Two Constants

A lot of us seem to live in extremes with being controlled by our past or obsessed about our future, that we miss our present, we miss our now.  The perfect gift that each of us are given is how we choose to live our life each day, in that particular moment.

Yesterday's post I was reflecting on what I am most grateful for, which is my journey.  What I am present to is that I am learning that there are two things that are constant in my life:  God & Change.

I have decided to stop fighting change.  Change is enviable.  If we are intentional on working on what is now, what is present then we can ultimately effect what happens to us tomorrow.  We should always invest our time in the moment, it will have a direct effect on our relationships, education , pressing situations, anything.

The other constant is God.  God is always present and will never leave or forsake you.  I have have experienced good and difficult times.  What I know for sure is that I have made it through.

I want you to be present to living in the moment.  Remember to breath and take stock of God at work in your life.  Even when you think you don't have much to be grateful for, stop to figure out what you need to do in this present moment (don't forget to exhale and breath).  I bet God will see you through to tomorrow.

I pray this post leads you to live, love & share.

See you next week!

Did you laugh today?

Today I laughed, I mean really laughed.  When was the last time you laughed?  Laughing is infectious.  The sound alone makes you want to find out what someone is laughing about.When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness.  Someone today told me that they did not laugh.  I thought to myself, how sad.  

Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert.

I was reading on line and found a list of benefits of laughter: 

Physical Health Benefits:

Boosts immunity

Lowers stress hormones

Decreases pain

Relaxes your muscles

Prevents heart disease

Mental Health Benefits:

Adds joy and zest to life

Eases anxiety and fear

Relieves stress

Improves mood

Enhances resilience

Social Benefits:

Strengthens relationships

Attracts others to us

Enhances teamwork

Helps defuse conflict

Promotes group bonding

So, when is the last time you laughed?  It does not have to be a belly laugh (even though I love those) it just has to be something that lighten the mood and put a smile on your face.  If you have not laughed today maybe this will help. 

I will see y'all again on Tuesday!

Remember to live, love, share & laugh

# make it count

It's is a snow day here in the tri-state area and I am feeling gooood.  I needed this extra day.  I know it is a little greedy because I already had a week off, but hell I have been working my whole life.  I feel like this is an opportunity to work on the things I love most, so I made a to-do list.  I don't want this day to feel lost or wasted.  Below is a little inspiration to get your day started!

# make it count and remember to live. love & share.