Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Open Mind”
“Those aren’t mud piles being thrown at you. They are the start to a new foundation. Go on and build it.” Dear Universe, Life is full of surprises. Life is full of twist and turns, delays and detours. But really none of that is true. The things that occur are never detours or delays. Everything is happening exactly as it …
“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 …
“Beliefs are choices. First you choose your beliefs. Then your beliefs affect your choices.” ~Roy T. Bennett Dear Universe, The other day I had a dentist appointment. I know most people dread the dentist, and I admit it’s not my favorite place in the world to be, but I have such a lovely dental hygienist that it makes the visits …
“It was amazing how you could get so far from where you’d planned, and yet find it was exactly were you needed to be.” ~Sarah Dessen Dear Universe, Nothing makes me happier than starting my day full of energy and taking the time to quietly and mindfully set my intentions. I find the days when I can sit alone—for even …
“love is a place & through this place of love move (with brightness of peace) all places yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds” ~E.E Cummings Dear Universe, There are times in our lives when we let our fears get the best of us, despite how brave we can be. We imagine …
“Travel doesn’t become an adventure until you leave yourself behind.” ~Marty Rubin Dear Universe, I have long dreamed of traveling to Ireland. And when the plan was made, everyone told me the same thing. I would love Ireland. The Irish people would greet us with open arms. Ireland is beautiful. And from the moment we arrived at the airport, 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 …
“In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley Dear Universe, Sometimes you have to take the time to remind yourself that life’s a ball. For these last several weekends I’ve been experiencing just that. Specifically, life’s a baseball, bowling ball and a basketball. Let me explain. Spring break …