Humans are part of and reflect nature, continued...

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I seem to be writing about this topic a lot lately. I feel it is such a big step to realize and appreciate our connection with the earth. We have a place in the world outside and when we step into it, it gifts clarity and peacefulness. I've been dabbling in Indian research lately and I believe their beliefs and honor to the earth was and continues to be profound. It should be highly regarded. I'm curious to learn more.

I love hiking and exploring all types of our natural surroundings. Can you share how you connect with our beautiful earth?

You are worthy, continued...

Belief gifts clarity. Clear the image!

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The best thing you can gift yourself is self belief. It is the true foundation to your success in the world. Your thoughts echo into your life and if you are presenting fear, anxiety and lack of worth, it is likely you are suffering in your life. Heal this pain by changing the way that you look at you. Force yourself to find value in your existence because you are here for a reason. The miracle of you, regardless of how you feel, is worth celebrating. Take care of this treasure. Be proud of the life you lead, it is truly rich because you are in it. BELIEVE this and you will find life will be much easier to navigate.

Leave me a note about your value, I'm interested!

Anything is possible, continued...

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I really never get tired of talking about positive thinking. I believe that the emotions and words you put into your world actually create a mirror image of the same. Of course we always worry and it is tough to overcome this but if you can distract yourself with inspiration, it really does help you stay on track. Anxiety and fear, when it rules your life, is extremely toxic. It fuels more of the same. To overcome it, you have to embrace the vulnerability of your situation and push forward gambling you will conquer all. Sometimes you do and sometimes you don't but I can guaranty if you don't succeed, you will learn from the experience. Sometimes we have to figure out what not to do first but perseverance and mindset does set the stage for your outcome. Of course you have to follow through with action that fits into your vision.

I find, for me, a written agenda helps me to keep pushing. I have a long-term goal with detailed items described. For example, I want to pay off my home with a book contract. I believe this is possible. Now, keep in mind, I've only self-published a book at this point. It is a start on my publishing journey. I interview many published authors and I love that I'm able to do this. It keeps my mind on target as I learn from all of these individuals. I'm excited about this and I can't wait to check it off of my list someday!

Share a dream of yours with me, how are you moving towards it?

Jeff Cannon's new life, continued...

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Jeff Cannon talked about his current condition.

“Today I still have one tumor in my head. I call it my own Simple Truth. My doctor is still astounded that it has stopped growing completely since my surgery and my new start. I never returned to the world of advertising. Now I teach others how to find, and live by, their own Simple Truth. I work with individuals and even corporations through my new company – The Simple Truth Project – to help them find the balance I now enjoy.”

His purpose, “I look at it as my mission to empower, enable, and ensure others have the opportunity to transform their lives by finding and living through their own Simple Truth and the lessons I learned.

In a way, by learning to give back, I have been able to give forward. By looking at my experience as a gift, rather than a devastating, life altering trauma, I have been able to revisit my own life with a new sense of appreciation. I have also been able to realize that we truly cannot control the world and events around us. We can only control how we respond to them. Which is my ultimate message to those I work with: focus your energy on changing the relationship you have with the world around you, and you will change yourself in a very positive way.

It’s funny, but in so many ways, the very event that caused me to lose everything I once thought was so important, was the very reason I am now living a life I am passionate about, thankful for, and eager to grow every second of every day. In so many ways, these things are gifts, if you allow them to be.”

Jeff described his book in more detail, “My book, The Simple Truth: Meditation for the Modern World is part autobiographical and part guide to living a better life by being true to who you are; your own Simple Truth. This is the path to being happy, to feeling good about yourself, and most important, to achieving the reason you are alive, right now, right here, today. Through my experience, I found my passion and turned it into a life I know love, instead of one I always wondered about.

In my book I provide my readers with a proven way to reduce stress, minimize the distractions that keep them from reaching their goals, and how to over-ride more than 40,000 years of programming that undermines their happiness. I combine Western science with Eastern practices to deliver a step-by-step approach to transforming your life. There are no religious overtones or ideas.”

He has received positive feedback about his book. Jeff included a quote from one of his readers, “The writing and tools are clear and convincing. He clearly lays out ways to connect to your health on a physical, mental, and spiritual level in very concrete terms. As soon as I started reading this book I began thinking of others I wanted to pass it on to or buy a copy for.”

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Your life prism, continued...

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I love the prism affect and after researching it a little, I really do believe we can create this magic in our own lives. It is like a crystal philosophically lives within. When we're down feeling low and broken, by letting just a little light seep through the cracks, it disperses the most beautiful and angelic feelings. The pick me up is subtle but significant. Before you know it, the dark turns into patches of shade as you step into the light. As your inner light shines, the world warms and fills with a prism of colors. It is a spiritual validation that we're on the right track!

Have you manifested any prisms in your life? Tell me what you think, I'm interested.

Attribute strength to vulnerability, continued...

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I think it is ironic that I chose a photo of a casted bull to depict strength in this article. Yes, it is a strong animal. But the irony is that, as a child, I had a reoccurring nightmare where a bull would chase me in the craziest situations. Usually I would be at a family gathering in a house filled with relatives and I would be running through the rooms and dodging my cousins while this bull was hot on my trail. In my dream the chase was not noticed. My family would just be talking and laughing while I was running for my dear life. I awoke many of nights from this terror. Based on many dream dictionaries, they interpret a bull as being stubborn or perhaps I need to take a stand for myself. I'm not sure how this plays out for a child but it is interesting.

I think that I'm struggling most today with my artwork and the vulnerability is depicts about me. I think art full of emotion is wonderful but for some reason, I struggle with putting mine out there. I'm a work in progress and I'm hopeful with each realization I have, I'm able to persevere through it and, in the process, gain strength that I can continue to share with others.

What are your thoughts about vulnerability and strength, do you believe they are connected in a positive way?

Add spring to your step, continued...

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Okay, I'm just like most everyone else when it comes to stepping it up with the weather change. I love the sunshine and by just feeling a bit of it, it helps to motivate my exertion level. I also love checking out new areas. My boyfriend is supportive so when I put a map in front of him, off we go!

As of the last couple of weeks, I've been quite lethargic. I'm been fighting a throat virus and I feel like I'm finally on the tail end of it. Needless to say, my energy has been very low. I gave myself a break from my health routine during the month of February. To date I've lost 19 pounds. If you've been following my progress, my number should be rounding 25 instead of 20 but, like I said, I gave myself a break from the rigors of my own rules. I set a goal to lose 5 pounds per month starting November of last year. I'm happy with my progress. This number wasn't aggressive but I knew if I just kept at it, it would add up.

My next challenge is to keep myself from backtracking too much next month while on a cruise with my family. I'm an avid cruiser and I've gained as much as 8 pounds during past cruises. YIKES, I've got to work hard to avoid this!

I'll keep you posted. Drop me a note and let me know how you're doing, I would love to know!