Book Review: The Flinch: Overcoming Fear by Leaning into Pain Taking on any new venture – whether quitting smoking, starting a business, writing a book, or plunging into any unknown situation - is likely to bring up fear, self doubt, and endless mind chatter about how it will never work because you’ve always failed before. Here are some of the ways resistance and fear has manifested for people who want to write a book and people who have started but never finished: I failed English (or whatever is your native language) in high school. I’m not a good writer. I’m no good... (Read More ...)
Inspirational Thoughts: Can You Trust Your Heart and Still Run a Successful Business? Renee is a woman of tremendous heart, passionate about teaching. She is growing an online business and turning her wisdom into life-changing products and programs. Yet, when it comes to things like writing a salesletter so prospective buyers would know how her product will change their lives, Renee used to experience huge resistance., “I don’t want to be ‘salesy,’” she said. Can you relate? Have you ever said that? Renee loves it when people see the value of what she offers, but she never... (Read More ...)
When was the last time you saw a movie that made you feel great about life? WHen was the last time you saw a movie and thought, that was one of the most inspirational stories I have ever seen? Every once in a while you come across a movie that makes you feel so warm inside, so inspired and so GOOD about humanity that you tell everyone about it! Do You Wanna Dance ? is a movie that made me feel just this way. And since as a blogger I AM the media – I’m sharing it with YOU. This film is getting RAVE reviews among fans and the media. Chicago’s WGN Radio gave it a four star, thumbs... (Read More ...)
Inspirational Thoughts: Bouncing Back from Loss and Disaster “Hope is the dream of a soul awake” – French proverb Events of the past few days no doubt remind you how fragile life can be. Imagine busily going about your day, working, taking care of your family or other responsibilities, and suddenly, in the blink of an eye, life as you know it changes. People in Japan are experiencing this on a massive scale now because of last week’s earthquake and tsunami. But anyone can experience a series of losses at any given moment. And Loss Imagine feeling caregiver stress as you care for... (Read More ...)
The movie The King’s Speech so inspired me that I had to share the deeper meaning behind the movie with everyone. Inspirational Thoughts on The King’s Speech and The Power of Your Voice Imagine being in a position of power yet not feeling powerful and you have the situation in The King’s Speech. Imagine having to perform in front of the public using a brand new technology whereby your stuttering voice – for the first time in history – is broadcast to people who you do not see. And further imagine that you were so undone that you completely lose your way. Being royalty... (Read More ...)













