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I know - this blog is kinda ugly
By Lee Ann | December 12, 2008
I get it. There is no real branding, maybe it’s seemingly random, but it’s what I have. The site will get prettier, but the message will still be the same because it’s coming from my heart to the page. That is why I decided not to wait until it’s perfect and branded and looks like other cool blogs.
I don’t care about that so much right now. What’s more important is that I touch you with my words. That I give you inspiration and hope with my words. That something I write touches you, makes you think- more importantly - makes you act differently so that you get the results you want. No, make that the results you deserve from life.
Because life can be beautiful or it can suck. It’s not your circumstances that will define the suckiness - it’s your attitude. More enlightened people than I have said that same message over and over. It’s not the situation - it’s how you deal with it.
I could have let my financial situation drag me down - I chose not to let it. It’s just money. There are more important things in life. Family, love, a warm Spring day, the beauty of a flower, the soft touch of your child’s kiss on your cheek. The smell of bread baking, the laugh of a baby so pure and sweet.
Take time to notice how wonderful your life is. I hate to sound so cliche’d as to say stop and smell the flowers, but I will anyway. And, I’ll go one step further - don’t just smell the flower, let its beauty fill your soul with wonder. It sprang from a tiny seed in the ground and will only be yours to enjoy but for a brief time.
So, enjoy it while it’s here. And pas that feeling on to someone else today. Smile at the harried mother at the supermarket, hold an elevator door open for someone. Because something beautiful happens when you share happiness.
Try it and tell me how it feels.
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Topics: beliefs, inspiration |
December 14th, 2008 at 1:39 am
I appreciate the fact that you’re getting your word out there … and yeah, branding would help!
But I always say that, right? Nice post! Keep it up! Suzanne
December 15th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Hey Lee Ann,
U = Unique
G = Genuine
L = Loving
Y = YOU
We wish more blogs were this UGLY.
– Pat & Lorna
http://PatAndLorna.com
December 15th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Suzanne,
Thank you for visiting and for your kind words. When I grow up on the net, I’ll be branded - but for now - it’s just me - raw - uncut and real…
Hey, maybe that’s my brand, hmmmm
BTW, loved your workshop, great experience, met some great people.
Lee Ann
December 15th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Hey Pat & Lorna,
I’m touched. You not only came to my blog and left me such a nice compliment, but you were visually creative. You get extra brownie points for that. In fact, you are spectacular!!
Leave it to you to point out visually how ugly is beautiful.
Hugs,
Lee Ann