LuCy's sMiLeS

UP A NOTCH

2011-05-19T06:53:00.000-07:00

"You may as well make it worthwhile, while you are asking!"

LoVe LuCy

Every last one of us has a dream inside our heads that we feel is just too much to ask for help, with manifesting.

I was having an amazing conversation with 2 friends last night, in regards to how, in life, we have this subconscious ceiling that doesn't allow us to see the success for ourselves, passed a certain point. Whether it is to start our own business, write our own book, or even start a family with the spouse of our dreams; our dreams are all attainable, once we tear down the wall standing in the way of our achievements.

And while we are looking at our paper of possibilities that I just know each one of us has; where we wrote our list of everything we wish to do, see, or even feel; we must believe that we all have the opportunity to create our best life.

If you don't have a list of how to create your best life, take out a paper today, without limiting yourself, or finding reasons why you cannot write certain things down, and write away! You can worry about all the reasons why you are not able to manifest your wildest dreams, in a minute; but for now, just jot down anything and everything you can think of, most of all, things that would scare you to even think about!

It is known that once we write down our wishes, we have even more chance to make them come true. Once we share them with others, even more so too! So we may not all be able to dine with the Dalai Lama (I haven't been denied yet) but in actuality our minds are the first and foremost thing standing between us and our dreams.

You will be surprised at how eager your friends are to support you on your path; I know as I have been so blessed for being pushed to profit from my own passions, from beautiful friends. Make sure to take you time to write your life lists, and share them with others.And don't stop there.Make a point to help others, with theirs too, and help each other follow them through.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Out Of The Question

2011-05-19T06:21:00.000-07:00

"I will know, when I know."

LoVe LuCy

We all seem to be in a space of "seeking."
What now?
What next?
We all are given so much information, on a daily basis, in order to correlate pieces, folding them out, into what we are doing with our lives, or more, what we "should" be doing with the information given.

Even when we meditate, our minds can go from
"0 to 100",
still creating chaos in the most silent of moments.By laying things down, like pieces of a puzzle, we can be more apt to put things together in their rightful space.

In a space that works well for us.

Sometimes, we will notice in life, we are only able to put pieces together from one piece of the puzzle, being that all the information looks familiar, and understandable.

And that is fine.

All pieces will come together, in due time.
There is no rush to have everything in order, in order to be completely fulfilled.

The mysteries of our lives, are answered piece by piece, giving us time to look at things in a way that will allow us to move forward.

One step at a time.

We can overwhelm ourselves with feeling like we have to have everything put together, at once, to be successful.

When it comes to life, in its magical balance, by focusing on one aspect at a time, the other pieces seem to almost fit themselves in, effortlessly, than trying to do the whole life puzzle, all at once.

By quietly asking questions to yourself, in regards to what you wish to understand, you can take from your intuition whatever answers come, sitting with what they mean to you.

And with this clarity, comes your personal responsibility to find happiness, within yourself, in whichever way you need to.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE

2011-05-19T06:12:00.000-07:00

"Love will get you there, no matter how far you must go."LoVe LuCy

It doesn't matter what background you come from, how many kids you have, what your education is, or what you do for a living...

Love is equally available to all of us, at any given moment. We can be sure that when we feel lost, scared, uncertain, or even unhappy; our mood, our view, and even our circumstances can change as soon as we change our outlook, and look to love to help us through.

We all go through things that perhaps make us second guess our faith, and our belief that everything is meant to happen, just as it is.

Of course, when we are struggling with experiences that are hurtful, seemingly hindering our path, or hard to handle, we can feel we have been given the short end of the love stick, making us feel abandoned by our Higher Source.

It takes going through things, fully, to fully understand why we do go through what we go through. Unfortunately, with all the Universe's beauty, we can get our necessary messages for growth, with not so pretty pictures before our eyes.

Reflecting on life, but more importantly, being able to reflect, in love, will make all the more manageable, our many challenges. We, as spiritual beings, can be very humanlike at times, taking many things to heart.

But, by looking at the heart of the matter, in as many situations as possible, we can begin to wake up, with gratitude no matter what comes our way.

Making even the darkest mornings turn out to be the brightest day!

We just have to believe it was meant to be that way!

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

All of The Above

2011-04-12T05:55:00.000-07:00

"There are no questions your Angels cannot answer."

LoVe LuCy

"I wouldn't know where to begin..."

"My kids are too young..."

"I am too old..."

"There is no time..."

"I don't have enough money..."

It is interesting all the excuses we can come up with; some rather creative, when it comes to justifying why we are unable to follow our creative passions, let alone profit from them.Our minds seem to have no problem with finding numerous problems standing in the way of our ultimate happiness.

Truth be told, I am sure many of us would have certain challenges facing us, when we wish to face our goals; but the main challenge is not the issues standing in our way; but instead, ourselves standing in our own way.

If we believe that our lives are being dictated by so many conflicts diminishing our chances at attaining our desires, so will be it!

Would it not be of some benefit for us to take the list of blocks and challenge ourselves to seek for solutions in its place?

The only reason a problem is a problem is if it has a solution. If any or all of the above scenarios, or your own issues are taking you from triumph in any area of your life; I dare you to challenge yourself to prosper, by picking even one at a time and replace it with perseverance to push through the problems, manifesting your passions!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

By Far

2011-04-12T05:49:00.000-07:00

"Our predictions, more often than not, will manifest."

LoVe LuCy

Do you ever notice that what you think is going to happen, ends up happening?

There are a few cases where we may believe something bad will happen, and we are pleasantly surprised that we were off the mark, and we are happy to report we are safe and sound, no matter what fears scared us.

But, likely, what we believe is going to transpire, tends to transpire, based on our energy and focus of things to come. We have all had the bad days, where we wake up, and everything seems to go wrong, creating a snowball effect of chaos throughout our day. As such, we have amazing days, where we feel so inspired and grateful, we shine morning noon and night, with so much to smile about!

The cycle of life has many aspects to it.In a world of duality, what goes up must come down. Our mindset, however, which plays the biggest part in our reality, can allow us to have control over just how much we feel our lives are up in the air, in disarray. I

f we can believe that all is well, as a rule, instead of as an exception; when things do seemingly hit rock bottom, we can be more apt to rise to the occasion and create balance, in the most instable of times.

Chances are that by far, we have more positive than negative experiences.And the challenges that we do go through allow us to be humble when we are faced in the presence of praise. We wouldn't know what a blessing looked like, if all we had was goodness to go on.

Take life, for what it is worth, feeling worthy in every experience given to you to grow. If you feel like you want to throw your hands up in the air, every once in a while?Go ahead... But don't forget to jump at the chance to jump in the air in excitement, every once in a while, as well!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Survey Says

2011-04-12T05:40:00.000-07:00

"Once you let all your attachments to others go, all your connections will grow."

LoVe LuCy

Friends. What would we do without them? The times when we feel like we are going to pull our hair out, we simply stop to pick up the phone, instead.

The mornings we wake up and feeling like we cannot get out of bed, we pull out our blackberry to continue the supportive messenger thread.

Our connections are so important. We may think we have to be there for ourselves, first, before we can be there for anyone else, and that is very much true; however, having support in our lives, while we learn about ourselves, and our self worth is like sunshine on a rainy day.

There have certainly been times, in my life, where I wasn't sure which way was up or down, that it took a friend or two to set me straight.

I have done the same, for them, as well. While being there for each other is what makes the world go around, we must also take into consideration what opinions around us are that of which may not be best for us, this time around. Everyone has a story, and many may have something to say about ours, as well.

Knowing that we have friends and loved ones to help us look at things in our lives, with clarity, when the clouds may be overwhelming our mental sky, is great! Knowing how to discern what works for us, no matter what suggestions are being shared, is even better. Take all the time you need, and all the suggestions you need to consider, when contemplating your own life's creation.

Create healthy boundaries when it comes to owning your power in your life, so you can be that much more empathetically powerful serving support in the lives of others!

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Smack Dab In The Middle

2011-03-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

It's always the right answer, if you believe it so." LoVe LuCy

Sometimes I get so torn about what the answers in life should be, I forget the question.

Our paths can get very sensitive, seconds after we feel we have everything under control. We can be moving ahead effortlessly, and confidently, in business and in pleasure, and then something throws us for a loop, making us loopy!

Life has a way of allowing us to grow, in so many ways, sometimes more times than we wish, in one day!

Our relationships with others can get scattered, our connections distorted, and our goals even shattered along the way.

Our perception is our reality.

The hard part about this, is we have so much riding on many of our decisions, we may feel stuck between two worlds, and scared to make our next move.

When we are sitting on the fence with our feelings when it comes to what our fate is, we can rest assured that never is there a wrong turn on the road of life.

Every twist, turn, and heart churn will always lead us to where we need to be, to grow and learn our life's lessons.

The greatest gift you can give yourself when feeling lost in life or love, is to live every moment believing in yourself, and that life always has power to be lived to the fullest as well, you have all the love you need, right now, without having to look outside of yourself for it.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

How Soon We Forget

2011-03-28T18:09:00.000-07:00

"Sometimes, there are just some things you cannot explain; until you can." LoVe LuCy

Our emotions change by the minute. Our feelings, and even our confidence can get tested in a moment's notice as well, making us a bit uncertain as to how we truly feel.

Because we work with energy, when our own energy is high or low, we see circumstances from that viewpoint.

Our vibrations are what carry us forward, and move us along, attracting like-minded vibrations.

When our vibrations change, our attractions change, accordingly. We can fly by the seat of our pants in life, and fly face to face with amazing people, making us feel amazing.

As we work with our feelings, starting with our own about ourselves, we can see that we may have alot of uncertainty as to where we stand with ourselves, and therefore making it sometimes, next to impossible to understand our connection with others.

Our lives in all its wonder, can be wonderfully spent by truly getting to know ourselves, loving ourselves at any given moment, no matter whether we feel we have made mistakes, made a mess of a situation, or even made a fool of ourselves along the way.

Take a part of your day, to remember your worth, your soul's purpose and your passion that drives that vibration to the highest level, so you get the most out of life, and the most from all of your relationships.

Time can heal wounds, and even a broken heart. Loving yourself is the best way to start.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Aside From That

2011-03-28T17:54:00.000-07:00

"Wonderful is Ready When You Are." LoVe LuCy

We all have them..

People in our lives, who, no matter what day; what hour; what moment, when we ask them how they are doing, it is the same tune...

It seems that the first thing that comes to mind is something that is going wrong, something off, or even something simply annoying them.

It can get to a point, where they are so programmed to focus on the lack, if abundance hit them in the face, they probably wouldn't recognize it as such. I am not trying to be pessimistic here, I am simply making a point.We, ourselves, can tend to do this as well.

There will be days, when perhaps we are just waiting for someone to ask we how we are, simply so we have a sounding board for venting.

I think if all of us took a moment, we can certainly think of something worth tweaking in our lives.I am sure in a second's challenge, we can share something chewing at our chakras.

But when our minds default to the downside, we are letting fear come in and dim our lovely light!

How do we stop this from happening you ask?

Change the program!

Instead of taking advantage of paying attention to circumstances creating chaos, we can even take the chance to make light of them, and move on to something bigger and better to brag or boast about.

Just like smiling; creating enthusiasm is contagious!

So no matter what mundane or maddening limiting beliefs are taking your thoughts, take a moment to step aside from them, to step up your game!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

The Rest Is History

2011-03-28T17:51:00.000-07:00

"Leave it behind unless it builds you up!" LoVe LuCy

It is natural for us, when moving forward, to sneak a peak behind us, every once in a while. Sometimes we do it, to be sure it is still back there, and not creeping up to us, to affect our present.

Other times, however, we stare too closely in that rearview mirror, allowing those mental objects not only to appear closer than they are, or should be, for that matter; but we allow them to be in our view, making our present moment a bit cloudier than need be. All of us have memories, people, experiences, that have perhaps clouded our judgement on experiences moving forward.

The great thing about this is that we can leave it all behind us, by walking forward, with no judgement, at all!

It takes all the complication of trying to understand what things are, and how people are, when we simply let it be what it is, without looking at it, from any memory of the past. Of course, we are here to go through things to grow, and it is important for us to learn from what we go through.

But, by staring at something and giving such energy to our present moment from all that has transpired in the past, we may not be giving our all right now.

Look to the future, with an open heart, and opening yourself up to all the possibilities that life has to offer.

Offer your hand to those in need, no matter how closed off others may have been to you, before now.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Not For A Moment

2011-03-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

"Reality is a sure thing."

LoVe LuCy

Life, in all its glory, definitely has a glorious way reminding us the many things that we soon forget. With days getting busy and our lives flying by so quickly, we can also be quick to disregard our feelings. Our emotions, which change from moment to moment, can get the best of us at times. Other times, we are so overwhelmed with life's chaos, we have no idea how to even understand what it is we are feeling.

