Everyday HOPE and Quotes ( by Lhynn )

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

If you love what you do and your mind is clear

If you love what you do and your mind is clear and focused everything will be smooth flowing. When there are bumps in the road we tend to blame the editor, the system, the this ... or that, but it actually means we are not in alignment and we should focus on being so before continuing further. When everything flows joyfully like a cruise and you can do a lot more in the time available its amazing.




SHE ... A WOMAN ...

She waited.
She listened.
Her eyes clouded by tears.
So relieved
she didn’t need to be anything
except her beautiful Self.
How gorgeous she was
walking in the rain
her face turned towards the sky
the magical sound of her laughter
feeding the birds flying by.

Her shackles thumping to the ground
She found freedom
she found love
in the depths of her precious heart
Her Soul rising to meet her Beloved
Yesterday she howled at the moon
freeing her voice
of the restraints of society.
A wild wolf
Messy, beautiful, angry,


and everything in between.
Rolling in the mud
washing away shame and hurt.

Knowing, feeling
Independent Soul.
You, me, everyone
Rise now,
We are.
 

 

Hope is like the sun...

Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey towards it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. ...Hope sweetens the memory of experiences well loved. It tempers our troubles to our growth and our strength. It befriends us in the dark hours, excites us in bright ones. It lends promise to the future and purpose to the past. It turns discouragement to determination.


Sorrow prepares you for joy...

Sorrow prepares you for joy.
It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter.
It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that fresh, green leaves can grow in their place. It pulls up the rotten roots, so that new roots hidden beneath have room to grow.
Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place. ~ Lhynn ~


✿⊱╮✿⊱╮✿⊱╮ I AM WORTHY!! ✿⊱╮✿⊱╮✿⊱╮

✿⊱╮✿⊱╮✿⊱╮ I AM WORTHY!! ✿⊱╮✿⊱╮✿⊱╮
Repeat it until you believe it! If you have to say it through tears the first twenty times that is ok. Feel where in your body you feel heaviness, constriction, tension, anxious or have a stomach ache when you say it. Then visualize pure white light with sparkles of every color from the Creator flowing into that area and see it releasing the pain, emotion or whatever is restricting the energy flow. Say your affirmation over and over. Feel the words. Momentum and conviction will start to build to where you begin to say, " I AM worthy... I am worthy because I am! I am worthy of abundance, or I am worthy of financial security, or I am worthy of support, or I am worthy of respect, or I am worthy of joy, or I am worthy of peace, or I am worthy of love!" It's up to you. You might also find yourself saying it like: " I am worthy of having supportive friends, I am worthy of feeling peaceful within, I am worthy of having many people who love me, I am worthy of having a loving, loyal mate, I am worthy of having work that I enjoy and being paid well for it." Etc. What comes to your mind when you say it? Does someone come to your mind when you speak the words? Is forgiveness necessary or time to make a change, release an emotion that you have been hanging on to or move on from something?  

 
***If this post meant something to you, please Share it with others to help them feel more worthy also. We all affect each other, so when one heals, we all heal. Sprinkling sparkly loving energy on you now... you are so worthy,
Say, "I AM WORTHY!" in the comments below. This is a powerful statement to the universe.***
✿⊱╮✿⊱╮✿⊱╮ shared by Lhynn ✿⊱╮✿⊱╮✿⊱╮

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

~♥~ EMBRACE HAPPINESS ~♥~

EMBRACE HAPPINESS
You needn’t strive or struggle for happiness, as it’s your natural state of being. God is entirely joyful, and as the Creator’s offspring, you share this eternal trait. You only seem to be down when you turn away from the light and stare into the illusion of darkness. Look toward the radiant Source today; focus on the Divine in all that you think, say, and do; and know that all is well.
Happiness is your natural state of being-in fact, it dwells inside of you right now. To reveal and enjoy it, simply be honest with yourself and others. Angels will lend you the courage and strength to do so, if you ask  for assistance.
You have the right to be happy, just as all of God’s children do. ~♥~ shared by Lhynn ~♥~



 

~♥~FIND THE BLESSING AND GIFT WITHIN EVERYTHING~♥~

FIND THE BLESSING AND GIFT WITHIN EVERYTHING

 Today we’ll focus on how you can prevent the creations of fearful attachments. In any circumstance that seems to evoke pain, you can take the path of peace by asking yourself, What’s the blessing or gift within this situation? Your higher self will always answer you. Each event and relationship offers the opportunity to grow, learn, and heal:

• You grow by taking actions that you feel good about, such as telling the truth, setting firm boundaries, or seeing everything through loving eyes.
• You learn by seeing the pattern within recurring events that you’ve experienced. For instance, you may gain knowledge about how to be patient, compassionate, or strong during these situations.

