So.. had many conversations with different people lately where they have given me the feedback that I create a very safe space for them to say what is on their mind without any feeling of judgment from me. This obviously makes me feel good about where I am in life knowing that I can accept people for who they are and at whatever stage in life they may be at. This has taken time to get here believe it or not.
It all started with me accepting myself for me.. getting to know who I am and then having the courage to speak out and be me. So are there times or experiences that we have in life that make us a bit more guarded towards certain people? Haven't we all experienced being hurt and then telling ourselves..."I'm never going to do that again?" Who allows us to be hurt? What kinds of things do we allow to hurt us? So we could literally spend our entire life closed off to others because we are soo afraid to get hurt. What good does that do and who really holds the magic wand out there to protect us from feeling pain anyway? Well, I would venture to say we allow ourselves to be hurt. Many people are afraid to be vulnerable.. including me at times... and at the same time, being vulnerable with others is what bonds us as fellow beings.
So instead of closing your heart off to the world for fear of being hurt, open your heart and as you choose to do so you will find others will open their heart to you. Everything starts with you. It's no one elses responsibility to create that open space but yours. When you open it for others.. it's beautiful to watch this process of authentic communication happen.
I just got an email from a friend of mine where he expressed his appreciation to me for the fact he felt comfortable in sharing who he was. Isn't that what we all want but instead we fall back into our shells.... especially with those closest to us because of past experiences. WHAT IF... we took steps to healing those parts of us that have been .. so called "wounded" and start to reach out to others knowing they want that same connection that we crave. CREATE IT.. allow it.. and know that it is possible to be that open and honest with each other that there are NO barriers to your relationship. What a beautiful place to be. Try it... I promise.. miracles are right on the other side of those walls you have built up around your heart.
Becky Sampson's Weight Loss Inspiration
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
"The Power of Vulnerability" Brene Brown
I love this clip. I know we all struggle with being vunerable at times and on the other hand as I have learned and continue to learn to be open and honest, I have connected with people in ways I had never been able to before. Make sure you spend the time to see this one. It's great!!
"Remember the Reason for the Season" EASTER
So for many this is a very special day. It's the day we remember that Christ gave His life for us. As I awoke this morning, I couldn't help but feel the gratitude for this Easter morning remembering the sacrifice that Christ made for me. As I have gone through my own journey of healing in a HUGE WAY, I almost can't believe the mighty change that has happened not only in my physical body but most importantly in my spirit. There is a tangible powerful influence and role that the atonement has played in my life. As I turned my life over to God and allowed this power to engulf me and my own weakness, I literally have witness and experienced a miracle. Isn't that what the atonement is all about. For me, it's been one of the most important truths I KNOW of. Knowing that God put me on this earth, gave me weakness so that I could learn to rely on Him, then for Him to provide a Savior for me so that I may be be healed from that weakness and draw closer to Him.. is such a gift. I always thought that the atonement was for those who committed great sin but I have learned through my own experience that the atonement is for all of those things I choose to do to draw me further from Him. I don't always make choices in my life that draw me towards Him, rather I find myself at times turning my back on Him. I believe life is full of those types of lessons. I am not always aware that I am doing things that take me away from His light but when I do, I do my best to turn back around and make better choices.
I think of the analogy of airplane and how it is off course 99% of the time. That's like me. My life is a series of opportunities to learn and to grow from my choices and what is going to kick me off balance and what things are going to bring me back to center. Doesn't it sometimes feel like it will never end? Of course.. that's why "Life is a Journey.. not a Destination." The most important thing to remember is be PATIENT with yourself. We were created imperfect for a reason. So remember the reason for the season and turn to Him to find the answers to what you seek most in your life. Christ knows each one of us intimately. After all He suffered for each and everyone of us. Don't allow yourself to suffer for that which He has already paid the price for!
