Laughter, Signs, and A Little Bit More

Laughter is really the best medicine. It enlightens your spirit, tightens your abs and makes you feel sooooo good. Tonight chatting with Robin 'the sillies' which is what we call it, definitely came out. This is nothing new. She reminds me of Jamie in so many ways. We seriously type the same thing at the same time and are left with mouths wide open when the words hit each others screens. At this point in our relationship, it isn't very surprising. There are two people up in heaven working very hard to hook us up and it is working.

While Robin is going through some financial struggles some of her fans are trying to help her promote her book. Today, I did a lot of research for her on how to market her book better. After sending her some links, I was at a loss. So I asked for some guidance from our angels and spirit guides. Low and behold on comes "Calling All Angels" by Train. I put my head back, lifted my eye brows and said, "Really?" When it was over the next song to come on was "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. I almost fell off my chair. Seriously? They were answering me ON THE SPOT! At the very same time, this was happening for Robin. I may not have had the answers but the angels and spirit guides were telling us to keep up the faith, keep believing. I am so blessed to be able to pin point these signs and know their meaning. Too many people let them pass by without any acknowledgement. Or they think they are coincidences. Sorry, I but I do not believe in coincidences. Thankfully Robin doesn't either. Nothing would make me happier than to see her succeed. She deserves it so much. We have agreed to be each others reminder that we are not alone in this and we have to keep motivated in times that may be tough.

I am feeling really good tonight, just as I do any night I chat with her before bed. Plus I had time to enjoy an hour long walk with Heather on the new trail this evening. I love having someone to walk with. The walk was beautiful. The stream, nature, the two deer, the baby kittens....it was wonderful.

I am missing Shawn tonight though. He is away again on a camping trip but will be home tomorrow. I am so thankful that he has had a chance to enjoy the outdoors which he loves so much. Today was a great day for fishing and kayaking. It was nice to hear that he actually caught some Bass today. First time he caught anything all summer.

What I am thankful for today:
my friends
Robin
Choose Happiness
my Daily Guidance from Your Angels Book
Shawn
my parents
my kids
love
my pets
laughter
my bed
my store
sleep
energy
working out
time
education
dreams
goals
my jobs
my store
Ghost Hunters
life
my neighbors
my Blessings order coming in
church
God
my health
the power of prayer
Shawn coming home tomorrow
the sunshine
swimming
The Center
our fundraiser coming up
money
hope
faith
serenity
patience

Let the Gratitude Flow.....

Well today was amazing. And, I am so thankful for everything that happened. Messages were being sent to me with advice for my next adventures. I have seen so many signs, so many blessings and been told many times today to be prepared for a change.....a good change. While I part of me is a little nervous, of course not knowing what has me a little uneasy, the rest of me is ready to jump. I love the people who are on this positivity train with me. And, the fact that these inspirational people are reaching out to me and giving me insights and information that they are receiving from spiritual sources has me overwhelmed with emotions.

Yesterday was just as amazing in a total different way. The Christmas Card Classes at the store were so awesome. After, we had a party for my sister-in-law in celebration of her achievement with Stampin Up! I actually got teary eyed! YIKES! It was a great time.

What I was thinking about today was how we all have lessons to learn. And it takes us how ever long it takes to learn them. I realize that the reason I can give so much to others without expecting much in return is because I am fulfilled within. I have found that inner peace. There is no feeling of 'lacking' anything. Tonight I pray for those who are still seeking that fulfillment. May they ask for guidance from their angels and spirit guides. I know first hand that they help you find your way. And, they bring the right people in and take the wrong people out at just the right time.

I am eternally grateful for Robin. Her inspiration has shown me that you can get through any situation and choose happiness. I am grateful for all of my friends and family who are enjoying this journey with me. Tonight I thank my spirit guides and angels. Especially AA Raziel for showing me he is trying to get my attention so that he can guide me to where I need to be. I thank Linda from the Healing Place for sharing her amazing gift with me. Oh, and before I forget....I will be blessed by Robin on August 11th in which will be one of the greatest gifts I could ever receive. I am so thankful that she has chosen me to share it with. Makenna has been my sunshine and brightening up my days with her love and her cute expressions. I am so grateful for her. Gavin was belly laughing so hard tonight that he made Makenna spit her water out of her nose. I am so thankful for that moment of sheer laughter between the two of them. My mom is always there for me in which I am so blessed. Jamie has shown me the true meaning of forever friendship which makes me thankful everyday. Erika, Diane, Jennifer, Heather, Rachel, all have so many things that I love about them. I am blessed to have as many wonderful people in my life as I do.

