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“We often want it so badly that we ruin it before it begins. Overthinking. Fantasizing. Imagining. Expecting. Worrying. Doubting. Just let it naturally evolve.” ~Unknown Dear Universe, Lately I’ve been thinking about how easy it is for our natural train of thought to default to the negative automatically. This idea keeps coming up in my own life and in conversations …
“It’s not just about dreaming. It’s about the doing. Don’t stop the doing.” Dear Universe, Most of us have dreams we are hoping for and working towards. Sometimes we can be lit up like a firecracker, blasting off in all directions ready to illuminate the world with what we are envisioning. And then suddenly, that inner blaze can just dissipate …
“It’s an unfortunate truth, but a lesson to learn. While your intentions may be pure and true, not everyone has the same heart as you.” Dear Universe, When we were little kids, it was pretty easy to spot a bully. Usually, it was the kid in class whose daily mission was a relentless pursuit in the misery of others. On …
“For each of us there exists a limited amount of time in our day. And for each of us there exists an infinite amount of time in our day. It’s all in how you choose to see it.” Dear Universe, The end of the semester is fast approaching which means: busy, busy, busy. It’s an even extra busy time with …
“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 …
“Don’t look for happiness. Create it.” Dear Universe, It’s no secret that I am a fan of anything inspirational. Whether it’s a sign, a t-shirt, a message delivered at the right time or just the sound of the ocean, I am always grateful when inspiration makes its way to me. That’s why I was so intrigued when months ago, I …
“It is only a thought and a thought can be changed.” ~Louise Hay Dear Universe, I am a fan of mantras—you know, phrases you repeat out loud or to yourself in an effort to inspire hope, healing or manifesting your future. I know mantras—or affirmations—have become a more common term, but I think I always used them, long before …
“Sometimes when you lose your way, you find YOURSELF.” ~Mandy Hale Dear Universe, About eight or nine years ago I saw a bumper sticker with a quote in big, block letters. It said: “Not all who wander are lost.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien I bought it. I wasn’t quite sure why since I knew I wouldn’t be sticking it on my car, …