Wishful Thinking

Things may seem to hit us from behind, when we are not looking,
sideswipe us when our heads are in the clouds,
or give us whip lash when we think we are focused and prepared for anything!

There is no right or wrong way to make adjustments, if you are less than
well adjusted, in any area of your life… It is up to you what you need to do,
and up to you what is best for you.…
But there is a great and exciting secret I can share with you that can allow for
preventive measures in regards to preparing for unforeseen
hits that may cause you to be a bit startled..

Wishful Thinking!

Life is going to come at you from all sides- be it the front, side, and many a time,
hit you from behind. It is what it is.

But, I can speak from experience when I say, if you look at things with a
positive mind, more often than not, you will get positive back.

Ever notice how your day just seems to follow suit, when you stub your foot, sometimes, positively and happily jumping out of bed ready to conquer the world? Your whole mood shifts, your views on the day change, and you quickly change your mindset, causing your day to sometimes “seemingly” be downhill from there.

If you can allow for each circumstance to not interfere with the next, and take things in stride, without breaking your positive stride, certainly your day will only get better!

It is not childish to think everything is going to be just fine, as the secret to happiness is paying attention to the wonders of the world, not wondering why things less than satisfying are happening.

So, walk with your head held high, and if you miss the coffee table, and stub your toe?
Bite your lip, wipe the tear, scream if you must! But walk it off, and allow for the next moment to pass without passing up every opportunity to be thankful for all that is around you!

And if you wish for things in your life to get better, believe them to be so.

Don’t spend your time thinking you can’t have it all, and spend your time knowing you can!

LuCy sMiLeS

Map Quest

So many times we wonder what our future holds, where are we going to end up, what are the decisions we need to make to be sure we are on the right track, and how can we even be sure those decisions are ours, and not just influence by all those us.

No matter what choices you make, one thing we can be clear of is that we are always on the right track. It is so programmed in our heads to look around to all those in front, beside, and behind us, and see what they are doing, to make sure that what we are doing is of value and of purpose. Sometimes we choose to make a choice that was made by one of these individuals, since it seemed right for them. If we choose to decide as others, this is still “our” choice’, therefore, we are still following our map, according to our set directions.
This will simply mean that our lesson here, if we find out the decision didn’t actually suit us well, is that we need to listen from within, going forward, and trust that our path is lead only by us, and will lead to a greater destination that the current one we have arrived at!
So, map it out all you will, your quest is yours. Bring any along that will enhance your ride and help you grow, but don’t ever question your direction.
Which begs the question… “Where do we do from here?”
LuCy sMiLeS

One of These Days…

How funny is it that we spend not only most of our time worrying
about the future, but the remaining telling ourselves that
all the things we want to do and have, will happen one of these days?




I literally heard this at an event recently,
and it made me look up to hear what it was that was being discussed,
and it was about a dream; a passion that one had.

Who are we fooling but ourselves?

What ever we can fit into our schedules one of these days,
we can certainly make time for today.
And if we have to reschedule, and flip around a few appointments here
and there to fit it in, then so be it!

All around us, there are talented and unbelievably generous people,
who if they put themselves first, would actually be able to help
all those around them to become the best that they can be,
and expose them to the best of the best.
Them, to their full potential.
We are as great as the most amazing people we have ever heard of.

So, instead of worrying about what others think of you, start looking at what
you think of yourself, and make sure it is enough that you put yourself first,
and put your passions on your To Do List today….

Tomorrow can wait!

LuCy sMiLeS

Word of Mouth

For any of us who are in advertising, marketing, or any kind of selling. we know that the best way to get our point across, in terms of credibility for a product, service, or even experience, is word of mouth.

In a world of buying and selling, we forget to realize that not only are we buying and selling exterior items; we are in a world of continuous selling of ourselves.

Whether we are talking about our relationships, our jobs, our creative talents, or our wisdom, the “talk” that we talk is a selling in it’s own right.

We sell ourselves to enable others to know who we are.

When we approach someone for the first time, business, or pleasure, our first- and hopefully second impression; if lucky enough for a chance at a second; are “sales pitches” for acceptance.

If we can understand the direct link of selling ourselves to initiate, build and maintain lasting and respectful relationships, we must take a look, at word of mouth to ourselves.

It is imperative to have the right strategy down, and “pitch” in our heads.

How hard is it to give a sales pitch for a product you do not believe in?

So, begin by being conscious of the words you speak in your mind, before you go to the public, and sell something as special as yourself.

You are the one and only out there, so don’t create competition, where there is none.

But, moreover, be sure to build yourself and your self-esteem up before you make your mark in the marketplace.
You always have the competitive edge.

LuCy sMiLeS

Think nothing of it!

Take a piece of paper and write down all that is worrying you.
Be true to yourself- write everything down that you can think
of that is causing your mind disarray, today.

Now, prioritize them, by number, which on is most worry some,
to least worry some for you, so you can be sure you are spending the right amount of time worrying for the right purpose.

We don’t want to waste time here.

Now, on the other side of the paper write down all the things that you can think of, that, if happened to you today, would traumatize you to the core, and change the course of your life, forever.

Now look at the first side of the paper, again.
And be thankful that the list you first created is all that you have to worry about.

Lastly, rip the sheet in as many pieces as it will take to get the worry out of your head, and to release any negative thoughts of “what if’s” in the future. Toss it in the trash…

We have a lot to be thankful for, but if we spend time worrying about what we aren’t thankful for in our lives, that’s all we will see.

So, live life; love; and laugh.. And as for everything else negative, “think nothing of it!”

LuCy sMiLeS

Knock Knock!

Much of our day consists of a schedule, day in, day out…

In this time, we are so focused on our continued habits and duties,
we may not realize our continued feelings and desires
inside ourselves just asking to be released and expressed.

How many times have you felt that you are doing and doing
but not really having a fair exchange of passions and creative
energy being lived in your ever so busy life of perhaps
“not as much luxury “ as you would like?

We all have the power to make a change in our lives,
and we have just as much power to exceed even
our own wildest dreams.

It is a matter of reaching out, and knowing that while we have
to pay the bills, keep the roof over our head, there are many
doors around us, with many opportunities to assist us in
creating this life of luxury we all just dream about, when we
finally have the chance to rest our heads on our pillows
after a trying day of challenges, and responsibilities.

It is just as much your responsibility to take care of yourself and those around you, as it is to take care of your dreams, passions and devote yourself to your personal purpose.

So, don’t be afraid to knock on a few doors once in a while, and break down your barriers, because behind them could be a whirlwind of ideas, suggestions, and possibilities that can help you achieve your dreams,
and your goals.

There is nothing standing in the way of you and all that you can be, but the walls you put up..
You have many doors to open. It is up to you whether or not you knock.

And from there, the possibilities are endless~ and it doesn’t end there!

LuCy sMiLeS

C’est La Vie!

Whether you decide to stand up for yourself; take it lying down, or hit the ground running-life is what you make of it.
It is simply what it is, whatever it is. “Such is life.”

It can be the best of times, or it can be the worst of times! It all depends on how you look at it, what you chose to do with what you have, or if you decide to complain about what you don’t.

Make it somehow all seem worthwhile, whatever it is. And don’t sit and wonder why things are the way they are, if you wish there was more.
Just wonder in the beauty of it all!

We are so blessed to have all that has been given to us,
we shouldn’t wait until it is taken away to see what we have
in front of us.

Laugh at the rain, smile at the stars, and don’t give anything up,
don’t give it up for the world!

This is the place to be!
Here’s to the good life!

If that’s what you chose this life to be…
Whatever it is, “c’est la vie”

LuCy sMiLeS