Never Give Up - Follow Your Dream

Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. And how many times have we dreamed of being famous, rich, successful, or happy with our relationships? Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the routine of living from day-to-day just barely existing.

But you know what? Life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher. The most common problem to setting goals is the word impossible. Most people get hung up thinking I can’t do this. It’s too hard. It’s too impossible. No one can do this. However, if everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.

Take for example Susan Boyle, a middle-aged, unemployed, single 47 year old with thick unkempt hair, bushy eyebrows with a remarkable voice who truly is an inspiration to us all. As she entered onto the stage of Britian’s Got Talent with members of the audience reacting with laughter and making faces because Susan did not have “The Look” and showed the people around the world a lesson to never judge a book by its cover.  Most people somehow think one must look like a barbie doll or a young Brittney Spears in order to be able to sing well. Many people have been brainwashed into thinking that a specific look or appearance is the only one that should ever be considered “beautiful”. A reminder to us all, that we never know when we might find that diamond in the rough. It could happen at anytime, if we are open, and see with our hearts rather than our eyes without pre-judging a book by it’s cover.

If you limit yourself with self-doubt, and self-limiting assumptions, you will never be able to break past what you perceive impossible. So dream on and don’t get caught up with your perceived limitations. Think big and work hard to attain those dreams. As you step up the ladder of progress, you will just about find out that the impossible has just become  more possible. No matter your age or appearance you are blessed to live your dream and to never give up.

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Susan Boyle’s voice is SO amazing, heavenly and beautiful. She proves that we should “Never Judge a Book by it’s Cover“. She sang “I Dream a Dream” and she reminded us all that it is NEVER TOO LATE to fulfill a life-long dream.  She warmed our hearts & brought tears to our eyes and gave us a real feel-good moment. Susan Boyle you took our breath away and made the world take notice that if you have a DREAM, YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Be Inspired Every Day

Inspiration is an amazing thing, I liken it to riding a bike, once you learn how to be inspired it never leaves you. It becomes your life.

When we have to face the daily grind it is difficult at times to find the inspiration to do anything else other than, the daily grind. When feeling moody or irritable and feeling tired with your hectic schedule, the pressure slowly catches up to you. You can transform your mood to be more optimistic and inspired by simply focusing on activities that occupy your mind with happy helpful ways. This allows you to be in the now and focus on something outside of your own concerns.

Inspiration comes when you least expect it.  Be assured if you are sitting in your car in traffic or doing the laundry a great idea or a profound aha moment will emerge. Another example, I have found when I am grocery shopping, walking down the isles an inspiration will jump out at me, like a “lightbulb moment”. Take note of these moments as they are a message for you. It is wonderful if you can find a way to create those moments each and every day.

Everyday inspirations are possible, when you know where and how to look for them:
 

• Animals, pets, if you have them, are an amazing source of inspiration. They do ridiculously funny things, they love you unconditionally and they have 100% faith in you. If you don’t have pets, watch a bird in the sky or the ducks on the pond. Animals have a lot to teach us. 

 

• Art is often created to inspire. Explore art you are drawn to and let it inspire you. 

 

• Affirmations and beautiful quotes are very inspiring. By affirming a quote for the day you can be inspired to change the way you approach your day. 

 

• Books are a great source of inspiration. Pick a book that makes you feel inspired as they offer beautiful insights of inspiration and also a quote from the book can often leave you changed for life… even if you’ve read it a hundred times.

 

• Children, whether they’re your own or you’re just watching them from afar, children have infinite wisdom. When they’re really young, they live their lives with complete honesty.

 

• Dancing frees our hearts and our minds. With or without music, a good happy dance in the middle of the day will put a smile on your face and inspiration in your heart.

 

• Friends are a source of inspiration because they let us into their hearts. We become close to people and are allowed the pleasure of sharing their hopes, dreams, fears, joys and challenges.

 

• Hobbies can be meditative and a source of contentment. Find a hobby you’re passionate about and let the inspiration flow.

 

• Internet is a wonderful source of inspiration as we are much more fortunate than our parents and our grandparents were, we have the Internet to gain access to inspirational community’s and support groups.

