Change

When relationships change it's hardly ever spoken of, but always felt.  It's hard not to feel when the energy or chemistry goes from fabulous to missing in action.  Remember, relationships aren't always romantic. They are familial and platonic as well.

When you feel change coming, be aware and clear about what it is you feel.  Talk about it to prevent harboring feelings of resentment.  No one likes to feel like they've been left out in the cold all alone - so don't create that feeling for anyone.  Be honest, loyal, and upstanding.  Never act like a person either no longer exists or that you know how they feel without talking things through...you could be totally wrong.

Never assume. Be forthright. If you act like a person isn't there...the next time you look around, they may not be.  Think about it.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

Reach Out

There are times when reaching out is futile.  Regardless of how important it is to maintain contact, reinforce shared views, or to project your feelings...sometimes reaching out just doesn't work with some people.  There are times when one must realize that in order to reach out, there has to be something to reach for.  Otherwise, you're grasping at nothingness - like trying to find your way in the dark and not knowing what's there.  There are times that reaching out can be discouraging.

I am human.  Therefore, I am flawed.  However, I am an idealist.  I see things the way they are, but I think of the way they should be.  Reaching out reinforces the spreading of love and positive energy.  It supports expansion and being open minded.  However, it is important to understand that everyone does not and will not share or adopt this view.

In reaching out, understand that sometimes you may not be well-received.  Sometimes you may be shunned, turned away, or rejected.  Also understand that you could be embraced, welcomed, and appreciated for your efforts.  To every down, there is an up.  For every negative, there is a positive...yin and yang.  Yes, reaching out may, at times, be futile...but not always.  Don't stop.  Reach out.


It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

Stress

Stress is leftover emotion and thought pent up in your body.  It needs an escape...a way out.  For your health and happiness, you must learn your natural stress relievers.  They can save your life.

Stress has a way of making it's presence known by tightening your neck or back, giving you headaches or attitudes, and pushing you to the highest levels of irritability.  Stress can also produce much more serious affects, such as those which result from strokes and heart attacks. 

It is imperative that you find an outlet.  You must seek out and find a healthy option that makes stress melt, or run, away from you.  For some, it may be cooking or fixing things.  For others, it may be meditation or prayer.  For me...it's cleaning and exercise.

Both allow me to focus on a goal and work steadily toward achieving that goal.  I can see and feel the affects of my success, which makes me feel good.  Get focused and have faith.  Be stress-free.  Find a way...you can do this!

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

Sometimes

Life can be puzzling.

Sometimes it makes you wonder why you're here.  You wonder if you should be here.  You wonder if you've done all you should or could have done with the time you've been given thus far.  You question every decision you've ever made.  You contemplate every action you've already completed.

Just as puzzling and crazy as life can be at times...sometimes it's just as fun and rewarding.  Keep pushing.  Push through the craziness.  Push through the conundrums.  Push through the confusion and chaos.  Push on until you reach your goal, your dream, or your aspirations.

No one can appreciate the reward after all your hard work better than you can.  You're worth it...keep pushing.  Sometimes you just have to.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

Strange Things

Sometimes strange things happen in your life; things you wish you could explain, but can't.  There are times when you want answers to burning questions.  You may even feel as if you'd like all the puzzle pieces to fall into place at that very moment.  It is during these times that you must breathe deeply, trust yourself, and know that all things happen in their own time.  Relish the moments of bliss that are remiss of duties and responsibility.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

Future

Dear Past,

I love you and appreciate all that you have helped me to become.  I respect what you've meant to me over the years.  But now it's time for me to move on. 

I won't revisit...only reflect.  I will strive to be all that my future is calling me to be.  I will love more and stress less.  You've given me endless experience --but you have no power or control over my decisions.

Best Wishes,
My Heart

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

Changing

Things are always changing. 

Things are changing when you notice that something is "different".  Things are changing when things aren't "how they used to be".  Things are changing when you no longer feel the same.  Things are changing when you no longer adopt or ascribe to your usual perspective of the world around you.  Things are changing when you begin to question everything.

Things are changing when you realize you've changed, you've grown, and you no longer belong where you have become comfortable.

Things are always changing.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.