The Worry Train: Going Nowhere Fast

Angie Anxiety, Feelings, Gratitude, Inspiration, Pregnancy, Trust, Worries Leave a Comment

“Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do, but never gets you anywhere.” ~Erma Bombeck Dear Universe, Confession: I am a worrier. I worry about things that are happening now, things that already happened, and things that may or may not happen. It can be exhausting, frustrating and annoying—especially for the people around you who constantly …

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 …

Cheer and be Cheered

Angie Appreciation, Cheer, Family, Feelings, Friends, Gratitude, Happiness, Helping, Hope, Inspiration, Intentions, Uplift 2 Comments

“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” ~Helen Keller Dear Universe, The other day I sent my dear friend an email.  It was a link to a piece I had written and I wanted her to see it. She wrote back so encouragingly, so quickly, so completely excited—just like …

Intuition: Listen to the Whispers Too

Angie Advice, Answers, Ask, Believe, Feelings, Guidance, Insight, Inspiration, Instincts, Intuition, Journal, Journey, Listen, Paris, Receiving, Signs, Soul, Trust, Universe 2 Comments

“Intuition comes in several forms: – a sudden flash of insight, visual or auditory – a predictive dream – a spinal shiver of recognition as something is occurring or told to you – a sense of knowing something already – a sense of deja-vu – a snapshot image of a future scene or event – knowledge, perspective or understanding divined …

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 …

Instincts and Intuition

Angie Choices, Faith, Feelings, Happiness, Insight, Instincts, Intuition, Learning, Lessons, Letting Go, Listen, Meditation, Open Mind, Patience, Peace, Worries 3 Comments

“Intuition literally means learning from within. Most of us were not taught how to use this sense, but all of us know well that ‘gut feeling.’ Learn to trust that inner feeling and it will grow stronger. Avoid going against your better judgement or getting talked into things that just don’t feel right.” ~Doe Zantamata Dear Universe, I love that …