Definition of a double negative for the purpose of this conversation:

mentally beating yourself up about something that you’re not doing, that you wish you were doing…

Definition of a double negative in the context of the life of an over-achieving A-type personality (i.e. me):

constant and consistent negative self talk that goes something like….

“I can’t believe I didn’t go to the gym today. Fuck! I’m SO lazy. Think about s0 and so, she has 2 kids AND she goes to the gym six days a week. Oh god, I’ve eaten nothing but shit all weekend; I had fries EVERYDAY 5 days in a row…Fuck…!”

or it might sound like…

“I should have gotten up earlier. I wouldn’t be rushing like this if I wasn’t so lazy and tired.  It’s probably because I went out for beers last night. Fuck! Why do I do that?  I should have come home early and gotten ready for today.  I’m so fuckin disorganized. Fuck!”

or it might sound like…

“I can’t believe I’m wasting my life away watching this shit on TV.  I’ve been lying on this couch for 3 hours.  There’s so much shit I should be doing right now.  Fuck!”

And don’t get me wrong. I still have these moments. I still catch these thoughts, even when I think I’m watching a TV show. If you pay close enough attention – you’ll hear that other voice. Call it Ego, Gremlin, Negative Self-Talk – the name doesn’t matter. But the equation is something to pay attention to & in this case: two negatives DO NOT equal a positive.

WARNING: I don’t have any awesome science to back up this theory I’m about to announce, but I’m sure there is. (If you know of any, leave your comments – I’d love to hear from you!)

When you beat yourself up and think negative and self-destructive thoughts…you leak energy.

Leaking energy reduces the chances that you will make any behavioural change.

Ceasing to make any behavioural change (i.e. staying the same) will precipitate more negative self-talk.

The cycle repeats.

You spend WAY too many years of your life STUCK in this spot.

I think the reason we get stuck here, at least from my perspective, is that there is a part of ourselves that believes that by thinking this way and speaking so negatively and aggressively to ourselves, we will take action to change.

It was the punitive model that most of us grew up with…

Punish you in order to motivate you to do what you’re ‘supposed to do’ and punish you to deter you from doing what you’re ‘not supposed’ to do.

Interesting.

I’ve pondered this quite a bit as an adult, and in a moment of profound realization, I concluded…

it did’t work then, and it doesn’t work now.

Double negatives don’t work.

If I want to actually change my behaviour, and therefore change my life, I’ve got to abandon the double negatives.

Disclaimer: I’m not suggesting that I’ve some how arrived on some holy grail of never speaking these kind of thoughts somewhere deep inside myself. They are still very much real in my experience to this day. But, as many an evolution teacher has taught us – awareness is the first step. (“When you know better, you do better” – Maya Angelou)

And what you’re looking to become aware of is your feelings. Your feelings tell you everything.

When you’re leaking energy, because of all that negative self-talk, you don’t feel all that great – trust me.

If you want to REALLY, ACTUALLY, FUNDAMENTALLY change in your life, here’s my advice:

• Circle back and partner with yourself. Self-love, affirmations, and support is what you need to make change.
• Take care of the foundation. Mental, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual – put your health 1st & you’ll build on solid ground.
• Tell the truth. If only to yourself. Live your life for YOU. What’s right fro you is right for everyone!!
• Ask for help. You will and do need it. No one made it alone and people need to help you as much as you need to receive their help.
• Genuinely appreciate what you already have. Momentum goes a long way when you’re making changes. Look around and warm your engine by taking stock of the things that are already amazing miracles in you life.

Firstly I have to say a big THANK YOU to my pal Tia (quoted above) who recently wrote a blog post about the power of telling it like it is, when it’s like that. I have to admit, I’ve been more the type to experience it, learn from it, then write about it, from the point of view of the expert. Tia brought up a great point – why don’t we talk about things as they are happening, while we’re in the trenches? The obvious answer, in my case, is that I would be vulnerable and exposed.  But the truth is – for the first time in my life – that’s kind of exciting. Because I don’t have my shit together all the time, and I’m finally ready to admit that, and I really am ok with it….so….here I go…a post from the trenches.

This past few…..well….um, I don’t know whether to say 2 years, 2 months or 2 weeks because the truth is – it’s a journey, everyday with its challenges and also moments of joy and grace. However, this latest round of up-levelling sure has been a steep climb.

