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I debated whether I was going to share this or not. I have two other posts that I could shared first. And this story is pretty embarrassing 😳. But who knows, someone may read this and think that is so me, “Glad I am not the only one.” Or laugh their ass off and their day gets a little brighter. 

I am sure or I don’t know if there is anyone on the planet that is as awkward as I am. Most of the time I’m muted because any time that I open my mouth I am always putting my foot in it. I have managed to do that 2 times in the last two weeks (and countless other times my whole life). This last time I just did it I am sure that if a hole opened in the ground to swallow me up, I would have threw my arms up and said “Wheeeeee” as I was sliding down.

So here I am thinking I am being cute and funny (I still think my comment was cute and funny and this could be a whole other issue) commenting to someone on Instagram. I seen this pic and this reply just popped in my head. For some this may be a good thing. For me, that means my filter isn’t working properly and I probably shouldn’t go with it. Lol. But no, I did. Which isn’t even the main issue. I proceeded to message this person with my funny response. I have a unique sense of humor. Most people can’t tell if I am joking or being as ass. Usually I am joking people! I did employ the appropriate emoji (😂) to let the person know it was a joke. Still not the main issue.

I am walking around laughing, thinking I am so clever. I get in the shower and as most of us do, get clear headed. “Oh shit, I don’t think I sent that message privately. I think other people can see what I said.” My heart just seized a little from the memory of the realization. I was taking a chance by sending the message hoping that the other person could appreciate my sense of humor. Now to hope that anyone else who seen it and read it got me too, Fuck! 

I wrestled with verifying my assumption that this message was now out in the world for anyone to see. I decided that verification would only make it worse so I didn’t check. Hell, I have been scared to go back on Instagram since. Lol. The fact is I am 99% sure I fucked up. I am being lenient with myself and so incredibly hopeful with leaving that 1% possibility out there.

I was suppose to be working on my visualization when I was driving around on Saturday, but I spent the majority of the car ride screaming, “Who does this shit?” Me…I do. I know that it is ok to be me. I’m just not sure if the world is ready for it. Hell, I’m not sure if I’m ready for it. I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I will say and do something else embarrassing (probably before the week is out). The only way I wouldn’t is if I never said anything. Which may not be a bad idea. I just decided that from this day forth I will not open my mouth because I don’t know how to act 🤐. Lol

So usually I wrap up what I have said with a neat little bow at the end. Not this time. I have nothing inspiring to say. Maybe, be you but expect the consequences of your actions. Or learn exactly how to work whatever social media you are using. Or learn from others experiences. I really think I told this story to make you laugh. I wish I could have recorded it so you could hear it in my voice with all the inflections. It would have been even funnier. Anyway, that’s it. Be well and whole. Much love 🧡 💚 

As I am envisioning my future, I am looking back on past moments and analyzing present moments. I sit at my favorite spot listening to “Be Still” by Jeremy Riddle with an overflowing heart. I think of all the times I have came here and all the pictures I have taken. How each time felt and looked different. How I felt and looked different. Yet I never looked upon the sunrise as anything less than a miracle. The ability for me to see and experience these precious moments, priceless. Moments so beautiful that pictures can’t do them justice. Yet still I try to capture them. Lol. I would like to share a few with you. I am in awe of the world around me. I am thankful and I am grateful of this life.

Right now it can be a struggle to find things to be grateful for besides the obvious. But why not acknowledge the obvious. Be careful to not use comparison though. Saying, “Well I woke up this morning and someone else did not” will not make you feel better. Say instead, “I am grateful for waking up this morning.” “I am grateful for …” Whatever it is. I had the nerves to get an attitude yesterday because my tire pressure light came on. Mind you, my tire did not go flat. Now I do have a history of tire issues on EVERY single car I have ever owned. To the point that my last 2 cars I added tire coverage in with the payments. So there I was with my woe is me attitude. Ugh…I had to snap myself out of that quickly. I made it to the gas station and put air in the tire. All is well. So my statement is “I am grateful that I have grown. I am grateful that I do not allow small things to ruin my whole day.”

This transformation did not happen overnight. And it is nowhere near complete. Remember I said I got an attitude first. But practicing gratitude puts you in a place to see the bright side even when it seems pitch black. You can single out the feel good moments. I have a tendency to pick out the one thing that I said or did wrong and dwell on it for days 🙄. Based on information that I have read, I’m not the only one. So the daily practice of remembering the good things helps to shift my mindset. If you haven’t already, start to keep a gratitude journal. Write out at least 3 things you are grateful for each day. You can even type it in your phone’s calendar or note app. Whatever is the best way for you to do it.

I stand by my thoughts in regards to how long or short a post should be. I think that I have allowed these preconceived notions to hold me back from posting as often. I sometimes feel as if I need to say more. Which is weird because I always want people to get to the point. Lol. Why use a paragraph when you can say it in a sentence? No more. I am just going to write it going forward.

Hope that you enjoyed the pictures I included in this post. If you would like me to share more pictures or less pictures (lol), leave a comment down below or email me at elsims27@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Stay safe and masked up 😷 in these ‘Rona streets. It is not going anywhere anytime soon. Continue to be well and whole. Much Love 🧡💚

So one of my goals for 2020 was to post at least 3 blog posts a month. I have successfully done that each month up until this point. I do not want to break my strike. So this post will be the third one for this month. I originally wanted to write about my trip to Mexico but I just haven’t gotten around to it. My mind has been overwhelmed with so many other things.

I have joined this course called Money Mind Academy by none other than Sean Croxton. I know at this point y’all probably think I am obsessed but that is not the case. Lol. Don’t get me wrong, he is hot🔥. But most importantly, he is smart. He has taken all the knowledge he has learned over the years and created some very profitable businesses. I want to do the same so why not learn these skills from someone who is successful at it. This course is teaching individuals how to get rid of limiting beliefs about money and how to attract money and opportunities to live an abundant life. Uh…I need that. I don’t want to have to work forever. Do you? I hope the answer is no.

These past few weeks I have been focused on me. I attended a 7 day writing challenge with Hay House. This is a publishing company started by Louise Hay that works with writers such as Dr. Wayne Dyer (1 of my faves) and Gabrielle Bernstein. They were providing writers with information to help them start and complete their books. I learned so much. I attended a seminar by Mary Morrisey about going after your dreams with speakers such as Les Brown, Lisa Nichols, Sonia Ricotti, Bob Proctor and Neale Donald Walsch. I had heard of all the other speakers except for Neale. He was so cool. I am definitely ordering his book “Conversations with God”.

On top of that, I have been listening to audio books as I work on puzzles. I finished “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle, “Dear Girls” by Ali Wong and “Everything Is Figureoutable” by Marie Forleo. I loved them all, but I am going to purchase “Everything Is Figureoutable”. Marie provided exercises that if you actually do them, everything will be figureoutable and doable, no ifs, ands or buts. I have purchased a few new audiobooks and puzzles to work on as well. I am terrible at picking puzzles. I have managed to pick at least 6 puzzles that were missing 1 or 2 pieces. My mom finds this unbelievable 😂. I feel like 🤷🏾‍♀️.

I want the best for me. The only way that I can achieve it is by acquiring the tools and going after it full force. That is where I am at right now. I am determined to not let this pandemic, this illness or any other life circumstances stop me. I will continue to educate myself, break down walls, create new beliefs that serve me and work on being vulnerable. Now meditation seems like a lost cause. Lol. I will keep trying though. I want it all!

And I want it all for each and every one of you. Whatever you want for your life, I hope and pray you get it. Just know that it will not magically appear. These courses that I attended were online and except for Money Mind Academy, were totally FREE. The audiobooks I rented from the library and listened to them on my phone. I do have Audible which I got at a discounted rate of $7.49 per month. I will be canceling once that rate expires. Lol. But most audiobooks I listened to came from the library. There is ways to learn to be better and do better without spending a dime.

If you are interested in any of these awesome speakers and authors, programs or audiobooks, I am happy to provide any information that I have. Email me at elsims27@yahoo.com or leave a message down below. I truly want everyone to live an abundant life, especially in these difficult times. Be well and whole. Much love 🧡💚