I have been thinking a lot about my journey lately. Where have I come from and where the heck am I going? I have been thinking about all the tools I have learned in the self development arena in the last 15 years and how I’m still on that path. Still learning about and uncovering some more of myself; unburying those treasures I kept hidden in the dark forest of my mental filing cabinets. As it usually happens when I’m taking a shower; what … [Read more...]
My father used to tell me that we can never step back into the river in the same place, no matter how much we desire it. And to that I would respond: that may be true, but sometimes in the attempt, the result is a greater blessing than we would have thought. At the age of 8 my parents nudged me into the world of theater. Perhaps they thought it would help me with my shyness. Perhaps, being artists themselves, they believed that … [Read more...]
Anyone want to join a free women's mastermind group I'm facilitating? Contact Ariel at healnaturally@gmail.com … [Read more...]
Recently I was invited to share tips for controlling Road Rage, on the Premier Episode of Dr. Drew's LifeChangers on the CW channel. We ran out of time on the show for all the steps, so they videotaped me talking through it so that they could post the action plan on their website. These coping strategies can be used also for Anger Management and Anxiety. Click here, forward to someone you love, and try some of these techniques for … [Read more...]
One of the greatest honors for me was the opportunity to contribute a chapter in an anthology of stories, focusing on the strength of the human spirit, called "Living Proof, Celebrating the Gifts that Come Wrapped in Sandpaper." My chapter, called "The Heart Whispers Truth," highlights the lessons learned in my first marriage. During speaking engagements this past spring in Florida, Chicago and Los Angeles, I used the opportunity to talk about … [Read more...]
I believe that 95% of conflict stems simply from miscommunication and misunderstanding. As a result, I don't get my emotional feathers ruffled too often anymore. Rather, I have learned to PAUSE before responding when there is a problem, disappointment or conflict. Let me be clear, thought, that his "aha" in my own life took time. In the name of being "in my truth," I used to think I had to express myself quickly -- and often -- and I did so … [Read more...]
We can make one of two choices in walking through out day......We can live in our ego, or be guided by our spirit. Our ego reacts, while our spirit listens. Our ego interprets, while our spirit is open. Our ego personalizes, while our spirit remains objective and neutral. Our ego judges, while our spirit IS compassion. Our ego runs with fear, while our spirit is fueled by faith. When you find yourself thinking, feeling or acting in a way that … [Read more...]
Putting Yourself Out There and Feeling Invisible? I am in direct contact with entrepreneurs a lot. I am listening to you. I am hearing you. And I feel the Pain. I feel the pain of not having enough clients. I feel the pain of putting yourself out there and feeling invisible. I feel the pain of feeling like the only solution is to work harder, try more stuff, do more…. I’ve heard from many of you that you are really frustrated because so … [Read more...]
When my niece was 13 years old, I called her after a school play to ask her how it went. "It was great" she exclaimed....."I was really proud of my performance!" When my sister got on the phone I told her how amazing I thought it was that my niece, at an age when young girls are dimming their light to be accepted and not perceived as "conceited"........ could really celebrate and acknowledge herself. She told me something that I vowed to share … [Read more...]
Generosity: A Rewiring Process Does generosity mean giving money? In the last three weeks I’ve been examining my relationship with generosity and giving. I am very fortunate to have dear family and friends who are and have always been very generous with their time, love, advice, finances, support and so much more. However, I found myself wondering, “Am I as generous as them?” Not that it’s a competition. I just was curious. Little did … [Read more...]
