I’m not sure if my fears faced me or if I faced my fears… In my youth I merrily skipped around, unaware of anything that wasn’t beautiful. I felt secure in my home with my parents, and I lived in this fairy tale world in my mind – life was good. As I became older fears were dispensed to me. “Prepare for the future.” “Beware” of so many things. I became cautious, defensive; looking for the negative, so I could protect myself.

Full of Faith

They can because they think they can. – Virgil

The bird that sings before dawn, the farmer who plants a seed, the entrepreneur who starts a business, the individual who dines at a restaurant, are all forms of faith. The sun will rise, the seed will grow, the business will begin, and the food will be sustaining. We have faith on so many levels without question. We would never think that the sun may not rise, and stay up worrying night after night. Nor would we walk into a restaurant, sit down, order food, and begin to eat what we wonder might harm us. Again, we believe and have faith without question.

It’s this faith, that we must believe in ourselves, without question. That what we desire, we can do – we can!

Just a thought…

Love,

Goldi

Desperation

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them. - Henry David Thoreau

To despair is to give up on hope. I, admittedly, have been guilty of the crippling feelings of desperation in my life. Desperate that I would never find love; work that would fulfill me, or if I would ever “just be” happy with myself. In this despair I made choices. Choices that with hindsight, lead to more unhappiness. Grasping at whatever, for that little scrap of desire… Love, Financial Security, etc. Selling myself short – spiraling and further fueling a life of, seemingly, more desperation. Despair can makes you feel as if you don’t have a choice, when deep down, we know, that we always do.

Choose love, and choose to love yourself first. Get help if you need to. Do whatever it takes. Don’t suffer quietly. Speak – be heard. Do whatever it is that you long to do. Sing your song!

Just a thought…

Love,

Goldi

Affirmation

I receive all that I desire and more, endlessly and immediately, in a divinely perfect way.

With an abundance of love,

Goldi

I LOVE rainy days...

The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I’m taking a few days off to relax and rejuvenate. I’m on the East Coast of Florida… and it’s raining. When you take a trip to the beach you think of days and days of sunshine – bright – happy, fun, sun filled days. Then the unexpected rain storm comes, with a forecast of showers for the next five days. Panic or sadness may start to set in, because its not what you expected – life it like that, disappointed in not getting what you want. The reality is, that what you have instead, may be better, or at least, a different kind of good. For instance, on this rainy day at the beach; I didn’t have to worry about getting a sun burn. I walked endlessly without ever becoming over heated. And, the beach seemed to be my own private sanctuary, in an area of towering buildings.

On this walk, in the quiet of my own private beach I tilted my face to the sky, and drank in a deep breath of fresh saltwater air. I took a moment to feel the tiny drops of cool rain. I felt so alive, calm, peaceful, and yet invigorated by the moment. It was just the result I was hoping for, from my time on the beach.

“I am sure it is a great mistake always to know enough to go in when it rains. One may keep snug and dry by such knowledge, but one misses a world of loveliness.” ~Adeline Knapp

Every day has its beauty – find the loveliness of your world…

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

Sunrise

All the windows to my heart I open to the day – John Whittier

A beautiful sunrise reminds us of the possibilities that this brand new day brings, with the gratitude that were alive, and the hope of what will be.

Sending love to all of you with all my heart…, have a wonderful day!

Goldi

Organic Soul

I’m not sure if my fears faced me or if I faced my fears… In my youth I merrily skipped around, unaware of anything that wasn’t beautiful. I felt secure in my home with my parents, and I lived in this fairy tale world in my mind – life was good. As I became older fears were dispensed to me. “Prepare for the future.” “Beware” of so many things. I became cautious, defensive; looking for the negative, so I could protect myself.

In reality, I created all that I feared. My reasoning mind had told me I was doing all the “right” things, and now I realize that what I had thought of as my delusional youthful spirt, was the way I should have been living. With joy in my heart, the fearlessness to do anything; and that I was protected in a way, that what wasn’t best for me, wouldn’t work out.

