We Are All Connected

               It is strange what can inspire us and cause a visceral reaction, one that we may not even be sure  of where it came from.  I just watched a clip of an upcoming movie called, “The Cloud Atlas.”  I don’t know anything about this film project, or if it is any good.  What I do know is that it inspired me.

               I am confused about the storyline, but what I got from the trailer was that this film would follow different people through different times (past, present, future), even through different identities.  This concept, though complicated, got me thinking about circumstance.

               How many times in our lives have we wished we were someone else, I know I have done this many times.  I never stopped to wonder if I wanted to BE Someone else, or if I just wanted to be me but with different circumstances.

               Today I know that I don’t want to BE Someone else, but in my past I did.  I realize that wanting someone else’s life isn’t healthy, and truth be told it could never fulfill me. 

               As I grow within The Universe I see that by desiring someone else’s life over my own, the only thing I am doing is De-Valuing myself.  Who I Am is a direct result of my experiences in life.  Who I Am is how I react to, interpret, and learn from the experiences and circumstances I go through.

               I realize that “someone else’s” life could not bring me the happiness and fulfillment I desire.  The only way to have the life I want is to create it.  Envy will never bring about my perfect life, because what I want, No One Else can create.  I am the Creator of my Universe, I am the Originator of my Happiness, I am worthy and capable of living my Dreams.  I Love Me.

To The Universe

Love Brandy

Worth Begins With YOU

            Have you ever though about worth?  I am not talking about monetary value, but what you find worthy in others, and what you find worthy about yourself?

            I am guilty of not believing I am worth much at various times in my life.  If I am being honest, I think I have felt “unworthy” more often than I have felt “worthy” and that is sad.

            I felt I wasn’t pretty enough, I wasn’t skinny enough, I didn’t have enough money, I didn’t have enough friends.  I have spent so much time worrying about what others thought of me, and not NEARLY enough time thinking about what I thought of myself.

            I realize that it is unhealthy to worry about only OUR OWN happiness at every moment, that’s extremely selfish.  Though I realize the importance of taking time to make myself happy, time to enjoy myself, time to give myself credit for things I like about “ME”.

            This “me” time is a vital component of my happiness, and in turn for the happiness I am able to share with others.  It is the same concept with worth.  How can I find others worthy and deserving of happiness, if I can’t do the same for myself.

            Don’t be selfish.  Share the love you have inside with others, but never forget yourself.  Happiness is contagious.  When you smile it infects others.  It is impossible to smile and frown at the same time. 

Always remember you have a choice about how you see yourself, and how you see the world around you.  See Beauty, See Happiness, See Hope, See Kindness and you will SEE a Great Life.

Don't HIDE Your Emotions

            I love FEELING life, and not just the Good Stuff.  I am filled with emotions and I am beginning to appreciate just how wonderful that is.  I spent so long trying to only acknowledge my Happy feelings.  Wow, I completely underestimated the POWER that comes from ALL emotions.

            I am not saying that feeling the “bad” or “depressing” emotions is good.  What I am saying is that when I have a thought or emotion that I would classify as negative I realize I can change it, I can learn from it, and I can grow from it.

            My thoughts and emotions are one of the things in life I Have Complete

Control of.  Many times my thoughts and emotions seem out of my control, but I realize that is not true.

            I gain strength, pride, and power when I control my thoughts and emotions.  I even like a good cry every once and a while.  For me it’s like a day of work where I am hot, sweaty, and uncomfortable.  When the day is over I feel empowered to have persevered through something that is technically not “fun” or “happy”. 

            A hard day of work is just that, it’s HARD.  That hard day of work can result in an emotional state of gratitude and pride that I couldn’t accomplish without it.  That hard day of work makes my down time that much sweeter.

            My father likes to say people should operate from “love” and an “attitude of gratitude” and I agree with him.  Gratitude leads to an appreciation of what we have in life, good and bad, we can CHOOSE to see our lives for whatever we want.

The Weather Is Changing, Are You?

                        How many times do people say things like, “I feel down, I think it’s the weather.”  I know that many times “Good Weather” can bring a smile to my face, though I wonder why bad weather often makes people gloomy.

            There’s been flash flood warnings, rain, and a lot of clouds in Vegas but I have actually enjoyed the weather.  Don’t get me wrong a beautiful sunny day can elevate my mood in wonderful ways, but I am really enjoying the darkened sky.  It’s beautiful.

            I think I am finally able to enjoy the clouds and rain, not because I need it to appreciate the Sun, but because I find beauty in it.  Like the ups and downs of life, the “good” and “bad” weather is beautiful if you are able to view it in the proper context.

            If it never rained, how would we grow food?  If it was always sunny, how could we be witness to the amazing cloud formations that the sky creates?  If it was never “too hot” or “too cold”, how could we appreciate the perfect temperature?

            Just like in nature, it is the opposites of life that make appreciation possible.  I don’t want to live in a perfect world, with perfect people, and perfect weather.  Perfect is nice, but if that’s all there is then boredom would soon set in.

            If people worked as hard to see the positive as they do at dwelling on the negative, then we would have a revolution.  A revolution that could inspire beauty, kindness, greatness, and compassion. 