I think of the analogy of airplane and how it is off course 99% of the time. That's like me. My life is a series of opportunities to learn and to grow from my choices and what is going to kick me off balance and what things are going to bring me back to center. Doesn't it sometimes feel like it will never end? Of course.. that's why "Life is a Journey.. not a Destination." The most important thing to remember is be PATIENT with yourself. We were created imperfect for a reason. So remember the reason for the season and turn to Him to find the answers to what you seek most in your life. Christ knows each one of us intimately. After all He suffered for each and everyone of us. Don't allow yourself to suffer for that which He has already paid the price for!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
"Good Morning Everyone! DECIDE Today .. to create an AMAZING Day!"
I only have a few minutes to write this morning but I wanted to thank everyone in my life today as I begin this day in CREATION. We truly have the power to create whatever it is that we want TODAY... so don't let another minute pass you by without first being grateful for what you have and then sit down and start creating. It's really that easy. Decide today that you will be grateful, peaceful, in service to someone, thoughtful, in action and healthy. Creation begins with a decision. Thank you for being in my life today... now I need to head out and start creating some pretty awesome things I already have in my very packed schedule.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
So.. Here's the Deal... I'm Taking on Personal One on One Clients....
Ok.. so many of you know that I have been sponsoring people in my 12 step program for a year in half now and have worked with many people who are working on releasing weight as well as are getting clear in their lives. It's now time that I take this professionally and open myself up to coaching. I definitely am all about RESULTS. To build my clientele I only have (1) more spot available to lock you in at the lower investment price of $250/month. My fees will go up once I fill that last spot.
My ideal client is as follows:
Someone who is finally really ready to make some major changes and shifts in life around their eating habits.
Someone who is willing and able to put the time in to take care of themselves.
Someone who is looking for clarity on other areas in their life like work, relationships, self esteem, business.
Someone who is willing to be honest and real about where they are and where they want to be.
Someone who has a vision of where they want to be but needs help in creating a plan on how to get there.
Someone who is open to being coached.
Someone who is tired of being sick and tired.
For me I didn't force any of my food plan on myself.. I didn't work out like crazy... to be honest with you for the first time in my life.. I learned to accept myself for exactly where I was. This isn't about force.. I help you get your mindset in place and then the weight takes care of itself. It's easier than you think. I love people through this process which is a different way for many people. I believe we have beat ourselves up our whole lives, I won't be contributing anymore energy to that.. in fact, I teach you just the opposite.
You want to release the weight and feel peace around food, I can help. You want to feel better in your own skin, I can help you with that. You want to not have to turn to food in order to deal with your emotions, I can help teach you tools in dealing with that. You want to have more energy and clarity in your life, I can help you do that. Know what your ideal life is but it just seems to be too far out of reach, I can help you in creating a plan to get there and start living that ideal life. I have done all of these things. I have experienced finally living the life I had always dreamt of but never thought was possible. Let me help you also get there. People choose to work with me because they want what I have. I show you how to get it.
So don't wait! Click Here to email me (Put in the subject line *COACHING*) to set up a FREE Phone Consultation to see if we would be the right fit for each other. I don't just work with anyone. It's important when you are choosing a coach or a mentor that it be the right fit. I always tell people that after the consultation, you will know if it's right to work with me or not. I look forward to hearing from you and possibly working with you.
Click Here to be directed to the page where the details of the One on One Coaching Program is listed.
My ideal client is as follows:
Someone who is finally really ready to make some major changes and shifts in life around their eating habits.
Someone who is willing and able to put the time in to take care of themselves.
Someone who is looking for clarity on other areas in their life like work, relationships, self esteem, business.
Someone who is willing to be honest and real about where they are and where they want to be.
Someone who has a vision of where they want to be but needs help in creating a plan on how to get there.
Someone who is open to being coached.
Someone who is tired of being sick and tired.
