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The Resolution Solution

2012-01-31T15:37:00.000-08:00

Although I didn't make a specific New Year's resolution - I did resolve to find work in Newbury Park last November.It's January 31st and I'm bailing my room rental so how do I re-solve?When I need to re-align with a goal, I step back and punt.In football, when the team doesn't make a touchdown, they huddle and send out the kicker. I discovered that I prefer Ventura over Newbury Park. But instead

Believing means Feeling

2011-12-22T11:37:00.000-08:00

My fav Christmas decoration in my new home is a sign that reads “We believe in Santa Claus.” Okay, so I’m a closet Hallmark holiday movie addict, but hey, I need the believing practice.Once the business of moving and surrendering to fact that “there will be traffic,” the initial excitement of newness wore off. That is, it was time to start the job hunt. This can be a daunting experience because I

Moving to be Moving

2011-11-16T11:38:00.000-08:00

A friend recently asked how many times I’ve moved since 2004. Including the two long term house sitting gigs – my recent Newbury Park move is #9. For someone who claims home is her favorite place, this is quite a few moves. And I know that this #9 move is temporary, because I’m renting a room in a home that is for sale.But the reason why I made move # 9 is that it fell out of my mouth. On 9/11 I

Visioning(R) is Affirmative Prayer

2011-07-04T07:11:00.001-07:00

I've been working with a Vision board since October 2010.The focus phrase that guided the creation of the collage is: "I live a creative prosperous life of love and joy."One of the reasons I like vision boards so much is that the affirmation is represented in collage form. That means I trust that what I want is coming into being. I also trust that because the meanings of the images are fluid - I

My Body, My Car: It's all about the journey.

2011-06-03T18:15:00.000-07:00

So I finished the text of my workbook/cd combo called My Body/My Car, handed it off to my mentor to do the 1st read through and I'm still waiting for the elation. After all, I'd been working on the project - off and on - for 3 years. I was musing about this while I listened to an Esther and Jerry Hicks workshop CD. Esther stated that reason is that when what we want manifests, it's like taking

What Does that Dream Mean?

2011-04-09T16:03:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things in this world is my dream life. I subscribe to a belief that dreams are messages from ME! All of me. My me, myself and I, me. I'm talking all of the sub-personalities and selves that are part of my psyche.Years ago, I followed a dream book by Betty Bethard. I decided that since my mind knew I was using definitions in the back of the book, then I'd dream in that language.

Why I Love Crayons

2011-03-16T19:19:00.001-07:00

Ever since I went through my Creative Journal Expressive Arts training in 2003 - I've been cuckoo for crayons.I have this terrific art space in my office large white paper is just waiting to be colored.If I'm bummed about so many bills, so little checks - I scribble!When I'm worrying over a big decision - I color!And if I'm pissed off at the latest slight, insult or political snafu - I scrawl

Positive Critic Traits

2011-02-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

The best thing to know about the Critic is that once I can separate from 'the voice' - then I can transform the negative traits into positive. With practice, this becomes easier and more fun. Of course, I couldn't' do it with Hal and Sidra Stone's book, Embracing Your Inner Critic. Here are some promises from the book below:Top Ten Traits of Your Inner Critic as Supporter.1. It acts like a

12 Traits of the Inner Critic

2011-01-03T11:14:00.000-08:00

My promise to myself for 2011 is to feel good and have more fun. This means becoming more aware of the constant chatter of my mind - and especially its criticism.Hal & Sidra Stone, authors of Embracing Your Inner Critic have a handy checklist for helping you to identify when the Critic has take over your brain. Knowing when the Critic is afoot can help you turn down the volume on this inner voice

The Dollar Bone

2010-12-04T17:19:00.000-08:00

My mother used to dance in the kitchen singing a song called Dry Bones. “The leg bone connects to the thigh bone, the thigh bone connects to the hip bone, the hip bone connects to the leg bone and that’s the way it goes!” Connection means relationship whether we are connected at the hip or connected to where we buy our daily bread. This shopping season, let's connect with our community

Two Dorothy's

2010-11-16T10:03:00.000-08:00

In 2001 I went out to do a load of laundry but it was a full house. I ended up visiting my friend Alex instead – he lived in the apartment above the laundry mat. During the visit, he got a call from Lisa reminding him that they were going to see a lecture about a medical clinic in Nicaragua with a speaker named Dorothy Granada, a US nurse from Santa Cruz and the director of the clinic.8 years

Laundry

2010-09-18T13:24:00.000-07:00

When I first learned my rental lacked a washer & dryer, I almost decided against it. I had vowed to be able to do laundry in my own place, but realized that living alone was a step up from the house share in Capitola. Plus I called Mom and asked for advice. I live two blocks from the laundry mat. I live so close that I leave my car parked and walk home and have lunch while the clothes are

Thanks, Hank!

2010-08-02T08:45:00.000-07:00