“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

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I just stumbled across this amazing video introducing a man with no limbs, who still manages to possess a positive outlook on life.  He has accepted his disability, yet goes on to do wonderful things and more importantly, to enjoy life. I found him to be truly inspirational.  You can't watch this video and feel like you have problems. He is a true example of the philosophy that if you can accept your own flaws and move past them, you can maintain a positive attitude and go on to do great things, in spite of your condition. You want to feel sorry for him, but you really can't, because he doesn't feel sorry for himself. 

I can't imagine what it must be like to live in a body like his, but its obviously nothing like what I would think.  He's attempted more than most people I know. Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy, or you can choose to be your own greatest cheerleader.

I hope you get something out of viewing this video.  I don't think I will forget how moving this one is.  He is a stellar example of perseverance.  We should all invite a little more perseverance into our lives. 

Life has really been funny lately…Revealing small things to me one day at a time.  Some difficult to digest, others not so complicated. It’s amazing how when you sit back and think about it, your world is constantly changing, things are always being introduced or reintroduced, lessons always being learned, you are always being tested or working thru something to be sure how you really feel or to take note of how you are spending your time. Some things you may reinvent and some you may dismiss, but there is always “process.” If you don’t think you’re in a process right now, just think about some choices you’ve made lately and examine what you think that really means about where you are headed.

I’m learning to be confident about what I really stand for, especially when I am tested by my surroundings. I’m learning to go with the flow. Life is certainly too short to complain. I am surrounded by people who are uncomfortable with themselves in one way or another.  It can be very draining…but I’m learning to spot them and not let them sap my energy. I don’t think people are as uncommon as I thought. I’ve met several people lately who have had awesome transformations and awakenings in their lives, when they just stopped and allowed change to happen. I’m constantly attracted to spending more and more time with those kinds of people. They are dynamic and they share their feelings willingly and without hesitation and they live by their own terms.  The others are wasting their minutes, without knowing it.  But hey, who am I to judge?  Different strokes for different folks.  I just enjoy what comes my way, even if it doesn’t fit into my usual box.

Observe the good that’s right in front of you, and don’t let the past represent you. Life is too short. The craziest and best things present themselves to me when I totally don’t expect it. Opportunity has a sense of humor. If you’re reading this, you were supposed to think about this message as it applies to you, embrace something new, or let something go.  Take stock of where you are, at this very moment, be ok with it and find the willingness to be open.

Ciao for now Honeychildren,
Honey Child

Insightful advice anyone can apply in some aspect of their lives...

This Morning, Matt and Meredith on the Today Show featured an interesting segment on decision making.

Suzy Welch was being interviewed about her new book (and decision making approach) called 10-10-10.

What is the operating principal behind this decision-making idea?  To ask yourself...
"What is this decision going to mean to me in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 years?"

This idea can be applied to anything from
"Do I eat these fries right now?"  to
"Do I take that offer?" 
and beyond.

Interesting approach to life's questions.

Something to Ponder.