Consciousness
Overwhelm is a Verb
Yep, I just learned it this week. Overwhelm is a verb. It is not a noun. It is not a thing in and of itself. It is not something that we can easily point to and identify without linking it to something else. You have to be overwhelmed by something or because of...
Breathing Through Discomfort
Tension is something that can sneak up on you gradually or it can happen in a moment. However your tension shows up for you, you can be sure that if you are experiencing tension in your emotional life, you will also experience tension in your physical body. When you...
Bite-Size is Better – For Snacks and Life’s Other Goodies
We’ve all been there! In front of you, you have what could seem like an overwhelming task. It is huge in scope and may take days, weeks or even months to complete. You know you want it, because you hold the vision of its completion in your mind’s eye and you see...
Why Does EASY Get a Bad Rap?
If it’s easy, it’s too good to be true. You have to work hard if you want to make the big bucks. If you’re looking for the easy way, you’re lazy. I know you’ve heard some of these… Maybe you’re the one saying them or maybe they’re a tiny, persistent voice in your...
Are You Waiting Around?
People wait around all the time. In fact if you ask the question, “What are you doing?” or “What’s next?” the answer often comes back starting with the words “I’m waiting for ...” and what follows next can be any number of things: An idea. Inspiration. More money. A...
Every woman makes a difference in this world. Your individual energy and actions effect those who are around you. And the collective energy of all women shifts the entire world. Yes, you are that powerful. And together we are awesome. Choose to share your love and...
What Keeps You Up At Night?
It has been said that the thoughts we have in the middle of the night are ones we should pay attention to. We’ve all woken up at 2:00am with some crazy thought about what’s wrong in our life, or conversely some incredibly creative idea that’s the answer to what we...
Are You a Possibility Thinker?
Possibility thinkers are those who dwell in the realm of all that could be. They remove their thoughts from “what is” and decide to focus their vision on what “could be” possible if they would allow themselves to think it. Possibility thinkers are often accused of...
YOU Are The Miracle You’ve Been Waiting For
There is no one on this earth more important, more special or more powerful than you. The gifts you possess are unique to you. The creativity that you hold within you and that you use in your actions is a treasure. The love you feel and the love you share provide...
Happy New Year ~ Or Not
If you’ve been reading anything I've written on my blog over the years, you probably already know what I'm going to say…. I ask you to read it anyway. By now you know that YOU are the only one who gets to make 2013 a good year for yourself ~ or not. YOU are the one...
My Prayer : 12-21-12
As we enter this new Spiritual Age on 12-21-12, may we all be vigilant about what we are creating. It is up to each of us to create our own world, and through our collective creations we create the world in which we all live. Let us make LOVE our priority in all...
Not so Merry and Bright?
‘Tis the season for good cheer, peace on earth and blessings. So why do you have moments of overwhelm and even sadness when the rest of the world seems to be merry and bright? It’s simple. The holidays bring up and amplify for us those emotions that may have been...
ThanksGiving Special ~ The Gift of a Gratitude Share (and how to hold one)
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, that would suffice.” ~ Meister Eckhart The longtime holiday of Thanksgiving is a perfect reminder of one of the most sacred spiritual practices we can bring into our lives; the practice of gratitude....
Are You Like Bamboo?
From the time it is planted, a bamboo tree takes approximately three years before it actually breaks the earth and starts to grow. For the first two years there is literally not even a leaf or twig to signify what is coming. In the meantime, the soil must be...
The Storm Remains
So many people are still in the dark – and no, this is not a metaphor. How can it be that a whole week has passed since Superstorm Sandy battered her way through the Caribbean Islands, the Eastern seaboard and made landfall in the Northeast U.S., that so many of us...
The Power of A Superstorm
WOW! Who knew we would be living through one of the worst storms ever in the history of the Northeast United States? Even if you were not in the path of Superstorm Sandy, you have surely seen and heard the devastation that has taken place across much of our...
