Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

Traveling- that’s something we’ve been doing quite a bit of this last month. I have so much to share about our adventures, and there are still adventures to be had.

The biggest thing, aside from seeing some amazing places and spending time with some of the people I love most in this world is the time to gain new perspective on some things I wasn’t sure about. Sometimes you need a fresh look at things and now I have that, and look forward to putting it into action.

One step at time- right now there is more fun to be had and adventures to take.

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” –Schweitzer

Earlier today- a dear friend posted this quote on her Facebook wall.    I absolutely LOVED it.  It resonated deep with me, not just because it is so beautiful (and to know me is to know how much I love quotes), but because it came at just the right moment-  the end of an amazing day, where I felt like I have awakened after a deep sleep.

Not only am I feeling grateful, I’m also feeling joyous for the simply amazing people that are a part of my life.     I claimed before my birthday that this year was going to be the best ever and now I actually FEEL that way.  When I look around, all I can feel is amazed.   This is MY LIFE-    Is it perfect? Nope- and you know what?  It never will be.  Perfection is a myth-     What it is for sure, is that it’s filled with many AMAZING people, who love me, support and encourage me and without knowing have set my soul on fire!!      I have a great life-  and I am SO grateful for that- for each and every blessing, and each and every person that is a part of that.

The sky is the limit-   🙂

These aren’t roses (obviously) but I took this photo when I was out of town last week.  It was right after a needed rain shower that brought relief to the warm temps we were feeling.    I love how rain always enhances the color of things.

Rhododendrons make me smile.   In fact, most flowers do.   Before I stopped to enjoy them, I took notice that most people were buzzing past them without even a glance to enjoy their beauty.    Isn’t that what so many of us do?

We become so busy getting from point A to B, or from this appointment to the next and fail to notice the beauty right in front of our eyes.    Sometimes that beauty is another person and sometimes it’s a flower.

Do you take the time to notice?

I have not intentionally abandoned this space- I’ve had a lot to say, but so much has been happening that I’ve felt a little discombobulated at times. Thankfully that isn’t much the case anymore.

I burned my hand, have been doing some traveling, plus working. Those are all good things and I have to say that after all the bumps and road blocks that life has continued to remain good. It doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a bumpy ride for a good portion of this year thus far, but it does mean that as always those things pass and the journey continues. I am extremely blessed. It doesn’t mean that I won’t have struggles, but I know that I will make it through them as long as I remain true to myself and stay on the path I should be on. When I veer in the wrong direction- things become off-balance, very much like a washing machine that has all the clothes settled on to one side.

My biggest Ah-Ha moment this year- is realizing that keeping balance for me is living outside of my comfort zone, not in it. I know that sounds crazy, but in that comfort zone is where complacency happens. That’s the last thing I want or need. I believe for me to grow that doesn’t mean getting comfortable where I am and staying there- that I’ve got to keep moving- that’s where the real change happens. It’s time to get uncomfortable.

I’ve been going through quite a bit emotionally lately- and quite honestly I had a moment where I wondered if things would ever change.   Marcel said that it isn’t like me to think so drastic and while he’s right- sometimes when everything hits at once it seems like it may not end.

But the old saying what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger is true.

Yesterday I woke up and it was as though a flip had switched and I felt completely different.    I no longer had the feeling of being overwhelmed with grief and sadness, but instead I felt like ‘me’ again.     I’m not one to run from things since I know it will only show up again down the road- so I’ve taken the time to ‘feel, deal and now ultimately heal’.

I feel great!  Carol’s birthday would have been two days ago and I thought about her and smiled.   I remembered all the wonderful times we had together and celebrated those memories.   I will always miss her- but I’m so grateful for the time we had together.

I have a gratitude app that I write my gratitudes in daily-(a recent thing) but I still want to share them here from time to time- if not daily.  I think it makes a difference to focus on the things in life that I’m grateful for-   and that isn’t always the happy, happy, joy, joy moments, but also the ones that make me sad, because even for those I’m grateful- for it is then when I learn the most.

Today’s bits of gratitude.

• I’ve mentioned it a lot lately- but I’m so grateful for the people in my life that know me to the depths of my soul- who I am, what I stand for, and accept me for the person that I am.
• For recommitting myself to good health both mentally and physically and all that it embodies.
• People who continue to believe in and support my business.
• Marcel and our relationship.   He is one of my biggest cheerleaders.
• Vacation plans.