I came across this list from a wonderful app that works for people like me who love to read and surf different blogs and authors. This app is called Stumble Upon, look it up you iPad owners, it is free and awesome!
This article looked like a piece of notebook paper, with the list scribbled onto the lines, I loved the simplicity of the image, and the list is something everyone needs to take a moment to think about.
1. Change Yourself
If you don't like certain things about your daily life, such as the attitude from people around you, the way you are always tired, or the fact that you can never get things done on time, maybe instead of placing blame on other things, you should take a look at yourself.
Simply look at yourself in the mirror, do look tired, worn out, out of shape, or maybe you make up or outfit may not be in line, you have no one to blame but yourself. Re-evaluate your schedule, and make sure you have some down time, and if the problem is that you have too much down time, make some time to read a self help book, or join a group, get involved in a local volunteer program, you have the opportunity to use your time wisely!
2. You are In Control
Only you have to power to change your surroundings, only you have the power to work harder, (or if the case calls for it) play harder. Learn to take control of your life, after all if you cant control your self, how are you going to control anything else?
3. Forgive and Let Go
This is probably the most important and hardest thing a person can learn. If your heart is hardened by someone who did something to you, or wronged you in any way, I can promise you that someone somewhere is having a problem forgiving you. Forgiveness is a very difficult thing to accomplish, but after you forgive someone let it go, you cant fully forgive someone in your heart, and then bring it up every chance you get to throw their mistakes at them. Think of the golden rule, put yourself in their shoes, if you were in their place how would you like to be treated?
4. Without Action you aren't Going Anywhere
I am a dreamer, I love dreaming about all of the many places I can go and all of the awesome things I can achieve, but I also have to make lists and plans to put my dreams into reality. If you have a true passion for something, pursue it, in a healthy way. Responsibility is a key element in achievement.
Rome wasn't built in a day, but it was built, eventually, with lots of hard work and with a process.
5. Take Care of This Moment
How many times a day do you think, "Oh! I need to remember that thing on Thursday!" or how many times do you go to bed, on time, only to spend an hour thinking about all the things you need to do, or forgot to do. Stop worrying about the future and do not dwell on the past. Learn from mistakes, celebrate achievements and then move on. Worry about the moment, right now, the present, because in reality that is all we really have.
6. Everyone is Human
This goes back to number 3. Everyone is human, everyone makes mistakes, you are no exception.
Never judge someone for a simple mistake, never hold a grudge against someone for just doing what they do. Be gracious of the fact that you are human too, and that there are times when you show just how human you can be.
7. PERSIST
There is a saying that I hate, "Never take NO as an answer." Well, this little nugget of wisdom is wrong. Sometime no is the only, right, correct and true answer. However, don't just roll over on an idea because you get a negative vibe. If you believe in your product, your job, or just yourself, then be persistent with an idea or proposition. You never know what anyone else is thinking, they may just love your idea, or they may have been too scared to voice their idea or opinion and you did it for them. Be honest, and be true to yourself.
8. See the Good in People, and Help Them
We all know the saying, "its a dog eat dog world", this is not human nature. We are not dogs, we are human, we are sinners, but we are capable of compassion, love and forgiveness. We all have had someone wrong us in one way or another, we have all seen how horrible people can be, but we must take the time to seek out the good in people. There are good people in the world, however, these people are human just like me and you, and they will slip up and fall short; but they are still good people.
A very powerful things, that I learned at a very young age, is that we are all role models, maybe we are not all good role models, but there are eyes watching us all, and those eyes see good in us, and it inspires them to be just like us. Make an effort to be a good role model, watch how you act and watch the things you say, because the good we put out is the good that will carry on in others.
Help someone in need, we have all needed something at one point in our lives and in that moment someone helped us out. Pay it forward and be good to people, then the world will be good to you.
9. Be Congruent, Be Authentic, Be Your True Self
This is so simple, yet so complex. Be you! Be good, be caring, be kind, read Proverbs, be patient with people, and love yourself.
10. Continue to Grow and Evolve
Don't settle for anything, you can always be growing and reaching for the stars. Re-evaluate your to-do list, your dreams, your goals and your achievements. Take a class, learn something new, travel, take up a hobby, never settle for less, there is never a deadline to learn something new. Appreciate all that life has to offer.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
30 Before 30
1. Write and publish a book
I have written books, I have had even more ideas for books, but I have not had the time to sit down and devote the kind of attention it takes to write and finish a book. However, it is still one of my top lifetime dreams.
2. Have a Leading Role
I love to act, it is my passion and I am in love with getting a role and completely immersing myself into a character. I have had some pretty major roles, but never as the leading lady. I am currently trying to get back into shape and shed those 'Mommy Pounds' for upcoming productions. I don't care if this is on stage, in a musical, or in a film, but I would love to be the leading lady just once.
3. Raise $1,000 for one of my favorite charities
I am a very passionate person, and I follow a few different charities. My favorite would be To Write Love on Her Arms. A few others on my list are The ProLife Campaign, TOMS Shoes, Invisible Children, and many different Ministries.
4. Go To A Movie Premiere
I don't mean a midnight showing at the local theatre, I've done that for some pretty awesome films, I mean one with all the stars, the red carpet, the whole kit and kaboodle. It would just be a awesome experience.
5. Speak at a Public Function
Preferably on something that I am very passionate about. However, just successfully being in front of a bunch of people talking in general would be a big deal.
6. Go On A Mission Trip Over Seas
I would love to go to Haiti, but I am not picky, I would just love to have an opportunity to go on a mission trip. I would love to devote myself to helping others who genuinely need love and support.
