The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: Life

  • Giving Thanks

    Hello Honeybees,

    Today is the day that we set aside time with family to give THANKS.  I would like to think that we give thanks everyday and that we gather with our families on the regular. I would like to think that the only thing that makes today different is that it’s a Thursday.   

    These last few months there has been so much sadness. I lost a cousin, a friend lost a spouse and another friend also lost a cousin. When we celebrated Thanksgiving 2015 we had no idea that they would not be with us. So this year I am especially thankful for my family. 

    little-pumpkinis-on-the-way

    A few members of my work team showed me the true meaning of being grateful. I was so moved by their actions that I  know that it was nothing but God speaking to me. He was telling me to be grateful for the little because He has so much more.

    So today as I gather with my family and you gather with yours be grateful and thankful that you have them.  This year celebrate LIFE.

    One more thing……. I’m also grateful for YOU!!! Thank you for visiting & sharing in my space. I do not take you or your time for granted.  Many blessings to you & our family.

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom- Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart-Seneca

  • Happiness or Success

    Hello Honeybees,

    I have been debating this question: What do I want more out of life happiness or success?

    Is this an either or?

    Can I not have both?

    IF I HAD to choose between the two I would choose HAPPINESS.

    Success does not guarantee happiness!  You can be successful at a lot of things but they might not make you happy.  There are a lot of people that are extremely successful in their chosen career but are not happy at all. The money is good and the title is impressive but happy…NOPE.   You might be successful in college, making the grades, but you might not be happy. We all know someone who graduated from college but are not happy because they picked a safe major. You know the major that would ensure that they found a “good job” after graduation but it stifled their natural creativity.

    When I think of happiness I think of people, places and things that put a smile on my face People, places and things that make my heart all warm and fuzzy.

    happy-face

    For me happiness is seeing my children smile, or when they give me a hug & say I Love You.  Happiness is having a career that lets me make a difference in the community.  Happiness is knowing that I am blessed.  Happiness is having an amazing support system of family & friends.

    So YES I choose Happiness over Success and guess what…..

    That makes ME happy

    What makes you happy?

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom-Happiness is the highest level of success-author unknown

  • Chapters

    Hello Honeybees,

    This month I have the privilege of completing chapter 1 of BloggingWithBee and starting Chapter 2

    This month I will finish chapter 48 of my life and start chapter 49

    This month I will start chapter 4 of my nonprofit career

    Next month I will start writing chapter 17 of parenthood

    This year I started writing chapter 9 of being single again

    So many chapters in just one book but this is the book that I only get to co-author. God is the author of  the book of my life.  He writes the stories and uses me to bring them to life.  So maybe I’m not the co-author but I am the main character.

    book pic 1

    I learned somewhere around chapter 39 or 40 to stop comparing my book to someone else’s book.  We ALL have our own book.  My book is being written JUST FOR ME. Sometimes I slip up and start comparing, I’m human and not perfect, but I have learned to adjust my thoughts and keep turning the pages of my OWN book.

    My chapter 49 will not look like your chapter 49.

    My chapter 21 didn’t look like your chapter 21.

    book pic 3

    I am so in love with the book that is being written about my life.  It has all kinds of plot twist and surprises. I mean A LOT of surprises. This book can be a comedy, a drama or action packed.  Either way I can’t put it down.  This book has my attention every day, all day. 

    Even though I am the star of this book, I have no idea what comes next.  I have made suggestions to the author but I know that His plans are so much better than mine.

    I hope that my book has at least 99 chapters.  99 chapters that will keep me turning pages unable to put the book down.   

    Watch out chapter 49 I can’t wait to read you!

    BelindaBee pic

    What is your favorite chapter?

    Beewisdom-In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back- Charlie Brown