About a new dawn...

Hello Friends,

Everyday is a wonderful opportunity to begin again with a refreshed mind and spirit. Rest enables a clear vision of the journey ahead and with it comes a renewed spark and energy.

Sometimes it is during the most overwhelming odds that we find the internal drive within we need to press ever onward. Often it is only the promise of a new dawn that creates such imagery that all things are possible if we but believe. Until next time...

Blondie©

About pressing on...

Hello Friends,

The journey through our life takes great resolve and determination.  While others can and do encourage us, more often, it is our own ability that keeps us pressing on towards achieving our goals.

Some days just seem harder than others and while at times we find ourselves wanting to pack up and run away, we stop and then regroup with a renewed focus.  Momentarily daunted, we recover and press ever onward.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About gifts...

Hello Friends,

For as long as I can remember I've loved presents. I didn't grow up receiving many but for those I did, it was a reminder of how valued they were.  For some reason I think of every occasion as a time  where a present is the very thing that is needed.  It's not the size of the gift or the expense that matters most.

Perhaps what makes the difference is the thoughtfulness behind the gift.  To know that someone took the time to search out the perfect thing and give it to you is a wonderful feeling.  In the magic of receiving such a gift one feel remarkably special.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About fate and chance...

Hello Friends,

I believe in all things that are meant to be. Equally, I know with certainty we also enable things to happen by watching and being ever observant and present to opportunities.

Life surrounds us with so much to offer. While it is true that at times fate and chance align with the stars, more often I've come to know with certainty it is destiny. Until next time...

Blondie©

About admiration...

Hello Friends,

There are many things in life I admire; things that capture my eye and make me smile in wonderment at their beauty.  Sometimes my awe is found in special people who by their very presence can make a difference.

Perhaps it's the wonderful way they demonstrate care in the moment with no othe agenda that is the measure of their sincerity and why I admire them so.  What I have come to know with certainty is there no is explanation, it's just a feeling.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About the silence...

Hello Friends,

While moments of silence sometimes surround us, we need those times to refresh and regroup.  At times silience makes us feel lonesome, but what I have come to know with certainty is silence enables a time of reflection.

It is then we discover that which is within our control is so much more powerful than that which is not.  It is in learning and embracing that very thing we find contentment in the silence and when we most figure out our life.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About times that change you...

Hello Friends,

There are so many things in life that change us. While some are more difficult than others to deal with, all things if we are open to their teaching, refine our character and we change with each experience. While events often take their toll, equally we come to know with certainty, many are a gift for what they teach us.

At times we may question why certain events happen and we search to understand their meaning. We must be willing to embrace these times unconditionally, for in the midst we discover what we have become, and so we find our happiness. Until next time...

Blondie©

About no surrender, no defeat...

Hello Friends,

Life is challenging and while there is a time and place for surrender, it's not some place I go easily.  Something intuitively kicks me forward and no matter at times how difficult the circumstance,  I simply refuse to find myself defeated. 

What I have come to know with certainty is there is a time and place for everything in our life.  We choose where to focus our energy and what is worthwhile to invest our effort in keeping in our life.   At times it just makes sense to let something's go, but that does not mean defeat.  That just means we are choosing.  There is a difference.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About sail on Silver Girl...

Hello Friends,

'Sail on Silver Girl, sail on by.  Your time has come to shine.  All your dreams are on their way.  See how they shine.  If you need a friend, I'm sailing right behind.  Like a bridge over troubled water'.  Wonderful lyrics from the song 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'.  Perhaps these words best express our emotions at times. 

While in the midst of our journey and working so hard towards achieving our goals, it seems we are often facing troubled waters.  Sometimes though, these are the very times that make us stronger and when we least expect it, calm waters appear on the horizon.  It is we then we know with certainty that in the process of continual discovery and reflection, our time has come to shine.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About being true to yourself...

Hello Friends,

So often we find ourselves stretched and forced to make decisions.  While at times hard to make, what's most important is we remain true to ourselves.  What I mean by that is standing firm on what is core and fundamentally important to us and in what we believe is heart and soul, not to be compromised.

What I have come to know with certainty is making choices based on that thought process will never steer us down the wrong path.  We may try to be all things to all people but it is when we lose what we most treasure that we learn none of that really matters.  When we find how to be true to ourselves we find our happiness.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About the road ahead...

Hello Friends,

Ahead of us lies the long and winding road.  How we travel on the road and the methods we use to get to our destination is our choice every day.  At times we get so weary and that is to be expected given all that we try to do.  A great deal is expected of us and at times we face disappointments, yet equally we find amazing moments of satisfaction as we rise above the obstacles.

