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RECHARGING!

Posted on by Enlightenment Angels in June

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Myself, it was quiet and nice.  Most times I fee like I need to be outdoors doing something.  But then there are times when I just want to be at home resting and enjoying hearing the birds chirping outside our windows.  That goes for social media as well.  Most times I enjoy keeping up with family and friends, but there are times when all the media and internet is just too much.  Sometimes, you just need a break from all that and head outdoors and leave your phone at home.

My day was Saturday.  I was dropped off at my usual Saturday bootcamp class and ran then the 3.2 miles back home.  Though it was entirely too hot outside, I did enjoy being out and away from all the hoopla! It’s mentally peaceful and physically recharging.

So, get out and away from all the social media when you can and recharge.  Having our heads in computers and cell phones all day is exhausting.

Have a great week!!!

CHOOSE LIFE ~ CHOOSE TO SURVIVE

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Being a woman can be difficult and trying at times, especially when you are told you have Breast Cancer (hereinafter referred to as “B.C.”).    So many thoughts run through your mind at one time.  I have a very special lady who is very close to me who has been going through what I went through.  Though we all have different experiences, in the end, it’s the same.  When I was told I have B.C. and then given my options of what to do, I only had one answer, a double mastectomy.  There was no other choice in the matter for me.  And like me, this special lady made the same choice.  She just had her surgery a couple weeks ago and with her going through this, I can still remember mine like it was yesterday.

It’s a difficult but brave decision to make.  For me, I felt that if I have cancer in one then it is very likely I will get in the other down the road so to prevent this from happening again, I would rather go thru the pain this one time and not have to again later.  So, a double mastectomy it is – I don’t need these breasts anyway, they are just in the way! I say all this to tell you this, we all have our obstacles in life, but it is how you choose handle them, to see them, and/or let them handle or reflect upon you and your inner and outer being.

I understand it can be very trying at times to see the silver lining and be positive about life and want to give up, but in the end, why be negative and down when you can enjoy the sound of the birds, the sound of the ocean, the laughter of children/family, or the feel of the sun and breeze upon your face.  Fight dammit!  Fight and keep fighting!  I know it can be hard, but that is what we as survivors are here for, we are here for each other and for others in order to teach them and remind them that life is a gift.  So, have that faith and have that love and zest for life, LIVE.  Why you ask?   Why not!  Why give up and give in to Cancer and let Cancer win.  You fight, you enjoy your life and show yourself and Cancer that you will not go quietly into the night!  You will not vanish without a fight!  You will survive!  Today and every day you celebrate yourself, your life, your choice!

Choose Life Choose to Survive

NO REGRETS – NO EXCUSES

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In life there are some things that you cannot control, some things that you have to just trust in and have faith that this is the right path and that it all will work out the way it is supposed to in the long run.  You have to take those chances, those adventures, those trials, those life choices to find out who you are as an individual both inside and out and when you do, others might not understand it while it is happening, but will respect your decision.  Have no regrets for trying something new and out of your element.  No regrets! No Excuses!

For me, sometimes it’s hard being away from family.  I live on the West Coast and the rest are on the East Coast.  It’s very difficult for me because I am very much a family and friend person.  I love to see my family and friends ALL the time and it has been difficult.  But, I know that through my constant reaching out to them, prayers for them and asking that they be guided and looked after, I know they have their angels looking over them with me and for me.  I have no regrets, but I certainly do miss being there for all their individual things.  Like I had been used to for so long.  Thank goodness for the internet and cell phones.

But, Life is an adventure and sometimes you just have to jump on that train for the ride while still keeping in touch with and being a part of the lives of those that mean the world to you.  Do not look back later in life and say to yourself, what if  had taken that chance…  I took that chance and have no regrets because I have seen and done many things on this adventure that I would not have otherwise.

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ANGEL ART

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You know, life is strange.  You never know what is around the bend from one day to the next.  It’s always an adventure.  A friend of mine showed me a photo this morning that he took while he and his wife were out walking the streets of Los Angeles this past weekend.  Granted, his photo has he in one and her in another (in the center), but I found a few online without anyone in them by Collette Miller and thought I would share it.  Seeing the photos below and knowing that this individual is going around town painting such great angel wings is fabulous.  Some call it “graffiti” and some call it “art.”  Title them what you want, but I believe they bring peace, happiness, light, and a smile to everyone’s face when they see them.  Things happen for a reason I believe and here you go, Angel Wings by Colette Miller.

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FRIDAY!

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Well we made it!  Another beautiful day and to top it off, it’s Friday!  Have a great day and weekend and remember to enjoy life and dance in the rain or just around the house!  Cheers!

Happy Friday!

