tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853765294257865952024-03-05T13:04:50.086-05:00Love Notes From Diane L. HaworthDiane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-84579417745945487352020-07-30T14:36:00.001-04:002020-07-30T14:36:51.464-04:00A Sudden Goodbye to a Treasured Friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tremayne Johnson thought about you, prayed for you and sent you love.To you, me, everyone whether he knew you or not. He beamed love to the world through deep meditations, energy healing and his sparkling smile. He was a quiet soul with a big heart that was always open to help others. He never failed to ask great questions and had a sharp, inquisitive mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I met Tremayne several years ago through our mutual friend, Melody Krafft, at the Fairfax Public Access television studios. He asked me to do a show for him and together we created "Heart-Centered Success with Diane L Haworth." He was the producer, director, often the cameraman and always the greatest promoter of the show. This photo was taken on our very first day of taping. It was a great day and one that was better than I expected because of Tremayne's skill, encouragement and never ending patience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had similar interests and soon became friends. I actually called him my "work husband." We'd talk for hours at the studio and on the phone...the topic was always the same. Love. How to spread love, live love, teach love and help create a more loving world. His mission in life was to learn, understand and share all he could about unconditional love. It's no surprise that the name of his production company was "Love Unleashed."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My dear friend passed suddenly last week at the age of 46. His family and friends are devastated by this loss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's one thing I have no doubt about. Everyone who met Tremayne was blessed by his beautiful heart and I know he continues his loving work on the other side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In his memory, I'm even more dedicated to spreading the message of love on this planet. And I have an idea. To honor Tremayne, and all those people who strive to make this world a better place, today let's think the best of others, make kindness a way of life and speak our truth from the deepest knowing of our divine soul.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now let's do that everyday...</span></div>
Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-56362039711159946402020-03-23T11:38:00.001-04:002020-03-23T11:38:37.663-04:00Info Overload in a Pandemic (or Any Other Time)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Full disclosure…this is my first global pandemic. I’m
trying to figure everything out, just like you. There’s TONS of information
available through various outlets and while that’s amazing, it can also lead to
overwhelm. What do you do to stay informed but not stuck in fear?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Seek guidance from appropriate sources:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> In
our panic to get the latest information, we often fall victim to misinformation.
Much of it well intended but probably more akin to gossip than fact. If you’re
looking for specific health information, for example, consult your most trusted
health source and organizations such as your state health department or the
Centers for Disease Control. This is not the time to give a lot of attention to
what your cousin read on Facebook. Go to the source you already trust.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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opinion, I feel most confident when I check in both morning and night to get
news updates. While our life situations are changing fast, I believe to keep
mentally, spiritually and emotionally healthy we need a break from the constant
barrage of news. I absolutely want you to be smart, be informed and take action
when indicated. Just be mindful of when, and how much, news you choose to
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outside, if you can do so safely, and sit under a tree, watch the birds and experience
nature. While many of us are in a panic, I notice the trees are starting to
bloom, the rivers are flowing and I can feel the warmth of the sun on my face.
Nature continues and so will we. The world will look vastly different after this
pandemic passes, but it will find balance. We have an opportunity to do the
same. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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practice: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">What gets you through this, and any crisis, is your
connection to something bigger than yourself. God, Source, Universe…I call it Love.
What helps you feel connected to the intelligent, creative, expansive energy
that creates galaxies and makes the tides rise and fall? Connect to that. I do
it through meditation, prayer, journaling, time in nature. Find what works for
you and make this the cornerstone of your day. Every day. Not just in times of
stress. Your spiritual practice is what you stand on in challenging times and
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the only home we have. We must find a way to love ourselves and each other
through this and commit to become better because of our shared experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Here’s one more tip for you. Remember to find joy in each
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<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-73225431572083374152020-03-01T16:08:00.001-05:002020-03-01T16:08:58.148-05:00I Hate When That Happens…<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ever know you need, should, could do something…and you
don’t? You mean to, you really do, but other tasks pop up. In your mind you
say, “I’ll get right to it after I finish this.” But you never do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mostly I hate knowing I could have easily avoided an
unpleasant situation. All I had to do was listen to that little voice within
that I rely on for guidance, support and balance. The divine voice from my soul
that speaks truth to my life and always guides me to my highest and best. It’s
the part I teach my coaching clients to relax into, to trust, to follow above
all else.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The same reason you don’t always listen. We’re human. We
make mistakes and we don’t always follow through on the guidance we receive.
Even when we know better. We think we don’t have time, we’ll “get to it later”
or we come up with a million rational sounding reasons why the guided action
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Nope. You get specific guidance at the perfect divine time
for you. That’s how it works. Every. Single. Time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">That’s what happened to me last month. I’ve had a
beautifully busy few weeks and realized some days my schedule was so tight, I
didn’t even have time to eat during the day. To make matters worse, I was so
excited about new projects, that I was finding it hard to sleep. Very unlike
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I kept hearing “schedule more meditation time,” “relax,”
“eat clean foods,” and “no need to rush.” I was tired, not paying attention to
the signals my body was sending or what I was feeding it. All the while my
divine voice was doing its best to guide me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the action I was given. (Sound familiar?)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I’ve learned – again – that no project, work schedule or
even family obligations can have my full attention when I’m in the land of “busy.”
Only my ego thinks I’m “too busy.” My soul trusts everything is happening at
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Secret to Life is in the Asking<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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harsh situations like the pain of loneliness, a broken heart, deep grief,
losing a job or serious health concerns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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over the years and remembering to ask myself a key question has been the secret
to my sanity. Remembering to ask <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“What
does Love look like here and how does Love move me forward?”</i> has been one
of my most challenging lessons. It’s certainly the most rewarding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">While I’ve actively used this query for many
years, it took me being an observer to really understand the meaning of this
practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got to see firsthand what
love looked like when my friend Jim passed away at home after a long illness. It
was life changing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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his wife Linda asked me to come by the house. It was here I witnessed a pivotal
lesson about what love looked like at work in the world. I arrived at their
house and was greeted by the family, their faces red from crying. I went into
the back room to see Jim lying in a hospital bed, surrounded by equipment. He
was weak with labored breathing, but a dim light still shone from his eyes.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">I can tell you what love looked like that
Wednesday afternoon at Linda and Jim’s house. I saw love in tear stained
cheeks, in colorful posters made by the grandchildren, in the gentle stroking
of Jim’s skin and in loving hands administering Reiki. I saw love in the
fussing with the bed sheets, in the loving gestures toward Jim and each other,
in the position of the bed so he could see the emerald green lawn and softly
swaying trees in the back yard. I saw love in the medications and the essential
oils, in the whispered “I love yous” and in Jim’s determination to hold on a
little while longer. I saw love as patient, kind and resolved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">As the grandchildren arrived from school, I
witnessed love move the situation forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We all gathered around Jim’s bed,
gazing at his face, hands on him and each other. I heard his daughter whisper
in his ear. <i>“We’re here Dad. We love you, Dad. We’re all one. We’ll always
be together.”</i> Love moved forward with dignity, grace, respect, strength and
surrender. And relief for physical suffering that would soon be over. Love
moved with deep gratitude and appreciation to our Creator for a shared life and
unique journey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Jim’s breathing became faint and we
watched as he peacefully slipped from this world to the next, surrounded and
supported by love. It was a beautiful experience. What a privilege to have seen
love in action with this amazing family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This experience was profound. It
brought home to me the value of recognizing what true, unconditional love for
oneself and others looks like in any given situation. Love for yourself is not
long-suffering sacrifice which always breeds resentment; it’s not always having
to get your way or even putting yourself first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Love asks us to recognize the Divine Spark within and treat it with the
same respect that’s given to others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>“What does Love look like here and</i>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">how does Love move me forward?”</i> I’m
embarrassed to admit that I know how resentment, anger and jealousy move me
forward. I’ve been shoved, prodded and pushed by those emotions many times and
always with disastrous results. But how exactly does Love move you forward?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">While your head will
never know the answer to that question, your heart already does. Go inside, into
the quiet wisdom of your own heart, and ask. Listen. While I don’t know what
your answer will be, I know it comes accompanied by a feeling of peace. And
freedom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Following
Love’s guidance from the heart allowed Jim and his family to gracefully move
through one of life’s greatest challenges. Love will guide you as well in any
situation big or small.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You
just have to ask.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-57714247512737862702020-01-05T13:02:00.000-05:002020-01-05T13:02:04.295-05:00It Starts with YOU!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh, how I wish it wasn't true.<br />
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I wish I could take a magic pill and POOF! All the positive change I want in my life suddenly manifests. Yeah, I wish it worked like that.<br />
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After decades of searching, I am confident there is no magic pill. Bummer.<br />
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There is good news, however. What I discovered and have verified time after time, over nearly 30 years of studying mind, body and spirit, is that the power to make healthy change exists in each one of us. It's in me and it's in you. The message is clear. If you want to change anything in your life, it starts with you.<br />
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Want greater physical health? It starts with you. Financial stability? It starts with you. Want more joy and happiness in your life? It starts with you. Want better relationships? It starts with you.<br />
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This last realization was a real eye opener since I had held on to the belief that others in my life just needed to straighten up. Nope. The quality of my relationships, and everything else, start with how I think about them. My thoughts lead to my actions and how I interpret the actions of others.<br />
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That's right. The power to change starts with you and your willingness to think differently. I love this quote from Dr. Wayne Dyer:<br />
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<i>"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."</i></div>
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So what are you willing to see differently? What change do you want to see in your life in the next year? Remember the good news...it starts with you.<br />
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Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-17913585746193517342019-12-29T15:11:00.000-05:002019-12-29T15:11:49.804-05:00Happy New Year! Welcome 2020 and How to Move Forward in Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">HAPPY NEW YEAR! </span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This is what I call the "twilight time." The week between Christmas
and New Year's Eve. It's a great opportunity to reflect on the past twelve
months and bring your best energy into the year ahead. Take a few minutes
to try these three simple exercises to bless 2019 and welcome in 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">1) Make a list of
at least 10 people/events/ideas that you are truly grateful for from 2019.</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> While many people will
spend hours creating lists of what they want to release from the past year, few
remember to note the amazing things they experienced individually, as a family
or as a community. What would be on your list? New job? Did you read a life
changing book? Did your sports team win a national championship? (GO NATS!) Did
you meet a new friend or take a great day trip? Even when we experience trauma,
there's always something to be grateful for. Start your 2019 gratitude list
now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">2) Make a list of your
major positive life lessons or shifts from 2019. </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This is different from
your gratitude list. For example, I am deeply grateful I was introduced to the
work of Lynne McTaggart last year. From that, I gained a major life lesson in
the collective power of intention...and that's been life changing for me. (More
about that in the new year!) Make sense? Life lessons could include
understanding the grief process, realizing how to shift your thoughts to create
your mood or anything else that helped you see your world with new
understanding. It's those "aha!" moments. Take a few minutes to
remember those now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">3) Reach out and thank
people who helped, supported and loved you through last year.</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Did an
individual, organization or group make a difference for you in 2019? Send an
email or text, write a letter (use a pen and paper and mail it the old
fashioned way), post on social media or call and let them know their efforts
were noted and appreciated. Whether it's a close family member or an author you
never met, take the time to let them know they made a positive difference in
your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">I'm all for release rituals and other ways to close
out the year AND I believe strongly in bringing the energy of gratitude and
love into the next year. I hope you take a few minutes to think about your 2019
and do one or all of these exercises above to move forward in 2020 with love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Buying Gifts, Being Present and Losing My Car in the Parking Lot</b><br />
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It happened. AGAIN.<br />
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Recently I rushed into a local store to grab one more gift, which I found quickly. “YES!” I thought as I ran out the door, ready to jump in my car and head to the office. Then it happened. Again.<br />
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I realized I had been so focused on maximizing my time and locating this last item, that I had completely forgotten where I parked! Yeah, it sounds funny. Come June I may be able to laugh about it, but as I aimlessly wandered the parking lot, it was a windy 25-degree day. Not. Fun.<br />
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Between my momentary panic and the chill, at least I was wide awake! (I figured that was a plus.)<br />
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Here’s what I learned, or I should say, remembered. As much as we all want to enjoy the holidays, we miss out when we’re not fully present. As I reached my car and started to drive away, I wondered who did I miss seeing because I was so preoccupied? Did I walk past an old friend or neighbor and miss my chance to offer a holiday hug? I know I missed fully connecting with the salesperson who cheerfully helped me. Then I began to wonder if, in my haste to check off one more thing from my “to do list,” did I even miss infusing real love, thought and meaning into the gift I purchased?<br />
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It was a lot to think about.<br />
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And a good reminder for me to be more present, even in the craziness of the holidays. When I do remember, I always enjoy a more meaningful celebration of family, friends and a happier experience of the season.<br />
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Now that really is a great present.<br />
<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-72627338592436555112019-11-25T11:29:00.001-05:002019-11-26T09:47:30.610-05:003 Reasons Why Gratitude Changes Everything<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />I firmly believe in the statement above! Why? Here's my take:</span>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">#1
- When you look for things in your life to be grateful for, the good seems to
multiply.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Although
I didn't understand it at the time, learning to be aware of what I was truly
grateful for on a daily basis was a key element in turning my life around at
a very dark time in my past. My friend and mentor, Dr. Robert Holden,
expresses it this way:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"Before we practice gratitude, we
appear to be in the dark with very little to be grateful for. Once we begin,
a new light dawns, sometimes a brilliant light, a light as bright as
heaven itself."<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">That's exactly how it happened for me. Deep
in my heart I'd always believed Love ruled the world even though I wasn't
allowing myself to experience that during this rough time. I had read a way
to retrain your brain to see the "good" in life was to begin a
gratitude practice. And so I began and the result was magic! The more I
consciously decided to look for at least three things a day to be
thankful for, I experienced - even in challenging times - an awareness of the
love and goodness that surround me. All I had to do was open my eyes and
heart!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">#2
- Gratitude is a doorway to the divine.</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Nothing
has been more humbling than an increased awareness of the divine force that
coordinates all the good that is constantly available to me and everyone
else. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"Gratitude is a sacred space
where you allow and know a force greater than your ego is always at work and
always available." - Dr. Wayne Dyer</span></em><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">A thankful heart opens you up to accept the
divine love that is always available, as Wayne Dyer says in the quote above.
Why is that important? Because the energy of that divine love is intelligent,
creative and expansive. If it can make the tide go in and out, the flowers
bloom and create entire galaxies it can gracefully move you through any life
challenge you'll ever experience. Trust that divine love is more powerful
than your ego and allow it to guide your actions to experience real love in
your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">#3
- Gratitude makes life more fun and fulfilling.</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Deciding
to live from a grateful heart just makes life more FUN! You feel more
satisfied, playful, energized and creative in so many ways. Why? Because love
expands all good in your life! This quote from author Melody Beattie explains
is well:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"Gratitude unlocks the fullness
of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into
acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a
feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend."<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Who doesn't want a happier life with more joy
and fulfillment? A consistent daily gratitude practice does that and more.
And it doesn't cost a thing. All you need is a willingness to begin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Love does the rest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-79203721743911646662019-10-04T15:45:00.000-04:002019-10-04T15:45:00.661-04:00Oh, SHIFT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a photo of me last week on beautiful Hilton Head Island, SC, walking on the pier outside the condo my husband and I called home for a few days. Our trip was sunny, hot and filled with adventures to new restaurants and visits to familiar places we've loved on past vacations here.<br />
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After a very busy few weeks for me, I realized this trip gave me an important...shift. A shift in perspective. I love the mountains. My heart swells every time I drive the curvy roads at home, pop a hill and get a glimpse of my beloved Blue Ridge Mountains. I love their strength, beauty and the idea that they've witnessed so many generations of life in our area.<br />
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My husband loves the beach. We went to Hilton Head to celebrate his birthday and I decided to use the first principle of my Be Love Principles during the week to help adjust to my temporary beach environment. That one says "Greet everyone with an open heart, without an agenda." And I did my best to do just that.<br />
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I opened my heart to every person we met at the condo complex where we stayed, each salesperson and waitstaff we encountered and anyone we met on our travels. And I didn't stop there.<br />
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I greeted the ocean with an open heart. The tiny crabs we saw scurrying along the beach, the noisy seagulls, the hundreds of colorful butterflies and thousands of blooming flowers were all greeted with an open heart.<br />
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So were the mosquitoes that bit me, that driver who flipped me the finger after I may, or may not, have accidentally cut him off on the highway and the skin rash on my face that wouldn't go away. I did my best to greet everyone and everything with an open heart, without an agenda.<br />
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To me, "without an agenda" means without expectation or attachment. Not always easy to do, but I've been working on this for a while now. And I see the results.<br />
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When I'm able to "greet everyone with an open heart, without an agenda" I'm genuinely happier, more peaceful and free from the stress and worry I've experience for much of my life. I could even see the actions of my dear husband that would have normally "triggered" me, didn't have the usual effect. WTF? (That stands for "well that's funny" in case you didn't know.)<br />
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I realized I've experienced an authentic shift in perspective. And I like it!<br />
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So what is the shift? Think of it as seeing from a slightly different angle. That's all it takes to see things with a fresh perspective. On the second day of a recent workshop I was facilitating, I had the participants stand up, shift four chairs over to their left and sit down. You should have seen their faces! Several mentioned parts of the room, outside view or desk area they hadn't noticed before. Each was a little more awake, aware of where they were in the room. Just that little shift had changed their perspective.<br />
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For me the shift has allowed me to more clearly see my life and everything in it. It's an increasing awareness, at the heart level, of the divine love in everything. EVERYTHING. I've intellectually known this concept for years, but practicing this principle has brought my understanding to a true mind-body-spirit level. Amazing.<br />
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So how will you shift to create a life you can love even more? I guarantee your investment in time and effort are well worthwhile. Check out some ideas here on my <a href="http://www.beloveprinciples.org/" target="_blank"><b>Be Love Principles</b></a> website.<br />
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I'll see you on the beach...<br />
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Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-62880271775945110752019-09-24T17:31:00.001-04:002019-09-24T17:31:49.761-04:00How I Found Real Connection Without the Internet<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I'm just back from teaching a weekend workshop on my Be Love Principles for Unity of DC held at the beautiful Capon Springs Resort in West Virginia. This gorgeous family friendly resort is nestled in the mountains where traditional modern communication is tricky at best. It's a rare opportunity to "unplug" and truly relax and unwind in a stunning environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">OK, I admit it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It took me a minute to "unplug." While there were ways to communicate with the outside world (leave a message at the front desk or find one of a few hots spots on the resort campus) I came to see one of the most refreshing aspects of the weekend was simply surrendering to the circumstances. Little did I suspect the beautiful gifts that would follow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I noticed a few things over the weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Our group ate all meals together and the conversation was varied, deep, fun and fascinating as I opened freely to strangers and they opened to me. We swapped stories, exchanged recipes, commented on the endless supply of food and greeted other guests as they walked by our table. We sang "Happy Birthday" to the lady one table over as the staff wheeled out a cake and uttered "awww" in unison as an adorable toddler scampered by. I can't remember a more enjoyable time as each group member shared their unique story and life perspective. Only later did I realize no one was glancing at a phone or waiting for an email that inevitably would have disrupted the flow of friendly communication. I like this no phone thing at the table. (Wonder if my family members are reading this?