ZIP YOUR LIP

"Some of the best advice is to listen"
LoVe LuCy



If we look at our lives, we can see so many experiences we have had, that usually involve others, or at least involve reaching out to others, for assistance, with our experiences.

Our friends are there for us, to lend a helping hand when needed, as we are, genuinely for them.

But at which point do we discern how much to take from the advice of others, as with how much advice to give?

Being that our individual experiences, and the emotions attached to them, are ours to own, and be accountable for; we must understand that when we are given encouragement, directions or counsel, we must sit with what that feels like, for us, in each circumstance, before making a decision as to how to move forward.

We can be given suggestions when we ask for them, but what we do with them, is what will create our lives.

Sometimes the best suited decisions can come from having or being that supporter to just simply listen, and let the other walk through their thoughts, to action!

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

NOW NOW!

"In Loving Memory of the 'Wisest One' I have ever Met, Puppy Julius... you are loved"

All of us have been asked, at some point "What would you do if you were told today is your last day, here?"

"How would you spend your last hours, and with who, and why?"

Of course, whether we are asked, and whether we answer and whether we reflect on our answers, even for just a moment- we then, carry on with the perceived reality that this scenario is not so. For most of us, it isn't so.

For a select few, it unfortunately is. Our lives get so busy, and our stresses get so strong, at times, we can naturally allow life to get the best of us. We move along our days, rushing, while trying to slow down, not paying attention to the moments that go by, and how blessed we actually are, to simply just be.

As naturally as our lives happenings can distract us, we have a natural habit of being grateful for who and what we do have, unfortunately, when someone, or something is taken away. But how many of us wake up and write down what we are grateful for, one of which can be appreciating waking up, at all? May I suggest we all take this moment, now, to write down all that we have in our lives, and all that we have to offer others, along the way.

I beg of you to not let this moment go by, without seeing the magic of life. It is never a moment too soon.

Love,

LuCy sMiLeS

FAIR TRADE

"Some of the best parts of life are getting through the bad."LoVe LuCy

It is no wonder when we are communicating with others, there can be a block of understanding, from one person to another.
Not only are we so different, we have lived different lives, with different experiences, which have shaped the way we think, act, and feel about life. While we are ultimately responsible for how we carry ourselves, we can have insight as to how so, by looking at the behaviours we are carrying from our past.

We are not perfect- that is fair to say.
But playing fair and giving others a fair shot at sharing their thoughts and feelings is a perfect way to live happily in a not so perfect World.

Our relationships with ourselves, and others are ever changing.
As is our assertion in changing limiting beliefs that are no longer serving us.
We are continuously making decisions ever moment we are creating our lives within our own individual dynamics and dynamics of the connections with those around us.

Sometimes, in our attempt to share our feelings, we can beat around the bush, stumble over our words, to the point of breaking down altogether, when doing our best to break down our emotions to others .

When growing relationships, we have a balance of give and take, in many aspects.
Like a lever, we push and pull, in hopes that our partners are able to work in harmony within this.
Sometimes, our pulling for attention and power to speak over another, can push them away.

By being more conscious of how our thoughts and behaviours affect the dynamic of our desired relationships, we can being to ask ourselves:

"What role do I play? How is this playing out in my relationships? Am I playing fair in my trade of feelings to those I love?"

In the heat of the moment, we can have the burning desires to take the floor.
But we can be floored at the results of our efforts, when acting on being fairly calm and collected in our conversations and giving our loved one a fair shot at doing the same.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Ain't That The Truth

"Whatever you BELIEVE- is." LoVe LuCy

We are creating our lives every day.Each moment we wake up, open our eyes, and take our first big breath, and have our first big morning stretch- we are creating. We create our days, through the ongoing creation of our thoughts.What we think of ourselves, we are.What we believe is going to happen, usually in fact, happens. Yes, many times, here and there, we will get surprised at life's happenings.

We may be in a bad mood, and something will make us smile.

We may be happily going about our day, with such a positive outlook, but something or someone will throw us for an emotional loop. Needless to say, above and beyond the exterior entities, our minds over any matter, create our lives.

When we are living in a high vibration of energy- more often than not, from purely projecting loving kindness to all that we approach, and surround ourselves with; we experience just that same thing. Great things happen, plans seem to work out, and we feel ourselves smiling from within.

Our happiness in our hearts is so powerful it cannot be taken away merely by circumstances, even if they are chaotic in nature- unless we let it go, ourselves. Our natural demeanor of love and compassion, is strongest when we can hold on to it, no matter what comes our way.

And if we believe we can do this, we can.Anything is possible as long as you say it is. Ain't that theTruth!
LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

No Strings Attached

"If you look at everything as being a miracle you will never look to question things." LoVe LuCy




Our lives can take us for a ride, sometimes, leaving us uncertain as to not only which way to turn, but nervous as to how things are going to turn out. We can try to make sense of things as best we can, but many times, our journeys will take us where we least expect it! The details that we work through, in our minds, when we sit and ponder which decisions are best for us, can sometimes leave us a bit exhausted.

We spend a lot of energy staring into the future, and staring at all of the choices, in front of us, to be sure our futures will look as bright as possible.



We can save ourselves a lot of time and energy if we simplify how we step into ownership of our path; selecting to make a choice to simply walk in Integrity, give with compassion, and support with open arms, and no strings attached to expectation of getting anything back in return, to those around us. Sometimes the best answer is not having to look for the answers at all.



Our lives are an exchange of energy.How we give, and how healthily we grow, will come full circle back to us.

Instead of having to force making things work; just love who you are, love what surrounds you and be grateful for all the people in your life. I can guarantee great results for your efforts, with no effort at all!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Head Over Heels

"Imagination, BELIEVE in it and your thoughts you choose to act on will become your existence... so be silly, have fun, fall in love, sit on a log and stare at the ocean, java and loved ones close by." ~CM

By being in a careful and in a healthy mind space, we can provide such positive energy to the world, starting with our positive thoughts of ourselves.

When being vulnerable to our emotions and sitting with why we feel how we feel, on no matter what the matter; we can make better and more beneficial decisions regarding any and all circumstances that are surrounding our everyday lives.

It is not what we go through, but how and how carefully we choose to respond, rather than simply to react to life.

Using our heads, to fulfill our heart's desires; without jumping the gun; rushing in a race, to force things, in even the steepest uphill battle, can teach us so many things about who we are, and what we wish to manifest in our lives.

The approach we take, in any situation is most positively progressed when we take our thoughts, in confidence, and recognize what our emotions are, without overreacting based on those emotions.With all of life's ups and down, we can stay grounded, and add value by being true to ourselves, and true to our hearts; standing head over heels in our decisions, and head over heels in love with all the magic of life's offerings!
L oVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Give It To Me Straight

"Follow It By Action"
LoVe LuCy

Communication.
Our lives, in relationships, and how this plays out is directly impressed by our initial communicative action.

How we act on our words, is how we act, in our lives.

It doesn't matter who we are, or who we are communicating with.
The same story is Universal, when it comes to connecting.

Words can harm and can heal, of course, but the course in which our lives flow is profoundly influenced by our exchange of acted upon communication.

So many times, when our actions are not matching our spoken sentiments, we can get confused in our connections, leading to a feeling of misalignment, or worse, mistreatment of trust and certainty.

It is even difficult to maintain a constant in our relationships to self, let alone manage our relationships with those that we love.

If we can build an able bodied structure of solid ground with ourselves, creating a foundation that enables us to understand what we need, in our own lives, to be grounded, and strong; we can then create and conserve that, in the same, with those we surround ourselves with, in return.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

A Drop In The Ocean

"What we think matters, so think wisely."LoVe LuCy

It doesn't really matter what we have on our plates- be it extremely urgent deadlines, or random worries...

We seem to have a knack of giving such life to even the smallest of woes.

Of course, anything, and everything that is happening, for us, and to us, in our lives, is important to us.But how important we make things, sometimes, of the smallest of things, can be what helps or hinders our health. Being able to let the little things slide, so we can keep the essential parts of our being at the forefront of our minds, and as the foundation for our lives, is where the magic lives.

