Category: Emotion

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Emotional Baggage’? Do you understand what it means, or do you think you might be affected by it?  Each of us is carrying around ‘emotional baggage’ of some sort, whether large or small.  Visualize this as someone dragging around multiple pieces of luggage, each filled with a negative emotion such as anger, depression, anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, etc.  When we are not able to process and let go of the negative emotion at the time of a trauma, the emotions become ‘trapped’ inside of our body.  The traumas could be from the failing a test in high school, work related issues, being in a difficult relationship, or the death of a loved one.  Military personnel tend to suffer all too often from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) due to the stressful nature of their jobs and witnessing the loss of their friends.  Over the course of time, this baggage becomes very heavy.  Our body gets used to hanging on to the weight of the emotions and tries to compensate or adapt to it.  It begins to store the emotions in our organs and glands.  When this happens, we begin to see pain and discomfort, various illnesses associated with specific organs, glands and systems, emotional challenges and problems in relationships.

Trapped emotions or ‘Emotional Baggage’ can cause many problems, but you don’t have to hold on to it.  There are many ways to ‘LET GO’ of the baggage, including:

• The Emotion Code is an energy healing technique that taps into the subconscious of your being to release the trapped negative energy from past events and traumas.  It is speculated that individuals are carrying at least 300 trapped emotions (probably many more) at a given time. Unless these emotions are released, pain, discomfort, illness and eventually disease follow. 
• Emotional Release with Essential Oils and Tibetan Bowls uses 14 therapeutic grade essential oils along with the beautiful tones of Tibetan bowls to help guide you to gently release trapped negative emotions.  The oils are applied to key points on the body to help elevate vibrational frequency, while their inhalation helps open the Pineal Gland – ‘the Seat of the Soul’.  The blended tones of the Tibetan bowls placed on and around you help you achieve the Theta brainwave state – the bridge to the subconscious – where true healing can begin.  

Releasing trapped negative emotions and traumas is beneficial and necessary to your overall health and wellness, your relationships and your financial security and independence.  Whether you choose to utilize The Emotion Code or Emotional Release with Essential Oils and Bowls, make a choice today to improve your emotional and physical well-being.  See what a difference this can make in your life.

June is a busy month.  The kids are out of school, vacations are being planned, and it’s the month we set aside the third Sunday to honor our Dad for being such a great inspiration and role model in our life.  But what exactly does it mean to be a Dad?

     The definition of a Father is “a male parent; a man who has begotten a child.”  A Dad, on the other hand, has a much broader meaning.  He is the true man in your life that is always there for you.  That someone you respect.  Your hero!  That person that seems to be able to fix nearly anything, … from putting the training wheels on your first 2-wheeler, to braiding your hair.  Your Dad loves you, comforts you, supports and helps you.  Your Dad may also be your Father, but your Father may not be your Dad.

Anyone can be a Father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad

      In our society, we are taught that men are typically the stronger ones of our species, and from a biological standpoint, many times this is true.  Men have always been the hunters, the providers and protectors of the family.  This is not meant to be offensive ladies.  I know you all work very hard to provide for your family as well, but this character trait is in a man’s genes.

Really great Dads lead by example and teach us valuable lessons along the way, like:

• Be responsible for your actions and be able to own your mistakes if, and when they occur.
• Be kind and respectful to others.  Hold the door for someone, even if it means they will be seated first at your favorite restaurant.
• Tip your server even though the service was bad – you don’t know what kind of day they’ve had. 
• Watch what you say.  One day you may have to eat your words.
• Be strong, brave and confident in all you do.
• And always…always be good to your mother.  Treat her with the respect that she deserves.

      My Dad was the quiet thinker and rarely got upset with my sisters and me, (I have 5 sisters and no brothers).  Whenever we had a problem and needed to talk to him, he listened to us tell the entire story.  He thought about it for a while, scratched his head and then gave his opinion on it.  This, too, was another lesson he demonstrated in listening, patience and compassion.  My Dad has been gone for a very long time now, and I still miss him.  It seems the older I get, the more I miss him.   I would sure love to sit on the front porch and just talk to him like we did so many times in the past.  I could get his advice on anything from my garden to my career.  I would love to tell him all about Rick’s job and the accomplishments our kids have made. He would have been so proud of all of them.  But I would really love to just hear his voice and his silly laugh one more time. 