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I also noticed what happened when I surrendered to the quiet. At night with no TV or phone, I rested in my bed and could clearly hear the trickling sounds of the mountain stream behind my building, right off the back deck. The evening air was cool and crisp and I found myself easily able to relax into the quiet. I was surprised by this since I was dealing with a strained back and was physically uncomfortable. The sound of the water did help relax me and I noticed I was able to think about the workshop I was presenting in new ways. A different view on my work was able to emerge thanks to the quiet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I've meditated for years so I'm used to the quiet. This was different. And amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As the workshop sessions progressed, I felt free from the modern burden of constant communication. I had certainly come prepared to teach, but I found myself in a new sense of flow with the material. I was able, more than ever before, to allow the intelligent, creative and expansive energy of Love flow through me as I spoke to the group. When I was surprised by an attendee's question (this was an amazing and engaged group!) I was able to flow with a response. Could the presentation have been better? Certainly! And it will be as I incorporate my notes into the next class. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As we ended the weekend, the pastor brought me into the middle of the room and the participants surrounded me for a final blessing and healing. It was powerful! I am so grateful to the amazing men and women who attended, to the spirit of Love that guided me and to the lessons I remembered about "unplugging" so I can "connect" to what's real.</span></div>
<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-5519405103207447252019-09-09T11:54:00.000-04:002019-09-09T11:54:01.933-04:00How to Stay Present in a Crazy World!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I'm not one to contradict
Buddha...but I sometimes struggle with the statement above. Do you?</span></em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I've studied ancient spiritual
wisdom as well as the teachings of modern mystics and they
all mention the value of "being present." I understand the
concept. To me, being present is having your full focus, attention, thoughts
and feelings on the person or situation right there, in the moment you are
experiencing.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Yeah, that's easy enough to
do. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Not. Even. Close.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I mean, come on...do those
mystics deal with family issues, car accidents, health scares and financial
problems? These are just a few of the real-life events clients talked with me
about last week. They’re facing challenges and doing their best to live from
their own divine core while they face the uncertainly of life as a human.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">That’s exactly what mystics do.
They understand our challenge is to be anchored in love while we live our daily
lives. Why? The rewards include less stress, more confidence, a feeling of
being in flow with life and feeling “on purpose.” Add to that a happier, more
joyful life experience, a sense of oneness and desire to be in service all while
enjoying a sense of deep peace. And there’s more…people who consistently live
in the present moment have described feeling “more freedom.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I know when I’m focused on the
present moment, I’m free of stress created by my relentless rehashing of the
past and free from worry about the future. That’s when I’m best able to align
with my inner wisdom, and fully receive the guidance that leads me to the life
I’m here to live. I’m guided to love, to service and back to the truest part of
me.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Is that easy? While I believe it
can be, it hasn’t been for me. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I have a long way to go to consistently
be present and yet I’m daily reaping the rewards of my efforts. A life dedicated
to love is far happier than the one I used to live that seemed to be dedicated
to stress, overwhelm and worry. Go figure…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">If
you want to be more present, here are a few tips to try:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Commit
to a daily spiritual practice</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">:
I recommend starting the day with what I call “the 3 M’s” to incorporate mind,
body and spirit. Total time spent is up to you…start with a few minutes on each
and work up to a more substantial routine. Yes, you have time for this:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Meditation:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even starting with five to ten minutes a
day can make a huge difference in your ability to feel calm, happy and more
present in your life. If you’re new to meditation, check out free apps like CALM
or INSIGHT TIMER.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Motivate:
Turn off the news, put down your phone and read or listen to something that
inspires and motivates you. I start the day with the daily lesson from A Course
in Miracles plus time reading an inspiring book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Move:
Stretch, do a few yoga poses, walk or go up and down the stairs to bring awareness
to your body first thing in the morning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Ask
questions</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> when you feel
overwhelmed or stressed in a situation. Questions could include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">What
do I really know to be true, right now, in this moment? Is that really true?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">What’s
it like to be me in this situation at this instant? What would it be like to be
a happier, more peaceful and trusting version of me right now?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Where
are my feet? (I love this one that I learned from my mentor, Robert Holden. It
brings me out of your head and back into my body every time.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Get
back to nature</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">: Any
time it’s possible, take a mindful walk in nature. Relax. Breathe. If that’s
not possible, bring fresh flowers into the house or office, pet your cat or
take a break and look at nature photos. All will help shift your brain chemistry
and bring you into the present. Whatever you do, be mindful of the activity and
give it your full attention and focus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Heart
Breath</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">: My number one
way to be present is to imagine breathing in and out of my heart space. I teach
clients to breathe love in the back of their heart and radiate love out of the
front. Start with at least five repetitions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">There are few things in life as
sweet as finding your balance, experiencing joy in small moments and feeling at
peace about the past and future. Learning to live in the present moment does this
and more. Still need a bit of help? Ask Love to guide you.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>Dear Ego…I QUIT!</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It hit me a while ago. I figured out why my life doesn’t
work the way I know it “should” in certain scenarios.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yes, I know all experience is part of our learning in this
life and I respect that. I’ve grown exponentially from past events and both
understand and appreciate their value.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">But come on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I recognize that, sometimes, I do something kinda stupid.
