Rather than despise the routine you have chosen, learn to love it. Learn to embrace it in its entirety and you will find that you are much more content and fulfilled because you are moving closer to accomplishment. With every task you complete, you become more complete.

Call it routine, or call it habit, it will either be constructive or destructive to you. When your routine lacks focus, you begin to become destructive, both in mind and body. The example I like to use here is exercise. The lack of routine makes you feel lethargic, tired and wistful. However, if you have a workout routine and you do it every day, you become creative, alert and alive.

Having a habit pays more dividends than you realize, whether it is cleaning your room, making your bed, or cleaning your desk. By having a habit, you begin to value the things you have.

Sometimes the habit will feel like a chore, but the more you do it, the less “chore” like it will feel. You will begin to feel good about accomplishing the littlest of feats and it will empower you to tackle bigger tasks as the day progresses. You have to step out of your comfort zone and become uncomfortable for a bit, and before long, you will begin to see the benefit of having a routine.

Sometimes, Chad, having more fun and being happier comes from looking for each in crazy, new places; instead of waiting for them to come from where you’ve found them before or where others are now finding them.

And I do mean crazy. Not just from the old standbys of travel, adventure, and romance, but from stretching, reaching, and growing. Accepting new responsibilities for your happiness, totally accepting others, and grasping even higher ideals. Philosophically taking yourself to places few have ever dared before.
Red hot smokin’ love,
The Universe

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In all of time and space, there is no challenge, pothole, mountain, chasm, hurdle, or foe larger than you. Not even close. Although if all you use to size them up are your physical senses… good luck!

We don’t live in a perfect world. Things go wrong, bills have to get paid, friends sometimes disappoint us, however, that doesn’t change the fact that your life is amazing. If you look around you at any given time, you will see wonderful and amazing things. Savor the moment..

Where ever you are, being the you that you are right now at this moment, is enough to experience the most awesome moment of your life. Take a deep breath, thank your higher power for being healthy and well, give thanks for all that you have and you will find extraordinary value in the power of being. Normal mundane moments will become awe inspiring and breath taking seconds and will over power you senses.

I talk about it often on my blog but each day is a gift and truth be told, you can’t predict the future, so don’t try. Today is your gift; embrace it! Open yourself up to the wonderful and unlimited directions that the day can take and give thanks along the way. Life is not about how much money you have in the bank or how big your house is, its about embracing each moment and affecting as many people as you can (in a good way).

At any given moment, any given time, you can find value in whatever it is you are doing. You can take the negative and learned behaviors of the past and replace them with fresh and new expectations for your future. Your life plays out however you perceive it, so it makes more sense to stay open. Limitless possibilities await you and will take you where ever you want to go. If you block off your channels and live according to your past perceptions, the opportunities will never make themselves visible to you.

Nobody said that road of life was going to be straight and easy. Enjoy lifes little twists and turns and see where they take you. Everyday is an adventure and where that road leads you,is completely up to you. May you have a blessed day and know that if you are reading this…I care about you and love you! You matter and you are perfect!

Until next time…

When you stress about a thing, you really are crippling yourself. There are things you can change and things you cannot, and if you keep worrying about something, you add much stress to your life and keep yourself from being truly happy. A little stress is good, its called eustress and can result from buying a new item, giving a speech or even taking a test. The crippling stress is distress and this results from long time worry and fear.

When you feel this crippling fear, or if you feel overwhelmed by a negative thought, kill it in its tracks by changing your focus. Focus on the things you have and the things you need to be thankful for. Focus on the good you do in the world and that everyday is a new day with endless possibilities

Begin to channel your energies on opportunities and your abilities. Imagine your life creating value in your onw life as well as everyone you interact with. Believe that you are on this journey for a reason and sometimes that reason, although prevalent, may not be clear for you. Don’t allow yourself to worry…it causes you to age faster and die sooner.r.

