Lighten up! Just what I needed...

What I know today is that as I figure out my business and where it is going, I know that I am putting lots of pressure on myself and getting too stressed out. I am not enjoying the process anymore as I am realizing that I am trying to fit into how others see how a business should be built.  I am also trying way too hard, instead of just letting it be what it is for now.  

What I am learning in this process of trying this and that, is that I know in my heart what is right for me and what isn't.  What works for me, who I am and where I see myself going and what doesn't.  I know there are a thousand ways to build a business and this process will truly be unique to me.  I have built a successful business before, my experience with it was that it was so easy and it all just came to me.  Why?  Because I was passionate and I just did what came natural to me.  It all just fell into my lap, and before I knew it - I had a business that was more than I imagined it could be.  So with this experience in my past, I know it is possible, and I am open to this happening again with ease and joy, loving the whole process.  I am learning to let go of the limitations and beliefs created by others and their experiences, and must now trust that I can and will allow myself to easily and joyfully let my business bloom, for now, I am simply planting seeds.  Now I must move forward with patience to see which seeds start to grow.

So my advice is this.  There is always going to be fear out there and we must learn to follow our hearts.  We must do what makes us feel good. If it feels right in your heart, then that is the right thing no matter what anyone else feels or thinks.  There will always be others who will try to disempower and create doubt, simply because they are not aware of their own power within.  Their fears within will try to bring others down rather than look within to raise themselves up.  

When making decisions about anything, we must remember we always have choices.  Here is a fun thing that I like to do when making a decision if the path doesn't seem clear or if I am uncertain.  I think of an option and ask myself does this feel light to me, or does it feel heavy?  If it feels light, I know it is the right thing, if it feels heavy I trust that and let it go.

Choices are about doing what is right for you, let go of outside factors, and what other people will think, it isn't about them, it is about you.  Whatever choice you make they will get over it.  Draining yourself and depleting yourself for others makes no sense.  It only serves to disempower you.  If the whole world could make choices around what is best for each individual this world would be a much better place to live.    

We live in a dual world and there is always going to be love and fear.  It is a choice in what we choose to experience.  I choose Ease and Joy in every aspect of my life, I hope you will too!  

Exercise:

Try it!

Tell yourself I am nothing and see how it makes you feel?  Light or heavy?

Tell yourself I am everything!

Most people will feel heavy saying I am nothing (because that is not our truth at the core of who we are.)

This is a subtle feeling the more you trust it, the stronger it will get for you as you get used to how it feels in your body.  When something is true for you you will feel lighter and when something is not true for you will feel heavier.

Your body will always let you know what is right for you.  Listen to your truth, you are the only one who can know what is right and listen to that.  

Your Emotions - What is their Purpose?

What I know today is that our emotions can really get in the way sometimes.  Or that is what we think anyway!  The purpose of our emotions is communication from our inner being letting us know how we feel about the world around us.  They can also let us know if we are on our path or not.  A lot of times most of us will try to suppress or ignore our feelings, because we don't want to be feeling that way.  And many times because we just don't know what to do with them.  Right?  Who wants to be angry?  Or who wants to be sad?  Not a pretty sight!


Do you know that we have an emotional rain barrel?  When that rain barrel is full, what happens?  It overflows.  Do you sometimes feel like you could snap at the drop of a hat?  Maybe your emotional rain barrel is too full.  At the bottom of that rain barrel is joy and happiness.  Imagine if you could release and let go of all that emotion, so that the sun could come out again.  So that you can experience life again in happy times.  


If our emotions are negative that means we are needing to reposition our selves and take a look within.  


My experience is that when we resist our emotions they persist.  So whatever you resist persists.  What can you do about this?  Accept how you are feeling!  We are not meant to hold on, we are meant to allow life and the experiences of life to flow through us.


Emotions create an energy within us.  Emotion stands for energy in motion.  Emotions are not meant to be held on to.  Many of us are carrying emotions from our childhoods as well.  Why?  Because we have not been taught how to release them and let them go!  When I tell people this they don't believe it!  Here is how I know that we do carry those emotions and that most of us have just stuffed them down inside - it as a fact. 

I have worked with clients for many years doing emotional release work.  They will tell me oh, that happened 5, 10, 20 even 30 years ago.  Yet when they start to tell the story the emotion is there as though it happened yesterday!  The tears well up -  if it is sadness, or the heart starts pounding - if it is a fear.

Life is meant to flow through us each day.  We are not meant to hang on to things that happen to us.  In a spiritual context there is a bigger picture here.  What do you need to do with your emotion?  Do you need to communicate with someone and tell them how you really feel?  Do you need to go within yourself and see what the real reason you are upset is?  Do you really just need to learn how to let it go?

Allow your inner communication to guide you, that is the purpose.   To move you and help you grow.  To learn about who you are and what you stand for.  Let go of your negative emotions by accepting that they are there, feel them acknowledge them and them set them free.  If someone or something is upsetting you ask yourself what it is that you are upset about?  Keep asking why until you get to the bottom of it.

Exercise:

Journal your feelings around something that is bothering you.  Keep asking why you are so upset.  Right the answer down, and then ask Why do I feel this way?  Keep asking after each question, until you get to the real root of it.  You might be very surprised at the real reason why you are so upset.  Use life experiences to learn about yourself and your core emotions.  Then accept them by acknowledging how you really feel.  Journal to get it out if you need to or focus on it while deep breathing until the emotion is gone.

Example - I am angry at my Sister because she is mean to me?  Why? Because it hurts.  Why?  Because I don't like being talked to the way she talks to me.  Why?  Because it makes me feel bad.  Why?  Because it makes me think I am a bad person.  Why?  Because I am not good enough.  Why?  Because I can never do anything right.  Why?  Because this is what I believe.  Why?  Because I don't give myself enough credit.  Why?  Because I don't feel worthy of people liking me.  Why?

I think you get the picture...

When Life Gets Difficult - Love Yourself!

What I know today is that life has been supremely busy in the last 2 months!  I have been going through more change and transformation, and it hasn't been easy, but let me tell you how worth it - it has been!  The difficulties have been gifts that have given me more perspective to help others.

As go through this process of building a business of helping more people through my teachings and coaching, I am learning so much about myself and others.  I have learned that there are people who are going to be afraid that I am growing and leaving them behind.  That is ok, because we each have our own journey's and we must do it at a pace that works for us as individuals.  In this process I have learned which people in my life truly love and support me unconditionally and which people have conditions or expectations of what they want from me.

The biggest lesson I have learned today as I feel the pain of misunderstanding, and fear of loss, we must above everything else, love ourselves.  No one else can do it for us.  Even your parents and family can't always give you the unconditional love and support that you need and deserve.  Even if they are doing it the best way they know how.  When we look to receive love externally we may get disappointed, and we may also disappoint others.  I have learned that when I believe in and love myself truly magical things begin to happen.

We are spiritual beings having a human experience, there is a much bigger picture out there then many of us are even aware of.  I have learned that fear is the illusion that stops us from being who we are meant to be.  It makes our energy contract and it blocks us from experiencing ease and joy in our lives.  Love is the only thing that is real.  Love expands our energy and who we are.  Love allows us to be connected within to our soul and divine guidance.  It is where our creativity comes from which allows us to have ideas and possibility in our lives.

So please I ask you right now, to take a moment and love yourself, truly accept who you are.  Allow yourself to open to your unique talents, gifts and strengths.  Let go of how others have made you feel about yourself and the things you have done.  Today is a new day.  You are special and you can make a difference to those around you, just by loving and accepting yourself!  

Exercise:

Place your hand in the middle of your chest over your heart centre and feel the warmth of love beneath it.  Know that your true source is from Love and that as you open yourself up to it, you will receive love, and more importantly become love.  Breathe in self acceptance, breathe out self judgement.  Do this a few times, until it feels good to you.  Next breathe in self acceptance and breathe out feel gratitude for who you are.  Now say to yourself, Who I am at my foundation is love, who I am right now is perfect, kind and gentle.  I am light and love, and I am the only one who is allowing my light to be dimmed.  I let go of believing other people's judgements on me, I am the one who knows my truth.  I trust my inner knowing and guidance, knowing that I am love at all times, I just need to always remember that I am Love and Love is me we are one.

Two Choices

What I know today is that in each moment we have two choices before us.  To do things that bring our energy up and feel good, or choose things that drain our energy.  Like choosing an apple or an orange.  Sometimes neither is right or wrong, good or bad.  It is just about choosing what fits for you.  It is up to you to take care of yourself.

Are you doing things that make you feel good inside?  When something is right it will feel light for you.  If it isn't you will feel heavy.  At first it may not seem obvious, because most of us are not used to feeling.  We have not been allowed to feel, it has been shut down.  We have not been allowed to learn and trust ourselves.

We have learned and been taught to focus on everyone else and what their opinions are.  You must learn to listen to your inner feelings.  What feels right and good for you.  When your energy is up you bring the energy of others up.  It is that simple.  Let your light shine.  You know what is right for you.  Now honour it.

In gratitude to you for making yourself and this world a better place.

2012 The Year of Change

There is so much talk about the Mayan calendar ending in December 2012.  My take on this is that we are all meant to grow and change.  The end of the calendar is simply a shift in the consciousness of the people on the earth.  It is about realizing that we are spiritual beings here for growth and evolution.  We are here to learn that only love is real and fear is an illusion that keeps us stuck in pain and suffering.

If everything is energy and energy is never stagnant, it means that we are ever changing and evolving as well.  Some of us however are resisting and making this change more difficult than it needs to be.  When we resist change, it causes great pain.

The picture I chose represents growth and love the two most important aspects of our journey here on earth.  You chose to be born here and experience this.  You have two choices.  You can grow and love and experience joy, or you can resist and experience pain and suffering.

Many of you may be finding that we you are not feeling happy and in a funk lately.  If this is you, I want to offer a tool that may help you to move through it more easily.  Because everything is energy we can sometimes be picking up on things that are happening around us, which means it isn't always ours, but we are still feeling it.  We could be picking up on someone else's energies.

See because we are energy our thoughts, moods and feelings are being broadcast like radio waves from us, and we are also receivers so we may also be picking up on those moods and feelings from others as well.

So here is a tool that you can use to help shift yourself.  Ask yourself the question "is this mine or someone else's"?  If it is someone else's then it will leave.

Exercise:

Take a deep breathe in through your nose and hold for 3 seconds.  Let it out through your mouth.  Do this deeply for several breaths until you feel you are more relaxed.  Now put your hand over your heart centre and feel the love in your heart.  Feel love like you have never felt it before.  Make it expand and grow until your whole body is radiating love.  As you do this you feel love but you also send it out.  Now you are broadcasting love from your whole entire being.  Feel how good it feels!  Let it shine, let yourself expand.  Know that you are here for a purpose to help show others the light and love within.

Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in this world and your world around you!

 

 

Life Begins When You Do!

An excerpt from Life Begins When You Do by Mary Anne Radmacher

It's up to you to make choices that work best for you. It really is all within your point of view. Regret is a matter of perspective. If you like who you are NOW, it follows that you can embrace, without regret, all the choices that led you here.

Difficulties impact me—they do not define me. Challenges mold me—they do not make me. Praise may encourage me—it is my own vision that inspires me. Successes may spur me on but it is my own reward that satisfies me. Pain may permeate but my heart and hope prevail. Criticism and pettiness may knock but the lock is on my side of the door. Abundance may pave the road but it is generosity that lights the way. As long as I'm breathin'—I'm livin'. My way. Beginning every fresh moment—now!

3 Reasons to Pay Attention to What You Are Eating

What I know today is that we abuse our bodies.  Many of us are probably not even aware that we are doing it.  I am guilty as well, but I am beginning to become a lot more conscious of what I am putting in my mouth.  What you put in your mouth, is your bodies fuel source.  It is a fuel source that can be like a slow poison, or a medicine to keep us strong and healthy.


1) Energy


When you are eating the right foods your body is now given the proper nutrients to sustain your energy levels through out the day. You are what you eat!  If you are inputting a poor energy source your body has to put it's energy into cellular repair. Eating whole foods will give you sustained energy until your next snack or meal. The key is the less processed the better!

Pay attention after you eat to how you feel.  As you become more aware you will notice which foods will make you feel sleepy and lethargic after a meal and which ones will leave feeling energized.


2) Health


Did you know that Heart Disease is actually reversible? I didn't know this until I saw a Dr. Oz episode where he had Dr. Dean Ornish on his program. You can actually reverse a 99%blocked artery to a healthy one in three simple steps:
30 minutes of walking each day
Meditation and De-Stress min 15 min per day
Eat a diet rich in Vegetable and Fruits and reduce animal fats to only 10%


Type 2 Diabetes - This is another common disease that I discovered has been documented and proven reversible. Dr. Ray Strand has a book called Healthy for Life. Has over 50 + documented cases of completely reversing type 2 diabetes. No more meds and no indication diabetes ever existed in these people's bodies.


Lower Blood Pressure - We are eating foods that are inflammatory to our bodies. When there is inflammation that is a sure indicator that our body is in repair mode. Why do we eat foods that cause damage to our bodies and then has to expend that energy in repair mode? Seems silly doesn't it?


Lower Cholesterol - Our bodies produce plaque when damage is done to our arterial walls. It is sort of like a putty that repairs holes made from the damaging effects of eating inflammatory foods Click here for top 10 list.

3) Mental Clarity

When we eat sugar it goes straight into our blood stream it is a pure energy source.  What happens though is our blood sugars rise too quickly and then our pancreas has to kick in insulin to bring those levels back within a safe range.  Insulin is a fat storage hormone.  If you are getting thick around the middle this could be the culprit!  Learn more about eating Low Glycemic to shrink your spare tire!

