Motivational Monday

This post is pretty late because I honestly couldn't put together a motivating post when I haven't been motivating myself past some negative things that has happened this last few days. But then I watched an awesome video by motivational speaker Tony Robbins. Sometimes one just needs an extra double dose of motivation on days where your spirit is on an all time low. Then it got me thinking about how can one train oneself to block out negativity or just to learn to let it not disturb your spirit which is when I stumbled upon the book Untethered Soul. I have to get my hands on it. Read a brief outline of the book here and you will see why. 

My motivation to you applies to me too...

Stop letting people break you down. Don't give them the power. Stand up for yourself don't ever just be a doormat. Respect is a two way street. 

Hope you have a beautiful start to the week.

Love & light.

~Image credit: Cupcakes and cashmere~

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Once we believe in ourselves

Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit. - E.E. Cummings

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DIY Bronze Earrings

I recently got asked to do a Jewelry workshop for the @20 Youth Center and this is one of the pieces I decided to make. These would make an awesome gift in my humble opinion. If you interested in learning how to make this continue reading...

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Insta-recap

We went through somewhat of a heatwave here in Johannesburg, its crazy how the weather can determine so much. Cold and I am miserable and lazy, hot and I am lazy and restless( weird combo). For me the temperature has to be... warm just warm. Listen to me rambling about the weather haha. How was your weekend? 

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Motivational Monday

20 days into the new year and there has been so many times I thought common 2014. 2013 really ended pretty crap and 2014 started with an infusion of drama. With that said I am happy to announce (rooftop shouting kinda announcement) I had a fabulous week and weekend. So now I feel all enthusiastic about the year ahead. Sometimes one just needs a lifeline. Something that gives you a boost, a dose of encouragement or just something to say its not going to be hard all day everyday. Know what I mean? so this week here's my words of motivation to you all...

Stay focused on what you want to achieve in this life, take care of yourself so you can enjoy all your hard work and for goodness sake ONLY surround yourself with people who love and encourage you. Life will really show you how beautiful it can be once you eliminate unnecessary stress.

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Insta-recap

I have been bitten guys... bitten by the instagram bug. I love that it encourages you to capture moments. Remember how on my list of things to do I wanted to take one picture a day? well hello 2+ pictures a day.

From top left to right:

• This was one of the views on my way to Zeerust. 
• Lunch made by Bart. Bon apetit.
• A soundtrack I am practically obsessed with... have you seen the movie The broken circle breakdown yet?
• Enjoying some leftover Pina Colada's that I made.
• Skyline view of Johannesburg.
• What is instagram without a mirror selfie shot.. right?

If you on Instagram be sure to follow along for more day to day pictures of ...well my life @MeghanSSilva

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Motivational Mondays

There comes a time in ones life where perhaps you start realizing things need to change. Things need to grow and start moving forward. Ever felt that way? I use to have this reoccurring dream. I get into a car and I can not get out of second gear. I am not a dream analyst but it always felt like the universe was saying Meghan you are stuck. We all know in order to grow one has to change and more often than not people are to afraid to admit that whatever they have been doing to that point has been "wrong" or not working and without that acknowledgment we can never learn and grow. 

So this is my motivation for you and even myself for today..

You are in control of your own destiny. Whatever is not working or improving your life YOU can change it.

Sending you tons of good vibes for the week ahead.

~Image credit: Cupcakes and cashmere~

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Motivational Monday

Good morning lovelies. It really is good to know 2014 has arrived. I hope that you have been having an amazing start to the year. Last week I decided I just needed a cool off session. No blogging, just time to get my mental ducks in a row. Know what I mean? Anywhoo I realized I want to start this blogging year on a Monday. With a motivational Monday post. 

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