Blaze New Trails!!!

                 Good Morning Universe, and what a BEAUTIFUL Morning it is.  I have had an Amazing weekend, and I am so filled with Gratitude.  This weekend was filled with EXERCISE….Both Mind and BODY!!!

                As many of you know I have been working hard to improve my health and fitness.  I am eating healthy and doing Regular Physical Workouts.  I have had great success on the scale and in scaling mountains!!!

                This weekend marks a new fitness goal met.  I did 2 different hikes in 2days.  Saturday I did a very strenuous hike and scramble at Kraft Mountain, I was out there for like 4-5 hours.  I felt every muscle in my body that day, and experienced some heavy huffing and puffing on the scramble. 

                Saturday night I was sore enough that I even considered not going on the hike yesterday (no scrambling just a 5 mile hike) but thankfully I didn’t let the fear of fatigue stop me. 

                I didn’t cancel my Sunday hike because I wasn’t afraid.  The “old me” would have just assumed that since I was sore that I wouldn’t be able to hike anymore.  I would have assumed that I was not fit enough to push myself. 

                I would have been ASSUMING WRONG!!!  I would have missed out on Another Wonderful and Amazing experience.  Not only did we hike but we went to an animal sanctuary before the hike, and I was able to interact with the most AMAZING ANIMALS and I got wonderful pictures, memories that I will cherish FOREVER!!!  I even held a SNAKE and A TARANTULA in my HAND!!!  I wasn’t afraid, it was amazing and not having that Fear was Beautiful!!!

                I didn’t let negativity and fear stop me from experiencing life, and it was an EXERCISE in Control and Faith.  I was able to control my emotions, I had faith in my fitness, and I didn’t assume the worst….In Fact I Assumed THE BEST and I was Right to Do So!!!

                I want to thank Dan, Cory, and Oscar for inviting me to go along on a wonderful adventure.  I want to thank all my friends and family who support me in person and online.  The positive feedback I get from others makes my accomplishments EVEN BETTER!!!

                Consider what you believe you can accomplish today then Go Out and Do It!!!  Failure is never permanent unless you never try.  Train your mind to remove all the roadblocks that say you can’t accomplish something.  Don’t just incorporate physical exercise into your routine, but begin to exercise control over your thoughts, emotions, and fears.  It’s Worth It!!!

To The Universe

Love Brandy

Practicing Positivity and Banishing Negativity…Yes, It Does Take WORK!!!

                Good Morning Universe, let’s talk sports.  Yes, I said sports.  I am not going to be discussing any particular sport.   I want to discuss what people who play sports already know, and that is “it takes work to be at the top of your game.”

                I am not talking about just professional athletes.  I am talking about anyone with a passion to play…The weekend warrior, The Softball or Basketball League Players, The Tennis or Golf enthusiast. 

                Anyone who has a love for playing a sport or participating in anything athletic usually wants to be their best.  To achieve their personal best people have to practice, they have to put in The Work.

                Even people who are “born athletes” or are blessed with what the average person might consider unnatural skill” have to practice.  What I think most Athletes and Active people have in common is the desire to perform at their best.

                Just like with athletes we need to practice, practice positivity and if necessary a change in our perspective.  We need to work-out our minds.  We need to practice putting things around us in the proper perspective.

                Often times what people are most bothered by in their own lives can be changed by changing their perspective.  What people think about themselves, other people, and even their own lives are usually be reinforced by what they “see.” 

                If you think your life is crappy then that is how you will see everything.  If you think your life is filled with possibility then that is what you will see.  If you work to find joy every day (no matter how big or small) then that is what you will find.

 

                Changing our old patterns of thinking from “seeing the negative” to “Seeing The Positive” will take practice and effort, but IT IS WORTH IT.

To The Universe

Love Brandy

Social Media can make Great Changes, Let’s Use it Wisely!!!

                Good Morning Universe, today I want to talk about social media.  You guys all know what social media is and how often people use it in today’s world, we use it A LOT.  Sites like Facebook and Twitter and all sorts of others I can’t think of right now.

