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Empowerment of the self is the philosophy by which I run my coaching practice. It is the concept involving the transformation of one's being, in order to achieve true balance amongst the mind, body, and soul. Its strength lies in the ability to trust our instinctual behaviors and eliminate the idea of total control within our immediate worlds.

To have the best life available you need Knowledge, Love and Inspiration. As you acquire Knowledge you can learn to do things for yourself and for others that make your life and the world a better place. With Love you can do these things with compassion, caring and humility. With Inspiration you can do things with zest and live life to the fullest. Combining knowledge, love and inspiration is often more difficult than it seems, for at times we spend time in a state of 1 of the three areas, but rarely all 3 at the same time.

Have you ever said or thought these words … “I know I have a book in me, but I don’t have the time to write it” or, “I know my story would help lots of people, but it costs too much money to publish a book”? There are lots of people out there in the same boat and they are trying to find the answer. r

1. Debt Since we are in America, we must look at the primary means of setback for most Americans. America is designed for all adults to be in debt for most, if not all, of their lives. If you are over 18 and do not understand this concept then you may be headed for trouble. When you tu 18 you are bombarded with credit card offers because the corporate machine says you MUST have them. All your young life you were told to get a "good" education, so the lure of overpaying for college is another noose waiting for you to stick your neck in.

Taking Your Life Back: The Power of Intentionality We don’t grow automatically, John Maxwell says. We only grow older. The human brain is wired to accomplish tasks as efficiently as possible. Our default setting is neutral. Most of us spend most our lives with autopilot engaged. The winds of circumstance determine our destination. The rudder and compass of our lives remain slack, the helm unattended, the captain asleep in his cabin. I love the film “The Big Lebowski.” L

Many of us find making life choices a difficult and daunting task. Some of us put off choosing for so long, that by the time we finally pluck up the nerve to decide, that particular opportunity has passed.

We live in an age that wires us to worry. We get way too much information from the tv, radio, and especially the internet. There are no more secrets and almost everyone has 900 "friends" keeping them busy every minute of the day. There is never enough time to do the things we want to do. We often feel rushed, overwhelmed and frustrated that it is never good enough, fast enough or satisfying enough.

Who hasn’t seen or read “The Wizard of Oz” a fairy tale, an innocent child’s fable. But is it? The metaphors, analogies, and symbolisms that are used in this film are unsurpassed. It was produced in 1939, in a time when sound and color film was cutting edge. Its message was loud and clear then and is still relevant today. Unfortunately, I can’t take the time in this piece to point out all the life metaphors I see—that would create a whitepaper. However, I’ll share what resonates in me this morning for you.

How easily do you grant your trust to other people? What factors play into your ability or inability to trust cert ain individuals around you? What do people need to do to ea your trust?r

“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?” - Benjamin Franklin The most exciting place to discover and actualize your talent is in yourself. What does it mean to realize your talents, and how do you do it? When you actualize your talents you understand ...“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?” - Benjamin Franklin

Pro-athletes have mastered the skill of getting 'in the zone', firing on all cylinders and winning the game. Why is it, then, so many trip up, drop the ball and feel like they've lost in the game of life? Here are the hard facts: • According to Sports Illustrated (SI) 78% of NFL players go bankrupt. • In the NBA, about 60% of players become broke within 5years of league withdrawal. • Athletes have a high rate of risky behavior that results in legal trouble: drug abuse, reckless driving, gambling & promiscuity. • Divorce rates among the athletic elite hover somewhere between 60-80%r

When kids are struggling with high school and all the trials and tribulations associated with their time spent in the brightly lit classrooms and hallway lockers, many supposedly sage adults are quick to tell them high school is “the best time of their lives.” As an adult who may or may not be sage, I’d like to make my position abundantly clear: I call shenanigans on these people! High school is not the best time of anyone’s life, and it’s more a

"It is the mind that makes one wise or ignorant, bound or emancipated." -- Sri Ramakrishna I read this quote and I truly had a light bulb moment, and it profoundly changed my life. We HAVE A CHOICE whether or not we want to move forward in joy, peace, and light or not. When my relationship ended with my ex-husband, it was one of the most painful stages of my life. I resisted, I argued, and then finally I surrendered and realized it was over. After I had my pity party (smiles) I was so drained that I couldn't feel any more pain. I couldn't cry.

Karmic Chains – What do you want? Do you want success in your life and ignore what happens after it? If so there are many ‘gurus’ out there willing to take your money and maybe teach you how to do just that. Or do you have questions about life itself? Do you have conce s over what happens after you die? Do you have conce s about what is happening to our planet?

I love the Law of Attraction. I believe in it wholeheartedly. And you know what else I believe in? Taking action, and taking chances. This is not good news for some people. In fact, every time I give a retreat, or offer a new program, I hear from so many people who are scared to take a chance on themselves or their ability to uplevel. They’ve been taught – by their culture, by their families, or by their teachers – not to trust in their own ideas and dreams. This breaks

Does your daughter love her body? Or does she suffer from that nagging sense that she is not quite good enough? In a culture of stick-thin models, our daughters are embarking on a dangerous path of body dissatisfaction, with dieting, bingeing, and purging. Fortunately, there are things you can ...

