Inner Peace Practice – End of Year Completion

December 30th, 2009
Picture1As 2009 draws to a close, it is a good time to turn inward and reflect on the past year, accomplishments, major events, traveling adventures, family time, magic moments. Several years ago, I began a process with my clients called "End of Year Completion." It's a wonderful way to 'move out the old' and bring in the new. I discovered this process with my first coach, and found it to be of enormous value to me personally, as well as for my clients. It's a process I STILL do each year. Take the time to write down your own answers. It's also become my traditional way to close out the year. 1. What are your disappointments, failures, and breakdowns? Let's acknowledge what these items are....this is an opportunity to let them go, carry them forward, or make a new promise. 2. Make a second list titled: Successes, Wins and Accomplishments. This is a chance to celebrate and own who you have become this year, and your achievements. Where did you step into your power and greatness? Please don't skimp on these. The little stuff counts. NO modesty allowed. Let's validate all your accomplishments. Look through your organizer to remind you. 3. What have you learned about yourself and your life? What insights have you gained? True insights have the transformational capability of shifting us into a new, more alive place! As we are blessed with insights it is important to nurture and deepen these new understandings. 4. What are you grateful for? This list might include some of the above and anything else you truly appreciate about yourself or any other area of your life. There is a basic principle. Whatever you appreciate and give thanks for will increase in your life. 5. How will you celebrate and honor your 2009 accomplishments? What would be a fun, special thing to do for yourself?

Inner Peace Quote: Gratitude and Wrapping Presents

December 28th, 2009

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it
is like wrapping a present and not giving it."

-- William A. Ward

Conversations with the Masters – Mark Victor Hansen

December 18th, 2009

"Conversations with the Masters" Hosted By Mary Allen

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Mark Victor Hansen New York Times best-selling author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series, The One Minute Millionaire:The Enlightened Way to Wealth, Cracking the Millionaire Code and its latest sequel Cash in a Flash. Mark is also inspiring young entrepreneurs with The Richest Kids in America.

• Are you ready to get inspired for the New Year? • Would you like to tap into the energy of America's Ambassador of Possibility? • Curious about how the Chicken Soup for the Soul series sold over 110 million copies?

Mark Victor Hansen CONVERSATIONS with the MASTERS Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11am Pacific (2pm Eastern)

Cost: No Charge

Register Now by Visiting:

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During This Interview We'll Explore: • How to easily create the life you deserve. • What it really takes to become a best-selling author. • The keys to visualizing your way into success in 2010. What works? What doesn't? • Secrets of a world-class speaker. • Three ways to make "cash in a flash" in any economy. • How to become a 7-figure entrepreneur...and why most won't make it. Personal Note from Life Coach Mary: I first met Mark Victor Hansen in 1995. We were both associated with TPN, a personal development TV network. Mark was one of the distinguished faculty members, as his Chicken Soup for the Soul series was already a phenomena. His vibrant energy was as alive then as it is now. In 2007, I attended Mark's Mega Book Marketing Conference. His brilliant mind, generous spirit, and passion for helping others excel always leaves me more inspired and more prepared to meet a goal or face a challenge. Most recently we connected at his book signing for his latest book "Cash in a Flash." Whether at a Mega event, charity event or book signing, Mark is always available for authentic connection. Over the years, we've shared in several personal conversations. Each has left their impression. It's easy to see why he has so many dear friends. It's an honor and privilege to have him kick off 2010 for the Conversations with the Masters series. About Mark Victor Hansen: Focused solely on helping people from all walks of life reshape their vision of what's possible, no one is better respected in the area of human potential than Mark Victor Hansen. Creating powerful change in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide for over 30 years, Mark delivers proven messages of possibility, opportunity and action. "You can easily create the life you deserve." - Mark Victor Hansen You may know Mark as "that Chicken Soup for the Soul guy." Established as a cultural icon in 1990, Mark and his business partner Jack Canfield created what Time magazine called, "the publishing phenomenon of the decade," with over 110 million Chicken Soup for the Soul books sold worldwide - one of the most successful publishing franchises of all time. Internationally known keynote speaker and personality With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful authority of his work, time and again he receives high accolades from his audiences as one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time. Having spoken in more than 60 countries, Mark has shared his message of opportunity and action and created powerful transformation in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide. Best Sellers While the Chicken Soup series has achieved phenomenal success, Mark's other bestselling books include The One Minute Millionaire, Cracking the Millionaire Code, How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life, The Aladdin Factor, Dare to Win and The Power of Focus. Mark has recently written Richest Kids in America and You Have a Book in You. He has also co-written Cash in a Flash with Robert G. Allen. Mark has also developed an extensive library of audio and video programs in the areas of big thinking, sales achievement, publishing success and personal and professional development. Media His endearing and charismatic style captures audiences' hearts as well as their attention in person, on television or radio and in print. Appearances - Oprah, CNN, The Today Show, and countless television, print and radio interviews Quoted in- Time, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, New York Times, and Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Through his library of audios, videos, and articles in the areas of big thinking, sales achievement, wealth building, publishing success and personal and professional development, Mark continues to create a profound influence. Coaching and teaching aspiring authors, speakers and experts on building lucrative publishing and speaking careers through his MEGA seminar series, Mark produces top-notch, results oriented annual conferences. Recipient of numerous awards honoring his entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropic heart and business acumen Mark was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Executive International Hall of Fame and accepted the Horatio Alger Award for extraordinary life achievement in the area of free enterprise leadership. Philanthropist & Humanitarian Working tirelessly for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, March of Dimes and Childhelp USA and establishing his own foundation dedicated to literacy as a means to end poverty, Mark firmly believes that giving back is paramount to his own personal happiness and success. He is proud to be the recipient of the Visional Philanthropist for Youth Award by Covenant House of California (2004) among others.

Inner Peace: 10 ½ Keys to Living Fully Fulfilled – Key #8 – Surround Yourself with Beauty

December 16th, 2009
key2This is the simplest and easiest key to fulfillment AND it clearly contributes to joy and happiness. Surrounding yourself with beauty means creating an environment that is appealing, supportive, nurturing, pleasant and delightful to YOU. Your environment is one of the most powerful influences on your energy, your mood, your creativity - and your fulfillment. Your home and work environments are two obvious places to start. Pictures of friends & family, fresh flowers, plants, art and meaningful knick-knacks are simple ways to personalize and brighten your environment. Secondly, spend time in nature and enjoy life's natural beauty - the ocean, mountains or even a local lake or park will stimulate your senses and alleviate your stresses. PEOPLE make up the third component in your "beautiful" environment. I'm not talking about physical beauty; I'm talking about supportive, nurturing, energizing relationships that contribute to your overall fulfillment. Get yourself some fresh flowers for your desk, visit nature at least once a week, and spend time with the people who love you most - and notice the impact of "beauty" on your life.

Inner Peace with Alanis Morissette

December 14th, 2009
As part of a coaching assignment, my coach Arjuna Ardagh invited me to identify songs that elicited a wide array of feelings and emotions. He suggested Alanis Morissette’s Thank You for the song to elicit gratitude. Upon my first listen, I didn’t quite get why this song was such a “good match” for gratitude. Afterall, Alanis Morissette doesn’t come close to the soothing nature of Cecilia’s Amazing Grace. But, then I started listening more closely to the lyrics. I’ve been hooked on this song ever since. Our deepest inner peace comes when we can embrace every aspect of our humanity. We take it a step deeper when we find gratitude for even the less obvious gifts of terror, disillusionment, frailty and consequence. Are you embracing the gifts of every aspect of your humanity? I invite you to download the song, “Thank You” by Alanis Morissette from iTunes, and listen deeply to the words. Not just once, but again and again. You may soon be experiencing a more profound sense of inner peace as you acknowledge the gifts named in this song. Read the Lyrics Here: "Thank You" by Alanis Morissette how bout getting off these antibiotics how bout stopping eating when I'm full up how bout them transparent dangling carrots how bout that ever elusive kudo thank you india thank you terror thank you disillusionment thank you frailty thank you consequence thank you thank you silence how bout me not blaming you for everything how bout me enjoying the moment for once how bout how good it feels to finally forgive you how bout grieving it all one at a time thank you india thank you terror thank you disillusionment thank you frailty thank you consequence thank you thank you silence the moment I let go of it was the moment I got more than I could handle the moment I jumped off of it was the moment I touched down how bout no longer being masochistic how bout remembering your divinity how bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out how bout not equating death with stopping thank you india thank you providence thank you disillusionment thank you nothingness thank you clarity thank you thank you silence

Inner Peace Quote: Sri Sathya Sai Baba

December 11th, 2009

"People are born for different tasks, but in order to survive every one requires the same nourishment; inner peace."

-- Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Join our Mission to Inspire 100,000 Women in 2010

December 9th, 2009
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