We go through experiences to shed light on our lives in ways that will allow us, ourselves, to shine our brightest.

And if we made a decision, in the past that was best for us, and we waiver from this, after the fact, the Universe will gladly take us back to that place, and remind us what was, and why it isn't to be, now.

Going back and forth may seem like a countless feat, but as many times as it is needed, is needed, for us, in our constant growth.

Be it changing jobs, cities, or even changing relationships; we must allow ourselves to walk through life, however we need, at the moment in which we need it.

No one understands what our needs are more than us, ourselves. We have friends, guides and Angels all around us to help in assisting in many ways; but the way to go, is always best, from whatever our hearts tell us, in the end.

Live in the moment, and don't let stress take a moment of your happiness. Make the best of every day you are given, giving as much to others as you can now, today. Don't ever, not even for a moment, let anyone take your light away.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

With That Being Said

2011-03-28T17:03:00.000-07:00

"With Words Comes Results!"

LoVe LuCy

Take a moment right now to think of the last thoughts you had before reading this smile.

I am hoping the last thing you thought of was; "Oh yay! I am so excited to read LuCy's Daily smile! WAHEW!"...

Ok, but before that.

We know, consciously, how important it is to pay attention to our thoughts. We know that from what we think, we feel; and from what we feel, we then live out. That's just the way life goes. Whatever energy goes into our thoughts, results in how our lives play out.

We can be cheery and blissful, and still spill our coffee on ourselves. Perhaps, after the burn, depending on how hot it is, we can decide that it isn't going to ruin our day; especially if we are blessed to have another few bucks to replace it.

Waking up this morning, I made a decision that I am going to make the most of each moment, no matter what the moment gives, because "I AM" who I am, no matter what happens to me.

Can you do the same?

If you feel you are saying a great deal of things not so great in your mind, can you see how, in your life, you are seeing the manifestation of these thoughts?

Do you realize that once you make a decision to change your mind's conversations, you can change the results in front of you, faster than you would ever imagine?

Try it for a day, a week, however long it takes for you to see, before your very eyes that whatever words you speak, have energy, and with that is the energy of your life.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Before & After

2011-03-28T16:58:00.000-07:00

"Wish the best for others, and you will receive the best for yourself."

LoVe LuCy

Of course we all don't jump up for joy for all the lessons we have learned in the past, happy and jolly for the pain that it may have caused.

Some of those experiences may still be fresh and sore. Yes, our lessons are instrumental and very important in learning who we are, and what we deserve. Unfortunate as it is, things will happen.

Not all great, astounding or exceptional things.

By grasping what we have gone through and accepting it as life's way of showing us things that we may not have seen otherwise, we can have a better understanding, but more important a better acceptance for ourselves, and if we are lucky, those around us; even those who have been what we faced, when we faced pain.

It is not always easy to remember that we are all connected, when circumstances may make us feel completely disconnected to those we love.

Sometimes it takes a moment to get back to that unconditional place. Sometimes, it takes months, or even years.

The best part about the worst pains, is that there is always a space waiting for you to sit, in forgiveness.

A space available to you when you are ready to sit with yourself, your emotions and your ability to know that we are all capable of loving and being love- for who we are, no matter what we may do, even not so loving, along the way.

So remember that space, whether it is near or far from you.

A space to forgive, if and when you are ready to.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Word On The Street

2011-03-28T16:52:00.000-07:00

Speak Softly." LoVe LuCy

It doesn't matter how much we logically understand that we can only be affected by things, if we give consent to it.

What we hear, especially when it is about us, can leave a mark, no matter how absurd. In a world where our main purpose is to love and be loved in return; when others turn on us, we can feel terribly hurt, with little love, at all.

What we choose to believe, in life, in any situation, is ultimately up to us to accept as ours, or reject as absolutely untrue. The same goes for any belief in life, for that matter.

We can hear so much talk from the media, magazines and other mentally influential mediums.

What will allow us to remain in our truth, is how we discern what is right for us to believe, and certainly to believe about ourselves, and our core being, no matter what has been said or done.

No one can make us think a certain way, or force us to behave a certain way unless we say "yes".

By holding our word, in integrity, and surrounding ourselves with those who practice the same, we can be that much more in tune with our inner feelings, and soul's alignment with love, leaving an imprint to be proud of, after we move on.

Practicing unconditional love may not make us perfect, but it comes pretty darn close.

LoVe,LuCy sMiLeS

While You're At It!

2011-03-28T16:47:00.000-07:00

"Feel it, with compassion."

LoVe LuCy

Some days, more often than not; Mondays, we can feel a bit off our natural high.

Small things that may not originally bother us; seem to take our energy, making us feel a bit down and out.

But just as everything is impermanent, we know that our natural highs will come back and take over any negative or worry some thoughts we have been feeling. Being able to allow ourselves to feel, however we do, we can be more loving towards ourselves, and grow in compassion.

We may tend to beat ourselves up when we notice that we are sweating the small stuff, because we don't feel that we should be letting such trivial things get in the way of our big picture.

But, in the long run, being nice to ourselves, and liking who we are, even when our thoughts or emotions are less than to our liking; we can move through whatever thoughts are taking our time, and let ourselves be who we are, no matter what circumstances may be creating chaos in our day.

We are all going to feel less than lively, here and there.The natural part of life is the ups and downs.

If we can be loving and kind, no matter what takes place, we can at least use our experiences as ways to remind us that no matter what the case may be, we can always choose love. LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

I SPY

2011-03-28T16:43:00.000-07:00

"Your focus begins with a feeling."

LoVe LuCy

Before there were iPods, iPads, and all those crazy techno "doodads"(it's a word- I looked it up...), children had only their imagination to get them inspired.

I know for me, when my brother, sister and I would sit in the back seat of our parents' car for our road trips to the grandparents; when we weren't counting the red cars, on the opposite side of the highway, we were "I SPYING". Ah, "I SPYING"...

I realized now, without ever thinking of it before, that whichever colour we would shout out, must have somehow represented our mood.

Think about it.

Colours are attractive to us, dependent upon our emotions.I know, for me, if I am a bit down, I end up going for a black outfit.

May times, however, if I do so, and catch myself, I will purposely choose a colour like pink or yellow, to boost my mood throughout the day- and it works!

This all came to me when a fabulous friend and I were in a healing yoga meditation today, and at one point, when I had an aromatherapy pillow covering my eyes, I started to see purple all over, and I first wondered...

"Does everyone in the room see purple?"And if they do, does that mean we are all in a calming vibration? Or...

"Does everyone see a colour dependent upon their individual journey, and thought at this very moment?"

Needless to say, I never asked anyone else if they saw anything, so I have yet to google for the answer, but I do have one very important observation...

Whatever I focus my vision on, whether physically or emotionally, will be. I can spy with my little eye that abundance will take quite a while.I can spy with my little eye great things that always make me smile!

I can spy with my little eye that my life has a sense of defeat.I can spy with my little eye that I am so blessed for each person I meet!

Pay attention to what you are "spying" on, as it will be your life.

Choose people, like colours, and let your days shine, with encouragement, inspiration and smiles, knowing that you have a choice to rise to any occasion with laughter, instead of failure and watch your world turn to a rainbow of brilliant success!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

So Be It

2011-03-28T16:24:00.000-07:00

"The only step left is to do it." LoVe LuCy

We all do it.

We spend more time than we should (I don't believe in the word "should" but it works with this smile...) wishing, pondering, reflecting, speculating, even dwelling on where we would rather be, and what we would rather be doing.

It is in our nature to feel, at certain times, that we are not exactly where we would choose to be, had we an opportunity to choose again, right now.

We know that whatever we resist persists. Over thinking or resenting any part of our lives right now, we are focusing on things that will only expand.

Each one of us has a dream, and "spark" within us that is just waiting to come to life. By realizing that we are just where we need to be, and meeting and relating to just the perfect people to help us get to that perfect place; we can start focusing more on what that looks like, for us, in a positive way, knowing it exists for us, when we are ready, rather than looking at not having what we want, at all.

Anything that happens over night is not usually something that last a lifetime. If you are looking at investing in the long term, take short term steps like daily meditations, surrounding yourself with inspiring people, taking time out to write your thoughts, and most importantly, standing in your body knowing that all you want is all you already are.

And Be It! LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Too True

2011-03-28T16:19:00.000-07:00

"Say it with Spunk!"

LoVe LuCy

We live in a world of duality. Up and down. Right and wrong. Black and white.

It can be looked at as a challenge, walking through life seeing that not all things that happen to us are fabulous, and exciting.

Of course we want to wake up and breeze through the day, starting with the warm winds breezing through our hair. But sometimes it doesn't work that way.Unless, of course, we make it seem so.

Many of us have a job to do, that isn't exactly our passion.We may have errands to run, when we would rather run a bubble bath and cuddle up to a great book, or better yet, the great love of our lives.

But as it has it we have a role to play, in our own lives, and in the lives of others.

What we do have power over, however busy our lives get, is the power to be great to ourselves, telling ourselves great things; living moment to moment with gratitude for all that we do have.

Not everyone is blessed with a job to go to, to pay the bills, or a house filled with tedious chores, to keep it feeling like home.

Not all of us have an option to enjoy a bubble bath at all, let alone only after hours of chaotic craze! By seeing the beauty that surrounds us, starting with ourselves, and all of our blessings; busy as we may be, our mindset can go from mayhem to magical, in a moment's notice.

We just have to choose how we decide to look at things.

The great thing about duality, is we have the opportunity to chose the light side or the dark side when it comes to our thoughts.

Whatever we decide to see; is.Perhaps don't even give yourself the option to choose down when you can choose up; sad when you can choose happy. Whatever you choose is what will be true...

What do YOU want "true" to look like, for you?

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Beat of A Different Drum

2011-03-28T16:09:00.000-07:00

"If you are seeking great change, make a great change." LoVe LuCy

Staying focused while on our path to greatness can take us for such a ride.

We get the opportunity to meet such amazing people, all of whom are put in front of us to teach us such great things about life, love and living to the fullest.

One of the important things about others, is when they allow us to feel comfortable enough to truly be ourselves.

When relationships begin, we can begin to see such changes in our lives. We start seeing things about ourselves that we never knew were there.

We start growing in places unimaginable. Where once we never thought we could be so happy, we are now happy.

Our relationships guide us and give us such enormous gifts.

One of the best gifts our connections offer is for us to discern what we need, and how to attain a healthy flow with each other, to promote peace and wellness, starting from within.

Many times, we can get confused when our bonds with others don't seem to be balancing out the way we had hoped, leaving us fearful.

Our egos which live in duality can take our state of mind away from a more mindful understanding that sometimes all we need for happiness, is to tweak what isn't working, into something that can.

We don't have to lose our connections created in love. We can observe what is best for us, and choose to change the dynamic which isn't working, into one that very much does.

Like many things in life, sometimes even our togetherness just needs a fine tuning!

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Give Us This Day

2011-03-28T16:00:00.000-07:00

"If it's not happening with now, don't worry about it."

LoVe LuCy

Our minds so powerful can hold such information, from days years, decades past, still giving us room to ponder and worry about day, years and decades that do not even yet exist.

Why is it that we thoughts in such regard, regarding the past and the future, that have absolutely no power over us, right now?

There is nothing harmful about reminiscing about experiences that had us smiling, connecting and caring so much.But how much of what we think about really holds such a place in our lives, at this very moment that hinders us from our growth going forward?

Worrying about what has happened, that we cannot change, and tormenting ourselves over what has yet to take place, can leave us living less than abundant, at this very moment.

Our lives, are a series of events based on our own thoughts, feelings and emotions that we carry in them. We have it in us to bring out the best in life, every moment that we are given.

Carry on, carrying love, kindness and gratitude for having this day be given, and don't bring any other energies that have taken place, or have yet to take place. Believe that the worst is over, and the best is yet to come!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Beaten To The Punch

2011-03-28T15:28:00.000-07:00

"Thoughts of getting even shoudn't even be a thought." LoVe LuCy

I remember, as a child, the whole "don't get mad, get even" mentality that many of us had around us. Thinking this way, is only going to bring more hurt in the long run.

When we have things "done unto us", our first instinct, from pain, and upset may be to pain and upset the other person.

When we can sit, and breathe in and understand, in empathy, that those things that people "do" are from inner pain, and inner hurt; we can be more caring and considerate. We are all connected, in many ways.

Sometimes, our connections can get distorted, disheveled, outright making us delirious.

We can sit and hold a place of love, for all those that surround us, in a healthy manner.

Trying to one up others, as a way of reacting to negativity, brings more negativity.

Being understanding and distinguishing core emotions, and discerning that how they are played out are actually a byproduct of inner sadness; we may be able to have more tolerance for each other, and less prejudice in our relationships.

We can be proactive in switching negative to a positive.We just have to want to.

Perhaps when something is making you upset, hurt, or pained in anyway, you can change the way you think, starting today.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

There You Have It!

2011-03-28T15:20:00.000-07:00

"If you love, you will find love." LoVe LuCy

Waking up listening to the birds, and seeing the sun peak through the trees and buildings of this beautiful city I live in, there is not much to complain about.

We can always find a silver lining to any situation, just as we can find something to whine about.

What we decide, is what we get. We can sit in upset for that which we do not have, or be thankful for all that we do, and all of those who we have around us.

Our lives are made up of our energy, and the energy we accept. Some days, we accept more than we can handle, and create a space in our lives that leads us to a place we may feel discomfort.

Some days we can walk through life, with so much happiness and gratitude, we cannot imagine it any other way. Whichever way you look at life, will be your life.

However you chose to walk your path, will be your path. We can notice all the potholes, and rubble, uneven land, and even quicksand. But if we chose to take better care on our walk and pay attention to the spaces available to us, which are always there, that find peace, we will enjoy our journey more often than not. Not feeling there is always a fight to be fought.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Bring It On!

2011-03-28T15:14:00.000-07:00

"Lessons come in all shapes, sizes and surprises." LoVe LuCy

I remember saying to my sister in law a while ago, "If it doesn't hurt you are not growing."

It is so much easier to preach than to practice what you preach.

Being that I write, daily;

I preach quite a bit.

Of course, to be sure that what I am saying rings true, I am given the fair share of opportunities to test drive this vehicle I use to guide others, with my own circumstances. Sometimes, more than I like, they come in more than subtle ways.

Our lives are constantly changing, and we constantly surprise ourselves along the way. Friends can surprise us, too, to remind when times are to change, if we act out in complacency.

The thing about true friends, is that they love us for who we are, not who they want us to be.They have no problem guiding us to be our best selves, and well as to suggest to us what that may look like, and then letting us decide for ourselves, by ourselves.

We all have our journey be it rocky, smooth, fun, or in one day, everything under the sun. As long as we can tune in to our intuition, and our ability to discern what practices work best, for us, while doing our best to do unto others what practices we wish done unto us; we bring joy to our own lives, and those we love.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Oooops!

2011-03-28T14:55:00.000-07:00

"The lesson in falling is learning how to get up." LoVe LuCy

Sips; falls; trips; stalls. We all do them.

Many times, sometimes; or for a short while, most the time. The question is not why we do them, so much as why we beat ourselves up, while we are falling our way down.

Our reasons for doing things, can have many or all reasons with how we treat ourselves, in the long run. We are going to slip up, and fall down, and go in circles, around and around.

How we treat ourselves, when we are going through what we are going through can have everything to do with how long these circumstances go on, in our lives, and how many times the same things happen, as well.

Every day, we are given a new day, to create a new way of being. A new way of being friends, with ourselves, and being gentle in all that we go through.

How do you treat you? We teach others how to treat us, solely based on how we treat ourselves.

Those outside of us are there to mirror us, when we are too afraid to look in the mirror.

What you see is truly what you get, from what you give to yourself.

It is a simple and as complicated as that. Simple is hard enough, so why not make our lives as simple as we can, and learn to create a love of self, so we can love others, and be loved by others, just the same.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

What Next?

2011-03-28T14:52:00.000-07:00

Receiving allows others to receive, as well. Receiving is for the taking." LoVe LuCy

Why do we have such a problem with receiving things that are offered to us?

Whether it be a small gesture of someone buying a coffee for us, to as large as being assisted out of a huge bind.

It doesn't always have to be monetary, either. So many things are offered to us, that we stop, stand back, hand out in disbelief that we are worthy of saying a simple "Oh, sure, thank you!"

It is more of a norm for us to refuse offerings than it is to accept.

How can we assume an abundant future, if right now, we close ourselves off to the offerings?

The more we give, the more we get back. So, if someone is giving to us, and we say "no", we are saying no to their receiving of abundance.

Do you get it? They won't get back, if we don't give in to their offering.

So, go ahead, going forward, and say YES to the gifts of giving, and be sure to give on the way, too!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Who Cares?

2011-03-28T14:46:00.000-07:00

"Think of the Big Picture, and let the small things go." LoVe LuCy

I had the magical opportunity to spend two hours with a very Inspirational, Motivational and Unconditionally Loving Guru yesterday.

My great friend's 4 month old Border Collie, Spencer.

I know...

They come in all forms.I took him for an after dinner stroll through the streets, parks and beaches of Vancouver, lasting what turned into 2 hours, giving me a lifetime worth of inspiration on what it really means to live in the moment.

Spencer took the time to get to know every breed, from tiny; to tall.

Very submissive and inviting, he would sneak on four paws, turning over to say "play" without shivering a bit at what could have been a rather threatening scenario. Allowing the opportunity to get to know each one of these precious animals, individually, with just the same amount of attention.

Also discerning, after careful consideration and just as able to walk away when he knew that it wasn't the best thing for him to stay.

From tussling in the trees together, to dancing in the dusty sand, a very "spent" Spencer was still savouring every moment, the same as the last. Living in the moment gives us the chance to take in all that life and love has to offer.

It also gives us a fair discernment of what does and doesn't work in our lives, without looking for the next best thing; but instead, looking to see if what is in front of us, is best for us; and treating ourselves best, accordingly.

Not everything we do in life is going to feeling like puppies playing in a park; however if we can take this analogy and run with it, for even just one moment at a time, we may get somewhere magical yet!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Like Never Before

2011-03-28T14:44:00.000-07:00

"One small step in the right direction, does no wrong." LoVe LuCy

We know what the definition of insanity is. Some of us, firsthand. As creatures of habit, we tend to truly mean well, when we do the same things over and over, a bit dumb founded, when we still don't see change. I am a work in progress when it comes to this.

My friends will attest.I can attest for them as well.What are friends for.

Life in all its wonder, and wonderful way has a very distinct and very clear message that we can only get different results, when we are ready to go the extra mile, and take things up a notch.Not just say we will, but actually doing it.Talk is cheap, as we know.Just as actions speak louder than words. Sometimes, merely making one small change, to get change in return.

There is never so much energy wasted as doing the same thing, on and on, and feeling frustrated, upset, bewildered and sometimes outright outraged that we are not moving along in a fast paced, progressively forward state. But knowing what we know, why do we still do what we do?

Take any area of your life, that you may feel is not moving forward, but instead going in circles, and make a small change, to make a difference in your results, going forward. And see magic happen right before your eyes.Before you lose your mind!

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

You're Welcome

2011-03-28T14:42:00.000-07:00

"Love has the Best Exchange Rate"Love Lucy

It is above all, the most important feeling in life-

LOVE.

We love to give it, we love to receive it. We know how this exchange can create such magic and miracles in our lives.There is truly no better feeling in the world than feeling on top of the World, because of Love. When we allow love in our lives, from those who are willing to give it, all is well.

While we walk through life, taking on all it has to offer us, offering love, along the way, in as many ways as possible, can create a harmony unlike anything else.

It is so simple, yet so many times, we close ourselves off to the opportunities to be in a healthy state of love. Free; Open and Honest.

Everyone is as deserving as the next, to be in a state of loving kindness, in their lives. We will have ups and downs, that may stir us around a little bit, maybe a bit to be desired.

By focusing on compassion and care for our individual needs by standing in our truth, we can be ready to let love in, starting with loving ourselves, along the way.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

On Purpose

2011-03-28T14:25:00.000-07:00

"Everything is for something"Love Lucy

At times, when things seem to be going the opposite way from what we want, we can feel uncertain.

Of course we can.

Why are things not working in what is our "working order?"

The flow of life, and the energy that surrounds it, can have us feeling things we wish not to.Pain, sadness, anger, upset, resentment, fear, anxiety.

You name it. When our hearts are perhaps breaking, or our whole inner world seems to be shaking, how can we not wonder why things can feel so hard, and yet be told, it is all in divine order?

When we are in the midst of a storm, our focus is, of course, on the moments of the movements that this storm is creating.

Our minds, as powerful as they are, are not always so powerful to be in a state of understanding, let alone acceptance for such lack of happiness.

But, as with anything, once the storm clears, and the clouds move away, we can always see, like a rainbow, in the sky; the silver lining to which this storm's meaning and purpose has.

Seeing that every experience we have, is not only to help us, but also to strengthen our abilities, we can allow the storms to pass through, and detach from their painful blows.

Detachment is not easy, but the rewards are worthwhile, when the winds die down, and we are left with the gorgeous glow, in our hearts, that can only be created when we let life's purposes take place.

Come as they may.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

For The Time Being

2011-03-28T14:21:00.000-07:00

"All you have now, is all you need"

Love Lucy

Like many of us, I tend to overdo it when it comes to multitasking. In my attempts to get much done at one, I realize how much time I am wasting in not actually focusing on one thing at a time.

Although it may seem like we are doing a lot, because of doing a lot at once, we are fooling ourselves in believing we are saving any time, at all.

By starting and stopping something, to start and stop something else, we take so much more energy trying to restart in the middle of what we just left off.

Taking time to do one thing, and doing it until the end, we leave us happy, to start the next thing, fresh, and feel great that we finished what we didn't just leave off, until later.

Try it, more than once, and see how much you get done!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

In Any Event

2011-03-28T14:18:00.000-07:00

"The best part of getting off track, is getting back on!"

Love Lucy

We know that our circumstances don't define us.

If anything, they make us stronger, the harder the situations we face. We cannot know how much power we have inside of us, if we are not given the opportunities in life, to have to use our power, whatever the case may be.

Not that we all wish on a daily basis, to be using our emotional and mental muscles, from struggling with hard times. We do, more often than not, deserve a break to simply smell the roses.

Our lives are consistent with ebbs and flows. High energy, where we can't stop moving, and low energy, where perhaps we cannot even move forward.

The most important thing we can do, in any situation we are in, is to accept it, and let the energy flow, however that looks like, for us.

We know that with bad days, come good, it is just whether or not we can crack a smile, no matter what the day brings.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Ripple Effect

2011-03-28T14:06:00.000-07:00

"The first step is always the hardest"

Love Lucy

It is always that very first step! It seems we can cringe and curse about the energy it takes to start something.

We know, first hand, that as soon as we begin what we are not looking forward to doing, the rest of the way is always so much easier.

There is nothing to get us going more, than momentum, itself.

Whether we are gasping at taking out the garbage, doing the household chores, or even changing up and cleaning out our closets; once we start, there is no stopping.

With piles of paperwork, and notepads of to do lists; tackling things one at a time, is all that we need to do, to see a ripple effect of ongoing progression. Once we get our minds to making that first move forward.

The amount of energy that it takes to dread something, instead of just doing it, is not worth the effort we give it, when we can, instead, use all that energy to be efficient.

Whatever you have staring you in the face, that needs to get done, today, or this week, or even this month; the faster you "decide" you are going to accomplish it, the faster it will get accomplished.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Eye For An Eye

2011-03-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

"It's All Yours to Have"Love Lucy

Every one of us sees the World in a different way.

Whether we share similar stories that allow us to evolve together, and understand each other, or tell of our stories that others, not having experienced, can learn from; it is always a unique story, and ours alone, in how we see it.

Not all of us have had the opportunity to see and enjoy what those beside us have.And also, not all of those beside us, have had the pleasure to see all that we have been so blessed to see.

Growing in relationships and connections from sharing stories, can help liberate us, entertain us and moreover manifest our dreams, knowing that everything is possible, through seeing life, through the eyes of others, who have been there, where we otherwise may have never dreamt possible. We are here, together to come together in love.

Our views may be different. Sometimes, and we may spend so much time trying to get others to see our point of view; so much that we forget that just by sharing ourselves, with those around us, for who we are, not for who we want them to be, to us, we are fulfilling our purpose to play a role in the lives of those we love, by being there for them, and with them.

Share your stories and enjoy the stories of others for what you see, and watch evolve in love, right before your very eyes.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

One In The Same

2011-03-28T13:54:00.000-07:00

"Miracles are Yours To Make."Love Lucy

It is amazing how, without even knowing it, so many things around us have such an effect on our thoughts.

Where we create our stories, whether it is unwinding in coffee shops, multitasking at our work place, or using coffee shops as a set up for our work place; is imperative to how our thoughts create our lives. Where we work, live and learn, is what can make or break us.

We know that our environments have a major effect on our well being. Working in stressful scenerios, with people who are stressing, can leave us in an energy of stress, no matter how low our blood pressure may seem.

Enduring our environments can take its toll. Although we may not be in a position to change our surroundings right away, we can give ourselves time to re-evalulate if where we stand is allowing us to stand tall when showing up in our lives.

We are a collective, and the energy that flows through us, flows through each other, as it has it. Like driving in traffic, one moody driver can have an effect on us, even if the traffic itself has no effect on us at all.

Our lives are shared, smiles and frowns, ups and downs.

