Doctor Boy sends me “our” horoscope every morning since we are both Libras (he just started doing it one day, and simply forwards it, like an unspoken “wow, this is a good one!”) which I absolutely love. Today’s horoscope was by far, so dead on, I couldn’t believe it (and I hardly ever put much stock in horoscopes whatsoever!).
Take a read:
Don’t question your own judgment today and you will find success. The only way you can fail at an important assignment or in the pursuit of a special goal is if you begin to second guess yourself and you become overly critical of your efforts. If you can make decisions with confidence, and then follow through with true commitment to your choices, then you will glide through even the toughest events of the day. You are exactly where you are meant to be, so own the moment.
The last line is stunning, isn’t it? As I’ve said a lot lately, I am where I am meant to be, but I just loved the “own the moment.” Damn straight I should own the moment, embracing it for all of its gloriousness and passion and happiness. During a time with a lot of ups and downs in other areas of my life, having some stability in my love life feels even more special, and it truly is the light that gets me through right now.
Do you ever read something like this…whether it be a horoscope, a scripture, an inspirational quote and it cares you through the day? It happens rarely, but usually at the perfect time.
…own the moment.
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In other news…my sister Jen’s health is slowly improving, and I appreciate everyone’s well wishes, prayers, and support. She still has a long road ahead of her for full recovery, and more significantly, a lot of other personal challenges ahead (that I can’t get into right now) but I am filled with hope that she continues to progress and be able to focus on being the amazing mom she has already become. I am really looking forward to starting our “rotations” in helping her out on the days she has her medical appointments to have some 1:1 time with her and the baby. Thursday night and Friday will be our time to connect, dig into some of what is going on in her life, and just reconnect, sister to sister.
Through all of this, the three of us have really banded together and the ‘fierce love’ that I’ve talked about so often is more evident than ever. I’m proud of how close we are, I’m proud of our sisterhood, I’m extremely proud of the strength and resilience my sister has shown in the last 5 weeks and know God is hard at work for us.
…own the moment.
October 19, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Glad your sis is improving, slowly but surely. Still keeping you all in my thoughts!
October 19, 2010 at 3:54 pm
thanks so much!
October 19, 2010 at 4:37 pm
And we were just talking about those horoscopes too, lol.
Glad to hear your sister is slowly on the mend.
October 19, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I know! I thought of you immediately, no joke!
October 19, 2010 at 5:31 pm
own the moment. so true! and it also reminds me of one of my favorite-ever scenes from that old show, “the critic”:
“get out there, jay, and carpe canem!”
“seize the dog?”
“you heard me.”
“carpe canem. seize the dog. [picks up dog] this can’t be right.”
glad your sister’s feeling better. continued good thoughts for improvement!
October 19, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Oh I love this! It fits the both of you so well. I had one the other day that just shocked me also. Makes your day a little better.
October 20, 2010 at 8:15 am
Glad you liked it too!! And I agree, it does make the day even better when you read something so dead-on!
October 19, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Love this post. You’ve earned it. Definitely own it.
October 20, 2010 at 8:15 am
thank you so much! I’m definitely owning and appreciating everything.
October 19, 2010 at 6:57 pm
So glad to hear she’s doing better. There’s really not much that can beat sisterly love!
October 20, 2010 at 8:15 am
Exactly right!
October 20, 2010 at 4:20 am
I get “Notes from the Universe” in my email inbox every morning, and I often find them to be quite inspirational, and often very “spot on”. I love it when that happens!
Glad to hear that your sister is doing better! 🙂
October 20, 2010 at 8:15 am
Isn’t that great? I keep meaning to sign up for “notes from the universe” – guess that’s my reminder! 🙂
October 20, 2010 at 10:11 am
I do love “notes from the universe” too. I used to get Daily Om and loved it too!
Glad to hear about the ‘fierce’ sisterhood love and that your sis is getting better every day. I miss my sister. Yesterday was her birthday and her new man took her to Rome for two weeks. I’m trying not to be jealous.
Own the moment. That works for me too. Thanks Jolene.
October 20, 2010 at 1:53 pm
thanks T…I realize more and more how special our sisterhood is and I love it! I’m jealous of your sister’s trip to Rome too! 🙂
October 20, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Glad your sister is making progress, sending prayers to you and your family. I use the saying “this time will pass” if I’m having a tough time and know that things will get better.
October 21, 2010 at 9:38 am
thank you so much. This time will pass is a great motto for times like this, really true. Appreciate it!
October 20, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Happy to hear that your sister is doing better and keeping her in my prayers. I’m not surprised that a crisis like this has reaffirmed how powerful your bond as sisters is. And, I love that you and Doctor Boy continue to make each other smile as you own the moment! xoxo
October 21, 2010 at 9:39 am
Thank you so much! Despite everything with Jen’s health, things really couldn’t be much better right now. XO!
October 23, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Wow, I am a Libran too, and the advice put forth in the Horoscope is so true for me – on any day, in any month!
Thank you for sharing, J. And I am glad your sister is getting better.
Sending you more prayers – Bless you all!
October 24, 2010 at 12:01 pm
thank you so much! Us Libras – we’re good people, right? 😉 And thank you for the prayers!