Today I connected with a very, very dear friend from High School. We found each other on Face Book earlier in the week. We exchanged contact information, and now we're back in touch!
We spent a considerable amount of time on the phone and didn't want to end the call. In fact we'll touch base again tonight with one of our other friends via three-way. I'm so happy to re-connect with them! They are both truly amazing women. The moral of the story is I feel very grateful for the lasting connections I've made in my life.
My question to you today is...Of the lasting connections you've made over the years, how many do you keep in touch with? Also, is there someone you've been thinking about lately but somehow never find the time to call?
My friends now it the time for you to reach out and touch the people with whom you've made a lasting connection. You'll be so glad you did!
Stay tuned for more of Positive Vibrations by DiAnn
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Success Principles - Are you where you want to be?
I'm currently reading a great motivational book by Jack Canfield entitled "The Success Principles" - How to get from where you are to where you want to be. I highly recommend this book! I'm a third of the way through the book and I've gained so much clarity about what more I want to do in life.
One of the first action items is creating your personal purpose statement. The book outlines and guides you through this process.
Here's mine "My purpose is to use my God given talents and abilities to enrich the lives of others in ways that motivate and encourage them to live their best lives today - If not now when?"
I'm finding that new opportunities are beginning to open up for me, and they are in sync with my personal purpose statement! Hmmm, is the universe responding to me? I'm thinking yes! In fact, this blog is a component of my purpose. Go figure...
I'll keep you posted on my progress implementing The Success Principles, and getting from where I am to where I want to be!
Stay Positively Vibracious! (Ha! I just made up a new word - "Vibracious")
One of the first action items is creating your personal purpose statement. The book outlines and guides you through this process.
Here's mine "My purpose is to use my God given talents and abilities to enrich the lives of others in ways that motivate and encourage them to live their best lives today - If not now when?"
I'm finding that new opportunities are beginning to open up for me, and they are in sync with my personal purpose statement! Hmmm, is the universe responding to me? I'm thinking yes! In fact, this blog is a component of my purpose. Go figure...
I'll keep you posted on my progress implementing The Success Principles, and getting from where I am to where I want to be!
Stay Positively Vibracious! (Ha! I just made up a new word - "Vibracious")
Saturday, August 15, 2009
What's The Weather Forecast For Your Life Today?
My question to you today is “what’s the weather forecast for your life at the moment?”
Is it sunny and bright, and your beautiful smile let’s everyone know that you’re thankful to be alive, or is there a storm underway due to an unanticipated devastating event. Or maybe, it’s just a little intermittent sprinkle because things didn’t quite go as you planned.
Perhaps you’re tossed to and fro because the winds of change are blowing hard in your direction. Well, from time to time we will all be challenged with life’s inclement weather in our lives. But we shouldn’t let that dictate the course of our day.
What we have to remember is that, we are our own “Weather Woman”! We can decide what the internal forecast for ourselves will be on any given day. So, regardless what the external circumstances, your internal mental attitude will have a profound impact on the outcome.
When you start your day with a positive mental attitude you will be better equipped to handle anything that crosses your path. However, if you allow a negative attitude to rule your day, even the most minuscule situation can appear to be overwhelming and devastating.
So again, my question to you is…”what’s the weather forecast for your life today?” I hope your answer will be "it’s a beautiful day in my neighborhood". Remember “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
To your success and the greatness that is within you!
This piece is from one of my blogs from Women About Biz, an awesome business woman's organization that provides helpful resources and tools to empower today's business woman. www.womanaboutbiz.com.
Is it sunny and bright, and your beautiful smile let’s everyone know that you’re thankful to be alive, or is there a storm underway due to an unanticipated devastating event. Or maybe, it’s just a little intermittent sprinkle because things didn’t quite go as you planned.
Perhaps you’re tossed to and fro because the winds of change are blowing hard in your direction. Well, from time to time we will all be challenged with life’s inclement weather in our lives. But we shouldn’t let that dictate the course of our day.
What we have to remember is that, we are our own “Weather Woman”! We can decide what the internal forecast for ourselves will be on any given day. So, regardless what the external circumstances, your internal mental attitude will have a profound impact on the outcome.
When you start your day with a positive mental attitude you will be better equipped to handle anything that crosses your path. However, if you allow a negative attitude to rule your day, even the most minuscule situation can appear to be overwhelming and devastating.
So again, my question to you is…”what’s the weather forecast for your life today?” I hope your answer will be "it’s a beautiful day in my neighborhood". Remember “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
To your success and the greatness that is within you!
This piece is from one of my blogs from Women About Biz, an awesome business woman's organization that provides helpful resources and tools to empower today's business woman. www.womanaboutbiz.com.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Life is Drawing Without an Eraser
Today, a very dear friend sent me a beautiful presentation entitled "Absolutely Awesome Slide Show". It captured the most amazing pictures, and the captions were very inspirational and uplifting. The caption that caused me to pause and take note was "Life is drawing without an eraser".
My first thought took me back to when I was a little girl learning to write my ABC's with a No. 2 pencil. You could just draw a letter, and simply erase it if it didn't look right. Gee, if only life were that simple today. (smile)
The older I get the more I'm learning and understanding that letting go of the past is really beneficial for you. Once something takes place good or bad it's over, and immediately becomes part of your past. Also, a lot of your past experiences you probably wouldn't want to relive again anyway.
So, live your life on purpose! Realize that drawing without an eraser is a very liberating and positive way to approach each day of your life.
Living on Purpose - DiAnn's Daily Mantra
GOD has uniquely blessed you with your own special gifts. Bring them forth and make the most of each one. Experience the abundance that life has to offer, and live the life that is uniquely YOU!
Do the things your heart is calling you to do, and find a way to make it happen. Always refuse to settle for a lesser rendition of life. Make the most of what you have, and always have a positive attitude of gratitude. Be giving, and bless others with your time, talent and abilities.
Praise God daily for giving you this wonderful life to live... Life if truly magnificent when you chose to live on purpose!
Stay tuned for more Positive Vibrations by DiAnn...
My first thought took me back to when I was a little girl learning to write my ABC's with a No. 2 pencil. You could just draw a letter, and simply erase it if it didn't look right. Gee, if only life were that simple today. (smile)
The older I get the more I'm learning and understanding that letting go of the past is really beneficial for you. Once something takes place good or bad it's over, and immediately becomes part of your past. Also, a lot of your past experiences you probably wouldn't want to relive again anyway.
So, live your life on purpose! Realize that drawing without an eraser is a very liberating and positive way to approach each day of your life.
Living on Purpose - DiAnn's Daily Mantra
GOD has uniquely blessed you with your own special gifts. Bring them forth and make the most of each one. Experience the abundance that life has to offer, and live the life that is uniquely YOU!
Do the things your heart is calling you to do, and find a way to make it happen. Always refuse to settle for a lesser rendition of life. Make the most of what you have, and always have a positive attitude of gratitude. Be giving, and bless others with your time, talent and abilities.
Praise God daily for giving you this wonderful life to live... Life if truly magnificent when you chose to live on purpose!
Stay tuned for more Positive Vibrations by DiAnn...
Saturday, August 8, 2009
About Positive Vibrations by DiAnn
Greetings All!
I'm DiAnn, the creator of Positive Vibrations; a collection of positive, inspirational writings and poems about life, love, and the challenges we face in the pursuit of happiness. I hope you will tune in regularly to receive a healthy, hearty dose of Positive Vibrations! God has a bigger purpose and plan for our lives.
A little bit about me, and why I decided to start this blog... I was gainfully employed in corporate America for 25 plus years. The operative word is WAS! In February 09, I was laid off from my job, who was my "husband" of 25 plus years. I felt like I had been divorced, and we weren't even having issues. (smile) You might think this is kinda different to relate your job from a personal standpoint, but that's what it felt like to me. Going forward, I know I will not share that same perspective about my next employer.
However, that was then and this is now! It's eight months later and I’ve gone through my challenging grieving period. I'm diligently looking for my next opportunity, and at the same time learning to be more patient with myself. On a daily basis I'm trying to do a better job of quieting the voices of others, and the little voice in my own head so that I can be still enough to hear God's answers to my prayers.
Everyday I say to myself..."If not now WHEN??" You see, I realized that it's really up to me to decide how I'm going to feel about each day. When you radiate and send out Positive Vibrations, the universe responds back to you with that same vibrant energy. We all have a responsibility to ensure daily that our attitude is one of positivity and gratitude!
So, whether you're unemployed, underemployed or employed, I'm right there with you my friends, and we will survive and thrive to the fullest each day! Stay tuned for more Positive Vibrations by Diann...
I'm DiAnn, the creator of Positive Vibrations; a collection of positive, inspirational writings and poems about life, love, and the challenges we face in the pursuit of happiness. I hope you will tune in regularly to receive a healthy, hearty dose of Positive Vibrations! God has a bigger purpose and plan for our lives.
A little bit about me, and why I decided to start this blog... I was gainfully employed in corporate America for 25 plus years. The operative word is WAS! In February 09, I was laid off from my job, who was my "husband" of 25 plus years. I felt like I had been divorced, and we weren't even having issues. (smile) You might think this is kinda different to relate your job from a personal standpoint, but that's what it felt like to me. Going forward, I know I will not share that same perspective about my next employer.
However, that was then and this is now! It's eight months later and I’ve gone through my challenging grieving period. I'm diligently looking for my next opportunity, and at the same time learning to be more patient with myself. On a daily basis I'm trying to do a better job of quieting the voices of others, and the little voice in my own head so that I can be still enough to hear God's answers to my prayers.
Everyday I say to myself..."If not now WHEN??" You see, I realized that it's really up to me to decide how I'm going to feel about each day. When you radiate and send out Positive Vibrations, the universe responds back to you with that same vibrant energy. We all have a responsibility to ensure daily that our attitude is one of positivity and gratitude!
So, whether you're unemployed, underemployed or employed, I'm right there with you my friends, and we will survive and thrive to the fullest each day! Stay tuned for more Positive Vibrations by Diann...
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