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- Letting A Good Idea Incubate - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI was playing Pictionary the other night with my husband and picked the word, incubate. I drew test tubes, a beaker, and a thermometer to show the heat. While weren't able to guess it before the time ran out, it did get us thinking about the other meanings of the word. The meaning that stuck ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Taking Time to Celebrate - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe all set goals for ourselves and work really hard to complete them. We do all of the necessary steps - we plan, we take action, and we complete them. And it feels great! And what do we usually do next? We move onto the next goal or the next project. And do all of the necessary ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanImagine for a moment that Earth is a schoolroom and that we are all pupils in it. And imagine that before you were born, your soul mapped out what your journey on Earth would look like. You mapped out what you would like to learn during your time here. You chose what your purpose here ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - On the Horizon - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWhile it's great to spend most of our time in the present moment and truly be mindful of what's happening right now, it's also fun to have something to look forward to - something on the horizon that we are excited about - something we can think about and dream about and make plans to realize. ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Defining Self Care - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI really think that self care is the key component to a happy life, and so I thought it would be fun to see what everyone's definition of self care was. We are all so unique and we all live varied lives. And this means that our definitions will all be different. If you are a new mom, self ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Clarity Through Contrast - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanIn order to find out what your true calling is - what life path you are meant to be on, you can tune in to your inner voice. You can sit still, breathe, and listen to what your wisdom deep inside wants you to know. Another way to find this out is by gaining clarity through contrast. Have ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Sharing Our Gifts - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI believe that we all want to be of service in some way. We all want to help others. And maybe we are clear about how we share our gifts. Or maybe we need a bit of guidance to figure out what we can give, see what our talents are, and learn how others could benefit from them. I was ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - Making Space to Create - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever felt the need to create something truly wonderful? You get a great idea and are so excited, motivated, and can't wait to start. And sometimes you do just that and the magic happens. And other times you sit for a bit too long on the idea before taking action. Your mind ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - Your Inner Circle - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWho do you allow into your inner circle? A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about our happiness levels being the average of how happy our top few friends were. This is so interesting to me, and it really brought home the fact that we are all so sensitive to the energy around us. (You can read ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - Creating a Vision Board - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanDo you have a vision board? A place where you put up pictures and words that best represent your dreams and goals that you would like to attract into your life? The idea behind the vision board is to get you THERE. To put yourself into your ideal life and actually FEEL what it's like to be ...
Views: 3126(2 votes) - Pushing Through the Obstacles - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanSometimes we are on a roll in our lives where everything feels like it's going really well and flowing effortlessly. And then we add something new - something that is out of the norm from our every day life. We stretch a little bit out of our comfort zone and expect things to continue ...
Views: 3090(2 votes) - Pushing Distractions Aside - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanOne of my favorite times of the day is when I sit down to write my blog post. I have some breakfast and sit in front of my computer until a topic comes to me. And then I write. And sometimes it goes smoothly and effortlessly. And sometimes life tries to butt in and take over this peaceful ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Spring Clean Your Beliefs - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanCan you think of a belief that you have that really is outdated or no longer serves you or maybe never really was your belief in the first place? Let's say when you were very young you were afraid to jump off of the high dive at the swimming pool. And from that moment on, you were known as ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Are You Worth It? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanThis seemingly innocuous question from our Journaling Further Within book can really bring up all sorts of outdated beliefs and issues of self worth if you dig deep enough. I think most of us believe that we are worth the necessities of life – food, shelter, love, etc. But if we go beyond ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Letting Go of the Dream - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanSometimes we want something so badly, and we work so hard to get it. We struggle and sweat and pour our entire beings into it until it happens, it's reality, and it's part of our world. And sometimes it's completely worth it, and it's exactly what we hoped it would be. If it's a job we fought ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - The Buffet of Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe are each given so many options every single day in our lives. And we have the opportunity to travel along the same path or mix things up a bit and go down a different route. While these choices are wonderful, we may sometimes feel overwhelmed by them. We may start to feel scattered ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Your Sacred Gifts - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe all have so much to offer. We are all born with sacred gifts and special qualities that are meant to be shared with the world. When we are young, these gifts flow easily and pour out of us. We sing, we dance, we play - we share our talents with anyone and everyone who will listen. And even if ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - Let Your Voice Be Heard - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHow often have you compared yourself to someone that you admired and thought that you would never be able to accomplish what they have? How often have you stopped taking action before you even started because you convinced yourself that you couldn't possibly get your message out as ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Our Happiness Level - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI was listening to Hay House Radio yesterday, and the host was talking about how our happiness levels could be measured by averaging the happiness levels of our top few friends. I found this so interesting and also very eye opening. It's so important to surround ourselves with positive, ...
Views: 1095(4 votes) - Push Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever pushed yourself way beyond your comfort zone and taken yourself to a place you never thought you could go? Have you ever felt so strongly about a path you were meant to be on that you took a huge leap of faith knowing that it would all work out? Have you ever listened to ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - Be Your Own Biggest Cheerleader - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanIt is wonderful to surround yourself with loving friends and family who cheer you on and support you in everything you do. I feel blessed that I have a great support system. I have a wonderful husband who loves me and boosts me up no matter what I do. I have a loving mom who has always been ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Share the Love - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanIt feels so good to know that we are appreciated. It is a wonderful feeling to learn that our actions have inspired someone. And while we all are constantly inspired by others and admire the amazing work that our mentors are doing, how often do we stop and let them know how much they mean to ...
Views: 1157(6 votes) - Hearing Fear Out - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever embarked on a wonderful new adventure that you were super excited about, and just when you really started to get into it with both feet in - fear stepped up and started listing all of the reasons why it's probably not a good idea for you to do this after all and tries to get you to ...
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