Dream Bigger

Last Thursday Ann Marie asked me, "Keala, how would your life be different if you had ten times more confidence?"

That question stumped me initially because I consider myself a pretty confident person.  My first thought was, "I cannot be more confident than I am now.  I am very confident."  Then I thought, "Wait a minute.  I could be more confident and people would consider me as BOLD!"

My answer to Ann Marie was, "Ten times more confidence?  I think I'm pretty confident now, but if I had ten times more confidence then I'd be a formidable force to be reckoned with.  I'd be super successful.  I'd be up there with Oprah!"

That's when it dawned on me that I too could stand to up my confidence level.  I too could stand to Dream Bigger.  I use that term "Dream Bigger" because what Ann Marie was really doing was daring me to Dream Bigger, Be Better, Ask for MORE, Live My Best Life.


How would your life be different if you had 10x more confidence?

Motivational Monday 5/3/2010

When the Israelites were in the wilderness/desert traveling from Egypt to The Promised Land, God provided them with all of the water and manna that they needed.  Even with all of the manna and water that they needed along with a guide to follow by day and night, there were some of them who were still ungrateful.

Water from a rock from God was not good enough for some of them because they longed for what they had when they were captives back in Egypt. (Who would want anything that is left over from their old captive lifestyle?) They complained about the manna (Angel Food!  Who complains about Angel Food?) because they missed the meals they were used to back in Egypt (captivity).  God had a different plan for them and they were still ungrateful.

What the Israelites did not realize was that God was imposing on them a much needed fast to purge them of everything (old habits, old routines, food, stinking thinking, complacency, etc..) they acquired in Egypt.  They couldn't live and thrive in The Promised Land with the lifestyle they had become accustomed to in Egypt (captivity).  None of that was not allowed in The Promised Land.

When a fast is imposed on you by God, accept it, learn from it, and grow with it so that you can move on to the next level (The Promised Land) in His time His way.  Pray for vision and guidance during your fast and accept it as the Blessing from God that it is.  He is just preparing you for the next level (The Promised Land).

What is your captivity?
What is your wilderness/desert/God imposed fast?
What is your Promised Land?

How are you thankful for the fast and how are you obeying God to make it to The Promised Land?

Namaste

Psalm 78
Luke 12:4-7

How to play Wii Fit EVERYDAY for 30 days

"Fun and addictive."

How I did it: I did some in the morning and if I missed it in the morning, I did it in the evening.

I ended up buying the Wii Fit Plus.  I encouraged everybody in the house to do it with me.

Lessons & tips:

• be determined to do it daily
• set goals on the Wii Fit 
• try new activities you haven't completed yet on the Wii Fit. 

Resources:

• 43 Things Website 
• facebook friends 
• family 

It took me 45 days.

It made me Happy and High

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Get Widdit!

For the past 2-3 weeks I don’t feel that I have been “widdit”.  I have been having trouble concentrating.  Strangely though, I have not had trouble sticking to certain tasks once I got started with them.

I have been feeling like I am doing something wrong.  Not living up to my potential.  Not following my true calling.  I have had this nagging feeling that I should be working in the health care field.  Ugh.  Back in 2006 I was seriously considering going back to school to get a degree in Physical Therapy.  The main things that kept me in my current field were the money and me not wanting to make such a drastic change.

I can do it.  I know I can.  Something is blocking me.  I am blocking myself.  Fear of losing the current salary I have.  Fear of changing my life so drastically in so many ways. 

I must be honest with myself.  I need to write down exactly what I want and how I want it.  I’ve been avoiding what’s true.  I’ve been avoiding my Dharma and it shows in every aspect of me and my life.  My bedroom turned into another mess about two weeks ago and I have not made any effort to fix it.  Despite the fact that I’ve been working out and eating right, I feel pregnant.  I hate it.

