It has always been my motto to “Celebrate everything!” My children and friends are witnesses to this lifestyle. We celebrate big and small accomplishments. We celebrate life, friendships, promotions, good report cards, great ideas, creativity, originality, blessings and we celebrate each other. Now that my kids are all grown up and on their own, I celebrate new things in my life. I celebrate wisdom, new friends, traveling experiences, new projects, relationships, and most of all the reinvention of the best version of myself. Take time out to celebrate and enjoy your life. Celebrate everything!
In all your efforts in life, remember to think happy thoughts. You will feel better and hopefully it will relieve stress. Your thoughts have a lot to do with your emotions. Your emotions have a lot to do with your health. Thinking positive thoughts, meditating and staying calm will improve your happiness. Try it!
Life is not perfect. There will always be something in your life that needs fixing. However, take one day at a time. Your life comes in layers. Peel off each layer with care and work on it. Do your best and strive to grow. Your life is worth the effort. Make it work!
Embrace life and enjoy being yourself and doing the things that you love. Some people may appreciate you for who you are and some people may hate you for being your awesome self. But just remember, you are great and wonderful and you do not need anyone’s approval to live blissfully blessed and happy. Keep going!
How do you see yourself? Do you live in the “box” that people tend to put you in? Do you care what people say about you when you try to move forward or try do something new? How many friends do you have and do they support your dreams? Sometimes people have a certain image of your life in their minds. They have already put you in a “box” that really has nothing to do with you. Family and friends who believe that they really know you may become skeptical when you embrace new ideas and dreams. Be encouraged to live your life based on who you are and not what people want you to be. Do not live in the box that others place you in. Get out of the box, run for the hills and live out your dreams. By all means, remain box-less!
Do you have a favorite food that gives you fond memories? I do. When I was in college, my friends and I hung out at our favorite burger place. We talked about homework, upcoming projects, our professors, our dreams for the future and relationships. We loved socializing, laughing and having fun. Big cheese burgers with all of the fixings, french fries and milkshakes were favorite foods that brought us together every weekend. There is nothing like fellowshipping and dining with loved ones and dear friends. When the food is good and the company is amazing, it creates unforgettable euphoria. Food is a connector. It connects people across all walks of life. What is your favorite food and what are your fond memories? Live life great. Stay connected. Eat good food. Embrace great friends. Create beautiful memories. Bon appétit!
It is important to live life and live it freely. But how many of us are living according to what other expect of us? Do you care what others think about you when it comes down to doing something that is right for you? People may not agree with your goals, dreams, visions, goals or even things that make you happy. But you have to take a stand and do what’s right for you even if others do not agree. Some people may love you. Others may hate you. But you should not be moved by either one. Take a stand and carry on.
“Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared.” Proverbs 22:24,25
There is an old saying that says, “Birds of a feather flock together”. My grandmother used to say that to us when we would discuss friendships. She also would say this one: “Show me your company and I’ll show you who you are.” She was trying to tell us that we could be judged and our reputations could possibly be defined by who our friends are. My own parents would sit down and explain the importance of choosing our friends wisely. But the most intriguing family conversations were the ones that involved choosing friends who had unfavorable characteristics. For some reason it seemed that some of the coolest kids at school were the bad kids. However, I quickly learned that there is a price to pay for choosing the wrong type of friends. Their unfavorable characteristics sometimes “rubbed off” and it seemed that trouble followed us everywhere. Some of the bad kids were hot-tempered and that led to even more trouble and difficulty. It didn’t take me long to figure out that being with them was not in my best interest. I got out and got out fast!Pay attention to the characteristics of ones that you spend time with. Spend time with people who will bring joy and encouragement to your life and not ways of destruction. You deserve the very best in this life and you should have and enjoy friends who “celebrate” you and not just “tolerate” you. Be aware of the company that you keep. #ParentsTalkToYourKids
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always, trusts, always hopes, always, perseveres. “I Corinthians 13:6
If you are ever in doubt about the world of love, test out the above principles to see if you are treating your beloved correctly, or if your loved one is treating you right. It is a good gage for daily maintenance. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices the truth no matter what. So examine your love and check for all the of the check points to see if you got it right!
This past year came with so many things, so many situations, so many blessings, so many new relationships, new projects and opportunities to learn and grow. It is a lot to process, and I am grateful for the experiences. Renovating has been one of my themes this year. Buildings are renovated, but other aspects of life can be renovated too. Relationships, personalities, emotions, mental processes, our physical bodies, our lives and anything that requires renewal, changing or redoing can be renovated. Life is about building. One must build the life that is desired. What are you renovating or building in your life? May you be blessed, happy and renovated in this upcoming new year.