No Regrets
Many people live their lives with a series of regrets. Regrets for hurtful words spoken or for beautiful sentiments left unexpressed. Regrets for chances not acted upon and for risks not taken. When people in their ‘sunset years’ have been asked about the things...
That’s Just Crazy Talk!
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are listening to someone, and this person in front of you is saying something that is virtually unbelievable to you or so outlandish that you don’t really know how to respond. You don’t want to hurt their feelings...
Do You Give Away Your Power?
As you move through each day, there are many moments of choice. In fact, your whole day is made up of choices. The question is, are you consciously choosing your course of action, or are you submitting to the whims and wishes of others without taking in to account...
Do You Make It Easy or Difficult for Others?
Imagine this… You are a busy woman. You have planned your entire day, and even your week for that matter, and then you get the email. You know: the email from a dear friend or a respected colleague with the subject line that reads “I need a favor…” Your first...
Don’t Judge a Book by the Cover
We’ve all heard this statement and we know that the sentiment implies that there is more below the surface than what we see at first glance. We also know that covers can be deceiving, shallow, inappropriate representations and sometimes even downright misleading. Is...
Women Living Consciously Tour
Powerful You! Women’s Network gratefully announces the Women Living ConsciouslyTM National Tour 2012 - 2103. These events reach out to women across the entire country and they are beneficial for women from all walks of life, especially entrepreneurs and women in...
Nobody Knows Like Your Body Knows
You want answers and you want them now. And you don’t want just any old answer; you want the right answer for your specific inquiry right now. When you consult your thinking mind, you will find a good deal of information. Your mind will guide you to the pros and...
Are you a Possibility Thinker?
Possibility thinkers are those who dwell in the realm of all that could be. They remove their thoughts from “what is” and decide to focus their vision on what “could be” possible if they would allow themselves to think it. Possibility thinkers are often accused of...
So You Think You Want To Be an Author
Have you ever said or thought these words … “I know I have a book in me, but I don’t have the time to write it” or, “I know my story would help lots of people, but it costs too much money to publish a book”? There are lots of people out there in the same boat and...
Can You Ever Truly Know Someone?
Do you ever wonder how you can have a conversation with someone and walk away without really knowing much about them at all? You may even have spent a whole evening with them or a whole day, or maybe you even work with them 5 days a week – and yet, how much do you...
Enough is Enough
How do you know when you have reached your limit? How do you know when to stop, bless it and move on? How do you know when something good is good enough? These are not easy questions to answer, and indeed the right answer for you may not be the right answer for...
Getting Others to Agree with You
There are times when you feel very clear about your path and you trust the direction in which you are moving. Much of the time, you find that others involved will be right there with you, totally aligned and in agreement. On occasion though, as you move forward...
When All Else Fails Remember, Failure is Simply a Result
Just like everything else in this life, failure is whatever youthink it is. So what do you think it is? Is it a reflection of your character, your brain power or your abilities? Is it the end of a journey because things didn’t happen as you envisioned? Or is it...
Million Dollar Ideas
You’ve probably had at least one million dollar idea in your lifetime, right? In fact, I imagine you might have even had ten or even a hundred of them. Some people will even attest that they saw their idea ‘in the flesh’ on a store shelf or for sale on the internet...
How to Heal Anything ~ LIVE!
On Tuesday, June 19th, at 7PM Eastern, my dear friend Kumari will be hosting a live-streaming show called, “How to Heal Anything ~ LIVE!” Her first show will address perhaps the most impactful topic in everyone’s life: “Healing Money Issues So You Can Lock in More...
Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket
As long as I can remember, I have opted for putting all of my eggs in one basket. I simply decided what I wanted and went for it; and nine times out of ten, I got it! I was never a fan of second and third choices either, unless it involved ice cream flavors or pizza...
It’s Good to have ‘Sheroes’
As a kid, my biggest Sheroe was my mom. I swore she could do anything better and faster than anyone I knew. When we played basketball she even made more baskets than my dad and brothers. I wanted to be like her (except for the part where she cleaned the house so...
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What Do You Do When You’re Not Inspired?