            I want to live in a “perfect” world, but my “perfect” world would be where everyone can see the Bad as just another way to increase their perception of the Good.  We could see that darkness isn’t Bad, it’s just waiting to be LIT UP.

            How can you Light Up your world?  Can you look at life from a different perspective and truly appreciate it?  Can you see the “bad weather” as just another example of the greatness of Mother Nature?

Only YOU Can Create Your Life

We Are All Connected 

               It is strange what can inspire us and cause a visceral reaction that we may not even be sure  of where it came from.  I just watched a clip of an upcoming movie called, “The Cloud Atlas.”  I don’t know anything about this film project, or if it is any good.  What I do know is that it inspired me.

               I am confused about the storyline, but what I got from the trailer was that this film would follow different people through different times (past, present, future), even through different identities.  This concept, though complicated, got me thinking about circumstance.

               How many times in our lives have we wished we were someone else, I know I have done this many times.  I never stopped to wonder if I wanted to BE Someone else, or if I just wanted to be me but with different circumstances.

               Today I know that I don’t want to BE Someone else, but in my past I did.  I realize that wanting someone else’s life isn’t healthy, and truth be told it could never fulfill me. 

               As I grow within The Universe I see that by desiring someone else’s life over my own, the only thing I am doing is De-Valuing myself.  Who I Am is a direct result of my experiences in life.  Who I Am is how I react to, interpret, and learn from the experiences and circumstances I go through.

               I realize that “someone else’s” life could not bring me the happiness and fulfillment I desire.  The only way to have the life I want is to create it.  Envy will never bring about my perfect life, because what I want, No One Else can create.  I am the Creator of my Universe, I am the Originator of my Happiness, I am worthy and capable of living my Dreams.  I Love Me.

To The Universe

Love Brandy

I'm Elevating My Life

Monday September 10^th, 2012

               Good Morning Universe, I am grateful because I am sleeping well.  For those of you who don’t understand my greeting today, let me explain.  I have been suffering with insomnia for almost 10 years.  It started in my late 20’s and has ruled my nightly patterns since.

               I was also suffering with severe anxiety, depression, and cutting episodes for which I was receiving medical treatment.  My psychiatric diagnosis were intertwined and most of the past decade I was under the care of a psychiatrist.  My doctor would prescribe different medications which would include pills to help me sleep.

               Earlier this year my father began encouraging me to learn about the Law of Attraction.  He sent me a copy of “The Secret” and that is when I was introduced to the concept of “The Universe” and The Law of Attraction.  Even with this information I was still hesitant.

My father also shared with me that he had started a group called “The Elevate Institute” in which he hoped to share his message about using “The Seven Keys” to Elevate people’s lives.  More information about the Seven Keys and The Elevate Institute can be found at The Seven Keys - The Elevate Institute

               I was hesitant and didn’t want to consider change or anything that required a true emotional investment.  I didn’t want to face my past, think about my future, or work on myself.  Thankfully my father was insistent and continued to encourage change.  He also invited me to move to Las Vegas to work with him and The Elevate Institute.  I took that leap and I am developing a life I never imagined.

               One of the first things we spoke about was trying to stop relying on medications to help me sleep.  Honestly I didn’t sleep very well with the medications anyways.  I was scared, nervous, and doubtful, but I tried. 

Today I sleep better than I have in years, and I don’t need sleeping pills.  I still don’t “sleep like a rock” but I am truly grateful for the improvement.  The best part is that I KNOW it will only get better.  I Believe that my sleep will continue to improve, therefore it will.  

What a beautiful morning it is.  What a beautiful life it is.  I am FILLED with GRATITUDE.  Can you find something to be grateful for?   Do you truly believe that change is good?  Can you take a step towards the future of your dreams?

To The Universe

Love Brandy

I'm Uncomfortable & It's Great!!!!

Monday September 3, 2012

               I have been taking a few days off.  Actually, I have taken a few days off from writing, but I have been extremely busy.  I have been either packing, moving, cleaning, or unpacking every day for the past week or so.  I am tired, sore, but happy.

               It occurs to me that my physical pain would be much worse if I wasn’t already happy.  I am aware of my pain, and I wish I could make it go away, but I realize that it is a result of all the hard work I have done.  That hard work causes me to be proud, especially because earlier this year I was apathetic, lazy, and unhappy.  Pride was not a word I used in my vocabulary at that time and stepping out of my comfort zone was not something I was willing to do.

               Now I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone to move to a new city.  I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone to start a new life.  I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone to start new relationships with the people who I surround myself with.  I’m getting used to being out of my comfort zone.  Maybe that is why it is easier for me to realize that the physical discomfort I am experiencing is temporary.  Just like I realized that my emotional discomfort would dissipate and I would adjust to my new surroundings.

               I know that being comfortable is a wonderful thing that is a necessary part of a happy and balanced life.  Though what I also realize is that being uncomfortable, at times, is also a necessary part of a happy and balanced life.  If we are never uncomfortable it is WAY TOO easy to forget what makes life great.  It’s the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the smiles and the frowns which give life meaning and value.  Let’s all get a little uncomfortable, step out into the unknown, or just take a tiny detour and see what happens.  Live Life to The Fullest.

To The Universe

Love Brandy