How do you feel about detours?  The way you answer this question reveals much about your nature.  Whether during driving or on the road of life, detours serve a purpose, I’ve discovered.

Yesterday, as I was driving to get my weekly vitamin injection, I noticed the other side of the highway had a backup.  I turned on the radio and right in that moment they talked about how a truck hauling a mobile home hit an overpass bridge.  Traffic was backed up for miles.  I realized I’d need to take another way home.  This didn’t concern me at all because I always have maps with me in my car. 

Then, as I was visualizing a different way to go home, I heard about two more car accidents that would affect this different way I was considering.  So, I scrapped my plans.  Traffic can change in a heartbeat, so I figured I’d listen to the reports after my appointment.  My appointment is about a 35 minute drive and it doesn’t take long.  After my injection, I listened to the traffic report.  The roads were in the same condition.  I grabbed my handy map and planned a new way home.

I picked a way I’ve never gone.  I figured why not have fun and see a part of my area I’ve never seen.  It also is more scenic.  As I drove this way, I enjoyed the bends in the road for the backroads part.  Then, I drove on the main road.  I drove past a metaphysical store that has always interested me.  “That is cool,” I thought, “Now, I know where it is for the future.”

As I drove further, I saw a sign that said the road I was on would be closed further ahead for a section.  I have an excellent inner compass (meaning I always pretty much know which direction I’m heading in) so I wasn’t worried, even if there were no detour signs.  However, there were those kind orange and black detour signs that have large arrows, pointing you in the correct direction.  On a side note, we have this saying in Michigan that there are two seasons in Michigan–winter and construction season.  And, well, the one is a result of the other!

I had to laugh though.  I have this habit of looking into the signficance of events, even if they are mundane.  Yes, I’m one of those spiritual people who asks, “What is the message in this?”  It’s highly annoying for some of those around me, but hey, someone has to notice this stuff!  The reason I laughed was about the detour within the detour.

I thought about the many times I’ve been guided to take a certain path that initially will feel like a detour.  Then, I’ve even noticed a detour or even detours within that detour.  Changes in direction are normal, I’ve come to realize in my early life.  Change is all there is, so it’s all good.  Instead of getting mad about the detours yesterday, I decided to make it fun.  I turned on my fave music.  I also decided to stop in my favorite downtown on the way home to get a Starbucks since it was on the way home.  It was a warmer day, so it was nice to walk and soak up the sun.

It did take me much longer to drive home because of all the detouring.  However, it was nice to take my time.  I don’t drive much any more because I mostly work at home, so it is initially a bit of an adjustment for me energetically to get out and drive in the hectic energy.  I’m fine once I shield myself and set my boundaries energetically.  I notice though I can get caught up in the hurry-up energy on fast expressways.  It was nice to take the backroads home yesterday for a change of pace.

I also cracked up about how there are often so many signs on the road of life about which way not to go.  I had about 3-4 about not going home the way I went yesterday.  Instead of resisting or fighting this guidance, I decided to go a different way.  Yes, I could have driven home the same way.  However, I have an older car that overheats when it idles too long.  At times, it’s important to honor where we are at in life.  My car is a metaphor for this honoring.

Then, I realized how even when we go the way we’re guided to go, it can sometimes become necessary to change direction–again!  I’ve noticed for myself though that the way is pretty clearly marked.  Think of how my detour within the detour yesterday had those polite signs with the arrows showing me which way to go.  The way was the most direct way.  I could have ignored the signs and had the same outcome of getting home, but it would have taken even longer. 

I also thought about how when I followed the detour within the detour, I drove on some new roads I’ve never driven.  It was fun.  I wasn’t worried about getting lost at all.  I trusted that the signs would lead me to my destination.  I decided to enjoy the journey versus stressing out about the details.  Hmm, this sounds like a good way to live the journey of life.

Ironically, I had this intuitive hunch about where the detour would take me.  I ended up getting to where I thought it would go.  This made me smile.  I drove through this gorgeous area of trees, beautiful homes, and rolling hills, leading to one of my favorite downtowns.  It is the scenic way into town.  What a blessing!  I followed the detour and it led me to the most beautiful place.

