Lay Your Foundation Friday. And Love It.

Do you ever feel like people just don't get you?
Or, sometimes like you don't even get yourself?

So often we get lost in the opinions of others, like somehow they matter more than our own.  We lose sight of our own uniqueness and extraordinary value.  We begin to look at ourselves from the outside--in, instead of the inside--out...and we begin to make choices to please others instead of being true to our own wants.

The power we give away to others always leaves us empty.  We will never get in return what we think we want or deserve from someone else.  The only way to gain and sustain real confidence and inner strength is through connecting and claiming our own strength, divinity and purpose.

Start there and when you are feeling a little stronger begin to share your divine strength--it's incredibly powerful -- more than any of us realize!

So commit to go, say, do and be--today and everyday.

xo
Annie

VERSIE Giveaway!

Gorgeous Courtney is one half of The Beauty Mark girls blog, and she's an incredibly talented makeup artist and blogger.  We decided to team up to to a VERSIE giveaway this week...{follow the link to her blog to enter!}

"One of my favorite dresses is this green and black midi length dress from Urban Outfitters. The problem is that the top is a sheer tank and the skirt is made of silk so I feel like I either have to wear twenty layers under it or be a static mess with the dress clinging in all the wrong places. The black VERSIE cap sleeve slip is literally perfect for this dress. It gives the sheer top a bit of modesty without looking weird, and provides the skirt with a cling-free fit.

slip / dress (similar here or here) / lipstick / necklace (similar here) / sandals (similar here)

Good Luck!

xo

Annie

Lay Your Foundation Friday. And Love It.

It's all about the little things in life.

Small decisions, tiny tweeks in our daily schedule and taking a few moments everyday will make all the difference.  If we focus on today, that is all we see.  But if we recognize that our trajectory is based on all the little things that plot our course--little things become HUGE things!

Have a great weekend and make some really good little choices...you will be so happy with yourself that you did.

xo

Annie

Lay Your Foundation Friday. And Love It.

Whose opinions mean the most to you in your life?

We all crave acceptance and reassurance--no matter who we are--and sometimes it may feel like a black hole that is really hard to fill.

Recognize that when we look for acceptance and approval from external sources--it will NEVER fill us up!

So, decide today to rely on God for His approval, love, acceptance and guidance.  He is waiting to fill you up to overflowing!

I promise...

xo
Annie

Belated Lay Your Foundation Friday. And Love It.

How is the foundation of your heavenly home looking?

Have you begun the work on your footings and foundation {the most important part} yet?

Our life's purpose is to begin the construction of our heavenly home...and to love every step of the way--even when its hard.

So, YOU CAN DO IT!

You already know the architect, or at least, He knows you very well.  Let Him show you all that your mansion can become...

Just start asking questions, and then listen for the answers.

xo
Annie

Lay Your Foundation Friday. And Love It.

Because it's Valentine's Day, I thought it would be fun to share:

14 Steps to Lay Your Foundation.  And Love It...

1.  Make a decision to discover your purpose and live an insanely fulfilled life--once and for all...for YOU, and no one else.
2.  Write down everything you want to become and all that is MOST important to you --EVERYTHING! {even the stuff you've never said out loud}
3.  Be honest with yourself--brutally honest.
4.  Get serious about change--I mean seriously, serious.
5.  Ask and plead for help--Pray for divine direction...this is the only advice you can trust, because He knows you best and knows all that you can become.
6.  Channel your Inner Warrior and get laser focused.
7.  Dig deep, I mean deeper than you ever thought you could dig.
8.  Pray for divine direction again and again.
9.  Commit to a life of faith...ready, set, start!
10.  You won't really know exactly what direction your headed most of the time--its OK, you're not supposed to.
11.  Focus on being in-tune--So critical to staying on the right track--stay humble, repent daily and forgive others often.
12.  Follow the breadcrumbs--they are for YOU!  So, pick them up and savor them.
13.  Give thanks to anyone and everyone in your life--they are in your life to bless you or teach you!  So, learn quickly!
14.  Be patient & Be happy about the whole process--you will never look back to what your left behind because you wont need to...

xo
Annie

Lay Your Foundation Friday. And Love It.

How much courage do you have?

So, I think of it like this:  God has for each of us, our very own spiritual shelf of gifts, blessings and talents.  Its marked with our name, and set aside for us--and only us.

And when we ask Him in humility and genuine love and desire to clear our spiritual shelf, we can have ALL that is ours...{Note:  think Black Friday--empty shelves and overflowing baskets}

But then what?  Well, we just might find ourselves insanely happy, wildly fulfilled and challenged beyond belief.

But, what if we never do?
And what if we're to scared to do the work?

Well, our spiritual shelf remains stocked and full of unopened divine potential...and we miss out on all that we agreed to accomplish...

Seriously, lets not wait another day!

xo
Annie