Turn Your Bloopers Into Your Greatest Blessings
In a traditional job when we make a mistake, you know what will happen. Wrists slapped, maybe called out in front of others around a boardroom table, perhaps even fired. (When I worked for a huge international company for a department President, he loved to send me to the principals office: the HR dude. And that was after he yelled at me. It was a joke, and the two of us (HR guy) would just sit and talk… At least I wasn’t decorating a desk for those moments.)
But with comedy the error is proudly showcased and shown over and over again. They are known as “bloopers.”
Wow. What a reframe.
What if you took your small or massive errors and failures and reframed them?You’ll always find the blessings when you take time to look for them inside the “failure.”
What if you take the lessons and leverage them in a unique, powerful, unconventional way?
Years ago I attended a Young Living convention and we could buy a bottle of Lavender/Peppermint essential oil. It is and was not...
An Embodied Jewish Priestess is a Quintessential Woman
I met a Quintessential Woman last week. She is an embodied Jewish Priestess who exudes joy, grace, mirth. She lives and breathes her faith without pretentiousness. Her faith is her life; her life is her faith. She carries out her best practices without any show or need for attention. In fact, if I didn’t know what she was doing softly in the background, it would not be obvious she was doing anything. I believe most people didn’t even notice her actions.
I even heard her daughter ask her ‘mama, would you bless me?”
I didn’t even have time to ask her what that meant? Is it a daily practice for a Jewish Mama Priestess to bless her children?
How utterly delightful. And holy.
The world needs more women like this.
There were other women there who were the exact opposite — forcing their faith on the group as a whole. At the very least it was inappropriate. At the most …. well, I have lots of words. What’s yours?
Being in her energy and then experiencing the “other” ...
From Lay Off To An Expanded, Happy Life
Budget retrenchment. 1982.
Another word for layoffs.
I was in that group of layoffs from a rather sweet job on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus. I’d been promoted — at a rather young age — and I had a “staff” of one.
Then I didn’t.
Remember the want ads in newspapers?
That’s where I found my entry into what I now know as network marketing.
I joined TransArt Industries, an accessory design company in Atlanta.
Art, color, creativity. Completely my thing.
It was easy; I built a team of others just like me and full fledged interior designers, lighting experts and more.
I had clients that wanted more. So I did all the things to be “legit.” I secured wholesale accounts with businesses that complimented each other.
Today, as I prepared for a B-roll photo shoot for a local consulting firm, I remember all this.
Early in my Interior Accessory Design career all the places to do business (buy the wallpaper, paint, sculptures, etc.) were not localized.
That all changed when...
LIVE on IG ~ You Hold the Power of Your Health & Wellness
Great conversation with Nicole. It was our first Instagram Live so we both made our way through the tech for the first time together.
Skip ahead to 2:00 minutes unless you delight in watching someone learning something for the first time! IG doesn't allow download and consequently I cannot edit!
Our conversation addresses TBI, concussion, natural healing, thyroid, inflammation and so much more!
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The Keys to Finding Your Authentic Voice Now
Today I had a call from someone who, when we were done said: Keep swearing, you make me smile.
I laughed.
You see, a few years ago now, my coach encouraged me to swear on occasion. Why? Because it really is who I am.
I don’t curse with blue streaks. It’s not crass. It’s just authentic.
I can honestly say that 98%+ of the responses are positive — usually in the form of a giggle or maybe even an outright belly laugh. I just don't hang out with the people who would get offended.
It’s unexpected.
It’s memorable.
And from a brand position AND a personal one, those that are offended are not “my people.” Hence, why the percentage is super small of people who get their undies in a bundle.
I’ve been in a few rooms lately discussing brands/branding and all the rest. I’ve had people outright take my content/my writing as if it was their own. I’ve watched people try to emulate someone’s success but have fallen on their face.
Why?
There are so many reasons! But I'll give you three possib...
“Now” is always a good time
Originally written during the "in between time" of Christmas / New Year holidays. Still relevant no matter what time of year you find yourself reading this.
This in-between time.
Some of us coast and chill our way through.
Others of us plant the seeds to ensure a stellar and impactful next year.
At every turn, every time we are at a choice point. Which road? Which choice? What option?
Is there a right or wrong?
What if?
Can you feel it?!
Depending upon a variety of influencing factors, there’s an aspect wanting to come forth to make the next choice.
Is there a right or wrong?
Personally, I don’t think so. The choice made results in a consequence and a learning experience for how we can do it differently next time.
What are you choosing to do in this in-between time? Who is knocking on your heart’s door wanting to be let loose? Will you answer? Yes? When? Now? After the calendar has turned the page into 2023?
I believe when we desire change—real, radical change—“Now” is...
May We Never Know What We Are Preventing
Momentum Begins Now Not Later
Many of us slide through the month of December. It’s easy to do that, thinking “I’ll start next year.”
The thing is if we plan a bit, dream a bit more and start now we hit January 1 with a bit of momentum.
Momentum at the beginning of the year will help you reach your desires sooner.
Are you ready?
What went well this year?
What did you accomplish that you are super proud of?
Where did you slack and now regret?
What gaps did you expose that you need to fill?
What are you fed up with that you are resolved to remedy in 2023?
On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being excellent, rate:
Your health:
Your wealth
Your family life
Your relationship with yourself
Your relationship with Spirit
Your fitness
Your happiness
Rate yourself on any thing I may have missed but you feel is important
If you’re ready to work with someone who can help collapse the time it takes to achieve your goals, I’m ready if you are. From a more premium choice of a Quintessential VIP experience to Back Pocket co...
How to Reverse Your Hair Color Naturally
I just got back from what will probably be my last above 60 degree weather walk. It looks cold and gloomy outside, yet it’s 65 and a bit humid.
Things can look different than they really are.
Take Asea Redox for example. These are cell signaling molecules that can appear to be innocuous and to some overly cynical people a joke. Why? Because the ingredient list is super short: Water and sodium chloride.
Two ingredients put through a complex biotech 3 day process which results in life enhancing, age reversing results.
Are you familiar with my story!?
I found them when Zoe was diagnosed with a fatal, there’s nothing to be done diagnosis. Her response was immediate; I watched her change before my eyes. I wanted to play!
So I did.
I have chronicled my results via videos and blogs so I won’t repeat myself.
The latest, though, is my HAIR! Of all things, around day 100 I noticed my hair color was changing. And all I’d been doing with the magical molecules was drinking 4 ounces daily. H...
Every Child is an Artist
Every child is an artist, until he's told he's not an artist ~ John Lennon
When I was in Junior High School I loved art. I loved to draw and do all kinds of creative art projects.
Then I was in Miss Williamson's art class.
She was called Big Red. She was a large woman with red hair.
And she had a real nasty streak (why do people like this WANT to be teachers?)
I had a friend in class and we were always yucking it up - and getting into trouble.
Then she'd separate us - and we'd still yuck it up and still get into trouble - only now it was across the whole room.
She told me I couldn't draw.
And I believed her.
It took years before I took art again. And I was forced to because it was required (!)... I hadn't taken art since that class with Big Red.
I took an art class from Bruce Larson in High School. He became my favorite teacher. He WAS a teacher and guide and allowed creativity in the classroom.
Who squashed your creativity? Your deepest desires? Is she longing to come ou...