Inspired Thoughts

Eddie the Cat

Watching my cat Eddie chase his tail the other morning inspired this post.

Huh?

Well, there he was, sitting there, with his tail curled to the side twitching slightly…then pounce! And he’s flip over and then run in a circle. Then he would stop, curl his tail around him again and slightly twitch it, then start the chase again! Eddie did this several times, obviously enjoying his game. As I watched him I thought about how he was enjoying the moment, not worried, not scared, not upset. He was in the moment, in the “now”. That place where we try to be, but all to often the “now” consists of worrying about “later”, or agonizing over “earlier”.

It seems so easy to write or say, “Be happy in the moment, right now!” But so much harder to do. We did it as kids, I remember playing and just having a great time in that moment. Then something happens, as we get older we’re told “You’d better start thinking about the future…” and then the worry starts. What if I can’t get into college? What if I don’t get a good job?

What if..? What if..?

Then we get a job and…. “What if I don’t get a raise? ” “What if I get laid off?”

What if..? What if..?

And then we add to it….. “I remember when so-and-so said something to me I didn’t like.. I should have said/done….”

Should have…. Should have….
What if..? What if..?

So how do I enjoy the now? Well, one way to start getting into that habit is to find something little in the moment to stop and look at and say I’m enjoying this, or this makes me feel good. Here’s a simple little example from my experience. I like to make myself a glass of iced tea every day at work. When I get it all made and I’m at my desk, I’ll think, “This tastes good. I’m happy” In that moment, does it really matter that there was a lot of traffic that morning? Does it really benefit me to start worrying about things that haven’t happened yet? Why not just stop in the moment and appreciate it?

So what are you thinking about “Now”?

General, Inspiration

I have to be honest, I’ve been having a rough time of it lately. I’ve been feeling down, you know, that battle of eliminating the old negative programming that just wants to hang on and replacing it with positive programming and the negative is trying to dominate. I asked the Universe for help in removing the negativity.

I received my first comment to my post about attracting the flat tire from Linda P. (You can read her comments under the “Did I attract This?” post). I went to her website(link under “Inspired Links”) and read about her new book, P.H.I.S.H.: Change your life. Learn the ten steps to feeling joy at all times. it’s just what I need right now!!! Yes the Universe does guide you if you allow it!

So I immediately went to Amazon and ordered it! I can’t wait to get it! Thank you so much Linda for your encouragement and for visiting my blog!

Books, Gratitude, Inspiration, Miracles

I just wanted to share this, I think this is such a neat tool! The Universe Order Pad!

One day I was reading through entries on The Secret website, where people post their stories and someone mentioned they found a Universe Order Pad at a store. The poster said they would write down their intention, think about it and then release it. I thought this was a great way to go through the steps of intention so I Googled it and came across Use Your Universe. I ordered a couple for myself and have already marked a couple of my requests “Paid in full”!

Check out Use Your Universe for inspiring tools and more!

Inspiration

Here’s a quote for the new year:

Your big opportunity may be right where you are now. - Napoleon Hill

Happy New Year!!! Your Future starts now!

General, Inspiration