Surround Sound

"Whatever you do, add a little music to it"
Love Di
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Surround Sound

Buses, car horns, police sirens, children screaming, dogs barking.
I use my mornings to walk in the world, and look at it in all it has to offer.
No ipod, no MP3 player, during this time, to mask out all the noise, but instead to take in the surroundings, with no judgement, no expectation, but just what is. Music in its most natural form.

Surrendering to the surrounding sounds of life is an amazing step in living in the moment, just for what it has to offer, not for what you expect from it.

As it is imperative to see through life through every lovely and perhaps not so light and gay offering, it is in the acceptance of what surrounds us that allows us a wonderful way of looking into what we are involved in.

We have every opportunity in front of us to be where we want to be. Perhaps not overnight, but certainly with due time. Surrounding ourselves with positivity, love, courageous and supportive friends is instrumental in our growth, and the growth of others. But first, we must accept what is going on, and growing on, around us, and acknowledge the world in it's order.

Take a step in the world, with eyes of truth and acceptance, and make a point of taking a moment to breathe in the realness of it all.

Live in the moment, and make the best of it as best you can, for what it is worth. There is music all around us, sometimes it is just about turning up your awareness a notch, to make out the words.

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

Please Stand Clear

"It is one thing to know what our best qualities are, but another thing to use them"
Love Di
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PLEASE STAND CLEAR

In our lifetime, we not only spend much of our time learning, but we are then asked to evaluate which subjects we thrive in, and therefore will 'major' in during our days of educational lessons, tests, and finals.

Not so finally, we attempt to find the roles we can jump into that will utilize our talents, challenge us in a positive and impactful way, while we hope to make a deep impact on others.

While it is great to do a great job, we are all entitled to do that which makes us happy, and fulfilled; not only successfully, but wholeheartedly. There are millions of opportunities out there, but it is important to take on that which that brings out the best version of us, rather than trying to fill shoes that are not ours.

When push comes to shove there is nothing wrong with doing all we can to conquer the circumstances to get ahead, but don't push yourself to be or do something that is not called upon you to do.

So if you are uncertain as to where you see yourself and what you need in your life, take a moment to evaluate your strengths, your interests, and your capabilities!

When making life decisions, whether big or small, make a point to stand clear in your intentions, and watch nature take it's course.

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

None The Less

"Sometimes the simplest thing to do can seem the hardest"
Love Di
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Whether we are thinking in our sleep; while we eat;
while we are supposed to be using our
thoughts to focus on our jobs, we are always constantly thinking.

It is our thoughts that create our lives, since we
manifest that of which we create in our minds.
We know this, and yet, we still consciously, as much as subconsciously
make decisions to think of, and worry about less important things,
which are not allowing us to engage in a life that is abundant.

We surround ourselves
with only what we feel worthy to.
We create and attempt to maintain relationships that may not be in our best interest- simply because we think we must make it work, or we have failed.

Failure doesn't come from acting on something, even if it means leaving a situation, a job, or an environment that is not serving you. By taking positive action, we are using our strength to create a life that will allow us to flourish.

By doing so, we are not just serving ourselves, but we are also enabling those around us to grow in a better, and healthier direction.

It is important not only to focus on the great things that we can have, but it is also imperative that we take the step in dissipating the thoughts and the areas in our life that we are focusing on, that are giving us less, rather than more.

So while you are building and manifesting the life of your dreams, be easy on yourself: take your thoughts, and
"None the Less"

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

Make Your Mark

"I know it was worth it, if I have the scars to prove it"
Love Di
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"Make Your Mark"
When the new week sets in, we set up in our minds what we see ourselves tackling and accomplishing. Many times, as much as we would like, a new week does not mean a clean slate, to start over. For most of us, we will carry forward unfinished business from the week before that may make us feel a bit overwhelmed to get going.

As with business, our personal lives can take a toll from all the unfinished issues and energy that we still, today, carry with us, from yesterday's situations that we have not officially closed out.

But this doesn't have to be a deal stopper for moving on; instead a realization of what is holding us back, that we have not dealt with yet could be set in place.

Just as it is best, when finishing a week of work, to organize and take inventory on what has been left over, and needs to be taken care of; we must also take care of ourselves, on a personal level, if we are making changes, and moving forward to a new chapter, just as we would a new week.

Take the lessons, and the marks that may have even as much as scarred you, but caused you're a deeper understanding of who you are, of course- but be sure to close out any unfinished personal business and take personal responsibility when you need, so you can move on with a clear head and an clean slate.
Only then will you be ready to make your mark, on your own.

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

No Purchase Necessary

"Buy me things, and I will thank you;
Bake me things, I will love you forever"
Love Di
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Do you ever notice that when you feel something is missing, the first instinct we do, as humans, is reach for the credit card, and the keys and make a mad dash to purchase in our attempts to fill whatever the void is, we are experiencing?

I know, for me, in my many years as a woman, I can recall the many times I felt empty, my first course of action was to fill my place, emptying my wallet.

We cannot release the emotional burdens we carry by burdening ourselves, financially, and we certainly will not be in a better place simply because our place is looking a bit better from the new and temporarily exciting purchases.

In our attempts to find that happiness that we are all seemingly in pursuit of, no new purse or suit will have the answers, no matter how much time we spend and money we spend trying to mask ourselves with things.

The thing is this: We have everything inside of us, that we need, so forget this need to surround ourselves with things that have no value in our lives, no matter what the price tag says.

There is value in believing that we are priceless and worth everything our heart desires to attain, with no purchase necessary!

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

Hold On For Dear Life!

"It is not the have, but the hold, that is dear..."
Love Di
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We have all lost things, or people in our lives, and in reflection, have wondered if we had done, or said something different, would things be different. It is never easy, going through a transition, when we may have only wished for things to be different.

So much of our time is wasted, with thinking, and focusing on the things in our lives, which, if taken away, would actually not mean much, and would mean no real loss.

So, why is it that we hold on to those things?

If you take inventory in your life as to what you hold dear, be sure, while you still have it near and dear to your heart, that you cherish and care for it with all of your heart.

Jobs, material belongings, even memories will come and go, but don't let go of what is important; of what you cannot imagine living without.

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS

One Fell Swoop

"Sometimes all happens at once; For all these things, all we need is eachother"
Love Di
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Maybe it is just me, but it seems that at a time, when we are reaching a higher level of Spirituality and "Awakening" many of us may call it; we are also facing much despair and fear, economically, and socially.

Why is this so?

If we look deeper at all that is taking place, we can see the protection of the universe, and it's plan to ensure care among all, and among all things that are existing around us.

When it seems much is caving in, either in our own lives, or the world as a whole, we are that much more intuitively preparing ourselves, collectively, to assist and nurture under such duress.

Once we change our habits, we change our lives.
Making a habit of working together, and loving and supporting each other, makes getting through even the toughest of times seemingly easier.

Not every day is going to be spent tip-toeing through the tulips, but if we can surround ourselves with those that help us grow, and help those who may need a but more of a nudge to keep going, we may be surprised at just how fast our weeds will die, leaving room for the most beautiful flowers we ever saw.

It only takes one thought to change the world, and if we can do it in one fell swoop, there is hope for us yet!

LoVe LuCy sMiLeS