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Break-up's

2011-12-16T21:26:00.000-08:00

Break-up's are for a lack of a better term, "horrible." They're painful, mind-cluttering and the memories just live rent-free in our minds. I've had my heart broken before and I know the hurtful feeling you have at the pit of your stomach and you try anything to stop thinking about it. You reply every thing in your mind, all the dates, the talks, etc...It's hard, it's sad and before you know it, it will be time to move on.

The one thing that I know that stands true in any situation is to remember that this is an experience that you are meant to have for a reason. Whether it's to make you stronger, more understanding or have a voice for yourself-break-up's are meant to make us realize who we are as an individual person. That other person that you're no longer in a relationship with was meant to be in your life, whether you believe it or not. You were a person that allowed that relationship to happen and from that experience, you learned a lot.

Society teaches us all kinds of things but what they don't teach us is-to find ourselves. They hardly try to make us an individual and find out things about ourselves. That's why it's is SO important to know who you are, what your beliefs are, your goals, your passion and where you stand in this lifetime. I know it's selfish and it's a lot of "you" but that's how we start to build a relationship with ourselves before we build relationships with other people. We must work inward before we can work outward.

Know who you are and what you want because at the end of the day, nobody can take that away from you.

Peace and Light,
Kimbundance

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2011-12-16T11:17:00.000-08:00

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2011-11-30T11:20:00.001-08:00

In learning to know other things, and other minds, we become more intimately acquainted with ourselves, and are to ourselves better worth knowing.

Philip Gilbert Hamilton

Express Yourself!

2011-05-05T01:31:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

Happy first week of May! I just wanted to share some ideas on expressing yourself. I know for some of us, we weren't allowed or weren't capable of saying what we really wanted to whether it be our upbringing or lack of confidence. At 23, I am still learning new things about myself (which is really cool, sometimes) and one thing that I've been learning is expressing feelings. I know it sounds so simple to some but for me, it's this lesson that I've acknowledged and am still facing to this day.

One thought that I resonate well with is saying something that you feel passionate about or expressing a feeling that you humbly believe in. I was speaking with my older brother the other day and he asked for advice and I found myself so passionate about what I was saying that I knew that I had to be expressing the right feeling which gave power to the advice I was giving.

It goes well with the saying, "Think before you speak." Yes, you should think and think in terms of your values and what works for you then speak about what you feel is right. And finding what is right usually comes from the heart. So speak from the heart.

I met an astounding woman the other day and she speaks very enthusiastically. She's cheerful, informative and funny and I knew that she was being herself because because she expresses herself no matter what anyone thinks of her. Of course what she expresses is positive feelings and gestures & that's what some people notice and appreciate about you.

So take this chance to consider how you're communicating with others and BE yourself, there's no one else like you, why hide it? =)

Abundance and peace to you all,

Kimbundance

Quitting Your Day Job

2011-03-02T23:36:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

For all of you who don't enjoy having a "job," here are some helpful links that help with pushing forward to being your own boss.

I hope this come useful to you. Enjoy!

Quit Your Day Job: MeandMatilda

Steve Pavlina Podcast: How to Make Money Without a Job

with gratitude,
kimbundance

Affirmations and Visualizations

2011-02-18T16:54:00.000-08:00

Hi!
I just wanted to quickly explain the differences between Affirmations and Visualizations. I think these are both important terms that we carry out in our daily lives. For me, these two terms are what make my life so incredibly peaceful and happier. I intend you this post will create goodness in your lives as well!

Since I am still in school-mode I'd like to define these two terms first:

Affirmations: These are positive and/or negative phrases of thoughts that we think about over and over in our minds that we believe to be true.

Examples of Positive Affirmations:
I am abundantly safe and surrounded by goodness.
There is peace and happiness in my home.
I always manifest wealth into my life.

Examples of Negative Affirmations:
I hate my body image.
My peers don't understand me.
Why are those people so weird and annoying.

When we think these negative affirmations, nothing good will come out of it, especially if we repeat negative thoughts in our minds. Therefore, we must switch our thoughts and be aware of when we are thinking negative thoughts.

Visualization: Situations, feelings and things that we want to bring into our lives in the near future by envisioning that situation, feelings or things in our minds.

Examples:
I can envision myself at an outdoor patio in a beautiful resort in Hawaii, soaking in the sun-rays, with no stress and worries.

Envisioning myself getting a life-changing opportunity and being able to feel that amazing feeling of getting the chance to do something great.

I can also visualize myself in a beautiful sports car that I have always wanted for years, I can feel the steering wheel and smell the new car scent!

