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Happy 4th of July!

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy, safe and fun 4th of July!

Happy 89th Birthday!

Today is my grandma's 89th birthday!  How cool is that? 

 

We had a huge bash for her 85th birthday and I'm sure we'll have another one next year when she turns 90. 

What's so funny about my grandma is that she keeps talking about her 100th birthday party.  I told her that we have to have her 90th birthday first, then we can talk about the 100th (yet I think it's so cool that she's got such forward thinking).

There's very little my grandma can't do.  She doesn't move too quickly so most things take her a bit longer, yet that's about it. 

Even at 89, my grandma still lives in her own house, drives her own car, cooks, does all her paperwork, bills and taxes and manages to keep an active social calendar. 

The last time I was home, I helped her plant her garden in her flower bed - which she'll eventually can and use in the winter. 

 

Just when I think my grandma is starting to slow down, she'll do something that will quickly prove me wrong (which I love). 

My grandma has the best memory of anyone I know and she's a walking encyclopedia of who lived where, when and all of their relatives and history of major events. 

Here's a great example of my grandma's memory in action - she could remember her first and last foot doctor, yet she was concerned that she couldn't remember the one in between.  A few minutes later she remembered and went on to tell me his secretary's name, who she was related to, where she grew up and several stories that linked in nicely with that doctor and all her connections with him outside of the doctor's office.  Yeah, she's that good. 

Well, today is a celebration for everyone that today is my grandma's 89th birthday.  Happy Birthday Grandma!

What's something inspiring you can take from my grandma turning 89 and use it to support you in freedom?  How does hearing about an uplifting individual effect you? 

I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries. 

Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Spring. 

Since spring and Easter both celebrate "rebirth," I would love to invite you to explore the ways you have changed over the past year and celebrate those changes.  Remember, the changes do not need to be big.  Size does not matter.  What does matter is your continuation to grow and become more of your freedom self.

How have you grown this year?  What's one way you'd like to grow in the coming year?

I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries. 

Happy Spring!

Today is officially the first day of spring, so I wanted to celebrate with some new spring flowers.
 
Enjoy! 

How can you put some "spring" into your life?  What's new and emerging in your life right now?

I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries.

Happy New Year - What's New For You?

Each year I choose a theme, goal or focus for myself. 

One year it was money - I immersed myself in learning about money beliefs, spending/saving and how to support others with money challenges.  I read Money magazine, watched money-oriented programs and listened to money radio shows.  I lead money support groups, offered money tele-calls and coached my clients around money issues.  I learned so much that year and I'm still reaping the benefits of my willingness to learn and how I interact with money.

Another year I focused on creativity and another year's focus was getting clear on what I loved to do. 

I've found that creating a theme, goal or focus for myself gives me a direction without the unnecessary pressure of ending the year with a particular checklist.  The yearly goal/theme allows my exploration to occur organically. 

Over the years, I've also had themes and goals that have lasted years - like transitioning my cleaners, health and beauty items and lifestyle to more green-friendly alternatives.  I'm happy to report that I've come a long way and continue to find more ways to add a splash of green in all corners of my life.

For the new year my theme/goal/focus will be getting clear on what I want from my business, what I want it to look like and how to incorporate marketing to support my business to transition to the next level.  I'm excited at this year's goal and focus. 

How does the idea or a goal, theme or focus support you?  What will you choose this year and how will you incorporate it into your daily life?

I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries.     

Give the Gift of Giving

In this time of gift-giving many people want to do more and give a gift that will help others. 

If you'd like to give to a charity as a gift to another person, then you might want to check out the following sites to insure that your money will be put to good use.

• CharityNavigator.com lets you check out the finances and general suitability of more than 5,300 groups - so you can have a better idea how each one spends money.
• GlobalGiving.com/green lists two dozen choices that support emissions reduction, reforestation, green technology and climate-change education.
• GivingCircles.org brings together individuals so they can pool ideas and money to make a bigger impact.

How does "gifting" support to others feel?  What would it look like if you could give a gift to a person that helps others?

I'd love to hear your comments and insights. 

Free Holiday Gift From Oprah - There's Still Time

On Wednesday's Oprah Show, many freebies were given away to the audience and a few were also given to the viewers. 

Just in case you missed the show - I wanted to pass along the freebies to spread the joy and economic savings (they're FREE!). 

There's still time today to download the free holiday CD.  It's a mix of songs from various artists that were willing to give a song for free.  You can also download and print the cover and label. 

Enjoy!

How does getting something for free feel?  What's the difference between paying $100 for a gift verses making a gift?  How does it feel to receive a homemade gift?

I'd love to hear you comments and discoveries. 

Thanksgiving Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's a day centered in gratitude!  What bliss!

I am grateful for anyone that reads my blog - what a wonderful way to connect.
I am grateful to be surrounded by a loving family, friends and those I don't know as well (yet I am looking forward to getting to know everyone better). 
I am grateful for the opportunity to be connected to nature, animals and the great outdoors.
I am grateful for my grandma - a spunky 88-year-old that can remember details, events and names with ease (she's my living Wikipedia).
I am grateful to have the opportunity to travel and be home with my family.
I am grateful to have the opportunity to help my mom with the house, food and Thanksgiving preparations.
I am grateful for my parents' sense of humor and their willingness to laugh until they cry at my sense of humor.
I am grateful for post-it notes, my Sigg bottle and reusable shopping bags.
I am grateful for my mom's willingness to take her shopping bags to the store to love on the environment.
I am grateful for big, wide-open skies and sunshine in the fall. 
I am grateful for my opportunity to share my gratitudes. 

What's one of your gratitudes today?  How can you make Thanksgiving's day of gratitude last the whole year long?

I'd love to hear your comments, discoveries and gratitudes. 

It's My Birthday!

Hi everyone -

Just a quick post to let everyone know that today is my birthday.  So far, so good.  I am grateful for everyone that takes the time to read, forward and comment on my blog.  Thanks so much! 

Have a fantastic day!

Day of the Dead - Honor Your Ancestors

Today is a special day to honor your ancestors and those that are no longer living. 

How do you honor them?  Traditionally, you might go to the cemetery and build an altar to honor your friends and family - yet it is not necessary to do so in order to honor those no longer living.

Here's a few ways you might honor the dead today:

• You might want to gather some photos of the person you'd like to honor and maybe a few things the person enjoyed. 
• Create a space in your home to arrange the photos and items. 
• You might want to add fresh flowers like marigolds (which is a traditional flower for this celebration). 
• Spend a few moments looking at the photos and items and connect with that person and the joy that he/she brought to your life. 
• You could say a prayer if you'd like.  Simply thinking of the person is enough.
• If you don't want to gather photos or items, then you can choose to take a few moments to honor those that are no longer with us.

How does honoring those that are no longer with us support you?  How would you like others to remember and honor you after you have transitioned to the next level?

I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries.