Connecting the Dots of our Lives, Living Out Our Story.

 

Steve Jobs gave a commencement speech to Stanford University in 2005. In his speech, he recounted his life and success, and how he was able to connect the dots in hindsight. All of his decisions lead to his life path which made a significant impact on our everyday lives. The outcomes of his decisions were unknown to him at the time. 

One notable fact is that Steve Jobs decided to audit and learn calligraphy after he dropped out of college. This single decision lead to Apple Computers offering many different fonts and becoming the front runner in the creative space of computers. Apple computers became known as the computer for artists and creatives, leading to the massive success of computers, i-pads, and i-phones. 

As many of us are going through a transition, and not knowing the direction that things are going to take us, it can be scary. Fear can keep us in unhealthy lock holds.

Oftentimes, we get held back from the very people in our lives in which we interact with the most. People may hold us back because of their own fears and imposing them on us. If we internalize these fears, we become stuck. We can all learn from Steve Jobs experience in how to be brave. 

Steps to move forward with confidence:

Have faith. 
Believing in a bigger picture, and recognizing how opportunities can be a gateway helps us move out of stagnation. It can take us on the road less traveled, and allow us to live out a bigger and more fulfilling life. Trusting a higher power, whether it is the universe, God, or spirit guides, will help keep us on our path. We can stop surviving and being part of “the system,” and step into our Spiritual Sovereignty. 

Attitude of curiosity.
Taking on the attitude of being curious, as opposed to frightened and self conscious, takes us away from anxiety and being stuck. It gives us space to take away unrealistic expectations we put on a situation. We see each moment in our lives as a step to something bigger in our story.

Leaning into intuition.
Using our inner guide, our internal GPS, is trusting ourselves and living out our destiny. If we have a feeling about something, we should go with the feeling. We can always re-direct. Being adaptable helps us take the bumps along the way in stride.

And finally, reflect.
Journal to get out of your head, and always feel you should be “doing something.” This gives us space to reflect. If you don’t like journaling, keep a spreadsheet, write poetry, create music. Use your creative powers to reflect. And when you are ready to take action, use your creative powers to take action. 

In summary, do not be afraid. Go with life knowing you don’t know everything, or where you will land. Do so with curiosity and faith, listen to the universe, and always use your own spirit to guide you.

Below is the link to the full commencement speech: 

https://www.othelloschools.org/cms/lib/WA02215524/Centricity/Domain/213/7th%20Week%201%20ELA.pdf

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Is it Really Within Your Control?

We all know stress can get the best of us. 

Determining if something is within your control can be challenging (to say the least).

Is there something you can do about it? Or not?

The four scenarios that can play out:

You Have Control and You Take Action:
If you determine that there is something you can do about your circumstances, and you take action, you become the master of your own fate. You learn through experience, both what to do and not to do, going forward. You become a master. This builds your confidence, faith and a positive outlook moving forward. 

You Don’t Have Control and Take Action:
When you try to control something that is out of your grasp, you can become frustrated, controlling and angry. You become a Type A control freak, trying to control everything because you can’t control something that is important to you, but not attainable.

When You Have Control and Don’t Take Action:
When you don’t take action, although you have control due to fear, insecurity or a passive outlook, you can feel like a failure. This is when depression can set in, as you feel helpless and hopeless.

When You Don’t Have Control and Don’t Take Action:
You find peace, and you are able to focus on what you can control.

 

3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
Is this within my place?
Is this within my power?
Is this within my circumstances?

A few ways to cope with stress, when you are feeling out of control:

Visualize:
This is a really powerful tool in acquiring your goals. Imagine yourself doing something with ease and confidence. This will give you a framework of how to move forward in a way that represents you, and is in alignment with your authentic self. It is proactive, as opposed to reactive. You can respond vs. react!

Track:
Ask yourself, "has this happened in the past?" Was there something similar that you can lean into?  What did you acquire, learn, grow from? What more do you have to learn? What did you do that helped you?

Tackle Worst Case Scenario:
What is the worst case scenario? Determine how you will handle it, using visualization. And then determine how you will cope in the aftermath.

Talk To a Loved One:
As we are all connected to one another, talking with a trusted confidant will give you support, encouragement and a sense of being cared for.

And in the meantime, a prayer to meditate on:

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

 

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What To Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries.

 

Setting boundaries is a form of self care. It keeps us safe from situations and relationships that are unhealthy for us. The longer we hold onto to situations that disrespect us or our time, there is no room for us to possess self-love. 

This video goes over 7 actions that will help you get your mind in the right place, and remind you that you are worthy of both love and respect. 

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Leaning Into Your Pain to Heal. The 5 questions to ask yourself.

 

 

For many of us, we avoid looking at our pain because we feel it will bring us more discomfort. If we see it, what do we do with it? Therefore, we don't want to think about it, we don't want to talk about it - we just want it to go away. 

Leaning into pain helps us heal. Think about the last time you went to the doctor, and if you didn't want to tell them what was wrong, how could they help you? Where are your discomforts and where is your pain? 

The five questions are: Who, What, Where, Why and How? 

Who. The most important is the Who. People and relationships are the most impactful (and potentially, painful) aspect of our lives. Leaning into the discomfort of recognizing the interaction we have with other people, and not pretending it is all okay, gives us the power of knowledge. It is about self discovery. 

Where. As we know, our environment impacts us. How we use our energy, and the energy we give away impacts us. We are wired differently. By respecting and honoring our energy and your time, we know what works for us. This is also a boundary issue. Where are you at your best? Be in places and spaces that bring out the best in you, to regulate you and keep you at peace 

What. This is a good question to ask. What is going on? To look at the dynamics of a situation. How can you be most aligned with the situations you participate in, and how can you best manage this in terms of expectations and action. 

Why It's why do I feel this way? Getting real, getting granular. The why is how we get awareness. Then we get a better understanding our ourselves, and know what to do next. 

How. How do we move forward, living authentically, getting real...and living in our spiritual sovereignty. By asking the questions above, and getting answers, the path is clearer. I hope this helps you on your journey of self discovery, and gives you more understanding of others, and their relationship with you. 

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Astrology, an Introduction

 

Most of us know our sun sign, but there is so much more to it. In Astrology, there are 12 signs, one for each month, 3 for each season. 

What many people that are not familiar with astrology may not realize, is that each sign has a "quality" or "modality." This is due to where the sign is within a season. Furthermore, each sign has an element of Fire, Earth, Air or Water, which will affect how we approach life. 

The wheel starts with Aries (beginning of Spring) and ends with Pisces (end of Winter). 

Each season has 3 modalities: cardinal signs (beginning of season), fixed signs (middle of season) and mutable signs (end of season). 

Cardinal signs as the new season begins, these signs initiate and lead, as the new season is the start of something new. These signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Fixed signs are in the middle of a season. They are rooted and bring stability. These signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. 

Mutable signs are the signs that mark the end of each season. They are flexible, as they understand the natural cycles of life and the need for transformation. These signs include Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. 

 

Each sign also has an element, which is either Fire, Earth, Water or Air. 

Fire signs are fiery, passionate, and like to initiate to get things done. They can be bold, and also impatient and impulsive. These signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. 

Earth signs are practical, grounded, material oriented, resourceful and methodical. They can be consistent, but also resistant to change. They include Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. 

Water signs have emotional intelligence, intuition, and are sensitive, nurturing and creative. They run deep, but can take things too personally and be too sensitive. These include Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. 

Air signs are intellectual, communicative, quick witted, social and logical. They can also be less practical and have anxiety due to overthinking. These signs include Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. 

To better understand how the combinations of position and elements can affect each sign, the following is a quick rundown of the combination of each sign: 

Aries - Cardinal and Fire

Taurus - Fixed and Earth 

Gemini - Mutable and Air 

Cancer - Cardinal and Water 

Leo - Fixed and Fire 

Virgo - Mutable and Earth 

Libra - Cardinal and Air 

Scorpio - Fixed and Water 

Sagittarius - Mutable and Fire 

Capricorn - Cardinal and Earth 

Aquarius - Fixed and Air 

Pisces - Mutable and Water 

 

To find out how all the signs in your chart affect your overall approach to life, please check out https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php (you will need to know your exact time of birth to complete this).

 

I hope this helps you on your journey of self discovery, and gives you more understanding of others, and their relationship with you.

 

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Is There a Pattern to Your Pain?

Have you ever noticed that you are re-living some of the same scenarios, getting hurt and disappointed over and over again? 

As in the movie Groundhog Day, it is because it is something we still haven't learned. Somehow though, your best friend or family member is going through the same exact situation, and doesn't feel affected in the least! This is because we all have triggers due to our psychology, how we are designed, and our experiences. The problem is that it may keep happening until we can grow past it. 

If you think ignoring the lessons is going to make it go away, then visualize what it’s like burning your hand on the stove. Saying "I'm fine" doesn't make it go away. You get burned and the scar is there. We have to treat our heart as we would our body - with care, so it can heal. 

By keeping a journal (or using the notes app on your phone) and documenting your most hurtful experiences, you can get an overview of the patterns that keep coming up.  

Then you can ask "What are the themes behind the things that have hurt me and disappointed me the most?" Is it feeling left out, not being supported? I know for me, it has been worrying too much what other people think. I had to be tested enough times tto stop focusing on other people, and courageously live authentically as who I am.

Once we see the patterns, and have insight, the healing has the opportunity to begin. This process can be difficult and ego busting, but creates a lot of growth and peace of mind. 

So where are you hurting the most?

And what can you change within yourself to stop the pain?  

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Protect Yourself by Detaching.

 

The Detachment Theory teaches us how to emotionally distance ourselves from situations that trigger us. By allowing ourselves to observe what's happening without internalizing it, we become free.

As a human race, we are designed to need others in our lives to survive and be connected. However, when the ones we need the most do not protect us, and instead consistently hurt us, we need to take our power back. 

By using the Detachment Theory, we distance ourselves enough to see the situation as outside of ourselves. We stop owning it. We protect ourselves emotionally. We refuse to take other people's bad behavior personally. We no longer feel that it is our responsibility to correct (including coming back with the "perfect response”).
 
We may have been conditioned to see ourselves as weak for not coming in for the kill, but choosing ourselves and our inner peace is our power. 

When we are not afraid to reclaim our Spiritual Sovereignty, we are reminded that we are here to live out our divine purpose, always loving and respecting ourselves. We can, and many times need to, create healthy distance between ourselves and others while still being able to care about them.

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Figuring Ourselves Out.

 

You may get many different opinions from experts. They’ll tell you everything from when to get up, when to go to sleep, what to eat, what kind of cosmetics to use, and the best exercise to take part in. And then you will listen to another expert, and they will tell you the complete opposite.

Many years ago, my father told me that while playing golf with a renowned physician, he learned that many times it is very difficult for doctors to be absolutely certain of what is wrong with a patient. This is because two people can have the same exact symptoms, and yet for very different reasons.

So what do you do? Listen to your own cycles. As human beings, we are very similar, yet we are all designed to be unique. When we use our intuition and document in order to recognize patterns, we become aware.

In my video, I share what I do to get a big picture sense of what is and isn’t working for me. I document everything to give me insight. This allows me to live in a way that gives me energy aligned with who I really am. Conversely, it gives me awareness if my energy is being consistently drained by certain people, places and activities. If you choose to do this, you will see things that may surprise you. This is partly because we are conditioned at a very young age by our upbringing, environment, and the will of others.

You will see if you are at your best when you go to sleep late and take your time getting on with your day, or winding down early and waking up with the sun. How you feel after you participate in team sport, or with individual exercise. Are you invigorated by art or music? Do you get a jolt from crime stories? Most importantly, what is your emotional state after spending time with specific people?

This awareness is to recognize, honor and live the life most aligned with you to be at your best.

This process is extremely helpful to learn your own rhythms, and to also give others the space they need to recognize and live by theirs. 

 

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Holding Grudges, Hurting Ourselves.

 

We’ve all been there…betrayed, disappointed and at times, shocked by someone else’s behavior.

We want to nurse our wounds, and NEVER FORGET, but the cost to us is pretty significant. As human spiritual beings, living in the physical world, the longer we hold the hateful energy in our heart, we are blocked. When we hold so much resentment, there is less room in our hearts for love, light and growth.

Not hating on someone and holding grudges is way different than setting boundaries, which I believe in. I think it is intelligent and necessary to do so. We have to learn from others what they will give us, and be smart in protecting ourselves.

But when we continually hate on someone, be it a co-worker, an ex or a neighbor, we are hating on ourselves.

Why?

It creates walls that can’t be taken down. A cold heart wants a fight, and it takes a lot of energy to keep the promise to ourselves “to remember.”

Once we let go, and let live, we become connected. Humans are flawed. We know that. But when we project our hate onto others for their flaws, can we see our own? Can we grow, re-route and become ascended? There is also good karma in finding the grace that we would like to be given for our flaws.

Resolving our past, forgiving others for not being perfect, and looking inside of our own heart will present space and a pathway for others to see our goodness.

Judgement is a trap. It blocks us and blessings from coming to us.

Acceptance creates expansion, giving others a pathway to meet us, see us, and want a connection with us.

I hope this blog and video help you, be it the person holding the grudge, and being begrudged.

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The Life Lessons I Learned from Watching "Becoming Led Zeppelin"

 

Led Zeppelin was described by Rolling Stone Magazine as “unquestionably one of the most enduring bands in rock history.”

I recently saw the movie “Becoming Led Zeppelin.” Watching documentaries and biographies is one of my passions, because I believe that we all have a life story to share. Through the mundane of everyone’s story, I believe there are always meaningful moments, and gold nuggets to glean.

I got a few really great ones from the movie, which I would like to share. I hope you can incorporate these golden nuggets into your life if need be, and that they inspire you, give you faith, and keep you strong.

Having Courage To Pursue Your Calling
Jimmy Page was a busy session musician. Although he didn’t suffer for work, he knew there were something else out there that was more aligned to who he really was. In his own words he “wanted to do something bigger to share with the world.”

He had the security that most musicians would give anything for, yet he took the chance by putting himself out there and starting something new. He gave himself to what was his calling. He took the chance, although he didn’t know what obstacles he would be facing. He pursued his dream, wanting to give the world something new. He showed courage, faith and selflessness, which I believe the universe rewarded him for.

Tuning Out the Critical Noise
People criticized them, and some tried to discourage them, and yet they persevered. The noise will be there for all of us, and yet we have to be able to shut out the noise. Other people may not understand what we are doing. They might be jealous. Perhaps, they just don’t get it. Not everyone is going to be on board with what we are doing. Regardless, it is up to us to do ahead with our vision. This takes a lot of de-conditioning, as many of us are taught to do what others want and need from us. We have an agreement that order for us to feel wanted, accepted and safe, we go along even when we know it is not the right direction for us. Listening to our inner selves and the spirit within, we will get the guidance we need to live a rewarding and meaning life.

Attracting “Our” People
When Led Zeppelin first appeared on the scene, even some audience members didn’t understand what they were doing. The lesson here is that we are not going to appeal to everyone. We have to find our tribe. We can’t make everyone happy, including our friends and family. If we continue on our path, ultimately, we will attract people who appreciate the work we are doing.

Be a Trailblazer
Do something that no one else is doing. If it’s part of your vision, then fight to maintain your vision. Take a risk by not just going along with what everyone else is expecting. This one action is showing faith in the universe. When we put our energy into the universe, the universe will help us. Listen to the spirit, and then work in cooperation with all that is. Remind yourself “This is what I am here to do.” And do it.

Loyalty, Honesty and Respect from Our Tribe
Peter Grant was their manager. He was a big guy with a big personality. And he was as loyal as they come. By aligning themselves with Peter Grant, the band got the right person on their side. “Yes” men can make us feel great as they are agreeing with us, and terrible when they watch us go down. Loyalty, respect and truth are priceless to have in our inner circle. We need people to love us, support us and help us grow. They should want us to succeed.

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Organize Your Time.

 

Our time is not like the stock market, which can bounce back after losses. Once we lose our time, we don’t get it back.

Our time is relative to our energy. Without one, we can’t have the other. That is why it’s important to be organized, and have the energy to live our lives doing what we love.

In this vlog, I share the following tips to get started 😊

Cushion your time.

Things almost always take longer than we think. If you can imagine meeting someone for lunch (and your GPS tells you that you are a half hour away) you may give yourself 30 minutes to get there. What you may not consider is how long it takes you to get out of the house, get into your car, set your GPS, and get on the road. That can easily take 5-10 minutes. This means you are already behind before you even begin. And this isn’t taking into consideration that many times we need to run back in the house for something we forgot, or we hit unforeseen traffic, or have a hard time finding parking.

And then add in an unexpected text or an incoming phone call, and many of us feel we need to respond. Refraining from immediately responding to something (which is not an emergency) will also help you set boundaries.

Schedule and block out everything in your calendar.

Not only will this give us a very clear idea of what we are doing, and allow us to prepare for activities ahead, it also acts as a reality check.

Don’t double book, and also don’t over book. We need to balance our lives so we can play, work, socialize, love, and have good quality alone time, in order to be present, calm and aligned.

Color code your calendar.

This creates both an awareness of what you are doing, and also how often you are doing it. Do you realize how much time you spend working, playing, socializing, scrolling?

What can you cut back on? What can you add? And what can you delete?

Prioritize time for what, and who, you love.

Sometimes we inadvertently forget to carve out time for those we love the most. Why? Because we take our time, and the people we hold dearest, for granted. Creating a calendar also means building in time for the people we love the most. Once we prioritize what is truly important to us, we can build out from there. This helps us spend our time on what we love the most.

Curtail time suckers.

Many of us need to decompress and watch TV or scroll, but these things can take up more time than we think. Set a timer, and then enjoy decompressing guilt free.

In summary.

When we have structure, we have framework. Planning and organizing our time helps us create the boundaries that we need. Things can be modified as we change and grow. It is about loving our lives, feeling calm, and being more in control. Don't allow yourself to be overwhelmed - time slips by and you can't get it back!
 

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When You Are Having Doubts, Trust Yourself.

We all have doubts about which path to take. In our lives it seems there are more paths than ever. With so many choices, we can easily get overwhelmed.

So which path do you take?

Start by trusting your intuition, think of it as your own personal GPS. Trusting our intuition, and paying attention to our body intelligence will guide us in the right direction. We all know that feeling of something looking good, smelling good, feeling good, and sounding good. But our stomach clenches, we have a hard time catching our breath, and our thoughts race when we think of moving forward. We tell ourselves not to listen to those warnings because we think there is a reward. Or we get talked into it. But we know the truth. Our body intelligence, our intuition, and our spirit guides, are all pointing us in another direction, screaming “No, go that way!”

The way to learn to listen to your intuition (after perhaps decades of ignoring it), is to develop a strong relationship with yourself, so you can’t do anything but hear it. Even if you try, you love yourself too much, you can’t possibly lie to yourself.

After you have learned to listen to, and trust, your intuition, make a commitment to never, ever compare yourself to others. We don’t know the sacrifices they’ve made to have what they have. These are perhaps not sacrifices you could, or would, choose to make. Everything lines up when we trust our process, and everything looks rosier when it is far away.

