The Answer Key

This year is quickly coming to a close. There is little left on your to-do list from 2014 that will not have to wait until next year, and that is okay; it will have to be, right? So, with the time you have left before you ring in the new year, make a resolution, set a goal for yourself, or make a promise or vow to uphold to someone else- reflect. Pause just long enough to review everything you have done, every where you have been, the people you have loved and lost this year; not to judge or criticize yourself for what you have not done, where you have not gone, or did not become, but to accept everything just as it is. Take it all in and embrace the magic of still being whole and present as the tested and resilient, forgiving and forgivable, generous and humble, beautifully flawed gem of a person that you are as you are today. Appreciate the gift in every experience you have had this year, acknowledge the lessons you have learned, and know you will have more of them to come. That said

Whatever you do, find time, better yet make time to allow yourself to have intentionally placed moments of joy. Even if you take a moment or two to just relax. Take a little piece of this one life you are living and live it well and with your joy in mind. Let the pressure fall by the waist-side from time to time. Do what makes you happy. Be around people that make you laugh and smile. Live in a place that lifts your spirits just being there; embrace all of the beauty in just being you. Smile more, laugh more, hug more, and live better. Tomorrow is not promised. We all know that, but go a step further and do something today that will put your yesterday to shame, and do it for yourself simply because it makes you happy. You and I both know the grind will still be there tomorrow. Make some time for joy today. ~Check out twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey for more positive posts.

Be kind and willing to give freely of yourself to others. That said, only give your all to those who will not take you and your kindness for granted. Trust that you will know or learn the difference. The moment you notice it, immediately do something about it. First and foremost, save yourself- create and keep your distance. No one should have the chance to milk you any longer than they already have. As soon as you find yourself being taken for granted- 1. Do not blame yourself. Your generosity is not a defect. 2. Bounce back. Decide what you will do differently if you see history repeating itself. 3. Learn your lesson. Do not change your nature; that is who you are. Change the people you offer yourself to that do not value you. Giving, compassionate, generous people have often fallen for the schemes of those who will always take more than an inch or a mile. Now is the time to draw a line with them and make sure it is in PERMANENT MARKER. Do what comes naturally to you, but be mindful

Growth can come after suffering, but it does not have to. Choose to flourish in the bounty of your blessings and in your trials. No matter what the experience is you can seek the potential, the lesson, benefit, and value every situation is meant to give you, reveal to you, or prove to you when you are in disbelief. It all matters and happens on your behalf if you let it. When you open yourself up to all the greatness (obvious and obscure) that life has to offer, life itself will open up overwhelmingly to greet you. ~For more positive posts stop by twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Just in case yesterday was not your day, remember this is your tomorrow. Wipe your slate clean. You are blessed to see today; be grateful first for that in and of itself. Then, with this tomorrow, start the day with a plan for your day and your future with gratitude in your heart for life as it is right now, fresh and new. Today may happen to be THE tomorrow- the one you have been waiting for. Reflect for a moment on how you looked forward to it and live it as best you can. Make the most of it. Choose today to be happy and move forward with a pep in your step, a twinkle in your eye, and gratitude in your heart. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Life can not be all sunshine, roses, and gumdrops. Sometimes things will not go your way, but pity parties are for children. If you can do something about it- do, but pouting gets you no where. That is simply a waste of time so do as little of it as possible. Instead, embrace the lessons your disappointments have to offer, and have faith that what is for you will show itself as long as you continue to do your part to bring it to fruition. Either do something to change the outcome or get okay with the way it is. Know you were made to be resilient enough to handle whatever comes with the rain and graceful enough to dance in it. ~For more positive posts stop by  www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   &   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  daily ! Photo: Letters of Gratitude

You can not make leaps and bounds every day without growing weary. Today, simply do the best you can even if that means you take baby steps only. No matter what, give yourself credit for baby steps because though they may be small, they count too. They too bring you closer to fulfilling your dreams. The fulfillment of your dreams is a matter of endurance not necessarily the speed. Do what you can today. Be grateful for where you are and what you have learned from being where you have been. Have faith in where you are going no matter how long it takes to get you there. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Lest not forget your own journey, the watering of your own soul-garden, the creation of your happiness, and the cultivation of your purpose in this life. There will be people, situations, and circumstances that need your attention or your help. Some of them will even come unscheduled or unwanted. Give what you can, squeeze in what you must, but do not forget about what is at the top of your own agenda, your goal. Believe in you, make a plan, start today, and refuse to give up until you have done all that needs to be done to become all you want to be. Commit and know if you believe you can, you will. ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey   &  www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   daily! 

