Goldilocks » Life 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 A Well-appointed Body and Soul http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/02/a-well-appointed-body-and-soul/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/02/a-well-appointed-body-and-soul/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:49:53 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1178 “As a good wine must be kept in a good cask, so a wholesome body is the proper foundation for a well-appointed inner ground.” -  Johannes Tauler

Our mind and body is linked.  There is no separation.  What we think and feel resonates throughout our bodies. These biochemical reactions work to make our life and health, better or [...]]]> “As a good wine must be kept in a good cask, so a wholesome body is the proper foundation for a well-appointed inner ground.” -  Johannes Tauler

Our mind and body is linked.  There is no separation.  What we think and feel resonates throughout our bodies. These biochemical reactions work to make our life and health, better or worse.  It is with this thought that we must guide ourselves to always seek, the positive life enhancing activities, for our body and mind.

Have you ever noticed in your life that when things are bad, that it just seems like more bad things happen. Or you may think of a friend that is always sick, and they just happen to work around horrible people in a horrible environment,…like – prison. That may be an extreme example, but I bet you know where I’m going with this…

Finding peace and happiness comes from within, but our physical, and mental wellbeing sometimes needs us to recognized and then remove ourselves from bad situations. Remembering to only keep good positive people around us. To alway focus our minds on good thoughts, and by shifting those thoughts, when necessary. Then by exercising, eating well, and just generally taking care of ourself, we will have that proper foundation for that well-appointed body and soul.

Feed your soul! Nourish your body and mind! You ARE a total package!  You deserve the best!

 

Just a thought,

Love, Goldi

 

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/02/a-well-appointed-body-and-soul/feed/ 0 I Bend So I Don’t Break – Creating Wellbeing in Your Life http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/i-bend-so-i-dont-break-creating-wellbeing-in-your-life/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/i-bend-so-i-dont-break-creating-wellbeing-in-your-life/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:20:25 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1176 peace

“It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” - unknown

Creating wellbeing in your life begins with having peace within yourself. Learning to bend so that you don’t break. Living [...]]]> peace

“It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” - unknown

Creating wellbeing in your life begins with having peace within yourself. Learning to bend so that you don’t break. Living your life healthily, and fluidly is a start. I always picture Keanu Reeves in the movie The Matrix bending back so far that things just fly over, missing you completely, and enabling you to stand back up and carry on.  That may be extreme, but life’s troubles can feel that way. If you learn to just let things fly by, the quicker you will be able to carry on.  Control yourself, that’s all you really can control. Keep your inner peace, keep moving in your chosen direction, and keep your focus on all that is well.

 

Just a thought…

With Peace, Gratitude and Love,

Goldi

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/i-bend-so-i-dont-break-creating-wellbeing-in-your-life/feed/ 0 Passion http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/passion/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/passion/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:58:26 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1168 It’s never too late to be what you might have been. – George Eliot

What is your passion?  Are you happy now?

We do not do what we want and yet we are responsible for what we are. – Jean Paul Sartre

LIVE your life. Take control. Live better. Be Happier. Do what you need to do to [...]]]> It’s never too late to be what you might have been. – George Eliot

What is your passion?  Are you happy now?

We do not do what we want and yet we are responsible for what we are. – Jean Paul Sartre

LIVE your life. Take control. Live better. Be Happier. Do what you need to do to live the life that you want.

You said you always wanted to be a painter, so paint.  You want to write, then write. Play ball, sail, swim. Do what you long to do.  You may or may not make a living from doing them, but it will sustain your soul now.

Keep the Joy in your life, and live your life with passion.

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/passion/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

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2012/01/it-works-new-beginnings/feed/ 0 Let It Be Easy http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/let-it-be-easy/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/let-it-be-easy/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:13:32 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1153 I will be away from my blog for two weeks to get married, but I want to leave you with this last thought for the year -  Let it be easy!  For all you do in life…work, play, drive, raise children, and in every task and event – Let It Be Easy! Learn to believe that simple solutions will occur. That life works for your favor. It leaves us open to have great experiences.

Just a thought…

Happy Holidays!

Love, Goldi OOOXXX

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/let-it-be-easy/feed/ 2 Pura Vida http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/pura-vida/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/pura-vida/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:54:59 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1145 Pura meaning Pure, Vida meaning Life, is used as a term to mean more as full of life. It incorporates a happy spirit where we need to remember we are here for a short time on this earth, and we need to live life to the fullest, spread joy, and celebrate!

So bring some cheer  today!

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/pura-vida/feed/ 3 The Peace Within – Mental Aerobics http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/the-peace-within-mental-aerobics/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/the-peace-within-mental-aerobics/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:15:28 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1137 The moments of our lives should be filled with joy, love, peace, and serenity. There are times in my life when this doesn’t come easy, and I have to start doing a little mental aerobics…exercising my mind, to listen within.  Recognizing that events can take you away from positive feelings, it’s important to realize when [...]]]> The moments of our lives should be filled with joy, love, peace, and serenity. There are times in my life when this doesn’t come easy, and I have to start doing a little mental aerobics…exercising my mind, to listen within.  Recognizing that events can take you away from positive feelings, it’s important to realize when getting away from a peaceful state, and to learn how to get back to the peace within. 

Mentally I have to tell myself to physically stop, get still, and get centered. I calm myself by breathing deeper and slower, and then make a serious effort to change my thoughts. I do this by looking around for something positive to focus on. Like a laughing child, a flower, or a tree blowing in the breeze. One last deep breath, and I’m back to a state of calm and peace. It can take a moment or a few minutes, but when I do it right, I noticed everything around me, seems to stop and do the same. As if before, everything was on auto pilot and this one action seems to wake everything up, so that we can live with joy, love, and peace within. Life is too short to live any other way.

 

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/the-peace-within-mental-aerobics/feed/ 0 It’s Always Perfect http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/its-always-perfect/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/its-always-perfect/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:49:32 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1134 Relax – life brings you exactly what you need.  We go through, what we go through, to get to where we are.

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

]]> http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/12/its-always-perfect/feed/ 0 The Flow of Life http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/11/the-flow-of-life/ http://goldilocksblog.com/2011/11/the-flow-of-life/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:58:12 +0000 Goldilocks http://goldilocksblog.com/?p=1123 Several times in my life I’ve worked really hard to make things happen with little or no success. It wasn’t until I let go of the out come, that what I had been working so hard to create, came flowing into my life.  The first few times this happened, my letting go of the outcome, [...]]]> Several times in my life I’ve worked really hard to make things happen with little or no success. It wasn’t until I let go of the out come, that what I had been working so hard to create, came flowing into my life.  The first few times this happened, my letting go of the outcome, was a little like giving up. That was the beginning of my lesson. I’ve since learned, not to give up, but to surrender to the flow of life.  Believing that every experience is part of our process to becoming the people we are meant to be. If a particular route is not working out, I relax, knowing that a better route will come around. When I’ve relaxed and surrendered to the flow, I reach the place I want to go sooner, and in a peaceful way.  I stay focused on what I’m grateful for in my life, and I smile knowing that my experiences are all working for my benefit.

 

Just a thought…

 

Love, Goldi

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