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I've always been a people watcher.  As a young girl, I openly looked at everyone I came in contact with, wondering who was the happiest?  It was a little disheartening during my exploration to uncover that it seemed that almost everyone had a significant amount of unhappiness and troubles in life.  I guess I wanted to live a fairy tale.  Some people, however, had a great time with life, even through its challenges. I noticed that those who were overall most happiest usually had a sense of humor about their experience.  They weren't richer, more beautiful, or better off.  They were just happy with what was and were strong in rolling with it.  Everyone goes through hard times. Being truly happy is not by getting somewhere or accomplishing something.  It is a part of who you are .  It is your character, your essential being, the fabric of you.  Children are often born with a knowing of it, but many of us lose touch with this understand...

Today I listened to a webinar called “How to Fuel Great Performance”.   I really enjoyed the information and needed these reminders right now. J   Here are some summary notes from the call.   "It is not the hours you work that determine the value you create, it’s the energy you invest." Sleep at least 8 hours per night .   Anything less requires that you burn more energy to stay awake.   So you not only have less energy, you are less efficient with the energy you do have.   You also are sub-optimal in your creativity, concentration, and quality of work.   Therefore your quantity is lower as well.   When you are tired, you tend to eat more as your body produces less of the chemical that tells your body it’s full.   Do the most important stuff first .   Rather than checking your email and becoming reactive, dig into a task that requires concentration.   Be proactive on your top projects and goals.   Resist ...

Flowers are a wonderful reminder of the power of beauty.  Notice the symbolism they reflect for the individual, love, friendship, and much more. Take some time out and open to what is triggered within you as you read this... A ripe bud is ready to pop open.  It takes its own sweet time. Pedals spread wide in full bloom, displaying an amazing sight.  A glimpse brightens the day.   The flower emits a luring essence.  A simple sniff awakens joy.  Senses are teased and satisfied by their encounter with this beautiful flower. Before long, the flower dries out and then falls.  It's over.  The flower returns to the dirt. Soon after another bud sprouts. The cycle continues.... Flowers are reflections of us.  They  grow best when well nurtured and each with its own needs with different levels of these requirements - such as water, sunshine, air, and nutrient-rich soil . “And the day came when the risk to remain tig...

“The secret of success is found in your daily routine.” ~John Maxwell Many of us have explored our daily routines to some extent. We have tried all kinds of ways of approaching our days and have found what works for us and what we are comfortable with. However, not many live beyond day-to-day planning. By additionally reviewing our lives from a weekly perspective, we can enjoy a greater level of experience and thrive in the ways most meaningful to us.   Opening up to this weekly review of allows greater levels of flow. Creating a space to prioritize your actions in alignment with your goals helps you to continuously develop yourself more quickly. Having a structure you can trust to process all of the details allows a natural ease and therefore more presence in your daily being. Taking this time out allows you to see opportunities that you may have otherwise not been aware of.  It also makes sure taking care of yourself doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Cre...

Forwarded in an email by a friend.  Loved this! :) And as you stand there Late again Because you forgot to allow time to park And the elevator was slow And you left 10 minutes late to begin with With your shoes that pinch And your pants that are a little too small Since you started eating white bread again And as you paw through your bag Looking for the suite number That you're not sure you wrote down to begin with Let us now praise you. You, the untidy. You, the careless. You, the easily distracted by sparkly things. The money you spend on late fees alone Could feed a family in Africa - Which reminds you that you meant to send in the kids' Unicef money and Forgot. And that despite your best efforts, You rarely eat a square meal, You almost never get enough sleep And exercise seems like a word that magazines have developed Just to make you feel bad about yourself. But you are good and brave. You, flying by the seat of your pants Making it work...

Uncover your natural artist within with these simple shifts.  Th e most incredible artists have a passion for making their art. They enjoy the process and simply allow something to emerge from their inner creative nature. We all have passion available to us, but many aren’t connected to it at all. By simply making our inner life a priority and allowing enough attention to discover and develop it, we can connect with our creative energy more deeply than ever before.  Be aware. Everything you do is already creating. Even when you drive along the freeway. Start with realizing you already are an artist and allow everything you do to be a part of your art form. Create your life in your ideal ways. Keep your eyes open and pay attention to the mysteries and miracles before you every day. It is a great opportunity that you have to be aware of this and consciously create each action as a deliberate work of art.  Enjoy the dance of it all. When you dri...

Step-by-step instructions on what to do with feelings. Key information that has to be easily referenced! By honoring your inner feelings and emotions, you quench your deepest thirst. These arise as golden breadcrumbs indicating an opportunity for alignment with your greater self. However, they are not always the easiest to deal with. Here are simple steps to processing your emotions – to get through them rather than “stuffing them”. Reap the rewards of these divine hints. Grab a pen and paper and get to a quiet space. Go to the bathroom if need be. Center yourself and create a compassionate space for your healing. Write down what made you feel blue. Who or what upset you? Outline notes about what triggered the emotions. Vent/express the emotions. In a healthy, safe way, let the feelings out! Get to those feelings that the innermost part of you felt in the situation. You can cuss if it helps you ...