My Dad gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me!   

     Time spent bonding and creating memories with Dad is priceless.  Do you remember using a bubble blowing lawn mower to help Dad cut the grass?  What about cuddling up in the recliner while he read you your favorite story?  Did Dad teach you how to drive, change a tire and check the oil?  What about driving a tractor?  Some of these are all things I remember from my childhood, and they are all things my husband has done with and taught our children over the years that have helped them become the responsible adults they are today.

     Dads wear many hats … Father, Provider, Anchor/Rock, Teacher, Mentor, Comedian, Counselor, Mediator, Referee, Coffee Buddy, Cook, Field Trip Chaperone and Guardian of his family.  For the million and two things you do for your family, Dad, thank you.  We honor and celebrate you and pray we never take you for granite.

A Dad is his son’s first hero and his daughter’s first love.

May, the month of sunshine and flowers, outdoor bar-b-ques and most importantly for celebrating Mom.  The second Sunday in May is the day we traditionally set aside to honor and celebrate Mom and to thank her for the many things she does for us without our even asking.  Even though most of us probably don’t express it as often as we should, Mother’s Day is the official day to show the woman that raised us how much gratitude and affection we truly have for her.

Mother’s Day, as we know it today, began in 1905, when Anna Jarvis began publicly campaigning to make it a recognized holiday in the United States.  She wanted to honor her mother, who was a peace activist and cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War.  Though the initial proposal was rejected by U.S. Congress, May 10, 1908 was the first celebrated Mother’s Day.  By 1911 most states recognized Mother’s Day, and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson officially declared the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.

For those of you that are fortunate enough to still have your mom around, count yourself fortunate and among the blessed.  My Mom has been gone for 18 years now and there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think of her and wish I had a little more time with her.  I realize now how much I took for granite when she was still here.  I would love to spend another afternoon sharing a great cup of coffee and some cookies while we each worked on our latest stitching or craft project. It may sound pretty simple and uneventful to you, but in those quiet times I learned patience, perseverance, dedication and, unfortunately, my perfectionism.

A Mother’s love is never ending, is unconditional, and is one I can’t imagine living without.  A warm hug from Mom always did the trick after a fall off my bike or hurt feelings from the neighborhood kids picking on me.  She would bandage up my knees or tell me to be strong and just ignore those mean kids. So, with my renewed strength and self-confidence, I ran back outside to play without any more problems at all. 

Moms seem to know exactly what we need, most times before we know ourselves.  They know how to listen and are ready to help solve our problems.  Moms give great advice too, even though it might not be what we want to hear at the time. They are our biggest fan and ready to fight for us when things get tough.  Mom – you’re the best!

My Mom taught me how important family is, that family always comes first, and family time is something of value and should be treasured.  My Mom never cared if I bought her an expensive present or if I bought a present at all when all the holidays and birthdays rolled around.  In her eyes, the important thing was that I was there spending time with her. 

Mom instilled some great values in us, and we have gone to great lengths to teach our children the same.  The greatest gift I can ask for this Mother’s Day is to simply spend time with my children.  Whether it’s having dinner together or just sitting and catching up on how they’re all doing, I love the time we spend together.  I count myself as blessed to have spent another day with them.  Time spent with my family is never wasted time. 

In case you’re still not sure of what to get Mom this year, I compiled a list of a few of the most meaningful things you can do for her.  Take it from me, we really don’t always want or need presents, clothes, perfume or jewelry. Those gifts are truly appreciated, but there are other things I/we want even more. 

Seven thoughtful gifts you can give from the heart that Mom will appreciate long after her special day has passed include:

1. Spend some time with her.  Life gets too busy with jobs and having kids of our own.  Carve out a day to spend together.

