Transformation is in the air with Spring, Easter, Passover, Ramadan and Vaisakh all happening at the same time. No matter your beliefs, there is an urge to reemerge from darkness with new energy and clarified intention. How are you responding to this push toward transformation? Spiritual traditions tell stories of release from persecution to resurrection, […]
Do You Have Courage – To Be Your Own Hero?
Courage comes to mind when thinking about the recent political actions that are being taken. Alvin Bragg is my new hero. But looking around, there are many everyday heroes. My nephew is standing up for what’s right in the Navajo nation, I’ve seen Lee speak out at meetings about what needs to change and I’ve […]
It’s An Art To Transform Hardship / Loss Into Opportunity
It’s an art to transform hardship into something positive. It starts with your mindset. My favorite saying from my Transformational Life Coaching training is “Energy cannot be created or destroyed – only transformed.” If you sit with that a while, it will redirect your thoughts to consider how this transformation process works. I’m still grieving […]
No – It’s Not Egotistical To Let Your Gifts Shine – They Are Meant To Be Shared
Let your gifts shine – that is why they were given to you. That is the message I have been giving to people who are shy about putting them out there. It’s not egotistical, self-centered, narcissistic, big headed or any of those things you are afraid people are thinking. And yes, you are good enough. […]
The Joy Of Seeking Harmony And Collaboration
Harmony and collaboration create joy – That is what came to mind as I watched Lee play a big concert over the weekend. He had created a show, “1971, The Greatest Year In Music” six years ago, played it here several times and then his Nashville musician friends picked it up, selling it out every […]
How To Maturely Cope With Unwanted Change
Being clear on how to cope with unwanted change is a skill that separates mature people from others. We all have faced things we don’t want from tragedy to an unhappy turn of events. And we all tend to admire those who step up and handle it with calm dignity, clear choices and decisive action. […]
How To Follow Your Star
Learning how to follow your star – your own interests and talents – is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It’s a factor that differentiates the people who are happy with their life from those who are not. Since it’s become a focal point of the coaching/therapy work I do, […]
To Increase Your Motivation – Notice What Makes You Marvel
Finding what makes you marvel is one way to ignite your interest and motivation. I was needing it badly lately when the weather was dreary, and my energy was low. The word “marvel” came to mind and by focusing on it, I quickly switched my mindset. Getting through the final months and days of winter […]
The Gift Of Time And Attention
Giving your time and attention may not seem like a precious gift, until you step back and look at it closely. What really is more valuable? As we consider Valentines Day, or any special day or occasion, isn’t the attention and time with those we love what is most important? This thought came from a […]
Want To Know The Next Best Thing To Do – Clarify your Intention
Intention is the starting point for everything. If you want to figure out what is the next best thing to do in any aspect of your life, first clarify your intention. This lesson keeps coming back to me. I am facing a crossroad. With a reduction in some of my consultation, I have a little […]