So live your life...

It has been way too long since I have written; is it me or is time just flying by!?  I cannot believe it is almost 2009!  2008 has been a pretty good year, but I have a feeling 2009 is going to be even better! ;)  It's interesting, as we begin to look ahead we make so many resolutions we never intend to keep... We dare to dream, but all too often those dreams get washed away by the waves of life.    My goal for 2009... to become a surfer!  No, I have not lost my mind; rather than let the waves crash down on my dreams it is time for me to switch foot & ride those waves for all they're worth! 

For a while now I have been in this funk; which has led me to be afraid of the water so to speak... I could not bring myself to stand & face the waves: instead I screamed & ran away!!  I am pretty sure we've all been there, we want something so badly, but when it comes time to stand up & take it:  fear, insecurities, low self-esteem get the best of us!  The key is to realize that if you don't stand up for what you want & what you believe in who will??!!   Remember, change starts with you NOT the person next to you!  3 of my favorite brothers taught me something recently; **it is not about one person giving a lot, it's about all of us giving what we can.**  So often we feel like we have nothing to offer; the truth is we all have something to give.  I believe that we all possess greatness; we just have to have courage to let it shine!  NEVER let anyone take your light away from you.  Be bold, shine so bright those around you get a sunburn!  :-)   If we all found the strength to shine the world would be a much different place.   Here's a thought; rather than building ourselves up by tearing others down & making them feel small, we allowed ourselves to be filled by the joy that comes from helping someone shine?  One of the beautiful things that comes from finding your voice is that once you do you realize  you have the ability to help others do the same.  

My advice to ring in the New Year?  Live YOUR Life.  *Wake up everyday realizing how blessed  you are to have another chance to get it right, & be the best you can be! ** Love other people; truly love them... the way you want them to love you!  ***Dare to dream; there is no rewind button make each moment count!  ****Love yourself!  Take the time to realize how special you are & how much you have to offer. 

As we look ahead, may today be a gift, may you learn from yesterdays mistakes, and may tomorrow shine as bright as you!  Now grab your board & hit the waves... Surf's Up!  ;-)

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K