I have been über excited about this year! I’ve been saying that this year would be the best year EVER for a few months. It’s time for action and CRAZY Faith because this is the year of Abundant Rain!
Self Love Series
Perseverance Pays Off – Annette’s Story
This Saturd
ay I had the honor of attending my very. Good friend, Annette’s graduation. I was ÜBER proud of her, not only because she got her Master’s Degree in her mid-50’s, but because she stuck to her goals beyond what the circumstances of her past could have dictated – of she had listened to and believed her own negative self chatter.
I’m sure we’ve all had our ups and downs. No one is an exception to the sunshine and rain of this life. Annette, however, has come th
rough many storms and lots of downpours. She has survived addiction, lived through homelessness, trudged back from depression over the loss of her greatest love, faced rejection from her family, and crawled out of the dark craters of self loathing. I think what makes her story so special to me is that I’ve watched part of her battles with the shadows in her mind and seen her shift to positive affirmations, prayer and a closer walk with The Lord. I’ve held her hand and prayed with her for strength in the week areas just like I’ve held her hand and praised God with her. She’s such a strong woman, brilliant in her gifts.
I think the best part of the process of her getting her Degree is the evolution of her sel
f worth that came from personal development while she also studied her craft. Yes, that’s right. Annette worked on herself and death with the heart issues while she advanced and worked on her skills.
These days, she shows up in the world on her own terms. She lives the life she loves as a singer and business woman she lights up the world like only she can. Yes, it pays to press past the crazy points in life. It pays to 
walk through life’s monsoons and hold on to yourself through hurricanes. Persevering to put our lives back together after our choices don’t work like we thought they would. It pays to live on beyond those moments when adversity and tragedy sweeps our souls and leaves us crying “Why Me?!!!! What Do I Do Now?!!!”. It is worth it. Annette reminds me that living is worth it. She proves to me that life and destiny are defined by how you intentionally show up on life’s stage. We must set our intention and live in acceptance of every situation.
Persevere peeps, life is worth the living. It does have its rewards. Congratulations Annette. I love you so much Sis! Walk in your power and live full out.
SIIIIIIDE BAAARRRRR!!!!
I’ve attached a link to one of Annette’s websites. Her blues band plays all around San Diego, in other parts of the US, and Mexico. She has some GREAT video of her lighting up the stage and where to see her upcoming performances. Enjoy!
http://padlet.com/wall/annettedabomb
http://annettedabomb.com
Perseverance Pays Off – Annette's Story
This Saturd
ay I had the honor of attending my very. Good friend, Annette’s graduation. I was ÜBER proud of her, not only because she got her Master’s Degree in her mid-50’s, but because she stuck to her goals beyond what the circumstances of her past could have dictated – of she had listened to and believed her own negative self chatter.
I’m sure we’ve all had our ups and downs. No one is an exception to the sunshine and rain of this life. Annette, however, has come th
rough many storms and lots of downpours. She has survived addiction, lived through homelessness, trudged back from depression over the loss of her greatest love, faced rejection from her family, and crawled out of the dark craters of self loathing. I think what makes her story so special to me is that I’ve watched part of her battles with the shadows in her mind and seen her shift to positive affirmations, prayer and a closer walk with The Lord. I’ve held her hand and prayed with her for strength in the week areas just like I’ve held her hand and praised God with her. She’s such a strong woman, brilliant in her gifts.
I think the best part of the process of her getting her Degree is the evolution of her sel
f worth that came from personal development while she also studied her craft. Yes, that’s right. Annette worked on herself and death with the heart issues while she advanced and worked on her skills.
These days, she shows up in the world on her own terms. She lives the life she loves as a singer and business woman she lights up the world like only she can. Yes, it pays to press past the crazy points in life. It pays to 
walk through life’s monsoons and hold on to yourself through hurricanes. Persevering to put our lives back together after our choices don’t work like we thought they would. It pays to live on beyond those moments when adversity and tragedy sweeps our souls and leaves us crying “Why Me?!!!! What Do I Do Now?!!!”. It is worth it. Annette reminds me that living is worth it. She proves to me that life and destiny are defined by how you intentionally show up on life’s stage. We must set our intention and live in acceptance of every situation.
Persevere peeps, life is worth the living. It does have its rewards. Congratulations Annette. I love you so much Sis! Walk in your power and live full out.
SIIIIIIDE BAAARRRRR!!!!
I’ve attached a link to one of Annette’s websites. Her blues band plays all around San Diego, in other parts of the US, and Mexico. She has some GREAT video of her lighting up the stage and where to see her upcoming performances. Enjoy!
http://padlet.com/wall/annettedabomb
http://annettedabomb.com
Don’t Fear Your Greatness
Last night was the first night of my Living A Powerful Life Course. I’ve been preparing for that course for a few weeks now, making sure I had everything ready for the people that were coming to learn and grow. It was truly a wonderful experience (these classes always are). We learn so much from each other. My students from me – and I from them.
As I watched the light bulbs come on as the student’s were writing out their life maps, I also watched their first defense mechanism spring into action… They all became a little afraid. It’s funny how fear and excitement can share the same space in an person’s mind. On the one hand, they are excited about all that the path of their Life Map can bring to their lives. On the other, they fear the Life Map because it seems so big and so utterly overwhelming that the fear begins to talk them out of their destiny by saying ‘You can’t do that’.
So, I thought I’d break it down for you so that you’d know JUST how this whole living out your dreams thing works. Hopefully it will help you walk into your destiny while managing the urge fear.
First, realize that life is a journey. It’s not all gonna happen at this very second. Everything has stages from beginning, to completion and no stage will be complete before its time. What does all that mean? Simple… Slow your roll partner. You can’t live a whole Life Map vision in a few days. Nobody expects you to know everything or be completely ready for every task that you’re given to complete right now. The beauty of every journey are the lessons, achievements, and things we share with others along the way.
Second, plan it out in bite sized pieces. If a task is too big, it’s probably because you’re looking at the end of the task completed, rather than the steps you need to take today that will lead you to the desired end. Every plan, no matter how elaborate happens step by step. Your life is no different. Make to do lists that get you through the day, the week and the month – BACKWARDS. So, start with all you need to get done that month. Plan out the weeks, the plan the days from there. Bite sized pieces are so much easier for your mind to process. The lists help so you don’t forget. Warning- NO FLOATERS!!!! Keep all your lists in the same book so that your lists and tasks aren’t floating all over the place and so that they don’t get lost. (If they get lost, you feel lost.)
Third, do the easy stuff first and save the time for the more in depth tasks. If it’s easy and quick do those things first. Phone calls, messages, emails, texts get those done first and make them the “quick fire” actions. Not stay on the phone, get distracted by long email chains, go into multiple back and forth texting conversations. All of those things are necessary, but in their proper place. Don’t let the smaller quick fire tasks take longer than they should. I complete all quick fire tasks in less than 15 mins. Frees up my day for the rest of the things that need more time to complete.
Fourth, get assistance and support where you need it! Don’t be a Lone Ranger. You are not an island and no great work has ever been completed by only one person. Even Michelangelo needed a subject to cooperate and sit for hours to create his masterpieces. You need mentors, associates, friends, and collaborators to get it all done. Know your needs, and don’t get stuck in a holding pattern because you don’t have the proper support.
Lastly, know your role. It’s your job to do the hard stuff, but it’s God’s job to do the impossible. What does that mean? We do all the work that we have to to make the dream manifest. We learn, we take on new tasks, network and things like that. We prepare ourselves as best we can by doing all we can within our own strength. God does the inner work changing is from the inside out. He connects the new links in out hearts and minds to give us greater understanding for the tasks ahead. He changes out paradigms, opens our eyes to see greater things, and gives us strength for the journey. He adds to us, provides favor and divine connection for the tasks He’s given us to do. You do your part and let Him do His part and together you will reach the end of your life’s amazing journey.
Don’t fear your greatness. Fear an unfulfilled life lived in mediocrity.
Don't Fear Your Greatness
Last night was the first night of my Living A Powerful Life Course. I’ve been preparing for that course for a few weeks now, making sure I had everything ready for the people that were coming to learn and grow. It was truly a wonderful experience (these classes always are). We learn so much from each other. My students from me – and I from them.
As I watched the light bulbs come on as the student’s were writing out their life maps, I also watched their first defense mechanism spring into action… They all became a little afraid. It’s funny how fear and excitement can share the same space in an person’s mind. On the one hand, they are excited about all that the path of their Life Map can bring to their lives. On the other, they fear the Life Map because it seems so big and so utterly overwhelming that the fear begins to talk them out of their destiny by saying ‘You can’t do that’.