Life is more about the reaction you take when faced with a dilemma. Don’t sit around anticipating the worst as you will draw that into yourself When a problem arises, focus on the logical step by step process to eliminate the problem at hand. You are stronger when you are living in love and not dwelling on fear, for worry will only add to your misery.

Focus on the doing and being and seeing of this great land. Know that not everything is perfect, but that the more you focus on your love and energy, the better the quality of people that come into your life.

Until next time…

Many times people don’t realize their thought patterns. They subconsciously sabotage their abounding great thoughts with thoughts of fear, hopelessness and failure in the back of their minds. Learn to clear those remaining negative thoughts in your head. The truth of the matter is there is endless possibility, not despair. It is your choice to see it in either light.

Often times we think of some difficulty or problem that we are going through and we become heavy with those thoughts. Begin to focus on the opportunities that will come from crossing over that bridge. You have crossed it many times before in your life and the outcome has always been the right one.

Everyone struggles with problems and challenges in life. You are no exception to this truth, however, what you do with that information and how you perceive it, is your real test of character. Embrace this struggle as you have done all other struggles in your life and learn from it. Use the message, not the event, as your guide. This tends to keep you on an even keel while sailing life’s occasional rough seas.

Situations can be disruptive and take you off course a bit, as they tend to do in everyones life, however the real benefit comes from what you do with that situation. If you feed the event or challenge with energy, it will grow and grow and eventually over power you, however, if you choose to see the event or challenge as a speed bump, not giving in to its energy and moving on, you will find yourself much happier throughout.

An example I like to use here is a financial set back. No matter what the set back, whether it is an unexpected car repair, a water heater gone bad in the middle of the night, or an emergency surgery for yourself, the thing to focus on is not what has happened, but that this too shall pass. Cars get repaired, water heaters replaced and surgeries completed successfully. Don’t make the deal bigger than it is, don’t feed the situation more than it needs to eat.

You can’t always dictate the course of your life, however, you can enjoy the ride, admire the sunshine, feel the soft breeze on your face and know that whatever course you have charted is the one you are supposed to be on. Believe that anything is possible!

Until next time.

When you jump over one obstacle, you start to really question the other obstacles. Are they really obstacles or obstacles in your mind. For me it is a matter of taking that first step, and the first step starts the snowball effect. I basically step out of my comfort zone and feel accomplished by even the littlest tasks. Life is not measured by what you haven’t done, but rather by what you are doing at this moment…Make the best of it and see the possibilities abound.

Are there times when you think you can’t do something, or you have told yourself you could never do that? What if you stepped out of your comfort zone and did it? Like singing a song that you really love, talking to someone that you are really attracted to, regardless of outcome or performing a run/ride or swim that you never thought possible? Life is full of possibilities and all we have is the now, not yesterday and not tomorrow. Wipe the sleep from your eyes, embrace the day with meaning breath and allow yourself to see endless possibilities.

Our life is a process of becoming comfortable in our skin. When you take that first step, you begin to transform yourself into something that you thought might not be possible. You remove the limiting belief that you can have, do or be anything that you want. It all begins with one step and a wish. I support you, your friends support you and more importantly, the Universe supports you. Once you break out and make that first step, the next and the next and the next after that begin to follow with ease, much like when you were a baby learning to walk for the first time.

See what it is you wish for…see yourself accomplishing or acquiring that thing. You will feel an immense appreciation for self and the universe at achieving the goal at hand. Love yourself as no other ever could and be thankful for everything around you. You are amazing and can do anything you wish…

Until next time…

When you act in love, the world moves. Have you ever seen how someone reacts if you do something nice? They smile, they say “Thanks” and in some cases they are even shocked. When you act and live in love, the world opens up doors for you and things you have never seen, become visible before your eyes.

Many of us walk around in fear or afraid of truly showing love because you may open yourself up too much or expose yourself to getting hurt or suffer rejection. I feel that love, both the act of being in love and showing it make you a much more complete person. Don’t be selfish, learn to love all those around you. Let love come from within and flow like a river to all those around you.

