Be conscious of what you fill your life with.

Consciousness can change everything. When you bring consciousness to each part of your life, you can truly be present with what is and notice what feels best for you. In a culture where the status quo is to fill our lives up to the brim — cramming our time with busy work, our homes with stuff, our lives with other people’s ideas of who we should be — it can be a challenge to step back and be more careful about how we fill up our lives. After all, we want it to be a full life with meaning and joy vs. full of whatever happened to show up on the journey. 

Consciousness is a practice we can bring to each day to assure our lives are full of what matters to us the most. Fill it up with what matters most to you.

There is always something to be grateful for.

Our heart longs for the emotion of gratitude, it is the powerful force that drives our passions, our loves, our longings. Some days finding things to be grateful for just flows out of us and sometimes we’re in a situation where we have to work to find one thing that opens up the door to gratitude.

Noticing what you’re grateful for is a springboard for more reasons for feeling gratitude because it trains you to notice the things that light you up — and from there you can reach for more. Just notice one thing and build on it. It will open your heart and make that which feels hard seem easier and that which is wonderful feel amazing.

There is no failure. You either win or you learn.

Lessons don’t always come easy, but every so-called failure leads to knowing a bit more than you did the day before. People who get what they desire are usually willing to learn a lot on their journey because they keep putting themselves out there and making the attempt. How do you get information if you don’t give it a go? Sometimes you have to try a few things to succeed at something. 

I can’t think of one thing I’ve accomplished that didn’t hit a few snags on the way. And I would have really missed out if I’d given in to the idea that I failed early on in the process. 

If you feel like something has failed, don’t worry, it happens to all of us. Just take a breath and try again. Winning may not look like what you think it does right now. The success waiting for you tomorrow may just be better than what you are able to imagine today.

Keep going. You’ve got this.

Next year depends on the choices you make today.

“Tomorrow you” is ready to thank “today you” for all you’re doing to make your dreams real. What choices are you making now that are going to create a better future? Sometimes it just takes one pivotal decision — or small, daily decisions — to build something amazing. What do you want to do next year? Start a new business? Save up for a trip? Buy a bigger home? Little steps can bring it all closer and closer. It isn’t as far away as it may seem. It’s just on the other side of a choice you can make today.

If a new home is calling you, reach out and let me know how I can help.

Concordia Cottage

Concordia Cottage

3428 NE Killingsworth St | Portland, Ore 97211

Offered at $349,900 | MLS # 19471322

1 Bed + Sunporch | 1 Bath | 680 SF | Detached Garage

Concordia Cottage ~ Inspiring spaces. Stellar updates. Blocks from New Seasons, cafes & other Concordia goodies. Retreat like setting with private, fenced yard. Garden beds, entertainment areas, garage & room for furry friends. Vintage charm meets modern amenities. Beautiful hardwoods, classic built-ins, fireplace, remodeled bathroom. Spacious kitchen with new appliances, breakfast bar and writer’s corner/sunporch overlooking the garden. Home Energy Score: 9

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