Author: Gwendolyn Holmes

Be YOU!

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Be YOU! Who else is there to BE?

Seems obvious, right? Be you. Like, who else could one be?

I am glad you asked, because I have an answer.

The reality is that YOU are the only person you can BE. Today we are bombarded with images and ideas from television, movies, videos, music, social media and the Jones just to name a few. While images and ideas are great, they can also become a great travesty. The Disaster occurs when great images and ideas overshadow the real person you were intended to be…

Why are we so impressed by others? Is it because they give us hope? Is it because they show us the way? Is it because they have some magic? All of these or none of these could be the truth. But, here is what I know for sure. Many of us are busy admiring others because somehow we have convinced ourselves that who we are, what we have, what we are made of is not enough.

Well! Well now! (Imagine me saying this in my motherly voice; you know the voice when mom has just realized that… “There are going to have to be some changes made around here!”) This could not be further from the truth. The you, you are today is good enough. Could there be a better version of you. Well, of course there could. But that my dear is up to you. You will have to decide the level of work and detail you want to put into developing yourself.

You can try as hard as you can to be someone other than yourself, but it will never happen. It can never be. So in reality you are always YOU. Trying to be something other than yourself only produces a watered down version of you. We all know that watered down is awful.  Think about the last drink you had at a restaurant. Once the ice has melted and the drink no longer has its strength what do we do. We ask the server, “Can I get a fresh drink, this is watered down. So if no one wants a watered down drink. Surely, we don’t want watered down people either.

Why not be the best version of YOU that you can be today. Don’t worry about tomorrow or yesterday, next month, next season, or even the days and months that have passed. Just BE. Today choose to just be the best YOU, you can be.

Today choose to be present. Today choose to be aware. Today choose to be grateful, thankful. Today choose to be, YOU. Choose today to be the best YOU, you could possibly be.

Understanding the Power of “NOW”

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Be ‘OKAY’ with where you are right now, in this moment – no matter where you are. …I realize, this may sound strange to you, especially if where you are is far from where you want to be.

When you can accept your present state, celebrate and feel gratitude for where you are right now; the universe will respond favorably. It is a law. The acknowledgment and this emotion creates the magnetic energy to pull you closer to the life, business, health, love, peace, wealth and spirituality you desire.

It is just that simple. Be pleased today not for where you are going, or from where you have come – (these are good too and have their place and purpose). But, today make peace with where you actually are. Feel it, feel good about it. Once you do this only more good can come to you.

There is no power in waiting for something to happen at some point in the future.  We have no control over the future. We can only influence what is right “NOW.” Now is where the magic happens. It is where the action takes place.

You must make peace with where you are right here and now before you can get anywhere else. Embracing your now is the magic for all that is to come. And boy, is there a lot of good coming your way!

Can you say, “I am well,” “I am doing good,” “Everything is alright,” “I am great!”

Give it a try… Repeat it a few times… Notice the lightness and relief you feel being at peace with where you are.

Habit

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This month is all about Habit. I am looking forward to sharing and hearing from you. I am going to pick your brain this month….so don’t be shy, talk back to me. Start thinking now! I have questions like…What habits have brought you success? Which habits resulted in failure? What do you know for sure about habits? …Can’t wait…

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One Hand…

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One Hand…  One hand holds the entire world, the entire universe.  My mind wonders in awe of the power one must possess to hold the world in His hand.  I am amazed!  By this alone I know I can trust God.  William McDowell sang, “I’m in your hand, I can FOREVER trust your plan… Sovereign God…”

So when you feel lost, confused or uncertain.  Be certain of this.  God has a plan and therefore you have a plan.  You are literally in His hand.  Trust His Plan!

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More to come…

If you have a question or comment concerning trust, write me.  I would love to hear from you.  Leave a comment below.

Celebrating Love…

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This year we were intentional about how we celebrated Valentine’s Day as a family. My husband and I went out of our way to make sure everyone felt special. We enjoyed a deliciously beautiful dinner, dessert and conversation. The excitement was high among all three children as we dined by beautiful candle light.

As a wife and mother my cup was full. It was a true blessing to see how much joy I could bring to my entire family. It was simple. I simply agreed, in my heart, to serve my gifts to my family, FIRST.

The gift of love through service is amazing.  It has the power to heal and to fill.

Ask yourself this question:  Where am I serving my gifts FIRST?

All my Love,

Gwendolyn ♥