Love is not just a word, it is a state of being. You can walk around living in love or you can live in fear. When you live in fear, you can’t experience the joy that comes because you are too scared to get hurt. Yes there will be some that find you odd for being generous or caring, but that should never stop you on your path to enlightenment. If you think back in your life, love accounts for many of the happiest times in your life. Don’t think of love as some magical mystical state of being, think of it as right now.

No one said that Love is easy on any level, but it is freeing to know that when you love, you break down fear and you are able to express who you truly are without hiding behind walls. When you love, you break down the fear barrier and the universe directs you in ways that you never thought you would go.

Love is not some rare and mystical ideal we should strive for, it is right now and right here. It is complete in its entirety and allows you to shine. Go…go out there and show the world your capacity to love. Do good to those around you and show everyone a little love.

Until next time…

Too many times in your life you will give yourself reason to feel sad, depressed or lonely. The real truth is that you can just as easily choose to feel happy, blessed and fulfilled.

I encourage you to dig deep and seek out all the noble, rich, true and good inside of you because the truth is, it has always been there. Often times we want to remind ourselves of the bad, rather than the good that exists in us. We focus on the negative or the things we haven’t done rather than accepting the reality that we are perfect right now at this moment. Nothing or no one can ever take that away from you. See the beauty of you!

We are all amazing and are sharing this place together. We need to come together and put aside differences and focus on all the things that are right, rather than what seems wrong. To often we criticize and judge without being able to sit back and take everything in. Allow yourself to see the goodness in yourself and those around you.

Remember that the hardships that come are temporary and many times it is your attitude that keeps you from seeing and feeling what is real. Every obstacle can be conquered, every challenge, depending on how you view it, can become an opportunity.

It would be easy to quit and throw in the towel and say, “life isn’t fair” and “I shouldn’t have to go through this”, but the truth is there are no guarantees in life. The only thing that you can be present and sure about is your attitude towards the travesties. Henry ford said it best, “think you can do a thing, or think you can’t, either way, you are correct”. So go now and find your inspiration, seek out all the day has to offer. Live, love and laugh because you are amazing and perfect!

Until next time…

No matter how you look at it, the truth is, today, this hour, this moment is where you make a difference. You might not see it but you bring value to all that you do.

Don’t think of today as a burden or a chore, but rather open yourself up to the possibility of what could be. Allow yourself to be open to grow and to learn. We will never stop learning until we choose to. It is an amazing cycle, when you learn you grow and as you grow you learn.

Imagine if everything were easy, there would be no sense of accomplishment. I mentioned in an earlier post, if that were true, your life would seem pointless. “A person shows who they are by what they do with what they have been given” Working through each challange and keeping your spirits high is the challange. Anyone can quit…that is the truely easy road.

Whatever you are doing on this day, be thankful that you have breath and means to do it, even if it seems mundane or trivial. Focus on doing the absolute best job you can do, whatever it may be, be it a carpenter, a mechanic, a writer, or a mother.

So brush yourself off, check your attitude, leave your pride at the door and get on with your amazing day. Never forget that you bring value to the table and that what you do is meaningful and necessary. Stop playing the victim and step into the light of being and be.

Until next time…

In order to achieve something great, one must make many efforts. Often times the thing of greatness will not happen on the first try. In doing, you are creating effort and therefore working towards the end goal, but don’t get hung up on what that may look like, because truth be told, it may change while you are working on it.

My advise: just keep pushing through. Keep adding one brick, one stone, or one piece of wood to the project at hand. While you are doing this give thanks and sit back and learn, take in the feelings of what felt good about the project and what doesn’t. This helps you when you have to redo or start another project of similar scope.

As you work, you get better at what you do, you learn what works and what doesn’t and therefore you make yourself smarter along the way. Its the continued effort of trial and error. Try one thing and if it works, use it again, if not, approach it from a different angle.

No matter what you do, never give up. Show yourself and the world that you are committed to this thing and persist in achieving it and it shall be yours.

Until next time…