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No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Finding fault with everything you see

We all know people who just like to complain. It seems that no matter how good they have it, they’re always spreading negative energy. Even the best, most painstaking listener can have trouble with someone who finds fault with everything around them. You can shine even in the worst situations if your character is strong. If you’re starting to see the dark side too often and find yourself blaming your circumstances on other people, take another look. If you think a change of scenery will solve all your problems, think again. Change can be good. Moving on to new things can be an exciting chance to stretch yourself and break a rut. But it’s important to start with yourself when you’re finding things to improve. No matter where you live, work or play, the only constant is you. You can’t escape yourself. Change on the outside will have no effect on your happiness or fulfillment unless you change on the inside, too.

Say hello to Lola! The newest addition to my family & a Christmas gift to myself, I guess!

She is only a couple months old and I won’t find out her exact age until I take her to the vet for distemper booster shots next month. She is extremely smart & playful and I am so excited to have such an entertaining pet

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Sagittarius
(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You have a lot of things to do today yet the most important may be keeping up your appearance of being a strong leader at home or in your community. Unfortunately, you might not know how to make that happen. Forget about the how-to book filled with rules and don’t worry about what others think. It’s time for you to trust your instincts and claim your power.

Ahh, if only I could stay motivated and energized long enough to get everything done. Things are tough but lots of great things are happening in my life.  I made myself the promise to leave Corvallis before the end of the year and I definitely will be. The plans to move are already in progress… I will do a longer, more detailed update soon when I’m feeling inspired.  I need to stay STRONG. Wish me luck!

& while I’m at it, Oregon State plays at UNLV tonight at 8 PM.  I wish so badly that I could be in Vegas with all the other Beavers. As seen on Facebook, “BEAVA LAS VEGAS!”

GO BEAVS!

Sagittarius
(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your face is flushed with excitement as the winds of fate push you in a new direction today. Your eyes are wide as you attempt to discern the distant horizon. But even if you are confident about your current adventure, you cannot rely on your common sense to guide you. It may be necessary to turn off your rational mind and simply listen to what your heart is telling you.

It is so good to hear things like this So encouraging!

From today’s Healthy Reflections e-mail from Sparkpeople.com:

Happiness is a state of mind, not a way of life or a destination that you’ll reach one day. Bumps in the road of life are to be expected, and we cannot let them ruin our days. We often think that if a combination of factors would just fall into place THEN we would finally be happy. Satisfaction can only come from within, through truly accepting yourself, your life, and your circumstances. During this life you’ll have many hard days–long work days, sleepless nights, worrying about the future, etc. This week, think about the joys of your life. Find creative ways to enjoy the little bumps in the road.

I like to share these things with everyone, especially when I feel like others can relate to how I am feeling. I love inspirational/motivational messages and self-reflective readings. This particular subject brings me back to a class I took a few summers ago through the local community college. It was called “Coping Skills for Stress” and boy did it hit home. I remember the instructor telling us a story about the path to happiness and how most people can’t accept what they have and be happy NOW, and are always saying they will be happy when something else happens.

I’ve realized over the past few years that the way most people view life is really not a good way to live. You have to first be happy with what you have in order to succeed and grow happier with each passing day. If you constantly seek extraordinary happiness all the time, you will never reach that place. My life has improved mainly because of my ability to manage stress so much better than I ever could before. Exercise, diet, proper sleep, time to myself, a job I love, plans for the future, and being healthy are all things that have made an extreme difference in my feelings of happiness. By saying this, I don’t mean that I don’t have goals or plans that will ultimately improve my life and make me a happier person. I just want people to understand that attitude really is everything and so is finding the things that keep you feeling down and fixing them.

Does anyone else have anything to share? Stories? Self-Reflection? etc…  Where has “the path to happiness” come into play in your life?

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A great obstacle to happiness is expecting too much happiness. – Bernard de Fontanelle, French writer

I haven’t taken any pictures in quite awhile and since I made myself look semi-normal today instead of just going from gym clothes, to the shower, to work clothes- I decided to have a little fun with my webcam.

Hellooooooooooooo! hahaha

Once again, SparkPeople.com’s daily e-mail of Healthy Reflections…

Don’t put off living the life you want

There is no lesson for today. You have permission to stop thinking for a moment and just enjoy yourself. Stop looking at your computer right now and go look at the world. Rediscover the natural wonders that you walk past every day. How can there possibly be that many shades of green? Let your mind be grateful for a break. Don’t think, don’t strain. Let the memories of loved ones remind you of your favorite times. Close your eyes and try to smell the sunshine. Listen to your heart beat in your ears. If it’s raining, smile at the thought of the flowers that will soon follow. If you’re surrounded by buildings, celebrate the creative genius of human beings. See the hope, the alarm, the love, the grief in faces that stream by. Thank whomever you’d like to thank for the chance to even be here. For a moment today, don’t worry about being better. Just be.

We’re always getting ready to live, but never living. – Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer

I think I’m going to go for a late night stroll…

Thursday, April 16
Your personal energy is transforming as a result of some special people in your life. You are not only changing emotionally and mentally, but physically as well. There could be health benefits to boot. These people will broaden your horizons in sometimes challenging ways.

I would take “These people..” & change it to “This person…” & then it would be right. This particular person is absolutely wonderful! I have changed SO much and for the better since I’ve known him. He is truly inspiring.

Let’s hope I don’t screw it up…

Ahahahaha

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I couldn’t resist. I tried to snap a photo of myself and this is what came out of it. I look pissed! I swear… I’m not! But this cracks me up!! HAHAHA