Happy Friday!Can you believe that 2007 is nearing an end? It’s that time of year that we reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Many of us have New Year resolutions and as soon as we think them, we wonder what day, week, or month we’ll break them. Perhaps we put to much pressure on ourselves by saying this year we won’t do x, y, z. Rather than resolving yourself to do, to be, to earn, to lose, to…to…to, how about stepping back and just allow yourself to be in the moment. I don’t think I’ve ever kept a resolution that had a year-long plan attached to it. But a one-month resolution of not eating McDonalds french fries went to two months, three months, and eventually lasted eight years and I still rarely eat them.

So as you enjoy the remainder of 2007, start planting ideas of love, happiness, peace, growth, abundance, enlightenment, and absolute joy into your consciousness for the next month, next week, or frankly just the next couple days if you are in a challenging place right now. As you plant your seeds, nurture them with happiness and positive focus, watch them grow, and keep in mind that you are a part of a magnificent garden called the universe. Perhaps you are a flower in a beautifully manicured urban garden, or you are a wild flower alongside the vast highways, maybe a single stem sitting along a creek. Wherever your roots are planted, you are part of that particular scenic environment. The other flowers are more radiant as they bask in your energy. The other plants, animals, (humans) exist along side of us as we share this time in space. We each have the ability to nurture those around us - often without even knowing we are doing so simply by our fragrant scent of happiness. So as you plant your personal seeds and enjoy watching them grow, open your eyes to the grandness around you. Love and appreciate the whole. Share your sunshine and water when others are in need and I guarantee it will be shared with you on a gloomy dry day.

 Quotes of the day:

 ”The first principle of success is desire - knowing what you want. Desire is the planting of your seed.” ~ Robert Collier

 ”The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.” ~ George Elliot

 For the next week I invite you to:

Plant seeds of your dreams and desires and allow them to grow.See your life as a garden by nurtuing what is important to you and removing the prickly weeds; but make sure they are prickly as although dandelions are called weeds, they sure are pretty in a field of dandelions.

 As you nurture what is important, truly get into the feeling of what makes it important to you.

 As you remove the prickly weeds, understand why they no longer suit your new garden, yet appreciate them for showing you contrast so you can better cultivate your personal garden.

 EnJOY your garden and see all the beautiful gardens around you. Perhaps add a flower or two from another’s garden to yours. And if you see prickly weeds in someone else’s’ garden, realize it is for them to pick out if they want. For you, it’s just a reminder of what doesn’t work in your garden, but maybe it’s their dandelion.

 Mostly, I invite you to enjoy today as today is the seeds you planted of yesterdays gone by. Nurture and believe in your garden and all of your tomorrows will be as beautiful as today.

 So throw caution to the wind (which will carry your seeds further anyway) and go right ahead - START PLANTING YOUR PERFECT GARDEN IN WINTER.

 Looking for a way to stay focused on Living Life Fulfilled? Make sure to surround yourself with people who lift you up, inspire you, support you, and simply love to laugh and have fun.

Happy Friday! As you have figured out by now, I’m a fan of e-mail. My job has me at the computer much of the day and I’m very grateful that I enjoy having that connection with people via email. I use instant messenger as well for work and put a different message up each day such as: Today - choose love; Today - choose peace; Today - choose inspiration. A few weeks ago I created one that I’m using today as it has inspired this message: Be a snowflake - by being yourself.

It is said that no two snowflakes are exactly alike. That simple statement just amazes me as I can get caught up in that understanding when it’s snowing. I look out the window and wish I could take a look at each one and truly see their difference. They are magnificent examples of how nature works in collaboration and right timing. Nature provides the perfect elements for them to thrive on - the right temperature, the right moisture, etc. They are all beautiful in their own unique way. Some are small, some are big and fluffy, some are wet, some are powdery, and some appear to be falling from the sky as if they were shot from a cannon, while others take their time and wistfully fall to the ground.

They are all different. Yet, even with their differences, they come to the earth’s surface in collaboration with all the other snowflakes as if they’ve made an agreement of ‘yes we’re different, but as a team, we are more powerful, more beautiful, and more creative’. They create a blanket together to cover the earth as she rests until the next season. They live side by side in harmony not fearing the differences of the flake next to them, but seeming to understand that while enjoying their own uniqueness, they know of the overall connection of snow. We too have a connection in humanity yet each of us have own our uniqueness as individuals. How inspiring would it be if we could all just flake out a bit more like snow and simply allow each other the grace and space to just be. Love each other for their unique gift they provide the earth and love ourselves for our unique gift as well? So I invite you to be a bit flaky and act like snow.

Quotes of the day:

“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” ~ Judy Garland

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind”. ~Dr. Seuss

“You want to be ALLOWERS. And you will know you have achieved that when you are willing to allow another, even when the other does not allow you. When you are able to allow, even when the other is not allowing you - you will have absolute freedom.” ~ Abraham Hicks

For the next week I invite you to:

Allow yourself to celebrate your unique gift you share with the world. When you catch yourself seeing someone else of having more or better than you, step back, breathe, and celebrate YOU and know you can shift your consciousness at any moment you choose to shift.

Allow others to be their unique gift. It certainly doesn’t mean you have to spend time with all of humanity, but allow them to live their truth as you live yours.

Dream of huge, beautiful, fluffy snowflakes and realize that same brilliance exists in you.

Mostly, I invite you to be that snowflake that is gorgeous, brilliant, graceful and absolutely 100% authentic and unique to itself - yet has a wonderful time falling from the sky with millions of other snowflakes and lying together in a beautiful blissful blanket.

Looking for a way to stay focused on Living Life Fulfilled? Make sure to surround yourself with people who lift you up, inspire you, support you, and simply love to laugh and have fun.

I am so grateful for the infinite power of Source. And simply by knowing that Source is love, peace, joy, and allowing, I know all is well.

I love knowing that I am one with Source as:

Source is ME,

Around ME,

And through ME.

I claim within the power of knowing of these truths that my life is filled with everything I need and that includes time. I have more than enough time as all of my dreams and desires manifest effortlessly and in perfect timing. Time is relative and whatever time I need to accomplish an inspired action opens itself to me in a peaceful and graceful manner. There is no need to feel rushed as Source provides me with all the time I need. Everyday I wake up inspired, calm, and ready to embrace a wonderful day filled with miracles and magic. Through Source, my mind and body know when to take action and when to rest and be still.

I am grateful in knowing this truth and living in the flow of an amazing life. I know it’s already done by Universal Law and I release this truth of always enough time and let Source take care of the details to provide me with this amazingly Loving, Whole, Allowing, Joyful, Peaceful, and Timeless existence I walk in this lifetime.

And So It Is!

Happy Friday!

I’m sure you are all familiar with the saying ‘It’s better to give than receive.’? I find that statement true, yet with a double meaning. When you give to others you in turn get something back as their happiness makes you feel good, so you’ve received the warm feeling of giving. How about when you receive an unexpected gift from someone and you don’t have a reciprocal gift? How does that make you feel? I know for me, that it used to (I’m still working on it) make me uncomfortable as I wasn’t prepared to share something with them. I was caught off guard and didn’t want to appear thoughtless that I hadn’t bought them something. Then there is the do I keep a few non-personal gifts on hand to be prepared and whip it out when an unexpected gift is given? That too felt uncomfortable.

Now I give and receive from my heart. Being able to truly appreciate receiving that unexpected gift feels so much better than worrying about not having something to give in return. Giving a gift and not worrying if they really like it and just enjoying the moment of sharing with family and friends feel a lot better than worrying about getting the ‘perfect’ gift. For me, it’s about creating memories.

Giving Quotes of the day:

“If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.” ~ Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalia Lama

“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” Kahlil Gibran

“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” ~ Anthony Robbins

Receiving Quotes of the day:

“Each day offers us the gift of being a special occasion if we can simply learn that as well as giving, it is blessed to receive with grace and a grateful heart.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

“Our bodies are at once the receiving and transmitting stations for life itself. It is the highest wisdom to recognize this fact and train our bodies to render them sensitive and responsive to nature, art, and religion.” ~ Ruth St. Denis

For the next week I invite you to:
GIVE:
An ear to someone who needs to talk
A smile to someone who needs to see brightness
A funny story to someone who needs a lift
A phone call to a distant family member or friend just to say “I was thinking of you”
Mostly I invite you to give to you! Be good to you, breathe, and don’t allow stress and worry into your being. Give peace, health, and happiness to yourself and in turn you will be able to give it to all around you.

RECEIVE:
Compliments – rather than saying any of these “it was no trouble at all, it wasn’t a bother, this old thing, etc…etc…etc”, simply say THANK YOU with a smile.
A smile – instead of rushing through the day, pay attention to those smiling around you, and receive their good mood as it will lift yours as well.
A helping hand – as you will have your turn to be that helping hand, perhaps not to the one helping you, but to another in need.
Mostly I invite you to receive the little daily gifts we often take for granted, the hug of a child, a loved one, a friend; the laughter all around, and the love you have for yourself and others.

My gift to you is wishes of love, laughter, joy, health, peace, and prosperity and that you are able to share all your gifts with those you love.

Looking for a way to stay focused on Living Life Fulfilled? Make sure to surround yourself with people who lift you up, inspire you, support you, and simply love to laugh and have fun.

Love All Ways,
Carol

Happy Friday!

As I sit writing the weekly message with the cold and snow just outside a thick pane of glass, I thought about how much I love Nature. Nature has a natural order and doesn’t let mind get in the way. There is a time for growth (spring), a time to thrive (summer), a time to slow down (fall), and a time to rest (winter). Without each season, the rest wouldn’t be so rich and wonderful. Nature doesn’t worry about what is going to happen next week, next month, next year – it thrives in the season it’s in. Without human involvement, nature is balanced and whole. Nature feels and doesn’t think. Nature simply is.

My favorite season is summer as I love sun, I love being on the water, and I love the vibe of summer. My old self used to dread winter coming – bulky coats, cold weather, slippery roads and sidewalks. Now I enjoy what each day brings. So I have to put on heavier clothing and perhaps walk a little more carefully or drive slower, or even stay in when the weather tells me it’s better to relax at home rather than face the elements, but that too is just fine. I remind myself to live in today rather than what my life will be in six months when the sun is shining and I’m on the water.

Quotes of the day:

“To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.” ~ George Santayana

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” ~ Anne Bradstreet

For the next week I invite you to live in the moment:
Look up towards the sky when we do have the sunny days and just smile and be thankful.

Stick your tongue out and catch a snowflake and remember how much you loved snow as a child and just laugh.

If there is enough snow, bundle up, make a snowman, lie down and create a snow angel.

Warm your body with a hot chocolate.

Mostly, I invite you to live in the moment and truly enJOY what today brings. If today is bringing you a contrasting experience to what you want in your life, just smile to yourself knowing that it too is just a moment in time and all is well.

Enjoy each day’s season.

Looking for a way to stay focused on Living Life Fulfilled? Make sure to surround yourself with people who lift you up, inspire you, support you, and simply love to laugh and have fun.

Have a fantastic week and until next time.
Love All Ways,
Carol

I am so grateful for the infinite power of Source.

I recognize Source as Love, as Whole, as Allowing, and as Beauty, Grace, and Peace. I cherish the fact knowing that I am one with Source as Source is ME, around ME, and through ME.I am LoveI am WholeI am AllowingI am BeautifulI am GracefulI am PeacefulI claim within the power of knowing of these truths that my life is filled with overall abundance and I live my true desires. I claim that my life just flows effortlessly and I rejoice in the knowledge that all is well. I claim such overflowing abundance in all facets of my life that I just naturally and lovingly share my abundance with others as we are all part of the greater good. I claim these truths of knowing my goodness, wholeness, and love, and wake up each day refreshed, energetic, and ready to face the day from a space of love. As I walk with Source all around ME, in ME, and through ME, my life just continues to grow and each day is better than the day before.I am so grateful knowing this truth and knowing it’s already done by Universal Law and I release this truth and desires and let Source take care of the details to provide me with this amazingly Loving, Whole, Allowing, Beautiful, Graceful, and Peaceful existence I walk in this lifetime.And So It Is!

Today I sit with the ever knowing presence and power of Source.
Source is Love, Health, Prosperity, Peace, Joy, and Calm.I am Love, Health, Prosperity, Peace, Joy, and Calm.
I am one with Source, as Source is in ME, by ME, and through ME.I claim within that light of Source my perfect health knowing that all is working for my good. My spirit is lifted at each moment knowing of my goodness, peace, love, and overall health. As I ‘mindfully’ lovingly scan my body, I see that every cell is working in perfect fashion for my overall greatness.And I give utmost thanks and appreciation knowing this to be true.I release this claim of perfect health knowing it’s already done by Universal Truth and let Source take care of the details to provide me with this amazingly peaceful existence I walk in this lifetime.And So It Is!