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Being Me: Week 5 - Putting it in motion
January theme - The best time for new beginnings is now
This year I celebrated my 16th year smoke free...
I am proud that I chose to do something and followed through. And when I look back I can see how that one change has transformed my life in ways I would have never imagined. A shift that continues to teach me the value of...

"Find joy in the journey"
Friday Love
 
There is always something to love. Always a part of your life that you are either enjoying the progress or learning from the fall. I think Friday's always add a little joy to everyone's week and what better time to share my loves of the week.
Chalk full of love surprise boxes - filled with awesomenessFlannel sheets during the bitter coldCelery juice -...

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.  ~Thomas Edison
Being Me: Week 4 - If at first you don't succeed
January theme: The best time for new beginnings is now
We are always capable of more than we do. In fact, like another Thomas Edison quote, "If we did all the things we are capable of we would literally astound ourselves."
A...

May your Friday sparkle
Friday Love...
 
 Many people gripe about the cold months of winter, I am not one of them, well at least until sometime in March. I love the slowing down that comes in January. The weekends indoors, fireplace warming the room, a blanket and a good book.
Things I am loving right now...
My awesome new creative spaceThe invitation to write for Compassionate FriendsFuzzy...

You are never to old to set another goal or dream a new dream ~C.S. Lewis 
Being me: Week 3 - Create your YES list!  Goals, baby steps, tiny promises
January theme: The best time for new beginnings is now
 
To begin any new goal you need to follow through with the promise, the yes I can. Deciding this is important to you, no excuses creates the habit. If instead, you justify the circumstances...

"Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot" 
 
Friday Love - Just sharing some observations in my week and new things I discovered or enjoyed since the New Year began...
My apple watch and the motivation and information it provides. To keep me standing, moving and exercising, as well as drinking more water and a reminder to breathe. The ability to run outdoors in the park on January...

Attract what you expect, reflect what you desire, become what you respect, mirror what you admire
 
Being me: Week 2 - Mission statement
January theme: The best time for new beginnings is now
Many new beginnings require a new mindset. At the start of a new journey as we set out for change, a mission statement to keep us inspired throughout the year makes sense. After following 52 weeks of being...