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Wow! I'm not too sure how to start this blog off after taking another big break. Where did the last two months go anyways? They seemed to spin by in a whirlwind around here. Combine being pregnant, Christmas, planning a massive renovation on our home, trying to find a new place to live and that about explains what I've been up to! That and enjoying all of the awesome things winter brings-like taking my 19 month old tobogganing!
I've also had to figure out a few things--like why am I writing this blog and who am I writing to anyways? A) Clients B) Family C) Friends or D) All of the above
What I've finally decided is that I'm writing this blog for me--it's about my life and my experiences. That means it's going to be about being an entrepreneur AND a stay at home mom, it's going to be about challenges I face and successes I experience. It's also about what I'm learning along the way in this awesome adventure called life.
Dream Big. Imagine. Be Inspired.
Live
Could it be any nicer out? Today was spectacular and although Jake wasn't being spectacular we had a fantastic day which included a workout for me, playtime with little ones for him, good food, fun shopping and then some family time at the park.
October 1st is the day we got married and we celebrated our 3rd anniversary today. It made us think about what we'd accomplished in the last three years and it's a lot! A baby, two career changes, building a house, selling a house, buying a new house and whole lot of joy and laughter to go along with it. Did you know that the traditional 3rd year anniversary gift is "leather" and the modern version is "cyrstal"? Who came up with these ideas?
What's on my mind right now is love. I was flipping through some quotes about love and here are two that caught my eye:
"Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning."
-- Author Unknown
"Our anniversary is a time to look back at the good times and a time to look ahead to live our dreams together."
-- Catherine Pulsifer
I love the last one. What are you dreaming about for your future? What are your dreams as a couple? When's the last time you stopped to think and talk about this stuff? If it's been awhile make a point of connecting with your partner and talking about what you're working towards together. What do you want your life to hold? Remember, you have to dream about it and realize what it is you want before it can happen.
Dream big. Imagine. Be inspired.
Wow. I haven't posted for quite a while and that's only because we were AS SICK AS DOGS around here for the last week. So, this week is about getting back to a somewhat normal routine and feeling good again.We did get up to a few fun things such as going to Crossroads Market and stocking up on yummy fresh veggies plus lots of walks in the park and we even watched a few cute movies (Son of Rambow & Eagle vs. Shark).
It was on one of these walks that I began to think about what my BIG DREAMS are and I realized so much of what I wanted has happened that I need to start dreaming again. So, my challenge is to come up with at least 30 big dreams, things that would be beyond my wildest dreams if they actually happened (ie. own a ski chalet in the Swiss Alps--you get the idea). If you can't even imagine it, you can't create it--so it all starts with really thinking about what you want. So I'm going to spend some time daydreaming and I think you should too. Think about what you want for yourself in both your personal and profesional life. AND, don't let that little voice in your head tell you that you "can't afford it" or whatever else it might like to say--you're daydreaming and you're the only one invited. Have fun.
Dream big. Imagine. Be inspired.
http://www.fivebigquestions.com
If you have 8 or so minutes on your hands today check out the above link. The movie is fantastic and aptly sums up what coaching is really about. Coaching is about working with someone who will ask you the big questions and hold the space for you while you figure out the answers. If you don't have time to watch the movie then at least read the quote below.
"Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves... At present you need to live the question. Perhaps you will gradually, without even noticing it, find yourself experiencing the answer."
Rainer Maria Rilke, Poet
This quote was sent to me the other day by someone whom I love very much. I just thought I'd share it.
"Let us keep in mind that the best cannot hide. Meditation, education, all the dream analysis, all the knowledge of God's green acre is of no value if one keeps to oneself or one's chosen few. So come out, come out wherever you are. Leave deep foot prints because you can.
Forgive as much as you can, forget a little, and create a lot. What you do today influences the rest of your life."
You CAN leave deep foot prints."
Tonight we celebrated. Why? Why not. There's been a ton that we've done in the last few weeks and it just seemed like a good night to stop being "busy" and relax and enjoy. What that entailed for us was popping the bottle of champagne our Realtor brought us when we bought our house, ordering Chinese Food and sitting in the back yard talking while the sun went down. Beautiful. It's my personal opinion that we (North Americans) don't celebrate enough things in our lives. I like celebrations. It's a chance to reflect on what we've done and the strides we've made in getting closer to our big dreams.
Thankfully it looks like more good fortune is coming my way (see above, crappy picture-I know, but that's not the point). I'm all for taking a journey to a place far away AND to having a good time after a hard day's work. Thankfully I didn't get my husband's fortune. It said something like, "Something you've lost will soon be found." I'd just assume that would be my mind--HA.
What could you celebrate in your life? What have you done or accomplished that would be celebration worthy? Pick something and plan something special for yourself. You're worth it.
DREAM BIG. IMAGINE. BE INSPIRED.
