Permission To Thrive

05/06/2023

Change is hard for most of us. Yet we are constantly forced to adapt to it.
If we are the ones making changes it seems less scary, and a bit more exciting because we're ready for it. Our mindset is in position.
So why then, are the changes we actively make,
often hard to keep?
Self-esteem. We don't truly hold ourself in esteem. Meaning that we have moments of great positivity and self esteem,
Bur our true feelings... what we believe about ourselves, isn't positive.
In short,
We don't think we deserve it.
So...
Should we stop trying?
Of course not!
Should we begin to work on how we define ourselves? YES!
The FIRST change to make,
Is how we define ourselves... daily consistent action to change our language (with us)
to treat ourselves well,
just as we would treat someone we hold in esteem.
Simple.
But not easy.
And only you can decide if it's worth it. If you're worth it.
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04/06/2023

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In order to be the change you want to see in your life, you need to get very clear about what it is you want. Ask yourself these questions..

1. What do I really want?

2. What would have to be true for me to get what I want?

Be courageous with yourself and truly dig into this!

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Real change involves finding solutions and expanding yourself.

Change is uncomfortable but it also creates opportunities.

Make conscious choices about how you spend your time and energy.

Are your daily actions aligned with your vision?

It may be time to reflect on what is no longer serving you...

And begin to create new space for opportunities that you may have been previously closed off to.

Small daily habits build up to big momentum!

Take action and bet on yourself!

Take stock in your future!

01/06/2023

I realized many years ago, that life and time have their own ebb and flow
What I didn't know then, is that the part that I play in the dance of the hours, is entirely up to me.
Many times, I've navigated truly difficult, or heart-breaking events and situations.. most of us have..
Recently, I noticed myself feeling rather lost, and totally without passion for anything.. I went through the motions of my day, skipping some of the habits I've worked hard to install..
and well, I just sort of coasted for a few days.
Did something bad happen? Nope.
Did I get sick or something? Nope.
Did someone say something that hurt me? Nope.
Did I randomly start worrying what my choices must look like to others? Sort of...
So... what's the deal with that? Geez Marie, you teach this stuff right? Sort of...
If any of this sounds familiar, stay with me...
When this happens, the impulse is to hole up, be quiet, and ride it out. Right?
Ok fair enough. Give yourself a day. Heck, you could need a bit of rest... and that's perfectly ok.
So what else is going on while you're in your 'hidey' place?
What's the narrative? Why did I skip the good habits like stretching and meditation.. journaling.. I even got up at 6 instead of 5.. ???
The immediate answer was..
No one's gonna care, and I don't care. And I didn't.
And that alone was enough to change my prayers to a conversation with God.
See, the internal narrative was something like this:
' You're a failure lady.. they all think you're that nutty herb lady who talks about remedies and self care and doesn't really have a job'
or
' You've written books, and webinars, and given free consultations, and yeah you helped a few.. but you're not successful yet, and some you've respected have let you know that they think you're not enough... so why bother?'
or
' the ones who really know you think you're going through a phase, and wish you'd just go back to being like before instead of trying to be too much.'
Not too nice huh? And a bit ridiculous. But you get the point.
** Then that moment when you just pull up your covers and say
' I don't have the strength '..
but ever so quietly, I got up, and got a chore done, or did a little herbal research, or walked outside, or washed my face.. bought a bra and a shirt.. made laundry powder.. cooked a meal.
And suddenly, I'd accomplished a day.. then 2.. then 5.. and suddenly, I realized that I did have the strength all along.
I just lost my way.. and was beating myself up.
And taking to heart, my perception of how a dear one sees me..
which is none of my business..
But something else happened.. and here it is..
- I kept my healthy daily regimen of ginger/turmeric juice, oregano oil, and Rhodeola, and kept away from the chemicals, dyes, and bio-engineered foods.. so my body felt good.
- I was able to help a few people while at my job.
- I had several people get in touch out of the blue because they've taken on changes in their life and they thanked me for whatever I did or said that supported them.
So, not a total wash.. Nothing is perfect, but even though the old mindset tried to take over.. there were enough of the new changes and habits there to close that door.
YESSSS!! Doing the hard thing pays off!!
It takes daily consistency and a commitment to yourself because you're worth committing to..
The strength is still there.. always was.

31/05/2023

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28/05/2023

Answering "I don't know."
Ever do that to avoid answering at all?
Because you either don't think you can say, or
you're afraid to say it out loud because then it's real?

28/05/2023

It's not always the negative energy that can overwhelm you. We can also be overwhelmed by the absence of energy, of any kind.
When you can't see your way forward, and standing still is suffocating.
When this happens, say to yourself
It's ok. Transitions always feel like this. I'm fine.
You see, motivation is not a constant..
And just because you're struggling temporarily, doesn't mean you're going backward. Unless you choose to. (don't go there)
All it means is that your spirit and your mind needed a minute to breathe... so breathe it out and thank God for another day.

22/05/2023

Tell me one thing that a person either does, or doesn't do, that causes you to avoid spending time around them.

19/05/2023

17/05/2023

Who would you say really knows you?
Think about that for a second now..

Who knows the real, honest, no frills, no secrets, no embellishments, laugh till you cry, runny nose when you ugly cry, all your dreams, all your fears YOU.

Anyone?

Ok, most of us would be lucky to be able to list one person. Why do I ask you this? Here's why:

All of us want to be known for who we are. Not necessarily by the world (though that could be amazing), but certainly by the people we hold dear.

What do you want people to really know about you when you're gone? I think to myself, what do I want my grandchildren to know about me that tells them who I was?

Some might say it's maudlin, but they would be in a negative mindset.
No matter what age you are, no matter where you come from, what you have, or what you have achieved.... no matter what you still want to achieve....

Life Unlimited is achievable!
Tell me in the comments what your answer is.. and why.
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16/05/2023

My apologies to you for being absent for a few days. After a heavy week last week, I'm under the weather and hoping to be back in a day or two.
Meantime, be well and thrive. 💜☮️

14/05/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!
Remember to thrive!

11/05/2023

Success!!! I have not written a blog article in two months and two days. Until today!
It's been a battle with my own mindset. New responsibilities, major schedule changes, and of course, doing all I can to heal my leg, hip, and back so that I'm up for all of it! Thankfully, God sees me through.
This is worth the read.. also you can subscribe to the blog for the latest articles and classes/webinars! 💜☮️

Well that sounds contradictory, doesn't it? I mean, doesn't discipline mean following someone else's rules? Doesn't it mean I don't get to do what I want?