Believe in GREEN!

We all get caught up in our own daily drama, but what about all the people we encounter during the day. All those people have drama too, but think about how many potential friends or opportunities that are overlooked. Your barista could know someone that could lead you in the direction of your personal greatness. Someone you smile at could have needed that kind gesture to get them through a tough time. That random person serving you at lunch could become a lifelong friend. What about them? Let today be the day you change the way you interact with stranger, they may be part of your journey. Let your personal greatness help to position yourself in a space of finding or working towards your purpose, the true calling that is the reason you are here. Accept, nurture, and learn what your meant to do! 

It starts with YOU, take the first step! You have nothing to lose!

JG

Hey there all you wonderful readers!! Today is Monday, are you excited? Or are you still dreading a new week filled with endless opportunities? Well let me help you look at this glorious day more appropriately!

Monday’s have long been looked at as the worst part of the week, but why? We all need to look at our lives more positively, with much more gratitude! You are the only person standing in your way, you have the power to make your life what YOU want. The universe does not read your mind, it can only respond to the energy you exude. If you walk into the day thinking another week of misery that is exactly what you’ll receive. But if you make an effort to step up to the challenges with a positive attitude you will experience everything in a more meaningful way. Things happen, awful things happen, but everything has a hidden lesson of profound growth. Greet Monday, and everyday, with a firm understanding that there is something to glean from every single experience you have the privilege to encounter. Too positive? 

Okay for you realists here it is, life sucks but in the end you will survive. You will make it through, the universe never gives you more than you can handle. Did you hear that, take a minute to let that sink in… Life (or the universe, or God, or whatever you believe in) never gives you more than you can handle. If you are going to survive anyway shouldn’t you be more appreciative of the life you live? Yes you should, gosh you are so pessimistic! As I’m sure you’ve heard before, there are people who have it way worse. Lighten up! Be a contributing person to the good things in life, or simply zip it! Oh that’s right I just told you to shut it! But seriously, for those of you thinking this is complete BS just do ONE thing to make someone else’s day. 

All I am saying is that we are all connected, there is so much negative energy out there but we have the power to change that! Haha, just be aware of the energy you exude and watch how one simple adjustment can make the world of difference. Call your best friend just to tell them that you appreciate them, tell your parent(s) something you admire about them, or tell the people in your life how much they mean to you… You may think they know but sometimes they don’t know and many times they need that extra boost! So go, smile your Monday into greatness! Haha! 

I know in today’s world people throw around the idea of energy and spirituality a lot, but let me tell you there is something powerful in the notion of putting positive energy into the universe. 

Let me get personal for a minute. This semester when classes started I barely had four classes and those classes were the only ones open, so I didn’t technically need them! But hey at least I was at 12 units. When the first week started I kept an open mind, hoping to add a class I needed so that I would not just be taking classes to take classes. When I arrived to my first class, a Tuesday morning, I was surprised to see that in the classroom there were sowing machines and work tables in the other half of the classroom…. Umm there are many things I am confident I can achieve but sowing is something I would have to really work hard at. To say the least. Needless to say I stayed for the duration of the class feeling a little awkward but stayed positive that I could in fact conquer this. I went to a friends house after class to look up classes being offered by two former professors of mine and to my surprise both classes were later that day. I went hoping to add one of the two classes. The first class, an Anthropology class, seemed hopeful and on Thursday she added me! The second class, a Journalism class focused on diversity in media, was the opposite but I stayed for the whole class. Then on Friday I tried to add two more Journalism classes to which I also felt there was no chance I would be added. Long story short I am noW enrolled in 5 classes that I am either interested in and/or need. The lesson here? I made it a point to exude an energy that was positive. I felt the energy in the air was positive and I wanted to contribute to it, by doing that things all worked out. 

My point is that we all get caught up in our own personal obstacles but forget to let the light in. Open the blinds, let the sun in! By simply allowing the positive energy in you can feel your best which allows you to be your best! Think about it. Pass it on, smile at people and be kind!! Open doors, make an effort to shine and let others shine! We can be the sunshine for each other! Most of all be authentic to yourself, be the true you! Just think about it, have a fantastic day!

JG

There is something magical in the air… Some great things are in store for YOU this weekend… Take time to smell the roses, listen to the people around you, and take notice of the things that you take for granted!

Friends and loved ones need to hear how much you appreciate them! Shout out some love and gratitude! Life is a wonderful thing, let’s take a minute to simply say thank you!!

Keep that smile on your face through the weekend and notice the difference it makes. People notice. You’ll notice how much better you feel. How much better the everyday routine can be uplifted by a simple positive attitude! 

Andd…. GO! Go into the weekend running with this energy! 

Welcome to the beginning of a positive movement I call GREENage! I am here to make YOU smile, think, and love life more! 

Life can be experienced in a more positive way if we all just take a minute to smile at strangers, hold the door open for the person behind us, or do other random acts of kindness.

The positivity has begun, let us all keep it going… Let’s pay it forward! 

Life is what we make of it, so let’s make Monday a more memorable part of the week!

Instead of seeing it as the end of the weekend fun, look at Monday as the beginning of another week filled with opportunity! Have faith that each week will bring you closer to your destiny! Today will be wonderful, if YOU choose to LET it be wonderful. Another way to ensure a great day is to smile all day long. Smile at people, say hello to the thousands of people that cross your path, and listen to them. When you acknowledge someone or simply smile at them you are potentially making their day… And let me tell you, making someone else’s day will in turn make YOUR day!

 I smile all morning long while I serve people coffee, and let me say that many of them appreciate my genuine positive outlook. Just take it one step at a time, but be aware of the energy you are exuding. Make an effort to put out a happy energy and you will learn that it circles back to you. Monday can be just Monday or it can be day one of a whole new YOU! Think about it, but while you think put a smile on that face!  HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE! I know my day is going to rock, is yours?

Pass on the GREENage!