As the holidays creep up quickly and we get caught up with friends and family, shopping and eating....remember to give thanks. There is so much to be thankful for even when are not sure there is. I always challenge myself to give thanks to something new...of course never forgetting all of the obvious things, I challenge myself to the not so obvious. This year along with all others I want to give thanks for this moment...this very moment and to give thanks knowing that I am exactly where I am suppose to be and that His plan is so big for me. So often we are worrying about what we should have done...forgive yourself! Or we are worrying about what is coming..trust that somehow someway it will be ok. Worry indicates a lack of trust, trust that you are exactly where you are suppose to be, maybe not where YOU think you should be...but where you need to be so that you can move forward.
As we live in this moment...take a moment to really inhale and exhale. Look around and really look into the eyes of those around you. Offer a smile...a genuine smile one that warms your heart, because only then will it warm another's.
And remember as you give thanks to give back. Right now there are food drives, coat drives and shelters looking for donations so that they may prepare a meal for those that are homeless. Be thankful for the roof over your head, the food on your plate, the warmth of family and that now you can give back and do not forget to include your children!
I have so much to be thankful for it would take days to list...so today I want to give thanks for this moment and for all of the soldiers and their families that allow this moment to be. God bless them and God bless each of you.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mind Clutter
Some days it is all we can do to keep moving forward...seems like everything we touch and no matter what we cannot seam to get the day turned around. Almost as if a dark cloud is following you around? Well I would like to call that "Mind Clutter"! and the only way to survive it is to make daily conscience decisions to. It is not easy to stay upbeat and positive day in and day out and those that seem to do it effortlessly are the ones that have either one....been born with that gift or two...they have practiced and retrained their minds. Essentially it is like this...what you think about comes about..and we have all heard that before. But here is the thing...it is true! So the next time you feel like everything is unraveling around you...take a moment, take a deep breath and put something into your mind that is pleasant or see you day as you would like for it to be and meditate for a moment...change your personal gps, and watch your day turn around. Now you may have to do this several times in a day...it's worth it! Make time for a personal "time out". Everybody benefits!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Taking the first step.....
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. My only hope is that as you read this that it will inspire you to fly......
"Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find: knock, and it will be opened to you." ~Matthew 7:7~ Such a powerful scripture, yet so many do not believe the power that it holds. You realize that God only asks us to trust, trust him and that our lives on on course for the adventure of our lives. But because of our lack of belief in Him and that scripture and lack of belief in ourselves, we limit how far we can go. I know for me that belief came at a most surprising time in my life, one where I was down on myself and my life....did not like the direction I was heading. And if that was not bad enough I continued to travel that way anyway until, almost out of no where until I was reading a book written by none other Anthony Robbins. There was a quote that said "Give me a lever long enough and a prop strong enough, I can single-handedly move the world." by Archimedes....I just remember thinking wow! and then went on to read where Anthony explained the greatest leverage we can create for ourselves comes from the pain deep inside...and the he wrote.."not outside...Knowing that you have failed to live up to your own standards for your life is the ultimate plan." (Anthony Robbins).
At that moment I knew I had a paradigm shift that would change the course of my life forever. We all have something that holds us back, whether it is fear or lack of confidence. But if you could throw all of that aside and just dive in...what would you do. Ponder that question a minute and when you discover the answer write it down and place it somewhere you can read it everyday. Keep a journal of how things are going and slowly you will begin to see change happening right before your eyes. Borrow God's confidence that he has for you, know that when you knock he will open that door...and if your not sure that is the door you should walk through, well ask he clearly to shut the doors that will not lead you to your destination.
"The beginning of a habit is like an invisible thread, but every time we repeat the act we strengthen the strand, add to it another filament, until it becomes a great cable and binds us irrevocably, thought and act." ~Orison Sett Marden~
Change your habits...be the person you want to see in the mirror. Practice everyday, keep a journal, remind yourself everyday until a new habit or belief is born. Set your sights high and know the confidence that He has for you and fly........
Bacci, Donna
"Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find: knock, and it will be opened to you." ~Matthew 7:7~ Such a powerful scripture, yet so many do not believe the power that it holds. You realize that God only asks us to trust, trust him and that our lives on on course for the adventure of our lives. But because of our lack of belief in Him and that scripture and lack of belief in ourselves, we limit how far we can go. I know for me that belief came at a most surprising time in my life, one where I was down on myself and my life....did not like the direction I was heading. And if that was not bad enough I continued to travel that way anyway until, almost out of no where until I was reading a book written by none other Anthony Robbins. There was a quote that said "Give me a lever long enough and a prop strong enough, I can single-handedly move the world." by Archimedes....I just remember thinking wow! and then went on to read where Anthony explained the greatest leverage we can create for ourselves comes from the pain deep inside...and the he wrote.."not outside...Knowing that you have failed to live up to your own standards for your life is the ultimate plan." (Anthony Robbins).
At that moment I knew I had a paradigm shift that would change the course of my life forever. We all have something that holds us back, whether it is fear or lack of confidence. But if you could throw all of that aside and just dive in...what would you do. Ponder that question a minute and when you discover the answer write it down and place it somewhere you can read it everyday. Keep a journal of how things are going and slowly you will begin to see change happening right before your eyes. Borrow God's confidence that he has for you, know that when you knock he will open that door...and if your not sure that is the door you should walk through, well ask he clearly to shut the doors that will not lead you to your destination.
"The beginning of a habit is like an invisible thread, but every time we repeat the act we strengthen the strand, add to it another filament, until it becomes a great cable and binds us irrevocably, thought and act." ~Orison Sett Marden~
Change your habits...be the person you want to see in the mirror. Practice everyday, keep a journal, remind yourself everyday until a new habit or belief is born. Set your sights high and know the confidence that He has for you and fly........
Bacci, Donna
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Just a reminder...to give thanks
It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows great enthusiasms, great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
- Theodore Roosevelt
So many times we get get stuck in a rut that we can not imagine climbing out of...all the while not realizing that maybe this is God's way of asking us to be quiet and to listen.
It is through our stumbles and falls, bad situations, health issues, etc., that we truly humble ourselves to see all of the good that is still surrounding us. And when you take time to give thanks that is when life begins to turn around.
Now sometimes you may truly not see what it is that you should be thankful for, but once you practice over and over to find something you will begin to realize you are exactly where you are suppose to be. Embrace this life for it's ups and downs for that is how we grow. Do not be arrogant into believing you are the only one, but instead realize that you have been chosen to become even better.
Life is a journey and I would not trade one thing in my life, because if I did it would snowball and take away all of the good in my life....so instead I choose to give thanks. I sincerely hope you may too.
Hugs,
Donna
- Theodore Roosevelt
So many times we get get stuck in a rut that we can not imagine climbing out of...all the while not realizing that maybe this is God's way of asking us to be quiet and to listen.
It is through our stumbles and falls, bad situations, health issues, etc., that we truly humble ourselves to see all of the good that is still surrounding us. And when you take time to give thanks that is when life begins to turn around.
Now sometimes you may truly not see what it is that you should be thankful for, but once you practice over and over to find something you will begin to realize you are exactly where you are suppose to be. Embrace this life for it's ups and downs for that is how we grow. Do not be arrogant into believing you are the only one, but instead realize that you have been chosen to become even better.
Life is a journey and I would not trade one thing in my life, because if I did it would snowball and take away all of the good in my life....so instead I choose to give thanks. I sincerely hope you may too.
Hugs,
Donna
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