Goldilocks » Blog http://goldilocksblog.com Living Life - Just Right Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:57:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mindfully Ignoring… http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/02/mindfully-ignoring/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/02/mindfully-ignoring/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:42:25 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1181 “Mindfulness is the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment. It is the continuous practice of touching life deeply in every moment. To be mindful is to be truly alive and at one with those around us. Practicing mindfulness does not require that we go anywhere different.”  -Thich Nhat Hanh

Sometime the energy [...]]]> “Mindfulness is the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment. It is the continuous practice of touching life deeply in every moment. To be mindful is to be truly alive and at one with those around us. Practicing mindfulness does not require that we go anywhere different.”  -Thich Nhat Hanh

Sometime the energy that it takes for us to be mindful, get’s diverted when the actions of another are hurtful, in the present moment. Our minds begin to wonder to past hurts, and negative thinking.  The trick, I believe, is to learn to ignore a lot more.  May be ignore is the wrong word, may be it is better said; to stay in the present moment, but to choose not to give “it” any energy.  Leave the pettiness of the moment behind you. Don’t waste a minute on “it”. In fact, don’t give “it” another thought.   Stand taller, be a better person, and choose to give your mindful energy to something positive around you.

Just as I’m writing this the door bell rings, the dog starts barking, the kids are talking, music has been turned on, and all of a sudden, there really is just a whole lot going on… when a thought of wanting some quiet time for meditation, reflection, and just a chance to finish this blog post mindfully flash through. So starting over, I reread what I wrote, and see so clearly, that we really don’t have to go anywhere different.  Learning to ignore a lot more, does serve us in many situations. I guess “ignore” was the right word after all.

So I’m mindfully going to finish this blog post, in a happy state of mind.  Celebrating the fact that I’m lucky to be alive, I have time to write, a computer, the internet, and sooooooo much more.

So today and all days, use your energy to celebrating all that is good around you now, and ignore the rest!

Life just got a whole lot better…

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

 

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/02/mindfully-ignoring/feed/ 0 It Works,…New Beginnings! http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/it-works-new-beginnings/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/it-works-new-beginnings/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:49:41 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1160 I’ve received everything that I declared when I started my blog almost three years ago! Including a love that will last a life time. We had the most perfect wedding with our children and parents and it turned out exactly as we had imagined. The weather was a perfect sixty eight degree sun shiny day [...]]]> I’ve received everything that I declared when I started my blog almost three years ago! Including a love that will last a life time. We had the most perfect wedding with our children and parents and it turned out exactly as we had imagined. The weather was a perfect sixty eight degree sun shiny day on the beach. The winds blew lightly. Our younger daughters lined the path, in the natural sand dunes filled with sea grass, with simple, but beautiful colorful flowers that sat in clear bottles tied to wooden sticks. A harp was played softly that blended beautifully with the sounds of the ocean. Mike’s children and grand children walked out with him, with black suits and hot pink vest chosen by our youngest son, and I was escorted by my son and daughter. The ceremony was perfect as we spoke our words, and choked back tears of happiness. After we took a walk barefoot along the beach, and we went to our white tent where we had amazing food and wine.  The tent glowed with with white lights and a few sheer white panels of fabric that blew slightly with the breeze.  The table was set by our mothers. White linen table cloths with faded purple linen napkins and pink and white dishes, candles, flowers, antique mismatched silver plated silverware, and antique crystal wine glasses etched with flowers. Music was provide by one of our son’s, that set the mood just right, and as the sun went down, the night cooled, and another son took charge of the bonfire. Young and old sat around the fire with laughter and family love. Unexpectedly people stopped in front of us on the beach and released three or four paper hot air balloons and we watched the glow of the light flicker off over the ocean.  It was something I had wanted to do, but did not get around to doing.  I received the wedding I wanted. I received the man that I wanted. And, I’m looking forward to reliving it again in the professional photos that our oldest daughter and her man took. And, if there anything like their other wedding photos taken, they too will be perfect.

