2017 - How to Create the Life you Really Want

It's December 31, 2017 and there I was contemplating making New Year's Resolution. I really wasn't feeling it. Hadn't I done this countless years before and here I was repeating a pattern?

You see a few weeks ago, I attended a Meditation  Retreat. As usual it had the right title and the content was really good. We pondered how to Awaken the Divine Within - then we got to discussing PURPOSE. That is one word that can create such immediate and deep responses, as well as change the energy in the room. We all had our views and there was surely plenty of them. Of course, I am not going to cover all the ideas here, you can go and see Will Smith's film #Collateral Beauty -  to see why this is a difficult subject to touch. You can't please Hollywood when it comes to matters spiritual. 

So here I am contemplating my New Years Resolution when someone sent me this:-

And after having a good laugh, it resonated. Isn't that what we do year after year. Most of us make the list and somehow we find ourselves back in the same place year after year. Making sometimes a shift here or there but never totally getting the full list checked off.

So I decided they year of 2018 being the year of ONE (1) I am making a big shift.

1. So number 1

I am not going to make any more New Years' Resolutions. I am just going to make small achievable things look possible. No long list, just deciding to creating the life I want one tiny step at a time.

2. Don't write your life plan in permanent ink

Our lives are not permanent. It changes all the time. Be open and receptive to change. If something is not working change it. If the list is too long and burdensome make it tight and succinct. If you are over maxed on your credit card, don't go buying that next internet plan that's going to make you a Million Dollars in 12 months. Because if it did that person wouldn't be selling it to you. They would give you real achievable tips. Instead make common sense plans on how to reduce your debt and your stress levels. It might be a business on line but don't convince yourself that this last $1000 'thingy' is going to do it. If you don't have a responsive list to market to, or a product that is appealing to a large number, there is no 'cha-ching' waiting for you . Find a way to build your list that's not going to break your account.

3. Watch Your Energy - You are the Energy you create

You ever heard of 'change your thoughts change your life'. Well its true. If you focus on Fear, fear will find you. If you focus on being more positive and grateful, you actually will find more things to be grateful for.  If you see only the obstacles when you begin something then more obstacles will find its way to you. We live in a universe of mind energy. Read or watch something by Neil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist) to get a better understanding of the planet you inhabit and the thoughts you have. Here is one of his quotes:

“We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the universe is in us.”

10 TIPS TO PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES

I was travelling to the beautiful pacific island of Fiji for a conference and worried about the Zeke (mosquito) virus. As an islander myself I wanted to share some information on prevention and to hopefully erase some of the fears/concerns some of us might be having at this time prior to travel. 

To most of us, the Zeke virus is new but prior to 2015, the CDC  reported that the Zeke virus also occurred in Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands so this is not new. Don’t be alarmed just be cautious.

No – one likes getting bit by mosquitoes, so it’s best to read this article and do some additional research for yourself especially if you are pregnant/considering getting pregnant or travelling with a young child.

While writing this article - its not lost on me - the coincidence that a cyclone just went through the Fijian islands this past weekend leaving even more exposure and breeding grounds for mosquitoes. No-one wants to go on vacation to paradise and stay indoors. However, it’s best not to allow our fears to take over. You will need to be prepared in advance of your trip. So here are some tips, for handling the situation while you are there or in fact, in any destination the CDC are reporting that the Zeke virus is present.

1.    Apply a good mosquito repellent. "To Deet or not to Deet"? That is the question. My preference is use something organic and harmless to the skin. Most articles will tout the use of up to 30% Deet but Deet like most insect repellents out there are loaded with toxic chemicals. These chemicals are harmful to the skin and must be washed off [your skin] when you return indoors. These chemicals are also harmful to the natural habitat in the oceans such as coral reefs. These repellents and some sunscreens contain a harmful substance that depletes the coral reefs. So please look for safe alternatives. If you are going to use Deet take care not to spray it in confined or enclosed areas. Do not breathe in the spray. You can find many safe alternatives at your local pharmacy or at amazon.com or wholefoods.com.You can try neem-based Outdoor Botanical Gel. It's made from an organic blend of neem leaf extract, aloe vera base (to soothe bites you already have), neem oil, citronella oil and geraniol. These are good for your skin--and, unlike DEET, its safe for the whole family--even infants and children. Its available here. (Please note that if you are using these natural ingredients you will probably need to keep re-applying it throughout the day or if you go swimming you must re-apply afterwards just like you do your sunscreen.

