You CAN have it all. You just can't have it all at once.

photo credit: www.wallflowersandmore.com "The one thing grander than the sea is the sky. The one thing grander than the sky is the spirit of the human being." The reason we can't get clear is because we have too many things cluttering our minds and lives. We have so much mental chatter we can't hear ourselves think. We have so much emotional baggage we can't feel what's good, what's bad, what's right or what's wrong. We want so much, so fast, that we can't get clear about what to do first. The first thing we have to do is get clear about the one thing we want. We must describe it, identify it, see it in our possession. Don't stop to worry...

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Erykah Badu's "Window Seat" Video

You may or may not have heard about all the controversy surrounding Erykah Badu's leaked Window Seat video. If you haven't had the chance to check the video out for yourself, please do so immediately. Whether or not you agree with her point of view, or with how the video was shot, you can't deny that she is yet again stirring up the collective consciousness. Pay special attention to her speech at the end of the video. (*The blue words spell out "group think".) Erykah Badu - Window Seat (Official Vid...

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The Hazards of Pointing Fingers

It seems like people jump at the chance to criticize you when you do something out of line, out of character or just plain old stupid. They are quick to tell you how disappointed they are, and sometimes people even take it as far as accusing you of committing this error or lapse in judgment with the intention of hurting them personally. Talk about adding insult to injury! I’ve been on both sides of this. Haven’t you? When I’m already beating myself up about making a bad decision, the last thing I want to deal with is someone scolding, accusing, belittling and judging. Back up off me. When there is no consideration to how I already feel about what I’ve done; shame, guilt and anger build up inside of me and I build this wall up to protect myself. This wall only leads to me feeling alone and...

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The ambitious pursuit of change

We all know that change can be scary. There is the fear of the unknown, the fear of failure, the reluctance to leave behind the sanctity of comfortable. However, change in life is inevitable, and in order to truly live without limits, it's important to step outside of that box; to not only welcome change into our lives, but to run out and greet it. The more we embrace it, the more we'll find ourselves experiencing a fullness of life that we might not have even thought possible. We'll be less afraid to go out on a limb because we'll know that if we fall we can land safely. At the end of last year, GG and I agreed that we would make an effort...

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Jealous Moments

We've all been there. Jealousy is a bitter, wasteful and blind emotion. Jealousy can take you completely out of character, and lead you right into real-life situations that you've created with your own imagination. It's hard to acknowledge that jealousy really comes from our own lack of self-worth. But it's true. I needed this reminder this week. Lately, I've been struggling with a need to control everything. And this jealousy thing is one of the ways in which this struggle has been showing up. It hurts to admit it, but it's insecurity - and I'm still trying to figure out where it's coming from. I know it's a symptom of some deeper issues....

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Happy 101 Award

We are so honored to have received our very first blog award--Happy 101 Award! We thank Natica a.k.a Pure Gold Lady for sharing this honor with blogs that she felt inspired by in some way—including ours. Providing inspiration for other women as we all go through our personal triumphs and challenges is part of our mission so it warms our hearts to know we are succeeding in some small way! Be sure to check out her blog as well—it is positive and thought-provoking. The award love does come with a few rules. Upon acceptance we must: 1. Thank the person that awarded you this in the new post. (check!) 2. Name 10 things that make you happy. 3. Pass...

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The Beauty of Detachment

"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered." Occasionally, I find myself back there - entertaining old feelings and insecurities and allowing them to take me back to old stomping grounds to which I swore I'd never return. Maintaining peace of mind is definitely not a "set it and forget it" concept. So many times, I've thought that I'd overcome something - only to be presented with similar circumstances and find myself reacting the same way. One of the things I struggle with is attachment. Sometimes it's hard accepting people for who they are, what they do and the...

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Today is always a new day!

Every day that we awaken is a new day, and with it comes new opportunity. With it comes the ability to let go of the hurts and disappointments from yesterday and push forward toward new experiences. Every day, promise yourself to be ambitious in pursuit of your goals and dreams, to be oblivious to the attempts of others to bring you down, to be loving and to be good to yourself. A great way to remind yourself to do these things daily is with statements of intent, "Today, my intent is to ____ (fill in the blank)" or "Today, I am dedicated to _____ (fill in the blank)." Once you have set the intention, be diligent in following it through for the...

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