“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” -Vincent van Gogh This has been floating around the internet for a long time now. Many catch phrases do as the wellness field and life coaching exploded on to the scene. I have been doing my work for nearly three decades now. My message has never changed. I have written two books that consistently share these messages, my story, the tools, and lessons learned on my journey that I believe can help others on their journey. And the one thing I have always said to myself before it was popular was, ‘do it scared.’ I tell my children all the time that I practice what I preach to them. I get out there and speak to schools, conferences, and hospital programs. I put on weekend retreats and do all kinds of events. But, have no fear I am terrified and filled with anxiety until the very end of each one. Why do I do it scared? I believe in the message. I believe in everyone being able to learn from the journey that has been gifted to us. And there is nothing more awesome when you watch a person come into their own after getting the main message. I love my work. When we do it scared, we unknowingly are embracing strength, courage, and our inner warrior. I genuinely believe so much more passion, energy and life-giving action comes out of doing it scared. If we put our whole selves, our fear, our anxiety and most importantly our passion into whatever it is that is calling us forth, we come out better for it. When you embrace the courage to risk, to go deep, to question and to leap; you cannot deny the life you are living fully. So just for today? No, every day, do it scared! But, most importantly, DO IT! You never want the day to come when you will not have opportunity to try anymore, and you regret hiding away inside yourself. Live life today! More Blog Posts...
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This beautiful Labyrinth was gifted to me this past Saturday by a lovely gentleman who faithfully comes to walk our Candlelight Labyrinth. It is hard to capture its beauty or size which is that of a dinner plate. I still am speechless and grateful for its beauty and the time, prayer, and thoughtfulness it took to make. I love my work and being able to offer what I can to the community, but to be appreciated means more than you can possibly know. Thank you so much Rick! I will be sharing it on retreats for sure!
Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. “When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with our friends or family, we blame the other person. But if we know how to take care of them, they will grow well, like the lettuce. Blaming has no positive effect at all, nor does trying to persuade using reason and argument. That is my experience. No blame, no reasoning, no argument, just understanding. If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change" - Thich Nhat Hanh Empaths don't just listen to your words. They listen to your use of words, your tone, your body movements, your eyes, your subtle facial expressions. They interpret your silences; they can hear everything you don't say in words. I thought this was a beautiful statement. I find every single one of us struggles at times with listening when in a conversation with a loved one or friend or family member or just someone who is reaching out. Truly listening is a gift but taking it to the next level as empaths do is a blessing. How can you be this kind of presence to the next person that comes before you? More Minute Retreats Here... This summer I had the opportunity to attend a wonderful one man show at our local theatre. We are so lucky to have amazing performances that make you experience all the emotions. This show was no different, though it really stuck with me that I wanted to share just a bit further. I could write for volumes on this topic, though this play got to its heart quickly and all you need to pause for a moment.
Every Brilliant Thing tackles an extremely hard topic...suicide. One man chronicles his journey through life trying to save his mother through depression by writing down 'every brilliant thing' he can imagine. Through his childhood into his adulthood and the inevitable loss of his mother, it is as if he himself is trying to stay alive. He reminds us to see the beauty, the gift, the remarkable and even the unremarkable for it too holds depth and meaning. We often hear about gratitude. People challenge us to think of one thing daily to find gratitude in what is a hard life at times. There is something different about this... So, for today, pause, read through the things people wrote at the theatre and ask yourself, 'what would my list look like?' If you or anyone you know ever finds them struggling and needing to talk, note the new Suicide Hotline 988 |
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