I asked the universe for sunshine today. I woke up disappointed to gloom (what the weather man had called for, so I should not have been surprised!), but apparently my wish superseded the forecast. As I drank coffee, a promising little break in the clouds over the mountain teased… perhaps. Very pretty, so I took a pic. Then by the time I had finished coffee, the clouds had cleared and wow! Full on sunshine. Threw on my boots and coat, and took a long glorious walk to begin my day.
You see? Sometimes our wishes are answered. Wishing you a beautiful day, full of good things. Because yes, life is a gift and to be savored. 🙂
Life Is a Gift
It’s a blue-sky day, one of those beauteous blue-full, joyously jocular, splendidly splashy, exceptional days – I long to shout LIFE IS A GIFT in unmistakable letters across the blue shiny yonder, to imprint them indelibly on your mind, so you’ll –
Remember when the dark clouds roll in, on a day when life feels pissy and oh so problematic, to take a deep breath, and close your eyes, and gently pull the gray gloom aside, to see those big oh so true words I etched on blue for you, so that you’d never forget –
Nan’s Angels is a charming picture storybook to be read by an adult to a preschool child. The story is narrated by young Kate, as she helps her Nan to unpack her angel collection for the holidays. Some life wisdom is woven into this little story, one that will engage and uplift the adult reading it, too.
This PDF ebook is available for purchase in my ebookstore, and it can also be gifted to a parent or grandparent who loves to read to their child. Save 25% now through the holidays using coupon code lovenan in the checkout.
It’s YOUR life, no one else’s. You choose how to live it. If you don’t choose, someone else will choose for you. The life you are focused on right now is just one of infinite threads that all exist simultaneously. Reach into the future with your mind and claim the possibility that you want. Intend to make it real.
And this is not just “all about you”. You help to create the world around you when you choose, because you are part of the All. What you choose ripples outward to the rest of humanity. It begins with you, in your thoughts, beliefs, and choices.
I invite you to help yourself today to a free copy of The Turquoise Heart. The download page is here. Life is a journey, and for Anna the journey becomes a surreal exploration of some of her own fears and limitations. She begins to ask herself, “Where does the dream end, and reality begin?” You will too, I promise! This is a novelette length read (a little more than 1 hour), and is a prequel to a future longer novel. I hope you will take the time to read it, and send me your feedback. Thanks!
It’s important to believe in yourself, but let’s face it, we all need some help with that from time to time. What would you do without the people who are in your corner, cheering you on? They are your champions, and here’s why they are so important:
Every day and all around you, there are people expressing their opinion about how you “should be”. It can be extremely crippling when you buy into it, because so often these unsolicited gems of wisdom are negative. These people are not secure in themselves, consequently their chief aim is to demoralize, demotivate, and drain you. They are called “energy vampires”, and this is how they achieve some or all of their personal power. They do not want to see you succeed, because they believe that would somehow diminish them.
Your champions, on the other hand, aren’t trying to mold you into their idea of success. Rather, they see your talents and strengths and encourage you to follow your own unique path. They offer to share their knowledge and mentor you, where it is appropriate. They truly care about your success!
So believe in your dream, intend to succeed, and work at it passionately. You will find your true champions gathering around you. Hold them close, treasure them, express gratitude to them often. Your champions and mentors are pure gold.
An excerpt from The Turquoise Heart, where the speakers are Elsu, mentor to the main protagonist, 14-year-old Anna:
…“I AM very tired. When I answered the call of the wind, I did not expect this many problems over here.”
“Problems? Is that how you choose to see it?”
“Yes, I would like to go home now. I need a break from all this drama.”
Elsu smiled. “It is your story, Anna. I suppose you asked for a drama.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Well, if memory serves me correctly, you were feeling very bored with life, and asking if there could be more. You came over here and started to find it. What were you expecting, exactly?”
“I guess I thought it was going to be easier.”
“Anna, nothing worth anything is that easy. Did you really want all of the answers to be handed to you on a silver platter? We had a good conversation where I suggested some ideas, but you will make up your own mind about those as you move forward.
“As for Suki, she grated on you in order to bring to the surface all of the feelings you have at school about fitting in. She was a valuable experience for you, as you were for her. You are going to encounter many Sukis in life, Anna. You won’t always be able to just walk away from them, the way you choose to do at school.
“The Sukis of this world have a sense of entitlement to control other people. When they can’t, they try to punish them. Believe me, a girl who is worried about a dress and a boyfriend is the least of it. She fortunately will outgrow it, but there are those who do not. In order to withstand them, it’s important to have a strong sense of yourself”...
The Turquoise Heart ebook is currently being offered as a free PDF download. This novelette is a prequel to a much longer story, as Anna’s quest to find a more expansive vision of life unfolds.
Help yourself to a free copy now if you’d like to read the story. Download it here.
Susan L Hart / Author 