Archive for August, 2011

It’s in there.  Your creativity.

Yep, we all have a creative streak.

Contrary to what we’ve been raised to believe about ourselves.

Whether you know it or not, expressing yourself creatively is one of the most beneficial things you can do on a regular basis to boost your joy factor and live a fulfilling life.  Really.

There are lots of ideas for expressing creativity – (check out my blog entries, to start with) – but what about creating the space in which to create?  Personally, I adore this idea.  All of us can create a small space – it doesn’t even have to be an entire room – to support your creative self.  Here are some of the Read the rest of this entry »

Times are hard.  The economy is in a slump.

People are worried about their financial future.

Jobs are scarce.  Layoffs are looming.  Sigh.

All this and more may indeed be true.

But is this all there is during a tough economic time?

I hope not.  In fact, I know there’s more!

Let’s redefine prosperity so that it encompasses more than what’s in our bank accounts. 

Sound good?  Let’s go.

You’ve got a LOT going for you.  Let’s take a look at just how Read the rest of this entry »

Too much “stuff” never brings us happiness.  It actually weighs us down.  It keeps us stuck.

If you feel really stuck, really weighed down, I suggest that you look around your home.

Do you have “stuff” everywhere you look? 

Are your cabinets and closets and drawers full?  Are your counter tops and tables holding piles of stuff?

If so, it may be that you’re keeping yourself tied down.  The energy to move -the energy to flow- is stagnant.

You feel stagnant.
See if you notice this.

And if you do, start small.  But start.

Start decluttering.  Start looking for Read the rest of this entry »