“The fruit of love is service.
The fruit of service is peace.
And peace begins with a smile.”
– Mother Teresa
While it’s physically impossible to bring the peace-filled weather to you (unless you already live here), I CAN bring you a perfect balance of inner peace and power! And, that’s exactly what I’m planning to do.
We wouldn’t think about vacuuming the carpet without the power cord connected firmly into the electrical socket. Would we?
Yet, so many are living life without being grounded in inner peace and power (aka: attempting to vacuum the floor without plugging the plug into the power source). Seems silly to operate ANYTHING without a power source, right? Especially our lives! Being disconnected or partially connected, makes everything 1000′s of times more difficult, allows snippety words to accidentally slip out -hurting our partners (or children’s) feelings, and has us feeling horrible about ourselves for not being able to take action on our biggest dreams. Among other things…
That’s why I’m on a mission in September. I’m hosting 5 live calls. Each one is focused on YOUR INNER PEACE and POWER, so you can experience the ease of life when you’re fully “plugged into your power source.” Imagine riding a wave on a surf board, navigating rapids on a raging river or bouncing between moguls on a ski mountain WHILE clearly in your power. It’s exhilarating and fun! (vs. scary & awkward!) Like these dolphins!
Pick and choose the topics most relevant to you. They are all free! I highly recommend you attend each of them if you can (and yes, I’ll be recording them and sending you links afterwards). I’ve even lined up a couple guests, including my mentor Arjuna Ardagh! If you’ve already visited: http://www.InnerPeaceImmersionRetreat.com and entered your name and mailing address — you’re set for 4 of the 5 calls. Just mark your calendar.
Inner Peace Calls
Sept. 9th at 1pm PT
Sept. 15th at 5pm PT
Sept. 22nd at 5pm PT
Oct. 7th at 1pm PT
CLICK HERE To Register
This amazing video shows a tiny little penguin who is being chased by a pod of killer whales. He was to be lunch for one of them. But nearby, there’s a boat of people watching and filming all of this, and… well, penguins don’t fear humans, so watch what the little guy does.
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I could go on and on about other elements contributing to my happiness (but this series is getting a bit long!). When you’re profoundly happy, it seems that EVERYTHING is adding to it. Some of the other biggies include laughter, living squarely in the present moment, aligning with reality (however it unfolds), being silly, snuggling on the couch, watching sunsets, daily walks, reading inspiring books, staying at choice and being surrounded by people you love.
One of the biggest bonuses of being profoundly happy is seeing the look on my husband’s face as he witnesses my happiness. I’m not faking it. Nor am I “trying” to be happy to please him. It’s the natural result of intention + responding to spirit + grounding in stillness + focusing on strengths + gratitude + weekly check-ins. It’s the natural result of dropping all resistance to life.
Maybe next month will be different. But, for now I wouldn’t trade any of these elements from my life. Maybe they’ll work for you too. Enjoy!
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Excerpts from a Dog’s Diary
Day Number 180
8:00am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30am – OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40am – OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30am – OH BOY! CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00pm – OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00pm – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00pm – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30pm – OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Day Number 181
8:00am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30am – OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40am – OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30am – OH BOY! CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00pm – OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00pm – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00pm – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30pm – OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Day Number 182
8:00am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30am – OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40am – OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30am – OH BOY! CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00pm – OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
1:30pm – oooooooooo, bath. bummer.
4:00pm – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00pm – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30pm – OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Excerpts from a Cat’s Diary
Day Number 752
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me from going insane is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.
Day Number 761
Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair…must try this on their bed.
Inner peace is available anytime and any place. It’s only our conditioned behavior and society at large that tells us otherwise.
Before we can access inner peace anywhere … it’s important that we’re clear about how to access inner peace in the here and now – before movement is involved.
Stop for a minute, and simply connect with your breath. Breathe in … breathe out… breathe in … breathe out. Shift your attention from thoughts, feelings and physical sensations to that which is AWARE of thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations.
Recognize …that you’re aware of thought, but you are not your thoughts. Recognize … that you’re aware of emotions, but you are not your emotions.
Simply rest in that which you are – that which is aware.
Recognize the truth in this moment – “all is well.”
It doesn’t matter how long your to-do list is, how much money is in the bank account, or who is or isn’t in your life in this moment. When we shift our attention to that which is aware, any moment can be experienced with inner peace.
When we can access this inner peace in the here and the now…we can access it anytime and any place simply by bringing our attention back to a place of awareness.
If I’m dashing to catch an airline flight … I can notice how quickly I’m moving and I can notice fear or thoughts arising as I momentarily believe, “I could miss my flight.” Then, I simply shift my attention to the here and now. I’m well. I’m not late – yet. I find my breath. I recognize, “All is well.”
Try it. Anytime. Any place. Including this moment. All is well.
It only takes a moment to shift your attention to this truth.
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NEW PROGRAM For Coaches, Speakers and Authors:
Ultimate Impact
Are You Ready to Experience Ultimate Impact?
I was in town just long enough to put the finishing touches on my latest program Ultimate Impact: Peace, Power and Prosperity for Transformational Leaders. If you want to be one of the FIRST to hear about it NEXT week … go to: http://www.lifecoachmary.com/ultimate.htm
I’ll be doing a preview call on Thursday, August 19th at 5pm PT/8pm ET. So, mark your calendar, express interest at the link above, and watch your inbox.
Filed under SPECIAL OFFERS | Comment (0)“One little person,
giving all her time to peace,
makes news.
Many people,
giving some of their time,
can make history.”
– Peace Pilgrim
Filed under Inner Peace Quotes | Comment (1)With the economy as it is, it seems everyone is working harder than ever. We can either allow time pressures to consume us, sending our blood pressure off the charts. Or, we CAN learn how to access “spaciousness” and relax into inner peace regularly — no matter how full our schedules are.
The last 4 months have been my busiest ever! And yet, as I write this article, I can honestly say, “The core of my being is more peaceful and grounded than ever.” How did I manage a 5-city tour, 6+ airplane flights, 35+ hours driving, numerous speaking engagements, a “household move,” family vacation and launching 3 new programs?
Here are 3 simple keys to expand spaciousness in your life.
But busy vacations, and a day here and there doesn’t provide the same nourishment as 4-5 full days of retreating. This means taking time where your predominant focus shifts from the outer world to your inner world. I’m not talking about hanging out in your busy mind or analyzing thought.
I’m talking about allowing yourself to be guided more deeply into your own consciousness. To gently shift your attention from the thinking mind, to that which is AWARE of thought. From reactive emotions, to that which is AWARE of feeling. From seeing, hearing and feeling body sensations, to what which is AWARE of seeing, hearing and feeling sensations. Many experience this point of awareness as “spaciousness.” And, it’s typically described as peaceful.
I can’t imagine how frazzled my inner being would be today, had I not gifted myself with the three “5-day retreats” I participated in this year. If you’re ready for more “spaciousness” in your life, commit to giving yourself serious “unplugging time.” It does a body, mind and soul good.
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