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February is upon us and we are firmly in the grip of winter's frosty fingers. For many of us, the initial wave of inspiration that motivated us toward making positive changes in 2010 has already been thwarted. So soon, our best laid plans seem to have come to a standstill. Why does this always seem to happen with our well intended resolutions?
Posted: 2010-02-10
Category: Self Improvement
Winter is constantly sending us signals that it is time to slow down, both on the slippery roads and in our daily life. I think that is one reason why the holidays can be so exhausting. It's against our natural rhythm to speed up and be extroverted when the days are becoming shorter and colder. It is the season to conserve one's energy. Winter invites us to seek a warm and peaceful refuge where we can focus inward and renew our soul.
Posted: 2010-01-12
Category: Self Improvement
During this closing month of the year, I intentional make the time to acknowledge and reflect on all that has occurred in 2009, the joys and sorrows, the accomplishments and loses, the lessons learned. This year I've decided to add a new step to this acknowledgemnt process. I am going to build a cairn in gratitude for 2009.
Posted: 2009-12-09
Category: Self Improvement
In this age of instant global communication, it is ironic that one of the most common unmet universal needs is the need to be heard. If we are unable to listen to our own hearts, it is impossible for us to truly empathize with and share the deep felt experiences of another? Soulful listening is not simply an auditory process. It requires the full engagement of the body, mind, and spirit. Listening is an act of witnessing.
Posted: 2009-11-05
Category: Self Improvement
Every year, autumn brings to the foreground three important life lessons: First, I am reminded: Change is not only good, it is absolutely brilliant!Secondly, I recognize: You gotta' let go! Stop holding onto everything!Third, I realize: There is beauty and clarity in the open spaces created by sheddding the old.
Posted: 2009-10-10
Category: Self Improvement
The special bond found in female friendships has proven to have tremendous benefits, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. In recent years, research has shown that the health benefits of these relationships have a wide range of widespread socio-economic repercussions. Now is the perfect time to reinforce and celebrate those friendships. Sunday, September 19th is the 10th National Women's Friendship Day.
Posted: 2009-08-31
Category: Self Improvement
This summer, it's time for you to become your own best friend! It's time to rediscover your joy. Have fun! Be loving and kind to your self. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a special day to celebrate your inner child. To do that you have to reconnect with your heart's desires, awaken forgotten dreams, reignite past joys, and open the door to adventure!
Posted: 2008-07-30
Category: Self Improvement
Every year come July, we celebrate our wonderful and unique Declaration of Independence. One phrase that I have been thinking about lately is "the pursuit of happiness." As a Life Coach and Retreat Leader, much of my work is helping people define what happiness means to them and how to invite it into their lives. So what does it mean that it is our God given right to pursue happiness
Posted: 2008-06-21
Category: Self Improvement
It's time to kick back, relax, have fun and enjoy the simple pleasures of summer. Because of gas prices and other expenses, many people have decided not to travel this year. There are a multitude of local programs and summer camps for the kids, but what can all the adult children do to make this summer special? How can you alter your daily routine and turn your home into a restful vacation place? Here are five simple guidelines:
Posted: 2008-06-01
Category: Self Improvement
Flying home from Patagonia,I had the disconcerting experience of stepping onto the plane in fall with the trees turning to gold and red and disembarking into a full blown spring. I felt completely unprepared for the outward explosion of energy. I realized that I was physically experiencing the "Spin Cycle," perhaps our culture's most favorite and misdirected approach to change
Posted: 2008-04-29
Category: Self Improvement
We all need people around us who see the beauty of our potential and believe in our capability. We need people who understand that the ultimate purpose of life is to flourish and fully display our unique magnificence. We need to see our highest self reflected in the eyes of someone who has faith in us. Julia Cameron calls such people "believing mirrors."
Posted: 2008-04-02
Category: Self Improvement
There is a saying that if your life isn't expanding, it's contracting. So if you're feeling stuck in a rut or find yourself being narrow-minded, it's time to broaden your horizon and become open to all the wonderful possibilities in life. This isn't a difficult task, in fact it's fun! It isn't overwhelming either; it's really very freeing. Here are five easy ways to expand your horizon.
Posted: 2008-03-09
Category: Self Improvement
Going green is the latest buzz phrase. It is my belief that before we can become good stewards of our planet, we must first become caretakers of our inner landscape. Sustainability means being both environmentally and socially conscious. A sustainable culture begins with the individual, and then extends to the family, village, region, and the planet.
Posted: 2008-02-10
Category: Self Improvement
New Year's resolutions are based on things you 'should' do; not on choices you are inspired to make. This year try something different and create a personal vision for 2008. A life vision is about allowing your true self to emerge. It is not about fixing or changing who you are, but rather expanding your life's expression of the real you. A vision is what your wiser authentic self desires for you.
Posted: 2008-01-02
Category: Self Improvement
The holiday seasons of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa inspire us to live up to our fullest potential as human beings. Each one of us has been endowed with a unique set of qualities and talents. If we un-wrap these innate gifts before the holidays and infuse them in all our preparations, our celebrations will be enriched.
Posted: 2007-11-20
Category: Self Improvement
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