In the process of our journey we often reach a fork in the road and we face difficult decisions we must make.  We take risks and in the process we come to know with certainty we never get it all right, but we aspire to. Sometimes all that is required is to do the best we can. Until next time...

Blondie©

About being courageous...

Hello Friends,

It takes great courage to perservere and to rise above our challenges and stay focused on our goals.  At times we seem defeated and momentarily wonder if the effort it takes is worthwhile.  Perhaps it's during these times we must stop, just rest and reflect in order to determine what our next steps will be.

It might be that this very turning point causes us to reassess our priorities in our life; to take time out to see things more clearly and understand with certainty where to go from here.  Whatever is the case, courage is required and reflection an opportunity to refocus our energies.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About fire and ice...

Hello Friends,

Fire and ice brings to mind great differences in passion and where never the two shall meet.  While equally both valued and necessary in our life, perhaps the reality is they are so opposite that nothing brings the two together.

What I know with certainty is we must find a way to keep both ever present in our life; search for their meaning and discover the moments that make them real.   The joy is found in the experience.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About finding the answers...

Hello Friends,

In the midst of our life we constantly search for answers to the many questions we have.  Some answers come easily to us.  Others, no matter how long or hard we seek for them, the answer eludes us.  It's possible time will reveal the answer, but as we wait, we must learn how to move forward despite not knowing.

What I have come to know with certainty is at times life protects us and we find that the true gift is that very thing.  It isn't always necessary to have all the answers laid out before us to find our joy and happiness.  Finding a sense of peacefulness and acceptance in not knowing all things is key.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About loving what you do...

Hello Friends,

I read these thoughts recently, 'If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I will answer you; I am here to live out loud'.  What a wonderful way to approach our life.  To so want to embrace and love what we do is joy and happiness all combined into one.

What I have come to know with certainty is it takes work and effort; yet equally desire.  To live out loud is to open wide your arms, be present daily in the moments, yet equally never to lose sight of where you aspire to go.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About my peeps...

Hello Friends,

I always smile when I hear the term 'my peeps'.  It brings to mind all kinds of wonderful thoughts as I think about those we surround ourselves with in our life who simply love us unconditionally with nothing expected back in return. 

The reality is we often give back in the same way.  I don't think we always do so deliberately; rather it's a part of the process of interacting with one another that makes it so.  Whatever is the case, what I know with certainty is my peeps love me and that just makes me happy.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About making a difference...

Hello Friends,

Every day we have an opportunity to make a difference.  A kind word, a note of encouragement or simply an act of kindness can be the joy in someone's day. 

What I know with certainty is being genuine matters most.  So little time is required to make a difference.  I love this quote by Confucius, 'he, who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own'.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About what a journey it has been...

Hello Friends,

There is a wonderful song entitled 'What a journey it has been' with words that go like this:  'And the end is now in sight.  The stars are out tonight and they're bound to guide my way.  When they're shining on my life, I can see a better day.  I won't let the darkness in; what a journey it has been'. 

Every day gives us moments to celebrate if we but stop and recognize all that surrounds us.  While at times our challenges may stop us and perhaps even seem to defeat us, we find unbelievable joy and hope through our successes.  It is then we realize with certainty we are only truly beginning to be all we can be.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About reserving judgement...

Hello Friends,

Sometimes it's hard to not judge; to not have an opinion you want to share.  Perhaps it's one of life's many challenges we face and at times we must simply walk away and keep the thoughts to ourselves.

What I have come to know with certainty is often not all the facts are visible to us, or the entire story shared.  Life is complicated like that.  It is a gift to learn to embrace it all without judgement.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About confidence...

Hello Friends,

Confidence is not something you are born with.  It's possible it may come naturally, but most often it is earned through commitment to the process and demonstrated resolve to the art. 

What I have come to know with certainty is the mere positive thought of encouragement can fuel confidence.  So often it ignites a renewed sense of determination and a shining beacon of hope.  It is then in the moment that confidence belongs to us.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About not playing fair...

Hello Friends,

Sometimes life just simply does not play fair.  We rise and fall with the moments wondering what next will be ours to solve.  At times all seems to go on smoothly and it is then we rebuild our strength and refocus our energies. 

I love the words in this song 'I get knocked down but I get back up again'.  It's important we find a way to take a momentary pause yet equally know with certainty that life's challenges will not defeat us.  Instead, by reaching way down within the heart of us, we find what it is we need to carry on.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About being resilient...