I wish I would have woke up to these facts so much sooner. My life would have flowed so much easier. I wouldn’t reason why this or that didn’t happen, or why this person or that person didn’t love me. I wouldn’t of taken it personally. I would have faith that something better was in store for me. I guess I shouldn’t use the word “better”, because the people and opportunities that passed- were good, but they were not what was “just right” for me.

My organic soul is now living more simply, healthily, and close to natures flow. Meaning that I still have goals, and wants, and desires…, and I’m taking steps and making effort to get to where I want, but if the door doesn’t open when I knock, I have faith that if I keep on knocking that the door that does open, will be what’s “just right” for me, or at least, lead me in the direction of where I need to go.

Remember to listen to your gut, follow your intuition, and stay organic and true to you!

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

PS… I know I’ve been away for a while, but I went through all my belongings, I’ve downsized, and moved. It feels great – lighter, freeing! Thanks for keeping with me! With Love and Gratitude! Goldi

With a little help from my friends

It”s late, and I’m tired… I’m however sitting outside of Barnes & Noble in beautiful Asheville NC in Biltmore Park Town Square. I’m doing this because I’m in the middle of a move, I have no internet, and I realize that its been awhile since I’ve blogged, and blogging is what I love doing. This move that I’m making, is part of my transition into my new life. I wish I could just press a button and be totally transformed into the life of my dreams, but we all know it doesn’t work that way. We have to know where we want to go, and then take the steps that take us there. This is one of my steps. It feels great, are there are surprises along the way, that make it even better. For me the surprise came in the form of friends who stepped in to not only help, but to drag me away from it when it was needed. I have a hard time asking for or even accepting help when offered… I guess I’m embarrassed that I need the help, but the support felt great, and carried me forward for a few more days. I hope to try that again…

It’s fabulous out here, the night is cool, people are walking around, and I hear music in the background. I think I’m going to take a little time out to enjoy the moment.

Hope your headed towards your “just right” life!

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

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Reaching Past our Expectations

Would you believe me if I told you that I know a man, who is a Realtor, and like most Realtors, he recently had to reinvent himself. This Realtor packaged him self up, promoted his services in marketing and business, and sold himself to one of the top attorneys offices in his area as a consultant. They liked and believe in him so much that right now, in this economy, with so many qualified applicants per job, are not only going to pay him a salary, but will pay for his schooling to become a lawyer, AND guarantee him a job after. He announced this only after receiving his acceptance to Law School.

Now this is not an average man. He believes in himself. He believed that he could make things happen. He went to this job dressed impeccably, he takes care of himself and he obviously continued to hold these high standards in his work. But how many of us would of possibly made it in the door as a consultant, and then stopped, thinking that we did well. We would possibly of congratulated ourselves for making it that far, which I guess in this job market would be something to celebrate, but for many that would be it.

Is it possible that we are not reaching far enough? Do we settle because we think that’s as good as we can get? If someone told you that they were going to pay you a salary, pay for you to go to school, and guarantee you a job when you got out, would you believe them? I know, Its hard to believe in this economy that its happened to anyone, much less ourselves, but believe – because it happened…

I personally will forever more, not doubt, even on the tiniest level that anything is possible.

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

The Greatest Gift

It’s more important than money, a job, or even love. Its the most important thing. Without it we have nothing – literally. Its our health. Take that moment to exercise, or to have a peaceful and relaxing cup of coffee on the porch. Whatever you need for your mental and/or physical health – do it!

I told this recently to my brother who had a heart attack a few months ago, and he argued back that he was tired of hearing about people who take care of just themselves, because then he is the one who ends up needing to help them all. I agreed that some people take it to far, and we all do need help from time to time. After hearing the stress in his voice, I reminded him that if he didn’t start taking care of himself, he wouldn’t be around to take care of anybody… take care of yourself first, so that you can take care of others.

My mother is 70 years old, works, travels the world, and is always positive, happy and upbeat; and she shows no signs of stopping. What a gift she is giving me by taking care of herself, so that I don’t have to…

I’m sure you have at least one family member who you take care of that you wish would of taken care of themselves. Use that memory if you have to, so that you don’t feel guilty, of how taking care of yourself is really the greatest gift you can give to those you love.

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi