Wings Were Meant To Fly (Quotes from a Little Birdie Told Me"

Words in their purest form can be uplifting, engaging and healing...my hope and deepest prayer is that within the pages of my latest book, "Wings Were Meant To Fly (Quotes From a Little Birdie Told Me", you will be transported to a place that lovingly reminds you that "Divinely Inspired Dreams Have No Expiration Date"...now available on www.kallistamarie.com and amazon.com for only $2.99!  I invite you to click on the link and download a great read and share with your family, co-workers and friends: http://www.amazon.com/Wings-Meant-Quotes-Little-Birdie-ebook/dp/B00GR0LWVI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384796862&sr=8-2&keywords=kallista+walker

Nurture the Flowers in Your Garden!

As the sleet was gently transformed into snow on Monday, the eye opening chill turned my cheeks into cold evidence that Fall (at least in my mind) was indeed becoming all but a memory.  I quickly ran errands, striding briskly in and out of stores in order to return home and thoroughly thaw out.  Once the initial shock of the harsh reality that we had officially experienced our first snow of the season wore off, it crossed my mind how similar the changing of nature's seasons and the seasons of our lives can be.  One moment we are swinging on the swings, chasing the icecream truck, getting all dressed up for our 8th grade farewell,

terrified at the mere thought of attending high school on the our first day as a freshman, hanging out with friends at football/basketball games, getting our first job at Forever 21 or maybe Arby's, graduating from college and decorating our very first apartment.  Before we can blink an eye, we are in the full throws of adulthood.  Married, a mortgage, a car or perhaps 2, kids AND a dog.  Our parents, uncles and those who have loved and cared for us, are now in their "Golden Years".  Far too often, these years are riddled with financial and/or health challenges and not the relaxing paradise they should be.  In the last few years, I have witnessed loved ones transitioning from this life into a much more peaceful place.  I've prayed and watched as those I admire and love (once active and some avid athletes) have endured scary heart operations, battles with mind altering illnesses, daily struggles with arthritis, diabetes and Victory over breast cancer!

Just today, I experienced a sweet co-worker's heart breaking as she received news that her daughter's childhood friend was sadly killed in a car accident just the night before at the young age of 18.  As all these thoughts weaved in and out of my mind, I was again reminded of just how fleeting life can be.  All of this is the Universe's, not so subtle, way of whispering and sometimes shouting to us...Live Your Life on and with Purpose!  Pray, eat, laugh, forgive, try again, love, hold hands, kiss passionately, be honest, be real, work, travel, pursue your Divinely Inspired Dreams, 

enjoy music, be present with your children, teach, learn, speak, listen, show up, believe it is possible, Dance and Stop Watering the Weeds in Your Yard..instead Be keenly attentive to and Nurture the Flowers in Your Garden!  

Create Beauty, Plant Hope

This past weekend, I spent time in meditation (much overdue and needed), recovering from watching "Cloud Atlas (yeah...3 words...Don't Watch It) and was reminded of all kinds of interesting and perhaps random thoughts and they are as follows:

My book, read it

My surroundings, be more attentive of it
My Mind, Get to know it
My time, learn to manage it
My Money, Be more savvy with it
My Faith, Feed it
My Dream, Dare to believe in and Make plans to fulfill it

My Divine Purpose, Boldly walk in it
My Passion, Live it
My Smile, Share it

My Beauty, Embrace it
My Life, Be Thankful for it

Life is what you create and consistently believe it to be.  Create beauty, plant hope, strive to increase joy and live with passion and balance.  

Tune In

There are moments and then there are MOMENTS, yesterday was definately a MOMENT for me.  As I went about my evening, chatting, laughing, shopping (with coupons of course), I was blessed enough to see someone from my past and my mother's past.  I was in a store and this young man very cautiously approached me and inquired if I was indeed my mother.  I turned to really tune in to his voice and look into his eyes and what I saw caused me to reflect on many many things.  I spoke to him, like I have so many times over the years with others who recognized me as "My Mother's Daughter" (yes we look quite a bit alike).  This time however, it was something very different about our verbal exchange.  I looked at him as he spoke and what I saw in his face saddened me deeply.  In his eyes I saw, unchartered adventures, sunken hope, discouraged dreams and a deep love lost.  As he spoke to me about my mother, I could see and feel the love he still felt for her and the deep regret he felt over what could have been as he looked at this grown woman standing before him who was once a little girl he held and played with so gently.  I shared my encounter with my family when I returned home and was surprised at the understanding that came to me as we spoke of him.  Life comes at you fast, tune-in to your moments before you miss it!

Everyday there are little miracles all around us.
Sadly hurt, fear, disappointments and unforgiveness can cause us to close doors by our words or actions that years from now we may realize were doorways to growth, joy or even to our Divinely Inspired Dreams coming to pass. Tune-in to your life, this is not a dress rehearsal it is the Actual Performance and you are the lead actor, director, choreographer and editor.  Be active and involved in your life, prayerful about your decisions, open to change and a few challenges.  Don't be shy about editing your life or the people in it (we do it to our friends list on Facebook...I mean really).  Be gentle with yourself and forgiving of your past choices.  Allow yourself to surrender to the healing, life transforming, vision revealing love of God and remember you were never given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.

Get off the sidelines of YOUR life, take time to smell the flowers, play with your kids, hug/kiss/laugh with your spouse, drink coffee/tea, color, paint, plant a garden, help someone, see a play, go somewhere you've always wanted to go, listen to India.Arie (lol..just a suggestion) and get involved in your LIFE! 

The Sun's Purpose

The sun shines, no matter what

It daily lives out it's purpose

It warms hearts and inspires humanity

It nourishes and encourages growth

And although, inevitably 

the clouds will come and

The thunder may roar

Temporarily dimming it's ever glowing light

The Sun's Purpose can never and will never Cease!

From My Lovely Morning View

Today on this "Thankful Tuesday", I am reflecting on being a mother, woman, business owner, daughter, friend, worshipper and a few other things that are not coming to mind at the moment. 

Life is full of unknown moments, scary and exciting moments and the daily challenge is to be open enough to walk the journey and learn what you can from each experience.  The experiences mold your character and create your life interactions with those around you.  These interactions contribute to our views.  Our views of what is or is not acceptable and what Success looks like.  As I walked this morning, I carefully pondered this very thought and from my Lovely Morning View

I realized that Success Is: Setting achievable and  seemingly impossible goals, staying in God's Presence, Walking in Forgiveness, Being a humble Student of Life, Being a Cheerful Giver, Focusing on the Good, Directing your Energy towards a more loving and brighter future not only for yourself but for others, Determination, Perseverance, Looking for solutions instead of dwelling on the problems and Keeping it Moving instead of making excuses! 

You Are A Success, from my Lovely Morning View.

Be And Change the World!

Be Aware,
Be Guarded,
Be Wise,

Be Generous
Be Forgiving
Be Fully Present
Be Inspired
Be Compassionate
Be Understanding
Be Loving and Change The World!

In Honor of President Nelson Mandela

His people needed a leader

He gave them a champion