Tag: love

Day 2: Quick but Meaningful

Today is a little bit quicker than yesterday. It’s been a busy Sunday filled with errands and sports practices and games for my boys. Now that it’s almost 8:00 at night, I don’t feel particularly compelled to sit and write for an hour—but I’m reminding myself that that’s okay. Even if it’s short, it still counts.

One thing I am proud of today: I started my morning with gratitude and made a conscious effort to carry that mindset with me throughout the day. So, without further ado, here are ten things I’m grateful for today:

  • My husband
  • My kids’ friends and their families
  • Soccer
  • Curbside grocery pickup
  • Our family walk
  • Seeing my students while out and about in the neighborhood
  • A home-cooked meal
  • A warm shower
  • Good TV
  • Community

And now, moving on to manifesting my future desires…

I am so happy and grateful now that I am a full-time writer.
I am so happy and grateful now that we live in our dream house on the lake.
I am so happy and grateful now that my husband has his dream career.
I am so happy and grateful now that we travel whenever and wherever we’d like.
I am so happy and grateful now that money is abundant. We have millions and millions of dollars in the bank. We can be, do, and have whatever we want.

Earlier today, while driving to my son’s soccer game, a song came on that sparked a quick visualization. As I listened, I closed my eyes and pictured our family out on the lake in our ski boat. I saw my son wakeboarding, the song blaring from the boat speakers as we all cheered him on. My husband was driving, hat backward, smiling. The other kids were chanting my son’s name to the rhythm of the music. The air smelled like sunscreen. It was such a joyful, vivid scene—and I can’t wait to watch it manifest for our family.

Last night and today, I read a little more from my book. It’s… meh. But I did take away one simple idea I really liked: Try to be a little bit better every day than you were the day before. That’s what I focused on today.

Spring break is officially over, and I head back to school tomorrow. My patience and sanity will be tested, I’m sure. But I’m determined to stay positive, to believe everything is unfolding exactly as it should. My manifestations are on their way. I will live in joy now. I will live in joy then. I can—and will—be happy with or without them. But I can’t wait to watch them come to life.

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1-2-21

Day two of the New Year and I am feeling as optimistic as ever. I spent time last night talking with my husband about the importance of visualization and I love that he is onboard and actually does practice manifesting our future in his own way. I was quite surprised when he pulled out his laptop and showed me the entire blueprint for our future dream house that he has designed in his free time. I was impressed with not only his architectural skills but our shared vision for the overall aesthetic of the house, as well. Bring it on, Universe!

I also spent time before bed imagining the first time we invite our family friends over to tour our new house. I imagined walking them through the house, sharing wine by the fire pit, watching the kids swim in the pool, and an overnight stay in our guest rooms. I imagined us waking up to a fresh breakfast made by our chef and sharing laughs over coffee (perhaps a mimosa or two?) before seeing everyone off in our beautifully landscaped driveway.

I recently read that it is important to include movement in your visualizations, and I did feel that this particular practice elicited a genuine sense of joy and eagerness for the future.

Today I went to the hair salon to get a fresh do for 2021 and I practiced visualizing throughout my appointment. I imagined my new car parked out in the parking lot, I envisioned my regular visits to the salon and occasional home visits from the stylist. It was a very enjoyable process, and I must say that I am thrilled for what the future holds.

Cheers to a positive and joyful 2021!

I am so happy and grateful now that we have millions of dollars in the bank.

I am so happy and grateful now that we live in our dream house on the lake.

I am so happy and grateful now that I run a very successful business from home.

I am so happy and grateful now that we travel to luxurious, exotic destinations all over the world.

Until next time…

✌️ & good vibes

-Lacey

I Will Live in Joy!

I have felt so emotional watching the extensive coverage of President Bush’s death over the past few days. My emotional response has taken me by surprise, in fact. And it is not so much about the loss of a great man, which he was, but something deeper and more personal. Feelings that lie dormant, deep inside until something, such as President Bush’s passing, hit an emotional nerve.

The fleetingness of life.

Doesn’t every death remind us that life is short, often too short, and if not lived consciously every single day, can slip away before we understand why we are really here to begin with?

Too often I find myself on autopilot, going through the motions of each day but numb to the experience of it all. I often strive to just get through the day, which is really sad when I think about it.

Each day that passes is one day closer to the end, and I am spending that precious time watching the clock, waiting for the stress of my day to day life to subside for an hour or two before closing my eyes and waking up to the same meaningless existence again.

There are things in my life that matter. Most importantly, I am a mother to four beautiful children. I am a wife. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a friend. But I am really none of these things if I am not present to experience the gift of each role.

Family, friends, love, kindness, joy.

This is what matters. This is why I was brought forth to live this life on earth. But I am missing it. And too soon it will be over. It will be too late to seize the utter beauty of my existence and the incomprehensible magnificence that is life.

“Life is not about tomorrow. It is about right now. You are not on a quest to move forward. You are here to experience outrageous joy.”– The Teachings of Abraham

So today, I am declaring to myself and the world, that I will live in joy.

I WILL LIVE IN JOY!

I will choose joy when I am stressed out. I will choose joy when I am frustrated or my patience has worn thin. I will choose joy when I would normally choose anger.

I will look for the positive. I will appreciate. I will exude unconditional love.  And on days when I struggle to find the joy, I will read, and reread my words from this moment in time. I will channel the raw emotion I am feeling in this very moment. And I will live in joy.