SATURDAY SAYINGS: LIFE, DIRECTION AND NEW CHAPTERS

'Tis Saturday, and you know what that means . . .
It's time for some inspiration via Saturday Sayings, which also creates a little therapeutic space for me.
The older I've gotten, the more of an enigma life has become. This is a bit backwards, seeing as when I was younger, I seemed to hold a lot more direction.
As I try to put the pieces together, on a number of fronts, I seem to continue failing to be able to make things fit into place to create a life of stability and growth the way most typically do as they transition through different phases of it.
I think this tends to cause a bit of a fog onto to which hope is harder to grasp. However, I won't let it dull the positivity and smile, that are so important to me, too much.  Instead I'll do my best to ease into yet another chapter as smoothly as possible.
I hope all of you in the United States have a safe and fun 4th of July! Here's to the future, whatever it may bring . . . 

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SATURDAY SAYINGS: A REMINDER, REFLECTION, LIFE, DIRECTION AND HOPE

Happy Saturday, Blogland!

This morning, I had a number of comments left on a Saturday Sayings post I did this past summer titled, Life, Direction, Decisions and Finding True Happiness.  

Reading them remind me that there are people out there who stumble upon my little space in blogland and onto posts, from months or even years ago, to which they relate, find a little inspiration or comfort. 

Those moments remind me why it is I started my blog in the first place.  If you can reach or touch one person through something you write or share, I think that's enough reason to make it all worthwhile.  

That particular Saturday, I hadn't just posted quotes, but written an intro, did some reflecting, shared some words and thoughts along with my usual quotes.  

I re-read it this morning, after reading and responding to the new comments. A lot of what I wrote still pertains to where I am in my life today, exactly 8 months after I wrote the post, and transparency is still a key element.

I'm now in my mid-thirties and truth is, I'm still finding myself, what I'm supposed to be doing and where I'm supposed to be.  It is often said that "you live and you learn."  I believe this is true, but also think that with this notion we sometimes find ourselves confused or lost with what it teaches and reveals.

That said, not everything is supposed to make sense, but one thing to which you should always listen is your heart.  If something feels right or makes you happy, stay with that, follow that and do your best not to look too far down the line, over-think or question it . . . just be.

Speaking of, I stumbled upon an article that asks, What does it mean to just be?  It references a quote by the philosopher Freidrich Nietzsche who said . . .

"Man has no ears for that to which experience has given him no access."  

It goes on to explain how "sometimes you just can’t process an idea, because you don’t have the mental tools or reference points to make sense of it."

Ultimately, we need to trust in the process and remember that we are all human.  It's not all supposed to be clear and that's okay, it's part of the adventure and life's journey.

Something I hold today as I write this, which I'm not sure I fully had 8 months ago, is a better understanding of why things happened in the past as they did and, most important, hope.  

It's a small word, but holds a lot of power, strength and inspiration.  It can come in the form of a person, a place, a word, a thing, but in whatever form it appears, be thankful and feel the comfort it brings.

For now, I'll leave you with those thoughts and these inspirational quotes.  Enjoy, and here's to hope! ❤

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SATURDAY SAYINGS: LIFE, DIRECTION, DECISIONS AND FINDING TRUE HAPPINESS

Happy August, Everyone!
As mentioned on my Instagram yesterday, a life blog post and update will be coming soon.
Turns out, my thirties have been a bit of a rollercoaster.  One hopes to have gained direction by then, but as I prepare to enter the latter part of my mid-thirties this month, direction has been lacking more than ever.  I've found myself grasping at straws, to say the least.
Ultimately, a change needs to be made.  One thing this past year has taught me is the importance of transparency, which I'll touch on in my upcoming post.  
The below quote appeared at the top of my Pinterest feed this past week...
"Ask yourself if where you are today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow." 
I believe I was meant to see it, and if I ask myself honestly, the long and the short of it is, no.
This notion has caused me to look back.  Truth is, I would have done some key things differently, or rather made different choices.  Something I'm sure we all feel through life.  While at the same time, I am, almost 4 years later, completely confident in one very difficult and life changing decision I did make. 
The reality that life isn't always going to be a pretty picture tied up with a bow, or that things don't often go as planned, provided me true growth as a person.  The lessons this experience taught me, along with the many layers around that time in my life, were so important and offered immeasurable strength.
Even though I wouldn't want to go through it again, today, I'm almost thankful it happened.  Why exactly is a bit more complicated.  However, I almost think something like it needed to happen in order to propel me into fully living.  Most important, living in the moment with the full understanding that life IS short.
Ok, enough deep thoughts for today...hehe.  Let's get to Saturday Sayings, on a Sunday! Yay! :)  I hope they offer a little inspiration, as I always do, and that you are all having a Wonderful Weekend! 
Thank you all for your patience and continued support as I've been a bit MIA in bogland.  I continue to be in awe of the comments, e-mails, letters, cards and more that I get from so many of you! ❤ (image)

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(image) Quote by Unknown via Huffington Post and image created by Liesl Ehardt.

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SATURDAY SAYINGS: LIFE, HEART, KINDNESS AND MOVING FORWARD

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Translation: "One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye."

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