I've Got Sunshine On a Cloudy Day

Today was quite a lovely Saturday. Not only was the sun shining and radiating across the blue sky all day, but I began my day with the alignment of my body, mind, and spirit as I dedicated 3 hours to myself to attend a workshop at my yoga studio that included yoga, conversation, and meditation. Each time I am at yoga I am amazed and inspired by the words of wisdom by the lovely ladies that teach the classes. This particular morning an analogy was shared that seemed so obvious, so true, yet so overlooked that I had never considered it before. While listening to this analogy of life and water, I was amazed. It seemed so fitting to my personal life and its recent events. In life we can approach things two different ways. We can grab at things with fast moving, clenched, and strong hands- expecting to catch what it is we have in sight. Or, we can slowly and cautiously bring our hands cupped together to scoop up what it is we desire. Think and envision. If we grab for water with clenched,

For weeks I've seen it. Green trees. Bright lights. Sparkling ornaments. Christmas has apparently arrived early. But I must admit that it upsets me to see the packed catalogs, toy-filled store shelves, and Christmas wish lists in full force. We have completely forgotten about the holiday with a universal message of gratitude and skipped right to the holiday of wishing and greed. We have forgotten about what we have and are only worried about what we don't have and badly desire. As someone who practices the daily mindset, "attitude of gratitude" it bothers me to see corporate America and the media focusing on what we don't have and what we can add to our own personal wishlists. Although some people view Christmas as a time to give, help, and donate, many people also view it as a chance to receive. Let's not indulge in cookies, shopping, and seasonal bargains, but rather let's overindulge in family, gratitude, and some savory home cooking. I hope that peop

Often times in life we are faced with a choice. Some, far easier than others. There are so many different mindsets we can choose to take in a situation faced with choice. We can take a chance, we can play the "better safe than sorry" card, or we can remain where we are comfortable. We can make a pro/con list, we can discuss among other experienced peers. Regardless, making a decision is never a quick task. Personally, I fear the unknown. I get anxious, nervous, and worried even for things that are out of my own control. A large piece of making a decision is the unknowingness of what will happen once your mind has been made up. Will it be the right choice? Is there no turning back? What if it's not right? While our minds race trying to answer these questions among infinite others, I try to refocus my energy to something positive. I am positive, I have a lot to be grateful for, and when faced with a choice or fear, we must remember to look on the bright side. Every situ