 2.    This one is weird but true. I have used Avon Skin so Soft (www.avon.com) original bath oil spray successfully for years. I have no idea why that works. Try it and let me know. It might just be me! 

3.    Wear long sleeve light colored shirts and pants when outdoors. 

4.    Sleep under a mosquito net. This is especially important for babies and younger children. I found some really cool nets at the camping store that I could easily pack in my bags and did not need a lot of work to set up. 

5.    Keep the air conditioner on in your hotel room. Mosquitoes hate the cold. Instead tuck yourself up warm and snugly at night then lower the temperature. Don’t turn off the air in your room during the day in case it gets too humid. Mosquitoes can enter your room at any time and stay hidden until its feeding time, ouch! 

6.    When you are out and about stay away from areas that has collected pools of water they can potentially hold breeding mosquitoes. So if you are going zip lining in the mountainous areas expect to see more mosquitoes up there.

 7.    Stay away from sweet body lotions, perfumes. Why, they can smell you from miles away. Trust me on that one. 

8.    Pack a battery operated mosquito swatter. How does it work? It works like an electrical shock. When you hear or see a mosquito, you wave the swatter in the air and press a button and it zaps the mosquito - dead. It’s harmless to humans and infants. Costs less than $15. But remember under FDA rules please remember to take the batteries out when you pack it in your luggage. 

9.    Use Calamine lotion. If you get bitten, don’t go crazy itching the area. Add lots of Calamine lotion to the affected area and wait for it to take effect. This requires great patience to follow through on the “no scratch’ zone.

 10. Finally, there is nothing you can do if you have “sweet blood”. What exactly does that mean, well in the islands you will find that mosquitoes bite some folks and never bite others? We say “you have sweet blood’. Is there any scientific evidence for this? No, just custom and practice. Mosquitoes like some people and can launch an attack on them and completely ignore others. So my tip is until you know which category you fall into, cover up well. Drink lots of water and eat healthily.

Above all, be safe and have fun.

Top 5 Benefits to Promoting Affiliate Products

When I started to work on line, I didn't really know much about Affiliate marketing. In truth, I had never heard of Affiliate marketing. I had done some multi level marketing, and I still do for the products I continue to love. My only reservation was I didn't like to have in-home parties or lugging stuff along to meetings. Even though I enjoyed the products, I never got used to doing those in home parties. I sucked at it.

So when I heard about this new business model (new to me because I was not previously exposed) I was curious. I wanted to know more. The more I learned the more I liked it.  I realized most of my friends and colleagues had the same questions I did.  They would ask me what is it that you do again? Is it a MLM? Is it a scam? Is it real? How do you earn from it? 

Well here is my attempt to explain and distinguish it for anyone curious or on the fence.

One of the fastest and easiest ways to get an online business up and running so you can earn recurrent income hands-free is by promoting affiliate products.

What are affiliate products? 

These are products that other people own and that you simply promote. These can be actual, physical products — such as bicycles, cars, homes and so on. Or they can be digital Information Products — such as an eBook or a video course.

When you promote affiliate products, every time you make a sale you get a commission on that sale. In other words, when you lead a customer to the product owner’s website and that customer spends money to buy that product, you get some of that money.

Automatic Sales Commissions

How much of a sales commission do you get? It all depends on the product and the terms of the affiliate agreement, but it can be anywhere from 3 to 5 percent to up to 75 percent of the sale price or even more.

Regardless of the sales commission, the more customers you lead to the seller, the more money you are going to make. So there really is no limit to the amount of money you can make with affiliate marketing.

A Recurrent Profit Structure

This is a little bit like Multi-Level Marketing — or MLM — which is something some of you may already be familiar with. That’s when you sell other people’s products but you have to buy them yourself first. Examples include Amway, Mary Kay Cosmetics and tons of other business opportunities.

The difference between Affiliate marketing and MLM is that with affiliate marketing you don’t have to buy any products yourself. All you need to do is to lead customers to where they can buy the products themselves and you get paid.

As the affiliate marketer, you are sort of like a middle man. Another way to think about it is that you are part of the seller’s sales team or sales force who is promoting their product in exchange for a commission.

No Upfront Costs or Inventory Required

One of the biggest benefits of affiliate marketing is that there aren’t any upfront costs. There are no products to buy and warehouse and no inventory that you are responsible for.

You don’t have to collect any money from customers or handle any actual products. You don’t have to provide customer support. You don’t need to have your own team of employees. Really, you don’t need anything except your own abilities and an internet connection and you can make a boat load of money with affiliate marketing.