The only person you can control, the only mind you can change, attitude or circumstance you can really do something about is your own. Take this moment, take as many deep breaths as you need to give yourself a brand new, calm start. In this moment, forgive yourself for not being perfect; everyone has their faults and flaws. Decide to do better or be better next time, and leave it there because what is done is done. Count the blessings you do have despite how much or different you desire or see for yourself. Practice training your thoughts to observe your life from a positive, happy, and grateful perspective no matter how trying it gets. Be, give, and live the best life you can. Be grateful for the lessons from yesterday, pray for direction in the future, and do the best you can today. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily! 

Find a way, make time for you and what you want to do every day. Muster up the energy to do what you need to do to express the genius of your soul. Show up, reveal your purpose, stand in the light- fully become all you were meant to be. Decide every day to just keep going no matter who or what intends to stand in the way. Let nothing stop you. Be you, be great, and be important enough to yourself to make space for what fills you up, and give yourself permission to shine! For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey  daily!

People may need you, but do not forget how important you are to yourself. You deserve some of your attention too. That is a fact, and it does not make you selfish- it makes you human. If you tell yourself that you will make time to just relax, to just breathe, to take a vacation- keep your word. If you can not rely on you to do as you promise, all of your promises are empty. Honor yourself. Remember that your promises (especially the ones you make to yourself) have value; keep them sacred.  You can not fully be a great anything for anyone else if you have not taken time to take care of yourself. Promise you that this week will be different in that you will show up on your own priority list, devote some much needed, well deserved attention to yourself, and mean it. Then, watch what a difference it will make in all areas of your life and thank yourself for it. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!

Walk your path; only you know what it is. Face your fears down; only you know what they are. No matter what, no matter how scary it gets, show up in your own life. Do your best and be okay with whatever comes next. Know that you can handle trials and triumph just the same, with grace, dignity, resilience, gratitude, and a humble heart. Get ready to unleash your awesomeness on the world, giving yourself permission to live your life your way, and love the life you live! ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey &  www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey  daily! 

Take time today to really grasp the beauty of the little things. Take the day, the hour, or just a moment to appreciate what you have no matter how little, how far you have come despite how far you have to go, and all the greatness you have yet to show while creating yourself, but gratitude for the progress in your process. Focus today on the now and all that resides in it. Focus on how much you have instead of how much you want. Rest assured there is still time for you to reap the full bounty of this life, and that all things that are for you will find you. Right now, focus on being grateful for what you have today simply because it is already yours- enjoy it. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Show up today with acceptance of yourself and your journey, ready to unleash your gifts on the world. Enjoy every bit of yourself as you are now. Allow yourself to learn from your experiences without punishing yourself for your mistakes. Get up, take note, and move on; move forward knowing that you have grown wiser, stronger, and better than ever with every new chapter of your life. Be grateful for everything that shows up has been there with a purpose. Everything that is and everything that will be will do the same because all of it is contributing to the maturation of your awesome self. Embrace your journey and unleash your awesomeness on the world! ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

This weekend, take time out for yourself. Yes, pencil you in. Give yourself permission to take care of you. Self-care is vital to your ability to contribute to those around you, that depend and rely on you to give and be your best. Take a few moments to shake things up. Get out of the monotony of your typical weekend spending most of your time getting ahead, a head start, leg up, or a jump on the to-do's for the next week. For this weekend, take {at least} one hour, a mere 60 minutes of the next 60 hours you are gifted and do something entirely intended to take care of you. Do something for the sole purpose of rejuvenating your mind, body, and soul. Do something this weekend your Monday-self will thank you for. Seriously, enjoy your weekend. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily! 

When you have been wronged or let down, you may accept that people make mistakes and move on, you may expect an apology, or at the very least, you may be looking for an explanation, clarity, and understanding.The most necessary part of moving forward is finding a resolution, letting go, and creating your own peace no matter what. It may be as simple as an apology, compromise, or merely accepting that a mistake was made, but most importantly understanding how to ensure the past does not repeat itself. Harboring pain, disappointments, or any transgression weighs you down. Release your emotional baggage. If nothing else comes of the steps you have taken to forgiveness, the most important step is to let it go. It will lift your spirits even if it does not repair the relationship, better the circumstances, or change the outcome. People make mistakes and do not deserve to be harshly judged for every single petty infraction, but you are charged with protecting yourself from those that would r

