"Three Things" Weekly Wisdom

Three simple sentences and three simple acts. Didn't this quote make you smile?

I think it is important to be grateful instead of humble. Being grateful is being truly thankful and in appreciation of the kindness that surrounds you. Don't hide behind the word humble. I believe no one  is really humble. But I will believe you when you tell me you're grateful. 

I need to eat more vegetables!  Why is it so hard? Damn. We all need to eat more vegetables! Vegetables make our insides and outsides so healthy. Why do we pass up the amazing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for the other crap we eat each day? Get at least 5 servings a day!  We are not getting any younger, but vegetables will help us look and feel younger. 

Love others. Love them like they have never been loved. Hug them and hug them tight. Tell them. Show them. Give them your time. It's never too late. And you can never love enough...

#Freedom | #EmbraceTheHellYeah

AE

 

"Better" Weekly Wisdom

Are you doing and being the best human you can be?

I hope we are all doing the best we can in our lives. This is one thing I journal about each day, how was I better today?  This idea of being better, doing better is something that should be at the forefront of each start of the day. 

If you are not working on being better, how can you expect others to do the same?  We must set an example for the other humans in our lives who are watching us, listening to us. There are more eyes on you than you know, especially in the social media landscape. There are people who look up to you and you might not even know it. So if this is true, what are you showing them?  Are you showing them your best?

We can all do better. 

The question is, are you willing to do the work it takes to be better?

Start in your own circles, the people who get to share a part of everyday with you. Your family, your friends and even your social media circles. Show them how being better happens in your life and show them everyday. In tumultuous times like these, we get fired up, engage and put a lot of effort to be better. Then it wears off after weeks, months, years. The issues are still there, but our engagement wears off. Don't let it. And if you keep it present in your everyday life, then you're doing better. 

Learn, listen, engage, and be consistent in doing better. 

#Freedom | #EmbraceTheHellYeah

AE

"The Story" Weekly Wisdom

 

I may have been told once or twice that I am awful at story telling. I tend to just get to the point and deliver it. No fluff or pizazz, maybe a few wild hand gestures but I admit, pretty dull. I know people who are great at it and keep me hanging on a thread to hear the end. I admire their story telling talent and appreciate the creativity that comes with it. But a story does not need to have a grand delivery to make it interesting. I believe a story with an elaborate delivery usually means it's fiction and I will take for what it's worth. I have been told a bit too many of those in my day and always hold a bit of caution in my heart. 

In reality, a story can just be a story. 

We all have a tale to tell, whether it comes from our creative side or it comes from a life lived so far. Do we share it with our voice, with a pen, with a computer that I am typing on right now? Or do we keep it to ourselves and just keep on living?  I suggest sharing it - in any creative way you feel represents you. It might be jazzy or a little mundane like mine, but it is yours and worth sharing. My man friend, who I am beyond proud of, is sharing a version of his story so far with a new music album this week. He is great at story telling.  His music tells his story but also lends the listener to create their own. It truly is an art and something I know I can learn from when I continue to tell my own story. 

What kind of story teller are you?

Listen to the new album Lonestar by the Gemini

#Freedom | #EmbraceTheHellYeah

AE