So, I am continuing my Abundance theme this week and boy am I amazed at what I found! I am beginning to see sooo many blessings in my life! I noticed that I am more peaceful, more open.
As I stay in this "more" space, I found more things that are already in my life! For example, last night, I found a bunch of spa-quality bath products that were gifts to me and they were just sitting in my linen closet! I happily and gratefully took a relaxing bath, soaking in a hot tub of bubbly with organic lavender scented sea salt. All the while, feeling soooo pampered and loved! And, cost me nothing and gained a bunch of relaxation and gratitute! How's that for ABUNDANCE?
So, what do you have already in your life that you are not aware of? Willing to go and search for it?
Happy discoveries,
Coach Shirley
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Abundance in your Life...
So, on Friday, Mar 26, I posted that I am going to practice observing the abundance in my life. And, I have to say, this weekend was uneventful with activities, yet, it was very peaceful and moving.
Moving because I realized how much I have been taking some stuff for granted. For example, air. That's the most basic neccessity in our lives and how often do we take in a really deep and big breath and say, "wow...and there are so much more for everyone." We don't try to breath in as much air as we can because it will run out...there is no lack of air! We are not in competion to breath in air. I have been taking for granted the abundance of air.I know, it may not be significant. To me, it was a real humbling moment for me. I can't explain, I was very deeply moved by it.
Then, as the day went by, I found myself functioning from a place of plentiful and not lack. I was more patient and did not rush my daughter as I was trying to get from place to place. I found myself being supported by others and their willingness to step up and support me, again, blew me away. I wondered if I would be just as open to accept help this easily if I were not functioning from this open space of abundance.
To me, when I am being supported, I feel abundance in my life as I do not need to fight for time to do things that could be done by others. I feel like I have more time to do other things or spend with my friends and family.This is just my experience this weekend.
I am willing to keep this abundance observation for the rest of the week. I invite you to join me and please, do share what you have discovered when you are in your space of abundance.
Fearlessly,
Coach Shirley
Moving because I realized how much I have been taking some stuff for granted. For example, air. That's the most basic neccessity in our lives and how often do we take in a really deep and big breath and say, "wow...and there are so much more for everyone." We don't try to breath in as much air as we can because it will run out...there is no lack of air! We are not in competion to breath in air. I have been taking for granted the abundance of air.I know, it may not be significant. To me, it was a real humbling moment for me. I can't explain, I was very deeply moved by it.
Then, as the day went by, I found myself functioning from a place of plentiful and not lack. I was more patient and did not rush my daughter as I was trying to get from place to place. I found myself being supported by others and their willingness to step up and support me, again, blew me away. I wondered if I would be just as open to accept help this easily if I were not functioning from this open space of abundance.
To me, when I am being supported, I feel abundance in my life as I do not need to fight for time to do things that could be done by others. I feel like I have more time to do other things or spend with my friends and family.This is just my experience this weekend.
I am willing to keep this abundance observation for the rest of the week. I invite you to join me and please, do share what you have discovered when you are in your space of abundance.
Fearlessly,
Coach Shirley
Thursday, March 4, 2010
So, okay, it has been a LONG time since I last entered anything here. I am confessing that I was in the fear zone.
Personally, I am feeling very challenged with my little Sophia going into 2 years of age and already, she has decided to show me what she is made of...lots of screaming and shouting and she is one determined baby.
I am also coming close to the end of my training with the Fearless Living Institute as a trainee coach. I realized that I will be facing graduation and that would mean that I am on my own! I am totally responsible for my own success, my own marketing and how I get my practice out in the REAL world! Wow! Talk about the fear of leaving a safe and comfortable zone.
Yet, I am ready. I have been ready for a long time and my beautiful mentor has ever so lovingly pushed me out of the nest and have me test my wings!! There is such a huge sense of success as this is a long and detailed program which I am so proud to be a part of. I feel like I have come to a major milestone in my own adult development!
I feel stronger as a woman, a wife and especially a mother. I feel I can support my daughter through anything she might be challenged with and I am more ready to be a role model for her...not that I am not already. This little girl adores me.
So, here I am; ready to spread my wings. And, my question for you, my dear readers, have you spread your wings lately? Is there something you have been desiring to do and told yourself, you are not ready, not good enough or, "who do you think you are?" Well, I hear all of that and I am living proof, it can be done.
Live LARGE and FULL!!!! And, always, FEARLESSLY!
Hugs,
Coach Shirley
Personally, I am feeling very challenged with my little Sophia going into 2 years of age and already, she has decided to show me what she is made of...lots of screaming and shouting and she is one determined baby.
I am also coming close to the end of my training with the Fearless Living Institute as a trainee coach. I realized that I will be facing graduation and that would mean that I am on my own! I am totally responsible for my own success, my own marketing and how I get my practice out in the REAL world! Wow! Talk about the fear of leaving a safe and comfortable zone.
Yet, I am ready. I have been ready for a long time and my beautiful mentor has ever so lovingly pushed me out of the nest and have me test my wings!! There is such a huge sense of success as this is a long and detailed program which I am so proud to be a part of. I feel like I have come to a major milestone in my own adult development!
I feel stronger as a woman, a wife and especially a mother. I feel I can support my daughter through anything she might be challenged with and I am more ready to be a role model for her...not that I am not already. This little girl adores me.
So, here I am; ready to spread my wings. And, my question for you, my dear readers, have you spread your wings lately? Is there something you have been desiring to do and told yourself, you are not ready, not good enough or, "who do you think you are?" Well, I hear all of that and I am living proof, it can be done.
Live LARGE and FULL!!!! And, always, FEARLESSLY!
Hugs,
Coach Shirley
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Single-tasking experiment
So, I've decided to challenge myself this week at practicing single-tasking rather than multi-tasking. I started this experiment yesterday and boy was I challenged!!!
I realized that I really have to focus on what I am doing and stay in the moment! Who would have thought that practicing single-tasking is about staying present and in the moment?!
And, I've also come to the realization that I am very easily distracted. So, while I thought that I was being a super-mom, human being...I was actually being distracted from the task at hand and moved on to something else without completing my first task!
So, right now, I am going to stop blogging as my baby girl is crawling in circles around me as I am typing. I am not paying attention to her and I've "multi-tasking" again.
See ya'!
Coach Shirley
I realized that I really have to focus on what I am doing and stay in the moment! Who would have thought that practicing single-tasking is about staying present and in the moment?!
And, I've also come to the realization that I am very easily distracted. So, while I thought that I was being a super-mom, human being...I was actually being distracted from the task at hand and moved on to something else without completing my first task!
So, right now, I am going to stop blogging as my baby girl is crawling in circles around me as I am typing. I am not paying attention to her and I've "multi-tasking" again.
See ya'!
Coach Shirley
Friday, June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson, may you finally find peace with yourself.
I feel so drawn to write this blog about Michael and what I have learned from him and his life.
He was such a talent, that, no one can deny. Looking at the pictures from his early years as a child performer, his light was shining so brightly and so much innocence. He totally drew us to him. Then, in the later years, when he started changing his appearence, I personally believe that his demons caught up with him.
He started morphing into an entirely different person. To me, he was rejecting himself. He could not accept himself. We are all guilty of that to a certain degree. I had always been very bothered by my wide hips, and longed to have those hips of the supermodels, narrow and boyish. Now, I realized that it is just one of my many womanly features which makes me Shirley!
Michael has taught me something through his pain. The one person who can give each of us the peace we seek, is the very image we see in the mirror. When I learn to fully accept myself for all my brillance and flaws, I am at peace, truly at peace and no one can take that from me.
So, for that, I am grateful for Michael for showing up in our lives, the music he left behind, the dance moves, even his pains that he had to share publicly. I am grateful and I pray, pray that he is finally at peace with himself.
Peace, Michael. You are so missed already!!
Peace everyone,
Coach Shirley
He was such a talent, that, no one can deny. Looking at the pictures from his early years as a child performer, his light was shining so brightly and so much innocence. He totally drew us to him. Then, in the later years, when he started changing his appearence, I personally believe that his demons caught up with him.
He started morphing into an entirely different person. To me, he was rejecting himself. He could not accept himself. We are all guilty of that to a certain degree. I had always been very bothered by my wide hips, and longed to have those hips of the supermodels, narrow and boyish. Now, I realized that it is just one of my many womanly features which makes me Shirley!
Michael has taught me something through his pain. The one person who can give each of us the peace we seek, is the very image we see in the mirror. When I learn to fully accept myself for all my brillance and flaws, I am at peace, truly at peace and no one can take that from me.
So, for that, I am grateful for Michael for showing up in our lives, the music he left behind, the dance moves, even his pains that he had to share publicly. I am grateful and I pray, pray that he is finally at peace with himself.
Peace, Michael. You are so missed already!!
Peace everyone,
Coach Shirley
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
In the present moment
Well, I cannot believe it but, it's true...my little Sophia has turned 1 last Friday!!! Wow! I made it as a new mom for a year and guess what? I realized that I am mom for the rest of my life!
I caught myself looking back at Sophia's baby pictures. From the day she was born all through present day. I was lamenting to myself for not treasuring those baby moments where she was just a month, then 2 months...all the way to present day.
Then, I asked myself, what am I doing now? Am I staying in the present moment with her, enjoying her as a year-old baby or am I just wishing my time away for those "loss" days of her being a baby?
How often have I mourn the "loss" of time passed and not treasure the present moment? How often have I been mourning about the past and yet, not being fully in the present? What is the benefit to me to keep this "mourning" cycle going?
Since this cycle came to my awareness, I am determined to make of an effort to choose to stay present and be present. I am enjoying helping Sophia to learn to climb the stairs, walk a couple of steps without my assistance. I am choosing to be present when she starts to learn all the cool stuff that she is exploring as a new toddler.
And, when I look back a year from now, I will be smiling in the memories rather than mourning the passing of time and not treasure it more.
So, what do you choose to stay present for and make a memory for yourself? Are you willing to give up the "mourning" and celebrate each present moment? Imagine the richness that will add to your life!!! Let's get started, shall we?
Peace,
Coach Shirley
I caught myself looking back at Sophia's baby pictures. From the day she was born all through present day. I was lamenting to myself for not treasuring those baby moments where she was just a month, then 2 months...all the way to present day.
Then, I asked myself, what am I doing now? Am I staying in the present moment with her, enjoying her as a year-old baby or am I just wishing my time away for those "loss" days of her being a baby?
How often have I mourn the "loss" of time passed and not treasure the present moment? How often have I been mourning about the past and yet, not being fully in the present? What is the benefit to me to keep this "mourning" cycle going?
Since this cycle came to my awareness, I am determined to make of an effort to choose to stay present and be present. I am enjoying helping Sophia to learn to climb the stairs, walk a couple of steps without my assistance. I am choosing to be present when she starts to learn all the cool stuff that she is exploring as a new toddler.
And, when I look back a year from now, I will be smiling in the memories rather than mourning the passing of time and not treasure it more.
So, what do you choose to stay present for and make a memory for yourself? Are you willing to give up the "mourning" and celebrate each present moment? Imagine the richness that will add to your life!!! Let's get started, shall we?
Peace,
Coach Shirley
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
How vulnerable are you willing to be?
Wow! Last week, I was in the presence of some truly authentic women who were so real, so true to themselves!!
I am running a 8-week group coach and I was in the presence of 4 incredible women who showed me another side of being authentic. We all met for the first time, yet, these women were ready to be themselves by being willing to be vulnerable with each other...complete strangers to all, yet, we shared some of our deepest and scarest fears that are still present in our lives.
I am so blessed to have these incredible women show me by example about being vulnerable. So, how willing are you to be vulnerable and be supported in order to get stronger?
Peace,
Coach Shirley
I am running a 8-week group coach and I was in the presence of 4 incredible women who showed me another side of being authentic. We all met for the first time, yet, these women were ready to be themselves by being willing to be vulnerable with each other...complete strangers to all, yet, we shared some of our deepest and scarest fears that are still present in our lives.
I am so blessed to have these incredible women show me by example about being vulnerable. So, how willing are you to be vulnerable and be supported in order to get stronger?
Peace,
Coach Shirley
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