There is getting to be more and more research that sugar makes us forgetful and affects our brains.  There is also research showing that Alzheimers is diabetes of the brain.  I know that when I have too much of it I lose my concentration and it affects my moods.  It can even create anxiety for me and that is a form of fear.  It isn't fun when I am feeling this way, so I choose to stay away from it as much as I can.  Sugar is also highly addictive.

Final Thoughts 

This article is not to scare you, but to empower you.  I want people to really start thinking about what they are doing when they eat food.  Just because food like products are on a grocery store shelf, does not mean we should be buying and consuming these products.  I want to empower you to think about what you are doing to your body.  That body needs to be with you for a long long time.  You can't trade it in for a new one.

If you were handed the keys to a car when you turned 16 and were told it was the only car you would ever have.  How would you treat it?  What type of fuel would you put into it?  What would you do to maintain it?  Guess what?  This is the only body you will ever have!

Are you giving it the exercise it needs? What about recharge time?   Your body recharges when you give it the rest it requires (the best time for your body to do it's cellular repair is during sleep).  Are you around people who nourish, accept and support you?  Are you doing things that make you feel good inside?  These are all factors that affect your body through your mind/body connection.  Stress management is imperative, because what the mind is focused on the body always reflects.

Your body has a miraculous ability to repair itself.  Just think about when you cut yourself.  It takes care of it for you.  When we have illness or disease the body is trying to tell us that we are not giving it what it needs in order to repair itself.  We need to figure out what the source is.  I know for a fact that all disease is reversible, if you can identify the source.  If you picked at a cut and took away the scab every day, it wouldn't heal.  Eating the wrong foods is similar to this.  It can be like taking a wire brush each day to the inside of your body.

The less processed something is the more nutrition it will have.  Boxed and packaged means long shelf life.  The reason it has a long shelf life is because it doesn't have nutrients in it, they have been processed out.  It is the nutrients in food that makes them go bad quickly.

Do yourself a favour, start with small changes, be conscious of what fuel sources you are feeding your body.  Before you eat it - ask yourself, is this going to fuel my body or deplete it?

Stay healthy my friends!

Struggling? The Answer is Closer Than You Think!

What I know Today is that source energy, the universe, God whatever you like to call your higher power is in communication with you constantly.  We are simply extensions of that source.  The Question is are you listening?  There are signs all around us, but many times we are not paying attention.

If there is something you are struggling with right now in your life - ask for guidance, and see what shows up!  It can come in so many ways so long as you are open to receiving the answers.  It might show up in the words of a song, or a conversation that someone is having in the check-out line.

I have a girlfriend who has been having troubles with doors lately and she asked me about what that could mean?  So I said to her let's think about this for a minute, what is the purpose of doors?

Doors are about transitioning from one place to another.  I told her I felt that there was a block to do with transition in life.  I also felt that it was resistance in moving forward for fear of doing what is right for her and instead she is thinking of everyone else first.  It makes perfect sense for where she is at in her life right now.

So when you are noticing things happening like dropping things or things falling on the floor pay attention to what it means to you.  It does't matter what it means to anyone else but you.  What is YOUR interpretation?  If you need to you can ask others it may provide some clarity for you if you are really feeling stuck.

Issues with your body?  There are messages here too!  Knee pain?  This is about moving forward in your life and some resistance or fear around moving forward.  Eye issues?  What is it that you don't want to see in your life?  Issues with your back could mean you are not standing up for yourself - no back bone.

Think about the body part and what the function does for the body and then look outward to see what the correlation is in the events in your life.

We all have wisdom within us, we just need to learn how to listen to it.  The answers really are within us, they always have been!  Learn to pay attention, it will help you live your life with more ease.

We are never alone, and sometimes we forget to ask for help from the higher realms, so go ahead - ask, and see what miracles come!

You are awesome, believe in yourself and know that you are perfect as you are!  Keep being you, because who you are makes a difference to everyone around you.  But first you must love and believe in yourself!

Much love!

Everybody is a Genius!

There is a quote by Albert Einstein that everyone should know and remember.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” 
― Albert Einstein

We judge ourselves by other people's abilities rather than looking within to see what our unique abilities are.  This causes great pain and suffering within, especially when we are comparing ourselves to someone who is the complete opposite to ourselves.

We all have a unique gift to share with the world.  You have gifts, talents and abilities that are unique to only you.  That uniqueness can then be shared to help unlock others.  Look within, and find what your strengths are, let go of the weaknesses, as everyone has them.  Just like there is good and bad in every situation, it is what you choose to focus on that brings that energy of it alive.

What is your genius?  Do it your way, what feels right to you.  It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, you must first believe in yourself.  Whatever it is - it should bring you joy and bring up your energy.  If it is draining you that is a sure sign that something isn't right.

Stop looking at the weaknesses and focus on your strengths.  What dreams do you have?  Are you ready to switch your focus?  You are a genius, but first you must look within to discover what your genius is.  I believe in you, and so should you!

From Whispers to Screams

What I know today is that sometimes in life there are little whispers that we hear.  But are we really listening?  You might be wondering what I mean by this.  Have you ever had a feeling about something, but because you didn't know where it was coming from you chose not to listen?  Then the whisper came again and you still didn't listen?  Then you discover that what you were feeling was right, and you ask yourself "Why didn't I listen?"

Everything is energy in our World and Universe.  Our bodies, too, are energy and have the amazing ability to sense things, and we must learn to trust those senses.  Many accept that animals have a sixth sense, but when it comes to humans it is thought to be crazy that we too can sense things!

You are very intuitive but have not been taught how to listen.   If you want more ease in your life it is important to start listening to that intuition more.  The more you listen and trust it the stronger it will get.  It is what guides us to where we are supposed to be.  It guides us to what is right for us in what we want for ourselves and where we are headed on our life path.

Animals never second guess theirs - if they sense danger, they bolt!  I think that we need to be the same way in our relationships and all the areas of our lives.  Just listen and trust that it is guiding you to what is right for you and your journey!

In my experience so far if we don't listen to the whispers the information can become screams, and when that happens it is usually a more serious situation.  So learn to trust yourself and listen to the whispers.  My promise to you is that this WILL help you live with more ease and grace in your life.

YOU Have the Answer!

What I know today is that sometimes in life it is easy to identify our problems!  Often where we tend to get stuck is on the problem which then blocks us from finding solutions.  Here is what I have discovered.  When we stay focused on the problem it stops all solutions from reaching our minds!  Similar to being closed minded - other options won't seem possible.

