Showing posts with label todays words of inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label todays words of inspiration. Show all posts

Monday, December 28, 2015

{Todays #Inspiration} What Compliment Has Truly Resonated With You? A #MotivationMonday inspired by @BuzzFeed

This is NOT a Sponsored Post, just food for your spirit!

Happy Monday Morning Butterflies! How was your Christmas? Did Santa treat you nice?

I got to feed my soul with traditions that I enjoy (like opening a present before midnight, usually PJ's!) and surprisingly didn't put up a tree this year, I just plain didn't feel like it, some years I go through this - and I just go with it. 

I needed to take a 'pause from the cause' and go back to some retro Ascending Butterfly 'Today's Words of Inspiration' - you know, how this blog started with daily inspirational food for your soul - back to our empowerment roots. I need that. (and I have a strong feeling many of you do too!)

It's been so long since I have done a Today's Inspiration that I really wanted to delve deep and bring you 'one to grow on' for today!

I rarely do 're-posts' and 're-shares' on my blog pages, I post original content and that's the way I like it, but today two amazing women in my Facebook Feed shared this video from BuzzFeed on their timeline and it really got me thinking, so I re-shared it on my personal and blog facebook page.

Check out the video here:



I went hunting for the original post that accompanies the video too! The post itself can be found HERE, it mostly posts the video and then the comments on the post are a goldmine in their own way. And a powder keg to a degree - but social media comes with it's share of good and bad.

Compliments are a funny thing aren't they? We don't give them out nearly as often as we should, and we rarely take one gracefully. ~Ascending Butterfly

For women most Compliments center around our looks, on a physical attribute. But I'll bet the compliments that have stuck with you were the ones that had absolutely nothing to do with your looks.

Compliments that have NOTHING to do with 'looks' that have resonated most with me:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I always come to you when a need good sounding board because I know you will be honest.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You are an amazing friend.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You are a talented writer. (and before I began writing for a living, the compliment that resonated with me most was 'you should be a writer' - it took a LONG time for me to take this compliment to heart and actually MOVE on it.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Your perserverance never ceases to astound/amaze me. (Secretly this may be my favorite - I have had many bosses give me that one!).

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You are the most loyal person I know.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You inspire me.

So today Butterfly share with me: What is the BEST Compliment you ever received that had NOTHING to do with your looks? (Men I would love your feedback on this question as well as the ladies!)

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Thursday, January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015 - A New Years Prayer!



















Wishing all my butterflies a new year filled with abundance in all its many forms, opportunities to keep you challenged not just busy, love, health and happiness!

If you set resolutions for this year, what are they?

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Monday Motivation: Keep Calm and Believe On! #inspiration #MotivationMonday

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I have been taking my own advice about carving out much needed time for myself, and I took a long weekend to re-group, de-stress, and just be. Doing so definitely helped to put me in a much better mood, and give me much needed perspective and I can now tackle a new week with energy and enthusiasm!

I hope all my butterflies out there had a wonderful weekend!

I will be closing out the yurbuds giveaway and contacting the winner shortly, and this week stay tuned for a new giveaway, and if you need a hint as to what it will be, read HERE.

Happy Monday Butterfly! What do you believe you can do this week?



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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Todays Words of Inspiration: Do you really want to say that to the Universe?







Hi Butterfly!

It just felt like high time we had a back to our roots plain and simple Today's Inspiration! Despite everything I've been going through this year, I've been working hard to remain focused and inspired, and I hope you are too!

I can't believe April is almost gone and we are swiftly approaching May. They say April showers bring May Flowers, and I don't know about you, but I'm overdue for 'flowers' in my life lately! I'm definitely ready to let the sun shine in, both through my window and in my heart. How about you?

You know how it is said that 'words have power', that our destiny can be altered with our words and with our thoughts? What you don't say and what you don't believe is just as powerful as what you do say and what you do believe about yourself.

When things are going along swimmingly in your life, are you secretly waiting for the other shoe to drop? When you experience a triumph do you truly believe that you really deserve it?

Today's Inspiration: Be careful that when something good happens to you, you don't say 'I can't believe this is happening to me, I didn't think something this great would ever happen for me.' If you do, the Universe will believe you, and may not send you more. It will believe you are not ready accept more than what you have.

