A Handwritten Note

23 Thursday Jan 2020

Posted by Letitgocoach in Letting Go, Quality of life

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#ahandwrittennote, #Blogging, #grammarcheck, #handwriting, #independence, #inspiration, #journal, #spellcheck, #spellingerrors, #technology, #themorningpages, #youvegotmail, encouragement

I woke up this morning, took a glance at my phone and turned it off. Yesterday was not a pretty day at work, so this morning I took some time to manage my state. To let go of yesterday and stand firmly in today.

I sat down and wrote the Morning Pages. I learned about the Morning Pages one year ago, and this morning, they helped clear my mind.

The Morning Pages are handwritten in a notebook and I noticed something as I was writing. I had to pause and think how to correctly spell some of the words. The ‘i’ and ‘e’ rule of grammar ran through my mind. While typing, spell check takes care of the misspellings and I’ve obviously become dependent upon that.

I kept writing. The pages aren’t supposed to be perfect. They are called the Morning Pages because they capture those ‘first thing in the morning thoughts.’

Maybe you journal. If so, I encourage you to continue to do so. Writing by hand is a gift. The up and coming generations aren’t learning cursive writing, but cursive writing is a beautiful thing. I write encouraging notes to friends and mail them at random. The note blesses them and me, because they always point out the handwriting.

If you would enjoy a handwritten note, just send me an email. (Letitgocoach@gmail.com) Include your name, mailing address and an area where you need encouragement, and I’ll mail you one. There’s nothing quite like receiving a handwritten note.

The Mindless Activity

13 Monday Jan 2020

Posted by Letitgocoach in Letting Go, Moving On

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#beginnings, #Blogging, #Chemex, #clearyourmind, #focusonthegood, #greatideas, #heartwhispers, #inspiration, #mindlessactivities, #mundanetasks, #perspective, #quietmoments, #stillness

The best ideas occur while showering.

They used to form while vacuuming, but this house doesn’t have any carpet, so the vacuum isn’t used often. While washing dishes is another good mindless activity.

These are things we do without thinking. They don’t take concentration, so the mind has room for an idea to surface.

In my case, I was showering when the idea popped into the forefront of my mind. The idea was not new. I’ve done this same idea 15 years ago. It doesn’t have to be new to be good. The great thing about doing it 10 or 20 years later, is what I learned the first time.

With age comes wisdom.

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With age also comes hesitation.

My daughter and I have had an electric dishwasher in every house we’ve lived in. They never get used. There’s something about using your hands that releases the idea. The best ideas occur when we’re not thinking. Dreams of the heart don’t leave, they get buried.

Maybe this explains my love for the Chemex. Using my hands to bring about the first cup of coffee. Look around and see what you can do with your hands. We’re not looking for new, because God always starts at the beginning. What’s on your heart that’s waiting to begin?

Use your hands in a mindless activity.

Defy All Logic

12 Sunday Jan 2020

Posted by Letitgocoach in Moving On, Quality of life

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When I’m being a Virtual Assistant during the week and need instant inspiration, I pull up Pinterest. It knows what I like and displays a soothing meme within seconds. Gotta love that stalker algorithm. 🙂

Pinterest is good to me and for me.

I saw this and it resonated.

When I have an idea and begin thinking logically, soon the idea is easily dismissed. Here’s what I do to stay away from logical thinking.

I pray/ponder the idea for three days.

Wait for peace to become an anchor.

Lay out the steps and start doing.

Create or gather the material needed to bring the idea into reality. Hold on tight as I step out in faith. (That is the scary part) My God is not big into logic. When He calls my name to do something, He knows it’s gonna be done to the best of my ability. (Even scarier part)

The most important thing I do is what I don’t do. I don’t tell anyone, except my daughter, about the idea. I don’t seek advice, or encourage opinion about it. When I have a good idea that makes me nervous, it’s already planned.

Live a life that’ll defy all logic.

You Be You

07 Tuesday Jan 2020

Posted by Letitgocoach in Letting Go, Moving On

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#authenticity, #inspiration, #intention, #purpose, #sunflowers, #tallwomen, #uniqueness, #walklikewind, #writerswillwrite, #youbeyou, #youhaveagift, growth, Letitgocoach

In Walk like Wind, I wrote about my hesitation of being tall. That’s what I was really getting at with yesterday’s post. Wearing the boots make me even taller, but I’m embracing it.

We are each uniquely made, so we don’t have to try and be different. We already are.

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I came home to a vase full of sunflowers sitting on the table. I saw these the other day at the market and thought about buying them for my daughter. They have always been her favorite flower, but now that she’s 20, I thought she may have outgrown them and didn’t buy them.

Her father had the same idea, and he bought them for her. There’s still that little girl inside of her that loves them. Where’s that kid inside of you? What do they still want to be? You’re not too old and your time hasn’t passed.

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It’s time to embrace that unique quality and you be you.

Get After It

04 Saturday Jan 2020

Posted by Letitgocoach in Present Moment, Quality of life

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#Blogging, #captainwes, #charteredfishing, #daughters, #dreamsandgoals, #excitement, #getafterit, #inspiration, #makegodproud, #motivation, #prepare, #saltwaterfishing, #texasbeaches

Last August, I went to the beach.

It was a business trip offered by one of the companies I work for. The company chartered a boat with a Captain to take us fishing. It was the inspiration I needed for this year.

My daughter.

Captain Wes explained how it works.

He cast the lines and we had to watch the tip of the rod. If we saw it bend, we were to grab the rod and pull hard. That embedded the hook and then we had to reel it in fast. Captain Wes would see the rod bend and yell at us to, “Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it!”

I still hear him yelling at me.

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! Captain Wes reminded me that fishing is similar to reeling in anything we want to achieve.

Yesterday, I saw this mug and bought it for afternoon tea. You know I don’t need one more mug, and it wasn’t even about the mug, but what it said on it. I need to see this everyday.

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You know that dream you hold in your heart?

It’s time to get after it.

The Disco Ball

31 Tuesday Dec 2019

Posted by Letitgocoach in Letting Go, Moving On

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#anewyear, #Blogging, #dontsettle, #inspiration, #loveandlight, #mydaughter, #nelsonmandela, #newandbetter, #newbeginnings, #oldoaktree, #thediscoball, Christmas, Letitgocoach

I let it go years ago, but it came back into my life this Christmas. It was introduced in one of my very first posts in June of 2014 entitled, A Little Bit of Everything.

Releasing it from it’s hook attached to the old oak tree, only to discover it crawling with ants. They had began living inside the Disco Ball and made themselves at home, so I left it by the tree and stepped away.

It wasn’t easy to let go of. I thought about exterminating it and bringing it with us to our new home, but not everything travels from one journey to the next.

That was two houses and four years ago.

My daughter knew I loved that Disco Ball and she gave me a new one this Christmas. It’s not silver like the last one. This one is made of color. My life is more colorful now.

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It’s hanging out front and when the light hits it, colorful dots dance everywhere.

Why wasn’t it replaced before now?

We lived in the country, so there were trees. The disco ball isn’t expensive. I spend that much on coffee each week. I believe it was the timing of it all. What makes our heart happy doesn’t leave. It stays in our heart. When the time is just right, it’ll come back, even better than it was before.

Just like the Disco Ball.

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Write Your Truth

30 Monday Dec 2019

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#beginners, #Blogger, #Blogging, #inspiration, #memes, #newbie, #newbloggers, #newwriters, #tellyourstory, #truth, #vintagetypewriter, #wordpresscommunity, #writing

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Set Your Mind

28 Saturday Dec 2019

Posted by Letitgocoach in Present Moment, Quality of life

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#alarmclocks, #bigben, #dreamsandgoals, #inspiration, #ittakestime, #lifeisshort, #setyourmind, #timeisnow, #timewilltell, #wakeupearly, #writer, #youareworthy, Letitgocoach

“You can do anything you set your mind to.” I’m fortunate to have been told that most of my life.

I received an alarm clock for Christmas. That’s what I needed to succeed at waking up early again. It’s working, but not as planned.

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I haven’t heard the alarm go off yet.

Just by preparing the clock to wake me up, I’ve been waking up naturally a few minutes before it alarms. My mind sees me setting it and tells my body.

If nothing else, it’s pretty to look at.

I shared this meme on my Letitgocoach FB page, and I want to share it with you today.

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There’s a dream in your heart.

It’s time to set your mind.

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Makes You Anxious

26 Thursday Dec 2019

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#Blogging, #dailywriting, #habitforming, #inspiration, #keepwriting, #makesyouanxious, #memes, #notwriting, #practice, #writeitdown, #writing, Breathing, thoughts

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Coffee and Contemplation

23 Monday Dec 2019

Posted by Letitgocoach in Present Moment, Quality of life

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#coffeeandcontemplation, #dreamsandgoals, #fellowbloggers, #ideas, #inspiration, #lessismore, #mentallystrongpeople, #motivationalmonday, #thinkingoutloud, #wordpresscommunity, #writer, Coffee, goals

I’ve been thinking about mornings and to retrain myself to get up early. I’m normally awake before dawn, but with the cooler weather, it’s dreadful leaving the warm bed.

There’s nothing wrong with that every now and then, but there’s things I want to accomplish. Pondering the New Year, it feels like God is giving me the head’s up on a marathon part of the journey.

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While contemplating mornings, I read a post by a fellow Blogger entitled, “How to Wake Up Without Caffeine.” Don’t worry, I’m not giving up coffee. That magical brew is part of my day.

His post reminded of the sweetness before the dawn. Whether going for a walk, or just sitting outside on a yoga mat, wrapped in a blanket. It’s about watching the day begin. You can read his inspiring post here.

That’s what we do, inspire one another.

It starts with an idea and we build it to suit.

I believe we have to challenge ourselves for better. It’s not going to happen without us. In Less is More, I mentioned to focus on less, but give my best. Continuing a healthy body and clear mindset is a good place to start.

Letitgocoach

~ Let it all go. See what stays.

Tag Archives: #inspiration

A Handwritten Note

The Mindless Activity

Defy All Logic

You Be You

Get After It

The Disco Ball

Write Your Truth

Set Your Mind

Makes You Anxious

Coffee and Contemplation

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