WE ALL HAVE GONNE TROUGH THE SAME (PROCESS) OR EXPERIENCES. WE COME INTO THE WORLD, OUT OF OUR MOTHER'S WOOMB...OUR EYES OPEN TO THE WORLD AROUND US AND OUR MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE BEGGINS. ( PROGRAMING), STARTS. OUR EYES BEGGIN TO CAPTURE COLOR (SIGHT). OUR EARS, SOUND. OUR HANDS AND BODY, ...

How To Create Balance in Life! there Is Room For Fun Too... How can we find time in these busy, fast paced and overwhelming life and work experiences to find balance in our life? Before that, we have to find out what we mean by balance. Because sometimes balance is a different experience for different people, or we have a different expectation of what it means to have balance in life! What I want to know is, what does balance mean to you? So, I am looking forward to your answer to this question right now! Let’s get a piece of paper and write down what balance means to you.

Economy. Economy. Economy. Seems that is all you hear about nowadays. Despite all the noise, what you need really to concentrate on is your personal economy. How is it doing? I am not talking about material things either. Unless you have lost it all and have resorted to selling all your possessions, we submit that you will at least be holding on to what you have. Now, if that is the case, and yes, some people are being forced to sell everything, but those are extreme cases. We will delve into those later.

Dr. Lynda Klau “Avoidance works but Awareness works better and is in the direction of Evolution.” Marilyn Ferguson

Are You Feeling Defeated Today? – Learn New Empowering Techniques to Empower Your Life! Are you facing obstacles in your path? Do you get to feeling defeated when things seem too hard? Many successful people do not know what the word defeat means. Do you listen to all those little nagging voices in your head that tell you can’t do something or that you really will never achieve something? Do you tend to think in pessimistic terms when you are faced with a seemingly huge challenge? Or do you think of a challenge as an adventure and look at things in an optimistic way?

Want to build a BOLD IDENTITY? Then you are going to have to be willing to be teachable. In other words, we should never arrive knowledge-wise, well, until you ARRIVE ete ally. This means, ideally we should be willing to receive correction personally and in our businesses/ministries at any time.

The Art of Positive Thinking when you’re feeling negativer Rhonda Rabow, M.A. Experts say that being a positive-minded person can help make your life easier, healthier, and longer. People who are optimistic are generally believed to be stronger than pessimists, both in psychological and physical terms. They are also known to be better equipped to cope during periods of stress. The Mayo Clinic says people with a negative outlook are more inclined to suffer from depression, more susceptible to catching colds and more likely to die of cardiovascular disease.

Perception is everything because as we perceive, so it becomes. Perception is the single most important factor in starting or resolving conflicts. The devious axis of the world that have mastered the art of divisiveness, utilize this aspect of human nature to divide and conquer. Although it is ...

What a difference a decision makes This morning as I was laying in bed, I was thinking how nice it would be to go back to sleep - especially since it was the first morning this week I didn't actually have to get up at any specific time. However, my mind was awake and I began to think about whether or not I should get up and go to that yoga class I've been wanting to attend. I vascillated and conversed with myself and after a while, something told me to get moving. So I hurried, brushed my teeth, washed my face, threw on my yoga clothes and drove

First of all, we need to define what is self-esteem. From my point of view and experience, I see self-esteem as a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that implies you accept, respect, trust and believe in yourself. To believe in yourself means that you feel you deserve to have the good things in life. It also means that you have confidence that you can fulfill your deepest personal needs, aspirations, and goals. Self-esteem comes from within where you see yourself as a worthy, secure person who feels capable and able to handle whatever challenges may arise.

Communication is at once easier and more challenging than ever thanks to the availability of high tech devices and programs that can keep us connected to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Now might be a great time to map out a personal communication strategy and review whether your time and energy is being spent creating and delivering the messages you’re actually intending that others receive. Here are some tips for self-reflection and ideas to support you as you act as your own communication coach. Identify your preferred communication style…

Have you ever noticed that the people who have lots of connections to other people seem to be more healthy and happy than those who have few or no connection to others? This is no coincidence. Connections are the essence of life. At a very basic level, it is our connection to other people ...

I sometimes find it challenging to honor my own feelings – especially if what I want or feel seems to be at odds with other people, or my emotions don’t seem to be “appropriate” to the situation. While I’m not someone who tends to hold back sharing my honest opinions, desires, and feelings and, over the years, I’ve gotten quite a bit of feedback from people close to me about talking too much, dominating situations or conversations, and being selfish – unde eath all of this is a deep fear that my feelings and desires aren’t as important as other people’s.

Who better to talk about adversity tha Christopher Reeve? He said, “When the first Superman movie came out I was frequently asked “What is a hero?” My answer was that a hero is someone who commits a courageous action without considering the consequences…Now my definition is completely ...

