Consciousness
50 Shades of Gray (Hair)
So last year, I decided to stop dying my hair. I know, I know, I hear your gasps, and I feel you scrolling to look at my picture. Yes, my hair is now mostly white and I’m still in my fifties. Before I made the decision, I posted a question on facebook, what is the...
Monsters in the Shadows
As children, we often conjured up monsters in the darkness of the night. These monsters were so real to us that we were unable to go to sleep, we called for our parents to rescue us and we even shook in our sheets. What we now know as adults is that there were no...
New Beginnings Ritual
Yes, it’s true… another year has passed and a new one lies before us. I don’t know about you, but for me this time of year is a mixed bag. I find myself looking back over the past year and counting my blessings, going over the many lessons I learned, and immersing...
Holiday Intentions
Holiday Intentions What the heck just happened? Have you ever thought these words to yourself? It’s the end of a day, or you’re walking out of a meeting, or you just tucked the kids into bed, and you wonder how the time passed so quickly … And you think to yourself:...
Discombobulated to Calm
Discombobulated to Calm Do you think you have everything planned for the day ahead? How about the week ahead? That's what I thought last week and then my whole week was upended by circumstances beyond my control. Nothing terrible happened - just a LOT of stuff that...
PEACE BEGINS WITH YOU!
Peace is the Beginning, the Middle and the End In times of stress, struggle or unexpected mishaps, it seems that we are seeking peace as the end result. We want a peaceful circumstance, a peaceful resolution, and a peaceful mind. As Mohandas Ghandi said, “There is no...
GET THE FUNK OUT!
Sure, being in a funk happens sometimes. Circumstances come about, stuff happens, people say things, life takes an unexpected turn, and suddenly we're on a downward spiral. FUNK is in our experience. And here's the deal... FUNK is a mind job. FUNK is a head case. It...
Gratitude is a Practice
Gratitude is a Practice Feeling grateful is something you have done on and off your whole life. As a child, you were in an almost constant state of gratitude, because you were always drawn to that which made you feel good. There are specific moments that are etched...
Positivity vs. Negativity ~ What Wins Out?
Positivity vs. Negativity ~ What Wins Out? Sometimes it’s tough to stay positive. There’s certainly negativity all around us – newspapers, online news sources and TV news stations are filled with it. They use negativity for dramatic effect to improve ratings. There...
Stop ‘shoulding’ on yourself.
Stop 'shoulding' on yourself. You are where you are because of every single thing you've done and said and thought up to this very moment. Every decision, person, and event has played a part. If you keep thinking things 'should' be different, you'll remain stuck in...
Waking Up Happy
Waking Up Happy How did you feel when you woke up this morning? Did you open your eyes and feel excited, energized, and well-rested? Did you have a sense of well-being and ease? Did you feel ready for this day? Was today a day you woke up happy? So many of us simply...
Blips on the Screen of Life
I’ve been thinking a lot lately how random life seems at times, and yet how purposeful it can be. It depends greatly on our thoughts and actions…and isn’t that always the case? Here are some musings on the topic. Blips on the Screen of Life There are occasional...
Happy Birthday to Me!
Yesterday was my birthday! I am basking in the glow of being celebrated and celebrating myself. And even though I celebrated all last week with fun little presents, a few dinners out, a marvelous dark chocolate and whipped cream cake, and had many people singing to me...
Positivity vs. Negativity ~ What Wins Out?
Do you have a desire to be positive, and yet, you’re having a tough time with it? This may help… Positivity vs. Negativity ~ What Wins Out? Sometimes it’s tough to stay positive. There’s certainly negativity all around us – newspapers, online news sources, and TV news...
Feel Good First
Your intention matters. Your mood matters. Your vibration matters. How you feel is infused in everything you do, it is reflected in the results of your actions, and it is what comes back to you. Set your intentions first. FEEL GOOD FIRST.
Time flies… Or does it?
Do you feel that time is flying by? Or is it just me? It seems like only yesterday I was taking down the Christmas decorations, forcing myself to remember to write 2017, and now it’s March 10th. What the heck? My Gram Urda used to say “Wait until you get older Sue,...
Change is in the Air
It’s January 19th, it’s a new year, and tomorrow we will have a new president here in the USA. No matter how you feel about the president, we can all agree that we are in for some changes. Change is inevitable. Change happens around us all the time. It is our ability...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Yes, it’s January 11th, and we are still wishing people a Happy New Year. Why? Because the new year brings with it a sense of excitement, an opening for something ‘more or better’, and a world of possibility. Recently, we shared with you a New Year’s...
What Gift Did You Give Yourself?
The holidays have come and gone and a new year has begun. You probably spent lots of time and money buying, wrapping, and happily giving gifts to people you like, love, and appreciate. WHAT DID YOU GIVE THEM? -Things they would use. -Things that made their lives...
New Year’s Ritual
Yes, it’s true… another year has passed and a new one lies before us. I don’t know about you, and for me this time of year is a mixed bag. I find myself looking back over the past year and counting my blessings, going over the many lessons I learned, and immerse...
What’s Your Energetic Bandwidth?
I feel as though my bandwidth is being tested these days. It’s as though I can’t possibly fit all the people, productivity, and joy in my life that I am drawn to right now. I have made commitments in my business to deliver certain things that require my...
You Matter & Someone Loves You
Sometimes we find ourselves questioning the meaning of life. We wonder what our true purpose is. We ask questions like, why is life so hard, why is there so much suffering, and what am I really here for? Sometimes we even ask the question, why am I alive? I just...
The Nuance of Second Chances
A couple weeks ago I wrote an article about second chances, because I really do believe we all deserve them. And then I got to thinking that there's another important piece to this that I didn't mention. Sure, when we're too hard on ourselves, critical of our lack of...
Everyone Deserves a Second Chance. No Exceptions.
Sometimes I'm too hard on myself. I am really, really good at beating myself up. In fact, I'm better at it than anyone else is, because no one else has ever made me feel worse than I've made myself feel. I think I'm especially good at it because I've had access to my...
What The Heck Has Been Going On?
It's been several weeks since we sent out a newsletter and I am wondering 'where did the time go'? This is a rhetorical question, of course, because time is an illusion and a human-made construct designed to mark the passage of our lives. And seriously, even though I...
Make a Bigger Difference
To all change makers and lightworkers, YOU are already making a unique and meaningful contribution to the empowerment of individuals through your work, your relationships, and your actions. I know it's important to you and, if you're like us, you want to make an even...
Hiccups, Snags, and Whoopses
OOPS, I did it again. What's the deal with me hurting myself lately? First my back, and now my shoulder. What the heck? Is this a sign that I need to rest? Do I need to contemplate something? Is there a message here for me? I have to admit I believe that all...
The Look of Love – or Not
I was thinking lately how easy it is to communicate with others. Now, you might be thinking I'm crazy because communication is often one of those things that gets us in trouble, but hear me out. Real, intimate, and heartfelt communication happens when you completely...
LOVE
LOVE is all there is. I repeat this to myself over and over. Sometimes I simply repeat the word LOVE. I breathe in and out, reminding myself that we live in a world that is filled with love, compassion, and kindness. I know that everywhere we look there are helpers,...
LOVE and FEAR
The devastating shooting deaths in Florida over the weekend brought to the forefront so many emotions and feelings for so many people. On social media I saw everything from fear, sadness, grief, despair, and hate, to frustration and aggravation, to an outpouring of...
Celebrating Mom’s 75th
Today is my mom’s birthday and she’s 75. Today, I am celebrating the beautiful, strong, and loving woman that she is, and all she has meant to me over the years. I love that our relationship has grown so beautifully over the years – we’re still mom and daughter of...
Happy Celebrating & Happy Eating
It’s Memorial Day today and we are honoring and celebrating all of the U.S. Service men and women who lost their lives serving our country. Many of the freedoms we now enjoy are due to their supreme gift, and we are forever grateful to them. Many of us will be...
Healthy, Abundant, & Wise Summit: May 16 – 20
Would you like to feel more empowered and abundant as you move through each day—no matter what’s in front of you? Do you need some guidance and inspiration to move you to new heights of living more consciously, with vibrancy, on purpose, and with a true sense of...
Projects and Closure
Life is a continuum and it seems that there’s always something going on. We’ve just completed a new project, we’ve just started developing another new idea, and of course, we’re continuing the day to day tasks and projects of the business that are ongoing. I must say,...
Sayings, Thoughts, and Attraction – & Superstition
I don’t really consider myself to be superstitious, and yet when Friday the 13th rolls around I must admit that I do think about it. I don’t schedule anything too important and I don’t plan anything with too many moving parts where something could go wrong. And if I...
Are you a Possibility Thinker?
I love developing new ideas and working on new projects. There is an element of excitement that goes into the planning, preparation, the dreaming and the philosophizing of it! I call this process ‘possibility thinking’ or ‘blue sky thinking’, meaning that the only...
Your Body Knows Everything
Today I am listening to my body. It is telling me torest and relax. A few days ago while we were out walking, Kathy and I decided to do some interval sprints. It felt pretty darn good to be flying down the street - I know it didn’t necessarily look that way because I...
Moving to the Next Level
Life is good and everything is pretty much “copasetic “. You’re healthy and have people who love you. You have a roof over your head and food to eat. You really don’t have much to complain about, right? So why do you feel there is something more to be had? It’s...
The Cool Side of the Pillow
We are greatly enjoying our time here in Texas with mom. It’s nice to be able to have focused time with mom to help her, and even just talk about the simplest day-to-day tasks. What I realize is that there is so much of life that happens in every single moment and how...
Lose the Busyness ~ Gain Your Life
Sometimes the right thing to do is nothing at all. Sometimes, you simply need a break, a time out, or a nap.
The Power of Focused Energy
Scattered beams of sunlight illuminate our entire planet. The same scattered beams, when concentrated through a piece of glass, can set a leaf on fire. This same concept of focus works for your thoughts, feelings and actions. When you are feeling “scatter-brained” it...
More Heaven: Because Every Child Is Special
Dear Friends, I'm excited to be part of my friend/colleague, Dr. Jo Anne White's book launch today for More Heaven: Because Every Child Is Special. More Heaven is a true inspirational story about never giving up and about bringing out the best in our children and in...
Procrastination is the Answer
Okay, so the title is a bit dicey. Procrastination is only the answer if you don’t want to move forward. Procrastination kills momentum. Procrastination is a way of saying to the world that you really don’t believe in the beauty of your dreams, or that you don’t feel...
A Slight Shift of Perspective
Have you ever cleaned a countertop, a window pane or a stainless steel refrigerator? Have you noticed that when you moved away from it, even just an inch or two, you saw that you had missed a spot or that there were streaks you didn’t see before? The surface that...
Patience is a Virtue
This saying, patience is a virtue, really irritates me. Perhaps it’s because I feel that I don’t have much of it sometimes, and that being patient doesn’t really get things done. Action is what makes things happen, and hard work and long hours come into play too....
TIPS FOR CONSCIOUS BUSINESS GROWTH
Imagine having 20 immediately-actionable tips to grow your business. Now imagine that these tips come from individuals who have your best interest at heart… And imagine that these tips will not only help you grow your business but help you stay aligned with your...
Sweet Home Alabama!
I never thought I’d say these words … except when I’m singing along with the song on the radio or watching (yet again) the feel-good movie of the same name. And yet, here I am saying out loud, “Sweet Home Alabama” because this is where Kathy and I are living for the...
Endings = Beginnings
I’m not usually one to make black and white statements. I believe in unlimited shades of gray, multiple facets, and the many different perspectives there are to view things. I have found though that there are a few things that are simply as they are—absolutes, if you...
The Nut Roll Pat Down and Intentions
What an interesting experience I had at DFW airport this week. At the security checkpoint my bag was pulled aside because of a “suspicious item”. It ends up the item in question was a homemade nut roll that my mom had given me to take home for Christmas. It’s a...
A Return to Love
Last night I watched a taped show with Marianne Williamson as she spoke about the teachings of her book, A Return to Love which is based on the teachings of A Course in Miracles. The base message is that there are only two real emotions - LOVE and FEAR. All other...
What Do Curve Balls, Mercury Retrograde, and Sh*t have in Common?
Life is full of twists and turns, curve balls and sliders, bombshells and surprises. Surprises. HAH! It’s all really nice way of saying that sometimes sh*t happens. Yes, sh*t happens to all of us at some time or another. The interesting thing is that sometimes it...
Trust and Have Faith that ALL IS WELL
Hold the Vision. Trust the Process. When things aren't going exactly as you planned, hold tight to your dreams, goals, and vision. You've experienced something like this before - things weren't working out as you expected, and you made it through. There was a monkey...
There’s Lots Going On Here…
If you’re anything like me, you’re pretty darn busy right now. This is one of the busiest times our business has had in a few years -- we have a big road trip coming up with our Grow Tour happening in just about two weeks, we’re working with authors for our next two...
How Personal Development affects your life and business…
Personal Development and Spiritual Growth is so undervalued when it comes to the role it plays in business growth and success. Surveys show that 80% of people spend less than $200 on their personal development annually. What they probably don’t realize is that it’s...
The Gift of a Birthday
Birthday’s are supposed to be happy and special days filled with celebrations, presents, expressions of love, and well wishes for a dreamy year ahead. They are typically brimming with things like cake and ice cream, hugs and kisses, flowers and the blowing out of...
Desiderata – One of my favorite poems
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too...
Generalizations, Clumping, and Judgment
As humans we tend to group things. Our brains systematically categorize, rate, and even judge whatever or whoever is in front of us at any given moment – assessing the situation for danger or safety, acceptance or rejection, and where we go from here. Within a matter...
What do BBQ and Fireworks have to do with Freedom?
The 4th of July holiday is coming up next weekend and, as we know here in America, it’s a tradition to celebrate Independence Day with BBQs, beach-going, parties, flag-flying, and fireworks. I was thinking about the USA celebrating her independence as a nation, and...
Going with the Flow Ain’t Always Easy
I'm writing this later than usual because I have been consumed the past two weeks with the care of my mom. She had a pretty nasty car accident and besides being banged up physically, she was badly shaken. Sometimes the emotional impact is greater than the physical in...
I Love Him More
I didn’t think it was possible – for love to continue to grow after someone has left the planet - but I realize it’s not only possible, it’s happened for me. Two days ago was the 21st anniversary of my father’s passing. For some reason when I woke on this day I felt...
Time Crunch
I don’t know about you, but the best way for me to get anything done is to give myself a hard and fast deadline. When I know I have a limited period of time to complete a task some really cool things start happening in my brain and body. It’s as if I find a gear I...
People Want to Give Me Money
This morning alone I received three emails from people offering to give me money. Jim McC---ar randomly decided to make a $2 million donation to me, an attorney representing a long lost relative of mine from Algeria is holding $54 million US Dollars and all he needs...
Would You Tell Me a Little Bit About Yourself?
Hmmmm… Sounds like a straightforward question, right? Tell me about yourself. This is the first question that will be asked of me for an interview I’ll be recording later today. Thank goodness I saw the questions in advance. I feel that the answer could be anything...
OMG! Grey’s Anatomy Game Changer (Spoiler Alert)
OMG! I didn’t see this coming – not by a long shot. How could Derek be gone? No more McDreamy? No more loving angst between him and Meredith? No more sibling rivalry? No more jockeying for position at the hospital? And just when he and Meredith were getting along so...
You Deserve a Break Today
I don’t know if anyone else started to sing when you saw this headline, but I know that the old jingle from a McDonald’s commercial from the 70’s started playing in head as I was typing it. (See commercial) Now, I don’t have any intentions of going to McDonald’s and I...
Timeframe for Grief
Is it even possible for things to get ‘back to normal’ after someone you love passes? I don’t think so. I have found that with the passing of a loved one, a friend, and even an acquaintance, there is no going back to the way things were when they were still here with...
