In Steve Chandler’s book, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” he writes that many adults use their imaginations for only 2 things – worry and to imagine worst case scenarios. Ugh. Proactively using the imagination would seem advantageous since what we create with it becomes our reality. The imagination fascinates me. As a kid I spent most of my timeRead More
trying on fearlessness
Wouldn’t it be amazing to live life fearlessly? To wake up feeling young and fearless and knowing exactly what you wanted to do with your life? Yes! To live fearlessly we have to tame our fears and continue to sshh the inner critic that reminds us of them. Did you know that outside of rituals andRead More
what makes you happy
When was the last time you did something just because it made you happy? Hmmm……anything coming to mind? Let me guess….You spend a lot of time coming up with ways to make others happy. Ok… what makes you happy? Wait….you can’t say ….seeing your family happy (that’s a given). What makes you happy? Hard toRead More
how to silence the inner critic
SShh! It’s the inner critic piping up again. It always tries to get involved in our lives. It’s not helpful or constructive, it causes chaos and wrecks havoc on our spirit. It tells us we’re not good enough, not smart enough, not attractive, have dumb ideas and are too old. We’re fat, lazy, fearful, disorganized, stupid….you know theRead More
Imagine it. DO it.
We all have the power to rewrite our personal stories to reflect our deepest hopes and dreams. It’s never too late. As long as we’re alive we are a work in progress. Sue Austin is a mid life woman who is a deep sea diver. She rewrote her story. She decided she didn’t want toRead More
Live in the MOMENT
Attttttention! At ease. It seems I could have used a military drill sergeant to snap me into the present moment. Instead I got red shoes. How much time do you spend in the present moment? Before the red shoes I would have responded….””What a ridiculous question! All of it!” HA! Guess again! The red shoesRead More
Red Shoes Snag Trip to Bali
The red shoes were out the door in a flash when they learned they had snagged a trip to Bali. Like the mischievous garden gnome, the red shoes seek to travel the world and document their escapades. Just after midnight tonight they will be Bali bound where they, and their wearer, hope to follow in theRead More
I see what I am
I still marvel at the lessons provided by the red shoes. I laugh, shake my head and accept that insight can come from anywhere! The lessons are still top of mind. In fact, they are integrated into day to day life. The red shoes made me smile. They lifted my spirit and tickled my happy bone.Read More
6 word memoir
Could you write your memoir in 6 words? Several years ago I picked up a little book published by Smith Magazine called, “Not Quite What I Was Planning”. In it people offer their life story in 6 words. My husband and I read it aloud, page by page. We went through a multitude of emotions,Read More
Step it up and get physically active
Creating a shift so we can uncover Who we are and create What’s Next requires energy. This is no time to be tired! The best way to energize is to Move. Even a 10 min walk can make a big difference. When we move our bodies we experience renewed energy not to mention those fabulous endorphins,Read More
