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February 12, 2010

Why I choose to be happy

Yesterday someone said to me she wished she was happy like I seem to be. 

I couldn't help but smile, because I made the same remark to someone else, years and years ago. Somehow, without me even noticing, I became like he was to me. 

At one point in my life I realized that I have a choice to make. I can either choose to be sad and miserable, things that my physical challenges more than warranted, or I could be happy. 

I chose happy. 

It was as simple as that. 

And of course, I have sad moments. I have extremely sad moments at times. My challenges didn't get any less. But with my perpetual happy state, I get back to my base emotion easily. It also helps me overcome challenges. It helps me to be strong for my mom for instance when she calls with another sad story about my dad. 

I choose happy. 

I choose to be like Tigger, bouncing through life, and hoping to light a spark in someone to make the same choice. Then maybe one day, that person will feel the same as I do now. A sense of wonder and joy in someone wishing they were happy, like the person is. 

A perpetual circle of joy and love.

I love to be a part of it!

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February 5, 2010

Say goodbye to what no longer serves YOU

Another break from the simple steps post I usually have up here on fridays. This post is bound to get me to tear up before I am at the end of writing it. But, it needs to be written, and it needs to be written now. 

Over these past few days I have started to make amends with some people I pushed away when I was going through a really rough patch. 

It's related to a part of me that I am letting go of today.

It's the part of myself that doesn't find herself worth much when she can't help others, or be there for them. Who thinks that she has to waste all her energy in helping other people, and then when she is completely drained of energy, she disappears. 

I know where she stems from, but she no longer serves my path, and I lovingly, tenderly let her go. I promise to always take optimal care of myself first and foremost, and I will do whatever I can to help other people, but I no longer will wear myself thin doing so. It's not serving my soul's path, and it's not serving me. 

I am letting her know that whatever it takes, I will take care of her, I will be there for her, I will nurture her, and I will cherish her forever. Because what she longs for most, is love. I have that in abundance. 

What part of yourself do you need to let go of? What part no longer serves you? What aspect?

And funny enough, as I am finishing up this post, I have no tears in my eyes. I feel energetic and I have a smile on my face. Guess it's time I get to know the real me, the person hidden underneath all those persona's I created over the years just to cope. I think I love her to pieces :)

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January 28, 2010

An invitation to DANCE

Posting this on two of my blogs, Simply Blissful and on Writing across the lines. It's meant as a playdate for writers there :) 

Allons-y! 

What is the last time you danced?

Just put on some music you LOVE, and jump out of your chair, dance to your hearts content, and dance without judgement. Dance knowing you are an amazing person, and that you are utterly utterly beautiful! So get on some music, kick off your shoes and socks, and swing it out! 

And then use all the energy dancing gives you to focus on your passion, your joy, your path.

Don't know what to dance to right this minute? This song always gets my butt shaking :D

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January 26, 2010

Blog for yourself

A much heard complaint of new and vetaran bloggers is that they put in a lot of effort to write a post, and then hardly get a response on it. A lot of bloggers, myself in the past included, eventually give up on their blogs thinking it's no use. 

There are many embers of blogs I closed all over the internet. Now I keep posting. I have several sites now, and at least once a week I try to post something there.

I do this because I realized something while reviewing this blog. I write the posts for an audience of one. That's it. And that person is me. I learn a lot from my own posts, from the wisdom that flows through me into the compose mail window in gmail. 

It's not selfish, to write only for myself. After all, I post it here, and once in a while I get a comment that makes me realize that I post for others as well. Meanwhile though, I have no expectations, and I am free to post whatever spirit tosses at me. 

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January 22, 2010

3 simple steps - living one day at a time

This post is inspired by a conversation I had with someone very dear to me. It is one of my hardest lessons still, but it gets easier every day :)

Step 1
Learn from the past

Do you remember an event in the past that really made you shake when you thought of having to do it? And then when you experienced it, you went: worried for nothing! Remember this when you next start fretting, and repeat this to yourself: I am using my energy for today only.


Step 2
Forgive

One of the things that keep us from living in the moment, is our negative attachment to the past. Guilt, regret and all of their brethren in emotions are experts in keeping our energies scattered all over the past. Practice forgiveness. Set aside a couple of minutes a day, and review what crept up in your thoughts from your past that made you feel bad.
Forgiveness doesn't judge what happened and it doesn't change the events. You just choose to let go of the attachments.


Step 3
Be gentle to yourself

This new way of living your life doesn't come easy, you have lived your life locked in patterns, and those are hard to break. Celebrate your break through's, write down your achievements, and, after a hard day for instance, write a little encouragement for the you of tomorrow. As always, feel free to mail me your questions if you are hesitant to comment :)

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January 13, 2010

Started to spin up some lovely roving - ThreeSixFive day 13

This roving is so soft, it flies through my fingers. Wish I knew what it was. Assume it's Blue Face Leicester. Do hope to find more of this! :)

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January 8, 2010

3 simple steps: heal the winter blues

It is January. Quiet has taken over the land, and it's a hard month to get adjusted to, especially with the busy and cozy December month behind us.

Here are some simple steps to cure the blues. 

Step 1
Get out and play
Last week a lot of snow had fallen. My husband and I had to go out, and immediately my inner child came out to play. I grabbed the snow, made a ball and threw it in his general direction. Minutes later we both were covered with snow, smiling big and happy to start our day.
How can you play yourself through your winter blues?

Step 2
Live with the season
The modern times have really mucked up our natural rhythm. Look at our very distant ancestors. They used to live in rhythm with the seasons. Working hard during the spring and summer months, then in winter they looked for shelter, and quietly lived during the winter months. Nowadays you are expected to have the same amount of energy as you have in summer during the winter months. No one can do that for a very long period of time. So hibernate when you can, go to bed early, don't stress yourself out during the evenings, and take the most of your resting time. 

Step 3
Don't stress yourself
Don't waste your limited energy on worrying or endless to do lists running through your head. Take stock of what you really NEED to do, and write down the rest for spring. You deserve the rest.

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January 1, 2010

3 simple steps: plant a seed for the coming year


A weekly series of post focusing on helping you live a blissful life in just three simple actions.

This is a wonderful way to start your new year, by planting a seed with your intention for this upcoming year.

Step 1
Get your supplies
You will need a pot, some soil, a piece of paper, a non toxic pen, and seeds for a veg or herb you REALLY like

Step 2
Write your wish
Write down your intention for the new year. Be creative! You can also decorate your pot to make it personal. 

Step 3
Plant your seed
When you have written down your intention, put it in the bottom of the pot, and then add the soil. Think of your intent, and sow the seeds. Then put your pot in a sunny spot, water your seeds regularly and watch them sprout as you work on your intent! :)

 

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December 31, 2009

I choose bliss!

It is now 1:35 am on january 1, 2010. I am sitting here with a smile on my face, a smile I used to welcome the new year, and the smile is still here. It will no doubt still be here tomorrow. It's how I choose to live my life from now on, radiating my bliss. 

I do hope that you all will make the same kind of choice. It is the one thing that will get this earth through the troubled times it is in now. For people to focus on their bliss in stead of on other people's misery, or on things politicians say to get more votes, or on things news media say to get more advertising money. It is the one thing people can do to truly choose life on this gorgeous blue planet of ours.

Goddess knows I have had my share of challenges in my life, and I can choose to hang in them, to live through them every single day of the rest of my life. I choose not to do that. I choose living in the moment, the ever lasting moment that strings together like a beautiful, sparkling necklace that is my life. 

I choose bliss

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December 29, 2009

Lil Love Exercise!

This is a little exercise that came to me as I stepped out of the bath, and looked at myself in the mirror. 

It's as simple as breathing. Here goes: 

Stand in front of the mirror, close your eyes and think of someone you really really really love. 

Then as you start to smile, open your eyes and look at yourself with that love. 

This exercise made me smile wide, and the smile is still on my face. Definitely keeping this up!

How about you?

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