So, I thought I’d break it down for you so that you’d know JUST how this whole living out your dreams thing works. Hopefully it will help you walk into your destiny while managing the urge fear.
First, realize that life is a journey. It’s not all gonna happen at this very second. Everything has stages from beginning, to completion and no stage will be complete before its time. What does all that mean? Simple… Slow your roll partner. You can’t live a whole Life Map vision in a few days. Nobody expects you to know everything or be completely ready for every task that you’re given to complete right now. The beauty of every journey are the lessons, achievements, and things we share with others along the way.
Second, plan it out in bite sized pieces. If a task is too big, it’s probably because you’re looking at the end of the task completed, rather than the steps you need to take today that will lead you to the desired end. Every plan, no matter how elaborate happens step by step. Your life is no different. Make to do lists that get you through the day, the week and the month – BACKWARDS. So, start with all you need to get done that month. Plan out the weeks, the plan the days from there. Bite sized pieces are so much easier for your mind to process. The lists help so you don’t forget. Warning- NO FLOATERS!!!! Keep all your lists in the same book so that your lists and tasks aren’t floating all over the place and so that they don’t get lost. (If they get lost, you feel lost.)
Third, do the easy stuff first and save the time for the more in depth tasks. If it’s easy and quick do those things first. Phone calls, messages, emails, texts get those done first and make them the “quick fire” actions. Not stay on the phone, get distracted by long email chains, go into multiple back and forth texting conversations. All of those things are necessary, but in their proper place. Don’t let the smaller quick fire tasks take longer than they should. I complete all quick fire tasks in less than 15 mins. Frees up my day for the rest of the things that need more time to complete.
Fourth, get assistance and support where you need it! Don’t be a Lone Ranger. You are not an island and no great work has ever been completed by only one person. Even Michelangelo needed a subject to cooperate and sit for hours to create his masterpieces. You need mentors, associates, friends, and collaborators to get it all done. Know your needs, and don’t get stuck in a holding pattern because you don’t have the proper support.
Lastly, know your role. It’s your job to do the hard stuff, but it’s God’s job to do the impossible. What does that mean? We do all the work that we have to to make the dream manifest. We learn, we take on new tasks, network and things like that. We prepare ourselves as best we can by doing all we can within our own strength. God does the inner work changing is from the inside out. He connects the new links in out hearts and minds to give us greater understanding for the tasks ahead. He changes out paradigms, opens our eyes to see greater things, and gives us strength for the journey. He adds to us, provides favor and divine connection for the tasks He’s given us to do. You do your part and let Him do His part and together you will reach the end of your life’s amazing journey.
Don’t fear your greatness. Fear an unfulfilled life lived in mediocrity.
Your Zen Place
Gosh!
Today I spent an hour at the ocean, it was the best! Then I thought, how important it is to have places where we are able to just be in connection with the things that give us peace in this world.
http://youtu.be/SM14f3jUwp4
I talked a while ago about the importance of your place of zen.
EXCITING NEWS!!!
Many of you have asked when I’d be teaching another Living A Powerful Life class. Here’s the info for this semester. Sign up now! Seating is limited.
When: Friday Nov 8, 15, 22, and Dec 6
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
How much? The 2-Day Life Mapping Intensive is valued at $599; the Goal Setting and To Do Session is valued at $259; the Visioning Session is valued at $379, and the Personal Mission Statements, Confessions and Meditations Session is valued at $249… what do YOU Get, your Life’s Framework that you can build upon and expand as wide as your purpose allows… The PHENOMENAL Pricing for this course is ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ROCK U. (It’s my way of expanding my capacity while giving back). Registration is… (WAIT FOR IT…) ONLY $10 per student (a small donation).
I promise you’ll never be the same if you commit to doing the work. Come out and start the process of Living Your Life In Power – Unapologetically!
http://www.sdrock.com/rocku/210/living-a-powerful-life-east-county/
Importance of Uninterrupted Prayer and Meditation Time
Lose Your Ego Find Your Purpose
I was riding in the car the other day when I heard an ad on the radio that made me pause. The ad was trying to get people to apply for a position at a charitable organization. It wasn’t really a riveting ad. Then, like an unexpected punch in the gut, I heard the phrase, “Lose your ego and find your purpose.”. It not only made me pause, but it started my wheels to turning. I began to wonder just how many ways do opportunities come to shape us for the future that we missed because of our inability to lose our ego.