 

• Meditation is a great way in having quiet moments without conscious thought and the most significant way to find inspiration. Millions of people around the world use meditation as a means to resolve issues and find a new point of view.

 

• Music fills our souls and it inspires wonderful things. Take a moment each and every day to listen to a favorite song. Don’t just put the song on and go back to what you were doing, sit down and really listen to it. If there are words, and you know them, feel free to belt it out and sing along.

 

• Nature, whether it is the wind in the trees or the clouds in the sky, stop for a moment and just listen to nature. Experience it as you walk down the road. Experience it for a few moments each day sitting on your back porch. As they say wakeup and smell the roses.

 

• Religious text and phrases have much to teach us. Keeping meaningful quotes in your mind can be very inspiring.

 

• Movies, you tend to find lots of inspiration in the classics and comedys.

 

• People do amazing things every day. One person holding a door open for an elderly person or showing kindness to another can inspire you to do the same. If you see someone without a smile, give them your smile :-))

 

• Find gratitude, and express it. Every day list five things you’re grateful for and express your gratitude.

 

Inspiration is all around you and making it a part of your every day life is as easy as knowing where to look. Once you find it, make the most of it, appreciate it, and share it with others - BE AN INSPIRATION.

Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is a bit of a buzz word these days as it is very healthy in making your body relax and take some time out to rest and heal. Knowing yourself is the ultimate goal of meditation and being at peace in your everyday life.

There are so many different types of meditation that you can try and experiment with. Whatever you choose, make sure that it is something tailored to your needs to help you find your inner peace in your mind and to stay focused. If you are willing to make meditation a daily practice, the benefits will unfold and create a life lived in clarity and with a purpose aligned with your higher self.

Meditation is a great way to find “the answers within”, as it helps you to connect with your inner self and tap into your intuition. You cannot attain the answers without clearing the mind of all the daily clutter.

Many people find meditation to be too overwhelming, difficult, or completely feared and have trouble when first starting. These problems usually take the form of distraction, worry, restlessness or physical pain. Distracting thoughts can be a big problem when beginning. The best way to dismiss distracting thoughts is by focusing your attention inward. With commitment, meditation will inevitably lead to the successful quieting of your mind, however it needs to be first nourished with concentration and focus.

Going within and learning about yourself brings a true and deep knowledge of your motivations, emotions, thinking patterns - how and why you do the things you do. You become aware of yourself on all levels – physical, mental and spiritual – and learn to love and accept many things. When you are self-aware, you know not only your limitations, but your capabilities and your potential as well. And once you know yourself, you can come to like and accept yourself and move forward in your life’s journey.

There are many different types of meditation that are practiced in the world today. Meditation can be dated back to over 5,000 years ago. Since the beginning of meditation, many people have realized the benefits from a number of different types of meditation. There are many proven health benefits of meditation, especially reducing the amount of stress and anxiety in your life by increasing mental clarity and restoring your energy levels.

Three basic ways to Meditate:

Breath Meditation:

One of the main types of meditation, it is being aware of your breathing during meditation. In order to experience this particular meditation you need to follow a few tips.

• Sit in a comfortable room free of distractions.
• Sit in a comfortable position either in a chair or on the floor.
• Close your eyes and begin taking slow deep breaths through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
• As you are breathing be aware of how your breath travels in the nose and through out your body.
• Keep all of your attention on your breath.

Empty Mind Meditation

An empty mind meditation requires patience and focus. It means you are “empty” to all of your thoughts from your mind and allow your mind to rest. To do this you must:

• Find a quiet room.
• Sit still in a comfortable position.
• Allow all of your thoughts to travel out of your body and into the atmosphere.

Walking Meditation:

• As you are practicing this type of meditation, you are moving your body and keeping focus on how your body moves. You can do this type of meditation walking down the street, pacing in your office, or on a run. As your mind tries to wander, concentrate on the movement that your body parts are making in order for you to move.

The examples above are just the basic types. There are so many different kinds of meditations out there and so many different ways to do it. Just think about what you are trying to achieve and go from there. Just remember what you’re goal is and keep your thoughts positive in moving forward in your new age journey.