Picture the Lesson Learned

I recently went through my files and files of pictures.  I'm one of those people that waits forever to print them.  So when I do, I usually print 300 at a time.  As I was going through them I started thinking not only about the memories that they held, but also about the lessons that I could learn from my children.  Kids have such a pure innocence to them.  Their faith in us and the world around them is enough to make any adult's heart skip beats.  If we listen and observe, we can learn a lot of life lessons from our children. 

Remember that old poster you used to read in the doctor's office all the time? "All I ever needed to know I learned in Kindergarten."  It's not really about the Kindergarten class; it is because that time in our lives was before we let the world's views interfere with us and our faith or confidence.  You see, I'm a firm believer that we already have the answers to our internal questions, if we will just be still and trust in the answers that we give ourselves.  The problem is, we let our own fears and insecurities get in our way of receiving them. 


So, anyway, back to the pictures... today I want to leave you with a few pictures that symbolize some simple lessons that we all need reminded of periodically.

1. Kick it in gear... you can break any barrier that gets in your way.

2. Don't be afraid to take a leap of faith. That's the best way to get to where you want to be.

3. Stop and smell the roses and see the beauty all around you.

4. Laugh a lot, be silly and enjoy life, even the messy parts.



Now, I challenge you to go through your own pictures and find some that will provide important reminders to you. Post them up around your home and then be open to the daily lessons that present themselves to you.



If you have children of your own, take a step back and allow yourself to learn a lesson or two from them. You’ll be amazed at what you can see in the face of a small child, if you look hard enough. And, you'll be surprised at what you learn... I know I always am!


Blessings,
Michelle


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One Flight Down – Norah Jones and Your Beliefs

I was originally attracted to this blog post because I really like Norah Jones' music, but after listening and reading the message, I thought it was worthy of sharing with all of you!

One Flight Down – Norah Jones and Your Beliefs

To Everything There Is a Season

I was in my car the other morning listening to the radio and just as I was about to get out, the song that was playing really caught my attention and I just had to write about it. It was “Turn, Turn, Turn” from the band, The Byrds. Yes, I know, the first thing you’re wondering is what station was I listening to… but let’s look past that, I know it’s an old song. You may or may not know the song but let me start by enlightening you with the lyrics. Take your time and really let the words sink in as you read them.

Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)
By The Byrds

To everything - turn, turn, turn

There is a season - turn, turn, turn

And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time to be born, a time to die

A time to plant, a time to reap

A time to kill, a time to heal

A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything - turn, turn, turn

There is a season - turn, turn, turn

And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time to build up, a time to break down

A time to dance, a time to mourn

A time to cast away stones

A time to gather stones together

To everything - turn, turn, turn

There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under heaven


A time of war, a time of peace
A time of love, a time of hate
A time you may embrace
A time to refrain from embracing


To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under heaven


A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sew
A time to love, a time to hate
A time of peace, I swear it's not too late!

So as I sat there, I thought to myself, what season is it for me? Fall is here and the weather is beginning to change. But that’s not all that is changing. It really is time for a season of change in our world. Is it time for a season of change in your own life?


Is it a time to plant or reap for you? Is it a time to build up, to dance, to love, to gain? There truly is a time for every purpose under heaven. The question is; have you found your purpose? And are you ready to make a change to fulfill that purpose?


You can embrace it or you can resist it, but change is inevitable in our lives. Use this fall’s changing season as an opportunity for you to create positive changes in your life. There is a season for everything…let this be your season.

Take Rest - A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. ~ Ovid

As autumn is approaching it is a time to remember that all good things need rest and regeneration. The earth must do this in order to have a bountiful crop the next year. If it never rested, then eventually it would wear out. Does that sound like you? Pushing to the limit and never resting then wondering why you are not productive. Maybe taking some time to regenerate would prove to be fruitful for you.

I haven’t always viewed the fall season in such a forward focused way. I actually spent most of my life with a much different perspective. I always hated that I was born in the fall. The leaves were falling off the trees, grass was dying and the earth seemed to be shedding its beauty. Then my perspective began to change. I started to see the fall as a perfect time to let go of the things I had been carrying with me. I could slough off what was weighing me down and look for rest in order to regenerate a new beginning. It is amazing how when you take time for yourself, you can find more time and energy to be productive in other areas of your life.

Often when we struggle with disappointments in life, we come to a point that in order to move on, we have to let go. We have to let the old thoughts or disappointments go in order to generate a new future for ourselves.

So whether you’re thinking you need to change old habits and start fresh or let go of life’s disappointments, don’t wait for a new year to resolve to change. I challenge you to use this autumn season to lose the old habits and start anew, to let go of old hurts and disappointments and create a new future for yourself. Get rid of what’s causing your inner “plant” to die and get prepared for a new season of hopes to come. Take rest and be ready to be even more bountiful then you might have imagined!

Put on your best black tie attire and pour yourself a glass of something that bubbles because my friend Kelly O’Neil, the only marketing expert focusing exclusively on marketing to the affluent, is hosting the event of the season on September 17th, and this is your VIP invitation to attend:

“How to Find Affluent Clients -
Finally, Learn the Insider Secrets of Finding Clients
Who Can Actually Afford Your Products and Services”

This one-time-only call will reveal the elegant solution to a huge challenge small business owners everywhere are experiencing: too many prospects saying “no” to our products and services because they can’t afford to pay for them.

If you’re like me, you did not start your business to make just enough money to survive and you did not start your business to struggle and you sure as heck did not start your business to fail! So why are you working so hard marketing to people who don’t have the money to pay for your services? Marketing to the affluent is the single most powerful success strategy you can employ in this or any economy.

Here’s the deal: marketing your products and services today requires a different strategy than before. People are buying and they are buying the kinds of products and services you offer. (They are even paying premium prices!) And finding those clients who want your services and can afford to pay for them is exactly what Kelly knows how to do like no one else I know.

You see, Kelly knows the mindset of the affluent because she grew up in the exclusive world of the super wealthy. The daughter of an ultra-successful entrepreneurial dad, Silicon Valley during the roaring 80’s was her childhood playground. Luxurious homes, amazing vacations, country club memberships and even a private plane were simply how life was for Kelly.

Once on her own however, Kelly had to step up if she wanted to continue to enjoy the lifestyle of her childhood and step up she has! Entrepreneurial brilliance was clearly passed from father to daughter and Kelly’s own business success now affords her own family a lifestyle of affluence in the very neighborhood she grew up in.

So when Kelly promises “insider information” on marketing to the affluent, it’s not just a phrase to peak your interest, it’s the real deal, because Kelly’s the real deal.
Please do not delay taking action on this exclusive VIP invitation to join Kelly on the evening of September 17, 2009. All you need to do now is follow this link to RSVP: http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=3252509

Blessings,
Michelle

It's Next Week! Don't Miss it!

Just wanted to remind everyone about the call that my friends - super-successful conscious entrepreneurs and published authors - Christine Kloser and Lynne Klippel are doing next Tuesday, September 1, 2009.

If you:
1)are a conscious entrepreneur on a mission to serve thousands
2)feel the urge to write your book and keep telling yourself, “I’ll get to it.” (But never do.)
3)are committed to seeing your business grow even through our challenging economic times
4)are someone who has a message you want to share with the world

… please take just a moment and reserve your free all-access ticket to this important event.

Lynne and Christine will reveal:
•The secret to writing a book that changes lives
•How to set yourself up for “best-selling” status from the very first word
•The unknown yet critical question you must ask yourself when writing your book
•How to use your book to super-charge your marketing strategy so you reach tens, even hundreds of thousands with your important message
•Hot to guarantee your book GETS DONE
•And, much more…

Plus, your registration will open the door to Christine and Lynne’s private blog where they are sharing even more trade secrets with you right now.

I urge you if you’re thinking about writing a book or would like to learn more about the marketing power your book holds, this is a call you do not want to miss!

This invitation has come to you at the perfect time and for the perfect reason – for you to shine your brilliance into the world and be the success you chose to be!

I personally can’t wait for the call and I know that if you join me, you will be so thrilled and grateful that you did!

Get the full scoop here:
http://loveyourlifepublishing.com/cmd.php?Clk=3166291

Peace & Health,
Michelle

PS: Christine and Lynne have helped hundreds, just like you and I, to “published author” status. The information they will share on this call is truly golden!
Don't miss it, sign up here NOW!

“Without taking the Get Your Book Done class I would still be guessing how to make my book possible. The class structure, material and support are of superb quality. I especially benefited from the interaction with two teachers who treated my success as their own.” ~ A. Petrenko

Want to Write a Book?

Recently, I've had several people telling me that I should write a book. Have you ever thought about writing one? Nearly 8 out of 10 people say they “want to write a book”!

Yes, the number really is that high – The problem is so few of us actually do it.

Consider Pareto’s Principal (also known as the 80/20 rule); of the 80% who have a book inside them yearning to come out and serve the world, at most 20% begin their project and only 20% of those complete it and at most 20% of those publish their work.

Running the math beginning with 80 people out of 100 who want to write a book yields only 0.64 people will actually start, finish and ultimately publish a book! Yikes – 0.64 out of 100 is not good odds!

But, I have good news for you today; news that will put the “published author” odds in your favor.

Yes, you can get your book done – really, and today I’d like to introduce you to two super-successful published authors, conscious entrepreneurs and master mentors of the book writing process: Lynne Klippel and Christine Kloser who are going to dish the dirt on what it really takes to Get Your Book Done.

Lynne and Christine are amazing. Former “competitors”, they have joined their hearts and minds and merged their complementary skill sets to create the most powerful book writing program for conscious entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches and teachers ever to be offered.

The program is called Get Your Book Done (because that is what you will do!), and Lynne and Christine have scheduled a one-time-only free call on September 1, 2009, that promises to be loaded with writing tips and tools to get your heart inspired, your mind opened and your fingers tapping the QWERTY keys on your lap top even before their one-of-a-kind program gets underway.

Reserve your space for this call right now by clicking here:
http://loveyourlifepublishing.com/cmd.php?Clk=3166290

I know I’ll be there and I hope you will too!

Blessings,
Michelle

BTW: In addition to the free call, when you register, you will also gain access to Lynne and Christine’s private blog where they will be sharing some very valuable information on what can happen in your business after you Get Your Book Done – trust me, right now, nothing could be more important to you and your business than the information they will share with you! This link connects you to both the call and the private blog.

http://loveyourlifepublishing.com/cmd.php?Clk=3166290