taking action

If you want to make something happen you have to take the leap
Risk your heart
Be open to failure
Give it your all
And go for it

If you want to make something happen you have to trust yourself
Have faith
Open your soul
Let go of expectations
And give it a whirl

Things do not magically occur
We must take action
Set the wheels in motion
Reach for the stars
And go for it

You can do what you set your mind to
You have proven this time and time again
You can carve your own path
Find your own way home
You can take action

There will be no perfect time
So go for it today!

choosing love

When you are unsure of where to turn, or what to do
Choose love
Yes, choose love
When you feel lost and afraid, struggling to find your way
Seek out love
Yes, seek out love

It is around even when you do not think it is there
It can be found in the comfort you feel tucked away in your bed
In the warm meal you take time to eat
In the smile from a stranger
Or the kindness from the a coworker

Yes, love is around you
And it wants to be savored and seen
Love doesn't want to stay tucked away
It is meant to be shared and celebrated
Love is a beautiful gift

When you think you have nothing to give
Give love
A smile, a hug, a quiet understanding
Yes, all of this is love
Look for the love in your own heart and spread it

Love opens you up
Makes you see the world with new eyes
It will surprise you
And knock you off your feet
Love is the best kind of feeling there is

So today, and every day
Find a way to share love with those around you
And those you pass on the street
Slow down
And choose love

let's bring the love

Your heart is filled with love, spread it around
It only takes a second to make a change
Carry her grocery's to the car
Hold open the door
Smile at others and make eye contact
Your one small action will create a positive shift in this world
Slow down and appreciate the moments
Say hello
Offer to help
Be kind
There is much darkness out there
Hurt, pain, and sadness
No need to add to it
Let's bring more sunshine and laughter
Let's come together, hold hands, and spread love

adventurous spirit

I have an adventurous spirit.  I will take the scenic route home rather than going the way I have traveled many times before.  I am always looking for something new.  Clearing out the old and inviting in the unexpected.  

I have learned that the only way I grow and expand is when I find my edge.  When I stand face to face with being uncomfortable and I dive right in.  Sure I could survive right below the surface.  I could move through my life with my eyes closed, and it would be a pretty good life.  

But I yearn for more.  I want to see the lands I have never seen.  I want to push myself to do things I never thought I could do.  I want to work hard to accomplish a goal and feel the joy that comes from my dedication.  

I want to live out loud.  Living small is not for me.  I want to encounter strangers and hear there stories.  I want to dig deep into the lives of my friends and unearth our truest passions and desires.  I want to live with intention and adventure intertwined.  

finding your way

What I really want to tell you is there was a moment in time when I didn't think I would make it to this day.  I felt invisible to the world, fearful even of being forgotten.  I fell deep into a dark place.  Navigating my own path seemed impossible.

Yet here I stand today in full bloom.  Lifting my head up to the sun and reaching for my dreams.  Grateful for choosing to push through, even when I wasn't sure how.  It wasn't always easy but with each step I found myself a little bit more.  

Know that your travels through this life may not always be easy. There will be times of darkness and you will be tested.  The sun may not be shining today, but there will come a day when it will shine again.  Be grateful for the moment, even if it may seem bleak.  

You will rise above.  Light will shine on your path helping to guide you home.  You will be more courageous than you thought you ever could be.  Happiness will be infused through you.  For this is your life, yes your life.  

finding your power

The journey may be long
Roads filled with unknown struggles
Uphill battles
You may make a wrong turn
Get a lost along the way

It may not always be easy
But you will find your way home
You will discover your own path
Learn how to get back up
Say no to what doesn't ignite your spirit

Lessons will be learned
Again, and again, again
It may take time for you to feel you are headed in the right direction
But once you find your path
You will be glowing

You will become unstoppable 
Sure, there will be roadblocks and setbacks
But you know that is par for the course
You will be ready to take them on
And you will continue to step forward

No one can extinguish your power
You are focused
You are fierce
You are proud of the person you have stepped into
And you are ready to shine