Work.  I like my job.  I like the work that I do.  However, I am not passionate about it.  I think that’s my problem.  I have no passion for this job.  I have moments when I get passionately frustrated.  But I do not have moments when I am passionately pleased or happy.  I do have those satisfied/pleased with my work moments.  I just cannot remember having a PASSION for this work.  If I ever did, I don’t remember it now.

In any event, that’s what I want.  I want to have a PASSION for the work that I do.  I want to love my job.  I want to love doing what I do on a daily basis.  I mean really LOVE it.

I embrace my Responsibility Affirmation for today:

“I no longer spend my time in fruitless activities, associations, or relationships.  I surround myself with people who honor my path, who manifest a positive attitude, who are empowering, & who are willing to give and receive my help.”  I had to delete some people from my life because they don’t fit this description.

§         I see my days beginning with yoga, meditation, prayer, reading, and writing.

§         Light housework.

§         Getting the boys started.  Assisting the boys in getting started with their day.  Overseeing the boys on the beginning of their day.  Guiding the boys on the beginning of their day.

§         A quick refreshing walk.

§         Breakfast.

§         Fulfilling work that I love and am passionate about.  Work in a field that fits who I am. 

§         Having a full productive day that I know matters in the grand scheme of things.

§         Home, family time, homework, dinner, light chores, self love, family love.

There.  I did it.  Next step is to go into more detail of a typical weekday and then a typical weekend.

Note:  All of this could have easily been prompted by a few personal things going in my life such as Cynthia’s situation, my cousin Timothy, and my step father’s illness all occurring at the same time.

~~Namaste

Responsibility Affirmation for Today

I no longer spend my time in fruitless activities, associations or relationships. I surround myself with people who honour my path, who manifest a positive attitude, who are empowering, & who are willing to give and receive my help.
~~Namaste

See more progress on: Nurture ME - my mind, my body, my spirit, my soul

Happy New Year!

This Year Will be the Best Year of My Life

How?

Step 1~I will Create a Gratitude List for 2009.  

List all the things for which I'm grateful.  

Gratitude, releases endorphins, creating a feeling of well being.  

Step 2~ I will Release and Forgive

Release all resentment, anger, hurt & pain from 2009. Forgive myself & others for any wrongs.  

Clear out resentments, to make room for the new blessings.  

Step 3~Know What I Want for 2010

Create the Life I want.   Get clear about my goals. Commit my goals to paper. 

What will be different for you in 2010?

~~Namaste

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Ouch! I Have a Bunion on My Right Foot

Ok, so my right foot was in so much pain yesterday. I need to go to the doctor for this one. Needless to say, I didn’t get my Wii Fit in at all yesterday. I did today though. Today I did Yoga and Step Aerobics. I even opened advanced step. Yay ME!

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Day 2 of 30 day Wii Fit Goal

Yesterday I said I was not going to go into too much detail everyday. I had a very long weekend. I spent most of it with Mommy and my nieces and nephew, and William and Allan.

I spent the night at my brother’s in Sumter yesterday. I got home this morning and had to go to William’s football banquet tonight. I had to force myself to get my Wii Fit time in. To be honest, I think I’m addicted to the Yoga.

Ok, so today I earned 15 Wii Fit Credits. I did 2 Yoga poses, 1 Strength Training exercise, Hula Hoop, Super Hula Hoop (over 300 spins!  I love that Hula Hoop), and Step Aerobics.  Oh yeah, I did that soccer head thing too.  I need to do that one more because I'm not good at that at all.

My Wii Fit age went up to 34.


Namaste

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Day 1 of 30 Day Wii Fit Goal Part 2

Actually this is day 1 of this 43 Things goal, but my 51st day since I started using my Wii Fit. So, the first day of this goal was so much fun for me. I started out with Yoga. I did ALL 6 of the Yoga poses available to me. Yay Keala! Then I did 4 Strength Training exercises that worked my abs, back, and legs. When I first started using my Wii Fit, I only did Yoga and Strength Training.

Today was the first time I ventured into Wii Fit Aerobics. Oh My Gooooodness. That Hula Hoop was fun. At first I didn’t quite get it, but once I got the hang of it and I LOVED it! So today I did Hula Hoop, Basic Step, and Basic Run. I got my workout on. I did so well on Hula Hoop I unlocked Super Hula Hoop.
After Aerobics, I ventured on to the Wii Fit Games. Since today was really the first time I tried those games, I didn’t do so well. I was just trying them out to see how they were anyway.

Back to Hula Hoop, I got William doing the Hula Hoop. That boy has abs of STEEL. They are diamond hard. He didn’t do well his first time, but once he got the hang of it, he did really well. When they throw the hula hoops at you, they kept hitting his big head, but he overcame that.

I probably won’t be going into this much detail everyday of this goal. I may just post my stats as I did before.
Here are my stats for day 1 of this goal:
*Wii Fit Age: 33
*BMI: Obese
*Weight: 25lbs more than I should weigh
*Today’s Time 39 minutes

Namaste

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Day 1 of 30 Day Wii Fit Goal

Going to get started now. Just wanted to record that I started. Will post my results later. Please encourage me to do this. I really need to keep at this.

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Dream It! List It! Do it!

I took the 43 Things Personality Quiz and found out I'm a
Romantic Extroverted Health Nut

Time For A Change

This goal has been gnawing at me for a considerable amount of time now. I no longer find fulfillment in what I do.

• http://www.truecolorscareer.com/
• http://delightfulwork.com/category/fulfilling-work/

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I Believe I Was Meant To Learn It

and use it in my everyday life.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki
• my google search for reiki
• http://www.universalhealingcentre.com/blog.php
• http://www.pilatesandreikiinparadise.com/
• http://reikiretreat.blogspot.com/
• http://reikiranch.blogspot.com/
• http://www.reikitimes.com/

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The Man In The Bay

across the hall from me says he teaches salsa dancing at the Adult Community Center down the street from here.

I am not sure if I still want to do this, but once I make up my mind I will ask him about it.

See more progress on: learn to salsa dance

I'll finish them

when I finish them.

Right now I am trying to read four books at one time. All four sit on my night stand.

Like I said, I shall finish them when I finish them. Not in a hurry though.

See more progress on: finish reading all my half read books

The Goal About Nothing

Yes, we’ve all done it.

Haven’t you?

Worth doing all day everyday.

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I stand so tall
You cannot see because your head is hung so low

I stand so tall
When you look down on me, all you can see are my shoes. You must want to walk a mile in them.

I stand so tall
That I block your light because you crouch so low

I stand so tall
I can touch the moon without reaching up or tiptoeing

I stand so tall
I can see all that is mine in the vast Universe

h7. I stand so tall
Claiming me and mine is like picking up toys in a play room. Quick and EASY.

h8. I stand so tall
Being Mistress of My Domain is effortless.

I stand so Tall

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Down to 13 Today

you win some

you lose some

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Successfully Completed

I have written over 33 entries about this goal.

It was so well worth it. It forced me to recognize all that is good in life. Whenever I was having a bad day, all I had to do was write my daily gratitude list. I am so happy I did this.

Today is Thursday, January 3, 2008 and I am thankful

• that I assumed this exercise and successfully applied it to my life for all of November 2007, and most of December 2007.

• that I rollerskated for 2 hours last night

• that I am not totally dependent on someone else for my livelihood

• that my family is supportive and loving

• that the walls in my living room are a bright and vibrant YELLOW

• that I have this beautiful red sofa in my living room. I love the contrast of the red and yellow

• for all of my blog readers. Go click on an ad link and make me some money. Better yet, click on my paypal donate button. LOL

• for 43Things.com

• for new beginnings and great things in 2008. I am looking forward to a wonderful life in 2008.

Happy New Year 2008 and have a beautiful day.

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