Today's Boost

Are you born with the struggles that you will face? How can we change what we are facing as struggles and suffering? You have the answers.

Let's take a look at ourselves before we get all up in anybody else's stuff. Let's try and change the way we preach from social media platforms. Ugh! Humans, get it together.

what do you expect from others? From yourself? How do you react? These are great questions to help you set your intention for the day. Sometimes when expectations are not met you may feel upset, but learn from these experiences and look at them as lessons so that you can react in a healthy way.

How do you find and harness the feeling of love deep within yourself? Where do you go to create that feeling. Is it inside you? Is it outside of you?

The universe shows us examples of love. Look out your window, see that tree? Look at the ocean. There are examples of what love is everywhere. You are an example.

You are love, and nobody can take that away from you and it's not contingent on how much money you have, what you may or may not have accomplished. YOU ARE LOVE!

Starting today I'll be recording quotes from Ram Dass about Love.  Today I read a quote from him about unconditional love. Can we find love that is unconditional within us? How about in others? Strangers?

No one else is going to push you, so you need to push yourself. Do it for you!!!!

If we can explore the things that we share with other people, cultures and see the similarities and celebrate the differences can make a difference and begin to save humanity.  It takes individuals to build a community.  Let's all bring it together and be wonderful people to each other. 

If we are always only thinking about how to get things done we are not going to accomplish anything. You need to do it!!!! A-c-t, i-o-n, Action Action We Want Action!

Is your radio on? Are you listening to the right channel? Take a minute to change what you hear in your own thoughts, do they need to change? try making small positive changes in what you think about and see if you notice anything in your life also change. 

Before you try to save the day, take a look around and take an account of what would be in the best interest of all the people you are about to help. Sometimes when you try to help someone it can end up hurting others.  Find some empathy and really take a look at what others may be going through. Not all good samaritan actions are the best actions to take.  

Do you crave the heat and warmth? Can you find that from within? I moved to a warmer climate to boost my happiness. What do you do to boost yours?

Yes, yes, yes!! You got this, you can do this. Stay positive :)

Interruptions cost you valuable time, and time is all we have so take time to stop the interruptions.

News Flash!! NOW News Flash!!

Here are three ideas for lists to take on the next grocery store outing.  Health Foods, Self Care Products, and Cleaning Products.

Here are a few suggestions of YouTube channels that you can check out to expand your brain! (don't worry it won't make your head bigger).

Take the time to celebrate success!

Take the time to feed your inner life. Self-care is so vitally important and you are all you got!

Smile even when you don't want to - it will brighten up your moment!!

When things are feeling a bit melodramatic it's ok not to engage!

Next time you are choosing a tea try one that has one of the following ingredients: Chamomile, Ginger, Valerian, Lavender or Peppermint. They all have calming ingredients and can help immediately!!

We all have the potential within us. Where is it hiding in you? Can you find it?

Next time you are on the phone with someone, before hanging up tell them to have a terrific day! It may bring a smile to their face, and smiles are contagious.

Try using listening to comedy next time you are taking a walk or feeling down. Laughter is sometimes the best medicine!

Take some time to reflect and create some self-awareness in your life. As we head into Fall and things start to lose its luster, and vegetables are harvested and the soil is being turned over, take the time to do the same. Provide yourself with some self-care and nutrients to create a better version of yourself in the future.

The following message was sent to me by an acquaintance. He doesn't really "know" me but his words made an impact on my life and so I share them with you here: You are a good person - you are loved - you are exactly where you need to be at this point in time. I wish you energy, luck, and joy in your journey. 

Find your passion and follow it... don’t worry about what you are supposed to do!

Find a community that encourages and empowers its members!

Love others always even if they don’t "deserve" it .. you can still have your boundaries. Try to remove the word deserves it evokes the sense of entitlement and that is ego-driven, instead try to find a way to love others who are different from you, and be sure to set up boundaries.

Creative thought is to be honored! Take the time to honor your creative thoughts, give them value. We are all here because we were created, find, and harness that energy and do something with it.

Cultivate a quiet self that responds and slow yourself down enough to not “react”.

Fill your own cup and when it starts to flow over that is the fuel for serving others. Not being as selfish as in “me first!!” But more in drawing boundaries like “first, me”.

Surround yourself with people that seek the best in you, that push you to be a better person than you are by motivating you with positive energy and love!

Rumi reminds us to remember that what you seek is seeking you. More profound words from Rumi to ponder about.  What does that mean to you?

Your words are important, but there is no need to scream.  This quote from Rumi reminds us that the rain is what grows the flowers and not the thunder.

I'm challenging myself to ignore those who ignite fear and sadness. I decided to let go of FB to help me build a more calm and peaceful life.  Challenge yourself to move away from those who create fear and sadness.

Make the changes that you need to make to create a better you and a better world. Each of us has so much power to stand up to the things we don't like. Remember you can change yourself!!

We all put up barriers to protect us from things that hurt.  The love we have may be hiding behind a barrier that no longer serves us.  Let's try knocking some of those down and making space for the love to grow!

It may be scary and have some risk, but if you don't do it you may never know if it is a good thing to do. Just leap!

Try not to spend too much time making wishes. They really don't serve you, and that time could be spent making changes and dreams come true.

Slow down and take the time to make an intention for your day.

I know when we are all wearing masks it's hard to see each other smile, but take advantage when on a telecall to smile at people when you see them.  I miss seeing everyone's faces, so it warms my heart to see a smile :). Try to spread a smile today - they are contagious and put some love behind it for more power!

Do you feel like you are floating away? Let's re-check that and get your feet firmly planted on the ground and take notice in how that feels!

Do you play fair? Are you a tit for tat type of personality? Do you feel like you deserve something?  I'm not buying it - we need to take responsibility for what we do and say. Ugh... we need to be more accountable people.

I constantly get caught up in what all of the pressures of "....what I am supposed to be doing...".  I'm not talking about the obvious things like, paying bills, etc... I'm talking about trying to follow along with the best things that we are supposed to do for ourselves.  It gets very confusing as I'm realizing that the list of things that I am supposed to be doing to help to create a better life for myself is starting to be overwhelming... I'm now stopping and hope that you can join me. merlinosusanc@gmail.com

Let's change it up a bit. Lately things are right out of the movie Ground Hog Day, where every day you wake up to the same thing. So you have the power to make the changes to what you do, how you get there, bit inside and out. Try it and let me know how it goes for you! merlinosusanc@gmail.com

Have you checked your self-esteem today?