Sunday, October 30, 2011

LIVE!

L - Love with passion and purpose!
I - Invest your soul only in those things that really make a difference!
V - Visit with yourself daily!
E - Envy no one -- celebrate everyone in your life!

Simple concepts.... huge reward!!  Think about it....


 

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Signs

Do you believe in “signs”…..you know, those little things that happen along the way that say “Heyyyy!!! Pay attention!!!!!.......... I mean something!!!”  ??? 

I am beginning to believe in them more and more …… 

Just yesterday, I saw the number “4” in a way that I had never seen it before!   It was the craziest thing….. like it meant so much more than 1, 2 or 3!!  

My daughter is looking for a new place to move to and, out of the blue, this morning,  I passed by a “for rent” sign just where it needed to be………….. in an area that I had never really paid attention to before even as many times as I have driven by it in the past. 

I stayed over at a girlfriend’s house last night and this morning, we looked outside and saw steam coming from the trees around her house!!!   It looked like the trees were on fire................ smoking.   We thought it was the strangest thing and still don’t know exactly what caused it….maybe a shift in temperature ...................but neither of us had ever seen such a thing.......

Very interesting to say the least……I believe signs can guide us to where we are supposed to be...... if we keep our eyes open to them......................…Are you paying attention??

Friday, October 28, 2011

Thinking Ahead ...

I read a quote this morning that really stands out in my mind. 

"Every thought we think is creating our future"  - Louise Hay

If we stop and realize that we are the builders of our future, I believe we can have the future of our dreams.  It will take hard work, determination and drive but it truly starts with a thought...... 

That old interview question  "Where do you see yourself 5 years from now" suddenly makes a lot of sense ................. Think about it........

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Still giving me priceless gifts…..

Many years ago, when my son was just a little boy, he gave me a gift at Christmas that will always stand out in my mind as a priceless one.  We didn’t have a lot of money and I was very worried about how to even make ends meet at that time in my life. 

He came to me with a box and a smile.  He had found a lot of pictures of himself that we had taken over the years…..memories we’d made……….. and he glued them on the box and made a “picture box” for my Christmas gift.  He said “Mama, we don’t have a lot of money but we have a lot of love.”  This came from a little man that was about 10 years old at the time.  It just melted my heart and I have treasured it and will treasure it always. It was such a BIG gift from such a little boy!!

This morning at 5:21am, I got a call from London.  It was my son, telling me that he’d be at the airport at 2:45pm today!  His tour in Afghanistan is over and he’s coming home.  Again, a moment in time in which I will always treasure from that same, now grown, man…………..one that I adore…. my son!

Thank you Lord for protecting him and bringing him home to me……. for his light and his smile……. I love you Tyler.     

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The Fall

...... the beauty of this time of the year continues to inspire poetry….....

Fall
Leaves cascading in an autumn breeze
Visible breathe of a child I see
Smoke rising high above the tree tops
Whispering warmth so peacefully
A star hidden far beyond a mist of clouds
Peeping through ever so cleverly
Holiday season is near
Sounds of laughter I hear

-Mary E Dorsett-
Oct 20, 1986

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Chicken Stew for the Young at Heart

I had the best time last night!  My girlfriend invited me to her family’s annual “chicken stew” and I had the pleasure of meeting such a fantastic soul…………….her grandma!    She was 86 years young and such a delight!   

We were chatting about dressing up like 80’s chicks for Halloween and finding a party to go to and we just had to invite her to come along!  She said she’d love to go but she would have to go in a wheel chair because she has a lot of pain to deal with.  We told her we’d love to take her with us ………wheelchair and all!!!!    We all laughed and had such a great time!!

She was such a vibrant lady….  even with a frail body, she was so full of life and spunk!  Her energy was magnetic in the room! 

You know, I thought about her a lot today and was quite inspired….. just thinking about how some people lose that zest for life that she exhibited so well last night ….. and although she was aged in body… her soul was so well defined with youthful vitality….  What a true blessing it was to meet her.

As I was leaving, I gave her a hug and told her she should come along and dance with us..... She would surely be the belle of the ball……………..

Years may age us but our spirit defines us in age……. and I have decided... if I ever have to grow up... I want to be just like her!!!!!    

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Are you searching for what you already have?

I had the privilege of going to a praise concert this past week and the lead singer spoke of something that inspired my writing today……   

She spoke of how we spend so much time trying to find love in other things; we lose sight of all the love that is right in front of us. 

Are you spending the time to nurture and develop the relationships in your life that really matter?  Are you listening to those people around you….. the ones who need you? Need your attention? Your guidance?  Your love? 

Are you reaching for more when all you need is already there?  I believe that old saying is so true…… “the grass isn’t always greener on the other side”………….. when we throw a bit of fertilizer to what we have…… we will be amazed at the growth….the beauty… the love…..

I truly believe we should appreciate what we have….. family, friends…..all the things that nurture us…. make us happy…. support us…………… encourage us…. challenge us……make us really feel something good and positive…….  The most important things in our lives are the things that we should protect… nurture….be strong in…. love…..    

Things die when there is no love and attention….no food and water…..no sunshine….   Are you taking care of the important things in your life or are you spending all that energy on searching for what may be dying in front of you……………….  think about it……


Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Preparing.......

When I was 12 years old, I fell in love with writing.  I also fell in love with people from all over the world.  Remember the days of “pen to paper?” Well…..  I had over 100 pen pals when I was 12 years old…. I had friends all over the world…..long before my space and face book.  It was so exciting and fulfilling... wrapped around so many stories about far away lands ...culture and diversity.

I look back on that now and know that this creative way of dealing with an alcoholic and abusive father was not only my escape….it was my resolve!   Of all the things I could have done to deal with such a trying situation as a youngster, I found my true passion and for that I am forever thankful. 

Little did I know that one day I would be here with you unraveling the intricacies of timing, purpose, passion, conviction and just listening to that inner voice  guiding me to the place where I find the most peace and comfort ………where things feel so right………… right where I belong…..   




Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Right Where YOU Belong

Have you ever wondered why sometimes things just feel so "right"...... you know, like you are in the right time....the right place....the right setting.... surrounding yourself with the right people????  Have you ever wondered why you have those "moments" in time that are so defining..... those peaceful comfortable moments in which you just KNOW you are finally exactly where you are supposed to be????

When we stop fighting with our inner voice and start speaking it........ when we stop talking so much and  begin to really listen and hear ..... when we let go of the things that hold us back instead of hanging on to what hinders our journey and when we accept the path that is laid out before us instead of challenging it ........... that feeling comes.... that peace... that comfort... that moment in time when we just know...... 

Awwww... what an incredible moment in time when you just KNOW ................ you really KNOW that you are right where you belong.....

Monday, October 17, 2011

It was a Great Ride!!

I got to experience a new roller coaster at an amusement park yesterday!  It was awesome!  You hop in the seat like you really know what's going on and then the seat goes all the way back and as you are just lying there feeling like you just lost control, trying to decide if this coaster was a good idea or not..........the ride begins.................... you jet off backwards............. not knowing what's ahead of you ............... having faith that you won't fall out as you are looking at the park hundreds of feet below........ just hanging there.... 

It reminded me of life.....  we control very little although sometimes we don't want to admit it.  We never really know what to expect although we try to set the stage for the way we want things to go. Life travels much faster than we would like it to most days but we learn to hang on for dear life .......  having faith that in the end, we realize we are having the time of our lives ...... making memories.......... building stories....... writing chapters....

Awwwww.... it was a great ride......

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Got Diversity?

WOW!  I am behind!  But, that’s okay!  It’s been an incredible week …. a journey filled with great moments that have  inspired new thoughts and ideas….
In fact…. today, I have been inspired to write about diversity!
What is your definition of diversity?  For me… diversity is having the ability to be everything I want to be................ not limiting myself to the restrictions and ideas of others as to what I should and shouldn’t be………….   It’s not about being different … it’s about just being me.  I am like no other.  I am unique.  From sweet country girl to professional career woman to rocker chick if I want to be  …………… it’s all ME and I LOVE it!!!   
Allowing myself to be myself = My Happiness!!   
Don’t lose YOU to those who try to mold you….. Find YOU in your diversity and LOVE it!!!!!!  


Monday, October 10, 2011

Don't Let Life Suck the Life out of YOU!

I had a very interesting conversation yesterday and a great point came from it!  I want to share it with YOU today... perhaps a little dessert for thought, eh??    

Have you ever wondered why so many people seem so much older than they really are?  Do you run across old friends and acquaintances the same age as you but they just seem so defeated ..worn out...... so old????  Do you ever wonder why?  Is it genetics?  Did they live life on the edge for too many years?  Did they grow up hard?  Have they just given up on everything?  Are they lazy?  Hummmm....  a lot of things play a part in it, I'm sure. 

During the conversation, we all agreed that life has a negative impact on some..... it can actually suck the life out of some people.  It's quite ironic ...... living life to the fullest should keep us young at heart while living with what life throws at us can surely suck the life out of us too.

I had to ponder on this one...... 

We can 't change what happens in life but we can surely change our way of dealing with it.  Don't let life suck the life out of you! Just like with the roller coaster ride, YOU have the power to change the way you deal with all the crazy things life will surely throw your way!  Let life be your fountain of youth as it breathes life into you.....don't let it steal your happy .... Let it inspire you!  Let it fuel you!

It's funny how all these things keep coming back around .............a connection,  a puzzle, a moment..................hummmmm............ interesting..... don't you think??   Enjoy some dark chocolate!  :-)  It's great for you!

Friday, October 7, 2011

Roller Coasters Aren't Always Fun!

Ever stopped and wondered why things suddenly happen and send us up a roller coaster track and then things change again and send us crashing down the track............ and then they change again and back up we go .... and then back down... etc... etc....etc....?

Hummm..... ever wonder why things changing suddenly have so much control over us?  I had the opportunity to evaluate this scenario this week and WOW!  what an awesome growth experience!  I was letting things totally beyond my control send me on a roller coaster that I just wanted to get off of.... andddd I am someone who LOVES roller coasters (usually)!!!  

I really had to think about this one and I came to two very simple conclusions.

1) I can't control things beyond my control. (Imagine that!)
2) I can control my reaction to those things. (I have the POWER!)

Bingo!  The sudden changes weren't creating my roller coaster ride.  My reaction to those changes was creating it! Guess what!  I stopped the roller coaster! And, it was GREATTTTTT!!!! 

With that being said, this is not what I had intended to write about for today but everything happens for a reason and I was compelled to share this today.....  Are you on a roller coaster ride that just won't end????  Maybe you needed this today............ if so, I'm so glad I endured the roller coaster this week just to share it  here, like this, today...........................   Remember - YOU are the only one with the power!  You control the BRAKESSSSSSSS!!!  Just stop it!!  

Thursday, October 6, 2011

In Just One Month!

One month ago TODAY, I started this blog! 30 posts later, here I am….. sitting at my laptop, thinking WOW!!!  This is GREAT!!!  I’m doing it!! I have the first few chapters of my book already blueprinted!!!!  I’m ready to push forward into the next few chapters now!!
 I have gotten wonderfully encouraging feedback and I am fueled to keep on going!!!!!  Whooohoooo!!!  (Yep!  It’s not even 7am yet!  I know! I know!  Good morninggggg, world!!!!)
Just taking that one baby step in that one moment , one month ago today brought me here to this moment, DOING it….YAAAA!!!!   I am doing what I’ve always wanted to do!!!  And, guess what!!!  I feel so very fortunate!  I get to share it with all of you!!! Every moment matters…..  remember???    
Let TODAY be your day!!  Take a baby step…… and let's see where YOU are one month from today!!!      

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Question!

When you open your mind up to new things, what do you get?

In my experience you get new perspectives, new insight and wonderful opportunities to explore new thoughts, new ideas and you may even find that you will begin to form new opinions.......hummmmmm.............Ever felt fearful in asking someone  “How do you feel about that?”  Ever listened to the answer with open ears….. really listening, not just hearing?  It can be an amazing experience when we step out of our box and let new things rush in.  Try it!  You may be very surprised ………….. the greatest of things are born with first an open mind.  Think about it…..    

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Looking Back....

