Sunday, September 1, 2019

Are you ready for September?



 
 
    HELLO SEPTEMBER    
 

 
 
It's been quite the summer and I'm ready to see the last of these hot 100 days leave, and a cooler wind sweep through. I've learned to juggle multiple things in life, as well as never wanting to deal with some things again.

Still, I recently had a fun adventure and went to Las Vegas for the first time in my life. The Strip was beautiful, but I think I loved Fremont Street the best. The concert-party atmosphere was just amazing fun. Time went quickly, and I'll have to go back again someday. I'd share pics, but I prefer to keep my Vegas times in Vegas. Lol. *Wink*

Autumn officially begins on September 23rd and it'll be a welcome change from the hot struggles of the summer. What do I look forward to that has me so optimistic?

Life.

Simply that those I care for, that their lives improve. I know it'll be a busy last few months of the year, but I believe there is always hope with every day. No matter how tired I get, there will be times of rest.

Keep things in perspective is what I can say to you.

Change happens but it's what you carry with you in your heart that matters. Perhaps holidays aren't a filled with as many family members, or the usual agenda of activity changes. None of it matters so long was your heart is in the right place.

Until next time,

may creativity and clarity be your guide…

Mary

Monday, May 20, 2019

Advantages of Adversity in Life


Adversity is never fun but it does have its advantages. There is nothing that is a better teacher than adversity, mainly because it requires that we push ourselves beyond our comfort zones. Let's face it, no one wants to be outside their chosen area where they know everything, unless it's by their own design, but life doesn't play that way.

No, especially when we've stayed comfortable for too long, life has a way of shaking us awake and demanding we continue our growth; whether that be emotionally, spiritually, education-wise, or creatively.

Then we venture out and find the path isn't smooth like our backyard, there are pebbles to bruise our feet and boulders blocking our way. We are then forced to improvise and make shoes to protect our feet and learn when to go around, or over the boulders.

When we're on this path of growth every hardship can seem like it will consume us and we can't go forward, but that is when our perseverance kicks into gear. Yes, you could give up, but your heart and soul know you're on the right path, you just need to fight for what you want in life.

Let every challenge, difficulty, and setback make you stronger. Accept them, and then tell yourself that you will not be defeated!

Writing is a hard task. Anyone who tells you differently hasn't stared at that blank page or unfinished chapter and not known what to do. Creativity is a wonderful gift, yet it demands that you push past your own mental/emotional/physical blocks to finish projects.

That is why adversity is such a gift in a way, and should be learned from. Anything that life throws at you, you throw right back. Yes, you'll get bruised along the way as you grow stronger in your perseverance but eventually you will become more powerful in your ability to do more things in your life.

Remember: You are smart enough to figure anything out. You have the strength to persevere. You are never alone in your journey to be stronger.

If you have a creative project you want to do, get after it. If you want to change jobs, start job hunting. Timing will never be perfect, so don't use that as an excuse. The time is now. Your life is yours.

Everything you want to accomplish can be done so long as you're ready to step forward into adversity. Let it guide you, strengthen you and ultimately you will appreciate how much more you accomplish.

Let no one define your limits, because limitations are not for you.

Cheers,

Mary