Let’s just get straight to the point shall we? What is it that you know is holding you back that you need to release? You know what it is that makes you stay in that uncomfortable place of complacency. I know this because it happens to me too. Why is it so hard to release? Because it feels comfortable. It is what you have come to know as the “norm”. It is temporary self-gratification that is not worth it in the long run.
Whatever that bad habit or unhealthy lifestyle you are leading that is not in sync with your positive destiny. We can feel it inside when we are out of balance with our center. It’s a feeling of anxiousness and agitation that does not sit well with us. It’s time to do some fall cleaning and release it. We cannot move forward if we are still holding on to the baggage that weighs us down from living our best lives and being our best selves. You have to ask yourself, “is holding onto this thing really worth it?” In the big picture of things, it is holding you back from the next level of your life that you want to achieve. Change is never comfortable, but it is necessary and required for self-GROWTH.
You have to chose, do you want to hold on to your unhealthy habit or thing or feeling or memory or whatever that “it” is? Or do you want to choose the next level of your best life? A healthy, happy, loving, positive life free of your baggage. It’s that simple; you have the power of choice…so it’s up to you. No one can do it for you; no one can make you do it, only YOU can do it. In doing so, not only are you freeing yourself up of the extra weight from your baggage, but you are making a conscious decision to chose “YOU” because you are worth it. You deserve all the things your heart desires, but you have to feel like you are worth it. Then RELEASE IT!!!
CHOICE is yours.
I hope you chose you today.
~Namaste.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
The Difference
Often times I go thru my day and I hear something that strikes a chord in me that I feel is a message meant for me to hear at that exact moment. That is truly how spirit speaks to me, not directly but thru other people. With that being said, last night I was watching TV when I heard this quote “The difference between: I am here…and here I am”. It’s one of those quotes you have to say more than once for it to resonate with you.
So it got me thinking, how often do we just go thru life just “being here” and not really being fully in the moment. How many of us take that stand and say “I am here!” in all my wonderful glory and full existence, experiencing my life in vibrant living color. We make excuses and get caught up in our daily grind and end up like the hamster on the wheel just going round in circles in our daily routines. Do we really stop to smell the roses? When was the last time we had a real conversation with someone and truly listened to what they were saying? Not just half-listening but really hearing what they are saying? Or took the time to really enjoy good meal verses just stuffing our faces. Taking the fork in our mouth and savor all the different flavors in the food that are infusing our taste buds. Or really looking at someone we love, see how they smile, what colors their eyes are, and the little freckle on the side of their face or the cute way they toss their head back when they laugh?
I know it’s a cliché but it truly is the little things that count in life. They say GOD is in the details, when you take the time to really be present in your life, and pay attention is when you will see how present GOD really is in your life. Whoever your source is whether you call it GOD, Buddha, Spirit, Earth mother, etc. That which resonates inside of you that is bigger than yourself. In order to see, we have to be still…there is a saying that says “One cannot see ones reflection in fast running water”…to be present, you have to stop and pay attention to the details. Be present and truly be “here” not just floating thru your life with a non-existence type of attitude. Life is what you make it, a lot of times it’s the beautiful things in our life that we take for granted because we are too busy looking for the big picture or living in the past or future and letting the present pass us by. So TODAY, let this be your moment to truly be here.
The difference between “I am here” and “here I” am is in being STILL and paying attention to the details.
GOD is in the details.
Namaste.
~Maureen
So it got me thinking, how often do we just go thru life just “being here” and not really being fully in the moment. How many of us take that stand and say “I am here!” in all my wonderful glory and full existence, experiencing my life in vibrant living color. We make excuses and get caught up in our daily grind and end up like the hamster on the wheel just going round in circles in our daily routines. Do we really stop to smell the roses? When was the last time we had a real conversation with someone and truly listened to what they were saying? Not just half-listening but really hearing what they are saying? Or took the time to really enjoy good meal verses just stuffing our faces. Taking the fork in our mouth and savor all the different flavors in the food that are infusing our taste buds. Or really looking at someone we love, see how they smile, what colors their eyes are, and the little freckle on the side of their face or the cute way they toss their head back when they laugh?