Period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Not because I’m ill informed, unprepared or because Mercury
is in the dreaded Retrograde. I realized I do dumb things that were reactions
to fear, stress or feelings of overwhelm. All territories of the ego.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So I quit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I quit letting fear run my business, my health, my
relationships. I decided I no longer wanted to consciously allow my ego to run
my life or my business. I decided to, even more fully than ever before, submit
to the intelligent, creative and expansive divine love within me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If Love/Universe/Spirit/God can create galaxies, running
the details of my life should be a piece of cake. I decided to be fully guided
by Love. To be all in. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I got out my journal and on the left side I wrote this
letter:</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dear Ego,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I hereby immediately resign my position as
your employee. I freely give up the worry, stress and overwhelm associated with
my position.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I appreciate the learning I’ve received
under your tutelage and recognize it has enabled me to see we are no longer a
“good fit.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">While I’m sure we’ll see each other from
time to time, please know I am totally and eternally in service to Love.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Diane L Haworth<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So that felt AMAZING and I didn’t stop there. Next came my
acceptance letter to Love:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dear Love,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It is with much delight, relief and utter
trust that I accept and fully commit to being in your service.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I commit to:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Loving myself<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Being guided as you direct and taking
action (whether I understand it or not)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dedicating my life in service to Love<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am excited to walk in the path as you
lead me.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Diane L Haworth<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I felt fantastic! I had effectively “fired” the confused,
scared and ineffective part of me and fully committed to the part that
understands my entire life plan and how to live with the most joy, peace and
freedom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Although I had no preconceived idea of what would happen
next – remember I’d just committed to being fully guided – miracles started to
appear. Unforeseen opportunities, gifts, delightful surprises…all began, and
continue, to appear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Why?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Because I finally got out of the way. By inviting and
allowing Love to lead I’m finding life is unfolding in beautiful ways I could
never imagine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Tired of living in the chaos of a life led by fear and
your ego? Go get out your journal and start writing….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-7896067809526040002019-07-19T09:00:00.000-04:002019-07-19T09:00:21.348-04:00Exploring the Moon and Beyond...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">On July 20, 2019 the world celebrates the 50<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of American Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon…a first for mankind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I remember the day well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My parents had piled my brother, sister and me into the
back of our station wagon and driven over 2,000 miles to visit my dad’s
brother’s family in Worthington, Minnesota. Coming from a small Virginia town,
summers in Minnesota seemed magical to us kids. We looked forward to Aunt
Elna’s cooking, Uncle Bill’s hugs, hand me down clothes from our older, “super-cool
cousins” Jane and Jill, time at the lakeside park and running from the gigantic
Minnesota misquotes. I loved all our visits, but that trip in July 1969 holds
special significance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“You kids come here; you need to see this!” I heard my
Uncle Bill’s urgent call to us from across the house. We bounded down the two
steps from the kitchen, through the hall, past the master bedroom and into the
family room to see “the adults,” staring at the television, chatting nervously.
We didn’t know exactly what was going on, but it seemed important. The grownups
had been watching the Apollo 11 coverage for days, but they were really into it
now. “This is IT,” they said. Whatever IT was.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I sat down on the floor in front of the group, wanting to
appear interested and much more grown up than my tender 12 years. As we took
our seats, and got quiet, we could sense the weight of what we were about to
see. I remember my dad saying, “Settle down! You’re going to remember this for
the rest of your lives.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">That seemed a bit dramatic, but I trusted my dad. Turns
out, he was right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I remember the afternoon sun streaming into the room as we
strained to see the grainy picture on the TV, perched in the corner in front of
the built-in bookshelves. I can still hear the soothing voice of Walter
Cronkite as he described every detail of Armstrong’s descent down the exterior ladder
allowing him to be the first human to set foot on the moon. I remember the
sense of wonder, excitement and accomplishment that spread throughout that
beautiful, wood paneled family filled room. Mom and Aunt Elna were grinning,
but it was the men I remember most. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My dad and Uncle Bill, both proud WWII vets, were beaming
with joy, relief and an unparalleled sense of American pride I never saw
before. My aunt and uncle lived in a close-knit neighborhood and when we went
outside to play later, I remember it seemed like everyone on the
block, across the street and yes, even the entire town, were lost in a united
celebration!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It’s hard to describe the enormity of this event to people
born after the mid 1970’s. To my knowledge, this was the first live television event
of it’s kind and a whooping 94% of American households with TV tuned in,
together, to experience this amazing feat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We were united as Americans and we were united as a planet
as others around the globe celebrated with us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1969 was a big summer. I remember it as the summer of the
Manson murders, the height of the Black Panther movement, the scandal at
Chappaquiddick, the summer of love at Woodstock and Nixon’s first year in
office. It was a scary time to be a child and I often felt unsafe. I didn’t
know what would happen next. The daily news was dark.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">On Saturday afternoon in my beloved aunt and uncle’s family
room that July 20<sup>th</sup> day in 1969 I saw a glimmer of hope in the eyes
of my parents. It made me hopeful for a better future for all of us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As we mark this 50th anniversary, I hope it’s the sense of
unity, hope and shared adventure we remember most.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">While our current issues seem overwhelming, if we can put a
man on the moon, certainly we can unite to solve the problems facing us now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I have an idea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Let’s start with exploring the depths in the truest part of
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<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-16825667647044378662019-06-05T10:40:00.000-04:002019-06-05T14:43:58.710-04:00How To Get Out of Your "Cage"<br />
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Emory, posing inside a shark cage during a visit to the
Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, Virginia. I had a fantastic day with my
daughter, son-in-law and Emory as we explored this fabulous museum and enjoyed
a weekend getaway to Williamsburg. My daughter and I were exchanging the dozens
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Like many families, ours has been under stress lately and
this mini vacation gave us the space to take a breath. Relax. Do something
different. Have FUN. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As I looked at the photos of our adventure, this one stopped
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The stress we’d been experiencing was a “cage” created by
our thoughts. Yes, we’d lived through a tough family situation, the trauma was
real. However, as I looked at this photo, I realized that after we acknowledged
and dealt with the event, <i>only our thoughts</i> kept the drama of the situation
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the side was open and I could walk out of this cage anytime I changed the way I
thought about the situation. I realized I could get out of my "cage" anytime I wanted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">YOU hold the power to change your experience in every aspect of your life by changing the way you think about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Controlling your thoughts doesn’t mean you escape life challenges; it means you are equipped to move through them with more grace and ease. Let me explain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Recently, an accident occurred that injured a family member. When I first heard the news, I was scared, and my mind went to the worst possible scenario as I waited for the details to slowly emerge. I made an important discovery in the following days:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I realized my fearful thoughts did not change the facts or the outcome. Although many saw my fear as “justified,” “natural” and even encouraged legal retribution, none of that helped me feel better or allowed me to lovingly support other family members. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I did my best, minute by minute, to be the presence of love and stay in that space as we moved through the situation. I did it for me and my family. It wasn’t easy and, at times, I failed to stay centered in love. It happened whenever I fell back into fear, anger and overwhelm. Once I became aware of those thoughts, I went back to love as quickly as I could. Full disclosure, I wasn’t the most popular with some people who didn’t understand my perspective. They thought I was “naive,” “nuts” or in denial. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">But I remembered the truth. I am responsible for my thoughts and how I react to life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I choose to experience both with love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">P.S. Check out this episode of “Heart-Centered Success with Diane L Haworth” on <b><a href="https://youtu.be/iz4IRPqw5cE" target="_blank">“The Power of Your Thoughts”</a> </b> for deeper insights on the topic and for more on the Be Love Principles, visit <a href="http://www.beloveprinciples.org/" target="_blank"><b>www.BeLovePrinciples.org.</b> </a></span></div>
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<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-28231765043378164332019-04-23T12:38:00.001-04:002019-04-23T16:02:42.484-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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birthday. In the predawn hours, I drove up to Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah
National Park and watched the sunrise over the Shenandoah Valley…and over the
next phase of my life. I wanted to meditate there, on my birthday, by myself. Just
me, God and the beauty that surrounded me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As I was driving the 45 minutes up to my perch, I was
overwhelmed with gratitude for my life…all of it. Memories of the good, the bad
and the ugly chapters flooded back to me as I marveled at the thousands of
experiences that make up my lifetime so far.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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born, and I took this as a sign. I started asking questions up there on the overlook,
watching the sun rays illuminate the valley below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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no longer serving me? Which stories am I finally ready to release?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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could still be holding me back at this stage? Time to let them go. For good.