Many people sit around waiting for inspiration to strike; they’re looking for inspiration on any number of things, like creating a business plan, writing a book or a letter, or deciding what to make for dinner. They sit and wait for the right mood, the right moment,...
52 Lessons from My Father
Today marks 18 years since my father's passing from this earthly plane and I will be spending this day honoring our relationship, our love and the many lessons I learned from him. I am grateful for having shared time with my father during his 52 years on this planet....
Relationships = Life
“The quality of our relationships equals the quality of our life.” - Tony Robbins Have you measured the quality of your relationships lately? On a business level, are the clients or your co-workers happy with the amount of time you spend with them? What about the...
Have You Forgotten Mother’s Day Already?
We haven’t! Why? Because Mother’s Day celebrates one of the most important relationships of our lives. Our mothers are our first loves, our first connection to the world, and in the womb they are literally our source for life. We rely on our mothers for nourishment,...
Are You a Believer?
I remember years ago when the word ‘Believe’ was a really important word for me. I told myself that if I believed something enough, it would be true for me. I even bought things with the word ‘Believe’ on it and placed them around my home and office to remind me to...
Women Living Consciously Anthology Reaches Number One Amazon Bestseller
May 2012 –Powerful You! Publishing is grateful to announce the successful launch of their newly-released book, Women Living Consciously: Real Stories of Women Living on Purpose, with Passion, Empowered. The book reached the Amazon.com Number One Ranking in the...
Secrets, Fibs and Skirting My Truth
I sat on the edge of my bed and wiped the sleep from my eyes when suddenly I realized my mother was standing before me. What’s she holding in her hand? I wondered. Her words rang in my head as an enormous surge of adrenalin rushed through my tired mind and my whole...
Sometimes You Need a Little Help
Some days are tough… or at least they feel that way when you’re in the middle of them! There are times when you don’t know if you have the strength to get through and yet you “keep on keepin’ on” because you simply feel that you don’t have a choice. The truth is, you...
Thanks for Giving and Thanks for Receiving
GRATITUDE is a feeling in your heart that resonates through your entire body. It doesn’t matter if you are on the giving or receiving end of gratitude – it works just the same. As it moves through you, it literally makes you healthier and happier. You know this is...
Joint Venture Partnership Openings for Book Launch: Women Living Consciously
PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Powerful You! Inc. announces a new joint venture partnership for their soon to be released anthology book, Women Living Consciously ~ Real Stories of Women Living on Purpose, with Passion, Empowered. This powerful new anthology...
Do Your Actions Match Your Vision?
The importance of having a clear, vivid vision that is exciting to the holder of the vision is a prerequisite for creating a specific, desired result. This is the first step – create your vision. See it, know it, dream it, feel it, write it. These are the things that...
Fringe-Dwellers, Nuts and Weirdos: Creativity and You
“Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training.” - Anna Freud Creativity is something borne of imagination--something that is new and different. It is not imitative or already in existence. Something truly created by the mind is not...
What Are You Made Of?
Are you a stone or a gem? Are you a caterpillar or a butterfly? Are you a word or a book? No matter where you are in your life… you are complete just as you are. Every stage of your life, every stage of your growth is exactly perfect in and of itself. Your image in...
Genius is Immediate ~ True Talent Takes Time
We all know someone who we think is a genius. They always seem to have a brilliant idea, an incredible thought or a unique way of looking at things. These people are an amazement to most of us who can count our truly brilliant ideas on one hand. The most...
Open the Door to Your Soul
Lies. Fibs. White Lies. Half-truths. Real Whoppers. Is there a difference? Many of us like to think so. We rationalize why it’s okay to speak something that isn’t exactly true. Sometimes we say things that are partially true. We omit parts of the story. We...
Your Body Knows
Your body is a source of innate and perfect wisdom. If you tap in to the signals it is sending you in each and every moment, you will always know the right thing for you to do and you’ll always be on the right path for you. C’mon… Can Your Body Really Talk to You?...
