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Is It Time To Get Off Your Buts???
There comes a time in life when we have to stand still and be honest with ourselves and maybe even someone else. We all have dreams, desires, passions, interests â things weâve wanted to do, have, or be.nnAnd, yet, often when I talk to people about their lifelong dreams a sort of resistance emerges along with the excuses for why dreams have remained unfulfilled.nnItâs what I call the âYes, butâ syndrome. Yes, I have my dream, my desire, BUT ⦠and then what seems t
February 12, 2007
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YOU ARE YOUR FORTUNE COOKIE!
The bumper sticker on the car in front of me said it all: â You ARE your fortune cookieâ!nnAnd the message struck home. Every day in everything we think, say, and do WE are creating the fortune of our life. We ARE determining our destiny. And in this time of dynamic energy, the demonstrations are coming more quickly.nnWhile it may be fun and playful to receive a small piece of paper wrapped up in a bite-sized treat that shares an anonymous message of hope, the truth is th
January 3, 2007
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The Magic of May
As we reach the half point in this month of May, there seems to be a calling to remember what this particular time of year is about and how we can take advantage of this in our lives. Itâs a perfect time to use all the energies that are available to create the magic â that spark of light, laughter, and joy â that helps us to move forward with enthusiasm. Perhaps, in your own life, itâs a time to renew your commitment to your dreams and to let go of the struggle and ha
January 3, 2006
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Just Say Yes!
I was never a fan of the big purple dinosaur. As a matter of fact, I used to make fun of him. nnThen, my grandson Ben was born and I bought Barneyâs Great Adventure video. nnOver the years Barney has become almost a staple with all of my grandchildren. Ben (now 6) and nnBrooks (2 years old) came in from a dinner at the beach and, without saying a word, started taking nntoys from the living room up to my bedroom so we could all snuggle together, eat cookies, and nnwatch Barn
November 30, 2005
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Have Fun, Make Friends, Be Happy
I always marvel at the way people shine when they break through a roadblock in their lives. It's brilliant and it's also incredibly attracting. There's a sense of joy and freedom that is almost palpable.nnVal is a great example. When she started in my workshop, she was feeling overwhelmed with financial and health lack issues. Never enough money, held back by life's circumstances, and her physical body was challenged, to say the least.nnAs she began applying the tools to rele
August 23, 2005
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Are You Taking Responsibility?
It is time to take responsibility for our actions and the results we create in our lives. Itâs time to stop expecting someone else to do for us what we are unwilling to do for ourselves. Itâs time to remember that no one is doing it to us and no one is going to do it for us. nnWe have the right and the responsibility to powerfully, positively choose what we desire for our lives, and to create our life we must also take the appropriate actions in our world.nnI was leading
August 16, 2005