RISE AND SHINE

I found myself on the shores of the most captivating beach, literally in my back yard.... almost and yet as if I had traveled around the world to behold this Majestic Beauty. Enthralled by all my senses as they drank in the intoxicating smell of the salty air that came from the waters , the sounds of the waves moving and circulating all together as liken to a  Symphony being conducted by the most talented of Directors and as if the most moving of Opera's bellowing out the unfathomable notes that emotions are aroused from deep within and brought to life as the waves crashed onto the shore in glorious harmony, the Beauty to behold was Bewitching; looking out I sat on the shore to endless allurement, for as far as my little eyes could perceive it was so awakening to my Soul that is how our Life is ahead of each of us. Some may call it a blank canvas, I refer to the shore line and all of it's Splendor. I was overwhelmed with all the thoughts that invaded my mind and feelings that surged through my being of all the possibilities I could Embark on. I fell back onto the sandy shore my hair cascading between the grains of sand and the coolness of the earth beneath me I was Empowered and felt a force that left me as a Crusader. See we are all given the Power to fulfill our lives with the depth and meaning of our Dreams and Purpose some of us just don't realize it or believe it. 

At Fifty, I am more enthralled with My Purpose and Dreams than ever before. As embers spark and ignite the dry wood causing the flames to unite and become an inferno I liken to our Passion. I have always been a star gazer and head in the clouds kinda gal but I possess deep hidden roots,  not flighty, moreover; strong as in  the Mighty Oak. Fueled with Tenacity we should move with all of our  being driven to fulfill our Purpose and Dreams. Otherwise we find ourselves as the pieces of wood and other objects brought to shore with fury by the waves just tossed around and empty with no meaning. 

As I was shooting my gun the other day desperately trying to have the form, the keen eye and posture to hit the target and have the Confidence swelling within my being; so as we need to Possess our Dreams and Passions the same way. We arm ourselves for Protection against anything that would try to take something or intruders or worse harm. We need to Own our Purpose and Dreams, we need to identify with them and guard against anything that would try to come between that just as we do with our Homes, Possessions and Family. I am talking Self Doubt, Fear, Confusion, Comparing to Others, the list goes on and on. There is a noticeable, solid difference between Pie in the Sky Dreams and One who Owns their Destiny. Pie in the Sky means a future reward after death, considered as a replacement for a reward not received on earth; something good that is unlikely to happen if an idea or plan is pie in the sky; it seems good but is not likely to be achieved. An empty wish or promise.

 So many of you reading this today will undeniably identify with desiring but not daring to fall and Own it.  Oh that is when Life begins to take you on the Dance of your Life into Orbit as I like to say about the things that Delight my Soul. Hold on to who you are created to be and live the life that you were designed to live NOW not in the sweet by and by. Allow Life and your Purpose and Dreams fueled with Passion to Lead you and you follow as in Dirty Dancing. As we sang as little children, Merrily, Merrily Life is But A Dream, get lost in it for  This Is The Wonderment Of Life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx2u5uUu3DE

ROAD TRIPPIN

Think back if you will to a moment where you were taking a trip, or embarking on a route that you haven't yet traveled. Close your eyes and let the emotions sweep in and invade your senses. There is the liberation and freedom from your normal routine and schedule, time off from work and you are able to navigate how the next few days will go. Excitement percolates within your being of the unknown and of  the destination you have chosen to travel to. Certain expectations bellow within of what you will encounter and experience. Life is like a Road Trip, like the Greatest Road Trip (I feel like Forest Gump)We have certain portions of our Lives Mapped out with our Routes and even Pit Stops in check. What happens once engaged in your travels and you hit the unexpected road blocks? Nerveracking at times because you have certain aspirations and planned out arrivals and you begin to feel stressed and anxious at times. The moment begins to fade and the melancholy sets in... you sometimes doubt yourself as if you shouldn't have even went there or next time you will most assuredly fly. It is at that precise moment that you embrace that Road Block and do as this quote says by Mastin Kipp inspires, "Instead of asking Why did this happen to me? Learn to ask what is the Lesson in this?" Within this mentality you will supersede all notion and propel yourself into a sphere that will take you to your desired destination with all the fervency and force unimaginable. 

