I feel grateful today

As I sit here on this beautiful morning in Salt Lake City, working outdoors, fountains spraying a gentle cooling mist into the air, and nice music playing lightly in the background, I am overwhelmed with gratefulness. I think most of us are pretty lucky; in that we have a roof over our head, a job we love (or at least some income or support), and a beautiful group of people around us who truly care and love us. We are very fortunate to live in a place where there is beauty and convenience all around, I mean just look! Places you can go and sit and work, without being bothered, all the luxuries, and more than we really need.  I have to agree with Michelle Obama who said “America really is the greatest country in the world“.
I just wanted to share a quick note to encourage you today to think on the good in your life. Its an old way of thinking you guys, but one that holds great truth – Count your blessings!
There’s nothing really complicated or super smart about learning to be happy and having soul success – it is simply maintaining and practicing a grateful heart and being centered on good. Strengthen your will to follow your dreams. GIVE more than you take, and BLOOM.

Knowing when to UNPLUG from all this Sh*t

It’s all too easy to get caught up in the media noise and rhetoric that can easily divide and destroy the love between us. Learn when it’s time to SHUT IT OFF. Listen to your thoughts and feel your emotions. When they get to a point of anger and anxiety, it’s time to UNPLUG and focus on the good that is NOW.
Please make it a beautiful day, AND, I want to thank each of you for taking the time to embrace and accept my heart and read my words.
Love and hugs! XOXOX

Thank you to love that has brought me unbelievable pain.

Thank you pain for teaching me how to navigate circumstances with my mind and a grateful heart.

Thank you to my mind for being strong, clear, resilient, ever curious about how things work.

Thank you grateful heart for learning to accept things without judgment and embrace the gifts I have.

Thank you for acceptance without judgment that teaches me tolerance and love.

Thank you tolerance that helps me to forgive and move forward in my own power leaving bitterness, hatred and envy behind.

Thank you for love that has brought me unspeakable joy.

Thank you joy for transforming my life with just a simple change in attitude.

Thank you  change of attitude for helping me remap my own feelings so that I experience honesty and awareness in my life today.

Thank you today for giving me NOW, the moment I live, the opportunity to love, learn, explore, play and work, and for every imaginable opportunity that life holds.

Thank you opportunity, thank you for always being there.

Your voice is often soft and quiet, and many times you are not in the light where I can see you, but if I pay attention, you are always there…. thank you!  

© Sandy Hibbard 2020

From my heart to yours – How will YOU embrace this life?

If you are fortunate enough to have your health, to have a job, a home and shelter, and food to eat – then you are blessed in this world!  God lives in us, He is in our hearts.  He is joy within us.  He is love flowing out of us and to those around us.  It is up to me, no one else to realize this, and to ALLOW it to live in me. It is up to you to do the same.  I think life is this simple.  We so over complicate and over stress everything, seems like everyone is always looking for something or someone to blame for their problems – I certainly know I do.  This week a quiet voice from my mind came to me in a “moment” I was having, it said “you can either complain, cry and whine about this or you can make a decision to change it.” That statement, ever so clear, brought me peace.  I understood that I have that power to make change for me.  When I live in my joy, my love, and keep a grateful heart of hope and understanding of this simple fact, I am empowered to really live my life.
This holiday season find a silent night to ask yourself how you want to live your life, then remind yourself that you can!  Don’t be afraid to let your love out and share this same message to the people in your life. Be thankful for what you have and know that if you have the things I mentioned above, you are blessed above the majority of the people in the world!  It is really simple.  We’re here for a minute to love for an eternity of generations to come!
How will you embrace this life?
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with love,

This has helped me get through many hard times, and reminded me in the good times just how powerful it is.  Sending love to all the special people that I am lucky to have in my life… and each one of you knows who you are!
XOXOXO
Sandy

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I LOVE LUCY!  ; )

There is no question that Lucy had a strong will. When she set her mind out to do something, no matter what obstacles got in her way, she saw it through! You mix that kind of determination with a heart of thankfulness and gratitude, and I believe that nothing can stop you. Here’s a simple tip that I have learned through the years and discussed many times with my friend Dr K: Keep a grateful heart and a strong will. This is what I am centering my thoughts on for today and everyday. We all have frustrations and hard times, learn to navigate around them to find your solutions, and keep a grateful heart in the midst of it all (count your blessings). Success and prosperity will come to you.

I am grateful for you, my friends – for your friendship, your love, and support. You have warmed my heart many times without even knowing it, brought encouragement, and smiles. Thank you.

Have a great Thanksgiving weekend, and here’s a little recipe that you might want to add to the menu for the next holiday rounds, a tasty appetizer and one of my favorites.

Love and Peace!

Butternut Squash Soup

I usually eat Vegan or Vegetarian and have discovered the nutritious beauty of fruits and vegetables!  An old recipe that has always been a winner (especially now!) is Butternut Squash Soup. Here is a version created by Chef Mark Daniel that is a delicious treat served hot OR cold!  Download the recipe here and enjoy!