INCURABLE OPTIMIST

Thought for TODAY:

I appreciate it. All of it.

Really wanted to say this today. I know I feel this way more than I say it. So if you stumble upon this post, please don't glaze over it. I mean it. Thank You.

Why? Everything that has happened up till now has been a part of my process. I wouldn't change anything ever. All the highs, all the lows, and all the in-between times are blessings. One million and one blessings. I wouldn't change one hurt, one single challenge ever, because it prompted growth.

Am I being mushy? Do I care? Does it matter? Just wanted to thank every being in my life up till now. The biggest being, the Creator, and all the Love I have ever experienced.

I am truly grateful. So Thank You. Did I close a deal? Did I create life? Did I make a profit of 15 million? Did I see miracles? Every day is a miracle. Every day is a day that speaks volumes. A day that has added to my dialogue, to my characters, to my message and to my being. Too abstract to understand? Do you read on the surface? Do you read in between the lines? Do you pick apart paragraphs? Do you deconstruct thoughts? Do you peel away layers? Think.

Gratitude. Plain and simple. I chose to express it more externally today. Why you may ask? Why not? They say a smile is contagious. I'm coining gratitude contagious. Let it spread like a field of flowers. Let it grow in our hearts. Remember, (oh, and I remind myself this too when I need it) it can always be worse. Focus on what's right, what's in control, what is working for you. Work on what's not and keep your eye on the prize, your mind on your goal and your heart open to gratitude. You will never be at loss when you share and you know you are being taken care of. Share, trust the process. Share your good thoughts, your sympathy, your help, your ears, your smile, your knowledge, your job leads, your intent, your miracles, your wealth, your spirit, share.

Abundance recycles in so many ways. Ways that work in unexpected ways. Miracles happen over night. Solutions appear in your heart. Will stronger than ever. Believe. Your life is your process. Don't concern yourself with the popular vote, the safe way, if you have that passion, the desire, it will all fall into place. Risks involve faith. Win big, risk big. If you don't get the outcome you expected, it's what is best at the given moment, that will in turn lead you to other better paths. But it won't make sense now. Trust it. Trust the process. Share. Say Thank You. Smile. Keep Charging ahead. Don't despise small beginnings. Keep the faith. Keep charging ahead. Share. Say Thank You. Smile.

It's about time I share my feelings about my own theories more publicly. How life works (well, I'm student for life, so that's a work in progress ;) )How it synchronizes meaningful coincidences in your favor; when you least expect it. Those are times that you just sit back in awe, and say, "THANK YOU".

Wanted to throw this out there. A thought that I usually don't share, but hope in time you will see what I am trying to do not only for myself; but for others who are out there living the process, keeping the faith, and charging ahead. Good Luck to each and every one of you. Wish you much success. Remember when you do get there to share, say Thank You, smile and Keep charging ahead.

With love,

Farida Ansari Rafique

Award Winning Recipe

Pardon the cheesiness you smashing humans, it was just too good of a recipe to keep to myself.
xoxo
Farida

 

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Avenue of the Stars

I've Been Riding "This" All Week

Been riding this "thought" all week. It just makes sense. It can be applied to anyone. I mean you can apply this to lovey dovey stuff, work stuff, health stuff, money stuff, goals, etc. You get it?

I can go on and on with this "thought", this mantra that I have been bill boarding everywhere. Heck, I could have made t-shirts. Oh, let me tell you, it's not an original thought. That's right, it's shared, it's inspired, it's lived. Aren't all thoughts really connected? I believe in pure innovation, but believe thoughts are interconnected and inspired.

I guess I should get to the point, considering its 1:30 am on a Friday night before my out-of town Guest arrives, and I still need to frost the orange chocolate cake I made. A cake that will probably look a little lopsided but taste damn good. Because it's all about substance baby. Isn't it?

Orange you say? Yes, orange because it's a little unexpected, a little MOD, a little off the road. Even cakes have their own personalities. Never met a  Coconut Cream that I didn't like. Seriously, stay away from the Red Velvet, total hater. For real. That cream cheese frosting; watch out!

Yes, that "thought" I have been toting around with my other old found wisdom. What to make of it?  I am telling you, I know too many good beings sitting in their homes watching a ticker tape  parade. Pondering, wondering, lingering, and sometimes even, yes, even, dreaming. Oh no, not the "D" word! Dreaming, when did that become so bad? Who is the Brazil Nut that attached the unattainable value to the word "Dream". Can I wiki it?  The dictionary defines it as: a strongly desired goal or purpose b: something that fully satisfies a wish.
I think we should all be Dreamers again. We should all be born again Dreamers. Dreamers Have feelings too {put that on a bumper sticker!}.

Which almost brings me to my "thought", remember it's an inspired thought. It running through like minds as I type like bursts of electricity. The thought is zipping through the universe. (Think mini fireworks of neon pink and yellow, if you are the visual type).

I  must warn you it's rather simple. Not much to it. But, it's one of those simple yet powerful phrases that when read at the right time, it makes sense and puts things in motion. Provided the right time and right frame of mind.

"There is no better time than NOW. Go do your thing! The Time is NOW."

It made sense to me this week. It's confirmed. *Click* *Light Bulb* *harp*

xoxo
Farida