Today's Challenge: When something good happens today, Just say Thank You. To God if you are Faithful/Spiritual or the Universe, or BOTH even better still. Don't say I don't believe this, and go beyond saying WOW, say Thank You, and say you are grateful to see a harvest for your efforts and you will continue to be rewarded because you are telling the Universe you are grateful for what you have received. That gratitude WILL open the pathway to more.

Speak your way to success today Butterfly, You DO deserve it!

XOXO,

Ascending Butterfly

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Terrific Tuesday! Sweet Pleasures!




Today's Inspiration: This Tuesday has been all about savoring simple pleasures for me. Drinking some gingerale with dinner not because I had to or I felt sick, but because I wanted to, it was cold, crisp and refreshing on a warm early spring weather day. A long shower with all my favorite pampering bath products. And a frozen treat, just because.

It was also a great mail day, and remember butterflies, when I have a great mail day, YOU do too! Just a little teaser on some neat stuff coming for our annual Mother's Day Buying Guide! The stuff that arrived today falls in our 'Traveling Mama' category, and you are going to LOVE what we have in store! (HINT: It's a brand we work with often on Ascending Butterfly, and they were in last year's buying guide as well). This promotion is geared toward moms traveling with style who like to travel in style!

What is your Terrific Tuesday tale Butterfly?


Twitter Party Alert: Don't forget to our RSVP for our next twitter party here: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/2012/04/rsvp-for-helping-hands-hhmilkbank.html

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Motivation Monday: Signs of Spring, time to Bee Happy!




Monday Motivation/Todays Inspiration: The weather outside today was absolutely beautiful. I actually made it out to the local park, where I spotted several types of butterflies, and a super monstrous, huge, scary looking bumble bee! I woke up to birds chirping and decided that no matter what happened today, that it was a great day to just be happy for all the simple things that normally get taken for granted.

I don't fare well with Bee stings, I got bit on my knee once and it swelled up like a football! But I saw this big, fat happy bumble bee graphic and just couldn't help smiling.

I feel like a butterfly sighting always makes my day better. They usually portend change or a stroke of good luck for me. I'm way over due for positive changes and a stroke of good luck.

What's your Monday Motivation Butterfly?

Twitter Party Alert: Don't forget to our RSVP for our next twitter party here: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/2012/04/rsvp-for-helping-hands-hhmilkbank.html

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Todays Inspiration: Impossible and Un-attainable, or is it?


It's truly just a matter of perspective, isn't it?

Weekend Challenge: Dust off a goal or dream that you feel is impossible or un-attainable for you right now. Re-examine it. If that goal were the goal of a family member or dear friend would you tell them it's impossible? Would you tell them they couldn't reach it? Then why can't YOU?

What goal have you given up on that you'd now like to re-consider? I'll share mine if you share yours!


Have a wonderful weekend, and stay inspired Butterflies!

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Today's Words of Inspiration - Are you ready for sudden wealth?



Today's Quote:

Whatever your current financial condition, you should begin to plant something to get a harvest, and save some of your seed for future planting. Even if you presently do not have much, you should implement this advice; for you will carry these habits with you if fortune should come your way. Sudden wealth dropped on undisciplined lives will result in money that disappears quickly! ~T.D. Jakes Ministries

Are you disciplined with money? Are you using your money to create a 'seed' for yourself?

Today's Challenge: Get savvy about money! Make a budget that you stick to. Give up one frivolous spending habit per week and put that money in a savings account instead. Give up one starbucks per week, or give up seeing a new release on opening weekend for one week, and put that money aside for a rainy day, for retirement, or even for a bigger dream purchase like a house or car, you'd be surprised how quickly your simple sacrifice will add up and give you an even bigger harvest later! You CAN do it!

Today's Breathing Affirmation: Close your eyes, take a deep, slow breath in through your nose, and affirm "I am wise with money, I give myself permission to prosper."

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Active Giveaways:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - {ENDS SOON} Crest 3D Whitestrips Review with Giveaway! Ends 09/23 - Win a 1 year supply of Crest 3D Whitestrips!

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Remember that attitude determines altitude, go out there and make this your best day ever, bless and be blessed!

Have A Wonderful Day Butterflies!

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Monday, August 29, 2011

Todays Words of Inspiration - Progress!


 
Today's Quote:

    “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” ~ George Bernard Shaw

My favorite teacher in High School loved George Bernard Shaw. He had us read and dissect Shaw and Shakespeare so much that I could probably attribute quotes to their authors in my sleep. I don't know about you, but I often have to remind myself that being busy, and making real progress are not necessarily one and the same. There are days where I'm super busy from the moment I open my eyes to the moment I close them again at night. But when I assess what I actually accomplished, sometimes I'm satisfied, at other times I'm not. I've come to understand that busy is not always progress, and I've reached a point where measurable progress is important to ME.

Not necessarily the progress that others feel I should make. Not necessarily the obvious benchmarks of professional success. But personal and spiritual progress.

Today I was a mixture of busy and making actual progress. And now at the end of a day of triumphs, I am satisfied that today I have made progress in an area that felt hopelessly stuck. I wish you that same satisfaction to savor.

Today's Challenge: You can affirm that you attract progress, but do you really expect it? Deep down, do you truly feel you deserve it?

Today's Breathing Affirmation: Close your eyes, take a deep, slow breath in through your nose, and affirm "I Expect AND Attract Progress."

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Active Giveaway:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - August Featured Handbag in the Spotlight - timi & leslie Hannah Handbag Giveaway! - Win the Hannah Bag in your choice of color!

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Remember that attitude determines altitude, go out there and make this your best day ever, bless and be blessed!

Have A Wonderful Day Butterflies!

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Todays Words of Inspiration - Limping Forward


 
Today's Quote:

Tailor your efforts to the continuity of God's plan for your life. If the items before you don't match the call inside, release them and move on!

Success is an intentional result of a focused effort. My prayer is that the many distractions around us will not deter the vision inside us....keep on walking or even limping forward! Any progress defies the defeat of decline!

A mighty victory is beyond these attacks! ~  Bishop T.D. Jakes


While I usually try to keep Ascending Butterfly as religiously 'neutral' as possible, I have many sources of inspiration. They come from thought leaders of various faiths, and when I use a quote here I always attribute it to the source of the quote. I am very much aware that many of us worship and praise in a different way. Some are Non-Denominational, some are Atheist. I am respectful of all here. But when something positive truly resonates with me, even if it's in the form of a prayer, I like to share it!

Last night Bishop T.D. Jakes posted this quote on Facebook, it truly resonated with me personally, and with many others. I let him know I run an inspirational Lifestyle Blog and I'd like to re-post it. I posted it to my personal page as well as Ascending Butterfly on Facebook, and it seemed to resonate with many people.

There are days when it seems impossible to move forward. In fact we all sometimes go through periods in our lives when weeks and even months and sometimes years pass and we find ourselves in the same place. That realization sometimes causes fear, resentment, sadness, bitterness and those feelings lead to despair and that despair can sometimes lessen our resolve as well as our Faith.

It's difficult at the end of a hard day to remember that the fact we had that new day in and of itself is the blessing.

Allow each new day to be something that just having it fills you with hope. At the end of the day, just the fact that you had a new day and got out of bed and tried to do something with it, is the victory! Whether you went as far in that day as you wanted to, is not as important as the fact that you got out of bed that day and TRIED.

By now I'm sure you are aware of the Earthquake in the US that measured 5.9 on the richter scale! For some it was no big deal, and for others it shook them to core. How did it affect you? Where were you when the Earthquake hit this afternoon?

Ultimately success is putting one foot in front of the other. Acknowledging that obstacles are only temporary setbacks that can be overcome. I agree with Bishop Jakes, even if all I could do is limp forward, then I'm going to do just that!

Today's Challenge: Move Forward. In whatever way that you measure progress. Line up what you want to achieve and break the goal down into steps. Today try to tackle just ONE thing from your list. Whether it's the biggest or the smallest.

Today's Breathing Affirmation: Close your eyes, take a deep, slow breath in through your nose, and affirm "I realize that my Success is an intentional result of my focused efforts."

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Active Giveaway:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - August Featured Handbag in the Spotlight - timi & leslie Hannah Handbag Giveaway! - Win the Hannah Bag in your choice of color!

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Remember that attitude determines altitude, go out there and make this your best day ever, bless and be blessed!

Have A Wonderful Day Butterflies!

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Today's Words of Inspiration - Unconditional Worth!




Today's Quote:

'I deserve love, peace, prosperity and serenity.' 'I have complete and unconditional worth as a person in this universe.' 'I was born with a limitless capacity for wealth and growth.' ~Jonathan Cainer

These are 'affirmations'. They are very popular in self-help groups the world over. I'm not suggesting you need them now - but if, at any point this week, you find yourself doubting your entitlement to a positive experience... try saying these statements over and over to yourself. For the universe does love you and it is keen now to let you know that. Are you now in a position that you don't think you ought to be in? What stops you from putting yourself in a preferable position instead? You're entitled now, to stand firm and to hold your ground, no matter who is urging you to leap without looking.'

Today's Challenge: Beleive that the Universe wants the best for you.

Today's Breathing Affirmation: Close your eyes, take a deep, slow breath in through your nose, and affirm "I have complete and unconditional worth as a person in this Universe."

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Remember that attitude determines altitude, and go out there and make this your best day ever, bless and be blessed!
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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Weekend Words of Inspiration - See You Monday!

I am taking a long overdue weekend, so our annual Dads N Grads Buying Guide will launch in a few days instead of today and don't be surprised if you send me an email and it doesn't get answered in my usual hyper responsive super timely manner!

This weekend I'll be seeking my own inspiration by taking time away from the hustle and bustle and the super fast pace that has been a constant so far in 2011. The weather in New York City has been absolutely perfect these past few days and this weekend nature in all its glory is calling my name! What are you doing this weekend?

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Weekend Words of Inspiration
 
Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud 'I release energies, habits and circumstances that no longer serve my highest good!'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Happy Memorial Day!



 

Just wanted to take a moment to say Thank You to our Soldiers. I have a few family members who have served throughout the years, my great-grandfather a decorated Vet, and I have a great respect for the sacrifices made on a daily basis by our soldiers AND their family and friends.

However you decide to spend your day remember to take a moment to thank a soldier today!

I'm feeling filled with gratitude today and I hope you are too!
Wishing you and yours a very blessed Memorial Day!

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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Sunday Moment of Gratitude, Winners List, Active Giveaways and MORE!



This week, I am grateful for
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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - For another reminder to simply be grateful for each day! As you know, I spent the bulk of the week at the BlogWorld East New Media Expo which was sharing space with BookExpo America. I didn't have much time to visit BookExpo, but when I did get a chance to visit, Jane Fonda was speaking, I had a chance to stay and hear her Questions and Answers with the audience, and she was asked "What inspires you?", and her response was quite simple yet very profound "Still Being Around", "Just the fact that I'm still here inspires me". Her response has stayed with me all week. And when problems seemed to overwhelm my thoughts, I remembered that just being here really is the gift, and if you have another day you can let it be a clean slate or merely a repeat of the one that came before.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Even though I'm spending mine mostly getting caught up, I am very happy that it's Memorial Day Weekend! How are you celebrating this weekend? At the beach? Family Barbeque?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - The opportunity to learn from my peers in the industry. BlogWorld has helped me to feel even more energized about my blog and my writing. The only real roadblock to my success are my perceptions and thoughts, and those can be always be improved and changed to suit my highest good!  I will post more recaps about specific sessions and some over due event recaps throughout the week.

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WINNERS: Thanks for your patience everyone, I have a long overdue winners list to share! CONGRATULATIONS to our 8 winners!!!!

1800baskets.com Basket of YOUR Choice ($100 and under) Giveaway, 3 Winners:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Eyewonit
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - ChicnSavvy
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Ericka T

MOR Cosmetics Heart Shaped Tin in Scent of Choice Giveaway, 3 Winners:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Cataroo
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Kkenty (If you are reading this, I sent you an email regarding prize fulfillment that needs to be answered before you can receive your prize, please answer as soon as possible).
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Hoa

Earthies The Veria Shoe in Color of Choice Giveaway, 1 Winner:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Saraanny83

$200 B-Glowing.com Digital Gift Certificate, 1 Winner:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Patricia S.

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What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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Active Giveaways!

1) Ends 05/31 - Featured Handbag in the Spotlight: Pelle Camden Belted Leather Satchel Giveaway! Winners choice of color! ARV $225 (Birkin Style for the girl who doesn't want to sacrifice style while sticking to her budget!) Enter HERE

2) Ends 06/02 - Borghese Spa Bella Gift Set Giveaway! - Filled with amazing products in a perfect summertime tote, keep it for yourself or give it to someone special. Enter HERE

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For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it:
















Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Sunday Moment of Gratitude - So if you are reading this....



This week, I am grateful for
:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I suppose after all the hoopla on the news about the world coming to an end, that I should start by simply saying that I am grateful for today! The news has been amusing if nothing else, a 'rapture', then an apocalypse, then even more comical was the reports of a 'zombie apocalypse'. Thankfully I love Horror Movies, so I still remember the sage advice from the movie 'Zombieland'. Stock up on Snacks my friends, just in case.... LOL

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Ascending Butterfly will always be a place where all expressions of Faith and Inspiration are very much welcome. Today I took comfort in these words from the Holy Bible:

Matthew 24:36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone."

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Because we don't know 'when and if' live each day as if it's your last, dance like nobody is watching, and in this day, be it large or small, make a BOLD move. Whatever you deep down, secretly thought you'd regret if the world had truly ended. DO IT. No more excuses. Make this an 'Excuses-Pacolypse'. (OK, that might have been a lot of creative liberty, writers prerogative, but you know what I mean!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I am still sorting through the mess that having my servers (both email and website) crash caused, thankfully entries appear to be returning and none have been lost so far, it's just taking me a bit to sort through them all, I've been burning the midnight oil most of the weekend, and hope to soon have winners selected and notified very soon for the Earthies, B-Glowing and 1800baskets.com Giveaways.

REMINDER: Again, PLEASE do NOT post duplicate entries for the Wilson's Pelle Camden Satchel if your entries still don't appear. I am working on sorting the entries that are being returned by the server in order of giveaway close out date, and since that giveaway doesn't close out until May 31st, the entries for that one aren't currently being sorted so that we can get the outstanding giveaways squared away first. As soon as we are fully caught up, new giveaways will launch, begining with our very patient friends at Borghese.

What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me on Twitter here (@Tracy_Iglesias) Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Active Giveaway!

1) Ends 05/31 - Featured Handbag in the Spotlight: Pelle Camden Belted Leather Satchel Giveaway! Winners choice of color! ARV $225 (Birkin Style for the girl who doesn't want to sacrifice style while sticking to her budget!) Enter HERE

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For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it:
















Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Ascending Butterfly: Today's Words of Inspiration!


After many days of chaos, I thought today would be a perfect day for some inspiration! I've been hearing a lot of 'I Can't's' in my personal and professional circles lately, and I've been repeating the quote above all week to friends and colleagues!

Today's Quote: Whatever the Mind Can Conceive,  Then Beleive, It CAN Achieve!

I fully beleive this to be true. The fuel to make that possible is true desire. If you don't desire the outcome with your whole heart, you won't be fully invested, and if you are not fully invested in something you will never achieve the results you desire!

Today's Words of Inspiration'
 
Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud 'I affirm that what I can conceive, I can achieve.'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter ! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

@Tracy_Iglesias #ascendingbutterfly - Today's Words of #Inspiration - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Active Giveaway!



1) Ends 05/31 - Featured Handbag in the Spotlight: Pelle Camden Belted Leather Satchel Giveaway! YOUR choice of color! ARV $225 - Enter HERE!

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I am still sorting through the emails and entries after our servers went down last Wednesday. Winners have not yet been selected for the Earthies, B-Glowing, or 1800Baskets.com giveaways because entries are still slowly being restored to our queue. I don't want to select a winner until I'm sure EVERY entry has been recovered to keep things fair. I thank you all for your patience. Our Borghese Giveaway will launch shortly.

A special thanks to all who came out for the #BWEchat and I hope to see many of you at the upcoming BlogWorld New Media Expo in New York City from May 24-26th. If you are planning on attending, feel free to post here and let me know! I'd love to meet as many of you as possible!

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Monday, May 16, 2011

Got Motivation?


I am still trying to sort through the mess that a routine 'one hour site maintenance' (last Wednesday), left behind. With over 12,000 emails and comment entries still slowly returning, I'll be burning the midnight oil for a few days to get caught up!

My Monday Morning looked like this when I opened my emails:



Can you relate?

As Monday is nearing to a close, I'm still feeling kind of like this:


Our Borghese giveaway will launch shortly, and we will announce winners for both the Earthies and B-Glowing Giveaways soon! (Winners have not yet been selected or notified, they will be soon once we are sure that no entries got lost!)

Don't forget to enter our Active Giveaways for 1800baskets.com (3 winners will receive the basket of their choice under $100) and the Pelle Camden Satchel in your choice of color from Wilsons Leather! (ARV $225)

 
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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Sunday Moment of Gratitude!



This week, I am grateful for
:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Finally having full access restored to our site and email servers. While I sort through the mess created by my site host, I am also very grateful for YOUR patience. Please do not put in duplicate entries, we are sorting through the entries that were restored after the servers came back, this is going to take some time.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - For a very simple yet profound reminder, that truly made me feel uplifted after reading it. Read these words from Joel Osteen, I hope they make you feel equally inspired:

Get this down in your spirit: God has preordained moments of favor for you. He has already lined up the right people, the right breaks, the right opportunities. He's got amazing things planned out for your future. ~ Joel Osteen

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I've had a very mixed week this week (and much to share, posts to come), but sometimes negative self talk tries to undermine my optimism, and when it does, I seek inspiration, that's the only way to keep inspiring. When I read the passage above today it truly resonated with me. It spoke directly to my heart. And no, this is NOT a sponsored post, nor should it be interpreted as me endorsing any one religion over another. I take wisdom from all sources, and the words above are a very powerful reminder to step back from day to day frustrations, worries and fears, cast them aside and claim better for yourself. YOU deserve it! And BTW, the Sunday Moment of Gratitude will never be sponsored, it's from my heart to yours!

What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me on Twitter here (@Tracy_Iglesias) Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Active Giveaways!

1) Ends 05/18 - Basket of YOUR choice $100 and under from 1800baskets, 3 winners! (We thought the deadline for this shouldn't have been affected by the server outage, but if you feel it should be extended because your entry did not appear, just comment on this thread, NOT the giveaway thread and let us know!) Enter HERE

2) Ends 05/31 - Featured Handbag in the Spotlight: Pelle Camden Belted Leather Satchel Giveaway! Winners choice of color! ARV $225 (Birkin Style for the girl who doesn't want to sacrifice style while sticking to her budget!) Enter HERE

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For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it:
















Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Today's Words of Inspiration - Better Than



 
Have you ever found yourself wrapped up in the 'more' and 'better'?

The I want more. The I need more. The I can do better.

More of what? Better than What?

Are you taking score? How many more times you've done something for someone than they have done for you?

Today's Quote: Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself. ~ William Faulkner US novelist (1897 - 1962)

If you spend today trying to beat your own personal best, and less worried about what the Jones' are up to, you can change your mindset into one of optism and pro-activity!

Today's Words of Inspiration'
 
Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud 'I am at one with Universe, a benign sky provides me with what I need, I want for nothing, all is well in my world.'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter ! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

@Tracy_Iglesias #ascendingbutterfly - Today's Words of #Inspiration - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Active Giveaway!

1) Ends 04/30 - Win a Rug Mother's Day Giveaway with Madison at Main! - Enter HERE!

 
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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Sunday Moment of Gratitude



This week, I am grateful for
:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Taking some much needed time off Friday and Saturday!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - It is Palm Sunday. However you celebrate, may you be blessed with peace and joy!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I wanted to thank you all again for your votes in the Mom Central Grant Program Contest! I was really touched by how many you of left encouraging posts on the facebook voting page. I don't know how it will turn out, but I appreciate your support and encouragement. Ascending Butterfly readers are the BEST! :)

What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me on Twitter here (@Tracy_Iglesias) Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Active Giveaway!

1) Ends 04/19 - Easter Basket of Your Choice Giveaway! - Enter HERE!

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For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it:
















Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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