Remember Your Brilliance

“Come back into your life.” “Come back to yourself.” These were the whispers, I have been hearing  recently. For the past two years I have spent more time with my parents than usual. My father moved from illness into diagnosed cancer through to his death.  In that time, I moved through my life with heart and purpose for what needed to be done, and I am grateful for the time I had, with my parents.  However, now, as the two years remain in my heart, I know I need to move forward; to use the experience fully, to enrich my life. It was only recently I fully realized I had turned 50 within that time. Time had swept my life along. Recently, during many of my lovely women conversations, the question ‘now what?’ would arrive.  “What are you going to do now?” They would ask this as if they knew what I did not at the time; I needed to change something, to release, to add or to shift something.    The whispered requests becoming louder, now coupled with the cu...

Grover was a great source of inspiration for me this morning.  You see, he was stuck.  He had gotten himself into a place where he felt he couldn't move and he couldn't see any options or way out.   He would bark occasionally, mostly h e stood there,  frozen.   Yesterday when he was stuck there (yes, this is a repeat event) -- I actually thought he was stuck, like you know, when you stick wet skin on some cold metal; because the first time I went out to get him -- his paws were in wet ice.  This was not the case -- so I grabbed the scruff of his neck and brought him forward enough for him to move along on his own.   This morning, and no  treat could move him from his spot - no reward big enough for him to move.  He was immobilized.   I went out and once again lead him to the exit from his self inflicted trap.  This time he  took off -- his pent up energy needed to be used, released.   This had me thinking. I bega...

The inspiration of others keeps me moving forward and it enriches my work. Last night, I was co facilitating week 3 of 4 of the course;  Building Women's Self Esteem; one of the participants, I will call her Kay, shared with us how she was moved to reconsider how she had been thinking about herself, as she read my recent article in McMurray Girl Magazine . She began to consider how her thoughts may have been holding her back, keeping her from the success she desired.   I was honoured when Kay had shared this with me.  It is always nice to hear when our efforts are making a difference, and I am no different, I, like you am human, so I love to receive the love!  My work has a reflective quality to it. Meaning, when I am in front of people, or when I am in a private session, a lot of the work or the magic happens away from the session or workshop. A lot happens off screen, as it were, when people have time to integrate and allow the new ideas to come in.   My w...

I think, sometimes, being strong all the time keeps us from feeling our real emotions, thinking our real thoughts.  Being strong, all the time can for me can create a rigid way of being, like I would crack at the slightest storm.   I also think - being 'strong' can have the same badge of honour as being 'busy'.  I think being real, authentic and moving even when afraid - is a healthier way {for me} than being strong.  I think being in a fluid & an adaptable awareness about what I am feeling is healthier for me than being strong, all the time.   I also believe - we can make a more heartfelt decision when are our hearts are shattered, broken or cracked open -- then we need perseverance and strength of mind to carry it forward.  Paying attention to our feelings, our inklings and our desires when we feel we are at our most vulnerable can serve us well.   Anyway, I feel being 'strong' all the time is a dis service to our hearts.  ...

Robin Sharma shared a list of 53 things he learned in 2013 - and this was one of them: Watch the documentary ~ Searching for Sugarman So I did.  I was so touched and inspired by it. Simply: it was so cool, it is so cool <3 Very very interesting -- you never know the impact you make on other's lives -- sing your song -- sing your song.   From America to South Africa -- how one life can impact the world; incredible.   This is my take away: Sing your song ~ be yourself ~ do your passion -- you never know the impact you have on the world. This is a beautiful statement.  https://www.facebook.com/Yourbeautifullife

Love seeing the moon in the daylight. Love how light and bright it is for 4:50 PM Love the day Love how I am back in my long dress and cardigan Love how my world is unfolding Love that my hair is long enough to go up in a loose bun Love I am able to step in to help a friend Love that Karen Drucker music has been playing all day Love my day was filled with both new clients and a former client Love email money transfer Love birch wood for the fire Love how I have heart shaped tea cups Love coloured pens Love the quiet part of the evening Love second winds Love large capacity washing machines Love amber coloured light bulbs Love our home Love the moon out during the day.... thats about it for now Much love

Decide to choose happiness.   Every moment we have a choice.  Decide and move toward joy and peace.   Want to change the world - it begins with your peace filled heart.  ACIM says: do not seek to change the world, change your thoughts about the world.   Meaning: when we decide to have more loving thoughts, kindness and forgiveness -- it can and will shift our world.  When we become happier, more peaceful and kinder. our lives rise up with us - how do you feel this might impact those around you.   Love <3   Begins with you  Happiness  A decision you make Peace Dwells in your heart first  Much Love <3  See my view on happiness here.