tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89873271704188324662024-03-12T20:32:29.092-07:00Living JoyfullyCarly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-5457851138355203092014-05-30T17:20:00.000-07:002014-05-31T00:25:45.302-07:00Some mint lemonade?
I love lemons. I make lemon ginger health shots and drink lemon water all of the time. I recently bought some mint leaves because I wanted to recreate a healthy "milk" shake I had had at one of my favorite restaurants. So...the mint leaves were there and voila! The idea of combining mint and lemon was born.
Of course, I am not the first to think of this by a long stretch. But, I neededCarly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-3470407996265477522014-01-29T22:36:00.001-08:002014-01-29T22:58:38.492-08:00A meditation for self-love
If you are finding that you need communion
with your inner being, with that part of you that is pure bright light,
or you are feeling a little lost or unloved, or just want to embrace your joy, here's a meditative, self-affirming practice I LOVE:
Have access to the song below, Kim Taylor's "Save My Life." Turn the volume very loud.
Sit in easy pose (legs crossed, comfortably). If Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-59415626922339705582014-01-25T19:01:00.002-08:002014-01-26T14:56:24.005-08:00Am I beautiful? Am I worthy?
Today, I was working on the last page of my new website - the "About Me" page. I had to choose two photos of myself. I wanted them to show who I am. I wanted them to express that deep inside I have compassion, heart, and am able to show up with love. I also wanted to demonstrate that I am creative, fun, joyful, honest, effective, and highly professional. I went back into the folder of head Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-90084380671545923382014-01-17T18:01:00.002-08:002014-01-17T18:48:17.275-08:00Open your heart & project love, a meditation
Jai Jag-deesh sings Aad Guray Nameh. I often sit, in easy pose, with my palms resting face up on my knees, close my eyes, breathe into my heart and let the chant move through me. When emotion comes up, I focus on letting the light fill my heart, and the emotion come out. Blessings to you.
Carly Massey is an artist and spirit seeker who loves to connect and create. To learn more about who Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-37794734187748534142013-11-09T11:18:00.000-08:002013-11-09T11:18:00.719-08:00Love and healing to the Philippines
Love and healing to the Philippines during this difficult time. I try to remember: I am you and you are me.
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-80070808174055408692013-11-08T21:03:00.001-08:002013-11-08T21:05:21.381-08:00'Tis the season for pumpkin dessert smoothies
I love experimenting with my culinary creations. Now that
Thanksgiving is around the corner and pumpkin everything is popping up
all over the place, I went ahead and bought a can of organic pumpkin,
not sure of exactly how I wanted to use it but knowing I was craving
that seasonal taste. Tonight, I developed a very simple, yummy dessert
smoothie that is also healthy, as pumpkin is a Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-44037884724191824492013-10-15T16:26:00.002-07:002013-10-15T18:10:07.515-07:00Eight ways to be more authentically happy
This article presents interesting thoughts about Living. Feeling it all. Following your heart now. Breathing. Accepting it all. Just being.
8 Ways to Make Every Day Your Best Without Pretending You're Happy or Letting Go
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-72014882279179799012013-10-04T12:10:00.001-07:002014-03-28T01:45:15.547-07:00After seven years, I decided to leave teaching
Last June, at the end of the school year, I decided to resign from education. When
I began telling people that I was leaving teaching after seven years to pursue something new, I got a myriad of
responses. Some were supportive. A bunch were surprised or impressed.
And, many went like this:
What about your growing pension? Are you SURE? The job market is tough
out there. There are no jobs! Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-10036672537700445802013-08-12T07:28:00.001-07:002013-08-12T07:35:47.924-07:00Green smoothie love
I tend to drink a lot of smoothies for breakfast when summertime comes around. They are super easy to make, and a super great way to pack in a lot of different nutrients that you might not otherwise be able to get in your morning meal. For example, how many of us could easily incorporate kale and spirulina into our breakfast routine? Check out my latest favorite smoothie recipe below for a Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-66574240179932430672013-02-06T18:40:00.001-08:002013-02-06T18:41:07.987-08:00You can't help but smile
Here is a little sunshine to brighten your day. This little girl is so excited to ride a train for her birthday!
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-78231301118581826052013-01-26T11:21:00.001-08:002013-01-26T11:22:35.445-08:00Arthur Boorman's inspirational message
I love this man! He embodies the message: "Never, ever give up." Here is Arthur Boorman's story.
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-14321291564901173442013-01-24T15:45:00.002-08:002013-03-05T20:46:40.095-08:00Living Joyfully Designs on Etsy
I create and sell jewelry and recently decided to launch a shop on Etsy called Living Joyfully Designs by Carly Massey. Check it out!
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-1843069646681703402012-12-08T11:26:00.000-08:002013-01-26T11:31:04.992-08:00I've been made free
Check out the uplifting song "Free" by Dara Maclean.
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-18522668742667007952012-11-01T06:58:00.001-07:002013-01-26T12:58:11.631-08:00Write a novel this month!
Have you always wanted to write a book? I know I have! Well, exactly one month from now you will have achieved that goal if you jump on board with National Novel Writing Month which starts today (but so what even if you start it a little late, too!) Thousands of people are going to be writing a novel this month, and so can you!
I am wishing you luck, but I know you don't need it. You only Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-48055677469563816732012-10-30T10:16:00.001-07:002013-01-26T11:30:25.690-08:00The aftermath of Sandy
My city, New York, and where I'm from, the Jersey Shore, have been ravaged by the storm. The material damage is great, but I know we will rebuild. I'm grateful there weren't more lives lost and am sorry for those who did pass. Throughout this time, it's been so beautiful to see people reaching out and extending love to one another. The support given will help the healing process. I am sending Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-3337521170331149092012-10-08T08:22:00.001-07:002012-10-08T08:22:04.583-07:00Thought for the day
"You are loved. All is well." (Abraham-Hicks)
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-59660794411257803742012-10-07T13:08:00.000-07:002012-10-07T13:57:15.397-07:00My new art classroom
In my blog post "An Art Room of Their Own," I wrote about how important it was for me to create a suitable space for my students to develop their artistic ability. Below are some before and after photographs of the transformation. I love working in this space!
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Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-35604806152846316632012-10-01T19:35:00.004-07:002012-10-01T19:35:51.669-07:00I love my job
This is the type of stuff I get to buy for my job... How could I not be happy when I'm surrounded by glitter all day?
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-89962364751234824262012-09-26T10:40:00.002-07:002012-10-08T08:19:20.164-07:00My latest artwork
A Million Moons (July 2012)
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-70612619460526762202012-09-02T06:32:00.001-07:002012-09-02T11:14:30.264-07:00Smoothie of the day
Summertime is an opportune season for cool, refreshing smoothies. I've really taken to them. This morning, I pulled out my blender to make my usual mix of banana and whatever else I had on hand that I might be in the mood for. However, I had forgotten to pick up some bananas at the store yesterday and was fresh out. Contemplation ensued: Do I skip my smoothie today, or find some way to make it Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-29790979766426948632012-08-24T20:08:00.002-07:002012-08-24T21:24:34.412-07:00An art room of their own
In my blog post "Is it time to revamp your home?", I discussed the positive impact of having a clutter-free, organized, calming home. I still believe this to be absolutely vital to having a happy and healthy sense of well-being, but recently, I am even more convinced of this necessity.
I was a special education teacher for the last six years. Throughout that time, I went out of my way to Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-15218796249640033522012-07-14T20:29:00.000-07:002012-07-15T04:31:09.339-07:00A love story that changed history
It's amazing what one act, done for love, can do to change the course of history.
The article "Tender Photos Unearthed from a Turbulent Time" describes how, after being arrested for sleeping in the same bed with her husband (they were legally married elsewhere, but the state they resided in deemed it illegal) because of the differing color of their skin, Mildred Loving courageously Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-31817588751161727332012-06-13T15:52:00.003-07:002012-06-13T15:52:37.198-07:00My artwork
Untitled (Circa 2001)
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-21528986041997987132012-05-17T19:14:00.004-07:002012-06-13T15:53:33.997-07:00Trust
"The truth is, the Universe will always take care of you." (AH)
Carly Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893035420345129198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987327170418832466.post-38731228067298817662012-05-16T18:40:00.000-07:002012-05-16T18:47:25.576-07:00My latest artwork
I wish you could see the glitter and sequins! ...I guess they will just have to be left to your imagination.
The Brightest Star (2012)
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