Shakin’ it Up
Do you ever feel a need to shake things up? You know… wondering if you’re on the right track, asking yourself questions like is there something more or better suited for me than what I’m doing right now?” or “is this really what life is all about?” I know for me I...
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times
What a swirl of activity has been taking place in my life over the past several months. Some of it was really great and completely joy-filled - like moving to a new home, mini-vacation with mom and sis, and two new book launches. And some of it was not so great, tough...
The Tides of Change
“The present changes the past. Looking back you do not find what you left behind.” Kiran Desai In observing the waves of the ocean from the safety of the shoreline, we notice that the tide is continually ebbing and flowing. This allows for a perfect balance. If the...
How are you feeling today? How would you like to feel?
”You could be one thought away from peace.” ~ Kristine Carlson Peace is defined as a feeling of ease and calm within, no matter what exists around you. A feeling doesn’t happen to you, it is produced within your mind. Your feelings are derived from your thoughts. The...
Making Room for What Matters Most
"If anything is worth doing, it's worth doing badly." ~Martha N. Beck Your day starts off as it usually does – wake up, take a shower, make breakfast and pack lunches, get the kids off to school, kiss hubby goodbye and settle into your routine. And then, bam! The...
So Much To Do, So Little Time
I feel as though I’ve written on this topic at least once in the past – and for sure, I know I’ve felt this way many times. I’m guessing you’ve had these moments (or days or months too). And although I always make my way to the other side and often with great results,...
Today’s To-Do’s and Other Potentially Unnecessary Things
"Life is now. There was never a time when your life was not now, nor will there ever be." ~ Eckhart Tolle Deadlines are looming and as you cross one thing off your to-do list, another item quickly replaces it. When you look at your to-do list, you know that there are...
Wisdom of the Hawk
“Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” ~Rose Kennedy Look to the heavens and you may see a hawk, a seagull, a crane or another species of bird soaring high above the earth. There is much we can...
Holidays and Milestones
Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries naturally call for celebratory activities. When the holidays are here the expectation is that we are happy, jolly, light and in a ‘spiritual’ state of mind and heart. Are you feelin’ it? Sometimes it is tough to get in the spirit...
The Flow of the Universe is Abundant
If you ever doubt that there is abundance in the world, all you need do is look around you. There is an abundance of beauty in nature. Trees, flowers, grass, butterflies, birds, rain, clouds… these are the bounty of Mother Earth. As you look to the people around you, you will see kindness and helpfulness, laughter and joy, teaching and sharing, love and compassion… these are the bounty of humanity.
You Know When You Know
We’ve all experienced them – moments of complete and utter clarity. There is often no explanation, no foretelling, no definitive or traceable path… there is only clarity. Weeks, months, or even years of trying, planning, figuring, and work all seem to be unimportant...
The Whole Enchilada or a Tasty Morsel
So what kind of gal are you? Do you like knowing every single detail before you make a decision? Do you need to know the ins and outs, the ups and downs? Are you always looking for more so you are satisfied that you won’t miss anything? Do you like to fill yourself up...
There’s No Time Like The Present
…THE PRESENT. There’s no time like THE PRESENT. In fact there is no other time… period. You only have the moment that you’re living in. What’s past is past. You can’t change it. You can’t go there again. You can’t re-live what already happened (although many of us do...
Hiccups, Snags, and Whoopses
Sure, it's great to have a goal and a plan, and to take appropriate action steps towards it. In fact, I don't know a better way to do it. It provides me with a sense of ease and calm to know the direction I'm headed in, why I'm headed that way, and how I'll get there....
The Power of a Post-It
I gotta say, I love me a pad of post-it notes. There is something so powerful about being able to write something and then release it when it no longer serves a purpose.
I’m Up for the Journey … Birthday Musings
Tomorrow is my birthday. I’ll be 54 and happily celebrating, not only every single year of it, but every single day. You see, for me, life is a gift, and it’s one I wouldn’t trade for anything. I know there’s no mistake that I’m here right now on this planet, in this...
Politicians and Comedians … The Common Thread
We all love to hear a rousing speech from our favorite politician. We are transfixed by every word and moved by innuendo. We hang tight as they relate the challenges, the pitfalls, the struggles and the plateaus. We celebrate with them as they regale the victories,...
Can You Really Learn From Someone Else?
I’ve been wondering lately if it’s truly possible to learn from someone else. What I mean is, do we have to experience something on our own, try it our own way—perhaps failing in the process—before we can say we have actually learned something? Or can we hear a story...
STUFF HAPPENS, Glitches and Silver Linings
STUFF HAPPENS! Especially when it comes to technology and change and movement. And as glitches go, this wasn’t too bad. And we know there’s ALWAYS some good that comes from a seemingly negative situation. You know what we mean… -The silver lining -The calm after the...
What Have You Got to Lose?
I’m not generally someone who asks questions that evoke negative responses, although it’s been known to happen on occasion … But this isn’t one of those times. The question I’m thinking of is this, “What have you got to lose?” When someone asks you, “What have you got...
FREE TELESUMMIT for Your Vibrant Well-Being – Empower Yourself Now
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You are Powerful… Yes, YOU!
You are powerful beyond measure... Yes, YOU! What you say and do matters. How you feel and the vibes you're emitting touch everyone around you, and these vibes go on to effect the entire population and planet. We've all heard it before "Ain't Momma happy, ain't nobody...
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Celebrate the Present
You are alive. You are breathing and well in this moment. You have another opportunity in this very second to take a step towards the thing you desire. There is nothing holding you back You have watched from the sidelines as others leap forward with expectancy and...
Pushing Through, Giving In or Giving It a Rest
Your project is in front of you. You feel it deeply in your bones. You see it emblazoned in your minds’ eye. You can taste it. Yes. It’s all you’ve thought about, dreamed of and worked on for days, weeks - maybe even months. You know deep in your soul that it’s what...
Middle of the Night Twinges
They happen to everyone at some time or another. You wake up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night with the remnants of a crazy dream swirling around in your head. You missed the deadline, or you forgot to send that email, or you really need to have an answer...
Do You Allow Inspiration In?
Pretty much every day I am blessed to be in conversation with at least one amazing woman who is out there living her dream, loving her life and leaving nothing to chance. These women have set themselves up for the amazing riches life has to offer, because they have...
Why Raving Fans Matter
In order to have any level of success in any area of your life, you must have at least a few raving fans. Raving fans come in many varieties and sometimes they come from where you might least expect it. Some Raving Fans are “Born” into Your Life These would be your...
Let the Knife Cut the Cake
Imagine that you are going to slice a beautiful and delicate angel food cake. You choose the appropriate knife, you place the knife on the cake and you begin to force the knife into and through the cake. Yes, the cake comes apart, yet by virtue of the excess force you...
CHOOSE JOY TODAY!
Can You Imagine More Joy in Your Life? Read About How Other Women Created Joy & How You Can Too! Thirty-five inspiring women have courageously chosen to share their stories so that YOU may be guided to more ease on your journey of life. These are remarkable, real...
PRESS RELEASE: Book Launch
Women Share Their Stories to Help Other Women In New Book Available June 6th Book Launch: Journey To Joy June 6, 2013 – June 6th marks the launch of the transformational and moving book, Journey to Joy, Inspiring Stories of Women Who Follow Their Hearts to Live in a...
Transform the world and build a global profitable business –Yes, it’s possible!
Transform the world and build a global profitable business –Yes, it's possible! I'm so excited! On Friday 5/15 at 4:00pm EST, I'm speaking during Nikkea B. Devida's“Secrets to Going Global: 12 change agents share tips, tools, and training for building a global 6-7...
Guidance and Insights from 35 Inspiring Women
Are you at a crossroad? Would you like some guidance & insights from 35 inspiring women who have made some big changes on their own paths, who now live life on their terms & in a state of JOY? These women share how they choose to live more consciously every...
If You Want to Grow Your Business You Have to Grow Your Self
Personal Development and Spiritual Growth is so undervalued when it comes to the role it plays in business growth and success. Surveys show that 80% of people spend less than $200 on their personal development. What they probably don’t realize is that it’s directly...
