Reflection

When someone is in the habit of speaking badly of others they don't have enough time to see their own reflection in the mirror, because what they will see there is terrifying. 

No one knows exactly how another person feels or what they have been through.  Each of us are having our own personal experience in this life.  Even the degree of pain or joy we all feel is different from each other even if a situation is similar.

None of us can change the ways of another person, but we do have the control over how we choose to handle their choices.  

The issue in most cases is not with the person who is being condemned but rather with the one who is being vocal.  

Don't allow the judgments of others stick to you and determine your path. Rise above the harsh words and avoid the sting.  Let their words bounce off of you right back to the one delivering them.   

You know your heart, the person you want to be and the person who you are meant to be.  Make is so that when you view your reflection, it is one you are proud to see.

  

Sometimes the Most Beautiful Light Can Be Found in the Dark

The "Northern Lights," or "Aurora Borealis," are their most brilliant during the darkest, longest and coldest days.

"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do.  But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."  Unknown

We all have experienced trials and hardships of some type or other in our lives.  No one can move through this life without escaping it.  It is in these darkest of hours when we want to give up.  The shadows of midnight have tried to pull me into its hopelessness.  But thankfully I knew I was never alone. There is a power far beyond me that kept holding my hand to keep and protect me.  My spiritual beliefs in a God and his angels, along with my earthly loves lifted and guided me to a most glorious light.  I would not have seen this light had I never gone through these difficult learning experiences.  It has made me a stronger person. I have always been deeply sensitive to others, but the journeys I have taken have made me an even more empathetic soul. Remember, no matter how bad the circumstances may be that you are facing or believe them to be, know that you aren't alone and you can make it through the fogginess.  Keep going, never give up and soon you will see the light in the darkness.

I may fall from time to time as there will always be hills and valleys, but there is one thing for certain.  I will always be found standing.

"Don't you quit.  You keep walking, you keep trying, there is help and happiness ahead."  Jeffrey R. Holland.

Time To Cross That Stream...No More Waiting

For so many years it seems like I have been waiting.  Waiting to pursue my goals and dreams.  But who I am waiting for?  What am I waiting for?  I recently realized that I was waiting for some type of approval and permission. But the people who I spend the most time worrying about accepting me are the ones who most likely never will and so therefore aren't worthy of me anyways.  It has taken me quite a while but I finally realized I don't need the endorsement or consent of others. 

Now is the time to cross that stream regardless of the judgement of others.  If you have a dream, NOW is the time to pursue it.  Believe and know that your angels are there cheering you on.  You can do anything!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPACPWhldhA

I Have a Dream - ABBA

Songwriters: ANDERSSON, BENNY GORAN BROR / ULVAEUS, BJOERN K. / KORTNEV, ALEKSEJ ANATOLEVICH

I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder of a fairy tale
You can take the future even if you fail
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream --- I have a dream

I have a dream, a fantasy
To help me through reality
And my destination makes it worth the while
Pushing through the darkness still another mile
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream --- I have a dream
I'll cross the stream --- I have a dream

Reality

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary the definition of reality is "the quality or state of being real."  Being real means "not artificial, fraudulent, or illusory."

I've often been told that I look at things with too much optimism and that I am not being a realist.  However, don't we create our own reality whatever it is or whatever comes our way?  My reality is that my life is beautiful.  I am not blind to the ugliness of the world or trials that I face, but I choose to focus on the goodness and beauty that still exists on this earth.  This is my reality, it isn't artificial, fraudulent, or illusory.  It is me living and creating my beautiful authentic self.  Reality is what we choose it to be.  So why not consciously choose a life filled with light and love?  When we embrace the blessings in our life the negative cannot sustain itself for there is nothing for it to feed off and germinate.  Negativity is a very poisonous and progressive practice.  No one or no one thing has benefited from it's cancer.  

This is our life, the only one we are privileged to live.  What will we choose?  I encourage you and myself to live, truly live with as much sunshine humanly possible!  We are all worthy of such happiness and fulfillment.

Being the Light

Each day I strive to be a positive person and see the good in others.  This can be a very daunting task especially as each one of us is bombarded by negativity through television, radio, social media, the written word and by those who we come in contact with each day.  I find myself grasping for anything that will give me hope and yet I still find myself fighting to remain above the darkness of the storm clouds.

Then today as I was reading the words of a dear friend and another of an inspiration it dawned on me that I can make a difference not only in the lives of others but in my own life as well.  I can be the change that I am looking for in my life.  

This blog is dedicated to all things beautiful.  I am creating the reality that I so long for and one that is filled with light and love.  Darkness and negativity cannot dwell where there is light and positive energy.  

So, I begin this new journey with myself, my loving God who I thank and acknowledge in all things, my heavenly and earthly angels and those who choose to join me on this new and exciting path that we will forge together.

Love and blessings to all!