I have a blog, a Facebook page, and am starting this business as Peace Love Joy & Sparkles. But ya never know...I could be a complete asshole in real life. I'm not. I promise...most of the time. LOL! I'm just kidding. My message is about loving yourself and being about love, coming from the highest of intentions, and living from your higher self. This does not mean that I don't make mistakes, I'm never striving for perfection...I'm striving to be me. Living my truth means that I am authentic. I live with an open heart. I'm honest about my struggles. Most importantly, I'm honest with myself. So I'm writing this blog, not so anyone thinks I'm anything, or to toot my own horn. Although I do loving tootin' my own horn and love hearing other tootin' theirs. I felt inspired to write this. I'm sharing my feelings so that maybe someone will learn something or I'll make them think.
Someone had said some mean stuff about me. It caught me off guard and I was wondering why I was experiencing this drama. But on some level, I didn't even feel like what they said was even about me. I mean we all live life through our own filter, our perspective, and sometimes our wounds. I made a choice to not be angry. It was kind of surreal. I wished them well. I really meant it. I knew in my heart that there is not room for grudges, resentments, guilt, regret, or any of that. I like to keep more room for love. So I moved on. I forgave. I chose me. I chose love. I chose God-Source-Universe.
Eventually, I ran into them. A rush of fear-if you'd call it that, came over me. See, I don't do enemies. I don't do hard feelings against other people. I don't like feeling uncomfortable or hardened towards anyone. I try to live on the high road. Or at least if I take the wrong exit, I get right back on quick. What did I do in that panicked moment? I went up and hugged them. I said, "I don't have anything against you" or something like that. It was a holy moment. I am not weak by doing this. I don't need anyone to think I was strong either. I chose me again. I chose God again. This made me feel good. Being mad at them punishes me, by letting toxic feelings keep brewing inside. And ya never know...they could be going through struggles that I can't imagine. Just like they may judge me for whatever...ya never know what's in someone's heart.
I just ran into them again and felt that oh-this-is-awkward-I-feel-like-I'm-in-high-school-again. I don't have to care what people think, but if people dislike you, it's a weird energy to be in. I chose me and God again. I went up to the person, who was with someone else that I know, and I talked to them like all the drama had never happen. We both know it did, but I let it go. You can be acquaintances, without being each others cup of tea. Living like this makes me feel free. And I send them love, 'cause that's how I roll. I don't think that I'm better than anyone because I did this or feel this. I live like this for me. I choose to forgive myself and others, to live a fuller, more fulfilled, richer life. And I am a teacher for my children especially. I choose to look at my life as a spiritual journey, every single day and live it as such.
So when you see a chick driving around with pink heart shaped sunglasses and a pink raincoat, blasting her music and singing along, you may think...she looks superficial, like a flake, like a wild child. Ya never know...she might be pretty deep too. (This pink girl would be me with my Jennylicious style.) Maybe I am a wild child, but I'm also praying and sending love to all the drivers on the road, the construction workers, the gentlemen who did my nails, his family, my family, my friends, my haters, mean people, everyone I know, and the whole entire Universe. I send you all blessings right now. And remember ya never know...look deeper, past the ego-drama-surface and see people on a soul level. Let go of some judgement. You may meet a stranger that's having a really bad day, but they come across as a jerk...ya never know. Send them love, they may be acting out of pain. Either way, it doesn't matter because when you rise above and come from love, you benefit. And so does everyone else.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The perfect mom is off the the hook.
Yeah, there are blogs every day about letting Moms off the hook for being "perfect." Or about women in general, having to be superwoman. The demands to be sexy, smart, organized, creative, peaceful and assertive and all these conflicting, muddy messages. Well, I'm going to weigh in here. I am letting you ALL off the hook...AGAIN. This is written to me also, cause who doesn't need the reminder.
I don't read parenting magazines. I think there are many different ways to parent that are all going to yield some wonderful adults. In theory, this sounds good, right? Until you talk to other parents and find out what they are doing. For me, it goes like this: School is about to start. And dance. And soccer. Oh yes...and then there is that career I'm launching. I am staying in shape too. I guess my 2 1/2 year old will have to take up weight lifting too. All four kids will have to eat dinner every night. In my mind, the thoughts start rolling, like a freight train. I need to get more organized. Successful people are organized...but then I am going to have to be vigilant every day about the kids not cluttering up/messing up/making things unorganized. I have to be the room mom for my son in kindergarten, because I was for the older two kids. And if other Moms volunteer in his classroom, once a week, I will to. Because I don't want him to think I don't love/care/want to be involved. I should take my two year old to the playground, so he can make friends, and I think they have a toddler music class too. *Do you hear this bullshit?* I take it all off the table and start again. The question is: What works for me? What will work best for my family? Ask yourself. It is your choice, you can add them all back onto the table. But it feels different when it is a choice, not an obligation or a "should."
I think it is wonderful when Moms can be everything to everyone. I am not one of them, nor do I care to be. I have to be true to me. I can be more present with my kids if I am not stressed. That's how I roll. I am teaching my kids, through my example, on how to be a person. And being off balance, trying to be "superwoman" is just not my thing. That is the FABULOUS thing. We, as Moms, get to define how we do it. My mom was a working mom and I admire the ROCKSTAR that she still is. She is smart, ambitious, and is the most amazing lady I ever met. She reminds me all the time to let myself off the hook. She didn't go to class parties, but I knew she loved me. Whether you are a stay-at-home-mom, work full-time, part-time, it doesn't matter. You set boundaries, because no one else will set them for you. Do something for yourself every day, whether it is a taking a walk, dancing, treating yourself, but fill up your self-love tank. Your kids don't realize you're a person, they just think you're a Mom, who feeds them, drives them around, and is at their service 24-7. If that works for you, great, if not....YOU ARE OFF THE HOOK. Let go of the "perfect/good/nice" mom thing. I, for one, am perfect for me. :)
And YAY for choices!!! A happy Mom is what kids want most. My advice: Love them lots and be silly with them. Blessings to all! And Dads, men, people in general, I hereby decree: YOU ARE OFF THE HOOK ALSO. Take a deep breath. You can be yourself now. And don't forget to enjoy life!!! Lovies, Jennylicious!!!