Now however, it’s time to set the intention for more new beginnings. To speak for the life that I want to continue to receive, and to receive more of the life that I want to have.

Some think it’s silly, some say it’s woo woo, I say… it works!  I said in the first declaration “about me” that if I was going to dream, I might as well dream big.  So that’s what I’m going to continue to do.  If I’m going to create my future,…I might as well make it be the best that I desire.  I encourage you to do the same. Live YOUR Just Right Life!

This new year, or new day, or new moment is as good as time as any to start. I’m going to wake up every morning and look in the mirror and say; Good Morning Beautiful! I’m So Blessed that my family and myself are Healthy, Prosperous, and live a life at Peace. Today is going to be another Great Day!  Opportunities always come my way – Life keeps unfolding in a better than imagined way, and everyday gets better and better. Thank you! Thank you! ….Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

 

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

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Just a thought…

Happy Holidays!

Love, Goldi OOOXXX

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/let-it-be-easy/feed/ 2 Thoughts of Gratitude http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/11/thoughts-of-gratitude/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/11/thoughts-of-gratitude/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:25:52 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1118 Today I simply want to say how grateful I am. Grateful to be able to spend the last few days with loved ones. Grateful for the many moments filled with joy and laughter. Grateful for the abundance of delicious food.  Grateful for my health, and the health of my family. Grateful that I have everything that I really need. And, grateful for you,…thank you for reading my blog.

Love,

Goldi

 

 

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/11/thoughts-of-gratitude/feed/ 0 It’s So Easy – Just Be http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/05/it%e2%80%99s-so-easy-just-be/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/05/it%e2%80%99s-so-easy-just-be/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 16:18:54 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=902 When we’re asked “What do you want out of life?”  Most people respond “I just want to be happy.”  And, the solution is so easy – just be happy now!  Start right now sitting in your seat or wherever you are reading this blog post.  Start smiling.  It will make you look better.  It will [...]]]> When we’re asked “What do you want out of life?”  Most people respond “I just want to be happy.”  And, the solution is so easy – just be happy now!  Start right now sitting in your seat or wherever you are reading this blog post.  Start smiling.  It will make you look better.  It will make you feel better.  And, while your smiling, start thinking of all the things you have to be grateful for.  You can start small…a photo of a friend, a single flower, or the fact that you are still breathing.  You are alive!  It’s not too late!  Unless, of course, you say it is…

It’s the same with anything that you want out of life.  Just start living it now.  To be healthier. When you finish reading this ;) take a walk.  It doesn’t have to be far, you will not turn into a super model over night, but you will have already made yourself healthier than you were.

Whatever your goal is…live it now.  No matter how small the effort, with a single step, or a smile on your face, you will already be closer to living your “Just Right” Life.

You can be happy now!

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

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]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/05/it%e2%80%99s-so-easy-just-be/feed/ 2 Goldilocks Rocks American Idol Haley Reinhart http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/05/goldilocks-rocks-american-idol-haley-reinhart/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/05/goldilocks-rocks-american-idol-haley-reinhart/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 16:06:02 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=889 USA Today reported yesterday that on Haley Reinhart’s home town visit,  a sign was held up saying, “Goldilocks Rocks”.  That caught my attention And, for some reason I’m a little embarrassed to say this,…but, I love watching American Idol, and Haley from the beginning, has been one of my favorites. And, it’s not [...]]]> USA Today reported yesterday that on Haley Reinhart’s home town visit,  a sign was held up saying, “Goldilocks Rocks”.  That caught my attention ;) And, for some reason I’m a little embarrassed to say this,…but, I love watching American Idol, and Haley from the beginning, has been one of my favorites. And, it’s not because we have the same hair. :)  What moves me watching Haley and American Idol, is that it’s everyday people living their dream.

If you’ve been reading my blog, then you know that’s what I’m all about.  I want all of us, to live our dream life. What moves you?  What brings you joy? What does your perfect life look like? If you haven’t created it yet, I think you can learn a thing or two from watching Haley. She didn’t make the cut the first year she tried out for American Idol.  She was almost sent home early during Hollywood week.  She was in the bottom two several times during earlier eliminations, and who says after finding out that she’s been eliminated, “This is only the beginning”!