For me I didn't force any of my food plan on myself.. I didn't work out like crazy... to be honest with you for the first time in my life.. I learned to accept myself for exactly where I was. This isn't about force.. I help you get your mindset in place and then the weight takes care of itself. It's easier than you think. I love people through this process which is a different way for many people. I believe we have beat ourselves up our whole lives, I won't be contributing anymore energy to that.. in fact, I teach you just the opposite.
You want to release the weight and feel peace around food, I can help. You want to feel better in your own skin, I can help you with that. You want to not have to turn to food in order to deal with your emotions, I can help teach you tools in dealing with that. You want to have more energy and clarity in your life, I can help you do that. Know what your ideal life is but it just seems to be too far out of reach, I can help you in creating a plan to get there and start living that ideal life. I have done all of these things. I have experienced finally living the life I had always dreamt of but never thought was possible. Let me help you also get there. People choose to work with me because they want what I have. I show you how to get it.
So don't wait! Click Here to email me (Put in the subject line *COACHING*) to set up a FREE Phone Consultation to see if we would be the right fit for each other. I don't just work with anyone. It's important when you are choosing a coach or a mentor that it be the right fit. I always tell people that after the consultation, you will know if it's right to work with me or not. I look forward to hearing from you and possibly working with you.
Click Here to be directed to the page where the details of the One on One Coaching Program is listed.
Monday, April 18, 2011
"Day of Healing"
Wow.. what a day. I can't express enough about how grateful I am to my 2 friends Peggy Matheson and Angel Shannon. I did some really good work with Peggy first thing in the morning. She took me on a journey in imagery and I released some pretty big stuff. I cried a lot and to me crying is a good thing because it tells me that I am getting through some tough things and then able to move on. At one point during the sessions, I felt a HUGE boulder holding me down and the heaviness of it just about took me out. Once I was able to give that over to Christ, I could immediately feel that heaviness leave me. It was so tangible. It always surprises me how powerful our minds are. So, here's the deal, I believe people are given certain gifts and for me Peggy's gift is the gift of healing. She helped guide me through a process where I got to tap into what my body and soul were saying so that I could at the end of the process be free from those things that have been holding me back. I worked through accepting my beauty, releasing my resentments and sadness as well as fear around future relationships. It's not about me judging what is there for me to work on but rather to just releasing it as it I recognize that it has literally been holding me back from being able to get what I want out of life.
As for Angel Shannon.. I spent 6-7 hours with her in her beautiful space she has in her home where she also does healing work. We cried and laughed together as well as did meditation. It was a beautiful process. Now, normally people don't get that much time with her since her time is very valuable but today I was the lucky one to have been blessed with the time I did with her. She is truly an Angel in my life as she taught me about crystals and she gave so freely of her knowledge. She is currently a facilitator as well as works with people one on one.
Either one of these women create massive amounts of value for people who are wanting help. Peggy is about emotionally healing those blocks we have.. those agreements that we make that ultimately hurt us through life. Angel is about finding ways in dealing with our everyday stresses. Check them both out on Facebook and if you get a chance to work with them I highly recommend both of them to you.
I just need to end this day with gratitude for the blessings I have in my life right now. I can't say all my days are this amazing but for today I stand in a place of gratitude.
As for Angel Shannon.. I spent 6-7 hours with her in her beautiful space she has in her home where she also does healing work. We cried and laughed together as well as did meditation. It was a beautiful process. Now, normally people don't get that much time with her since her time is very valuable but today I was the lucky one to have been blessed with the time I did with her. She is truly an Angel in my life as she taught me about crystals and she gave so freely of her knowledge. She is currently a facilitator as well as works with people one on one.
Either one of these women create massive amounts of value for people who are wanting help. Peggy is about emotionally healing those blocks we have.. those agreements that we make that ultimately hurt us through life. Angel is about finding ways in dealing with our everyday stresses. Check them both out on Facebook and if you get a chance to work with them I highly recommend both of them to you.
I just need to end this day with gratitude for the blessings I have in my life right now. I can't say all my days are this amazing but for today I stand in a place of gratitude.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
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