                Chances are you are reading my blog directly from a link you got on Facebook or Twitter, and That is Great!!!  Social media is a powerful tool for communication.  It can link people from around the world.  It can help us reconnect with lost friends and family.  Information from around the world is shared at lightning speed.

                What we should be asking ourselves is…Are We Using This Tool Wisely?  What kind of interaction are you usually partaking in through social media?  Are you looking at cute and funny pictures?  Are you connecting with friends and family?  Are you reading inspirational stories and articles?  Are you being educated about important political, economic, social, and environmental issues?  Or are you using Social Media as a tool to spread negativity?

                I like to post things that are inspirational, funny, and beautiful.  I recently found a clip on my news feed about an upcoming documentary titled “Midway” by Chris Jordan.  This film is about an island in the pacific that is entirely populated by sea birds.  This film documents the trash in our oceans and the devastating impact on the sea and the creatures (especially birds) that are part of that ecosystem.

                It was difficult to watch and my eyes started to water when I saw the deceased birds and the Human Trash that they had ingested while they were alive, in fact that trash is probably what killed them.  I realized how often we jump on a “let’s fix this issue” bandwagon, but just don’t keep up.  Our planet, our Wildlife, our World is the only one we have so we have to protect it. 

                You don’t need to change your entire life to make an impact, just be educated and make some positive changes.  Don’t turn a blind eye to things you don’t want to see, Change Doesn’t Happen That Way.  What can you educated yourself about today that will impact our World tomorrow?

To The Universe

Love Brandy

Stop Blaming and Start Loving!!!

“If we are constantly looking for what's wrong, if we are constantly trying to see how someone messed up - we miss the miracle and we miss the blessing that is his or her presence in our life.” –Mastin Kipp

                What a POWERFUL quote.  Just a few years ago a quote like this would have made me cringe!!!  I didn’t want to stop using blame as a tool to make the things that weren’t right in my life Anyone Else’s Fault But My Own. 

                If I was disrespectful and selfish to my family, it wasn’t my fault.  If I was consumed with my addictions it was because other people had hurt me.  The person who I overlooked all too often, was my mother, I was mad at her for not accepting my faults.  I missed out on how much LOVE SHE HAD FOR ME, for quite a few years.  I was selfish and inconsiderate to people who cared and I am Sorry.

         

                 I was so busy looking at the Negativity in myself and how other people were the reason for my unhappiness I WAS MISSING OUT ON LIFE.  I couldn’t be happy, or at least that was what I thought at the time.  I never stopped to think that with some Effort and True Desire I really did have the power to change.

                One of the main reasons I was drowning in negativity towards myself and others, was the Lack of Love I had for myself.  In fact on many occasions I hated myself.  I wasn’t ready to face what was wrong internally, so I put that blame on others.  That is no way to grow, it will only make you smaller.

                If I had love and respect for myself and the people around me then I would have been open to the miracles and blessings that LOVE can truly bring.

                I acknowledge that for many people LOVE has become just a word, it’s True Meaning is lost to us.  Love is something we “say” often but we don’t really “mean it.”  It’s not that we are lying when we say “I Love You” to ourselves or others, but we just don’t know what love means on the inside!!!

                We can all describe and define the word, but many of us lack the ability to describe the TRUE FEELING and EMOTION of love.  I know that I had no real concept of LOVE, because I didn’t know how it felt.  How could I, I had never felt that towards myself.

                As I continue to grow in a positive way, I am more aware that LOVE isn’t perfect.  I am more aware that LOVE starts within yourself.  I am more aware that everyone is deserving of LOVE and I am ready to have more of it!!!  Stop the Blame and Increase the Love!!!

To The Universe

Love Brandy

Keep LOVING even though Valentine's Day is Over!!!

          Good Morning Universe…I LOVE YOU.  As you all know Valentine’s Day is officially over.  Some of you may be hung over, either from wine or chocolate.  While other people may have a sappy Love hangover from all the hearts posted on Social Media. LOL

          Personally I feel GREAT.  I didn’t have the conventional Valentine’s Day with dinner, flowers, wine, or even a date.  What I did have was a good day.  I was reminded of the importance of LOVE and the importance of LOVING Yourself. 

