"I walked for miles at night along the beach, composing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change my life. It never crossed my mind that that person could be me."
-Anna Quindlan
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Thought for the Day
"If you really do put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price". --Anonymous
Sunday, August 26, 2007
A Good Time Was Had By All !!
Yesterday was a dreary, rainy day in Arizona but the weather didn't dampen the spirits of the participants of the "Will the Real You Please Stand Up" seminar. We all settled in nicely and did some great work on uncovering each person's life purpose statement. What a great bunch of gals! We laughed, we cried, and then we laughed some more. But at the end of the day, the group acknowledged a greater connection to their authentic selves as well as a commitment to take a stand for their life purpose. Very empowering!
But perhaps the highlight of the day had to do with my dog, Abby. She is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, VERY cute and VERY shy. The whole day she cowered in back of me on the couch panting like crazy. She becomes very unsettled around a lot of people. Then, at the very end of the seminar, I did a powerful relaxation exercise with the group to help them just let go and to anchor their purpose statement in their bodies. About a minute into the exercise, who is snoring like a drunken sailor? Yep, Abby! I guess she finally relaxed enough to get in touch with her life purpose................to sleep!
Thanks to all the wonderful women who attended and who were willing to make the inward journey. You are a blessing indeed!!
But perhaps the highlight of the day had to do with my dog, Abby. She is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, VERY cute and VERY shy. The whole day she cowered in back of me on the couch panting like crazy. She becomes very unsettled around a lot of people. Then, at the very end of the seminar, I did a powerful relaxation exercise with the group to help them just let go and to anchor their purpose statement in their bodies. About a minute into the exercise, who is snoring like a drunken sailor? Yep, Abby! I guess she finally relaxed enough to get in touch with her life purpose................to sleep!
Thanks to all the wonderful women who attended and who were willing to make the inward journey. You are a blessing indeed!!
Friday, August 24, 2007
A Thought for Today
"Before you agree to do anything that might add even the smallest amount of stress to your life, ask yourself: What is my truest intention? Give yourself time to let a yes resound within you. When it's right, I guarantee that your entire body will feel it. "
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Thursday, August 23, 2007
The Power of Commitment
I was talking to a friend of mine today who is a mortgage broker. We talked about all the changes that are happening in the market, how they are affecting the "average Joe" home buyer, and also how they are affecting the real estate professionals. Business is way down, things aren't selling, the zero-down mortgages have gone bye-bye. It's definitely a tough time to keep your head above water if you are in the mortgage business.
I asked my friend how he is faring, how is he getting through this very tough time. He said, very simply, "I made a commitment". I asked him to say more. He said that when he started his company, he made a commitment to his clients, his wife and, especially, to himself to create a business with integrity that serves others. And, he plans on following through. Good times or bad. He continued to say that he feels strongly that, when one makes that kind of commitment and makes every attempt to come through, only good can come out of it. I could see that he wasn't looking at his commitment as a heavy weight he had to carry but rather as a freedom, something that kept him light and focused.
What a wonderful way to look at life. And I know this man. He has the highest integrity and is dedicated to serving his clients. Despite the sorry state the market is in right now, he trusts that his life mission......."to serve others with integrity".............will pull him through to the other side. How lovely to have that kind of faith. I have no doubt he will succeed!
I've thought about my friend's strength of character all day. I started to think about areas where my commitments have been lagging. It has certainly encouraged me to regroup my priorities.
How about you? Where are you with your commitments? Can you step into the place of feeling commited yet unencumbered? Tough, isn't it? But maybe worth giving it a try!!
I asked my friend how he is faring, how is he getting through this very tough time. He said, very simply, "I made a commitment". I asked him to say more. He said that when he started his company, he made a commitment to his clients, his wife and, especially, to himself to create a business with integrity that serves others. And, he plans on following through. Good times or bad. He continued to say that he feels strongly that, when one makes that kind of commitment and makes every attempt to come through, only good can come out of it. I could see that he wasn't looking at his commitment as a heavy weight he had to carry but rather as a freedom, something that kept him light and focused.
What a wonderful way to look at life. And I know this man. He has the highest integrity and is dedicated to serving his clients. Despite the sorry state the market is in right now, he trusts that his life mission......."to serve others with integrity".............will pull him through to the other side. How lovely to have that kind of faith. I have no doubt he will succeed!
I've thought about my friend's strength of character all day. I started to think about areas where my commitments have been lagging. It has certainly encouraged me to regroup my priorities.
How about you? Where are you with your commitments? Can you step into the place of feeling commited yet unencumbered? Tough, isn't it? But maybe worth giving it a try!!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Will the Real You Please Stand Up!
Just a reminder that I am doing the "Will the Real You Please Stand Up" seminar this Saturday in Surprise, AZ from 10-3. The purpose of this seminar is to design your life purpose statement and then learn how to use it as a touchstone when life throws you off kilter.
Come join me for a day of exploration, discovery and fun! Please email or call me for more info.
Come join me for a day of exploration, discovery and fun! Please email or call me for more info.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Launched at last!!
I am soooooo very excited to have my website and blog up and running! You can check it out at: http://www.lifeworksforwomen.com/. Thanks to Sheri Babinski from ImagePro Media, Inc. for her dedication, creativity and incredible patience in designing this website. I think, at this point, she knows me better than I know myself! Sheri, you are a dear!
I look forward to using this blog to keep you all abreast of what is happening at LifeWorks. I think you will be pleased with the teleclasses I am planning as well as the articles I will be posting to support you to live your best, authentic life. Remember, I am as committed to discovering your own truth as you are. You can count on me to stay focused on your dreams even when you can't. And I will help you learn from your setbacks and celebrate your victories!
So, stay tuned and visit often. Life really does work!
I look forward to using this blog to keep you all abreast of what is happening at LifeWorks. I think you will be pleased with the teleclasses I am planning as well as the articles I will be posting to support you to live your best, authentic life. Remember, I am as committed to discovering your own truth as you are. You can count on me to stay focused on your dreams even when you can't. And I will help you learn from your setbacks and celebrate your victories!
So, stay tuned and visit often. Life really does work!
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