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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010

Mary Oliver's poem "In Blackwater Woods":
To live in this world you must be able to do three things:...
to love what is mortal;
to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends upon it,
and, when the time comes to let it go,
...to let it go.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Thoughts on life from a friend

Written by a 90 year old

                 This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!

                 Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland,Ohio .

                 "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

                 My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

                 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

                 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

                 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

                 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

                 5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

                 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

                 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

                 8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

                 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

                 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

                 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

                 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

                 13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

                 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

                 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

                 16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

                 17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

                 18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

                 19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

                 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

                 21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

                 22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

                 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

                 24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

                 25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

                 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

                 27. Always choose life.

                 28. Forgive everyone everything.

                 29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

                 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

                 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

                 32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

                 33. Believe in miracles.

                 34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

                 35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

                 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

                 37. Your children get only one childhood.

                 38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

                 39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

                 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

                 41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

                 42. The best is yet to come...

                 43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

                 44. Yield.

                 45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

                 Its estimated 93% won't forward this. If you are one of the 7% who will forward this with the title '7%'.   I'm in the 7%. Friends are the family that we choose!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

THERE'S A HOLE IN YOUR BUCKET

THERE'S A HOLE IN YOUR BUCKET
Well, dear Liza it’s true. It's Sara here. I've noticed an interesting pattern with my clients recently. They’re doing all the “right” things to refuel their tanks…they’re getting massages, creating time for connection with their families and friends, they're taking white space, but alas, they’re still feeling drained. This is a problem.
Last week, one of my clients casually mentioned she had a leak in her oil tank of her car. She kept putting oil in, and then a day or two later, she would need more. Because I’m a big fan of the humor of the Universe, we explored how this “leak” might be a mirror for what’s going on with her energy. After a short while, she realized she worked very hard at putting energy in her life, but because of a few energetic “leaks”, she never stayed full very long. Maybe you can relate?
Here are common ways we all tend to “leak” energy:

1. Worrying: We worry about things we can’t control. The next review, the deadline, our kids’ future, the planet. You name it, we worry about it. Worry does nothing but churn through energy. I’m all for utilizing energy if you get something in return, but worry won’t ever produce anything other than exhaustion (and more worry)!

2. Carrying Undue Burden: Here’s a quick way to drain yourself: take responsibility for something that’s not yours to do, over-provide for someone else (think about your employees or children) or stay in a relationship that’s not reciprocal. Every time we carry a load that’s not ours, we leak our precious energy.

3. Not Following Your Knowing: Have you ever had a hunch about something, ignored it and went with something “more logical”? Our intuition is always trying to get our attention. Sometimes it through our sensations, our dreams, or thoughts. Every time you step over what you “know”, it drains your energy.

So many of our clients are committed to transforming their lives and we love them for it. But transformation takes a lot of energy. If we can’t plug up the energetic leaks, then all the “refueling” in the world won’t be effective and we won't get to our destination.
In the “Easy Tools” section below there are three tools you can use right away to help plug up your energetic leaks. Also, be sure to check out the “Upcoming Events” section to details on Sara’s new class “Energy 101”.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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ENERGY 101: Discover a New Experience of Life
**Tuesday, August 3^rd from 5:30pm-7:30pm, Seattle, WA**
We’re all made of energy, yet we forget to consider the power of energy in our day-to-day lives. This interactive, 2-hour workshop may be for you if you’ve ever:

Felt drained or cranky after spending time with someone close to you
Walked into a room and noticed that you suddenly felt different
Sensed what someone was feeling or thinking without them telling you
Felt inexplicably energized after a short conversation with someone you just met
Noticed your intuition is, at times easier to access

If these experiences sound familiar and you’d like to learn more about the amazing dynamics of energy, then please join us for this fun evening event. Together we will practice going beyond our minds and tap into our intuitive senses. You will find out how your own energetic antenna works and learn how to:

Harness your energy and use it more efficiently
Sense and read your own energetic field
Protect yourself from people that make you feel drained
Fine tune your energetic antenna to make better decisions and help others

To learn about your facilitators and/or register, click here
TURNING ON YOUR FEMININE POWER
**Eight Weeks starting September 20 or 21 – Live in Seattle or via teleconference with Michele**
If you’ve been yearning to learn more about your feminine (and masculine) power, this is the program!   Depleted? Feeling less fun? Wanting more satisfaction in your work, your relationships, and your me time (what me time?!?)? In eight weeks, you’ll get the training, the community support, and just the right nudges to integrate amazing changes in your life. This is the pre-launch announcement, just for our e-zine subscribers, so if you want to know more, send an e-mail to earlybird@workingwithpower.com and you’ll get advance notice when this program opens for registration, plus a $20-off discount code, good even for the early-bird rate.
THE ELEMENTS OF FEMININE POWER RETREAT
**October 15-17, 2010 – Alderbrook Resort, Hood Canal, WA**
After our amazing retreat in April, we knew immediately we wanted to offer a fall retreat. So, mark your calendars ladies because this is an event you don’t want to miss.
The retreat is an amazing weekend at Alderbrook Resort and Spa near Hood Canal, WA where we guide you ever-so-gently through how to succeed at work and life without those nasty side effects like stress, anxiety, pressure, perfectionism and well, you name it! We dive into the how to integrate our “yin” skills or as we call them, the six elements of Feminine Power with your already well-developed “yang” or Masculine skills. Who knew that using BOTH sets of skills at life and work would make things so much easier? Oh, did we mention that it includes a spa treatment of your choice, amazing food, fantastic women and cool gifts throughout the weekend? Ninety-five percent of our participants tell us the weekend was life changing...so much so that participants come back 2, 3 and 4 times.
The retreat is set for October 15-17, 2010. The retreat - and the transformation - begin when you register, so why not put the stake in the
ground for yourself sooner rather than later? You know you want it...and we want it FOR you! If you want to talk through how we can make this happen or have more questions, just call us and we’d love to talk. Call 206-686-3670.
Click here to learn more, register and read what past participants have said about this amazing experience.
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EASY TOOLS TO GAIN MORE ENERGY
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The following tools have helped us and our clients gain energy almost immediately. Please e-mail us and let us know your questions and experiences with them.
TOOL #1: NOTICE WHERE YOUR ENERGY GETS ZAPPED
The first step to reclaiming your energy is to notice where you’re losing it. Take a look at your life and notice where you’re feeling most drained. Is it when you’re with a certain friend or co-worker? Is it when you walk in the door to your messy house? Some of your leaks may be visible to you and some may not. If you can’t identify them yourself, ask someone you trust to help you. You’d be surprised at how much your friends know about your energetic leaks. You may not like their answers, but be curious about what they’re telling you.
TOOL #2: MIND YOUR BEESWAX
When you find yourself worrying about something that’s not within your control, (or none of your beeswax) then turn your attention elsewhere. Focus on what you DO want. Ask yourself “What do I need right now?” and give yourself that. Focus your energy on what you can control.   Also, check out the book “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks. He talks about worry and simply reading this book will help transform your energy.

TOOL #3: GET MORE IMPULSIVE
We know you. You are a smart cookie. You think through all of your options before making a decision. You choose your words carefully. You take calculated steps forward. But, dang that can be exhausting! Try loosening up a bit. Your intuition won’t steer you wrong. Blurt more. Take action when you get a “hunch”. Pick something based on your gut or heart’s desire rather than your logic. You might just be amazed at how much energy you could harness by following your intuition.
May this article help you gain more energy today and everyday by plugging up the “leaks” in your life. Looking forward to connecting with you soon!

Warmly,

Sara and Michele

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Friday, September 3, 2010

LOVE RULES

This came from a horoscope but in reality is the truth.

We all have love rules. These are the criteria we use to find a mate - weed out the bad ones and identify the keepers.

Once in relationships, we hold our partners to specific standards and if they break too many of our rules, we tend to doubt the value of the relationship, or break it off altogether. What are your rules? Are they working out for you? That is, are you with the partner of your dreams? Maybe you don't even know who this person is yet. While you shouldn't expect a fairytale lover with no flaws, unless you have a partner in your life who makes you smile, helps you feel good about yourself, and treats you with great respect, it might be time to rewrite your love rules!

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SHE MOVED THROUGH THE FAIR

Music traditional, arranged and adapted by
Loreena McKennitt

My love said to me:
"My mother won't mind
And me father won't slight you
For your lack of kind".
Then she stepped away from me
And this she did say:
"It will not be long, love,
Till our wedding day."

She stepped away from me
And she moved through the fair
And fondly I watched her
Move here and move there
And she went her way homeward
With one star awake
As the swans in the evening
Move over the lake.

The people were saying
No two e'er were wed
But one has a sorrow
That never was said
And she smiled as she passed me
With her goods and her gear
And that was the last
That I saw of my dear.

I dreamed it last night
That my true love came in
So softly she entered
Her feet made no din
She came close beside me
And this she did say:
"It will not be long, love,
Till our wedding day."

Lyric reprinted by permission. ©1987
Quinlan Road Music (SOCAN/BMI) throughout
the world. In Canada, the United States,
New Zealand and Australia, all rights are
administered by Quinlan Road Music.
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rights are co-published by Universal Music
Publishing Group.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

patience

"The secret of patience is to do something else in the meantime." - Anonymous