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Hello Friends, This morning I awoke feeling all lit up. I am more determined than ever to continue working to achieve my goals. In my mind success is assured because I KNOW (insert pic of Mel dropping the mic here). I decided what I wanted, I am practicing seeing and feeling the end result in my imagination, and I am committed. So what stirred up this attitude, you ask? I was hosting an intuition development focus group last night and no one showed up - correction - I showed up. While I was apparently waiting for no one to arrive, I was busy thoroughly cleaning the toilet, taking care of [...]

Hello Friends, Today I want to talk about the dreaded "P" word: patience. Yes, yes, I know it can feel awful and I can hear all the sighing and grumbling at the mere mention of the word. What I've learned, and have to keep reminding myself of, is that patience is about how you wait until your desired goal manifests. Patient 1 : bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint; 2 : manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain; 3 : not hasty or impetuous; 4 : steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity; 5 : able or willing to bear —used [...]

Hello Friends, What is it that makes someone an expert? Isn't there always someone else who knows more or less? Can anyone truly be an expert? That's right folks, we can go around in circles all day and wind up like a knotted ball of yarn. I think it depends on who's asking and if the information or service is valuable and helpful to them. Expert : having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience Confidence 1 a : a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances; b : faith or belief that one will act [...]

Hello Friends, I'd like to chat a bit about worthiness. I believe it's something we all struggle with and along my journey I decided to change my mind about some ideas and beliefs that were not serving me. At this time in my life, I now believe that I am worthy simply because I exist. We all came into existence through this seemingly magical process that unfolds perfectly into a tiny human being. All babies are viewed as perfect and beautiful. The only thing necessary for this perfection to thrive is the appropriate fuel - healthy foods, empowering ideas, encouragement, [...]

Hello Friends, Do you often find yourself waiting for someone to acknowledge and appreciate you? Well, wait no longer because you can pat your own self on the back. Yes, that's right folks, stop waiting in vain for others to validate you. You validate you, acknowledge your own worthiness and appreciate yourself. It's perfectly OK to feel good about yourself and what you do, even if no one notices or cares to express their appreciation. Choose to consciously notice when you do a great job and allow yourself to feel great about it. Doing this will boost your confidence and [...]

Hello Friends, Another year is ending and a new one is upon us. I hope you will spend the next few days reflecting on all the amazing things you've accomplished in 2017 or how far you've come or that you persevered through adversity. Please don't waste time lamenting what didn't get done and how far you have to go or that you failed. Which brings us to why setting resolutions doesn't always work. resolution 1 a firm decision to do or not to do something; 2 the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter We put our foot down [...]

Hello Friends, Will the real you please come forth from the proverbial closet?! Yes I am talking to YOU! The one and only you who has something only you can share with the world. We are all different, with unique quirks and talents. We are waiting for you to add your two cents to the pot to fill and complete it. authentic 1 : not false or imitation : real, actual 2 : true to one's own personality, spirit, or character eccentric 1 a : deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways b : [...]

Hello Friends, My name is Mel and I'm a recovering control freak and perfectionist. Gasp! Yes, I can hear some of you gasping along with me and not wanting to admit that you suffer from this affliction as well. Expressions such as "let go and let flow; take it easy; let nature take it's course; or patience is a virtue" used to make my blood boil. After much self reflection and change, I can now understand and appreciate these simple messages. Let's play a word game - say the following words and then take a moment to see how they [...]

Hello Friends, Recently I've been feeling a bit BLAH. I don't know how else to put it - just not feeling well and a bit fatigued, yet I've been pushing through to "meet my responsibilities" and keep my "game face" on.  I realized that I was also starting to feel annoyed and moody. So I decided to get quiet - I disconnected from the world to meditate and listen. I saw that this "putting on a brave front" was tiring me and I was annoyed with myself for putting pressure on myself when all I really wanted to do was [...]

Hello Friends, While getting a massage recently, I had the amusing thought that we'd benefit by doing the same with our minds. A massage works out the soreness and aches in our body to release tension and pain, and promote ease and relaxation. Our minds are very similar: anger, anxiety, frustration, sadness, and worry are the "kinks" and we can massage them away by practicing resignation, forgiveness, compassion and kindness with ourselves. It feels hard to simply change our thoughts and ideas surrounding troublesome circumstances or people, but it can be done by choosing to think a different thought on [...]