Yes; we will have concerns; we will have controversy; and yes, we will jump to conclusions on matters, taking unnecessary many matters to the heart. Our sensitivities can set a tone to exaggerate our trials, or they can be used to tame our minds, and take circumstances for just what they are.

Circumstance, experiences, and chances to get to know more about ourselves, what we want in our lives, and more importantly how we want to show up, in our lives, and in our relationships.
LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

It's All Yours

"If you want it, be willing to let it in."LoVe LuCy

So much in our lives can be looked at as a catch 22.

We want; we want; we want. We want so much, and think we have to try so hard to get these things, be it material objects, career goals, or relationships, we forget to let them in, because we are focused so much on not having them. We focus our energy on the fact that we don't already have it, and as such, the universe looks at it just this way. I read a beautiful message this morning, on this matter, and it really spoke to my heart.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a list of things we wish to manifest, that are not yet surrounding us.

Wishing and hoping for all we ever desired to be a reality, not just a dream. But in our journey to find all that will fulfill us, we must believe, in our heart of hearts, that we already have all we need. Allowing our energy to be abundant, not lacking.

If we think and feel we are full of life, now, the universe will sense our abundance, and match it with abundance. By feeling we are living in scarcity, or without, the Universe sees this as our energy focused on empty, and reads its mission as matching it with more empty. Simply put:Like Attracts Like. So, whatever you want, and desire, believe you already have it, in order for it to truly transpire!
LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Good Grief

"Just like Moms, bodies know best."

LoVe LuCy




How many times have you been forced to sit with yourself; to take in all the thoughts that have already been occurring, however, you chose not to allow them to speak? Our bodies being our temples; we must cherish them, keep them in best shape to help us move forward in the manner that will best motivate us to be our best.

When our minds get overwhelmed with chaos, and concern, our bodies will take a stand, sometimes so much as to make us sit still, or lay with our emotions, in a meditative state, that we would otherwise not have allowed.

When we feel we are sick, we are actually in a state of healing. Just as our voices speak our needs to others, our bodies speak our needs, to our souls, in many ways so we can listen clearly to the cares that need be attended to.

Being physically ill is never appealing, when all we wish is to be strong, and carefree, without burdens of being braced down by stress in its physical form. But the grief that comes from being physically feeble is an opportunity for our bodies to speak, and also chance to heal, which can be a good deed, allowing us to carry on in better health, emotionally, spiritually, and of course, physically.

So, give your body a rest, before it does it for you.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

You're Grounded!

"Punish not your self truth."
LoVe LuCy

When I was younger, I remember being grounded, my one and only time.
Oh wait, ok; twice.This one was the first time.
"When the street lights come on, darling; it is time to come home."
I didn't. And so I got punished. Hmmmm isn't that interesting. Just as within us, when a light flickers within our soul, with answers, we know this is what our inner truth is.This is the message to take with us, to guide us to our next step, ultimately, home. We are all intuitively connected with each other, and ultimately connected to Mother Earth, as she helps us move along our way, along our specific path; our individual journey. We can move forward and backward; side to side; sometimes, of course, seemingly upside down.
We can put ourselves down in fear that we are just not taking the best steps. "There must be a short cut around here somewhere?" Right?
Others will wave their hands at us; hoping we can see their motioning us to where they believe we should take our turn. Hands over their mouths; as we look, and then look away, and go our own way.
Then, in our blindside, we notice more waving of hands, some of those, in our lives, jumping up and down, with adamant clout, clenching their hands, when our choice differs theirs. When we are on a break, in our own mission to find the magical momentum to keep us going; we ourselves, jump in to the spectator role, observing and commentating on the course of others, as well.
With all that we do, with all that we are, we must take note from within, that the balancing act we are perhaps struggling with, is always right here, for us to take hold of.
The ropes are here to be held, and we can hold on as tight as we need.We are always grounded to our authentic selves.No matter the sequence of steps; the procedure we use to progress... Only we will know what is best for us.And remember, for others, too, the same rings true. LoVe,LuCy sMiLeS

Say A Little Prayer

"Sometimes beautiful isn't so hot."
LoVe LuCy

Just as we love to have everything going so well, and we look up above to thank whoever, for us, is on the receiving line; we can sometimes forget to take a moment or two during the day to ask for help, when not all things seem to be going so well. Many of us, in our daily ritual, do say a little something, amidst all the chaos that floods our minds and our lives. We have it in us, to be all that we can be.

