When I wake up and think about the day to come with positive intention and purpose, I put myself into the right frame of mind to easily move forward. I don't have to have great plans, but in my mind, I can see the pieces of my day being easy and possible. I can search for one or two routine events that I can envision having a positive outcome. When I can do this, I know that its time to move forward and begin my day.
By contrast, if I wake up and begin to dread all the things that I will be facing and think about all of the problems that I am going to have, it puts me into a negative mindset. It creates a dread and a mindset that says, I don't want to do this, or this, or this...I don't want to face any part of my day to come. When I am expecting only the negative things, I don't see the positive, even when they happen. Why would I want to set up my day like that?
So remember, its not about what you can't do today, but rather what you CAN do! Take a minute to think about what might be possible. Get positive. It just might happen!
In Step Out, I encourage you to ask yourself why you are feeling or acting a certain way, to get to the bottom of your motivation for your actions.
Words of Wisdom has a simple quote that I heard recently on a web workshop. It made so much sense!
In My Stories, I begin to let you see a little more about me, where I admit that I have allowed myself to be a victim.
And of course, I've added a couple more poems.
I hope you enjoy!
Wishes and dreams!
BJ
Monday, July 29, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
What's New Today
In Step Out... I ask you to try one thing, SMILE
In Words of Wisdom there is something to think about from Eugene O'Neill
and
In My Poems, is a new post, "When I Find"
I hope you enjoy!
BJ
In Words of Wisdom there is something to think about from Eugene O'Neill
and
In My Poems, is a new post, "When I Find"
I hope you enjoy!
BJ
Monday, July 22, 2013
Getting Started on a Mission
About a week ago, Cory Monteith died. His death was senseless, needless, an overdose. I did not really know his work nor watch Glee, but I was touched by the numerous tributes his life inspired. One of the tributes was a tweet by Richard Branson where he noted Cory's efforts to end homelessness. It was in that moment, that the purpose for this site became clear. It was in that moment that my purpose, my mission, became clear. I want to end hopelessness. How can someone who is loved by so many, be so hopeless that he becomes self destructive?
Purpose
This is not just about the extremes of hopelessness, the things that result in self sabotage and self destruction. Its also about the little, everyday challenges. The voices inside our heads that make us question our ability, question our worth, tell us that we can't...
And, it's not about the can't...it's about getting over the can't...getting past the can't. It's about not being a victim. It's about taking a step, no matter how small, because every small step can put us on the path to grand possibilities.
Pages
I've separated this site as follows:
I am Barbara Jane, its my first and middle name. Whenever I think of my name, my inner voice says it very fast and with a southern accent, which is funny because my parents were from Pittsburgh and didn't have any trace of southern accents, except when my mother said red, but that's another story. I choose to use my first two names because this is who I am...last names can change. You'll learn more about me in My Stories because I just can't fit it all in here.
Disclaimer
I will give credit to those I take ideas from, unless there is a reason for them to be anonymous, but otherwise, the words are my own. If you know me and "hear" yourself in one of my stories but remember events differently, that's life...start your own blog...these are my stories.
Purpose
This is not just about the extremes of hopelessness, the things that result in self sabotage and self destruction. Its also about the little, everyday challenges. The voices inside our heads that make us question our ability, question our worth, tell us that we can't...
And, it's not about the can't...it's about getting over the can't...getting past the can't. It's about not being a victim. It's about taking a step, no matter how small, because every small step can put us on the path to grand possibilities.
Pages
I've separated this site as follows:
- Step out... - Stories, tips and tricks to help you move forward
- Words of Wisdom - Some pretty good quotes
- My Stories - I needed a place for these
- My Poems
I am Barbara Jane, its my first and middle name. Whenever I think of my name, my inner voice says it very fast and with a southern accent, which is funny because my parents were from Pittsburgh and didn't have any trace of southern accents, except when my mother said red, but that's another story. I choose to use my first two names because this is who I am...last names can change. You'll learn more about me in My Stories because I just can't fit it all in here.
Disclaimer
I will give credit to those I take ideas from, unless there is a reason for them to be anonymous, but otherwise, the words are my own. If you know me and "hear" yourself in one of my stories but remember events differently, that's life...start your own blog...these are my stories.
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