A meaningful life...

A meaningful life is about being real, being humble, being strong and being able to share ourselves and touch the lives of others.

- Unknown

That cuts through the noise doesn’t it. Of course we’re going to strive for coveted possessions, adventures, career milestones and what have you, but I love the idea of measuring our positive impact on ourselves and others when it comes to success, happiness, fulfilment and meaning. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Lessons of failure...

It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.

- Bill Gates

Coming from Bill Gates, that means something. In other words, a certain amount of failure is to be expected. I find that very comforting. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Leap of faith...

There's so much talk around "Mind Power" and our ability to impact our world. Obviously we can't control everything. Life brings what it brings... but I’ve been noticing more and more, that when I make a big, heart-felt wish and then set it free, miracles keep happening in my life. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Setting goals...

A goal is not always meant to be reached. It often serves simply as something to aim at.

- Bruce Lee

Well that’s very wise and makes me feel better about not accomplishing some of my goals. I realize I’ve spent loads of time pursuing certain avenues that have not as yet produced a return. What I do know is how much I’ve enjoy these activities and maybe that’s enough. Perhaps some passions are meant to be hobbies and nothing more. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

The new rich...

Happiness is the new rich. Inner peace is the new success. Health is the new wealth. Kindness is the new cool.

- Unknown

What are we striving for? Maybe it’s just balance. We can’t pretend money isn’t important, but on the other hand, we can’t sacrifice our foundation of health and well-being to achieve more more more. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

What the Dr ordered...

The six best doctors: sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise, and diet.

- Wayne Fields (American Author and Lynne Cooper Harvey Distinguished Professor of English, American Literature, and American Culture Studies).

No question about the contribution of healthy living and nature as calming influences. There’s more to it though, isn’t there. Our emotional world is complex, with deep and long reaching roots. Sometimes we need to dig a little deeper... if we so choose of course. I get the numb and escape route. Digging in is not an easy path and seems to be an ongoing (and expensive) project with more layers than we can count. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Forgive yourself...

Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.

- Unknown

This is a tough one. When we look back, having all the information, things become ridiculously clear and it’s hard not to feel foolish. Life is certainly a work in progress and it would be so great if we could just allow for some shit to go down. I will keep repeating this to myself because I struggle with the perfection thing. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl