Discretion

Discretion, dear Laurel, is the better part of valor.

Spontaneity is the better part of brilliance.

And imagination is the better part of making dreams come true.

Yes we can,
The Universe


Things I learned, Laurel, from a bard, a scientist, and a child who went on to rock the world.... Yes you have.

Some will hear

Some will hear, but not listen.

Some will listen, but not understand.

And some will understand, but not act.

But, Laurel, OMG, once you have more money than I need and begin saving... rest assured these very same friends will call you "lucky," as they secretly begin to move with their own dreams.

Love to love you,
The Universe



You are an inspiration, Laurel, here on earth and to unknown life forms in parallel worlds.

The odd thing

The odd thing about the often long and lonely path of life, Laurel, is that when you get to the end of it and look back, you'll find that it was neither of these.

Swoosh,
The Universe


Stranger still, Laurel, by and large, no matter where it's taken you, its memories will be so sweet, they'll usher forth the happiest of tears.

Next...!

The only economy that matters, Laurel, that can actually put money in your purse, wallet, or the cracks of your sofa, is the economy created by your thoughts, words, and baby steps.

Every day, someone new, near you, becomes a millionaire.

Next...!
The Universe

Even now, Laurel, even in Larsen, just down the road, and you can do it too.

Admittedly happy

It's wild, huh, Laurel, how many happy people there are in the world who claim to be otherwise.

Admittedly happy,
The Universe


The secret to being even happier, Laurel, is feeling all of it that you can now feel.

It's wild

It's wild, huh, Laurel, how many happy people there are in the world who claim to be otherwise.

Admittedly happy,
The Universe


The secret to being even happier, Laurel, is feeling all of it that you can now feel.

In the unseen

You know, Laurel, here in the unseen, where everything is always spotlessly clean, all gadgets work, dust never settles, and everyone's fit as a fiddle, we often miss the deep sense of satisfaction that you feel for a job well done, breaking a sweat, busting a move or otherwise living such blessed physical lives in such a magically spiritual world.

Truly, magic on its own, without even a smidge of suspense, bores.

You should see how fit I am,
The Universe


Of course we have gadgets, Laurel! Where do you think your inventions come from?

Busy being happy

Straight from The Zippy Handbook for Faster Manifestations in Any Time Space Continuum:

"When you want your really gigantic dreams to come true, Laurel, it helps to keep busy and stay happy."

Actually, I added your name, Laurel.

Busy being happy,
The Universe

It also said, "The happier you are with what you already have, Laurel, the happier you are." How zippy is that?

Hold on loosely

The best thing about every financial meltdown, Laurel, global or otherwise, is learning that whatever was lost, can be recreated.

Hold on loosely,
The Universe


It's only money, Laurel, thoughts become things, and it's always easier the next time around.

Sneaky, huh?

See everyone you meet, Laurel, as a brand new invitation to fall in love with me.

Sneaky, huh?

Kiss, kiss -
The Universe

I have to be as sneaky, Laurel, as you are brilliant. Mucho, mucho.

Spiritual Litmus Test

At long last, Laurel, a 2 point Spiritual Litmus Test to see whether or not any old religious doctrine or modern day "ism" is worthy of celebration:

Does it empower all, without conditions and favoritism?
Is everyone loved, forgiven, and accepted eternally?
Hallelujah!
The Universe

Just another step, Laurel, towards ending war, prejudice, and slow driving in the passing lane

Hoedown!

Earth, Laurel, is for champions, heroes, and lovers. Winners of an ancient race won in realms long forgotten against fear, doubt, and vagueness.

You're here because you prevailed. You saw clearly. Strong in spirit, deep in character, and fast to fall in love. And for these extraordinary qualities, anything you can now imagine you've already earned.

Hoedown!
The Universe

So fast to fall in love, Laurel, to forgive, rebound, and dance back into the light... in those crazy bird-shaped shoes of yours.

We can do anything.

When you raise the bar, Laurel, I jump higher.

Ready?
The Universe


We can do it, Laurel. We can do anything.

There's some confusion

WOW! Just checked in on your new new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop, Laurel! Love all the "bells and whistles" you dreamed up! Smokin' hot!

Apparently, however, there's some confusion over where the bouncy seat is supposed to go. So I just told them to put it in your world headquarters executive office, in front of the aquarium... beside the hammock... behind the popcorn maker.

OK?

You're so cute,
The Universe

Your neighbors are going to flip, Laurel, but then they probably expect this from you.

Simple

All that you need to have all that you want, Laurel, will be provided, as if by magic, once you know what you want and do something about it every day.

No matter what,
The Universe



I like simple, Laurel.

Fixing chocolate??

To fix the world, Laurel, you must first see it as broken.

I'm not so sure I'd go there,
The Universe


That would be kind of like fixing chocolate, huh, Laurel?

Do you like bugles?

If you hold out long enough, Laurel, always keeping busy while you wait, your ship has to come in, love has to find you, and bugles will blare as if blown by a million angels.

You do you like bugles?

Promise,
The Universe

In fact, I was actually out hewing mountains on a distant planet when you turned up, Laurel... wearing your trademark bunny slippers. I did think that was odd, until I heard the bugles.

And ye shall be transformed

The reason there are so many people in the world, Laurel, is so that each of you might at least find a few of them to love.

And ye shall be transformed,
The Universe

It's never mattered who you loved, Laurel.

You are my sunshine

Think of every single thing that you "have to" do to get through a day, Laurel, as things you "get to" do... before your turn is over.

Everything's a gift,
The Universe

You are my sunshine, Laurel.

Everyone loves you

Everyone loves you, Laurel, no matter what they think or say or do.

Me too,
The Universe

And it's quite good form, Laurel, to love them no matter what they think or say or do. Actually, you do anyway, so perhaps just admit it.

You are now who you most wanted to be

You are now who you most wanted to be, Laurel.

I'd say you're on a roll.

Shwing,
The Universe

You always were the perfectionist, Laurel, inspiring all who now call you "friend," and countless more who dream that they one day will.

Everything makes you more

How adventurous would life be, Laurel, if you were "challenge free"? If you had the perfect body, perfect self-esteem, everyone adored you, and you won the lottery every Sunday?

Not.

Now what if, painful as they may temporarily be, you could choose a life during which challenges might arise whenever your thinking needed expansion, on the sole condition that every one of them could be overcome no matter how daunting they may at first seem?

Everything makes you more,
The Universe

Besides, Laurel, everyone adores you anyway.

Dwell upon all that is good

All is well, Laurel. You don't have to like or love everything or everyone, not in the usual sense. Injustices and villains always abound during primitive times. You knew this would be true before you chose this life, just as you knew that the good and the beauty would far exceed the bad and the ugly.

Life is beautiful,
The Universe

Have your preferences, go where you're drawn, Laurel, and dwell upon all that is good.