LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT!

"It doesn't matter up to now,

it matters from now, on..." LoVe LuCy

Yes, it can be said "It's just like any other day."

Many can claim "New Year's Resolutions? They never stick, it is such a farce."

Far be it for me to disagree with others, judge others for their thoughts and opinions.

However... for me, I am going to take this New Year's Eve as a celebration.

Not only for the last year, and surviving through some of the hardest times of my life, but instead, I am going to celebrate the entire last decade- for all that it offered, all that it gave, and all those whom I have been blessed to have given, as well.Sure, we must celebrate every waking moment, as a gift, as it is.

But, I feel, for many, not just myself, this year is different.I feel the energy of those I have spoken to idifferent.It is more positive.

More alive, if you will.Many of those I have been blessed to discuss this past year's happenings are not so much pained by the past, but instead looking to break free, in the coming months, with their heads held high, and with very high hopes for a much more amazing future.

It is not only a celebration of closing the doors on many things we are thankful to leave behind, but more, opening the doors to all of the opportunity that lies before each one of us, equally, going forward.I hope you are with me on this one.

We made it, through thick and thin, good times and bad, and for some of us, perhaps nearly until death did us part.

But WE ARE HERE, we are together...

And it looks like we made it!

LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

High Time

"Sometimes the Only Way is Waiting."
LoVe LuCy

Anticipation for what's next can be almost torturous, when we find ourselves in a space that is not exactly where we thought we would be, up to this point.

Or, if we felt we were somehow ahead the game before, and have back pedaled a few, to where we now, stand. Somehow we have this perception of what life is to be like. We have a vision that perhaps started from when we were youngsters, looking up to those older, and wiser than we were.

You know the supposed proper procession of what getting older looks like. Graduating, then graduating again, perhaps. Meeting the person we are meant to spend the rest of our lives with, and following that up with the career , the house, the car or cars, and the children. Even though so many of us have a less than traditional life than this, there is still, in many ways, a perceived plan that we feel is to take place, to be on that right track. We may assume that there are steps set in place, in some form or another, that if followed, will lead us to that very anticipated position, where all comes together, gracefully and peacefully.

I have come to realize that Life, in itself is a series of very sporadic steps rather than a well defined pattern that all of us are to follow. Being that we are all so truly unique, one patterned plan of life could not possibly be what must be used for the other.

If so, we would all be in the same career, living in the same house, and married to the same people. Well, you know what I mean. I think it is High Time that we all realize our life's paths are ours to walk, no matter which way it takes us.

The most important part of our path is being open to turning when our intuition tells us, and also being able to stop and take a moment to breathe- especially when there is no path yet set in front of us, to continue; and having the patience, until there is. If this is so, it will come, and you will come through for yourself, which is the very biggest step of all.

Love,

LuCy sMiLeS

One Foot In Front Of The Other

"If you Don't have a Dream, Dream One Up!"
LoVe LuCy

I have to share this with you.

I noticed that the other day, walking along the seawall with a friend. If I don't go a certain fast enough pace, I cannot sustain my balance! I started thinking of that, in other aspects of my life.



If I work on my business a bit slower than usual, I get stumped, and start to lose my focus. Of course, I am not the best runner, either, and cannot go too fast, for I usually fall flat on my face. So, all in all, I figured out I have a pace, that works best for me. Whether the person beside me can go faster and remain with their chin still intact, or whether they can go slow and still stand tall;



I know, for me, I have my own individual stride. Not to say that one in a while, we may feel like we are all going one step forward and two steps back, or worse; but knowing what works best for ourselves, on our own path, may eventually help in balancing it all out, after all. We can definitely learn from others, to see what may help us, in our success, as long as we know that what works best for one person, doesn't necessarily mean that it will work best for us.



Using our own intuition with the help of other peoples' insights may be just the ticket for getting to the front of the line, in our own lives! It is certainly better than taking the backseat!
LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Damage Control

"The Right Time is Always Now."
LoVe LuCy

With the year closing in, we may be looking back on all that has transpired over the last 12 months.
All the amazing people we have met, all the amazing lessons we have learned. Perhaps we have been looking forward to putting a few things behind us, in preparation for a brand new year, and a brand new perspective on life.

Whatever the case may be, any unfinished business can be handled, in order for us to feel great about ourselves, our positions, and the position we see ourselves in for 2010.

There is no better time to shed old skin and shed light on our accomplishments from the last year. There is no better time to pray for those around us, whom we love, and wish them the best, in their hopes for a great year to come.

Taking inventory on our life is a great form of cleansing, when we are turning the clocks to a new year. Taking a moment to sit in a place of gratitude, for all the happenings up to now, will allow us the best state of mind, and the best intentions, going forward.

Whatever your dreams and your goals are, that you have set for yourself; know that your days to now had much importance of helping you grow to be the best you can be.

The good times, and perhaps the bad times, all played an instrumental role in allowing for you to see for yourself, what your strengths are, and perhaps where you still have space for growth.