Thoughts of lack, limitation, “not enough,” “too old” and “too late” were quickly
banished on that mountaintop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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embrace the truest part of me and live from there? The divine part that knows
no limits? The part of me that is only love?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you ever have those times when nothing seemed to go as planned? That’s what’s happened for me the past few days…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week, my friend and I were scheduled to record a few episodes of a podcast, but Life had other plans. I used the same recording program I’d just used to successfully record a couple weeks ago but this time, nothing worked. Nothing. Zero. Zilch. Nada.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I mean NOTHING. First, only half our conversation would record. Then I attempted to call and – while she was seated, waiting for my call – her phone failed to ring. I sent a connection link to her that never arrived. This happened over, and over again for more than an hour before we both agreed to walk away from the project for the moment. Time to pivot. We rescheduled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to record a meditation and struggled FOR HOURS this weekend to get everything to work. I’m still trying! I worked for a while, became frustrated and realized I needed to walk away. I learned long ago that when a project isn’t flowing, take a break. Pivot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outside events seemed to intervene on my plans as well. My husband was working all day Sunday, so I planned to get a fresh start on my meditation project before I left to attend a friend’s birthday party late in the afternoon. I was set! My perfect plan began…until I spoke to my adult son who’d been sick and needed to go to a doctor. He was too sick to drive and feared that what he thought was a case of food poisoning, was really a serious strain of flu. Off to an urgent care office we went and as I waited in the lobby, I texted my friend that I wouldn’t be able to make the party. Pivot again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what the heck was happening? Was it some weird energy, ancient curse or the dreaded effects of Mercury Retrograde? I don’t know about any of that, but I do know a couple things. While we all must make plans in life, we also need to understand when to be flexible (pivot) and when to choose another course. I’m not suggesting you totally give up. I suggest you connect to your own inner wisdom and ask for guidance:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Help me understand how to shift my thinking to execute this in the highest and best way for all, or the wisdom to know it’s time to abandon this project.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Show me the lessons I can learn from this.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Help me trust the process.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every morning for months, I’ve had the same prayer before I get out of bed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“Show me how to be love today.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When battling frustration, I sure didn’t feel I was being love, but I do know I was able to recognize when to pivot, much quicker than I did in the past.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I’ve decided to trust it’s all part of my path to love.</span>Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-28449463383177387872019-03-11T07:53:00.001-04:002019-03-11T07:53:16.768-04:00<br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">We've likely all experienced what we call a
"miracle" in our lives. Someone recovers from a grave illness, the
job we wanted comes through or the deadly storm safely passes over our
house...all good reasons to celebrate and declare a "miracle" has
occurred.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">I experienced a miracle today.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">My husband and I get up a little after 4am most mornings now. He
gets ready and starts his commute by 4:30am. I get up, pack his
lunch, give him a kiss and the cat and I start our morning meditation. This
morning, I was still a little sleepy and accidentally spilled bright red liquid
B12 syrup on his clean beige shirt...less than five minutes before he
was to leave for work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">He's not a "morning" person. He hates to be late for
anything, much less his job. He's timed his daily routine so each second is
orchestrated to allow maximum sleep and minimal time to get ready before he
heads for the car.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">And I just screwed up his process. To make matters worse, the only
clean shirts were downstairs in the laundry room. I prepared
for the well deserved retribution in response to my crime. I
certainly would have been upset if the situation was reversed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">That's not what happened. As he saw his stained shirt and heard me
gasp, "OMG! I'm so sorry!" he calmed replied, "That's OK."<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">My husband is a loving man but, again, he's not a morning person
and in the past this would have been a HUGE deal for both of us. Guilt, blame,
resentment and fear would have all been part of the scene and it would have
come from both sides. But not now.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">This was my miracle today and it came in two parts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">First, my husband chose not to
succumb to the fear of being late. He chose to react in a loving way. My go-to
spiritual source, <em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif;">A
Course in Miracles</span></em> says, "Miracles occur naturally as an
expression of love." That's what I experienced this morning. An expression
of love. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">The second part of my miracle
was that <em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif;">I recognized
it</span></em>. I recognized we both have grown and aren't triggered by the
same experiences that would have trapped us in a needless spat just a few years
ago. My perspective has shifted deeper into love and so has his. Now that's a
miracle. An everyday miracle.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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I'm not focusing on those types of "miracles" anymore. I'll take an
everyday miracle anytime.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our hearts don't really break, but sometimes it feels like it. And if often happens at the most peculiar times. For me, it happened just this past weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday was my darling grandson's second birthday and a time for great joy as our family gathered to celebrate. Several of his toddler friends attended the party and added to the fun. For hours we heard giggles, belly laughs and the occasional joyful shriek as the children played and the smiling adults mingled, ate good food and watched the fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was as glorious as a two-year-old party could be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I was there, I was totally caught up in the excitement, but in the day's quiet times, my heart was heavy. Earlier in the week, a "kid" from our old neighborhood had died. And I heard the bubbly blonde cheerleader who graduated from high school with me had died as well. The morning of the party, I learned a beautiful young mother I knew through our Course in Miracles on line group had succumbed to cancer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Laying in my bed that night I my heart was full of joy thinking of the life ahead for my beloved grandson and at the same time, I felt such sadness for the lives that had ended. It was a weird feeling. And I wasn't sure how to deal with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I allowed myself to feel the sadness, I decided not to judge the recent deaths as "right" or "wrong." As best I could, I abandoned the idea that these departures were "too soon" or "unfair." I decided to relax into the only thing that was true, eternal and real. I relaxed into love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I imagined those souls who had passed and all who knew them surrounded by love, which to me looks like an effervescent pink and white glistening mist. I blessed them all and silently honored their life journey. I prayed that the families found the comfort they needed in this time of grief and I thanked each soul for being part of our shared experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also remembered to relax into the love that was filling my heart thanks to my grandson. Grateful tears filled my eyes as I thought of the joy and new energy he had brought to our entire family and the happy years I expected to come.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right before sleep, I remembered that love is ever present in the laughter of toddlers and the tears of the grieving. It’s the current that runs through life and helps each of us no matter what step we are on our journey.</span><br />
