The Voice Within

"If you hear a voice within you say 'you can't paint', then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." by Vincent Van Gogh

Everyone has that little voice of doubt and nay-saying within themselves. If it is what you want to do though, just do it. That voice is fear based and grows larger the more you believe in it. So the best way to dissolve it is, indeed, to simply do it!

Helping Hand

No matter who you are, there are always people out there who genuinely care about you, who will make it a point to lend you a helping hand when you need it. 

Two things that have to come from you are:

1. you need to ask for that helping hand when you need it (let others in - you are not alone)

2. accept the helping hand when it is offered (it is okay to be vulnerable - everyone has been there).

Love Or Lack Of Bravery

Do you do what you do because you love it or because you aren't brave? This is something you might want to ask yourself once in a while. If you love what you do you are in the right place. If it is lack of courage that keeps you from doing what you love then it might be worth your time to dig deep and find your courage and assess what it is you do want to do.

Happy Thanksgiving*

Happy Thanksgiving

Today is a day to remember everything we are thankful for. It reminds me to, that this should not be limited to one day a year, but something to do every day of the year.

What about committing, for onr year, to express your thanks once a day in one form or another? It is as simple as telling yourself once a day "I am thankful for...". What do you think?

Say How You Feel

Always have the courage to say how you are feeling. Mastering to verbalize your feelings entails getting to the source of you, to the source of the emotions within you. If you feel like blaming others for what you feel you are on the wrong path and whatever you say then will hurt you and others, while simply stating how YOU feel, without expectations and finger pointing can be constructive and more conducive to resolution and healing.

Pain

When you are in physical pain you realize how much you take life for granted when all is well! It is easy to get impatient and to take pills to make it all go away. What do you do though when that doesn't help either or isn't available?

Pain is your body's way of talking to you when something isn't in balance. Work on listening to your pain. Pain awakens lots of fears. Face your fears and feel into your pain. Mentally/emotionally fighting your pain does increase your pain level.

Note: this is not intended to be any kind of medical advice or substitute for medical assistance.

Sparkle

Today I was refurbishing and older crystal chandelier. As I fixed links, added crystals and cleaned the crystals, slowly but surely it went from this ratty looking thing to a classy sparkling beauty. The transformation was stunning.

A little bit of care and attention can make all the difference in the world. Neglect over longer periods of time can really do a number not only on objects but also on people. However the essence always remains and can be brought back to full shine with a little love and care.

So give a little love and care to someone (maybe even yourself!) today and bring back that sparkle. You'll find it shining brighter than you thought possible.