About discipline...

Hello Friends,

I often reflect on what it takes to have discipline.  I believe at the heart of discipline is commitment but it is first enabled through desire for something to happen. To achieve anything we must have discipline.  While an individual act and not something others can create for us,  our success with discipline is enabled by getting others on board with our journey.

Perhaps the very thing that fuels discipline is having others believe in us. Maybe that creates the passion, enables the desire to make the commitment and that very thing creates the discipline to accomplish the task. Until next time...

Blondie©

About being tired...

Hello Friends,

We wake to the sound of the alarm in the early morning hours and simply think about how tired we are and that we are in need of a rest.  It seems like the days are endless and the challenges vast that lie ahead and how nice the feeling would be to take a break from it all, if only but a brief few hours.

But tired as we are, we press on, knowing that the goal is in sight; we move past our tiredness and figure things out. What I have come to know with certainty is this is part of our life and our ongoing journey.  In these moments, we momentarily rest, regroup and move on.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About what's worthwhile...

Hello Friends,

There is no greater feeling than going after and achieving that which is worthwhile. It's that sense of elation that only comes with staying focused on the end goal and reaching the finish line.  While along our journey through life there are many obstacles to overcome, we press on, ever mindful that all things worthwhile take time to achieve.

Perhaps if the whole process were easy, we would not know the same sense of determination and joy.  What I have come to know with certainty is you can never lose hope along the way.  In the moments that seem the hardest refocus your heart and mind, then see yourself celebrating the victory.  That verything will propel you forward.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About walking away...

Hello Friends,

There are moments in our life when we come to the conclusion that we must simply walk away; there is no other option.  Our heart is overcome with emotion but we know with absolute certainty that the choice we are making is the right one.   In the process of living our life we know we cannot stay present and at the same time move forward. It is not possible.

Perhaps making the decision itself is not nearly as difficult as standing by it.  It could be how it pulls on our heart strings and makes us question if we made the right decision.  We are challenged to find peace, but in the midst of it all, we learn to trust ourselves and know we chose the right path.  It is then we find a sense of peace in letting go and walking away.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About pictures...

Hello Friends,

Sometimes pictures say so much more than words can express.  Perhaps it's because so much is left to the imagination, and you simply can dream or make decisions about its meaning.  As you stare at the picture you are reminded that it is yours to decide and interpret.

What I have come to know with certainty is pictures can inspire, yet equally distract.  Maybe the important part is the true message is found in the saying 'a picture is worth a thousand words'; out of those words we extract its meaning and find something to treasure in the process.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About waiting...

Hello Friends,

How often do we wait for things to happen in our life instead of going after them?  In the process of living our life sometimes we settle and wait, allowing others to decide for us how we should feel or in which direction we should go in.  That is required to enable their happiness and not necessarily ours.

What I have come to know with certainty is it is important we hang out with people who are moving with us and supporting us towards the realization of our goals and dreams.  We must be willing to let go of those who stand in our way, or want us to simply wait until they are ready, and continue on our journey with passion and excitement, full speed ahead towards our destination. 

Blondie©

About being fascinated...

Hello Friends,

I love the moments in life that most fascinate us; those times that stand out so clearly in our mind.  While it's true we don't always understand what it is about them, we catch our breath and relish the moment.  What we come to know with certainty is these are the times that capture our heart and change us.

Perhaps we can't find an explanation, or that may not be important; rather in the moment of being fascinated, we draw our attention clearly to that very thing and watch in awe.  It may be that it is later in our journey we figure out its meaning and the impact that time had on us.  In the meantime, we simple accept it.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About opening our mind...

Hello Friends,

Life is full of so many choices and the key to success lies in opening our mind to the possibilities that surround us.  Somtimes, we are not sure which direction to go in or which option we should embrace next.  While we don't always make the right choice, or select the best option, what's most important is we choose and take the risk. 

When we open our mind, we move forward.  The greatest gift we can give ourselves is in not remaining present where we are, but ever moving forward to enable our goals and dreams.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About talents...

Hello Friends,

To discover our talent is a wonderful gift.  What I mean by that is finding what we are gifted at doing.  Talent isn't always something that comes naturally; rather it is identified and developed through focus and opportunities to perfect it in our life.

It is true that our passion for things enable us to move forward; in fact it the foundation.  While it may seem that others are entirely gifted at something we desire, more important is that we find our talent and build on that rather than wishing for what others have.  In it then that we discover what makes us shine and enables our success.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About feeling rejuvenated...

Hello Friends,

There is a magic in feeling rejuvenated.  What I mean by that is often we are at loss for words to explain why.  It's just a feeling that embraces us and when others notice we seem different, all we simple have as a means of explanation is 'we feel rejuvinated'.  Those very words provide the explanation required and all that is needed.

What I have come to know with certainty is it's both the busy days of work enjoyed and loved, yet equally quiet restful moments that are the requirements for happiness in life.  It is during these times we most reflect and pause, adjust our priorities, and once again feel a sense of accomplishing every task desired.  It is then we know we are 'at home'.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About difficulties...

Hello Friends,

The difficulties we encounter along our journey through life can sometimes overwhelm us and cause us to simply break down and cry.  There is nothing else in the moment that allows the emotion to pass except in admitting the circumstance is just hard to deal with.  Often it is that very thing that is needed to release and let go of the emotion. 

We find in admitting, yet equally in letting go our ability to refocus and move forward.  We know with certainty we cannot stay present where we are and so we find in difficulties a sense of purpose and meaning.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About being scared...

Hello Friends,

I think it's important we admit there are times we just feel scared and that we wish for others to simply protect us.  It's not always important that we can explain why; more important is their intuitiveness about what we need that matters most.

In the midst of feeling uncertain and frightened, we find warmth in their understanding and the gift of a hug.  It is during these times when we know with certainty we are loved, and there is no need to be scared.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About being receptive...

Hello Friends,

To embrace life and to reach out to others and be receptive to all that is offered is a wonderful feeling.  So much is learned and gained when we open our minds and hearts.  As we embrace being receptive we discover a world of possibilities just waiting for us to explore. 

What I have come to know with certainty is others want to willingly share what they know.  It becomes a matter of our interest and receptiveness to what is being offered.  We simply must decide that it is important to us for that very thing to happen.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About feeling wonderful...

Hello Friends,

Some days are simply wonderful.  It's the excitement of a day or an incredible compliment that comes when you are least expecting it, that makes it a chance to reflect of truly what causes us to feel happy and fulfilled.

Not all days bring about this same sense of happiness.  Some are discouraging and difficult to deal with.  What I have come to know with certainty is we must embrace the wonderful days and hold fast to those that save us and enable us to move ever forward.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About actions...

Hello Friends,

It's true that actions speak louder than words.  I think it's because our demonstrated behaviour is so noticeable and the object of attention.  Perhaps it's because others want to observe us in action, rather than simply listen to the words. 

What I have come to know with certainty is words that are spoken are evaluated and in fact if they hold truth and validity.  Actions validate and verify those very words are true.  It is when action is enabled that belief and credibility follow.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About extreme measures...

Hello Friends,

Sometimes what is required to reach our goals is extreme measures.  What I mean by that is we must stretch ourselves even beyond that which we believe we are capable of and creatively find ways to make our dreams our reality. We must reach out when we most need the help and ask for others to simply inspire us.

In the process we figure out what is required to enable that very thing to happen.  It doesn't always come easily; rather more often, it requires great effort.  Maybe it's just sheer hours of work day after day that enables the goal to be realized.  Whatever is the case, we must persevere and next lose hope.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About safe and secure...

Hello Friends,

It's always nice to feel safe and secure; protected from the storms of life.  The calm provides a sense of peace, yet it would not be realistic to think that would be our daily circumstance.  Rather life is a series of both rough and calm waters; of ups and downs and moments of both sadness and happiness. 

All experiences along our journey through life have purpose and meaning.  The choice is ours to embrace them all.  Will we take a risk, or will we remain safe and secure?  The choice is ours to make.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About summer days...

Hello Friends,

The warmth of summer days surrounds our heart and soul embracing us with a sense of joy that only comes with sunshine.  What I've come to know with certainty is sunshine lifts our spirit and renews us in a way not many other things can do.

Maybe it's the hope it brings or that it often reminds us to simply stop for a while and relax our minds, if but for a brief moment.  We find happiness and fuel require to carry on.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About uncertainties...

Hello Friends,

Life is full of uncertainties.  Perhaps it most surprises us when we least expect it and we are momentarily stopped wondering which step to take next.  It causes us distress and our immediate reaction is to stop and set thing aright.

At times what's most important is patience; yet equally important is resolve to move past the circumstances and the feelings.  We strive to once again to bring all things back into perspective and refocus our energies towards that which we have control over.  In the process we find our way past uncertainties.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About lack luster...

Hello Friends,

So often we are presented with wonderful opportunities to move past lack luster thoughts and instead focus on achieving excellence. At times, the truth is we are often tired and stretched, and we wonder how much strength we have left.  Every day we have a choice to make. 

There is no value in mediocre nor a place for doubt and uncertainty. Rather we come to know with certainty that anything worthwhile must be done to the best of our ability.  In the process of commitment to that very thing we are happiest in never settling and that lack luster is reserved for those who simply do not care.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About searching...

Hello Friends,

It might be fair to say we are continually searching and our mind ever pressing onward and challenged on how to achieve our goals.  As we travel on our journey many people enable that searching to become our reality.  What I mean by that is the unwavering support and interest they have in our lives.  It's not so much they are searching with us, rather they make themselves available to lend perspective.

What I have come to know with certainty, it is the search that is most worthwhile.  In the process, many things come into view that we didn't originally see and our focus becomes clearer.  It may take longer than we wish and many things must be sorted through.  Sometimes the nicest part we discover is the answer was right in front of us all along; we just had to search for it and our eyes were opened.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About obstacles...

Hello Friends,

There are many obstacles we must face and overcome each day.  While it's true we ideally wish for all things to be rosy and easy to manage, our reality is that's not normally the way life goes.

Our journey through life enables us to sort through and manage the challenges that come our way.  What I have come to know with certainty is obstacles make you stronger.  We are simply better from rising above and figuring our life.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About dusting ourselves off...

Hello Friends,

At times life sucks the wind completely out of our sails and we find ourselves totally breathless and helpless in which direction to go in next.  It's not necessarily a bad thing as long as we find a way to regain our composure and press on.  I love these song lyrics 'I dust myself off, get back in the game, that's life'.

What I have come to know with certainty is these are the necessary moments on our journey. It is in getting knocked down that we discover ways to get back up again.  We learn in the process of being momentarily breathless, that strength, courage and determination first begin with dusting ourselves off.  Until next time... 

Blondie©

About sadness...

Hello Friends,

How true it is that as we travel on our journey,  we just have days we experience sadness.  It's not always something you can put into words; rather it's more inherent in how you feel with no words to express the emotion.  I've learned through life experiences that those who love us most don't actually expect descriptions, rather they simply always understand and support us when we need them most.

It really wouldn't be realistic to expect that every single would be gloriously happy. Perhaps it's more important that we simply find acceptance in that which we cannot explain.  What I have come to know with certainty, that this is the very thing that moves us forward.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About the fog...

Hello Friends,

Sometimes travelling through the fog is scary.  That's natural for us to feel that way as we so often strive to be in control of our life and emotions.  We want everything to be just so and the way we can manage it.  Rather than be surprised we want a clear vision of the path ahead.

Perhaps it's the uncertainty that bothers us most; catching us off guard all the while expecting to manage the emotions of how we feel.  What I have come to know with certainty is the fog sharpens us and causes us to be more finely tuned.  It reminds us to stay ever present for what lies ahead.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About feeling lonesome...

Hello Friends,

While in the midst of being incredibly busy and focused on our tasks we momentarily stop and realize we feel lonesome.  Perhaps the hardest part to understand is how we can be so wrapped up in so many things, yet in a heart beat feel alone.

What I have come to know with certainty is no matter how busy, taking time to reach out and be present in the lives of others is essential to our happiness and joy.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About trying again...

Hello Friends,

Sometimes it takes sheer determination and our willingness to try again that is the true measure of our commitment to success.  While it is easy to simply give up and admit the goal can't be reached, what I've come to know with certainty is this is taking the easy way out. 

By staying focused and determined, we come to believe and embrace that trying again often is the very thing that is needed.  It enables us to stay focused and see it through knowing that it is truly the effort that makes the difference.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About the gift of a smile...

Hello Friends,

There is nothing that warms a heart more than the gift of a smile.  It radiates sunshine and the most difficult of moments just seem easier to bear.

In the midst of our journey through life it's important to remember this value.  Perhaps our greatest challenge becomes to simply stop and take a break.  We need that time to rediscover our own smile and share it with others.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About maple syrup...

Hello Friends,

There is something delicious about maple syrup.  Perhaps it's what it adds that makes it so.  Rather than standing alone,  it has a way of enhancing that which it touches and packages the whole thing up nicely.I think our journey through life is like that. 

Many things intertwine to create peace and happiness, and our joy is often not found in any one thing alone.  Maybe the essence of the sweetness it brings is just the very thing one needs on a struggling day.  To taste the magic and feel the passion is delicious like eating maple syrup.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About one day at a time...

Hello Friends,

Many things in life require the approach of one day at a time.  While we often want to rush full speed ahead and accomplish things at lightning speed, we exhaust ourselves in the process.

What I have come to know with certainty is we must slow down and take time to stop and reflect on our next steps.  While one day at a time is ideal perhaps it is not always realistic; yet it is in the process of trying that matters most.  Until next time...

Blondie©

About things that astonish us...

Hello Friends,

I am amazed at the things in life that astonish us.   What I mean by that are those things that simply catch us off guard and come upon us when we are least expecting them.  Perhaps as much as anything they are the things we are least prepared for and we find ourselves struggling with what to do next.

In many instances time is the best healer.  It puts things in context of importance and what emphasis we should place on these things in our life.  Sometimes we invest way too much effort in our determination to understand while other times we have no option but to give it and allow the moment to astonish us.  Until next time...

Blondie©