Every artist was first an amateur--
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don’t stop doing something because you’re not good at it. No one is great at everything right away; you have to learn through repetition and practice. You can do almost anything you want to do if you can commit to the work and accept and learn from your mistakes.
Every man dies. Not every man really lives. -- William Wallace
Joy and happiness are not common, primarily because most people see what they don’t have rather than take what they do. Life is what you make of it, so see joy as a priority and go after what gives you pleasure – that’s why you’re really here.
Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out. -- Anton Chekhov
A real hero is the person who can face the daily challenges with courage and truth. When you are present in the moment and give it your all, you will build your character and your strengthen your values so when a crisis comes, you are able to rise to its challenges.
All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. -- Henry Ellis
Some can’t let go and some can’t hold on, when you can do both, based on the needs of the moment, then there is very little you won’t be able to do or learn. So figure out which end of this issue is your strength and which is your weakness, then improve.
Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success. -- Swami Sivananda
Big things are comprised of a lot of little moments. When you give the little things in your life the proper attention, the big things happen on their own and with ease.
God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with him. -- Jim Elliot
The key to life is learning what to do and when and what to turn over to a higher power. I handle it by doing everything I can, but when I reach a point of “not knowing” then I surrender and ask for guidance and help.
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. -- Robert Louis Stevenson
It is easy to look at life by what you receive rather than what you give. However, if you concentrate on sharing and giving every day, then you will be guaranteed a continuous flow of happiness and rewards today and in the future.
“I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.” ― Kurt Cobain
There is nothing more painful than not being who you are. It takes up so much energy to hide oneself and it causes deep suffering within ones soul. So give up on pleasing others and embrace all that you are. Life is too short not to live it your way.
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ― Haruki Murakami
Suffering is the drama we add to the inevitable discomfort that comes form being alive. You don’t have to suffer if you accept the pain. The fastest way through the fire is through the fire. So don’t be afraid of being sad, angry or hurt, these are emotions that come from living.
“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!” ― Maya Angelou
The path to success is the ability to know clearly what you want and not be afraid to ask for it – over and over again. The more focused you are on achieving your goals, the shorter the path between you and the end results.
“Always do what you are afraid to do.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
When you face your fears they shrink; when you avoid them they grow bigger and become even more frightening than they really are. The whole process makes you strong and others can feel your commitment to courage. It becomes a part of who you are.
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ― George Bernard Shaw
Take charge of your life; stop being lost. It’s time to decide who you are and declare it to the world. You are the only one who is in charge of your destiny. So don’t let others define you through their limited vision.
"And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”― Paulo Coelho
There is this magic that happens when you make a commitment of the heart – the universe begins to send you support and opportunity. Your mission is to keep your mind open and not be committed to one path; there are many ways to achieve your goals.
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
The only way to find true happiness and be content with yourself is to listen to your heart. When you do what you feel is right, there will always be those who disagree or those who try and stop you. Your mission is to pay attention to yourself.
“First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.”― Mahatma Gandhi
When you really want something don’t give up just because it’s difficult. If you can outlast the opposition you’re going to succeed. So don’t let the actions or words of others take you away from your path.
“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” ― Maya Angelou
The ability to adjust is at the core of survival. When you stop being rigid and learn to adapt when necessary, then you will get to where you want to be with the least amount of conflict and pain.
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ― Dalai Lama XIV
Happiness seems illusive, but it’s really a choice you make every day. You can be grateful for what you have or you can see what’s missing, the choice is yours. When you choose gratitude you also choose happiness.
There is tension this month and that tension is only relieved when you are clear within yourself what is important and what isn’t. What you don’t want to do is listen to everyone else's opinion and not your own. This is a decision before you, make it yourself.
LIBRA (Sept 23- Oct.23): The calm exterior of a Libra is often deceiving, underneath you are tough. Now your strength is being tested as you are asked to change old patterns and embrace new goals – you can’t continue things exactly the way they are. It doesn’t mean giving up anything you care about, it does mean adjustments are required.
