Clarity

I woke up extra early today to take a friend to the airport and surprisingly I wasn't moody or groggy. I hate early mornings, but I'm actually a lot more productive in the morning. I took a few moments to enjoy the quiet and the stillness of a new morning. A lot of times I'm distracted by the TV or I scroll through my phone when I first wake up. But today I started off a little differently. I opened some mail I had laying around, and found a couple of Thank You cards. I love receiving little notes of gratitude from friends so it was the perfect reminder that I needed to be grateful for all of God's blessings. Even when things don't go as I planned I still have a reason to be grateful. No matter how small or big, God continues to bless me in spite of my flaws and shortcomings. I read my devotional and prayed. I continued to meditate to help clear my mind, and I felt refreshed. After a stressful week of migraines this change in routine was definitely needed. I wrote down a few personal goals and I was equipped to take on the day. I know that some of us hate getting up early or we're in such a rush that we forget to just stop and take a moment for clarity,  but making a few changes in your daily routine can do a lot more for you than you think. How do you start off your day? I hope each day brings you peace.

xoxo,

Victoria 

image.jpg

Passion Breeds Purpose

Some days we need that extra push or a few words of wisdom to keep that drive going. Many things will get in the way to distract you, but stay inspired and no matter what do what you LOVE. Sometimes its hard to focus on our true passions because we get caught up in life and focus on materialistic pleasures. But those things won't satisfy you for long. I'm working on my next to last class of my MBA program, and it's becoming more difficult to focus as the end draws near. (I should be working on a paper, but I'm taking a few minutes to post some thoughts.) I've always wanted my MBA because I felt I needed one to become this great executive/CEO or entrepreneur. I know that my lessons will definitely help me in the workplace, but did I really need to rack up more student loans for a competitive advantage over my peers?  Some of the most successful entrepreneurs do not have an MBA. There are tons of people with multiple degrees that are barely surviving because the job economy is horrible. Oh and how about trying to find a job you love AND make enough to pay rent...does that even exist? I know it exists somewhere. Sometimes you have to struggle a little to get what you truly want. Even now I'm still a bit unsure of what I really want to do. I have a few ideas, so until I reach some grand breakthrough of my purpose, i'll do what I love. Volunteer and capture moments. They don't really go together, but i'm ok with that. The rest will come to me.
via aroundthewaycurls 
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well people can’t take their eyes off you.”
-Maya Angelou