It probably seems like I’m too analytical in my life.  No, I’m just a thinker.  I also like to notice the lessons that life presents me.  It is an enjoyable process to me.  Usually, I’ve noticed that life lessons I need to learn come in very obvious ways. 

My intention after years of more painful spiritual growth is to learn via fun ways that are gentle.  Some might argue that the biggest growth lessons come from pain, but where did this rule come from really?  To me, that rule seems to come from ego.  It’s the ego that wants to notice pain.  The higher self wants love.

I’m going to follow the signs that say, “Love This Way—->”  Really, there is only that one choice for me

Enjoy the ride,

Lisa

I know that everything and everyone in my life is a reflection of my inner thoughts.  I’ve been thinking how this lesson of mine has recycled at certain points in my process.  The lesson I’m talking about is how to react positively to the not-so positive.

I know I can choose how I react to any person or situation.  The fun part for me is to put this knowledge into action.  This is often called practicing what you preach or walking the talk. 

Many times in the past, I’ve beaten myself up for creating negativity in my life.  I’ll think about how I misused my thoughts for something not-so nice.  I’ve realized lately though this is not where to dwell!  If I focus on what I’ve done wrong (ie., creating the negativity), I’ll just attract more of the same to me (yes, this is related to the Law of Attraction).  So, a shift is needed.

The shift that is needed is to simply acknowledge that yes, I created this negativity, but the key is for me not to give it any energy.  It’s better to forgive myself and move on to focus on what I do want.  My biggest desire is to be loving to myself and others.  That is the bottom line for me.  I tend to focus on this mostly (I say mostly because well, I am human so I’m not always perfect).

The best time I’ve learned for myself to practice how to react positively is when someone in your close proximity is in a bad mood.  Spiritual folks will say that this person in a bad mood is just mirroring the part of you that has a tendency to have a bad mood.  Or, maybe you are in a bad mood?  To all of that, I say, “So what!”  I know this sounds harsh, but to me, it’s like stating the obvious.  Everyone is a mirror to everyone else.  For me, it’s about how I respond.  I strive to be a conscious creator of my current and future reality.  By focusing on how I created something, I’m focusing on the past.  Focusing on the past is not conducive to my peaceful state of mind or bringing in what I want to bring into my life.

When someone is in a bad mood, I prefer to just respond with love.  It can be a challenge at times if this is someone close to me, but I do my best to be my same old cheerful self.  I don’t want to buy into the negativity.  Sometimes, it’s been intense energy-wise for me to be in the negativity.  I notice that the negativity is there, but I don’t stare at it.  I like the analogy of a large, green, hairy monster in my living room.  At times when someone else is negative, it can feel like they are in denial of the large, green, hairy monster being in the living room.  I see that it’s there, but I don’t try to argue with the person.  I just say non-chalantly, “Oh, yes, he’s there, but anyway, as I was saying about this other topic of discussion…”

In the past, I’ve felt infuriated when people ignore that there is a problem.  I mean, my human side wants to say, “Hey, wait a minute!  What is up?  Let’s talk about this!”  The person you’re mad at won’t answer.  He or she just ignores you.  Actually, I’m thinking that being ignored is actually a gift!  The person is teaching you how not to give it energy.  I’m not suggesting to ignore problems, but maybe not every little thing is worth fighting about or discussing.  It’s good to just let some things ride.

The large, hairy, green monster often goes away and finds a new home in someone else’s living room.  Sometimes, he’ll stick around.  If he takes up residence, getting potato chip crumbs in your couch and passing a lot of gas, this just means the problem or issue at hand needs to be worked through.  I know that sometimes, the monster will come into your bed at night and you can’t sleep, tossing and turning.  The problem comes with you to work or even when you’re trying to enjoy yourself.  That is how you know you have stuff to talk about with someone, whether it’s your loved one, a counselor, a life coach, or your divine helpers.

I know I’ve used humor to talk about problems.  This may not seem loving, but honestly, I feel that humor is healing.  It can shift the energies.  It can heal things in a heartbeat.  I’ve experienced that.  Humor is high vibration and loving.  I am not saying to make light of serious matters, but to react in a loving way to challenges in life, especially when it’s people involved (people are involved in everything–aren’t they?).