2. The gifts we will treasure forever are the homemade cards, handprints, and photo frames from our children that remind us what a blessing it truly is to be a mom.

3. Massage/Spa Day allows Mom to have some much needed ‘me’ time.  Moms typically take care of everyone else before you take care of themselves.  Show her how much you appreciate her with a gift certificate. SEE THIS MONTH’S SPECIAL!

4. A day free from the ‘Mom routine’ will give her some time to spend with her own mother, or a friend without worrying about her ‘Mom duties’.

5. Cook dinner for the day or even the week.  What a rare treat if Mom doesn’t have to worry about what, when and how to feed the family along with making it. 

6. A little extra sleep is not only appreciated but needed for the thousand and two things Mom does for us.  Allow her the time to sleep in or take a nap throughout the day.  She needs and deserves it.

7. Turn your Honey-Do list into a Honey-Done list.  It will give everyone a chance to relax and enjoy a few jobs well done.

There are so many ways you can tell Mom how much you love and appreciate her on Mother’s Day and every day.  And, it doesn’t require breaking the bank.  Remember, the best gifts of all come from the heart.  Time spent together is always time well spent.

Wishing all the Moms, Soon-to-be-Moms, Grandmas, Great Grandmas and Amazing Aunts a Wonderful Mother’s Day.  You’re simply the best!

Have you ever looked around and noticed that some people seem to have all the luck?  Everything always seems to go right for them.  On the flipside, if it wasn’t for bad luck, the other people wouldn’t have any luck at all?  How does that happen?  What are the people with good luck doing so differently than everyone else?   Is it luck or is it coincidence?  Luck is the idea that defines the experience of notably positive, negative or improbable events.  We wish people good luck all the time when they are faced with a difficult task or situation, or we blame it on bad luck when things don’t go exactly as we had planned.

A coincidence, on the other hand,  is described as an occasion when two or more things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unexpected or unlikely, or the unlikely fact of such things happening at the same time.  We’ve all bumped into a friend at a time or place that we least expected to. Or found that perfect parking place right by the entrance during a rain storm.  Whether large or small, coincidences seem to pop up all the time in our lives.  But, is there really such a thing as a coincidence?  Albert Einstein says, “A coincidence is a small miracle when God chooses to remain anonymous.”

Have you ever stopped to think about where you focus your attention and energy on a daily, or even an hourly basis?  Consciously focusing on and maintaining a moment by moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, sensations and our surrounding environment is what we call being mindful.  Being mindful of our thoughts and what we are projecting outwardly is the first step to improving our overall health, happiness and abundance.   Negative thoughts will attract more negative into our life.  On the other hand, if we are making a conscious effort to be grateful for everything, we will attract more positive.  Whether we need and desire a healthier physical body, a happier, loving relationship and/or financial abundance, projecting positive thoughts will help you manifest your dreams.

“Thoughts become things, … choose the good ones,” says Mike Dooley.  In other words, when we focus on something for an extended period of time, or visualize a desired outcome, we cause the Universe to align to bring those exact things – our needs, wishes or desires in our direction.  Can we dare to say that we are all creators of our own destinies?  Our most dominant thoughts and energies will certainly manifest into reality.  Everyday encounters are rarely an accident. There are many things in our lives that are outside of our control, but our reality is largely the result of our thoughts, unconscious wants and energies manifesting into the physical.

“Coincidence is the language of the stars. For something to happen, so many forces must to be put in action. When you see signs or coincidences, the Universe is talking to you,” says Coehlo

The point is that everything you attract into your life – every person, every object, and every experience –has all been drawn into your reality by none other than YOU. Your own unique vibrational frequency.  What you are attracting into your life, is matching up with the energetic frequency you are projecting. If you’re not happy with the events in your life, try making a consistent conscious effort to change your thoughts to align with your goals and dreams. 

Everything in the Universe is made up of energy and has its own vibrational frequency, including our thoughts and emotions.  In addition to being mindful of our thoughts and making adjustments as needed, let’s contemplate the possibility of releasing trapped negative emotions from past traumatic events.  This is possible with a technique called The Emotion Code.  When we are not able to process the emotion/s at the time of the trauma, they become trapped and stored in our body, brining our overall vibrational frequency to an unhealthy level.  As we begin to release the negative emotions, our frequency begins to rise.  Health, happiness and abundance on every level soon follow.

Three easy steps to attract abundance into your life:

• Being Mindful and Grateful – Always
• Meditate with Visualize – Daily
• Release negative emotions with The Emotion Code – Elevate your vibrational frequency and create overall abundance.

Happy New Year!  Have you set a New Year’s resolution for yourself yet?  Most people set some sort of goal at the start of a new year, but unfortunately, statistics show that 80% of them fail by the second week of February.  This could leave a person feeling very disappointed, sad, discouraged and depressed, only to fall back into the same old habits and routines.

Instead of putting yourself through such a difficult situation and potentially setting yourself up for failure year after year, why not start this New Year by making just one simple change?  Set a smaller goal that is more achievable and can provide you with a feeling of success and a sense of accomplishment.  When you have mastered your first goal, add in another small goal.  This positive reinforcement will allow you to continue on the path to complete success. 

Listed below are several tips and ideas or small changes you might be able to incorporate into your life.  We have been given one beautiful opportunity to be the absolute best that we can be in every area of our life including health, happiness in relationships and financial abundance.    Why not start 2019 on a positive note, make just one small change and improve your odds of lasting success?

• Make a decision to make a fresh start today.
• Practice gratitude.  Demonstrating gratefulness even in the most difficult situations will improve your overall outlook on life and help you in ways that seem impossible.
• Practice self-love  and be kind to yourself.  Do at least one special thing for yourself daily, whether it’s a hot bubble bath, listening to your favorite CD, a glass of wine with a friend or a nice nap.  You must love yourself before you can expect to have a healthy relationship with others.
• Detox on a regular basis.  The world is full of toxins, both chemical and emotional.  Cut the ties and distance yourself from toxic relationships and talk to a health care professional on various ways to remove emotional and chemical toxins from your body.
• Exercise is a great way to release the natural endorphins, the feel-good hormones.  Unless you are already practicing an exercise routine, I suggest you start slowly, and consult a health care professional prior to beginning.
• Practice proper breathing.  Getting more oxygen into the body can boost your mood, energy, sleep, immune system and prevent many illnesses.
• Visualize your success.  See yourself in that situation of where you want to be tomorrow, one month and one year from now.
• Hold yourself accountable for your goals or find a friend to help you.
• Recite I AM affirmation statements on a regular basis.  They are powerful!
• Get massage/bodywork on a regular basis.  There are many benefits and it’s a great way to show self-love.
• Express words of kindness.  Everyone needs to feel special and giving someone a complement takes little effort and helps you feel better as well.

These are all small, but incredibly powerful changes that you can incorporate with little effort.  But, if you are still feeling overwhelmed, choose just one and work on it for one month.  When you have mastered that, add in one more small but powerful change, and so on.  After several months, look back and notice the tremendous progress you have made in your life.  More importantly, notice how well you are feeling, both physically and emotionally.  Let these good feelings be the positive reinforcement you may need to heal your body and balance your soul.

Are some of your family members stressed about going back to school? Here are a few tips to get through the transition with confidence.

You’ve taken it easy during the summer, but the bell signaling the end of vacation has rung. No more lazing around in the mornings; a more rigorous routine and daily schedule for the entire family, especially for your children, are about to begin!

The start of the school year doesn’t have to be synonymous with stress. Here are ten tips to experience this important step with peace of mind.

1. Get plenty of sleep. You are probably aware that a lack of sleep makes us more vulnerable to stress. This is true for both children and adults. Your family may have gotten into the habit of going to bed late during summer vacation. It is time to re-establish a routine that will promote restorative sleep.
2. Plan ahead. Time constraints are an important stress factor. In order to make your life easier and to avoid having to hurry, don’t put things off until the last minute. Here are a few tips in this regard:
   • Purchase school supplies (and clothes) several weeks before the start of school. Keep an eye out for back to school sales and you will decrease your financial stress as well!
   • On the first day of school, get up a few minutes earlier so you won’t have to hurry and risk being late. If you go to pick up your child after school, arrive a few minutes in advance to put your child’s mind at ease.
3. Have a game plan. A few days before school starts, revise the new school routine with your child. Establish simple, but clear, rules about what time to go to bed and what time to get up, the preparations, homework, etc. Caution: an overly rigid approach could cause unnecessary performance stress.
4. Reduce fear of the unknown and fear of change. Fear of the unknown often increases stress inherent to change, including at the start of the school year. Several changes can cause a form of insecurity: new school, new teachers, new classmates, etc. Visit the new school with your child, and if possible, have him/her meet the new teachers or show him/ her pictures. If your child must take the bus, consider accompanying him/her to the bus stop or find a friend who takes the same route.
5. Involve your child in the preparations. Purchasing and labeling school supplies, family routine, preparing a school bag and lunch box are all opportunities to have your child participate in this unique transition—the start of the school year. Involving your child in this process will contribute to making him/her feel a sense of autonomy and safety.
6. Establish a health action plan, if necessary. If your child has health problems or takes medication, speak to school staff. Find out what their guidelines are in managing medical problems and medication. Agree on an action plan and write it down, so that everyone knows what to do to contribute to your child’s health and well-being.
7. Keep a positive and confident attitude. Just like stress and anxiety, confidence is often passed on from parent to child. Your child watches you; your reactions and your behavior influences the perception he/she has of events, and the emotions and feelings that follow. The start of the school year is a happy event that shouldn’t be perceived as a threat. By your attitude, show your child that there is no need to worry.
8. Listen to your child. When children return to school, they need fun, peace and harmony. Some signs may indicate that your child is having a difficult time: fatigue, irritability or mood swings, difficulty sleeping, withdrawal, etc. You know your child more than anyone, so stay attentive and observe, so you can intervene promptly if needed.
9. Celebrate the start of the school year. Each school year represents an important and unique step of family life. Why not celebrate it, since it is a happy occasion? For instance, organize a dinner at the restaurant or a special family dinner to highlight the joyous event!
10. Use techniques that work to reduce stress. If you feel anxious, remember that there are several recognized techniques known to help manage stress: deep breathing, visualization, meditation, yoga, etc. Why not discover one or several of them and invite your child to come with you?

We hope that the start of the new year will be filled with joy and tranquility!

William James wrote, “The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” This quote offers us a valuable insight into how to improve our relationships. Most of us intuitively know that having a romantic partner that is appreciative, happy, and even grateful is a good thing. Indeed, my male and female straight and gay friends all seem to agree that enthusiasm and appreciation of what we are doing and who we are with is sexy, both in and out of the bedroom. On the flip side, I have talked to couples counselors as well as divorce lawyers, and both have told me that lack of appreciation from one’s partner is a major relationship killer. It appears that while we all seem to know that we like being appreciated, we sometimes forget how important it is to express appreciation to our partners. The good news is that gratitude is something you can develop. That’s right, we can all learn to be more appreciative and grateful. Not only does research suggest that gratitude can help our relationships, it also suggests that gratitude makes us happier and healthier overall. So, let’s talk about the research, as well how we can improve our love lives throughout the year by becoming more grateful!

Does Research Back Up the Notion that Gratitude Can Improve Your Love Life? YES!

It turns out that quite a bit of research suggests that expressing gratitude strengthens personal relationships of all kinds, including work relationships, personal friendships and romantic relationships (Gordon et al., 2011). Gratitude helps both at the start of a new relationship and later when one is working to keep a relationship strong (Algoe et al., 2008). So, if you want to woo someone new, show that person that they are appreciated. If you want to maintain and strengthen an existing relationship, express your gratitude for what your partner does for you (be it listening to you talk about your day, being a passionate lover, helping around the house, or anything else that they are doing to make your life better). You also want to express your appreciation of all the traits you love about them (be it their brains, beauty, heart or something more specific like that they are such great dancers or have an infectious smile).

Research has found that gratitude increases relationship satisfaction and (not surprisingly) intensifies the feeling of being connected (Algoe et al., 2010; Algoe et al. 2012), and that this works for both genders, regardless of your sexual orientation. In other words, gratitude increases relationship satisfaction for both men and women regardless of whether they are involved with a man or a woman. Even more encouraging, gratitude improves satisfaction for both the recipient of appreciation and the person expressing the appreciation!! WOW, what a deal! After all, expressing genuine appreciation doesn’t cost a thing, but it actually can make both you and your partner feel better about your relationship!

Wait! What if Neither You, Nor Your Romantic Partner are In the Habit of Expressing Appreciation? Are You Doomed? NO!

There is plenty you can do to make appreciation and gratitude a bigger part of your life. Appreciating the gifts around you can become a habit. Several experts have written on the topic of how to foster gratitude, and they all seem to agree on a few things that can help us all be more grateful. One common suggestion is to keep a gratitude journal. This can cover everything that you are grateful for in your life, but if you want to focus on your relationship, then add a few things each day that you appreciate about your partner. It can be her smile, or that he did the dishes almost every day this week. It can be that she was there for you when you got bad news, or that he is always proud of you when you succeed. It doesn’t all have to be deep. It could even be about your favorite body part. You don’t have to share the list right away, just make that list, and read it over each day, even that will begin to strengthen your relationship. Of course, sharing what you appreciate about your partner spontaneously will make your appreciation of them even more powerful. In long-term relationships, in particular, it is important to remember to take time to let the person you love know how grateful you are to have them in your life. So, keep your eyes open for opportunities to express sincere appreciation every day.

What is particularly magical about all this is that I have personally found that gratitude is contagious. Expressing appreciation increases the chance you will receive it. Beyond what it does for relationships, research has shown that gratitude also improves personal happiness and overall health (Wood et al, 2010). So, even if you are currently single, you can still benefit from practicing gratitude.

In short, gratitude is learnable, good for you and even sexy! It can improve your love life, your friendships, your work life, your happiness and your health. It doesn’t cost a cent, and, as far as I know, there are no harmful side effects. So, what are you waiting for? Today is the perfect day to start being more grateful!

References

Algoe, Sara B., Haidt, Jonathan and Gable, Shelly L. (2008). Beyond Reciprocity: Gratitude and Relationships in Everyday Life.  Emotion, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 425-429.

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Algoe, Sara B. (2012). Find, Remind, and Bind: The Functions of Gratitude in Everyday Relationships. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, in press.

Algoe, Sara, Shelly Gabel, and Natalya Maisel (2010). It’s the little things: Everyday gratitude as a booster shot for romantic relationships. Personal Relationships, (17), 217-233.

Gordon. Cameron L; Arnette, Robyn A.M; Smith, Rachel, E (2011). Have you thanked your spouse today?: Felt and expressed gratitude among married couples. Personality and Individual Differences, 50(3), 339-343.

Wood, Alex M., Froh, Jeffrey J. and Geraghty, Adam W.A. (2010). Gratitude and well-being: A review and theoretical integration. Clinical Psychology Review, pp. 1-16.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Are you tired of making New Year’s resolutions each year, only to get discouraged at your first sign of weakness?  Don’t get frustrated.  Plenty of us have done the same thing.  Instead, focus on some simple strategies you can use to help you be the best you can be.  Studies show that making small changes and taking baby steps toward your goals will ensure that you achieve the goals you have set.

In addition to staying on track with your wellness routine of regular massage, releasing the negative energy from trapped emotions, and using therapeutic grade essential oils on a regular basis, the following is a list of simple things you can begin to incorporate into your daily routine to help you succeed.  I would love to see you reach your Highest Potential, and this is a wonderful place to start.