• You heal through your willingness to forgive yourself, others, and the situation, which releases you from carrying around the corrosive energy of anger.

Be open to finding the blessing or gift within everything today. This is like gathering flowers for a beautiful bouquet.








 
 



 

Every moment there is new beauty...

Every moment there is new beauty. For every moment, life unfolds in ways that have never been experienced before. Do not miss the opportunities for wonder and joy by being caught up in judgment and anger. Live, allow, accept, see, experience and act from a perspective of pure gratitude and love. Think of what a privilege it is to be here, to be you, to be aware and able and alive. Whatever may come your way is a part of your good fortune on this day. Choose again and again to open yourself to the best possibilities. Feel the amazing power of life as it flows gently through you. In even the smallest things there is great beauty. In even the most ordinary moments there is the extraordinary experience of life. Right now your world is filled with new and expanding goodness. You are here to see it and know it,  — Ralph Marston 

 
 
 


Be True To Yourself ...

There comes a point in life where you feel it is no longer necessary to try and impress anyone. And please everyone all the time ..
If they like you the way you are, good,

and if they don't, it's their loss.
Never Apologize for being Yourself.

 Be true to yourself. You should never have to sacrifice your Dignity, for your Destiny. Embrace yourself completely. Your " You -nique-ness" is what makes you Special. Appreciate and Love yourself and those who know you and accept you for who you are.
 
Sometimes life changes us - we all change. And change is good, as long as it is healing, expanding your horizons, making you a better person and teaching you wisdom and the lessons you need to learn. The right people who belong in your Life, will find you; And will stand by you always.
 
You are perfect just the way you are.
Always believe in yourself - and never, ever let anyone put you down. So let the loving begin. With yourself first. Don't be afraid to say it.
I am Just Me. And I am okay with it 

~ by Kiran Shaikh ~

 

Monday, July 29, 2013

Let my soul heal on it's own.

Let my soul heal on it's own. Let me endure the pain of my broken heart. Don’t hold my hand if you cannot promise to hold it forever. Don’t wipe my tears today if you won’t be there to wipe them tomorrow. Don’t let me lean on your shoulder when I am sad if you cannot promise to stay forever. Don’t light the spark of love in my heart if you cannot keep the flame burning. Don’t show me beautiful dreams if you won’t be there to fulfill them. Don’t give me beautiful memories because when you will be gone there will be no one to wipe my tears, or hold my hand or give me a shoulder to lean on. That day I will be more shattered than what I am today. The day you are also gone I will not be able to handle another heartbreak. ~ shared by Lhynn ~
 
 

Life has its own unique way of teaching lessons.

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Life has its own unique way of teaching lessons. So no matter how many times I get emotionally worked up I will never end up depressed. No matter how many times I am shattered by people around me I will pick up the pieces and begin again. No matter how many times my heart is broken I will never ever stop believing in the power of love. Because I believe that through all the twists and turns of life it is also full of surprises just waiting to happen and soon I will see the miracles happen in my life too. So I just stay strong and keep going.
  ི♥ღ¸˜ƸӜƷ˜ღ¸ shared by Lhynn ღ¸˜ƸӜƷ˜ღ¸.ི♥



Life is a sacred experiment ...

Life is a sacred experiment and if we let our spirit soar we open a doorway to transformation and transcendence. To live in absolute joy we must invoke the energies of the earth and illuminate the divine within. By projecting loving thoughts and living life soulfully we can reach the highest peak of spiritual fulfillment. Live a life that you love and it will love you back. shared by Lhynn


Our heart is the seat where all offerings of love, ...

Our heart is the seat where all offerings of love, compassion, inspiration, understanding and much more are elevated. Take a moment to cultivate and nourish this sacred space within where simplicity, freedom and breath unite. Honor the eternal space within your heart. Make dedications, meditations, yoga and prayers that will be uplifting, inspiring and peaceful. To find our sacred space, we need to spend time alone and look inward and reach into our eternal space that is beyond our boundaries. Trust in yourself and in your ability to bring alignment between the physical and spiritual self. When you draw inward, connect to the infinite space within and let it shine!...
 shared by Lhynn


Sunday, July 28, 2013

Always...Keep Believing in Yourself! ♥

There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren’t the way you had hoped they would be. That’s when you have to tell yourself that things will get better. There are times when people disappoint you and let you down. But those are the times when you must remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself. There will be challenges to face and changes to make in your life, and it is up to you to accept them. Constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle you will find a stronger sense of who you are. So when the days come that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself and all you want your life to be. Because the challenges and changes will only help you to find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.
Always...Keep Believing in Yourself!


 
 

 

The Rose Within...


The Rose Within
 Author Unknown

 
A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully
 and before it blossomed, he examined it.


He saw the bud that would soon blossom, but noticed thorns
 upon the stem and he thought, "How can any beautiful flower
 come from a plant burdened with so many sharp thorns?
 Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose,
 and just before it was ready to bloom... it died.

 
So it is with many people. Within every soul there
 is a rose. The God-like qualities planted in us at birth,
 grow amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at
 ourselves and see only the thorns, the defects.


 We despair, thinking that nothing good can possibly come
 from us. We neglect to water the good within us, and
 eventually it dies. We never realize our potential.

 Some people do not see the rose within themselves;
 someone else must show it to them. One of the greatest
 gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past
 the thorns of another, and find the rose within them.

 
This is one of the characteristic of love... to look
 at a person, know their true faults and accepting that
 person into your life... all the while recognizing
 the nobility in their soul. Help others to realize
 they can overcome their faults. If we show them
 the "rose" within themselves, they will conquer their
 thorns. Only then will they blossom many times over.


❀Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿shared by Lhynn✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ❀



Life is a day full of song when we aspire to truth...

Life is a day full of song when we aspire to truth, beauty and goodness. Discover and celebrate the magnificence of your spirit and grandeur of your soul. Open the door to your destiny and let love in. We are eternal beings in a universe of consciousness and light. Claim the holy wisdom and happiness that are your birthright. Bless your voyage and set your sails for love.  
shared by Lhynn

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Sometimes your greatest teacher in life ...

“Sometimes your greatest teacher in life had no idea just what they taught you. Especially those who treated you the worst. The day you said, “I deserve much better than this” was the day you graduated from their class.”
" Freedom Is being YOU without anyone's permission " shared by Lhynn
 
 
 
 
 

A smile costs nothing...

ღڰۣ✿ღڰۣ ♥✿ █▄◯╲╱☰...ღڰۣ✿ღڰۣ ✿♥ █▄◯╲╱☰...ღڰۣ✿ღڰۣ
A smile costs nothing but gives much. It enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he cannot get along without it and none is so poor that he cannot be made rich by it. Yet a smile cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give. ~unknown~
KEEP On SMILING for a Beautiful Day ✿◠‿◠) Lhynn



You will never have this day with your child again.

You will never have this day with your child again. Tomorrow they’ll be a little older than they were today. This day is a gift. Breathe and notice. Smell and touch them; study their faces and little feet and pay attention. Relish the charms of the present. Enjoy today. It will be over before you know it.
And NEVER forget to tell them how much you love them everyday 


Gratitude,

Gratitude, like faith, is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it grows, and the more power you have to use it on your behalf. If you do not practice gratefulness, its benefaction will go unnoticed, and your capacity to draw on its gifts will be diminished. To be grateful is to find blessings in everything, This is the most powerful attitude to adopt, for there are blessings in everything. ~Alan Cohen~

Friday, July 26, 2013

What defines a best friend?

What defines a best friend? What are the requirements to be a good best friend? How many hours a week does it entail? Stupid questions that have no answers. A best friend is not defined by how many times they talk on the phone, or how many ...hours they hang out together. It is not defined by how many sleepovers they gossip at, or how many inside jokes they have. There are no requirements or laws that state a good best friend must hang out with them every weekend, or tell each other every little detail. A best friend is a matter of opinion. It is the person who has been there for you through everything, not just through the fun things, or the little things. It is the person that you call when you are at your absolute worst, it is the person who saves you when you didn’t even notice that you needed saving, mostly it is the person who accepts you for who you are, and the person that you are becoming. ~ Lhynn ~
 
 

Truth always wins.

Truth always wins. Doing right is never wrong. Being honest and trustworthy is the way to live. Perhaps a slight twist of the facts might bring a short term gain. A little misrepresentation might bring some short term satisfaction. But in the end truth always wins, so live like a winner..........



Don’t make decisions based on feelings.

Doing what we feel like doing can get us in a mess. Don’t make decisions based on feelings. Learn to do what’s right even when it all feels wrong. Be careful about what you think and what you say during your times of trouble. The attitude you have while in the wilderness determines how long you stay there. Respect the differences in others, honor them & go out of your way to show them value......... Lhynn



To laugh often and love much

To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—this is to have succeeded.” ~ Bessie Anderson Stanley ~
 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

There is something inside you that has NEVER been expressed before.

There is something inside you that has NEVER been expressed before.  There is a unique style, a huge love, ...a wonderful creativity and something eternal within you!  Don't ruin this precious gift by thinking you should be a carbon copy of someone else. Be you and you will have all the protection and happiness you can imagine!" ~Jackson Kiddard ~
~•●♥ƸӜƷ♥●•~ shared by Lhynn ~•●♥ƸӜƷ♥●•~






 

TRIUMP ...

When we move forward without balance, direction, or guidance, it’s easy to tip off our intended path and be drawn away from our desired goal. Grab your oars, grip them tightly, and steer carefully toward your highest aim or destination by tapping into the powerful knowledge using the inner resources that are within you. When we tap into our inner guidance and balance it with self-control, hard work, and perseverance, we're likely to manifest and achieve what we set out to do, resulting in a triumphant outcome.

To observe the Beauty of Love:

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To observe the Beauty of Love:
...
Briefly close your eyes
Feel the profound sensation
Perceive it with your heart
Then know its wonder and
experience the beauty of Love.

✿⁀⋱‿❀✿⁀⋱‿❀With ĿOѴƐ Lhynn ❀⁀⋱‿✿❀⁀⋱‿✿






Wednesday, July 24, 2013

There is a place called ❀¸¸.•*´¯`✿Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ✿ Happiness;

(¯`v´¯)✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ✿❀There is a place called ❀✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ✿ happiness;   It is just an arms' length away from your fears, And a few steps beyond your misgivings.To get there, sometimes you need to take the path of courage; Down to the street of never-give-up, Until you reach the field of Dreams.
~ by Dodinsky ~
❀✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿shared by Lhynn✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ✿

Language does have the power to change reality...

♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥
Language does have the power to change reality. Therefore, treat your words as the mighty instruments they are - to heal, to bring into being, to remove, as if by magic, the terrible violations of childhood, to nurture, to cherish, to bless, to forgive - to create from the whole cloth of your soul, true love. ~Daphne Rose Kingma ~༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻shared by Lhynn༺♥༻༺♥༻༺♥༻༺
 
 
 

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

"Give all the people in your life permission to be ...

(¯`.♥´¯).•*¨`* ♥.• "Give all the people in your life *•.¸¸•´♥ permission to be who they are. As you do, you increase your ability to love and accept yourself just as you are. As you accept and love yourself, you raise your vibration and attract more good into your life. Accept the things you can't change, and look for the good in them.".....♥ ஐ.•.¸¸•´¯`•♥ shared with Love Lhynn ♥•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸.ஐ




Release the little things that hold you back,

Release the little things that hold you back, the silly disagreements, upsets and drama. You don't have to win, you don't have to be right, you just have to look at the bigger picture and let what doesn't raise you up and....GO !
✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿❀shared by Lhynn ❀✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿

LOVE YOURSELF FIRST.

Love yourself first
and everything else falls into line.
You really have to love yourself
to get anything done in this world.
~ Lucille Ball ~
~♥ ✿◠‿◠) shared by LhynnƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ•´¯`»✿ ♥~
 
 

Time is Free ...

Time is Free , but it's Priceless.
You can't own it , but you can use it .
You can't keep it , but you can spend it .
Once you've lost it you can never get it back.
Don't waste it ... ENJOY EVERY MOMENT
LIVE and Be HAPPY !! ✿‿✿
~ Just Moi ~ Lhynn


EXPERIENCE , EXPERIMENT, EXPECTATIONS !!..

Today let's try not to form any judgement ourselves to others. Today enjoy what the day has to offer and experience the beauty the Creator has given us. Lets appreciate ourselves and love
everyone the way God loves us Unconditionally!
EXPERIENCE , EXPERIMENT, EXPECTATIONS !!..



Seek those who find your road agreeable,

Seek those who find your road agreeable, Your personality and mind stimulating, your philosophy acceptable and your experiences helpful.
Let those who do not .. seek their own kind. Life is too short to worry about them. Just enjoy your Life have Fun and keep on SMILING...

With every GOODBYE ... YOU LEARN TO BE STRONG !!!

After a while you LEARN that even sunshine burns if you get too much. Instead of Waiting for Someone to bring you Flowers.Plant your own garden and Decorate your own soul,
And you learn that you really can ENDURE , that you really are STRONG And you do have WORTH . With every GOODBYE ... YOU LEARN TO BE STRONG !!!



Monday, July 22, 2013

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A BEAUTIFUL NEW FUTURE ..

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A BEAUTIFUL NEW FUTURE .. LIVE WELL , TAKE TIME TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE ..DREAM !! AND ALWAYS KEEP ON SMILING  ◠‿◠) ✿...

Take the power to ...

"Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well.
Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly.
Take the power to walk the forest and be part of nature.
Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you.
Take the power to make your life happy."
~ Susan Polis Schutz ~


True happiness is to enjoy the present

"True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing. The great blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not." ~ Seneca ~

Sunday, July 21, 2013

What you have to decide...

“What you have to decide... is how you want your life to be. If your forever was ending tomorrow, would this be how you'd want to have spent it? Listen, the truth is, nothing is guaranteed. You know that more than anybody. So dont be afraid. Be alive.” ― Sarah Dessen ―


LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED!!

Love is the highest point man can aspire to, and it makes each day a joy to respond to. Love lifts us, and carries us, each and every day.
 Love is a BLESSING ... LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED!!


YOU ARE UNIQUE! ...

Treasure your uniqueness. It is a gift given only to you. Enjoy it and share it! No one can reach out to others in the same way that you can. No one can speak your words. No one can convey your meanings. No one can comfort with your kind of comfort. No one can bring your kind of understanding to another person. No one can be cheerful and lighthearted and joyous in your way. No one can smile your
smile.No one else can bring the whole unique impact of you to another human being. Share your uniqueness. Let it be free to flow out among your family and friends and people you meet in the rush and clutter of living wherever you are. That gift of yourself was given you to enjoy and share. Give yourself away! See it! Receive it! Let it tickle you! Let it inform you and nudge you and inspire you! YOU ARE UNIQUE!...
 
 
 
 

 

Saturday, July 20, 2013

OUR SOULS SHINE THROUGH OUR EYES ...

Our Eyes, Are Windows to Our Souls! It is amazing how our eyes, say so much about how we feel, from the inside. Sometimes we can be blind about what we truly see? Our eyes do say allot about what is within our soul... We look away when we choose not to connect and stay in our solitary world.. Love requires risking our heart and opening to those we love.
 

Friday, July 19, 2013

¸.•♥•.¸ Follow you Heart ...¸.•♥•.¸

Where our treasure is, there will our heart be also...Our heart may not always lead us down the easiest path, but it will always lead us down the right path. Take a moment, right now, to listen to your heart. Sit quietly in stillness. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. And just notice. Notice what your heart has to say. ~ shared by Lhynn ~
 

Love is the Essence of Life...

Love is absolutely necessary. It's what we crave as human beings. We need it. We can't live without it. Without it, there would be no reason to live. With it, we know what all those other emotions are. ~ shared by Lhynn ~


Never worry about what you lost, just be happy you had it for a time.

Never worry about what you lost, just be happy you had it for a time. Some things & people go out of your life, but they were there for a reason, & when that reason no longer exists, they are gone, then new things & new people take their place. You never really lose anything without gaining something new, & you retain the memories of what you once had. Always be open  and look forward for something new.



Thursday, July 18, 2013

Never allow yourself to be pulled out of your lighthouse window ...


Never allow yourself to be pulled out of your lighthouse window by heavy unkind words. They hurt so very much not because they are true but because they are not!
~ Shared by Lhynn ~

 

“Do not wonder why things are “taking so long.”

“Do not wonder why things are “taking so long.” In fact, everything is rolling out exactly as it needs to, using not a minute more than perfection requires. Rest easy and be at Peace. Life is working its magic even as you take your very next breath.” ...~ Neale Donald Walsch ~
 
 




 

Never neglect the little things.

Never neglect the little things. Never skimp on that extra effort, that additional few minutes, that soft word of praise or thanks, that delivery of the very best that you can do. It does not matter what others think, it is of prime importance, however, what you think about you. You can never do your best, which should always be your trademark, if you are cutting corners and shirking responsibilities. You are special. Act it. Never neglect the little things....

❉•══•❉❉Shared by : Lhynn ❉❉•══•❉



Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind

Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of us, there's always something we could be grateful for.
- Barry Neil Kaufman -