          This Valentine’s Day I didn’t sit around and feel sorry for myself for being alone.  This Valentine’s Day I celebrated the fact that I have more Self Love today, than I have ever had in the past.  It was awesome!!!

          Don’t get me wrong, I still would like to find a loving relationship with another person, but I no longer feel sad or different because I don’t have that right now.  I have EVERYTHING I Need and MORE Right Now!!!

          I have pride, forgiveness, happiness, great friends and family, and a desire to improve myself everyday.  I AM HAPPY and living a life FILLED WITH LOVE.  What could be better than that?

          What are some things that you have TODAY, RIGHT NOW that are the basis for Love in Your Life.  When you think of the things you have RIGHT NOW, don’t just think about other people or things.  Think about what YOU ARE RIGHT NOW and what You Love Right Now.

          Once you have a list of things You Love Right Now, keep those with you throughout the year.  If you start to “Lose that Lovin Feeling” then pull out the list of things you Love and REMEMBER!!!

To The Universe

LOVE BRANDY

Patience is a Skill Worth The Practice!!!

                Patience is a skill and like with any skill, it needs to be practiced.  I have often thought that I was a patient person, though I believe that I have mistaken my lack of desire for patience.  I possess the ability to be patient on the outside, though my mind is often overtaken with anxiety.

                I have mentioned on numerous occasions that I have been stricken with doubt and anxiety.  These types of feelings are not something that coincide with patience.  If I truly had the skill of patience, I would be able to soothe my fears and keep negativity at bay.  If I truly had mastered the skill of patience I would not be preoccupied with thoughts of “WHAT MAY BE.”  Instead I would be able to think about WHAT IS.

                Living in the present, living with purpose, living today in order to make your tomorrow’s better is what I believe takes patience.  In today’s world we are so often given answers quickly.  

               If we have a problem with our television or internet, there is a call center technician available to help us almost immediately.  If we are bored we can find instant entertainment with television and the internet.  If we are lonely we can call our friends and family.  If we are hungry we go to a fast food drive thru.

 

                Everything in our society is trying to be faster, because most people lack patience.  We want it all, and we want it immediately.

                I am learning to be patient.  I know I need to practice keep exercising patience.  I know that the decisions and actions I make today will shape my future.  If I have patience I will be able to wait for my dreams to become a reality.  I can’t force The Universe to work on my timeframe.  The only thing I can do is continue to work for the future and practice patience.

To The Universe

Love Brandy

Choose To Believe

I Choose to BELIEVE

            Do you know the Universe is always talking to us, it’s just waiting for us to listen. The Universe is always offering us a path to our dreams.  We must keep our eyes and ears open so the Universe can guide us. 

An important thing to remember as we walk our path is that it is rarely a straight line.  The Universe gives us opportunities to alter our path to fit our needs all the time, whether it be daily or even hourly.  Don’t ignore these whispers just because they are coming at you fast, grab hold of your future because it starts today.

                Now don’t despair because the Universe isn’t yelling at you about your path daily.  If the Universe isn’t yelling at you every day, if you don’t see the signs of your future every hour don’t despair. 

                Remember the Universe doesn’t work on your timeframe.  The Universe will give you what you want and need at the opportune moment.  The Universe can see where you are going long before you can.  I had to surrender my path to the Universe today. 

It may seem small, but my scale may or may not have mislead me in regards to my weight loss last week.  At first I was upset not knowing which weight is right, but it doesn’t change my goals or my work ethic. 

I am still going to walk and hike regularly and watch what I eat.  Those things are good for me, and I don’t need immediate rewards because in the long run I’ll be rewarded.  The Universe has a timeframe for my health and I choose to Believe. 

Most Important is to Believe that what you want and need WILL COME.  The Universe will respond to your Belief, never give up, never stop believing, and the Universe WILL manifest a wonderful existence.

To The Universe

Love Brandy