Whenever Somebody Buys, You Get Paid

Literally all you have to do is to lead customers to where they can buy the products you are promoting and you can earn up to 75 or 80 percent of the sales price in many cases. That makes affiliate marketing an excellent, highly profitable business model.

So how much money can you expect to make with affiliate marketing? Well, the many web-based entrepreneurs who have affiliate marketing platforms in place right now are making six figures a year or more.

Super Affiliates

There are even a lot of super affiliates. These are people who have quit their full-time jobs and focus exclusively on affiliate marketing — and who are making more than a million per year with it.

It’s a great business model because of the opportunities created by the Internet. Remember that there are about 5 billion people on the planet and at least half of them — and closer to three-quarters — have access to the Internet. That means there is practically a bottomless supply of potential customers online at any given time.

Finding innovative new ways to connect with customers and promoting affiliate products that practically sell themselves is one of the fastest and easiest ways to build a recurrent, hands-free revenue stream that can earn you a substantial income over time.

Monitoring the social media marketing landscape is vital to your success.

Hopefully these tips will help you to stay above the curve and keep you out of trouble. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

wealthcreationsvi@gmail.com

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine’s Day. Did you remember the candy and the flowers? Make sure to take care of those things. They’re kind of important.

And you know what is vitally important? You are. Remembering to love yourself today and every day is crucial. Do not wait for someone else to bring you gifts. Shower yourself in love. You don’t have to go out and buy a gift for yourself if you don’t want to. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to treat yourself with love and respect.

Look in the mirror, look yourself in the eyes and tell yourself that you love you. For some, this may seem difficult or even silly. But do it anyway. Loving yourself is the best way to love the world. Be your own valentine. Love yourself with all of your heart.

            "Be the love you want to see"

It is this love for and of yourself that allows you to have compassion for others. Love is the healing balm of life. And when you use love to look at and then heal the wounds within your lives, you truly do become the healing presence of the Divine

What does it look like to love your neighbor as yourself? Only you can answer that for yourself. I do know this, though: If we — no — when we love ourselves unconditionally and in turn love our neighbors as ourselves, we will see shifts happening everywhere.

Be the love you want to see. 

[©Eugene Holden, Science of Mind]

Habit - I am your best friend.

Discipline...

Habit...

You hear these words over and over again, especially as you travel on the road of self - employment. Depending on the vocation you choose, self discipline and habits are something we have to learn how to control. 

In choosing to become an Interpreneur (internet entrepreneur) - maybe I should go and trademark that word as I feel I just made it up - it can be a very lonely world. You spend a lot of time behind a computer. Your friends and colleagues are behind their computer in their little world pounding at keyboards and learning strategies and tips on how to develop a successful on line business.

'It’s critical to have patience when starting out because everyone wants to be an overnight success, but it doesn’t happen. Slow and steady – persistence is key'.

Developing good habits is really the key. So when  I went to church and was handed this poem I knew I had to share it with you. So, not to take credit for such a well penned piece I am republishing it in full. It is on point.

We get to choose the habits we develop, good or bad. Once it becomes a habit it is easy to become your friend. 

So

when you choose, choose wisely.

'Tis the Season -

It's that time of year. 

Once again we are at the pinnacle of the year,  Everything we have done in the past 12 months will be measured, analyzed, judge and assessed as to our productivity or success.

Some of us will feel as if we have accomplished much but more often than not, all of us feel that somewhere in our lives we could have been more productive, more proficient at the tasks we set at the beginning of the year. Armed with this judgment of ourselves, we start once again with INTENTION.. called "treadmill of judgment" to make the next year even more successful than the one we just "failed" at.

My question is, is that a healthy way to live? I don't know.

For many years I used to make New Years' resolutions. Half way through the year - no. let me be honest,  maybe by the end of January - I'd have forgotten half of them. I might somewhere throughout the year, decide to pick up the list or be "damned" with the rest of that list. We get caught up in the demands of daily life and our focus keeps shifting. Sometimes we are faced with things that we had no expectations of, being added to our list.

We shift focus to cope. We live in a fear based, materialistic world and our focus gets jolted by what others are doing more than what we do for ourselves. We then worry when things are not going our way, rather than learn a tool to cause us to shift physically, mentally and spiritually.

As I get older, I feel less needy for annual New Years' resolutions.

Let me tell you what I did.

I decided to make that shift a long time ago. No more New Year lists. The way I did with the scale and weight thing. I made a decision one day, that I was too pre-occupied thinking about my weight, what I weighed on the scale, what I was eating, how much calories this piece of cheesecake had, you know all the usual things that comes with the yo-yo diet. I was tired of going up and down "like trials and tribulations" with my weight.  