Realize that whether someone agrees with you or sees your point of view or not, does not, can not, and will not have an adverse affect on you- or at least it does not have to. State your piece, present your position, and let it go. Let them do what they please with the information. If the person is receptive or not is not your problem. Whether or not they are still unconvinced should not make or break your day. Even if you know for a fact their position is wrong, invalid, and or completely erroneous, accept that and move on. The lesson waiting for them may be precisely what they need to experience to get the most out of their journey. Remember, it is not your job to save people or create short-cuts for those who want to take the scenic route- let them. Recognize and respect how precious your time and energy is. Do not waste either on frivolous things or arguments that do not really matter or affect you and your life's journey. Allow people to learn their own lessons. Have faith in

Your gratitude for what you have, where you are, and what is so right now will make room for more awesomeness to show up in your life. Know that your thoughts are your life's GPS. Choose them wisely. Maintain control of the perspective you allow to rule your decisions. Make sure the intention of your thoughts are rooted in positivity, gratitude, and love and love the life you live. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

May you all find a way in which you can direct your focus on the things that help you grow, learn, love and be happy. Limit your concern for things out of your control. Breathe through pain, face your fears with courage, and stop worrying about the unforeseen future. Be confident that whatever you are confronted with, you are strong enough, resilient enough, and brave enough to handle it. May you begin to embrace and acknowledge the simplest of joys and miracles life grants you every day. Focus on giving each moment in each day your very best effort, and always be grateful for the wonderful life you have and open to whatever the future may bring. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!

Sometimes there will be unforeseen circumstances that just show up; the stumbling blocks, the forks in the road, boulders, and molehills of life are imminent. Those situations can be frightening and discouraging. The mere knowledge of their existence opens fear's door, but know this; your journey must come with challenges to teach you and help you learn all that is necessary for you to flourish, develop, and mature the parts of you that need cultivating. Do not fear your challenges stand up confidently and face them because they are always working for you, not against you. Given enough time their exact purpose will surely show itself- just be patient and ready to receive its gifts. For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!

Every action you take; every step, every leap, every tear you fight through, even if you are crawling, your relentless forward motion, the combination of all of your efforts will silently influence your journey. Keep going. How quickly you rebound from your stumbling blocks will impact your flexibility and strengthen your resilience. How humbly you respond to adversity and success will increase your speed, accuracy, and abundance.  Know that you are capable and deserving of all life has to offer.  Enjoy the journey, face down all fear, stay focused on your goal, and get your shine on! ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey  daily!

Some days you must simply choose to do yourself a solid. Give yourself the gift of time, peace of mind, relaxation, fun- a break, earned and well deserved. How ever you choose to gift yourself do so without guilt and a clear understanding that taking care of you as well as you take care of others is apart of being a loving and compassionate person- start with yourself. Refilling your own cup is vital and without question, absolutely necessary to give freely to others. Make time to remember yourself. Time spent taking care of you is never time wasted. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Embrace the challenges that show up in your life. Know they are only there to help you grow. When you make it out on the other side, do not be afraid to share your triumphs so others believe they can make it too. Help them gain the courage to withstand the changing tides in their lives. Be a reminder to them that all challenges serve the same purpose- to reveal something to you that will ultimately make you better. For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey &   www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey  daily. 

Life is bittersweet; sadness and joy, fear and courage, fight or flight, everyone deserves a healthy balance of it all.   It is like a rollercoaster- its long way up, the climb, the struggle, and you can not overlook the scary decent, gut-wrenching drops, jerks, unexpected turns, and sudden twists, but you embrace it all. The scary parts might make you close your eyes and maybe even scream, but you hang on and try to enjoy it. You may even raise your hands and let go. You take it all in stride because you know when the ride is over the experience was totally worth it. No matter what the current situation may be good, bad, or indifferent, remember that it is temporary so be grateful for the experience of life itself, and life is good. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey &  www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!

When everything is said and done, you want to have enjoyed more of your life than regretting it or letting it pass you by. Make a conscious decision to appreciate your beating heart, your soul, your breath, and life itself. Take time to take it all in because so many are without those basic yet vital measures of life today. No matter how hard it gets, if you feel you simply have nothing left, just focus on getting to the next breath. Tomorrow will never come for some. Bask in the life you have today, and take time to take that in because life itself is a gift that by day-break some will not have the option to open. Every day, wake up and believe life is worth living. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily! Rest In Paradise Robin Williams, it was a pleasure to witness your brilliance. He  was the kind of artist, when you're feeling some type of way- sad, mad, whatever; he could change your whole mood in a movie. Thank You

Time to rise and grind! No one stands in the way of your dreams coming to fruition more than the fear you make up in your own mind. Every door has a key, every hurdle has a limit, every obstacle has an end; you just have to find it. Believe in yourself and what you are capable of. All of the tiny miracles in your life serve as proof that miracles happen. Never let fear have the last say if it is turning you away from your dream. The only difference between a miracle and a dream is the work you are willing to put into your dream to make it happen. ~For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily.