I don't read parenting magazines. I think there are many different ways to parent that are all going to yield some wonderful adults. In theory, this sounds good, right? Until you talk to other parents and find out what they are doing. For me, it goes like this: School is about to start. And dance. And soccer. Oh yes...and then there is that career I'm launching. I am staying in shape too. I guess my 2 1/2 year old will have to take up weight lifting too. All four kids will have to eat dinner every night. In my mind, the thoughts start rolling, like a freight train. I need to get more organized. Successful people are organized...but then I am going to have to be vigilant every day about the kids not cluttering up/messing up/making things unorganized. I have to be the room mom for my son in kindergarten, because I was for the older two kids. And if other Moms volunteer in his classroom, once a week, I will to. Because I don't want him to think I don't love/care/want to be involved. I should take my two year old to the playground, so he can make friends, and I think they have a toddler music class too. *Do you hear this bullshit?* I take it all off the table and start again. The question is: What works for me? What will work best for my family? Ask yourself. It is your choice, you can add them all back onto the table. But it feels different when it is a choice, not an obligation or a "should."
I think it is wonderful when Moms can be everything to everyone. I am not one of them, nor do I care to be. I have to be true to me. I can be more present with my kids if I am not stressed. That's how I roll. I am teaching my kids, through my example, on how to be a person. And being off balance, trying to be "superwoman" is just not my thing. That is the FABULOUS thing. We, as Moms, get to define how we do it. My mom was a working mom and I admire the ROCKSTAR that she still is. She is smart, ambitious, and is the most amazing lady I ever met. She reminds me all the time to let myself off the hook. She didn't go to class parties, but I knew she loved me. Whether you are a stay-at-home-mom, work full-time, part-time, it doesn't matter. You set boundaries, because no one else will set them for you. Do something for yourself every day, whether it is a taking a walk, dancing, treating yourself, but fill up your self-love tank. Your kids don't realize you're a person, they just think you're a Mom, who feeds them, drives them around, and is at their service 24-7. If that works for you, great, if not....YOU ARE OFF THE HOOK. Let go of the "perfect/good/nice" mom thing. I, for one, am perfect for me. :)
And YAY for choices!!! A happy Mom is what kids want most. My advice: Love them lots and be silly with them. Blessings to all! And Dads, men, people in general, I hereby decree: YOU ARE OFF THE HOOK ALSO. Take a deep breath. You can be yourself now. And don't forget to enjoy life!!! Lovies, Jennylicious!!!
Monday, April 9, 2012
Let your haters, be your motivators!
I share these negative comments from two of my Jennylicious youtube videos, because I found some great lessons from them. On my video, "Shake your biscuit," This person commented: I feel bad for ur children... Having a mom who doesn't kno how to act like an adult, grow up please!
And on my video,"I'm so pretty," she commented: I'm a girl, and even think ugly girls shouldn't make videos like this. Just saying.... Freedom of speech.
Interesting, huh? When I first checked my email and saw this, I cringed...a mean comment doesn't feel good. Oh, but it does, after you see that it is not about you, it's about them. One of the greatest lessons is to not take things personally, which is definitely a lot easier when it is a stranger.
First of all, I could delete it. But I won't. I am not embarrassed. I know who I am. I responded to her in a kind manner. Her opinion is through her lens she views the world with. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a really great Mom, and HELL YEAH, I am silly. I am never growing up and I don't care what anyone thinks of that. Being kid-like and also being a responsible parent is what I am. As for the second video, I guess she is saying I am ugly. Which is fine. I know I am beautiful and that is all that matters. She doesn't have a picture up, but I hope she feels beautiful and that she loves herself. When you truly love yourself, you don't need to comment mean things, to hurt other people. You wish everyone the best.
Plus, I did not come here to be liked, I came here to be ME. It's easy to retreat when someone doesn't like your video, your book, your painting, your photography, your music, or whatever. It makes you reexamine why you are doing it. It you are making it so that EVERYONE likes it, it's going to be watered down and not authentic. So why do I put myself out there, with my videos, to be judged by all the world to see? I make videos because they are fun, they uplift, inspire, amuse, & spread good vibes. I could always disable the comments section. But why? Other people may want to tell me that I made them laugh, giggle, feel lighter. That they decided to step outside their box and buy that leopard dress, because they were inspired by my zany spirit.
And no worries all you beautiful peeps, I will not be deterred by negative Nancies. I am still going to make videos, write books, and shine my awesomeness for all the world to see. I have a wonderful group of cheerleaders and I feel blessed to have them. I am cheering on each and every one of you who are reading this on. I believe in you. I believe in me. What energy you put out there, comes back you you. And to my naysayers, Namaste, Blessings, & all the yummy delicious to you.
P.S. My kids thought it was funny! I am so blessed to have them. My ten year old wanted to comment back a mean comment in my defense, but I said that would not make me look like a very good mommy. ;p MUAH! xoxo
And on my video,"I'm so pretty," she commented: I'm a girl, and even think ugly girls shouldn't make videos like this. Just saying.... Freedom of speech.
Interesting, huh? When I first checked my email and saw this, I cringed...a mean comment doesn't feel good. Oh, but it does, after you see that it is not about you, it's about them. One of the greatest lessons is to not take things personally, which is definitely a lot easier when it is a stranger.
First of all, I could delete it. But I won't. I am not embarrassed. I know who I am. I responded to her in a kind manner. Her opinion is through her lens she views the world with. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a really great Mom, and HELL YEAH, I am silly. I am never growing up and I don't care what anyone thinks of that. Being kid-like and also being a responsible parent is what I am. As for the second video, I guess she is saying I am ugly. Which is fine. I know I am beautiful and that is all that matters. She doesn't have a picture up, but I hope she feels beautiful and that she loves herself. When you truly love yourself, you don't need to comment mean things, to hurt other people. You wish everyone the best.
Plus, I did not come here to be liked, I came here to be ME. It's easy to retreat when someone doesn't like your video, your book, your painting, your photography, your music, or whatever. It makes you reexamine why you are doing it. It you are making it so that EVERYONE likes it, it's going to be watered down and not authentic. So why do I put myself out there, with my videos, to be judged by all the world to see? I make videos because they are fun, they uplift, inspire, amuse, & spread good vibes. I could always disable the comments section. But why? Other people may want to tell me that I made them laugh, giggle, feel lighter. That they decided to step outside their box and buy that leopard dress, because they were inspired by my zany spirit.
And no worries all you beautiful peeps, I will not be deterred by negative Nancies. I am still going to make videos, write books, and shine my awesomeness for all the world to see. I have a wonderful group of cheerleaders and I feel blessed to have them. I am cheering on each and every one of you who are reading this on. I believe in you. I believe in me. What energy you put out there, comes back you you. And to my naysayers, Namaste, Blessings, & all the yummy delicious to you.
P.S. My kids thought it was funny! I am so blessed to have them. My ten year old wanted to comment back a mean comment in my defense, but I said that would not make me look like a very good mommy. ;p MUAH! xoxo
Thursday, March 1, 2012
A bout of self doubt makes you pout!
Self-doubt is a tricky one, it pretends to be your friend at first. Beware! It creeps in slowly. It started out telling me, "You have so much going on, with the kids, you just don't have time to write." Sound innocent. But then it leads to, you just don't have what it takes to manage it all...you just don't have what it takes. I was having self-doubt rock my confidence. I knew inside though, that this really wasn't real. I waited it out. I allowed the blah feelings to surface, on and off, for at least a week. It was no fun at times, but I knew it was what was no longer served me, coming up to let it go. You see, I have changed the way I think, but in the past, self-doubt was the voice I always heard in my head. So I recognized it, trying to trick me with it's...what makes you so special? What makes you think you can succeed? How can you make your dreams come true? Be realistic. You can't have a toned body, you have four kids. You are not smart enough. All this stuff I use to believe about myself, secretly. It was almost comical, to see the thoughts come up. I was thinking, where in the hell did that come from? And of course,with the Law of Attraction, because I was doubting myself, I would draw conversations, where I felt like I had to explain myself. It was exhausting. I wanted to call my Mom, sister, or friends to look for validation. In the past, I would have asked for help, but then I would have not really gotten to the other side of this. I share this with you, because I always learn so much from others' life experiences.
And WOW, do I love being back to me. Where I can totally see this in Oprah's magazine, I could see myself being a featured columnist/blogger. I dream big, I believe that anything is possible for me. I believe in myself and that is really all that matters to me. Others do not have to believe in me, understand me, validate me. It is not their job. And when I allow myself to be defined by others, when they like me, or agree with me, I am high up on the roller coaster. When they don't agree, or like me, I am at the bottom. That is a crazy way to live. I do not choose that anymore. What I learned from this latest lesson, is that when self-doubt tricks you, hold tight, it's okay. You are not eternally flawed or broken. Choose to just hold on and trust.
I had an "I Don't Knowism" sitch going on. I had a case of "Little-old-me syndrome" and a bout of "Not Enoughness." I felt like I was on the hamster wheel and my mind was racing. With all this stirred up, I had to think about everything I believe, know, feel, have done. It was a big letting go of energy and now there is a newness. Whew! When you are aware and observe yourself and your thoughts, miracles can really happen. You can always change how you think. But like what happened to me, hiccups along the way, help move you along. When you are getting in shape physically, you don't expect to have six-pack abs in one day, so be easy on yourself. You can consciously make changes on how you think, but subconsciously you have lots of crappy thinking from the past in there. Good new is that repetition causes changes to the conscious, so keep going, affirmations, telling a new story of your life, positive thinking, appreciating your life, and feeling good. You reprogram yourself, you work out the kinks, with your vibration on continual basis. Law of attraction in action. People may think it's easy for me, I make it look easy sometimes. I was good at faking how I really felt and thought. I was that happy face behind the pain type gal. Now I am I the happy face behind the happy. Just ask my kids. I annoy the crap out of my teenage daughter, which I will admit is funny. I choose happy. I had enough of feeling bad, this is way more fun. Being authentic and true to myself, I am sharing what a beautiful thing my hiccup was.
I Don't Knowism: I had this feeling that I could not shake. It was self-doubt making me think that I didn't know anything. That I didn't know how to do anything. This can feel like you are lost. You are not, you are on your path, and you get to choose your direction. You are not struck, if you don't label it as that. I momentarily thought that I had not made an progress in the past year, which I knew was not true. It is not about the physical stuff, as much as the foundation, that I have built inside of me. What I knew was I am happier than I was last year, clearer in my knowing, and more confident than ever. I had already learned that when I confront old feelings, or insecurities, whatever the negative is...that I am so much freer and feel so much more expansive afterwards. I don't avoid how I feel, or else I can't change it. I just sat with the feeling and trusted my inner knowing. It is okay to not have all the answers. I did ask myself, "What do I know?" "Who am I?" "What do I want?" I asked my higher self and waited for the wisdom and insight to come. And now that I am back in the feeling good business, all the wisdom and insights came flooding to me. Oh yeah! I know I am a ROCKSTAR of my life! I have all the knowing inside of me. We all do.
Little-old-me syndrome: Lil' old me is ordinary, mediocre, and the nothing is special about me, thinking. Look at everyone else, they are amazing and me, not so much. I felt like I was in competition with everyone. I realized that when you are feeling the low vibe, you feel lack, and you are in competition, comparing yourself to others. Self doubt was telling me that Little-old-me can't be a successful writer, get in better shape, give inspirational talks, keep making my Jennylicious happy raps, and achieve all that I dream and desire. Well, watch me, self-doubt! You do not have to believe in me, you never did. You were the one who egged me on in making bad choices in the past, making me believe that I was little-old-me. But you know what, I am so glad you did, because it makes getting here, to this fabulous place, even more delicious. I felt that fleeting temptation to go back to playing small, but self-doubt, I hate to tell you, the train has left the station. I can't go back. Thank God! So when others did not think I was the greatest thing, since sliced bread, you would tell me "they are idiots, what do they know?" But really, you loved it. You loved me playing small, being little-old-me, where you could be in charge. You can't trick me though, I am confident now, to the core. When I was having a bout of self-doubt, I affirmed: I am confident in all areas of my life. Cause sometimes you gotta fake it, til you make it, til' you get over the hump. And you will get there.
Not Enoughness: This part is my least favorite and it's the biggie for me. It stirs the pot the most, it's what led me to an eating disorder in my teens, to try to be thin enough. It had worthiness and self-esteem issues coming up. This turned out to be such a gem, of a lesson for me. I was already feeling like I did not have the answers I thought I did, my whole energy internally was little-old-me, and not thinking I was good enough was so uncomfortable and foreign to me nowadays. I refused to really, truly, believe this drama, but it was pretty wild. I had this life review thing going on, thinking about the past, which really reminded me that I am a totally different person now. Even in a bad moment, I don't hate myself. Self-doubt told me that I sucked at parenting, cleaning, organizing, writing, being me, life, and whatever else it could bring up. I tried to think why I was enough. I decided that wasn't going to work at that moment. I just had to say: I am enough. The fog was clearing and clarity was like a bright blue sky, after a storm. The truth is none of it mattered whether I was good at anything, it is how I felt about myself. And that determines everything for me. It doesn't matter whether others think I am good enough at whatever, if I don't. Also, if others don't think I am good enough, it doesn't matter either. I run my own own show, it's about me living my life. They can live theirs. It's perfect. And I know that I am more than good enough, I'm me. And I am success at me. Everything else, really is the icing on the cake. So enough is enough, I love myself even more now. I love being me. And in me, being real, sharing what I learn, I am hoping others benefit too. My wish is for all to feel as good as I do, confident and sure. Always onward and upward. Holla if you're with me. Whoot! Whoot! ;)
And WOW, do I love being back to me. Where I can totally see this in Oprah's magazine, I could see myself being a featured columnist/blogger. I dream big, I believe that anything is possible for me. I believe in myself and that is really all that matters to me. Others do not have to believe in me, understand me, validate me. It is not their job. And when I allow myself to be defined by others, when they like me, or agree with me, I am high up on the roller coaster. When they don't agree, or like me, I am at the bottom. That is a crazy way to live. I do not choose that anymore. What I learned from this latest lesson, is that when self-doubt tricks you, hold tight, it's okay. You are not eternally flawed or broken. Choose to just hold on and trust.
I had an "I Don't Knowism" sitch going on. I had a case of "Little-old-me syndrome" and a bout of "Not Enoughness." I felt like I was on the hamster wheel and my mind was racing. With all this stirred up, I had to think about everything I believe, know, feel, have done. It was a big letting go of energy and now there is a newness. Whew! When you are aware and observe yourself and your thoughts, miracles can really happen. You can always change how you think. But like what happened to me, hiccups along the way, help move you along. When you are getting in shape physically, you don't expect to have six-pack abs in one day, so be easy on yourself. You can consciously make changes on how you think, but subconsciously you have lots of crappy thinking from the past in there. Good new is that repetition causes changes to the conscious, so keep going, affirmations, telling a new story of your life, positive thinking, appreciating your life, and feeling good. You reprogram yourself, you work out the kinks, with your vibration on continual basis. Law of attraction in action. People may think it's easy for me, I make it look easy sometimes. I was good at faking how I really felt and thought. I was that happy face behind the pain type gal. Now I am I the happy face behind the happy. Just ask my kids. I annoy the crap out of my teenage daughter, which I will admit is funny. I choose happy. I had enough of feeling bad, this is way more fun. Being authentic and true to myself, I am sharing what a beautiful thing my hiccup was.
I Don't Knowism: I had this feeling that I could not shake. It was self-doubt making me think that I didn't know anything. That I didn't know how to do anything. This can feel like you are lost. You are not, you are on your path, and you get to choose your direction. You are not struck, if you don't label it as that. I momentarily thought that I had not made an progress in the past year, which I knew was not true. It is not about the physical stuff, as much as the foundation, that I have built inside of me. What I knew was I am happier than I was last year, clearer in my knowing, and more confident than ever. I had already learned that when I confront old feelings, or insecurities, whatever the negative is...that I am so much freer and feel so much more expansive afterwards. I don't avoid how I feel, or else I can't change it. I just sat with the feeling and trusted my inner knowing. It is okay to not have all the answers. I did ask myself, "What do I know?" "Who am I?" "What do I want?" I asked my higher self and waited for the wisdom and insight to come. And now that I am back in the feeling good business, all the wisdom and insights came flooding to me. Oh yeah! I know I am a ROCKSTAR of my life! I have all the knowing inside of me. We all do.
Little-old-me syndrome: Lil' old me is ordinary, mediocre, and the nothing is special about me, thinking. Look at everyone else, they are amazing and me, not so much. I felt like I was in competition with everyone. I realized that when you are feeling the low vibe, you feel lack, and you are in competition, comparing yourself to others. Self doubt was telling me that Little-old-me can't be a successful writer, get in better shape, give inspirational talks, keep making my Jennylicious happy raps, and achieve all that I dream and desire. Well, watch me, self-doubt! You do not have to believe in me, you never did. You were the one who egged me on in making bad choices in the past, making me believe that I was little-old-me. But you know what, I am so glad you did, because it makes getting here, to this fabulous place, even more delicious. I felt that fleeting temptation to go back to playing small, but self-doubt, I hate to tell you, the train has left the station. I can't go back. Thank God! So when others did not think I was the greatest thing, since sliced bread, you would tell me "they are idiots, what do they know?" But really, you loved it. You loved me playing small, being little-old-me, where you could be in charge. You can't trick me though, I am confident now, to the core. When I was having a bout of self-doubt, I affirmed: I am confident in all areas of my life. Cause sometimes you gotta fake it, til you make it, til' you get over the hump. And you will get there.
Not Enoughness: This part is my least favorite and it's the biggie for me. It stirs the pot the most, it's what led me to an eating disorder in my teens, to try to be thin enough. It had worthiness and self-esteem issues coming up. This turned out to be such a gem, of a lesson for me. I was already feeling like I did not have the answers I thought I did, my whole energy internally was little-old-me, and not thinking I was good enough was so uncomfortable and foreign to me nowadays. I refused to really, truly, believe this drama, but it was pretty wild. I had this life review thing going on, thinking about the past, which really reminded me that I am a totally different person now. Even in a bad moment, I don't hate myself. Self-doubt told me that I sucked at parenting, cleaning, organizing, writing, being me, life, and whatever else it could bring up. I tried to think why I was enough. I decided that wasn't going to work at that moment. I just had to say: I am enough. The fog was clearing and clarity was like a bright blue sky, after a storm. The truth is none of it mattered whether I was good at anything, it is how I felt about myself. And that determines everything for me. It doesn't matter whether others think I am good enough at whatever, if I don't. Also, if others don't think I am good enough, it doesn't matter either. I run my own own show, it's about me living my life. They can live theirs. It's perfect. And I know that I am more than good enough, I'm me. And I am success at me. Everything else, really is the icing on the cake. So enough is enough, I love myself even more now. I love being me. And in me, being real, sharing what I learn, I am hoping others benefit too. My wish is for all to feel as good as I do, confident and sure. Always onward and upward. Holla if you're with me. Whoot! Whoot! ;)
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Jolly joy
I first want to say, Happy Solstice, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Merry Christmas, and for those who do not celebrate those...delicious December to you. I felt moved to write about the real meaning of Christmas, that magical Christmas spirit. It sounds cliche to some, but I love a good cliche, with cheesy goodness mixed in, when it fits. This morning, I decided to try to hunt for the elf on the shelf book, which my four year old has been bugging me about. He kept asking me, when the elf was going to come, since he heard about it at school. I had already looked for one at a store, but they didn't have it, so I figured we would have to wait until next year. I told him that maybe there were not enough elves this year. His response, "Mom, there are like twenty-one (like that's an astronomical number) and one might be in my head." LOL. Giving it another try, I called a store in town and they had it. My Mom picked it up for me, cause she's the best. I just love when things are easy. Finn was overjoyed when he saw the elf.
After we read the story, I cleaned up in the kitchen. Finn said, "Mom don't listen, I have to tell the elf something." And for those without small children, when they whisper, it's either is really loud, or so soft it's like gibberish. I heard him say to the elf, "Please make Christmas special of everyone." That, there, is my Christmas present. My heart is full. I told him that he made Christmas really special for me. And he said I made all the holidays special for him, even the scary one, like Halloween. In that moment, I realized a huge thing. I thought back to when I was in my twenties and felt like I was not a good enough mother, unless I could buy the right things, do traditions like other people did them, and all that crap. My Mom always gave me and my little sisters pins to wear, candy, and cards for every holiday. I thought if I did not do it that way, it would not be special. And some years, I couldn't buy certain things for my kids, or do all the holiday things other people did, like taking them to see Disney on Ice or go skiing. I felt like a failure and that my kids would feel deprived. This, my friends, was all in my mind. My kids always had so many wonderful things, we went to New York to see a holiday show, and went to Disney world several times. It was just me comparing my life to others and wasn't really seeing the beauty that there was. It was seeing what was going wrong and not what was going right.
Today, it really dawned on me, that what I give my kids, in the way of enthusiasm for the holidays means more than any trinket I could buy them. I do not remember all those little pins my Mom gave us for holidays, but I remember the decorations and the feeling. I am so glad she gave me that love for holidays and life. My kids will remember me playing Christmas music all the time, the cookie extravaganza, the Christmas movies, me wearing a Santa hat and being really excited about Christmas. They will remember the magical feeling, that, yes comes with awesome gifts. But they will not remember the gifts when they get older, but rather, that they felt loved and special. My older ones will tell stories of complaining about driving around to see Christmas lights, when they just wanted to go home. They will remember, somehow slowly Dad took over holiday decorating and he enjoys it, and since Mom was no longer a control freak, she let him have free reign. That he also would make foot prints from Santa and knock over stuff so it looked realistic. They will have pictures of all four kids wearing some sort of Christmas pajamas, since I gave up on the matching ones. And we are always starting new traditions. We might even do New Years cards this year, who knows?
Lesson is: Let yourself off the hook, of trying to be perfect, or do it how other people do it. I think every family can have their OWN traditions that are unique to them. Have fun, the holidays are suppose to be a merry time, so if something stresses you out, re-think it. Just because you always did something, doesn't mean you can't change it up. Make it easy and joyful and if you can't change it, change you attitude about it. If you can't stand having to buy gifts for all these people, think about how awesome it is, that you have the money to buy the stuff. Count your blessings, you will truly feel the Christmas spirit then. Love to all!!! I wish I could send you all a cookie. I make the BEST chocolate chip cookies. I am calling them Jennylicious Joy cookies. Carry on with the merriment, my friends. :)
After we read the story, I cleaned up in the kitchen. Finn said, "Mom don't listen, I have to tell the elf something." And for those without small children, when they whisper, it's either is really loud, or so soft it's like gibberish. I heard him say to the elf, "Please make Christmas special of everyone." That, there, is my Christmas present. My heart is full. I told him that he made Christmas really special for me. And he said I made all the holidays special for him, even the scary one, like Halloween. In that moment, I realized a huge thing. I thought back to when I was in my twenties and felt like I was not a good enough mother, unless I could buy the right things, do traditions like other people did them, and all that crap. My Mom always gave me and my little sisters pins to wear, candy, and cards for every holiday. I thought if I did not do it that way, it would not be special. And some years, I couldn't buy certain things for my kids, or do all the holiday things other people did, like taking them to see Disney on Ice or go skiing. I felt like a failure and that my kids would feel deprived. This, my friends, was all in my mind. My kids always had so many wonderful things, we went to New York to see a holiday show, and went to Disney world several times. It was just me comparing my life to others and wasn't really seeing the beauty that there was. It was seeing what was going wrong and not what was going right.
Today, it really dawned on me, that what I give my kids, in the way of enthusiasm for the holidays means more than any trinket I could buy them. I do not remember all those little pins my Mom gave us for holidays, but I remember the decorations and the feeling. I am so glad she gave me that love for holidays and life. My kids will remember me playing Christmas music all the time, the cookie extravaganza, the Christmas movies, me wearing a Santa hat and being really excited about Christmas. They will remember the magical feeling, that, yes comes with awesome gifts. But they will not remember the gifts when they get older, but rather, that they felt loved and special. My older ones will tell stories of complaining about driving around to see Christmas lights, when they just wanted to go home. They will remember, somehow slowly Dad took over holiday decorating and he enjoys it, and since Mom was no longer a control freak, she let him have free reign. That he also would make foot prints from Santa and knock over stuff so it looked realistic. They will have pictures of all four kids wearing some sort of Christmas pajamas, since I gave up on the matching ones. And we are always starting new traditions. We might even do New Years cards this year, who knows?
Lesson is: Let yourself off the hook, of trying to be perfect, or do it how other people do it. I think every family can have their OWN traditions that are unique to them. Have fun, the holidays are suppose to be a merry time, so if something stresses you out, re-think it. Just because you always did something, doesn't mean you can't change it up. Make it easy and joyful and if you can't change it, change you attitude about it. If you can't stand having to buy gifts for all these people, think about how awesome it is, that you have the money to buy the stuff. Count your blessings, you will truly feel the Christmas spirit then. Love to all!!! I wish I could send you all a cookie. I make the BEST chocolate chip cookies. I am calling them Jennylicious Joy cookies. Carry on with the merriment, my friends. :)
Friday, December 2, 2011
You got this, Girl!
I was on the treadmill yesterday and I was thinking about how excited I am about my life. I am going to be choosing a cover design for my book this weekend. I'm doing it! I live consciously, training myself to think positively and keep my vibrations high. I have no room for doubt, if I want to live the life I see myself living. Can I speak on stage? Hell yeah! Can I write more delicious fiction? Sure can! Do I have distinct outlook that would make a great self-improvement book? Of course. If you think that there is nothing special about you, or that there are so many writers out there, why bother...you have sealed your fate. You gotta go for it. Even if you don't know exactly what that is, dwell in the possibilities and daydream about what you LOVE. There are little signs and nudges you'll get from the Universe. I don't know exactly know if it was my inner being/soul, talking to Jennylicious, or vice versa. But we all talk to ourselves internally, just by our train of thinking. If you vocalized what you thought, you may see a subconscious pattern. You can always start telling yourself nice things, which is why I will share what I told myself. It went like this:
You got this, Girl. Success is knockin' at your door and you are ready. You have what it takes. You're a rockstar! You just gotta be true to you and stay centered. You really can't care what anyone thinks, good or bad, or else you won't be at your full potential. Stay in your zone, create from there and others will be inspired. If you go in their zone, you get mixed up in their opinions. Come on, you feel it. You know you are special and it's time to shine, showing others how they can do it to. Just keep loving yourself. You know you are good enough and worthy. You've done the work, you studied the Law of Attraction, you've let go of limited beliefs, you have made your high-good-fab-vibes your life. You created a new you, every day, perfecting your thinking and attitude. This is gonna be awesome! You are going to rock this! It's gonna be fun! Thank you, Universe. I just love you. Thank you me, my beautiful family, my parents, sister, friends, trees, life, chocolate, Christmas... I can't even remember what else because I was caught up in the moment. Appreciation is powerful. (I love a good pep talk-YAY me!) * Why not try it yourself?
So naysayers, haters, doubters, pessimists, need not bother...I believe in me and that is all that every matters. And people love and cheer me on anyway. It's just sometimes people mean well, they just don't want you to aim for the sky, sitting your bar high, dreaming big. Anyone who has achieved big things has started with an idea, a thought, a concept that was not real yet. It was not born yet, it had to be created. I do not believe in luck. We attract what we expect. If we embody success, prosperity, creativity, confidence, WATCH OUT WORLD! Tip: You can always talk yourself out of fear or doubt. You do not have to believe every random thought that comes in your head.
I could write every minute, of every day, but get nowhere. What it takes, on a thinking level, is a positive attitude. Check! Step by step, everyday, I am closer to my goals, BUT I live in the now. Love right now to make your future bright. Start listing what you like bout life, even the littlest things. Your outlook will transform and you will see things differently. GO YOU!
You got this, Girl. Success is knockin' at your door and you are ready. You have what it takes. You're a rockstar! You just gotta be true to you and stay centered. You really can't care what anyone thinks, good or bad, or else you won't be at your full potential. Stay in your zone, create from there and others will be inspired. If you go in their zone, you get mixed up in their opinions. Come on, you feel it. You know you are special and it's time to shine, showing others how they can do it to. Just keep loving yourself. You know you are good enough and worthy. You've done the work, you studied the Law of Attraction, you've let go of limited beliefs, you have made your high-good-fab-vibes your life. You created a new you, every day, perfecting your thinking and attitude. This is gonna be awesome! You are going to rock this! It's gonna be fun! Thank you, Universe. I just love you. Thank you me, my beautiful family, my parents, sister, friends, trees, life, chocolate, Christmas... I can't even remember what else because I was caught up in the moment. Appreciation is powerful. (I love a good pep talk-YAY me!) * Why not try it yourself?
So naysayers, haters, doubters, pessimists, need not bother...I believe in me and that is all that every matters. And people love and cheer me on anyway. It's just sometimes people mean well, they just don't want you to aim for the sky, sitting your bar high, dreaming big. Anyone who has achieved big things has started with an idea, a thought, a concept that was not real yet. It was not born yet, it had to be created. I do not believe in luck. We attract what we expect. If we embody success, prosperity, creativity, confidence, WATCH OUT WORLD! Tip: You can always talk yourself out of fear or doubt. You do not have to believe every random thought that comes in your head.
I could write every minute, of every day, but get nowhere. What it takes, on a thinking level, is a positive attitude. Check! Step by step, everyday, I am closer to my goals, BUT I live in the now. Love right now to make your future bright. Start listing what you like bout life, even the littlest things. Your outlook will transform and you will see things differently. GO YOU!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Bake a cake!
Looking at my facebook newsfeed or yahoo page, I am reminded of other people's reality, thoughts, and feelings. I LOVE metaphors so what came to mind is that life is cake. People say, Life's a piece of cake, right? They say, there are many ways to bake a cake. Now, really if we treated other people's life choices the same way as how they bake their cake, we would have less judgment. You wouldn't really care if they like vanilla, chocolate, or sprinkles mixed in. My mind was full of ideas about this like: Some like low-fat, no-fat, decadent, rich, simple, store bought, from scratch, easy way, complicated, multi-layer, with many toppings, and you could go on FOREVER! When you look at the choices people make, you don't have to have an opinion on all of them. it doesn't have to do with you. Let them have their cake. Some of them won't even eat it. LOL! You know, having your cake and eating it too. My friend, Cheryl Jones, say "Having your cake and eating it too, one delicious bite at a time." Isn't that yummy? She loves to savor every bit of loveliness in her life and cake. While others just want to bake as many damn cakes, as they can, without even tasting the flavors. With my children, I would not make them like plain vanilla cake, with buttercream frosting, if they like double-devil-decadent-delicious chocolate cake. Which they all like the richest chocolate and most of the time wear most of the cake also. And like cake, they get to choose their interests. I feed them, love, them, guide them, but I do not want to tell them what to like or think. I lead by example and they will learn by my vibes, not my words as much. They see a Mommy who loves life and tries to raise her vibes even higher everyday, who has fun everyday doing it. If I mess up, I get over it. If they mess up, we get over it, quick. My oldest, who is fourteen, has seen me go through my twenties. I always tell her she was my experiment. I just adore her. I love watching her grow into this amazing, confident, smart, sassy lady. I give her room to grow. I can give her my recipe for cake but ultimately she is going to choose her cake and how she is going to bake it.
Now I want cake! If I was a cake, I would be red velvet with some chocolate chips on top. have a delicious life and enjoy your cake. Remember, other people's cake is their cake and if they choose to share it with you, tell them their cake is great. Lovies to all, with sprinkles on top!
Now I want cake! If I was a cake, I would be red velvet with some chocolate chips on top. have a delicious life and enjoy your cake. Remember, other people's cake is their cake and if they choose to share it with you, tell them their cake is great. Lovies to all, with sprinkles on top!
Jennyworld-starring Jennylicious!
Energy goes where attention flows. ~Michael Beckwith
A few weeks ago, my husband was told that the two restaurants he was the executive chef at, were closed for good. Shocker. It was surreal to all the employees. The Hispanic employees thanked him for how kind he had been to them and he felt really good hearing that. It was a sad but loving parting for all of them. I know for all of them, when one door closes, another opens. The Universe has something brewing for them and they will be fine. I envision a beautiful outcome for all of them. That is the most honoring thing to do for them. I know for my husband that all is well, everything is working out perfectly for us. I am a spiritual person and fun and deep is my thing. I am walking my talk.
I was very surprised but I never had any fear. I know fear, doubt, and worry cuts of my flow. I did not tell many people because they would go to worry and I will not allow anyone to make me feel anything. No pity city here. I was actually excited to put what I know into practice. My husband and I make a great team and are the most connected we have ever been. We had many business contacts immediately to draw from to look for another job. I had so much appreciation in knowing that he was so supported by many people. He has an interview on Wednesday! Wahoo! I remember seeing on Oprah, a special about the Secret and this woman in the audience spoke of her husband losing his job and how they opened up a bottle of champagne to celebrate. That meant the Universe had something greater in for them, if they just trusted that. I felt like that in a weird way. The point is you have options. You can worry and be sad. Or you can trust and allow the perfect future to unfold for you. It's what people mean when they say letting go and letting God. My choice is to focus on the highest place within myself and life, I focus my thinking.
I am focused on my personal alignment, always. I am aware of circumstances that can lower my vibe, which my children are always good at providing me opportunities. I find that words don't really convey how I feel, but I can say that I am in a place of knowing. I am more interested in dreaming, imagining, and feeling than limiting myself or my future. I write my blog, on my facebook page, my second book, and currently looking for a literary agent/publisher for The Jennifers. Abundance is flowing always, I am so appreciative for unemployment money. My husband's future is so bright and mine is glowing so bright, you better put on your shades. People may not understand why I am the way I am, but I know by the Law of Attraction that what you focus on, you create more of. Like attracts thoughts in words, thoughts, energies, things, or whatever manifestations. I have been loving him being home. We fall in love more everyday, when we just stay connected to out higher selves. He cooks yummy food and he's got a great tush! He has great calm energy too. The kids loving him being home and he has organized some closets. YAY! Life is good! We have a place to live, food in our fridge, clothes in our closets, toys to play with, TV's to watch, cars to drive, a computer to work on, nature to enjoy, and so much love to feel. I live in my own world and it is amazing in here. ;)
You either coming from love or fear, in any moment. I choose love, moment by moment, I get to choose. Have an AMAZING day!!!
A few weeks ago, my husband was told that the two restaurants he was the executive chef at, were closed for good. Shocker. It was surreal to all the employees. The Hispanic employees thanked him for how kind he had been to them and he felt really good hearing that. It was a sad but loving parting for all of them. I know for all of them, when one door closes, another opens. The Universe has something brewing for them and they will be fine. I envision a beautiful outcome for all of them. That is the most honoring thing to do for them. I know for my husband that all is well, everything is working out perfectly for us. I am a spiritual person and fun and deep is my thing. I am walking my talk.
I was very surprised but I never had any fear. I know fear, doubt, and worry cuts of my flow. I did not tell many people because they would go to worry and I will not allow anyone to make me feel anything. No pity city here. I was actually excited to put what I know into practice. My husband and I make a great team and are the most connected we have ever been. We had many business contacts immediately to draw from to look for another job. I had so much appreciation in knowing that he was so supported by many people. He has an interview on Wednesday! Wahoo! I remember seeing on Oprah, a special about the Secret and this woman in the audience spoke of her husband losing his job and how they opened up a bottle of champagne to celebrate. That meant the Universe had something greater in for them, if they just trusted that. I felt like that in a weird way. The point is you have options. You can worry and be sad. Or you can trust and allow the perfect future to unfold for you. It's what people mean when they say letting go and letting God. My choice is to focus on the highest place within myself and life, I focus my thinking.
I am focused on my personal alignment, always. I am aware of circumstances that can lower my vibe, which my children are always good at providing me opportunities. I find that words don't really convey how I feel, but I can say that I am in a place of knowing. I am more interested in dreaming, imagining, and feeling than limiting myself or my future. I write my blog, on my facebook page, my second book, and currently looking for a literary agent/publisher for The Jennifers. Abundance is flowing always, I am so appreciative for unemployment money. My husband's future is so bright and mine is glowing so bright, you better put on your shades. People may not understand why I am the way I am, but I know by the Law of Attraction that what you focus on, you create more of. Like attracts thoughts in words, thoughts, energies, things, or whatever manifestations. I have been loving him being home. We fall in love more everyday, when we just stay connected to out higher selves. He cooks yummy food and he's got a great tush! He has great calm energy too. The kids loving him being home and he has organized some closets. YAY! Life is good! We have a place to live, food in our fridge, clothes in our closets, toys to play with, TV's to watch, cars to drive, a computer to work on, nature to enjoy, and so much love to feel. I live in my own world and it is amazing in here. ;)
You either coming from love or fear, in any moment. I choose love, moment by moment, I get to choose. Have an AMAZING day!!!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Life is truly sweet, when you’re rockin’ to the beat
I’m a lovebug
who loves to hug
Being a housewife
living the sweet life
I’m a diva of glitter,
brand new to twitter
I gotta good look,
and I wrote a book
who loves to hug
Being a housewife
living the sweet life
I’m a diva of glitter,
brand new to twitter
I gotta good look,
and I wrote a book
Make my photo glossy
I am very saucy
I’m here to inform
I don’t follow the norm
I don’t follow the norm
& I’ d love a thunderstorm
I am very nice
I have good advice
Life is truly sweet,
when you’re rockin’ to the beat
I am very nice
I have good advice
Life is truly sweet,
when you’re rockin’ to the beat
Ring the bell,
All is well
Om, Namaste
Seize the Day
So you cutie pie
Give it a try
Life’ s not a test
Of who’s the best
How great your job
Or your cute little bob
It’s not about the toys
or handsome boys
it’s all about the joys
or handsome boys
it’s all about the joys
No matter what your wheels
or style of your heels
or style of your heels
Be like yoda
take up yoga
You have the force
make your own course
take up yoga
You have the force
make your own course
Don’t be hasty
savor the tasty
savor the tasty
Meditate with the Divine
Then enjoy some wine
Life is truly sweet,
when you’re rockin’ to the beat
when you’re rockin’ to the beat
Ring the bell,
All is well
Om Namaste
Seize the Day
Life is truly sweet,
when you’re rockin’ to the beat
when you’re rockin’ to the beat
Ring the bell,
All is well
Om, Namaste
Seize the Day
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