Life- what a magical ride it can be!

Like a beautiful story to be told, there are rich blessings to behold while at the same time life-altering challenges that unfold. While you move forward on the path of your hero’s journey, you may not get to decide what happens to you, but you do get to choose how you react. Doing your best to show up authentically every day, you may need some inspiration and support along the way to help you see the silver lining or find the magical connections.

Here, I offer insights to start a soul conversation to help you continue on your magical journey to bliss, to assist with tools to sparkle & shine brighter, and to encourage you to awaken to create a better story for your life!

Nov 27, 2015

Stand still in gratitude, and keep your poise.

Gratitude is the law of increase, and complaint is the law of decrease. ~Florence Scovel Shinn, American spiritual author of The Game of Life and How to Play It It is November, and the year is almost over. At the beginning of the year, you set out on the journey resolving to bring to light new hopes and dreams. During the eleventh month, while you may or may not have fully realized all that you wanted to, as long as you maintain a gratitude practice, you can be sure that you

Oct 28, 2014

Dare mighty things!

“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that know neither victory nor defeat.” Theodore Roosevelt There are times in life when the world can seem very overwhelming and the unknown very bewildering. When these challenges present themselves, you need to make a commitment to dare mighty things and forge ahead. E

May 24, 2014

Until your last breath, it is too early to quit!

“It’s always too early to quit.” Norman Vincent Peale Ever wonder what your purpose is- what you are meant to do with your life- what will allow you to make a difference so that you can leave this world better for having known the beauty of you? I truly believe that each person has his or her own specific mission on this journey. And when each person makes it their goal to live out that mission, how lucky we will all be. One important thing to remember as each of us delves

Apr 16, 2014

Who are you going to believe?

“All of what you are going through has a purpose. It will teach you empathy so that you can relate and help others someday.” Mary Jo Nocero Which part of you are you going to believe? Will you believe the proverbial “devil” or the “angel” that sits on your shoulder? The devil is your ego afraid and in fear of the unknown. The angel is your soul already free from the illusions of the world. The devil is only a caricature of that part of your persona that yearns for love. You

Dec 25, 2013

Be present to the infinite riches in your life! Merry Christmas!

“The present moment holds infinite riches beyond your wildest dreams but you will only enjoy them to the extent of your faith and love. The more the soul loves, the more it longs, the more it hopes, the more it finds.” Jean-Pierre de Caussade, S.J. (The Society of Jesus, the Jesuits- the same order of Pope Francis) Today is a wondrous day that holds infinite riches. Are you ready to experience all it has to offer? Today be present to the people who you come into contact with

Dec 23, 2013

Reap what you sow!

Reap what you sow! All that you give to others you are giving to yourself. Anthony De Mello And, conversely all that you receive from others, they are receiving for themselves. It is the great karmic truth of life. When you examine this principle, it is important to be very clear with what you are releasing into the world, you must be really clear as to your intentions for your own life. When you focus on your behavior as a service to both yourself and others, you become aw

Dec 14, 2013

Become Somebody’s miracle!

“Don’t just look for your miracle. Become somebody’s miracle. When you reach out to others in need-when you lift the fallen, when you encourage those who are down, when you befriend the lonely—your own breakthrough will come.” Joel Osteen There are times in all of our lives when we may feel trapped by and wrapped up in our own predicaments. Whether it is tough times financially, health issues, or a sense of great loss, there are those times when we ask and even pray that

Nov 30, 2013

Thirty Days of Gratitude!

Day 30: Attitude of Gratitude – what am I grateful for? As I wrap up the 30 days of gratitude in November, I am grateful that I took the time to focus on what I am grateful for each day. Tomorrow we all start December and with my birthday I say goodbye to 43 and welcome 44. I always loved the number one, it feels like a renewal of sorts. I get to renew my dreams each and every year for myself, some I meet, some are still in progress and some I have realized that I wanted to l

Oct 19, 2013

Full of Joy!

“Do what brings you joy, and your purpose will unfold.” Iyanla Vanzant I am taking you back to basics today- practice Joy Gratitude and Praise- the trifecta that cannot lead you astray! Do what makes you the most happy and joy will permeate your life. Appreciation for every experience that has come into your life will make you a better person and also gives your life greater meaning. By saying thank you for it all, your focus shifts to all that is possible that can come to

Oct 18, 2013

It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance!

“My bad habits aren’t my title. My strengths and my talent are my title.” Layne Staley All this focus on your weakness. Will you take a moment out of your daily critique and allow me to introduce you to someone who is enthusiastic to make your acquaintance? It is my pleasure to introduce you to your strength. And your strength replies: “I can dance, I can play, I can write and I can say. I am great, I am humble, I have certainly had my share of tumbles. But light up if y

Oct 13, 2013

Be true to yourself!

Be True to Yourself! “When we are true to ourselves, each of us becomes a light for another to follow.” Nina Wise Imagine if everyone was true to their calling in life. Imagine if everyone followed the path that gave them the most joy. Imagine if everyone took the time out of the “business” of life to do an internal life check as to what was their calling and what gave them the most joy. What I can picture now is the great transformation that would descend on this w

Oct 11, 2013

The Artist Way- Chapter 12- Recovering a Sense of Faith!

I was raised to believe that Faith is everything. In fact, as we strike out to risk and dare to dream in our lives, everything that we are or do requires a lot of faith as we face the unknown. Over this past week, I have been reading two different books that deal with resistance as it applies to the creative stream of life. I guess that I can look at it in this way. If I place obstacles in a stream that is flowing on its way to meet the river, then one of two things can ha

Sep 20, 2013

Who are we to judge?

“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Pope Francis There is a great folk song written long ago by a man named Joe South. It is called “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” and he sang, “Before you accuse, criticize, and abuse- walk a mile in my shoes”. No one can claim a life of perfection. We all make mistakes. Judging another because of their differences will not protect us from having to face our own. God made us all in his or her i

Sep 16, 2013

Something wonderful is about to happen!

“Something wonderful is about to happen!” Matthew Kelly Post this saying on your bathroom mirror. Read it aloud at the beginning of each and every day. It just brings you into the miracle of living. These words will move you. These words will change you. These words will have you looking for the possibility in your world. There is magic and power in words that inspire enthusiasm. There is excitement in words of optimism that you declare in your life. There is beauty and gra

Aug 31, 2013

Are you bringing love to this world?

“God doesn’t look at how much we do, but with how much love we do it.” Mother Theresa When it seems like there is nothing you can do to bring hope to a world in disarray, remind yourself that positive change comes not from how much you do but how you do it. You can have an impact if you make the decision to bring your own kind of love to this place that is desperately in need of it. The media presents a picture of turmoil, fear and suffering. This is not a movie, people acr

Aug 30, 2013

Look forward, therein lies a brilliant destiny!

“Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.” Satchel Paige If you want to move forward in life, it is futile to dwell on the past. It does you no good to continue to judge yourself over and over again for past mistakes that you have made. It is a waste of present opportunities to beat yourself up over missteps along the way. It does you no good to continue to be stuck in what you believed were the glory days of your youth. The past is done. It is the present that

Aug 29, 2013

A Magical connection to your dreams!

“A great attitude does much more than turn on the lights in our worlds; it seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change.” Earl Nightingale I am a huge proponent of an attitude of gratitude. Whenever I am in a rut, I do my best to look at all my blessings to turn my perspective around. The same thing applies to realizing my dreams. When I am stuck or frustrated that something that I have hoped and wished

Aug 26, 2013

The Magic of Believing-The Human Spirit empowered for the good of all!

“The human spirit is so great a thing that no man can express it; could we rightly comprehend the mind of a man, nothing would be impossible to us upon the earth. Through faith, the imagination is invigorated and completed, for it really happens that every doubt mars its perfection. Faith must strengthen the imagination faith establishes the will.” Paracelsus as quoted by Claude M. Bristol The human spirit is an incredible thing. I stand in awe at what each of us brings

Aug 26, 2013

The Give Love Project- Be a magnet of love!

Be a magnet of love! “Everybody is like a magnet. You attract to yourself reflections of that which you are. If you’re friendly then everybody else seems to be friendly too.” Dr. David Hawkins, Psychiatrist, Physician and Researcher Here is a challenge for today, focus on that wonderful positive experience that you wish to happen, dream bigger than you ever imagined, only accept loving thoughts to invade your existence, and do it confidently with a huge smile. Watch how you r

Aug 24, 2013

Preach the sweet life- “la dolce vita”-and practice it!

“Why do you not practice what you preach.” St. Jerome To live life with integrity, you never want to be accused of preaching to others about the good life filled with love and not actually practicing what you preach. It is disappointing to be surrounded by others whose words of love, respect, service and joy do not match their actions. It is even more disappointing to be one of those people who preach these amazing virtues on the one hand, yet live a life that fails to live

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