SCORPIO (Oct 24- Nov 21): Your faith is being tested, not because things are going badly but because they are working and you’re waiting for the axe to fall. Scorpio’s have trouble believing in good times; when something comes too easily they question it. Accept the support and financial gain that is coming your way with a simple thank you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22- Dec 21): You have been concerned about finances for awhile, but work is there if you want it. You have trouble with authority because you don’t want to be told what to do, but if you want a paycheck get over it, or go into business for yourself. You are meant to be your own boss, even if you can’t do it now, start planning.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22- Jan 19): With Pluto in your sign you’ve been pushed for the last two years to keep growing and expanding, as well as eliminate the things that are holding you back. You will be given more authority now and with it comes opportunity. Honor the small and it will transform into great rewards.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20- Feb 18): Your home life has changed along with your ability to communicate your real feelings. Don’t hold back because you’re afraid of how others will view you. Do you really care? It’s time to clean out the crevices of your mind and throw out any judgments that limit your self-expression or your sense of self-worth.
PISCES (Feb 19- March 20): Your ruler Neptune, has temporarily retrograded back into Aquarius, giving you a chance to remove the intense focus from yourself. You struggle with being both selfless and selfish, when there is a balance. Pinpoint your most deprived feelings and stop waiting for someone else to make them better --heal yourself.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19): October is never easy because the focus is on others, and you seldom feel as if you get enough attention as it is. Stop worrying abut “them” and pay attention to where you want to be in the next ten years. Chances are you’ve changed and you haven’t adjusted your life to fit that change. Stop procrastinating and do it now.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): On the one hand you’re dealing with your anger and on the other hand you’re not. You like the excitement and challenges that are in your life, but when others disagree, you still find yourself frustrated over nothing. Why should they see life through your rose colored glasses and not their own?
GEMINI (May 21 – June 21): The yearning to make changes in your career and goals has been put on hold until next year. Now is the time to work out the changes you’d like to make, rather than leave them to a time in the future when the pressure is on. Meeting problems is always better than avoiding them.
CANCER (June 22- July 22): Your partner or the people you care about are going through a crisis and it does affect you, even if it’s not your problem. It’s that compassion again, you hate to see others suffer. But the truth is you can’t protect them from their choices or their consequences and besides that just keeps them from growing up.
LEO (July 23- August 22): You’ve got a lot of work on your hands and its getting done, but not without a price. Someone is making your life difficult and if you don’t open your mouth and take a stand it will continue to irritate you unnecessarily. Sometimes strength needs strength, and if you’re too accommodating then nothing will change.
VIRGO (August 23-Sept. 22): Either you’re the authority or you’re not in control at all. You know there is such a thing as the middle road, take charge when necessary, let go when it’s not that important. This month requires some standing up for yourself and some letting go. Just decide when voicing your truth is important and things will get better.
“Everything you can imagine is real.” ― Pablo Picasso
Imagination is the first step in manifestation. Thus, when you block your desire to dream and imagine, when you focus too much on the practical side of life, you actually keep your creative side from emerging.
There's always a way - if you're committed--Tony Robbins
The belief that there is always a way, is one that I was raised on. My mother never stoped until she got her yes. If that meant speaking to ten more people or fifty more she did it. When she was committed to making something happen, it happened. It taught me such an important lesson in life – never give up, there is always a way.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ― Winston S. Churchill
Keep going is the message. Don’t let whatever happens stop you -- just learn from it. Courage is the ability to accept your imperfection and know that they do not define you. Only you are in charge of that.
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” ― Stephen Chbosky
It doesn’t matter how much love is around you, it’s the love within you that determines how much you are able to receive. If you don’t believe you deserve love, then you won’t recognize it, even when its pounding on your door.
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” ― Mother Teresa
The key to happiness is the ability to enjoy the small, honor it in your life, even if you are a big thinker. When only big results brings you joy, you will live a life of stress and unfulfillment. So pay attention to the little things you will find happiness.
