The Secret Update

OMG! You have no idea how things have changed in my life and it's only been a few days. Remember the #1 concept of The Secret is to be thankful for what you already have. That has opened my eyes tremendously. I realize now how much time I was taking from my family. Last night I shut down my computer around 6ish. The family and I ate pizza and watched movie after movie until no one could keep their eyes open :). It was great!

The thing that I realize is I was working and stressing at the same time. I really wanted to make a life change and to write full time and I'm sure I will, when God says it's time. If I continue to go to work upset and unhappy, then most likely that will extend my stay on that job because truly I love the people, I just have other desires now.

I do know that God will give me the desires of my heart, when He feels my time is up where I am and when He feels I'm truly ready to take on this responsibility. A huge burden has been lifted because I know I can only do so much. I know He'll pave the way and guide me through the rest of the way. I'm still working hard, still meditating and praying. I still clearly see another life for me. Now I'm practicing patience and just waiting on the doors of opportunity to open, or better yet for me to create my own doors to walk through :)

Adult Secrets!!!

You know as adults there are certain things you cannot let your kids know, here are a few of them. Please feel free to add on to this list.
1. I pretend to turn the cartoons on for you, but I actually enjoy them myself.
2. When you go to sleep, I pull out all the good snacks and indulge without hearing "Can I have some."
3. Sometimes I like to win too. I know I'm suppose to let you win to boost your self-esteem, but what about mine?
4. I don't remember everything from my childhood, as much as I wish I could I simply can't.
5. I don't know why things happen the way they do, sometimes they just do.
6. Sometimes I really do believe you over the teacher, but I have to show a united front.

Save Our Kids

I know why I'm so bored in my current position. My job is the observe the teachers during the reading block. I monitor to make sure that the program is run with fidelity and the the students are on task. I find it very difficult to play my role and today I realized what the problem is, I'M BORED!!!!!

What happened to the fun and creativity that use to come along with the teaching profession? What happened to the enthusiastic teachers that just absolutely LOVE to teach? What happened to them, you ask? THE SYSTEM

The teachers are stressed out because they feel they're being overloaded with paperwork and not enough time to fit it all in one day. I remember being in school and I remember my mom as a teacher. The only thing they were responsible for was teaching and grading papers. They didn't have to analyze data or keep up with data boards. They didn't have to write discipline plans because the discipline plan back then was a B-E-L-T!

Education has changed a lot over the years and unfortunately we're losing a lot of our kids. They're not focused, they're not interested, and just like the teachers they're here because they feel they have to be. It has to stop!!!!!

See It to Believe It!!!!

I realized today that we've become so accustom to seeing then believing, but what I'm realizing is you actually have to believe to see. You have to believe in God. Have faith that He will lead you in the right direction. You have to believe in yourself, knowing that you're worthy and should have all your desires. You have to believe in others. Don't question everyone's motives when they offer their services to you. Believe it or not there are still some very good and honest people in this world.

Do you believe it? Do you believe you can live the life you've always fantasized of living? Do you believe you can start waking up every morning happy and excited about the new opportunities the day will bring? Don't wait to see it, start believing with everything in you and soon what you believe will unfold into reality.

What's Really Important?

One thing "The Secret" teaches is that in order to get more you have to be grateful for what you already have. I must admit, I'm guilty of being blinded by the future. All I could see is what I want in my life, that I started to miss what I already have. No, I don't live in a mansion, but I'm also not living on the street. I may not be in a position, yet, to travel extensively with my family, but you'll be surprise how much fun could be had in the backyard. Add a barbque grill filled with meat and a football and you're talking about a day of laughter. I'm blessed that I didn't allow myself to lose too much of myself and my time in the future.

A few nights ago, I tore myself away from the computer and allowed myself to watch a movie with my husband. He was shocked because He's grown accustom to watching them alone while I sit and type on my novel or inspirational message. I'd forgotten how relaxing it feels to just be for a minute.

I do plan to continue working hard on building my career as a writer, but I won't let that consume me. I am a writer, but that doesn't define who I am. I am a child of God, a wife, a mother, and an author and it's time I put those things in order and prioritize them. I'm sure I'll find that everything will still fall into place.

The Secret

Okay, so I've been reading this book called "The Secret." This book teaches you about the law of attraction. Basically, everything you think about can be yours, but the secret is you have to believe. In this book it talks about the Universe a lot and how the Universe will align with what your thoughts are at that time. The law of attraction can work both ways, if you continue to think about negative stuff, then that's what you'll continue to attract into your life.

I love this book and all that it teaches. The only thing I change is "The Universe" because I know everything comes to me from God. It's not easy to stay focused on positive things when there's so much negative all around me. I have to train myself not to allow my mind to keep dweling on the negative. It's a constant battle between me and my mind. You'll find once you make up your mind to focus on the positive, the negative will continue to show it's ugly head.

Since I've been reading "The Secret" and learning more about the Law of Attraction, I can say things are starting to move in my life. People are coming out of no where to help me with my books. Doors of opportunity are opening all around me. I have no doubt that God will continue to bless me abundantly, as long as I focus on Him, Love others, and stay positive.

Oh! There is another BIG part to the secret that you must exhibit in order for other great things to come your way. You have to learn GRATITUDE! You have to be happy and thankful for what you have in order to receive more good things in your life :)

Follow me as I continue to blog about my ups and downs with The Secret and how I'm blessed

Happy Being Me

I am happy being me, but for some reason I feel like I'm trying to convince myself more than anyone else. I am happy with the person I am; however, I'm not quite happy with my position in life. Have you ever felt you weren't living the life you were meant to live? Have you ever felt like something was missing. That would describe where I am right now. Everything in me is saying, you're not where you're meant to be. God has something bigger and better in store for you. I guess the frustrating part is trying to figure it all out. I know it's not for me to figure out. I know when He's ready to move me to the next level, that He will. I just have one question. WHEN?!?! No, I'm not rushing God, at least I'm not trying to, but the human side of me is like a kid in a candy store or better yet a kid on Christmas Eve, full of excitement and anticipation. I can clearly see my new life. I have it all planned out. I'll write full-time and continue to be the fabulous wife and mother that I've always been :). For now, I am happy being me. I love the life I've been blessed to have, and I'm going to love my new life even more. TTFN!!!