Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Messages”
“If you don’t have a vision you’re going to be stuck in what you know. And the only thing you know is what you’ve already seen.” ~Iyanla Vanzant Dear Universe, My best friend and I often get into deep conversations. They’re the kind that start off one way, meander somewhere else, before taking us to a final destination we never …
“Every day you play with the light of the universe.” ~Pablo Neruda Dear Universe, Confession: I’ve learned having your own business requires a lot of solo pep talks. It’s hard work, running a business, so it’s easy to listen to the voice that wants to talk you out of things. It’s the voice filled with an ounce of fear, a handful …
“You have something important that needs to be shared. Your story is like no one else’s.” Dear Universe, I believe that each of us has a story to tell. We all know this, of course. If we stop and think about it, we all have at least one story (probably so many more) burning inside of us, like a candle …
“When you’re ready to receive it, the truth finds its way to you. Once you hear it, it never goes away, quietly residing in the sanctuary of your soul.” Dear Universe, I have long been a fan of inspirational guru Danielle LaPorte. I can’t remember when or how I was first introduced to her, but whenever I would catch one …
“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. …
“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.” …
“Do one thing at a time, and while doing it put your whole soul into it to the exclusion of all else.” ~Swami Vivekananda Dear Universe, Lately, things have been busier than normal. I don’t mind. I like being busy, feeling productive, working towards goals and checking items off my to-do list. But it’s been the kind of busy that …
“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 …