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An Epic Year! 2011 in Review (Part 2)

Two thousand & eleven has been extraordinarily epic for so many reasons. I don’t even know where to begin! Personally, I’ve had tremendous highs & desperate lows. In the end, like life, it was terrible & it was beautiful.

Here’s a look at the second half of my year. (Click here to see Part 1.)


July

In July, I:

  • Had the most wonderful 4th of July celebration with my family
  • Spent a gorgeous week beside the sea
  • Got a lovely tan

Favourite Post: “Seniors spar after roadside spat” (A Lesson in Kindness)

Favourite Photographs:

August

In August, I:

  • Visited the New Jersey State Fair
  • Ate fried pickles for the first time (!!!)
  • Enjoyed every moment of the sweet summer heat

Favourite Post: Let Go of Your Ego

Favourite Photographs:

September

In September, I:

Favourite Post: Be still.

Favourite Photographs:

October

In October, I:

  • Took a whirlwind trip to San Antonio for a speaking engagement
  • Watched our little mountain turn into the magical colours of autumn
  • Experienced a freak October blizzard
  • Went Hallowe’en trick-or-treating with the cutest little boy this side of heaven

Favourite Post: Sunday Sweetness: Snowed In!

Favourite Photographs:

November

In November, I:

  • Went on magical adventures with Matthew & Bella
  • Practiced gratitude for my one million blessings
  • Savoured the stunning November sunsets

Favourite Post: Beat Anxiety, Overcome Depression–The Book

Favourite Photographs:

December

In December, I:

  • Got new glasses
  • Made homemade Christmas presents
  • Lost a person who was incredibly special to me–my precious Uncle Rich
  • Contracted the stomach flu from hell on Christmas Day & lost 6 pounds in 2 days (!)
  • Remembered what an amazing, difficult, beautiful adventure this year has been

Favourite Post: Willing to Be Unpopular

Favourite Photographs:

Whew!

Thank you so much for being a special part of my journey. I can’t wait to experience 2012 with you.

Wishing you all of the love & all of the light in the Universe!

xo,

Dena

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    Are You Oblivious, Aware, or Getting It?

    This is a guest post from my friend, Andy Feld.

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    As I travel and meet new people all over our country, it seems most everyone falls into one of the three areas mentioned in this month’s title. What am I talking about? It’s the societal evolutionary change which is now in progress, although admittedly sometimes imperceptible. It is easy to see that violence rarely leads to anything but more violence. Overt materialism, absent integrity, brings happiness and abundance to very few. Additionally, centuries of male dominated insensitive energy added to a populace unwilling to take responsibility has us at a precarious tipping point.

    So, do you sense what I say is true? Are you oblivious to these changes in the air, or are you ahead of the curve and already taking the steps necessary to not only survive, but thrive in the years to come? Frankly, I am often greeted by individuals with long faces who tell me they will be happy again when things get back to ‘normal’. Normal for many means simply getting back to a life dominated by financial gain and the purchase of new things, but those days may be long gone. Banks are not lending money, our population is increasingly unemployed or aging and dependent, houses are not selling, there seems to be an oversupply of everything and worldwide competition is greater than ever. What if today is the way things will be for the next 20-30 years or longer? What are you going to do to be happy, prosperous, and emotionally abundant?

    Make no mistake, everything is changing and just about everyone is affected. Personally, my income does not approach what I once earned as a corporate CEO, my car is not as new and shiny as it once may have been, and I visit fewer restaurants, but my life has never been more pleasant. Would you agree that now is the time to not only re-evaluate, but also re-create our lives? If so, you are GETTING IT loud and clear, but if not, let’s look into what we can do about it.

    1. We are all One, connected with a common thread of spirit. When I say WE, I mean ALL humans, animals, plant life, earth, and stars. We all are of the same source energy, and understanding and respecting this Oneness is a key to thriving in our new age. Allowing all else to be, with love and respect, and without judgment of unique individual differences will open our portals to Universal Light. One cannot mistreat another human, the earth, our vegetation, and the animals without also mistreating oneself. We are all connected and what we put forth to others is what will always come back to us.

    2. Listen to our heart, our Inner Radar as I call it in my books, without the fear of judgment from others. We are all unique and different, and learning to reach within and hear that guidance we all individually brought forth to this lifetime allows us to grow and prosper in alignment with our life’s purpose. There is no better way to accomplish this than a regular practice of meditation and contemplation.

    3. Understanding the process for manifesting our life’s dreams. It takes quite a bit of practice and self-discipline, and you may be getting tired of hearing me speak about it, but we are the product of our thoughts, emotions, words, and actions. Very little we desire will manifest without the alignment of these four elements. Believe in this, practice and have faith and you will embrace your life like never before.

    4. Learn to appreciate all that you have. From hot running water, to clothes in your closet, and food in the refrigerator, most of us have so much to be thankful for yet rarely acknowledge. The beauty of nature, our relationships, our health and the list should go on and on. Write it down and truly rejoice in how many ways you are blessed.

    5. Diligently work on balancing your male and female attributes. We are all a combination of both masculine and feminine, and the more we keep these two in balance the more we vibrate with the earth.

    Yes, everything is changing. First, become aware and then jump on board, but it will always be the choice of the individual. No one, other than you is responsible for your rescue.

    Whether it is a business, an organization, or individual, the time for changing the status quo in right now. How to go about it in this new environment is what I speak about and teach. I would love the opportunity to work with you or your group.

    With much love and appreciation,
    Andy

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    Andy lives in Morrison, Colorado outside Denver. He travels the country as a frequent speaker on life inspiration and business sales. He is also a regular guest on radio programs across the United States and on local TV.

    You can read more about Andy at his website, Simple Happy, and you can find his books on Amazon at the following links.

5 Comments

  1. A great 2nd half of the year even with a few little down spots, seems like a lot of my friends both here in Charleston and out in cyber space had some really bad flu or colds around Christmas. I hope you’re feeling better and I wish you the very best for the New Year.

  2. I love that I have been around and recall most of these things as they happened. I can’t wait to see what 2012 holds for you. xo

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