Control what you can control and let the rest go!

Hi Girls!  Long time no chat!  I am very excited about the new year.  You know, times are tough but I thoroughly believe that we must control what we can control and let the rest go!  I know that I'm simplifying complex times but really, that is my point.  I refuse to stress out about things that are out of my control anymore.  I mean really, what is the point of that?  What is our intended outcome of stressing over things we can not control?  And by stressing over things we can not control anyways we are not focusing our mental energy on those things we can control.  In the past I would be so worried about the forest that I couldn't see the trees right in front of me.  Know what I mean?  So, this is the year I am vowing to be proactive.  In years past I have fretted terribly over my business for example.  I have fretted over things that really I could not foresee and were out of my hands.  I am tired of being a "but what if!?" kind of gal!  So, no more "but what if?!" I'm just simply going to do my best, put myself out there and let time and destiny determine what comes of it.  I'm ready to move towards what I want out of life as opposed to moving away from what I don't want.  I'm ready to focus on the positive!  Regardless of the outcome of my efforts, I have learned that I feel best and learn the most when I can pause and reflect and honestly tell myself, I am doing my best and honoring where my heart is taking me.  

Recently my work hours were cut.  This is totally out of my control and yes it is so frustrating!  But, I am learning to shake off these types of frustrations and have been making a plan for what's next.  So, now I have less money and more time.  I'm sure this is a common theme right now!  That means less money to eat out but more time to learn to be a better cook!  Less money to buy things to decorate our home but more time to be crafty and creative, repurposing what we already have!  My little business, Cece Marie is still chugging along but not nearly as busy as last year.  So, I am focusing my energy on evolving my little business into products that will appeal to the newly budget conscious customers who still want a special treat.  

This is going to be a good year girls and I truly believe it is because we are going to make it that way!  

Before I sign off I'd like to share a little something!  

Look what Santa brought me!  Now, I helped Santa, actually I boldly told Santa exactly what I wanted but boy did Santa deliver!   

We had this little chair custom upholstered to my exact specifications.  My very own one of a kind chair!  We placed the order for this little dumpling before my hours were cut and it was delivered right before Christmas.  Pretty much all of our house has come from the flea or craigslist so this was a serious splurge but I adore it so much and will cherish it even when I'm a little old lady crocheting grand baby booties in it!  :)  

Have a lovely day and I love that you came by to visit! 

Comments

[valerie]

what a sweet chair! i love the big gingham and red piping. lovely choices! more time definitely seems like a positive and enjoyable thing. i'm sure you will fill it with lots of creativity!

[Jennifer]

What a great way to look at things! I agree with you about the letting go part. Something that I am learning Slowly. I love your new chair!

[Cherry Tree Lane]

What a great post! Thanks CeCe!

[meliebelle]

I really love your new chair! So cheery and bright! I adore your little pillow, too :) I know what you mean about focusing on the positive (our strengths) and quit worrying about our weaknesses (or try to anyways)! Good luck with the new ideas you come up with for your CM business. I look forward to seeing what you come up with :) Take care.