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Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-55393917725557780952019-02-14T10:14:00.000-05:002019-02-14T10:14:52.391-05:00The Be Love Principles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Valentines Day!</div>
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Above you see a message that came to me in a vision last year. Yeah, an honest to God VISION that continues to reshape my life and business. I've spoken about it in previous TV episodes of<a href="https://youtu.be/VtBVIIBVpDI" target="_blank"> "Heart-Centered Success,"</a> but haven't put them in graphic form until now.</div>
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Why share them today? Because although I love a mushy Valentines Day card as much as anyone, the real love we celebrate today, and hopefully every day, is the divine love that lives within each of us.</div>
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This is the love that anyone can access. Guidance, support, comfort, joy...it's all there for anyone who asks. I ask for guidance everyday and while my messages are always meaningful to me, this one was different. This message is for everyone. You can see the complete story of how I was given<a href="https://youtu.be/4FqFJHa_KVU" target="_blank"> the Be Love Principles in this video </a>and get a glimpse into how you can enjoy divine guidance any time you ask.</div>
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I'm working on a free website to house resources, testimonials and material pertaining to the principles so you can incorporate them into your own life. They're magical. These simple principles have changed my life and the lives of a few others I've shared them with and now I offer them to you.</div>
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Hope you find time this Valentines Day to explore these principles and the love that surrounds you each day. And wouldn't that be a great way to spend February 14th? Exploring the many facets of love...</div>
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Sounds good to me!</div>
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Until next time...</div>
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Be well, be happy and most importantly, Be Love,</div>
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Diane</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I see my nation and world rife with turmoil, hate and fear.
Egos rule and we are all suffering the consequences. My recommendation to the President,
Congress (and all of us) is a simple one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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positions. Surrender to love. Forgo “saving face,” talking points on the cable
news shows and your political legacy. Let your legacy be love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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child, citizen or not.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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economic standing, gender or gender preference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Not the soft, warm, fuzzy feeling of love when you hold a
puppy. The strong love. The real love that comes not from ego but from the
divine wisdom within.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Tap into the love that guides you to make strong and fair
decisions for the highest and best of all. Not just your constituents, not your
campaign contributors, but for the highest and good of all those living on our
shores AND for the good of our neighbors on this planet. Long gone are the days
when the impact of our decisions were confined to our boundaries. We need to be
loving global citizens. Period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of love. We love our families, our jobs, our communities…we are a nation that
loves. Beyond our current love of wanting to “be right” we have to want to “be
love.” We need to remember who we are and what unites us. We want the same
things. To be free to love, and be loved. We want to be healthy and happy. We
want to “live love.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-83979512762382310062018-12-31T11:28:00.000-05:002018-12-31T11:28:11.646-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is always an exciting time for me. It’s a time of reflection, review and remembrance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year I’m reflecting on the events of May 19th when I was given what I now call “The Be Love Principles.” This experience was truly life changing for me and you’ll hear more about it in 2019. I’m reviewing my business and what worked and what didn’t. I’m celebrating my successes and noting things to change. And I’m remembering, with gratitude, the people who impacted me this year. Not all those “impacts” were pleasant, by the way. But each unpleasant situation gave me an opportunity to realize I was being called to be more loving, compassionate and kind. Not always an easy lesson, but it has become my life’s work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m also remembering those who were here to celebrate last year and this year are not. Life is indeed short, and I understand, more than ever, we’re here to live love in the way we’re being guided.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One more thing that I understand. How the new year unfolds for me is up to ME. Oh, I love the numerology, astrology and other predictions that I see this time of year. Who doesn’t want a sneak peak into the future? But I understand that nothing, not what the President does, the stock market index, how my husband behaves, my health, what money comes in…NOTHING is as important as my thoughts about each of those things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I do my best, day by day, to keep my thoughts dedicated to love and to being the presence of love for myself and others, my experience of the world is more at peace. No matter what the TV news reports.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to the success review I discussed in the last blog, I’ll be asking myself these questions as we ring in 2019:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is most important to me now?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How can I live more deeply into that truth?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What new habit(s) do I want to anchor into the new year to support me?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How open am I to allowing spirit to guide my actions? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And how can I be even more open?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so grateful for your support and surround you in love, light and the truth of who you are.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy New Year!</span><br />
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Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-15058243755551408722018-12-17T13:36:00.000-05:002018-12-17T13:36:30.583-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know what you’re thinking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“Here it comes…another lame request to ‘review your year.’”</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, I’m suggesting you review your year but in a very different way. Ask great questions, be curious and really relish the last 12 months. I trust you’ll remember the times you screwed up, wished you’d made another choice or never started that project that was doomed from the start. I hope you’ll learn the lessons that have been presented to you from these challenges and look at them as a way to grow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I want you to do now is spend as much – or more – time reviewing your success!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What were your greatest successes of the year? I encourage you to ask yourself questions like: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What made the most positive impact on me this year?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How did I make a positive impact on others? At work? Home?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My biggest success?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where did I shine this year? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What brought me the most joy? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How was I of service? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How did I grow personally, professionally? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where and when was I the most loving? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a result of this past year, what do I want to do more of next year?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While we’re all quick to remember our failures, I find we seldom spend significant time identifying, understanding and celebrating our wins! And while you’re at it, be sure to remind your loved ones, friends and colleagues how they contributed to your year. Help them remember their acts of love, encouragement and support. Perhaps you’ll even suggest they do their own year end success review.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Find some quiet time to reflect on your year, acknowledge your successes and be grateful for the opportunity to be the love that you are.</span><br />
