a new philosophy

one of the many joys of being home is the excellant shopping! when i was in high school and still living in pittsburgh, the shopping was nothing spectacular. now that i am gone, the ross park mall is amazing! haley and i went to ross park the other night just to get out and have a breather and girl's night together. one of her favorite stores is sephora. now i on the other hand love the store but can't fathom spending $30 on a 2 oz. jar of make-up that is only going to last me a month, if i use sparingly. i have bills to pay! so anyways, we went in and i found a brand that i fell in love with at first sight. not because of their products, but because of their philosophy. they have the cutest products, but what is even more so adorable are the little philosophy messages that are on each item.

ever since i saw them, i have been thinking about all their little sayings. not only am i in love, but i am inspired. here is just one inspirational philosophy:

"be grateful to have been given one more day, let alone one more year. remember to dance in your nightgown, sing in the shower, ride a bike, fly a kite, and take an occasional "wind bath" in your bare skin. give those you love big kisses, huge hugs, and the words "i love you" often and always. nurture your body rather than starve yourself with fad dieting. spend time with the old and the weary to better appreciate your life. on your birthday, call your mother and father wherever they are to thank them for all that they have done for you. watch the movie "life is beautiful" at least once a year. remember that you are not guaranteed tomorrow and that today is as good as it gets. thank God for everything, every day, every moment."

i think this philosophy is one that we all should live by daily. in a world that thrives on the negative and doesn't appreciate the gift of life daily; i think putting this philosophy into practice would make for a life alterating change!

we are called to live a life of passion.
we were created to be passionate beings.