Ten+Ten (do the math)

I woke up, and it was May 28th, 2010. It was my 20th birthday. There was no new feeling, I didn't feel any different... but I was happy inside. Though every call, message, email, FB wall said "WOW 20, you're getting old"... I'd argue differently, I'm so young! If we draw a time line of my life, guys I'm just getting started!.. well if God gives me the gift of living till I'm about 60... That's like 2050! agghh... wow that sounds so far. Have I got a long fun journey ahead of me still! 

             I'm happy to say I've lived 20 years, and that they have been really great. Because as I've grown older, I've learned so much- that I wouldn't change it for anything. I wouldn't want to be any younger or older... the time came, and hopefully the time will come for being 60 years old, and wow I'm looking forward to this wrinkled sexy Val! :P 

Point is, growing older, change your attitude about it. I've noticed how the fear of aging robs people's life of any meaning... We all grow older, recognize it and change the way you think about it and you'll be able to enjoy your aging process . There's no vial or cure for staying young... Plus aging is a natural part of the circle of life. 

There's no such thing as "golden years" 

YOUR WHOLE LIFE CAN BE GOLDEN! 
It's just your decision.

Happiness

Happiness. That moment when endorphin fills up your blood stream. Ah, that feeling. In that moment where everything seems perfect. The atmosphere is filled with your emotion. The thing you wished for the most is right there in front of you, in your hands... embracing you. 
"If you want to be happy, be." 
-Leo Tolstoy.

2 ears, 1 mouth

Listen, listen... to what it's being said. Listen with an ocean of attention. It amazing to me how much can we learn from just listening, and how much can we ruin by speaking. How much we can enjoy from the sounds, whether it is the birds chirping, words of wisdom spoken by a guru, or simply the people around you. Yet we constantly say more than needed. Constantly blob useless conversations. As we don't see the nature of our body,  2 ears to listen and 1 mouth to speak. 

WORDS

I've always been a true believer that words are powerful. That they affect how we end up perceiving things and situations. 
For example if I were to go to an activity/party that I think will definatly suck, guess what most likely it will- because of my attitude. I am already thinking it will be boring and unenjoyable. And this same concept applies to everything at least for me. 


Words. These codes, sounds and vibrations that have meaning to us also affect us deeply. As I was receiving a neurology class (about the brain) yesterday, the teacher spoke how words impact the brain. As he went on explaining I was like "yeah yeah you're right" not paying much attention since I already knew how strong they are- or so I thought. He went forth and did an example on a classmate, which I won't go into detail because it is hard to explain, but in a matter of minutes he proved how words (positive and negative) affect us deeply in seconds. I was amazed. I will tell you this, words affect our physical strength, how we behave, how we perceive the things around us... 
So important note to self and you: Remind yourself and others their/your good qualities often.  
Our brain only has the capability of receiving and perceiving the stimulations it receives. It has no sense of humor, it doesn't know that insults are not be believed in. Tell yourself you are capable of doing things and you will, that this party will be a good experience, etc! Basically be positive for your sake. Paint yourself in confidence. 


And though I am not Buddhist, I love this verse said by Siddhartha Gotoma (Buddah): "Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care, for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill."  


And whether you believe in God or not Proverbs 16:24 says
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. This is exactly my point, speak/think/be positive words and see the change in your life. Seriously God knows his stuff. 


We are as strong/weak, boring/fun, special/worthless as we think we are.

Serendipity

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. The faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for. A seeming gift for finding something good accidentally.


Just now I became conscious how full of fortunate serendipity moments my life is made up of. Reading a book while the soothing rain falls, having a piece of the best chocolate cake joined by the greatest companion and conversation, spontaneous shopping with great friends, laying on a hammock and watching the orange/pink/blue/purple hues tones on the sky. This realization makes me so happy. ♥ 


& so my new favorite word.


Is your life full of serendipity moments?