This is an advent journal to help us prepare for the New Year with the same level of intention that we apply to preparing for the popular holidays we all celebrate in December.
The Oxford Dictionary of English defines abundance as a very large quantity of something, plentiful, prosperity, or overflowing. I define abundance in terms of my values. People are very important to me. Social events, retreats, and enjoying the performing arts allow me to connect on a broader level. Playing the piano for my own enjoyment … Continue reading How do you define abundance?
If I live to be 100………….. I want you all there with me I want to feel good about my life I want to be surrounded by people I want to laugh and see the humor in life I want to get out, move, experience the beauty of nature On our way back from visiting … Continue reading If I Live to Be 100!
I love to play around with Google Earth. The ability to zoom in to see your house and zoom out to see the world is thrilling. The ability to see your life situation in the big picture is a valuable skill. Often times we are stuck in details and challenges we are facing right now, this minute. … Continue reading Zoom Out!
Ah, the stores are open, the sales are on, life is back to normal! The brief respite we had on Christmas Day is over. The morning after is filed with sadness. I have been preparing for this holiday season since Halloween. (Which by the way is completely ridiculous!) Now it is over. I dread having … Continue reading The Morning After!
Christmas day is a time of great relief! The Christ child has been born! The gifts are open and all is complete! The world has an eerie feel to it. All of the stores are closed. It is impossible to find a restaurant to eat in aside from the All You Can Eat China Buffets. … Continue reading For unto us a Child is born!
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! For Christmas, we received a game called “Would you rather……..? One of the scenarios was: Would you rather……….. find out that your employer has been secretly videotaping your every minute in your office -OR- find that your employer has been recording all of your private phone calls. The player … Continue reading You better watch out, You better not cry, You better be nice, I’m telling you why,
I have learned a lot about communication through the coach training program I have been involved in over the past year. The most important element of the training is that you, the coach, are always working on the client’s agenda. This has been one of the most difficult skills to integrate into my business and … Continue reading Give the Gift of Change
Ok, so you are getting some good ideas about what you would like to change about your life in 2012. Great! Do you have room in your life for a new habit? Is your mind open and ready for new thoughts? One of Dr. Phil’s favorite lines is, How’s that working for you? Here is … Continue reading No room at the inn
The idea of “attitudinal muscles” comes from Marianne Williamson, a well-known writer, spiritual teacher and public speaker. I have come to love and respect her as an intelligent, spiritual leader who has keen insight into the workings of the human mind. Her perspectives on world events are enlightening, fresh and grounded in Truth. Our attitudes … Continue reading Pump up your attitudinal muscles
Many of us believe that “opposites attract” when it comes to personal relationships. We often blindly seek out a partner with opposite characteristics so that we can live a balanced life and have normal children! In the business world, we put together a job description for a particular position and then hope to attract qualified … Continue reading Your Magnetic Personality
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