Tag : Motivation

Inspiration ~ Who Is Yours?

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

Who is the person who has been your greatest inspiration?
You know who mine is…MOM!

Here’ one definition of ”inspiration” from World English Dictionary:

1. Stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc,
to special or unusual activity or creativity

2. The state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused

3. Someone or something that causes this state

4. An idea or action resulting from such a state

5. The act or process of inhaling; breathing in

Here’s another: Collins English Dictionary – Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition:
Inspiration: dated c.1300, “immediate influence of God or a god,” especially that
under which the holy books were written; “inspire, inflame, blow into,” and
“to breathe” See spirit.

Did you notice? What is Mom holding?
Hint: It’s in her Find-A-Word book. Did you see the word?
She was beginning to work on the Inspiration page when I snapped this shot!
Don’t you love serendipitous synchronicity?

Thank you for always inspiring me to keep writing these blogs.
Mom is amazed at your fantastic feedback, too.
A win win is wonderful!

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Positive Emotion Trumps Grammy Exhaustion

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

Did you get up to watch the royal wedding?
Was it your curiosity, appreciation of beauty, or hope
strengths driving you to be up early for the madness?

We were heading back to our WI life that day.
It would mean I would be up 22 hours. I didn’t analyze why,
but I knew I wanted to watch and accepted the airport exhaustion.
Our generous, kind, and ever-helpful son, Jason, picked us up
in Milwaukee for the 1.5 hour drive home. Other than leaving my
treasured wild, psychedelic rainbow striped socks on the plane,
the flights were easy. I allowed one sentimental, “Oh crap” thought
enter my positive reminiscing brain. I had bought those the first day after
my first nationally syndicated radio show performance in Chicago.
My signature, stretchy, comfy socks were now a happy memory.

After a few hours of sleep, dizzy with lingering travel depletion,
I was on the phone all Saturday morning handling Mom’s move from
assisted living to my friend’s home. Though still mentally sharp, Mom’s
body is not cooperating. I’ll tell you more about happy Mom when
I’m there for Mother’s Day.

The real treat awaited Ken and me. At 4:00, our kooky cool 7-year old
granddaughter, Faye Judith, (Faye J. to me) had her first dance recital.
I was the one crawling around the floor like an inch-worm capturing her
dance debut. I have no pride when it comes to scoring a photo memory.

Don’t you love a surprise? Here’s the fun part. She had no idea we would
be there. I snapped a few photos. With her tutu twirling, she inadvertently
looked down and spied me. Elated, she burst into a toothy grin, eyes
flashing joy. She stopped dancing and waved! It was too cute for words.
I had tears in my eyes. Till my dying day, I will never forget the look on her face.
Never. My dancer-princess memory. Priceless!

And the next day, Sunday, was Faye J’s First Communion.
Talk about a grand slam weekend!

So what have you accomplished with no sleep?
What priceless memory saved in your positivity memory bank
do you retrieve and savor? Good for you!
I see you pausing to remember.

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Take the “How’s Your Abundance?” Quiz

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

What’s Your Definition of Abundance?

Pause and think about it before you start rattling off answers! Need some help?

Here’s the easy “How’s Your Abundance” quiz!
I’ll keep it simple. Just answer yes or no:

1. I know what ENOUGH is for myself and my family.

2. I use my imagination to create a vision of what I want.

3. I make a decision to go for the gold.

4. I roll over and play dead, whine, pee and moan when times get tough.

5. If I make up my mind to do something, I do it, embracing warts and all.

6. I act and move forward with patience and persistence more than I react
with negativity.

7. I forge through life confidently infusing confidence, courage, and creativity into
everything I do.

8. I shoot for the moon and sprinkle lackluster stars with fairy dust.

9. I count my blessings every day. I work and play aware of joy along the way.

So how did you do? Get 8 outta 9? Did I get ya on #4?
I wanted to make sure you were paying attention!

Humor, ya gotta have humor to live with abundance.
At least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

What keeps abundance sitting in your front row?

Need help? That’s my job!

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Grammy Gratitude

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

When was a time you felt so grateful you could lift your hands
to the heavens and thank the universe?

That’s how I feel everyday after I get off the phone with Mom.

Many of you kind friends have emailed me asking how Mom is doing.
I will tell you, even though her days are challenging, and her legs seem
to have a passive mind of their own, Mom tells me, “Never give up!”

Acceptance is Mom’s new mantra.
She tells me she is learning to deal with life one day at a time. 
What a lady! Don’t you hope you will still be learning at 92?

This was the day after hospitalization when she returned to her beloved
Heritage Assisted Living in Milford, DE. 
Mom was so happy to plop down in her lift chair. 
Her favorite past time? Savoring her art photos.

I was singing the ”Hallelujah Chorus”!
Amen, persevering, optimistic, and kind Mom!

Is that you I hear counting your blessings?

Sunrise Sunflower Scuttle

Posted by Dr. Judy at 4:38 pm

I knew it was a stupid thing to do, and usually I’m not a big risk-taker, but I knew Mom would love to see this photo. I’d be careful not to tumble, as the angle at sunrise gave me a scant one foot platform to perform. The risk to get the rising sun shining on the perfect pedals was worth it. I’d do anything to make Mom smile.

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