Remember Your Brilliance

This is my view right now as I get back to basics.  Reading nourishing words, writing and studying ♡  The tripod is here as this is spot I have been doing live videos for The Happiness Studio this past week or so. Live video # ~ 85/100 🦄 ♡♡♡ Yesterday during our live webinar with The Happiness Academy ( certificate program -  Happiness Facilitator ) we spoke about getting back to basics.  These are some of my basics: Rich soul nourishing words I read them and I write them  Study/learning  And connection This week, once again, (by someone who lives in a different world view than mine) I was told I was selfish, narcissistic, delusion and hurtful to all those around me - gosh it was a hard Tuesday/Wednesday.   I had to pick myself up and DECIDE to do my work-my work which keeps me in the light, in the truth of love. Love is a powerful force, stronger than fear or anger - however because we are both human and spirit we need to make a cons...

Out of my rhythm The white sky has me thrown, when did the sky become winter.  Here in the north the sun shines a lot in the winter, and this is good, while it has little strength - it stills shines - the colour is more white than the fire of the summer. It's white, and seems more quiet in a way. This is alright. I like the seasonal changes, I like to follow rhythms. I am right now in a busy, time, with travel, and my spirit seems to want to settle and to be more white, to be quiet...to still shine, yet in a quiet winter sun sort of way. My travel has me moving between these two energies, the fire of movement, of change and the desire to be in the quiet background, shining. I have been teetering again between what my business is and what I am actually doing. Have you felt this way before? During sessions I deal in the intangible world of energy and intentions, and then I see the results through client success and change. I love what I do, love the interaction with cl...

Seth Godin says, you can always write a blog, because when you write as you speak, it's easy; because, as he claims, we rarely have 'speaker's block'. I am not so sure. Lately, I haven't had much to say, to share. I have had a great launch to my new service of Coaching via Email- I guess that is something to talk about. Our family has welcomed a new baby into the family, a new grandson for my husband and I - that is something to talk about. Our family has also lost one key member, my mother in law. All of this happened in the same month. August. So August was full on with emotions, the fullness of life as it were. The sadness and the gladness. It was bitter sweet to lose our Mother (in law), she had been unwell, and at the end in a bit of distress. So, of course, we didn't want her to linger in the sorrow of pain and distress.  She was happy to say farewell, she knew who was waiting for her on the other side. I also wonder now if she had a ch...

Not sure how to bring happiness in your life? Well, firstly, I believe we are born to be happy - and as such we then can extend our love to serve the world - lifting and supporting others. I look around my home and I would say, yes, everything in my view brings me happiness, my books, a bracelet a friend gave me, our granddaughter's puzzle, fuzzy slippers which I wear to the hot tub, my hubby on his computer in the kitchen (I'm on my chrome book in the living room). I have mentioned things - however I feel the life of these things, the actions of them, the being in relationship with them. For example, books bring happiness for me; well because they are filled with words, images which spark ideas, which ignites the desire for me to share = happiness How do you surround yourself with happiness?  Look around from where you are right now, can you sense your happiness? If you have something in your world, within view and it doesn't spark a twinge of joy, happiness or love ...

This morning I am moved by these words: "There are no manuals for the construction of the individual you would like to become. You are the only one who can decide this and take up the lifetime of work that it demands. This is such a wonderful privilege and such an exciting adventure. To grow into the person that your deepest longing desires is a great blessing. If you can find a creative harmony between your soul and your life, you will have found something infinitely precious. You may not be able to much about the great problems of the world or change the situation you are in, but if you can awaken the eternal beauty and light of your soul, then you will bring light where you go. The gift of life is given to us for ourselves and also to bring peace, courage and compassion to others." John O'Donohue Eternal Echos - Exploring our Hunger to Belong Bottom paragraph - page 146 💜💜💜💜 This is a timeless piece written for those who struggle with the 'shoulds...

