At The End Of The Day

" Loving Others Rocks. If I Do Say So Myself!"
LoVe Lucy

We can wake up and fret.We can break for lunch to ease our minds, and if you are anything like me; having worked full time, I would dread going back to the office, so much that I actually contemplated not "breaking" for lunch, next time, just to prevent the dreadful return. Why, do we spend so much time in chaos in our minds throughout the day? When we can take inventory at the end of the day, as to what is most important- seeing FULL WELL that none of which we worried about, had any space, on what we hold dear to our hearts? I can fret, be in a frenzy or lose my mind frazzled, throughout my waking hours.

However, when I lay me down to sleep, I pray for those that I love.

Those that love me.I pray and give thanks to all that have helped me alone the way.I pray for the strength to help as many as I can, along my own way. I pray for peace, joy and smiles. At the end of the day, what is most important in your life?I do know that we need protection to survive.But, do yourself a favor.

Look around at all you have.Look around at all you have had.Are you not ok?Have you not been ok until now? Are you not here, now?At the end of the day... Love,LuCy sMiLeS

Friendly Fire

"Our friends will always be there for us,
so let's be sure to be there for them, first!"
LoVe Lucy

We are all so bombarded with tasks, trials, and sometimes even triumphs, sometimes we don't see what effect our attitudes and behaviours might play on those we love.

We obviously spend most of our time with those we love, when we can.
We make plans, we make time and we make sure that we are there for our friends and family.

Among this can be created friction from not sitting back to take inventory on our treatment or our approach in others' lives.

Sometimes, we want to run and scream all that is new, or run and scream about all that is annoying us. Sometimes we just want to run and scream, whatever the reason, but not realizing that perhaps the scream is too loud, or just too much all in all, at the time.

We have our connections with those that we are blessed to be unconditionally loved by with genuine concern.

In these connections, however, we must sometimes put these people's feelings in perspective and understand there is a time and a place for everything.

We always want to run and jump at the nearest friend who will listen to our "Going On Now", and that is always great, but if we can be sure that we are running to those in the right frame of mind, that is even the more better.

We will always have those there for us, through good and through bad, but when we run to share all, make sure we first know, the day that they had.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Just Great!

"If you want greatness in your life, be greatness!"
LoVe Lucy

I am sure; no I am positive that there are better ways of doing certain things, in each and every one of our lives. Not to say that much of what we DO do is not already great, but I'll bet there is a little bit here and there that can be done, better.

It is understandable that perhaps some things that we have to get done during our day, doesn't really need that extra effort. Or so we may just think? Even from brushing our teeth, doing our dishes, or making our beds; we can do all of these things with a better attitude.

Even better, with more gratitude! If we were to put more love into the things we may not love doing, our days would be brighter, and perhaps even our teeth may be a little whiter! I realized, in my own life, if I get my chores done, in appreciation, I honestly smile brighter at other things, and I notice the blessings in even the littlest things. Perhaps we can't always be so positive, and cheery, but when we can, we should!

The fact that we are able to wake up, to a new day, and have all of the things in our lives, that are blessings is actually incredible.

So take time is your chaotic day to realize what things, and what people in your life, make your life great! Remind yourself, what you already know, but have perhaps forgotten, with you always on the go!

LoVe

LuCy sMiLeS

Puppy Love

"If we gave the same love to others as we gave our dogs, we would be one big happy family!"LoVe LuCy

I remember Kindergarten, my first puppy love. Yup. I was just 4 1/2 years old. I never wondered if we would last. I never worried about what tomorrow was going to bring. I simply enjoyed what I felt in my heart, about the joy that was experienced during that "now" in my life. I just, today, through a major prompting this weekend, a light bulb that there was an energy awaiting, rescued a dog; 4 1/2 years old.

Her name is Lola.So crazy.I always wanted a dog named "Lola. Reading her chart, "so afraid of being hit in the head; trust is no longer something she dispenses easily. Of all maybe 50 dogs, I stopped and kneeled at her.

She wanted nothing to do with me.She had been physically and emotionally abused by men. She lived in a car, 24/7 and was very hard to trust, or be trusted. My first instinct was to love her. And my second- was to walk away. Imagine?