Yup, that’s what I said. Do I have your attention? Alright, let’s talk. I’m not advocating acting as if no one else in the world matters. What I am saying is how many of your decisions are based on what you think someone else may think or say? Do you follow your dreams or do you worry what someone would think of you? Do you step outside your comfort zone or stop short so people won’t question your actions? Do you see where I’m heading with this? Growing up, I’ve lost count of the times I was told not to do or say something because: • What would the neighbors think…r

A basic element in leadership is trust. To trust means that you have confidence and faith in whomever or whatever you are trusting. Trust is in fact, essential for almost every facet of our lives. When people talk about trust, they talk mainly in terms of gaining, earning, or reclaiming trust as an exte al phenomenon. And no doubt, trust is the easiest thing to lose and one of the hardest things to reclaim in human relationships. How do you gain trust?

Having respect for others sets you up for increased success in life. The more you extend this respect throughout your life, the more you can benefit. Having respect for others lays the path for a more convenient life; a life outside of isolation where others are willing to play a part in your success. 6 Important Benefits Of Showing Respect 1. Respect Begets Respect Having respect for others creates respect for you. 2. Career Doors Are Opened Discovering how to show respect t

The most essential factor is persistence - the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm (Passion) to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come. James Whitcomb Riley When you have the energy to fuel your passion, success is sure to follow close behind. The 1-2 ...

A significant period of our daily life is spent pleasure-seeking, or more coherently ‘happiness’ seeking. The thing about happiness is that it is short-lived; it is great while it lasts, but invariably at some point, the mood of happiness will not last… and then, on we go again seeking the next shot of happiness. This roller coaster of emotion and experiences will be familiar to nearly everyone we know, and more importantly to ourselves – this meandering of mood is likened to, or expressed in words like treadmill, rat race, and ‘same old same old’…

Take Stock: Now is an ideal time to pause and take stock of you. What is it that you are truly grateful for? Often, we take for granted what we have without ever noting its importance. A female client once came to me, depressed and feeling that her life was void of true meaning. She was financially fortunate and there was much in her life that others would have envied. During one coaching session, I asked her what she had to be grateful for. She looked at me with disbelief and was silent. Sadly, she couldn’t think of anything. Gratitude Review:

How are you doing on your most important goals? How do you even know unless you are carefully measuring your progress on each goal? You are not alone. You probably already know that 91% of New Year’s Resolutions -- you know the ones to lose weight, go to the gym, and clean out that junk drawer -- are abandoned in the first three months of the year. I’m not talking about those “goals”, they are more like wishes anyway.

We live in a world of distractions. All day, every day we are bombarded with opportunities to be distracted.

How to Avoid Struggle, So You Can Live Your Life, Now! By Darla LeDoux CPC, ACC, ELI-MP Are you living a "Someday, Maybe" kind of life? Do you think that eventually you will have the life, the career, the business, the happiness you desire, but first you have to ___________ (have $X in the bank, get some more credentials, start a family, lose some weight, discover your purpose)? As long as you continue to believe that, and think thoughts that are aligned with that, and speak

Man is a triune being. He is spirit, soul, and body. We are made in the likeness of God after the Holy Trinity which is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You are more than just the fleshly body you see in the mirror after getting out of the shower. The real you cannot be seen. The spirit that lives on the inside of your body is the real you. It is the part that is like God. It is the part along with your soul how you communicate with God. You cannot communicate with God through your flesh.

What most people don't realize is that assertiveness has many layers to it. You can be assertive with your spouse, but passive at work. You can be assertive with your friends, but aggressive with your child and passive with your parents. Take this quiz and discover if there are areas in your life where you would be happier being more assertive. 1. I am comfortable asking others to do things for me, without feeling guilty or anxious. 2. I can easily express my opinions to authority figures, such as my boss.

If negative things keep repeatedly happening in your life, you need to work at creating positive energy and I promise you, this is not only possible, but necessary.

What is love? It is unconditional. Anything else is not really love but how to define unconditional love?

When you have a family, own a house, or have prized possessions, you want them to be safe at all times. This means when you leave your house and family for work or a business trip, you expect them to be happy and safe until your return. However, you cannot always count on hope when it comes to security matters, especially when it comes to the people and items you love most. To maintain good security, you might consider investing in several security sensors and detectors for y

Take a look around you. Take a LOOK at your LIFE! What do you notice? Try this on for size ... As a world community of ONE people, nwe are continuously evolving, as nis the Earth we live on. We are nconstantly changing, growing, nand sharing in the energies nthat bond us in being-ness. Now, ...

“Be the change you wish to see.” Mahatma Gandhi What seems to make the difference between those who thrive versus those who strive comes down to the willingness to identify what is and isn’t working in life; and then making the appropriate changes. Yet, studies indicate that most - over three-quarters of us - fail to follow through on the changes we set out to make.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I tornbe brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child ofr God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking sornthat other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. Wernwere born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's inrneveryone.

When folks around you make waves with their alien communication styles, fervent demands, or weird displays of power, you need healthy boundary skills that pop to the surface like a life preserver. Your imagination can roar to the rescue and save the day. To keep a grip on the real you when the ...When folks around you make waves with their alien communication styles, fervent demands, or weird displays of power, you need healthy boundary skills that pop to the surface like a life preserver. Your imagination can roar to the rescue and save the day.