Can I just express how thankful I am for all the followers on Happy Inspirational Scrappin? WOW! I cannot get through my day without checking in with all those wonderful people. It just shows me that there are many positive, inspirational people still in the world. The connection we have amazes me! I am so happy that God lead me to creating a page like that. Everyone is so appreciative and filled with love. I am heading to bed now. Love and blessings to all!

Figured it Out

Hello! It has been a few days, maybe over a week, I forget. Lots of stuff going on. I worked all three of my jobs today and thought I would be sound asleep by now. It is almost 1am. Excitement just fills the air for me right now. I am so proud of my friend Robin for publishing her own book. One day I will do that. Right now I just do not have the time.

My store is so awesome. Erika and I love our pool-side meetings. The kids do too! Tonight was our very first exclusive crop. It was a hit. Hopefully this will be a great way to bring in more income to the store. I could not get over how much these ladies were so thankful to have a night out without kids. They were all very nice and very funny.

After all this time I think I finally figured out what goes on with people when it comes to negative things happening to them. I remember a time when my neck would freeze and be that way for like 2 weeks. I remember having bouts of tonsillitis. I remember visiting a chiropractor and massage therapist regularly because my back hurt soooo bad. How many times did I land in a depression? How many headaches did I have to deal with? Everyone's body has weaknesses. Stress is the trigger. My father used to 'throw his back out'. Or end up with major head colds. If I look back at the timing of when that happened, it was during stressful times. Stress does take a toll on our bodies. No matter how many massages I got or how many times I went to the chiropractor, my back still hurt. No matter how much medication I took for depression, I would either plateau or only stay 'happy' for a short time. It is a huge cycle in which WE have to break. Honestly, if it wasn't for the power of positive thinking AND Linda from The Healing Place, I am not sure I would have stayed this good for this long. If you have reoccurring issues with your health, take a look at what is going on around you at the time. If we can think 'perfect health' we will have perfect health. If you constantly say, "I always get headaches", you will always get headaches. Try to find a positive outlet for your stress. As soon as you think a negative thought, get rid of it. Do not stay in the realm of sadness, hatred, anger, fear or disappointment for too long. We do have to feel our feelings but then let them go. Thankfully my patterns of sore muscles, headaches, depression, and sicknesses have all been broken. This doesn't mean that I do not encounter stress. It just means that I have finally learned how to deal with it.

What I am thankful for tonight:
Diane
Jenn
Jamie
Jennifer
Erika
new customers at the store
everlasting friendships
Choose Happiness
Robin and her new book
my pets
my children
my family
Shawn
time
creativity
The Center
Christine
sleep
energy
music
funny movies
laughter
Sandi
the sunshine
air conditioning
full classes at the store tomorrow
my health
Indra
love
happiness
smiles
compliments
knowing that I have a bright future in store for me
the gym
Heather
Matt
my Blessings order which should be here soon!
inspiration
hope
faith
God

Lots of Things to Be Thankful For

It is late and my eyes hurt and my stomach is growling. Whatever happened to me eating at normal hours...I am not sure. I refuse to eat the vanilla wafer cookies that are sitting next to my bed knowing that I did not do cardio today. Actually at the gym, my stomach was bugging me. So I did weights instead.

Instead of sleeping, which would probably be a good thing right now, I am blogging. I just chatted with my sister-in-law on facebook for awhile to the point of giddiness which started hours ago with me. Honestly there is just too much to write this late. So I will sum it up as best as I can. My life is wonderful. And I am given affirmations every day, sometimes more than once that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

I was shown a white dove the other day. I cannot say that I have ever seen one the way I did this time. It was just sitting on a fence on the side of the highway. And what is weird was this urge I had to look to the right and there it was. I knew it was shown to me for a reason but I didn't know why. I am still not 100% sure, but I do know the answer is coming. A friend on facebook deals with signs and numbers and their meanings. So I asked her what she thought. Suddenly all this stuff started coming to her. She said the dove obviously represents peace. But she felt it ran deeper than that for me. She said she felt that I was being shown a new spiritual guide. She feels as though it is a male. Then she proceeded to say that I am aware of the signs I am shown from the spirtual world....which totally threw me off because I have never discussed this with her. She also mentioned that I have and will continue to see signs and be aware of them. My mouth dropped since Mimi has been showing me her sign at least once a day! Whatever the meaning is, I am excited. If it means more signs from my two Pop-Pop's, Mimi, and all the others dear to my heart that have crossed over, then I am all for it! I also now know that I have a guide that is specifically helping to guide me to where I need to be.

That is only one of my many wonderful things I have to be thankful for. I am leaving it at that for tonight. I have got to get to bed if I want to function at all tomorrow. One word of advice, open your mind and your heart will experience things you never thought possible.

What I am thankful for today:
my store
my new customers
my first exclusive crop this Friday!
my children
my pets
my family
sleep
energy
HIS Facebook page
Robin
my wonderful friends
time
hope
faith
rainbows
signs
love
laughter
Shawn
my bed
being off tomorrow
goals and dreams
my health
inspirational quotes
Zumba
smiles
The Center
a working jeep
The Healing Place
Indra
creativity
summer
swimming
the beach

A wonderful night helping someone I love

Unexplainable but wonderful things have been happening to me in the last two years. Not sure where it all came from or why but I am coming to terms with it and learning how to use my gift to help others. Tonight I helped a friend that I have never met. There are ways that spirits connect us to each other and there are reasons. I will not go into detail for the comfort of her sake. It is something that she would like to keep to herself. However, I cannot help but to feel so blessed and thankful for what I was able to do for her.

Our loved ones who have passed do not want us to continue to mourn the loss of them. They are in a better place and want us to be happy. Of course we all have moments of sadness and loneliness without them. But if we can take most of our days and celebrate their life instead of mourning their death, we will be so much better off. I know what it is like to lose people that we are so attached to. I felt like I lost my best friend when my grandmother died. I remember her saying to us when she was in her last few days, "Please do not cry for me, I will be fine." Being a 26 year old who always told myself as a child that she would never leave me, I thought, "I am not going be fine! What about me?!" Yes, the selfish side really came out. I wanted a miracle. And, it didn't come. I was angry at everyone and everything, including God. How could He take her away from me? Didn't He know how much I needed her? Why couldn't He make her better.

Being older and more educated I realize that when our time is up, it is up. If a miracle were to happen then it would have. But it was not written in the stars for her. She had been called Home because it was her time. And now I know that she is always with me even though I cannot see her. She hasn't ever left me. I find comfort in that. I also know that she will be waiting for me when it is my turn to go Home. I see most of my signs from her. And, I am so grateful that she comes through for me like that. It just shows me that she is as attached to me as I am to her. There is no doubt that she experiences all my exciting events and is with me when I am upset or feel alone. Being so open and aware of what is going on around me spiritually, I am reaffirmed constantly. I am where I should be. And, I am able to be more patient, more kind, and have more faith in where I am going.

What I am thankful for today:
my gift which I am working on getting better at
God
my friends
my family
inspiration
love
creativity
hope
faith
Shawn
music
sleep
my health
a great day tomorrow
meeting new people
a great meeting at the store today!
Vintage weekend at my store in the fall
Crafting for Paws!!
summer
sunshine
inspirational facebook pages
my pets
smiles
compliments
dancing
Zumba

Waka Waka

Jennifer and I have been doing Zumba to this song since we started taking Zumba classes. I never really listened to the words because I was too busy trying to not mess up the steps maybe? To my surprise Jennifer put it on my MP3 player and while I was vacuuming the synagogue yesterday I almost broke out is Zumba moves. Thankfully I was there alone. LOL! I started laughing and wondering what does this song even say? Well I looked it up today and here it is:

Waka Waka by Shakira

You're a good soldier

Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up
And dust yourself off
And back in the saddle

You're on the frontline
Everyone's watching
You know it's serious
We're getting closer
This isnt over

The pressure is on
You feel it
But you've got it all
Believe it
When you fall get up
Oh oh...
And if you fall get up
Oh oh...
Tsamina mina
Zangalewa
Cuz this is Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka Waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa aa
This time for Africa
Listen to your god
This is our motto
Your time to shine
Dont wait in line
Y vamos por Todo

People are raising
Their Expectations
Go on and feed them
This is your moment
No hesitations

Today's your day
I feel it
You paved the way
Believe it
If you get down
Get up Oh oh...
When you get down
Get up eh eh...

Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa aa
This time for Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka Waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa aa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka Waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa

I love the words! And, it makes me want to dance. LOL! Here is the link to the song: Waka Waka by Shakira

I love that it says "If you get down, get up!" In the past I had a hard time getting back up and would stay down for way too long. Life is too short. I have no time to lay around and stay in bed anymore. Each moment is precious and I plan on making the best of each one!

What I am thankful for today:
everything

Awesome Week

What an awesome week it has been. Happy Inspirational Scrappin is booming with new inspirational souls every day. I love waking up to seeing the new followers, comments and likes on the page. I now know what direction I was meant to take with the HIS Challenge and I am loving every minute of it.

