Friday, May 13, 2011
Quote
When you trust God to help you learn from the past and provide for your future, you're free to enjoy your life today.
Happiness
Happiness is not something that happens. It is not the result of good fortune or random chance. It is not something that money can buy or power command. It does not depend on outside events, but, rather, on how we interpret them.
Happiness, in fact, is a condition that must be prepared for, cultivated, and defended privately by each person.
People who learn to control their inner experience will be able to determine the quality of their lives, which is as close as any of us can come to being happy.
Happiness, in fact, is a condition that must be prepared for, cultivated, and defended privately by each person.
People who learn to control their inner experience will be able to determine the quality of their lives, which is as close as any of us can come to being happy.
Letting go.
Something I came across today because I've got excuses galore for holding onto crap!
I'm preparing room for the life that's arriving. See below.
It’s All Too Much By Peter Walsh
EXCUSES, EXCUSES
Here are some of the excuses that stand in your way of putting organization back into your life:
Excuse # 1: “I might need it one day.”
Some of us are afraid of the mysteries that the future holds. Life can take some pretty scary turns. You want to be prepared. This is the “I might need it one day” clutter.
Excuse # 2: “It’s too important to let go.”
We hold on to our possessions because we believe they’re important – to ourselves, to others, to our family, to our dreams, or to our own personalstory.We define this importance in lots of different ways like family history and sentimental value.
Excuse # 3: “I can’t get rid of it – it’s worth a lot of money.”
The hardest clutter to get rid of is that which has the greatest perceived value.
Excuse # 4: “My house is too small.”
There’s nothing wrong with hoping to better your circumstances. It’s part of the American dream – always planning to upgrade our standard of living.
Excuse # 5: “I don’t have the time.”
You’d love to clean up if you just had a day off.
Excuse # 6: “I don’t know how it got like this.”
It’s easy to accumulate things, but hard to let go. If you always add and neversubtract, you will eventually bury yourself.
Excuse # 7: “It’s not a problem – my husband/wife/partner/child just thinks it is.”
If this is your excuse, then you are probably reading this just because someone’smaking you do so. You’d rather live your life than become a maid.
Excuse # 8: “It isn’t mine.”
You would never take the liberty of throwing away someone else’s valued possession. But maybe you should if it is becoming a burden to your quality of life.
Excuse # 9: “It’s too overwhelming.”
You look at the amount of stuff in your life and feel sickened by it
I'm preparing room for the life that's arriving. See below.
It’s All Too Much By Peter Walsh
EXCUSES, EXCUSES
Here are some of the excuses that stand in your way of putting organization back into your life:
Excuse # 1: “I might need it one day.”
Some of us are afraid of the mysteries that the future holds. Life can take some pretty scary turns. You want to be prepared. This is the “I might need it one day” clutter.
Excuse # 2: “It’s too important to let go.”
We hold on to our possessions because we believe they’re important – to ourselves, to others, to our family, to our dreams, or to our own personalstory.We define this importance in lots of different ways like family history and sentimental value.
Excuse # 3: “I can’t get rid of it – it’s worth a lot of money.”
The hardest clutter to get rid of is that which has the greatest perceived value.
Excuse # 4: “My house is too small.”
There’s nothing wrong with hoping to better your circumstances. It’s part of the American dream – always planning to upgrade our standard of living.
Excuse # 5: “I don’t have the time.”
You’d love to clean up if you just had a day off.
Excuse # 6: “I don’t know how it got like this.”
It’s easy to accumulate things, but hard to let go. If you always add and neversubtract, you will eventually bury yourself.
Excuse # 7: “It’s not a problem – my husband/wife/partner/child just thinks it is.”
If this is your excuse, then you are probably reading this just because someone’smaking you do so. You’d rather live your life than become a maid.
Excuse # 8: “It isn’t mine.”
You would never take the liberty of throwing away someone else’s valued possession. But maybe you should if it is becoming a burden to your quality of life.
Excuse # 9: “It’s too overwhelming.”
You look at the amount of stuff in your life and feel sickened by it
Clutter-Free Space
Reap the Benefits
Think of all the ways you will enjoy your clutter-free space:
Emotional benefits:
When your space is neat, clear and free from clutter, you'll notice a change in the way you feel about your life and your relationships. Your rooms fulfill the functions you've chosen for them. Gathering places are comfortable for friends and family. Your bedroom is a romantic oasis. Enjoy the peace, pride and satisfaction that come with living the life that you've chosen for yourself.
