Moments - Day 6 - Muscle Memory

Today's moment is all about believing in self and trusting your muscles to do what you need them to do WHEN you need them to do it.  Yes, yes muscle memory.

I love playing volleyball.  I don't have an opportunity to play very often given my hectic schedule, but recently I've been on a mission to sub and play when/where I can.  Tonight I was fortunate to be invited out to sub for a team.

Now subbing for a team can be quite stressful.  Most times you don't know anyone on the team.  Most times you don't know what they are expecting of you.  I always try to bring my A-game, but hey, a girl has nerves sometimes.

My nerves tend to show when I'm serving.  That's when all is quiet.  All eyes are on you and it's easy to succumb to the nerves. 

Typically, in this kind of scenario there is at least one or two serves that go awry.  TONIGHT - Not a single one.  In fact, I had a couple of incredible serves and gained the team some easy points.  

THANK YOU MUSCLE MEMORY.

A moment believing in self.

A moment feeling stronger and confident.

A moment.

Moments - Day 5 - Sharing

What I love most about the people in my life is sharing with them.  The give and take.

Today's moment begins with a plant and ends with dirt.  Silly.  Strange.  But true.

This morning I bought a dear friend of mine a plant.  A money plant actually.  It's good luck, and offers to bring good fortune, wealth and prosperity.   Who couldn't use this type of energy in their home?  I know he will cherish this new family addition....and this brings me a smile.

Later on in the day, I spent a relaxing afternoon catching up with a dear girlfriend. As I was leaving, she gave me a bag of dirt.  Yup.  That's right dirt.  She knows how much I love to garden and share my green thumb.

Ah the timing.  I smiled.  I smiled a lot.

Today's moment:  Sharing.

A moment.

Moments - Day 4 - Release

You know those moments right after a big sobbing cry when you feel empowered and able to tackle the world around you again?

Sure - you know it.  You’ve sobbed your heart out.  For a few moments you felt like no one understands you.  For a flicker, you felt like nothing matters.

Then, in a blink the world around you starts to shift.  The sadness you’ve been hanging onto has dissipated and you are released from it.  You see that you can be understood and that everything you do matters.  That every moment matters.

This was my moment early Saturday morning.  A moment of release.  A moment of understanding and perspective.

A moment.

Creating Worlds....

Today has inspired me to share words that I once wrote for a long lost love.
Even today I miss him still.
We create our worlds…today’s magical moment reminded me of this.

Overcome with quiet strength
Full, beautiful expression of nature and life
A higher level of consciousness
Master yourself and your world.

Magical Moments - Day 3

Today I have been graced with a handful of magical moments.  There is but one that stands out and I am inspired by her vision and her strength.

Today, one of my best girlfriends FORGAVE herself.  It was a beautiful thing to be a part of.  It brought tears of joy, a flood of relief and a lifelong confirmation that we ALL can find light in the darkness.  We, as individuals, have that power.  WE are light.

I am so proud and filled with love and light by today's magical moment.  

A moment to never forget.

A moment.

Moments - Day 2

Today's happy moment brought to you by one of my best girlfriends.....

I was having a shitty morning.  She called me out of the blue for an impromptu lunch date.

What a lovely way to brighten up my day.  How perfect!

Moments.

Today's smile....brought to you by a dear friend of mine.

He's going through troubled times at home.  His wife is ill.  His own health hasn't been 100% for some time.  He is brilliant.  He has this off the wall creative personality.  His energy abounds.  Nothing stops this man.

Today - we had a few bumps in our work day.  It was challenging.  It was demoralizing and defeating.  A loss of respect.  A loss of perspective.

He checked in on me a couple of times. Each time with warmth in his voice and arms open for a big 'ol bear hug.  He knows.  He just knows.  

This is what good friends bring.  Love and light in times of darkness and despair.  Today I needed a light.  He brought the light.  And for that I am thankful.  I am rich to have such friends in my circle.

And so today's moment:  A friend's understanding, light & love.  

I smile and laugh.  I am fortunate.  

A moment.