Drop by Drop

Angie Abundance, Acceptance, Blessings, Faith, Guidance, Lessons, Letting Go, Life, Perspective 2 Comments

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ~Wayne Dyer Dear Universe, I can’t believe this year is finally, finally, almost over. (Can I get a hallelujah?) The other day my husband mentioned how my birthday is coming up (a couple of weeks from now). I commented how in some ways it feels …

Wishing you a Happy (whatever that means to you) Thanksgiving!

Angie Abundance, Gratitude, Inspiration, Journey, Thankful, Thanksgiving 2 Comments

“Don’t let the sun go down without saying thank you to someone, and without admitting to yourself that absolutely no one gets this far alone.” ~Stephen King Dear Universe, Thanksgiving week is upon us and it’s always my favorite time of year! I remember last year, my husband, son and I hopped in the car to travel to be with …

Talking Dirty

Angie Abundance, Affirmations, Appreciation, Awareness, Beach, Blessings, Mantras, Outlook, Positive, Words, Writing Leave a Comment

“Positive anything is better than negative nothing.” Dear Universe, A few months ago I was sitting on the beach and a woman happened to walk by me. She was smiling, laughing and that’s when I heard her say this to her friend: “I’m not complaining. I like being alive too much.” I practically fell off my beach chair. What an …

A Little Idea; A Whole Lot of Gratitude

Angie Abundance, Giving, Gratitude, Messages, Mindful, Soul, Spirit, Thankful, Thanksgiving, Traditions Leave a Comment

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”  ~William Arthur Ward Dear Universe, There are so many times I find myself inspired by an idea.  I hear about a book someone’s read, and I want to read it. I hear about a spiritual practice, and I want to try it. …

Love is the Key

Angie Abundance, Adventure, Blessings, Gratitude, Inspiration, Joie de Vivre, Journey, London, Love, Messages, Paris, Signs, Summer, Symbols, Travel, Universe Leave a Comment

“Love is light for the soul.” ~Lailah Gifty Akita Dear Universe, As you know, I am always on the lookout for signs in whatever way you want to deliver them to me. That’s why I couldn’t help but notice a certain message all around me while I was in London and Paris. Love.   Love in London: The trip started …

Little Gives, Big Gets

Angie Abundance, Appreciation, Generosity, Giving, Gratitude, Inspiration, Joy, Life, Love, Mindful, Receiving, Spirit, Thankful Leave a Comment

“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.” ~ Richelle E. Goodrich Dear Universe, We’ve all heard the joy in giving is in receiving.  When you give from your heart you receive such a complete feeling of joy in return. And that’s true. Unfortunately, we sometimes think we have to give big to make it …

Beyond Blessed: A Heartfelt Birthday Thanks

Angie Abundance, Appreciation, Believe, Birthday, Blessings, Celebration, Champagne, Chocolate, Coffee, Cooking, Faith, Family, Feelings, Food, Friends, Fun, Generosity, Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Journey, Joy, Laughing, Learning, Life, Love, Pampering, Party, Passion, Peace, Positive, Present, Rituals, Time, Traditions, Universe, Writing Leave a Comment

“The cake had a trick candle that wouldn’t go out, so I didn’t get my wish.  Which was just that it would always be like this…” ~Janet Fitch Dear Universe, Today is my birthday.  Before the day gets started, I just wanted to say thank you for the gift of another year. My life is full of things I am …

Nice to Meet You… Finally

Angie Abundance, Adventure, Appreciation, Beginnings, Blessings, Celebration, Champagne, Changes, Destiny, Faith, Future, Hope, Inspiration, New Year, Open Mind, Patience, Peace, Positive, Spiritual Reading, Time, Timing, Trust, Universe, Winter Leave a Comment

“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” ~Vern McLellan Dear Universe, Flashback time. It was December 2010.  I was in a particularly low place.  I was doing my best to stay optimistic during a time of drastic change.  I was doing my best not to be afraid …