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Announcing: My Book & My Birthday!

Bonjour, darling readers! If I’ve been a bit quiet lately it’s because I’ve taken something of a Spring Break. I’ve been having champagne toasts & gazing at all things blooming & snapping photographs with disposable cameras & hiking in the forest & enjoying the first BBQ of the season! I hope you aren’t missing me too much. πŸ˜‰

Flowering Tree

This morning I have a couple of important announcements to make. So, here goes…

Big Announcement Numero Uno
I started my first book! If there were a way to digitally make balloons & confetti fall from the ceiling and horns blow and crowds cheer all of that would be happening right now. This is a monumental announcement for me. This book has been stewing in my brain for two whole years. It’s the culmination of every lesson that I’ve learned in my twenty-seven years on this planet: my journey to overcome anxiety & depression; my losing seventy pounds; and my two years of blogging. Yea, it’s going to be huge. πŸ™‚ And I am ridiculously beside myself with excitement about it.

I’ve not landed on a title yet, but I can share a few secrets with you already.

  • First, the book will include all of the tools that I used to overcome anxiety & depression. It tells the story of how I transformedβ€”from unhappy & unhealthy to unstoppable & incredible. And better yet, it shows you how you can do it, too.
  • Second, so far the book is thirteen epic chapters!
  • Third, the book will include never-before-told stories from my journey. And let me tell you, some of these stories are mucho juicy!

Big Announcement Numero Dos
In a few short hours, at 1:09 a.m. it will be my birthday! Alright, well maybe this one isn’t such a big announcement. I am just so happy to celebrate my birthday this year. I can’t believe it’s already been a whole year since we last celebrated!

Twenty-six has been one heck of a yearβ€”sometimes difficult, but mostly dazzling. I am left entirely grateful for all of it. I can’t wait to see what twenty-seven has in store for me.

Thank you to youβ€”my precious readers & friendsβ€”for your presence, love, and inspiration. I am a lucky gal. If you are so inclined to grace me with some birthday goodness, you can donate securely by clicking this nifty yellow button:




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I am signing off for now. The next couple of days will find me celebrating in a party hat, getting tons of birthday hugs & kisses (hopefully!); and eating entirely too much sushi for my own good. πŸ˜‰

In love & light,
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 β€˜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.

6 Comments

  1. Ooh, I’m a tad late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you’ve had an amazing one, Dena! And congrats on starting the new passion-filled book!

  2. First, a great Big Happy Birthday!! Hope it’s a great day for you and you celebrate Cinco de Dena.

    I wish you the very best luck on your book efforts, it’s a daunting task and I know from reading your posts that you are definitely up to it. I am sure that it will be a great way to even further focus your thoughts and efforts on how to live a positive and happy life.

    Looking forward to the next update on the Fitness Challenge although you definitely get a pass this week due to the Birthday lollapalooza!!

    1. @ Tessa- Thank you so much for the warm birthday wishes & the good luck! I’ll be needing it for sure. As someone who just came through (is coming through) her own EPIC book launch, I hope you’ll be able to share some advice with me on my own journey. XOXO

      @ Lou – Ah, thank you so much!! Cinco de Dena — I love it. Let’s change the holiday name altogether. πŸ˜‰ You are right, it IS a daunting task. I’m noticing that and I’ve only just begun. I am trying to be optimistic and remind myself that all good things take time. πŸ˜‰ It will be a labor of love for certain. Also — SFC post going up shortly. Sorry for the delay!

      @ Brad – Thank you for the birthday wish and not to worry — I am going to keep the fitness challenge in mind while I’m chowing down on that delicious sushi tonight. Thank you so much for the reminder, though. So grateful to know that somebody is here keeping me on track! You’re the best, Brad. πŸ™‚

  3. Happy Birthday Dena! πŸ˜€

    Remember not too much Sushi! LOL You’ve got a challenge to complete. haha! Have fun Dena! πŸ˜€

    Year 27 is going to be awesome!!

  4. Sorry for the late post, but Congratulations on starting your first book and happy belated birthday!!!

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