Create the Gift

Creating the space to reflect our innermost visions of joy, beauty and gratitude. There is something about a beautiful space created by our visions. The Gift we create is just perfect, because it is our gift to ourselves. The gift of our experiences wrapped up into a memory to be opened by us.

Memories are such a gift to each of us, yes even the not so good memories.

Memories give us strength, make us smile, warm our hearts and for some a lesson or message intertwined. 

Who knew all those years of gatherings would become beautiful memories. The long drive in bad weather, heaps of dirty dishes to wash and dry. Food types as a kid not even interested in eating, sitting at the "kids" table. My joy is all of this and the delicious aroma of walking in from the cold and entering a home of various foods being cooked and the clanging of pots and pans being washed.

The years progress, and so do we! There may be new traditions, perhaps distance from family or no immediate family to celebrate blessings. The essence of Thanksgiving is a gathering to give thanks, gratitude and blessings for all things. Whatever Thanksgiving plans or no plans for some, stay presence in the moment. Each of us has something to give thanks for this season, so give thanks. Observe and soak in the days events, whatever is planned, as soon these times will become a wonderful memory. 

Some prefer not to participate in the holidays, perhaps too painful, no family members to be near or for other reasons. Respectful of those who chose to do so, but perhaps considering being thankful for you.

The Gift of life is such a blessing! Each day is an opportunity to change, redirect and make a difference in our lives and in the lives of others. 

I have many many things to be grateful for and to give thanks this season. Today, I give gratitude and thanks to each of you:

For your time and trust visiting my site and providing comments on the positive impact

For supporting my dream and passion while writing and when Double Stixs™ was published

For those who have graciously brought Double Stixs™: The Nourishment and Gift of Change into your home and for taking time out of your lives to read and comment on the impact.

For allowing me to be supportive through coaching to enable dreams to be achieved through change and believing that the change is not to be feared but to be embraced and celebrated!

A special thanks to all who share my life, provide emotional support and encouragement and to all who have shared your life with me. 

Wishing Blessings, Joy and a Celebration of Life Creating our Gift of Living!

Creating the Gift

Creating the space to reflect our innermost visions of joy, beauty and gratitude. There is something about a beautiful space created by our visions. The Gift we create is just perfect, because it is our gift to ourselves. The gift of our experiences wrapped up into a memory to be opened by us.

Memories are such a gift to each of us, yes even the not so good memories.

Memories give us strength, make us smile, warm our hearts and for some a lesson or message intertwined. 

Who knew all those years of gatherings would become beautiful memories. The long drive in bad weather, heaps of dirty dishes to wash and dry. Food types as a kid not even interested in eating, sitting at the "kids" table. My joy is all of this and the delicious aroma of walking in from the cold and entering a home of various foods being cooked and the clanging of pots and pans being washed.

The years progress, and so do we! There may be new traditions, perhaps distance from family or no immediate family to celebrate blessings. The essence of Thanksgiving is a gathering to give thanks, gratitude and blessings for all things. Whatever Thanksgiving plans or no plans for some, stay presence in the moment. Each of us has something to give thanks for this season, so give thanks. Observe and soak in the days events, whatever is planned, as soon these times will become a wonderful memory. 

Some prefer not to participate in the holidays, perhaps too painful, no family members to be near or for other reasons. Respectful of those who chose to do so, but perhaps considering being thankful for you.

The Gift of life is such a blessing! Each day is an opportunity to change, redirect and make a difference in our lives and in the lives of others. 

I have many many things to be grateful for and to give thanks this season. Today, I give gratitude and thanks to each of you:

For your time and trust visiting my site and providing comments on the positive impact

For supporting my dream and passion while writing and when Double Stixs™ was published

For those who have graciously brought Double Stixs™: The Nourishment and Gift of Change into your home and for taking time out of your lives to read and comment on the impact.

For allowing me to be supportive through coaching to enable dreams to be achieved through change and believing that the change is not to be feared but to be embraced and celebrated!

A special thanks to all who share my life, provide emotional support and encouragement and to all who have shared your life with me. 

Wishing Blessings, Joy and a Celebration of Life Creating our Gift of Living!

She "Believed" and She "Did"

The power of "Believing in Self" is so Inspirational! 

Many a stories have been written and filmed on the power of believing in something or someone.  

These stories motivate us, encourage us and enlighten us to all the possibilities of accomplishment. 

Many quotes that have inspired millions have come out of the desire to dig deep within and excel.

The most powerful is belief in self! Each of us are our own inspirational story ready to unfold to the power of accomplishment, success while inspiring others along our journey. 

Whatever it is that you may want to do, accomplish, try or create it doesn't have to be large or expansive, it can be subtle and meaningful only to you. 

There is power in beginnings combined with the strength of believing in self there is nothing that can not be accomplished! clake

Do you  have a bucket list?  It is a list of things to experience, visit or accomplish. I have one, I cross off and add to this list all the time, it is part of the fun of having the list! 

One of my bucket list items was to run a half marathon. I seriously believe this item was added twenty years ago or at least that is what I keep telling myself! Finally the time has come to cross this off  my list, so September I started training for the New Year's Eve marathon. Great idea right? Complete the item on the list in 2014 and start off the New Year with yet another item crossed off my list. Yes, it probably would have been a great idea but the organizers are doing a "Back to Back" combination  event.. New Year Eve Marathon and New Years Day 5K combo. Oh yes I did, I clicked the box and registered for this event. What was I thinking?  "I CAN do this" with some training, focus and a whole bunch of Epsom salts!

So how am I doing? I AM making progress! My criteria is simple: 

1. Enjoy the Event       2.Finish    3. Finish prior to the roads being opened

Looking through some files I came upon my race bib from the Steve Prefontaine 10K in Coos Bay, Oregon. Yes, that particular race was on my bucket list too! I remember when I heard Pre's death announced on the

evening news. Steve Prefontaine continues to be an inspiration and his quotes are still relevant.  

What is on your list or within that you would like to accomplish? What would you like to change? 

1. Identify   2. Believe  3. Take Action 

I so enjoy this quote, it transcends across all things for me this resonates on living life to the fullest!

To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift.

Steve Prefontaine

Life is a gift, a gift that needs to be opened and enjoyed! Believe in "you" and Believe you CAN and make the changes necessary to enjoy life. Yes, change can be scary at times, but only if we stop believing in ourselves. 

Time for me now to remind you: You have made it to this point- Release any fears, Believe in You NOW and experience all the endless possibilities that life has to offer you!

" Here's to Living each day as The Best Day Ever"