In conclusion, trusting our intuition, trusting ourselves, and trusting we have our own unique path, is the beginning. Reviewing our story we have lived, and learning from our, will tell us more. And remember, if things don’t work, we can always pivot. Your own unique GPS knows you, and it also knows how to re-route you when necessary.

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When Making a Life Change is Difficult, Take it in Baby Steps!

 

Have you ever really wanted to make change, but suddenly backed off because you couldn't streamline your new way of doing things into your current lifestyle? 

As humans, we like structure and we are very habitual. Staying in unsuccessful patterns is all too common.

The good news is that we don't need to go from Point A to Point Z in one minute. It's okay to take time to acclimate to a new way of doing things.

But how do we break free?

Baby Steps, Baby Steps! 

By taking baby steps, it is not quite as hard on us, and we can remain focused and assured of reaching our goals.

Too much, too soon can leave us feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, and then we give up. We are not all built the same, and changing our lives can be managing the process in increments. As we continue, it becomes our new reality.

Some examples to consider are:

Exercising:

Ever get really excited about starting a new exercise program, but then give up after a short time because you go in too hard and too fast? An exercise routine consists of many things that alter our routine, including carving out the time, getting dressed in our workout clothes, and starting a new program. If this is something we haven't been doing, it can become overwhelming and daunting. That is when we can give up and stop doing anything.

Try easing into it. Consider beginning by working out for 10 minutes to get used to integrating exercise in your life. Then once your mind and body like the process and the results, increase it. 

Eating junk food:

Eating is fun, a big part of socializing, and it makes us feel good. Until we gain weight, feel lethargic and can't sleep. It's hard to change our eating habits overnight and resist all the things we love. Instead of forgoing that piece of yummy cake, have one slice, instead of two. Then the next time, have a little less. Become so aware of what you are consuming, that if it doesn't taste great, don't finish it at all.

Creating boundaries in relationships:

Setting boundaries is difficult for many of us. Mostly because of what we see as the reward vs. the loss. When we are taught that there will be punishment for not doing what we don't want to do, we become accustomed to participating in exchanges that don't serve us. Setting boundaries can be done in increments. We don't need to say "no" every time initially, but as time goes on and the dynamics change, we can feel more comfortable doing so. Easing into it, and becoming more and more comfortable saying "no" is not only good for you, it is good for the other person.

Learning something new:

Taking in new information is different for everybody. If, like me, you get overwhelmed taking in a lot of new ideas at once, take it in increments. Absorb, process, put it down, then resume. I did this in college and it really worked for me. Marinating information can be a game changer!

And lastly...

Being smart about money:

Spending too much money, wondering where it is all going, is not great for your future. Shopping, feeling something, and then buying can become addictive and wasteful. If your finances are getting tricky, give yourself some time to think about the purchase before you splurge. See how it feels to say "no" in the moment. Does it affect you negatively not to have this thing? If so, it'll most likely be waiting for you to go back and purchase it. Pausing gives us a moment to be more mindful and think about what we are doing.

In summary:

Taking baby steps to break patterns of grabbing, doing, eating, not taking care of ourselves, and doing things with other people without boundaries, can break unhealthy and unfulfilling patterns. 

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Listening to Those Little Whispers.

 

When we receive whispers, either from our gut or the signs around us, taking a pause and listening can change the trajectory of our lives in a really positive way.  

When we live only in our heads, it can easily cause overwhelm and exhaustion. It holds us back from living fully and authentically. When we over-rationalize our experiences, and pause for too long, it can make it nearly impossible to pick up the momentum to move forward. 

Our intuition, and the signs we pick up all around us, are our guiding light.  

So the next time something pops in your head that seems curious, go for it. If you feel the urge to reach out to someone you haven't spoken to, let them know you are thinking about them. This may be a pivotal time in your relationship.

If you overhear a conversation, or a song with lyrics that eerily seem to parallel what is happening in your life, listen. Our intuition is our guiding light, and our spirit guides are here to offer us help and guidance. 

