The Secret to Starting

Angie Beginnings, Changes, Insight, Inspiration, Signs, Trust Leave a Comment

“If I must start somewhere, right here and now is the best place imaginable.” ~Richelle E. Goodrich Dear Universe, Beginnings can be beautiful.  They can signal fresh starts, dreams realized or long awaited moments finally coming to fruition. But beginnings can also be bumpy.  They can be charged with anxiety, worry, fear and panic. New starts often mean that change …

Realistic Resolutions: Pleasure, Not Pressure

Angie Beginnings, Changes, Expectations, Hope, Insight, Inspiration, Intentions, Journey, Joy, Learning, Life, Light, New Year, Positive, Resolutions, Rituals, Try, Vision Board, Wishing Leave a Comment

“A New Year can be a time for a fresh start, but do it in a state of pleasure, not pressure.” Dear Universe, We all know that a New Year is an ideal time to start fresh, set different intentions and create better, happier, healthier habits. And we know that just as easily as they start, our old habits can …

Look Back: Just For a Moment

Angie Awareness, Blessings, Changes, Future, Gratitude, Growing, Insight, Inspiration, Learning, Lessons, Life, Mindfulness, Past, Thankful, Time, Wisdom 2 Comments

“You never know what’s around the corner.  It could be everything. Or it could be nothing.  You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you’ve climbed a mountain.” ~ Tom Hiddleston Dear Universe, A couple of weeks ago I was visited by two students I had last year.  We had …

Allow Yourself to Grow

Angie Believe, Blessings, Changes, Choices, Growing, Insight, Inspiration, Intuition, Life, Messages, Trust, Try, Wisdom 2 Comments

“Let go of certainty.  The opposite isn’t uncertainty.  It’s openness, curiosity and a willingness to embrace paradox, rather than choose up sides.  The ultimate challenge is to accept ourselves exactly as we are, but never stop trying to learn and grow.” ~ Tony Schwartz Dear Universe, The other day I saw this quote: “You have to allow yourself to grow.” …

What Will Your Words Be?

Angie Changes, Choices, Energy, Feelings, Gratitude, Inspiration, Joy, Light, Mindfulness, Positive, Try, Vibes, Words Leave a Comment

“There is something about words.  In expert hands, manipulated deftly, they take you prisoner. Wind themselves around your limbs like spider silk, and when you are so enthralled you cannot move, they pierce your skin, enter your blood, numb your thoughts.  Inside you they work their magic.” ~Diane Setterfield Dear Universe, As a writer and an avid reader, I am …

Find Your Tribe

Angie Acceptance, Blessings, Changes, Choices, Destiny, Energy, Family, Feelings, Friends, Intentions, Journey, Judgment Free, Kindness, Lessons, Letting Go, Life, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Positive, Soul, Thankful, Timing, Trust, Vibes Leave a Comment

Cheers!  Sending you a cup filled with good vibes! “You must surround yourself with the right people for where you are in life.  In order to do that, start by being your most authentic self.” Dear Universe, Over the past few years something has become apparent to me. Not everyone around you wants to be walking the same path as …

The Giving and Receiving of Writing

Angie Appreciation, Changes, Gratitude, Guidance, Hope, Impact, Insight, Inspiration, Journal, Journey, Lessons, Life, Memories, Positive, Wisdom, Writing 2 Comments

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” ~Anaïs Nin Dear Universe, Recently I stumbled upon a writing contest on Positive Writer.  The topic, “How Writing Has Positively Influenced My Life,” intrigued me.  Though I’ve been writing for as long as I’ve been reading, this idea is something I only recently thought about. But I’ve never …

Patience, Presence and Peace

Angie Acceptance, Balance, Changes, Future, Journey, Mindfulness, Patience, Peace, Present, Soul, Timing, Universe, Waiting, Wishing, Worries 4 Comments

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the now the primary focus of your life.” ~Echart Tolle Dear Universe, It’s starting to warm-up and feel like summer.  I couldn’t be more excited. Seemingly overnight, the trees have bloomed, the flowers have blossomed and summer is in the air. Finally. You see, I was beginning to think …