Welcome To The Roaring 20’s

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Lydia | Leave a comment

Okay, I am a day late. Anyway, I still wanted to wish all of you a very Happy New Year. With 365 (make that 364) days filled with promise, the possibilities are endless, as are my wishes for you.

Two thousand nineteen is gone, never to come again. With it, that chapter of your life is over and you are free to write a new story, one filled with travel, adventure, love, courage, whatever you choose. The thing that you must remember is:

“You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.” ~ Napoleon Hill

This is your opportunity to live the life you choose. If you choose to drop out of medical school to pursue your dream of being a chef, so be it. If you choose to leave your high paying job to become a stay-at-home parent, so be it. You long for a place to call your own, find it. Be healthier. Be fearless.

The choices are endless, and they are yours to make. Granted, many of us have obligations that do not allow us to, at a whim, cast aside everything to pursue our dream. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that you must let go of those dreams. Life changes, situations change, but your dreams must never die.

Among others, the Oxford dictionary defines “dreams” as: “A cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.” Dreams do not expire. They are not defined by time. As long as you hold them close, they endure. Let them stay in your heart, awaiting the moment that you are ready to make them real.

My wish for you is that in 2020, you take a step that brings you closer to the life of your dreams. Be bold. May the year bring you abundant blessings. Cheers!!!

A Thought For Your 2020

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Lydia | Leave a comment

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May the New Year bring you joy, good health, happiness, love, good health, peace of mind, body and spirit, and abundant blessings.

A Thought For Your Holiday Weekend

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Lydia

This time of the year makes “slowing down” seems like an impossibility. There is much to do: cleaning, buying the perfect gift, grocery shopping, wrapping presents, preparing for guests, decorating, perfecting, baking, cooking, and more. There is little time to take a breathe, let alone slow down. And that, is the reason that it is important to do so.

It is impossible to do everything, and to be everything to everyone. When we take the time to recharge our batteries, and to be kind to ourselves, we are able to be present for others. Stop for a moment, take a few deep breathes, enjoy a cup of your favorite beverage, and day dream. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Monday Musings

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Lydia | Leave a comment

As 2019 comes to an end, it is common for us to ruminate over the past year to identify, and laud our accomplishments. However, in most cases, this exercise also leads us to become preoccupied with, not the accomplishments, but, all of the ways that we fall short of our intentions.

Our tendency is to focus on notable accomplishments, that we deem to be successful. Yet, what about the seemingly insignificant acts that we overlook. For instance, what about the kind words offered to a stranger in need, the “What can I do for you?” to a friend who is grieving a loss, the handwritten letter to surprise a long lost friend, the donation of time or money to an organization that provides support to worthy causes, the offer to feed the hungry over the holidays, the invitation to someone without a family to celebrate the holidays with you, the humanitarian acts that serve to better the world, and countless others.

One can tell more about a person by their small acts of kindness that may go unnoticed. Such seemingly innocuous acts go to the core of our basic nature, and say more about us than the societal signs of success. Success is measured by our inner qualities and values, and not by the fleeting signs of subjective achievement.