A Brand New Start.

2015 is just around the corner and with only 2 days left before the new year kicks in, most people are probably already trying to figure out what their "New Year's Resolution" will be. Often during this time, holidays come accompanied by a mental hangover. Some people take days off work, other people travel to visit family, others just relax and enjoy the time off. Regardless of what people choose to do, bouncing back to reality after the holidays can be a bit overwhelming. Set your priorities, find out what your goals for this new year will be, and focus on what makes you happy... this will be a quick route to finding just the right amount of motivation that you need to end this 2014 with a bang! 

Whatever you do, make sure that you take some time to unwind so that you can have a clean fresh mind before the countdown to 2015 starts.

#FreshStart #NewYear #2015

What Do You Choose?

Happiness is optional. It is an act you choose to feel, follow, and pass on to others, however, you have to want it to have it. 

Being happy is easier than you think and while most people might consider happiness found in big situations, it is often found in the smallest things in life. All you have to do sometimes, is look around! Cherish every second, every moment, and every memory. 

There will be times in life when we might feel unhappy and it is then when we must take a moment to pick ourselves up. Nobody else will do it, nobody else will know how you feel inside... it is up to you to want to be happy! Just remember, once you find yourself in a happy place, share it with someone else!

#passonasmile #itcanchangelives #lifeisshort

Racing Against The Clock.

Everyone has their own clock. Never try to make yourself catch up to other people if you aren't ready. There will be times when some of your friends might achieve certain milestones in life before you, but that does not mean you won't reach them too.

Rejoice in where you stand now and know that your time will come. Enjoy life and live in the moment. Take some time to realize that every person has a different purpose in life and sometimes people live life on a different speed than you. 

#RedYellowGreen #LiveInTheMoment

'Tis the Season

Merry Christmas!

Be kind, love, & rejoice in life; the gift from God. 

#JoyToTheWorld

What Is Love?

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. 

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 

Holiday Activities.

With all of the holiday buzz that goes on during this time, we tend to get distracted and forget what the real meaning of these holidays should be. We get so consumed by society and the media that we end up worrying more about the materialistic side (shopping), rather than spending time with those who we love.

This holiday season take some of that time off you get from work and plan to spend some time with your family, friends, and/or your significant other. Come up with fun activities to do and enjoy the time as you bond! 

Here are some ideas:

Volunteer together
Bake holiday treats
Track Santa's progress across the globe on Norad
Watch Christmas movies
Visit a Christmas Tree farm
Create a unique family tradition to follow

This holiday season, how do you plan to spend time with your family and friends? 

#FamilyTime #BuildTraditions #Holidays2014 

Cultivating Life.

In order for any plant to grow, you need to have the right soil. You can have sunlight shining on it the whole day and you can water it as much as you want... but at the end of the day, if the soil is no good... the plant will never grow.

Same thing goes for anything that you do in life, whether it deals with your personal life or your professional life. You need to make sure that whatever direction you choose to go, you have the right soil so that you can grow and develop.

#cultivatinglife #yougrowyourowncrops #developyourself

Imperfection.

Is truly what makes you beautiful. Nobody is perfect, we all have scars. Some of these bring up happy memories and others do not. 

Instead of dwelling in the past, focus on where you are now. How have those scars made you a better and stronger person?

Take a second to realize where all of those little imperfections have led you to.

Be positive and know that tomorrow morning you will have a brand new day. A new beginning to start all over again!

#scarsmakeupwhoyouare #beproud

Moving On.

Forgetting is tough. Forgiving is tougher.

If you want to move on, you need to make sure that you are not only forgetting, but you are also forgiving along the way. You will not be at peace until you make peace. 

This goes for everything in life, not just people. 

#itisnevertoolate