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I’m in the process of forming groups for my new workshop “Writing for Clarity,” which will focus on tuning into your intuition through writing exercises, determining your desires, and putting them into action through activating intentions. The group is designed to be supportive and create synergy through sharing. Register now on the Life Gardeners website.
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Just a quick update. Some of you may have noticed the widget on my page about the Diary project on www.kickstarter.com. I’m excited to announce that the project has reached it’s goal & backers will soon be receiving their diaries. I’m so excited to be a part of this project. It’s the first one I’ve backed on Kickstarter. Do you want to feel good? Back a creative project!
I’ve been struggling lately with how to merge the 4-step process I learned from my mentor for using the Law of Attraction with the spiritual approach I use in my own life. As usual, when we ask a question, the answer comes (usually from several directions at once). I met Galen Orion at Gayatri Healing Center’s Metaphysical Fair on Saturday. I then had the opportunity to interview with him this past Wednesday. As part of my “homework,” I checked out his column on examiner.com and subscribed.
Today’s article about Michael Wolf and Mahalene Louis, two Austin spiritual teachers and coaches, describes a “missing step” in setting intentions. This step is about “listening” to our inner guidance (higher self, God, etc.) before setting our intentions.
When I spoke with Galen on Wednesday, I expressed to him my desire to meld the understanding I’ve gained about co-creating from the teachings of Carloline Myss with the LOA material I learned from my mentor, Margaret McCraw. What I didn’t know is that he would be writing an article that answers my desire and perfectly expresses what is necessary in order to co-create with spiritual integrity.
I look forward to reading more from Galen and learning about the work of other practitioners in the Austin area. You can read the article here.
Desire In Action: Tuning Into Love
Barbara Kelly, MSW, MLC, presents
Margaret McCraw’s “Tune Into Love: Attract Romance through the Power of Vibrational Matching”
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Anger, Fear, and Resentment prevent us from moving forward in our lives. Forgiveness of ourselves and others is critical if we are to create the lives we desire. Over the next few days, I’m going to explore some of the reasons we feel these negative emotions and ways of finding forgiveness.
Boundary violations
A boundary violation occurs when another person invades our private or emotional space without our consent. This includes egregious violations such as rape, child abuse, assault and murder. It also includes verbal abuse, harsh criticism, and exposure through telling secrets or sharing intimate photographs. We can also violate our own boundaries by sharing too much too soon in a relationship, giving into demands that don’t honor our values, or going along with others to appear “nice.” Read the rest of this entry »
Well, March is almost at a close and I’m wondering where it went! I have some blogs ready to go for April. I’ll start it off with a 3-part series on forgiveness. One of the common themes I’m seeing with clients is the difficulty letting go of past baggage. In the meantime, here are some pictures of what I do on my off-time (when I’m not playing taxi driver to teenagers or catching up with the latest Law of Attraction blogs).
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I’ve been reading “The 4-Hour Workweek” by Tim Ferris. What an amazing resource for those of us who are ready to escape the Monday-Friday, 8-5 grind! As a Life Coach, I support my clients in redesigning their lives to bring more joy to their relationships, increase material prosperity and align with their values. While his methods may not work for everyone (some require initial investments that are beyond the means of people living paycheck to paycheck), they are thought-provoking.
Dad's squadron patch
Life coaching is about helping people reach their goals and discover their ability to transform their lives. When life deals us hard knocks, it is easy to react defensively. We may see the problems as external – caused by other people or institutions. In our anger, we magnify our significance. We forget we share this planet with 6 billion other people, each of whom has problems and concerns that are just as weighty as ours. By reframing our experiences and approaching others with openness and acceptance, we can reach the heights of personal and professional success. In this installation of Lessons from a Pilots Daughter, I hope to share some of the perspective gained from my experience as an Air Force brat.
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So often, when I speak with someone who is divorced, the word “failure” comes up. We have been taught by religion, our families, and our culture that divorce is a failure of commitment. The following stories illustrate the transformative power of divorce. Whether you are the person who instigated the break up or the person who wanted to maintain the marriage bond, divorce can be a liberating and creative experience, a chance to become more authentic and define your desires in new and startling ways.
Both my father and my grandfather were pilots in the US Air Force. My early childhood was spent in the company of flight suits, airplanes, men in uniform, pictures of men in uniform, pictures of airplanes, model airplanes and just about every accoutrement of flight available. My father retired from the USAF when I was in my early twenties. Within a year or so, he was flying for Southwest Airlines.