You Don’t Need Fixing
What is this incessant need to make ourselves better? Why don’t we accept who we are and what we have as enough? Blame it on Your Parents Sure, this sounds a little bit harsh, but there is no denying the conditioning that took place in our formative years. We idolized...
No Matter the Question, LOVE is the Answer
It’s true. There is not a single situation, circumstance or person that cannot be answered with love. A loving response carries with it the essence of life and, as such, is always welcomed and understood at the level of Spirit. When You Answer with LOVE You will...
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. Things could definitely be worse and you really don’t have much to complain about, right? So why do you feel there...
Breathing through Discomfort
Tension is something that can sneak up on you gradually or it can happen in a moment. One thing you can be sure of is if you are experiencing tension in your emotional life, you will also experience tension in your physical body. When you are tense, you may...
Picture This!
"Hold an image of the life you want, and that image will become fact." - Norman Vincent Peale It’s true we think in pictures. Our minds create an image when we think about something specifc. Try this... Think of a baby. Think of a bridge. Think of what you ate for...
Is Common Sense Really So Common?
In the course of a day, I run across so many things that don’t make sense to me. Yesterday, I got some coffee from a restaurant in a food court. When I proceeded to the area to get some cream and sugar, I found that it was also the order pick-up window. I was...
Happy New Year (or Not)
The New Year is upon us and we have all heard many wishes of Happy New Year! We’ve wished it many times for others and we are all hoping and even praying it will turn out to be this way, right? Well, what happens to these wishes and thoughts of happiness as the month...
Releasing Judgment – Is it Possible?
We are bred to make judgments. Early on as kids we are taught the difference between good and bad, right and wrong. This translated to who we should be friends with, what school, sport and instrument is best for us, how to talk to authority figures, what to eat and...
Only 25 Days Left in the Year ~ Who Cares?
There are many posts on Facebook and Twitter and in the newsletters of many motivational coaches lately harkening the end of the year saying things like “Oh-Oh, only this many days left to achieve your goals” “Are you where you want to be?”, “You’re running out of...
Resistance Magnifies
Have you ever noticed that whatever you resist persists? Even though your intention is to resist it so it goes away and does not have power over you, as long as you continue to give energy to a thing or a thought, it simply continues to grow. It doesn’t matter if...
The Gift of a Gratitude Share (and how to hold one)
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, that would suffice.” ~ Meister Eckhart The longtime holiday of Thanksgiving is a perfect reminder of one of the most sacred spiritual practices we can bring into our lives; the practice of gratitude....
Making Time Out of Thin Air
An emergency comes up out of nowhere and you are “forced” to take time for something or someone that you had not planned. You have decided that the emergency takes precedence over everything else, because the person or thing that emerged is more important to you than...
Do You Procrastinate Out of Fear?
Have you ever been in a position of flux? You don’t know exactly what to do and you are so afraid to make the wrong decision that you have frightened yourself into non-action. You procrastinate, whine and moan, teeter back and forth and literally feel frozen in your...
Getting Others to Agree With You
There are times when you feel very clear about your path and you trust the direction in which you are moving. Much of the time, you find that others involved will be right there with you, totally aligned and in agreement. On occasion though, as you move forward...
Is Universal Peace of Mind Really Possible?
People value things differently. Some people get a high from having fun, laughter, adventure, excitement and even danger in their lives. Some people find learning, structure and knowledge provides them with a sense of power and certainty. Other people value calm and...
Get ‘Em From the Get Go
It is within a matter of seconds that a first impression is made - this goes for meeting someone in person as well as reading something in writing. In a matter of seconds our brains form an opinion about the person in front of us. Our mind draws on a lifetime of past...
The World is Your Oyster
Do you know … every possibility that exists for everyone else in the world also exists for you? It’s true. From where you sit at this very moment, the only thing that limits your scope of possibility is you. YOU are the one who decides what is possible for you. YOU...
A September 11th Remembrance
I remember waking up on Sept. 11th ten years ago. I was in Las Vegas for a sign convention with Kathy. I turned on the television to Good Morning America and instead I saw what looked like a disaster zone. We were confused about what we were seeing because the words...
Does Authenticity Frighten You?
Are you afraid to be yourself? Do you only let people see certain parts of you? Do you only share what you think they will accept and agree with? This is not uncommon. Although there is an allure and great freedom awaiting you when you live fully as the person you...
A September 11th Remembrance
I remember waking up on Sept. 11th ten years ago. I was in Las Vegas for a sign convention with Kathy. I turned on the television to Good Morning America and instead I saw what looked like a disaster zone. We were confused about what we were seeing because the words...
What Are You Eluding?
Is there something you desire that seems out of your reach? Something that you have a hankering for that is eluding you? Perhaps it is not really eluding you – perhaps you are eluding it. As human beings we have come to expect that we will not receive everything we...
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
Two Minds Are Better Than One… and sometimes both minds are your own. It’s true. We end up in a situation because of the thoughts we have thought in the past and the actions we took that landed us here. Now that we’re in it, there is no way for us to get out of it...
There’s No Time Like the Present.
You’ve heard it before – and it bears repeating – there’s no time like the present. What this speaks to is the value of this very moment. As far as you know, it’s the only one you’ve got; and every single moment after the one you’re in is a bonus. Living in the NOW is...
Newly Enhanced Network Helps Women Grow Personally, Spiritually and in Business
The three major changes include the launch of the Powerful You! Learning Center, the brand new PY! Virtual Network Meetings and a brand new online social networking website. In addition, current members will enjoy reduced monthly meeting fees and the new book,...
Your Story Is Whatever You Decide
The two articles we are sharing this week both speak about the significance of storytelling. Truly, we are all storytellers; whether we tell stories to ourselves, about ourselves or about our observances, perspectives and circumstances, we are thinking and speaking...
Whatever Your Calling, It is God’s Work
There are some people who say “I have a vocation” or “I have a calling” or “I know that what I am doing is my purpose in life”. I used to be envious of these people until I realized that they are no different than anyone else on this earth, and they are certainly no...
Even a Tiny Light Brightens a Dark Space
t is in the darkest of rooms that we can see even the smallest crack of light peeking through the blackness. It seems to cut through the dark like a knife. This same small crack of light cannot even be seen when it enters an already lit room. Our lives are like this....
Trying and Failing
This past month I entered a contest and lost. I didn’t win. I didn’t get the prize. I didn’t get the title. I failed. AND…I am already looking for the next contest, and I’ll be happy again even if I fail. Why? Am I a glutton for punishment? No, in fact it is exactly...
What American Idol Does for America
It’s true that as Americans we love to celebrate winning; not the Charlie Sheen version, but honest to goodness winning. We think we like to see the final result and to crown a victor, but the truth is that we love the process and the journey even more than we love...
Please Vote! Guest Blogger for Brian Tracy
WOW! ... I am so excited to announce that I have been selected as a TOP 60 Finalist to be a Guest Blogger for Brian Tracy - Yes, THE Brian Tracy, the hugely popular and incredible Personal Development Teacher, Trainer and Guru. Many people don't realize that Brian...
A Bad Mood is and Indicator of Change
Have you ever woken up ‘grumpy” or with a pervasive feeling of dread or sadness? You search your mind wondering where these feelings and thoughts come from, and you have no answer - just this horrible bad mood to deal with. So you try to change your mood by looking...
It’s Better Because of You
By your inherent nature and energy, you continually affect everything and everyone you come in contact with. The combined energy of your heart space and your brain send ‘waves’ to all that surrounds you and simply by thinking and feeling, you literally create the...
Inspiration is the Beginning, the Middle and the End
So here before us is the chicken and egg question… Do you have to be inspired to take the first step or can the first step be taken to bring forth inspiration? In other words, can you move forward without the feeling in order to create the feeling? The short answer is...