I liken this to our Dreams and Purpose. This year our word for my Non Profit girls group is Purpose and Urban Dictionary defines it as The Force that drives us. I never was a Star Wars fan but didn't escape the classic statement "May the Force be with you". There's something to this of a deeper notion than most observe. Just as in our travels we too have a GPS within us to help drive us towards our ultimate Purpose and Dream. As you notice the GPS will often times reroute you and you are placing all your confidence within the fact that it will succeed and get you to your desired destination, we need to have the same Confidence and Assuredness that we will follow the force that drives us to our Dreams. I am obsessed with people who move with Passion in such a way I am spellbound. They are locked in and loaded with all the key elements that will undoubtably have you attest that they will surely succeed. Force defined is an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together. That means all of us possess this force. The living field of energy, from Star Wars. I love this!! I am swept away with Merriment that as I am driven I will be  surrounded, penetrating my innermost being and binding me to my desired Dream. BAM! 

So today, embrace those road blocks and unexpected pit stops. So what that there is this delay or rerouted course allow that Force to drive you onward in such a way that others around you will undoubtably say, "that is a force to be reckoned with." A dear friend had me watch a show by Tony Robbins and I love what he shared, he spoke about the "bad" things that have occurred in our lives that they are there for a designed purpose and for him he had a not so great home life and Mom but he said without having that he wouldn't be able to love his wife and be all that he needed by what he learned from the unlovely moments. So get jiggy with these moments while others are missing the treasure be that force and  show them that The Wonderment in Life is when you can relish and bask in the Road Blocks for they are preparing you for your Dream. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru0K8uYEZWw&list=RDru0K8uYEZWw 

"LOVE FOR ALL SEASONS"

This weekend has me Delirious, Enthralled with the Beauty of Simply Nature itself and the various elements that can change so quickly as in the cool, brisk weather that whisked in and awakened my Soul. The mere Wisdom that the Seasons show us as in especially here in the South, we can become Weary by the Incredible heat that once that cool breeze blows in you are mesmerized and transformed as you allow this change to entrance your senses as if dancing the most beautiful of Waltz's with all of it's soft, round, flowing movements. Slowly Metamorphosing by moving to the symphony of illustrious melodies as you find yourself awakened and revived. We need to allow ourselves to embrace these moments instead of resist or retreat because that Passion will emerge from deep within as we release and go with where this moment or Season takes you. I liken it to the dancers that are uptight and rigid,stopping and going counting their steps and trying to perform so perfectly they missed the feeling behind why they were even dancing. So many times that is us in pursuing our Dreams and Goals so afraid of failure that we will try to control our movements when in essence we were to be led by our hearts and us simply follow. 

It is an awakening to our truest selves when we can embrace our season and drink in all of its libations. Roll with the moments when you need to hibernate and refuel, or bundle up when bracing for the coldest months or you find yourself barefoot and fancy free on the shores of the beaches. As you relish in these times you are moving in such an effortless way towards your Dreams that you will have the staying power needed. You always hear there are the movers and the shakers it's meaning is defined as; People of energetic demeanor, who initiate change and influence events. 

We are the music makers,

And we are the dreamers of dreams,

Wandering by lone sea-breakers,

And sitting by desolate streams; 

World-losers and world-forsakers,

On whom the pale moon gleams:

Yet we are the movers and shakers

Of the world for ever, it seems.

 Arthur O'Shaughnessy's 1874 poem 'Ode', from his Music and Moonlight collection.

So today, whatever Season you find yourself in allow yourself to step up and take the dance floor by storm. As Right Said Fred sang the Song Love for all Seasons; throw caution to the wind and just Dream and then follow after it as if your very Life depended on it; for This is The Wonderment Of Life. 

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