Thankful Thursday August 20

Good Morning Campers!! It's
ThankfulThursday What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for My Brother who made me this Amazing life-like tree sculpture!! I Love it!! He's so Creative and I'm beyond excited to have a piece of his Talent!! I will treasure it forever!!

This reminds of a poem by Bonnie Mohr... 'Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be Honest. Work Hard. Be Choosy. Say 'thank you', and 'great job' to someone each day. Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental ~ search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you inspire to be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself ~ Plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment.

May you find a Treasure in your Life today and Share your Talents with Others.  It may Empower them to Share their Own Talents and Create something that someone else can Treasure!! Happy Thankful Thursday!!

Thankful Thursday April 30

Good Morning Campers!!  It's Thankful Thursday!!  What are you thankful for today??  I'm thankful that even though I've been scared to try something, I did it anyway!!  And the Results have been Beyond I could have ever imagined!!  At one point of my career, I considered going back to school. The question of "What do you want to be when you grow up??" resonated with me.  And I began to go over memories of being a little kid and answering that question... I've said Nurse, but nah, I don't like body fluids. I've said Astronaut...and my brother worked on the Space Shuttle so I got my fix that way. I also said teacher.  So I began to think about that.  But I don't like English,  Science, History...none of the interests me. So I began to dig deeper and realized I really want to Make a Difference in Other People's Lives and I am Absolutely Passionate about my Industry!! So I decided to go back to school to be a Cosmetology Instructor... Best of Both Worlds!!  Had to work part time and go to school full time,  which means starting over...After receiving the training and my license, I went to work in a salon where I was an assistant ( the bottom and do grunt work)  Starting over again!!  I was Terrified in both of these circumstances and I Did it Anyway!!   And within 6 months,  I was through the assistant program and was asked to be the Educational Director  at a new location. This was my goal but it was Beyond I could have imagined!! It was the best experience of my life and made Life Long friends and trained hundreds of people over ten years!  I made a difference in their lives!! 

Now,  one of those people that I trained won Hairstylist of the Year in Denver!!  I'm Beyond Thrilled for this person!!  Why??  When we can be Happy for another person's Success,  it is as rewarding as if we accomplished the same. When we put another person down for their accolades, it makes us fail in our goals. When we can Encourage, Empower andLift  another person,  we achieve Greatness Beyond our Wildest Imagination, cause we made a difference in that person's life!!  So May you Empower,  Encourage and Lift Up those around you and may you be able to be empowered to Go After Your Own Heart's Desires!! Happy Thankful Thursday!! 

One Step Wednesday April 15

Good Morning Campers!! What are thankful for today?? I'm thankful that after all these years I haven't given up on my #Dream!! If you're #Passionate about what you do,  the money will come naturally!! These are words that I've heard for many many years from a former boss.  I still believe it to this day!  When we have a dream, a goal to make our lives better,  it takes consistentacy and tenacity!! It takes time for things to unfold!! It doesn't mean we don't get discouraged along the way.  It means we take the punch and then get back up to fight another day.  At some point,  we will be able to look back and see all we accomplished and understand why it took so long!! It took as long as it was supposed to take.

We live in an instant gratification society.  However,  when we put our heart and soul into our dreams,  it will take pain stakingly blood, sweat and tears to see it come to fruition.  Hang in there!! Don't give up!! One step at a time!! Stay focused!! Then when we have changed the world,  we can empower others who are discouraged by sharing our story.  May your Day be going One Step Closer to making your dreams come true!! Happy Wednesday!!

World Autism Day April 2

Good Morning Sunshine!! It's #ThankfulThursday!! What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for #Autism!! I have friends that have  children with Autism, clients that have children with it and know adults who are on the Spectrum with Asbergers. The reason I'm thankful for them is because the world we live is crazy and chaotic. We can go about our days with total and complete disregard for other people.  I believe the reason that Autism is in the rise,  is to teach us to be aware of how the things we do affect others. Instead of us making someone with special needs "fit" into our World, it's time to make our World, Fit for them!! We need to be more sensitive to others.  No one is immune to this.  So you can't live in denial or say that's someone else's problem!! We all know someone who is on the Spectrum.  Whether it's ADD, ADHD, Autism or Asbergers,  we know someone!! So instead of putting  unreasonable expectations on their behavior,  be open to how amazing these people are and glorify their Strengths!! Society looks down on others who are different. It's time Society changes!! May you give up your expectations on people and love them for who they are!  And may someone accept you for who you are and love you!! Happy Thankful Thursday!! #greatergood #KC2040 #empowerothers #empoweryourself #bekindtoothers #acceptthedifferences

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Miracle Monday February 2

Good Morning Campers!!  What are you thankful for today??  I'm thankful for All the Miracles in my Life!!  If you think that you haven't had a miracle lately,  I'm here to tell,  yes you have!! However, we take some miracles for granted. For instance, the Sun rose again today!!  We are breathing and ready to take on the day!!  How many of us were born to parents who were told they couldn't have any more children?  But here you are!!  How many of us had children after being told,  you shouldn't have any more??  Your children are proof of miracles!  And yet, we put stuff in categories!!  Big miracles, little miracles,  Big mistakes, little mistakes.  How about saying it is what it is. A Miracle is a Miracle regardless of the adjective we put in front of it!! Let's be thankful for All the Miracles in our Life regardless of the adjective we want to add.  If we expect a Miracle to happen, then maybe it will happen more often!!  May your Day be filled with Miracles and be expecting and thankful for countless Miracles to happen!! Happy Monday!!  

Friends Friday, January 23

Good Morning Campers!!  What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for all the Friends I have made over my lifetime!! I may not talk to or connect with or see some of these friends. And yet I know I can call one of them and we will pick up where we left off last time.  Do you have people like that?  Maybe you grew up with them or worked with them or knew them from the gym or church.  Typically, Good people will always be good people!! Hold onto that those friendships and try not to let them fade. I've had some friends since elementary school, cosmetology college and salons that I've worked with for over 17 years ago.  Can you recall your friendships from back then?  Maybe this is the time to reach out to them and reconnect. When thinking about this,  who first comes to your mind??  Maybe it's time for you to reach out and say Hello, how are you? It could just make their day and it could definitely make your day!!  You never know, they may have been thinking about you. May your Day full of Friends that are Diamonds and may you connect with them this weekend!!  Happy Friday!!  

Dream Monday January 19

Good Morning Sunshine!!  What are you thankful for today?? In honor of Martin Luther King Jr,  I'm thankful for my Dreams!! He had a Dream for everyone to be equal.  I have a Dream that we reach back and empower the next person.  My Dream is that when you hear about someone else's story, you ask How can I help you??  What can I do for you?? That may mean we actually have to get our hands dirty. Or maybe they just need someone to lean on, show them that we care, or maybe they may need prayer.  Whatever it looks like, we, as a collective society, reach out to someone else and say I'm here for you.  You never know when you're going to be in the same situation.  The quote below is also what I Dream for you.  For you, the one reading this, to realize no matter how hard life has been,  you have to keep going forward.  Going forward can be as simple as removing yourself as far away as possible  from your past.  It's called the Past for a reason and we don't live there anymore. Change how we talk about it.  Going forward I'm going to.....(fill in the blank with your dream) Does it change what's happened? Nothing will, however it will change how you look at it. What's your Dream for You?? What's your Dream for your Family, Loved Ones??  Take a moment today to encourage them by sharing your Dream for them, it may change their life. May your day be filled with opportunities to share the positive Dreams for your family and loved ones!! May someone speak their Dream for you into your life!! Happy Monday!! 

      

Forgiveness Friday January 16

Good Morning Campers!! What are you #thankful for today?? I'm thankful for Forgiveness!! I'm thankful for All the people I've been angry with in my life, I have truly Forgiven them. I'm thankful for them helping me see I needed to Forgive!! When we don't forgive, we become bitter. When we become bitter,  we habor resentment. And when we hold on to resentment,  it turns into hate. Then we no longer have a small anger issue, we have a hate problem. Is there someone who you need to forgive?? I had a long list of people that I was angry with, I was bitter and was moving into resentment when I decided to stop.  I made a list of all these people and I prayed for forgiveness about each situation. And I prayed that I forgave myself.  My anger disappeared!! Maybe there is someone who you need to forgive before it's too late. May your day be filled with Forgiveness!! Happy Forgiveness Friday!!

Thankful Thursday January15

Good Morning Sunshine!! It's #ThankfulThursday!! What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for all the Breakdowns that I have been through as I know that on the other side of the breakdown is a Breakthrough!! Whenever I have gone through a rough patch, I know that the Blessing is around the corner!! Ever feel like life has handed you a raw deal?? We All have been there!! Ever feel like you're going through a really "dark time" in your life?? Well, guess what, it is Only Temporary!! That's the good news! Our dark times are only brief. Now that can mean we go through rough times for days, months and even years, just understand that its temporary and not permanent.  Brighter days are just ahead!! Think about it as a Warrior Dash Obstacle course....We have to go through the muck, the mud, jump over hurdles, get discouraged, run around in circles before we can cross the finish line. And at the end of the finish line is the medal. In this case, our Medal of Honor, is the breakthrough in our life. Maybe its the realization that we needed to take care of ourselves better or its that we have been holding back our love from our loved ones and we need to let those walls down. Whatever dark period of time that we go through, there is a reason. And that reason is to teach us the lesson of life that we need to learn at that very moment. So don't give up, your Breakthrough is coming!! May your day be Brighter by knowing the Blessing is just around the corner!! Happy Thankful Thursday!!

Good Morning Campers!!  What are you thankful for today??  I'm thankful for people who actually care to Listen to understand and not just to respond!  Ever been misunderstood?  Ever felt like what you said fell on deaf ears?  What if no one really listened... Your spouse, your children, your bosses,  your doctors....Think how that would reek havoc in our world. Think of all the arguments and misdiagnosed problems that would happen!! In my own experience, I had a doctor actually Listen to me yesterday and I finally got some answers!!  Whew!  That's the best feeling!  Knowing that the person you're talking to is trying to understand where you're coming from instead of their own "to do list" going through their head.  And in order to have a friend, spouse, child or co-worker truly Listen to you, first you must Listen to understand them!!  May your day be filled with opportunities to really Listen to what people are saying so you can understand them better.  And may you be Listened to so you are understandable. Happy Wednesday!!  

Family Sunday, January 11

Good Morning Campers!!  What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for Family!!  Family can be the ones you are related to and it can the loved ones you that choose to be called Family.  My Family has grown over the years.  Growing up, it was just me and my two older brothers.  Then I got into the cosmetology industry, family became my co-workers as I hadn't had sisters before. Now, my Family consists of my work family, previous job family, clients who are friends family, church family, Bible study family, Entrepreneur family, gym family, friends' family, step family and my biological family. It's funny how when people ask me, what's your family like, I always explain the different types of family I have. I feel Family can be the people you spend most of your time with. If we surrounded ourselves with people who love us encourage us and truly want us to succeed in life, we all would be a little happier! If we chose to love and encourage and truly want others to succeed, we will attract those people! However, on the flip side, if we are negative, jealous and envious of others, we will be surrounded by those types of people.  Who you are being is who you are surrounded by. You pick which type you want. May you be positive, loving and supportive so today you can spend time with those who are loving, positive and supportive of you!! Happy Sunday!!  

Thankful Thursday January 8

Good Morning Sunshine!!  It's #ThankfulThursday!! What are you #thankful for today??   I'm thankful for Rest and Recovery.  For many many years, I burned the candles at both ends. Running from school to job to socializing with friends.  As I've gotten older, I've slowed down substantially. However, over my Christmas "staycation" I rested. Slept. Watched movies. Read. Had no agenda. And guess what...  It was awesome!!  My days of working 6 days a week are over. My days of being a workaholic... Done!  I've done it for too long. The more I do the less I get accomplished. My goal this year is to take more time to Rest and Recover.  Not just from my Work Outs but also my from Business. When we overwork our brains, our muscles and our spirits, we overwhelm our systems and get bogged down!  College athletes are on a strict 'don't over do it' schedule,  but we are not.  Unions are in place so we don't overwork our employees but as owners we don't follow those rules. Even Mother Teresa needed time to rest so she could go out to take care of others but we don't. So here's to making Rest and Recover part of my Life!! I'm thankful for the time I have rested and recovered already!!   May you find time in your schedule to Rest, Recover and Restore so you can be better and accomplish more.  And then when you see someone else burned out, reach out and encourage them to Rest and Recover. Happy Thankful Thursday!! 

PS I know the picture is Christmasy but I thought the message was great and oh so cute!! ;)

Networking Wednesday January, 7

Good Morning Campers!! What are you thankful for today?? I'm thankful for Networking. Networking is defined as a supportive system of sharing information among people having a common interest.  Have you heard of 1 Million Cups? Here's a link to it 1 Million Cups   It is a great platform for Entrepreneurs to present their business concepts to other entrepreneurs and receive feedback.  Perhaps an investor is there to offer an opportunity or another business person who has a similar idea and can collaborate. All of this happens in cities across the world on Wednesday mornings during which time, free coffee is being offered. It is a wonderful way to network for the greater good of business.
 Networking for the Greater Good. We can All benefit from that!! For an example, yesterday, I had two clients in my space and as one had been explaining her recent family trauma, the other one speaks up and says she been through the same experience with her family years ago and now things are so much better. She gave a gift to her. She gave her the Gift of Hope, just by networking. Ever go through something and you tell a friend and they say that they know the person that can help you?? Then that friend shares with you contact information of someone who can help. That is why we are put here on this planet together. To help one another. To extend a hand to someone who needs help or encouragement or to someone who needs advice on a project. That's what networking is really about. And then it always comes back to you. If you have empowered someone else by your encouragement or advice or help, you will receive back the same when you need it. Think about how different the world would look if we looked at each other as everyone had a piece of knowledge that we needed to propel us into the next step. Each one of us has a story. And each of us can learn from each other's story. So next time you're in the position of having an opportunity to empower someone else, Go For It!! When you Empower Others, you also Empower Yourself!! It all starts with networking for the greater good. May your day be filled with awesome people to network with who will provide you with wonderful advice, help or encouragement so that you can reach back and extend your hand to the person behind you next time. Happy Networking Wednesday!!