Thoughts Become Things

So, ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you I swear by the book The Secret. This book does not give any new concepts of how we can change our lives for the better it only restates all that we have heard here and there about positive thinking over the years. Throughout your life, you've heard the expressions, "you can do anything - go for it" or "think positive" or "half full not half empty" and so on.... the book takes the idea of positive thinking and suggest that when you put that positive thought into the universe your thoughts will then become your reality.

Okay doubters, I can hear you now, "I'm putting the thought of being a millionaire into the universe. Does that mean that I am going to win the lottery tomorrow?" Chances are NO! However, does that mean in the future an opportunity will come about for you to make more money? Well, I wouldn't put it past "the secret". Only if you think it. Until reading The Secret I didn't realize all of the negative thoughts I was putting upon myself, those around me, and in the universe.

Once I changed my thinking I noticed that the universe really does work in my favor. Do I think this book speaks differently to all people? Yes, absolutely, I think this book works differently for everyone, just like ALL self-help/spiritual books do but for me it has changed my life; it is my rock. Whenever I feel down, I pray, but then I turn to this book! I really do believe that thoughts become things and if you will it... it will happen. Okay, those of you that know me, how many times have you seen me use "the secret"? Exactly, It works!

I can't tell you how many times I have heard people say "I read this book. I followed everything they said to do. There was something that we were using the book for and we worked it diligently every day and when the time came time for "the secret" to work it failed us." Well, here's my thoughts on that... you probably put doubt and your negativity about "the secret" into the universe and that's exactly what "the secret" did for you... it had all your doubts and negative thoughts come true.

The Way It Is

No album has gotten me through the tough times of a heartache like Keyshia Cole's The Way It is. Tracks 1-12 are all absolutely amazing. My ex, who many of you know, put me through it. The cheating, the lies, the broken promises. . . I had never felt any kind of pain like that.

A broken heart is the worse-- I couldn't eat. I couldn't sleep. Everyday I felt like I was just going through the motions of life. I listened to her album on repeat; feelings of anger I had for him, the sadness of him breaking my heart, and the happiness from the good times we shared would overwhelm me on every track. Her album captured it all; so much that I haven't really listened to her album since.

Today, I listened to it on my way to work. Funny how music can bring those feelings back again because for a minute I actually missed him.

The truth is, I'm at such a better place in my life now. Looking back on it. . .things could have been very different for me and although I had heartache like none other... I'm glad it happened and thank you Keyshia Cole for getting me through it.

Ok, time to get this week started. Yayyyy for it being Monday & the end of the school year. The resolution continues. I'm happy. Are you?

The Resolution: My Job

Day 50,324: Ok, I've lost count of the days but the resolution continues. Today, I'm thankful for my job. Crazy some days, sensational others but I get to work in a field that displays one of my passions. I love learning and I love kids.

Tonight was SCIENCE NIGHT aka student-led conferences. Back in the day, when I was a youngster, we called nights like tonight "Open House". Our "Open House" began at 4:30pm and the families poured into my classroom where the kiddos were given the oppurtunity to show off their super scientist skills.

Kids went from station to station showing off their knowledge about the properties of matter. They were so engaged and so enthusiastic sharing every little detail they could remember from class about solids, liquids, and gases. Their parents were in awe taking in all of their little yet big words. I heard numerous comments like, "Jack and Jane just love learning. Thank you for all you do."

The warm fuzzies felt nice from their kind words. But they didn't feel as good as the warm fuzzies I got from my kids and how proud of them I was tonight. They bring a smile to my face on so many occasions... I'm thankful for nights like tonight. It is part of the plan of staying happy.

The Resolution: Eve

Day???: This is why I love my best friend. She knows me so well and am thankful she puts up with me!!





Me: Yeah, I'm about to get ready. We're gonna kick it tonight girl!
Eve: Ok, what you wearing?
Me: I think skinny jeans, black top, and those bebe heels.
Eve: Ok, start getting ready now.
Me: I'll call you when I'm ready.. give me an hour.
Eve: Cool.

***Hour goes by***

Me. Hey.
Eve: You're not going are you?
Me: No.
Eve: I knew it that's why I didn't even start getting ready.

The Resolution: My Health

Wow, just got home from an amazing run at the gym and I’m really just feeling blessed. God is good! God is good! God is good!!

In the last year or two, I’ve had my share of health issues. It doesn't take but a minute to learn that it all means very little if you don't have your health. As I ran my mind went into blog mode; The Resolution. So, another day-- I am thankful for my health and the health of my family members. While so many are struggling with illness and disease around the world, we live in relative health. My health has never been under appreciated, but it’s never been more appreciated than it is now.

This New Year especially, I am counting my many blessings.
I've managed to miss getting H1N1. I’m in training for my first 5k marathon and am not going into hibernation this winter with my workouts. I have been more active than I have been in a long time. I'm healthy and I’m loving it.

The Resolution: My Mom

Day 1: I am thankful for....my family. My mom in particular for today’s blog but to be clear I am choosing to write about my mom but I am a total “Daddy’s girl”.

My mom is by far the classiest, most sophisticated, smartest, and prettiest woman I know. I admire her for so many reasons. I didn’t always grow up feelings this way about her.. In fact, I was quite the brat growing up. They say two women in one house is like two hens in hen house.. not sure what that quite means but I know I’ve heard it over and over again in regards to our relationship. Those of you who know me well, this probably doesn’t surprise you. Like I said, I was a brat.

But the good news is… I grew up & am no longer a brat. The important thing is we get along perfectly now. My mom is my best friend. She is my confidant. I can tell her anything. She’s listens and is honest. Now, does she still get on my nerves at times with her rambling voicemails? Definetely yes, I can’t wait until she just realizes I don’t check my messages; let alone ones that go on for the entire 3 minutes!! Then again, these little things that urk me are what make me love her.

Some of the most important lessons in life I learned from my her. I have learned generosity, sacrifice, simplicity, and appreciation. My mom taught me how to take pleasure in the simple things. I can’t put it all here, I am still learning from her but I wanted to acknowledge that today I am recognizing how thankful I am for her.

The resolution continues -- Be thankful for your Mom. I’m so thankful for mine.

The Resolution

This year has started out with a lot of thoughts-- a lot of thoughts that haven’t yet been put into writing. I have not been to work in three weeks and have had what seems like endless amounts of time to think. I’ve spent most of my time thinking of how I can improve myself in this new year, this new decade.

The resolution: Be happy.

The start of being happy in my life require appreciating the little things. I’m going to work on it… starting today I am going to make a point to give thanks for things in my life, even the littlest things.

So here goes it: Today I’m thankful for blogs. Blogs are great; the thing that is so great about blogs is that you don’t have to have it edited, you don’t have to be published, and it can something that is so personal to you (& yet there might not be anyone even reading it!! *jokes) Blogging is just wonderful and simple-- put your thoughts into writing and hit the enter button and BOOM there it is… out there for everyone in the world to read. It keeps me sane. It keeps me grounded. It gives me a place to go & release ME into the world.

Day1 down. Stay tuned.