There are days when we may feel we are getting it all, and all is well;And days when we wonder why our everything seems to be going away. Someone so very special in my life mentioned something to me the other day, and it rang true from this person's heart. "We believe that everything is meant to be when everything is going so well."

Very true. Because that is when we feel the Universe has a little crush on us, we are probably a bit proud, and doing out little dance on cloud nine.

All is well with the world. It is a hard pill to swallow, when we are told we have to use that same outlook, when the Universe, instead, seems to have a little bone to pick with us. But needless to say, either way...All is as it is to be.It is just a matter of taking the magic of the moment, for us to see.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Sew What

"It isn't so much the thought but the acting on the thought, I think."
LoVe LuCy

We have thoughts on what we want, and we will think that right next to what we choose, from acting on our thoughts, will be a result of that choice, right away. This is not necessarily quite so.



Our choices; our decisions in life have a very timely manner. So much that in a manner of speaking, all that we desire, we make decisions based on, but will only see the desired results when the results are ready to manifest.

Time, whether we stare at the clock, set the alarm, or wind the arms, does not exist.What exists is the timely manner in which life is to take place.We are all a product of choice, and a product of our perception of what choices are best suitable for our positions, at the moment; we do our best to manifest the greatest outcome we desire, in our best interest.

Life, in all its magic, has only our best interest at heart.And when it comes down to the heart of the matter, what matters most is always having the most important people and perspective in the forefront of our minds, starting with ourselves.

And if we ever feel we are failing to look on the bright side of life, always be sure to have mind over matter, no matter what.And stay true to what matters most to you.It will always be the right thing to do.And believe it or not, it will help others you love, and that love you.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Cling to Hope

"The World Shines, When You Do." LoVe LuCy

was up with the birds this morning, one of my favorite sounds.



We can learn a lot of the sounds of birds.We can learn a great many things from birds.If you have read some of my smiles, in the last year, I have a few of my absolute favorite experiences and lessons in my own life that came from birds, Las Vegas to Vancouver.

They are a universal miracle, these little ones.One thing that is constant in the morning, when I open my eyes, is the sound of birds singing, near and far. It made me put my personal purpose into perspective.Our lives are filled with very important messages, sometimes we just have to turn up the volume in our hearts, to grab what is being said.

And more importantly, we have to be open to where these messages are coming from. Answers are not always found just in books.

That is for certain...

Certainly, they are not all found on the news, or TV.

Our life's messages come from others, and specifically other beings, where big or small, sometimes the biggest messages of all come from the beings that barely stand so tall, in our view. So, today, live your life, connected to all things, and open your heart to everything and everyone that comes your way; knowing that any answers you need are right in front of you. If you feel you are attached to an outcome, turn that around, and simply cling to hope that all is working in your favour, today, and always.
LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Salt Of The Earth

"There is No Better Way Than Up." LoVe LuCy

Within our day, we have the conversations with so many people that we come across, and then we have the conversations with ourselves, that come across our thoughts. If you are anything like me, which I just know you are; there are some conversations, within, which can stump you; confuse you; to the point of downright causing you to rethink everything you just thought about, altogether.

Then, in all bewilderment, before you, lies one, with many answers and messages, for all that you seek. It is strange, that we can go in circles and circles in our minds searching for disclosure on an array of issues we have attached to- and then, without a moment's notice, a lifetime of clarity comes straight for us, with the willingness to help. Life is always going to be one thing for certain- SURPRISING.

That almost seems like an oxymoron, if I recall correctly what the definition of an oxymoron is.But all kidding aside;

There is a magic in life, that when we get scared and feeling a sense that something is not right, someone comes into our lives, to remind us that we are still, alright. That though life will take its toll, and fear will play its role- someone is waiting, hoping to help us make sense of all that truly matters. Like" Salt of the Earth", if you will.And if you are willing, you will accept what is yours to have...Better- Yours to be...