Being conscious in our creation of our best life, and what and where that looks best for us, is the most important and loving thing we can do for ourselves, to wake up, smiling more often than not.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Q & A

2011-03-28T13:48:00.000-07:00

"Just Ask." Love Lucy

You have heard the saying "If you don't ask, you don't get."

Like anything, it is easier said than done.

No matter what it is we are looking for answers for in our lives, we must be more specific the questions we are asking. There is nothing wrong with having uncertainty, or not being quite sure what it is we are thinking or feeling on a certain matter. However long we need to sit with our thoughts and our emotions is absolutely fine.

Although a lot of headaches and heartaches can be remedied if we took just a moment to sit with and ask ourselves direct enough questions to get a direct enough answer.

While so many times we may not be sure even what the questions would look like, by exercising our minds even if it is simply to jot questions down about our overall feelings, we can then use this information to hone in on the specific situations we are dealing with, clearing up a lot of what was just moments before, a whole lot of confusion.

Take a moment, in your day, when you feel at a loss of clarity, and write down questions that come to mind, no matter what they may seem like at first.

Chances are, your subconscious is crying out with answers, but need to be asked questions first before it can answer. Some questions you can ask yourself, if you need a head start are:

"What in this moment am I grateful for in my life?"

"What extra shift would make me feel more in alignment with my goals?"

"Where in my day have I wasted time?"

"What toxic emotions have been stopping my success in the last week?"

"What negative conversations with others have I been holding on to lately?"

"Who are the first 3 people that come to mind that boost my mood."

Random questions can bring a focused clarity when we see that much of our countless thoughts can be very instrumental in understanding what we carry with us, from day to day, and connection to connection.

Because energy doesn't die, we must be more accountable for how we carry the energy we do, and what that looks like, in our lives on a daily basis. Just remember for any questions you have, there is an answer waiting.So what are you waiting for? LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Smoke & Mirrors

2011-03-28T13:45:00.000-07:00

"Clear as the sun shines, our truth shines." Love Lucy

Why is it that we can see so objectively, when others are going through things, we have no question what the appropriate steps to take are?

Our friends, and our family members can come to us asking our advice, and our advice is usually always there for the taking.

But, with looking within, it seems even when we take careful consideration to what we feel, we can still be a bit cloudy as to what that looks like.

Decisions are not always easy to make, especially when we have a lot riding on them.

Feeling like we have stopped at a fork in the road, which way to turn can turn our stomachs. Even though we know that we are going to be ok, ultimately, it can feel scary to take a turn, thinking it could very well be a turn for the worst.

Our destinies are very much ours to create. How we keep going in our lives, and where that road takes us can always have room for self discussion.

And, when we cannot step one foot in front of the other, we will ask our support system to step in with their two cents, to help us make sense of it all. And then, it will all makes sense, until it doesn't again. And that is life.

Acknowledging that we can make a decision, and make a decision to change our minds, depending on how we feel. Our lives are always ours to create it as best we can, with what we have.

The more we get to know ourselves, and what our feelings are, and why, the more consistent clarity we will have about what stands before us, and what lies ahead.

Until then, patience for our inner journey is the key to loving ourselves for all that we are, right now, whatever that looks like, and loving those around us, just the same. LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

In A Nutshell

2011-03-28T13:42:00.000-07:00

"No Matter What Your Past Was, the Destiny of Your Future is In Your Hands." Love LuCy

We always hear about how living in the moment is all we have.

It is never easy being that what he have been through, in our past, and in our past relationships, is what makes us feel certain things about ourselves, now.

Life's challenges have to be worked through, and many times this is through looking at what we have experienced and how we can break patterns of those experiences, that are not allowing us to move forward, with a better frame of mind.

Therefore a better life, altogether.Our childhood, and our early adulthood, have been very sensitive in our growth, mentally and emotionally.

Who we have met, how we have interacted, and how we have been treated, whether loved, or whether neglected. Getting through times, is always easier with love, and getting through times can seem an impossible feat without love.

Yes, we can see that our feelings and our strength can be less than up to par with positivity because of certain supposed shortcomings we have had.

But truly, where we are now, is the only time we can make a difference, as we cannot change the past, only learn from it, and moreover look at what we wish to have in our lives, now that will bring in all the love that we need to get through and all the love that we deserve to have, too.

Take this moment, and realize that where you stand is all that is, and choose wisely who you wish to have stand next to you. Those who allow you to stand tall and have your back, should you fall.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Well, Look At You!

2011-03-28T13:36:00.000-07:00

"In love, that someone is you." Love LuCy

By the time we have reached thirty-something, we have all experienced at least a few relationships that have allowed us to take our journeys to a deeper level understanding, about ourselves.

It takes quite a while, for many of us, not only to figure out what we truly desire for a happy and healthy bond with those we choose to spend our lives with, but how we can voice what this looks like.

Of all that we wish to have, many times we can be confused as to why, when we seem to say what that is, we are not receiving, in return. It is easy for us to stomp our feet, and throw our hands in the air, in defeat for not being able to attract that "one."

We sit and ask ourselves "why" it seems we are just not getting to that place where we can finally lay our heads, and our hearts, in rest. Many times, we may even find ourselves attracting the same thing, over and over again, blaming ourselves for not being good enough, or strong enough, or clear enough to see the signs.

The signs that we are truly missing, however, is that all that we are attracting, is all that we are, or all that we are in fact asking for, whether we believe this or not. So once we change our belief we can be ready to change what we allow in.

And, until we are able to look at ourselves, and look at our thoughts that in turn create our actions, and behaviours, outward, we will only then, bring in the love that we are looking for, and yearning for, forever. Whatever we feel about ourselves, we will attract.

Change how we feel about ourselves, and change what we attract in our lives. We can move out of energies that are not working, and feel proud of ourselves for moving on.

Which is absolutely wonderful.But until we move forward in our own personal thoughts, of healthy love of ourselves, those same unhealthy inner demons will rear their ugly heads, again, just with a different face. It is as easy and as complicated as that!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Against The Grain

2011-03-28T13:30:00.000-07:00

"Once you know, you know."

Love LuCy

What is the voice and the tools that create that voice, when it comes to hearing our hearts sing when we come to that place of certainty for why we are here, and what we were meant to do with our lives?

It can take many forms. Sometimes the voice comes from a teacher, a parent, or guardian. When we were young, and for some, later in life. Maybe it was the voice from a great friend we have known all of our lives, who have seen us grow up, seen us grow, and seen us grow out of habits that were hindering our growth. Maybe it came from someone we just met.

Someone who saw something in us, that we didn't even know was there this whole time. However we hear that voice, and whether we perhaps have yet to hear it;

It is there, waiting to be heard. We all have a purpose, and all have a passion inside of us, waiting to ignite. We are only given what we truly need, to grow.

Sometimes these voices can seem like yelling, and screaming or even belittling.

By understanding that what is in front of us, at any time, and everytime, is absolutely put there for the purpose of us being shown our truth, we can perhaps be more understanding of life, love and what that needs to look like, for our individual desires to be set free from the captivity of not being seen to the outside world. Sometimes the first part is going against the grain and not trying to be what everyone else wants us to be.

The best part? Being all that we want and can truly be, in this World.

LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

2011-03-28T13:27:00.000-07:00

"Change can be as Far Out as Your Thoughts!"

Love LuCy

It is no coincidence that as soon as we change how we look at things, things around us change accordingly. Just as we, ourselves, are connected to each other, our thoughts are connected to each other as well.

When we have a thought that may be of worry, we will notice many more things to worry about, above and beyond that initial thought. Same goes for thoughts on abundance.When you believe all will pan out well, so much more greatness comes in, not even planned for.

We have all, I am sure, heard of self fulfilling prophecies, of which when you think something is going to happen it usually does.

If you are like me, you have people in your life that just seems a lot of chaos surrounds them. Drama...Bad Luck... You name it. Just the same, many people around of whom many positive things seem to constantly take place.

Love...Success...Good Luck...

Of all these people in your life, you can add yourself to both piles, depending on your thoughts on circumstances, in life. I know, for myself, I have been both surrounded by drama s much as surrounded by luck. I look back on what I was thinking when all the "supposed" luck would fly in, I even remember my sister calling me once and saying to me..."It is like you have a golden Horseshoe up your...." Sorry for the details, it goes with my smile.

I realized, that "yes" in fact I always had so much coming my way, and in reflection, my mind space was always so abundant, but MOREOEVER, so daily grateful, that every day in so many ways, I always received abundance in return.

The great thing about this, is that we all have it in us, to get out of life, all that we ever imagined possible. And it all starts with a thought.Change your thoughts, change your luck; change your life.

Don't take my word for it; just make up your mind!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Get A Little Closer

2011-03-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

"My mind gets the best of me, when I think the best things!"

Love LuCy

Our ultimate desire in life, no matter where we hang our hats, or rest our heads, is all the same. We wish to love and be loved.

A midst our ultimate desire rests on our shoulders many stresses, fears and perceptions that can tend to take our mindsets away from this very thing. We, as individuals, do not want to let pride and ego stand in our way of love and support. We don't wake up in the morning with the very intention of making it very hard to find peace and care toward and from others. Even so, when we set out to experience our days, we can experience situations that, subconsciously, take over our focus and our genuine understanding that Love will heal all.

This creating a block for ourselves, and others, and in our connectedness to those we love. Catching fear in the act may not be easy. We may not recognize that it is speaking through us, and taking over what could be a loving connection.

For us to stop fear and ego in its tracks, all we truly have to do is be open to getting a little closer, and being more open about what we are feeling, so we can allow our truth to be stronger than fear, and stronger than the bi-product of behaviours that can take over, when we don't.

Try it for a day.

When you feel frightened, or threatened, and choose pride, or ego to protect yourself; instead, believe that you are always protected and take your fears and share openly to others, in love, rather than letting your fears, take over you.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Heads Or Tails?

2011-03-28T13:19:00.000-07:00

"It is how it is, however you say it is!"

Love LuCy

With such a vast array of feelings we experience throughout our lives, and about ourselves and others, many times we can get a bit confused as to what we are feeling, and when. Truly, as we have all heard, it is not the circumstances and experiences, themselves we go through and remember, but clearly how we feel about ourselves, and others, throughout. Many of our memories exist within us, because we can recognize how they made us feel. Whether scared, unhappy, ecstatic, or embarrassed; it all comes down to the feeling.

We will all, in some form or another, at some point or another, feel things that we wish we didn't feel.None of us enjoy the sense of not being fulfilled.

When we feel these less than likeable emotions, it is important to observe what is underlying, in order to not only understand why we feel it, but how we can be more aware in order to prevent it from continually taking place.

We won't always catch our negative emotions in the act, before they come creeping in.

However; we can acknowledge when they come in, and be more mindful in our lives as to perhaps what we are attracting and enabling, for these feelings to take place, and move into our space. Before we are capable of moving on, in a healthy and grounded environment inside and outside of ourselves, we must take the time to make heads or tails of our emotions.

Life may sometimes see like the flip of a coin, sometimes, I am sure; so at least when we are sure how we feel about it, it is not so much a gamble.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Almost Always

2011-03-28T13:12:00.000-07:00

"I am So Not Perfect!" Love LuCy

Life truly is in how you look at it. We know this because what bothers us one day, can just as easily have no effect on us, the next.

I am not sure I have all the answers to life's burning questions, but when in doubt, I believe that I do, and work with that, instead. We are going to slip up in our steps now and then, and many of those times, we will beat ourselves up about it.

We can change this self sabotage simply by looking at ourselves, and our slipped up steps, and perhaps shrugging it off as a lesson in getting to know ourselves better.

None of us are perfect, and many times, we tend to slip up because we are focusing on a feeling that we are not good enough, and it shows in our actions.

If we can believe that in life, in love, and in all of our lessons, we are almost always our best, with room for growth, of course, we may see our slip ups happen less and less and less. LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Eye Of The Storm

2011-03-28T13:08:00.000-07:00

"Hurrying gets you nowhere but tired." Love LuCy

With our days filled with so many people to see, places to go and things to get done, it is no wonder we can feel a bit unfulfilled. Even though we love to connect with those we love, and many of us love the work we do, it can still take its toll on our emotional state when we feel that perhaps there was no time left for ourselves. Amidst our time for everything and everyone else, it is so imperative that we cater to our connection with self, along the way. Centering ourselves and being with our thoughts can allow us the opportunity to be that much more there for others. The balance between self and others is not just about the time we spend with both, but the ability to spend that time with ourselves that allows us to understand who we are, in return being able to see how we can be there with and for others we love. How can we know what role will work best and how we can be the best when we do not give ourselves the chance to see our best parts of ourselves, first? With all that takes place around you, take a moment to sit in the calm of it all, and appreciate what is inside, and what best way to bring that out to the World. LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Loud & Clear

2011-03-28T13:06:00.000-07:00

"Ask clear questions and get clear answers." Love LuCy

Having a blackberry can be extremely beneficial, especially when you are running your own business and your business can build itself when you are on the road. For me, my blackberry definitely gets good use, however, I am not aware of many of the technical aspects and benefits it offers other than how to email, text, take pictures or answer the calls. One very interesting benefit of the blackberry is the "voice dialing" feature, which, even still I have no idea how to work it. The only way I knew it existed was that I would very often accidently press the side button, and this woman's voice would say loud & clear; "SAY A COMMAND." I got so excited when she would speak to me, I have been, ever since, simply saying commands to her, of my wishes and dreams and "I AM " statements! "I AM SUCCESSFUL" "I AM FINDING LOVE IN ALL FORMS!" "FINANCIAL FREEDOM COMES EASILY TO ME" So, every once in a while, I will be holding my blackberry, embracing it almost like Aladdin's lamp, when she comes to me, and asks me to say a command! It may sound silly, but it truly allows me to get back to centre, and realize what my dreams and desires are, as when I hear her voice, it prompts me to listen to my own. Owning our path and guiding ourselves along the way is never an easy task. With fear, insecurity and lack of confidence in our quest for greatness, it is so important to take a moment, every day and truly dig deep to what it is that is the truth of what you wish for . So take a moment and make your wishes last a lifetime! LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Toss & Turn

2011-03-28T13:03:00.000-07:00

"It Pays To Be Flexible" Love LuCy

The change of seasons are among us, where much of what we carried with us, in the last several months is ready to be shed.

Our lives, filled with learning can sometimes take us to places we never thought possible; with those we never thought would come into our lives. New relationships, like new seasons, allow us to take inventory of what we have been carrying with us, and to stop and make sense of what is worth continuing, while we continue on our way. From past hurt to past hurdles that we have endured, it is so important to be willing and open to close doors that are to be closed, in order to allow a space of brand new, and healthy energy.

There are reasons for us meeting all the people we meet.We are here to show up in our lives, and help others show up in their own lives as well.

Sometimes this can come in the form of loving supportive energy, and other times the roles in which others play, are more challenging, to us, but both of which are to always allow us to look within, as to how to stand tall, for ourselves, before we can be anything, to anyone else.

By taking time, today, to toss out any energy you feel, intuitively is detrimental to you fulfilling your desired dreams, you are opening up to turning your whole life into perhaps what you thought was merely a dream, at all.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Power Play

2011-03-28T12:54:00.000-07:00

"In the Game of Love, there are no losers" LoVe LuCy

Partnerships with those we choose to work and live with can sometimes take toll on us, when we are struggling to understand what each other is not only speaking to us; but what feelings are attached to what they are voicing.

When we attach ourselves to an outcome of what is "right" from our perceptions, we can lead to disappointment with ourselves, and each other. Add another person with an attachment to their own perceived "right" outcome and we are playing to lose.

Although those whom we relate to usually speak the same language as we do, there are many languages of love.

All of us have our own way to love and own way to feel that we are being loved in return. It is a challenge to share with others what love, to us looks like, and just as difficult for us to have that shared, accordingly.

If we can open our hearts to the understanding that we needn't have to always put so much energy on trying to be right or holding power from our Ego's when trying to be heard, and instead take a moment of time to listen, we can see that others are just as truly hoping and wishing for the same thing as we are.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

KNOCK IT OFF!

2011-03-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

"Take everything One Thing At A Time." LoVe LuCy

Monday mornings can get us a bit overwhelmed with the tasks that sit on our desk, perhaps many of which were not finished from the week last. The last thing any of us enjoy is the piling up of things we have to get done.

Paying bills, filing paperwork, filing taxes; you name it, we all have a list, some of us much longer than we can even imagine. Just as with anything, when we can take things one thing at a time, with more focus, rather than get flustered by all that floats around in our minds, we can make our lives that much more motivating to get things done.

We can truly do one thing at a time, whether we believe we are the most successful multitaskers. Sure we can do our best to kill two birds with one stone, but in order to leave no stone left unturned in our tasks, being mindful and taking our careful time with what we need to get done, can be all the calm we need, in our little worlds of chaos. Writing a list and prioritizing our thoughts on what is imperative to get done now, v.s. what can truly wait, we can knock off our stresses, successfully, one thing at a time.

Leaving time for ourselves knowing that some things can wait! LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Well, Would You Look At That!

2011-03-28T12:48:00.000-07:00

"Its All in How You Look At It, No Matter What It Is." LoVe LuCy

Sitting in my office, today, and being in the presence of a very cute puppy, has given me the opportunity to see things in a very different light. He never second guesses himself. He sits in the present moment, and never gets confused from a moment in time, before right now. We spend so many moments that we are given, worrying and wondering what just happened, and what is next.

Hoping that what we are doing is going to work in our favour, going forward. Many times, even when we are not aware of it, we are using so much of our time, going over and over in our minds, all that is happening, but focusing more on whether or not it is right or wrong. Second guessing seems to be second nature to us, for many things.Think of decisions, and choices, you have made in even the last three days, and ask yourself if you questioned whether or not what you chose was in fact the right choice?

Imagine how much more time we would have to simply enjoy life, and all that it offered, if we just lived it, for what it is, made decisions along the way, and just simply stuck to the fact that we made them however we did, and that is as far as that thought should go?

The more confident we are that we are strong enough to do what is right for us, at any given moment, the strong and stronger our love for ourselves will be. Even if you make a decision to do something, the best part is that you don't have to retract it, if you think it was made in error; you can simply choose a new decision that is a decision to do something else, instead, now, if it feels right.

Knowing that the first choice was made because it felt right, and now it feels right to make a different decision. Of all the decisions and choices we are given every day, don't let your first choice be to second guess yourself.

Love,

LuCy sMiLeS

If It's Not One Thing; It's Another!

2010-07-20T20:15:00.000-07:00

"Take all the time you Need ." LoVe LuCy

Do you ever wonder how you can be so clear on something, and ready to stick to your guns that what you are feeling is so right and so true; then something take place, placing you in a completely different frame of mind?

We are very often very quick to assume that our feelings, once felt, must stay. So many times, this takes place, that we attach to those feelings, even without realizing they have changed.

In life, our thoughts and experiences are always changing.

The one constant from the Universe.Change.Growth.Progression onward.By being open to the idea that with so much that takes places in our lives, it is only natural that our feelings will change with every step we take. Information that is given to us, however it is, is what we use to sit and ponder our feelings towards things.Once more information is given, more change takes place.Once "different" information is given, there will be, as a result, a difference in the way we take the situation at hand.

In letting go of attaching to one thing, as a fixed idea that cannot be changed, we open ourselves up to the possibilities that life has to offer, and the connections from those, that have so many beautiful messages to offer us, as well.

Let life, and the flow of energy go through you, however it does, every day, in an ever changing way. Allow yourself to move within the realm of peace and serenity that everything moves through you, with the intention to help guide you, without the obligation of latching on, but rather, letting go.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

FOR NOW

2010-07-20T20:13:00.000-07:00

"A Moment is All You Need." LoVe LuCy

Of course, when we are contemplating our lives, we are looking into the future, as to how we want to see ourselves, where, and with whom.
We are hopeful that we can be strong enough to make the appropriate decisions to get to that appropriate place, for us.

It is scary, at times. What are we supposed to do, now?
What is the right answer to all the questions we have in our heads as to what to do next, to get to where we are just hoping, from these answers, we will go.

Some days, we can go through the hours, just simply being with, being around others, and not being so analytical about all the things we need in our lives, to be happy.
Other days, however, things will creep up into our little minds, and make us sit, think and feel a need to make decisions, about our present lives.

These are times, when our souls are calling on us to evaluate, within, if we are actually living in our element, and in alignment with our true essense.

Kind of like a Soul "Check-up".

It gives us the opportunity to be with ourselves, and be honest with ourselves, and our loved ones, what we truly feel is necessary for us, to be in a space of serenity, inside, even when circumstances outside, may prove to be much less that serene.

Being open, as much as we need, as many times as we need, to stay open to our truth, is so imperative to our growth.
No matter how fearful we are for what others may think, we must keep our true thoughts of our true selves in upmost care, before we can even begin to care for others.

If this means, for now, we sense that our needs are to simply focus on our needs, alone, for better understanding of life, as a whole; let that be all the sense that you need.
Love,
LuCy sMiLeS

UNLESS

2010-07-20T20:10:00.000-07:00

"It's only okay; except when it isn't." LoVe LuCy

With so many beliefs being brought to the table by so many beings, it is hard, sometimes, to bring to the forefront, in remembrance, what ours are.When we meet people and make connections, it is always a beautiful thing to hear all that others think, feel and live.It allows us to seek understanding, from others' experiences and understandings.

Many times we will nod our heads in agreement, just as much, perhaps in awe, or confusion.All of the above just as imperative in our growth.We don't have to agree with someone, to gain clarity.Sometimes by being confused, we gain more clarity, about ourselves.Clarity that we are still ok to honour our feelings.

Our purpose here, today, as was yesterday, is to be in touch with those whom we can connect with in order to find order in our lives, by looking within ourselves, and finding the answers that we couldn't find on our own.We share our ideas, sit with others' ideas, whether or not we have the faintest idea what their thoughts are.

What we do with those ideas that we either agree or disagree with, is to live, learn grow and ultimately stick to our own ideas, whether they were expanded in truth from others, or whether it remained true that we are true to our own ideas, in reflection.It is important to grow.It is important to be true to your feelings.

Ideas of others will resonate and allow you to expand you.

The connection grows, as your values , beliefs and disposition match, making a wonderful match of feeling true love, care and compassion.Or they don't, and you expand, still.
By standing tall, with your will.

Love,

LuCy sMiLeS

NO OCCUPANCY

2010-05-20T21:48:00.000-07:00

"It only take a moment and a belief to be happy."

LoVe LuCy

What do you hold in your space?

Just as we all have a place to live; a space that we occupy material objects; that of which we desire- we also own space within ourselves of which, as well, we occupy. But is it that of which we desire?

Why is it we can go to our favorite shop and purchase nice things, be it pillows, painting, or pottery, to fill the space we call home, as pretty as we can; but our emotional and spiritual space of thought can get what seems like hand me downs? If someone offered us a raggedy blanket to place on our beds, would we accept?Would we feel obligated and take it from them, simply because it is offered?

Would we also, feel obliged then, to continue to carry it with us, and pay it forward to the next person?

I had been speaking of the various natural disasters with someone this morning, and in my personal opinion suggested the importance of our collective thoughts creating chaos, but also to embrace this as a lesson of the spiritual connectivity we have with each other, and with mother nature.

The faster we realize that the happier we are with self, and the more in tune we are with our own personal identity and purpose, the sooner we can project that onto others, whether a smile and hello on the street, or a "thank you". And, as cause and effect would so generously have it, Mother Nature would soon smile, too!

This friend shared a similar story, one of which changed their lives, forever, from over 30 years ago. While in traffic, someone had outraged him with their poor choice making him fumed to the deepest part of irritability. Just then, however, the person, acknowledging their mistake, looked up, saddened with their carelessness, and with non verbal communication, asked him for forgiveness, right then and there.

This friend decided at that moment, he will not longer allow such negative frustration to occupy his space, as he realized, in a snowball effect how that would be selfish, in any further encounter that day, where he carried this weight. Whether or not, going forward, someone will take accountability for their absent-mindedness or not, what occupies his own mind is his own responsibility. The World is not always fair. We may not always have fair game or a fair chance at getting everything we ask for, right away.But by showing up, right away, and holding our truth no matter what lies, deceit, judgment or blame may take place, we can sit at peace, and in comfort of the space occupying our thoughts as ours to own, and embrace.

Love,
LuCy sMiLeS

You and Me Both

2010-05-20T21:31:00.000-07:00

"Making it through sometimes takes two."

LoVe LuCy

Walking through our lives, since we took our very first steps, we have been given such amazing opportunities.While when we were young, we had more guidance from our parents, as to which direction will lead us to a better place, more often than not; we now, as Adults have the power in us to take life a step further, for us to Succeed.

Not every day is the easiest to be in a frame of mind that is confident, so much that we are capable of giving it our all, to make the most of our lives.

Sometimes, it takes using the strength that others give us, to get to that place of security when it comes to securing the life we truly desire.

We want to, of course, believe that we are Independent and have our personal power positioned just so, so we feel we are able to accomplish as much, if not, all, that we need, for ourselves. In saying that, there is a lot to be said for how our lives, and the roles we each play, in each other's allows for each one of us to flourish.

We are here, together, to help one another to learn, and grow from the connections we encounter.While it is certainly great to stand on our own two feet, we can always be certain there will be someone, close, holding their hand out, to help out, when we need a helping hand, to grow.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Jackpot

2010-05-20T21:23:00.000-07:00

"The answers are right under your nose."LoVe LuCy

Do you ever wonder how seamless it seems for so many people, who seems to just effortlessly find all that they are looking for?

We see those, in the media, who are celebrating their new found riches, or those who see to have had a lifetime of luck.

Oh if only we could also reap such ravishing rewards, in our own lives.

The Universe has a very interesting, and for some, misunderstood way of teaching us how to attract what we are seeking.

By focusing on all the things we just wish we could have, but do not, and focusing on all that others have, that we do not, our mind is making room for lack.

Not all of us will spend our lives being able to spend limitless amounts of money, or time, with and in luxury.

What makes some able to do so, and others, not so much, is how much time and energy we put on all that we don't have vs. all that we do.

Yes, we live in a world of duality, a world where not all of those living here have the same opportunities to grow, moreover grow such Empires as those, we deem Successful.

But Success and Riches, are above and beyond what the energy of money can buy.

Success and Abundance comes from who we are, not what we make.Personal success, is in how we serve our neighbour, but first how we see ourselves.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Every Little Breath

2010-05-20T21:11:00.000-07:00

"Sometimes the Best Step Is To Breathe"

LoVe LuCy

Everything we do we do with the energy we have at any given moment.

There are days where our energy is low, and we have trouble trying to make a decision to save our lives.Some days we can jump at any chance to take all that life has to offer, without merely blinking an eye.Our energy provides us with the opportunities to see within ourselves all that we have to offer.

In our down times, we can see things in front of us, that would perhaps be missed while we are running around trying to do everything at once.

We live in a world of such busyness, believing that doing more will give us more.But in actuality a lot more can get done and be seen, if we stop and breathe, in silence.Even for just a simple moment.We have just as much time, anyone to accomplish all that we set out. Setting aside time, for ourselves while doing and being everything for others, can give us a running start at better productivity, overall.

Rest does for the mind much more than we give it credit for.

Moments of clarity can be much more present when we take the present moment to be with, without always having to do all we need, all at once.It will all, always still be there to get done;

It is just a breath away.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Take The Bull By The Horns!

2010-04-19T13:24:00.001-07:00

"Make Your Move, and Move the World."LoVe LuCy

It is not always easy for us to go or what we desire.

Many of us have a lot riding on us taking a risk, and making a move to follow steps in our mission for passionate living.

With all of the ideas of what we are supposed to be doing, and the appropriate and safe way to be sure that we are secure, financially, it can be tough for us, if we decide to give something less traditional a try.

What will people say? What if we go against the grain and take some time to actually test out if we can make it? How can we possibly be of working for ourselves, instead working for someone else. Not all of us desire the same thing.

Many of us are completely content with the safe structure and stability that comes with full time income, and that is great, we need these dedicated people.And these dedicated people are passionate about what they do.

But, ask yourself... What about you? What matters most, when it comes to our Heart's calling, is being able to open ourselves up to the possibilities, if desired and dreamed, for ourselves, that we may be here for something different.

How do we know if something is not going to work, if we don't give it a try?

Every day we are given messages, and signs as to how we can best serve the World, with our talents, that for some, are still hidden deep down inside, just waiting to be ignited and executed for the entire World to see. So take it from me...

If you feel that something is tugging at your Heart Strings and you fear you just couldn't possibly have it in you to dance to its song?

Get up, dust off whatever fears, worry, judgment or excuses you are allowing to cover your confidence, and take the bull by the horns!

Take it from A Taurus Bull, herself:)

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Aa A Matter Of Fact

2010-04-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

"Give it all you Can, with all That You Have, and All That You Are."
LoVe LuCy

As A matter of Fact! How many assumptions or decisions have we made, I wonder, where without looking at all that is in front of us, first; we jumped the gun, or jumped to conclusions- without giving the situation a fair chance. We as humans, have a characteristic about all of us, even though we are all so different- that is very much the same. We all, in one way or another, when corresponding with one another, have a need to declare our feelings, and make sure that others know what is on our minds. We want to be understood; accepted; loved and cared for. How we convey our need for all of these things, can get in the way of the genuine need, itself.
Many of us, when learning how to grow with one another, come to the table with our own distinct methods of doing things; in our mind's eye, it is simply to us, how things are supposedly done "right."
How can we, then, be right, without having the other person have to settle for then, being "wrong." Facts are facts, to us, when it comes to our feelings on matters, just as facts are facts, to another.No one person's feelings are more important, more momentous, than the other.

In learning to communicate our feelings, and how we take in the facts of life, we can make monumental improvements by being empathetic to each other's feelings, just as though they were our own. As a matter of fact, if we can look 'out' to a situation, with another person, rather than putting the situation in the middle of each other, I'll bet our feelings will not only be that much more heard, but also that much more considered. Consider it done!

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Case by Case

2010-04-13T09:53:00.000-07:00

"Make the Most of The Moment, by Living Fully In It."
LoVe LuCy

It seems like never before have we, as a collective consciousness, been more attune with the ways of the World and the ways of how the Universe is exposing its upmost importance, in our individual lives. Perhaps, in my getting older, and I like to think, wiser, I am just noticing what big a role this Higher Power contributes to everyday living. Knowing and doing, in life, are very different. We can definitely be aware, be very conscious of what we are doing that isn't perhaps giving us our desired results, but we can tend to do it anyway. Those small voices, inside our heads, seem to speak over each other, doing their best to get noticed, at the same time, creating a chaotic situation for our mindset. We all have them. I like to call mine, the Goddess wanna be "Gremlin" vs. "The Goddess". Just as these two characters play in my own mind, life projects accordingly.

When, in communication, we take with us thoughts, feelings, and harboured emotions from the past, we create a circumstance that can already be destined for disaster. Mix that with another Beautiful Soul, whom we are connected with, doing the same thing, and I think you get the picture. When looking to create balance, and harmony in our lives, we must do our best to take each situation, case by case.

By bringing up a past scenario and adding it to the present picture, we are bringing our resentment, guilt, shame or anger, that needn't be brought up. Our defenses can get a rise in us, and may not allow us to rise to the occasion to create a communicative clarity with those we love.

Taking our time, and being present with present circumstances can allow our Authentic Self to come out, taming down that gremlin which, living and breathing directly from Ego, only speaks from the past.

Knowing that we have the power to shut up and shut out the voices that harm us, can be music to our ears, and the ears of those who are dancing with us, in love.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Perish The Thought

2010-04-13T09:51:00.001-07:00

"If you think it, it is."
Love LuCy

It is not so easy, to be positive all the time. We can read books, say our affirmations, meditate, etc... Life can, and will get in the way.We may spend an entire week, focusing on our goals, accomplishing our tasks, and feeling great about our passions, and our productivity. Then life happens.

The thing about life is that it always gives us what we need, to see, to respond and to grow. Sometimes things that come into our view we certainly wish to turn a blind eye to, to protect us from hurt, pain, or simple awareness that it is there, for us to see. These are the times, when it is most imperative to stand tall, shoulders back, and breathe. With experience, comes enlightenment.With struggle, comes strength. How are we to know what we have inside of us, if our exterior circumstances don't show up, for us to see how we show up, in life? It is not always easy to believe that embracing our dark experiences brings us closer to self. We know that our thoughts are, then, our lives, so why not always focus on the positive? Because, positive doesn't always take place.

Sitting with, in observation, and detachment to life's happenings, whatever they may be, allows us to reflect, in a language of letting go, that no words will ever be able to express. Acknowledgement and acceptance to life, in good times and in bad, will allow us to acknowledge who we are, and accept ourselves as such. As well, as accepting ourselves, we can learn to accept others, and also learn, in our own hearts that with which we know, for ourselves, we are not willing to accept in our lives, to continue our growth. This is acceptance to let go. We are powerful beings, living, learning, and loving. We have the power within us to give to others as best we know how.

Just as we experience life, to see what we want our lives to look life, we will experience life to see what we do not want. And that is ok too.A lovely friend, Motivational speaker, published author, media personality Linda Clemons put it straight, years ago;

"If it doesn't help you grow, it's gotta go."L.C. But, we have to experience what doesn't help us grow, for us to know.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Take The Floor

2010-04-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

"We do not have the power to change others, nor should we want to or try to, nor judge others for who they are, or how they act - we do have the power to change our relationship with self by healing from within, and speaking of what our needs are in our relationships with others. THIS BRINGS TRUE LOVE IN..."~
Love LuCy

If you are like me, you are extremely blessed with being surrounded by such supportive and sensational friends, who would do anything for you on a dime.
Looking back, we can be so proud of ourselves, and what we have accomplished for ourselves.
Moreover, we can be taken back by the love and guidance of those, who, when we couldn't as much as stand up four ourselves, they would jump in and take the floor, for us.
In my own experiences, which, I know, many of you can relate, I have had the pleasure of people, beautiful people come into my life, and show me my worth, when I could barely look at myself in the mirror.
People come into our lives, just when we need them. It may sound cliché, or a general way of looking at things. As many times as we have heard this, we can also confirm this to always be the case.
We are a collective energy. The magic of the Universe is a such-if we cannot do something on our own, someone, someone very special, will walk in, and take the reins for us.
I want to thank you all, who have taken my reins and taken the floor, for me, and on my behalf, at the times I needed you most.
They say the best is yet to come. If the best coming is anything like the best friends we have had, and still have, then there is nothing we cannot do, for if we cannot, alone, we have our friends to help see us through
LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

CROSS EXAMINE

2010-04-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

" What exists is what you believe"
LoVe LuCy

People work with information. We want it fast, we want it NOW.We, as human beings, living on this Earth, and get to know what we want, what we are looking for, by taking information and assessing it, to feed our needs, and our desires. When we are given an amount of information, we can then take it, and use it, to our benefit to make decisions. When the information that we have, changes, or expands, so do our choices. We all only do what we do, and only know what we know, based on the information we are given.More specifically, the information, that we take, and how we perceive it. What one person perceives with the intelligence, is not going to be the same as the next.

Being that we are so individual, we cannot perceive with the same similarity as another, even when the information given, is fixed.

The facet in which we retain this appearance of what we are being enlightened with will be pertinent to our memory in our cells, from what experiences we have endured, that are relative to this.

What we can do, in our present moment, to not be so attached to life, from all that we have been through, before now, is to take time to look at what is resonating with us, perhaps a fear, or a sadness, or an emotional tie to something. It may have been legitimate, because of before, but in learning and growing and expanding our awareness of self, we can look at these circumstance, simply to change them.

To change our attachment to emotions that no longer serve us, now that our lives are moving forward. We are always ever changing. We must decide what we wish to keep with us, if is is still of use, or put certain things to rest.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

ATALL COSTS

2010-04-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

" Your Wins Come from your Will" LoVe LuCy

There are so many qualities that each of us carry with us, each of which play such a pivotal role in our growth.

As we grow, and move forward, in our lives, we learn of ourselves, even more qualities.

Our experiences are what allows us to get to know ourselves.
They allow us to get to a place where we learn to love ourselves.

Love, in a word- is not always easy.
We may at times, feel we are not living to our greatest potential.
We may look back; only to see that we may have stumbled a few times, that somehow slowed us down.

We, perhaps, wish that we could have only gotten a little bit further, in our growth; a little bit faster.

A famous quote "Whatever you resist persists" had me in a situation that allowed me to look at life, in a whole new light.

There is potential for us, to walk forward, happier, more successful and more connected to Source, if we take a moment to reflect on our past, but in a special way.

Regretting something leaves us resisting what is, and staring at the lack in ourselves, rather than looking and embracing ourselves, and our lives, as a whole.

What we do, NOW, with what we HAVE and what we HAVE BEEN THROUGH, is what will allow us to cherish the moment, for what it is worth, and what we are worthy of.
Bring in the energies and attraction of those who believe in us, and project to us our worth, as we do them.

If we want something badly enough, we will use all of our strength, and all of our will to get it, whether or not we were ready or willing to do so before.

It doesn't matter what happened, with who, why or how.
What matters is now.

What are you going to do about it?

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

In A Heart Beat

2010-04-09T21:43:00.000-07:00

"Trust comes first, from within." LoVe LuCy

One of few constants when it comes to everyday life, is the ebbs and flows. We all do our best to bring out our best qualities, in all that we do, because we know that with showing up as best we can, we can see the best parts of ourselves, and bring out the best parts of others.

What we give, we get back.

What people give to us, we take in for what it is worth, in its value to us, and continue to flow accordingly.

Many times, in many ways, we can rush with our feelings, and rush with our responses, without thinking of what that will look like, or feel like, to others, in front of us.
We do not mean to harm others, when perhaps we react with habits that hinder our happiness. We are living and breathing with hopes of smiling, more often than not, and making people smile along the way!

Just as, in a heartbeat, we can know what makes us happy; we also, in a heartbeat, do that which does not!

It is so important, for us, to sit and be with our thoughts, and to think, before we speak, so we can be sure that what comes out, is out of love, respect and integrity.

Just as Mother nature reinvents herself, in the spring, we can also take inventory of what is not helping us grow, and reinvent ourselves with some "spring cleaning for the mind!"

