because there are plenty of reasons to be happy.
sometimes, it's hard but all you have to do is find a reason to smile...
the sun, a child's smile, a student's success, spring break...
show up.
because your life cannot "happen" without you.
make sure you are there to catch every moment of it...
the laughs, the tears, the excitement, the discovery...
follow your heart.
even if it means it might get broken.
it will still lead you to beautiful moments...
wiggles, giggles and cuddles...
it will teach you how to be true or at least it will get you closer to your true self...
one step at a time...
find a new perspective.
because we all need to think outside the box.
open your mind to all the possibilities...
allow all the different perceptions to take you where you need to go...
even if it scares you...
find a sense of wonder.
parce que la vie est remplie de merveilles inattendues et inespérées.
car cet état d'émerveillement donne naissance à la beauté intérieure et redonne espoir;
la vie est belle.
find people you love...
and trust. be yourself with them and appreciate who they are; through the good and the not so good moments.
cherish them and tell them how you feel about them.
let them know they are important and that they make a difference in your life
set goals.
goals are the key to being motivated about your own life.
the sky is the limit.
reach for what makes you thrive, what makes you feel alive.
be ready to excel and overcome obstacles in order to achieve your goals
help others.
because we are not alone.
because we cannot do everything alone.
because laying a hand can make all the difference in the world.
because it makes everybody smile.
because if we want the world to be a better place, it starts with a kind gesture...
dance.
even if you don't know how to.
even if you feel ridiculous.
let go of the ties that hold you back and just be in the moment, follow the rhythm (or not!!!) and let it all out!
be in touch with your body.
pamper yourself...
because if you don't, who will?
if you don't think you deserve to be pampered why should anyone else think so?
take a long warm bath, go for a massage, go to a spa, take long unexpected naps, have a manicure, a facial, go for a walk or ride your bike, have a banana popsicle...
face your fears…
because living in fear holds you back.
because fear hinders your full potential.
and it might let beautiful moments pass you by…
and you might miss the most thrilling time of your life…
go to a museum.
because you never know what you will find!
you might even find a sense of wonder...
who knows!?
exercise.
because your mind needs a break once in a while!!!
your body needs to feel alive, work it out! let it know you are taking care of it.
walk, run, jump, swim, play, hit, throw, punch...
be your body.
limit television.
because you should not live in a box.
life happens out there.
show up! ;)
get in touch with nature...
because we are part of nature.
it will allow us to get in touch with our true self and what if truly important.
smell the earth, the leaves, even the cold of winter & the summer rain!
lighten up.
because not everything must be taken seriously.
the faith of the world does not rest on your shoulders!!!
la légèreté est aussi essentielle que la profondeur de l'âme!
leave the heavy weight behind and just BE.
get a good night's sleep.
because it makes all the difference in the world.
sleep will allow your mind to find a new perspective on things, to find a sense of wonder...
read books.
because they feed your brain with knowledge but also with imagination and creativity.
escape the world if you wish!
have a wonderful time thinking or simply imagining a new world of possibilities!
buy yourself some flowers.
because you are worth it.
because it is another way to pamper yourself and put some joy into your daily routine
don't compare yourself with others.
because oranges will never be apples and vice versa.
we all like oranges and apples for different reasons.
embrace your differences and be proud of them.
don't beat yourself up...
it will not change the past.
learn to do things differently in the future.
be open to new ideas.
because you never know what you might learn and how far they will take you.
the realm of possibilities is endless...
don’t focus on negative thoughts…
even if it is the most difficult thing to do!
feed from the goodness of this world…
being positive enlightens the soul…
focus on creating what you desire…
why wait for your desires to materialize when you can create the opportunities yourself?
only you know what will please you and truly make you happy…
what are your dreams? make them come true!!!
make time to just have fun.
whatever it is, just do it!
live the ridiculousness of it…!
be a kid again! have a popsicle, jump into a pool all dressed up, play a joke on a friend!
smile and laugh…!
keep the romance in your life…
it is sometimes nice to wear the pink shades and feel the romance.
take care of your partner, cherish her with all your might…
be creative in the ways you feel your love for her…
make a gratitude list…
because although things may look bleak, there is always something to be thankful for!
you will realise there are more tings to be grateful for than you think…
don’t take them for granted…
love mother earth…
because she is the core of all living things…
want what you have..
if you cannot appreciate what you have why should you get what you wish for?
be true to yourself…
it is the only way to shine…
Ally L.