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What are You Digesting?
With all of the big bad scary news blaring at us, you must ask yourself this question! Iâd typically call it a provocative question to reflect on, beyond the literal meaning of digestion. In todayâs climate, itâs essential to your well being and any chance of fueling smart, inspired success. rnWhat am I digesting?... How am I nourishing my body, spirit and mind? Increase your active awareness- "spy on yourself" about what you are digesting. Not just food, but everything
July 31, 2009
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Don't Consider a Career Change Until You Do This
Considering a career change? Or change of some kind? Who isnât these days? It may be a new job or job description, a new career path or just how to be creative and resourceful in your current work. Over many years of coaching hundreds of people, one of my favorite metaphors came up about career change. Think about going to the grocery store when you are in a hurry, hungry, tired, desperate or even âjust not that into it.â What ends up in your cart? Not the best stuff, h
July 31, 2009
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The Vaue of Indecision
"Don't just do something, sit there." This could be a slogan in my messages from the universe lately. nnI was at the computer tonight, when suddenly my office (and entire building) went black. I carefully groped my way down stairs, found matches, a candle. I was planning on writing and rehearsing for upcoming speaking. It felt weird to have this "can't do anything" wave come in. However, I had just returned from an intense weekend with Caroline Myss, and Entering the Castle w
December 4, 2007
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Hit the Pause Button
Eknath Easwaran inspires us again with his words of wisdom in Words to Live By:n"Somehow in our modern civilization, we have acquired the idea that the mind is working best when it runs at top speed. Yet a racing mind lacks time even to finish a thought, let alone to check its quality. When we slow down the mind, we work better at everything we do. Not only is the quality of our work better; we are actually able to get more done. A calm, smooth-running flow of thought saves a
December 4, 2007
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Self Care-What If It's Not About You?
Is self care selfish? Is having fun irresponsible? Or are these ways to make a positive difference in the world? I'm feeling newly inspired by a little book, Your Life is Your Message by Eknath Easwaran. (This title was inspired by the author's hero, Mahatma Ghandi.) He tackles the grand agendas of a harmonious planet, global peace or economics with a simple and profound declaration. nnWhat matters most is how you live your own life. nThis is not a brand new thought, but it's
December 4, 2007
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My Three Kings
There are, essentially, three men in my life. With one, I have pledged forever. One is my sparring partner on occasion and best pal at other times. One is finally fading at age 89. They all have my heart eternally. Today, I am hitting the pause button to give thanks for these three kings in my life; husband, brother and father. nnRediscovering True Love in a Bag of Doritos nEspecially after my mother died, Sunday dinners with my brother Stuart became a bit sacred. As a bachel
December 4, 2007
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My Three Kings
There are, essentially, three men in my life. With one, I have pledged forever. One is my sparring partner on occasion and best pal at other times. One is finally fading at age 89. They all have my heart eternally. Today, I am hitting the pause button to give thanks for these three kings in my life; husband, brother and father. nnRediscovering True Love in a Bag of Doritos nEspecially after my mother died, Sunday dinners with my brother Stuart became a bit sacred. As a bachel
December 4, 2007
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Passion Meets Profit
You've heard the phrase, âDo what you love, the money will follow.â Iâm certainly a fan of this premise (also the title of a book by Marsha Sinetar). However, in my very first month of coaching real clients more than 10 year ago, I recall thinking--Boy, if taken too naively, this could lead to disaster or be cruel. What if you love 17th century poetry? I donât want to be a wet blanket on anyoneâs passions, but you might not be able to feed your cats with this. (The
October 29, 2007
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The Secret Under The Secret
Howâs it going with attracting all the goodies you desire by focusing your thoughts and gratitude vibes? Not as quick and easy at it sounds? Welcome to the authentic human club. Itâs great that things like âThe Secretâ have more people curious about focused, positive intentions. Iâm a big fan of the law of attraction. However, weâre selling ourselves short if we donât understand this principle within a richer context. nnGood news: thereâs a deeper secret thatâ
July 30, 2007
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Women's Month- Reclaiming Beauty, Redefining Success
Women’s Month- Reclaiming Beauty, Redefining Success nIt felt like cold water slapping my face. The first time I watched, it made me uncomfortable. The second time, I cried. Now I'm all fired up with positive energy about healthy female power and want to share that with you.nn“It” is a 60-second video at CampaignforRealBeauty.com. Go to “Evolution film” and click on watch the film (please note: I’m not talking about the pro-age video that a
March 20, 2007