“Intention is one of the most powerful forces there is. What you mean when you do a thing will always determine the outcome.” ~Brenna Yobvanoff Dear Universe, When planning our trip to Italy, my friend and I knew that Rome would be a must-see stop. A city filled with history, beauty, religion, culture and food, I couldn’t wait to …
Faith and Fundamentals
“I think I can. I think I can. I think I can… I know I can.” ~Little Engine That Could Dear Universe, A couple of weeks ago my girlfriend and I had a golf lesson. Now if you knew us, this image would be funny. We prefer high heels over flats, beaches over plush greens, and lounge chairs over golf …
All Around
“Inspiration is everywhere. All you need to do is be inspired by your life—every day, every moment, everything.” Dear Universe, When I first started this blog, I wasn’t sure where I would take it. Then at some point I realized it was the other way around. It wasn’t about my direction for the blog, but rather where it wanted to …
Like an Hourglass
“And life’s like an hourglass, glued to the table…” ~Anna Nalick Dear Universe, When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by the egg timer my mom had in our kitchen. It was a miniature hourglass with neon blue sand inside. I would often flip the timer over just so I could watch the grains tunnel through from top …
Nothing Changes (Until)
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don’t have something …
Just Ask
“You need to trust, to surrender, to ask for guidance. Go within for the answers… All you need do is ask.” ~Karen Hackel Dear Universe, When it comes to certain things, like needing help, I hate to ask. But when it comes for looking for answers, I ask away. There are times when I ask my mom, a friend, a …
Manifest Mindset: Part Two
“I believe that we have to be in the process of wherever we are and allow the Universe to catch up with our dreams…” ~Gabrielle Bernstein Dear Universe, As soon as I wrote the last letter to you, the one about believing in your powers, a message began appearing—one that I had to take notice of. “Don’t worry about the …
Manifest Mindset
“To dream by night is to escape your life. To dream by day is to make it happen.” ~Stephen Richards Dear Universe, One of my dearest friends is a big believer in you. I mean, huge. Not a day goes by where I don’t hear her talking to you, making requests and thanking you. It’s inspiring to be around. Even …