Today I want to remind all my readers to stay in touch with their creative side. Creativity keeps us alive, it allows for a spark to remain within us- ready to be reignited. Take the rest of this week to incorporate creativity in your life-- whether it be originality in your work place or in school, feeling a little more inspired with your style, or a bit more imaginative with your cooking. Here's a tribute to street art-- fashion and photography.

 

 

Find those hidden talents within you readers, Happy Hump Day!!

Today is simply going to be about randomness. Too often we try to organize, categorize and compartmentalize our problems. We highlight, color coat, and rank our to-do list. We make sense of things and understand people by labeling them in order to place them in a specific category in our minds. We give movies and books genres, and feelings titles. There is no in-between, and while we are checking off boxes on our to-do list, life becomes a little black and white.

So here it goes readers, let loose on this Monday.

                      "The best feeling in the world is realizing that you are perfectly happy without the thing you thought you needed the most."

   

"Those who abandon their dreams will discourage yours"

 "There is neither happiness nor misery in the world, there is only the comparison of one state with the other."

A sadness to the ecstasy of love

How long has it been since I've posted on a Tuesday?! Gosh, I like how this feels!

Existential  Bummer

This is by far one of my most favorite 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Jason Silva is an absolutely incredible speaker and I love the visuals that accompany his words. 

This is all I am going to leave you with today, trust me it's enough. Watch it a few times, think about and come back to it tomorrow. You'll then understand, it is enough. 

I am most often writing about love interests, heart break, fashion trends, self improvement but rarely do I write about friendships. Today, I'm not going to write about how to get rid of that toxic person in your life but rather, I will focus on how to appreciate a healthy and happy FRIENDSHIP-- not a flirtationship, not a friendship with a past-- just a good old fashion friendship.

What characteristics do we all want in a friendship, or even what traits do we want for those around us to appreciate in our relationships? Shall we make a list-- of course, that what I do best!

• Accept the person as they are, fully and unconditionally.
• Don't bail on a friend when you discover they aren't who you want them to be.
• Show honest appreciation.
• Be genuinely happy when they receive or achieve something you truly desire.
• Tell them the truth, no matter how difficult it may be. 
• Help them grow as an individual with support and honesty.
• Have an optimistic presence and a positive influence.
• Be the friend you want to have. Live with the same morals, values, and standards of life you want to see in those closest to you. 
• Communicate patiently and kindly, but truthfully.

Happy Monday readers. As always don't forget to set the intentions for your week.  I intend on getting my tasks and obligations done efficiently this week. I will get back on track about eating healthy, exercising, and taking the best care of myself as I can. What do you want from your week? Make it happen!

Picture Perfect

"The emotional pains & scars of the past we often carry with us, are like wounds to the body & must be treated properly, for if we do not attend to them, they will become infected. More often-then-not, people who have suffered emotional pain, carry a great deal of bitterness & resentment and those who have caused pain to others, tend to experience those feelings of guilt. We all know by our own life experiences, that it can be a most difficult challenge, to make peace with our past. However, it is both necessary & should be a priority to your own well-being, to leave it far-behind, if we want to live a better more fulfilling life. Forgiveness is certainly not easy to come-by, but it becomes simple when we know how to achieve it. Starting to forgive those people who have hurt us, while leaving bitterness, guilt or resentment behind, involves a change from within oneself, that is reflected in our attitude towards others. It is similar too a grieving process we must all undergo, in order to get through the process. We may seek the help of a good friend or family member, to help us in seeing the situation from a whole new & refreshed perspective. Making peace within oneself or others, does not mean forgetting. But rather, remembering without pain is the greater challenge and the ultimate gift is peace. Each and every day, welcome your true & real emotions, if there is sadness, cry. If there is anger & resentment, acknowledge it and accept a slow & gradual change. Begin to apologize to those, if there is fault on your part. Our emotions, is live-energy that must be allowed to flow. If we don't express them correctly, we inevitably transform them into the negative emotions that soon, drain our minds and body. Inner peace is a mixture of serenity, tranquility and that of a clearer mind. When our painful past is in daily thoughts, we become preoccupied in our minds and often feel anxious & stressed. This is a direct result of our minds trying desperately to find answers, in an attempt to free your mind, asking things like, what did I learn from this experience or what was life actually trying to teach me? The difference between a pessimistic and optimistic attitude is the interpretation of the same situation. It's a known & common fact, that we can't change what has happened in our past, but we can certainly consider a different interpretation & a more positive result. Our existence often has moments of pain and these feeling can be most positive & productive, because it warns and protects us, however, if we carry & hold-on to the pain, we transform it into the suffering we all-to-often feel. Be caring & kind but most of all respectful to yourself, realizing that many people have experienced the same types of pain and know that you are certainly not alone."