You Deserve a Break Today

The McDonalds jingle reminds us to take a few moments each day to relax, regenerate, and be peaceful. I call this taking a Pause. It is the first step in my 5 Steps to Embrace Your Potential™. When you pause, you create the space to reflect, to gain a different perspective, to listen to your higher self, and to respond (instead of reacting) from a place of power, with deliberate intent. Pausing on a regular basis is beneficial to all areas of your life.

I am taking a HUGE pause this week as I turn off all technology (just so you know I am not cheating – I have written this blog and my daily “Embrace 40” blog in advance) for 7 days and enjoy a wonderful vacation with my children. Part of the preparation for this trip has been to set an intention of what we believe a successful trip will look like. While we have reviewed website and asked friends for recommendations about what to DO, our conversations have really focused on how we are going to BE on this trip.

It is my intention to enjoy every moment of being with my children, regardless of our circumstances. As some things are out of our control, it is my intention to be mindful of the mood I am creating for my children. This is a special trip for us and one that will last for years in our memories. I believe that THAT is a very god reason to be deliberate about my intentions.

I am grateful to be in a position to take my children on a trip this year. We have (jointly) decided not to take any gadgets with us to distract from the real purpose of our vacation: together time; but we also recognize that we need to have time and space for ourselves so we are prepared with books, journals, puzzles, coloring books, etc., that will entertain us independently, too. I made a point to map out the things that needed my attention before I left so that I wouldn’t feel rushed in the preparation and could stay mindful of this opportunity that we have. Even on the morning of the day before I left, as I prepared meals to freeze (because there won’t be any food left in the fridge when we come back and a home-cooked meal would be great to come back to), I found myself smiling contentedly that I have maintained my state of gratitude throughout the week and have not allowed myself to become overwhelmed with the many tasks that required my attention before we left. I have felt noticeably more confident than in the past when I have embarked on trips with the two children.

I feel now that I could write in significant detail of all the lessons I learned as I prepared for this trip but I must get back to the packing!! When I return, I will surely have more lessons to report. I thank you for reading, trust that you are enjoying a wonderful Easter week, wherever you are. Be safe. Be loving. BE mindful. God Bless.

Tap into your Power

What does it take to build a powerful life? How do you have to BE every day in order that people perceive you as a powerful force of awesomeness (to borrow my friend Deidre’s favourite word)? I believe, that if you are tapping into the authentic power within you, then you will KNOW. You can FEEL it! And it feels good!

When you are BEING powerful, you radiant light and love. You are living in possibility. You are showing up at home, at work, at play, and at peace with all cylinders firing and ready to Embrace Your Potential™. You know what I’m talking about, right? Oh, you don’t. Hmm...

This is why I love what I do. I can help YOU define and execute your personal vision of success so that YOU can be powerful every day for the rest of your life. With your Professional Motivator by your side, you will have the guidance to get crystal clear about what you REALLY want in your life and the support to make it happen. It’s all about CHOICE and the first choice you have to make is to invest in yourself.

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Find the Beauty

Have you ever marvelled at how much beauty surrounds you every day? From the morning sunrise to the stars at night, the young and the old, the gifts of nature and the wonders made by man, I am truly in awe of it all. It is not lost on me that as I appreciate this beauty, I see more and more. It is really an abundance mentality. And, in alignment with the Law of Attraction, what you think about expands, and that is a beautiful thing!

The lyrics to “Beauty” by Atlantic Canadian band, Shaye – “you will find beauty in the toughest of places” – reminds us that abundance is available to us at all time with mindfulness and deliberate intent. During the hardest times, it is critical to remember that the beauty that surrounds during the good times is still there. Quiet your mind; empty it of all the negative thoughts, and allow the beauty to find you.

Life is a Highway

I’m in the midst of another road trip to my home town for a funeral. This is the second one in six months. Both times, I have chosen to travel with my parents and ride as a passenger in the back seat. At first, I sulked like a teenager with no control over the music, the speed of the car, or the choice of pit stops along the three hour drive. But as I got comfortable in my space (all to myself), I realized what a nice change of perspective this ride is affording me.

The ride was relatively quiet as we were all quite saddened by the passing of someone who was like family to us. Now and then, we would reminisce about the good times – there were so many after being neighbours for 25 years. Mostly, we sat in silence or listen to a few tunes by Bruce Springsteen or Bob Dylan (Dad’s choice, with my approval). Without the responsibility of driving (Mom) or looking out for moose (Dad), I was able to just BE – it’s not something I often get to do as the sole driver of my own car.

I enjoyed seeing the landscape from this new perspective, feeling the winding of the road, and being FREE of control. Yes, I actually said that. I’ve enjoyed giving up control!! Now that is not something you often hear from a backseat driver, especially one who has bore the title of Control Freak in the past. But on this highway of life, there have been many twists and turn, bumps and boulders, all smoothed out as I have learned to LET GO.

I sat there, in silence, and allowed my mind to clear. I was completely relaxed and at peace. Funny, I never would have thought that, at the age of 40, sitting in the back of an AVEO behind my parents, would be a relaxing experience, but I stand corrected as I usually am when I let go and enjoy the ride!

Live, love, laugh and Let Go!