Our Destiny.... is Life!

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"People often meet their destiny on the road they take to avoid it." ~French Proverb

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The universe has a way of sending us the exact right experiences that we need to grow and move forward.  Our challenge is to embrace these experiences and be open to their lessons and their power.
So much has happened in my life; and as I progress though and grow personally, I can now see a lesson in almost every challenge I've encountered.  I believe that destiny really is a predetermined course of events that are beyond human power or control.  

"When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not ready.  The challenge will not wait.  Life does not look back.  A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny." ~Paulo Coulho 

Half Full & Aloha Friday Question!

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“Perceive and rejoice that like is abundant, that beauty and goodness are amply available . . . that your happiness is in your hands.” ~Paul Hodges

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.  Now the it is hosted by Sprinkles at Wyldechylde.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week. We are determined to find the something good in every day. Are you?

“The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise.  It is not that we seize the, but they seize us.” ~Ashley Montagu 

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day. This week I'm especially Happy and Thankful for:

• A 3 days weekend & Plans!!  

• A Great Time at the Rodeo! 

• our 'Social Event' today @ work!

• A party on Friday! 

• beautiful weather again!

• a congressional event Saturday!

• joining a new organization to help children keep good teachers and get the education they deserve!  So excited!

"He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done, is happy." ~Susanne Clark 

It's also "ALOHA FRIDAY" Everyone!!  If you want to join in the fun? Post your own question on your blog and leave your link at the Aloha Friday post at An Island Life. Then you can visit the other participants if you wish...It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends or see what people are thinking about this week and join in a conversation or two if you like.

"Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other." ~Brian Tracy

 My question:  When are you most comfortable?

My answer:  When I'm being true to myself and standing up for what I believe in & doing what I feel is right!

"You've got to sing like you don't need the money.  You've got to love like you'll never get hurt.  You've got to dance like there's nobody watching.  You've got to come from the heart, if you want it to work." ~Susanne Clark

Have a wonderful weekend!!
Blessings and Hugs,

~ Coreen XO

Trust...

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"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none." ~William Shakespeare

"Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity." ~Khalil Gibran

"A human being is only interesting if he's in contact with himself.  I learned you have to trust yourself, be what you are, and do what you ought to do the way you should do it.  You have got to discover you, what you do, and trust it." ~Barbra Streisand

Half Full Friday!!!

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“He who has not learned to share his blessings with others has not found the true path to enduring happiness.  HAPPINESS comes from sharing one’s self and one’s blessings.  All riches are multiplied by the simple process of sharing them where they may serve others.” ~Anonymous

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.  Now the it is hosted by Sprinkles at Wyldechylde.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week. We are determined to find the something good in every day. Are you?

"Happiness lies in the you of achievement and the thrill of creative effort."~Franklin Roosevelt

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day. This week I'm especially Happy and Thankful for:

• a Great time last weekend!  

• attending the Art Exhibit in Chicago! 

• an awesome visit with people I love!! 

• all my sons amazing talents!! 

• Dinner and Rodeo tonight!

• Celebrating my son's birthday!

• beautiful weather!!

• truly being very happy with my life!

“In seeking Happiness for others, you find it for yourself.”~Anonymous

"True inner joy is self-created.
It does not depend on outer circumstances.
A river is flowing in and through you carrying the message of joy.
This divine joy is the sole purpose of life." ~Sri Chinmo

Have a beautiful and happy weekend, Everyone!!
Blessings and Hugs,

~ Coreen XO

Art Gallery Exhibit: Autism is Not a Disease

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March 9, 2012

My son Matthew with his project on Autism

Display depicts the inside of a child with Autism's mind.

'Without it I'm paralyzed by anxiety."

"With it I'm paralyzed by apathy."

Matthew's Project Display; 1 of 20 at the show.

Hello everyone!  We just returned from this event in Chicago and wanted to post some pictures right away and share the awesome message my son, Matthew, had in his exhibit.  I had no idea what his was about until that day and could not be more proud of his display, his message, his talent and most of all his intelligent and heart!!  His younger brother, with a mild form of Autism, was extremely touched.

I will be posting more pictures from the exhibit later this week.   There were over 20 from my son's classmates at the Chicago Institute of Art, also on display.   Amazing talent of varying types were there!

Making Mistakes... and learning from them.

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"The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." ~Elbert Hubbard, The Note Book, 1927

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"The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." ~John Powell

Several years ago I realized that I seemed to keep making the same mistakes in my life over and over.  So I decided to first understand why I made the choices I did, then admitting my mistakes in order to heal and grow.

Then I started getting advice from people I admired, trust and looked to; because I didn't want to make more mistakes; especially in my personal relationships.

Most of the advice and insight was very good for me because it focused on the truth about both myself and the people around me.  Helping me to become strong enough to reject negative influences and to set higher standards for the people I now allow in my life.

The downside to having insight is that knowledge changes things... both positive and negatively.  What I mean is that somethings we shouldn't know because it changes our actions, reactions and the direction we take in our lives.  Knowledge effects our choices both good and bad.

I've recently learned that even with insight, understanding and knowledge; that I still make mistakes.  We all do.  However it's how we accept our mistakes; learn from them and become a better person from being honest with ourselves... that matters most in our journey through life.   

"A man should never be ashamed to own when he has been in the wrong, which is but saying ... that he is wiser today than he was yesterday." ~Alexander Pope, in Swift, Miscellanies

Finally time for Half Full Friday! :-)

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“There are some people that see the half full cup and get upset about where the other half of the cup went… With an attitude like that, they will never be happy.  I see a half full cup and I immediately fill up the rest with gratitude.” 

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.  Now the it is hosted by Sprinkles at Wyldechylde.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week. We are determined to find the something good in every day. Are you?

“Happiness is not something ready made.  It comes from your own actions.” ~Dalai Lama XIV

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day. This week I'm especially Happy and Thankful for:

• completing my training today! 

• the best co-worker/partner! 

• interactive meetings! 

• fun experiences! 

• dinner with friends!

• new people in my life!

• vacations days soon!

• my trip to Chicago coming up! ;-)

“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.  Life is a beauty, admire it.  Life is a dream, realize it.  Life is a challenge, meet it.  Life is a duty, complete it.  Life is a game, play it.   Life is a promise, fulfill it.  Life is sorrow, overcome it.  Life is a song, sing it.  Life is a struggle, accept it.   Life is a tragedy, confront it.  Life is an adventure, dare it.  Life is luck, make it.  Life is life, fight for it.” ~Mother Teresa