Just Moseying Along

I may not have gone where I intended to go, 

but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.  

~Douglas Adams

(Today's Pearl is inspired by my dear friend, Mary Lally)

Just Moseying Along
Most of us spend our days in a frenzy, running from here to there, stressed beyond our limits and not sure what happened to us by the end of the day.  We drop, literally, when we get home and wake up to do the same thing the very next day.  Is this really being productive?  Are we really truly learning from operating this way?  If we are not appreciating and enjoying our days, why are we continuing to do the same thing over and over?  For some reason we feel the busy we are, the more important we must be.  The more important we are, then life will surely reward us, right?  Well, not necessarily!  By being too busy, we don't hear the whispers and lessons we are meant to learn.  We miss the laughter and love that is coming our way.  We ignore the beauty outside and the warmth of a smile as people pass us by.  We don't spend enough time just moseying along.  You can still accomplish your goals but it's your perspective and approach that drastically need to change.  When we invite the universe in and let it guide us throughout our day, amazing opportunities open up.  Peace and serenity flow through us and we are present in each and every moment so that we don't miss a thing!  Shift your approach, relax into life, let go of the tight control (that you really don't have anyway) and try just moseying along!

Silence the Noise

There is no need to go to India or anywhere else to find peace.

You will find that deep place of silence right in your room,

your garden or even your bathtub.

~Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Silence the Noise
It's hard to think clearly when you are inundated with noise from all different directions.  The noise can come from a myriad of different places (family, friends, TV shows, work, etc.) but it has caused you to feel more chaotic and stressed then you need to be.  It's time to silence the noise, all of the noise, that is swirling around you.  Take some time to unplug from everything and everybody.  Sit in silence with yourself and start to hear your own inner voice again.  Let that be your guide.  Let your soul speak to you and show you the direction to move in.  This is where you gain clarity back and feel your inner peace grow from deep within.  When you silence the noise around you, balance and growth can flow in with abundance.

To Do List

God didn't do it all in one day.  What makes me think I can?  

~Author Unknown

To Do List
We all have a "To Do" list for the day whether we write it down on an actual notepad or keep it in our head.  We prioritize what we need to take care of in accordance with how much we value each item.  Usually on our list it to call people back, finish a project, print something out, run to a store, etc.  We run our days according to what we have to take care of.  Have you ever taken the time to notice though that there a few things left off your list constantly?  When was the last time you put your name on that list?  When was the last time you put a loved one's name on that list?  We spend most of our days running around thinking that we will get to ourselves and our loved ones eventually.  More often than not though, we don't and another day goes by without us really taking the time for ourselves or showing those around us how much they matter.  Somewhere we got it twisted and upside down.  People are more important than paper.  Expressing love is more important than waiting for another day.  Stopping to get to know you is more important than printing out directions.  Make sure your "To Do" list truly reflects (in order) what is important to you and what you value most.  Don't waste another day taking care of the ancillary items on your list and running out of time for the most important items.  Yourself and your loved ones should always have top billing.  From now on, make sure you take time for yourself first thing in the morning.  Make sure you call or send your loved one (or ones) a text, email, instant message telling them how you feel about them (not just a hi, how are you?).  It's time to redo your list!  By doing this rather minor adjustment, it will make major positive changes in your life.