So, it's Halloween! Happy Halloween all! :) Boo!
I hope everyone is having a spooktacularly wonderful day so far. It's beautiful weather down here in Georgia...at least for the time being. You never know if that will change at any moment!
I have a dilemma here: do I dress up for Halloween or no? I am going to a Halloween party tonight that is starting pretty much right at dark, so does this mean it's more of a celebration than a dress up party? Idk. Unfortunately, I no longer have any past costumes in stock. I know, I threw them out stupidly.
This is where I need help! I need to at least have ideas of something I can pull from my closet to make something but am at a loss of creativity in this moment. I LOVE dressing up but I've let this year slip up on me.
Who out there has some creative but simple ideas? And maybe some ideas for a guy that can be put together from the closet selection. Couples ideas are not out of question at this moment. :)
Thanks loves.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Cup 'o Tea for Ya
I love hot tea. There's no doubt about that. But I not only love tea for all the herbal remedies it provides or the yummy flavors you can try. I love teas because one every time I brew a cup of Yogi tea I get a little nugget of inspiration.
This was my morning inspiration today:
"To be calm is the highest achievement of the self."
Finding true calmness and peace in any moment or within yourself truly is a high achievement. It is so difficult today with all the distractions available to find true calmness on a daily basis. There are a a lot of people who are quiet, but that does not equate to calmness. The mind may be going a million miles a minute inside. Calmness only comes from awareness and choice. Awareness of what is distracting you and choosing to focus on what makes you calm. Time and patience lead to calmness but it is a beautiful place to be in. And I say all this to remind myself of this lesson as well.
So, if you're ever down or feeling funky, pick up a cup 'o tea! It will soothe the mind and body!
This was my morning inspiration today:
"To be calm is the highest achievement of the self."
Finding true calmness and peace in any moment or within yourself truly is a high achievement. It is so difficult today with all the distractions available to find true calmness on a daily basis. There are a a lot of people who are quiet, but that does not equate to calmness. The mind may be going a million miles a minute inside. Calmness only comes from awareness and choice. Awareness of what is distracting you and choosing to focus on what makes you calm. Time and patience lead to calmness but it is a beautiful place to be in. And I say all this to remind myself of this lesson as well.
So, if you're ever down or feeling funky, pick up a cup 'o tea! It will soothe the mind and body!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Words of a Stranger
As I was standing next to my car this afternoon pumping gas, I was interrupted by a complete stranger. And I don't think I fully appreciated the comment made in the moment.
I was simply rushing to get my gas and get to a doctor's appointment when a lady from the car next to me walks by and stops and stares. I look over at her and she makes one statement, "You are beautiful". I stare at her for a split second before responding with a simple thank you. I thought, maybe she isn't talking me, I'm the one standing here with a full face rash that makes me look like I'm permanently ready for Halloween. But then she says it again. I was perplexed. How could someone see me right now and think "that's beautiful"? She then makes another statement saying "You have eyes like the ocean". I kept saying thank you trying to decide if I thought she had some sort of mental issues going on.
With a final thank you, and relief that I was finished pumping gas, I hopped into my car and pulled off. I rushed to the doctor, most antsy to figure out what was going on with my face, and didn't give this kind stranger a second thought until I was home later.
Once I took the time to think about it, I began asking some questions: Why was I so put off by this stranger's kind words? Why am I being so vain? Why don't we all just give compliments to strangers when we feel compelled?
It was certainly a humbling experience hearing her words today. It was also encouraging once I let it be. I was more worried about people being put off by the way I looked when the only comment made was by someone complimenting me.
I think this was a lesson in humbleness and thankfulness. We should never be so consumed with our looks. And we should all begin to give compliments when they pop in our head. You never know, maybe that person is having a rough day and your kind words are exactly what they need to hear. So, before we worry about ourselves and what others think, let's realize what we think about others and share.
I was simply rushing to get my gas and get to a doctor's appointment when a lady from the car next to me walks by and stops and stares. I look over at her and she makes one statement, "You are beautiful". I stare at her for a split second before responding with a simple thank you. I thought, maybe she isn't talking me, I'm the one standing here with a full face rash that makes me look like I'm permanently ready for Halloween. But then she says it again. I was perplexed. How could someone see me right now and think "that's beautiful"? She then makes another statement saying "You have eyes like the ocean". I kept saying thank you trying to decide if I thought she had some sort of mental issues going on.
With a final thank you, and relief that I was finished pumping gas, I hopped into my car and pulled off. I rushed to the doctor, most antsy to figure out what was going on with my face, and didn't give this kind stranger a second thought until I was home later.
Once I took the time to think about it, I began asking some questions: Why was I so put off by this stranger's kind words? Why am I being so vain? Why don't we all just give compliments to strangers when we feel compelled?
It was certainly a humbling experience hearing her words today. It was also encouraging once I let it be. I was more worried about people being put off by the way I looked when the only comment made was by someone complimenting me.
I think this was a lesson in humbleness and thankfulness. We should never be so consumed with our looks. And we should all begin to give compliments when they pop in our head. You never know, maybe that person is having a rough day and your kind words are exactly what they need to hear. So, before we worry about ourselves and what others think, let's realize what we think about others and share.
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