Everything in its own way has happened for a reason. Be it an incentive, directive, or consequence it all shows up to positively impact your life. Whenever you are ready to accept it all as a gift is when it all will become one. Everything that happens, happens for you, not to you. For the purpose of making you stronger, bringing you joy, revealing the depth of your love and compassion, or unveiling your purpose know there is rhyme and reason. The key is to set your consciousness focused on the blessing in everything that shows up in your life, and everything will become a blessing. For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily.

The kill switch is your go to move to remove yourself from a negative experience be it in situation or conversation. Feel free to hit the kill switch and save yourself. Whether it means you have to "take an important call", "forgot a meeting you need to get to", "doctor's appointment", or "training for a  triathlon"- w hatever your excuse, put it to use because nothing is more important than sustaining a healthy loving, happy life, and you should never let yourself feel bad about that. Maintaining your joy is your job. ~For more positive posts stop by www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey &  fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

To PUSH (take) positive, un-reprehensible, steps to happiness, you make a conscious, intentional movement in a specific direction for your life's journey- forward. Moving forward is vital to your happiness, and the lack of your forward motion will leave to you stagnant and open to misdirection and distraction. Everyone has been through major trials and triumphs. That said, learning how to grow from even the most miserable experiences and simultaneously refusing to let them direct your life is your first step forward. PUSHing only requires that more often than not, you make choices that support the cultivation of your own happiness. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

To live happily ever after is to first understand that your happiness is your responsibility and reliant on how quickly you can mentally and emotionally rebound from negativity back to positivity. Check negative energy at the door.  Instead of wasting energy on the negative things or people that show up in your life, foster and focus on healthy relationships, things that are going your way, just as you planned, or better than you thought and give yourself a mindful push in a positive direction. Then, you can invest that renewed energy into the ways that you can better yourself and the situation that agitate you. Make loving choices for yourself; focus your energy on how you are actively gaining, earning, and acquiring the things, opportunities, or people you seek in your life. Whenever negativity finds a way to sneak in through circumstances or people, escort it out with the conscious decision to live a happy life, promoted by positive energy, and healthy relationships. ~For more posit

Are people constantly on your emotional doorstep? While you would like to help everyone with every issue every day until they are out of the dark, you can not allow someone else's negativity, drama, poor choices, or self-inflicted problems pull you in. It can be very difficult to know where to draw the line, but all of their issues are the lessons of life they need to experience for personal growth. Let them have their experience without it becoming a total distraction for you. Their issues should not be a headline but a small subsidiary story in your day. For all things show compassion by all means, but do so with the understanding that all experiences are meant to help you grow as an individual- that goes for everyone. Know that they too will eventually find themselves in a better place if they do what is necessary to work through their challenges. Part of your journey is balancing the support your give away and the work you put into your self for your own personal growth. Rememb

With all good things there are equally as many bad things. The result of what you find depends entirely on which you are looking for. If you are seeking the bad, the debilitating, the negative, surely, that is what you will find. However, if you train yourself to seek the good, the positive, the beautiful, and awe-inspiring, surely, you will find that too. It is entirely up to you to decide which of those seekers you will become. Consistently choosing to find the (sometimes hidden) light, good, inspiration, positivity, and love will expand your world, strengthen your ability, and increase the opportunity to see it more often and more easily. You get to decide what energy you will let lead your life. Choose to be up instead of down, light over darkness, love over hate, gratitude over greed, faith over fear, and a beholder of joy above all else. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Do not dwell on the hurt, disappointment, or missed opportunities in the distant past. There is nothing to be done about it. Release the weight its memory carries and the control it has over you. Take back the power that has always been yours and walk away, move on, move forward toward the light of a brighter future. Choose not to relive the adversity over and over in your mind, but live for today focused on your future and the glow of all the awesome possibilities that lie ahead. Acknowledge the choice you have, to be victimized by your past or the champion of your future. The choice is and has always been yours. Choose to be the champion of your own life's story. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily! 

Life is fleeting; the same people we love today will be the ones we miss one day in the near or distant future. Why not make the most of the time we have together right now, today? Do something with someone special, create an awesome memory you will always have together. Embrace and acknowledge the miracle of loving and being loved. At the end of it all, memories are precious gifts of the heart that last forever and will someday be all we have left. Make the most of every moment you get. ~For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!

That person that walked away, well, they had to go. Do not allow yourself to question their exit just know they came, served their purpose, and now it is done. That is all. They can no longer take up your time, they can no longer have your attention, they can no longer be a distraction from what you really need to be busy doing. Now, all you have to do is determine what your experience with them taught you, and how it will help you blossom into one that is closer to the best version of you. That is all. Anyone that can walk out of your life now has no business experiencing your awesomeness in the future. Be thankful for whatever lesson you caught from them, and grateful for the space and time you now have to be filled with experiences that nourish and sustain you verses those that distract or drain you. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

Set a goal, make a plan, and put the plan into action, but most importantly, take the time to appreciate what you do have right now. Focus less on how far you have to go, and more on how far you have come. Start every day with a smile on your face and gratitude in your heart. Acknowledge that life is perfectly imperfect and even so, you are blessed and grateful.  Be appreciative and happy with the many ways your life has been blessed in addition to seeking more, and continue to make strides towards accomplishing your goals. Listen to you... you know better than anyone else what best serves your own soul. ~For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey !

Do not let anyone with their drama and chaos bring you out of your #joy & #peace . Remove them, remove yourself, create some kind of distance. You deserve the best, the kindest, the most fun, loving experiences of your life. Anything else should be done with as quickly as possible. Knowing one thing for sure, that your time here is limited, do your best to make the most of it, and the rest of it the best of it. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey .

There is nothing wrong with being there for others to support them, encourage them, and assist them, but remember that they must rescue themselves. It is ultimately their job to fix, grow, cultivate, push, and unleash themselves. Refuse to be used, abused, or crushed under the weight of someone else's issue. Do not take their problems, trials, challenges, and disappointments with you. Their problems are in their life for a reason and are not yours to have or carry as a personal burden. Acknowledge fully the energy you may have shared with someone in the moment of their experience, give them your sympathy even, but also remember to let it go. Remember to maintain peace in your own life. The only energy you should be open to exchanging is that which is good, pleasant, positive, and peaceful; those are always welcome and are meant to be shared with everyone. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily.

So, you say you want to be happy? To be happy you must also be willing to own the role you play in your life every day. Be the person positively radiating love and gratitude. Choose to let go of the things, people, and experiences that drain happiness from your life and replenish yourself with good deeds, loving relationships, actions that positively invest in your own life, and choose to find the silver lining in challenges. It is that simple. That is how you become happy. It is never in what you say, but all about what you are willing to do to make and keep you happy. ~Come check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey for more positive posts daily. 

  No one can stop you but you.  Have your coffee, do some yoga, run around the block, take a shower and get in the business of bringing your passion to the table. Every day make a way to bring your dream closer to fruition. Wake up  with a can-do attitude. Sure, it may not be easy or without challenges, and t here will always be people that do not believe. That said, let their energy of doubt be your fuel and set yourself on FIRE. Prove them all wrong, but most importantly prove to yourself that anything you set your mind to you can do. It starts with you believing in you. All it takes is your action to make it happen. Commit to working on it consistently, encourage yourself, and do whatever is required to make it happen no matter what. You can do it! I believe in you; time for you to start believing too. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily.

There are five essential steps you can take to increase your ability to be  # Happy  right now. Stop. Consciously do what is  totally within your control and in your power. Take  three deep breaths, put your hand over your chest, acknowledge your own beating heart;  that is proof of life.   Smile, knowing everything will be okay. Now... just be. Happiness is simply your choice. Despite your current circumstance, hurt, or dilemma. Decide to be happy; choose it and it will choose you. ~For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey .

Avoid allowing the fear or doubt that dwells in others to misdirect or deter your pursuit.  There will always be naysayers, doubters, and haters but they are not of your concern. Your job is to answer your calling, not theirs. You do not have to prove or convince anyone else of its relevance. It is your passion. It has been given to you for a reason. Their lack of understanding or clarity has nothing to do with the legitimacy of your dream. Whatever your passion is, wherever it is, no matter what it takes to do it, remember that it was put there, in you for a reason, now go chase it. ~For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily.