Thinking Big – Starting Small
Looking at a new project can be invigorating, exciting and thrilling! It can bring a skip to your step and a new sense of energy to your being. It can ‘refresh’ a previously stale or stuck business or relationship. At the same time, it can bring with it anxiety,...
What lies before you is EVERYTHING…
What you are seeing around you at this very moment has very little to do with what is possible for your future. The situation you are currently in is a direct reflection of your past thinking and actions. What lies before you is whatever you decide and think about and...
Feelings of Peace
How are you feeling today? How would you like to feel today? Happy? Joyful? Peaceful? PEACE: 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...
Fabric of Life
Think about a time that you were completely wrapped up in a project - worked wholeheartedly and seemingly non-stop and then suddenly, boom…it’s over. Have you ever felt like you don’t know what to do with yourself? I mean, now that the party is over, the thing is...
PRESS RELEASE – TELESUMMIT
PRESS RELEASE: Empowering Transformations Telesummit Provides Free Advice, Wisdom, and Insights for Women The Telesummit is presented by the Co-Authors of the New Anthology Book, Empowering Transformations for Women February 2011 - A powerful and free tool is now...
Is Common Sense Really So Common?
In the course of a day, I run across so many things that simply don’t make sense to me. Yesterday, I got some coffee from a restaurant in a food court. When I proceeded to the area to get some cream and sugar, I found that it was also the order pick-up window. I was...
Mirror, Mirror of Myself
We’ve all had times in our life when we meet someone, and we experience dejavu. We could swear we’ve met them before. In an attempt to make the connection, we ask lots of questions to figure out how we might know them. ‘Did you grow up in Texas?’ ‘Where did you go to...
New Year, New You ~ Or Not
The powers that be would have us believe that the beginning of a new year means the beginning of new habits and new ways of being. We search for new bodies, better relationships, the end of ‘bad habits’ and more material stuff. We’re tricked each year into believing...
The Hum-Bug and Happy of the Holidays
Is it getting to you yet? Do you feel the pressure and push of the holiday season? And even though you’d like to be jolly and bright, you find yourself being a bit of a Scrooge? No worries. There are lots of people who feel this way on and off during the holiday...
I Lovingly Forgive Myself. I Am Free.
“Judgment and blame are the weightiest thoughts of all, as they lack love.” Marianne Williamson “I forgive myself.” Imagine saying these words and meaning them. Imagine truly being able to forgive yourself for things you have done or said in the past. Imagine truly...
The Power of Making Real Connections – 7 Tips
In our society today, “connections” is a huge buzz word. If you are connected, you are someone who has access to and influence with the “right” people. The “right” people will vary depending on certain situations that arise. At times, we may desire connections in...
The Transformational Power of Gratitude ~ It’s Easier than You Think
You’ve been grateful your whole life. In fact, among the first words you learned as a child are the words “thank you”. Your parents taught you when to say it, who to say it to and that you should say it every time something good is bestowed upon you. As you grew...
A Safe Port or the High Seas
What’s so safe about a port? Ports provide protection from the vast seas. They are built as a welcome haven with strong docks to accommodate their visitors. Ports are not built for permanent habitation. They are built as a welcome haven, a layover, a place to trade...
Is Universal Peace of Mind Really Possible?
People value things differently. Some people get a high from having fun, laughter, adventure, excitement and even danger in their lives. Some people find learning, structure and knowledge provides them with a sense of power and certainty. Other people value calm...
Back to Basics
In times of turmoil, angst and strife we seek comfort in that which we call ‘normal’. We look for signs of what we know to be true, and we look for feelings that we are familiar with. Truly when we experience an upheaval of any kind, there are moments of...
Logic is Overrated
Society insists on logic. It insists that there must be a method to the madness and rhyme or reason to everything that exists. Society will say ‘spell it out for me’ or ‘show me why’ or ‘ draw me a picture’. It says that there must be a plan and a path and a...
We Need Each Other
Scientists have been studying the interaction of human beings for centuries and the conclusion is always the same. We need each other. Physically we have a need for human touch. Infants who are not held and touched in their first months of life either die or become...
