Don't Like It? Change It!

I'm sure you can think of a few things you would like to be different in your life.  Most people can.  There is one school of thought that we should accept what is and not try to change it.  Now, while there may be some wisdom in that for some situations, you have probably guessed by now that my general attitude for life is, 'Hey, if you don't like it, change it!"  Before you argue with me that you can't, let me explain.....

There are many ways to 'change it'.  The most obvious is to simply walk away so that things have changed for you.  You are no longer in the situation.  In some situations, that may be the best option, but there are certainly others.  Another would be to communicate the changes you would like to see happen to someone that has the power and ability to work with you on the changes.  If you can reach a solution, even if the changes are small, the dynamics of the situation are altered and sometimes the ripples of those small alterations have a big impact.

Another way to 'change it' is to gather all involved for a counsel.  Ideas will spring from everyone and can be voted on for a group plan or set of common goals or rules.  This works well for families, as well as businesses or teams.

As a parent, you can also change things up to include some rewards and consequences for your children if you don't like the way things are going in your home.  We recently did this with our two youngest since we needed some change in their attitude toward household chores.  ;)  My husband and I didn't get their vote, just told them if they do A, the reward will be B.  If they don't do A, the consequence will be C.

I'm sure you can think of other solutions to changing something, and here's the deal...the answer for what to do to change 'IT' is already inside you.  Pray, listen and then act.  There is always a way, even if you can't see it right now.  If what you want to change is important enough to you, you WILL find a way to 'change it'.  And you are the only one who can implement it.  Don't wait for someone else to do it for you....that may never happen.  Decide right now that you are never stuck.  You can be the captain of your own ship....who else would you rather have steering?  It's all you, my friend.  That doesn't mean you are left alone.  God always provides help and inspiration....from Him and from others around you. 

What do you want to change today?

My best to you, my friend....

Love, Michelle

Gratitude Makes It Happen

Back in December when I started blogging, I wrote about being grateful and how it equals being happy.  Today I'm going to expound on that because I can't stop thinking about how important gratitude really is, and how it makes things happen in our lives.  Really great things.

Besides making you feel happier when you think about all the things you are grateful for, there is even more magic to be discovered in Gratitude.  Gratitude actually brings the things you desire most to you.  Did you catch that?  Delivers it in your lap.

Let's say there is something you want with all your heart.  Picture it in your mind....get really clear about how it looks and feels.  Picture yourself having that which you most desire.  Now....feel how great it will be when you have actually attained it.  Now the kicker:  Be grateful that you have it.  Feel that deep, warm feeling of gratitude that it is already yours, and trust that it is on it's way to you.  Doesn't that feel great?!  No worries...you got this!

Not only will this up your happiness level, but it will put you in a different frame of mind.  Suddenly you are brimming with gratitude at all you have rather than feeling a lack of what you don't.  And that, my friend, changes your life!  You are now un-blocked from having the desires of your heart.  You have opened the flood gates with your grateful heart. 

I've asked you this before....What do you want?

I want a lot of things and circumstances, and I'll tell you one.  There is a beautiful villa that sits atop a Tuscan hill with my name on it, and I am beyond grateful that it's mine!  Wahoo!  I am going to purchase it....don't know how, but I know I will.  And I knew it the moment I saw the picture for the first time, which I now look at every single day. 

Try it with something small and increase your confidence in your ability to create and have and be whatever you want by being grateful that it's on it's way to you.  And then try it with something bigger.  There is no cap or ceiling on what you can create for yourself by being grateful for all that you NOW have and all that you WILL have. 

The Universe is so excited to give it all to you, and you can feel grateful that you are so loved, so adored and so blessed. 

Love, Michelle

A New 'Something' for Spring

I don't exactly love winter.  Snow and cold feel claustrophobic to me.  A couple of days ago I saw tulips just starting to peek out of the soil in a big planter outside my office building and it gave me a surge of hope that spring is almost here.  The beginning of spring feels like walking into a room filled with light and happiness after being in a dark cold tunnel...similar to being depressed and then finally feeling happy.  What a wonderful feeling! 

Then I was thinking that the beginning of spring is also like discovering something new in life or about yourself.  Like discovering a new passion or hobby....or finding a new friend or companion...and suddenly life just feels so full of possibilities and wonder.  Happiness!

So lets do something together, you and I, this spring.  Let's find something new to be excited about, to look forward to each new day.  It can be something small or something much bigger, but let's find it!  It will be like a exploration of life...it's a new year and a new season and I need something new to get excited about.  Do you?  I need something to make me smile and be excited to wake up every day.  A secret inside me that let's me know that life is getting better every day.  I want that for you, too, my friend.  As my mom always says, "Everyone needs something to look forward to".  She's so right. 

I've decided to take a class that I've been wanting to take for a long time.  I just started it...it's online and I can do it at my own speed.  As soon as I signed up for it, I felt a sense of happiness and accomplishment.  And I feel excited and happy to be learning something that has interested me for several years.  It's opening up new doors for me and that makes me smile! 

I've told you mine, now what is yours?  I'd love to hear from you...leave a comment and tell me the one new thing you are going to do to make your life more enjoyable and create some happiness for yourself.  If you don't want to leave a public comment, email me at moveonbehappy@yahoo.com.  It's our year....things are changing and I love sharing that with you. 

Love, Michelle