Transformed Life 2 Min Encouragement

We have a bird's nest on our back porch. We are honored to be baby bird grandparents of two, maybe three, baby wrens. Because they are in a  metal wash bin our back porch we can see right into the nest. These baby birds are so cute. You can only see part of them as they are hiding in the nest. On a good day, they sit with open mouths waiting for a parent bird to bring them food. Right now I a...

Where is the big dipper? Well, do you think you can find it?  The other night I was walking to my vehicle and just perchance looked up. There were so many stars and the night was bright with the glow of the night sky.  I took a moment and moved to a place where I could see more stars.  There it was. The big dipper. As a kid, I spent time outside looking at the stars. I hav...

Today I am eating that potato salad I was talking about yesterday. When I  was ask about it, I suggested it needed more relish, mustard, salt, and maybe more eggs and onions. Wow, I really do have an opinion about potato salad. I don't share my opinions often, and it does depend on what it is. What kind of things do you share your opinions about, and what do you not share your opinions about?...

Are you a picky eater?  I recently was asked what I liked in my potato salad? That was followed up with they knew I was a picky eater! Well, maybe I am and didn't really think about it that way. I have a narrow pallet of tastes and I don't take risks with food.  I won't eat liver,  ever, but I could be a bit better at eating a wider variety of foods. I  could be a lot...

Who is your best friend? I was recently confronted with the idea that  "my family is where I feel safe, and my best friends are my family"  Well, there are some issues here.  This person was afraid to separate from family, and become her own individual. The inability to individuate meant they don't have the skill of being an individual or an adult.  Look at your friendship...

We all need our space. You know what I mean? Like when someone is too close or in your space too often. How are you with needing space? Do you ask for it? How are you at giving space to others? Learning how to ask for space, and how to give space to others is a tremendous friendship skill.    So tell me, how are you with space?  ----Here is the expanded audio - https:...

Essentialism. What does that mean? You only do the things you have to do  or need to do. Are you doing things that others can do or things that you don't do well? Well, if you focus on doing things that you need to do, and not doing things that someone else could do, it is so freeing.  So do less busywork, and then you will be better ar the things you do  well   Here is th...

What is stress? It is the feeling of emotional or physical tension. Your mind is a HUGE prediction machine and if it can not accurately predict a  future outcome, that creates stress. The level of stress is directly related to how BAD you imagine the outcome to be.  To lower your stress,  lower your fear of the outcome  AND trust. Yes, Trust that YOU can find a soluti...

It is Thursday evening! What do you do on Thursday night? For me, it is a  transition evening. Getting ready for Friday and the weekend. What's your plan for tonight? Read? TV? Time with your family.  Whatever it is  I hope you have a wonderful Thursday night!   Here is the expanded  audio - https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh -

I like you! How often do you say that to someone? Really? It feels odd sometimes but in reality, we LIKE all kinds of things but do we say we  LIKE the people in our world. Do you say "I like you " to your friends,  spouse, children, or co-workers? Why not? Well, for one thing, it is a  more intimate way of expressing what we feel. Want to improve the quality of your relationships?...

Happy Brains are both curious and open. Yes, it is true. To have more happy activity in your brain, you would need to be more curious and more open. Curious can be described as wondering why, like a child, that something is happening. A lot less judgment. Open is best defined as a  willingness to learn something new, and even change your mind if you as learn something different.  So...

What were YOU doing one year from today? That would be June 2019. Now compare that to today, June 2020. With this pandemic and COVID 19 life is absolutely different. I think for the better. Clothing sales are down 78%. Instead of buying clothing and appliances, we are spending more time with family and friends! So how are you going to spend June 2020! Let's make it the Best June Ever! 

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh    Have you ever had someone unfollow you on Facebook or some other social media? This happened to me, someone unfollowed this text.  I had to think about that some and figure out what that meant to me. Well, my current subscribers hover around 45. Wouldn't it be great to have 100 receiving these texts? If you get a lot out of t...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh    Wouldn't it be more fun to listen to the text and hear MORE about the topic of the day. I do the audio of this text first and then I put the text here. I am sure you know that the link here goes to the audio version! The audio has All of the thoughts I am having on that day!   I would love to know what you think! and thanks f...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh Is there a house chore you don't  like to do? Bathroom, Vacuuming, laundry, dishes, dusting? We all have chores that we have to do but we really don't like to do them or want to do them. Well you know this is true. Life is like that. What things are you not doing, and they need to be done anyway? Make the decision today to take care of ONE of those have...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh  Are you an intentional person?  Intentional means being intentional about what you are doing. Like being fully present, paying attention to what is going on around you, and responding accordingly. Being intentional is listening, actually listening.  How do you practice being intentional? It's not that hard.  Be intentional toda...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh    MOODY? Did you know those emotions that last longer than 2 minutes is a mood? Mood means you are not moving out of the unpleasant emotions. We all get moody and we all hold on to emotions. The goal here is to move out of the emotions and get back to accepting what you can not change and not allowing the mood to influence you. Choose wi...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh    Can you slow time? I think so. It's not that difficult. Being fully present means you do not have competing or distracting thoughts. That translates into NOT  MULTITASKING.  When you are doing what you are doing as if it the only thing you are doing, it slows down time!  Children perceive time as slow because they a...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh    Are you giving and receiving love the way you are designed too? Yes we are designed to be a love machine, giving and receiving this most precious commodity. Freeing our minds from ancient past hurts and struggles allows you LOVE to flow freely.  And it gives YOU permission to receive love. So who will YOU  choose to LOVE...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh  Elbow bump! Yes, that is the new greeting. Elbow bumping. It feels weird. But, it is the new current norm since handshakes are off-limits. So let's be creative and fun. Is there a way you can do an elbow bump that is fun, funny, creative, or just plain silly.  I love the idea of embracing the current new handshake with class. How did you...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh  Have been zoomed? Yea, have  you? In the current social distancing era surely you have had a zoom  conference or call. It is the new norm! Guess what. The latest research on social distancing is not conclusive. It increases loneliness.  In-person interaction significantly reduces loneliness. I have an idea.  We can't change the...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjwh Why. Yes, I am asking WHY? Why is all this happening? Look around you. There might be a reason why but  often the why doesn't make sense. When we ask the question why, it does not solve anything, and can even lower your energy. It's called drama.  Truth is, it is just true. Let's not spend so much time asking why, and focus on how we can manage wha...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjw   Time is going to go by. Yes before you know it time will fly by and you will be wondering where it all when. When you so busy living life, it's difficult to be in the moment. Here is today's challenge. Slow down and enjoy life for one hour. Yes, be intentional, and savor and enjoy ONE hour of today. See how it feels be to present. Push all thought...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjw   Please listen to the recording .  Life is about what we create.  Are you creating your life or are you letting it happen to you? Creating your life means you are intentional about what you do, who you spend time with, and what you think about. The next ten years of your life is  going to be what you decided now. How you choose now i...

Click here! https://tinyurl.com/s9khjw   I can't say enough about  Mondays. I love them. They are perfect days to get so much done. What is your plan for today? The idea that your happiness is related to what you give away is a great idea for this Monday. How about giving away some of your love today. Reach out to those you love and tell them how much you love you them!