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Our Thoughts

Posted on August 6, 2024August 5, 2024 by Lifestyle-by-designs

Head Space

Our thoughts pack a powerful punch in shaping our life experiences.

Think back to a time when you were frustrated due to a misunderstanding, but then, as soon as you understood things differently, that frustration just vanished into thin air. That’s because our interpretation of events determines our experience, and it can change in an instant!

In the grand scheme of things, the present moment is all we’ve got. Instead of just going with the flow and letting life do its thing, we can use the power of our thoughts to create a reality that’s all sunshine and rainbows.

For instance, instead of getting hung up on traffic, we can choose to appreciate the beauty around us. Or, instead of focusing on the negative aspects of people, we can look for their admirable qualities. The way you interpret and define each moment shapes your reality, so choose wisely.

During the day, we can keep an eye on our thoughts to catch ourselves when we’re thinking negatively or focusing on things that aren’t helpful, like limiting beliefs. Instead, we can shift our attention back to the endless opportunities that the present moment offers.

Take a deep breath to help focus on being present in the moment. When we meditate regularly, we can control our minds and quiet our thoughts, allowing us to experience a sense of pure existence.

Listen! If you’re always stuck in the past or dreaming about the future, you’re missing out on the amazing NOW! moment right before your eyes. Setting goals is great, but don’t forget to focus on what you can do right now to make them happen.

Our minds are like super-powered machines that we can use to mold our own reality. It’s like we’re sculpting the universe with our visions and thoughts, turning its unshaped energy into something solid that guides what we say and do.

Every thought we have is like a pebble dropped into a pond, creating ripples that spread out and influence everything they encounter. We have the power to choose what we focus on and how we use our energy. This gives us the freedom to create the life we want, moment by moment.

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl

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Wisdom To Know When To Surrender

Posted on July 23, 2024July 18, 2024 by Lifestyle-by-designs

Wisdom To Know When To Surrender

Fighting against something often strengthens it by giving it more attention and energy.

You know that feeling when something’s bugging you, and no matter how hard you try to ignore it, avoid it, or run away from it, it just won’t leave you alone? It’s like you think you can eliminate it by pushing it away, but it always comes right back. It’s like there’s some law of nature or something that says the more you resist something, the more it persists.

Fighting against something makes it stronger. It’s like giving it more attention and energy. Plus, when you’re resisting something, you’re not open to learning more about it. To understand something, you must be willing to take it in, even if it’s not what you want to hear. Otherwise, you’ll never learn from it.

Do you know that Tibetan story about a monk who went to meditate in a cave and got swarmed by demons? Well, this monk tried everything to get rid of them—he chased them, fought them, and even hid from them. But nothing worked until he finally decided to surrender. He just let the demons do whatever they wanted and poof! They vanished.

So, we’ve got this wisdom, but what do we do with it? We’re not meant to go around getting hurt, right? This story isn’t just about physical injuries, though. It’s also about the things that go on in our heads that bug us and won’t leave us alone. Those things have a way of showing up in our lives as people, events, and problems that seem like they’re out of our control.

Our outer appearances tell a lot about our inner selves. So, to truly conquer our fears and dislikes, we need to look deep within ourselves. It might be scary at first, and you’ll probably face a lot of resistance as you start to open up to your fears. But trust me, the more you let go and surrender, the more those demons that haunt you will fade away. And guess what? You’ll become braver and stronger in the process.

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl

Summer 2024

Actions, Follow Your Dreams, Opportunity

When an Open Door Appears . . . Kick That B*tch Open!

Posted on September 26, 2023September 25, 2023 by Lifestyle-by-designs

When a Door Opens

Our lives are made up of all our choices, and we’ll only keep growing if we keep choosing to move through the doors that open for each of us.

When opportunity knocks, open the door! Don’t overthink it. Trust that the opportunity has presented itself for a reason, and you’ve been guided to it. It’s easy to get bogged down in analysis paralysis, but sometimes the best way to find out what’s on the other side of a door is just to open it and see for yourself.

Even if it doesn’t seem like the right choice at first, opening a door might lead to another door that takes us where we need to be. Life is an adventure, so let’s explore all the possibilities!

When the time is right, doors open to new opportunities. It’s okay to have faith that walking through them is the right thing to do, even if you’re scared of leaving your old life behind for something new. It’s normal to linger in the doorway for a while, but don’t stay there too long. The best is yet to come!

We all have those voices in our heads that try to hold us back. Maybe it’s our own self-doubt, or maybe it’s the negative things people have said to us. These voices are known as Threshold Spirits, and they’re all about fear and doubt. They try to convince us that we can’t do something, or that it’s not worth trying. But you know what? They’re wrong. You can do anything you set your mind to, and you don’t have to let those voices hold you back. So next time you hear a Threshold Spirit trying to talk you out of something, just remember that they’re wrong. You can do it!

Life is full of doors, opening up new relationships, jobs, friendships, and creative inspirations. The life we have now is the result of all the doors we’ve walked through.

Every time we walk through a new door, we create a memory that encourages us to keep exploring fearlessly. Stepping into a new space almost always gives us a thrill and a new sense of confidence in ourselves and the world around us.

We have stepped across the threshold into a new life.

Yours in Clutter & Clarity, Cheryl

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Brave, Challenge, Clarity

Turn every HOW into a YES today . . .

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Lifestyle-by-designs

Every time a situation comes up today that has you asking HOW will I do that?

Say instead.

YES, I will do that!

You will be amazed at HOW it all turns out.

Let me know how it turns out ♥

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl

Challenge, Decisions, Music of the Soul

I’m Not Into Country . . .

Posted on August 21, 2022August 21, 2022 by Lifestyle-by-designs

But, damn these beautiful souls just kick in country music’s MFer door! Like I said I’m not into country music but a huge fan of AGT suggested to me that I take a listen to them. These women made an intentional decision to show people who they are, and what their gifts are – those are the decisions that transform your life. I will be watching “Chapel Hart” to see if they get to where they want to be.

I love their energy!

Peace & Harmony