Thankful

I am thankful that I can look myself in the eye every morning and be happy with what I see. I am grateful for the many challenges that I have experienced and obstacles overcome, as they have shaped and enriched my character. I am grateful for "mistakes" made that remind me I am not perfect and keep me humble. I am grateful for stay sexy Thursdays which give me an opportunity to remind myself that confidence isn't something everyone is born with, and no matter who you are it must continue to be nurtured and increased. Sexy starts first in the head, then in the heart.

Hind Sight

As we go through life, there are many situations we may find ourselves in that require us to make choices base on limited information. Often, our emotions dictate the way we respond and we learn that "hind sight is always 20-20." When we allow hurt feelings or anger to prevent us from appreciating the moment or retaliating, we only hinder ourselves. Accept people for who they are and not for who they are not, and you may find yourself a lot less frustrated. Lead by example the "stay sexy" attitude and you may find in time a change in them and in you. Sexy starts with you.

 

note:  hind sight is not always 20-20, but that is discussion for another day and post :)

Take Personal Inventory

I was reading an article recently titled "The Infinite Power of Hope" and I would like to share an excerpt from it:
"Hope is not knowledge...It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. It is manifest in confidence, optimism, enthusiasm, and patient perseverance."
As we take personal inventory of our lives and start to sort the good from the challenging, our strengths from the needs for improvements, and the where were are "nows" from the hope to "bes," let us remember to be encouraged by hope and the road that has brought us to HERE and the road ahead that will get us to THERE.

Confidence is something that must be nurtured. Optimism comes from positive thinking, and hoping for the best even when all seems bleak. Enthusiasm increases as we gain confidence, and optimism from our efforts. Let us be patient in our perseverance. Now to quote the old Heinz 57 commercials "Good things come to those who wait." =D

Happy Stay Sexy Thursday! Sexy starts here -> ♥

Titanium

It was a late game, I was tired, I drove a long way to play and just needed motivation. In the locker room before taking the ice, the song below came on. I needed it to boost my confidence level, and I sang it most of the time out on the ice. Especially during the face offs, and I got some strange looks from the Officials, but I don't care. I needed the boost and it's what I had to do to get things done.

Last night, I kept singing this part to myself during my game:

I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
fire away, fire away
ricochet, you take your aim
fire away, fire away
you shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium

I listened to the song again today. The part before the chorus goes like this:

I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
you shoot me down, but I get up

No matter what is sent our way, let the negative "ricochet" and if someone pushes you down, get back up. We can't control if someone chooses to push us down, but we can control what we do, and that's to get back up, stand tall and keep on keepin' on. The Good Book says to "turn the other cheek" and I agree. It's probably our cuter side anyway. Rise above it and resist the urge to be ugly inside and out. Happy Stay Sexy Thursday.

Ti (Titanium) - the two most useful properties of the metal form are corrosion resistance and the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal

Man in the Mirror

A song I've heard many times before, took me a different direction this morning.
No Message Could Have
Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself, And
Then Make A Change

How we see ourselves is always most important. I've given friends over the years a challenge. Every morning, look at yourself in the mirror. I promise, that after a week if you don't see a sexy beast staring back at you, keep looking until you do, because it's there! Choose to "make a change" and see what real beauty is all about.

Every day, I look in the mirror and have to smile with satisfaction. There's no better way to make the world a better more beautiful place than in your own mind. If you choose to see beauty everywhere you look, you will find more beauty instead of getting caught up in the ugly.

Sexy starts first in the head, then with the heart. Happy Stay Sexy Thursday!

Sharing is Caring

Happy Stay Sexy Thursday! One of the most important aspects of Stay Sexy mentality, is that we not only appreciate who we are as people, but that we are willing to share our appreciation for others and our belief that a confident person is a sexy person. Last night, Trucker and I went to 5th Avenue mall and met some lovely individuals. We were able to share with them what Stay Sexy Thursday was and what it represents. The childhood adage "sharing is caring" seems appropriate. =D

Content

Happy Stay Sexy Thursday, y'all! I'm just content being a sexy Beast. The end