7. Visit Disney World in Orlando.
I am a Florida native, and I have never been to Disney World. I am a military brat and I have been to EuroDisney in Paris, (which is awesome, don't get me wrong) but what girl doesn't want to go to Disney World?! It would just be awesome.
8. Learn Sign Language
I have always wanted to learn Sign Language and I still remember the alphabet (thank you Girl Scouts), but I would love to take a class and learn the language. I have had the awesome opportunity to witness my best friend (who learned the language through college) carry on a conversation with a homeless man who approached us one night. It was very moving.
9. Go To An Opera
When my Senior Class took a trip to New York I had the awesome experience of seeing Wicked on Broadway, it was spectacular. I also used to date a guy who's sister went to college for Opera Singing, she was AMAZING. I would love to be able to go to an actual Opera production as opposed to just a musical.
10. Pay for Some one's Meal behind me at the Drive Thru
This is just an awesome 'pay it forward' kind of thing. Who has had the experience of getting to the drive thru and then noticing that you don't have your card, or you didn't have enough money, etc. It would just be neat to give an act of kindness to a stranger with no expectation of getting something in return.
11. Teach Sera to Tie her Shoes and to Walk
For those of you who don't know, Seraphim is my daughter (we call her Sera for Short http://seraforshort.tumblr.com/) I am sure she will walk and learn to tie her shoes well before I turn 30 (I am 20 right now). However, this is on my list.
12. Pray over someone who sincerely needs/wants it
This really demands some explanation, I am the type of person who knows my beliefs. I am not going to push them on anybody, I am not going to try to save every single person I come in contact with, I just love people for who they are. I try to appreciate everyone for every aspect of them, including their faults. I try my best to not judge anyone, because we all fall short, we are all human, and you sin is no worse than mine. I have prayed with many people, I have prayed FOR many people, but the people who need it most are usually the ones who shy away from asking for it. It would just be amazing to give someone that comfort of lifting them up to our heavenly father.
13. Be a Guest Blogger on one of my favorite blog sites
I follow a bunch of blogs, only a handful that I am devoted to on a daily basis. It would be pretty neat to be a guest blogger and read my blog on one of my favorite blogger sites.
14. Make a Full Meal for the entire family for a Holiday
I am a terrible cook, so it would be awesome to cook an entire meal (successfully) for the whole family.
15. Have a Spa Day
nuff said. :]
16. Renew my Vows
On March 13th 2010 I married my very best friend. He proposed to me on Christmas Eve with Taco Bell sauce packets (you know the ones that say "Will You Marry Me?" on them) We had a beautiful wedding with all of our friends and family and it was tied together with the best wedding playlist you will ever hear. My husband is the greatest guy I know. It would be so much fun to renew our vows somewhere really special.
17. Swim with Dolphins
It is what it is, I would LOVE to go to one of those really cool resorts and be able to swim with a dolphin.
18.Learn to Surf or YOLO Board
Learning both would be great too.
19. Go on a Road Trip
I'm not talking about going to the next city or county and playing tourist. I'm talking about coast to coast, having an adventure, Thelma and Louis style.
20. Go on a Cruise
This past year my whole family went on a cruise, I had to work and my husband started a new job so he could not leave work either. And we have not heard the end of it yet. Everyone talks about how much fun it was, and all the cool things about the cruise. It would just be nice to take a vacation to rub in somebody else's face. I mean that in the most sincerest way possible.
21. Buy/Find my Dream Home
Who doesn't want to buy the perfect home? It would be awesome to find THE Home.
22. Pay off my car and hospital bills
My husband and myself have almost no debt. We are still making payments on my car, and our hospital bills from having Sera are almost done with being paid for. It would be pretty great to be under 30 and debt free.
23. Write a letter to my family members and tell them why I love them
This just seems awesome, I'm not sure where I will find the time, but I will do it. To just brighten their day and express my love and appreciation for all of their support.
24. Pursue our ministry vision
Before Sera came into our lives my husband (who graduated from The Baptist College of FL) and I (with help from lots of our friends) ran a 'hardcore ministry' we threw music shows and brought in bands from all over, christian and non, we brought in good music and the kids flocked to us. It was a great opportunity, but once we got pregnant we decided to pull out of that ministry. I have recently wanted to start a open mic night type of self expression group. We would be able to do so much in our community if we had a building or venue.
25. Witness a Miracle
I contemplated putting this on the list, because I don't think anything can top my daughter being born. That was the most amazing thing I could ever hope of experiencing. But babies are born all the time, and it is a miracle, don't get me wrong. But I would love to experience an unconventional miracle. I know it happens.
26. Go to Comic Con
I know this will come as a shocker to some of you. However, I am a huge geek. I LOVE comic books, the Star Wars movies, classic video games, and the list goes on. So, I would love to go to Comic Con, in full costumes. It would be awesome. I give you all permission to laugh at me now.
27. Dedicate and Sing my mother a song (in public)
I love my mom, so much. We have a song, and we will leave a line of it on each other's Facebook or in cards or just in a random text message. I would love to have the opportunity to sing our song to her. It would mean a lot to her.
28. Dedicate an entire day to reading a book (without guilt)
It would be so amazing to wake up one morning, stay in my jammies, and lounge around the house fully submerged in a book. No interruptions, and no guilt about not getting anything done.
29. Invent a Cupcake Flavor
This is a pretty far stretch, but it would be neat. Like I said, I am a terrible cook, but I love to bake. It would just be neat to invent a flavor and share it with the world! After all, have you ever had a BAD cupcake???
30. Cut off from Technology for a whole day
I am talking 24 hours, no iPad, no cell, no Facebook, no Skype meetings, no blogging, no stove. One whole day of living like a cave man. This could be my husband's favorite on the list.
I hope this inspires some of you to make your own list and fulfill some dreams.
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