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Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-44059212977059568172018-12-07T14:30:00.001-05:002018-12-07T14:30:22.293-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 19, 2018 is a day I will never forget. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's the day I received a message from God, Source, Universe, Love...whatever you want to call the intelligent, expansive, creative energy that creates galaxies and makes the tides come in and out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what was I told? In essence, I was told to "be love" and given specific principles on how to do that:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">greet everyone with an open heart without an agenda</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">see the divine in everyone and everything</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And one more thing. I was told to remember "you (meaning we) are the light."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To be honest, I struggled with this experience all summer. I've thought of little else in the days since May 19th. These "Be Love Principles" have become a part of me as I strive to incorporate them into my everyday life. I often fall short. But I keep my focus on these and understand it's a process. Some days a looooong process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ve started to talk about my experience and you can hear the story in Part 1 of ‘How to Be Love” on my recent TV show “Heart-Centered Success.” You can see it on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtBVIIBVpDI&index=11&list=PLFZx2Bggud25GF15imUCjuGxf4ChR6H4h" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I also write about it in my article published in the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Miracles-Experiences-Edges-Science-ebook/dp/B07KDV4552/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544210640&sr=8-1&keywords=magic+and+miracles" target="_blank">“Magic and Miracles.”</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You'll be hearing a lot more about this soon. These "Be Love Principles" are ready to be birthed into the world in a bigger way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As this December gets busier, I invite you to remember this first principle. "Greet everyone with an open heart, without an agenda." What would that look like for you? How could you open your heart to others, without judgement? With no expectations? Oh, and remember a very important point. Vital, really. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The very first person you could greet with an open heart, without an agenda is you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be the love you are,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diane</span><br />
<br />Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885376529425786595.post-88314766854084899892018-11-26T13:36:00.001-05:002018-11-26T13:36:36.246-05:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The Thanksgiving turkey is now a faint memory which can only mean one thing…the holidays are ON!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Frantic shopping and spending more than you planned?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Indulging in too much food and drink resulting in extra pounds and lots of guilt? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Hectic schedules that only create more stress and feelings of overwhelm?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Waaay to much time with the friends and relatives who get on your last nerve?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Of course not! These results usually occur when we forget to go within and ask Love (God, Universe, Spirit) for guidance. Make this year different.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">You could experience a truly divine holiday with just a little planning and intention. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">Here are a few tips on how to connect to your inner wisdom (divine voice of love) to enjoy the season:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Gift giving:</b></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> think about the goal of the gift. Is it to reward or recognize an employee or coworker? Show your love to a child? Demonstrate your appreciation to a loved one? Participate in a gift giving party activity? Ask yourself, “what am I trying to show with this gift?” </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">Next imagine the recipient, close your eyes, take a deep breath in, relax and simply ask, “show me the perfect gift for ___.” You may get an image, hear an ad for a specific product, get the idea to bake or make your gift, give a charitable donation in their name or offer an experience (dinner, concert, drive in the country) as your present. Take your time and allow the answer to come. This may even take a day or two. Remember you have a choice. You can be overrun by our consumer culture or be guided by love in your gift giving. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Over indulging:</b></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> what is it about the holidays that implies you must eat and drink yourself silly? Stop. Set a silent intention before the party or trip to the grocery store. The reminder here is to stay present with how your body feels. Stick to your drink limit and be aware when you feel full. If you’re going to be in a social situation for a few hours, simply pace yourself. Say no to offers of additional drinks and food that you know makes you feel uncomfortable afterwards. It’s OK to politely refuse to indulge when you know you’ve had enough. At the grocery store stick to your list and when that all too tempting goodie appears at the end of the aisle (like you know it will) ask yourself, “do I really want this or am I just responding to clever product placement?” Feel your answer. Act accordingly.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Hectic schedules leading to stress and overwhelm:</b></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> here’s the BIG SECRET everyone forgets about holiday schedules. YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF YOUR SCHEDULE. Yes, I know you simply must make it to the neighbor’s party and it’s on the same day as that work thing which is right after the school play…guess what? The way to truly enjoy the holidays is to be more intentional about what you do and where you go. Period. Yes, that means you could SKIP some of those events! How do you decide? Tap into your inner wisdom and ask, “Which activities will bring me joy and allow me to bring joy to others?” It’s that easy. Of course, you want to attend a child’s play and see your beloved Aunt Elna and Uncle Bill for brunch but be more discerning about where and why you choose activities. Ask Love to help you! Think of it this way. Is it more important to attend more activities and feel resentful and stressed or fewer events that you truly enjoy? It’s an easy choice if you let it be.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Waaay too much time with friends and relatives who get on your last nerve:</b></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> Love’s got you covered here as well! You probably know which people tend to trigger you. Before you interact with them, ask Love questions like, “How can I see ____ differently? Show me the lesson here? How can I be more at peace with this relationship?” A few days before that big, uncomfortable holiday family event you could sit quietly, go within and journal the responses you get to your questions. Above all, go into these situations with a loving attitude and intention to enjoy yourself.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">Now this doesn’t sound too hard, does it? Just a few more tips to help this holiday be your best:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Remember to get enough rest, stay hydrated and eat your veggies! Yes, have some of the holiday stuff but don’t forget the basics of self care.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">If you don’t think you have time to meditate, that’s a sure sign to double your efforts! This is a practice that will not only help you feel more connected to the divine within, but you’ll feel connected to the meaning of the season and to your loved ones even more.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Give yourself a break. Forgive yourself and others when things don’t go the way you planned. Allow the divine to come into to every situation and look for the love there.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">Now go forth and enjoy the next few weeks! When you feel unsure, stuck or at a loss remember to go within and ask, “Love, what do you want me to know here?”</span></span><br />
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Diane L Haworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938025332844259544noreply@blogger.com