I had a great weekend with my family. The 4th of July picnic was a lot of fun. I got to catch up with my cousin Tanya who is popping out with her basket ball of a baby boy at 6 months into her pregnancy. We worked on our tans together while the kids laughed and swam ALL DAY. The fireworks were great as usual and so was the cute family of frogs that have made my parents pool their home.

Erika and I had two meetings for the store poolside. Love that we can work and play at the same time. Honestly it doesn't feel like work at all. Makenna swam all the way around my parents pool without any floaties on and without holding onto the wall. So proud of her! The fundraiser is coming together really well and lots of people are donating and baking. YAY!

For my inspiration for today I was amazed by the things people are saying about me, not only to my face but behind my back! Matt (the new assistant at the gym) had a crazy day at work yesterday and was really not looking forward to being at the gym today. However, as he was describing his day yesterday, all I could do was laugh, he said, "I knew that I was coming in today and working with you so I was really happy about that." I couldn't believe it! How nice is he? Then he proceeded to say that this other guy Matt and him were talking about this major negative person who just quit. They were saying that they didn't need her negativity there and were discussing others that may need to find their way out as well. Well, Matt S. said to Matt P "You know who I like? Amy. She is always happy and smiling." I think I actually blushed as Matt P was telling me this. I was really happy to know that my positivity is actually making everyone happy. Some may find it annoying and it is only because they are not in the same place as me. That is ok. Members comment on my smiles...and you must know that I never wear make-up and always have my hair up when I am there. It is nice to know that they like me for me and my personality. They still call me the sunshine of the gym. I am so blessed to feel like I am finally content with who I am. It is nice to see that everyone notices and appreicates my happiness. It is contaigous. And, people actually are looking to me to brighten their day. Brent is another one who feeds off of me. Honestly, when I look at him I see me as a male. Except that he is more open about dancing and being silly in public than I am. I used to be that way.....now how do I get that back? Maybe I need to spend more time with him. He is a light for me. I love going into work when he is there.

So you can choose your mood.

And here is my happiness formula.....Are you Happy?

My thankful list for today:

the wonderful people at the gym

my friends

my family

my children

seeing Cars2 tonight with my family

pool time

holidays

Robin

my health

sleep

creativity

my class tomorrow morning

Jennifer allowing me to borrow Zumba on Kinect....love it!

quality time

Haunted Collector (awesome show!)

Shawn

laughter

hope

love

sunshine

my bed

milk and oreos

The Center

Linda for putting me in my Happy Place

HIS Challenge/Blog/facebook page

Scrapbooking!!

energy

inspiration

confidence

JOY

kayaking

my life

lots of stuff

It has been a week since I have blogged and I wish it could be that I haven't had time due to margaritas and hot tubbing but it is far from that. Vacation Bible School took up every night I had this past week. And, my days were spent working two jobs, taking care of kids, working on the store's fundraiser, taking care of Toby and completely the cat board at the shelter for July. The cat board looks great! Christine had to finish it up for me since I could not stay. But...all of our favorites are now up! We decided it would be nice to get the staff and volunteer favorites noticed this time around. Here is what we came up with:

In checking out some of the inspirational pages on facebook this morning, been awake since 5:30am....I found this:

I realized that while I want to find inspiration, I do not take any time to myself to find it. The one night I spent in the hot tub, I did find inspiration in the clear skies and peacefullness of being alone. In that 15 minutes I got to thinking about how much I want to help others become more motivate to work towards their goals and dreams. My fear of life coaching was more or less the fact that I am still trying to piece my life together so how am I am supposed to help others? I reflected back on my conversation with the life coach a couple weeks ago. I did bring up this concern to her and she did say that we learn and grow as we are training. Now, I just have to make the time to research this so that I can make it happen.

I went onto Robin's page this morning and find this: "Don't feed your fears. If you want to feed something then feed your purpose. Feed your passion. Feed your creativity. Feed your inspiration. Feed your hopes. Feed your Soul. But please, please don't feed the fears. It won't take them but a minute to devour all of the goodness in your Life. Sorry fear, I got nothin' for you today. Or tomorrow..." She wrote that as if it was for me. I have always let the fears of situations get the best of me. So now I have to get rid of my fears, make time, and pursue my dreams. Right? Let's go!

What I am thankful for today:

Toby one of the best dogs I have ever had the pleasure to spend time with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

my friends

my family

time

sleep

my store

The Center

Crafting for Paws

my children

sunshine

rain

music

energy

the gym

inspiration

motivation

the power of prayer

God

VBS

craftiness

money

a good walk with Toby today

love

creativity

simplicity

my health

laughter

family picnics

my good life