I know it’s a cliché but it truly is the little things that count in life. They say GOD is in the details, when you take the time to really be present in your life, and pay attention is when you will see how present GOD really is in your life. Whoever your source is whether you call it GOD, Buddha, Spirit, Earth mother, etc. That which resonates inside of you that is bigger than yourself. In order to see, we have to be still…there is a saying that says “One cannot see ones reflection in fast running water”…to be present, you have to stop and pay attention to the details. Be present and truly be “here” not just floating thru your life with a non-existence type of attitude. Life is what you make it, a lot of times it’s the beautiful things in our life that we take for granted because we are too busy looking for the big picture or living in the past or future and letting the present pass us by. So TODAY, let this be your moment to truly be here.
The difference between “I am here” and “here I” am is in being STILL and paying attention to the details.
GOD is in the details.
Namaste.
~Maureen
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
I Dare ME!!
Let me start by saying that writing these blogs is as much for me as a life coach as they are for you. When we speak our own truth, we in turn speak each
other’s truth. So I thank you for the opportunity to live authentically and allowing me to speak my truth to you.
This is a great time for me to start to think about next year. January is symbolic to me because it not only is the beginning of the calendar year but also my birthday. Fall is the time I usually come back to my list and re-evaluate where I am, where I want to be and where I need to be. A time for me to put my plan in place for the New Year so come January 1, I am blasting out of the gates with my guns blazing!
That being said, it is now October so that leaves me two months to figure out what my next steps will be. I have some big decisions to make and what those choices will mean to me in the overall grand scheme of things. So often, we seem to get held back by fear. We make excuses for the things we know we need to do and just stay in our comfort zones because that is what feels safe to us. I have often said that I admired someone that lives a passionate life than a comfortable life. Life is too short to wait for your “someday” or “one day” because all we have is today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed so your someday is right now. You have to go after what you believe you deserve and fight for your dreams, because if not you then who? If you don’t believe in your talents and skills enough to pursue them, why should anyone else? Of course it’s not easy and change is not comfortable but that is how we push ourselves thru to the next level of our lives. We cannot let FEAR or the unknown keep us from taking that first step towards our destiny.
We make excuses that we need to do this or that, or wait for this or that to happen before we take the necessary steps to living our full lives but that is not going to get us to the next step. I was reminded this week that we are never going to have everything in the exact perfect place before we decide to do anything. Nothing in life is a guarantee, not even life itself. You have to have FAITH that the choices you are making are all part of the grand plan to get you to the next level of your life. And sure you might fall on your face, but that’s the beauty of second chances. You just pick yourself up and try again. At least you tried and no one can fault you for that. We will never have all the answers, we just have to TRUST that we are exactly where we are meant to be in this moment and time in our lives. We always have the power of CHOICE. The choices we make will influence our destiny. It’s like sliding doors, you have to decide what door to open but know that each choice comes with consequences and responsibility. You cannot be afraid to make a decision or you will never move forward. Trust your gut and know that you have everything you need to be successful in your choice. In whatever area of your life needs to shift, you will feel it inside you. I know that agitation very well. Anyone that knows me, will tell you that I am always moving forward and hate to be complacent, never satisfied and always hungry to learn more. I am always doing self-work because I know that to be the best person you can be, you have to be willing to be a student of life. Each of your experiences is your lesson and guide to the next level.
If it is your career you are anxious about, then move! Explore other options…who says you have to do one thing? You are a person with many talents and gifts, so go out there and explore them. Also be sure to tell people what you are up to, what you are striving towards, what dreams you are after. You never know who is listening, who can help you, who knows someone who can help you. It is my belief that Angels are always in our midst, so that one conversation could be that chance of a lifetime you have been waiting for all your life. Telling that special person that you love and want them could be the door that opens you to your soul/life mate. You never know until you take the chance to say something. Now that is not to say that it will be reciprocated but you won’t know until you try. Wouldn’t you rather you knew then spend your whole life wondering “what if”?