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

FREEZE FRAME

2010-04-09T21:37:00.001-07:00

"If you Stop and Listen, You will Find" LoVe LuCy

The key element of unlocking any door, just as it is to locking them, is how we communicate our feelings and our views, to others.

How we choose to communicate with others reveals the state of which the relationship will flourish.

It is never so much what we are discussing, but how we choose to discuss it.

All of us have our own unique forms of communication, that we have developed over many years, and many relationships, up to now.

When creating a harmonious balance in our lives, we must not only do our best to see what others are trying to say, but we must also see, from within, what we are trying to voice, and most importantly, "why" we say what we say, and "why" we feel what we feel.

Our lives, and our paths, are precious.

Our right is to stand tall, in our power, and be our Authentic selves, to allow others to learn from all we have to offer, as with us, learning for those around us, equally.

How we choose to react, or respond to differing opinions on a multitude of ideas, and experiences can be challenging, when we are trying not only to maintain our individual flow, but also doing our best to empathize with those we are connected with.

The answers of what best ways we can grow together are not going to be the same for everyone.

There is no magic wand that can cast a special spell of how to dance in alignment.

What works for some, may be detrimental to others.

What makes our connections so special, is taking the time to learn, with others, how we can move forward, in mutual respect for our differences, and by focusing our attention on our similar characteristics, which is what brought us together, in the first place.

By stepping back and taking a good look, with patience and understanding, without getting ahead of ourselves; we can see many beautiful aspects that we can work with, even when things don't seem to be in working order.

Be open to love, in all its forms, and be open to forming your relationships with best, most loving intentions.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

ZIP YOUR LIP

2010-03-26T21:40:00.001-07:00

"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!

2010-03-26T09:48:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-03-26T09:47:00.001-07:00

"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

2010-03-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-03-19T12:20:00.002-07:00

"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

2010-03-19T12:20:00.001-07:00

"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

2010-03-19T12:18:00.001-07:00

"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

2010-03-19T12:17:00.001-07:00

"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

2010-03-19T12:15:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-03-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

"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!

2010-03-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-03-17T16:04:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-03-17T16:02:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-03-17T15:59:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-03-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-03-05T08:00:00.001-08:00

"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

2010-03-05T07:45:00.000-08:00

"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

2010-03-05T07:36:00.000-08:00

"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

20/20

2010-02-25T11:29:00.000-08:00

"Clearing things up with ourselves first
clears up anything with anyone else."
LoVe LuCy

They never said life would be easy.

They never said the going wouldn't get tough, and we wouldn't want to throw in the towel, in our relationships with our spouses, friends, jobs, and even with ourselves.

Many of us can ponder and ponder why it is that we attract certain people in our lives, or why we keep putting ourselves in certain positions.

Many of us have no idea why we haven't attracted that right person, we are so hoping for.

We may have a list, of what we want this person to look like, including many characteristics and values that we want them to have, in order for us to hold true to ourselves just what we know we deserve.

Whether it is in our current relationships that don't look exactly like what we want, or in seeking a new and upcoming connection.Something today caught my ear, and touched my heart to the point of tears"For a quality relationship, write down 20 qualities you want your partner to have- and make sure you have them, first."

How interesting is it that we want so badly to have someone in our lives who will emanate certain things we hold high in value, however, we never take the time to be sure that we are living up to our own values, first?

We know that all comes back to us, that we put out.We also know that it doesn't necessarily come back to us in the same form as we put out.So how can we overlook the necessity of holding ourselves personally accountable to live and breathe all that we expect others to toward us?If we feel we are being treated with disrespect, or dealing with others who are not trustworthy;If we can look at our relationship to self and others, perhaps the energy being exuded is lack of self worth, or perhaps self reliance.

It can be anything, and not always the same thing, but it will always be "something".Let's look at our relationships we are building and maintaining.

If we feel as though there are certain things happening that we can surely do without, and qualities in our relationship that are not in alignment with what we wish to have; look at our relationship with self, and to others, and see if we are out of line, as well.Then maybe we can break down the confusion and finally see clearly what we want, by being what we want others to be.What a perfect vision!
LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Like A Fish Out Of Water

2010-02-25T11:25:00.000-08:00

"Go To Where the Butterflies Live in your Heart"
LoVe LuCy

Well into the New Year, many of us have already since decided to make some changes, in our lives, in hopes that we will improve what our lives look like, as a whole.

Some may have made choices to start a more active lifestyle, while others may have chosen to slow down, and start enjoying the silent moments.

However we have all made these decisions, it is a process, that can only be 'almost' perfected with time.Nothing happens over night, and things that do, may happen to go away, just as quickly.

Taking the time to see what it is our lives what look like, to us, to be fruitful and fulfilling is a great step to understanding more about who we are, and what we feel is most important. Many of us have obligations to our families, to our Financial Institutions and to maybe even to our friends, which cause us to continue on a professional road that is not necessarily helping us.Staying in a position, in life, that makes us not feel grounded, but rather stuck, can cause for stress that is above and beyond the stress of trying to get ahead, or even make due.

There is a position for everyone in life. What some may deem a daring or trying task, others may feel free to attempt, with no effort at all.Finding our flow, in our lives, and what allows us to feel that we moving forward, rather than treading water, without being able to catch our breath, is a great step to a life of continued happiness. Find Your Flow, by First Finding your Authentic Happiness!

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Meet Me Half Way

2010-02-25T11:05:00.001-08:00

"The first part of change, is accepting it."
LoVe LuCy

Of all of the individual things we wish to achieve in our lifetime, one common goal we have is to create, maintain and embrace long lasting, and loving relationships.
It can be friends, intimate connections, or work related relations- all of which we wish for these relationships to be at their best.The issue with this, is to be open to allowing the dynamic of each connection to be as it is, in its most healthy form.
This is where it may be more difficult than not, but by staying true to ourselves, the truth of how to conserve our connections will follow.Yes, we will struggle, whether it is for power, understanding, or because others are seemingly more demanding.How do we get to a place where there is harmony in our connections that will allow us that feeling of joy, and moreover comfort with those around us?Relationships are not always going to be easy, and rightfully so.They are here in our lives, to teach as more about ourselves, than anything else.The importance of relationships is not only to hold others dear, and show honesty and loyalty, but to also have that start from within.By meeting each other half way and both equally communicating what is important, we can make for a better understanding.
The most integral part of meeting each other half way, is in the follow through that is carried out, after open communication occurs.And holding our ground, by staying grounded to our commitments to ourselves, no matter what others may convey, or fall back on.
Our needs are valuable, and therefore should be respected with high value, from those whom we share our hearts with. The key to a successful relationship, is having that respect of loyalty of our needs appreciated and abided by, because we are worthy of such.It is important to be in alignment with our core values and beliefs, and be strong enough to allow those in our lives, who can provide us with that same harmony, while we are connecting.
And to carry on with others, the best way for us.
Sometimes it is saying goodbye to what doesn't serve us; or making changes in the dynamic to directly improve how things are. We deserve happiness, and peace and to smile when we think of those we are bridging amazing ties with.
By taking responsibility for ourselves, and what we know will be what we need, going forward; we can successfully walk forward with those, who are then, in the same position as us to create this harmonic flow, together.
You will know when it is right,
because it feels right,
and you feel right.
LoVe, LuCy sMiLeS

Call The Dogs Off!

2010-02-25T11:03:00.000-08:00

"All is well, when we make it so."
LoVe LuCy

Of all the situations and circumstances we have in our lives, we may, at times, feel a bit powerless.We may, in some moments, feel that no matter how much we know in our hearts, that we create our life, through our thoughts, it seems we are not even sure what we are thinking. Of this feeling of powerlessness, it is great to know that we carry the power, within us, of how to get it back! Not everything in life, for us, is going to be black and white.And just when we feel we get it, something may come into our view and changes our own view of life, seemingly out of nowhere.

We could be feeling confident that things are working out so well, and get a bit side tracked by stress, bringing down our moods.Or we could be feeling restless, and worried that things just won't look up; and then we look up and see a new and smiling face, who makes us change our way of thinking.

Our fears can be used for empowering our lives, by looking at them, taking them, and making a point to see what they are telling us, rather than allowing them to tell us how to live our lives.

It is always up to us, if we want to throw in the towel, or hit the ground running, to stand on our stage, in the spotlight, with grace, in this role we have been given. It is interesting, that once we see what our thoughts are, we can see that many of them, with a little tweaking to the positive shift our lives into a 180, allowing us to feel back on track.

Many of our thoughts, are not even our own, but are resonance of past emotions, or conversations with other.In life, to get a better view, we just have to call the dogs off, in our minds, and realize that they may just be barking up the wrong tree!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Stop, Drop & Roll

2010-02-25T11:02:00.001-08:00

"If you don't know, Dance!"LoVe LuCy

Do you ever wonder how one moment you can have such poise, and the next, you are pondering how you are going to make it through?

How in one breath you are on pinching yourself to be sure your blessings are real, and the next, you really cannot catch your breath?This is not a commercial for prescription anti-depressants.

This is real life. We carry so much emotion with us, from experiences, that when a new experience comes, we tend to react to it, based on the emotion we were dealing with previously.

This can definitely cause confusion in our lives, not to mention the lives of those around us. We are not all so fortunate to be open and able to healthily work on and work through every single emotion we have.It is hard enough focusing on what Is going on, let alone focusing on how we feel about it! While everyone has a different take on matters, this can make matters even that much more difficult to get through.

Although we can find this much too much to take in, if we can take each moment for what it is, and do our best to take any negative aspect of it and:

1)Stop to Assess what is taking place, exactly for what it is;

2)Drop what doesn't serve us, knowing we are worthy of surrendering to the Universe;

3) Roll with all we have left, which can mean rolling with the punches, here and there;

This can help us turn a bad experience into simply just another experience, to learn and grow. And best of all "Let things go..."

Love,

LuCy sMiLeS

Rhyme or Reason

2010-02-24T10:39:00.000-08:00

"It's Not Always Easy, But It's Always Worth It!"LoVe LuCy

One of the greatest things about being in this World together, is that we have each other to support, assist and boost when we are in need.

We attract our great friends, because we deserve great friends, and have great things to give, in return.
While it helps to go to our friends for the support that we need, we can also take comfort in our own Intuition to guide us, when things may seem difficult, or uncertain.

Our body will send us messages, when things are just not right, and need to be looked at, with more attention.

If we are struggling with a specific situation, and unsure whether the situation itself is an unreasonable scenario to have to compromise our truth for, the truth will always lie within, and we have every capability to access this truth, simply by asking.

Our minds can get mangled and our days can get so distracted.
But our Hearts and our Souls are always clearly exuding what it needs, to teach us, help us and guide us through everything we need to see, to be in the best place we need to be.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

You Can Say That Again

2010-02-24T10:35:00.000-08:00

"What you Do Unto Others, You Do Unto Yourself First!"

LoVe LuCy

There are so many components that come into play when it comes to our moods.

From the weather, the day of the week, and for some of us, hormones!

Our moods are very sensitive things, and can change at the drop of a dime, depending on what gets dropped on our laps, or on our plates.

Yes, exterior circumstance, whether we wish or not, have a direct link to our moods.
Of course, having said that, what we do to change our moods, or improve our moods, after the fact, is entirely up to us.

Just as we can have a high for life, when everything is in order, we can also maintain a natural high, when things seem to go downhill.

The power of the mind is so intense and allows us to flourish or to fade, depending on how much power we give it!
There are going to be days in life we feel we can climb the tallest mountain, and many we are unsure we have the strength to put our foot down.

How we speak to ourselves through the good times and the bad will enable us to carry ourselves, and allow us to stand tall, when we may otherwise fall.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Throw Caution To The Wind

2010-02-15T21:19:00.000-08:00

"The great thing about trying is that you can do it as many times as you need!"
LoVe LuCy

In our journey, and in our life as a whole, we definitely focus on getting things done, and getting things right. We pay attention to detail, where it matters to us, and we do our best to be our best, and to make the best of our time. With this, as individuals, we have our own set of individual deeds that we follow, based on our beliefs that we have carried with us along our way.

Some of us, depending on how we are accomplishing our goals, may be in a place of reevaluating what we do, how we do it, and whether or not we need to tweak our ways a little. Of this, it can come down to not so much changing who we are as it is about expanding ourselves, and our mindsets, to go above and beyond what we may feel comfortable doing. As creatures of habit, we also have a habit of fearing change.

We make decisions as safely as we can, to be sure that we don't put ourselves in a position that may be something we regret doing.

By doing so, and having a perception that taking an extra step is too extreme, we risk being in a place that is stagnant from growth. If we believe, in our minds, that we cannot take a chance to do something more than we are, then we will be right. Whatever our perception is; is our life.

If we can perceive our lives as being abundant, through being rightly deserving of such abundance, mixed with proactive determination to carry this out- perhaps we can throw any negative perceptions out, and bring in all that will serve us for Success!

