Just heard on the news today that we are not due any heat waves this year, well not after the one we have already been through of course. That's a real shame as my youngest son will be coming to the UK on a visit and as he is already not keen on the place. the weather just makes it worst for him.
Matt lives in Thailand and has an interesting and warm existence, here is not and I know that when he has 'done the rounds' of family and friends he will be very happy to go back 'home'. I miss him greatly. I have easy access to my other grown up children and their families and love watching my grandchildren grow into adults, the eldest is nearly 20 and the youngest just turned 2.
This is a fact of life and I am not alone having family overseas. We know that they are OK and happy and thank God for technology that keeps us all connected.
Matt was on Messenger this morning so we had a chat, not quite a voice chat but a decent conversation. I will see him soon, for just a short while.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Portfolio Working & The Law of Attraction
I had tea with an old friend last week and we talked about this current trend for multiple income streams that we both subscribe to. When I think about it I, it's many, many years since I had a 'proper job' 9 to 5 and nothing else to bring in money.
In common with many in the natural therapy businesses, when times are a little lean we need to know that the essentials are covered and I have other areas of expertise that I can utilize. In the past I was an Accountant so keep a few small business clients, I coach business people so have one client that I am seeing again, I run my Forever Living business and of course see personal EFT and therapy clients. Now, on top if this I am working as a carer for about one week a month and maybe, just maybe getting too busy!! How's that for planning in a recession.
Patricia has recently talked in her Blog about the 'Law of Attraction' and as we both have some of the same limiting beliefs, I agree with her about shifting the big one; why does this not work for me?
I seem to recall that part of this is about making stuff happen. As life coaches we know and teach that after setting the goals, working out the how to, the next step is the doing. If planning is not followed up by action the law of attraction has nowhere to 'make and send' what you have asked for.
Like a wish to lose weight, doing what you always did is unlikely to get you there. It means changing habits, eating less and exercising more. In other words, taking action. As we are human 'beings' we also know that we need to visualize how we are (when all goals are reached) so in this case already know that you are slim and healthy. Follow the Be, Do, Have principal, so wonderfully written about by Neale Donald Walsch in his 'Conversations with God' books.
When we need money we need to 'know' that we are already safe and have enough. (Tap for this if you find it unacceptable). When we know we have enough, there will be more, so that our goals and dreams are constantly met. Keep expanding your dreams...there is enough for everyone.
Just don't forget that 'doing' is also important and even when you 'have' there is ever more and not just for yourself.
In common with many in the natural therapy businesses, when times are a little lean we need to know that the essentials are covered and I have other areas of expertise that I can utilize. In the past I was an Accountant so keep a few small business clients, I coach business people so have one client that I am seeing again, I run my Forever Living business and of course see personal EFT and therapy clients. Now, on top if this I am working as a carer for about one week a month and maybe, just maybe getting too busy!! How's that for planning in a recession.
Patricia has recently talked in her Blog about the 'Law of Attraction' and as we both have some of the same limiting beliefs, I agree with her about shifting the big one; why does this not work for me?
I seem to recall that part of this is about making stuff happen. As life coaches we know and teach that after setting the goals, working out the how to, the next step is the doing. If planning is not followed up by action the law of attraction has nowhere to 'make and send' what you have asked for.
Like a wish to lose weight, doing what you always did is unlikely to get you there. It means changing habits, eating less and exercising more. In other words, taking action. As we are human 'beings' we also know that we need to visualize how we are (when all goals are reached) so in this case already know that you are slim and healthy. Follow the Be, Do, Have principal, so wonderfully written about by Neale Donald Walsch in his 'Conversations with God' books.
When we need money we need to 'know' that we are already safe and have enough. (Tap for this if you find it unacceptable). When we know we have enough, there will be more, so that our goals and dreams are constantly met. Keep expanding your dreams...there is enough for everyone.
Just don't forget that 'doing' is also important and even when you 'have' there is ever more and not just for yourself.
