Path Finding? Abundance Management? Seed Planting?  Do you ever resist certain words or names? If I hear, “Let’s set some goals.” Or, “Have you written down your goals?” I start to glaze over and go out-of-body. . . You lost me at "GOALS." That word just doesn't resonate with me. I love the idea of goals. . . but let's give it a sexier name!  Words are powerful, and we need to name things in ways that turn us on.  Words can empower or disempower.  Communication is tricky when it comes to making sure we have shared meanings. We want to be effective at making connections through words. Our INNER communication is no different.  If you want results, but aren’t making progress, a good first step is to notice whether or not the name or term is resonating with you. I have a client that resisted “goal setting” like a dreaded jail sentence. She was contrary to any suggestion regarding setting a goal, and consistently opposed it. Yet, her passion for chang

Suffering is rising right now considering the flurry of devastation and the increasing angst in our political realm. And more. To say the least. . . and I'm doing soul-searching about the feelings of suffering and the mindset of suffering, to look for the best perspective I can hold.   This morning in my meditation I imagined an angel coming down and informing me that all I am suffering about can be used for a greater purpose. Here's the perspective I now have, after letting this meditation settle.   First, my mind ran through the familiar list of tactics and tools for dealing with suffering. How to support yourself, and how to support others with things to say and do. This is fine. But I want more. I want a deeper reveal so I can feel grounded in the bigger picture.  I want to see the spiritual solution for everything I touch and feel connected to this suffering. I went through several mental explorations and they all landed back to the one place of just letting the

Six Signs Self-Love is Thriving 1.  You Love Yourself FIRST.   Above all else. And most importantly, you stand proudly in this reality.  No editing your self-loving commentary. No adjusting or compromising your self-loving choices. Being proud to put yourself #1. 2.  You GIVE love to yourself FIRST.   The story of the oxygen mask appearing on an airplane when there's a crisis never gets old. . . the point being: Put it on yourself first in order to be of any value to anyone, including yourself.  Your thriving priority is always thinking to in this style. You give yourself what you need first. Then, and only then, are you able to be there for others. Or give to others.  3.  You choose Self-Love as your Guide Post.   Any choice you make, any behavior or any thought you engage in MUST BE aligned with self-love. You do this as a habit and you know it's not a choice to choose anything else.  What is the opposite of Self-Love? Let's call it being stuck or beating y

When you have an insight or new perspective on something, take advantage of your "fresh start energy" by applying one or more of these great ideas.  Take action using these ideas on a specific challenge or opportunity you currently are facing in your life/business.  If you choose to DO things that demonstrate your personal best or personal passion, you are already farther ahead on the path of fulfillment in the new year.  When you demonstrate your fullest potential in all you do, whether personal or in business, the world will benefit, and more importantly, the people surrounding you will benefit.  10 Great Ideas for your "Fresh Start": 1. DANCE YOUR OWN DANCE Water your own garden, not your neighbors.  Create your own inspiration FIRST.  Decide that being selfish is a gift to yourself AND others.  2. MAKE BETTER MEANING Choose to see the good everywhere.  Elevate your perspective so the positive fits in.  Label things to empower yourself.  3