Sunday, December 19, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Rushing through Life
Author
Karla Solano
As I walked to work the other day I couldn’t help but notice how programmed we are to live in a robotic manner. I watched how all of us rushed from the bus terminal to our work destination as if we were being followed by some sort of time warden. Weaving through the streets, dodging people as they get in our way, we lose ourselves in the rush against time to reach as fast as we can to nowhere but to an unhealthy and unhappy way of life.
It dawned upon me that I should try and make an effort to slow down and actually be more conscious of enjoying my walk to work, after all why was I rushing? It’s not like I was running late so why was my pace so quick? I kept trying to come up with the reasons why we all had the need to hurry to our destination and I couldn’t figure out why; but one thing I did notice was that no matter what our individual reasons may be, the one thing we all had in common was the stressed look on our faces, as we were all out of breath with frustrated attitudes as we reached to our final destination.
I realized as I got to work that day that I was like a robot marching to work every morning, putting in my hours of work and then rushing out at the end of the day to catch my bus to go home to live my life in the few hours left of the day. This observation made me feel as though life was slipping away as I swift my way through it. And I couldn’t help but think that there is got to be more to life that just waking up every morning to go through this over and over again as if it were Ground’s hog day every day.
Time seems to be going faster as I get older and I can’t stand the idea of living every day to go to work just so I can live the financially successful life I dreamt of having. There is more to our existence on this planet than this hamster wheel of motion that only gets us older faster without having a true meaning of being. I came to the realization that until we finally decide to get off that wheel, we will never truly begin to live.
We are all here in this moment in time to find out our true purpose and trust me when I tell you that our purpose is more than just having a job to pay for the things we want to have. Life is about true connection with nature and those around us, it is about enjoying the gift of being alive; it is about taking time to reflect on the ways we can be of help to others and leaving a positive mark on this planet.
Life is about laughing and sharing special moments with the people we care about so that we may establish strong bonds that will give us the strength and courage to face any obstacles we may encounter through life. I urge you to take time to stop and smell the roses, learn to slow down and live consciously so that life doesn’t pass you by without having a true purpose for being.
Life was meant to be enjoyed and lived to the fullest, so learn to let go and free yourself from the limitations that stop you from fully blossoming.
Karla Solano
As I walked to work the other day I couldn’t help but notice how programmed we are to live in a robotic manner. I watched how all of us rushed from the bus terminal to our work destination as if we were being followed by some sort of time warden. Weaving through the streets, dodging people as they get in our way, we lose ourselves in the rush against time to reach as fast as we can to nowhere but to an unhealthy and unhappy way of life.
It dawned upon me that I should try and make an effort to slow down and actually be more conscious of enjoying my walk to work, after all why was I rushing? It’s not like I was running late so why was my pace so quick? I kept trying to come up with the reasons why we all had the need to hurry to our destination and I couldn’t figure out why; but one thing I did notice was that no matter what our individual reasons may be, the one thing we all had in common was the stressed look on our faces, as we were all out of breath with frustrated attitudes as we reached to our final destination.
I realized as I got to work that day that I was like a robot marching to work every morning, putting in my hours of work and then rushing out at the end of the day to catch my bus to go home to live my life in the few hours left of the day. This observation made me feel as though life was slipping away as I swift my way through it. And I couldn’t help but think that there is got to be more to life that just waking up every morning to go through this over and over again as if it were Ground’s hog day every day.
Time seems to be going faster as I get older and I can’t stand the idea of living every day to go to work just so I can live the financially successful life I dreamt of having. There is more to our existence on this planet than this hamster wheel of motion that only gets us older faster without having a true meaning of being. I came to the realization that until we finally decide to get off that wheel, we will never truly begin to live.
We are all here in this moment in time to find out our true purpose and trust me when I tell you that our purpose is more than just having a job to pay for the things we want to have. Life is about true connection with nature and those around us, it is about enjoying the gift of being alive; it is about taking time to reflect on the ways we can be of help to others and leaving a positive mark on this planet.
Life is about laughing and sharing special moments with the people we care about so that we may establish strong bonds that will give us the strength and courage to face any obstacles we may encounter through life. I urge you to take time to stop and smell the roses, learn to slow down and live consciously so that life doesn’t pass you by without having a true purpose for being.
Life was meant to be enjoyed and lived to the fullest, so learn to let go and free yourself from the limitations that stop you from fully blossoming.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Katy Perry - Firework
I heard this song on the radio and couldn't resist sharing it with you... The lyrics are a perfect example of who we truly are inside.
"You just gotta Ignite the light and let it shine- just own the night like the 4th of July. 'cause baby you are a firework... let your colors burst.. You are original and can't be replaced..."
Katy Perry's song Firework
I invite you to connect with this song and feel that light within shine brighter than the moon!
"You just gotta Ignite the light and let it shine- just own the night like the 4th of July. 'cause baby you are a firework... let your colors burst.. You are original and can't be replaced..."
Katy Perry's song Firework
I invite you to connect with this song and feel that light within shine brighter than the moon!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Re-connecting with the true meaning of the Holidays
Author
Karla Solano
I remember loving the holidays when I was a child; it was a magical time that would get started on December 8th. On this particular night every house in every neighborhood would light up the front entrance of their houses with candles, kids would play with fire crackers and fireworks would illuminate the streets of my country…Colombia; every neighbor would come out and share this fun moment of light. This celebration was in honor of the mother of compassion and mercy, a very important day for a country in which the main spiritual belief was Catholicism.
After this magical day we would begin to gather with the neighbors every night in preparation of Christmas day, we would go from house to house singing Christmas carols, eating different foods and pastries and sharing meaningful moments with those who lived near us.
The holidays had a different meaning for me, it represented a time when relatives would come from all different cities to gather and spend joyful times together. Even though I grew up expecting Christmas day to arrive so I could open up all my presents, Christmas was a lot more than just shopping and opening gifts; it represented putting all worries aside to really take the time to bond with one another instead of rushing to wait in front of a retail store at the crack of dawn to get the best deals in town.
This commercialized misinterpretation of the holidays gets me very upset, not only because we have lost touch of what the true meaning of the holidays is all about but because during these tough economic times, people tend to put so much emphasis on the things they cannot afford, instead of really focusing on the wonderful gifts they already have which can never be replaced by material things.
The holidays are meant to be a joyous time for sharing and giving but let’s not confuse the word “giving” by the material ways but by giving our love to those around us, spending time to really connect with the people in our life, giving our attention to becoming more peaceful and less stressed out, making an effort to be less self absorbed and help those in need, and by focusing our energy in really making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Times are changing and it is time for us to connect with the true essence of the joyful and peaceful times that the holidays are supposed to bring, by being grateful for all the wonderful blessings in our life, and by opening ourselves to the true sharing of the gifts in our hearts that can never be substituted by a gift card or any box wrapped in a pretty wrapping paper.
I invite you to experience the holidays and life from this perspective:
-- Love more and resent less… This will increase the chances of living a happier life
--Laugh more and cry less… This will radiate the youth within
--Count your blessings…. This will bring forth more abundance
--Live each day as if it were your last by making a positive impact no matter what you do….This will allow you to really enjoy life and truly love others instead of worrying about nonsense
--Take time to really relax and breathe, life is too short to live in a constant state of stress….This will allow your mind, body and soul to re-align and bring forth clarity and inspiration
--Share precious moments with your friends and family…This will give you the endurance you need during the toughest times in your life
May your holidays be full of joy, love and peace.
Happy Holidays
Karla Solano
I remember loving the holidays when I was a child; it was a magical time that would get started on December 8th. On this particular night every house in every neighborhood would light up the front entrance of their houses with candles, kids would play with fire crackers and fireworks would illuminate the streets of my country…Colombia; every neighbor would come out and share this fun moment of light. This celebration was in honor of the mother of compassion and mercy, a very important day for a country in which the main spiritual belief was Catholicism.
After this magical day we would begin to gather with the neighbors every night in preparation of Christmas day, we would go from house to house singing Christmas carols, eating different foods and pastries and sharing meaningful moments with those who lived near us.
The holidays had a different meaning for me, it represented a time when relatives would come from all different cities to gather and spend joyful times together. Even though I grew up expecting Christmas day to arrive so I could open up all my presents, Christmas was a lot more than just shopping and opening gifts; it represented putting all worries aside to really take the time to bond with one another instead of rushing to wait in front of a retail store at the crack of dawn to get the best deals in town.
This commercialized misinterpretation of the holidays gets me very upset, not only because we have lost touch of what the true meaning of the holidays is all about but because during these tough economic times, people tend to put so much emphasis on the things they cannot afford, instead of really focusing on the wonderful gifts they already have which can never be replaced by material things.
The holidays are meant to be a joyous time for sharing and giving but let’s not confuse the word “giving” by the material ways but by giving our love to those around us, spending time to really connect with the people in our life, giving our attention to becoming more peaceful and less stressed out, making an effort to be less self absorbed and help those in need, and by focusing our energy in really making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Times are changing and it is time for us to connect with the true essence of the joyful and peaceful times that the holidays are supposed to bring, by being grateful for all the wonderful blessings in our life, and by opening ourselves to the true sharing of the gifts in our hearts that can never be substituted by a gift card or any box wrapped in a pretty wrapping paper.
I invite you to experience the holidays and life from this perspective:
-- Love more and resent less… This will increase the chances of living a happier life
--Laugh more and cry less… This will radiate the youth within
--Count your blessings…. This will bring forth more abundance
--Live each day as if it were your last by making a positive impact no matter what you do….This will allow you to really enjoy life and truly love others instead of worrying about nonsense
--Take time to really relax and breathe, life is too short to live in a constant state of stress….This will allow your mind, body and soul to re-align and bring forth clarity and inspiration
--Share precious moments with your friends and family…This will give you the endurance you need during the toughest times in your life
May your holidays be full of joy, love and peace.
Happy Holidays
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
A life forever gone
Author
Karla Solano
There are no words to express the pain felt when a loved one passes away; it is as if a piece of our soul broken by the pain decided to also leave with them. This important part of our existence is one that we can never be ready for. It always takes us by surprise, when we least expect it, leaving a big empty void in our hearts.
Life brings us these experiences to show us how vulnerable we really are and during these circumstances I can’t help but think about how much we take for granted the people in our lives. Moments such as these are a strong reminder on how important it is to enjoy every single minute of our existence here on earth, we must learn to show our love and our appreciation to those wonderful people who with their presence have made an impact on our life.
Life is too short to live it sad, worrying about shallow things, because when the people we love are gone the only thing that is left is the grief and the regrets of what we could have done differently to have spent one last moment of joy with that person.
Our life can be taken away in a flash, one minute we are here and the next we can be gone. So let’s learn to cease each moment and embrace life like it is the last day of our existence; learning to live it with love, leaving all the grudges and resentments behind, learning to forgive those who have caused us pain but most importantly living from our hearts.
I invite you to open up your hearts and fully embrace those loved ones whom you have lost touch with throughout the years, take a moment to make amends and let go of your pride by letting those you care about know how much you really love them. Don’t waste any time leaving things for tomorrow because in reality today is all we have and tomorrow may never come…
In memory of those who have passed away and have left a mark in our lives
You will be forever missed.
Karla Solano
There are no words to express the pain felt when a loved one passes away; it is as if a piece of our soul broken by the pain decided to also leave with them. This important part of our existence is one that we can never be ready for. It always takes us by surprise, when we least expect it, leaving a big empty void in our hearts.
Life brings us these experiences to show us how vulnerable we really are and during these circumstances I can’t help but think about how much we take for granted the people in our lives. Moments such as these are a strong reminder on how important it is to enjoy every single minute of our existence here on earth, we must learn to show our love and our appreciation to those wonderful people who with their presence have made an impact on our life.
Life is too short to live it sad, worrying about shallow things, because when the people we love are gone the only thing that is left is the grief and the regrets of what we could have done differently to have spent one last moment of joy with that person.
Our life can be taken away in a flash, one minute we are here and the next we can be gone. So let’s learn to cease each moment and embrace life like it is the last day of our existence; learning to live it with love, leaving all the grudges and resentments behind, learning to forgive those who have caused us pain but most importantly living from our hearts.
I invite you to open up your hearts and fully embrace those loved ones whom you have lost touch with throughout the years, take a moment to make amends and let go of your pride by letting those you care about know how much you really love them. Don’t waste any time leaving things for tomorrow because in reality today is all we have and tomorrow may never come…
In memory of those who have passed away and have left a mark in our lives
You will be forever missed.
Monday, November 15, 2010
A gesture of love ( from a 7yr old)
Author
Karla Solano
I have been very blessed to encounter wonderful people in my life who have brought me not only many memories of joy but also many growing lessons; one of these people happens to be my 7yr old nephew. His name is Adrian and he happens to be the love of my life, this boy was born to not only bring us together as a family unit but also to give us one of the most important gifts anyone can give…the gift of Love.
His existence has caused a shift in me and my family and his presence has filled our lives with light and joy. There is not a day that goes by in which the radiance of his love goes unnoticed. His charming smile lights up a whole room no matter how dense the energy may be and his sense of humor brightens up our day with the funny things he comes up. Sometimes I wonder how someone so young could be so charismatic, not to mention thoughtful and caring.
Adrian’s love and caring nature touched me in a very deep way this past weekend when as I laid in bed not feeling well he took it upon himself (with the help of his mother) to prepare breakfast for me, not only did he help cook for the breakfast but he also brought it to my bed with a card that he made which read “feel better- made with love- Adrian”; this simple gesture of love has managed to touch me in such a profound manner as to inspire me to write this article about him.
I am so thankful to have a considerate and kind gentleman as my nephew, for this type of chivalry is not learned; his true nature is shining through like a diamond in the desert and it is nice to know that he will grow up to be a loving and caring man. A man who will in turn touch many lives in a positive way as he has touched me at such a young age.
This article is written to celebrate all the wonderful children who are on this planet who with their love and light brighten up our lives each day. Let’s encourage their kind behavior and show them by example how to live in a unified, loving way, for they are the hope of our future as ONE human race.
Karla Solano
I have been very blessed to encounter wonderful people in my life who have brought me not only many memories of joy but also many growing lessons; one of these people happens to be my 7yr old nephew. His name is Adrian and he happens to be the love of my life, this boy was born to not only bring us together as a family unit but also to give us one of the most important gifts anyone can give…the gift of Love.
His existence has caused a shift in me and my family and his presence has filled our lives with light and joy. There is not a day that goes by in which the radiance of his love goes unnoticed. His charming smile lights up a whole room no matter how dense the energy may be and his sense of humor brightens up our day with the funny things he comes up. Sometimes I wonder how someone so young could be so charismatic, not to mention thoughtful and caring.
Adrian’s love and caring nature touched me in a very deep way this past weekend when as I laid in bed not feeling well he took it upon himself (with the help of his mother) to prepare breakfast for me, not only did he help cook for the breakfast but he also brought it to my bed with a card that he made which read “feel better- made with love- Adrian”; this simple gesture of love has managed to touch me in such a profound manner as to inspire me to write this article about him.
I am so thankful to have a considerate and kind gentleman as my nephew, for this type of chivalry is not learned; his true nature is shining through like a diamond in the desert and it is nice to know that he will grow up to be a loving and caring man. A man who will in turn touch many lives in a positive way as he has touched me at such a young age.
This article is written to celebrate all the wonderful children who are on this planet who with their love and light brighten up our lives each day. Let’s encourage their kind behavior and show them by example how to live in a unified, loving way, for they are the hope of our future as ONE human race.
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