Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Butterfly

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly. ~Richard Bach

I'm sitting outside on my patio enjoying the last few beautiful days of summer....taking in the sights, the smells, and the sounds. I also find myself daydreaming; waltzing with possibility, reflecting on lost opportunities. Thinking of things that could have been, things that should have been. And, alas, a butterfly to distract my negative thought process. This amazing and beautiful butterfly, taking me prisoner, just for this moment; forcing me to reflect on today; right here and right now. Taking me back to appreciating the beauty, the wonder, the gift of today.

If you are reading this now, there is no coincidence. Let this little bit of blog serve as your butterfly today. Let it take you to the present; pull you from living in yesterday, or living in tomorrow. The past is gone; it's already forgotten you. Tomorrow doesn't know you yet.

Live for today. Seize the power that you have today!


Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Someday



No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.
-William Blake

Our life experience is based on what we focus on. Many people go through life putting off their joy and happiness. To them, creating and achieving goals means "someday." Only after they achieve something will they be able to enjoy life and be happy.

The truth is happiness is a decision. If we decide to be happy now, we will immediately open ourselves up to receiving more. Life is like an orange; each and every day, we should strive to live life to its fullest, squeezing all the joy we can out of each moment.

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.
-Babe Ruth

Someday is today. Take hold of what is yours. Believe it and receive it.