When do we do that?In life, when do we decide, something or someone is too much for us, we must walk away.Instead, save ourselves.INSTEAD of save others. In my own experience, life and love gives you only what you are TO be given. We may not realize, that when we think we are helping others, really they are ALSO helping us.

My beautiful and troubled, Miss LoLa sMiLeS. The newest addition to my life.I knew, right then, right there, you were brought to me.And yes, Vice Verse. I guess that's what they mean by; GIVE TO GIVE. This smile is dedicated to Kody Bateman, Founder and CEO of SendOutCards.Without your prompting to change the world, We, Roger and I, wouldn't be where we are, and Lola would not be in our lives.

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

Love LuCy sMiLeS

That's That

"Instead of spending so much time wondering about what you do not know, start living what you already know."LoVe LuCy

We have all been in classes, courses, and seminars to learn, grow and move forward in our lives. Daily, we work on ourselves, to better our lives, and those who touch our lives. It is surprising to us, sometimes, when things happen, or issues come up that we feel we may not understand, more moreover, deserve in our lives.

Things we know, we did not consciously ask for. Many of us, during these times, spend much time sitting, searching for "how" this could be. Whether it is being laid off from a long term position that we have put so much of our energy into, or the ending of a long term personal commitment...

Whatever the case may be, we must shift our energy and the time and energy we spend wondering, and instead, know with confidence, that all that is, is just that! We, some of us, have been hit by much more, in our lives, that we would never wish on our worst enemy.

I hope, for all of us, we don't have the worst happen, or have a worst enemy! But, as life has it, all that surrounds us, is here to teach us, and strengthen our capabilities, leaving us that much more ready when all the best and beautiful beginnings begin to take place. So, together, let's replace our fear, our need to control everything, and perhaps everyone around us, and release any resistance to life; however that life, for us, may be.

Watch, observe- instead of fight life. Love it with eyes that only 'Love' could, with, see.

Love,

LuCy sMiLeS

Right Before Your Eyes

"Why risk whip lash, when the answers are right in front of you?"LoVe LuCy

I know, it is easier when we play puzzled. It gives us some space, some time and some energy to continue doing the same things, without having to make a change, where change would be beneficial, sometimes crucial.

There is truly nothing, in our lives, that is in fact puzzling.We already know what is what, what is on the up and up, and what is upside down, that may need a little tweaking and turning.

It is just a matter of time. All of us, in some form or another, knows what we want, knows what we need, and knows how to get there. The only thing standing in our way of where we stand and where we want to be is ourselves.

I know, it can seem like it's too simple.Life is a mystery, we just haven't figured out, we claim.That is our story, and we are sticking to it!Right? And, sometimes for some of us, we feel the need to get all of our ducks in a row, before we can take a stand.However, in my experience, the only ducks I have ever really seen in a row were just that...

Ducks. So stop ducking from the truth in your life, and walk with pride.Don't worry if you stumble from side to side.

Chances are there is someone ready and willing to hold you up so you don't fall. That's what friends are for, after all.

LoVe,LuCy sMiLeS

A Rose By Any Other Name

"A Rose is a rose is a rose- so sweet!"LoVe LuCy

We are so quick to label in life. Not that we choose with ill intent to categorize things, or even people. Sometimes we just do, through no habit of our own, but instead, habit of society. It just seems easier to jump at the chance to judge someone, especially if they may have hurt us, as it is socially acceptable to put labels on people, we deem different in behavior than us. Not to say that we should tolerate a behavior that may be hurtful.

However, it truly is what is inside that counts, and for many of us, we struggle inside.

Perhaps if we judged less and loved more, we would be able to allow love into our lives, from those that love us, even more than we do now. We all know what we love, and we all, in most cases know what makes us tick. But maybe we need to look outside ourselves, at those near and dear to our hearts, and see if they may need a little bit of extra love too!So if someone ever hurts you, remember they are hurting worse.

Love the ones we are with. Because "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet", as Shakespeare once said. And it's true.Names are just names, whoever you love, can be named anything, they are still, though, them and them only.For all that they are, no matter what, no matter why, no matter what they have ever been called, or called.They are Love.

So, near, or even if need be, far- Love. Love,LuCy sMiLeS

Target Market

"It's not what you wear; it's how you wear it!"

LoVe LuCy

We can become rather overwhelmed at the labels that stand out as fashion statement "must haves", in order to be considered "in the know" and "in style", but have you ever considered the "how" to wear , instead of the "what" to wear?

I have worked in the Fashion Industry in the famous Fashion District of both Toronto, and Montreal, and I have purchased high end brands, believing I could then believe myself to be "in." Paycheck after paycheck, I would come to realize that I needn't spend a lot to say a lot about my own personal branding.

It is not what we wear, but in fact how we carry ourselves, in life.All the Gucci and Armani cannot provide us the priceless impression of being comfortable in our own skin, and walking accordingly.

So, when you are about to whip out the plastic and charge yet another overpriced item, "with interest", take interest in your own capabilities of looking like million bucks even if your outfit didn't cost that much! If you need any pointers of where to begin shopping?The target is TARGET!

Love,
LuCy sMiLeS

With Pleasure

"Well, if I must to do it, I may as well make it fun."LoVe LuCy

If we had it our way, our days would be spent doing all that brings us joy. Perhaps we would sleep in, have breakfast made for us, relax with a good book, or cuddle with a good movie, and our favorite person to spend the day with.

As reality would have it, we have bills to pay, some of us have kids to feed, and many of us have the chaotic commute to the office, or place of work, if we are not busy working from home. Life has ups and downs and definitely its share of responsibilities, day in and day out.

However, we do have the choice to enjoy our days, or waste our days complaining about all that we don't want to do. Monday came and we may have felt like hiding under the covers, instead of jumping for joy. Either way, it came. How we receive our days, is up to us.I think I will take it, with pleasure!

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

Safe and Sound

"Common sense can be seemingly uncommon."LoVe LuCy

We grew up learning about our 5 senses. Touch, smell, see, hear, and taste. Our lives, and our experiences being had by these senses.

When we were younger, say under 8 years old, we used these senses, but we were also very aware of a special "other" sense that would come from very far beneath the surface, where these other common senses lived.A 6th sense of sorts.

We never really said much about it, as we were to focus on the other 5 so much, and so this other sense in our minds was not one that would be used, or useful in our lives.

But we felt it for sure. With growing up, we would be more programmed in our linear thinking and methodical planning, that many of us dissipated the thought of this sense altogether.In our world of what is, we must never lose sight of the sense that we hold near and dear to our hearts, of when something "feels" right or wrong, without having to touch it, smell it, taste it or hear it.

We all know when we are in an environment that is safe, whether or not the sound is particularly obvious or familiar to us. We all, each one, whether we carry our hearts on our sleeves, or not, can use the heart and its sense to be sure we are in life, safe and sound. Make sense?

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

I Mean It

"The scariest thing I have ever done was what someone else wanted me to do."LoVe LuCy

We can claim that we are striving to make our way to success. We can think of, in our minds, all that we want to attain and all that we know would make us so happy.

It is great to have a vision and it is certainly important to be sure that you are taking steps to reach your dream, in your life.We know we want to be the best we can be, and have the best of everything in our lives. But why is it that some times, we look at all that surrounds us and wonder what we are doing wrong, that is not allowing us all that we are wishing for? The answer to life's complex mysteries as to why we may feel like we aren't budging while others seem to effortlessly manifest their dreams is easy! You can wish for all the riches and all the luxuries and all the money you can handle, but if you don't have a handle on why you want these things, they will not be put in front of you.It doesn't matter what you want, you must know why you want it so badly.

Whether it is a house, a car, publishing a book, or building a successful business, one thing always rings true...

If you don't have the right intentions, and clear intentions on why you are following a certain dream, the dream will stay just that; A dream.So be sure all that you desire is all that you desire with a specific purpose.As our purpose here, is to serve the world by changing people's lives in our own way.

Once you find your purpose and your calling, and are in alignment with love and integrity, you will see everything you heart desires show up in your life, like magic!I mean it!

Love LuCy sMiLes

Fine By Me!

"Sometimes the best and most logical answer is Faith."LoVe LuCy

Of all the relationships we have, in all areas of our lives, it can get scary sometimes, when we allow our fears to take over our minds.

We are all, in some way or another, afraid to get hurt, afraid to lose love, or afraid of what the future may hold, with those we hold dear. In all the complexities with relationship dynamics, we can do ourselves a favor by being true to ourselves as to what we can and cannot live with. By setting boundaries, and being in integrity with our intentions for a successful relationship, we will begin to attract in our lives, only that which truly serves us.



