Time to Reflect

02 Saturday Jan 2021

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begrateful, behappy, bye2020, changeiscoming, connect, create, explore, highvibes, liveyourtruth, power, unite

As we move forward into the new year it’s a perfect time to reflect on the last 12 months. How did 2020 make you feel? What do you wish you could have done? What are you most proud of? Were there any lessons you learned? Do you have any expectations for 2021?

This past year was significant in many ways for me. I observed the world around me as events unfolded and was left pretty disappointed overall. But I know that I only have the power to change myself – and my life. So I looked within to find the solutions I needed to keep moving. This is always the answer. Only you know what you need to thrive. And I found that immersing myself in nature and avoiding all negative energy was the key.

I feel like 2020 was a gift. And by that I mean it helped me to focus on what matters and pay no mind to what doesn’t. I’m going to sit back with a smile and watch this new year unfold. Many changes are coming and I welcome them all. We don’t evolve when things are stagnant. And as always I look forward to creating, exploring and continue to have hope for new opportunities.

This year is going to be a good one because I have the power to make it possible. And nothing, absolutely nothing, will get in my way.

Create Your Rainbow

12 Sunday Aug 2018

Posted by melissaoconnor in life

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art, befree, beunique, beyou, colorfullife, create, creativelife, creativity, design, evolve, expandyourmind, explore, grow, ideas, invent, learn, lifequote, live, liveyourtruth, mayaangelou, original, shareideas, startthejourney

A little Sunday reminder that we must free ourselves when it comes to creating. Let it out, experiment, and don’t stop. Ever. Creativity is like the never-ending flame within us. While it burns, we are inspired, and ideas come to the surface. Live out those ideas and share them with the world. Make room for more.
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When we CREATE, we grow and evolve into something greater. We learn lessons that make us smarter, sharper. We spread beauty and knowledge and expand our mental capacity. Creativity is an amazing thing and it lies inside each of us. You either explore it or you don’t, but to waste this gift is incredibly sad.
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Allow your soul to shine and feed the flames to the colorful journey you are destined to experience. It’s a rainbow of a ride and we are all here with you.

Autumn Renewal

29 Sunday Oct 2017

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allyou, autumn, begrateful, bepositive, explore, fall, fresh, happiness, init, inthemoment, life, livemore, loveyou, nature, naturelover, perspective, renew, seasons, selfcare, shedthelayers, thejourney, thesoul, timetobealive

Autumn is a time of renewal. A time when we shed the layers we need to let go in order to feel fresh. A brisk undressing of sorts. Everyone has their own way of doing this. Some spend a lot of time alone. Others explore the world around them. But what matters most is that you’re true to YOU. Invest in your happiness and allow the magic of your soul to be free. Seasonal changes help us to reinvent who we are and rebrand our perspective. A new journey lies ahead… and it’s time to jump in and feel alive.

Image credit: @thecabinchronicles

Inspiration Photo Friday: Time to Explore

13 Friday Sep 2013

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abandoned, explore, ghosts, hauntings, new york, pennhurst asylum, Pennsylvania, Seaview Hospital, spring city

I have always loved to explore abandoned and haunted places, so it was music to my ears when my husband, Dan, said he did too after we first met. I already looked forward to new adventures with him. Back in September of 2008, we set off to Seaview Hospital in Staten Island to explore the grounds and take photographs of what it has become. This was the third time I visited the abandoned property but still excited to experience it with Dan.

We had a great time while we were there, even though the property never ceases to creep me out. Since then we haven’t really gone on any explorations which has been kind of a bummer since we both really enjoy it. However, we are getting back in the game. I already put together a list of places in New York we plan to visit as well as the highly talked about Pennhurst Asylum in Spring City, Pennsylvania next month. You don’t know how psyched I am to check this place out. I am mostly looking forward to the Tunnel of Terror and Ghost Hunt, where you are sent off by yourself to explore the Mayflower building. Can’t wait!

Pennhurst is no joke. It has been visited and documented by numerous ghost hunters with definite hauntings. Read the history when you get a chance, its so sad. Let’s just say lots of horrible things happened there. I was even warned by my aunt, who is friends with Kim Russo and other clairvoyants who had a hard time recovering from their visit. I can only hope to have a memorable experience, which I am sure I will.

I took this photo during our visit to Seaview Hospital five years ago. It’s the inspiration for me to get back out there and explore the darker side of life. It’s surely been long enough. You can read more about this place and view more photos I took there in my past post, Historic Series: Seaview Hospital.