Love yourself first and the rest will follow…

Lovingly,

Lisa

Change is all there is in the Universe.  So, I decided to make some changes on my business blog. 

I changed the name of my blog.  I decided that it was too difficult for me to write about so many subjects in my life.  I’m working on creating a personal blog someplace in cyperspace.  My blog here will be about my own experiences on my path.  That is all I can say I’m truly an expert in anyway. 

I also changed the picture in the header.  I truly enjoy sunsets, but I decided it is time for new beginnings so a day time picture has the proper energy for that for me! 

I also disabled comments.  Unfortunately, there is so much spam on the Internet.  I also became tired of what I call ‘the naysayers.’  I think there are people out there who want to disagree just for the pure fact of disagreeing.  I’m totally open to feedback, but please, why does it have to be negative? 

I am going to use the time I previously used to moderate my blog to do what I enjoy most–my writing!

Of course, if anyone wants to write me, I have kept the Contact section in tact.  I am happy to address letters and concerns.  Who knows?  Maybe, those letters or emails will become a part of my blog?  I can’t promise they won’t.  So, just keep that in mind. 

In general, I have written because I’ve been enjoying life.  I have attended some pretty awesome lectures in the past month.  I saw Gregg Braden in Toronto.  I also saw a lecture by Goswami Kriyananda in Chicago.  Then, I saw the Dalai Lama in Ann Arbor, Michigan both days he was in town.  Wow, so much cool expansion of my mind and spirit!  I’m so grateful and blessed to have these opportunities.

I’ve decided to enjoy the many changes in my life!  Yay!

Enjoy!

-Lisa

 

Lately, it seems many people I know are busy.  Of course, any term is relative.  I also venture to say that most people in modern society are busy.  But, I wonder at times if I am busy because of there truly being more to do or because of me making my life complicated?

For myself, I’ve noticed that modern conveniences and technology actually don’t save me time.  I spend an hour per day some days answering emails.  I remember going to college in the early 1990’s.  I rarely watched television.  I didn’t own a cellular phone.  I only used email to talk to professors and study partners.  Back in those days (gosh, I sound old), we didn’t text message.  The big technological breakthrough was the answering machine and a touch-tone phone.  In college, I managed to carry a full-time load of classes while being in a sorority, working 10-15 hours per week at a part-time job, and being involved in many clubs, organizations, etc. 

I attritube my success in those days to having excellent time management skills.  I wrote down everything in my day planner (nope, didn’t have an electronic organizer back then and I still don’t), including sleep!  I had to so I could fit everything each day.

During the past three months, I decided to break up with my television set.  I haven’t had cable television in 12 years or more, so this is not costing me anything.  I’ve discovered I don’t miss television–at all.  I use the television to watch a monthly DVD or two and that is about it.  Instead of watching television, I will meditate or read a good book.  I like books that help me to learn and grow.  It’s great to be expanding my mind again more diligently and consciously.

I have been looking at my daily habits now for a while, making changes where I see fit for me.  I realized there is plenty of time in a day, even if I am very busy.  There is time to workout.  There is time to meditate.  There is time to see clients.  There is time to read and study.  There is time to spend with loved ones.  Once I shifted my belief that “I am busy” to “I have time every day to do the things that are important to me,” my schedule shifted.  I have to work on things in my subconscious mind prior to them manifesting physically as change.  So, I work with my beliefs first.  Then, my behavior follows.

I’ve also observed others struggling with being busy.  When I used to do massage therapy for a living, I had some clients who were too busy to get a massage.  It’s hard sometimes to treat yourself to that hour per month of relaxation.  I know I’d rather watch television because it’s so much better than a massage!  Just kidding, but not really.  I know I sound judgmental, but really, I think it’s all about priorities.  What is a priority for me is probably not a priority for you.  It’s all good.  Diversity makes the world go ’round.

One of my priorities is loved ones.  I like to be there for people and to spend time enjoying life with others.  We’re all busy, but we take the time to get together and hang out.  It’s a blessing and well, a priority.

I think of being busy as a choice just like any other thing in life.  Everyone has work or a job.  Everyone has loved ones.  Everyone has errands to run.  Everyone has hobbies, interests, and self-care activities. 