When you switch your thinking and mindset to finding, or looking for a solution doors open that otherwise may not have.  Here is an example.  I called my husband one day and I could tell he was frustrated.  When I asked him what was wrong, he said that the new program he was in the process of learning wasn't putting out the right results, and it had been a constant issue.  So I told him instead of looking at the problem, I wanted him be open to finding the solution.  He literally called me within 5 minutes saying he had figured out what he was doing wrong.  He had suffered with this problem for several days and with a simple change in his focus it was resolved within minutes!

Exercise:

So take a moment to identify something recent that you have identified as a problem in your life.  Now take a few deep breaths and clear your mind.  Be open to seeing solutions come to you to help rectify the current situation.  Relax your body and be open to receiving the answer even if you don't know how or where the solution will come from.  Ask yourself what the solution is to this situation.  Allow your mind to be open to receiving.  Now let it go and forget about it.  Usually what will happen, is when you least expect it, the answer will pop into your head!  Take a deep breath now and know that - all is well...

3 Ways to Reset Your Day!

Ever have one of those days where it seems like the whole world is against you?  Red lights, people in your way etc.?  Or maybe you just have bad timing and things don't seem to be going right?  Maybe you feel like this has been your whole life?

Have you ever considered that you are just out of harmony with the Universe?  This is actually a simple thing to change!  First, be aware that it is happening.  Once you recognize that you are out of sync with your surroundings, there are a few things you can do to correct it!  Consider that everything is energy.  When things seem to be going wrong, it's simply your energy out of sync with the Universe, your surroundings and what you want.

I call it a Universal Reset!  Here are a couple of different things to try:

1)  Ask yourself what you want?  Say out loud "I want _________." and fill in the blank.  Say as many things as you like around what you want - the more specific the better.  You can even give it quantum power by writing it down or even better writing down a list of what you want for your day!

2)  Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, then see yourself getting into the flow of the Universe.  I sometimes refer to it as the flow of life.  Where things come easy and everything falls into place.  I like to say to myself - "I am in the right place at the right time."  Then, I feel myself shift into going with the flow.  Look at it like shifting your energy to match what you want from the Universe.  Seeing ease all around me, with perfect unity and harmony in everything that I do.

Sounds kind of simple and maybe even corny to some, but I swear it works like a charm for me every time.

3)  Take some deep breaths, with each exhalation visualize and let go of everything that isn't working for you today.  With each breath in you can breathe in a fresh supply of energy to bring yourself back into harmony with all of your surroundings.  Just try it!  It is free and if anything it is certain to make you feel better.

Judgement - Is it healthy?

What I know Today is that it is challenging in society to avoid judgement.  What is judgement?  It is a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.  Discernment in our lives is good because it teaches us about what we like and what we don't like.  As creators we need to know what is right for us, so that we can attract more of the things we like into our lives.  This is healthy as long as we are keeping the reference to ourself as an individual as to what is right or wrong for us.  It is important to remember that what works for you may not be the best thing for someone else.

I am learning, as a teacher of self care and personal development, that judging things in life as good or bad, doesn't always serve us well.  Instead it is more healthy to look at things as how they are and accepting them for that.  Loving what is.  There is good that can come from every negative/bad situation, in fact bad situations can help you learn about yourself.  Every rose has it's thorn.

The point I want to put across here is that we are each doing the best we can with the knowledge, energy and information that is available to us in that moment.  When we look at the choices or actions of others and place negative judgement on them, we are giving that "thing" energy.  I always say that energy flows where attention goes.  So where are you putting your attention?

When you choose to see the good in everyone and everything that is what will grow from it.  I want you to remember that we also place judgement on ourselves - we can be our own worst critics.  So what are you judging about yourself?  Remember what I said about all of us just trying to do our best, and some days your best is going to be amazing, and other days not so much.  Trust that everything happens for a reason and that others can learn from the mistakes we make.

For today be aware of your judgements and try to allow understanding,  everyone really is doing the best they can right now and that includes you!

Exercise:

Take a nice deep breath, in through your nose and out through your mouth.  Let your belly rise and breathe nice and deep.   Do this several more times until you feel your tension in your neck and shoulders release, as you exhale I want you to release all of your current judgements of yourself or anyone else.  As you release those judgements see your breath leaving as a grey mist, releasing judgement, as you do see it go out of your entire body and energy field.

Take it a step further:

Now take another deep breath and let go of your past judgements either of yourself or anyone else, or even both if need be.  Set yourself free.  Really let it go, allow clarity to enter your mind in seeing some of the situations around you in a different light, with more empathy and compassion.  Now breathe in and let go of any bad feelings, guilt, or otherwise that is no longer serving you.  Let go of this non serving energy you are carrying within you.  Allow yourself to let go of the old, or anything that is no longer working for you.

Ultimate:

Now read this and after you do close your eyes and practice it.  Place your hand on your chest and focus on the energy of peace.  If you had peaceful energy within you what would that feel like?  Connect to it and make it real.  Now as you connect to the feeling of peace allow that feeling to expand to your entire body, let it flow.  Feel it from the top of your head to the tips of your toes, permeating every single cell in your body.  Say to yourself I am Peace and Peace is me, we are now one.  Peace is yours now, in the present moment and when ever you feel you need it, you can do this exercise and peace is yours!

Have an amazing day!

Be Selfish

What I know today is that I have worked with too many clients in the past who are living for everyone else, and have forgotten who is most important, and have lost who they are in the process!  Don't get caught up in the illusions of if I don't do this than who will?  Trust that there are many capable able bodies to step in and fill the gaps that are left after you step down, or away from a position.

If you aren't looking after you, then who is?  When we go through emergency procedures on an airplane, we are told to put our oxygen mask on first before assisting others.  I have said this before - you can't help anyone if you are passed out from lack of oxygen, right?

I want you to ask yourself if you are living in balance right now.  Our entire Universe is based on balance.  The seasons, night and day, our ecosystem etc.  When things are out of balance, for example,  too much rain, there is big trouble, and it can be disastrous!  The same goes for your activities in your life!

When I talk about Selfishness what it really means is "self-care."  You know what you need, and you must listen to those needs.  You are useless to anybody if you are sick or, even worse, dead!  I am being serious here.  If you are not taking care of your needs, you are draining yourself of your life force.  If your energy is depleted how can you possibly be serving or helping others?

Life is about balance.  You can not just breathe out, you must also breathe in!  So take a look into your life.  What is not balanced?  Are you giving too much love and not receiving it back?  Are you working too much and not experiencing enough play?  You know what is right for you, but are you listening?  It first starts in whispers.  

Please don't wait until there are screams - i.e.  your body telling you that you must listen, by stopping you with a serious illness, disease or a break-down.

Fear - Is It Stopping You From Achieving Your Dreams?

Our Greatest Fear —Marianne Williamson

it is our light not our darkness that most frightens us

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other
people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of
God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.
What are you good at?  What are you here to accomplish?  What do you love to do?  What strengths do you have?
Ignite those strengths, accept who you are and let your light out.  The world needs you!  You are unique and special - you have the key to unlock certain people, they are waiting.  Are you ready to let your light shine so that you can empower others?  
Love yourself, accept yourself, and do what comes natural to you!  You DO deserve to be happy and joyful!
Have an amazing day!

