Is It TMI to Share My Fears?
I get scared sometimes ok?
When I share with people that I give talks, I also share that I’m nervous about public speaking. Totally TMI right? However, even Adele tells people she’s scared when she sings to crowds, sometimes she tells the crowds just before she begins another song. “I love you but you really really scare me”, is what I remember she said.
But I’m not Adele. Publicly saying I’m nervous, especially while delivering my 30-second elevator speech, isn’t a winning strategy for attracting people to hire me.
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Networking. Painful Lessons Learned.
The 60-second elevator speech and women’s networking luncheons are not everyone’s cup of tea. Ok, it’s not my cup of tea. But I learned to appreciate these women spending two hours connecting with each other to promote their business and help each other. Not my thing. I left my career to do what I’m doing now. Why waste even one moment doing something I don’t enjoy?
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When the glitter wore off
Very often what we’re looking for outside of ourselves is waiting for us within. We already have what we’re looking for, it’s just a matter of recognizing and accessing our divine light.
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Against the Odds – Me & The Bosun’s Chair
Sailing equals things happening. Someone has to go up to the top of the sailboat mast. Do you want to be the “hoister” or the “hoistee”? It’s a practice of trust and partnership and enduring sore thighs.
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I Know More Now About Energy
Just paying someone a compliment can light them up. When we do something positive for one another it positively transforms the moment and touches all of humanity. Our energy is a valuable gift. We have a choice and can use it for beneficial purposes.
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Trying to Resist Vulnerability
Vulnerability is nothing to be afraid of. When we look at it we can see our best parts. It’s what’s being human is about. I’d rather be human than tough.
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Gracefulness of Air and Water
How air and water demonstrate beauty through gracefulness. It’s easy to be grateful for the small things that point out the simplicity of the beauty and gracefulness of air and water.
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My window to feelings
All windows lead to perception. This morning’s exercise of looking out of my office window led to a feeling of peace and appreciation for nature.
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Receiving My Loud Invitation to Enjoy
Joy is not something you have to work at but it may take practice to cultivate it in your everyday life. It’s always within you just waiting to be accessed.
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Life isn’t a marathon, observe a child
Observe a child and learn what you may have forgotten. Life isn’t a marathon, observe a child! They don’t over-analyze. They’re just happy to be happy and however or whatever silly way they get there is part of the fun.
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