There always is “free time” each day, I’ve noticed no matter how busy I am in my life.  I notice that sometimes there is only an hour.  I also know that I can do a lot in that hour.  I can meditate for 15-20 minutes after starting a load of laundry and after that, I can read for half hour and then, return phone calls.  That may sound like I’m multi-tasking, but really, I’m just honoring my priorities, along with my commitments.  Spiritual growth and my learning are important to me, so amongst that phone calls and laundry they do belong.  I’m still laughing at my friend who said it is not spiritual to multi-task because you’re not in the present moment.  If I’m in the present moment with each thing, doesn’t that count?  I’d say it does count.

Today, I’m considering whether I’m busy because there is so much to do or because I’m choosing to use delay tactics when it comes to my creative life or my life purpose.  If I fill my schedule up with appointments, housework, errands, and time robbers, when will my books get written?  When will I have time to talk to friends who matter on the phone?  When will I have time to read or relax? 

Yes, I’m thinking about all of this today for some reason.  I guess it’s because my spirit says, “Write!”  I am going to heed the call.  I am no longer too busy for this important work of mine.  A book wants to be born, so I’m going to open up to allowing it.  And, that is all I will share about it because I like to keep the creative fires stoked.  I’m sneaky that way

With blessings,

Lisa

 

I’m looking at this question right now:  “Who do I want to be?”  Since I tend towards be-in-the-present-moment, I’ll rephrase this question as:  “Who am I?”

In doing my personal growth work as of late, I’m answering other questions such as “What do you want to have?” and “What do you want to do?”  For some reason, these feel easier to answer for me than the question above.  Who am I?  Why am I here?  I suddenly feel transported back to college philosophy class!  That is too scary.

Okay, back to this time in my life.  I feel like I can never fully answer the question of who I am.  I’m always changing, so it would make sense that my answer(s) are always changing as well.  So, I think of what is unchanging about my character (or what I strive for most of the time).  I think of the idea of LOVE.  I want to be loving.  I am love.  I can’t really think of anything else with as much certainty as that.

I know it’s tempting (for me at least) to look at what you don’t want to have, do, or be.  Sometimes, this helps me to know what I do indeed want.  I work to not really focus on the negatives though or else my energy will be directed in those negative places.

I tend to attract a lot of clients with life purpose-related questions.  That makes sense because from a Law of Attraction stand-point, life purpose is very important to me.  I can sense some disappointment in others at times when I don’t specifically answer their question:  “What is my life purpose?”  The thing is that only you can determine what your purpose is and it is a process.  Processes involve refinements, changes, or whatever you wish to call them.

I understand how it feels to feel uncertain about life purpose.  I know it’s painful at times.  It can feel like you missed the boat.  It can feel like everyone else is at a party and you’re never invited.  I sometimes have felt like a lost boat at sea that will never see land, let alone arrive to shore.  It can feel that bad at times.  I know because I’ve been there.

I once read a book and the one line that popped out of me was, “What if your purpose was to enjoy life?”  (Apologies for not being able to remember this book title)  At first, this question sort of, well, really infuriated me.  There has to be more to life, I thought.  I also thought it was preachy.  I felt sudden twinges of guilt for having too much fun.  Of course, I smiled realizing those fun times where the best.  I felt most connected to my purpose, my Higher Self, and my passions.  I also felt the most connected to others and well, to the Divine.  Fun is not a bad word.

So, I’ll add that to my list.  Besides being love, I want to be fun, joyful, and exubriant!  I claim those right now for me:  I AM fun.  I AM joyful!  I AM exubriant!  I AM…I AM…I AM.

Fun is part of the spiritual path.  I can’t survive long in places that don’t have love or joy.  I can’t handle being around people for very long that are serious.  Of course, there is a time and place for fun.  There is a time and place for seriousness.  I try, really try to honor others for where they need to be–I’m just saying the serious stuff doesn’t work for me.

Recently, I was investigating some study programs.  I was drawn to this one course of study.  I wrote the people who head it up.  I’m glad I did so because I learned it wasn’t for me.  The one person said that the spiritual path is not always fun or easy.  Okay, that is true–we all have choices to make and lessons.  For me, it’s how you handle those lessons.  So, I didn’t look back.  I decided that course of study was not for me.  It’s okay though.  I know they are lovely people.  I’m lovely.  It just didn’t have resonance for me.  I had to honor that about myself.  I’m into humor and laughing.

