Jo’s Place

CELEBRATE

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:47:46 -0500

I have had a picture frame around the house for about six months. It’s one of those that has 21 spots and I was going to do a family gallery. The other day I was getting a bit tired of looking at the empty frame and realized I didn’t want to have a large object on my wall filled with people, many of whom were dead and some I never knew. I have pictures of the ones I knew and loved and the living family around and they bring a smile to my face when I see them. There will be a place in my home for the “ancient ones” they just won’t fill a wall.

The question then became: What do I do with this large frame? As I was going through my photos I came across the picture above - It instantly became the center focus. I had 20 spots to fill and being VERY selective I found 42. The two cats I live with are special every day so they had to be there. That brought me to 18. (I was glad my old fashion film pictures were in storage.) It took a while, However I selected 18 I would be happy with. It did become much easier when I realized I could swap them in and out when ever I wanted......

The project had two effects. Each time I look at it I am reminded of something special from my past and each picture sends me on a journey of joy around the point in time and and of the photo. However, even better, it acts as a reminder to think about what is special everyday. I might not have walked across the Golden Gate Bridge or found some cave drawings in Hawaii or even gone off on a mini adventure with a good friend, but every day has it’s special moments.

Sometimes these moments are LARGE - you fall in love, you have a child, you graduate, you run a marathon. Sometimes they are SMALL - your dog or cat greats you with unconditional love after a bad day, the sun finally comes out after days of rain, a friend calls just when you need it most. LARGE OR SMALL these are the moments of our lives that we’ll want to remember, don’t let them slip by in the rush of everyday life.

I think when you start to practice looking for the special you will find there’s a lot more than you might have thought.

Trust yourself to know what is best!

If you really want something a way can be found.
Be still and the way will come to you.

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INSPIRATION

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:26:46 -0500

I am sure that you have noticed that I get a great deal of my inspiration when I am “in nature”. I found this bird as I was paddling through a narrow “path” in the mangrove swamp. I wasn’t sure if the water was deep enough or if the “path” went through, however, I was up for a bit of adventure and the reward was well worth it.

How often do you face something in your life or work and focus on the obstacles and not the possible rewards. If you focus on all the possible obstacles you will sit drifting - going where the tide takes you and not where you want to go. While we are still in January review your long term vision - make sure your 12 intentions for 2012 are moving you in that direction and then start marking your calendar....... Prioritize what is important to you. Look for the new possibilities and simple rewards along the way.

Create your vision - set your intentions and enjoy your path...... You might meet an obstacle or two along the way but your can handle it!!! The rewards of the adventure are well worth it!!

Trust yourself to know what is best!

If you really want something a way can be found.
Be still and the way will come to you.

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SOME THOUGHTS

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:34:31 -0500

Earlier this month I was at the beach reading, writing and thinking. Enjoying a few hours of “Jo Time”. While I was there I learned the answer to one of life’s great questions. I have often seen sea gulls standing on one leg, however, in the past it was always one bird at a time. I was under the impression that losing a leg was one of the hazards of being a sea bird. This day as I watched the birds come and go I realized this was the way they rested. They tuck one leg up and stand on the other one.

This year has gotten off to a slow start for me. I felt heavy and unmotivated. At first I was rather excited about my new word CONGRUENT, but it weighed on me - Then about a week ago i casually said to my coach that I was going to walk my talk....... Though the meaning is the same it felt so much better that I wrote about it all in my morning pages. And Yes! CONGRUENT was simply to heavy!! I changed my word to LIGHT. I will continue to work on walking my talk, however, I will be a bit lighter about it all.

And a brief thought about the difference between resolutions and intentions!! If I had made resolutions I would be out of the game already!!! Having set intentions I have simply not yet begun..... A great way to look at things!!!

Trust yourself to know what is best!

If you really want something a way can be found.
Be still and the way will come to you.

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2012

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 05:33:28 -0500

It was an extremely joyful evening, however, if truth be told those firecrackers of celebration were at 8:22. Early but none the less fun.

2011 was, for me, a good year not a great year but a good one. I have talked to many people and just about everyone agrees 2011 was moved in the right direction all be it slowly, but in the right direction and many are thinking 2012 is going to be even better. There is a positive feeling this year ---- A feeling I have not felt since this recession began. Cautious optimism is in the air...... Let’s all hold onto it while we plan and move into 2012!
I have chosen my word:
CONGRUENT
Thoughts, words and actions are congruent with values and beliefs.
Values and beliefs are congruent with universal truth.

In simple words I intend to walk my talk this year!!

My twelve in twelve list is ready! I have begun!!! Intention really is more powerful than resolutions. It is going to be a busy and exciting year. Let’s grow together. If I can help you let me know, remember I do offer free consultations to see if coaching could be right for you.

Trust yourself to know what is best!

If you really want something a way can be found.
Be still and the way will come to you.

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LETS GO

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:27:09 -0500

Let’s go on into 2012 - Hopefully you have set your intentions:

TWELVE IN TWELVE

And selected your word for 2012

Mine is ----------???

Now - take this last week to make sure your work and home are in order and any last minute details are taken care of. Set yourself to start fresh on 1/1/12. Is there anything that you have been putting off for a while? If so, do it this week. Any people you must talk with? Do It Now! And don’t forget to clean the car and clip the cats nails.....

DO IT NOW
START FRESH

And most of all have a happy and safe New Year......

Trust yourself to know what is best!

If you really want something a way can be found.
Be still and the way will come to you.

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