The 2 reasons I breathe

I want to introduce you to the two reasons that I breathe everyday! The two children in this picture are my inspirations. Austin, is almost 13, and Jocelyn is 4 1/2. I wake up and hope they make the best choices everyday, and pray that they will always know what is best. When I slow down, listen, and watch there is so much to learn from both kids it is amazing. Austin, can reason ideas, thoughts, and actions. And at almost 13 I can have an adult-like conversation with him and he understands. He will also give his view of a situation and explain why he feels the way he does. It is amazing how at such a young age he really has a good head on his shoulders. I can only pray and trust that he will continue to make good choices, and a level head in the years to come.
And, then there is Jocelyn. Have you ever stopped to listen to a young child use their imagination to the fullest of their ability? WOW through her eyes I have been to castles, grocery stores, and Alaska. I have danced, played in the rain, and went down a swirl-twist-hilly slides. She dances all over all the time. She sings at the top of her lungs without a care in the world. She has reminded me of being care, and worry free. She has never met a stranger and if she knows you she will always say a prayer for you and your family. And, if you have children she will always want to call and go for a play date. Thank you Austin, and Jocelyn for providing me the breathe of fresh air through your eyes! I love you both so very much.

2009 has started!! January, is a month of getting it together, focusing on the year ahead, and relaxing after the busy Holiday Season. To start the year off in a positive direction I have started a journal to list my goals and how I am going to move towards making them happen. I am not a fan of making false or misleading resolutions that can set me up to fail. The resolution ideas are good for some, but for me if I fail at a resolution it makes me feel as if I failed in life. And, that is just not a feeling that I need in addition to all of the other life things we have going on. So, I just make goals. And, as long as I take action towards the goals that I have set for myself I feel the wins of accomplishments. After this post I am going to put together a list of goals that I am currently working on, and others that I will start to move in the direction of accomplishment! I am looking forward to a great year for myself, my family, and friends. Have a great 2009!

More to Life?

Have you ever stopped at a crossroad, and just had to take a moment and think? What crossed your mind? Should I find another job? Do I deserve to get paid more, and how much should that really be in dollars? What about finding a bigger, and better home for my family? When is the market going to change? How can I sell to improve my families quality of life? Am I being greedy now that I am thinking all of these thoughts? I feel that at times I can get caught up in the circle of insanity. I do feel that I am a positive person and always seem to look for the higher road, but there are these times that I get caught in the crossroads... What do you do during these times? Any advise?

Blessings make you feel good!

My life has been full of many blessings in the past week. I am so excited, and feel so good inside-that it reminds me that Life Is Good. The blessings have enhanced my life, and gave me more purpose in my life. It is so amazing how the good things or events in life just lift you up, and keep you going! (Thank you, Peggy!)

Two Life Paths

Let me ask a question? Do you know or trust that there are two paths in life always? Two choices that everyone has to make in any situation they approach? And, yes I know that the choices could be very difficult, but isn't there always a better choice of the two you face?

Ok, so what do you do when someone you know very well (or maybe you think you know them) is always making the less positive choices to better themselves? And, the turns around, and is always complaining about the life they are choosing?

I have prayed, and talked to the person very honestly. And, it just isn't sinking into their head. What I am learning is that this person not an honest person... Saying one thing, and doing another. Actions speak louder than words.

It is upsetting me that I see this person "having so much" in the worldly possessions, and is just missing the boat on the self-worth piece of life.

I think I hold self-worth, family, and friends at a much higher value in my life than maybe this other person does, and I am not observing the actions well.

I will keep praying for her, and her family. And, remain with high hopes that she will make better choices when she has to make another decision for herself, family, and friend around her.

Unseen

The best things in life are absolutely unseen! Have you ever wished, or dreamed so much that you actually felt like the wish or dream was going to come true? And, then did you noticed when it did come true? That was the unseen. This is the unseen; you can call it your God/Universe/Higher Power; A higher power or emotion than yourself. When you are alone, and sad do you ever feel a slight relief, like maybe you got a HUG? That hug was from the unseen? Have faith, and always believe! You are never alone. The unseen always wants what is the very best for us. And, we need to expect the very best, too. To expect the very best with all your might and having faith that you will be provided exactly what you need/want you will receive it!