There’s plenty of time for seriousness…I’m chosing to make life fun

Off to have fun!,

Lisa

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with this question:  “What is next?”  It’s nice to live in a world that has so many options.  But, I am the type of person who has to sort through all of them.  It’s quite the process and requires a lot of reading, patience, focus, along with intuitively discerning what is appropriate.

I have to be constantly learning and immersing myself in things that contribute to my growth.  There is part of me that is shopping for new books to read, classes to take, or lectures to attend.  I enjoy these aspects of my life.  I do notice it causes me to look within and to see how these experiences and knowledge contribute to who I am.  I also look at the opportunity to be of service.  When I learn something new, I also am interested in how I can use it to help others or the planet.

I used to try to read all of my books and be caught up.  This is next to impossible.  I think you must relate.  I have a stack of 30 books I haven’t read yet that are fairly new.  I also have 20-25 books I haven’t read in my bookshelves.  There are magazines to read and CD’s to enjoy.  There is so much to do.

I’ve decided to enjoy all of this information.  However, I have learned that knowledge is nothing until I apply it to my own life.  Then, it becomes wisdom :)  I like that.

I notice clients will often ask me what is next in their lives.  I personally don’t do a lot of future-oriented readings because I believe the best way to know the future is to CREATE it!  I turn the question around and ask clients, “What do you want to create?”

Lately, I’ve had to turn that question around on myself.  I am looking at who I want to become.  I’m looking at who I used to be.  I’m looking at who I am now.  It’s quite the excavation.  I’ve only decided on a few things that I know for sure.  I’m trusting the rest or what’s next will be revealed in a step-by-step fashion.  All I know for sure is that I want to have fun.  I want to love as much as I can.  The rest is just details I know.

I still am going to do the homework of sifting through everything.  I’m looking at life coaching trainings.  I’m deciding on which yoga classes to take to expand my horizons.  I’m looking at classes I’m going to take for my personal and professional growth.  I also am looking at charity projects and ways to help the planet.  There is so much out there.  I’m so grateful for having options.

As a big picture person (I’m a Myer-Briggs INFJ), I like to know where I’m going.  I take at least two maps whenever I travel, for instance.  With life though, I know it’s revealed step-by-step.  I have found I have to take one step before the rest are revealed.  This is sometimes hard for me because well, I’m human.  I want to know where I’m going–at least generally speaking.

I want to see how good I can get at letting go or releasing attachments.  So far, I’m not so good at this.  Spiritually-minded people say all the time that letting go is important.  I say you have to do what works for you.  I know often that letting go creates miracles because you allow the Divine to step in and help.  For now, I’m working to enjoy being in what I call the Cosmic Waiting Room.  I don’t know when my manifestations will show up.  I do know in some shape or form they will.  I do know I will change no matter what.  Change is good. 

Time to go to sleep on this question, “What is next for me?”  Just because I do readings and am intuitive doesn’t mean I don’t experience similar questions as my clients.  I’m human too.  Let’s enjoy and embrace our humanity.

Lots of love,

Lisa

I haven’t written lately because I’ve been traveling a bit here and there.  There is so much to share, but I figured I’d start with something humorous first.

I’m currently decluttering and reducing my possessions quite a bit.  As I go through my closet for the third time in two years, I’m confronted with these skirts whose tags say “one size fits all.”  Some say “one size fits most.”  I try these on and have to tighten them as much as I can and often, they are still too big.

I started to laugh out loud the other day as I saw the message.  It’s not just about clothing fit.  I know they make clothing for my exact size.  I know I can bless others by passing along these once good finds.  For me, the message was about how I am not “most.”  I am my unique self.  (I resonated more with “all” since it goes along with the idea that we are all One.  Oneness means something different for everyone.)

I loved receiving this message.  I’ve thought about times in my life where I’ve tried to fit in with others.  I ended up feeling quite miserable.  In some of my shopping trevails, I’ve noticed that things don’t always fit (not just clothes, but ask my husband about finding racing bicycles to fit me!).  

