"Forgiveness Will Set You Free"

Years of #Sacrifice, #Struggle and #Suffering; when your most desired dream seems so far away, with constant road blocks that make you wonder if it’s the Universe’s way to test how badly you want your dream to become a reality.

Years of ...

Betrayal, hardship, disappointment, sorrow and pain.

 Years of ...

Love, joy, laughter, good times and hope.

 As I reflected on the past several years I realized how amazing life is and how as human beings we have the choice on how we choose to live life.

 It’s so much easier to forgive than, live life with anger and hate. It is easier to love, forgive those who have hurt and betrayed you. Even when that hurt broke you, I would rather spend my time loving rather than hating. The most important person I had to forgive was myself. For being too trusting, for loving too much for giving too much.

 As I reflect on what I consider a life changing event I came across a post by Kathy Kinney in my Facebook feed. When I read it, I found perspective. It was as if someone flipped a switch in my brain. I realized that what happened was not my fault, I was but an innocent person betrayed by people I loved deeply. Bad things do happen to good people. I wondered “why me” and I realized that the Universe must know I have an inner strength I didn’t even know I have. Because somehow I am still standing. I am a little bruised, but wiser, stronger, and I am better person. So I thank you and forgive you.

What Path do You Choose?

There are times in our lives when we are presented with a fork in the road. Do I go left or right? Do I stay on the same path? It is so much easier to keep going on with our same routines, staying on the same path where life is without change. Where we feel safe. We tell ourselves we are happy doing the same thing day in and day out. It is only when we dare to step off that path that we truly begin to live adventure. When we walk towards the uncertain, and welcome new changes, challenges and new experiences. Don’t be afraid to leap into change, to accept challenges and opportunities each and every day; to live life even when the road ahead is uncertain, life is meant to be lived.  So take the step and embrace new opportunities, meet new people, and experience new adventures. Life is short so live it to the max. 

Cheers,

Chica

Perspectives

Our mind can create an illusion …

I was sitting at my desk looking out the window and thinking ...it sure is gloomy outside.

Fits my mood I am okay with a gloomy day. I didn’t want to see the sun shining anyway.

After working for several hours with an occasional glance out the window… making sure it was still cloudy outside. I decided to get some fresh air.

As I walked out the door I was immediately hit with an absolutely beautiful day!

Big beautiful white clouds floated in a sea of bright blue skies.

I had spent half the day thinking it was gloomy outside going about my work.If I had taken a minute to really see outside my window I would noticed that it was a beautiful perfect day outside. Because I wasn't feeling like sunshine,  it didn't mean the sun wasn’t out. I created this illusion of gloom, sadness, and despair.

I wasted half a day in this false space… we have a choice when we wake up. We can look at the negative and waste our time in thoughts that are not going to give us anything good to look at. We can place a cloud over the sun or choose the bright perspective.

Think about it … wasting time on negative thoughts, on people that don’t matter, is time you will never get back. Choose the sunshine even if you are not feeling it. After a few minutes you will see the bright rays! Make it a good day change your perspective and it will change your life!

Cheers!

Chica