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The Semantics of Liking Someone

When someone first starts liking another person we call it “falling for someone”, that has such a negative connotation, what is really happening is your being uplifted & inspired by this person. Far from the feeling of falling!

Also why do we call it a “crush” when the definition of crush is to press or squeeze with force or violence. Ouch! That is certainly not the feeling or visual that I get when I am first am attracted to someone!

Just something to think about.


When we are truly vulnerable….we grow!

The times in my life where I have the most growth, are the times when I really put myself out there and are truly vulnerable.  It is real and it is raw.

We all long for a sense of connection with others, to feel worthy, to be loved for who we truly are but it is also one of our greatest fears. The fear that we are not worthy, that we won’t be loved, or be able to connect. It is a double edge sword, thanks to our ego.

Our ego’s do not like to feel uncomfortable, to be challenged, to be out of control, all the things that keep us from growing.  The ego is tied to worrying about the outcome.  When we let go of worrying about the outcome, and enjoy the journey, it is amazing what happens.  The ego is all about significance, afraid of what people think about us, afraid of being judged.  When surrender + trust = vulnerability, that is where the real growth comes.

It takes courage to be vulnerable. The original Latin word for  courage comes from the word cor, meaning heart, and the original definition was to tell your story of who you are with your whole heart. Truly knowing that what makes me vulnerable also makes me beautiful. Being able to let the ego go and not worry about what others think.  The willingness to put ourselves out there when there is no guarantee of the outcome.

Once we can embrace being vulnerable then we allow for all those amazing feelings such as joy, happiness, creativity, gratitude and most important, that authentic sense of love and connection.Sure it is scary, but what we all truly want is NOT the short term satisfaction BUT the long term happiness. Short term satisfaction fades but long term happiness is where authentic love and connection flourishes.

So today I leave my ego at home today and will  have the courage to be vulnerable.  Being my most authentic self. Loving and giving with my whole heart, knowing that I am already beautiful and nothing or no one can change that.  I know that through this daily transformation of being vulnerable I am expanding my capacity to grow and love.  As my good friend  says, “It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it.”


“Miracles occur naturally as expressions of love. The real miracle is the love that inspires them. In this sense everything that comes from love is a miracle. Marianne Williamson”

We all get so wrapped up in what we think is going to happen, or in what just did happen in our lives.  All of us trying to do so much all the time, one big juggling act….. trying to be super stars in the infamous “work-life” balance.   Maybe just today, try and notice the little things, like the smile or laugher of a child or loved one, or the kindness of a stranger, or the warmth of the sun.  Try and be present in the moment, not thinking about the future or the past, but really present in THAT moment…. you’ll be amazed at how much of life you have been missing out on.  For life really is in the little details.

Here is a great TEDx talk on the subject.  Turn off your phone and enjoy……

my simple life

some say my life
is to simple,
i shouldn’t be so silly,
always wanting to play.
i should be reading
newspapers,
instead of poetry.
they say i shouldn’t
want to stop
and smell the flowers
or just sit and
count the stars.
they would rather
i get caught up
in gossip and games.
caring more
about themselves
than others.
i know their lives
all too well.
and someday
if they are lucky,
as i once was,
they too will wake up
and have a
life like mine.

mg2011

Certainty is Knowing :-)

Today I heard the best description of what it really means to feel certainty in our lives!  It was from one of my favorite daily emails that I get delivered to my inbox each morning. Here is the definition by Yehuda Berg:

Certainty isn’t positive thought or a personal mantra. It’s not, I know he’s the one or I’m sure everything is going to be fine in the end. Positive thinking is important, but it’s not certainty. 

Certainty is knowing that this system works, and because it works, I’m in the right place right now, regardless of how it looks. And because I’m in the right place at the right time, every time, I need to be good with where I’m at. No matter what. 

Today, inject greater certainty that you’re on the right path, that you’re connected to the Light, and that you’re in the right place, at the right time, every time.

The past few weeks this has been a subject near and dear to my heart.  How often do we find ourselves asking “Why is this happening or why isn’t this happening?”  We might not be able to see the bigger picture, or even understand why things are happening, but that does not mean we are not on the right path…..we just need to know with certainty we are…and believe!


Being Open To Learn

Today I opened myself up to really grow, and as scary as it was, I learned so much today.

One of the main things I learned was sometimes when we are going thru a rough patch in life, we get so focused on what is wrong. We focus on that 1 degree by putting blinders on, but by opening our eyes to the other 359 degrees that make up our world. We focus on the problem, not on finding the solution.

I have a sign on my desk that reads “What DON’T I see??” but now I am going to change it to “What else can I see??”

By also focusing on the problem instead of the solution we often beat ourselves up, instead of lifting ourselves up, learning from the experience and then looking for solutions.

Even if the first solution doesn’t work, then try another, but just keep trying and learning each step of the way.

Because as I learned today, there is always a solution. We just need to get out of our own way sometimes, take in some coaching, and allow the good to come through.