Get everything you want—the hard way or the easy way
I think you can have everything you want. And there are two ways to get it. One is the hard way and one is the easy way. The hard way The hard way is to effort your way there. Struggle, strive, lots of shoulds. Long To Do lists and project plans. Lots of doing things […]
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6 ways you are creating your life by default
Many of us have been creating our lives by default. And that means we get some of what we want and invariably some—maybe even a lot—of what we don’t want. You are constantly creating. You’re doing it right now. It’s simply whether you create by default—unconsciously—or whether you create intentionally, consciously, deliberately. “Giving thought to […]
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Feeling good attracts more to feel good about
When you’re in alignment, you attract circumstances, people, events, and things that are vibrationally at the same frequency. In other words, you attract more good things. That’s why alignment is so important. It’s the gateway to what you want. I want to share three different ways for you to think about alignment. Here’s the first […]
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The problem with morning routines and alignment
Morning routines and rituals can be a great anchor for your alignment practice. But here’s a cautionary tale about alignment and routines and rituals. I have a client who recently wanted to create a new morning routine. She spent a lot of time thinking about what her routine would consist of and what would be […]
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My coffee ritual and how I get in alignment
I’m going to share how I get in alignment. Now, here’s the thing: Your alignment practices will look different from mine, for sure. So keep in mind I’m sharing to give you ideas and spark your thinking. Let’s start with the importance of coffee I’ve never been a huge coffee drinker. And I gave up […]
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Your worth and productivity do not equate
How much did you get done today? How many tasks did you mark off your To Do list? And how do you feel about yourself? Are you someone who feels good when you get lots done, but not so great when you’re less productive? Because here’s the thing: Your worth and productivity do not equate. […]
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Two months in: The truth about writing to my intuition
I’ve been writing a daily letter to my intuition. I’m 60+ letters in. And boy have I been surprised. In the past, I would’ve said I didn’t even have intuition. When people talked about this mysterious, wise something-or-other directing them, I really had no idea what they were talking about. If pressed, I would say, […]
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The Law of Attraction quote that changed my life
“Let your standard of success be your achievement of joy. For in the finding of joy, you are finding vibrational alignment with the resources of the universe.” Wait a minute?! What?! Success = joy? Achieving joy is achieving success? You mean, not more money or that promotion? Not a new car or bigger house? Not […]
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Here’s what happens when you complain and criticize
Many of us are on autopilot when it comes to behaviors and mindsets that lower our point of attraction. We complain and criticize. We find fault with others and judge all day long. And we don’t even realize we’re doing it. It’s just the backdrop of our daily lives. You blame your spouse for making […]
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Be careful: What you focus on multiplies
What you focus on multiplies. Not sure if that’s true? Just give it a whirl. Hop on the negativity train Spend a few minutes thinking about things that annoy you and people who irritate you. List your gripes and grievances. Think about the store clerk who was rude to you and the driver who cut […]
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My trip to the mall ends in irritation and disappointment
Not long ago Hans and I were at the mall on a Saturday to have lunch. I’d been looking forward to the outing all week. Well, somehow we got our signals crossed. Hans was thinking lunch and no shopping. And I was thinking lunch and lots of shopping. I’m sure you know where this is […]
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Things are always working out for me. What about you?
As I say yes to life, life says yes to me. Life mirrors my every thought. As I keep my thoughts positive, life brings to me only good experiences. —Louise Hay I’ve heard many people say they don’t like affirmations. That they don’t work. But here’s the thing: Any thought is really an affirmation. What […]
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Tale of two stories (Aka: What you focus on is what you get)
A few years ago, Hans and I were between our old house and new digs. Construction delays on our new place meant moving into a hotel. What was originally supposed to be three months turned into six. That’s 173 days. But who’s counting. That’s where these two stories begin: We were 63 days into our […]
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Is your glass half empty? It’s time for a Rampage of Appreciation.
Did you know it’s impossible to feel crappy and grateful at the same time? Don’t believe me? Go ahead, try it. Think of something that makes you feel bad at the same time you’re thinking of something you’re thankful for. It’s impossible. Gratitude causes the less-than-great feeling to take a backseat. Which means gratitude is the Tool […]
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Yes, I’m grateful the library had the book I wanted
I used to say I had an attitude of gratitude until someone called me on it. No, they weren’t saying I’m ungrateful. But they were making a distinction between an attitude of gratitude and a gratitude practice. Hmm… my attitude of gratitude sounds a bit more passive—even detached—when put alongside a gratitude practice. So what’s […]
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