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The Face in the Mirror |
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By Patty Cook on
8/4/2011
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I belong to a writers group that uses creative writing exercises to get the juices flowing. Here was our scenario: You wake up in the middle of the night and look in your bathroom mirror and a different face is stariing back at you.
What would your story be? Read on for mine...
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Under Construction |
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By Patty Cook on
5/5/2011
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They are doing road re-construction in my neighborhood this week, and as I sit on my porch to do my morning meditation and journaling, I am struck by the contrast of orange cones and yellow tape against a background of lush, green trees, bluebird skies and the sound of my bubbling fountain.
When I focus on the cones and tape I feel disrupted and a little anxious, as if they are screaming at me in warning of a terrible fate.
When I focus on the trees, sky and fountain I feel connected and calm, as if being gently encouraged go with the flow and trust the journey, while being aware that the road of life is always under construction and that I should stay alert as I go.
Can you feel the difference? Where you put your attention has a distinct impact on the quality of your experience, day to day, moment to moment. When you fill your mind with news of viol ...
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Life lesson from an unexpected guru: a frog! |
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By Patty Cook on
8/11/2010
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 Life comes at you, doesn’t it? One circumstance after another is put in your path and you handle each one with grace and ease. But sometimes those circumstances can feel overwhelming, like they are coming at you too fast and too furious, like a pitching machine gone wild. In those times, it’s easy to lose your enthusiasm and zest for life. Read on to discover how a frog reminded me how you can get it back!
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The end is in the beginning |
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By Patty Cook on
2/25/2010
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 Did you know that the results you produce are dependent upon where you begin? You hear that you need to start where you are in order to move forward in life and business because self-judgment will stilt your growth, and that is true. And at the same time...maybe it's not the whole truth. Read on to learn why where you are coming from holds the key to true, sustainable success.
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What are you waiting for? |
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By Patty Cook on
7/25/2009
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My Mom was in labor for a long time with each of her five children, and it was a family joke that her labor time got longer every time she told the story! The memory still makes me smile. Maybe I wasn't quite ready to be born, who knows? I do know that I often felt "not ready" to take on life and business, like I always had my foot on the brake. It held me back for many years, until I asked myself: What are you waiting for?
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Stop Complaining and Start Creating! |
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By Patty Cook on
7/1/2009
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 Do you want more serenity AND power in your life? Then pay attention to how much time you spend complaining about life and what happens to you in the course of a day. Complaining is a huge energy drain, yet accomplishes absolutely nothing. It doesn't move you closer to your goals, it doesn't put you in a position of power over your own life, it doesn't even make you feel good! Read on to explore how acceptance can give you more of what you want in life, and less of what you don't.
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