This morning I was reading from John O'Donohue's book - Eternal Echoes This passage caught my mind from Wittgenstein : 'The limits of my language mean the limits of my world'  Wow I have always been drawn to words, the power they hold in them.  The Bible say, in the beginning was the word... The wonderful and brilliant Maya Angelou said words have power , they are things, they get into you, be careful of the words you use. The word. The creator of worlds What words are you using to create your life. Begin today, begin now, pay attention are they power filled and present? Imagine, the quality of your life is impacted by the quality of your words, by the ability to speak your world into being, create your world by using powerful words of choice. The beautiful words have moved me again John O'Donohue -  "Words become the mirrors of reality"

My work can feel like wading through dreamy intangibles And yet, being happy, feeling powerful in your life, creating a life filled with joy will have real practical results. Don't most of us say about our kids, friends, and/or family; "I just want them to be happy" This includes you. Well, I want you to be happy. You rock your world when you're happy. Step into the dreamy intangibles *This was originally posted on my FB page on July 17 2018 

Today I have another day with our granddaughter. Mixing days with business and baby has been working beautifully  💜 The days are full of new discoveries For me, being with and around a toddler keeps joy in the beauty of life front and centre From watching a toddler; I am reminded of these things {I'm sure there's more} *live in the present moment *when your favourite song comes on, dance *when your favourite show is on - watch *when you see an opportunity to have fun - run to it *sleep when you're tired - recharge *eat when hungry *ask for what you want *enjoy your favourite book over and over *keep growing *support your growth with moments and items which bring you comfort and security *celebrate your brilliance *display your happiness when someone you love comes home *step into life *when you're unsure, hold someone's hand See full post here: FB Page Post

I have read many opinions about inspiration.  It's come down to two ideas for me at this moment. 1. You move only when inspired to. 2. You have a project or a desire and you set up a regular time to be inspired. For me, I move between the two. First I move when inspired to and then I NEED to remain inspired to see it through. So for this, it requires a regular time and commitment. I had read a great quote years ago from a writer: 'I get inspired every day at 9 a.m. There is something to be said for moving from inspired thought and then keeping the inspiration alive through devotion.  I had restarted writing this blog recently with the intention of posting daily and it somehow started off fabulously....and then you know; life, travel, lack of devotion. So my inspiration has been reignited. How? I sat down and I began writing, and now as I am finishing this post. Inspiration burns once again. Devote time after the initial inspiration and when the fla...

A note of love  During Self Esteem Workshops - I have the participants create love notes for each other; words of appreciation for one another.  I feel this is so important as it allows the acceptance, the receiving and the gifting of the compliment. It is a practice for a lot of people.   At the beginning of the month (it's a 4 evening course over a month), and at the beginning, the women, of course, are new to each other.  So they may connect with each other on a superficial level, and this is fine. The writing of the notes is scarce and there are few secretly placed in the envelopes.  However as the month moves on and the women connect, as they feel for each other, as they see themselves in the other - as compassion rises -- the love notes increase.  The benefit of writing the love notes, the notes of appreciation written during our class are: For the receiver: it is a practice in accepting the gift of the compliment, without dimi...

I have had an inspiring day, from the this gorgeous sunrise to the quiet of my afternoon.  I have been feeling more inspired lately and following through on the thoughts and feelings this has brought. Recently I began back on my treadmill after a good year of non consistent walking, the time felt right to begin, again.  {It's okay, to begin again} I have decided to walk for 30 minutes, while catching up on podcasts I have been saving.  One of these podcasts I listened to was Dave Ramsey speaking to Seth Godin - it was a wonderful conversation.  Seth shared how he believes everyone should have a blog, and write everyday, and it didn't matter if anyone read it. It mattered more, it was written. It matter more that an idea, a thought was shared.  He said it could be as little as 200 words, it was important to write. I thought, I can do that! So I am.  I am writing. I am not waiting for it to be perfect, or for when I have the perfect topic, I am g...

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...

While it can feel very busy this time of year. It can also be a time of incredible for peace and stillness. Find some peace of heart and mind for yourself this holiday season. Bless. Much love.

So I say to Larkin tonight, 'I have a meeting tomorrow and I need to share my successes for 2013 (it is a business meeting); and he says, so fabulously...'you mean how successful you have been since October, when you really started back into your business'...look at all you have done (with two weeks off in November ;-) ) So, I own it. It has been wonderfully full and fabulous...and I have been building a solid foundation for 2014. Through various family commitments; illness, care, hosting visitors, & wedding planning - I was away for about 5 months total this year, maybe a bit more; 120+  nights in a hotel, excluding time at the cabin - so add another 21+ nights and with the longest time back in my house since mid November to now. :-). So yes; it is all about decision, focus and the love of what I do. Yup, I am owning it....I put my energy back in my business when I knew I was going to be available. My clients, and participants have been supportive, like they (...