Photo credit: Dmitri Zakovorotny
I had a charmed childhood. We never wanted for anything. Our house was full of enthusiasm and passion. While some families push their children towards the practical – my parents motto was always “Dare to be different.” We were encouraged to reach for the stars and if they we couldn’t grab on to one, there was always another in the sky to try for. As a result my life was (and still is) lived with
- enthusiasm
- instinct
- passion
- feelings
- intuition
My life has been rich beyond my wildest dreams. At the same time I’ve been dealt complexities that have kept me grounded. These obstacles that I have little to no control over certainly changed the course of my life, but they haven’t TAKEN OVER my life. It’s how you deal with them that makes the difference between a magical life and one lived in despair. I choose not to succumb to the negative.
Here are the 7 promises that I’ve made to myself.
- Do something that you really care about EVERY DAY. One step in the direction of something that you love is enough to start the journey.
- There are things that I can not possibly change. Accept them and move on.
- Even if you’re tired, or the weather is rainy and gray, be full of energy and enthusiasm.
- Trust your instincts. That’s what they’re for. It’s when we listen to others rather than our own heart that we set off on the wrong path.
- SMILE – make yourself smile, make someone else smile, just SMILE
- Follow your heart, your dream, your passion.
- Give your BEST EFFORT to everything that you do. The satisfaction that you’ll get from giving it your ALL can be fulfilling in itself.
Champagne Living is about living a RICH LIFE…not an expensive lifestyle.
I wrote this earlier today and then realized that my dear friend Katja was doing a “Live a Little” linky. It’s amazing how things sort of just fall into place when you’re Champagne Living. I hope that you’ll join in and Live a Little along with Champagne Living, Skimbaco and the rest of us.
Donna says
I so needed this today! Thanks! I need to work on #3 the most. 🙂
Marcie W. says
I LOVE your promises Zippy! I really need to write down #2 and read it at LEAST once a day. I’m a control freak to the max.
Katja of Skimbaco says
Love, love, love this.
Katja of Skimbaco says
PS. The picture and the text too remind me of the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull, written by Richard Bach. Have you ever read it? If not, please do!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
I love this Zippy, especially this” Champagne Living is about living a RICH LIFE…not an expensive lifestyle.”
Penelope (NYC Mom Blogger) says
This is fabulous!
Shane says
I am all about #4!! You really can make your life what you want it to be and following your instincts, instead of fighting them, can certainly help you live a little. 🙂
rajean says
Thanks for sharing the riches! I’ll toast to that any day of the week. I love #7. Don’t phone it in. I say this so often.
Naomi says
#7 is my favorite. This week, anyway!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
This is just what I needed – thanks!
Lolo says
Those should be words that everyone lives there life with. Love it!
Megan says
What great tips and things I can use for myself. You should write a book!
Kathleen says
I love these! I need to get better about accepting the things I can’t possibly change.
Tammy says
I have to keep telling myself to trust my instincts.
Louise says
Those are very good tips. I need to trust my instincts.
Tricai Nightowlmama says
I love your promises Zippy each and every one of them . so true to life in living a full life
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