Tag Archives: Authentic Living

Midsummer: Dreams & Discomfort

High and Shy by Gil Elvgren

I know the typical theme for summer is “the lazy days of summer,” but in feeling the pulse of the world around me, it’s not what I’m witnessing or hearing from friends and clients.  Instead,  I’m seeing packed weekends, fast-paced vacations, and the push to do more.   I’m certainly not immune from getting caught up [...]

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When You’re Feeling Burned Out: Play

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 adore my clients from the depths of my toes to the top of my head.  My time with them feels like play.  I’ve always been a writer at heart, and my time spent putting my thoughts to paper fills me with joy.  I love my every day life. Truly.  Head-over-heels in love with my ordinary [...]

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Darling…It’s Time

Al Buell’s:  A Balanced Beam

Hi, honey.  It’s me, Debra. I know I haven’t written to you since the Valentine’s note I sent last month. I bet you thought I had forgotten about you.  I haven’t in the least. I adore you, you know. In fact, even when you’re not directly in my thoughts or at the receiving end of [...]

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My Valentine To You

Have a Heart by Gil Elvgren

Hi, sweetie.  It’s me Debra. I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and since we have officially arrived in the month of February, I wanted to create a Valentine for you. D’you know what?   I flat out adore you … Honestly, I do! You may say, “oh come on … you don’t even [...]

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Size Doesn’t Matter

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Some folks may see pockets hidden clutter – junk drawers, messy closets, and un-filed papers as no big deal and part of living an average life. Who cares, right? But what if I told you that each pocket of clutter I am accepting as “normal” was what was really distracting me from my best work?

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Seeking Treasure?

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If you are seeking treasure, I can tell you where it’s found. It isn’t found in the piles of things you may be surrounding yourself with….it’s found in YOU.

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A Glimpse at My Compass and a Secret Revealed

Debra exploring the Aviation Trail

This week’s blog post is going to be more personal than most of those here, as I had promised to share my personal compass with you. I’m also revealing a secret and sharing the news about an exciting project.

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The Power of 3 Little Words

A Sharp Lookout (Stem to Stem) by Gil Elvgren (1961)

Create your compass for 2012 by choosing a value, a feeling, and an action. It will guide you to the most amazing year of your life.

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Hoist Your Sails!

Splendid View Out to See by Gil Elvgren

The last couple of weeks, I’ve written about seeing your life as a ship.  In order to live the life of your dreams – the life you were meant to live – you lovingly and joyfully create a compass to guide you.  Though there are four points on a compass, this compass is made up [...]

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Are You In Touch With Your Anchor?

Sailor Beware (1953) by Gil Elvgren

Just like our personal values are the rudder of our ships will become a basis for plotting our life, if you aren’t in touch with your heart’s desire, then creating your year can’t happen. That’s because your ship needs an anchor. And that anchor is how you want to feel.

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Are You Rudderless?

See Worthy by Gil Elvgren (1944)

Like a ship without a rudder, if we don’t know what’s important to us, we spend a lot of time wandering and wondering what we should be doing. There is tremendous power in discovering and living according to our highest values, and experiencing inner peace as the natural consequence.

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Gratitude – It’s Not Just for Thanksgiving

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I encourage you to use this time of year to consider that just like the joy of turkey sandwiches any time, gratitude is not a dish served only on Thanksgiving, but something to enjoy throughout the year.

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