"Believe you can and you are half war there." Such a statement of power. Such a statement of truth. The mind creates the world the appears in front of the eyes. "Whether you think you can or can't, you are right." Ever heard that before?  Henry Ford made a very spot on realization when he said that. That is because the most determining factor of an outcome is what you internally believe to your core. Therefore, if you BELIEVE you can, you will. If you BELIEVE you can't, you won't. Set a goal, focus on the end result and BELIEVE you will achieve it no matter what. 

Belief is a DECISION. 

Once you believe, you are half way there! The rest will fall into place by the Amazing Law of ATTRACTION. <3 

I'm sure you've heard the saying "everything happens for a reason." Whether you believe it or not, it is really true!! Your thoughts and feelings are what create your reality, therefore, if you want a different reality, change your thoughts and feelings. If you think being "positive" is some hokey pokey dumb dream word thing.... you may want to open your mind and try it for yourself. The most powerful universal law we live with is the Law of Attraction. "What you think about, you bring about." So when you hear "Everything happens for a reason... it is 100% the truth. 

What is it that makes you smile so big? What is it that excites you?!  What is it that gives you drive? Makes you giddy? Makes you want to jump up and down? What is your passion? What creates your bliss? When you follow your bliss, magic will happen all around you. I am speaking from pure experience and I have hours of mind-blowing storied to prove how strong this simple concept is! Do what you love and enjoy everyday! Always remember, your only job in this life is to be happy! 

What is it that you want in life? In only one word? 

Happiness. That is most people's answer. As it should be! Life is that simple. It's not about money or possession or what car you drive. It is not about what brand your shoes are or how big your mansion is. If you make life about that stuff, you may not even be happy. 

So many people think that kind of stuff will make them happy. The answer is very simple though, its it flipped. When you are happy, you will receive everything you want on the outside. EVERYTHING in this life starts from within YOU. You have to be happy FIRST;  then everything will work out! Your PURPOSE in the life is to be HAPPY. To SPREAD happiness. To SHARE happiness with the people you love. When it comes down to it, that is all that matters. Don't you want to be remembered as a happy person who had a happy life? Make it so! 

Happiness is a decision you make everyday. If you need a bit of boost, just think about all of the things you are grateful for. You have so much to thank around you. So many people who love and care for you. So many memories of smiling and laughing and enjoying life. Turn to those thoughts and you will start to be happy! 

So today, DECIDE to be happy. It is really that simple! Try it! This is my girl Junie in the photo! She is so happy to be playing in the snow!!


Photo by Lindsay Staples Photography :) Thank you Lindsay!

SMILE! It is good for your health! I don't think we smile enough. What are we afraid of!? You deserve to smile every single day. Did you know, if you smile for 5 minutes, your mood will automatically get better? Don't believe me? Try it! Start every day that way!! 

Do you know how many people in this world are feeling alone and unworthy? Many feel like they are invisible and unimportant. Imagine if your smile was the action between their decision of staying in this world or not. 

It is not something pleasant to talk about, but it is true! Imagine someone was feeling that they we're done in this world and you smiled randomly at that person and it triggered a feeling of acceptance and value. You just saved a life with your smile. 

Remember, a bad day doesn't mean a bad life. It will get better! 

The possibilities in the world today are endless. So many people have given up hope and faith for anything amazing in their life. People are focusing on the bad stuff out there. There is a whole lot of AMAZING stuff too, but if you aren't open to it, you won't see it!! SO, if you are looking for something to believe in, start with yourself! Self love is SOOOOO important. Everything starts from within!! If you don't love yourself, how will anyone else? If you don't respect yourself, how will anyone else? If you don't believe in yourself, how will anyone else!! The way you see yourself is the way other people will see you!!! Now, STOP that negative talk in that mind of yours!! When you look in the mirror, can you say, "I LOVE AND RESPECT AND BELIVE IN YOU!" ? It is a hard thing for most people to do but can I tell you a secret? 

What really determines your health is your mindset! What are you thinking? What are you feeling? What self talk do you have in that mind? Do you count your problems or your blessings? All of this can change the entire makeup of your body and health! Every thought is a creation! If you say "I am fat and ugly." That is how people will see you. If you say "I am beautiful and loved", that is how people will see you. 

I know it seems to simple to work, but I assure you, it is true! When you want to have a certain life, health, body and perception, all you have to do is change your thoughts! Every thought is a creation right... so think about what you want to create!! Fill your mind, surroundings with everything you WANT in life. Happiness, Joy, Excitement, Love, Health, Abundance!! You deserve all of it, never let anyone tell you otherwise.