Or so, I think so.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

This Little Light Of Mine

2010-02-12T10:28:00.001-08:00

"A Little Smile Can Brighten the Darkest of Days."
LoVe LuCy

Remember that song we used to sing?
"This Little Light of Mine, I'm Gonna Let it Shine..."

There are so many songs, and even Fairy Tales, that when we look back and replay them in our minds, we realize how much significance they have on us owning our Power, and staying true to ourselves, even in the face of Darkness.

It is interesting how much more alert and aware we are, as children, when we actually know less about the World.

The truth is we have a profound innocence that we overlook once we get older, that allows us to use our intuition to guide us, rather than the outside influences, that many times is based on fear, and mistrust.

We just used our inner light as the main force for answers.
We knew when things didn't feel right.
We knew, as well, that once we changed our perception, that everyone around us, had a light of their own, that they just hoped to have shine bright, as well.

Life, itself has ups and downs, it has dramas, twists, and turns...
And sometimes those we think are here to hurt us the hardest, turn out to assist us the best.

And those we feel we understand the least, are those who help us understand ourselves the most.

Wherever you are in your life, and whomever you choose to share your path with;

Be sure to let your light shine when darkness seems to fall;
It allows others to grow too, seeing our strength to stand tall.

You owe it not only to yourself, afterall.
But at the end of the day, it is always your call.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Fly By The Seat Of Your Pants!

2010-02-12T10:26:00.000-08:00

"Jump a Little Higher!"
LoVe LuCy

Anything we have ever tried, for the first time, we had to learn how to do.

Every single thing.

From learning to ride our bike to learning how to calculate long division!Some of us reading this may have cringed at one or both thoughts of the above. We all have stories in our minds, remembering the fear of having to learn new things, as much as we still have the fear of knowing there are a few more things to learn. It seems we feel we must have all the necessary information from beginning to end, before we attempt to attack anything given to us.

In life, it is always smart to have a plan of action.

A goal.

A vision of what we are looking to achieve.

However, it is not necessary to have all the answers before we go at it. Many times, by intuitively working through the process, we not only have an opportunity to come out with much more than we set out for, we also learn more about ourselves, and our capabilities to work wonderfully, without having to carefully place all our ducks in a row.

Spontaneity is a gift that sometimes allows us to use Faith rather than Fact, as it gives us a balance of Magic with Logic.

I don't recommend flying by the seat of your pants, so much that you always end up in the hot seat- trying to wiggle your way out of regretful, and painstaking situations;
I do recommend, however, taking a chance on life, once in a while, and going above and beyond your usual set of ordinary guidelines, if you are looking for extraordinary results!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

AND SO IT GOES

2010-02-12T10:19:00.000-08:00

"Love not only heals wounds, it saves lives."
LoVe LuCy

In matters of the heart, even when we know that our hearts don't lie, we can still sit in confusion, trying to understand what it is attempting to tell us.

It can seem like one minute, we have all the answers, and the next minute, we haven't a clue.

It can be a bit unnerving at times, when we are trying to decide what will make us happy, and how to continue on our path, to attract love in our lives, starting with love for ourselves.

When it all comes down to it, every last one of us makes decisions and choices based on how much love we are feeling at the time.

When we feel overjoyed with love, we make loving decisions. When we feel we lacking love in our lives, we can tend to make decisions lacking love.

Our hearts guide us through our lives, with the intention of us being true to ourselves, and true to those around us.

If we can be loving to others, even when we may fear we are going to get hurt, we are not only opening ourselves up for love, we are allowing others to do the same.

We have the blessing of living, and loving, as well as setting a tone for Compassion, Integrity, and Joy in our lives, starting with setting an example for others, through the love we give out to the World.

We all wish for Success, in our lives.
So when all else fails; Love!

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Keep Your Eyes Peeled

2010-02-09T19:08:00.000-08:00

"Our visions and our daydreams come to life, by way of default."
LoVe LuCy

Do you ever catch yourself in a daze, only many moments after
you've been gazing into dreamland, while you should be paying attention to what is in front of you; or what responsibility you were in the middle of executing?

Do you ever notice visions of passionate living catch your mind's eye, afterward snapping out of it, not even remembering what you were doing, before you were enjoying this magical moment in your little head?

It is imperative that we pay attention to what we are taking care of, in our lives. Whether we are driving, prepping the children for school, or crunching numbers at work for a big deadline...

But what part of us is making sure that we pay attention to all those thoughts and all those messages that come to us, every single day, and every single waking hour, that pertain to our visions of following our dreams?

However we wish to believe we are watched over and protected; whether for some of us, from our Angels, and Guides, and for some others, God; we are very much being given messages and answers, through visions, people, and physical signs whether on the streets or in our heads.

If we can keep our eyes peeled, and take these things for above and beyond what they may look like to the naked eye, we may find ourselves living those dreams in our real lives!

We have a responsibility to take care of our lives, and be great examples to our children, and our family and friends, in this wonderful World.

We also have a responsibility to ourselves, to lead by example by first Leading our own lives, with passion, and with purpose.

The signs are there for us to discern what that means for us, and with whom we wish to share our lives and our dreams with.

When we wake up, and walk through our day, whether stressed or serene, the signs are always just as clear, and we will see them, if we just keep our eyes peeled!

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

FREE REIN

2010-02-05T10:12:00.000-08:00

"Whatever you are up to, it is Always up to you!"
LoVe LuCy

Wherever you are sitting, right now, has a purpose.

What you have been spending your time doing up to now, and with who, has just as much purpose as does tomorrow, and all the days to come. From the smallest things we do, and say... each walking step and each word has meaning and energy.

Our lives are made up of so many things, people and experiences, it is sometimes hard to believe that we are in complete control of all that is, and all those who come and go, and come and stay in our lives. We have freedom, and we have power to make things happen in our lives. We also have the same power to have things taken away.

Whether it is relationships, jobs, or other experiences and opportunities put before us... We are responsible and accountable for how our lives take place.

We can feel like we are on top of the world, or we can feel like we wish we could just duck our heads in the sand. Whichever way we feel, is up to us. Our World may seem unfair at times,
I know...

But what I also know is that with great disaster comes great triumph.A broken heart can lead to a world of Love.A lost job can lead to a new found Passion. Whatever the case may be, what we do with what we have, and whether we open our hands and our hearts, when offered a chance at life, is up to us. Be open to give and receive love.

Be open to acknowledge you feelings and your faith to overcome sadness.Be open to allowing light into your world, even when you feel it is filled with darkness.

Because when darkness falls, the best way to look is up.And the best way to live, is knowing that you have free rein to make life worth every waking breath, even when you can barely catch your own.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Rest Assured

2010-02-05T10:10:00.000-08:00

"To Dream Big is to Live Big!
LoVe LuCy

It really doesn't matter how cozy your duvet is, or how fluffy your pillow, when you rest your head with worry at the end of the day.

No magical mattress can take away all your anxiety, as you attempt to close your mind off to all that is concerning you. We can do our best to "sleep on it" trying to clear all that we have going on in our weary little heads, but if you are like most, most of the time, it takes more than just saying "Go to sleep!"

There are many ways we can tackle turmoil that festers in our minds, while we are trying to rest after a long day. Like anything else, the best way to eradicate negative, is to simply replace it with something positive. This works, just like it does with behaviours.

For instance, if you are trying to quit smoking, quit eating junk food, or even quit arguing with your spouse- the best bet for success is not to just say you are not going to smoke, eat unhealthy or stop arguing... It is important to compensate the behaviour with a better, more positive behaviour. By "reading inspiration" when you want to smoke, "walking outdoors in the sun" when you want to eat junk food, or "compliment your spouse for their goodness" when you want to lash out; you are switching your chemistry, which in return wipes out the memory of the past behaviour. You cannot have both.

This can be done, with resting your mind.

What habits do you have before bed?Worrying about tomorrow?Watching TV in your bed, before turning out the lights?Going to bed after a fight, and not reconciling?

By taking a step to serenity before or while closing your eyes, you may notice yourself finding it is morning, and you had a restful and full night of sleep! Some things to consider that can help you are; praying, writing your thankfuls for the day, and my favorite- calling on your Angels to chat about your visions, and specifically ask them for clarity in your dreams about what can aid you in finding your passion!

All these techniques bring your mind to a place of love, comfort, and joy, rather than worry, duress and stress! Try it for a night, and call me in the morning!

Love,
LuCy sMiLeS

Waiting In The Wings

2010-02-05T10:08:00.000-08:00

"The Best Things To Come are Worth Waiting For!"
LoVe LuCy

I had a great conversation with one of my best girlfriends, today, and of course, she gave some of her best advice. We were discussing how we look at things and how it has a direct impact on what we attract.Of course it does.

If we focus on the things we do not have, we will notice we don't seem to get much more.The more we focus on all that we are blessed with having, the more blessings show up.She decided that she hasn't been focusing on her blessings and all that she has, right now.

She has been focusing on how she wanted more.

Once she stopped and looked at what she had, she really wasn't lacking at all! It is a blessing to be able to see the bigger picture, and to look at certain things in our life as lessons, to see what parts of ourselves needs tweaking.By being aware of our roles, and what we are here, to produce, and to give to those around us, our lives expand and our hearts expand as well.

When we believe that we have everything we need right now, and cherish it with everything we have, what we have will expand, even more. We all want what we want, now, much of the time, even though, we know in our hearts that everything takes time, and we are only given what we are able to handle.

Make sure you count your blessings, today for what is in your life; from people to things!And know that there is always more just waiting in the wings!

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

"Proud Sponsor Of..."

2010-02-05T10:06:00.000-08:00

"It is always easier with help from a friend."
LoVe LuCy

How many projects, tasks and chores have you done, where when having someone beside you to contribute their time, has been a great benefit?

Yes, there are instances where some of us work better, with some, and not so much with others.

I am sure your mind went to a place, that recollected times that it was a bit frustrating or stressful to amalgamate certain personalities, in one case or another. There is always going to be an exceptional case where we will want to state our case that we wish to work alone on getting certain things executed. The issue with this mindset, is that it leads us to believe we have only two options when it comes to doing things.

Alone, or with others. But what we fail to consider is that many things that we must take care of can be taken care of in many ways, when we take the opportunity to see just "how" we can work with others, to create the best outcome! In doing our best to live in conscious relationships with others, our fears and insecurities can get the best of us, resulting in us forgetting that we are in fact a collective energy.

When we work together, we, ourselves benefit. When we work against each other, we ourselves, are burdened. It is so important to do onto others as we would want to have done onto us, as what goes around, always comes around. What areas in your life, do you feel you are working against yourself?Be it gossiping about others? Speaking to others about a direct conflict you have with someone else, who should be then spoken to directly, to create peace? Not following through on commitments with those in your life?

Procrastinating time on the job? If we can remember that when we are in alignment, and also forming alliances with others, to allow for best growth of all involved; we can then begin to see change, even small change, which then creates a world of difference in the lives of all involved.

Just as we see companies sponsor and partner with other organizations they believe in, and know they will benefit from, we can do so with all relationships we have, as well. We owe it ourselves and to others to support each other on our paths, and do what we can to partner with others whenever we can and however we can.

So look at your life, and those in your life, and ask yourself how you can be the proud partner or proud sponsor and just do it!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

Alive & Kicking

2010-02-01T22:02:00.000-08:00

"Seeing is believing, if only you believe."
LoVe LuCy

There really is a person for every job. I spent the first part of my Monday morning happily organizing my business notes, and goals for the new month, excited to get a fresh start to February, and to use whatever lessons I learned last month, to put to good use. As the rest of my morning proceeded, unfortunately not much of what I was executing had much to do with my passion or the goals I had set out for the month, just hours before. I didn't feel so alive in that moment, and felt I needed more, to kick things up a notch. As I started to get a bit down and drained, losing some of my motivation- I looked up, and it was already time for lunch.

Gladly I made my way home to yummy food, and just in time for a little taste of Oprah TV to boot.

It is so strange how things always come to you right when you need them most. Low and behold on Oprah today, featured a President of a Waste Management company, who went undercover to learn the various roles of just a select few of the thousands he had employed under him. Amidst the experience, the major lesson he learned was just how passionate those in the least desirable positions were about their job!

It didn't matter that one man spent all his working hours literally cleaning what many of us would only lose sleep over; he actually did his job with conviction to get it done, and done right.

Needless to say, coming back to my office after swallowing myself pity, with my salmon, I realized, yet again, that it really never is what we are doing, but always how we are and how we behave, in what we do. I am very blessed that the role I have made a decision to be in, right now, is one that is so flexible, casual and allows me a chance to learn many things about business, to take into my own business, for growth and Leadership.

And sometimes it takes watching others take lead in their own life, in situations that would otherwise lead you to believe they must be miserable!

"Happiness is an inside job" I remember reading on a shirt years ago...

...sometimes I need to be reminded, too.

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS