The Answer Key

Life has a way of showing you who and what really matters. One of the most precious experiences in this life can be found in the reciprocity of loving relationships, surviving hard times, lessons being learned, silver-linings being found, and being blessed with what you need regardless of what you want. Live in gratitude for all of it. Wishing you all the best... you are abundantly blessed.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  

The time for gratitude is always. Make time to be present, be kind (especially to yourself) as often as you can, and embrace every peaceful moment you get. Find solace in knowing that no matter what happens ten minutes from now, ten weeks, or ten months from now, right now, all is well. Find time to stop and smell the roses.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Take in this moment for what it is. You are okay. Take a deep breath, and really feel it. Make some time to just appreciate where you are in this moment even if it is a hard one. While things could be better, they could also be worse. No matter what the circumstances are right now- you are okay. Focus on the solutions more than the problems. Some of them may need your push, but others will simply take care of themselves. Stay balanced. Remember to always take care of You while you handle your business, and be grateful to have business that needs handling. You've got this.   ~ For more positive posts stop by   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Summer came back for, hopefully, its final bow. Fall really took its sweet time getting here this year, but it is time to finally fall into fall. Enjoy the whispering winds, the chill that comes with it, wearing hoodies while crunching through leaves, and an extra hour of sleep. Get cozy with the ones you love and hold dear. Snuggle up, and enjoy every minute of it.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   daily!  

Autumn is finally showing up. The leaves are changing colors, and slowly falling. The wind is picking up. The days are shorter, and the mornings have a cool, brisk, breeze to accompany the new day, every day. Take it all in. Enjoy this time of year. Entering the final quarter, make time to enjoy your people and your space a little bit more. With gratitude in your heart, every day has the possibility to be the best day of the year!  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   daily!  

The real flex is not being so exhausted and worn out from filling everyone else's cup. By all means, do plenty of pouring, but notice when you have done enough to not deplete yourself, and minimize over doing it. For this season and for the unforeseeable future, commit to being whole, well, and full too. Do so mindfully, in part, so you can continue to pour without garnering any resentment but more gratitude for the ability to do so. Make time to help others, but also make time for you to enjoy this beautiful season. ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   daily!

There is something beautiful about newness- the possibilities and opportunities are wide open. I hope this new month brings you plenty of them. Be sure to embrace every single one of them. Make memories with your loved ones. It is the memory of our experiences that will last a lifetime.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   daily!

Intentionally, do all of the things that make you feel good. As often as you can, even in the small mundane moments of your day; make room for goodness on purpose. Every chance you get to feel good; be that, do that, and own that experience. You deserve all the good the world has to offer. There is so much happening out of your control, but you can allow yourself to take in as much goodness as you can whenever, wherever you can- feel good.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   daily!  

It is easy to become desensitized to the significance and worth of the things you have once you have had them for a long time. It is pertinent to your experience to develop thankfulness for the big and the little things. Maintain and increase your happiness in practice. Happiness is a direct result of the presence of gratitude. It is not a luxury but a necessity of happiness to know the value of what you have and have appreciation for it. Cultivate your gratitude and enjoy the beauty that is your life.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   daily!  

Whatever progress you make, great or small, counts. Eventually, it will all add up. Never feel as if you are not enough, are out of time or talent. Your commitment to be consistent is all you need. Every new day comes with an opportunity to make yourself proud. As often as you can, do that.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   daily!  

How you spend your time, your energy, and your presence is all that you are truly responsible for; on all fronts, choose wisely. Know how to assess, decompress, and let go of things that are out of your own control. It is not your responsibility to save anyone else. Most of them do not want to be saved anyway. Some people enjoy, embrace, and thrive off of stress, chaos, and drama in their lives; some will even welcome it. It is not for you to understand, defend, or rescue them from the consequences of their own choices. Let them live the life they have chosen. Help those who seek it... avoid those that don't. It is perfectly okay to give yourself permission to tap out. Tap out of their mess, and  wish them the best. Choose to bask in all that is good, well, kind, loving and positive in your own life.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!  

