by Kelly | Feb 19, 2010 | change, love, peace |
We can all identify with this scenario: a certain song comes on the radio and immediately we travel back to the moment where we danced joyfully under the stars or in the rain or drove on an open road feeling the warm wind or felt the security of a loving embrace.
Music can take us to wherever we want to go. If you are struggling with change right now or simply enjoying the ride as life unfolds, I encourage you to find some music that suits your mood and get lost for a while. Dance, cry, laugh! When you hear the music in the future, you will be able to remember this time as an important part of your journey. Enjoy!
Embrace Your Life!
Wishing you love and peace!
Kelly
by Kelly | Feb 15, 2010 | love, peace |
“Cherish your visions; cherish your ideals; cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow delightful conditions, all heavenly environment; of these if you but remain true to them, your world will at last be built.” ~ James Allen
Inspired after a romantic Valentine’s Day and loads of Andrea Bocelli 🙂 Wishing you love and peace, Embrace your life!
Kelly
by Kelly | Feb 2, 2010 | love, peace |
Sometimes what we get isn’t really what we want, if you are unhappy, angry, hopeless with what is in the moment here are a few quick tips to get back into the flow:
- Accept the moment – avoid resisting or trying to change it.
- Return to the moment by using your senses and breathing
- Recognize the moment for exactly what it is
- Know that this too shall pass.
- Take a deep breath – make the connection that you are still okay.
- Feel where it is in your body that hurts
- Focus on this area warmly, feel what is going on in your body.
- Stay there until the intensity subsides and let the pain go.
- Replace analyzing and judging thoughts by repeating the words love and peace.
- Return to your breath and observe the pain and discomfort leaving your body.
Everything is ok. You are ok.
Sending you love and peace, enjoy the day! Embrace Your Life!
Kelly
by Kelly | Jan 2, 2010 | love, peace |
Do you live in fear or in love?
If you answered fear – what are you really afraid of? Get clear by identifying your fears. Release them by writing down all of your fearful thoughts and ask how real or threatening these fears really are in this moment. Consider how much energy is being consumed with these thoughts. What conclusions can you draw from this exercise?
The goal is to live in love – in love with your partner, your children, your self, your friends and family, your community and in love with nature.
Remember this question when you are feeling a little down and then Choose harmony, peace, love – let go of drama and fear!
Happy New Year! Embrace your Life!
Kelly
by Kelly | Dec 16, 2009 | peace |
How do you keep your sense of health & wellness when you are out of your routine, spending more money than normal and being tempted with sweets, decadent foods and wine?
By giving in and accept it! What am I saying? Yes, indulge!
This doesn’t have to be a time of holding back and counting calories – indulge and let go of the guilt. Guilt can be more harmful than being rigid and critical with yourself; so enjoy and have fun! You might be thinking, yikes, I might gain the pounds if I give in all the time!
My message: Indulge in food and drink but keep the bar high! Sample small amounts and take only a slice of the best!
Indulgence can also mean spending decadent amounts of time with your family and friends – indulge in letting the chores go, indulge in longer bubble baths, indulge in long walks outside alone or with your dog and whatever you want to do with your time! Imagine!
Wishing you wellness and peace ~ Have fun and enjoy yourself!
With love,
Kelly
by Kelly | Dec 7, 2009 | love |
As Christmas approaches, our schedules are quickly filling up with Holiday parties and family get togethers. We search for the perfect gift, the perfect recipe and glitzty outfit to suit our festive mood. It is a time to be joyful and celebrate the goodness present in our lives!
While most people are glowing with cheer, others may not feel the bliss. Some may be separated from their families because of distance. Others may have lost loved ones this year or in the past and are feeling the loss. And others may be struggling with issues in their lives that are triggered by the holiday season, like bunking up with stress invoking family members.
2009 blessed me with a new family: a baby daughter and a loving husband. I have a lot to celebrate this year! Including Skype!
What?
Video conferencing has kept my family connected since May. Yes, it has been many months since we have physically seen each other including my husband holding his new daughter. Our situation isn’t ideal but we are making it work and it is! We often comment that our story will make a beautiful love story for Isabella one day.
During your holiday, if the winter blues are creeping in, consider your perspective, acknowledging that you have a choice in the way you perceive a situation. Somewhere in the “darkness” of the situation, there is something to hold on to – keep looking and focus on this lightness.
So no matter if you are blissed out, stressed out or joyfully glitzed out, I wish for you some peace and awareness of your power to choose.
Much love, Kelly
by Kelly | Dec 7, 2009 | goals |
What did you learn about yourself in 2009?
We often underestimate our skills and abilities or accomplish something and then move on to the next task quickly. Instead let’s pause & celebrate!
What greatness did you exhibit this year?
Did you try something new? Repair a relationship? Did you do something special for yourself or for your family and friends or community?
How are you different than 2008?
Quick Exercise ~
– Take one minute and write out all of your thoughts.
– Think of one way to recognize all of your accomplishments today.
– Call a friend, dance, take the afternoon off or plan something more grand like a getaway!
Whatever you decide to do, celebrate your accomplishments for the year – you deserve it!
Embrace Your Life
by Kelly | Sep 25, 2009 | love |
You can do this!So here you are, single again and ready to recreate a life you love!
You are in transition! You are letting go of elements of your shared life while simultaneously shaping a different present and future just for you!! In your relationship, you likely made many compromises and forgot a little or a lot of who you are in the process; now is a time to reconnect and become self-aware!
This is your personal life journey, you are the author, and you have choices!
Use this time to develop the best you so when you are ready, you will share the best you in the best relationship possible!
Remember, this is a time to throw yourself into ALL things and relationships that feel good, that bring you pleasure, and that are truthfully aligned with your wants and needs! So go for it! You can join a volleyball team, a book club, and a theatre group!
Imagine pursuing ALL the things that bring you joy starting today!
You may be feeling extremely vulnerable and like you don’t have a lot to give, but this is exactly when you most need to connect with other people.
Surround yourself only with people that support you. People do not have to agree with your decisions, but they need to respect you.
This is the time to let go of old beliefs and open to challenges and growth possibilities. Face some fears and consider that the beliefs and customs you hold may no longer jive with who you have become to be in the world. It might be time to let go of all of these old definitions.
Being single is a time to explore all parts of you and embrace the individual who surfaces. Really see yourself without the shadow of another person. Sexual energy will surface—don’t hide or push it away, embrace it!
Follow these 10 steps to get back out there and create a life you love:
1 – Find an impartial confidant! Lean on your support system!
2 – Get out your dancing shoes! And a friend to go with you!
3 – Get a hobby and throw yourself into it!
4 – Get a journal and write, write, write and write!
5 – Volunteer and get involved!
6 – Get fit! Listen to and feed your body what it needs to get healthy!
7 – Develop clear and mindful boundaries!
8 – Get financially independent or at least get a plan!
9 – Rev up your sexual energy!
10 – Be gentle and loving, let go, and be harmonious in life!
You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.” Barbara De Angelis
Open, trust and follow your heart!
Embrace Your Life!
Kelly
