Inspired Thoughts by Waves of Gratitude

Coincidence is the word we use when we can’t see the levers and pulleys.Emma Bull

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:14:29 -0400

Coincidence is the word we use when we can’t see the levers and pulleys.
Emma Bull

Kim – Day 210; 155 to Go

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:13:36 -0400

Call it coincidence or synchronicity, but it is still amazing to see when everything lines up at just the right time for what is best for us. I have always believed that whatever happens, happens for a good reason. I remember being so disappointed after not getting the first house we wanted, only to end up getting a much nicer house in a great neighborhood months later. It has happened with jobs too – a disappointment turned into something even better than we had imagined and led to some wonderful accomplishments. I can think of many, many other examples of when this has happened. Everything we go through gives us experience and these experiences make us into the person we are today. My daily inspired thoughts.

"Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness...."

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:48:27 -0400

““Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.””

- Henri Frederic Amiel

Cheryl ~ Day 210; 155 to Go

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:46:34 -0400

Today was one of those days when you jump in and get what needs to be done, done. There is a sense of satisfaction that comes from gathering all the information you have spent a week collecting and seeing all come together. It is amazing how all the various little details we need to do certain things sometimes seems overwhelming. Then when the finish product is complete you set back and realize those details made the finish product even better. I am one of those that even when I have completed the task and sent it on its way, my mind still reels through several other little details I could have added to make it even better. I am grateful to the completed task and the sense of completion. This is my daily inspired thought.

Love begins within each of us.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:25:20 -0400

Love begins within each of us.

"Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only..."

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:42:42 -0400

““Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.””

- unknown

Cheryl ~ Day 209; 156 to Go

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:40:05 -0400

We are what we think. If our part of our day goes off track and we allow ourselves to follow we will see the entire day go off track. We have the potential to step outside of the moment of stress. To breathe in and out and notice where we are placing our energy. To own where we went off and focus on our day being on the track. Life isn’t stationary, however, we can still our minds and in doing so regain control of the run away train. Know at any moment you have within you the power to take charge of our day, your life, your situation. Own that and watch how dramatically life seems to stay on track. This is my daily inspired thought

At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. ...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:15:16 -0400

At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. ~Jean Houston

Kim – Day 209; 156 to Go

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:14:50 -0400

A good friend emailed me tonight and reminded me of a movie I had seen years ago - Signs. They had just been watching it again and she remembered how hard I laughed at the scene where they are sitting on the couch with aluminum foil hats on to keep the aliens from reading their minds. Not sure why it struck me as so funny then and again as I remember it (I kept laughing anytime I thought of it all through the movie!) A good laugh always helps put things into perspective and not take life so seriously. It’s meant to be enjoyed and all these silly moments sprinkled into the serious times can sure help. My daily inspired thoughts.

The Story Behind Us…

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:08:46 -0400

The Story Behind Us…

If we know the divine art of concentration, if we know the divine art of meditation, if we know...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:32:37 -0400

If we know the divine art of concentration, if we know the divine art of meditation, if we know the divine art of contemplation, easily and consciously we can unite the inner world and the outer world. - Sri Chinmoy

Kim – Day 208; 157 to Go

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:31:07 -0400

I was watching only about 5 minutes of a DVD, Warrior Yoga by James D’Silva, today. It was a section about meditating and as I was listening I started doing what he was saying. I have never really formally mediated before; I have sat in silence and reflected, but never focused so intently on just my breathing. It was amazing to me that in just a few minutes I felt energized and refreshed. I am excited to go through a longer program and see how much more it can do. I am grateful for this introduction to meditation that may open up a whole new way to renew my body, mind and spirit. My daily inspired thoughts.

"The more I reveal the more of the person I want to be, the more I realize how I arrived here was a..."

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:28:00 -0400

“The more I reveal the more of the person I want to be, the more I realize how I arrived here was a series of events, planned and unplanned. Risks and non-risks. All of it allowing me to feel more, give more and be more.”

- Cheryl Nordyke

Cheryl ~ Day 208; 157 to Go

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:24:00 -0400

There is the possibility to live our life with minimum risk. We can follow the rules, stick to the plan, and live a good life. Over the last 3 years I have meet some amazing people. I would say there are those that are comfortable with their lives, they have achieved success, family and happiness and lead a fulfilled life. Then there are those I have meet that have taken risks. That have put everything on the line to pursue a dream. Followed their gut and completely changed course half way through their life. They are happy and successful people. So which life is better, which way is better to go. I think that for everyone it is different. Some people live their entire life and never take a risk. Some pursue risk halfway in an effort to define themselves and their purpose. For every one of us we move to our own music. The wind and nature represents different things to us. To me, being raised by an incredible woman that told me at her young age of 69, “don’t live a life of regret. Make mistakes, correct or readjust and go on.” I learned that I would be willing to take a few risks. Some I pursued on my own, others I was nudged into by circumstance. However, every bump, bend, setback and success has been a beautiful process of allowing me to unfold into a person that wants to make a difference. To know that somehow my time here affected someone in a positive way, and if possible made the journey more enjoyable. For me risk means I grew more, uncovered more, and hopefull will leave more. This is my daily inspired thought.

"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to..."

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:27:35 -0400

“Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.””

- Kahlil Gibran

Cheryl ~ Day 207; 158 to Go

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:25:00 -0400

Who needs sleep. I have been practicing the Gap meditation from Wayne Dyer and know that it has the power to provide rest similar to sleep, however, 3 hours past my bed time seems a little much. However, it was well worth. For $10 I got to see I thing 6 bands play at a little place in New Hampshire. One of the bands was my daughters friends band, and it was my first time that type of venue. So I enjoyed my daughter having fun, her friends band living the dream, other bands living the dream, music and memories. All in all I think that the lack of sleep will be off set by the fantastic memories. Today only comes our way once, however the couch is always there.. Try something new and crazy. Who knows you might have fun. My Daily Inspired Thoughts.

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:36:14 -0400

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes. ~e.e. cummings

Kim – Day 207; 158 to Go

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:33:35 -0400

Another beautiful day here in New England! Just the right summer temperature with low humidity. Nature’s little gift. Little things like this sure do lift my spirits and put me in a good mood. I need to notice more of the small things that just make life pleasant. There are many of them all around us that sometimes we take for granted or we are just too busy being busy to notice. I suppose this is a good way to end the day – grateful for all the small things that add up to something significant. My daily inspired thoughts.

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:42:03 -0400

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"We should give thanks for those perfect days louder than we give anger to our less than perfect..."

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:47:24 -0400

“We should give thanks for those perfect days louder than we give anger to our less than perfect days.”

- Cheryl Nordyke