TRUST AND LOVE

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Everyone at some time in their lives have something going on that he or she need to be reminded that they are not alone.  You are, in fact, being looked out for and over by your Angels.  Whether you believe me or not, everyone has an Angel looking over them.  They might be in a higher realm or they might be your best friend or co-worker.  But, just know that in some way, shape, or form, we all have Angels in our lives.   So, stop whatever you are doing, take a minute to sit quietly, relax and just be in the present mind-set.  Enjoy the peace around you while you breathe deep breaths in and out with the thoughts of your Angel looking over.  Think and feel positive with the trust and love that you are never really alone.

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I LOVE MY WORKOUTS

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Before I was diagnosed the Cancer back in 2009, I worked out at my usual pace.  I would do my running in the evenings as well as my home workouts here and there or tried joining a gym, but that never lasted.  The gym part anyway.  Once I got sick, I really missed all that I could do before.  I couldn’t wait to be able to get outside and walk/run again or do a bit more cardio than I was doing.  I missed it.  I say all this because now, now that I am healthier and in a better place both psychically and mentally,  I REALLY love going to my workouts daily.  By daily I mean I workout 6 out of 7 days a week!  I am able to release the stress of the work day and other things at my workouts and most importantly, I can push myself to go beyond my breaking point because deep down, I know I can and I am worth the push!  My life, my heart, and my soul are worth the extra push.

It might take time to find your one true passion.  It took me a long time to find mine and I could not do it with out my Coaches there at Gracie Barra Burbank, ToughGirl Bootcamp!  Everyone there is so nice with such big hearts and the willingness to help you achieve your goals and then, surpass them.

So, take the time, find a great workout that you enjoy and then dig in!  Go for it and push yourself harder than you did before.  You’re worth it!  I know I am!

TRAIN                TOUGHGIRL BOOTCAMP                Gracie Barra - Burbank

Just Do It!

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Happy Day ALL!  Today, like all days, is a day to say thank you for this beautiful weather (whether it is rain or shine), for your family, friends, four legged children, and life in general.  I know at times you might not want to go out and do your workout, go to work, or even get out and meet people, but – remember that this day like all days is precious and should be enjoyed.  So, just do it!  Get out there and enjoy this day.  Trust me, once you get out and smell the coffee and fresh air, you’ll be glad you did.  I hope everyone had a great weekend and thus have a great week.

JUST DO IT!

Feng Shui

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BALANCE

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Balance

There is a give and take in life with all things, especially within yourself.  Find the right balance in all things, especially with work, fun and exercise and you have the recipe for happiness.  Work – because you need the funds so that you can go have that Fun and get the Exercise you need while enjoying yourself.

“what is joy without sorrow? what is success without failure? what is a win without a loss? what is health without illness? you have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other. there is always going to be suffering. it’s how you look at your suffering, how you deal with it, that will define you.”
― Mark Twain

“The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.”
― Gordon B. Hinckley

Thank you for reading.  May you enjoy a blessed day.  Cheers!

HAIR IS OVERRATED

Posted on by Enlightenment Angels in June

I have always had curly hair.  It used to be so long, to the middle of my back.  I loved it long and curly.  But, then I got sick.  Breast Cancer they told me.  When the time came and I started my chemotherapy, I told my husband I wanted to cut my hair off myself.  Shave my head I said!  I was not about to let Cancer take or decide when I lost my hair.  It was going to be on my terms. And with that, we went outside and he shaved my head and then, he shaved his.  We were a matched pair!  My hair has since grown back, but never that long.  These days I don’t much care about how long my hair is or that I even have it.  Because hair, like life, is a gift.  I know I am beautiful with or without hair.  It’s not the hair that makes a person, it’s his or her inner being.  Love yourself and let your beautiful light shine!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and posts. Cheers!!

LIFE IS A GIFT

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They say in order to write well, you should write about what you know.  This is what I know…  My grandmother used to tell me “be careful what you wish for because in a blink of an eye you’ll be older and time will have gone by so quick, too quick.”  When you’re younger, you don’t see it.  But when you get older and you look back, you find yourself saying the same thing to your children, nieces and nephews.  It’s funny, this thing called life.  Some don’t cherish it as they should.  Some, take it for granted without realizing what they are doing.  When, in fact, life is a gift.  Every morning when you open your eyes, stretch your limbs and love on your honey, children and/or your pets that are your children, this is a gift.  Appreciate where you are, love yourself for who you are and by no means change yourself for anyone other than yourself.  Love life and yourself for when you do it will spread to those around you.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and posts. Cheers!!!

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~Buddah~
I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.

The mind is everything. What you think you become.

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

What is the appropriate behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each person is clinging to his piece of debris? What’s the proper salutation between people as they pass each other in this flood?

We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.

NEWBY! 8)

Posted on by Enlightenment Angels in June

My first blog page and I am still figuring it out.  Please be patient with me as this appears to be a bit crazier than I expected!  Happy June!  Already!  May this month the light shine bright upon you and bless you!