Awaken Your Day - May 25, 2009 - Miracles Happen

"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
- Albert Einstein

We could write essays analyzing and debating what we interpret this statement to mean to us individually. I am sure it has been done. But here.... Why?

Point blank, my view
... if you embrace more moments in your life with the same gratitude, and enthusiasm as you would if you had just experienced a miracle,
... if you give more moments the same value as we stereotypically do for the moments held in the presence of a miracle,
... if we forget all of our troubles more frequently because we are so focussed on the good that surrounds something in our lives, just as we do when we witness a miracle
... if you can make this connection, the quality of your life will drastically improve.
Because you chose it to.

If we choose to recognize and appreciate more moments or events with more passion and gratitude and the realization that there is so much in our lives that is a gift ... we expand our awareness to what we value, and our lives naturally become more enhanced in many ways.

It could be the birth of a child, a step toward a dream, the sun shining on a special day, or food on the table for your family ....

"Where there is great love, there are always Miracles." - Willa Cather

Picture something in your life ... and now you decide; will you embrace it with the same emotion as you would a miracle, some spectacular happening... or just view it as another part of life no different than yesterday? Which one adds color to the picture in your mind?

My life has been filled with Miracles these last 3 months; our son being born is certainly the biggest.
But I also felt the joy of a miracle when I heard from all the people that told me to get back to Awakening their day. I had been at a point where I questioned myself and if it really mattered.

I thank those people for helping me change my perception. Together, here, we will make things happen.

Good morning, and may you find a little miracle to lift your day.

Pierre Couturier
Father, Author and Entrepreneur

Awaken Your Day - April 7, 2009

"It is easy to sit up and take notice. What is difficult is getting up and taking action."
- Al Batt, writer

So often we find a surge of energy, or more like Hype...and we get our engines running. Our thoughts are in motion, our ideas are running wild, and our plans are taking shape.

And then something distracts us from that energy. Almost like revving up your engines and then someone forgot to give the go signal.

Do not look at the finish line and overwhelm yourself. Just stand up and move toward the energy and continue to feel the excitement for all of it's motivating power. Stay in the zone.

Good morning.

Pierre Couturier

Awaken Your Day - March 17, 2009 - Little Needs

Somewhere today, a little one needs.

A little person, so precious and commanding so much emotion from so many.

A child who has brought light, to many unknown little corners of so many lives.

Somewhere close to us today, a child needs our attention, and our energies and our most dedicated feelings. She needs it much more than the petty issues we think carry importance.

We have someone who is close to us, facing a big challenge for being only 5 weeks old. She teaches me today about refocussing on importance.

I ask that you think of someone little today, that needs your thoughts and energies ... much more than our day to day annoyances.

good morning...and welcome back...

I promise not to leave you so long again.

Pierre Couturier

Awaken Your Day - Feb 11 - Go With A Smile

The last few entries have been a little on the heavy side.
So why don't we start the morning off, remembering that we have the tools to make the most of the day. Go thru your checklist before you leave the house.

Remind yourself that this is the middle of the week and you pick up speed from here.
Be safe on your drive even though your mind is looking ahead a few days to something you wish to do on your weekend.

Let the frustrated people keep their frustration if you are driving.
Make a conscious decision to live your day, and not the aggitated moment of someone else.

Thank the lady behind the counter and smile at the man with the broom in his hand, where ever you see them. Wish them a good day or better still, ask them what they think of the weather.

Be You and share a bit of You with someone and leave behind a comfortable breath moment for someone else.

It is another day. And you belong in this very moment.

I wish for you all something good to enter your life.
I get to see our son on an ultrasound machine today...and with that, I go with a smile.

Good morning.

Pierre Couturier