This title is a line from an unbelievably empowering song by Jana Stanfield. Check it out on iTunes. I use it in all of my retreats and workshops when I ask people to envision the life of their dreams.
I am listening to it now as I am working through some early morning anxiety. You know, that free-floating anxiety that is right in front of your face and on top of your chest when you first wake up – those feelings of fear, dread, uncertainty. It always takes me by surprise. Read the rest of this entry »
Anything your heart desires will come to you….
– from Pinocchio.
Blame it on Walt Disney. Dreaming has become romanticized on every level. We’re told to dream BIG and all our dreams will come true. Just like that. Often times, fulfilling our dreams is magical, metaphysical, spiritual and awe-inspiring and, sometimes, it’s a pain in the butt. Read the rest of this entry »
As Mary Oliver says, this is “your one wild and precious life“… So, tell me, how’s it going? Are you living life full and fulfilling? Are you living how you want to be living? If you aren’t, then when? I suggest the time is NOW! Read the rest of this entry »
“I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself, if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul.” – Oriah Mountain Dreamer
This idea of disappointing another and being accused of betrayal is a powerful force. Our fear of not being loved keeps us in a bind. And, in particular, when it comes to saying “No.” Read the rest of this entry »
A time comes in your life when you finally get it. When, in the midst of all your fears and anxieties, you stop dead in your tracks and from somewhere deep inside, a soft, loving, wise voice cries out – ENOUGH! — Sonny Carroll
I’ve been doing a lot of speaking lately on the importance of waking up, paying attention, and taking responsibility for living your one true life – encouraging each of us to step up and live a life of honesty, purpose, fulfillment and joy. I’ve been teaching some of what I’ve learned, personally and professionally, about what it takes to live this way.
Often people want to know – What’s your story? When did you finally get it?
