It Does Not Matter Where or When......

It Does Not Matter Where or When......

As most of us are getting ready for Christmas tomorrow, I have been watching people in the store, 

the restaurants that have an unbelievable amount of cars in them and the way people interact with one another which lead me to the following thoughts. 

While my husband and I were on our Honeymoon, we noticed on the very first day the way people were talking and interacting with one another at dinner. Now, in the United States, when we are out to eat we have noticed before more and more families occupied by technology and rarely speaking to one another at meals. Unfortunately, you could say we were used to seeing it. However, this could not have been more apparent while we were in Jamaica.

Couples from around the World  were surrounding us and you could definitely tell how technology had impacted  their lives and  how it impacted different generations. No one talked to each other!! How could this be? You are in paradise and because they did not have their technology working and available, they could not carry conversations with one another. This was truly heartbreaking. So impactful , this became a regular conversation between my husband and I during the trip , and the staff. The staff said it has now become the norm.

This Christmas, it does not matter where you are or who you are with, take the time to talk to one another. Share in the memories of loved ones and joys shared by one another. There are several of our service men and women who would give anything to have a 15 minute conversation with a loved one back home.  Or a  family member that has lost a spouse/child and would give their home and everything in it to say "Merry Christmas, I love you." just one more time. 

Time is short, technology is ever changing and is a privilege not a right. Spend this Christmas giving each other the gift of time. The greatest gift of all. It does not matter where or when, put down the phone/iPad/Wii and all the other technology we are constantly surrounded by and lets reconnect with one another in a way that most of us take for granted. 

This is coming from someone in their 20's, recently married, and loves technology. This has nothing to do with or coming from, someone from another generation not loving technology. 

It is coming from a person that sees how no amount of money can bring back the moments spent with someone you love. Give the gift of your heart, your time.

Merry Christmas and May God Bless your time with your family and friends. 

Filled with overflowing love and joy!

Psalms 133

Spring Training

    Spring has sprung!  And I for one could not be more excited. For those of us who are active people, winter can be extremely hard for us. Cold weather, less sunshine, going stir crazy inside the house, the list goes on and on. Not only does it affect us physically but also emotionally.

Our energy gets bottled up and we do not have any to release it. Think of it as a dropping a mentos mint into a coke bottle. The majority of us know the outcome to this...... It will eventually expload! Well, the workout people of the world are about the same way. The smallest of things will start to drive us crazy even when we do not realize it. That is when our loved ones step in. They shake the head at us, nod and shove us out the door. They make us run, swim, bike, walk,  whatever the case may be. Because they know ultimately, it is best for all parties involved.

But now, no more cold weather, maybe some rain and racing season has started! The next few post will be focused on physical strength and mental strength to build back up our endurance for those of us, for whatever reason, have not been able to run lately. Make a few bench mark goals and plan the first races of the season.

Lace up your running shoes and lets go!

Lost Control?

 Many times in our lives we catch ourselves asking the question: "Why is this happening to me?"

As a person who very much likes things to be a certain way, done in a certain order, my reaction to this question is more important than the answer itself.

First, take a deep breath and realize the World is not falling apart and there is a limitless list of things you have to be grateful for. Find the smiles that bring happiness into your life and surround yourself with them.

Second, if you feel like you are loosing control, remember the things you can control. You can control when you go to sleep. This will help with the exhausted/ running out of steam feeling. You can control what you eat. The right foods will give you energy and give you the ability to get through your day without the fatigue from "over-carbing" .

Last item for today, give yourself a goal for the week. This can be physical workout goal, house project, anything you can think of can be a goal. Make the goal small, obtainable and not over baring.  By doing this, you have given your mind the ability to focus its energy on something else. Your mind will already be active with worry with whatever situation you are dealing with. However, with these small goals, you can focus that energy into something that gives you a sense of accomplishment. It is rewarding, it will allow you to rest easier at night, and most importantly you have set yourself up emotionally to regain a sense of control when all else seems to be falling apart.

Your Bible verse for today:
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. (Romans 5:3-5 KJV)

What is this Blog about?

Welcome to my first blog ever! I am so excited to begin doing something I have always wanted to do for a long time. Eventually, I hope to turn this blog into a book for motivating others and relating to indivduals through different aspects of their lives. We will cover so many things on our journey together! From physical fitness, to spiritual growth, relationships, overcoming obstacles in life, the possibilities are endless.

My goal is simple. I want to live each day to inspire just one individual. Even if inspiring one person takes a lifetime.  That is how the name of my blog was formed; through my philosophy of life and my relationship with God. 

We will cover more of that later in my blogs. But first, sign up to follow and hang on for the ride! I will also post updates on my Facebook when a new post is available.