If you want more, start with a strong appreciation for what you have. It always opens the door for what you desire to come closer to you. Why? Because appreciation softens your heart. It takes away any negativity you may hold for what you currently don’t have and what others do. It puts you in-line with The Source and invites The Universe to assist you in your wishes. It opens your mind up to the feeling you get when you do receive. And, it takes away all the worry of how to make it happen.

Taking the time to appreciate allows you to understand the magnitude of what you already have. Taking the next step of achieving more just got easier.

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Don’t look back with regret. Make the choice right now to make it a great year. Make positive things happen with your desires, your imagination, your curiosity, your belief, your allowing, your good energy and your actions.

Plan on looking back with satisfaction and delight. Don’t let any negative thinking hold you back. You are the only one who can stop your desires from being fulfilled. Decide your future will be bright and you will light the way.

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What could you do for someone that would make their day better? That in turn will make your day better. Or, just look for ways for you to become a better person. Who doesn’t have room for some self-improvement?  Or, just look for ways to get more out of life. Do one or more things you have wanted to do but for one reason or another put it off. Don’t let roadblocks stop you.

Don’t talk yourself out of doing it. Just do it! When you do, you will feel better about life and better about yourself. Remember, you are worth all the good that you bring into your life. Your natural state of mind is that of peace, joy and abundance. Go for all you can. Set an example of what can be. Send out all the positive energy you can muster and watch it come right back to you. We all become what we think. So, think big. Enjoy life to the fullest. Celebrate each day.

Be what you most want to be

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Keep active with both mind and body. Be curious about all you now have time to investigate, to learn about, to add to your experience. Read a book – write a book. Try doing new stretches and exercises. Ask more questions. Take a class – teach a class. Share your experiences with those who follow you. Join a club. Take up a new hobby. Learn a new language.

Be humble. Be gracious. Be thankful for all you have. Then expect more out of yourself and out of life itself. Decide what you want to be and be it. It’s a choice. It’s a chance to experience all the goodness life has to offer. Don’t miss this opportunity. Laugh more. Love more. Judge less. Understand more. Be more inclusive and less divisive. Visualize and expect new and exciting things to come your way.

Make retirement the most fun part of your life. After all, you deserve it.

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Because it’s one more way to show that we are all connected.

Because we are naturally giving souls.

Because it’s important to share.

Because we care.

Because we know how good it feels to receive.

Because we know how good it feels to give.

Because it is needed.

Because it is inspiring.

Because it is a great way to support those in need.

Because it is sometimes hard.

Because it is most often easy.

Because we are asked to.

Because we are not asked to.

Because we love.

Because we are loved.

Because it’s who we are.

What are your reasons for giving?

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The holiday season is upon us. It’s a time for joy, happiness, gratitude and… stress. It’s a time most of us look forward to. It’s a time for giving and that alone can be stressful. For some, the giving means really stretching the budget. For many, it’s the concern of finding and giving the right gift to the right person. The one gift you can give with no concern at all is the gift of love. Big or small, it’s the gift everybody welcomes. A smile, an embrace, a visit, call or note sends a loving feeling and energy no one gets too much of.

At this time of “way too much to do”, take a deep breath and give yourself the love and understanding you both need and deserve. That will give you all you need for giving to others. Love is always the answer. Happy Holidays!

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We spend way too much time and effort trying to conform. Why, so we can be someone we aren’t? Our efforts to conform hold us back and limit us in many ways. It limits us in our ability to experience all that life has to offer and it limits our ability to be all we can be.

Be proud of who you are. Allow yourself to be open to all possibilities with nothing to hold you back. Be the director of your life. Don’t follow the norm. Let others take that path if they choose. Show your difference in the kindness that exudes from you. Show your difference in all ways that make you special. That will make a huge difference in your life and all you touch. Be the difference that tips the scales toward goodness, happiness and joy.

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When I’m feeling really good about something in particular and I want more of it, I ask The Universe for “This or something better.” I appreciate what I do have. I don’t dwell on what I don’t have. I simply expect “This or something better” of what I have.

I hope you get all you wish for…or something better.

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