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Sit Back, Relax, and…

Take Action! Yes, you can relax and you can enjoy your life. But you also need to be taking action in your life. Maximize your time and results by taking the right actions. Make sure you know where you want to go, and then just start taking little steps everyday towards getting you there. If you make time and focus on your dreams and your passions consistently, you will achieve your dreams.

Focusing on your dreams must include:

visualization of, and meditation on your dreams
writing down your dreams and passions, without restriction
writing down steps to take to achieve your goals
creating time in your day to consistently work on your dreams

Find 20 minutes today, and everyday, to give your dreams some time. You’re worth it. Namaste.

The Power of the Mind.

I recently read a book to my 3 girls called “Little Miss Giggles”, part of the Little Miss Collection.

In this story, Little Miss Giggles wakes up one day and she has lost her giggle!

Mr. Happy, who of course cannot stand to see anyone not happy, figures out a way to help her get her giggle back. He gives her an empty box that says something like “Contains 1 Giggle”. She opens it up and says “There is nothing in here!” And he says, “of course there is”…

and then she starts giggling!

This story just reminded me of how powerful that computer is that you have inside of your head. You can truly create everything you want and need with your mind. You need to know how powerful your mind is, and you need to start using it to benefit you everyday. Let’s start a giggle revolution by making some boxes of giggles, and sharing them with others around us. Soon, we will will all be laughing our way through every day. What could be more perfect? Namaste.

Roatan Recycling Update.

When I was in Roatan a year ago, there were no recycling facilities that I could see. The people living here even told me that there was no where to recycle cans and bottles. If you’ve read my book, I talk about how cans are simply burned or just thrown into the ocean here! My husband and I did discover by asking around that the stores would take the bottles and cans and return them, so we started dropping them off there. One year later, I am so pleased to report that there are now bottle and can containers located all over the island. Woo Hoo! What a difference a year can make. Someone here was thinking, and wanted to help make a change for this island, and for the world. A small thought followed by a small action by one person created a huge change in how things are handled on this island.

You may think that the little things you do don’t add up to much. But, if the little things you do stimulate others to change their thinking, and then they start doing little things also, eventually we can all change the world just by doing something small. And that is the way to make change, and save the planet that has been so good to us. Small actions and small changes in thinking create huge results. So get out there and do something small today! Namaste.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Today is the start of the Chinese New Year, so Happy New Year to you all! (or in Chinese, Gung hay fat choy, which means “Best wishes and Congratulations. Have a prosperous and good year.”) Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days, and on the 15th day a lantern celebration is held. A lot of food is shared over these next 15 days, and many interesting traditions involving superstitions are upheld, including not eating meat or sweeping ones home on the first day. Interesting!

The Chinese Astrological Calendar is symbolized by animals, with each year being represented by a certain animal.

Today is the start of the Year of the Dragon. If you have ever asked yourself why I have a Dragon on the cover of my book, Be That Girl, here is your answer. I was born in the year of the Dragon. To me, the Dragon is a mythical symbol of power, strength, and confidence … traits that all of us could use a little more of at times in our lives!

The year of the dragon promises to bring excitement, unpredictability and opportunity. This is the perfect time to create change in your life.

Have a wonderful day! Namaste.

Control what you think about.

Your mind is a powerful thing. It will help you achieve, and get, the things you think about. So you have got to think smart, think big, and think positive!

Do not focus on what you don’t have. For example, you may be thinking “I do not have enough money!” or “I do not have enough time”. Turn that thinking into “I am going to make more money!” and “I am going to make more time for me!”.

Also, do not complain to others about what you do not have. Instead of “We are so tight on money right now, I just don’t know what to do!”, or “I just don’t have any time right now, I am so busy!”, try saying things out loud more like “I am going to really increase my cashflow this year!” and “I’ve been feeling really busy, but I have a plan to get everything I need in place to free up my time.”

Your mind hears everything that you say to yourself and to others, and it believes everything! At the subconscious level, you are creating your thoughts in your life. Your mind will actively search out opportunities to create your thoughts, even when your thoughts are negative! So, create some positive thinking power!

And be careful what you wish for…or don’t be careful! Change your thinking and you can change your life. Do not think about what you don’t want. And don’t give control of your life away to others. You are the driver. So put your driving gloves on, and start thinking about your ideal life. Start your engine and drive yourself to success! Namaste!

Don’t Back Down!

Tom Petty Sang it Best…

“Well I know what’s right, I got just one life
in a world that keeps on pushin me around
but I’ll stand my ground
…and I won’t back down”

This is your life, and you have control over it. When things stand in your way, don’t back down! Stand your ground! Keep trying, keep doing, keep moving! There is always a way around every obstacle… around it, through it, over it, or taking a detour away from it. Don’t get discouraged. Things may not always go the way you thought they would, but if you keep focused on the end goal, you’ll get there no matter what route you take. Namaste.

Cheers to 2012!

Ringing in the New Year this year, I was struck by how profound it was to actually celebrate the start of something new. The excitement that built as we anticipated the arrival of midnight was intense and exciting. Everyone got ready and made sure they were close to the person they wanted to kiss or hug once New Year hit. We were so excited, we started our countdown at 30. By the time we hit “Happy New Year!” the volume in the room was high!

As I went around the room to collect my New Year hugs, I realized something. New Year’s is the perfect time to replenish energy through hugging! You can really get in a lot of hugs all at once, and it feels amazing. The entire room was filled with a buzz of excitement, energy and emotion. You could feel all of the optimism, wonder, and mystery as we welcomed in a new year filled with unknowns, mixed with the many feelings we all had of saying goodbye to another year.

Being surrounded entirely by family and friends in one room was like the icing on the cake of this last year. And a perfect way to start out a fresh new year.

The year of 2012. A year of change. A new start. A clean slate. This is your year. Namaste.

Forgiveness.

When you forgive someone for a wrongdoing, you set yourself free of the negative feelings associated with the act. Just let it go, move on, and learn. Forgiving is not accepting that what was done was correct. It is releasing yourself from those emotions, and it will allow you to move forward in your own life. You are what matters, so take care of you at all times. Forgive Best books on self help, organizational book, books of motivation, books on change, success lawsfor yourself. Namaste.

Obstacles.

When you encounter an obstacle in your life while you are pursuing something, don’t freak out. The obstacle is not the end of your pursuit. It is there for a reason. Don’t give up. Be more creative about getting around the obstacle. Ask more questions, and have faith. The Universe always provides exactly what you need, at exactly the right time. Namaste.

Visualize.

Visualize yourself successful.

Take 5 minutes today to secure your success by visualizing it. Sit quietly by yourself with your eyes closed. Take 3 deep, cleansing breaths. Then think about yourself.

If you know what being successful will look like for you, visualize yourself being there. If you have an important exam, presentation, competitive event, or business venture in the works, see yourself actually performing in that event, and see the results you want. Watch from afar as you successfully complete the task. While you are watching yourself, practice feeling calm, relaxed and confident. You’ve got this one in the bag. You do not feel anxiety about the task because you know that you will be successful at it, and you are prepared. Smile at yourself. You are going to hit this one out of the park. Know with everything inside of you that you are going to be wildly successful. Namaste.