You are in the driver's seat

Difficulties arise in the lives of us all . What is the most important is dealing with the hard times, coping with the changes, and getting through the other side where the sun is still shining , just for you. I t takes a strong person to deal with tough times and difficult choices. But you are a strong person. It takes courage. But you possess the inner courage to see you through. It takes being an active participant in your life. But you are in the driver's seat , and you can determine the direction you want tomorrow to go in. Hang in there... and take care to see that you don't lose sight of the one thing that is constant , beautiful , and true: everything will be fine- and it will turn out that way because of the special kind of person you are. So... beginning today and lasting a lifetime through- hang in there , and don't be afraid to feel like the morning sun is shinning ... just for you.
 ~ Douglas Pagels ~

Inspirational Words ..To Live By ...

Live in the moment for the sheer joy of living it. When you do, each moment has a quality of ecstasy. Whatever the moment contains—joy, disappointment, sadness, excitement–welcome it. Don’t try to force it or change it; just allow it to be.
~ Pragito Dove ~





In every ordinary moment, a profound depth and beauty awaits your discovery. ~ Eckhart Tolle ~





A moment of insight awakens in us, a desire to seek out and discover new and wonderful,
previously untrodden paths. ~ Mary

Picture I took from our community Garden Town of Mount Royal , Montreal~ Lhynn ~

Presence.....It is more deeply who you are than anything in the world of form.
 ~ Eckhart Tolle

Picture taken in front of my Apartment building ~ Lhynn ~

No storm can last forever. It will never rain 365 days consecutively. Keep in mind that trouble comes to pass, not to stay. Don't worry! No storm, not even the one in your life, can last forever.
 - Iyanla Vanzant







Wounds don’t heal the way you want them to, they heal the way they need to. It takes time for wounds to fade into scars. It takes time for the process of healing to take place. Give yourself that time. Give yourself that grace. Be gentle with your wounds. Be gentle with your heart. You deserve to heal. You have a right to know peace in your skin. — Dele Olanubi

 ~ '' SKY '' by Lhynn ~

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

My Favorite Color Is October  ~ Lhynn ~



Your presence is a present to the world.

They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world:
 someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. 
 I couldn’t agree more.  We all do a lot of talking about the importance of the first two,
but don’t forget to nurture your hope too.  And remember, hope isn’t the belief that life will always give you what you want; it’s the belief that life will gradually reveal what’s right.
 
Your presence is a present to the world.
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be. 
Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying
The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot of love goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures, are people  together.
Realize that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget ...For even a day . . .
 How very special you are.

Being Still... and Finding Peace

To go beyond the mind you must be silent and quiet. Peace and silence .. silence and peace, this is the way. ~ Nisargadatta





Be still together .. become comfortable being still together.
 ~ Eckhart Tolle ~





Deeper in the core of yourself ... there is freedom and peace and love waiting to be discovered by you. ~ Gangaji

There is a presence, a silence, a stillness which is here by itself.
 It is simply here in you, with you .. it is the fragrance of your own being. ~ Mooji





When my mind is at ease .. my spirit is at peace. ~ Ni Tsan





Lose yourself in nature and find peace. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Don’t wait for the light of a new tomorrow.

Don’t wait for the light of a new tomorrow. Choose today to make a significant contribution. Choose to make this moment an unforgettable learning experience. Choose now to make heart to heart connections with everyone you meet. Choose with every breath to live your life in a powerful and poetic way that inspires. Don’t wait for the light of a new tomorrow. Be the light today.

Never regret anything that has happened in your life,

Never regret anything that has happened in your life, it cannot be changed,
undone or forgotten so take it as a lesson learned and move on.




When I look in the mirror, I see someone that resembles me, but yet seems like a stranger. Adding extra "stress" pounds doesn't help either. As I examine my face in the mirror I can see the toll that stress has taken on my skin. All those "tiny lines" I've had now seem like defined creases that won't diminish with repeated coverage of miracle skin cream. Even my eyes seem to have lost their sparkle and look dull to me. The years pass by so fast before my eyes.


But if  you ask me about my life, and ask if I have regrets, I would be pretty quick to acknowledge that I don't have regrets.   I've grown to be OK with "me." Don't be fooled by my answer though ... I have made plenty of mistakes!  I've been reckless and thoughtless, silly and some other unflattering descriptions.  I used to think that mistakes automatically equated with regrets.  On my personal path, however, I have learned to take responsibility for the actions (and inactions) of my past, to make peace with myself and others, and then to simply let go.

I've come to see life as this big journey ... the past is there for a reason  a stepping stone to teach me a "bigger" lesson.  It simply HAD to be that way so that I can be who I am now and who I will become in the future.  I've learned lessons, yes, but I don't live with major regrets.  I believe there are no accidents or happenstance , everything is intricately woven and occurs for a reason. Sometimes I have no idea what the reason is, but I know there is a plan in the Universe and I am a part of the plan.  I can trust that all things (including the past) are working together for good.  And so, regrets can seem like a waste of energy and time .

But then, I started thinking on a smaller scale.  While I see past "mistakes" as stepping stones, what about the "little" things (which really aren't so little) in life that I have missed?  I DO have regrets!  I regret certain things ... what haven't I said or done that I needed to?  What about not reading to a child because I am too busy, or not saying "I love you" to someone, or not taking an afternoon off of work to have a long lunch with a friend?   What about not offering a hug when it is needed?

Here's my story ... Being a single mother , I worked outside my country ( the Philippines ) for a very long time .. taking care of other kids, while my children are being cared by my own family back home. I missed many  things while they're growing up. It was very hard for me, most specially during the times when they needed me most specially when they were sick, wiping tears when they get hurt... missing many school achievements and more ..  during those times I almost give up and return home to be with them. I missed them very much each passing day , many sleepless crying nights wishing they were beside me, But I have to be strong and  ''Do what I have to do'' to give them a better life. That's the only option back then.  I don't even know If they understand me, maybe not maybe yes.  Finally with hard work , patience and perseverance. the day finally came that they joined me here in Montreal . That was 20 years  ago , If you asked me If I have any regrets .. Of course the answer is yes . Sometimes I did regrets leaving them. But looking at them now, with their own family I feel proud for them , because I know in my heart they have a better life raising their own children. Far from when they are growing up... Enjoying each day spending quality time with my grand children.

I realize that there are things I really do regret and time that I cannot recreate.  And while, I have gotten pretty good at "living in the moment," I still have much to learn about slowing down and realizing that the tiniest regrets can sometimes be HUGE ones.

We can all make a conscious effort to begin ''REALLY LIVING'' today.  To share our TRUE hearts with people. And knock down the walls that separate our egos from our spirit and share ourselves with love.  To live spontaneously and let our hearts be our guiding lights. To seek God and consciously ask ourselves , "What is the loving thing to do here... What will you do differently?

Accept your past without Regrets,
Handle your present with Confidence.
And face your future without Fear.