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Constant Learning
I am often staggered by the awareness that I am still learning about me; my reactions and perceptions, my values and beliefs. I know that we change all the time and rolling with the changes is an important lesson to learn in it's self.
My new 'lesson' and one I have been trying to get hold of for many years, is the ability to say no and pace myself. For instance, a potential client called me yesterday and asked to see me urgently. I had some free time in the afternoon and would normally have scheduled her in to that slot....but I was tired and I would have been unable to give of my best so I explained that I was already booked up and gave her a slot for the following week.
Just saying 'no' was liberating and I am sure when the client comes to see me I will be on top form and she will get the benefit.
The moral of this little story is that we all need space and time to reflect and we do not have to cram everything in at once. Stop and smell the roses..!!!
My new 'lesson' and one I have been trying to get hold of for many years, is the ability to say no and pace myself. For instance, a potential client called me yesterday and asked to see me urgently. I had some free time in the afternoon and would normally have scheduled her in to that slot....but I was tired and I would have been unable to give of my best so I explained that I was already booked up and gave her a slot for the following week.
Just saying 'no' was liberating and I am sure when the client comes to see me I will be on top form and she will get the benefit.
The moral of this little story is that we all need space and time to reflect and we do not have to cram everything in at once. Stop and smell the roses..!!!
Sunday, 5 July 2009
My dog CJ got a First Prize!!
I was at our local village fete yesterday with my Forever Living Aloe Vera products and a health and well-being stand. There was a dog show going on and my friend Emma suggested that CJ be entered into the 'Veterans' class. He is 12ish, not really sure as he is a rescue dog but I have had him for over 10 years and the vet reckoned his was about 2 when he came to us. It's his first time at a show and was so well behaved, even when the judge checked his teeth in order to make sure he really was the age we said.
Emmas son Thomas took charge of CJ in the show ring as I was busy on my stand and when he came back with a red rosette and a large bag of dog food as a prize I was extactic. He is such a lovely companion and even though he developed arthritis a year or so ago, this is kept under control with a daily dose of Forever Freedom Aloe gel in his food. It also keeps his coat in lovely condition, his eyes bright and a spring in his step.
Now to get on with mowing the green stuff that passes for grass at a distance, before we get any rain and CJ can have a well earned rest.
Saturday, 4 July 2009
Change of work
I have just had a few days in North Wales working as a carer for an elderly lady with dementia and other problems. This a job that Patricia has been doing as she has been a carer for many years and we overlapped on this one which was great. I have never worked with my sister in this context and learned from her greater experience.
It seems strange that I can be paid to care for a person I don't know, but not to care for my own husband. His carer is paid very well, but the money was not available to me.
Doing this work is helpful for my bank balance right now as the recession is hurting me just like everyone. It seems that clients who would normally spend money on clearing their emotional issues with me and EFT are holding back, this is the same for the workshops that I facilitate. Had to cancel another one this weekend as only one person had booked and it's not possible to do it unless I have 4 or more.
Well, I know things will get better, change is constant so life moves on. Doing a local Fete this afternoon, promoting my Aloe Vera products, EFT and health and well being. The weather is hot, just hope the promised storms keep at bay until 6 o' clock anyway!!
It seems strange that I can be paid to care for a person I don't know, but not to care for my own husband. His carer is paid very well, but the money was not available to me.
Doing this work is helpful for my bank balance right now as the recession is hurting me just like everyone. It seems that clients who would normally spend money on clearing their emotional issues with me and EFT are holding back, this is the same for the workshops that I facilitate. Had to cancel another one this weekend as only one person had booked and it's not possible to do it unless I have 4 or more.
Well, I know things will get better, change is constant so life moves on. Doing a local Fete this afternoon, promoting my Aloe Vera products, EFT and health and well being. The weather is hot, just hope the promised storms keep at bay until 6 o' clock anyway!!
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