Recently a dear friend and I were discussing life and the process through which we, as individuals, experience life. The subject of change was prevalent in our discussion.
Change. Why is it so challenging for most? Isn’t that why we are here? To learn? To Grow? To evolve? How is it that we become complacent and comfortable with people and situations that aren’t really best for us? How is that acceptable?
Tough questions without easy answers. For me, that’s what life is all about IMHO. Learning, growing, evolving into better versions of self. No one said it was going to be easy, but it is necessary. It takes time. It takes analysis of self and time to reflect. In such a fast paced world, we lose the ability to take a step back and reflect without forcing that moment of reflection.
As I told my girlfriend - I will learn until the day my last breath escapes my lips. And I vow to make more time for myself to reflect upon myself and how comfortable I really am.
Moments of learning.
Moments of reflection.
Moments of GROWTH.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Moments D86: Find your voice
Today’s moment was about finding my voice. Sometimes I’m too sensitive to other people’s needs and emotions. Sometimes I allow my boundaries to be crossed without sharing how that makes me feel. So today, I found my voice. I said what I needed to say.
SO: Say what you mean and mean what you say. Don’t be mean when saying it.
Moments of being true.
Moments of finding YOUR truth.
Moments of finding your voice.
#moments #truth #voice #self
SO: Say what you mean and mean what you say. Don’t be mean when saying it.
Moments of being true.
Moments of finding YOUR truth.
Moments of finding your voice.
#moments #truth #voice #self
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Moments D85: Kindness Repaid
Today’s moment is a silly, but simple one.
Today as I was driving into work the traffic was particularly slow. There was a gentleman trying to turn right into the flow of traffic and the two cars ahead of me didn’t let him in.
When the light turned red I wasn’t quite into his intersection, so I stayed back far enough to easily allow him room to make his turn. A simple act. But one that he didn’t immediately notice as the car in front of me was still blocking his turn. As the light changed, he looked my way and the surprise and happiness that spread to his face was more than obvious. hen, with a huge gesture of his arms over his head and a dramatic enunciation with his mouth he shouted “THANK YOU!” He beamed a smile over to me, waved vigorously once more and off he went.
It’s a silly moment, but it felt good that it was a moment of kindness repaid. I think we both felt good about that moment today!
Moments of kindness.
Today as I was driving into work the traffic was particularly slow. There was a gentleman trying to turn right into the flow of traffic and the two cars ahead of me didn’t let him in.
When the light turned red I wasn’t quite into his intersection, so I stayed back far enough to easily allow him room to make his turn. A simple act. But one that he didn’t immediately notice as the car in front of me was still blocking his turn. As the light changed, he looked my way and the surprise and happiness that spread to his face was more than obvious. hen, with a huge gesture of his arms over his head and a dramatic enunciation with his mouth he shouted “THANK YOU!” He beamed a smile over to me, waved vigorously once more and off he went.
It’s a silly moment, but it felt good that it was a moment of kindness repaid. I think we both felt good about that moment today!
Moments of kindness.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Moments D84: Dig Deeper
Sometimes you need a friend to push you beyond yourself. Sometimes you reach what you feel is your limit….perhaps physically, mentally or emotionally.
A true friend will tell you to dig deeper and gently push you beyond said limitation. A friend will get one more push up out of you. A friend will have you inspired to answer one more profound question (or contemplate it further). A friend will be there in your darkest time of need when emotions are awry. A real friend will stand behind you and not let you slip backwards as you struggle forward.
A friend that says “dig deeper” is a rarity. This is a friend who knows you better than anyone else around you. This is a friend that, without question, will be there for you in a pinch. I don’t know how I became fortunate enough to have a few near and dear to me. I celebrate each of them today.
Today I am happy to dig deeper. I appreciate each of my dearest friends for they bring me light, love and joy. I promise you this: I will dig deeper. Every day, no matter what I experience on this path of life. I will dig deeper.
A true friend will tell you to dig deeper and gently push you beyond said limitation. A friend will get one more push up out of you. A friend will have you inspired to answer one more profound question (or contemplate it further). A friend will be there in your darkest time of need when emotions are awry. A real friend will stand behind you and not let you slip backwards as you struggle forward.
A friend that says “dig deeper” is a rarity. This is a friend who knows you better than anyone else around you. This is a friend that, without question, will be there for you in a pinch. I don’t know how I became fortunate enough to have a few near and dear to me. I celebrate each of them today.
Today I am happy to dig deeper. I appreciate each of my dearest friends for they bring me light, love and joy. I promise you this: I will dig deeper. Every day, no matter what I experience on this path of life. I will dig deeper.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Moments D83: Just say it
Today I was given a bunch of words from a friend that were completely unexpected or provoked.
They were so kind. So heartfelt and warm. They, quite simply, made my day.
So, today’s moment: just say it. Tell someone how much you appreciate them; how much you respect them. Tell them how much you love them or how much they mean to you. Tell them how caring or brilliant they are.
Let them know, TODAY how much light they bring to you.
Moments: Share the light.
They were so kind. So heartfelt and warm. They, quite simply, made my day.
So, today’s moment: just say it. Tell someone how much you appreciate them; how much you respect them. Tell them how much you love them or how much they mean to you. Tell them how caring or brilliant they are.
Let them know, TODAY how much light they bring to you.
Moments: Share the light.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Moments D82; Designs on Toes
Today’s moment is a wee silly one, but it brought me many smiles.
Today I treated myself to a pedicure. There is this place very close to home that I’ve been a bunch of times….they’ve taken good care of me.
I decided to be a little racy with my chosen toe colour. I picked a bright neon pink. It’s summer, I’ve been on the beach a lot with a Victoria’s Secret bright pink bag, so I figured why not match my toes to my bag! Ha. Yes, sometimes I can be a girlie-girl!
But, what brought my moment to me? It came when I was asked if I wanted a design on my toe. Of course I did! But, I didn’t want to creatively direct the design. So I said - be creative - do whatever you’d like to do. And this is what I ended up with.
Sometimes, it’s just perfect.
Moments to smile. Moments where you feel special. Moments of luxury.
Today I treated myself to a pedicure. There is this place very close to home that I’ve been a bunch of times….they’ve taken good care of me.
I decided to be a little racy with my chosen toe colour. I picked a bright neon pink. It’s summer, I’ve been on the beach a lot with a Victoria’s Secret bright pink bag, so I figured why not match my toes to my bag! Ha. Yes, sometimes I can be a girlie-girl!
But, what brought my moment to me? It came when I was asked if I wanted a design on my toe. Of course I did! But, I didn’t want to creatively direct the design. So I said - be creative - do whatever you’d like to do. And this is what I ended up with.
Sometimes, it’s just perfect.
Moments to smile. Moments where you feel special. Moments of luxury.
Moments D81: Burnt Feet
First, I’m sure you are wondering how burnt feet could possibly be today’s moment. And secondly, you are likely wondering how I managed to burn my feet!
First things first: Try playing beach volleyball at high noon on a hot hot day. The sand gets hot. Typically I have insensitive feet. Today the sand was unbearably hot. And yet, I continued to play beach volleyball…to a point where burying my feet into the sand didn’t help. (In fact, it made it worse as the hot sand on top of my feet managed to burn the top of my feet too. So now, as I sit and write this out, both the bottoms of my feet and the tops are burnt and tender! HA.
Secondly - this becomes today’s moment for two reasons. First it reminds me of my childhood when I would play basketball in the driveway barefoot. I can’t even tell you the number of times I burnt the bottoms of my feet. It’s not for realizing they were burning, but being stubborn that I didn’t want to stop playing and put on shoes. Yes…some things never change.
The second reason is because for the last two hours at the beach I just sat back and watched the others. I enjoyed sitting under the umbrella, eating and drinking while watching the others play in their sand socks. (Mental note to self, pick up sand socks next week!) What a treat it was.
Moments of memories.
Moments of relaxation.
First things first: Try playing beach volleyball at high noon on a hot hot day. The sand gets hot. Typically I have insensitive feet. Today the sand was unbearably hot. And yet, I continued to play beach volleyball…to a point where burying my feet into the sand didn’t help. (In fact, it made it worse as the hot sand on top of my feet managed to burn the top of my feet too. So now, as I sit and write this out, both the bottoms of my feet and the tops are burnt and tender! HA.
Secondly - this becomes today’s moment for two reasons. First it reminds me of my childhood when I would play basketball in the driveway barefoot. I can’t even tell you the number of times I burnt the bottoms of my feet. It’s not for realizing they were burning, but being stubborn that I didn’t want to stop playing and put on shoes. Yes…some things never change.
The second reason is because for the last two hours at the beach I just sat back and watched the others. I enjoyed sitting under the umbrella, eating and drinking while watching the others play in their sand socks. (Mental note to self, pick up sand socks next week!) What a treat it was.
Moments of memories.
Moments of relaxation.
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