So these are just the differences of affirmations and visualizations. They can be used together on a daily basis. Try to do positive affirmations and visualizations every single day. When you're brushing your teeth in the morning, you can say a positive affirmation for the day and/or envision a great day ahead of you.

hope this helps!

peace and happiness,

kimbundance

Our Perception

2011-02-16T18:21:00.000-08:00

Our perception of life stems from a lot of the influences we gain from the media, our friends, family members, peers, etc.

At a certain point in our lives, we take a giant step to the side and ask ourselves, "What and how do I perceive all of my own values and beliefs in my life?"

Our perception and the way we see things in our lives is a huge deal! The reason being is that it shapes how we lived in the past, how we are living in the present and how we will live in the future. If we wake up every morning with negative thoughts about how tiring and how much work needs to be done, then we cannot fully enjoy what has been given to us, which is-Life.

It's easy to fall into the trap of complaining since almost everyone does it on a regular basis. That's part of the reason why there's a small amount of honestly, genuine people in the world. We complain about how there aren't any more good people in the world and yet, we, ourselves aren't being the best person we can be.

So with this continuous shift in consciousness occurring in this world, it's so important that we change our old and negative perception on life and create this humbly positive perception. Soon enough, you will see drastic change in the way you value everything in your lives.

peace and light,
kimbundance

Positive Alone Time

2011-01-15T20:05:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone,

I hope everyone had a great holiday break! Now, it's time to put those new intentions/goals into effect. One thing that will help with those intentions/goals is-to be alone.

Being alone allows us to be creative, listen to our intuition, notice things we've never seen before, and much more. I think a big deal of why we have to be alone sometimes is so we can listen to our inner needs. When we're alone, it's important to be positive and happy so we can fully see what it is we want to get done.

Taking a weekend off from social activities and/or family events is one way to start. Maybe having the house to yourself, or having a few hours of alone time in your room, can clear a lot of that pollution in your head. This is a great start to the new year as well. If you live alone, you probably can do this very easily, perhaps every other weekend.

So don't be afraid to be by yourself sometimes, you can learn A LOT about yourself and others, it's an awesome feeling and you won't regret it. This will help in your self-development and understanding of yourself.

with gratitude,
kimbundance

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2011-01-10T20:29:00.000-08:00

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Life, by Mother Teresa

2010-12-18T22:56:00.000-08:00

Life, by Mother Teresa

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is a beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is costly, care for it.
Life is wealth, keep it.
Life is love, enjoy it.
Life is mystery, know it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it!

Relationship Tips (From my perspective)

2010-09-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,
I know you'll hear a bunch of tips from a lot of different people on how to create a lasting relationship. Here are my key points about making serious rships work (and of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, these are just mine).....

*Rships = Relationships

Ex Alerts---Getting into any romantic relationship means that you'll have to learn how to communicate what happened between you and your past relationships. There's no way around it and it will come up. Your best bet is to bring it up early in the rship, ask all the WHY? questions and get it out of the way once and for all. Occasionally, their ex may come up, but remain cool and know that they became an "ex" for a reason.

Who Are You?---In the beginning of a new and prospective relationship you're smitten, spoiled and on cloud nine. You don't want to be but...but heck, it's inevitable. So let it in, enjoy it and be grateful. But! Always remain true to yourself and others. Don't forget about the other people who are also in your life such as your friends, family, etc.

Disputes---There will be arguments, small and big. There will be fights, small and big. But the main thing is to have a conclusion and move forth. Agree on what you both need to do to work out the issue. Don't let it linger on because it's unhealthy for the rship and most of your time will be wasted thinking about the argument, so it's better to reach a resolution as soon as possible.

The "C' Word---Commitment is a big part of any successful relationship. There may be some things that you do not want to do for your partner but you'll willingly want to do it out of love and care for your him/her. So be ready to commit and get your act straight before you commit to a relationship.

I Don't Understand---Sometimes it's hard to grasp something you don't want to hear from your partner and then we react in a cruel way. There will be times that trips cannot go as planned, rash decisions being made, financial problems, etc. A part of any great relationship is great understanding and knowing that we all mistakes and that there may be a few hiccups along the road.

Speak Up---Time and time again, you will hear that communication is the biggest factor for having a successful relationship. Which is definitely, definitely true! Without communication neither partner will know what the heck is going on. Unfortunately, not all of us are intuitively inclined so we'll have no idea why you're so upset. Talking about your situation also releases a lot of stress because you're surrendering and when we do that we allow room for improvement and growth.

Be Selfish---Sometimes you can get caught up in the romance and late nights that you forget to better yourself. Keep up those exercise routines, read your books, and go pamper yourself. Just because you've got a new bff doesn't mean that you can forget about yourself.

Let it go---If your partner has this great obsession or liking to something that you yourself do not understand, let it go and try not to be condescending.

And of course, there will be so many other things you'll learn in a relationship. You'll figure out what works and what doesn't. But the main things are to respect one another, learn, laugh & love =)

Different Places, Different Energies

2010-09-22T19:21:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been with a group of other people that you have only met once or twice and you're a little out of your comfort zone. How do you feel? How do you make it so that your true self can come out?

The way I see it, is to embrace the present moment, even though it might seem strange that you're situated around people you have barely met, it's important to be grateful and still see the good in that very moment. A lot of times we think how "awkward" and different it is being in a new setting but remain in that positive state that you wish to carry out.

Being in a different city/country/school can also carry different energies and sometimes it can be hard to adapt to feeling comfortable. Again, just be present in the moment you are in. If you can pick up people's negative energies, bounce if off you by doing positive affirmations and know that you are infinitely safe and thinking only great thoughts.

I try to do this when I am in a new setting and it works a lot of the time!

good luck,
kimbundance

Perserverance

2010-09-17T15:46:00.000-07:00

If any of you guys are an avid watcher of Full House or was an avid watcher of Full House, there's one episode where Uncle Jessie teaches Michelle (the youngest one) about "perseverance." I saw a re-run of this episode not too long ago and that lesson really stuck with me.

Perseverance is defined as a steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. (According to dictionary.reference.com)
It's a word that reminds us to keep on going despite the circumstances we are in. I do realize that sometimes we get involved in a project or task in which it is so difficult to get the ball rolling or to keep on going and that's where perseverance kicks in.

It is really easy to give up and come up with a million excuses to why we are giving up, I've been there before and it is way easier to throw in the towel and hide under your bed covers. But! the best type of learners and leaders are the ones who put their pride aside and take out their passion and understanding that everything can't be so easy because then we'll never learn anything new. And part of the reason we were placed here on earth, is to learn. to grow, to experience and move forth.

As my 4th grade teacher once said, "You just got to keep on truckin!"

with gratitude,
kimbundance

Before My 23rd Birthday

2010-08-01T18:30:00.000-07:00

23 will be the age of renewal for me. I am not at that young age where I can waste away and do unproductive things anymore. I've really gotta buckle down and take that elbow grease out and figure things out for the future.

This is me putting my very best foot forward and trying new techniques to expand my little jewelry business (Sprinkim). I'm excited to test things out and figure out what works and what doesn't. Of course there are major kinks right now, but in due time, things will run smoothly.

Birthday's for me are like celebrating the New Year on January 1st. It's a time to reflect on the past and move on with the future. Most people are scared about moving forward, but I kinda like it (a lot!). It gives us a chance to experience cool things in a new light and broaden our horizons, meet new people that could change our lives and see what life is like in that moment.

Everyone has their moment of renewal and one day you will too! Just keep an optimistic mind and realize that everyone's different in their own way and that's okay.

So here's to my fellow Leo's! Enjoy!

with gratitude,
kimbundance

Rising Above Injustices

2010-07-19T13:21:00.000-07:00

Injustices are events that happen in our lives that which can occur through unfair treatment, immoral acts and/or favoritism. At times, we have no control over unfair treatment and sometimes we feel angry, we rebel and fight against it.

I think things like this happen for a reason, we all wish to believe that we are good people and others may not see it. But believe in your core self. Believe in your core values which are positive and optimistic. Don't let anyone shake you from the happiness you have instilled within yourself. Too many times, something unfortunate will happen to you but you must not base all of your emotions and happiness on that unfortunate matter.

I remember when I was younger, I was told not to be "too emotional" and I really disliked that phrase. It would have been better if I were told that it's okay to be emotional, just know when it's time to gather your thoughts and move forth. In reality, it's ok to cry, it's ok to feel betrayed and to hurt. Let those feeling out and have a really good cry. When you feel like you've let everything out, take a few deep breaths and channel that those energies into something that is good for you like starting on that project you've been putting off or starting that website you've always wanted to start.

The pain might still be there but just remember that there is no eternal happiness outside of yourself. All things will pass and in due time you will gain strength and learn an important lesson =)

best,
kimbundance

Fun Blog Site

2010-07-02T03:33:00.001-07:00

Hi Guys, I just found a really great blog site that I like and thought you guys might be interested too :)

http://ariannabelle.blogspot.com/

If you guys are interested...

