When I read the other day that relationships are a reflection of our motivations I sat on that thought for a few minutes. Then I nodded in approval. It’s so true. Very much like the more dated saying “you are/become who you hang out with”.

One of my girlfriends was recently forlorn about her meager friend base, and I told her how much I appreciate my tight knit grouping of gals and pals. I personally don’t require a gaggle of groupies, rather I much prefer true-blue friendships and have-your-back sorts.

However, what do my current “true-blues” and “back-havers” say about my motivations?

I know I like to get this party started – my besty go-to girl who is always up for a coffee or cocktail …imperative to my gypsy lifestyle of get-up-and-go.
I know that business and pleasure can collide – my career minded gal pal who knows how to get ‘er done and who has pulled me out of a pinch on various occasions.
I know that the wisdom age brings doesn’t mean letting go of beauty – my always-good-advice “older” counsel offers not only functional advice, but a fashionable presence.
I know that I can be a good friend from afar – my don’t-often-see but can contact-on a-whim fly lady is always good for some back and forth email banter.
I know that creative inspiration is my souls heartbeat for which my soul sister provides despite her living on the far reaches of Canada.

Throw in a few boy-pals with their business sense and ability to share their wealth of knowledge. The chivalrous grab-that-check sort who you can have a good time around without concern. And round out the group with the down to earth, help you move, take your son to (insert various sporting event here) kind, you have – in my estimation – relationships which = maximum motivation.

Thanks to all my friends for being the relationships I require for the motivation I desire ☺

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I was always taught that the power of life or death is in the tongue. That our words are more than just formed sentences and letters on a page. Our words, whether thought, spoken or written – have the power to shape our minds, our actions, our world.

I recently learnt that our minds accept as truth the critical statements we tell ourselves. How sad and scary is that? We think what we “think” is just vaporous thoughts emitted and extinguished in the air. Not so much.

The good news is, is that as much as we can feed our minds with negative thoughts, the reverse is also true. Our minds will accept positive thoughts as truths also.

Having an affirmation or mantra, or personal slogan if you will, is something one should meditate on daily and repeatedly throughout the day. Simple affirmations which speak to YOU. Your desire statements. Dreams. Wishes. Truths. Realities you want to come to fruition.

Whether it’s a conscious thought, or a subconscious truth which you repeat to yourself multiple times daily (causing it to be sub-conscious) …those tiny self-reminders/affirmations are the building blocks to your reality.

In addition, how you act out these thoughts is AS IMPORTANT as thinking them. Not only do we have to repeat our ideas and inspirations internally, we have to act them out externally.

If we project our passion for life, our warmth, and our acceptance of others’ choices both in our tone of voice, and choice of words …every person who enters our circle of influence will leave our presence feeling at peace with themselves and with us.

To be perfectly candid, I know I’m a pretty guarded individual. I allow few people into my spectrum of true identity. On one hand I think it’s important to maintain discretion with the general public and only share your inner “magnificents” with those who will truly appreciate it. But I’m slowly also desiring to push my limits on this boundary. To allow the gift of who I am to be shared with all, because after all …if we all shone, as we should, the positive energy that would create would take us beyond what we COULD be – into what we collectively SHOULD be.

You never know whose life you are affecting, big or small. A snide remark from the teller might be a direct result in say, her loss of a loved one. Pain and fear are usually masked in anger. Don’t let anger be the only layer you see …allow your minds eye to see beyond the response, and shed YOUR light on their dark moment.

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Everyone wants to be youthful. Not young, as that comes with the hardships of naivety, but youthful…full of energy …vibrant …supple.

Unfortunately youth is honoured far beyond its years. We have movie stars and rockstars who haven’t even hit puberty yet and those are whom many children (and some adults believe it or not) look up to as the pinnacle of success.

Childhood is amazing. It’s innocent, malleable, and open to possibilities.

With age we tend to become jaded, bitter, closed …the opposite of what life offered us upon arriving. Does it have to go that way? Absolutely not.

My cousin recently shared with me a story about an 80-something-year-old woman who went to university for her degree clearly late in life. She was asked to give a speech upon graduation and while doing so she reminded the audience that there should be no age limit to living a youthful vibrant life. That gaining years in life did not mean getting “old”, but that it was simply an opportunity to continually learn, grow and experience. She stated that it’s when we stop learning, or refuse to continue to learn, that we stop living.

I say yes and amen to that! I have always thought that keeping ones mind keen, passionate, and gaining in knowledge is the inspiration and GIFT of life. If you shut the motor down (your mind) which operates your vehicle (your body) …well then you’re bound for the wrecking yard guaranteed.

It’s the CREATION of our lives throughout our living days, which makes us beautiful, vibrant, malleable and open to possibilities.

I get that no one wants the lines and wrinkles which come with aging, me included, but when our focus is on inward joy and fulfillment first, and outward health and beauty second …the first tends to assist the second, and our priorities allow TRUE beauty to shine.

Cliché? Perhaps. Beautiful? Truly.

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