Only you can make things happen in your life. No one can live your life for you. You have to go out there, wear your “S” on your chest and take that leap of faith. Complacency has never been something that works for me, I am always thinking positive and progressive. Always thinking next steps, I take pride in being self-sufficient and independent so standing in still waters has never appealed to me. I’d rather ride the wild rapids and see what adventures lay ahead. Life does not come to you, you have to go after it.
So here is your charge: I DARE you to go after your dreams. Make a “bucket list” of things you have always wanted to do, see, touch, feel and experience and then start to check it off. I started to do this back in 2000 and it has been an awesome testament to my life. DARE to take a chance, DARE to love, DARE to live. You are so worth it!
I DARE YOU!!!
other’s truth. So I thank you for the opportunity to live authentically and allowing me to speak my truth to you.
This is a great time for me to start to think about next year. January is symbolic to me because it not only is the beginning of the calendar year but also my birthday. Fall is the time I usually come back to my list and re-evaluate where I am, where I want to be and where I need to be. A time for me to put my plan in place for the New Year so come January 1, I am blasting out of the gates with my guns blazing!
That being said, it is now October so that leaves me two months to figure out what my next steps will be. I have some big decisions to make and what those choices will mean to me in the overall grand scheme of things. So often, we seem to get held back by fear. We make excuses for the things we know we need to do and just stay in our comfort zones because that is what feels safe to us. I have often said that I admired someone that lives a passionate life than a comfortable life. Life is too short to wait for your “someday” or “one day” because all we have is today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed so your someday is right now. You have to go after what you believe you deserve and fight for your dreams, because if not you then who? If you don’t believe in your talents and skills enough to pursue them, why should anyone else? Of course it’s not easy and change is not comfortable but that is how we push ourselves thru to the next level of our lives. We cannot let FEAR or the unknown keep us from taking that first step towards our destiny.
We make excuses that we need to do this or that, or wait for this or that to happen before we take the necessary steps to living our full lives but that is not going to get us to the next step. I was reminded this week that we are never going to have everything in the exact perfect place before we decide to do anything. Nothing in life is a guarantee, not even life itself. You have to have FAITH that the choices you are making are all part of the grand plan to get you to the next level of your life. And sure you might fall on your face, but that’s the beauty of second chances. You just pick yourself up and try again. At least you tried and no one can fault you for that. We will never have all the answers, we just have to TRUST that we are exactly where we are meant to be in this moment and time in our lives. We always have the power of CHOICE. The choices we make will influence our destiny. It’s like sliding doors, you have to decide what door to open but know that each choice comes with consequences and responsibility. You cannot be afraid to make a decision or you will never move forward. Trust your gut and know that you have everything you need to be successful in your choice. In whatever area of your life needs to shift, you will feel it inside you. I know that agitation very well. Anyone that knows me, will tell you that I am always moving forward and hate to be complacent, never satisfied and always hungry to learn more. I am always doing self-work because I know that to be the best person you can be, you have to be willing to be a student of life. Each of your experiences is your lesson and guide to the next level.
If it is your career you are anxious about, then move! Explore other options…who says you have to do one thing? You are a person with many talents and gifts, so go out there and explore them. Also be sure to tell people what you are up to, what you are striving towards, what dreams you are after. You never know who is listening, who can help you, who knows someone who can help you. It is my belief that Angels are always in our midst, so that one conversation could be that chance of a lifetime you have been waiting for all your life. Telling that special person that you love and want them could be the door that opens you to your soul/life mate. You never know until you take the chance to say something. Now that is not to say that it will be reciprocated but you won’t know until you try. Wouldn’t you rather you knew then spend your whole life wondering “what if”?
Only you can make things happen in your life. No one can live your life for you. You have to go out there, wear your “S” on your chest and take that leap of faith. Complacency has never been something that works for me, I am always thinking positive and progressive. Always thinking next steps, I take pride in being self-sufficient and independent so standing in still waters has never appealed to me. I’d rather ride the wild rapids and see what adventures lay ahead. Life does not come to you, you have to go after it.
So here is your charge: I DARE you to go after your dreams. Make a “bucket list” of things you have always wanted to do, see, touch, feel and experience and then start to check it off. I started to do this back in 2000 and it has been an awesome testament to my life. DARE to take a chance, DARE to love, DARE to live. You are so worth it!
I DARE YOU!!!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Where did your SEXY go??
Lately I have been feeling like I need to bring my “sexy” back. After having been single for a while now and recovering from a break-up, I seem to have forgot how to be and feel like a sexy, juicy, fabulous, beautiful woman. I have been focused on self-growth and learning from the lessons of my past experiences that I somehow moved away from my sensual, playful, feminine sexy self.
So with the change of seasons, I am shifting into fall into my power-sexy-goddess pose. So often, I feel that as women we forget to treat ourselves “lavishly”. Remember how “Sexy” you are and that vibration starts with you. Remind yourself what a beautiful, sensual, sexy woman you are and STAND in your feminine power.
Here are some quick tips to bring your SEXY back:
~Run yourself a warm bubble bath with rose petals, and your favorite essential oils or bath salts
~Treat yourself to a spa massage day
~Eat rich milk or dark chocolate
~Buy some sexy lingerie and wear it to bed
~Get a new pair of soft sheets that will feel amazing against your skin (spray them with your favorite perfume)
~Read to yourself or better yet, have your lover read to you a hot erotic story that will paint steamy pictures in your mind (keeps you thinking creatively)
~Tell yourself you are beautiful in the mirror (self mantras about yourself are key)
~Take a sexy dance class: Belly Dance, Salsa, Pole or even Ballroom classes are great. Basically any movement that gets your womb-center area going…loosen it up!! Twist, whind, twirl and grind
~Buy yourself a sexy dress with some vixen stilettos (every woman needs her “freak ‘em dress
“ as Beyonce put it).
The list can go on and on…do what makes you feel beautiful and sensual. As women, it’s important we not forget this about ourselves. We need it, it puts a pep in our step and a dip in our hips….
You don’t have to wait until you are in a romantic relationship to feel beautiful. And if you are in a romantic relationship, make sure your man knows how to make you feel special. Men are not mind readers so “tell him” exactly what you want and need. They too need to be reminded in their own way, but that’s a whole other blog! lol…
For my fellas…this is not just an article for women, this is also a reminder to you that you need to remind your special lady what a sexy mama she is. Bring back some of that same excitement you had for her when you first met…when you could not get her off your mind. Because we all know that when “mama” is happy…everyone is happy;)…trust me!
Bring your SEXY back!
So with the change of seasons, I am shifting into fall into my power-sexy-goddess pose. So often, I feel that as women we forget to treat ourselves “lavishly”. Remember how “Sexy” you are and that vibration starts with you. Remind yourself what a beautiful, sensual, sexy woman you are and STAND in your feminine power.
Here are some quick tips to bring your SEXY back:
~Run yourself a warm bubble bath with rose petals, and your favorite essential oils or bath salts
~Treat yourself to a spa massage day
~Eat rich milk or dark chocolate
~Buy some sexy lingerie and wear it to bed
~Get a new pair of soft sheets that will feel amazing against your skin (spray them with your favorite perfume)
~Read to yourself or better yet, have your lover read to you a hot erotic story that will paint steamy pictures in your mind (keeps you thinking creatively)
~Tell yourself you are beautiful in the mirror (self mantras about yourself are key)
~Take a sexy dance class: Belly Dance, Salsa, Pole or even Ballroom classes are great. Basically any movement that gets your womb-center area going…loosen it up!! Twist, whind, twirl and grind
~Buy yourself a sexy dress with some vixen stilettos (every woman needs her “freak ‘em dress
“ as Beyonce put it).
The list can go on and on…do what makes you feel beautiful and sensual. As women, it’s important we not forget this about ourselves. We need it, it puts a pep in our step and a dip in our hips….
You don’t have to wait until you are in a romantic relationship to feel beautiful. And if you are in a romantic relationship, make sure your man knows how to make you feel special. Men are not mind readers so “tell him” exactly what you want and need. They too need to be reminded in their own way, but that’s a whole other blog! lol…
For my fellas…this is not just an article for women, this is also a reminder to you that you need to remind your special lady what a sexy mama she is. Bring back some of that same excitement you had for her when you first met…when you could not get her off your mind. Because we all know that when “mama” is happy…everyone is happy;)…trust me!
Bring your SEXY back!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Clearing Your Mailbox
Clearing Your Mailbox
I did a great thing today, I finally went through all my emails and cleared out my mailbox. Deleted what I did not need, stored and created folders with the emails I need to refer back to, and finally emptied out my trash can and spam. It was such a great feeling to know that in those few minutes, I just cleared the clutter out of my life…and in that moment I felt lighter.
This got me thinking about my own personal life, who and what did I need to take a good look at and clear out, delete or organize into the different parts of my life folders. Sometimes I find we get so caught up in the ever day “grind” that we just pile things up in our lives that don’t even really have a place there anymore. It just ends up being “stuff” we hold onto because it has become “comfortable” to do so. I say comfortable because we all know that change is never easy…it is always for the most part a little scary and uncomfortable so we avoid it.
So just as I did with my inbox, I plan to take inventory of the stuff in my life and get organized so I can become lighter and in so doing, create a new space for new things to come into my life that are more in alignment with the new direction my life is going. Release old things, stale relationships that are not complimenting your growth process, clothes that don’t fit, old toxic text messages and voicemails in your phone, clutter, expired food in you refridgerator, stuff that you no longer even use or even forgot that you had. Whatever it is… if it is out of sight and out of mind…then it must not be that important to begin with. Clear the path for the new lighter energy and blessings in your life that are being blocked right now from entering your “life space” because it is crowded with the energy of the old “stuff” …and what a shame that is. Often times, we are the ones that are blocking our own blessings and positive energy from shining.
Let go, Release and Let GOD.
~Namaste
I did a great thing today, I finally went through all my emails and cleared out my mailbox. Deleted what I did not need, stored and created folders with the emails I need to refer back to, and finally emptied out my trash can and spam. It was such a great feeling to know that in those few minutes, I just cleared the clutter out of my life…and in that moment I felt lighter.
This got me thinking about my own personal life, who and what did I need to take a good look at and clear out, delete or organize into the different parts of my life folders. Sometimes I find we get so caught up in the ever day “grind” that we just pile things up in our lives that don’t even really have a place there anymore. It just ends up being “stuff” we hold onto because it has become “comfortable” to do so. I say comfortable because we all know that change is never easy…it is always for the most part a little scary and uncomfortable so we avoid it.
So just as I did with my inbox, I plan to take inventory of the stuff in my life and get organized so I can become lighter and in so doing, create a new space for new things to come into my life that are more in alignment with the new direction my life is going. Release old things, stale relationships that are not complimenting your growth process, clothes that don’t fit, old toxic text messages and voicemails in your phone, clutter, expired food in you refridgerator, stuff that you no longer even use or even forgot that you had. Whatever it is… if it is out of sight and out of mind…then it must not be that important to begin with. Clear the path for the new lighter energy and blessings in your life that are being blocked right now from entering your “life space” because it is crowded with the energy of the old “stuff” …and what a shame that is. Often times, we are the ones that are blocking our own blessings and positive energy from shining.
Let go, Release and Let GOD.