2010-07-02T03:31:00.001-07:00

Peace of Mind

2010-05-26T22:34:00.000-07:00

Peace of mind is the ability to look past everything that happens in your life and knowing that your inner soul can become quiet, it can float in happy vibration into something you never knew existed. This burst of joy and life that goes beyond any realm we've ever known. When I am feeling low or incapable of reaching goodness I listen to Lauryn Hill's "Peace of Mind" song and it brings me to that place of having a clear mind, so clear that your creativity flies through the roof! It's pretty awesome! :)

This weekend in the U.S. is Memorial Day and I think it's important that we are grateful to those who have and continue to serve our country. Thank you, words cannot express how grateful I am to those who chose this unfathomable task of protecting us from danger.

with MUCH gratitude,
kimbundance

Our Supernatual Powers!

2010-05-15T14:00:00.000-07:00

Question:
How often do we let things unveil in our lives without any insecurities, fear and doubt?

Answer:
Rarely!

Recently, I've been learning to let situations in my life unveil for themselves. I think about it in a positive way and with positive affirmations that allow me to get the most out of any situation. Some may say that life can be tough and during these times, there can be so much negative influences in the world. Which can be true, but the mind can easily change that thought process because our minds serve as some sort of supernatural powers! You might not see it right away but everything we think about because real in some form in our lives.

I know this through experience. I have a vision board in my room and when I look at it, I envision the ideal future, situations and prosperity I would want to have happen to me. Lately, I've been seeing things in my vision board unveil. It's pretty amazing and this feeling is what I'd like to teach others and to experience with me.

Our minds are free and capable of manifesting our most desired future. Don't let it go to waste!

with gratitude,

kimbundance

I Make/Sell Ladies Accessories!

2010-05-07T21:37:00.000-07:00

Selling in June!

Hello,

I will be teaming up with one of my aunt’s who has brought some of her boutique jewelry pieces to the U.S. I will be selling items in Riverside, CA and online sometime in June 2010.

Also, I am in the works of putting up a new website where you can check out my Bio, Blogs, Contacts and Ladies Accessory Pieces.

More details to come…

http://sprinkim.myshopify.com/

with gratitude,

kimbundance

Blocking The Useless Thoughts

2010-04-29T18:31:00.000-07:00

Lately, I've been thinking about things that really have no place in my future. Fluid thoughts that easily swim into my head. These thoughts hold me back, they are the thoughts of fear, doubt, resentment and questioning; things I have no control of. It's so easy to think negative thoughts and it brings so many friends your way. However, I can't be a negative thinker! it's way to easy to be negative and much more harder to be a positive person. So, I am gonna surrender. I am gonna surrender for what I know is right.

I've got to add more positive thoughts that are beneficial for my present moment and the future. Useless thoughts are those that make us feel weak, useless and incompetent. It's easy for these things to float into our mind. It's like a magnet force field in a sea of metal items. Therefore, being aware and blocking our negative thoughts is something that we all should practice in our daily lives. If we don't realize how many useless thoughts we create, we can ultimately create a difficult future. The choice is ours.

with gratitude,
kimbundance

Spontaneity

2010-04-05T16:35:00.000-07:00

In life, there's usually a rubric that we all follow. We start off young, we go to school, we finish schooling if we chose to, we find a job/career and then sometimes we find a partner, get married and have kids. Usually, that's the way life unveils itself. In the middle of all that contains what I call, "Spontaneity." This is what makes that rubric of life worthwhile. If you look under the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, "Spontaneity" one definition defines it as, "Voluntary or undetermined action or movement; also : its source" This reminds me of being free and that's part of the reason why I think being spontaneous makes life more fun. However, there are individuals who cannot experience this because they live a busy life that doesn't allow for much spontaneous activity. If that's you, perhaps find some alone time and maybe your alone time is only during the weekends, but find time to do what you want to do and be spontaneous (in a good way!) It is then when you can really feel the power freedom, happiness and gratitude.

with love,
kimbundance

"I Got You Something"

2010-03-20T15:34:00.000-07:00

Photo Credit: www.chopra.com

A short and simple phrase that can excite almost anyone.
I heard this phrase today and I believe this is one of the most generous, thoughtful and caring gestures anyone can do.

Whether big or small that "something" is, giving is really a sign of gratitude and thoughtfulness. Sometimes we only want to receive and get things for ourselves and rarely do we give something just for the heck of it. Giving is a part of receiving, because when we give to others, we also receive in return, it's just the way the world works.

Some simple ways to give are through donations, giving a card with a warm greeting, helping out another person, giving some good intentions to another person and lending a hand to volunteer.

"It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it." -Albert Einstein

R.I.P. Nujabes (Jun Seba)

2010-03-18T22:02:00.000-07:00

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