Don't Stop Believing!

Do you have a dream?  Is there something you have always wanted to do, but just don't think it could possibly happen?  I watched a 10 minute video this weekend that is totally inspiring called Caine's Arcade - Click here to watch  It is totally inspiring to see how this little boy didn't give up on his dream of having his own arcade.  It only took one person to come along and help make this little boys dream come into reality!

It doesn't always happen how we think it will, because sometimes the Universe knows better than we do, what is a fit and what is not for us.  We are the only ones who limit ourselves.  We must take responsibility for how we feel and how we allow others to make us think and feel about where we are going on our paths in life.  What we are you striving to achieve here in this lifetime on earth?

If you think your dreams can't be achieved, it is time to look within.  The only person we can blame is ourselves.   When we allow the thoughts, perceptions and opinions of others to make us think and feel we can't have what we want, we are allowing them to disempower us.  I want you to know that if you want it bad enough, you can have it and you can do it.

Failure is an illusion we have known and experienced our whole lives.  What you need to know is that we have been looking at failure the wrong way!  Failure is our teacher - it teaches us what works and what doesn't, it should be teaching us how to reach further!

There is no such thing as perfection either, we have been fooled into thinking that all must be perfect.  Guess what?   Perfect doesn't exist, BUT because we all keep trying to achieve perfect, we continue to feel like failures.

No wonder so many of us give up!  Why even try if we know that it won't be perfect the first go around?  If it isn't going to be perfect in the first try it must mean we failed.  So why even start?  It is too risky and probably won't work out anyway!

We are missing the point.  Achieving our dreams is a process which helps us learn about ourselves and others along the way.  So I want to tell you, just get started, it doesn't have to be perfect!  Reaching for your dreams is a journey not a destination.  It is about enjoying the process as we create whatever it is that we want to create.  And guess what?  Your dream will likely change many times along the way as you figure out what you really like and what you don't.  Allow it to evolve, and have fun while you are at it!

What do you love to do?  What is your dream?  What is unique to you? Remember that what you enjoy and love to do matches your purpose.  It should be easy for you, it should be fun, and enjoyable, utilizing all of your strengths.

So are you continuing to live the old story of your life, that you can't do it or it will never work?   Or are you ready to change your story to - I can and I will, so when you come to the end of your life you can look back and say, I did it, I did everything I wanted to and what a ride it was!

What Do You Need Today?

I am going out on a limb here and going to do a powerful exercise with you.  It may be very new to you - all I ask is that you keep an open mind and just try it.  You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Ask yourself what you are needing or lacking in your life right now?  Take the first thing that comes to your mind.  Take a moment right now to stop, and if you can, block all distractions around you.  Take a few good deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth.  Relax your shoulders, let your neck go loose, and free yourself from the tension in your body.  With each exhalation feel your body relax further.  Simply be aware of the tension and let it go, as you do your muscles will relax. 

Now ask yourself if you are open to receiving it (whatever it is that you are lacking), or are you blocking it?  So take a few more deep breaths and release any resistance you are carrying and allow yourself to be open to receiving it.  Whatever it is that you need, focus now on having it.  Is it love, confidence, affection?  Maybe it is a new relationship, job, etc.  Allow yourself to feel it within you as though you already have it.  What does the energy of what you need more of today feel like?  Feel the energy of that thing you are desiring.  How does it make you feel inside?

Relish in it, make it as real as you can.  You all of your senses.  Feel the energy of it come from within you and allow the energy of it to become stronger.  Let it flow all through your body as you relax all of your muscles and take it all in.  Allow yourself to shift your energy to accept it into your life.  Be aware of any blocks that you might have - see them being whisked away.  Free yourself of the blocks and allow what you are desiring  to come into your life!

You must allow in order to receive it.  Give yourself permission, it is ok!

Have an amazing day, and thank you for sharing this journey with me!

Are You Good Enough?

What I know Today is that everyone has vulnerabilities!  We all feel insecure at times, and that is a normal human condition.  Embrace it!  Allow yourself to embrace it.  Get to know it, and where it comes from.  When you face insecurity, you start to see that it only keeps a hold on you when you try to hide it.  When you face it, you free yourself from its grips!

Have you ever noticed how a baby is?  They are in the moment - content and happy.  They are not trying to be anything but be a baby.  They are not concerned with what happened yesterday or what is happening tomorrow.  They are not worried about how they look, what to do or say.  They are simply free to be who they are, and people love them!  Do you know why?  They have total self acceptance!  They know that they are enough exactly as they are.

I believe we strive too hard to be perfect.  There is no such thing as perfection!!  We learn from our mistakes.  Some amazing inventions have come from mistakes.  Did you know that Silly Putty was an invention gone wrong?  And that pretzels were a recipe that didn't turn out?

We try to control things too much.  There is too much structure in the world, where we try to fit ourselves into a certain box of perception.  What would happen if for one day you let go of control and allowed life to just flow through you?  To do things that make you feel good inside?  All while being relaxed, content and open to the possibilities of the day?

I know that I am tired of so much structure.  It is very draining to me, and I have lived this structured life up until now, trying to fit into the parameters of the expectations of others.  It isn't working for me.  I realize now that if I want different results in my life I must do things differently.  I used to believe that everyone else knew better than I did - about what was best for me.  I was giving my power away.  Expecting others to tell me what would be good.  Trying to be this and that, all while getting more confused, in hopes of achieving success.  I am learning that if I am to have huge success, I have to do it my way.   Then, success will be a match to who I am, and we can live in harmony together as one!

What I mean by this is that success will just be a part of me and I a part of it.  It will be a natural fit, and success will just happen.

Today I must remember that all that I am and who I am yet to become, is inside of me already.  My story and what I have learned so far has value to move others.  I may not connect with everyone and that is ok.  Not everyone is going to like me! That is ok too.  Who I am right now is enough.  What I have to offer could be life-changing for someone, so why am I hiding behind waiting for it to be perfect before I even get started?  There is no such thing as perfect!  It is an illusion that many of us have been hiding behind.  This hiding must stop for all of us, as it is holding your gifts from seeing the light of day.

Don't leave this world with your music still inside of you.  Your purpose is in alignment with who you are and what you love to do.  Connect with it and make your world a better place!

Are You Abusive - To Yourself?

When you do things for others, do you do them out of duty, guilt or charity?  As creatures of habit, I think many of us have learned a behaviour that needs to change.  Several weeks ago I posted an article about What Feeds Your Energy and What Drains It?  Click here to read  If you are doing something because you feel you should, then you are coming from the wrong place.  When you offer your help to someone, it should be coming from a place of genuinely wanting to help and from love.

So take some time and think about it before you say 'yes' to someone.  You should only say yes if you really want to do it.  If not - you really shouldn't.  It is time to shift our thinking out of a mentality of lack.  What I mean by this is that you think, "If I don't do it then who will?"  When you shift your thinking to plenty and abundance, it should be more similar to  "I can't really do this, but I am sure there is someone who can and will help," then you must let it go.

I don't know about you, but I would much rather have someone offering their help from love than regret.

Next, we need to let go of keeping track.  When you do a good deed, it needs to come from a true place in your heart, doing it because it makes you feel good to make a difference.  This then feeds your energy as well as the other person's energy.  Can you see the difference?  When you give, you get - but it doesn't always come from where you think it will.  Good things will come in other ways and from other places that are a match to what you need,  instead of the old school thinking of "I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine."


Let life flow and trust that the right people are there at the right time and that it isn't about keeping track but instead about feeling good while making a difference to those around you - it will come back to you ten-fold!

Exercise:

Take some deep breaths, in through your nose and then out through your mouth.  Really breathe deeply, your belly should come out as you do this, as your lungs fill your chest should rise last.  Do this a few more times letting go of all tension in your body, feeling more relaxed with each exhalation.  Just let it all go!

*As you read this - take time to pause and close your eyes as you experience it in pieces.  Really allow yourself to feel...

Place your hand on your chest and focus on genuine, unconditional love.  What does it feel like?  Feel its warmth, breathe into this love that is within you.  It comes from within, NOT externally from others.  Let yourself feel it, connect to the love and acceptance within you.  Tell yourself that who you are right now is enough.

You don't need to do anything more, that you are enough right now, you are whole and complete.  You are a good person, with good intentions.  You need to love and accept yourself.  You don't need to do things to please others or for acceptance.

You are unique and special in your own way.  So honour who you are right now.  The things you love, your talents and strengths are who you are and so valuable.  There are people in this world only YOU can make a difference to.   But first you have to be true to who you are.

Your Success - Maybe You're Being Hidden On Purpose!

What I know today is that I have been teaching for nearly a decade now, and at times it has been frustrating that the work I have been offering hasn't taken off more quickly.  I have been teaching Law of Attraction, EFT, and emotional release work long before many had even heard of it.

This video message really connected to me, and I feel it is a message for all to hear.  To keep doing what you do best, allow yourself to do what you are passionate about!

Enjoy!   Click here to enjoy Inspirational Corner!

Sugar - Are You Addicted?

What I know Today is that as I am striving to live a healthy lifestyle, it is sugar that I am finding a challenge to let go of.  I am a Healthy for Life Coach, so I know what I should be eating and what I shouldn't.  As I go through this new transition into my business, I am feeling more stressed.  I am constantly doing things I have never done before, and totally out of my comfort zone.   I am wondering if I can really do this, and  wanting to know what this business is going to look like when it is up and running.  


There are so many unknowns right now.  At times, I can be a control freak, so it is the "unknowns" that are stressing me!  It is such a challenge to try to let go and let it all unfold into what it will be.  Allowing myself to just show up.  Letting go of all expectation.  What I am learning is to have fun with what I am doing in the day, and to meet others where they are at and trusting that the pieces I have are what they need.  I guess sugar relieves that for me, as it must be bringing me comfort in these uncertain times. 


Do you crave sugar?  Have you thought to look within yourself at the emotional reasons you are craving it?  Are you stressed or unhappy?  Some will turn to sugar to fill the voids.  For example, not enough sweetness in your life.  Maybe you feel something is lacking in your life.  You see, sugar, gives us an instant good feeling.  It produces chemicals in our brain that gives us an instant high that makes us feel good.  The downside is that there is always a crash.  It wears, off leaving you looking for your next fix!  Unless you can address the real issue(s).


Many people don't realize why sugar is not good for us.


Sugar causes inflammation in the body, and most degenerative diseases are caused by chronic inflammation in the body.  Heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes and so on.  C-reactive protein (CRP) is a key factor of inflammation. In a major study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, people with elevated CRP levels were four and one-half times more likely to have a heart attack. Not only is elevated CRP more accurate than cholesterol in predicting heart attack risk, but high CRP levels have turned up in people with diabetes and pre-diabetes and in people who are overweight.


There is research showing that the damage caused by high Blood Sugar levels are behind type 2 diabetes as well.  Dr. Ray Strand has over 50 documented cases of reversing type 2 diabetes, and by eating low Glycemic you can also reverse high blood pressure.  


Do you know that the latest research shows that Alzheimer's disease is suspected to be diabetes of the brain?  This makes sense to me as Alzheimer's and diabetes is in my family, and I do notice that I get total brain fog when I have had too much sugar!  Probably a sign that my brain's blood supply is choked off because of the inflammatory effects sugar has on our arteries and veins.


In conclusion my belief is that nothing is harmful to our bodies if we are living totally in balance (diet, exercise, nutrition - mind/body/spirit) and completely living in faith and stress free!  Our body has an immune system that when taken care of can handle viruses, bacteria and toxins without medication or medical intervention.  But most of us have compromised our immune systems because of our inability and lack of education to handle our stress and emotions. 


So today my decision is to go off of sugar and have a detox for a few weeks.  After that, I am going to be aware emotionally what is going on, so that I am not addicted but can enjoy once in a while in moderation instead of needing a daily fix.  

What is Right for You?

What I know today is that too many people torture themselves trying to do what they think everyone else wants them to do, instead of what is right for them!  As I go through this process of change and transformation with my blogging and on-line business, I find it quite terrifying!  I find myself letting go of old beliefs and letting go of my old way of doing things.  Through this process if you want different results in your life you must do things that you have never done before.

I find myself wanting to do things that other people want and realize that I am too focused on what people want from me.  What I am quickly realizing is that I need to do what I WANT to do, and the rest will take are of itself.  I was brought up with high expectations and therefore never want to do anything unless it is perfect.  What I have realized is that my life is passing me by because I am waiting for it all to be perfect before I get started.  Well, if I wait until it is all perfect, it will never happen will it?

Fear has been holding me in it's grip!  I now realize that waiting for perfection is a backward approach, and have realized that I need to just start doing what I do, and the rest will start to play out.  It doesn't have to be perfect, as long as I just get started.  I have too many things to share with others, things that I have learned through studying what I love.  If things go in a direction I don't want them to I can always course correct!

The other thing I need to remember is that it is ok to make mistakes!  We learn from our mistakes and sometimes mistakes take us down an unexpected path to something bigger than we ever dreamed of!

No matter what you have going on in your life, take a good look within.  What do you want?  What feels right for you and where you are at?  Let go of what others are expecting of you, or wanting from you.  What do you need to do to feed yourself and nurture yourself on the deepest levels?

Do you feel depleted?  If you answered yes, you have been acting for others instead of taking care of your needs.  It is time to change that old mindset.  No one else can do it but you!  Only you know on the deepest levels what you are needing at this time.  So give yourself a gift today and start listening.  What do you want?