My strategy as of late is to just be me.  That is all I can do at the end of the day.  I find that those who resonate with me will be drawn to me and vice versa.  It works better for me and others.  It feels better.  So, I’m going with it.

Ironically, the One Size Fits Most clothing doesn’t really suit me much anyway.  I noticed these are lovely, flowy skirts, but I’m more of a 1940-1950’s polka dress girl.  For  a long time, I thought I had to wear some Lightworker uniform in order to be taken seriously in my work as an intuitive.  I felt unnatural and not right.  Things didn’t fit on many levels for me.  It’s funny how at times our human minds can have ideas about how certain groups of people look, act, or dress.  I’ve often made assumptions about others too.  I’m human after all.

I’ve never wanted to live a life that fits most.  I am too unconventional for that.  I am okay with not fitting certain things.  I am okay with others not always resonating with me.  In short, I’m okay with me.

Time to let go of old constructs! (and maybe even buy some new clothing too)

Enjoy the ride,

Lisa 

Often, my friendships have changed in different times in my life.  I am making new human friends.  Lately, I’ve noticed that I’m making new animal friends too.

I’ve always been an animal lover at heart.  I am not currently owned by any pets (we don’t own them, they own us!), so I suppose I have outdoor pets.  My hubby and I enjoy feeding the birds.  When I say “feeding the birds,” I’m also talking about the squirrels.  Everyone eats together and seems to get along pretty well.  It’s what people do in suburbia.  We don’t have much forrests in suburbia, so we have our backyards that are homes to much wildlife.

Sunday night, a big brown rabbit came by at dusk.  He was so cute and took some time to eat some sunflower seeds.  We also get a variety of birds, including cardinals.  I’ve also been seeing bluejays, chickadees, and other little birds.  I had to get out my Birds of Michigan field guide.  But, I also took out the book Animal-Speak by Ted Andrews.  This book talks about the symbolism of animals besides their biology.  It’s a true gem and brilliantly written.  I refer to it often to understand my animal friends’ messages for me.

My squirrel friends have always entertained me.  We get brown, grey, and black squirrels.  We have our own names for the squirrels.  Browns are called brownies.  Greys are grey-ies.  We call the black squirrels blackies (I had a childhood dog named Blackie who was so sweet so it honors him).  Occasionally, little red squirrels show up (I call them squeakies because of their squawking).

The past two weeks, however, I’ve had this same little brownie come to my doorwall.  I can tell by looking at his face and markings that it is my same friend.  He takes his front paws’ nails and knocks on the glass doorwall.  I was in the other room when this first happened.  I ran to the doorwall to see who was there and saw no one until of course, I looked down to see my friend.  He wanted food.  I gave him brazil nuts from Trader Joe’s recently and well, he enjoyed them quite a bit as did about 10 other squirrels (luckily, not all at once!).  My snacks are not that pricey.  I don’t know what has happened in our house.  We don’t plan on having kids, so maybe this is the Universe’s way of giving us children?  I know the Universe abhors a vacuum!  Ha ha ha–I like to apply the Universal laws whenever I can

My squirrel friend and I stay at a respectable distance from each other.  I open the doorwall and he knows not to be hand fed and he goes about 10 feet or more away.  I am a bit squirrely I guess myself.

As a result of these new animal friends, I tend to be on-line less often.  I also tend to do my work in the kitchen so I can watch my children.  I enjoy Nature very much.  I’m excited that Spring is almost here!  Thank goodness!  I know I have to tolerate some Spring Winter weather for a while though.  Yesterday, it was 31 F.  That is a bit cold for 2-3 days before Spring I think.  I long for the warm, sunny days when I can take walks, go running and biking outside, as well as do my writing and journaling in Nature.  Yep, I’m a Nature girl for sure.

Just some random thoughts about friendship, weather, and Nature…

Lots of love,

Lisa

The fun thing about my life is that I’m always learning new things.  I enjoy reading and taking classes of all kinds whether they are for personal or professional growth.  I also enjoy meeting new people.  I always learn something new when I talk to new people.  It’s awesome to be on this spiritual path.  As I constantly learn, I notice my daily life changes with new knowledge.