Financial benefits:
When you organize your papers, your financial life improves. You can work toward paying off debt. Bill are paid on time. Not only that, when you start looking at all the stuff you own but don't use or appreciate, it should help you buy fewer items and spend less money. When you spend less time shopping, you spend more time finding new interests, being active in the outdoors, being with your family and friends.
Time benefits:
Gone are the minutes and hours spent cursing yourself or blaming the dog for eating your homework. When everything has a place, getting ready in the morning takes less time. You won't be late. You won't forget important dates or arrive at a meeting without critical papers. Tax time is a breeze (except for the check-writing part). You will feel more relaxed, confident and in control. Your time belongs to you, not your stuff.
Space benefits:
The less clutter you have in your house, the more you can reap the benefits of free space. Now your family can sit down at the dining room table and enjoy a meal together. Now your family room is a comfortable place to relax. Now you can have friends over or host a spontaneous party. Gone is the shame and embarrassment of having a home that bears no resemblance to the person you want to present to the world. Revel in your space. Host parties. Show off! You've earned it.
Think of all the ways you will enjoy your clutter-free space:
Emotional benefits:
When your space is neat, clear and free from clutter, you'll notice a change in the way you feel about your life and your relationships. Your rooms fulfill the functions you've chosen for them. Gathering places are comfortable for friends and family. Your bedroom is a romantic oasis. Enjoy the peace, pride and satisfaction that come with living the life that you've chosen for yourself.
Financial benefits:
When you organize your papers, your financial life improves. You can work toward paying off debt. Bill are paid on time. Not only that, when you start looking at all the stuff you own but don't use or appreciate, it should help you buy fewer items and spend less money. When you spend less time shopping, you spend more time finding new interests, being active in the outdoors, being with your family and friends.
Time benefits:
Gone are the minutes and hours spent cursing yourself or blaming the dog for eating your homework. When everything has a place, getting ready in the morning takes less time. You won't be late. You won't forget important dates or arrive at a meeting without critical papers. Tax time is a breeze (except for the check-writing part). You will feel more relaxed, confident and in control. Your time belongs to you, not your stuff.
Space benefits:
The less clutter you have in your house, the more you can reap the benefits of free space. Now your family can sit down at the dining room table and enjoy a meal together. Now your family room is a comfortable place to relax. Now you can have friends over or host a spontaneous party. Gone is the shame and embarrassment of having a home that bears no resemblance to the person you want to present to the world. Revel in your space. Host parties. Show off! You've earned it.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The World Is Your Mirror.
The world is your mirror.
The good you find in others, is in you too. The faults you find in others, are your faults as well. After all, to recognize something you must know it.
The possibilities you see in others, are possible for you as well. The beauty you see around you, is your beauty. The world around you is a reflection, a mirror showing you the person you are.
To change your world, you must change yourself. To blame and complain will only make matters worse.
Whatever you care about, is your responsibility. What you see in others, shows you yourself.
See the best in others, and you will be your best. Give to others, and you give to yourself. Appreciate beauty, and you will be beautiful. Admire creativity, and you will be creative. Love, and you will be loved. Seek to understand, and you will be understood. Listen, and your voice will be heard. Teach, and you will learn.
-Unknown
The good you find in others, is in you too. The faults you find in others, are your faults as well. After all, to recognize something you must know it.
The possibilities you see in others, are possible for you as well. The beauty you see around you, is your beauty. The world around you is a reflection, a mirror showing you the person you are.
To change your world, you must change yourself. To blame and complain will only make matters worse.
Whatever you care about, is your responsibility. What you see in others, shows you yourself.
See the best in others, and you will be your best. Give to others, and you give to yourself. Appreciate beauty, and you will be beautiful. Admire creativity, and you will be creative. Love, and you will be loved. Seek to understand, and you will be understood. Listen, and your voice will be heard. Teach, and you will learn.
-Unknown
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Transforming A Closet into A Work Area
I've got this storage closet that's finally EMPTY so I can take the next step in creating a functional workspace for my acting, writing, International languages, Wisdom and bills.
I'm looking for clarity and ease. Everything just flows and inspires.
Next step: finalizing the furniture pieces for it.
Actions to take:
Go through storage boxes and begin to let go and discard unwanted and un-needed items.
I'm looking for clarity and ease. Everything just flows and inspires.
Next step: finalizing the furniture pieces for it.
Actions to take:
Go through storage boxes and begin to let go and discard unwanted and un-needed items.
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