Listening, trusting, and responding can create life altering positive consequences, and take you to new and aligned paths.  

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Being Alone to Get Real So We Can Release Emotional Pain

 

Being alone can feel lonely, but it can also give us an opportunity. When we are alone, we can hear our own thoughts more clearly, and get real about what is going on in our head, our heart and our spirit.

Journaling helps this process because it can give us objectivity. Seeing our words on paper, hearing our voice on voice memo, getting a new perspective by seeing our lives in art form, can give us clarity.

From my perspective, getting real is what it is all about. The comforts we build to create a wall between us and our spirit can cause a lot of heartache and disconnect. 

Sending you love, healing and the path to authenticity. xoxo  

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Balanced Life, Happy Life.

Having a balanced life is something we all aspire to. 

To be in balance is to be aligned with our true selves, our life goals, and our lifestyle. It keeps us in the right situations, around the right people, and we can be at our best! 

It is living in our truth. 

How to begin?

Self Care

Objectivity 

Self-Sufficiency 

Tapping Into Authenticity, Asking "Who Am I?"

Eliminating Distractions 

Pivoting When Necessary

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I hope the video brings you balance, clarity, joy, and new ways to navigate your journey. Live your life the way YOU want to.

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What Can You Let Go Of? The "5 Ws"

 

A New Year is a great time to think about what we can let go of and embrace a more fulfilling and less stressful life. How do you get answers to "what is holding me back, taking me away from living an authentic, aligned lifestyle?" 

In this video, I broke it down into asking ourselves the “5 Ws.” 

By digging deeper, we get clarity, and bring some light to what is tucked away deep in our hearts. 

Take a look, and a listen, and let me know if this resonates with you. If you have ideas that I missed, please post them in the comments section on YouTube to inspire others. 

I hope the video brings you creative ideas, clarity, fun, and new ways to navigate your journey. Live your life the way YOU want to.

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Are You Busy Being Busy?

 

There are many reasons why we may be busy all of the time. Busy is much different than being productive.

Are we intentionally “busy” in order to feel or prove something, or distract ourselves from something?

Is it “I am busy, therefore I am worthy?” Remember, you are already worthy. You don’t need to prove your worth to anybody. The truth is that people are living their own lives, and thinking about their own path and responsibilities. Their focus is not on us. Although they may be interested, they don’t care to make what we are doing top of mind. Also, many times people sense when we are putting on a show of being busy, as an attempt to prove our worthiness.

If we are using being busy as a distraction to not have to feel something, then we need to get real about what is going on within us. We have to work through our pain, our emotions, and our discomfort. We can’t make it through to the other side without getting hurt a bit. Once we work through our pain, we can release what is bearing down on us. The painful moments and discomfort are part of the resolution. We can’t keep shoving down our feelings as they’ll inevitably keep coming up for us.

• Grab a journal.
• Sit with your thoughts.
• Allow things to come up, without the knee jerk reaction of pushing things down.
• Come to terms with the notion that things will hurt, embarrass or cause anger, and accept that it’s okay.
• Allow them to surface and show themselves.
• Then decide what can you edit out of your schedule.
• Once you have your list, keep referring back to it as a reminder.
• Make it a daily practice to recover.

And remember, you got this.

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If You Are a Worrier, Try This Tip!

 

Ever worry incessantly, creating “worse case scenarios” in your head? Doing this repeatedly can cause us to become spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically unwell. 

In this video, I share a tip that has kept those demons at bay for me. It frees up my mind and heart so I am able to enjoy the present, and the people around me. I hope it works for you too ☺️

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How to Live in Your Sovereignty.

 

How do we live in our sovereignty with all of the outside noise around us, and not just strive to live up to others' expectations of us? 

Making decisions based on your own values, beliefs, and desires, allows us to take responsibility for our lives. 

This video speaks to standing in our own power and appreciating our worthiness, giving us a strong sense of self. I also give some practical ideas on how to move forward and get unstuck. 

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