Be led by your passion always. Even when it wavers, dwindles, or wains find a way to reignite your flame and fan it. Never be defeated no matter what challenges show up to deter, distract, or discourage you. Surround yourself with people that encourage you to go after your dream and confide in them when you are feeling defeated, depleted, or unmotivated. Be led by your passion and slap down fear in all of its forms when it shows up in your life. Believe in yourself, in the power of your passion, and the purpose of your being. Dare to dream and dream big. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily. Rest in Peace Dr. Maya Angelou

You have the right to refuse to show up for anything that does not positively serve you and add to your life. You have every right to be unavailable for drama, chaos, negativity, anger, or bitterness. You have the option to refuse to entertain anything that would only serve as a means of depleting the goodness and peace within you. It is not only your right but your duty to welcome, participate, and encourage positive, loving experiences and have little room for anything less. ~Come check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey for more positive posts daily.

If you can find a reason to be grateful you will inevitably find in that a reason to be happy despite any uncomfortable or unfortunate circumstance you may encounter. Love yourself enough to put on a smile regardless. Know that you are capable of rising above, getting over, past, and through any challenge you may face. It takes very little effort to do that once you have convinced yourself of it, and remember how far you have already come. Remind yourself of how incredibly capable you are, how strong you are, and how blessed you are. Never forget to remember to encourage yourself to do your best, be happy, positive, and eternally grateful despite any experience that would suggest you be anything less.  Under no circumstances should you be anything but grateful every day for every opportunity to simply wake up and be. Find a reason to be grateful and you will always have a reason to be happy.  ~For more positive posts check out  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  &  www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey  

Being sad, mad, or disappointed takes up way too much energy. It is wasteful and it is draining. You must remember that your experiences are temporary. Do not force yourself to relive anything that does not positively serve you. Your energy should be put to better use. Change the course of your thoughts. Positively redirect your thinking to what is right, well, working in your favor, and to your benefit, and focus on that. Things, circumstances, and especially people will disappoint you from time to time. Feel what you must, but do not allow yourself to dwell on anything that does not set you on track, in the direction of, or on your way to a better experience.  ~For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily.

Whatever you go through while on your journey, getting where you want to go, know that everything comes with a purpose. Circumstances show up to keep you focused, humble, committed, and appreciative once you get to where you are going. Challenges that show up in your life now are present to make sure you will not forget the storms you faced along the way. You will take full advantage of the opportunity to be great as soon as it presents itself with gratitude and pride.  ~For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey  &  www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey  daily.

 The biggest obstacle you have is to conquer your own self-doubt. Choosing what you want is easy, but the voice of doubt looms, the fear of failure is palpable, and the distractions are unlimited. Still deciding to go after what you want despite all of those things in addition to the the unknown, well, that is the hardest part, but if you know in your heart and believe with all the faith you can muster up that it is already yours; the only reasonable choice is to get on with the chase. Be persistent, be confident, be relentless. Go get it... Fight for it... Grab hold of it like it already belonged to you, you temporarily misplaced it, and you are back to reclaim it. As long as you are still here you still have time- now GO! ~For more positive posts check out fb.me/TheAnswerKey & www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily.

Be grateful for every single challenge; they all show up to show you something. They show you that you can do better. Be grateful for every trial, they are teaching you how to be better. Be grateful for every obstacle, they are testing what you already know. Be grateful for everyone that walks away because they have no business sharing your future. Know that everything that shows up in your life, every person, every experience, every day is only showing up for you and your betterment, but only if you let it. Mindfully seek their true purpose outside of your emotions. Know that every experience in your life shows up to serve you because nothing shows up for no reason at all. Focus on what you are meant to learn, take heed, and be grateful for the lesson. ~For more positive posts follow me at  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  &  www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey .

Do not be afraid to take a beat when you need it. Listen to your internal clock, and give yourself permission to take it. When your patience is running low, your energy is in need of a boost, your body is exhausted, or your mind is over worked take a moment for yourself to relax, rest, revive, re-energize, and rejuvenate. There is nothing wrong with a few uplifting words from a friend, a happy song, a pleasant scent, or simply enjoying peace and quiet to boost the joy, peace, or positivity in your life. Whatever else is going on can wait for you to do that. There should not be anything more important to you than your happiness and your peace. Never put them in someone else's hands, pocket, or run on someone else's clock. Your happiness is your business and should be your first priority. Take your moment when you need it, and get back to happy. ~For more positive posts follow me at www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey .