The Answer Key

Your big dream, the one you have had the longest, the one that scares you a little, the one that you have dismissed more times than you care to count, the one that lingers at the forefront of your mind while you are at your nine to five- it is still there for a reason. Whatever hand life has dealt you may have paused, shifted, or sent you on a serious detour away from it for a while, but do not let the unforeseen obstacles that have darkened your path deter you from making your dream a reality. As long as it stays on your mind, brings a smile to your face, puts joy in your soul, and there is still room for it in your heart, make room for it in your life. No matter how long it may take to see it come to fruition, the more time you spend invested in something your heart truly desires will only bring its full potential closer to you. How long it has been, how long it may take, and how you go about it has little importance in contrast to seeing your blossom finally in full bloom. Make time...

Y ou are a amazing, you are beautiful, you are awesome, and you are great in your own way.  Know that your gifts and abilities are an advantage given to you to serve you on your journey. Everything you focus your energy on will grow so be aware of what a wonderful vessel of love you are, give yourself away mindfully, and have clear intentions.  Whatever you in all your unique majesty has to offer the world will be great and will come to pass as long as you remember to believe in yourself.  Go after everything that you truly want or have wanted, and foresee it in your future. All your dreams require are your attention, persistence, and unwavering effort no matter how small or slow it may seem to be- keep at it. Be aware of where you invest your focus, time, and energy, and remember that  your best investment will always be the one you make in yourself.  ~For more positive posts stop by  www.facebook.com/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey  ...

The only thing standing between you and your happiness is your state of mind. Do not focus on the reasons happiness has evaded you, but choose to acknowledge and appreciate all the things, experiences, and deeds you have to be grateful for and immediately increase the happiness in your life.  Even on your worse day you can choose to be positive, concentrate on the good, the gain, growth, or grace no matter how well hidden it may be, and s eek the silver lining in even the most unfortunate things.  When you are mindfully engaging in positive experiences, you will simultaneously attract more happiness into your life. Decide today that no matter what tries to stand in its way, happiness is yours for the taking, and watch happiness find you. Happiness  is not a destination, a person, or specific set of circumstances; being happy is choosing to be present, conscious, and aware of the best each experience has to offer. Happiness is a choice you make from one moment to the n...

Your entire life is the sum of your moments and the choices you have made, a reflection of what has mattered the most to you. Every decision you make going forward should be mindfully invested in your future from one moment to the next. O ne moment after another, you are staking a claim, taking ownership, exclaiming out loud, or silently making a statement about where your priorities lie.   You are the answer to your prayers, the magic touch, the secret ingredient, the key to your destiny. It is how much and how often you choose to invest your Self, in your own life goals that makes all the difference in what will or will not come to pass. Invest more of your time in you creating the best moments in your life starting now! ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Accomplishing your goals is the result of your consistent effort. Stacking your priorities daily will help you stay focused, be actively reaching for that vision everyday, mastering your craft through practice, and ultimately achieving the goals you set. Along the way, there will always be the unexpected interruption, distraction, or snags that show up in your day. The key to owning your day is stacking your priorities anyway, even around your disruptions. As quickly as you can, get back to what is most important for you to do. Stacking your priorities at the top of your day will give you better odds at completing them no matter what shows up later on. At the end of the day, w hen your priorities have already been addressed and taken care of,  you may find yourself more available and useful to others and the unexpected situations that make their way into your day while getting closer to achieving your goals at the same time. Remember to always make room for you in your day. ~ For ...

A new day is filled with new opportunities. Wherever you left off, after giving yourself time to rest, rejuvenate, and renew your intention, focus, and drive; know that you are capable and deserving of all life has to offer. Enjoy the journey. Take time to take it all in. Acknowledge that there are so many without your unique gifts, vision, or mission, but also be conscious not to minimize or sacrifice your right now for the future you are building. Bask in the life you have today, and take time to appreciate it for all it is worth. Every day, wake up with the belief that life is worth living. Recognize and acknowledge that you have been given another chance and there is value in every day you have that opportunity, and then set off to make the most of the opportunity that awaits you. ~For more positive posts check out www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey & fb.me/TheAnswerKey daily!

When you have chosen to break from the norm and follow your own path you will undoubtedly raise curiosity in those around you. Their intentions are not always obvious, but if anyone is asking, they are asking for a reason. Some genuinely want to encourage, support, or help you, but others have another agenda: discussion, deterrence, or disruption, thus sometimes you have to know when to keep your plans to yourself. Whether you stretch out and hone in on a specific direction or stretch up and reach for a new level of success, choose it wholeheartedly and be steadfast in your actions. Keep it low key and stay tight-lipped about your business. You do not owe anyone anything, especially an explanation. Continue to work in silence and eventually your success will have its own say; make your wish, work hard, then watch it come true. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Your purpose starts in your soul, your vision grows in your imagination, and it all manifests through your work. Your experience will manifest what you desire when you have fully given in to your purpose.   As you are serving your purpose, answering your calling, and living a life of true fulfillment your greatness will shine through you.  Put in your work, invest in yourself, and you will receive a bountiful harvest from the seeds you have planted in your life.  Be passionate in what you do daily and your life will attract and reflect a loving, positively, joy-filled experience.   T alk about it, be about it, and live it everyday.    ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Do whatever it is that will bring your life the most fulfillment. No matter how unusual, atypical, or unreasonable it may seem to be to anyone else, your life is yours and yours alone.  You do not need anyone's opinion demoting, discouraging, diminishing, distracting, or deterring you from doing what you need to do to get, be, or have what you want out of life. What may be extreme to someone else is perfect for you, designated for your path, and requires the magic you have to offer.  You do not need anyone's permission or approval. Be you. Be secure in knowing that you know what is best for your Self. Be brave. Show up in your life owning your experience. Be open. You will reap the benefits of your authenticity, and you  could be the example someone else is looking for to muster up the nerve to be true to themselves, but if it is only for the reason of living your life wholeheartedly with passion, vigor, courage, tenacity, conviction, and in truth- that is as good a reaso...

Some situations will not go according to plan. Some people will still take advantage of your kindness. Some mates do cheat. Some clients may walk, but even under the worst circumstances, you stand to gain something from your experience. Spending too much time focusing on your losses slows your progress and stunts your growth. Choose not to dwell on them. As soon as you can, try to move forward. Spend very little time on the situation itself and seek resolution instead. Take some time to find the lesson behind the experience knowing that all things are working to your benefit. Focus on the big picture knowing that you are another day wiser and another step closer to becoming a better version of yourself in the process. Know that all of your experiences are ultimately meant to serve a positive purpose in your life. The good, the hurtful, the bad, and the ugly of life have meaning and brings the gift of a positive lesson in tow. No matter how heavy your heart is now, you are brave, you ar...

While on the hunt for success, remember to take a breath every now and then. Take it easy on yourself even if you feel like throwing in the towel, remember what got you going in the first place. Know that great things always take time, but most importantly they require persistence and passion. Progress is what truly matters and every little bit counts. Fill your entire being with positive perspective especially when challenges arise on your journey. Leave no room for doubt. Commit to trying, putting forth your best effort every chance you get, and never give up. Embrace who you have become so far, be proud of the growth you have made from who you once were, and look ahead with your purpose at the forefront of your mind, your shoulders back, and courage in your heart.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

There are always going to be reasons that can block you from chasing your dreams, but most of them only live in your head.  With all the life you have ahead of you, why not give yourself a chance? Anything is possible. Sometimes things can get rough, challenges come, you will get knocked down, but great things happen all the time too. At any moment your entire life could change for the better- something great could happen to you. Why not you? Make your dreams a priority, be prepared for greatness, and put the odds in your favor. Even if you can only do a little at a time. Baby steps are better than no steps at all. Have the courage to go after it, give it your best, do the most you can whenever you can, and never give up on you. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey daily!

You have to reserve the right to create and maintain balance in your life. You have every reason to not take that call, go to that event, or interact with those people if it means you sacrifice your own peace and happiness. Choose how you spend your time, your energy, intellect, and emotion and who you share them with. Make sure the price you pay in exchange for those things is really worth your while. Remember that you are your first priority. Take care of you and be selective about how much of you gets to go around. Hot commodities only remain that way when they are reserved for a select few. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Harnessing your creativity and making it a priority can be difficult, but it is not impossible. Your first challenge is to face your fear. Rage against the internal struggle within between staying still and foraging a new path. Do not be afraid to make your own way. Own your charge and accept your dream as a calling. A calling is a purpose with no end.  Be open to the change that comes with it. Change is always apart of growth, making room for newness to enter your life. You will out-grow habits and people to prepare you to receive your new reality. Get ready for the shift to come and embrace it.  Have the courage to pursue your dream no matter what or how difficult a task it may seem to be- be relentless. Think of your mentors, not to follow their path per se, but to witness the possibility of what can happen when you have the courage to make your dream a reality. Develop the confidence to go for it, cultivate it everyday in some way, and know that the reality you dream...

Despite the heaviness of your heart, the lump of fear in your throat, or the worries that swirl around your mind and keep you up at night, know that things are in motion. Whatever unfavorable state you may be in is temporary. Just as good as things were before the hard times of your life, they will be again. Everything, every bit of it is working in your favor if you let it. The things you thought you wanted or needed that did not pan out to your liking, they too are all blessings just in disguise.  Great things take time. Keep going through it, through all of its trouble, bear down and take the heat. You will ultimately reach the awesomeness that awaits you on the other side of your troubled times. ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey   daily!

When you have been taken advantage of or taken for granted it is ushered in with a sting just under the skin, inexplicably watery eyes, heaviness in the chest, a lump in your throat, a general numbness, something to physically make you aware that you have been compromised. Give yourself the respect of knowing when you are being misused, abused, or disregarded. Pay attention to those who disrespect, exhaust, or waste your time and energy. Then, choose to put a stop to it and make the very next moment absolutely worth your while.  Unfortunately, some people in your life will always prioritize themselves, their issues, their problems, needs and wants and will monopolize your time, energy, and overall presence, but only if you let them. As much as helping others is what you do, know when to say when, and make sure you save some of you for yourself. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily!

Always putting yourself last tells the world that is your place in this life. The people around you will begin to behave in just that way, with an expectation for you to put them, their wants, and their needs ahead of your own.  Do not be afraid to make choices that are best for you sometimes.   Take heed to whatever your current situations are meant to reveal about your post on the hierarchy of your life. Listen carefully when others make requests, are they requests or demands of you and your time? Help, and help often, but do not forget to make choices that uplift you, enhance your heart-space, consider your best interest, and serve a purpose in your own life as well. People get burned out as a result of not having made the best choices for them as an individual too often; constantly showing up last on their priority list. Take time to take care of yourself, put your needs on your list of priorities everyday, and just say no every once in a while. Use that time you were so w...

On this first day of May, welcome the new month with a new intention. Concentrate your love, your energy, and your power on that which is most important to you. Every day is worth your best effort, but the first day is the most crucial when creating a new habit. Set your intentions on what you want for your life, for your day, and in each moment. Do your work, but also make time to have fun and enjoy the goodness and blessings life offers you every day. Lastly, end your day with gratitude in your heart. Notice and appreciate the small things this month like the tiny blossoms on the trees and witness them bloom over time just as your life has, does, and will over time with the right amount of concentrated effort. Enjoy your week as best you can, knowing your are blessed, being a blessing as often as you can beginning today. Embrace the newness of this May. ~When you get a sec stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey and tweet me @_TheAnswerKey daily! 

Every time you wake up from a good, decent, or even a not so great night's sleep, you have been gifted a new start. With every sunrise, day break, and crack of dawn you have a fresh start. From one moment to the next newness is awaiting you. Take this day, this moment, this breath to choose to make the best of it. Infuse right now with positivity and love, taking a deep, cleansing breath on purpose. Let that be your ongoing intent- purpose. Be one that is present, one who is purposefully going to embrace all the happiness, peace, calm, and comfort this experience has to offer. The value your effort holds is priceless and the gratitude you express for it all welcomes more of it into your life- expect it. Pursue all the best, the best job, the best experiences, the best partner, the best you, and your best life- start now. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey daily!

It is easy to be distracted by the frivolous, the chaotic, or dramatic things going on around you. As soon as you find yourself in that space, take a breath, take a beat, give yourself pause, and choose better. Choose to be better. Choose a better perspective. Have a better appreciation of your energy and invest it intently with love as your chariot. Be the light that can guide others who want to come out of the darkness on their way, but know who wants to stay in the dark and be okay with leaving them there. Many situations will arise that may upset you, disappoint you, or knock you off your mark, but make sure those moments are temporary. Lead by example as one who can experience something devastating without letting it devastate you. Your next day in the sun will come as soon as you choose it. As often as you can m indfully be a beacon of light, positivity, and love for yourself and for others.   Your light will always shine if you let it. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/...