What if….
I don’t like to look back on my life and asking what if. There is nothing I can do to change anything I have done in the past. I can however change everything I do from this moment forward. So I am moving forward and seeing how life will be improved if I ask what if….
So what if…..
I don’t think of anything as impossible
I always give maximum effort
I take the road less traveled
I give without want
I chase my dreams
I Reach out
I practice more forgiveness
I spend more time enjoying the simple pleasures
I live in the moment
I stop having regrets
I don’t make excuses
I embrace being me!
I hope you enjoyed this! Do you have things that you ask yourself what if I improve on this? How could my life be better? I would love to hear your list, leave me a comment below and share.
I always appreciate people sharing so feel free to pass this on to your friends on Facebook, Twitter or your favorite spot. Have a great day!
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I absolutely love associating with “glass half full” kind of people. I am diligently putting forth effort to cultivate those types of friendships.
I love the questions you have posed and the beautiful photos you used to anchor them in the mind. I notice you use a lot of photos. Are you the artist? Or do you just enjoy great art?
I look forward to connecting with you again, soon.
Live with passion and purpose,
Vanessa
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Angela Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Hi Vanessa! I always love to meet other glass is half full types. I love art, design, photograpy and graphics but am not really an artis per se. I just have a deep appreciation for those things and try to use them as much as I can. Thanks for your comment, I look forward to connecting with you soon as well!
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Very empowering Angela!
I love it. You have taken the essence of all desires and wrapped them altogether in an inspirational post with great visuals. I enjoy your creativity in expressing your thoughts.
Thanks so much for sharing your “what if’s”
Val
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Angela Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Thanks Val! I think the same thing about your posts, always so creatively written and enjoyable to read.
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Hi Angela,
I love this post and the images! I was reading The Four Agreements which i’m an avid student of and I love the idea of just being you, accepting and embracing the real you … that’s really hard for many people. You’re so right on about the what if. That kind of “replaying” of stories that we’ve created for ourselves can drive us nuts, if we allow it to.
Janette
Twitter: janettestoll
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Angela Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Hey Janette! Thank you very much! I have not read that book I will have to check it out. I do really think it is important to embrace ourselves, which can be a challenge sometimes. Thanks for your comment!
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Angela,
I love it. A little Wednesday Kickstart Inspiration. The images are spot on.
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Angela Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Thanks Jeremiah! I am glad to hear you were inspired. Thanks for your comment!
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Hi Angela,
I love this post! I’m a visual kind of person, it’s great motivator well done. If you’re not moving forward you’re not going anywhere!
Thanks
Cheers,
Lynn
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Angela Reply:
July 29th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Thanks Lynn! I am very visual as well so I had fun putting this together. I agree you always need to be moving forward. Thanks for your comment!
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What if …
… I give 110% in everything I do
… give everything I have to offer
… I can truly make a difference
LOVE this post Angela!! Inspiration leads to action
Wendy
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I love your list Wendy! I would love to keep going with this post because there are so many ways to improve. Thanks for your comment!
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Thanks for the inspiration Angela! I love the beautiful pictures you found to get your message across. I like the idea of looking back at the times I did each of those things, such as took the road less traveled or forgave people.
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Hey thanks Jacqueline! I had fun matching the picture to what I was trying to say. Thanks for your comment!
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What a beautiful and effective use of visuals in this blog past.
love it!
thank you Angela
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Thank you Rebecca, I had fun putting it together.
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Hey Angela,
Congrats on being top commentator of the week this week in TSA. You did a great job! This is a very insightful and deep thinking post. Everyone should be asking themselves these questions every day! Thanks for taking the time to share them with us. Keep your dreams live and living them out in the moments of each and every day.
Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Thanks Edward! I love that, “keep your dreams live and live them out in the moments of each and every day.” I will have to remember that one, thanks for sharing!
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What a wonderfully refreshing post, Angela! I’m reminded of that great classic saying, “The past is gone, the future is not yet here, all we have is now. That’s why it’s called ‘the present’.” The lilies of the field, the birds of the air. They all know how to live in the now!
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Hey Steve! I like that saying too, I think it really is important to live in the present. Thanks for your comment!
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Hi Angela, that is a great post. My family has a saying that goes like this: don’t regret the past and don’t fear the future. A true saying, but to not fear the future you better learn from the past.
I live by that saying, and I have a never ending list of things I want to improve. And when I reach the end of the list I have a new list of things that I want to work on. So, yes I can relate to your story.
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Thank you! I like the saying that you live by. That is awesome to keep improving all the time. I have new things I want to work on all the time to get better and better too.
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Angela,
I really enjoyed this post; I found myself thinking about each question as I read along… great food for thought! Thanks so much for the inspiration…..
Best,
Robin
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Angela Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Hey Robin! I am glad you enjoyed it, it is what I really want to work towards on my journey in life. Thanks for your comment.
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Angela – I love this – you are so creative about getting your point across. It really got me thinking about “not looking back at things that happened in the past”. We have to learn to move forward and not let things hold us back… What if…
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Yes, I think it is important to not look back and regret things. I think you have to learn from the past but not dwell on it. Thanks for your comment!
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You’re a very creative Blogger Angela. Style and substance are not in short supply here. Very enjoyable reading. Thanks.
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Angela Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Thanks Nelson! I always enjoy your blog as well. You always pull me in with your awesome writing style. Thanks for your comment!
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Angela,
What a creative and fun way to get your point across. I will be back to this page often.
Erica
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Angela Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Thank you so much, I appreciate it. I had fun putting it together.
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Angela,
One of ours to add… what if I love unconditionally?
We love the list you’ve shared on this post… totally cool.
Thanks so much,
~ Pat and Lorna
http://TheCoolestCouple.com
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Angela Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Oh yeah, that is a great one. Thanks for adding that!
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Very inspirational post. You’re right about the past – it is what it is, but we have so much control over today and tomorrow. The past is full of lessons. The future – incredible possibilities… great inspirational post. Thanks …
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What a complete list Angela I love it. My favorite is living in the moment because if you can just do that you will not be going back to the past. I had a post on now training you might be interested in http://prosperyourmind.blog.com/2010/07/26/now-training/
Thanks,
Michael
Twitter: prosperyourmind
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Angela Reply:
August 28th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Thanks Michael! I like the one about living in the moment too, I think it is so important to not dwell on the past. There is nothing you can do to change it so you just need to move forward. Thanks for your comment!
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Angela, this is truly honest and powerful just what i needed right now. Yes lets not look back only forward and each day build a better life without dredging up the past.
belinda
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Angela Reply:
August 28th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Exactly what I was going for with this post, moving forward and improving everyday a little bit. Thanks for your comment!
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I loved this! What’s more dramatic to get a point across? Add pictures, stimulate all the areas of learning. Thank you for showing me what’s possible!
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Angela Reply:
August 28th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Thanks Bill! Like they say a picture is worth 1000 words so I thought it would help drive my points home. Thanks for your comment.
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Angela,
What a beautiful post….absolutely love your graphics and your message. The simplicity is inspiring!
I think my biggest “what if” is…..what if I could live every moment of my life in complete connection with my true source. It’s sometimes seems like a lot of work to separate from the ego – working on it daily, hourly, and minute by minute…
Thank you for putting a smile on my face and stopping me dead in my tracks to reflect on this question. BTW, love, love, love your blog
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Angela Reply:
September 19th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Thanks Kathy! I appreciate your nice words about my blog and this post. I like your “what if” as well. Thanks so much for your comment!
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I love this post Angela … in addition to your flare for art and your ability to inspire, you really get us thinking. How much better would the world be if everyone thought about “What If” when they first go up in the morning? THAT would be powerful!!
Wendyy
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Angela Reply:
September 19th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Thanks Wendy! It would be powerful if you though about, “what if” everyday when you woke up.
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Nice Post Angela. I was struggling for a little while today. It caused me to deal with it through sharing a post. Then I read and saw this inspirational post. It has uplifted me in time to have a great and wonderful weekend. It is so important to take our life and own it,make the most of it,wonder at the amazing world we live in and reach out to each other, knowing that we are really brothers and sisters in a great adventure!
Thank you
Peter
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Angela Reply:
September 19th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Awesome Peter! I am glad this uplifted you, I was hoping the message would do just that. Thanks for your comment!
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Angela,
This was one of the coolest posts I’ve seen in a long time. To put images to every motivational phrase is really awesome. I don’t if people realize how long that probably took you. I hope they appreciate it as I did! Thanks for sharing. I’m going to retweet this as everybody should read it.
Mike
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Angela Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Thanks Mike! I had a ton of fun putting this post together. I always appreciate people retweeting my posts, thank you so much!
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It’s a pleasure to read something like this. I feel re-energized and ready to become a better person. I love the picture illustration too.
Thanks for sharing,
loic
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Angela Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Thanks Loic! I had fun putting the photos together with this post. I am glad it re-energized you!
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Hi Angela,
What if indeed… asking this about the future rather then the past is very powerful, I find that the answer those positive what if’s like the ones above make it impossible not to change for the better…
Thank you,
Emma
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Angela,
You have a clean attractive blog. It is peaceful, unlike so may I see. Anyway instead of “What if”, I try to live by “if/then”. It is more active and not passive. Just a thought.
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Hi Angela!
I really enjoyed this. I motivated myself earlier this year by imagining myself in the future looking back at this time. Would I say, why didn’t I try harder? Why didn’t I jump in and reach for my dreams? It was empowering. When I ran into my old limiting beliefs, I did some exercises and hypnosis to move further toward my goals.
It’s an exciting time … to travel the journey less traveled and reach for your dreams. As always, I learn a lot from you and find inspiration from your blog.
Best,
Jennifer
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Angela,
“If” is a word that just shouldn’t exist. It negates and eliminates the validity of everything that follows it. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to accomplish great things in life eliminating it from their vocabulary.
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Hi Angela and Happy New Year! I so enjoyed reading through this post, and you’re so right, that we can’t change yesterday, yet we can choose to live for today and look forward to as many tomorrows as we have. Every example you showed is (in my opinion) ways to truly live your life full and never have to ask yourself “what if?”. I appreciate you sharing
Christine
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I can’t add anything to this. All I can say is… WOW!! Thanks for sharing!
Willena Flewelling
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Each and every one of those “what if’s?” are diamond quality. No excuses, no regrets, live in the moment, rejoice in the simple things, be yourself, travel your own road and NEVER, EVER let anyone stop you moving towards your goals and your dreams
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Angela, the images you used are so refreshing. I have to say that I have read this messages before; but this time it was different for me because of the images. You convey peace, and I think peace is the fertile ground for good decisions and the creation of a purpose driven life. Thanks so much!
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Awesome Post. I don’t believe anything is impossible either and you can’t go back in time and change things, therefor Love yourself and be proud of who you are and strive to be better.
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I love this, I am going to have to pass the link tot his on to a couple friends.
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