Are You Living in the Present?

“If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present.”

- Lao Tzu

 

I came across this today quote and had to share it because it really made me stop and think.

 

Now let me ask you to take a moment to stop and think: Where are you living most of the time?

 

I'm pretty sure Ruby and Lola are living in the present.



Tuesday Tunes: I Will Wait

Tuesday Tunes: There Isn't Anything You Can't Do

This is to honour the late Rita MacNeil who passed away last week. A talented singer-songwriter, she overcame many obstacles. Her gift of music has touched many around the world. My hope is that today you will be uplifted by this beautiful piece of music. I also hope that you know that even though you may stumble and fall, there isn't anything you can't do.


You were never more strong girl
You were never more alone
Once there was two, now there's
Just you
you're flying on your own

You were never more happy girl
You were never oh so blue
Once heartaches begin
Nobody wins
you're flying on your own

And when you know the wings you ride
Can keep you in the sky
There isn't anyone holding back you
First you stumble, then you fall
You reach out and you fly
There isn't anything that you can't do

You were never more wise girl
You were never more a fool
Once you break through
it's all up to you
you're flying on your own

You were never more together
You were never more apart
Once pieces of you were all that
You knew
you're flying on your own

And when you know the wings you ride
Can keep you in the sky
There isn't anyone holding back you
First you stumble, then you fall
You reach out and you fly
There isn't anything that you can't do

You were never more wise girl
You were never more a fool
Once you break through
it's all up to you
you're flying on your own 
-Rita MacNeil

Being Grateful For What You Have

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not;

remember that what you now have

was once among the things you only hoped for.
- Epicurus

 

Today's Challenge!

 

Where in your life do you find this to be true? Today, make a list of 5 things you once wished for but now have. Take a moment, to be truly grateful for those things. Notice if doing this helps you feel better about your life.

Tuesday Tunes: You Are Worth More Than Gold!

I am loving this song and think you will too!

This is for everyone who has had anyone say anything negative to them or about them. Like the song says, we are all diamonds in the rough. So you're not perfect, who cares? Who is?

Maybe someone said something negative about you years ago and you've come to believe it as fact. Maybe they told you you're not good enough or you too big, too small, too short, not smart or whatever. Now is the time to let that go and remember you're beautiful inside and out! Send this song to anyone you think needs to hear this message.


You were walking on the moon, now you're feeling low
What they said wasn't true, you're beautiful
Sticks and stones break your bones, I know what you're feeling
Words like those won't steal your glow, you're one in a million

This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold
So hold your head up high, it's your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you're gold)
You're worth more than gold
(Gold gold you're gold)

Well everybody keeps score, afraid you're gonna lose
Just ignore they don't know the real you
All the rain in the sky can't put out your fire
Of all the stars out tonight, you shine brighter

This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold
So hold your head up high, it's your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you're gold)
You're worth more than gold
(Gold gold you're gold)

So don't let anybody tell you that you're not loved
And don't let anybody tell you that you're not enough
Yeah there are days when we all feel like we're messed up
But the truth is that we're all diamonds in the rough
So don't be ashamed to wear your crown
You're a king you're a queen inside and out
You glow like the moon, you shine like the stars
This is for you, wherever you are

Oh, oh, yeah, yeah, oh, oh,
You're gold

This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold
(So hold your head) So hold your head up high,
It's your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you're gold)
You're worth more than gold
(Gold gold you're gold)

So don't be ashamed to wear your crown
You're a king you're a queen inside and out

This Too Shall Pass

If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how dark the moment may be

If I can remain calm and quiet
With all the world crashing about me,
Secure in the knowledge God loves me
When everyone else seems to doubt me

If I can but keep on believing
What I know in my heart to be true,
That darkness will fade with the morning
And that this will pass away, too

Then nothing in life can defeat me
For as long as this knowledge remains
I can suffer whatever is happening
For I know God will break all of the chains

That are binding me tight in the darkness
And trying to fill me with fear
For there is no night without dawning
And I know that my morning is near.

By Helen Steiner Rice

 

Tuesday Tunes: River

Thanks to my BFF for introducing me to this incredible artist: Emeli Sandé.

This is a great tune. I find it very calming and comforting. Hopefully you enjoy it too!