Carousel — 02.12.10

sunset, airplane, clouds

Hello my darling readers. By the time you read this I will be cruising at around 30,000 feet or so above the Earth. I am headed south for a few days on business. Unfortunately, even though I am going to South Carolina (where it’s supposed to be warm!) the forecast is calling for a few inches of snow. I can’t seem to escape it. Ah well, it is Winter after all.

I will be presenting before my company’s Global Board of Directors for the first time on Saturday, so if you would send any spare  positive, confident energy in my direction, I’d very grateful.

Now let’s have a look at this week’s Carousel of Links, shall we?

1. The March 2010 “Manage Your Money” Challenge: One of my biggest goals for 2010 is to get my finances in order. I have had great success so far. Enemy of Debt is hosting a “Manage Your Money Challenge” this month & might be just what you need to get on track.

2. You Suck!: Great post by Tim Brownson and don’t worry he’s not going to really tell you that you suck. By the way, have I ever mentioned what a big fan of Tim I am? Well, if not, now I have. He is awesome. In fact, he’s been one of my biggest inspirations since starting this blog. You should definitely check him out.

3. Timeless Rules For My 8-Year Old Daughter: Adorable and oh-so-true! Alright, I disagree with the tattoo comments, but other than that this advice is pure gold. My favourite: Do stuff because it means something.

“Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.” —Theodore Roosevelt

4. Three Things That Sound Bad But Can Actually Be Good For You: Great points from Positivity Blog.

5. When I Grow Up, I Want to Be an Explorer!: A lovely post from Quest for Balance that talks about how we lose our desire for discovery as we age and what we can do to get it back.

6. Benefits of Practicing Detachment From S.T.U.F.F.: Oh, a great post about one my favourite topics—minimalism. I can not get enough of it.

“If you’re going through Hell, keep going.” —Winston Churchill

7. Girl’s Night Out – What Happened: Karen from Dreamin’ the Life recently accepted the fact that she is an alcoholic and has begun the process of recovery. In this post she talks about her first night out with the girls since her recovery began.

8. I Love Quotes: Guess what? Stephen Mills at The Rat Race Trap loves quotes! And so do I. I had to share his excellent, little collection.

9. Talking With Gala Darling About #RadicalSelfLove: Are you paying attention to Gala Darling’s Radical Self Love Revolution? If you’re not, then you really ought to be!

Have a gorgeous weekend. Spread love & light where ever you go. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day whether you spend it cuddled up with your lover, your turtle, or a soft pillow; writing love letters to your first love, your grandma, or yourself — just celebrate love whatever you do.

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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.

2 Comments

  1. Beautiful image Dena. I also like the new site layout. Very clean and now in my Reader.

    Sending my positive energy your way 🙂

    1. Hey, Ryan! Thank you so much for the energy. The presentation went very well. I really appreciate it! Also, thanks for the feedback on the new layout. I am so glad you like it.

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