Friday, 2 January 2015

Adding another Blog





Hello my fellow readers!!!

I would like to direct your attention to a healthy balanced inspired approach to reading. I have not abandoned this blog, I have just created a new account for those who would appreciate a healthier lifestyle. This includes, workout tips, recipes, inspiration pages and so on.


I will not be deleting this page!


Just creating more enjoyment for my readers :) - with some grammar errors ... :(

You can find my other blog at www.healthybalancedinspired.blogspot.com 


This blog is based more on a healthy mind and helping others through struggles, whatever they may be! I have some more blogs coming your way for this one - just takes time making sure it sounds perfect ( or close to ) before publishing.


Enjoy readers! 







Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Stay focused






There are a lot of people in this world who will hate on the things you do. Whether you know them or not, there will always be that one person who is against your adventure and against your success. You may never meet this person or people, or you may be close friends or acquaintances with them. The difference between you and them is that you are going somewhere and you are striving for achievement and success. You have goals, dreams and ambitions whereas they are struggling to stay positive and struggling to stay accomplished. The issue will never be with you, its with themselves.
People who find comfort in a continual pattern to torment and belittle a person have a lack of satisfaction in their own life and well being. They look for entertainment among others.

What I say to you readers is stay hungry, stay focused there will always be that light at the end of the tunnel thrusting you toward success and away from those who will try to bring you down.
Keep a positive mind on what lays ahead of you and know I am proud of you and your accomplishments:)

Saturday, 22 November 2014

Everything Happens for a reason





Life works in mysterious ways. Life is ironic, unpredictable, and adventurous. There are many great opportunities that we don't even realize lay in front of our journey.  Often, it takes a life changing experience or moment for us to appreciate the important things in life, or just to enjoy life itself. When the unexpected happen, that is when we begin to re-evaluate aspects of our day to day life.

When life or events go unexpectedly for you, focus on the why. I believe everything in life happens for a reason. One step forward, or backwards takes you ten steps into a direction that brings you to today, tomorrow, and next week.

Consider this.


  • Your friends missed their flight resulting in you arriving at your destination a few hours before them. So you use those hours to visit sights and shows you wouldn't be able to see if they were there. You even have the chance of meeting a special someone at a coffee shop. Someone who could potentially make a lasting impact on your life.
  • You left an interview empty handed. But perhaps the next week, or in a month you find an opening for your dream job. Something you have been searching for that will result in a big achievement.
  • Your car gets written off due to an accident. Yes, accidents happen when you least expect it, and can put a damper on your financial situation. However, the accident itself will make you more aware of your surroundings and to become a more defensive driver. On a more positive note, this could potentially allow you to buy a new car - maybe one you've had your eye on for a while now, but didn't make the purchase for financial, time or other reasons. 
  • Someone you meet at an event, or above coffee shop scenario, invites you on a trip, but you work that weekend. Somehow you manage to get the weekend off last minute. Allowing yourself to enjoy experiences you didn't think possible. Perhaps that last minute trip that you took, allowed you to become closer with the person your with resulting in a life long friendship or even perhaps more.
  • Taking a chance on accepting a new job could leave endless opportunities. It could lead to new friendships, relationships, travel opportunities and much more. Each time you take a job opportunity, no matter how big or small, it opens doors to new experiences. 
  • Someone you fell in love with, but broke your heart in the end. Doesn't mean the world is coming to an end, or that you will never find another person to be by your side. It simply means that, that one person wasn't meant to be. Those experiences or feelings you want to have with someone is out there, and that person that just ended the relationship will lead you to the next and allow you to build new adventures. 

Every step we take in life takes us to our next journey. Whether its a bad experience or a good one, it will still allow us to create a new journey. Growing up there were two common phrases in our home; never go to bed angry, and everything happens for a reason. We tend to focus too much on the negative and less on the positive. When you turn that around to face positive aspects your journey and hurdles seem promising, and you get a sense of accomplishment. 

We all work so hard trying to become something, to feel a sense of accomplishment. When a cloud of negativity blocks your sight, its hard to look past the negative. Bad moments are just that - bad moments. It is not a consistent string of bad events, but a bad moment that can be like that cloud of negativity. We must be the sun that breaks through those clouds to appreciate and focus on why things happen, and where it will lead us to next. 

As time carries on, so do we. We age with time, and begin to forget to live in the moment with so much surrounding us. We lose focus on living a life when we try to build one. Take those chances. If there is an adventure that lay ahead, I say go for it. There is much beauty to life when we open our eyes to what is around us. Don't lose focus on what is important, what got us here, and where we will be taken. 







Thursday, 6 November 2014

Hold onto those you Love


Hold onto those you Love



Life is what you make of it. It is absolutely beautiful with all it has to offer and free to absorb. Those who come into it have the ability to shape our lives as well as inspire. They help you along our journey through life. A stranger can make a large impact on your life. In a moment they go from being a stranger to an aquantance and perhaps a lifelong friend. Those around you become a part of you. We all learn and grow together. The impact one has on another persons life can last a lifetime. Sometimes those you have grown up with become a distant friend, nonetheless they are still a friend with a message to say. That person you bullied, the person with an addiction, the homeless man at the end of the street; they all have a story to tell. Embrace their uniqueness, their charisma and hear what they have to say. Their message is just as important as yours.

As we age, we lose touch with those we grew up with.  Never give up the fight to keep them in your life. That doesn't mean you have to speak everyday, but a friendly hello from time to time could put a smile on their face and can potentially have a positive impact their day Those actions create memories, and create friendships. A goodbye could come suddenly, unexpectedly.
The length of time you've spent with someone does not matter, its the moments spent together, the memories made and the laughs shared that matter most. We love with our hearts and open our arms to those around us. A quote I found that helped me when I feel like I am losing someone is  " Never say goodbye, because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting".

Those who have come into your life, came for a reason; the good, the bad and the hilarious. Doesn't matter what the circumstance are or why they were there, they helped shape you.


"Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again"













I'll miss you, until we meet again

Monday, 13 October 2014

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! 


There is so much in life to be thankful for, much of which we take for granted. Everyday we wake to those that love us, that care for us, and support us. We live in a world full of beauty and experiences.
Here are my top ten to give thanks!

10. The country I live in - Canada is absolutely beautiful. We welcome everyone around us, have wonderful scenery and love everyone. Whenever I go for my runs I get the most pleasant hello or good morning from fellow joggers. Its so wonderful to see the love that this country has toward one another and I hope there is a continuance of pleasantry delivered. I am thankful for the joy that nature brings us!

9. My Job - It can be hard to start your own business - never mind that, in some cases it can be hard to FIND a job. I was lucky enough to begin a career of my own while working for someone else. Of course there have been more busy days than not, however this has allowed me to experience life and what it has to offer. I am able to help those around me when needed and purchase things that are of most importance to me.

8. School - I know you're all thinking why? Think about it this way - knowledge is power.  I am thankful for the opportunity to go to school. Some people don't have the privilege to do so and fight for the opportunity. This is not something I take for granted. I would not be who I am without the help of school. It has allowed me to become more confident and more successful.

7. Technology - Yes, I confess - I love technology and how far it has come along. I have made some incredible friendships throughout the past few years with people all around the world. With the development of social media and the internet I am able to stay in contact by email, Face Time / Skype, and other means. I know I take it for granted and at times i'll put away all technology for a few days, but I am truly grateful for being able to stay in contact with my family and friends.

6. Health - I am healthy! Even if I wasn't, we live in a world where incredible things can happen. Medicine has come so far and its incredible to see the results. It may at times be costly, but I believe that you can't put a price on health. I am grateful that I am able to live a full healthy life. I love life and being alive. Health is a must if I want to take full advantage of life.

5. Food - I LOVE food but who doesn't right? I am thankful that I have access to a plethora of different foods. I'm sure I over indulge from time to time - Who am I kidding from time to time? - MOST times I over indulge. Food nourishes us, which helps us grow. Food is the catalyst that helps us become stronger and wiser. I am so very grateful that I am able to come home and eat when hungry, and share with those in need.

4. Paramedics / Nurses / Doctors etc - Those who give up sleep and time to make sure we are at our best. Even when they would rather be doing other things, they give up their time and energy to help better us whether ill, or injured.

3. Strangers - Whether its someone you pass on the street, or someone you have a conversation with in line at Starbucks, these people make an impact on your life. It may at times be small but it adds to your life. Sometimes those small impacts become large impacts. I have met so many people that I've helped and have helped me without knowing it. Theres always someone out there willing to listen to your story. Don't judge, try to listen. We all have a story and all have something to say.

2. Friends - The endless laughs, chats and stories. From random strangers to best friends. Life works in mysterious ways, and brings people into your life for a reason. My friends complete me. They become my family and become an inspiration. I have so much love and support from them in all that I do. We have some crazy memories and some childhood jokes that I wouldn't change for anything.

1. My Family - They will always be my number one in life. They give support, love and have taught me strength. Above that, families help shape who you are as a person, teach you morals and values and how to exist in life. I have learnt many things from them. They inspire me, shape me and motivate me to chase my dreams and follow my heart. No matter what crazy adventure I've wanted to jump into they have always been right by my side supporting me. I love you all for it!

Always be thankful, whether big or small there is going to be something to be thankful for! :)
Let me know what you're thankful for



Sunday, 5 October 2014

Lollipop Memories

Lollipop Memory

Say goodbye to yesterday and say hello today today! Find your inspiration and give your mood a boost by making someone smile, laugh and view life differently. We all have the ability to act selfishly or selflessly. The actions we make can change a persons life, even when we least expect it. What we do can change the past the present and the future. To be selfless means putting others' needs before your own interests. This act of being selfless can come with gratification. It may not be easy but it is rewarding. 


A story was told to me by a friend that reinstated everything I believe in. He knew of a guy that handed out lollipops on the first day of school to students at a university. The goal was to ease the apprehension of first year students. He went up to one new comer and handed him a lollipop, and told him to give the lollipop to a girl standing next to him. The two had never met before. At the end of being told this story, I found out that six months ago he ended up attending their wedding. It is the small steps, the leaps of faith and chances you take in life that could change the life of someone else or even yourself. That small act of kindness created a relationship between two strangers. Two strangers that ended up spending their life together.

Random acts of kindness can better yourself and those around you. Be an inspiration to others, you never know who you are cheering up, or who's life you are changing. I came across a site that had a bunch of heart warming acts of kindness posts. If you are wanting to add a little bit of sunshine to your day I strongly suggest taking a look at them.

http://mashable.com/2013/10/21/random-acts-of-kindness/

Everything you do has meaning. Whether it means something to you, or the person next to you. Just like the lollipop scenario, the random acts of kindness could be a lasting memory for someone. The smallest action could change someones perspective on life. It may even turn a bad day into a beautiful one.
Everyone has a little rain, its the way we perceive the rain that makes it beautiful





Thursday, 28 August 2014

The No Girl Friends Dilemma




In today's culture it is common to find more guys amongst girls groups and vice versa. I just finished reading an article on women who have no girl friends. In it claimed that all women that have few to no girl friends were man eaters, had lack of self esteem, and continued to go on from there demoralizing the woman. This is not the case in all circumstances.
Here are my top 10 reasons as to why girls have next to no girl friends

10. Grew up with guys - As we age it we fold into a mold that we feel most comfortable in. The things that create the most peace. If you've grown up in a home with all brothers, chances are you will be more comfortable with their jokes, their ill witted sense of humor and their comfortable laid back views on life.

9. Girls can be catty - D-R-A-M-A...DRAMAAAAA...okay well not all girls, but some. Its in our DNA, it happens we all do it - but some take it to the extreme. Do we really need to hear about what Samantha did to her boyfriend, sister, friends and so on? or how Johnny went out with a friend that is a girl and now you think hes cheating on you? No. We will likely lend a shoulder to cry on and be there for support, but we don't want to hear how every time the ex, the boyfriend, or the girl your jealous of comes around they become the center of your world and you lose your focus on reality.

8 Girls just want a hook up - Not all but some. We all have that one friend where you need to go out and scope out the next "hottie". It's fine being the wing woman for a while, but the game gets old when every time you go out you know you're there so they can get laid. - and hey we all know guys will do the same thing, but the trend is becoming less likely as you get older, guys would rather sit at home with their male friends, and they won't leave you at "da club" once they have found someone.

7 Pretentious -   They don't care how you look or dress, they don't stare you down for wearing last years outfit with heels that you bought today. - On two separate occasions, I had girls literally say " She's really pretty, I like her", What does that have to do with a personality? As long as you can get along with guys and their friends they will accept you. They don't create cliques to segregate others.It is about who you are as a person.

6 Guys will encourage you to stick up for yourself. - Yes its always nice to have a girl by your side, to take your side when things go awry, but lets face it. We are adults (most of us) and we need to start taking initiative for ourselves. Yes it would be great to have someone by you when a girl starts going "Jersey" on you for something you'll never understand because she was drunk and misunderstood something - (or just wanted to be rowdy) but there comes a time where you must learn to over come obstacles on your own. It is more rare to hear of a guy starting drama just to start drama.

5 At ease - Face it. Most of us dislike having to get dressed to the nines every night to go out and mingle.  You don't have to worry about saying the right thing, the wrong thing or the cool thing. Hanging out with the guys gives you a chance to have a laid back moment of peace. No heels, no drama, no talking even - just chill.

4 Less intimidation -  Girls always have to glorify everything. Every little thing that is done has to be done better than the next person. It creates intimidation which leads to exclusions, and can ( but not always) result in loss of friendships. Guys are competitive as well amongst themselves however they are less likely to hold a grudge when someone unique is brought into the group. They will in most cases, find it inspiring to have someone that has a wide range of interests and aspirations.

3 You don't have to care about what you eat - No this doesn't mean sitting in front of the tv for days playing video games, eating pizza, nachos and burgers while beer cans lay around the living room floor for days on end. It means you don't have to worry about going out for dinners with the girls and ordering a salad to starve yourself. We all want to look and feel great, but you cant deny your body of nourishment either.

2 Guys are more spontaneous. -  Guys are more apt to doing things spontaneously. They enjoy adventures and activities that are outside the box. They don't put out a facade of how to do it. Whether it be fishing, hiking, sky diving, long boarding and etc. Whatever it is to make you feel more alive, and create more enjoyment towards life.

1 Dependence - I know I said earlier that guys will encourage you to stick up for yourself, but if there is a moment when you need them; guys will ALWAYS be there for you. They may not say much, but when you need to just sit and not say anything but watch tv all night. They will be right beside you with a beer, and comedies, trying to make you laugh.


I'm not saying girl friends are a bad idea, but the myth that all girls are trying to steal every guy, trick the girls and do bad things is not always the case. For every bad scenario there are ten good scenarios. As well, enjoying life shouldn't be limited to whether your male or female, or being labelled. If you get along great with girl friends, its great just as well as if you get along with guys and vice versa. Its about living life without labels and finding out what makes you tick in life and what makes you happy as well as pursuing your dreams, whatever they may be.