I have FINALLY finished "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand and my brain has gone through it! Honestly, I felt like I was in class again. I know everyone has their beef with this book, but what I appreciated most was the fact that it forced me into an opinion. Like most things we read back in school, it proposes a plethora of viewpoints that make you question where your values and moral code stand. Leave it to me to be inspired to collage and find a great ending theme for myself and I hope for you : "It's the end," she said. "It's the beginning," he answered.

The last thing Ayn Rand left me inspired with was one of the final moments in the book where they hear the Halley's Fifth Concerto and describe it as "the symphony of triumph". What is yours? What song can you put on for yourself that makes you feel you can conquer the world? Or, at least, inspired to try? Until next time, xoxo Her LadyMess

I LOVED photo! Disney princess photo shoot!

We are never too old for Disney.

Walt Disney is my hero. If I could meet one person who has passed on, it would be this man. A perfect combination of a dreamer and a do-er. May we all be active participants in our own destinies!

xoxo
Her LadyMess

Why is it so easy for us to lose the joy that we had as children? We were fearless! We didn't have a worry in the world. Love was easy to give, all dreams were possible, and laughter was the best medicine.

 At age 28, I feel I am at an interesting point. I feel like an adult in so many ways, and yet, I feel like I should have much more figured out. I look at my parents at this age and they had a family by this age. I can't even fathom. Living in New York City inspires me. I look around me and I see everyone at every age in every phase. Everyone's journey is their own. I don't know what else God or the Universe have in store for me. I just have to keep reminding myself to be open to the path. Breathe. Believe. Receive.

Here are some of my journal pages to inspire the inner child:

I encourage everyone to find their inner child today :) Let's go get an ice cream cone, watch a Disney movie, or buy a teddy bear! Something to remind us that we have nothing to fear and should greet the day with a laugh and a smile.
 xoxo
 Her LadyMess

   I love waking up on a Sunday and having my coffee while listening to a Sounds True pod cast. The pod casts are free on I Tunes. If you have never listened to them, you are in for a treat. They speak with a wide variety of spiritual people on a plethora of topics. some of my favorites this far have been:

 - Choosing Health - This was a man that inspired me on the plant based diet and encouraging you to eat mindfully for your mind/body/soul.

- Freedom From Depression: Training your mind through meditation and seeing that all emotions come in waves. It talks about not holding on to the "negative" or "positive", but just watch the waves.

-Creativity: Faith in Running Shoes (even though I don't own a pair of those...perhaps you sporty types will find this up your alley!)

-Life Visioning: Very ala the Secret, but showing you how to be what you were meant to be and not just what you think you need to be.

-Tipping Points: This one was fascinating about the year 2012 and how all signs of the universe, scientifically and spiritually, are pointing to the human pattern of either "break through or breakdown". Fascinating pod cast!

   There are so many to appeal to each and every one of you! So, hop to it!

   And what would the Lord's Day be without his juice?

                                               Jesus Juice. Literally.

Now it is time to put on the soundtrack to "An Education" and pick out my lady outfit for brunch.

Happy Sunday!
xoxo
Her LadyMess

"Stop and smell the roses" is a wonderful old saying to get us to stop, look around, and enjoy what is right in front of us. I've decided, in New York City, it should be " stop and put your heels on!" It was an experiment of mine today: Rather than hustling around and running people over, I put on my biggest pair of heels for the day and set out for a sidewalk sushi luncheon, gel manicures, shopping at Bloomies, and strolls in the sunshine after a beautiful bottle of Coppola Chardonnay. My four inch heels not only looked incredible, but made me feel super sexy and feminine, toned my legs and buttox, but made me focus on one step at a time rather than the usual hustle and bustle that you can get wrapped up in with the pace of this fine city. Carrie Bradshaw once said, "These shoes pinch my feet, but I love them." Indeed, by the end of the day each step was a challenge and the blisters have indeed caught up with me tonight, but I felt incredible all day. So,  those of you lucky enough to be in a city you can drive in, what is your excuse ? Pull out your biggest lady heels and don't worry if they slow your pace down a bit. Take it all in stride. Literally :)
  I have the heels off tonight, Edith Piaf playing on my pandora, and breathing into the adventures that I had today. At least I know my Grandma Mary is proud of me today as that woman was never seen without her heels on. She even mowed the grass in them. I was born into this family of ladies... what can I say ?
  TGIF.
    xoxo,
       Her LadyMess