I feel as though I’ve been forced to face so many illusions that I had been completely unconscious and unaware of. This in and of itself is hard. From there, new decisions and actions are obvious and necessary, especially with my eyes wide open. But yet now I contend with fear, doubt, worry, anxiety and second guessing.

One minute it seems that all my upheaval boils down to a single issue, the next it seems all 50, 000 moving parts in my life are wrong. There are moments of loneliness and despair, followed by those of fierce courage.

I beg for clarity and yet when I see clearly, I fill my vision with fog so as not to have to face the real, raw truth.

I want it to be ‘sorted out’ and yet ultimately know it will be me who has to do the sorting.

I want to be right, and yet want to be wrong, when my rightness misses the mark of my lofty expectations that aren’t being met.

Is this what the coming of age feels like?

I know that transition, change, evolution and ultimately anything NEW has to be preceded by the death of the old. Wouldn’t it be nice to simply morph from one existence to the next, but alas, this glosses over a part of the process.

Bindu Wiles recently wrote a post on endings and beginnings – where she quotes Pat Barker’s book Regeneration:

Quoting from Bindu’s blog:

Barker writes of a doctor who “knew only too well how often the early stages of change or cure may mimic deterioration.

Cut a chrysallis open and you will find a rotting caterpillar.

What you will never find is that mythical creature, half caterpillar, half butterfly, a fit emblem of the human soul, for those cast of mind leads them to seek such emblems.

No, the process of transformation consists almost entirely of decay.”

End Quote

Change is not easy, it’s not a piece of cake and you can’t have your cake and eat it to. Change means letting go of the old way, letting it decay and die and disintegrate. And with death and decay comes mourning as you experience the loss.

Gawd, it sounds so simple when you look at the facts, but throw in some human emotions, deep seeded beliefs, past experiences and you have a whole onion full of layers to peel back as you move forward, process, move forward, process, (repeat) your way through to the other side.

Though in my case the most immediate other side is the ‘age’ in which I identify this human experience with, and yet I know there is much more coming to the end, dying and decaying to make room for the new birth(s) that are to come.

Am I going crazy? Maybe a little, but only when I resist what is.

Letting go, letting flow, accepting death to experience life, all part and parcel of the experience I desire.

As I welcome 30 tomorrow, I recognize and accept that the death of my 20′s is necessary. Letting go of certain ways of being, doing, having etc. so that I can fully experience a NEW way.

Am I scared? Of course!

Am I sure? Not yet.

Am I ready? Almost.

I’m stepping in to the mystery of life – I’ll let you know what I find out.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Being the hot girl at the dance means a few things, for example:

1. You have taken 100% responsibility for the success of you and your business. (period!)
2. You are absolutely, positively clear on the kinds of clients you want to work with & the ones you don’t.
3. You NEVER accept clients who give you that little niggly feeling when you meet them, no matter what they’re offering to pay you, or how your mind tries to justify why ‘maybe’ it could work. (Don’t second guess your initial moment of intuition.)
4. You make NO apologies for designing your business and your life to match your natural and optimal way of operating.
5. You have tools ready to use any time you have an emotional reaction towards a prospect who doesn’t fit your model so that you are not overtly affected by them.
6. You are willing to always be engaging in business development activities so that you are never in a position where putting food on the table comes at the expense of taking on clients who don’t fit you or your model.
7. You graciously accept and give thanks for referrals but still don’t accept the referral as a client if they don’t fit your model – no matter who sent them your way.
8. You do not accept poor treatment, aggressive attacks on your credentials or having to justify yourself. If they don’t know how brilliant you are – it’s not your job to convince them.
9. You follow the FIFO model. Fit in or Fuck off. And this is not to be mistaken for being a bitch (or asshole for guys.) This is so that you build a tribe of like-minded clients and leave those who will be energy drains to find their own tribe where they fit. It’s not about making them wrong, it’s simply about being clear on who you accept as a client, and who you don’t.
10. You have an unwavering belief that there is more than enough, in fact an abundant supply, of clients who are a perfect fit for you and your model.

Like many of you, I learned this lesson the hard way (or should I say through experience). In the early days of my businesses, (especially having come out of a corporate environment where the mantra was ‘the customer is always right’) I accepted all kinds of people as clients, most of whom did not fit me or my model. I spent more time convincing them of why I was capable of doing what I knew to do, instead of being brilliant and creating synergy in working together. I would be drained by the end of the day, and from time to time lie in bed at night, questioning myself and my abilities. Though, I would not trade this experience because it gave me so many gifts in learning how I did not want to be in my business and in my life, I do hope my experience will save you some dark moments of inner questioning.

YOU are absolutely positively the most exceptional YOU there is, right now, in this moment! There is a slough of people, prospects and potential clients waiting for you to OWN exactly, precisely what you do, and who you do it for. The more clear you are, the stronger your honing device becomes and before you know it, there will be a line up out your door of eager peeps wanting to work with you.

Become the HOT GIRL at THE DANCE and enjoy the rewards of building a like-minded, soul-centred tribe full of synergistic abundance.

Happy life!

Have a great day!!

However, in reading the book, I’ve been reminded of a core issue that I work on everyday to stay ahead of and on top of and in choice of, and that is my foundation. What I mean by my foundation, is the physical level of my life that I lay everyday. I’m talking about sleep, nutrition, hydration, meditation, exercise, and in my case writing.

I’ve slipped off this bandwagon many times before and I will again, but what I know for sure is that I can’t be my best self without this foundation laid and furthermore, I make some pretty questionable decisions when I loose track of this piece and start living off grilled cheese sandwiches and Fresca.

Now, I’m not dissing grilled cheese, (and if you’re in Vancouver, Check out Burgoo - their’s is one of the best I’ve ever had), but, instead I’m talking about grilled cheese being the only option at 9pm when I’ve been running around like a madwoman all day. I mean when I’ve gone 24, 48, 96 hrs. without so much as sniffing a vegetable. I’m talking about the nights where I fall asleep watching the Real Housewives and have nightmares of NeNe breaking in to my apartment and whooping my ass. I’m talking about feeling tired, even when I’ve slept, sad, even when my life is full, angry at someone who I don’t even know…etc. etc. etc.

These are all signs for me that I’ve let my foundation slip and I’m adrift at sea with no anchor. Time to rein it in.

Life is made of up a series of choices. Sometimes we make good ones, other times not so good ones, but, I think we can all agree that when we start letting a slough of bad choices pile up, it isn’t long before a mini earthquake occurs within our life.

Making the choice to lay a solid foundation sometimes require’s that ‘short term pain’ in order to have the longevity you desire. It means grocery shopping at 5pm with all the crazy, hungry people, instead of heading to Cactus Club. It means peeling, chopping, bagging your veggies so you have an on hand supply. It means reading, studying and learning about nutrition so that you can make the best choices for you and your body. It means heading to bed, even when a quick hour of TV sounds kinda nice. It means putting those running shoes on and heading out the door, even when you hear the rain falling outside your window.

If you’ve signed up for living a life of greatness, (Trump Tower style), it’s important that you lay a solid foundation on the physical level. Doing so will tap you in to your infinite power of intellect, intuition, and imagination.

YOU deserve to expand towards infinite potential in your life, but, you need to be building on solid ground.

This week, take a look at your physical level and ask yourself – am I setting myself up for greatness?

And if you’re not, no beating yourself up, feeling bad or any of that crap – just take a baby step and do one thing differently. Before you know it, you’ll be back on track.

Have a great day!!

I remember when I knew that it was time to leave my corporate job…..2 years later I quit. Why did it take me so long? Good question. At first it was because I truly didn’t know what else I could possibly do (fear), how would I pay my bills (fear), what CB would say (fear), what my parents would say (fear), what my colleagues would think of me (fear), blah, blah, blah. The real reason it took me 2 years, was because it took me that long to feel enough pain to wake up to the reality that – it was time to go.

It can be easy to ignore the signs, signals and clues that you’re being bombarded with when the pain isn’t too bad. Looking back, the cold I got every 2 months, the feeling in the pit of my stomach when I rolled over at 5:30am to see that I’d already missed 3 calls, the panic in my mind when I’d run 10, 20, 45 minutes late, the let down I’d feel when I lost an account and saw the reflection on my commission cheque, the dread that would begin Sunday mornings, knowing it was less than 24 hours before I’d start all over again – all signs that it was time to move on.

If you have a feeling that it’s time to go in any area of your life – here’s a few things I learned along my way….

1. Tell the truth – Not to anyone else – just to yourself. Looking back I know that I KNEW it was time to go, but, I was so afraid that I kept shoving the ‘beach ball’ (my knowing) back underneath the water. I consciously didn’t want to look at it, because I was afraid of the inevitable actions I would have to take. Ironically, when we tell ourselves the truth, in that moment a little space opens up in us. That space is like a planted seed and it starts to grow. The universe starts to adjust itself to reflect the reality of your truth! I actually had to DO very little in my reality once I fessed up to myself. Call it serendipity, flow, god, luck, whatever you want. What I know is that there was a FORCE working with and through me that was activated in that moment that I looked myself in the eyes and told myself the truth.

2. Write out your fears. FEAR can be a huge roadblock between you and your dreams, IF, you let it live inside your mind. When you write down your fears, you make them 3D and this process dissipates at least 80% of the bad feelings that fear brings up. By writing down your fear – you gain HUGE insight in to your inner world and by seeing what you’re afraid of, you can start to make 3D changes so that those fears are addressed and taken care of. You don’t want to deny your fear, and you don’t want to slip in to judging your fear (this just complicates things further). You simply want to KNOW your fear. And not unlike having a miscommunication with a good friend – when you get clear about where you went wrong, your new clarity will get you back on the road to actioning what you really want in your life instead of blocking yourself from it.

3. Notice the clues. As I mentioned there were many clues signalling me to notice that my life was not where I wanted it to be. BUT, I didn’t consciously notice them. I let my subconscious run my life and my habitual patterns were in the drivers seat. By becoming aware that there were clues trying to get my attention I started to notice them. At first I tried to justify and be logical, but, eventually I grew in to the understanding that the clues were not there to hurt me, but, instead to enhance the quality of my life.

If you have a little ‘niggly’ or a sense that it’s ‘time to go’ let me also say that sometimes this means it’s simply time to ‘change the dance’. It might not mean that you actually have to ‘leave’ anything other than leave behind your old way of operating that is no longer serving you.

Signs, signals and clues are in our life to act as guidance, bumper bars like in bowling, to make sure we ‘hit the target’ and reach our highest potential in this lifetime. Start with some truth talk and you’re life will begin to flow again, leading you like a river to the ocean – you will be back in alignment with YOU.

Questions and comments are always welcomed.

Lots of love!!

Heather

WRONG!

What a drastic mistake this was. However, this is a mistake I see many of my colleagues, clients and friends making on a daily basis. Unaware of what to do with dissatisfaction, disappointment and unhappiness, many people (and especially women) turn to the ‘self-bullying’ type behaviour I was so accustomed to earlier in my life. The ‘what’s wrong with me’, ‘why can’t I get it done’, ‘I should work harder’, ‘I should get up earlier’, ‘I need to make more money’ dialogue starts to amp up in between the ears. Ironically this behaviour actually leads to one of the biggest energy leaks a human can develop and interestingly prohibits all of which this self- abuse is attempting to correct. Quite the paradox!

So, what to do?

First things first – MOMENT OF TRUTH – are you ‘beating yourself up’, ‘being hard on yourself’, ‘trying to ‘will’ yourself’ in to becoming something other than what you are right now, in this moment? Come on now – tell yourself the truth!

And not to worry – if this is a tactic you’ve been attempting – hey, I tried it too and congratulations for your valiant efforts. But, if you’re like me and in reading this you realize….hmmm….maybe there is another way to get what I want in my life – then amen seester (or brother) – you’ve just expanded your mind and you’re ready for something new.

In order to harness all the life force energy  you need, and channel it through your body, to ACTUALLY move you in the direction of your goals – you need to fuel up your vehicle, not whip it from behind. You need to charge the battery, not expect it to run when it’s dead. You need to accept and embrace who you are RIGHT NOW and recognize that THIS is the person whom will act out the necessary steps in order to live the life of your dreams.

As my good friend Janice Martin used to say to me “you need to put the whip away”! (ooooo – I like that!)

I know, I know – how?

1. Awareness & Truth – as I already eluded to – the first step is telling the truth and therefore becoming aware. If you’re not sure if you’re being hard on yourself, you need to listen. How do you speak to yourself? What do you say? What’s the tone? Expectations?

2. Self-love & acceptance – there’s nothing wrong with wanting to grow and become an even bigger, better, more enlightened, higher educated, more experienced human – BUT – the true path of development is illuminated when you come in the form of a united front. If you’re energy is disjointed because 1/2 of you is the ‘boss’ and the other 1/2 the ‘abused’ and ‘bullied’ ‘slave’ you are no where near your true energetic abilities, and therefore even progression will feel painful. It’s time to become familiar with the true essence of your divine nature. YOU are an amazingly talented, ambitious, hard working, creative being who’s birth right is abundance. You deserve and are capable of achieving every natural authentic desire you possess. Start making friends with yourself and accepting and loving the true nature of who you are.

3. Jet-fuelled inspired action  - once you’re fuelled up via a united front, THEN it’s time to take inspired action. When you’re totally tapped in to the ‘voice’ or messages coming from within about what external steps to take – you are authentically developing. That little voice that used to criticize is GONE and in it’s place is a Robin for YOU Batman. Get ready to experience the ultimate ride when your intuition and ‘gut-feeling’ is super-charged and navigating your every move. THIS is the path that will expediently move you towards to realization of your dreams.

Ladies, gents – it’s time! STOP the madness of self-abuse and release the old paradigm of sheer will power – this is no longer the way to go. (Not sure if it ever was.) In these times – you are already equipped with the internal GPS system that is pre-destined for greatness. Get out of your own way. Unite – you with you. This is the path that leads to LIVING THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS!

All the best!!!

Heather

Natalie Sisson, the Mastermind behind The Suitcase Entrepreneur popped me a note on Twitter last night to find out how my start to 2011 had been. When I replied:

2011 start has been ridiculously amazing. Life and ‘work’ are blending beautifully #livingthedream & #lovingthemoments

she messaged me back to find out why and furthermore she asked for the top 3 things that have made this a #livingthedream year.

I don’t think I need three, as in my mind there is one main reason, one major difference from 2010 and that is:

Partnerships

For years I did my life alone. And even though I’m an incredibly social person I still lived mostly inside my head, convinced that if it was to be, then it was up to me. 2010 was a transformational year, in that I opened myself up to being supported by others. Looking back, it all happened serendipitously and it was staggered throughout the year, but, to begin 2011 surrounded and supported by the most amazing team is certainly the #1 reason I’m living the dream!

My Team:

Personal Coach – Willie Carter

Willie was not a 2010 addition to the team as I’ve been working with her since 2007, however, it is because of Willie that any of the ‘team’ thing even happened. Willie, who I more commonly refer to as my ‘Psychic Surgeon’ has been the most incredible partner in my personal and professional development journeys. She has the most innate way to be curious and ask questions that are so pointed they drill instantly the the heart of the matter, while having this gentle and nurturing aura that would make even the most terrified of people feel safe. She is a guiding force in my life and I couldn’t nor do I want to, imagine life without her.

Personal Assistant – Stephanie Lee

Stephanie is an absolute dream come true! A dream that I actually didn’t think was possible, this time last year, and now a reality I would never live without. She is the most organized person I’ve ever met, she thinks even quicker than I do (and for those that know me, that’s no small feat). She knows exactly what I need before I even know I need it. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her and we’ve never even met in person. She’s completely virtual and yet, I feel her by my side each and everyday!

Personal Trainer – Hannah Fletcher

Last spring I started working with my trainer Hannah when I wanted to get back in to the gym, recover from plaguing injuries and strengthen my body. Never in a million years did I expect to form the partnership and bond that I did. For many years I did fitness on my own. Even when I did lots of aerobics and group fitness, I still felt isolated. With Hannah that has all changed. I feel supported and in partnership with someone who wants the best for me in my physical fitness and in my life. She knows exactly how to bend (not break) me, when to push me harder, and when to let me off the hook. I look forward to seeing her even though I know she’s about to kick my ass. Her knowledge, and expertise combined with her authentic passion for fitness (and life) makes her a tremendous asset and partner. I know for sure, I wouldn’t have gotten here without her.

Housekeeper – Nina

Nina is an absolute godsend. My place is full of windows and the first time she was here (she’s maybe 5′ tall) she cleaned each and every window in this place. I have NO idea how she did it. I’m 5’9″ and I can’t even reach the top of some of these windows. I cannot even begin to describe the changes I’ve experienced in the way I feel, the activities I’m able to accomplish, the excitement I have to come home and/or just to hang out at home, now that I have Nina on board. I never would have predicted that making this kind of change in my life would have had the kind of impact that it did. In a word: incredible.

Biz Partner – Chris Flett

Chris Flett is also not a 2010 addition, but I just wouldn’t feel right without including him on this list. Chris is really the reason I have the means to employ the team I’ve listed above. Chris has taught me so much about business (and life) I would need a book to go in to it all. The common theme however in working with Chris has been mindset. Chris walks his talk so meticulously, that being in his presence over the past 3 years, I couldn’t help but follow his path. Because of Chris I have a thriving business, shares in a couple other thriving businesses, a cross-section of incredible clients, and opportunities out the wazoola. I’m excited everyday when I get out of bed, and look forward, with energetic anticipation, to what lies ahead.

Life Partner – CB

Absolutely NONE  of the above would be possible without the support I get from my incredible partner. Since that first day, 10 years ago, when I saw him, and later moved in with him (YES! It all happened on the same day!) he has been supporting and loving me in ways I didn’t even know were possible. 3 years ago, I’ll never forget walking out on the patio to announce that I was quitting my job and starting a business with a guy he’d never met. He looked over to me and said “Heather, it’s you, you’ll be good at whatever you choose, I’m behind you 100%”. OMG I LOVE him!

Besides these key people I’ve formally listed above, I also have the most amazing friends and family – AND the most amazing network of tremendously talented, intelligent and inspiring colleagues. I’m blessed beyond belief and I truly feel as though I’m living out my fairytale dreams everyday! Here’s to an incredible 2011 and beyond!

Heather

You see, my home has been where I’ve been leaking energy for probably about a year. It’s where I dump all my shit when I come home from: work, speaking gigs, trips, the beach, the ski hill, the gym, nights out with friends and family. It’s been more of a dumping ground than a home. And yet, I knew this, but, it wasn’t until i went to bed last night, after spending the day turning this place in to one of nurture and comfort (and cleanliness) that I realized how much of an energy drain it really had been.

I slept nine hours straight. Now, some might argue that was due to the hard labour, but, I would argue that it was the first time in a long time that my environment created a feeling of peace and tranquility. Last week, when I went to bed there were two oversized armchairs staring back at me, since I’d moved them from my living room, and having no where else to put them, hid them in my bedroom. (Even I’m thinking: “Heather, what were you thinking?”).

The truth is, I wasn’t really thinking. I knew somewhere deep within that it was bugging me – all this extra stuff in my home that I didn’t need or want, but, I just kept shoving it to the back of my mind. Concentrating on all the other things going on in my life. The problem was, deep within the vortex of my mind, it was eating away at me. I couldn’t figure it out – why did I never want to be at home? Was it really because I was so busy doing other things, or was it because my home didn’t reflect back to me the kind of environment I wanted to be in.

Whenever Oprah makes the comment that “your home should rise up to meet/greet you” (can’t quite remember but you know what I mean) I would think, yes, when I can pump $50K in to interior design and decorating services, my home will rise up to me, but until then….

Today I can say, I understand her statement on a whole new level. I woke up this morning surrounded by an environment that I was proud and excited to be in. One that I had created. One that nurtured my true spirit and created space for dreams and thoughts.

This morning, my home rose up to meet me and I feel a renewed sense of energy and excitement. Now, I guess I better get out of bed and get to work, ha!

Have a great day!

BUT, by committing to the climb (the ongoing pursuit of development and growth) in my life, there inevitably comes a time where the heaviest weight, stops allowing me to progress and starts to pull against my growth. This is not good. This shows up in things like: a job that no longer excites you and/or allows you to learn, a relationship with a boss or co-worker that you once saw as a mentor that now you look at with frustration, a gym workout that puts you through the motions, but no longer produces positive results. What does this all mean? It’s time to drop that heavy weight!

Letting go in life is tough. It means leaving what is, what you know, what feels safe and stepping in to the mystery of life. This is not easy. It requires consciousness, because only when you’re conscious would you even notice that something is weighing you down in the first place. It requires a commitment to make the necessary change. It requires a plan in which you’ll take the necessary steps to make the change and it requires bravery when you step out and start the movement of taking action.

Take a conscious look at your life this week and ask yourself – am I being ‘weighed’ down by anything right now? The clues will be in your feelings. If you are, commit to letting it go, create a plan to do so and step in to the mystery of life with brave curiosity. Only then, can you again RISE UP!