When my scales broke, I threw them out and decided to incorporate REGULAR exercise into my life. I didn't care what the scale said, I now cared what my jeans/skirt/shirt etc said. I found the size, I thought I would be most  comfortable at and used that as my measuring stick when I needed to check my  progress. 

Of course, it was not always, easy, but it was not meant to be. It was meant to be a lifestyle. Working out/ exercise was not going to be a task, it was going to be a necessity like breathing. Diet was a no, no. I  wanted great health and a wonderful lifestyle.

In order to do this I had to make several shifts. These were all personal and worked for me. I gave up red meat, then white meat, then soda's but not red wine.  I drank more water, green teas and juiced more. Not obligatory daily juicing but when I felt like it.

Although I gave up white wine. I only drank other alcohol on a beach or at a special event. I was not a big drinker anyway, so that wasn't really an effort. Now red wine is almost obligatory with dinner.. (my choice over juice to have one glass). 

I chose to cook more. When I was working outside the home, I took the time to pack a lunch, snacks and other stuff I knew I would need when I got a craving. Of course, in order to eat like this, you have to shop more. You end up saving more too.

My family are carnivores but I gave them an option, no meat or only white meat. They fell into the white meat  (chicken/turkey etc ) camp with ease. When they were out, they were free to make their own choices. I was conscious that I made a personal choice to give up meat, it was not meant to become a burden on them. 

All of the above really say, is that we must not live seasonally but be faithful to life. Be cognizant that we have a journey and to do the best for you. What works for me might not work for you. Find your center, your balance and work with that. Everything we do is like a muscle. If we stopped using a muscle it atrophies, use it again daily and it responds almost immediately.

Do things that you can work with. You already know what is not working. You see it everyday. But, don't start something and quit after 6 weeks or even 6 months. Take your time and keep going. That is a muscle you are building. 

I began working on line last year, I had no idea how to build a website, how to put pictures and words together (now my Pearls of Wisdom page), I didn't even know how to Skype and share pages.

But you know what?

I am still here, trying. Sometimes I am challenged but I am amazed that I can make money on line. There are so many tools (in fact, too many to overwhelm you) that you have be cautious not to get them all ( I did and then stacked them up in a little folder called "STUFF TO LEARN".. LOL) so word to the wise, go slow.

I want to wish you all the most wonderful and prosperous life. Live well, laugh often, cry too (if necessary, God gave us tears so use them when you need them) but honor the journey. I told my son once, in life "you are either in a problem, getting out of a problem or just getting ready to meet a problem". The difference in each stage is "YOU". How well you handle the "ins" and "out" of life is how well you will manage the journey.

Just Add Water and Watch Them Grow

Have you ever heard of the “Chia Pet?”

Chia Pets use the slogan “just add water and watch them grow”. Your Instantaneous Pet.

This reminds me of the haste we are in to become successful in everything we do. How many of us are in that situation?

We want success over night.

We want Chia Pet success. We want to buy that product or sign up on line for that course and be earning that promised $100K a month next week. Mind you, you haven’t even been in the business 30 days.

Yes, most of us want to be reap the benefits but we don’t want to do the work. Sometimes the work is as simple as “clicking on 10 products per day”. How hard is that? You would not believe how many people join – even the simplest business – and find a reason why they cannot do the work. Most repeated excuse I have heard is “I don’t have the time”.

If you have a vision of where you want to be 10 years from now, then you must do the work to make sure you get there. Work with the coach or the person that brought you in. Don’t gravitate to looking for microwave success because just like the microwaved product the heat will soon die off. If you have joined a reputable program and you see others being successful you already know that it works.

Ask yourself some questions, what can I do differently that I am not already doing to make myself successful? Once you can answer that, then begin by taking baby steps.

Do not give up, keep on going. Stop looking for get rich quick results. Yes, they are out there but more often than not, you will end up disappointed and disillusioned very quickly.

Have you ever watched the Oscars and see the same faces, waiting to win that Oscar.

What do you notice? 

These actors do not stop perfecting their craft, they keep on producing more work, and as they do, they get better as the years go by. They still get to walk the red carpet while waiting for their name to be called. But they keep on working, they keep on trying, they keep on perfecting.

Someone once asked: how old will I be when I achieve my dreams? Well the simplest answer is how old will you be when you don’t.

Go for it.

If the goal is to change the results you are now having to one of success then take baby steps each day on your path to greatness.

Life is so much more fun when you try.

Make “giving up” NOT an option.

Having a Winning Attitude [on Line]

I was listening to an experienced international political strategist discussing winning attitudes that he has observed among successful people.  One of the many things that most impressed him the most, is that winners seem to have equal goals of strategy and objectives.

Objective - They always seem to have an overall plan. This acts like a beacon that guides them.

Strategy – Once they can see the big picture they plan how they are going to get there. Their strategy and the objectives are aligned.

Motivation – They are steadfastly self- motivated. They don’t need anyone to pat them on the back. Failure is almost not an option.

You must also align your goals with your values. Who do you want to be? Why do you want the objective so bad? Or what are the consequences if you don’t achieve it?

In this business, I hear from people all the time, “I have no money, I am stuck, how can I do this? Can you pay for me? Can I pay you back?”

How does this defeating attitude play into your final objective? If you want change, you are going to have to want it bad enough to go out on a limb and try. If you are waiting for someone else to give you a hand up, you are not ready with a winning attitude. Not every program is for you, so keep looking around to find something that works for you; that resonates with your soul. Find something that provides you with a coach, with someone that can help you to realize the dreams that you have set for yourself.

Sometimes when you have an easier option, you are not hungry enough. You will not see the opportunities in the road ahead. You will align with pain as you go through the process and sooner or later you will quit.

What are some solutions?

Break your large goals into smaller and achievable goals. Don’t be a swinger! Don’t jump from program to program and then say they “don’t work”. Don’t be a victim of mass distraction. It dilutes your power.

If you can see other people around you being successful in your program “they work”. As the saying goes “it works if you work it” NOT “it works if you whine and complain”. Remember failures have a louder chorus.

You must also remember there is foresight and blind stupidity. If you can see that the people in the program are not genuine - for example, you can’t speak to them, you have no way to making a connection, get real. Are you going to keep throwing money at it? Remember your gut instinct is never wrong. Action in your solar plexus (energy center above your belly button) will always warn you that something is not quite right. Learn to be still, listen and re-evaluate.

As always, be kind and loving to yourself. You will make mistakes, learn from them. The universe has a way of “knocking you on the head” over and over again until you wake up. Employ perspicacity (yes, it’s a big word, and a stretch for some – go look it up, stretch yourself).  Look it up or read my blog here: www.colleenslifestyle.com  -  “A mothers’ words to her high school graduate”.

Keep smiling and be good to yourself. Stay positive and take action.

I love to inspire.

Talk soon.

SHEER LUNACY!

SUPER MOON ECLIPSE

Where were you last night?

Yesterday so many things conspired to happen at the same time that it it gave us a moment of lunacy - a stargazers fantasy.

Yesterday the full moon was the closest to earth as it travelled past our home - planet Earth during its orbit.

Yesterday was simply spectacular because at the same time, we had a Lunar Eclipse. The moon was up to 14 percent larger and more visible to us on Earth. It appeared much closer. Even I could take a picture with a smart phone. My iPhone.

MY LUNAR ECLIPSE

Why is all this spectacular? 

It's like getting a once in a lifetime opportunity to become successful on- line with a tried and tested product.

If you missed the lunar eclipse yesterday, it won't be back for another couple of decades.

Simply...You missed it!

Can you say that about this opportunity to work from home and be your own Boss. You have to take action 

NOW!

Don't wish you had started Yesterday, 

Begin NOW. 

Take a look and commit to being successful by the time another Lunar Eclipse comes our way. 

Love to talk with you.

Until next time.

Colleen.

Making a Place for Joy

Whether you work on line - all alone all day - or a as a mom/dad or as a carer at home, it is so easy to forget the Joy. We get so caught up in our days, we barely have time to remember joy. We are born with joy inside of us, but with everyday life challenges we have to remember to work to keep that joy in tact.

If you have angels, real or imagined, then they always show up to bring you joy. You have to remember to be still in the moment, if only for a second and think back on something that made you feel good about yourself, or even great about yourself. Was it a hug, or a kiss, or even having that sandwich all alone with no tiny piercing eyes to plead with you for a "small bit" or just soaking yourself in the tub, It doesn't matter what it was, just that it made you feel special. We make place for joy. 

Here are 12 Ways We can Pump up the Joy: 

1.  Start your day with Gratitude. End with forgiveness. 
2. Meditate - just 5 minutes per day makes a difference.
3. Show love for yourself by feeding your body nourishing foods.
4. Fill your mind with positive thoughts & plans for the future
5. Cultivate and maintain close relationship with others.
6. Exercise in a way that you enjoy.
7. Listen to music that makes you want to dance - then dance
8. Find a hobby you love.
9. Go electronic free for an hour - or a day.
10. Fill your mind with uplifting & encouraging reading.
11. Reach out for support where and when you need it
12. FALL COMPLETELY & TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF.

Doing any of the above on a regular basis will keep that joy we have ignited and refreshed ready to face a new day. 

I encourage you to try. And if you are not already a member of the science of mind magazine I encourage you to find them and enjoy it. There is so much value & free information they share with us. (www.scienceofmind.com)

(The list is reprinted with kind permission from Science of Mind Magazine)

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Are You Ready To Give Up Complaining?

I recently started the 30 day no complaining exercise created by Sibyl Chavis (Her link is below). I can tell you, that one of the things we are really not aware of is how much we complain. Even with my daily practice of affirmation, prayers and spiritual treatments, I found that there were still remnants of little things I could let go of.  I mean, these small things that we are not aware, of adds up.

I have to admit, that there were times when I felt that I needed some duct tape over my mouth to stop me from calling people out. I listened to friends complaining about all manner of things and decided that I did not have to participate. I just listened. No 'oh wow' or anything, just listened. I didn't know I had those skills! LOL

Alas, I can report, that I am on day 15 and I am doing very well. I can now auto correct. I am now intuitive and I can hear when a complaint is coming on. The hard thing at the beginning was how to judge if I was genuinely expressing my opinion and not just complaining. It took practice and I can now see when it's not necessary to respond. 

So what's the point to all this?

Well here are the benefits of being complaint Free. Sibyl Chavis has done all the work just go to her website www.possibilityoftoday.com  sign up and download a FREE copy of her book "How to Stop Complaining & Start Living"

If you think you would like to join me, click on her link below. Try it, lets see how much you complaining you really do.. Drop me a line and let me know how you are doing at cwilson@wealthcreationvi.com

"Benefits of Being Complaint Free

1.     Reduction of stress 

2.     Healthier

3.     Improved relationships with family, friends and everyone else around you

4.     Increased happiness

5.     Increased productivity

6.     Less moody

7.     You feel better about yourself

8.     You feel better about your loved ones, your co-workers, your job and just your life in general

9.     Less burdened

10.   Less negativity

11.   Increased optimism

12.   More relaxed

13.   Less argumentative

14.   More enjoyment out of life

15.   More successful

So, remember, all you have to do is be aware of the complaining trap. Another good tip I have for you is to aim for your "highest and best" perspective 3 times during the day.  

When a situation comes up that you would normally complain about or if someone does something that pushes your button, (even if you have every right to complain), think to yourself ... "What is the best way I can look at this situation so that I don't have to be distracted or weighed down by the things happening around me?" "How can I see it in a better light?" 

Reprinted with permission from: www.possibilityoftoday.com

A MOTHERS’ WORDS TO HER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE.

Life is a series of experiences, it’s a journey. You must live your life the way you want to bring joy into your soul.

It’s your life, not mine, dad or anyone else’s. That means that you should live your life not regretting anything. In order to do that, you must develop a sense of perspicacity – having a keen sense and awareness about you; it means being shrewd and using your intelligence when you think something is not right.

Live with passion, creativity, humility and compassion.

Passion drives you; creativity will energize you; humility connects you to humanity and compassion reminds you of love for self and others.

You came through us but you do not belong to us, but the path you make on this journey will be traversed by others. Make it count, let us see the path that you choose light up and bring joy to self and others.

Just be yourself, let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, sophisticated, beautiful, magical person that you are. Give yourself permission to stand up and step out of any box of limitation that anyone dare to put in your way. No-one expects you, (name) to stay there.

You are on your way to a great institution, and you are exactly where you are meant to be. Enjoy the journey because the bridge (of time) between where you stand now and where I am, is not that far away. As you go across it, think on each experience and make it joyous.  

Finally, my advice to you is to:

-          Keep smiling, (don’t ever stop that trademark smile I bestowed upon you)

-          You will make your own mistakes, but don’t get stuck in them.

-          Don’t stop caring for others

-          Be kind and courteous to all you meet

-          Be Present in the moment so that you can enjoy the gift that life keeps giving you.

                                                       Please do not copy(c) CWilson (2015)

I Love You.

MOM.

 *By the way, perspicacity is the ability to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions. It comes from the Latin word for penetrating sight.