Violet Rays

My first problem was actually focusing while meditating/spend time with God. Now, I can't even find a time to do it.

I have only meditated twice this week. My goal was for everyday only for 10 min. Yet, I came nowhere close. I'm thankful for the 10 min that I did get in that is better than nothing.

It seems like there is so much preventing me from sitting down and focusing. I either have work to do, to sleepy, to busy doing this, or to busy doing that. I literally have to fight for time to focus in on God and meditate.

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Stop comparing yourself to other girls, no matter how pretty, clever, cool or cashed-up they are.

No one will ever have your unique twist of talents, perspectives or beauty.

You do enough. You have enough. You are enough.

Stop comparing yourself to other girls, no matter how talented, well-dressed, popular or capable they are.

You improve the world more than you can possibly comprehend, just by being true to who you are every day.

Go outside & be fabulous. Watching who you are, & seeing what you’re becoming, makes us so proud to know you. The world delights in your presence. We all love you very much.


Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala

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Hello Loves,

The hardest thing for me to learn is to have an idea or believe something that nobody else agrees with and stand alone. I have this giant desire to fit in, to have connections with people, that I will sometimes belittle or hide the belief or idea.

I really want to be able to disagree with everyone and still feel complete, not needing reassurence from other people.

I'm always in the closet about something. Yes, everybody may know that I believe one thing or another, but having an in-depth conversation with someone I don't know very well and be able to hold my own is nearly impossible. For the most part I keep my ideas and beliefs to myself due to fear.

I don't want to becom extreme and end up closed minded, thinking my way is the only way. I'm a very open person. I almost pride myself on it. I have that skill down pack. Dealing with this issue, it is unlikely that I will lose my willingness to be open. Although being open is a good characteristic to have, I may be too open.

When it boils down, it is about being comfortable in my own skin. Another issue I'm still dealing with. Knowing that I'm not stupid for saying this or that and that I'm completely fine the way I am with all my beliefs, thoughts, and ideas.

What is the hardest thing for you to learn?

Love,
LeiraViolet

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What would ... think?

I look up to so many people.

I stopped and thought, if MLK, Audrey Hepburn, Richard Rodriguez, etc. saw how I act, What would they say to me?

Would they be proud or shameful?

That puts things in perspective. The next time you don't do your best and know that you're not, how will your idol think of you? Would he or she be as proud of you as you are of them? Wouldn't you want them to see you and say 'Good job'?

As far as I'm concerned, no. They wouldn't be. I adore MLK, but sit around and surf the internet. I want to be healthy as Anthony Anderson and Lokelani McMichael, but I eat junk, don't exercise, or do anything. I'm in awe of those who are spiritual, but don't even pray on a regular basis. I adore amazing writers such as Richard Rodriguez, but don't even write or read regularly.

Yes, there are things they would be proud of, but does the good outweigh the bad? maybe, maybe not.

Love,
Leira Violet

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Here are some suggestions for if you're having a bad day or just wishing to have a good one (everyday of your life). These tips are not in chronological order. So, you don't have to start the morning with the first tip and have to end the day with the last, pick and choose as you please.



Be Grateful

Find Something to be grateful for. It can be anything. I swear. Seriously, one morning I was grateful for Josh Groban. I've been waking up to his music for the past couple of months and I absolutely love the sound of his voice.



Get Movin'

No you don't have to go to the gym at the crack of down and workout like warrior. You can just dance like nobody is watching. The thing is to get your heart pumping and have fun. Exercise alone releases endorphins which is basically the happy button in the body. Also, how can you not feel good while smiling?

Eat Decently

You can't feel awesome, if you eat crap. End of story.

Be Pollyanna

Okay, don't go as far as pollyanna, but do try to stay optimistic. A good majority of the time there is a good side to the situation, so focus on that.

Be silly

Remember how you felt when you were with some friends and acted goofy just for the heck of it? Most likely, you were on cloud 9. For extra kicks, take pictures. There some pictures of me floating on the web that are not so flattering, but I love them because of the memories they bring back.

Stress Less

Is what you're worrying about going to matter in 10 years from now? How about 5 or 1 year from now? No? If not, stop stressing! Yes, get needs to be done over with, but don't grow gray hair over the matter. It only ages you.

Let it out

If something is seriously bothering you, let it out. Find a friend that you trust, grab a journal, or do whatever you feel is appropiate and just let it out. Holding on to frustration effects only you (and for the worse). Once again, it ages you.

Love,

Leira Violet

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