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Surrender, Allow and Expand
What is your Mt. Everest?
While watching a very intriguing National Geographic show yesterday, I was consumed with one mans desire to go after his life's work, his "Mt. Everest", as he called it. I admired his determination and laser focus to make his dream a reality no matter the "obstacle". My question for you today is, what is your Mt. Everest? What would you dare to dream if you knew you could not fail? You may say, yeah well, I will never be able to do this or that, Faith. And my answer to you would be, you are exactly right you won't, only because you have already limited your limitless self. You are the writer and director of your own life. Do you know the first step to making your dreams/vision your reality? Where do you place your attention? Is it on the dream and the gratitude or is it on the how's and the cant's?
I urge you to make a list of your burning desires that you must accomplish in this lifetime. Once you have your list of dreams, make a list of at least 50 items to back up why you must accomplish this dream. It is imperative that you focus your concentration/attention on what it is that you wish to create. In by doing so you set your course on a different direction ... toward your dreams. Each and every time you find another reason be sure to add it to your list. Look at your list daily and allow yourself to imagine it as your reality.
It is up to you to tip the scales!
Faith
I urge you to make a list of your burning desires that you must accomplish in this lifetime. Once you have your list of dreams, make a list of at least 50 items to back up why you must accomplish this dream. It is imperative that you focus your concentration/attention on what it is that you wish to create. In by doing so you set your course on a different direction ... toward your dreams. Each and every time you find another reason be sure to add it to your list. Look at your list daily and allow yourself to imagine it as your reality.
It is up to you to tip the scales!
Faith
Self Discovery
A dear friend recently asked me in an email "what is going on in the world right now?" This question rode upon the heels of a couple of traumas that happened around her in the last week. Of course, I gave her my belief and opinions but then I started to think about my answer in more depth. As I thought about her question it led me to a inner dialogue of "why" things happen the way they do. I am excited to announce that my reflecting on this gave birth to an e-book, Self Discovery 101, that is now in the finishing stages!
If you were to poll 100 people and ask them why things happen; good or bad, I am sure you would get 100 different answers. Some would likely say that life and it's circumstances are in the hands of a higher power, some would say that there is no rhyme or reason or that it's random, some would even say that we create our own circumstances and the rest would simply have no idea! Where do you sit with these responses and how would you answer that question?
If you are open (and if your reading this blog I would tend to think you are) to exploring yourself in more depth and weeding out the "garden" of your mind ... then this e-book is for you. Contained with the pages is a 30-day opportunity for you to explore yourself and your beliefs at the most intimate levels. The exercises in the e-book are deceptively simple but powerful as long as you engage yourself in the lessons.
If you have not yet subscribed to this blog, please take the time to do so that way you will be updated as soon as the e-book is launched and available for purchase. If you have someone near and dear to you that you think will benefit from this information please get their permission and sign them up for the blog updates as well.
Remember: take time out of your day today, right now, to admire the beauty of life, nature and your loved ones.
Until next time,
Faith
If you were to poll 100 people and ask them why things happen; good or bad, I am sure you would get 100 different answers. Some would likely say that life and it's circumstances are in the hands of a higher power, some would say that there is no rhyme or reason or that it's random, some would even say that we create our own circumstances and the rest would simply have no idea! Where do you sit with these responses and how would you answer that question?
If you are open (and if your reading this blog I would tend to think you are) to exploring yourself in more depth and weeding out the "garden" of your mind ... then this e-book is for you. Contained with the pages is a 30-day opportunity for you to explore yourself and your beliefs at the most intimate levels. The exercises in the e-book are deceptively simple but powerful as long as you engage yourself in the lessons.
If you have not yet subscribed to this blog, please take the time to do so that way you will be updated as soon as the e-book is launched and available for purchase. If you have someone near and dear to you that you think will benefit from this information please get their permission and sign them up for the blog updates as well.
Remember: take time out of your day today, right now, to admire the beauty of life, nature and your loved ones.
Until next time,
Faith
Gratitude on a Sunday morning
This morning as I woke I felt extremely grateful today. Not that I am not grateful each day.. rather it's one of those days when you wake and everything seems 'right' in the world. Even as I look out of the window the grass seems a bit greener. I pay no attention to the gray clouds that threaten rain because today I feel fantastic!
I start the day with a Chocolate Greens + energy bar. (For those of you who know me.. these greens bars are my little slice of gold heaven in the palm of my hand.) Then, I sit in front of the computer and start adjusting a few things on my website. As I work on the website my mind starts to drift to thinking about my clients and how proud I am of their progress. A wave of gratitude starts to rush over me. I am grateful that they have placed their growth and trust in my hands. So for that, my very special group, Thank You. At that moment, it strikes me that without my mentors I wouldn't be where I am today. I have a special group of individuals that have assisted in showing me the 'truth' and how to be the best I can be and how to really squeeze out the juice of life! So, Thank You .. MR, LN, JL, JR, JK, KP, ST, RG and so many more friends that have supported my journey.
A very special thanks to my husband who continues to push me when I need it the most! You are a blessing to me. Also many thanks to my daughter; that wise old soul in a 4 1/2 year old body who teaches me clever little lessons at the most random times.
I am blessed in so many ways and I am thankful that I have the awareness to see it!
I start the day with a Chocolate Greens + energy bar. (For those of you who know me.. these greens bars are my little slice of gold heaven in the palm of my hand.) Then, I sit in front of the computer and start adjusting a few things on my website. As I work on the website my mind starts to drift to thinking about my clients and how proud I am of their progress. A wave of gratitude starts to rush over me. I am grateful that they have placed their growth and trust in my hands. So for that, my very special group, Thank You. At that moment, it strikes me that without my mentors I wouldn't be where I am today. I have a special group of individuals that have assisted in showing me the 'truth' and how to be the best I can be and how to really squeeze out the juice of life! So, Thank You .. MR, LN, JL, JR, JK, KP, ST, RG and so many more friends that have supported my journey.
A very special thanks to my husband who continues to push me when I need it the most! You are a blessing to me. Also many thanks to my daughter; that wise old soul in a 4 1/2 year old body who teaches me clever little lessons at the most random times.
I am blessed in so many ways and I am thankful that I have the awareness to see it!
Quote to ponder
As I sat down to write tonight .. I took a moment to breathe and let go of the day. As I focused my attention to the inspiring words and pictures beyond my computer screen I saw a quote that I have posted on a small cork board. This quote is full of meaning and I hope that you can appreciate it as much as I do. It serves as a constant reminder for me to be present and aware.
"We always attract into our lives whatever we think about most, believe in most strongly, expect on the deepest level and imagine the most vividly." ~Shakti Gawain
This quote may even inspire you to ask yourself a few questions:
Where are you focusing your attention?
What is your predominate thought(s)?
What are your core beliefs? Do they serve you today?
What do you expect out of your life?
What vision do you hold in your thoughts?
Think about that for a bit.
Faith
"We always attract into our lives whatever we think about most, believe in most strongly, expect on the deepest level and imagine the most vividly." ~Shakti Gawain
This quote may even inspire you to ask yourself a few questions:
Where are you focusing your attention?
What is your predominate thought(s)?
What are your core beliefs? Do they serve you today?
What do you expect out of your life?
What vision do you hold in your thoughts?
Think about that for a bit.
Faith
Surrender, Allow and Expand
Surrender to the past,
Allow the present,
Expand for your future.
In searching for meaning for this blog and for a title, the only thing that kept running through my head were the words... surrender, allow and expand. Okay, I thought, this is good, this represents all that I teach and practice.
See many years ago I was a very different person than I am now. I was brought to my knees in the area of personal growth and I had to deal with my past. The "past" that I am sure everyone has in one form or another. The one that looms in the corners of your mind, the one that hinders you from moving forward in your life. So, instead of closing the door on it, I opened the door and let it all fly out. See that was my way of "allowing" myself to let go of all that kept me from being the person I knew I could be. Allowing put me in a place of healing and a place of peace. Then came time for expansion. I really ran with this one! : ) After all the corners of my mind were free of the clutter it was time to fill it up with the good stuff! I read every book imaginable (you can see a short list of those on my Reading List tab) in the arena of personal growth. I attended intensives that allowed me to further purge and expand. See for me expansion was all about stepping into my power, re-claiming what I knew I was here to do!
So, through my experiences and what I teach, I have created this blog for all of us, you and me, to continue to grow. I was a little trepidatious about posting my personal obstacles and triumphs b/c I knew that clients and potential clients would be reading. However, that is exactly WHY I put this together. My wish is that you, through me, will reflect on your own life and grow. I care about people and this blog is me being real and not allowing myself to stand behind FEAR. (False Evidence Appearing Real).
All my best,
Faith
Allow the present,
Expand for your future.
In searching for meaning for this blog and for a title, the only thing that kept running through my head were the words... surrender, allow and expand. Okay, I thought, this is good, this represents all that I teach and practice.
See many years ago I was a very different person than I am now. I was brought to my knees in the area of personal growth and I had to deal with my past. The "past" that I am sure everyone has in one form or another. The one that looms in the corners of your mind, the one that hinders you from moving forward in your life. So, instead of closing the door on it, I opened the door and let it all fly out. See that was my way of "allowing" myself to let go of all that kept me from being the person I knew I could be. Allowing put me in a place of healing and a place of peace. Then came time for expansion. I really ran with this one! : ) After all the corners of my mind were free of the clutter it was time to fill it up with the good stuff! I read every book imaginable (you can see a short list of those on my Reading List tab) in the arena of personal growth. I attended intensives that allowed me to further purge and expand. See for me expansion was all about stepping into my power, re-claiming what I knew I was here to do!
So, through my experiences and what I teach, I have created this blog for all of us, you and me, to continue to grow. I was a little trepidatious about posting my personal obstacles and triumphs b/c I knew that clients and potential clients would be reading. However, that is exactly WHY I put this together. My wish is that you, through me, will reflect on your own life and grow. I care about people and this blog is me being real and not allowing myself to stand behind FEAR. (False Evidence Appearing Real).
All my best,
Faith