Living With Gusto

You Are MORE!

  It doesn't matter what is being said about you. It doesn't matter what others think of you. What matters is what you think of yourself! And if you believe lies about yourself, then you will act on those lies instead of the truth.   Any words that make you seem "less than" the amazing… Continue reading You Are MORE!

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The Lies That Bind Us

  You were created for a purpose and are amazing, creative, valuable, and productive. YOU were born to shine!! Do you believe that? Or do you struggle to believe that you were born to shine because instead you believe lies about yourself? Perhaps lies like you are stupid, unlovable, you will never amount to anything,… Continue reading The Lies That Bind Us

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What’s In A Word?

  The year is flying by and we are well into 2016. At this point, if we made New Year’s resolutions, about eighty percent of us will have abandoned them. That used to be me but I don’t set resolutions any more. I’ve adopted a different approach to help me focus on reaching important life… Continue reading What’s In A Word?

Inspiration

First You Must Trust Yourself

First you must trust yourself...if you can't, you may put too much weight on what others think or say.    Everything you need is inside you. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You are enough. You are capable. You are fabulous. Your own mind and heart know. Truly. Just take the time to see and… Continue reading First You Must Trust Yourself

Inspiration

Why NOT Me?

You should never feel as if you are insignificant and undeserving. Dream that dream. Set those goals before you. Because, why shouldn't you reach them? You, as much as anyone you admire, deserve the chance to do what your heart desires. Yep, sometimes it takes a long time. And it's really, really tough. But that… Continue reading Why NOT Me?

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You’re Supposed To Be Afraid!

I just read an amazing post by Lori Fields of "Your Worthy Self". She is such an inspiration to me, and I love that we work together in the trenches to help women realize how amazing, worthy, creative, capable, and enough they are. She speaks of fear as that which helps us grow... "You no longer… Continue reading You’re Supposed To Be Afraid!

Words To Help

We Can’t Give More Than What We Are

Without giving ourselves compassion,  we can't be compassionate. When we judge ourselves harshly, we can't be accepting. If we feel that our lives lack, we can’t give generously. When we feel that we are not enough, we can't lift up and applaud others. When we take ourselves too seriously, we can’t enjoy life. If we don’t love… Continue reading We Can’t Give More Than What We Are

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Stop Trying To Get It Right

Today I read those words from Your Worthy Self and I wanted to stand up and cheer!   For so many, many years, actually for decades, I lived my life trying to get everything right. Typical "People Pleaser" right here.   The thing about living like that? It's exhausting. And depletes our joy. And we give… Continue reading Stop Trying To Get It Right

Inspiration

Why Not You?

I hope you never feel as if you are insignificant. Dream that dream. Set those goals before you. Because, why shouldn't you reach them? You, as much as anyone you admire, deserve the chance to do what your heart desires. Yep, sometimes it takes a long time. And it's really, really tough. But that is… Continue reading Why Not You?

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A Year of Wildness + Special Gift

This has been an amazing year for me in so many ways! One of those ways has been to jump off the high dive (yes, another one) and tap into my creativity in ways I never envisioned. My EmPOWordment©Cards by Mimi  have been reaching into people's lives in a way that thrills me! Yay! Let's hear… Continue reading A Year of Wildness + Special Gift