Weekly Inspiration :: Passion

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer.

Always remember you have within you

the strength, 

the patience, 

and the passion

to reach for the stars

to change the world."

~ Harriet Tubman 

 

Passion is the best driving force. Allowing ourselves to follow our passions is one 

of the most important things in life. Whatever drives you to be the best version of yourself that you can be, whatever keeps you going at the worst possible moments, whatever that one thing is that makes you truly happy, the best thing you can do for yourself is to pour yourself into your passions.

Allow yourself to dream larger than life, and use your passion to make those dreams come true.

xo

McMullen

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

Harriet Tubman

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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

Harriet Tubman

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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

Harriet Tubman

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Weekly Inspiration :: New Beginnings

“Some changes look negative on the surface 

but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life 

for something new to emerge.” 

~ Eckhart Tolle

Change is always slightly scary. It sometimes means uncertainty and comes with its own set of challenges. But it also brings about new beginnings, a chance for a fresh start, and the possibility for reinvention. Allowing yourself to face change with an open mind and heart takes courage, and gives you the opportunity to discover your true strength. 

Embrace all of the changes that come your way, even the ones that might seem scarier than others. 

Your perseverance will take you to new and exciting places. 

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Dreams

"Throw your dreams into space like a kite, 

and you do not know what it will bring back, 

a new life, a new friend, 

a new love, a new country."

~ Anais Nin 

Our dreams and hopes may seem difficult to achieve at times, 

but there is no greater failure than not attempting to accomplish them.

We must allow ourselves to propel our hopes into the universe, sending out a signal for 

change and opportunity.

Bring your dreams to fruition. Fear is the only enemy. 

 xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: The Feeling of Beautiful

"Although beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, 

the feeling of being beautiful exists solely in the mind of the beheld."

~ Martha Beck

Rather than waiting for someone to tell you how beautiful you are, try telling yourself. Look at

yourself in the mirror and just say it. While we all have insecurities about our looks, true beauty is something that comes from within; a light, a glow, something shown through a smile or through the eyes. Part of that comes from confidence and knowing that you are a beautiful soul, a gift to the universe. Remind yourself every day of just how beautiful you really are...the rest of the world will catch on soon enough.

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Harmony

"Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. 

Always aim at purifying your thoughts 

and everything will be well."

~ Mahatma Gandhi

 

Sometimes our mind can be a very cluttered place. Thoughts constantly racing, anxieties and anticipation, lists of to-do's and things to remember. But if we can find that one moment in our day to do whatever it is that makes us feel calm or centered, we will be doing the whole world a service.

Maintaining a clear mind and setting a path for yourself creates positive energy and a sense of balance, as well as overall harmony. 

Treat yourself well and you will be well.

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Break the Rules

"If you obey all the rules, 

you miss all of the fun."

~ Katherine Hepburn

Life is crazy sometimes. Chaos becomes routine, we build boundaries for ourselves

in order to maintain balance and set rules for ourselves. But every once in a while, its just more fun to break the rules...even the ones we make for ourselves.

Every once in a while its ok to cheat on your diet, skip a work out to go shopping, call in sick to enjoy the sunshine, or dip into your savings for that dream vacation. While having a routine and rules is all fine and well, sometimes you just gotta shake things up a bit and live life a little differently. 

Breaking the rules every now and then can instill a sense of confidence and 

independence that sometimes gets lost in everyday life. Plus, sometimes its just fun to let your inner bad girl out every now and then.

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Enlightenment

"Enlightenment is always there. Small enlightenment will bring great enlightenment. If you breathe in and are aware that you are alive—that you can touch the miracle of being alive—then that is a kind of enlightenment." 

~ Thich Nhat Hahn 

Something as simple as a deep breath can change who we are in a single moment. With all of the frustrations, tasks, and emotions involved in a single day, a deep breath can help us feel centered, focused, and alive. Whenever you start to feel overwhelmed or flustered, inhale as deep as you can and then let all of the days stress flow out of you as you exhale. This will clear your mind and allow you to feel enlightenment every day. 

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Truth and Beauty

"The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity 

in which we are permitted 

to remain children all our lives."

~ Albert Einstein

Finding beauty in everyday things and moments provides us with 

an opportunity to see the world with new eyes each day. 

Allow yourself to give in to that sense of wonder that comes with noticing every detail of your surroundings, of finding mystery and beauty and inspiration in every part of your day.

Look at the world through a child's eyes and find something new and beautiful to love each moment.
 

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Strength and Courage

"We gain strength, courage, and confidence

by each experience in which we really stop

to look fear in the face...

we must do that which we think we cannot."

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

In life, the only thing truly stopping us from accomplishing our goals

is fear. Fear of failing, fear of losing, fear of not making it on the first try. While these are all rational thoughts, rather than letting fear shut you down, allow it to become a driving force 

to help you accomplish your dreams. Winning wouldn't be fun if it came easy, and lessons are less easily learned when you get something right the first time. Fear is a reality but it doesnt have to be the only reality.  Find your courage and face the unknown with an open heart and mind. You will accomplish more than you think.

xo

McMullen

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McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Primping, Pink, and Miracles

"I believe in manicures. 
I believe in overdressing. 
I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. 
I believe in pink. 
I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls.
 I believe that tomorrow is another day, 
and... 
I believe in miracles."
~ Audrey Hepburn 

Nothing is more important than feeling comfortable in our own skin. Embrace your beauty and your femininity. Find an excuse to let your girly side show through every day. Taking time for yourself, be it a manicure or a week long spa trip, allows us to focus back on ourselves so that we can be the best version of ourselves that we possibly can.
This confidence will surely be noticed, and will allow you to perform
your own everyday miracles.

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Happy 4th of July!

When an American says that he loves his country, 

he means not only that he loves the New England hills, 

the prairies glistening in the sun, 

the wide and rising plains, 

the great mountains, and the sea.  

He means that he loves an inner air, 

an inner light in which freedom lives 

and in which a man can draw the breath of self-respect.  

~Adlai Stevenson

Happy 4th of July!

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Joy with a Smile

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, 

but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

― Thich Nhat Hanh

Something as simple as a smile can change the world. Start a chain reaction and smile at a stranger. Chances are, they will notice and pass it along to someone else. This type of simple recognition between human beings can bring an immeasurable amount of joy. 

Share your smile with the world!

Weekly Inspiration :: Being Grateful

"It is not happy people who are grateful, 

it is thankful people who are happy."

~ Anonymous

Every day we encounter stress, chaos, and the unexpected. Sometimes it seems difficult to 

find the positive in every moment. But when we take a moment to stop and look around us, we find that there is so much to be grateful for. A clear blue sky, a shining sun, the laugh of a loved one, a slow sunset shared with someone special. Every day there are small moments that deserve our appreciation. Take the time to stop and give thanks for all that you have and share your positive energy with the world.

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Be Yourself

"There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a person being themselves. 

 Imagine going through your day being unapologetically you.” 

~ Steve Maraboli

There is no one on this earth that is quite like you. You have your own gifts to share with the world and your own light to shine onto others. 

Embracing every bit of yourself, even the things you might not like so much, can benefit not only you, but the people around you. 

As the saying goes, you cannot expect to be loved by others if you do not love yourself. 

Once you learn to accept who you are and what you can offer to the world, you will release a positive energy so great that others will start to take notice. 

Never apologize for being who you truly are and know that the most beautiful thing you can be in this world is yourself. 

xo

McMullen

Inspiration Monday :: Growth and Change

"All that you touch, you change.

All that you change, changes you.

The only lasting truth is change."

~ Octavia E. Butler

Wishing you a wonderful spring and a happy Easter!

xo

McMullen