Reflecting on the first half of 2011 - it has been a bit of a blur, and I am surprised that it is over already. I learned and experienced more and different things than ever expected or dreamed in these past six months.
Not all lessons were anticipated and/or welcome. A few were most unwelcome - but as it turns out, those are the ones that are "schooling" me the best.
On the eve of Half Year New Year's Eve (silly, but whatever works), I continue to reflect on what I felt and dealt with in the First Half. What made sense, what didn't. What should stay, and more importantly - what should final, once and for all - go...
In the letting go and the jettisoning of old and worn out baggage, one can finally ask:
What's next? How exciting will it be?
For me - Can't wait to shift gears, release the brakes, and dive in...
About Me
- Carol Fitzgerald Tyler
- I lost 103 pounds without surgery, and there was great rejoicing! However - over the last year and a half, life got in the way. Between serious bouts of fibromyalgia and debilitating migraines, I gained some weight, and found myself feeling dumpy, frumpy, and most definately in a slump. 2012 is over and the time has come to dump that frump slump, release the excess weight, change my attitude, and be and feel fabulous! This journey is about more than just weight loss. It is about facing and releasing all things that hold us back from living life to the fullest each and every day. Make the most of what you have, and live a "seize the moment" lifestyle. Join me on my journey, and dump your own slumps - whatever they may be. Welcome to Fabulous!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Lucky and Blessed
Tonight, the world lost an amazing musician and human - Clarence Clemmons.
I am so lucky and blessed to have seen him live performing with the E Street Band - not once, but five times! Going to those concerts were costly and sometimes inconvenient. But I am so glad I did - especially tonight knowing that there will never again be another concert in which he will play.
Tonight was an excellent reminder to take advantage of all opportunities, all chances, all moments to do things, see things, experience things - no matter what. Someday when those opportunities are over, you will have no regrets. You will have tremedous memories of the incredible experiences that you had.
Lucky and blessed - I am and hope all are.
Carpe Diem - and so it is...
I am so lucky and blessed to have seen him live performing with the E Street Band - not once, but five times! Going to those concerts were costly and sometimes inconvenient. But I am so glad I did - especially tonight knowing that there will never again be another concert in which he will play.
Tonight was an excellent reminder to take advantage of all opportunities, all chances, all moments to do things, see things, experience things - no matter what. Someday when those opportunities are over, you will have no regrets. You will have tremedous memories of the incredible experiences that you had.
Lucky and blessed - I am and hope all are.
Carpe Diem - and so it is...
Sometimes...
Sometimes - its just simplicity of just spending time:
Carpe Diem, and so it is...
- Waking up and listening to the distant thunder
- A great cup of coffee
- A call from a friend to share the news of the day
- Hanging out watching a movie
Carpe Diem, and so it is...
Monday, May 23, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Acting and Thinking
- Act as if starting this moment, a glorious life is before you
- Act as if the world is your oyster
- Act as if failure is impossible
- Think that any obstacle, small or large, can be overcome - because it can
- Think about all you have and all you will achieve
- Think that you are on the precipice
of phenomenal success
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Twin Cities Live Interview - May 16th, 2011
Thank you to Twin Cities Live! I had a wonderful time on the show and am looking forward to inspiring people to start because:
All glory comes from daring to begin...
What will you dare to begin today?
Twin Cities Live Interview with Carol Fitzgerald Tyler on May 16th, 2011
Carpe Diem, and so it is...
All glory comes from daring to begin...
What will you dare to begin today?
Twin Cities Live Interview with Carol Fitzgerald Tyler on May 16th, 2011
Carpe Diem, and so it is...
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday Monday
Monday Morning:
Raining, thunderstorms, delays, not enough sleep, too much to do, not enough time to do it, frustration, irritation...
Sound familiar?
And yet - when you need it most, the miracle happens...
A total stranger turned to me while waiting in line for Starbucks. He seemed grouchy as well, and yet, he said something incredibly complimentary and kind to me. It was just lovely, unexpected, and lifted my spirit from grumpy to pleased and almost giddy.
That moment of kindness, and being able to receive the gift of that compliment took me from irritation at the rain and the delays to being in awe of the thunderstorm and looking forward to having a chance to watch it in action.
It only takes a moment...
Carpe Diem - and may everyone have such a lovely moment today and everyday!
Raining, thunderstorms, delays, not enough sleep, too much to do, not enough time to do it, frustration, irritation...
Sound familiar?
And yet - when you need it most, the miracle happens...
A total stranger turned to me while waiting in line for Starbucks. He seemed grouchy as well, and yet, he said something incredibly complimentary and kind to me. It was just lovely, unexpected, and lifted my spirit from grumpy to pleased and almost giddy.
That moment of kindness, and being able to receive the gift of that compliment took me from irritation at the rain and the delays to being in awe of the thunderstorm and looking forward to having a chance to watch it in action.
It only takes a moment...
Carpe Diem - and may everyone have such a lovely moment today and everyday!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Amazing...
how life can twist, turn, twist again, and turn some more...
I have learned and am learning something very important - to let "it" happen.
Don't seek to control "it", but let "it" happen and allow "it" to happen.
"It" may not be perfect, but "It" will be perfect for what you need, want and intend...
Accept the gifts you are given for what they are rather than looking for the next present.
There is only one present - inhabit "it"...
Carpe Diem, and so it is...
I have learned and am learning something very important - to let "it" happen.
Don't seek to control "it", but let "it" happen and allow "it" to happen.
"It" may not be perfect, but "It" will be perfect for what you need, want and intend...
Accept the gifts you are given for what they are rather than looking for the next present.
There is only one present - inhabit "it"...
Carpe Diem, and so it is...
Monday, April 25, 2011
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