Carousel — 10.01.10 & The Winner Is…!

Every Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired!

1. Living a Tolerant Life: I am a huge believer in the live & let live philosophy. It’s nice to engage in friendly conversation & political banter once in awhile, but that’s where I draw the line. I have no desire to communicate with people who actively engage in political arguments, persuasion, and the “I’m right, you’re wrong!” mentality.

This post about living with tolerance gives a voice to what I have been feeling over the past several months. It is a bright light among a sea of darkness, fear, & confusion. I truly believe that in order to achieve peace and well-being for yourself, you have to learn to let others be. Yes!

2. How to Be Confident: Tim Brownson recently shared this brilliant post with his readers. If you’re interested in a process that can move you from nervous to confident, or from uninspired to motivated—it’s a must read. This is just one of the many life-altering processes taken from Tim’s book, How to be Rich and Happy which I read last Winter & highly recommend.

3. 7 things I know about active letting go. (sure beats waiting.): And last, but certainly not least, I positively adore this post from Danielle LaPorte. You probably already know that Danielle is one of the sexiest, wisest female bloggers out there. Her writing has a way of penetrating deep into my soul & this post about letting go is no exception. Go read it, now.

Happy October 1st, loves! I can not believe that I did not post a single Carousel in September. Simply put, life got in the way. September was a gigantic month for me. In September, I:

  • left my job (to pursue my dreams!) after three years
  • traveled to Paris
  • spent a weekend beside the sea with a best friend
  • started a brand new job
  • and began the process of registering myself as a real, live business!

A lot happened. Yes, I am EXHAUSTED—but I am also grateful, full, confident, and thrilled to begin writing the next chapter of this gorgeous adventure titled, My Life.

And on that happy note, I have one more announcement to make. First, thank you—from the depths of my heart—for the love-filled, inspirational comments on my review of The Gifts of Imperfection. I was floored by the beautiful imperfections that you all shared. As promised, I’ve randomly selected a winner to receive my advanced copy. And the winner is…

Cindy!

Cindy—Please email me your address & I’ll get the book in the mail to you. Enjoy!

That’s it for this week. Lots of good stuff coming up the pike from me to you. Keep your eyes peeled.

xo,
D.

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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.

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