~Namaste
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Naked
I am reminded today of how important it is for us to be our true selves. So often in society we are taught how we are "supposed" to be or how we are supposed to act. But is that really being true to who we really are?
So for once, I am asking for everyone to put the "mask" down you are hiding behind and just be naked. Stand in your true light of everything that you are...the good, the bad, the ugly...all of it. Because that is who you really are...wouldn't it be so much easier if we all stood naked in front of each other...no one would feel the need to lie or the pressure to keep up whatever mask they have created for themselves?
Just be who you are....who ever that is. No one is perfect. It's part of the human experience to have flaws...but that is what makes us so special and unique.
It lends to the old adage: "To thine known self be true"...
So for once, I am asking for everyone to put the "mask" down you are hiding behind and just be naked. Stand in your true light of everything that you are...the good, the bad, the ugly...all of it. Because that is who you really are...wouldn't it be so much easier if we all stood naked in front of each other...no one would feel the need to lie or the pressure to keep up whatever mask they have created for themselves?
Just be who you are....who ever that is. No one is perfect. It's part of the human experience to have flaws...but that is what makes us so special and unique.
It lends to the old adage: "To thine known self be true"...
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Flowers Today
I heard the quote "Death is the highest way to gain focus"...meaning it is not until someone is faced with a life or death experience or situation that they have their highest focus and concentration.
My question then becomes, why do we have to wait until we are faced with a life or death situation in our lives for us to focus on what is important to us? It's not to say we need to live life focusing on death every second, but more so live life like it's your last day. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us, so give someone you love the flowers now verses at their funeral.
We often take life for granted and those we love, today is a great time to start to "focus" on what is important to you. What are your priorities? how do they align with your life purpose and your character? What are you doing to achieve your dreams and goals? What have you always wanted to do? places to see? things to do? hobbies to try? new places to eat? fine wine to taste? what are you waiting for? Do you have your "Bucket List"? because I do! And I am working to cross my items off:)
Don't wait for the "coulda", "shoulda", "woulda" and "what ifs" situations in your life". Life is too short...NOW is the time.
In closing, I would like to share on of my favorite poems to live by, I hope it inspires you to live a FULL and Juicy life as well.
"Why Not Today"~Anonymous
Mend a quarrel
Seek out a forgotten friend
Write a love letter
Share some treasure
Give a soft answer
Encourage Youth
Keep a promise
Find the time
Forgive an enemy
Listen
Apologize if you were wrong
Think first of someone else
Be kind and gentle
Laugh a little
Laugh a little more
Express your gratitude
Gladden the heart of a child
Take a pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth
Speak your love
Speak it again
Speak it still once again
Namaste,
~Maureen
My question then becomes, why do we have to wait until we are faced with a life or death situation in our lives for us to focus on what is important to us? It's not to say we need to live life focusing on death every second, but more so live life like it's your last day. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us, so give someone you love the flowers now verses at their funeral.
We often take life for granted and those we love, today is a great time to start to "focus" on what is important to you. What are your priorities? how do they align with your life purpose and your character? What are you doing to achieve your dreams and goals? What have you always wanted to do? places to see? things to do? hobbies to try? new places to eat? fine wine to taste? what are you waiting for? Do you have your "Bucket List"? because I do! And I am working to cross my items off:)
Don't wait for the "coulda", "shoulda", "woulda" and "what ifs" situations in your life". Life is too short...NOW is the time.
In closing, I would like to share on of my favorite poems to live by, I hope it inspires you to live a FULL and Juicy life as well.
"Why Not Today"~Anonymous
Mend a quarrel
Seek out a forgotten friend
Write a love letter
Share some treasure
Give a soft answer
Encourage Youth
Keep a promise
Find the time
Forgive an enemy
Listen
Apologize if you were wrong
Think first of someone else
Be kind and gentle
Laugh a little
Laugh a little more
Express your gratitude
Gladden the heart of a child
Take a pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth
Speak your love
Speak it again
Speak it still once again
Namaste,
~Maureen
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