My guidance for a life well-lived.
I hope it resonates.
Battle of the sexes or have we been misinformed?
OK, so men actually want to provide for us girls, and want to make us happy. Now, we know that no one can actually make us happy - that’s an inside job. But they can make us happier. So when we aren’t happy they actually take it personally and feel like a bit of a failure. What we women could do (I will never should you!), is to move more into our ‘feminine energy’ and allow them to provide for us, and then we need to appreciate them.
They NEED appreciation. If this isn’t new information to you, let it be a good reminder.
Beliefs that no longer serve you
You’ve heard me and many others say, that beliefs are just a thought you keep thinking. We think beliefs can’t be changed, or that this is just ‘the way I am.’ Last night in bed after a guided meditation on letting go of the past, I was in my glory of clear thoughts and utter relaxation. What came to my mind was a rope with a big tight knot in it. As I looked at the knot, it slowly began to unravel. What was left was just the rope. I instantly knew what this vision was telling me.
Can you help me with this?
Hearing about your perspective is two-fold:
Knowing what you want to learn about can guide me to focus my inSight emails to your topics of interest
Creating programs on topics that YOU want, tells me there’s a need for it, and ensures I’m spending my time on areas that I can actually help you with.
Feel a shift coming!
Have you ever had days when you just didn’t feel right? You were off. Like not as good as you are used to, and not sure why. Of course you have. My setpoint is actually quite high so when I’m not feeling ‘high’ it’s really obvious. But here’s what I’ve noticed - here’s what is happening - A big shift is coming! It’s like you just figured something out. Like an awakening.
Your tears are your truth
I’ve rarely been someone who wore my heart on my sleeve. But around my closest confidants I’d notice that when the right questions were asked, that struck a chord straight to my heart, I would feel an intense emotion which would bring tears to my eyes. What I’ve noticed over the years is that the moment the tears want to come is the moment of the real truth.
Past, present or future?
What do you do at the beginning of each year? Look back on the previous year - Think about today - Dream of the future? Too often we hold ourselves and others in the past, which is exactly what makes us say/feel that nothing ever changes! And it never will if this is where you hang out. A simple shift will do the trick.
Kids wisdom
I’m at my sisters for Christmas and my niece and nephew (9yrs) asked if they could help me write this one. I thought it would be nice to share with you, some of their thoughts about life. Meet Madison and Beckem.
Have you been lonely, like me?
I’m not sure exactly when this hit me, but I’m assuming in the last couple weeks since this last lockdown. I’ve hit lonely! And it wasn’t too long ago I said to a friend, I’m never lonely. “There’s always something I can do.” But what a difference between doing and feeling. Doing is what I was doing so that I didn’t have to feel my lonely.
How much control do you really have?
Srikumar Rao shared:
We are all control freaks. And here’s what he says: You don’t have control, You never had control, You never will have control.
Today, do you accept yourself?
I would bet at this stage in your journey, you know what you’re good at and not so good at! This message is not about changing you. It’s about accepting you, right now, as you are.
I know you love yourself and I also know you are your own worst critic. If we believe what we’ve been told, by society or well meaning people, instead of the loving voice inside of us, life can be tough.
Be accountable for where you are at. Without trying to figure out why you are here, or putting blame on you or anyone else, just sit with where you are at.
Do you know the purpose of life?
The ‘purpose’ of life is a question I’m sure you’ve asked yourself at some point or another. What’s my purpose? Why am I here? All good questions. And over the years my purpose has changed and evolved. The definition and what I’m here for. So don’t ever make this deep question stress you out.
We’ve been hurt (and will be again) and have old wounds from our life experiences that weren’t always our fault. No one should have hurt your precious heart. Yet, it happened. And we are left to sort it out, often without the skills required to heal, yet we expect this amazing life that we ‘deserve.’
Bring curiosity to your experiences
I heard this statement and it really resonated with me. “Experiences don’t happen to us, they happen for us.”
What an interesting way to view your situation, right? It takes you from victim mode to curiosity and gets your power back.
Whether or not an experience in your life is good or bad, it allows you to step back and ask yourself some questions. I believe it’s a way for the universe to say, hey I’m with you, but you need to look at this. There is something you need to either appreciate, heal, look for what you need to learn or move on.
Can your story help someone?
I pretty much spend my days learning. And each time I take a deep dive into the spiritual teachings with the thought leaders of our day, I feel better. Many of them are saying the same things, but each teacher brings the information in a different way based on their own individual experiences. You also could write the book, create a video or help someone based on what you’ve experienced. My challenge to you is to help someone who might need your story this week.
How grace can touch your life
I write to you today because I have been surrounded by grace over the past week as I’ve been alone to mourn the loss of my amazing Dad. I’ve been following my guidance, for what my heart needs and I’m so grateful that I have. What I mean by grace, is a feeling of comfort, security and calm. An influence of spirit unexplained and not outside of myself.
A poem for you
If all your days are numbered, have you ever wondered yours?Have you been there and done that, or are there still more doors?You can’t explain your journey - where you’ve been or where you’re headed,Who has been important and of those, has all been mended?
Love the ones you’re with
My Dad is in the hospital and I just want to say - please take the time to love the ones you’re with. You just don’t know how long you have or how long you have with the people in your life. I’m so thankful for the healing I’ve done. My forgiveness and hurts from the past have long been replaced with endless joy, laughter and memories that will last a lifetime. The tools I’ve gathered along the way have allowed me to accept and handle anything that shows up in my life.
Meditation 101
Do you feel centered and calm?
Meditation is not a new term thankfully. But it’s shocking to me how many people I talk to that ‘know they should’ meditate, but they don’t. (Remember, try not to should yourself. Do it, or don’t).
My oldest brother and I recently had an opportunity to spend an amazing week of quality time together. We had many interesting conversations about what we’ve learned lately and what we are both working on. Meditation is one thing he has tried, but hasn’t been very successful at. He knows he should do it but it just isn’t easy for him. Maybe you can relate?
I realized it wasn’t because he didn’t have the time, it was mainly because of how he thought about it, which I think is what was making it hard for him.
Beauty - inside and out!
I think it’s important to put your inner beauty at least as important as your external beauty. Consider the time you spend on yourself. Are you updating your ‘look’ inside too? And it wouldn’t hurt to question why you focus on the external. (I’m right along beside you, doing the same things).
You choose your circle
New people are always being brought together, whether you want it or not - friends bring different friends to a party, or a family member brings in a new person to the group, or a new coworker joins the team… it’s so interesting to watch and learn about the newbie! One of two things cross my mind: