A hot bath...

Play some classical music, light the candles and relax in a long hot bath and Live An Inspired Life!

Romance is alive and well....

Be romantic! Last night Thad took me to our spot, the grassy meadow where we first kissed, it began to rain and we slow danced together. We exchanged words of adoration and recalled our first kiss and in that moment I thought about how lucky I was to be one with my soul mate. Thad and I spent the entire evening complimenting one another and lavishing each other with words of appreciation and love. Romance is alive and well my friends, you just have to participate in it! So today, rekindle the romance! Buy her flowers, slip a note in his bag, slow dance in the rain, make out in the woods, proclaim your undying love for one another and Live An Inspired Life!

Step Up!!!

Get a mentor! One of the best ways to get what you want is to be around people who have already have it! Step up your game with a mentor or coach. If you are trying to become a better soccer player, find out who the best soccer player is in your local area and ask them to mentor you! Being in proximity with people who are at a higher lever than you can raise you up and help you get to where you want to be. Additionally, if you are at the top, think about mentoring someone and helping them get what they want. Zig Zigler says if you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want. I truly believe that too! So today, get a mentor or be a mentor and Live An Inspired Life!

Let go...

You can't control a hurricane and you would never try. You don't get mad at a hurricane, it would be useless. So why do we try to control or get mad at smaller things? We cannot control other people and getting mad is counter productive. If you want something to change, you have to change yourself or your response to the situation. Let go of things that are out of your control, let go of those who don't want to be held on to, let go of the past, let go of emotions that do not have a positive impact on you or others. Let go and Live An Inspired Life!

Don't make excuses!

What do you want to do? Where do you want to go? Who do you want to be? STOP making excuses and do it, be it or get it! Other people are not responsible for what you can't do, circumstances are not responsible for what you don't accomplish... you are! Everyone has adversity to overcome, find a way, get it done and Live An Inspired Life!

Fall down...

Happy first day of Fall everyone! Today, "fall" on the ground and see life from a different view! Maybe outside, under a tree, lay down and watch the leaves falling, or lay on your kitchen floor and check out how things look from down there. Wherever you decide to "fall" be sure to enjoy the view and Live An Inspired Life!

Transcend...

Today, live above your circumstances. Live in each and every moment, transcend any drama or anything that will not make you a better person and Live An Inspired Life!

Admit your weakness....

Admit your weakness or fear, allow yourself to be vulnerable, allow someone else to help you and Live An Inspired Life!

Evolve your mind!

Everyone has something personal that they can work on.... confidence, communication skills, assertiveness or even being extremely shy. Evolve your mind by working on personal development and growth. Surround yourself by people who have what you want, read self help books, learn about psychology. Do whatever it takes to evolve mentally and grow beyond your circumstances. Maybe even hire a coach! Coaches are super popular these days and can really help you get past life's hurdles that seem to slow you down! ( I love coaching, I love seeing a fellow human feeling empowered! ) So today, figure out what you need to work on in order to further evolve and Live An Inspired Life!

Do WHAT on your lunch??

Exercise... on your lunch break! Today, rather than eat a large lunch or sit around the employee lounge, take a walk, or workout at your desk, or if your able, hit the gym! You can always eat a banana or light lunch before or after, but today, enjoy lunch with a workout! Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes from working out and Live An Inspired Life!

Squeaky Shoes!

It is raining here in Upstate NY and when I walked the kids into school today, our wet shoes squeaked on the floor. So I decided to twist my feet back and forth to make a really loud squeaky noise and of course the kids followed my example! Even Ethan twisted his legs the best he could from his walker while laughing and smiling huge! Of course when a teacher rounded the corner to see who was making all the racket, I just looked at the kids and sarcastically said "Ethan and Carrie, stop squeaking your shoes!" To which we all laughed out loud and just continued with our fun. So today, be silly, squeak your shoes if you can and Live An Inspired Life!

Hold your tongue...

There is just no room for gossip in An Inspired Life! Resist the urge to talk about other people, a life of integrity means holding our tongue sometimes. Speak well of people who are not there or don't speak of them at all if you have nothing nice to say. Lift people up, find the good, inspire someone, talk about the positive and Live An Inspired Life!

"You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him." ~Leo Aikman

Pardon me......

Time to have some FUN and be silly folks! So today, ask as many people as you can to pass the Grey Poupon! If your too young to remember this TV commercial, look it up on YouTube. If you remember it... then head on out, ask for some Grey Poupon, laugh laugh laugh and Live An Inspired Life!

Give in secret!

All major religions teach that giving is a virtuous act and that we should give without expecting recognition or reward. Donate, volunteer or drop off some goods to a homeless family and do not tell anyone that you did it. Let it be your little secret with the Universe. When you help out and announce it for all the world to see, or try and hold others accountable to see what they have done, you are merely serving your ego. Give in secret with a pure heart dedicated to love and compassion and Live An Inspired Life!

Matt. 6:1-4 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven."

Feng Shui your office!

Having an office space set up and organized properly is vital to your professional success! Feng Shui is the Chinese art of furniture placement to improve ones positive "qi" and in an office, it could improve productivity and income! A few office Feng Shui for wealth tips are:

1. Place a picture of a lake, waterfall or any other water scene on one of the walls in your wealth corner. Water represents energy flow.
   
2. Use an aquarium or small fountain if you prefer.
   
3. Place a green, smooth-leafed plant (e.g., a jade plant) on a shelf in this corner. You can substitute an artificial plant if you tend to neglect live ones. The allusion to growing wealth is obvious.
   
4. Place other symbols of wealth in the corner. They can include:
   
   • red eggs symbolizing wealth creation
     
   • a red envelope containing several coins
   • three Chinese coins tied with a red ribbon
     
   • a pearl or anything spherical (to curb unbridled ambition)
     
   • a wheel or bell representing power
     
   • a symbol or picture of red fish symbolizing wealth
     
   • a lotus flower symbolizing great achievements from humble beginnings
     
   • In addition, you can place a decorative jar of water near the entrance to your office.
5. Make sure all items in your feng shui wealth areas pertain to wealth. In term of office feng shui, they might include a bookshelf with all your business or wealth creation books, your business computer, your diplomas and business awards.
   

These are just a few tips but there are tons online that can help you create an amazing, wealth creating space! So today, feng shui your office and Live An Inspired Life!

Create your vision board!

Helen Keller said it is a terrible thing to see but have no vision. I could not agree more! Today, create a vision board! A vision board is literally a board of things that you desire, things you envision for yourself, things you would love to have or do. My vision board has a hot pink convertible mustang on it and I know without a doubt that the car is mine and the Universe will deliver it to me. Have FUN, the sky is the limit! Create your vision board today, hang it in a prominent place so you will see it all the time and Live An Inspired Life!

Help a neighbor!

We have some major flooding going on here in Upstate NY right now. Luckily we have not had any problems in our home but plenty of people around us are experiencing flooded basements, power outages and some have had to evacuate. In times like these... help a neighbor! They may need help pumping out water, or a ride somewhere, or even just someone to listen to them because they were scared. Whatever you can do.... lend a hand, help a neighbor and Live An Inspired Life!

PS... Kudos to my amazing loving husband for helping a person in the next town over to get to work this morning! I married the most compassionate man in the world and I feel blessed!

Practice Mindfulness!

Be mindful of each moment. Moments pass by and are gone forever so enjoy them and be present. Be mindful of each bite that you take, each conversation you engage in, each and every moment, be there. Focus on the present moment and Live An Inspired Life!