Monday, July 28, 2014

Just being YOU

As you go about your day today, pay attention to all the people with whom you come in contact. Did those people somehow make a difference in your world? Were they nice? Mean? Grumpy? Patient?  How were you to them? 

Every person we interact with, even in the smallest of ways, can make a difference in our worlds. Just making eye contact and smiling at someone can change their whole perspective on the day. When we are nice to strangers or people around us we cannot necessarily see the ripple effect our actions have cause in their world but one day when we most need it someone may look us in the eye and smile. 

Let's talk a minute about YOU. You are an amazing person with the potential for greatness. (no, really you are!) That greatness comes from being YOU! Not by imitating the latest 'pop icon' or famous entertainer but by being you. You are able to make a difference in the world when you find what your greatest gifts are and use them. When we are able to examine ourselves and shake off all the negativity that we have accumulated we can find joy in using our gifts. 

For me, my gift is helping people. This is NOT a gift for everyone. Some people should NEVER try to work with other people, but that does not mean their gift is any less miraculous than mine or any less important. What about those people who's gift is working with animals? or small children? What about those people who's gift is being able to grow anything!! See it is YOU that takes the gift and decides to use it for good and not evil. 

When we are using our gifts and feeling good about ourselves we can take time to interact positively with the people we come in contact with on a daily bases. Because, we are happy we radiate with positive energy and spread that around the universe. Because we are using our gifts we can feel fulfilled, accomplished, and satisfied. Because we are feeling these things we take the time to look someone in the eye, and smile! 

Stay positive! 

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Welcome! Come on in relax and enjoy

Hey there and welcome to Motivation, Inspiration, and Determination. I started this blog to motivate, inspire, & assist people in finding determination to make their life better. (Hence the name)

I want to make this place calm, relaxing, & inviting; where you can rejuvenate your soul and recharge your energy. Might I suggest some relaxation/meditation music as you peruse the pages. Perhaps you could have a scented candle lit for aroma therapy. Nah, you don't really need those things, just an open heart and a mind that allows free flowing communication. 

I want to make it clear that this blog is for entertainment and motivational purposes only. I do work as a mental health counselor but the thoughts and ideas (unless specifically quoted) are mine and should not be considered any type of therapeutic intervention or as a replacement for therapy.  

I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing. I encourage any feedback and hope you will feel free to post any comments. 

Stay Positive.