What "jazzes" us?

What jazzes you? Do you live in the moment? Time is the elusive thief, coming and going, most certainly with a multitude of everything and anything you can think of. Of course...all of the obvious "stuff" that we each have going on, whether we like it or not, along with anything else that just seems to come along for the ride...and it has been a ride; a roller coaster of emotions, some good...for many of us. And...with a feeling of inner strength rising to the surface making itself known in a very surprising way. I believe we are indeed a country on the mend. The journey has only just begun and while we roll up our sleeves and take the first steps, let's not loose sight of our OWN personal quest. Albeit as intertwined as it may be, let's remember to take some time to peruse our map on a regular basis so as not to loose track of the routes we were in the midst of travelling.

Do you have a muse? Of course you don't...only artists have muses, right? I'm here to dispel the rumor that artists and musicians are the only folk who are allowed to have muses. The art of choosing a muse doesn't have to be complicated. It can be the simplest of tasks; just the right thing at just the right moment. (There's that moment thing again.) Let's jump on the possibility that we too, can have our very own muses! What brings us aesthetic pleasure? Do not dismay, my friend! These things take time and must be handled delicately. After all, we just found out we are entitled to have our muse! How great is that?

Make a list of all the things you love and are grateful for in your life...Watch what happens! You might notice some overlap. Pay attention to that part of your list. Fine tune it and after some purposeful pondering, you muse will show up, I promise! Now all we have to do is SHOW UP in our life....every day! Find something to be jazzed about and make an attempt to honour your muse. I dare say that at first, it may feel awkward and downright weird, but push through....March on! Your destiny awaits your new found talents. They were there all along and just didn't realize it was OK to show up quite yet. Oh...and yes, when confronted by the naysayers, and there will be naysayers, thank them for sharing and get right back to what your were doing. They'll get the message sooner or later and won't they be happily surprised when your book becomes a best seller and the accolades are coming from those previously know as the band of naysayers and "no-wayers" who all of a sudden want to extol your virtues?!

Anyway...writing this Blog has been a dream of mine and one day, just about a week ago, I knew it was time to Blog On! I feel blessed to have this opportunity to share my life with you on a regular basis and hope you can find a spark of inspiration to follow your hearts and find your muse. Girls like us need to give ourselves permission to create. After all, we possess great power. The secret is to access it and dwell in it. Your treasure awaits you...Get our your maps and plot your course. X marks the spot!