Have you ever questioned your progress towards your goal and dreams? Have you ever[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] gotten frustrated when results are not as quick to manifest as you would like? Well I have! One particular day recently, I expressed these feelings to my husband. He encouraged me, of course... but more than that he provided me with an amazing analogy that helped … [Read more...]
How Do I get off this Merry-go-round?
Did you ever have one of those weeks? or months? So much is happening in your life and you feel like things are spinning out of control? Recently I was in this exact place. I had so many plates spinning in the air with only 2 hands to catch them. Now my life is normally filled with extra 'plates' but for some reason this time it got to me. I was in overwhelm mode with no idea … [Read more...]
It Wasn’t a Waste of Time….
If you Learned Something! There is a memory I have from when I was 8 or 9 years old. The mother of one of my neighborhood friends was driving us out to get Ice Cream. And I was complaining about something that happened at school that day. This event felt like a waste and left me very upset. This mother stopped me in mid-rant and said "It wasn't a waste of time if you learned … [Read more...]
Jewelry Design: Where Does Inspiration come from?
I am often asked where my ideas originate when designing a jewelry piece. The answer is... everywhere! Yep, that is pretty vague. I get it. Let's see if I can give you a few examples. Nature. Anytime I can get outside away from the day to day events and distractions.. I get inspired! Sometimes a simple walk around our pond can do the trick. Other times I need to hike … [Read more...]
5,6,7,8.. Who & What do we appreciate?
As the Holidays wind to a close this year, I have been thinking of all the people and things in my life that I appreciate. Have you ever done that?.. just realize how lucky we all are to have people (and animals) who love us and 'things' that bring us pleasure. I decided right then and there to list all my 'appreciates'. What I created was a list that is endless. Each time … [Read more...]