10 Tips For Being The Best You Can Be in 2018

By Anne Naylor

What do Susan Boyle, Paul Potts and J K Rowling all have in common – apart from they happen to be British? Their success did not come about overnight, or easily. Not for any of them came instant fame, and recognition in the spotlight.

“The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished,
or the luster of it will never appear”
Daniel Defoe

No matter how frustrated, troubled or dispirited on the surface, deep down everyone I have met is truly extraordinary. However hidden, the human spirit, the diamond is always there; in you, in me.

For many of us, these times are rough. Perhaps now we can come to know and appreciate more fully our capacity for endurance and the brightness of our human spirit. What is more, we can take the polishing more into our own hands.

Here are some tips you might like to consider:

1. Know what you want

Maybe you have a talent you have longed to express and develop. If not, you probably know how you would like to be experiencing your life – perhaps with more happiness, better communications with the ones you love, greater fulfilment in your work.

Knowing is deeper and stronger than wishful thinking or hoping. It is a conviction so solid that you can base your life on it.

“There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.”
Benjamin Franklin

 

 

2. Engage with your intention

Daily nurture your vision – see, feel, hear how you will be experiencing the fulfilment of your the life you want, both inwardly and in the world. Use your imagination.

J K Rowling’s Commencement Speech at Harvard is inspiring and real:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ov2IayHqPQ

3. Practice your passion – take action

If you have a talent, keep working with it. If you would like to be happier, do things that make you happy. Better communications? Be willing to learn, practice, improve – and make mistakes from time to time. Your intention will speak volumes. Fulfillment? Adjust your attitude.

“Nothing will work unless you do.”
Maya Angelou

4. Raise your energy – turn up the heat

Love yourself and be grateful for all you have in your life, right now. Pay attention to your blessings. Look up. Learn to forgive and laugh at the mistakes you make along the way. Each day, feel the enthusiasm for your vision, as if it has already happened. Stay open for the remarkable to take place. It will.

“There are two ways to live your life – one is as though nothing is a miracle,
the other is as though everything is a miracle.”
Albert Einstein

5. Gather positive people around you

At the very least, spend time with people who are supportive and for you. Enrich yourself by getting to know others who are actively creating the best for themselves, and learn from them.

“If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm.
Life does give back in kind.”
Norman Vincent Peale

6. Get rid of what is unnecessary

Clear the clutter! Live lean with only that which you need around you. The feeling of freedom you gain will liberate you closer to what you really want.

7. Organize yourself for success

Find ways of dealing with life’s necessities so that you are not distracted by them. Only agree to do what you will actually do. Learn to say no to what does not fit for you.

“If we did all the things we are capable of doing,
we would literally astound ourselves.”
Thomas A Edison

8. Set no time limits

Learn to live in the present moment and respond to your intuitive guidance. There are times when to act; times when to hold. You will get to know which is which.

“We have time enough if we will but use it right.”
Johann Wolfgang von Geothe

9. Believe in yourself – believe in your vision

Feeling doubtful? In these challenging times, young children may teach us something. As adults, we can also be persistent in going for what we value.

Consider the words of Imogen, walking with her father in the park, and Stephanie, her tv heroine:

So I’m in the park with my just-turned-three-year-old daughter when she asks:

Daddy, can I have an ice cream?
I don’t think we have time. We’ve got to go soon.
There is always a way, Daddy.
What?
Stephanie says, there is always a way!
Who says?
STEPHANIE!

“A visionary is one who can find his way by moonlight,
and see the dawn before the rest of the world.”
Oscar Wilde

10. Treasure yourself

Do the things that show you care for yourself: eat foods that serve your body; drink plenty of water; get enough sleep; exercise regularly; make time and space for fun; stay focused on your vision and intention. Taking care of your health is a wise investment of your time and attention.

“The diamond you are, you wear within you.
You can call on its beauty and power when you want to stand forward and dazzle.”