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Law Unto Yourself

"The Best Person to Ask is You."
Love Lucy

Our lives are ever changing.
From the moments as the sun rises, in the morning, to setting in the night, so much has happened, that helps to shape our lives.
Some days will indeed come and go, with seemingly not so much as a wink, before we realize how fast our lives are moving; other days, we may feel like we are standing still, not sure what move to make, or worse, what truly moves us.

The moments in our lives, that breathe uncertainty can be the most integral moments, for us to sit, and be with our thoughts. When we have questions as to which path is going to work in our best interest, it is important to take interest in the thoughts and the physical feelings our bodies are sharing with us.

All of us, in some way, have support in our lives, and people who can help us in our contemplation as to what dynamics are working, and which ones may need shifting, to maintain and healthy balance.

While we are blessed with all the love and guidance we are offered, we must take this, as it is, and bring it into our hearts, for a final meditation, to see how and if it resonates with what our intuition is guiding us to understand.

Our loved ones always have our best interest at heart, and more often than not, when we look back, their feelings and their understanding of "right for us" is pretty on cue with our own core- but our choices must always be based on our true existence, our inner experiences, so we can continue our life, creating it from within.

Once we do this, and make decisions based on our personal truth, we can walk forward, in trust and in confidence, that we are walking our own path, best laid out for us.

LoVe,LuCy sMiLeS

Icing On The Cake

"Today is the best day to start!"
Love Lucy

Beginning friendships always has a spark of excitement, that allows us to feel a sense of thrill, and positivity.When we meet new people we just seem to click with, our minds expand, and we feel a rush and overall pleasure for what is transpiring.



Even though, we are all, in fact, connected; there are certain connections that take place, which have a positive personal effect on our psyche, but also has an overall effect in the World.There are no coincidences when it comes to meeting someone, where when we do, we can almost swear, our souls have been together, already. It seems as though fate or serendipity had a master plan, and we are just the actors playing out an already written role.



Many times, in life, we have connections that come and go, and many of them that come, to stay.



Whether we believe in things being as they are meant to be, things are in fact, meant to be as they are. We will get hurt, once in a while. We will question why sometimes, people leave our side, when we thought our hands would never detach from each other.Sometimes, we will want to fight tooth and nail, attaching to an outcome that we want so badly, we will do all we can to make it so, even when it isn't to be so.



Sometimes, those that come in to our lives, come in, seemingly out of thin air, and we almost don't remember life, without them.



However your connections come in, and however they continue, or don't continue at all- without our understanding of why or why not- we can understand at least, that the everyone we meet, gives us a piece of ourselves.One connection at a time.



And for those that continue with us, as we continue to learn about ourselves, is just icing on the cake!



LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

What An Eye Opener

"So What, Just Keep Going."
LoVe LuCy

They say everything happens for a reason. People come into our lives, for as long as a lifetime, a season, or as short a time; for a reason.



Whether we notice the messages that are in front of us, and move along, accordingly; or whether we pocket them, for a more able time to take them; All of us have just the same intuitive vision, and we all have the same amount of time to create a lifetime of happiness.Just as such, we each will have our moments of glory, mixed in with moments of pain, sadness, and lack of hope.

The thing about life, is not about what happens, but what we do with it- better, how we choose to look at it.When we are afraid to keep walking, for fear that we will trip, or worse, fall; we can take into account the countless times we actually did stand tall, walking even a tight rope, without missing a step. We all too often remember the rough times, and the tough times, that took us down.We give life to the harsh memories, that seem to fill up our mental vision, taking away from the bright glow of success that is just itching to make its way through.

For all the hurdles we fell over, and all the challenges and tests we may failed, we have just as much to be thankful for and proud of. The only thing holding back you world from the Success that you deserve, is not life, itself, but you.

And just as much as you have cried tears of sorrow and pain, are tears ready to be cried of glory too.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS