Life Spells

 Reflection. I think it's important that we look back at different points in our lives and reflect. Taking a step back and seeing things from a different perspective. It's a great to evaluate that things you have done and may still have yet to do. Without reflection, how can we pour into ourselves? It can be so easy to pour into someone else's cup and remind them of their accomplishments and the doors that they have yet to open. But sometimes, when it comes to pouring into our own cup, sometimes we are left empty handed. Some great questions to ask yourself as you're self-reflecting are: - What have I accomplished so far? Now this can be over the past month, few months, year, or years.  - What else would I like to accomplish? - What are my long-term goals and what are my short-term goals? Now I will say, giving yourself a timeline to complete certain goals may be more effective. Kind of lights the fire under you. Puts your thoughts in actual action and not just on stand...

     Time. The one thing we don't always have control over. With the blink of an eye, time can pass us right on by. One minute at home scrolling through social media can seem to go by a lot faster than one minute into your shift at work. We often say things like "I'll do it next time" or "I'll catch up with you another time" or "This time things will be different." But how much time do we exactly have? No one really knows do they.       Of course, there are instances where there is indeed a time and a place to do or discuss something. However, that doesn't mean you should allow time to pass you by...am I right? Imagine that thing that you said you've always wanted to do five...six, seven years ago. Yes, it has been that long since you've first thought of it and have still accomplished nothing towards it. Now imagine you had put some action behind it. How might your life have looked now?       Procrastination is what holds us hostage...

  Life   Life is only what you perceive it to be. When you open your eyes what’s the first thing on your mind? You. Your thoughts create the energy that shapes your day. Vibrations and sensations come running toward you at all types of directions. But it is the ones that you accept that follow you through. Life is only what you perceive it to be. Mind over body or body over mind. You see, the mind is an amazing place to be. Yet, it can be the depths of your greatest nightmare. Forcing you to second guess your every move through hindering thoughts of self doubt with a visual field that is too opaque to see the beauty that the day has to offer. Life is only what you perceive it to be. The vibrations of our emotions reflected upon our visual worlds. We project onto the world exactly what we see in ourselves. Envy, greed and lust. Or peace, harmony, and an open heart. The belief of total control begins with the death of fear. As fear is nothing but an invisible chain that prevents...

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts (Little To No Money !) We’ve all been there. Clearly I have since I am writing this the day before Mother’s Day. If you’re like me, a procrastinator or you’ve simply ran out of ideas, here’s a list of Mother’s Day gifts for when you are pressed for time and have little to no money.                  1. Flowers and A Card This one is very simple and shouldn’t cost more than $10 depending on the flowers that you get (though usually I go to Jewel Osco to grab flowers). If you don’t have any money at all, you can always make a homemade card and origami flowers. 2. Homemade Body Scrub This one can typically be made with household items. Though you may need to run to your local Dollar Tree or local store to find a mason jar and decorations. The great thing about these is that you can customize them depending on the long term results you’re looking for.  3...

Dear future self, I walked in your shadows to see how far you’ve come I climb a ladder to watch above and beyond you  I was always left in the dark so that you could shine in the light  Even if it rained you always had shelter No matter the case, I’m still sitting here I can not change...but you can  I’ve seen you turn left when I thought we were turning right  I’ve seen doors open that were never open before I’ve seen you fall, but had a hand to catch you..  Pick you up before you’d never get up  You tuck me in the back of your mind but I’ll always be with you  It’s one thing to please another but it’s another to please yourself Sincerely,  Your past  -ShaleyNicole