Your creativity is yours and yours alone. Your abilities are special and unique only to you. They are the gifts of one. So what if someone else started already, is a mile ahead, or super-successful at the same medium; no one can bring the creative energy you can bring to the art. Be free. Be you. Be creative. Leave your mark.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!  

There will be days of stress, strife, and struggle, but on those days, pull yourself up knowing you will make it through those days like you have done so many times before. Today, you have the option to choose where your focus goes. Let it be intentionally geared towards everything you have to be grateful for, and concentrate more on the solutions to your problem than the problem itself. Go into the world marching to the beat of your own drum with gratitude, love, purpose, and determination.  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!  

Regardless of what anyone has told you, or even if you have doubted yourself: you are not ready, not good enough, not worthy; take this as your sign that they were wrong. From the moment you were created, you had a soul, a purpose and worth. Even if you crawl, begin. Even if you struggle, try. Even if you take a break, that is okay, as long as you do not give up. Walk confidently into your future. Count the steps along the way, and get to the business of getting it done. You've got this!  ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!  

While you stay busy being persistently in pursuit of fulfilling your purpose, remember to be patient as well. Ignore the distractions, and keep going. Every step, material, word is progress; all your efforts add up in the end. Great things take time, and your time will come when the time is right. You've got this! ~For more positive posts stop by fb.me/TheAnswerKey & twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey daily!

Let this moment be just as it is. Be present... stay here in the now, and be grateful for it. Take a deep breath, and pause. Bask in your bounty, and soak up your success. Take this moment, in and of itself as a win, enjoy it, and take on the rest of your day with the same winning energy.  ~For more positive posts stop by  www.twitter.com/_TheAnswerKey   &  fb.me/TheAnswerKey   daily!

In the spirit of tuning into the positive, optimistic, and openness within, now is a great time to hone in on all that is good, great, and well and build upon it. Intentionally create the conditions you want to be in. Create the environment you wish to live in. Create the business or occupation you wish to acquire. Create the person you want to see and be. There is nothing wrong with being a dreamer just make sure you are also a doer, and create the life you want to live.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me   @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  

Remember, there is a silver-lining with every cloud, and the glass is always half full.  There is always a myriad of awesomeness going on around you. Give them the attention they so rightfully deserve, and be grateful for each and every one. Create your own happiness. Reflect on what you have more than focusing on what you want, and remain open to your blessings multiplying. Appreciate, experience, and embrace the things that bring you joy however you can get ahold of it.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Every day holds its own blessings. While some days may seem mundane, find the joy in it anyway. Look for the many ways your life is on track, successful, and going well, and be content with where you are right now. Even if you are at the job you want to leave, remember to be thankful to have the means to make your ends meet. Even if you are no longer in a relationship, remember that it is better to be at peace by yourself than swallowed up in someone else's chaos. Even if you do not have many friends, remember to appreciate those who do love, support, and care for you sincerely and with reciprocity. Even if you are aging prematurely, remember to be grateful because everyone does not get the chance to age at all. There is always a myriad of awesomeness going on around you- give them the attention they so rightfully deserve, and be grateful for each and every one.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!...

There is something magical about artistry. Embrace it. Make time for it, and take your time with it. Enter your creative space with intention and grace. Great things take time, and the right timing prepares you to produce something beautiful and unique. Do not rush the process... enjoy it!  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  Photo: Facebook/The Love We Already Have

There is no better time than right now to take things to the next level. Not that you should hold off on accomplishing anything for any other reason than you feel so compelled to, but the present is an opportunity to be seized; the new year, the new day is just another reason to pursue your greatness- it is a bonus, and your presence is proof that you still have time. Be perfectly honest with yourself about what you want and how you will have to go about achieving it. Now, is the time to put that plan into action. Every single day, put some effort behind achieving your goal, and by this time next year, you just might have it. You know what has to be done... get to it.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  Photo: Facebook: Peace, Pearl, and Passion