Remember we all start out beginners, it’s what you do from there that makes you succeed. Keep moving forward.  Keep making choices and taking actions, no matter how small, in the direction of living your “just right” life. If you stumble, or pause, or slip up, just get up and continue on.

Haley, continued on, to sing and rock the song Bennie and the Jets, and at the end shouted “You’ll be seeing me! This ain’t the end of this! This ain’t the end of this thing! Shindig – See ya Later!”  And, I’m sure we will.

Just a thought…

 

Love, Goldi

 

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]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/05/goldilocks-rocks-american-idol-haley-reinhart/feed/ 0 Tough Times – Positive Endings http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/01/tough-times-positive-endings/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/01/tough-times-positive-endings/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:56:33 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=785 I have been told that sometimes my blog is hard to read because it’s too cheerful and too positive, and my reply has been - that‘s my whole point.  I think we have been conditioned to feel comfortable with negative information and news happening to and around us, and feel if we stay in this [...]]]> I have been told that sometimes my blog is hard to read because it’s too cheerful and too positive, and my reply has been - that‘s my whole point.  I think we have been conditioned to feel comfortable with negative information and news happening to and around us, and feel if we stay in this conditioned state, that we will continue to get more of the same. One of my goals has been to recondition us to see more beauty, and more positive influences around us.  What we focus on, is what we get, so I’m doing my part to surround us with positive thoughts.

When times in our life our tough, it seems even harder to focus on anything positive, but if we don’t, times will remain tough.  Don’t try and block it out of your mind, but sit back and analyze it with detached feelings.  Ask yourself what can I learn from this.  What will I do differently next time.  Then let it go.  Tell yourself that the tough moment was just clearing a way for all the good thats coming to you. Start focusing on the positive, and if you do, great things will be just around the corner.

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

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]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/01/tough-times-positive-endings/feed/ 3 Scattered thoughts… Indecision http://goldilocksblog.com/2010/11/scattered-thoughts-indecision/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2010/11/scattered-thoughts-indecision/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:01:13 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=738 Indecision may or may not be my problem.  Jimmy Buffett

Indecision – stops you.  You can get to where you want to go, but only if you know where your going.  Vacillating back and forth, wavering,…thinking, thinking, thinking, is not going to take you anywhere.  You must take action!

If you read my last post, you will [...]]]> Indecision may or may not be my problem.  Jimmy Buffett

Indecision – stops you.  You can get to where you want to go, but only if you know where your going.  Vacillating back and forth, wavering,…thinking, thinking, thinking, is not going to take you anywhere.  You must take action!

If you read my last post, you will remember that there are a number of moves, that can get you where you want to go.  So don’t put so much weight on the perfect thought out plan, most likely, things are going to change throughout your journey.  What you need to remember is where you want to go, and keep making your decisions from that basis.  Is this choice going to lead me where I want to go. If the answer is yes, then head in that direction, if the answer is no, unless your changing your goal or dream – don’t follow that path.  Do make a plan, just don’t delay taking action because every step is not guaranteed.

Guarantee’s, sometimes, keep us from taking that first step, or following through with the next move.  We sometimes feel if we had a guarantee that our dream will work, and a definite step by step plan to follow, then we would proceed; but because our dreams don’t have guarantees, sometimes we fail to make our move.  Our only guarantee is this moment right now, so the question becomes, how do you want to live your life now?

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

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]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2010/11/scattered-thoughts-indecision/feed/ 2 Desperation http://goldilocksblog.com/2010/07/desperation/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2010/07/desperation/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:22:54 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=701 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 [...]]]> 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

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]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2010/07/desperation/feed/ 3 With a little help from my friends… Thank You http://goldilocksblog.com/2010/06/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends-thank-you/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2010/06/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends-thank-you/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:59:36 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=655 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 [...]]]> 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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