About wiping the slate clean...

Hello Friends,

As we take moments to reflect on our journey through life I am constantly amazed how fast time passes us by.  In a heart beat a year is gone.  What I've learned with certainty is every part of our journey is the opportunity to both embrace the moment, yet equally a chance to swipe the slate clean and be forgiving.

It is a constant reminder that the past is behind us and the future full of possibilities.  The reality is we learn and grow from our mistakes and we leverage all that we have become in the process with no regrets, only life lessons we have learned from, and moments to build upon.  We are not the same; we are truly better.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About wonderment...

Hello Friends,

Everyday is an opportunity to behold all the beauty that surrounds us.  What I mean by that is all that attracts our mind in wonderment and causes us to pause, if but for a moment in our day, and be grateful for our life just as it is.

In the midst of being so wrapped up in all we are doing we fail to pause and see all that is surrounding us; ours to embrace and value.  We  miss the encouragement this brings and what it does to energize us once again.  In wonderment we find our contentment that only comes with taking time to renew our mind and body.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About honesty...

Hello Friends,

Integral to who we are is being honest with ourselves.  What I  mean by that is knowing with certainty what is most important to us.  While it's true we may not always be honest with others, that may be okay especially if we feel we are protecting them.

I've come to know with certainty what's most important is how we hold others in our heart and keep them safe from harm.  Our reality is not everyone can handle intimate honesty.  It's essential at the highest level that what we stand for is true honesty in our character and something that can be counted on. Until next time...

Blondie©

About worrying....

Hello Friends,

We all have days when we can't help ourselves, we just worry.  Most often these moments are outside of our control and try as we may, we cannot let the thoughts go and they simply remain.  In the process we let other things slide while we spend our moments in thinking and pondering how it will all turn out.

Sometimes all that is required is letting go and refusing to allow the worry to overcome us.  We rationalize it's not worthwhile and we stop, pinch ourselves, and regain our sense of reality.  What I have come to know with certainty is that time has a way of bringing all things into focus, worry or not.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About dreaming big...

Hello Friends,

Everyday is an opportunity to dream big.  It's the very motivator that propels us forward and enables success.  While it's true that not every dream becomes our reality, without them we could not begin to believe and aspire to greatness.

What I know with certainty is many factors contribute and many players intertwine to help the dream become reality. The very essence of the dream is the inspiration.  It creates the vision wrapping around our mind and heart strings making us believe it's worth the effort to make it come true.  Dreaming big energizes us and it is then we realize there is no limit as to what we can achieve; we simply must decide to go for it.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About keeping it real...

Hello Friends,

At times we step away from what is fundamentally core and important to us.  What I mean by that is often we allow other people's priorities to become our own and in the process while all things surround us and are at our disposal, we feel lost.

What's most important is that we must find moments to rejuvenate and rest while reflecting on keeping things real.  It is essential at the end of the day to be true to ourselves and to know with certainty where we need to be.  We can make our way through the maze if we but remember to keep our focus on our goals.  That will keep it real and every present in our heart.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About twirling...

Hello Friends,

The concept of twirling causes me to smile every time I think of it.  The thoughts, while silly, make it a celebration in my mind.  It's a ta-da moment and a care free act that simply reminds us how important is to celebrate our success.

So often we are onto the very next goal and we fail to just stop in the midst of our journey and recognize that some small aspect of it was cause to pause and recognize the joy in the accomplishment.  To make a dream a reality is one thing, but to celebrate with a twirl is happiness in the moment.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About figuring it out...

Hello Friends,

Perhaps it is the very journey through life that helps us to figure things out.  At times though, we find ourselves simply not able to do that very thing.  We aspire to though and that very thing that keeps us trying.

We reflect on the circumstances and we play the emotions over and over again in our mind.  Our very heart and soul is wrapped up in sorting it out until one day we awake to find the answer.  It was right in front of us all along; we just needed to fit all the pieces together to figure it out.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About inner beauty...

Hello Friends,

I'm taken with the concept of having inner beauty.  Perhaps in that context we understand it has as having nothing to do with physical beauty, but more it is found in an emotional state of being.  It's the joy in our life and happiness that causes others to frame it as inner beauty.

I'm not sure that anyone would ever come up and tell us 'we seem to have inner beauty'.  More often, I suspect, others are not just sure what it is; it's just that they notice it in the way we act or speak.    Maybe it's kindness that's displayed or a sense of confidence that is demonstrated.  Whatever is the case, to be known as having inner beauty, I feel certain is a compliment to be treasured.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About I believe I can fly...

Hello Friends,

I love the words in the song 'I believe I can fly...I believe I can touch the sky'.  I've come to know with certainty to enable anything in our life, we must at the core believe it can happen.  That is the foundation from which we build all things.  Along my journey I've learned to surround myself with people who believe with me too. 

What I mean by that is the kind of support that propels you forward and reminds you every single day the journey you are on is worthwhile.  While they recognize that setbacks are inevitable they believe with you that the direction in which you are heading, is but a goal ahead.  To enable your dream they simply believe with you that 'you can fly'.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About good intentions...

Hello Friends,

Our lives are often filled with good intentions.  In fact, we aspire to live up to others expectations of us but that is not always easy.  Try as we may, we don't always get it right and we go through times we disappoint others by our actions and behaviours. 

The truth is no one gets it right all the time.  We are not perfect and perhaps the hardest lesson we learn and embrace is we must be willing to forgive ourselves.  At the heart of good intentions is our willingness to look beyond our flaws, dust ourselves off and try again.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About sitting on the fence...

Hello Friends,

How often do we find ourselves not sure which way to go so we simply sit on the fence?  We dangle our legs and ponder our next steps.  It's not to say we are not focused; in fact quite the opposite is true, but we are genuinely perplexed with what to do next so we wait.

Perhaps it's for inspiration or more that we are waiting for someone we care about to share the dilemma with, hoping this will enlighten us. As I listened to a new song the other day these words caught my attention; 'that's enough sitting on the fence for the fear of breaking down' and I realized how true that is.  We must move beyond our fears and in some instances simply take a risk.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About playing fair...

Hello Friends,

Sometimes life just simply does not play fair.  What I mean by that is circumstances surround us and we wonder why it is that this part of our journey has to happen. We want to skip over the experience and the pain it brings and it's natural to feel that way.

I have come to know though, with certainty, that every single experience and every joy and disappointment have a part to play, whether it seems fair or not.  We cannot miss these moments nor regret them.  Instead, it is in learning to accept them all we discover the inherent strength that is ours.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About inspiring others...

Hello Friends,

I used to always believe that inspiring others was a gift until I realized it was more a matter of fundamentally the way you approach life each day that's the true inspiration.  What I mean by that is what you believe shines through naturally and whether you set out to inspire others, in the process of living your life, it just happens.

I have come to know with certainty it is not hard; rather people want to be inspired.  What's most important is helping people to realize their potential and to believe with faith and assurance their goals and dreams can be reached.  As those things are realized, they too find a way to inspire others by the very fact they didn't give up.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About joy...

Hello Friends,

Everyday it's important we take time to find joy and relaxation in allowing our minds to embrace all that is good in our life. We spend so much time focused on what we don't have or what we haven't yet achieved that sometimes we miss what is right in front of our eyes and available to us.

It is  a process that rejuvenates our heart and mind and is a reminder of all we have accomplished, the relationships we have built, and all that it is ahead of us. To feel a sense of lightness and laughter within is to know happiness and contenment if only in that moment. Until next time...

Blondie©

About oil and water...

Hello Friends,

Some things in life just don't go together.  It's like oil and water and no matter how hard you try you cannot find a way to get the two to mix.  What I mean by that is individuals bring their own set of dynamics to any relationship and while it's ideal we all get along, that doesn't always happen.

Try as we may we cannot wrap our minds around the other person's thoughts and actions and we find ourselves at odds.  Sometimes we try hard to understand, but other times, we must simply walk away and refuse to invest more of our heart, mind and energy in making it work.  In those moments we know for sure it is oil and water never to be mixed.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About being breathless...

Hello Friends,

Do you have moments along your journey through life when you cannot find the words to express the emotions except to say 'you're breathless'?  Perhaps that happens most when we run out of energy and strength and we have no other option left but to stop and rest awhile.

But I suppose it could equally mean that we are totally in awe of something or some event and we find ourselves simply without words to express the experience.  These are the happiest of times and we come to know with certainty we must look for them and embrace these moments as part of our journey.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About stress...

Hello Friends,

At times we find ourselves in the midst of unrelenting stress and all we really want to do is run away.  I don't mean for a long time; rather just time to decompress and move away from all that is overwhelming us.

We often fail to realize the toll it takes on us and how tired we've become.  In the midst of living our life and managing the stress it's important to know with certainty we can make it through anything if we but stay focused and believe we can.   Therein we once again regain our sense of calm.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About all graciousness...

Hello Friends,

I believe everyday in the value of being gracious.  What I mean by that is delivering a message in such a way you preserve the other person and their thoughts and feelings.  I see no necessity in hurting someone even while the message is difficult to share. 

What I have come to know with certainty is so much more can be accomplished in kindness and sincerity.  The opportunity to make a difference and to coach someone to their success is enabled with all graciousness.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About heart and soul...

Hello Friends,

The words 'heart and soul' always seem to sound so nice when used together.  Perhaps the things we hold most dear to us are what we store way down deep in our soul and it is the heart that brings them to the surface as a reminder of what it is we treasure.

Sometimes there is no explanation for what it all means but what I have come to know with certainty is through the gathering of these moments we create the bonds that time does not sever; rather heart and soul together combine to create who we become.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About being reflective...

Hello Friends,

I often reflect back on situations in my life.  Sometimes the exercise simply helps me process all the emotions and enable me to move past them.  More often I reflect back on what I've learned and how that will enable me to handle future situations.

What's most important is we learn not to regret.  Instead we find in embracing it all that life gives us the most amazing of opportunities.  It is a shame to waste moments in regret; rather in reflection we fondly remember all that we have learned in the process.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About deciding...

Hello Friends,

Each and everyday there are decisions to make, valleys to walk through and mountains to climb.  Each decision affects our outcomes and while some lead us down the wrong path, most often we make good decisions with confidence.

At times we are faced with decisions we cannot seem to make; they are just too difficult to know which way to go.  It's then that we find we must stop and rest awhile knowing that time is all we have to bring things into focus.  We allow our heart and mind to process the emotions and with clarity we decide.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About becoming stronger...

Hello Friends,

Everyday we decide whether the events of our life will wear us down or more importantly how they will make us stronger.  It's easier at times to simply give in as the effort required to rise above seems like an impossible task.  In these moments we choose and know we are better off embracing the experience.

It's important we remember no matter how difficult the experience to find a way to allow our internal drive and strength to figure it out and how to move us forward.  When we enable our experiences to make us stronger, we enable our success.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About lean on me...

Hello Friends,

I so often think of my wonderful friends that always with arms wide open embrace and care for me in ways I cannot describe but just know with certainty.  How fortunate to know the words 'lean on me when you're not strong...I'll be your friend and help you carry on' are my reality on the hardest of days.

While at times life goes along without incident, other times a gentle hug, or an encouraging email are all that is needed to lift the heart and hold me up in ways that sometimes just cannot be explained.  They are moments simply present and treasured and I know I am unconditionally loved.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About intuition...

Hello Friends,

Over the years I've learned to trust my intuition. Most often these thoughts and feelings are a true reflection of how I feel and it is seldom that my initial thoughts change.  It's important we learn to count on our internal thoughts to steer us in the right direction and channel our actions in those moments.  

What I know for sure is intuition is the essence of what we count on as inherently true for us. It is a guide in our journey and something not to be ignored for what it teaches us.  When we embrace our intuition and trust it, it never steers us wrong.   Until next time...

Blondie©

About beautiful statutes...

Hello Friends,

Walking through the beautiful rose gardens near by I had the pleasure of gazing upon the most magnificent beautiful hand carved statutes.  I couldn't help but embrace their simplistic beauty and notice how each one was placed in the most perfect spot.  Perhaps life is somewhat like that. 

What I mean by that is each and every moment like the perfectly placed statute has a time and place.  While we don't always understand all things in our life, in a momentary sense of silence, we gaze upon that statute and we find ourselves at peace.  We know for sure that time will bring all things into perspective.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About style and grace...

Hello Friends,

I have always admired people with style and grace.  There is something warm and inviting about their ability to pull people in and make them feel important and special. In the midst of their caring they surround us with their warmth and willingly share it with us.

Perhaps they don't set out to do this very thing in their day.  Rather it is their ongoing commitment that simply shines through and we are the ones that benefit from spending time with them.  I know with certainty it is truly a gift to have such style and grace.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About finding a way...

Hello Friends,

Sometimes we find ourselves stuck and not sure of what direction to head in next.  We search for the answers and wonder how we will ever find a way to figure it all out; it just sems like an impossible task.

What I have come to know with certainty is by embracing the very things that overwhelm us most, we find the solutions we need.  The moments that stretch us equally define our resolve to not be beaten.  It is during these times we find a way.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About a strong foundation...

Hello Friends,

As I think about success I know with certainty it is enabled by a strong foundation.  At the very core of us we must hold fast to what is fundamentally important and create the building blocks for all other things to come. 

A strong foundation grounds us and with that as our base we move forward with confidence.  What we come to know as we travel through the experiences of our life, it is the essence of our success.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About the gentle breeze...

Hello Friends,

I close my eyes and feel the gentle coolness of the breeze in the midst of the summer heat.  The sun sets and my mind reflects on the activities of the day.  Some are memories I will keep while others I will gently toss aside yet continue to value.

It is in finding time to do this very thing we experience a sense of contentment  that only comes in taking time out to rest awhile and assess all that is inherently good in our life.  Sometimes it is the only way we find peace and contentment.   Until next time...

Blondie©