My Angels are Trying to Tell Me Something!!

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When I was down in LA my friend Dana bust out her Angel Cards. Angel Cards are a lot like Tarot Cards except the cards you pull are messages from the angels that watch over you. Trip out, right?

When Nick, Dana and I were driving to Orange County, I pulled 3 angel cards. Before I pulled my cards I asked for guidance regarding my purpose in life. I pulled these cards:

"Daydream"
“You will more easily hear and receive our messages if you daydream regularly. Relax and open your mind to receiving, without directing your thoughts. Just notice any feelings, visions, or ideas as if you were watching a movie. This is the seat of creativity.”

"Life Purpose"
“The purpose of your life is to serve in a way that brings great joy to yourself and others. Don’t worry about finding your purpose. Instead focus upon serving a purpose, and then your purpose with serve you.”

"Opportunity to Forgive"
“This situation brings you the opportunity to heal, grow, and release negative patterns. Hold the intention of seeing the other person’s inner Divine light and goodness. We will help you release un-forgiving thoughts, feeling and energies and lift you to a higher place of peace and compassion.”

When I said goodbye to Dana on Wednesday she asked if I wanted to pull 3 more angel cards. Of course I said HECK YES. This time I asked my angels about what I should focus on for my 26th year.

This first card I got was the “Opportunity to Forgive” card. Dana told me that the Angels will give you the same card over and over again if this is something really important for you to work on.

After that I pulled the “Ocean Card”

“The deep blue sea speaks to your soul, healing and soothing you. Even the act of imagining yourself dipping into its healing womb brings about desirable effects. Better yet, spend time physically near the ocean. Allow its power and beauty to wash away all cares and concerns.”

I then pulled the “Wedding Card.” I know…I know…

“Marriage is the union of two souls joined in love, mutual respect and commitment. It’s signifies a desire to deepen love over time. Your wedding day is a testament to your well-founded faith in love’s power. Continually breathe life into that faith and love, dearest one.”

I am really excited about my 26th year. I know great things will happen this year. I am going to push myself to another level. I am going to place all my wants and needs out to into the Universe and I know I will get something great back. I have faith.

Cheers.
P. Hobbs

The Gym? Eeeek!

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As you read last Sunday I had my quick and dirty breakdown. In honor of last Sunday, I am working on one thing each week to help put me back at number one on my priority list. My first step was to leave work on time and I actually did it. It felt amazing to leave when I actually scheduled myself to leave.

My plan for this week is to get back into the gym. Mhhmmm. I know. It’s going to be painful. I figure, if I have the blogging community to hold me accountable, I will be too embarrassed to blog about NOT going to the gym. That is motivation enough, right? So my goal is to make it to 3 different classes at 24 hour fitness before we leave for LA. To help the motivation factor, I am going to make it a mix of my three favorites: spin, yoga, and Pilates. God, help me.

I have had some reservations about our upcoming trip, but I can honestly say I am excited to leave Portland for a few days. I am not excited to turn 26 next Monday, but I am excited to be around all the people I love.

Are you going to be working on any personal goals next week? Let me know how it goes for you.

Cheers!
P.Hobbs

If I had all the time and money in the world....

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I had this work meeting yesterday and we played a fun ice breaker. We were given five personal questions to answer on a piece of paper and the group had to guess which person said what. Well, one of the questions was if you had all the money and time in the world, what would you do? I answered: I would travel the world (with my bf who has never stepped foot on non-US soil...absurd I know!), take pictures and blog about my experiences.

Thinking about it after the fact, I would add one more thing. I would volunteer while I traveled around the world and write about that too. Plus, I would love to see Nick experience the joy of helping people less fortunate than he. Nick has such a big heart but has never had the opportunity or taken the time to reach out to the needy. I think it would be life changing for him.

Ever since I was little, I have been blessed with traveling abroad. Having your passport is something that is completely normal to me, and if you don't have one, it just baffles me. My mom is from Singapore and is one of 11! All but 3 of her siblings live in Singapore. I have cousins in England, Australia, and Japan. That isn't even counting the 2nd cousins. We have a family that stretches across the globe.

Being able to travel to countries and see how other people live has really opened my eyes to how awesome I have it here in the US. It also opened my eyes to other cultures and I learned to be respectful of the cultural differences we share. I learned so much at a young age that growing into adulthood and not being able to travel and have the same experiences due to financial constraints pisses me off!

Hence, my answer to the ice breaker question. I would love to document the journey and share my experiences with people who don’t have the financial means to travel and experience life outside our 50 states. There is so much for us to learn from each other. In a time when we seem to be at war because of our religious and cultural differences, I think it’s important to take notice that behind all the bloodshed, we are all people who struggle through life. If everyone just reached out a hand and helped someone in need for the sake of helping, think about the world we would live in.

Anyway...those are my thoughts for the day. What would you do if you had all the time and money in the world?

Cheers!
P.Hobbs

Wanted

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I’ve been whining about seeing the movie "Wanted" since the previews came out. Nothing can hold me back from watching Angelina in an action movie. She can make the straightest female swoon. To avoid the hot and humid Portland weather (yes it does happen) we decided to catch a matinee screening of "Wanted." It was definitely worth the overpriced tickets.

I won't give anything away but only say that I left the movie asking myself, "What am I doing with the rest of my life?" I have gone over that question in my head time and time again. Since I can remember I used to cry that I wasn't good at anything. Living with a genius sister can do that to you.

Hitting my quarter life, the question has been even more prevalent. If you haven't thought about this at one time in your life...ummm...I suggest you do so now and stop wasting precious space on this earth. Stephen Covey addresses this question in his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” He goes through this exercise with the readers. It changed my life. Let me share it with you:

[Imagine you are at YOUR own funeral….scary thought right??]

“As you take a seat and wait for the services to begin, you look at the program in your hand. There are to be four speakers. The first from your family, immediate and also extended – children, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents who have come from all over the country to attend. The second speaker is one of your friends, someone who can give a sense of what you were as a person. The third speaker is from your work or profession. And the fourth is from your church or some community organization where you’ve been involved in service.

“Now think deeply. What would you like each of these speakers to say about you and your life? What kind of husband, wife, father, or mother would you like their words to reflect? What kind of son or daughter or cousin? What kind of friend? What kind of working associate?

“What character would you like them to have seen in you? What contributions, what achievements would you want them to remember? Look carefully at the people around you. What difference would you like to have made in their lives?”

People constantly think about the things they want to do or the things they want to have. My “I wants” have always shaped the goals in my life; I think most people go through life that way. Maybe other people’s wants are affecting you. Your parents, who always tell you what to do or how to live your life, could be affecting you. Your loser friends could be an influence on your life goals and you don’t even know it.

Stephen Covey’s "7 Habits" have made me look at my life in a totally different way. If anything, this passage from his book has made the most impact on my life. Think about it, this strips away all the “I wants” and makes you dive deeper. Think about your current state. Can you say honestly that people will say the nicest things about you? Are you selfish? Are you negative and constantly complaining about everything? Do you always gossip and talk about others behind their back?

Is that what you want to be remembered for? Start living your life with this in mind. If this intrigues you, get “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” If you are open to it, it will change your life forever.

Now, what do you want to be remembered for?

Cheers!
P.Hobbs