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Love is a VERB not a Noun

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:26:29 +0100

Too often I think we can get caught up in the notion that love is some kind of magical thing - maybe it's books and movies, I don't know. What I do know is that love is really a verb. It requires that you do something. It requires that if someone says they love you that they "act" not just "say" it. It's more than just a kiss. It's more about knowing the person you love and acting in their lives and passions.

What things do you do to show love to others? How have you made sure that relationships are loving?

Do you Believe in "Survival" or "Thrival"

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:18:18 +0100

I do not believe in survival. Survival means there is not enough. Survival wonders if they got their "fair share". Survival means just getting by. No I believe in "thrival". Thrival means there is more an enough. Thrival wonders what more is possible. Thrival means accelerating excellence.

Are you just surviving? Have you fallen into a trap of hoping it will be okay, that you can "make it"? Or do you believe in "thrival"? Do you know that your life is only getting better and better and there is only more greatness waiting you? Refuse to just survive – thrive!

The difference is only in your mind.

Be present, notice beauty. Breathe.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:29:48 +0100

Finding beauty in your day is something so simple to do and so powerful in reducing stress and frustration, often we forget to stop and do just that. It is like we have become “Human Doings: instead of “Human Beings”. Sometimes what we most need in our day we just need to STOP and “BE”. Be present, notice beauty. Breathe.

Seeing the beauty in the moment can help relax you. Is it the smell of that first cup of coffee? The way a storm moves over the hillside? The look of sunrise or sunset on the water? Find it.

Take a moment to stop, be and breathe.

What beauty do you notice right now in your day?

Be loyal and have love for women.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:09:29 +0100

I believe that women are fabulous, strong, amazing, loving, bold, and brilliant. Sometimes though I hear women calling each other names, talking horribly about other women behind their back, and the insults fly. We have such incredible power – and when used positively, it grows stronger in its power. We as women need to stick together and support one another.

When we chose to use it negatively against other women, we as women loose. We women need to stick together - men do - even when it's creepy! When we women stick together WE WILL RULE THE WORLD!" Try today to not have a negative, mean, nasty thought about another woman– let alone even speak it. Think to yourself: “My insulting her is really an insult on me as a woman.”

I truly believe that the bad things we think and say about others is a reflection of how we feel about ourselves! It might only be occasionally, that day is probably an off day for you!

How can you show love and loyalty to other women on a daily basis?

You "Glow" Girl! Finding Inner Strength

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:46:16 +0100

Last night I had the honor of coordinating a “Glow Premier” event in the SF Bay area, over 150 women (and a few men) attended this amazing night. We had the chance to listen to three women featured in the movie: Barbara Rubin, Marilyn Tam, and Sandra Yancey.

It is interesting to me how often we can read a woman’s “professional profile” and think: “what does she know; she has had a perfect life.” And then we hear the REAL story – it was inspiring!

Here are some of the GLOW-ious take a ways from the evening:

1 – Life is truly what you make it;

2 – We need as women to not be afraid to talk about money – it is not a taboo subject;

3 – Some women know their passion and some women grow into their passion - both are ok!

4 – Women should be happy and financially stable, and that should not depend on a “partner” to complete it. To think “I am happy but broke” really isn’t a good thing!

5 – We need to ask for what we need! We need to stop saying “I’m fine” when we need something! FINE stands for: Feeling Insecure Neurotic and Emotional and we are just covering it up and being passive aggressive.

6 – It is perfectly ok to use our network – men do it, so should women!

7 – Ask for what you are worth; first know what you are worth.

8 – If you are waiting for approval from another person, especially a family member, you may never find it. Seek self approval and your life will be grand.

I could go on and on! Pick one of these that speaks to you and be willing to “try it on” this next week!

You can get the Glow movie here.

Do you have a JOB or a Career?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:16:12 +0100

There is so much power in our words and how they make us feel. When you say job what do you hear: “Mundane?” “Dead-end?” “Boring?” “Have to?” When you say “career” what do you hear: “Choice?” “Path?” “Direction?” Just those two words, “job “ and “career” can change how we feel about what we do every day!

Change your words, change your feelings, and change your power. J-O-B stand for Just Over Broke. Even if right now, it is not the dream career, how is it helping you on that path? Can you re-define what you do know to see how it can help you launch into what is next for you? Or are you caught in the mundane and routine?

See the power in what you say everyday about your life. If it is negative, reframe it. Write down the new thoughts so they become familiar to you.

Busy is a Good Thing

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:30:08 +0100

I have too much work to do! Do you ever say that to yourself? Do you find after that comes “I’ll never get it all done?” Changing how you think about having too much to do can help you stress less!

Next time you are feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do, try saying this: “Having too much work to do is a good thing. It means that people value what I have to offer!” I truly believe that people value what I have to offer and that is why they ask me and count on me! I’d get worried if I did not have enough to do because it meant people no longer see my value.

Change your perception, change how you feel!

Thankful for Yourself

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:49:24 +0100

Years ago I worked as a youth counselor to teenage girls that were homeless, drug addicted, gang affiliated and often pregnant and/or parenting. These girls had such tremendous abuse in their home lives that they often thought life on the street was safer. As a youth counselor, I would work one-on-one with teens. I remember one teen even spit in my face! So tough, so rewarding, but often they move on and you have no idea whether you made a difference or if their lives are better.

This is true in many things we do – too often we help others out and it can feel like a thankless role we play, at home and at work. You don’t have to work a job like the one I did to feel unappreciated.

We have to find it within ourselves to know appreciation.

How are you finding your own appreciation?