Traditions for a Positive, Happy New Year

Angie Blessings, Fun, Future, Gratitude, Inspiration, Intentions, Letters, New Year, Resolutions, Rituals, Superstitions, Traditions, Vision Board, Wishing, Writing Leave a Comment

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice.” ~T.S. Eliot Dear Universe, The end of the year is fast approaching and that can only mean two things: you are feeling panicked or you are feeling excited. The start of a New Year can create a cascade of emotions. It means a fresh …

Willing, Wishing and Waiting

Angie Ask, Changes, Helping, Lessons, Letting Go, Life, Light, Love, Wishing, Worries 1 Comment

“Stop wishing for others to change into who you think they should be.  They aren’t focused on what you think.  They are too busy finding their way.” Dear Universe, Even though spring has officially started, here in the Northeast it certainly doesn’t feel that way. We’ve had freezing cold temperatures, windstorms worthy of winter coats, and snow—yes, inches upon inches …

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 …

Follow Your Bliss

Angie Believe, Blessings, Bliss, Destiny, Faith, Fate, Happiness, Insight, Inspiration, Instincts, Intuition, Life, Passion, Peace, Positive, Soul, Spirit, Wishing, Worries 1 Comment

“Success is realizing the true joy and wonder of life can only be yours if you follow your own intuition, aiming to achieve your bliss.” ~Steven Redhead Dear Universe, Lately I’ve been thinking about what it means to be blissful. To me, bliss is more than happiness, more than joy.  Yes, it’s being happy and joyful, but it’s also being …

Dublin and Moher

Angie Adventure, Appreciation, Blessed, Escape, Gratitude, Ireland, Journey, Luck, Memories, Moments, Open Mind, Opportunity, Peace, Road Trip, Spontaneity, Travel, Vacation, Wishing Leave a Comment

“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 …

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 …

Mantras That Can Make A Difference Starting Now!

Angie Affirmations, Believe, Energy, Healing, Hope, Insight, Instincts, Intentions, Joy, Law of Attraction, Life, Light, Love, Manifesting, Mantras, Meditation, Miracles, Open Mind, Peace, Positive, Signs, Thoughts, Wisdom, Wishing, Words 4 Comments

     “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 …

The Road Ahead

Angie Acceptance, Appreciation, Believe, Blessings, Books, Destiny, Faith, Future, Gratitude, Insight, Joie de Vivre, Journey, Life, New York City, Patience, Signs, Trust, Universe, Wishing, Worries Leave a Comment

“You can’t stop the future You can’t rewind the past The only way to learn the secret …is to press play.” ~Jay Asher Dear Universe, On a recent trip to New York City, I spotted a sign I had never seen before. The three words “Rough Road Ahead” made me pause for a moment. As an inspiration junkie and sign …