Glitter that Shizzle, y'all!

food section, or a store window, we see a reflection of ourselves that we don't necessarily like.

THAT's the issue...we don't like and appreciate our physical reflection.

And to me, that's the struggle.

We have spent our entire lives changing our physical appearance and there's nothing wrong with that...you (and I) want to put our best foot (and face) forward and look our best. We've altered our shape, our skin, and everything in between, and the cosmetics empire has become wealthy from our insecurities.

But at some point, we must become comfortable with that reflection and how it graces us. We are the first to point out our flaws...every picture we've ever taken is first scrutinized for imperfections and viewed as less than perfect.

And I just gotta tell ya....I'll never be perfect and I'm ok with that.

You know I've said this about a thousand times, but the next time you see your reflection in any place, first say this: Dang girl....you look amazing!

Let's be comfortable in our own skin....

and he might have known a few words himself - ha!

So when I wrote these words as part of a longer post, they wound around my soul and wrapped it tightly with courage and faith, and I truly knew I wanted to breathe in the magic when the moon dances with the stars.

What words soothe your soul....is there a favorite author, or book or poem that brings you peace and joy..something all at the same time?

As I continue to write, and give myself permission to write exactly what I'm feeling at that moment, I sometimes can't keep up with the words as fast as they are flowing from my brain. Other days, my brain is barren - ha! And on those days, I don't push it....another thing I've given myself permission to do....and that's a very good feeling!

Be the Inspiration!

I've talked a lot about our circle of influence and how it impacts us daily.

But with this prompt, I want you to twist your thinking a little and think about those things and/or people that inspire you.

AND how they inspire you. Maybe even...why.

It's easy to jot down 10 names of the people that have an impact but it might give you a little more pause when you have to say...why and how.

I added that last part about how and why because sometimes I find that we aren't even sure why someone inspires us, but you just like them.

I've been searching for that bumper sticker for years, and have finally realized I can create it and have it printed and it would be here within a week.

But...I no longer need the bumper sticker, because those words...don't postpone joy ... have been imbedded on my brain.

I don't wait.

I don't want to wait.

I am going to do things as soon as I can, as imperfectly as I can, and as often as I can....and those are the things that will make me happy and bring me joy.

Don't wait.....

The last line of this meme says it all: Otherwise, you'll run out of time.

Don't Postpone Joy, y'all!