WOW!  As I was digging through my folder of things I had written so many years ago… I came across this.   I wrote this when I was 16….. it confirms that I have been  true to that girl of yester year…..  I am so glad!!!   It made my day!!!!!!!!   I just had to share....... 
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My thoughts at 16……..  (26 years later……….For my grandson, Isaiah…… )
I see myself many years from now – maybe sixty or seventy years gone by, leaving me with only memories of so many things.  Some will give me pleasure….some will give me heartache and pain.
Growing old doesn’t scare me at this time in my life.  I enjoy living way too much to worry about aging…and later dying.  I look forward to the years ahead of me.  I want to learn as much as I possibly can between now and my final fate.
Life, to me, is only a stage that all must endure and death, its end, all must accept.
I want to look to the years ahead of me in a positive way….no turning back. I’ve made it this far.  I strive to achieve all of my ambitions, my goals……..the things I’ve always dreamed of doing.
I want to be happy doing the years of work I expect to be doing in my future.  I’m determined to stay young at heart, if not in years. 
You see, I feel age doesn’t have to end being young and free and happy.  I intend to live forever and as long as I am alive, never slowing down, just waiting to die.
And one day, I will tell my grandchildren my stories and the stories I’ve heard over the years and leave behind my words, my thoughts, my dreams… so much of myself for them.  I will never die totally even when the life within my person dies.  I will live on forever within them and the things I left behind….myself. 
- Mary Dorsett -
November 5, 1985 

Monday, October 3, 2011

Music the Motivator

Tired of drilling down yet?  Ah!  Come on now….  Let’s keep going…. Okay???
What about music motivates me?  Hummmmm….. This was a great drill down for me personally.  I had to dig deep… don’t you like that?  Digging deep to find YOU!  Here’s what I discovered….
1)      For me, Music is REAL!  It’s an expression of a true self, the artist.    This motivates me to stay true to myself. 
2)      Music makes me “feel” something.  Whether it’s happy or sad or surprised or disappointed or excited …. It makes me feel………….stimulating my emotions thus creating motivation to do something….. to ACT. 
3)      Music stimulates my creativity…. Again, creating motivation to ACT in some way.
4)      Music keeps me open minded….motivated to reach… to explore outside my comfort zone…. 
5)      Music can be intoxicating....all different kinds in their own way……
6)      Music is comforting..…. it can be motivating in a therapeutic way… allowing my mind to rest, to heal, to recharge   
This motivator is very diverse and very powerful …. Creating so many different emotions and opportunities to act!  Think about it!  Music can make us cry even when we can’t hear the lyrics… it can make us feel the emotion.  Music can make us want to jump up and dance even when we are not dancers.  It can make us smile everyyyy single time we hear a certain song…   its power is absolutely incredible.  Think about it…. Does music motivate you??  


Sunday, October 2, 2011

LOVE

Next on my drill down list is the motivation for me in loving someone or something.  Love is a powerful motivator! Think about it…. When you are madly in love with someone, you will do anything to be close to that person!  When you love a child, you would put yourself in front of a life or death situation to protect them from it!  Here are some more thoughts around this motivator:
1)    Loving myself motivates me to take care of myself…. To be good to myself….mind, body and spirit.   
2)    Being in love with life motivates me to want to always strive for more......doing everything….seeing everything… experiencing everything …….. driving me….. encouraging me….. pushing me…..
3)    When I love, I feel alive!
4)    When I love, I feel like I am my whole self.  Love brings me closer than anything to the real ME!
5)    When I love, I challenge myself to be even better than I thought I ever could be!
6)    When I love, it is crazy exciting, using and generating pure energy all at once. 
7)    When I love the choices I make and the things I am doing…………….it motivates me to  reach for my personal goals, relationship goals and career goals even more…..
What a great drill down!!!  I really believe love may be the most powerful motivator….  Love encourages ACTION with passion and purpose!   Action gets us where we want to be in life!  Hummmmm........  Think about it…….. 

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Thank You!

Today I wanted to STOP and say "Thank you!"  I've had such wonderful response and feedback since starting my blog and it's been so encouraging and inspiring for me!!!  I appreciate all of you soooo much and I hope I might blog just one thing along the way that helps you, encourages you.....makes you smile..... 

With my blog, I am living a dream... and you all are helping me!! 

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! 

Have a fantastic day filled with smiles and don't let anything steal YOUR happy!!!