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