Hello Friends,

Being resilient is something you cannot buy nor is it something someone can give to you and magically it is present in your life.  Rather it is something you must learn and experience time and time again as you travel on your journey. 

Those who have such resilience have learned to mourn their disappointments, yet equally have figured out how to let them go and not be defeated in the process.  Elisabeth Kubler-Ross penned these words, 'learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose'.  How true.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About your reality...

Hello Friends,

In our daily lives we must constantly refocus our attention, mind, and energy towards that which is most important to us.  We cannot begin to achieve our goals and dreams without first believing they are possible.  Equally we can't give up short of reaching the goal because of our fears. 

Sometimes that is the very thing that prevents us from arriving; that is the fear we might not make it.  Step back for a moment, take a breath, and then remember with certainty why the goal was so important to you.  Never allow anyone to discourage you from aspiring to realize your dream.  Remember always what you believe will become your reality and that very thing will propel you onward.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About a moment like this...

Hello Friends,

I love the words in the song Kelly Clarkson sings 'some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this'.  How amazing to feel that all of life's work suddenly comes together and magically, as if it's overnight, the moment arrives and we know with certainty it was worth ever effort it took to make it happen.

At times we struggle and wonder if we will get there; if we can continue to strive on to make it.  Not everything works out and sometimes again and again we are knocked down, only to figure out through sheer determination and hard work how we will see it through to achieving the goal.  That is part of the journey and what makes arriving oh so sweet and deserved.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About being your best...

Hello Friends,

Everyday is an opportunity to be our best.  I'm not sure if this is something that comes naturally to us, or rather it is a goal we strive for in our life and what we become known for. 

While we can inspire others to be their best,  it is truly found within one's internal drive and determination that makes it present and important.  What I know for sure is it is a worthwhile goal.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About the simple things...

Hello Friends,

There is joy to be found in pure and simple things.  Perhaps it just takes time to allow our minds to relax and not be on a constant search for things to make us happy.  What I mean by that is finding a calm in the rush of our day and in the end discovering treasure that no money can buy.

A chance to sit on a boat on a hot summers day, time to read a book and drink in the beauty that is all around us, and moments of reflection and gratitude for all that is present in our life; these are the simplest of things to keep ever present and enjoyed.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About not missing a thing...

Hello Friends,

All of my life I've never wanted to miss an opportunity, never wanted to miss a thing on my journey.  What I mean by that is the sense that comes with knowing there is so much waiting for us if we are but willing to embrace it.  I suppose we must at times face reality that not all things are possible.

That's not to say we shouldn't keep trying, still keep pushing ourselves.  Perhaps the real joy comes in the trying and not just in the having.  That may be the very thing that enables us to not miss a thing.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About changing...

Hello Friends,

Often we face moments in our life when we have no option but to change.  It's essential in the sense of knowing with certainty you can no longer remain as you are; rather as part of your journey you must take a different course and move towards something new.

Change is not easy.  It's uncomfortable and often requires us to step outside our current comfort zone..  Sometimes we are simply stubborn and try to resist it, while in other instances change happens in spite of us.  It is then without choice we change and discover in the process it was the best thing that could have happened to us; we just didn't know it at the time.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About contentment...

Hello Friends,

Contentment has always eluded me yet equally it is something I strive to have present in my life.  Perhaps it's not something that comes easily to anyone; rather we strive for the dream ever believing that through patience and hard work contentment will come when that very thing is realized.

What I have come to know with certainty is we must build contentment into our lives.  What I mean by that is we must find time to stop, reflect, and celebrate the moments that simply bring us joy.  We pause if only for a short while recognizing that it is the journey along the way that brings contentment, not only the destination.  Until next time...

Blondie

About life and flowers...

Hello Friends,

I close my eyes and breath in the wonderful scent of the yellow roses near by bursting forth with radiance.  I recall the thoughts I read recently; 'life is the flower, for which love is the honey' (Victor Hugo).  It occurred to me that many things affect our happiness and joy in life.

To blossom we must willingly open our mind and know with certainty we are loved.  What I mean by that is sometimes we must hold our arms wide open and reach for the honey that is readily available to us.  When we find love, we find life.   Until next time...

Blondie©

About being relieved...

Hello Friends,

Every now and again we simply receive news and we feel relieved.  We worry over far too many things and at times much of what we think about is wrapped completely up in the emotional ties we feel.

We find ourselves connected to the circumstance and not sure of the outcome and at times afraid of what it will be.  When it turns out to be as we had hoped it's amazing the sense of relief that it brings.  We breathe a deep sigh and move on to the next leg of our journey.  Until next time...

Blondie©