What Are You Waiting For?

Happy Wednesday,

How is everyone doing today? We are officially half way through the week. The weather is certainly showing us that we are coming into summer full speed ahead. Last week was unusually hot for June. This week hasn’t been as hot, but I get the sense the heat is just waiting to get us again. I don’t mind too much though. As long as I can hit the pool or lake, I’m happy. The AC comes in handy too from time to time. What do you all have in store for summer? I think I’ll be staying home for most of the summer. I did find out the other day that my cousin Brian will be staying with me for a week next month, so I’m super happy about that. He’s bringing his three younger kiddos too. I have a birthday party planned for him on one of the days he’s here. Super excited and honored to plan his 50th birthday.

Brian’s been in town for this whole week helping his mom out. He’s a good son. I wish there was more I could do to help him. He did ask if I would help puppy sit for his moms puppy Molly, so it looks like Molly will be joining my little family for the next month or two. First order of business is to get her into the groomer. UGH, she’s a little tattered right now. Life looks to be getting a little busy, but that’s a good thing. I’m excited to help my family and I’m excited for new adventures that lay ahead.

This morning when I got up, I did my usual routine. I read my positive affirmations and quotes. I came across one that I’d like to share with you all. “Stop waiting for Friday, for summer, for someone to fall in love with you, for life. Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of the moment you are in now.”-coffeelover_mama. I really liked this. Made me appreciate that it’s not really about what we have or don’t have, it’s about taking each and every situation that life throws at us and finding the good in it. I know there are certain situations that just simply suck, but for the most part, I think for me anyway, finding happiness in the little things is important.

The last couple of weeks I’ve had the opportunity to rummage through some of my crafting things and I was blown away at the amount of stuff I have. Stuff I’ve never done anything with. I purchased fabrics, patterns and supplies that went from the store to the crafting storage box. While I was sorting through this stuff I was lucky to be reminded of the happiness those things brought me when I bought them. While sorting through certain things, I began to think about making them and who I would make them for. I might even decide to keep a couple projects for myself, who knows. I have been bitten by the crafting bug again and I’m excited about that.

I am trying to live in the moment. I am at the point in my life where I’m done waiting for something to happen for me. It’s time to embrace what I have and enjoy the wonderful gifts that I do have in this life. My sons are happy and healthy. I have a roof over my head. I have food in my belly, maybe a little too much at times, but I do have food in tummy. I have a wonderful man that loves me more than I ever thought possible for me. I have family. I have friends. I have a beautiful home and I have so many other things to be grateful for. What am I waiting for? If I can’t find happiness in what I already have, then I’m in big trouble.

Today I’m going to help my sister in law with some Cricut designs, then, John will be picking me up so we can go check out some furniture, then I’m home again. I am excited to be able to come home and dive into setting up my crafting table and organizing all of my quilt patterns and fabrics. I want to get back into doing the things I used to love and I know I will love doing again. What have I been waiting on is here, so no more excuses on why I can’t do something. I don’t want to wait for Friday anymore, I’m done waiting for life to begin. It’s up to me to take that first step and begin again. It’s time to stop and smell the roses. It’s time to just sit and look out my window again and appreciate all the wonderful things happening. It’s time to walk out the front door and embrace life.

Life is about making the best of it. “A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is, instead of what you think it should be and making the best of it.”-@thirdeyethoughts. I suppose that means, go with the flow. It’s all about how we not only look at a situation, but how we handle it. I know recently I was in the company of someone who I know is doing everything they can to poke a jab here and there at me. This person is upset because they can’t control certain elements of my life. For some reason, they feel it’s their job to dictate what I do. Funny, I’m 52 years young and I think I’ve earned the right to make certain decisions in my life without running it by the approval committee. That’s just my thought anyway. Point is, being with this person recently, I could of allowed them to poke those jabs and make me upset. While I didn’t appreciate certain things said to me, I decided to keep it positive and just zip it. No replies, no sass back, I just let it go, and you know what, it felt good at the end of the day. I didn’t have any tension built up, I didn’t have any bad thoughts and I actually enjoyed the day.

I am finding in my young age that I can’t control what others do or say, I can only control how I react. “Don’t take it personally. Nothing others say and do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless sufferings.”-Don Miguel Ruiz. Great advice. Seems simple enough, however, it’s a concept that I know I find difficult at times. How about you? How do you deal with challenging situations? I’d love your feedback. Do you think I handled the jabs correctly? Should I have said something, or was it okay to just let it go? “

“The happiness of your life greatly depends on the quality of your thoughts. Do your best to think positive today, and remember, positivity doesn’t mean ignoring the negativity around you, it means overcoming the negativity within you. There’s a big difference between the two.”-marcandangel. I know for me I’ve always dwelled on the negative. I’ve always reanalyzed every situation trying to figure out what I should of said or done differently. What a waste of energy that was. I think some of the things I’ve reevaluated were absolutely beneficial, however, there was plenty that I should of just let go knowing that I didn’t do anything to contribute to the negative issue at hand.

I guess what I’m trying to say is, if you know that you aren’t doing anything to intentionally rain a negative vibe on a situation, then really, if someone else decides to find that negative twist that we all know is possible to spin on any given situation, then, why spend so much time trying to figure out how you could of made it any different. Some people are just happier with negative and don’t take time to enjoy the positive. Some people criticize everything. It’s so exhausting being with them, especially when you are drawn into it. The person who jabbed at me is negative by nature. She chooses to dwell in the negative instead of letting things go. I know I’m guilty of that mindset at times too, however, I am finding so much more joy in life by getting up in the morning and reading something positive. I like myself just a little more because I am able to ignore and avoid certain conversations. I am able to remove myself by taking my mind to a better place or by physically walking away.

It’s my choice in most instances to engage in the negative, or find the positive. My happiness is coming back one day at a time. I’m doing as coffee lover mama said in her quote, “happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of the moment you are in now.”

So friends, what are you waiting for? Have you found the happiness in your moments? Are you waiting around for Friday to happen or are you enjoying each and every day? Are you waiting around for someone to love you or are you able to love yourself enough to be happy alone? What are you waiting for? Life is happening now. What will you do with today?

Well guys, I need to get ready to head out. I’ve enjoyed our time together and I hope you have the greatest of days. Do a little something you enjoy, even if it’s splurging on a bite or two of that desert you’ve been avoiding. Whatever it is you have going on today, I hope it’s a wonderful day for you and please, don’t forget, Love Life++