humble truths

" A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes. " Definition of happiness by Hugh Downs

control your attitude

It's Friday! I'm excited, I love weekends - so much time to get everything done that you need to do! And *woooooot* paintball on Sunday! Wish me luck, I want to get some decent headshots in *giggles* I sincerely hope my brother is on my team!

Today I thought a blog about attitude control would be apt, as I've been trying to do it all week! I believe that, although we cannot always control the situation we are in, we can control our attitude in the situation. I've had to constantly remind myself this week, that I do not have to give in to the invisible forces that try to turn me into a rude, grumpy, mean, horrible moody person at work. Sure, this isn't the ideal situation for me BUT I'm not the only person here, so why do I have to have a bad attitude and let that effect everyone else's day? Just 1 smile could change a whole conversation - and it's really not so much effort to smile is it?

Ultimately, I am in control of who I am. We can all chose to be, we can all chose happiness, patience and understanding... and if you struggle with those, you can choose to try. Why should people and/or situations dictate who you are? *correction* They absolutely shouldn't!

humble truths

"If there is someone out there who can make him happier than i made him, then there has to be someone out there who can make me so much happier than he made me" Jenny Lill [friend and gem of wisdom]

love

Today I'm loving love! I can honestly say, and believe it entirely, that love is the biggest part of anyone's life. So much of what we do, who we are and where we want to be is influenced by love... It's like one driving force we all have in common, something so powerful and intense when experienced completely that you feel unstoppable!

The human heart is capable of crazy amounts of loving, and the best love anyone can experience is loving fearlessly. Hurt and heartache are unfortunately inevitable in life, but the beauty of it is that - once your heart is shattered into a million pieces, and then over time heals itself - it is back in action and ready for an even stronger, deeper, more intense love than you've ever experienced before.

In theory: every time you love - you love a little harder :D so why not give yourself completely to what or who it is that you love, be fearless and give it everything you have because its worth it!

humble truths

"These then are my last words to you: Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact." William James

sharks and a bit of confusion

First of all: Happy Wednesday!!

I heard something terrible yesterday, "Shark attack on Fish Hoek beach. Man dies". I really want to say condolences to the family, i can't imagine having to lose someone so special through something so horrific! Put yourself in his position for a moment, you're just having a lovely swim in the fresh ocean waters on a hot summers day while you're on holiday and next thing (well I cant begin to describe it because I'm not sure whether you would pass out from shock or blood loss - maybe adrenalin would kick in and you wouldn't feel pain? who knows really)

Naturally I decided to have a chat with my good friend Google again and see if I could get some facts straight about the whole thing, there wasn't really too much info out there, but I did read someone's comment about it. They believe that shark attacks are inevitable because we are regularly shark cage diving and exposing ourselves to these sharks, 'of course they'll come and eat us'. I'm not sure exactly where I stand on this to be honest, either way we are in their territory - whether it's in shallow waters on a beach or in deeper waters while caged. Does the fact that, while cage diving, we look like little seals and attract the sharks with raw bloody meat change things?

In the last few weeks I decided that I really wanted to go shark cage diving, but I must admit that this has given me something to think about.

[This pic is from flikr, its a Great White Shark, the same breed responsible for attacks on Fish Hoek beach]

humble truths

"Most people achieved their greatest success one step beyond what looked like their greatest failure" Brian Tracy

humble truths

" You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however." Richard Bach

the northern lights

Today while I was chatting with my good friend Google about great things to do and see in Europe, I found myself looking at some pages on Finland. Lapland in particular, and their long days and nights at respective times of the year. Can you imagine the sun not setting for days? Say hello to life at the Arctic Circle! *giggles* I'm rambling off topic... oh well it is titled ramblings after all *winks*


Apparently Lapland is a fantastic place to experience the Aurora Borealis, aka Northern Lights. (i say apparently because my friend Google may stand to be corrected *winks*) Can you imagine looking up at the sky and seeing such amazing colour splashed across natures ceiling? It really does overwhelm me! I've put it on my list of things to experience before I graduate from this life *smiles* and I'm excited about it!


[The amazing photo above was found on flikr, its actually taken in Greenland, but just as beautiful!]

the beginning of greatness

Well its 2010! we made it alive people get excited! lol :D

I have no idea why - but I'm just so excited for the year ahead, I think it holds so much greatness for everyone that just goes and looks for it. This year I have decided to make some positive changes in my life, and find out a bit more about myself and what it is that makes me happy :D

wish me luck!