Soft and supple arms. Effortless. Expression. In motion. Fluid.
Lines. Structure. Position. Poise.
Control time. Slow it down.
Strength. Resilience. Overcome.
Natural beauty. Grace. Joy.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Through the Eyes of a Child
On my wall there are three pictures. These are not just any pictures. They are extra special because children imagined them. They are magical. And each time I look at them on my wall, I smile.
Each day when I wake up, they are the first things I see. My stick figure stares back at me and seems to say, "Amy, you can do it. Just keep at it." Someday, I will see myself as the child who drew that picture sees me.
And so we should all strive to see ourselves. Try imagining yourself through the lense of a child who looks up to you. You are wonderful. You are fantastic. You can accomplish all that you set your mind too because you are you. Your worth is inherent -- no one can change that.
Each day when I wake up, they are the first things I see. My stick figure stares back at me and seems to say, "Amy, you can do it. Just keep at it." Someday, I will see myself as the child who drew that picture sees me.
And so we should all strive to see ourselves. Try imagining yourself through the lense of a child who looks up to you. You are wonderful. You are fantastic. You can accomplish all that you set your mind too because you are you. Your worth is inherent -- no one can change that.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Serendipity
Good fortune? A bit of luck?
We are approaching St. Patrick's Day.
In a moment things can change.
I smile and think, "how did this happen?"
But it did and gosh I am grateful.
Just believe ...
We are approaching St. Patrick's Day.
In a moment things can change.
I smile and think, "how did this happen?"
But it did and gosh I am grateful.
Just believe ...
Friday, February 25, 2011
Dig Your Heals
"Dig your heals in, you're good at that Amy."
My mom's right. If there is anything I am good at it's keeping at it. Things generally don't go as I plan them; this is one thing I can count on. Another is that I certainly will not give in. Whether I am on the back of some 16 hand warmblood horse or just trying to make it through another week of the Accounting Junior Core.
Very few things come easy for me in this program. In fact, right now I can't think of a single thing. I must like doing things that are difficult. I'm drawn to them. Maybe that's why I loved Cross Country so much because it almost killed me every race.
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.
My mom's right. If there is anything I am good at it's keeping at it. Things generally don't go as I plan them; this is one thing I can count on. Another is that I certainly will not give in. Whether I am on the back of some 16 hand warmblood horse or just trying to make it through another week of the Accounting Junior Core.
Very few things come easy for me in this program. In fact, right now I can't think of a single thing. I must like doing things that are difficult. I'm drawn to them. Maybe that's why I loved Cross Country so much because it almost killed me every race.
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Dear Mr. Charles,
After reading all those letters to you today, I wanted to write one too. I'm not about to let Sidney, Lexi, and Jordan have all the fun. I too hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day. May the memories of meter reading, South Provo, and hiking Y mountain help you remember that you have lived a great life so far.
Thank you for making me laugh with your stories. My feet no longer are like lead ... there is a spring in my step.
Love,
Amy
Thank you for making me laugh with your stories. My feet no longer are like lead ... there is a spring in my step.
Love,
Amy
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sunshine
Just when things seem the darkest, the sun shines through.
A paradox, yes, but unmistakably true. After an emotional day yesterday, I made the trek to my car. As I opened the door, I couldn't help but smile.
2 evian bottles, 3 peanut butter power bars, swedish fish, interior completely detailed, outside washed and waxed.
Thank you. I think sometimes we forget the influence we can have on others. Something small can mean so much.
Thank you. For sharing some of your time with me.
Thank you. For being creative and fun. For bringing sunshine to my dreary day.
The more you look for the good in your life, the more you will find. It is there. Just behind the gray clouds we sometimes allow to cloud our vision. Dance in the rain. :)
A paradox, yes, but unmistakably true. After an emotional day yesterday, I made the trek to my car. As I opened the door, I couldn't help but smile.
2 evian bottles, 3 peanut butter power bars, swedish fish, interior completely detailed, outside washed and waxed.
Thank you. I think sometimes we forget the influence we can have on others. Something small can mean so much.
Thank you. For sharing some of your time with me.
Thank you. For being creative and fun. For bringing sunshine to my dreary day.
The more you look for the good in your life, the more you will find. It is there. Just behind the gray clouds we sometimes allow to cloud our vision. Dance in the rain. :)
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