“Some people stumble over the truth, pick themselves up, and go on their merry way as if nothing had happened at all.”

Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz

Please contemplate the quote above and create an intention for 2011 to become more conscious of, and focused on, the words you read, hear and experience every day.

Yesterday I saw a fun, frivolous movie (just what I needed).  The best line of the entire movie was, “Get clear on what you want, and then ask for it.”   It really dawned on me that most of us “think” we know what we want, but rarely is it our deepest desire and passion.  Often, we allow ourselves to be influenced by others and their desires, or our inability to feel we deserve what we want.  As a result, most of us have developed all kinds of excuses as to why we can’t ask for what we want.

My desire for this coming year, is to use my time more wisely, to become very clear on what I want and have need of.  Then, go after it by asking for what I require, or the help I need to acquire it.

Are You Loving Yourself Enough?

Over the weekend, I received a wonderful book movie, “Oil for Your Lamp”. It is dedicated to women. In this season of light, I want to remind each of you that the way Women Stand Strong is by consistently working on loving and accepting themselves. I see the oil as a metaphor for love. The more we love ourselves the more we shine. It is much easier to love others when we love ourselves. Loving others means acceptance of people, no matter where they are on their journey.

Please watch this movie, you will love yourself more for taking the time to view it.

Happy holidays to all my followers. I wish you peace and love as you go forward in life.

Yesterday a client emailed to tell me that in “trying so hard during our session she gave herself a headache”. This is what I answered, “I understand”.  It sounds like you need to work on letting go (easier said than done).  We typically hold on very tight when we feel the need to be perfect and in control.   One way to start “letting go” is to become aware of when you are “trying so hard”—check in with your body and emotions, see where you are tense and what you are feeling.  Then concentrate on each specific area while taking three deep breaths and then say to yourself, “I relax my… (all the areas of your body that feel tense).  Do this for each area.  During this process, become aware of your feelings and say to yourself, “I’m letting go of my anger or fear of not being perfect (whatever the feelings) and  allowing  myself to relax and be in balance”.

Women who stand strong are able to graciously receive from others and ask for help when they need it. They know how to delegate and let go of the results as well as live in a state of gratitude.  This doesn’t mean that they do not stay responsible. It means they are secure and confident enough to let others be themselves and appreciate them for their strengths and capabilities. As business women and mothers, they know how to appreciate themselves as well as coach others when they are having difficulty without micro-managing or controlling them.

We Create Our Worlds

Quantum physics has proven what Einstein, Napoleon Hill, Socrates, Thoreau, Walden and Wordsworth have told us in their research and writing.    Our lives are created by our thoughts.  As we think, we become. When we begin to understand this universal law and pay attention  to what we are thinking , then our lives can change.

Women Who Stand Strong have learned to have gratitude for everything in their lives.  They know it creates increase in unimaginable ways. So make a promise to yourself this week of Thanksgiving, to live from a place of constant gratitude.

You will find that gratitude and acceptance will help you through life’s difficult situations and create your dreams.