor infraction, but it's against the law and actions speak louder than words. If a person is capable of breaking the law, this speaks volumes about their character.


Honest people do things by the book.

They follow the rules, they follow the law. Yes, there are some slip ups here and there, sometimes one might speed or forget to come to a complete stop at a stop sign, but this might be due to having something on one's mind, not seeing a sign, being late, etc. This is very different from a repeated,habitual and premeditated action that is illegal.

In retrospect, I think most of us can look back at a situation where someone hurt us or a situation left us feeling slighted and if thought about carefully enough, we can recognize the signs that alerted us to "danger" ahead, but for some reason we ignored at the time.

After learning my lesson in some of the most difficult situations I have ever been through in my life, I have taken a full 360 degree turn on my life and am sticking strongly to the lessons I have learned. I know in my heart, I learned them for a reason and this time, I am not taking them for granted.

Best wishes & blessings to all.


(Photo by: pinkspleen. Second photo by: chadh-flickr.)

How Do You Manage Your Stress?

Life can come at you fast. Unforeseen circumstances may throw you off track suddenly and even potentially upturn your life. How do you recover, manage and get through those times?

It is good to always take the time to keep things in perspective. Maybe you lost a job, maybe you need money quickly, or maybe you are going through a divorce? Take a moment to sit back and take a deep breath. You can get through anything stronger, wiser and better than ever before.

You need to get to a point where you can think on a more level-headed fashion. When you are upset it is more difficult to think logically. Breathing exercises help relax, calm and bring you back down to a rational state of being.

Once you feel more relaxed you can talk with close friends and family members who give you good advice. If you do not know anyone you feel you can turn to for your particular problem, you can always turn to counseling, various hotlines (nowadays the internet is offering counseling sites as well), and or self-help books can be just as helpful and invaluable.

Be gentle and kind with yourself if you are going through a tough time. If a loved one was physically ill you would treat them with kindness and tendering loving care. You deserve to be treated this way as well.

Take care of yourself and each other.

(Photo by baejaar.)

New Life Ventures...

Are you starting a new job or new life changing venture in your life? Life is in constant change. How you respond and how many stressors come your way at once makes a great difference in how you feel and how effectively you will be able to cope.

According to experts the greatest life stressors are:

1. Relationships

"Working briefly on your marriage every day will do more for your health and longevity than working out at a health club."
- John Gottman
(psychologist, University of Washington)

2. Finances

"Financial problems can lead to depression and are the number one problem for married couples, plus a major cause of divorce."
-Baptist Memorial Health Care

3. Home

By far, searching and purchasing a new home is often seen as the number one stressful life event in conjunction with career change, illness and divorce.

4. Career

Job stress can result from a wide variety of factors: an abusive environment, too much work for one person, and not enough compensation are just some things that can weigh you down and leave you feeling empty and worn out.

75% of employees believe workers experience more on-the-job stress than a generation ago.
-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

5. Safety

One's own personal safety concerns is a large portion of stress in one's life, more so depending on where one lives, however, when one is worried about the safety of loved ones, this can quickly multiple stress levels.

6. Health

When you don't have your health, not only do you worry about everyday treatment attending to it can cause added stress to your relationships and finances.

The next time you are endeavoring into any new major life stressor, be gentle with yourself. Making a large change in your life is not as simple as some may think. Major life changes often alter your entire life or a large portion of how you spend your time every single day. The new unknowns you must face, the new uncertainties can make you feel as though your mind is racing, you cannot relax, and a variety of other feelings and thoughts.

Honor how you feel. Take time to relax and do nothing. Just like starting an exercise routine after not exercising for a long period of time can leave your body feeling sore and exhausted at the end of the day, so too can "exercising" a new lifestyle. Give your mind and body time to get used to all the new changes.

Take care of yourself and each other.


(Photo by sir_mervs.)