Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Use Your Words

The word is your oyster, and so is the world, when you use your words.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Halo

You’ll never believe what happened to me at a big-box name brand store.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

1-800-KARMA

Living the dream within fifteen minutes or less.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

The Belle

You too can dwell in the consciousness of “ALL IS WELL.”

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Calling Card

It’s all about inspiration and a little bit of levity.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Go Higher

What to say to an ego that won’t let go.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

A Wise Word

Wise words from an 89-year-old hot shot to a newlywed husband.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Not So Subtle

From subtle to sublime, it’s your choice every time.

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Deeply, Truly

How to take that first dive into the world of possibilities.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

To Forgive

Forgiveness: Now that’s a hard pill to swallow.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

The Bear Facts

From follies to facts, and why we need to pay attention.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Free-range

Quieting the mind with some good old common sense.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Fuss Butt

How not to freak out when company visits. But don’t listen to me. I freak out.

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Sensei

My face takes on the appearance of a mood ring.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Grow On

Unexpected advice from a spiritual counselor.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

True Grit

This is where my petticoat and I brave it alone.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

True Love

The “tsunami” hit around 3 p.m.

Finding Your Yes

Breathe

Memories of a Forgotten Lifetime

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Work-arounds

The fireworks began a little earlier than planned.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Mistakes

My Higher Self decided it was time to step in on my behalf.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Delayed

There is a good reason why.

Breathe

Memories of a Forgotten Lifetime

Are You In Your Element?

Loving it is reason enough.

Last weekend my husband and I had lunch at one of our favorite resorts.  Nestled amongst majestic pine trees, blue skies, and a picturesque river, it’s hard to not take in the rarefied air.

We were waited upon by a young man who was clearly in his element. His greeting was genuine and sincere. When we asked this young waiter how he was doing, he answered in an enthusiastic tone, “Living the dream!”  His response was immediately infectious, and my husband and I couldn’t help but ride his wave of enthusiasm.

Throughout our meal I kept envisioning a handheld holographic device that could project a pocket or life-sized 3-D image of any famous inspirational person. Imagine seeing a favorite historical figure or celebrity standing in your living room and delivering a famous speech, or singing an uplifting song.  Now imagine a special family member or friend speaking encouraging words to you via a holographic image.

I believe we need to be reminded of who we once were when we came into this world, with our hopes and dreams fully intact. From my earliest memories I knew exactly what I loved and what gave me the greatest joy.  I also knew when I was in my element and when I was not. The former made me feel happy, energized, and uplifted. The latter made me feel depressed, misaligned, and disconnected from my true self. 

Ideally, we shouldn’t need to justify why we love something. Loving it is reason enough and the reason for living.

Living the dream can manifest in many ways, and it needn’t be grand in size or expensive in cost. But living it we must, whether it is a part-time hobby or dedicated career. Nothing has taught me more about myself nor given me greater satisfaction than pursuing a dream and seeing it come true.

I think what impressed me most about our waiter was the fact he wasn’t waiting to receive permission to live his dream. He was fully invested and exactly where he was meant to be—in his element.