Feb
16
I wrote this post back in November before my sis called to let me know of the changes in her life. I literally wrote this the day before the phone call. I was given this blog post before I knew I needed it. Maybe the same will happen for you. It was written with tons …
Feb
13
My commitment to “lead with love” was influenced by some of the scientific findings of the Institute of HeartMath. Essentially, scientific tests have proven that the one-way communication path from our brains to our heart is actually a two-way path and that the messages the heart sends to the brain has an impact on both …
Feb
06
One of my great mentors, Susanne, taught me about how in any moment I can be, think, and act from above or below the line. If, because of how I react to one small thing, I can be filled with guilt, fear, or judgement (my favourite go-to “below the line” responses), I can also respond …
Jan
30
This video reminds me of the influence we can have when we choose to act consistently in a way that serves the world. Others get pissed off. They want to bring us down with them. Their playing small wants to keep us from playing big. School Portrait (2011) from Michael Berliner on Vimeo. It’s easy …
Jan
25
That was the first thought I had when I woke up yesterday – Day 1 of reading deprivation week. Yes, at 7 am, my bookshelf of textbooks and inspiring texts seemed more appealing to me than eating breakfast. I wanted to read because I knew I wasn’t supposed to. I’ve experienced that before… Someone tells …
Jan
22
Sometimes I get really nervous. This usually happens right before I hit the stage, the morning before a marathon, or right before I press send to that e-mail I knew needed to be written yet have no idea where or how it will be received. I am then reminded that nerves are the best thing …
Jan
14
Develop: de-vel-op, verb. to bring into being or activity; generate; evolve to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state to make active or promote the growth of to increase value or change the use of The verb develop has the Latin prefix “de” meaning “away” or “off,” …
Jan
10
“Last weekend a young man asked me how I remain so positive. “It seems all the negativity in the world doesn’t affect you,” he said. I had no more than a minute with the young man so I offered this: It’s all about where you choose to put your attention, and I choose to be …
Jan
06
I make commitments at the beginning of each new year. What I wrote for my commitments for 2011 still rings true for why I do it today. Resolutions die. Goals get accomplished and edited. But what we are committed to endures. After updating my goals at the beginning of the month – to start the …
Dec
15
I could make an excuse for why something isn’t the way I want it to be or take action to get the result I want. My choice. (via Indexed) Pick of the Post: LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It