Make sure you take a moment or two for yourself in next couple of days to look within and see what you are wishing to achieve as we get ready to ring in a new year, and a new outlook for love of your life.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Without A Shadow of A Doubt

"If you really must know, ask your heart."
LoVe LuCy


Every morning, when I wake up in my new home, in Vancouver, I not only get to take in the beautiful picturesque city from over the water, but as well, a more deeply moving and magical sight. Standing tall amongst my view, atop a chimney, every single morning, since I have been living here, the last month; is a Blue Herring.



I now call Baby Blue. I didn't know what kind of bird it was, until I asked my friend, who I live with. The strangest and most powerful feeling would pour in my heart, as though the bird had some strange connection with me; more importantly, a very powerful message. Every morning, since I noticed her, I would wake up, and the first thing I would do, is rush to my window to see, if she, again, would be there. And she always is.



Many mornings the weather would be raining, cold, dark and very damp- but she would be there, high above the houses, almost like a sore thumb, withstanding whatever her circumstance. It has gotten to the point, that I would tear up, so emotionally, and actually thank her for being such a role model in my life, and allowing me to know that I, too, can withstand whatever my circumstances, should I so choose to.



Until this morning, I haven't looked up the meaning of the Blue Herring, though I have been meaning to since the first day we met. I woke up to her, again, this morning, beautifully nestled on her chimney top, and decided it was time, to see what she was meaning to tell me, even though I already knew. I wish to share with you this beautiful message, from a beautiful new friend of mine, as I also wish you a Happy Holiday, and all the confidence you can imagine for a prosperous, magical and abundant 2010.

Blue Heron - The Meaning:

According to North American Native tradition, the Blue Heron brings messages of self-determination and self-reliance.

They represent an ability to progress and evolve. The long thin legs of the heron reflect that an individual doesn't need great massive pillars to remain stable, but must be able to stand on one's own.Blue Herons have the innate wisdom of being able to manoeuvre through life and co-create their own circumstances.

Blue Herons reflect a need for those with this totem to follow their own unique wisdom and path of self-determination.

These individuals know what is best for themselves and need to follow their hearts rather than the promptings of others.

Those with the Medicine of the Great Blue Heron may sit until the rest of us lose patience. And, when they follow the promptings of the heart, they are one of the most magnificent when they choose to soar.This is the message that Blue Heron brings.



LoVe,

LuCy sMiLeS

The Eleventh Hour

"If I had known sooner, I wouldn't have known best."
LoVe LuCy

Although we know, in our hearts, that all things really do happen for a reason; we still have such a hard time trying to allow for things to happen, at their own due time.

We want all clarity for our circumstances, and we want it, now.

Sometimes not knowing is the most important part of our growth.
And when we do get clear on the reasons surrounding our circumstances, we get it at just the right time we need, to fully take in and understand our journey and our purpose for it.

I can look at my experiences, in hindsight, and can truly say that when I was in a certain situation, I wouldn't have taken it the same, had I known all of it's reasons, then, instead of after the fact.

Our moments are always filled with messages, and those messages, in whichever form they are found and understood are always pertaining to love.

Love of another; love of oneself; love of life, itself.

Who we come in contact with, who we have a hard time communicating with, is all a message of Love.

Even if we truly cannot see what is right in front of us, sometimes until the eleventh hour, we can, until that point, have clarity of love.

We are not going to know everything, all of the time, and sometimes it will seem like it is taking forever for us to understand why things are happening, and happening to us.

But, if we can look to Love to shed light on our life, we may at least be half way there!


LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS

Word Has It

"Faith is not only believing in that which you do not see; but believing you can manifest that which you merely say."
LoVe LuCy

I had a wakeup call this morning. Literally and figuratively speaking. I was amidst a very interesting dream about my business, and how, if I am proactive and consistent and really ask for what I want, and follow it with action,

I will, in fact, get what I ask for. I know, it could have been a much more interesting dream than that, but oh well. Then, my blackberry started ringing, and once I realized it wasn't part of my dream, I picked it up, not recognizing the number.

Waking up, I realized it was a very beautiful friend of mine, who I haven't spoken to in a while. In our discussion, we spoke of our life; where we were; and where it was leading. More importantly, being that her and I had been so close, for some time, even oceans apart, I reminded her of something rather interesting.

Where we are now, is exactly what we asked for, then. I remembered a specific conversation with her, over two years ago, where she said something, very clear about her intentions for her life; which would have been the exact opposite of where she was, at that point. I clearly remember looking at her, straight in the face and saying,
"If that is what you want, and you clearly ask for it- you are in fact going to get it." And, today, in speaking to her, very closely, while we are miles away, I reminded her that she truly spoke of wanting for herself, all that she truly has, now.

Looking at my life, I see, that, with the exception for a few extra circumstances that came with my journey-I guess, for good measure and a few extra lessons to learn, to grow even stronger than I thought imaginable...

Where I am, and what I have experienced in my life, the last couple of years, as well, have been truly what I put out there, to have happen. You know the saying.."You asked for it!" Our words are very powerful.What we speak of, in our minds, and what we share, to our friends, has a distinct energy.

If you want something, you must not only simply want it, but you must word it, and in a specific fashion to be clearly understood, by the Universe. It only believes what you say, as what you must want, and acts accordingly.So be confident, and be careful. Speak your mind, and speak your truth, and watch what happens, next. Word has it, it's really quite something.

LoVe,
LuCy sMiLeS