The Secret To Life!

What I Know Today is that there is a great book out there that changed my life when it came out.  Today I want to share it with you, if you haven't heard of it or haven't read it you should consider it.  Especially if you feel there are areas in your life that are in need of improvement!

There are four key areas in life Career, Health, Relationships, and Finances.  If you can't give each of the 4 key areas in your life a 10/10, then you need to keep reading!   Below I provide the 3 steps to getting more of what you want/need in your life.  If you have already read the book, please read on for some important reminders, on how to continue designing your ideal life!

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is a book based on the Law of Attraction (LOA).  This Universal Law is similar to the Law of Gravity in that no one is immune to it.  It doesn't matter if you are young or old, male or female, short or tall!  This Universal Law is in action 24/7 365 days per year!

What is Law of Attraction?  The definition is - what ever you put your attention, energy, and focus to, you will get more of it, whether it is positive or negative.

There are many people who believe that LOA is a farce and that you can't just think your way into having what you want.  However, I believe that many have misunderstood the premise of it.  You must take action in order to get results.  You cannot just sit and visualize what you want and think it will just come to you.

The secret to life, is to identify and know what it is that you want.  Most people are stuck right here on step one.  Maybe you can relate!  You must identify what you want in order to bring it to you!  What do you want in your Relationships?  What do you want for a Career?  It needs to be a match to you and what you love to do!  The key is to be mindful of where your thoughts are taking you!

If you are focusing on all the things in your life that aren't working, that you don't like, complaining etc.  You will keep getting what you have always gotten!  If this is you, no matter what area in your life, you need to redirect your thoughts to the direction you want to see yourself going!  Stop observing what isn't working and look for what you want instead.

Remember that all the things we have in the world, had to start first as a single thought!  Thoughts do become things!

What many people don't realize is that there are 3 steps to manifesting what you want in your life.  If one of them is missing or blocked, you will not manifest it!  Just wanting something really bad isn't enough to make it happen!

1)  Identify What you Want
2)  Give it Your Attention
3)  Allow It!

The biggest challenge for many is the allowing part.  Especially when it comes to beliefs!  If you don't believe you can have or do something that wins over every single time!  No matter how bad you want something!  So awareness of where your thoughts are directed is of utmost importance.  Awareness is key!  My favourite quote that sums it all up is by Henry Ford, "Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't you are right."

My forte is helping people with the Allowing, releasing the old parts and old beliefs that you are carrying from childhood, and possibly even from your ancestors...  If it is in your vibration, it is blocking you from having the amazing life that you desire to have!

Stay tuned, I am looking at returning to coaching clients one on one.  If you are interested contact me at loacertified@gmail.com

Want to Feel Good? Stop Worrying About What Everyone Else is Doing!

What I Know Today is as I build my business and I see how much there is to be done to get there, I get overwhelmed.  It is easy to look at what everyone else is doing with their blogs, websites etc. and get discouraged as it feels like there is so much to do to get there.  I had to stop  and remind myself today that I am and will get there, it is one day at a time.  The most important part, is that I show up.  Just be me, because who I am right now is enough!  I am perfect right now as I am and all I am meant to be is inside of me waiting to come out with each opportunity before me.  All I need to do is show up each day and give the best that I have for that moment and trust that it is good enough for those who are in touch with me.

When we start looking at what everyone else is doing it takes away from what we are supposed to be focused on.  When you compare yourself to others you are usually focused on their strengths, which are not a match to your strengths.  Stop looking outside of yourself and start looking within.  What are YOU good at?  What makes you unique and what can you offer?

Remember that what you have to teach, share or offer is unique to you.   You don't have to know it all, you just need to be a few steps ahead of where they are at, and you will provide value to those around you!

So go out there today and do your best, because you can only make a difference when you are focused on  what you are here to accomplish, and let go of the comparisons because who you are is enough!

What Do You Love to Do? Make it Your Business!

What I know today is that I am passionate about helping people to find their purpose!  As I step out onto this new ledge of opportunity, I wonder exactly what my business is going to look like!  I know that I love teaching others and helping to empower them to find their way in their own journey.  To help them go within and find their strengths, and natural talents.  I know in my own life that Joy, Happiness, and Fulfillment are what have been lacking.  My goal is to help others achieve this in their own lives.

I think we all have our own unique gifts to share with the world, and that whatever it is that you love to do is a total match to your purpose.  Joy is something that we are all meant to have and experience in every moment of our lives.  When people say that you have to work hard to have success that is true, but why can't we love the work at the same time?  Imagine working all day and looking back at what you have accomplished realizing that it did't really feel like work at all?  That it was fun and you enjoyed every moment of it!

Think of a basketball player or hockey player.  They love the game, right?  Yes there are practices and training but for the most part, they love what they do and there is a big benefit to their efforts.  How about a singer, or band?  They love what they do and they practice and play until their art is perfected!

Truly when we are in alignment with our purpose, this is the experience.  We all have a unique piece of the puzzle that makes up the whole of our world and beyond that our Universe.  When we each perfect our piece there will be more love and harmony in this world.  Why?  Because we are all doing what we love and the parts in our lives we don't love to do, someone else will be there, and they step in to do that.

For example, I don't love accounting or working with numbers in my business.  That is why I hire an expert who is passionate about numbers.  See how it all works?  Don't like cleaning your house?  I happen to know many people who love to clean because it gives them a sense of accomplishment, and find cleaning rewarding and fulfilling.  So hire them to come and do it!!

Another plus?  When you master what you love doing, everyone wants a piece of it, and that means more money!  You will be a money magnet!  So you can afford to hire others that love what they do, to do what you don't want to do!

Why waste time doing things that drag you down, when you could have an expert fill in those parts while you continue to perfect and master what you love doing?

Remember the world was once thought of as flat!!  It is time to get out of our old school, old fashioned thinking and allow our world to change into a better place to be.  We can all live here in harmony, perfecting our niche.  Isn't it awesome when you receive great service from someone in retail who loves what they do?  They feel good and in turn make you feel good too, because they are good at what they do and they are sharing those gifts with you, which then makes you feel good, which then brings out the best in you.

So tell me what do you love to do?

Grumpy? 3 Quick Ways to Get Out of That Funk!

What I know today is that we are all human and there are going to be days where your mood is low in ratings!  Being a teacher of energy and Law of Attraction, most of us know that sending out negative vibes brings more of the same.  So how do you shift yourself back into the positive?

1) If you are upset about something vent!  Give yourself 3-5 minutes (seriously time it!) to rant to a friend or write it out on paper and shred it when you are done.  Get it out of your energy field.  Sometimes a good rant helps us to get more clear about what we are wanting!  Then you are going to spend 3-5 minutes talking or writing about what you want instead!  The idea is to get it out of your system and then get clear about what you are wanting/needing more of!  Ask yourself, so what do I want?  I call this my reset button!

2) Put on some music!  What songs really get you going, or make you feel good inside?  Let yourself lighten up, move your body let loose and let go!  If you like singing, sing like no one is listening and dance like no one is watching!  My favourite song right now is Flo Rida - Good Feeling!

3) Laughter!  Do you have a good friend who always has a way of making you laugh?  Find a movie, or YouTube video that makes you laugh, and keep it handy for when you need it!  This YouTube video on the Ellen show made me belly laugh, and it helps to remind me to have more fun and that life shouldn't be so serious!  Click here to see!

What Makes You Beautiful?

What I know today is the song What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction makes me feel so good!   Click here to see YouTube Video!  So today I ask you, what makes you beautiful?  What is your gift to the world?  What are you truly good at?  What is the beauty that is within you?

These are all good questions you should contemplate because as you do, it starts the process of bringing out more beauty in you!  In terms of energy, this process helps you to put your focus in the direction of your beauty and gets your energy flowing in that part of yourself which then, in turn, brings out more of your beauty!

Beauty to me is when someone is doing what they love and it just flows.  It brings tears to my eyes when I see someone doing what they are passionate about and in turn become a true master.  Choose to see the beauty around you, and it will be amazing what comes into your experience.  It is easy to find things we don't like, or that drive us crazy.  But truly open yourself to seeing the beauty.  When you start looking for it you will start to see it everywhere, because that is where your attention is going.  Beauty is in everything, everyone and all around you.  When you shift your focus, beauty becomes your experience.

Exercise:

Take some nice deep breaths.  In through your nose and out through your mouth.  As you do this, relax your body.  Each exhalation allow your muscles to relax even further, letting go.  Close your eyes and imagine beauty,  whatever that may be to you.

Now - connect that beauty to your own life.  It's all about what is unique to you!!  What's beautiful to you?  Allow yourself to feel what beauty feels like inside of you.  How does it make you feel?  Breathe beauty in, and as you exhale let go of what isn't beautiful in your life...

Orlando - Be The Change

What I know today is that I have been away at an amazing event and am feeling a little bit guilty over not posting for several days!  I had intended to have my materials ready before I left so that I could schedule them to post while I was away like I didn't miss a beat!  My best intentions fell apart and, in my preparation to leave to Orlando for my training, time ran out.  A lesson for all of us that no one is perfect.  The world still goes around, and even if we can't get to something, it isn't the end!  I didn't want to let my readers down, but I realize that you will be OK without my posts for a few days!

I went to Orlando, Florida for a conference called Be The Change.  The inspiring woman behind this amazing event is Suzanne Evans.  I have been following her for a few years and she is an amazing example of living your purpose.  She is a joy to listen to, simply because she speaks from the heart.  She teaches, while providing laughs at the same time.  Truly inspiring!  Stories we heard from others who have followed her program and have become successful entrepreneurs are a testament to her wonderful talent!

For me, I truly have come home changed.  While I was there, I made a decision that literally brought me to tears.  As Suzanne spoke, it was as though she was speaking directly to me.  My work is about getting out there and helping more people.  I don't want to leave this life with the music still inside of me.  I was teary-eyed all morning knowing that I must take this bigger, and yet it is all so scary.  How will I do it?  It seems so overwhelming with all that will need to get done!  I am not technical at all, all I want to do is what I do!  Who has time to figure out all this computer techie stuff?

I decided to join her advanced coaching program.  As she spoke about the benefits of her coaching, I was fighting tears.  When it came time to sign up I was shaking.  Not because of the financial commitment, but because I knew this was so right for me.   I was teary because I was FINALLY saying yes to me and to my purpose.  I know if I do what she asks me to do, I WILL succeed.  I have been wanting to take my teaching onto a bigger platform for a number of years now, and the dream is coming true.

The really scary part is doing something that I have never done before.  Something that I don't even know that I am capable of.  But I must try.  I don't want to look back at my life and wonder what it could have been like if I had tried.  I must be the change that I want for my clients.  I must do this so that I too can lead the way.

As I said in my very first post, I am done with ordinary, and settling for a mediocre life.  There has to be something better than this!  It is time to create big changes in my life and, in the process, show others the way.  It isn't just about making money (although that will certainly be a bonus, as when you make more money you can help more people.)  It is about helping more people.  When Ellen Degeneres gives away cars on her show to struggling families, that makes my heart swell.

I am making a commitment to all of you that I am doing this and ready to take this bigger and on-line.  My dream is helping people to find their purpose, re-design their lives and teach them that they can have it all.  I have been teaching and coaching for nearly a decade and it is time to share the tools and knowledge I have learned along the way.  The tools get results, but not unless I am teaching others how!

Stay tuned - you will see big changes in the coming months ahead!  Thanks for sharing this journey with me.  My dream is that you too will be inspired to Be The Change!

Career - How to Get More of What you Want!

What I know today is you can get more of what you want in every area of your life, by changing what you are putting your attention, energy and focus to.  In my previous post How to Get More of What you Want!  I mentioned the four key areas of life.  Health, Relationships, Career and Finances.  Today I want to share how you can get more of what you want in your Career.

It is extremely helpful to sit down and make a list so that you can get crystal clear on what it is that you want more of out of your career.  Everything that exists in our world started out first as a thought, the next step is the blue print (writing it down), the next is manifestation (your desire comes true).

Often, when in the midst of looking for a total career change, many find themselves not knowing what they want.  What can be helpful in this situation is to make a list of what they don't want.  We often find it easy to identify all the things we didn't like about our past jobs!

Divide a piece of paper in half down the middle of the paper top to bottom.  On the left side you will put all those items that you didn't like about past jobs.  After you have your list switch each item to what you do want.  Put all of the items you do want on the right side of the paper.   For example - I don't like working shift work (left side).  You would change it to - I want to work 9-5 (right side).  Be sure to cross off all your items on the left once you have re-written them to what you do want - so you are not giving the things you don't want any more attention, energy or focus.

The idea of this exercise is to get you thinking about your desires and to make a clear list of what you are desiring more of in your Career.  The more specific you can get the better!  Example - Supportive Boss, friendly co-workers, nice office space with a view, 4 weeks of holidays, paid benefits etc.

Each time you read your list and you give it your attention, energy and focus.  The more times you read or think about it in a day the more you bring your desires into your reality.

Remember the mind/body connection I shared in my post More Joy in Your life? Would you like some?  It will allow you to open up to new opportunities and it gets your mind focused on more of what you want.

Allow yourself to dream about it, really feel what it would feel like to have all of the things on your list become your reality.  Feel the excitement. Visualize yourself there!  The world is a magical place and when you get more clear about what you do want, putting your focus there will bring you more of what you want because that is where your attention will be!

If you feel so inclined, share what you learned about yourself!  Sometimes sitting down and getting more clear about what it is that we are desiring in your life - can bring some ah-ha's!  Would love to hear from you!