Lately, I feel as though I’m starting all over in many areas of my life.  Do you ever notice how you’ll be on one path for a long time, thinking, “This is it!  I have it figured out.”  Then, all of a sudden, something will come along that will challenge me to grow.  Or, I’ll see where things are not necessarily working for me.  I know it’s a wake up call to move forward into further growth. 

The first area of change is career-related.  For a while, I’ve been studying healing modalities and transitioned about 3 years ago into giving intuitive readings.  In the process, I’ve discovered I really want to be of service in a more hands-on way.  I would love to do something like teach yoga or meditation.  It would be great to assist others in making positive, lasting changes in their lives.  Plus, it would provide them with empowerment.  I’m all about empowerment.  I can give readings until the cows come home, but often, I’m left wondering if my work has had a lasting effect of any kind.  I know it’s not my process and it’s others’ lessons, but I still wonder.

I’m researching life coaching programs right now too.  I’m considering going back to school and getting certified in this area.  I know it will provide further tools not only for me to help others, but for me to grow.  That is the wonderful thing about my path is that I learn and grow so much in the process.

My free time has changed quite a bit as of late too.  I no longer watch television.  I decided to break up with the television so I can read instead.  My brain is happy because it is actually doing something productive!  I also have been immersing myself in positive books, learning programs, CD’s, and the like.  It feels great! 

I also took up guitar at the end of 2007.  Earlier this month, I decided it was time to take lessons so I can learn more.  I’m so excited to be learning guitar because I absolutely love music that is guitar-heavy!  I’m so stoked. 

My daily structure and routine has changed considerably in the past two months.  I used to spend a lot of time surfing the Internet researching future-oriented things such as classes and trips.  I decided to allocate one hour per week for these sorts of things.  It is all too easy to be consumed by information and well, the Internet is brimming with it.

I also used to spend much time writing emails.  I decided to not start my day by answering emails.  I used to get very sidetracked by starting my day on-line.  I see that I’m much more productive if I get on-line later in the day after business hours.  I am starting to treat my business more like a full-time job.  So, I also don’t answer the phone during business hours to talk about socially-oriented things…unless I have time to do that.

I’ve also noticed in general that things and people that no longer serve me are gently falling away more and more.  I have created a vision of where I’m heading that is very clear.  So, energy follows my intentions–that which supports my vision stays in my life or is drawn to me and that which doesn’t nuture or sustain me just can’t fit in at all.

I’ve also become a bit of a meditator.  I get up each day at 7 a.m. and meditate briefly.  It jump starts my day.  I’m looking to start doing yoga after this meditation time too.  My mind is used to the idea, so I know my body will follow once I just do it. 

Action is definitely the key in life.  I have so many ideas floating around in my head most of the time.  Meditation has helped me to get a handle on these.  My mind feels clearer and more focused.  I notice my days are more organized, productive, and flowing.  It feels great!

New people and things are coming into my life.  It is truly a joy.  I know the human tendency is to resist change.  I am more peaceful with change because it feels good.  Scientists such as quantum physicists talk about how change is all there is or that change is the only constant in life.  Change is normal and natural.  Change is good for the soul.

Hi, 

I’m back to blogging here.  I wanted to take some time to figure things out.  Honestly, I was feeling really unsure.  I’m going to continue with blogging.  I’m going to make it more personal, however.  I figure the only thing in life that I’m an expert on is my own life, so expect my writings to be more personal from this day forward.

I have released my shyness about blogging–again.  It took me a long time to be able to first even start a blog.  Then, it took me some time to actually write frequently.  Next, I had to allow myself to be more honest in my writing.  Interestingly, this is when things became most challenging for me after I decided to be more honest.  I started to get all kinds of challenging comments in response to my blogging posts.

At first, I thought these challenging comments were a sign from the Divine that maybe I should not blog or that I needed to spend my time in different ways.  I decided to stop for a bit and to recollect.  It became clear to me that I enjoy having a blog and sharing about my life.

So, I’ve decided I’m no longer going to hide.  There are a lot of ideas and writings out there–aren’t all needed?  I believe so and that is why I’m continuing here.   

Lots of love,

Lisa

Hi,

I’m trying to decide if I want to continue blogging and if so, do I continue to do so here…

I’ll update once I figure it out.  So, if I am not around posting, it’s because I’m working on the decisions.

Thank you so much for reading,

Lisa