There will be ups and downs as we travel forward with our friends, and our significant partners- but we can balance out the tides, when we set our standards. As you grow in your own path, you will see your relationships grow, in love and in trust and loyalty.We are a mirror of all those around us, so look closely at yourself and your life, and be sure that you do unto others only as you would have done unto you. And you will get just that.All you are, right back to you. It's whatever you want and do, that will be!Fine by me!

Love,

LuCy sMiLeS

Nice Try

If some of you are anything like me, even ten years after graduating college, a portion of my monthly income still gets delivered to my ever so hefty College Student Loans.
In my twenties, I dabbled in not just one course, or two, but in fact three different College Programs. The first, I was fresh out of high school, and fresh in my mental programs of what I "should" be doing with the rest of my life.

I left my hometown, excited for the experience, which in fact only lasted one of two years. Something wasn't right. It was not my calling. I felt guilt for "quitting".Then, programs still intact, attending another course- not calling it quits this time, and instead graduating with flying colors. Still, not my calling... If I am so good at it, why am I not feeling so good doing it?

Third time was a charm and I graduated, moved to the Big City and worked in high profile careers using both programs to get me to where I knew I could be. But this profile still wasn't me!
Interesting.... All the programs in my mind resulted in my decisions as to which programs I thought I was supposed to achieve, and yet, over a decade later, the only thing that remains from all of this education, is the loans!

But happily so, I am paying them off, as the whole journey paid off in the end.I landed my dream job- boss of me, and doing something I never even went to school for!So why do I not regret trying over and over, courses that do not serve me today?
It is not so much, in life, the lessons that you learn in class, as it is the lessons you learn in life, itself. Where you are and what you are doing as is a stepping stone to getting you where you will find your true purpose.

Every step I took, guided me to the most magical place, in my heart and in my life.This course you can't take in school.Class dismissed!
Love LuCy sMiLeS

To Each ;Their Own

"All I want is all I want ."
Love Lucy

In a world of such diversity whether culturally, spiritually, personally or professionally, it seems we still struggle with the self fulfilling prophecies that we must be like other, more supposed "successful" folk.When we think of success, many of us, do in fact, have the same certain "celebrity faces" or Historic Profiles" in our minds of those we deem successful.

Of these people, the common thread is that they all stand out from the crowd as having done something, been something or shown us something, in them, that brought them to the forefront of the time in which they were or are following their dream, sharing their expertise, or simply raising the bar in some way or another.

So, why do we want to stand out from the crowd, while at the same time, contradicting ourselves by doing our best to try to fill our lives with filling a role that others have, to get to our own true success?

We, each one of us has something unique to offer the world. Something that is completely unlike any other.In place of feeling that we must be or look a certain way, or do a certain thing to be "great", we must find and do that which, in fact, makes "us" great!

It is healthy to envy others following their dreams, as it can enable you to follow your own.But in your quest of questions being answered as to what that will be, and how it will be shown;

Be certain the dream is in fact yours.As...To Each; Their Own.

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

Watch Your Step

"I would fall down less if I kept my chin up!"
LoVe L.S.

When most of us commute to and from the office, from meetings, kid's extra curricular activities, or sometimes just from the mailbox- a lot of our time is spent in a whole other world other than the Earth in which we are physically walking.



We can do so many things, without thinking- sometimes even driving, not remembering how we even made it to our destinations unharmed- or worse, without harming others.We may wonder why we are so confused about certain things in our lives, when we actually spend most of our days in such a daze, any confusion should in fact be quite clear.Do you watch your step when you walk?


Do you see and stay on a clear path in front of you, or are you strolling along staring at the sky or scheduling your next step in your mind's computer?We all experience multi-tasking, as we have more on our plates than seemingly ever before.



In our quest for accomplishing as many tasks as we can, we can also take a moment to breathe and step outside of our crazy schedules to breathe in and take in a moment or two.


Sometimes it is about that time to transfer our chaotic thoughts, and treat ourselves with a mental break.Wake up every morning ready for a new day of triumphs perhaps amidst a few daily tasks or trials, and make sure you watch your step while you walk your beautiful life.

There is magic in every last one.
LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS