How I Came to be Me!

How I Came to be Me

I have thought about writing a blog for a very long time...so now I am ready to jump off the cliff and dive in! Recently my dear friend and I started a new Facebook page called Inspiring Women on a Mission. The reason for this page was to offset all the negativity we see every day on the news, in the papers and on social media. We asked ourselves how we could help others focus on the good in the world and show them that there are happy, beautiful and endearing stories to be told. I believe that what we focus on we attract to ourselves, so why not focus on the good things that happen around us daily?!

I have always been an introspective soul. I’ve been described as quiet, shy, creative, generous and a good cook to name just a few. I am also outgoing, positive and sometimes a bit sarcastic yet I think of myself as an introvert which people that know me well find amusing. I still struggle with feeling comfortable in large groups of people I don’t know and prefer more intimate gatherings. Writing this blog is a bit like sharing my diary with the world...scary, exciting and crazy!

I am and have always been a glass is half full person. This optimism comes naturally to me and even though I have thrown the occasional pity party for myself (haven’t we all done this a time or two!) I usually don’t wallow in self despair for long. I really do believe that what we think about we attract so I live my life in a state of gratefulness and joy. Do I get frustrated...oh yes! But it is usually short lived. I have learned a long time ago that I cannot control other people and events going on in the world...but I can control how I react to them. I’m in charge of me and me only. When I finally learned this lesson my life became so much smoother and happier. We are all on our own journeys and here to learn lessons that will help us to grow as individuals and hopefully help one another along the way. One of my favorite sayings is:

            Be the change you wish to see in the world.

                                                                Mahatma Ghandi

Showing kindness and acceptance to others, being grateful for all the simple things in life and knowing I am blessed beyond belief is how I start and end each day. So with that said...I am so very grateful for the time you have taken to read my words and thoughts. Thank you for your comments and for following along with this blog and our page. Please stay tuned for more insights and musings on life, love and the world around us.

Until next time....Namaste!