Saturday, April 23, 2016

As a Seed Receives


As a Seed Receives

Have you ever noticed that the beginning of something can tell what the result will be?  When a seed comes forth from its pod or flower, it is an expression from the plant that produced it.  Everything to grow the mature plant is already programmed in the tiny newness of the seed.
What happens to the seed when it comes into contact with the earth?  It may land in a place that is able to provide conditions for it to grow well.  It may be rained upon just enough, have the right temperatures, the right conditions, to grow quickly and become strong and beautiful.
Or, it may not.  Perhaps the seed falls in a place where it just barely makes it.  Or maybe it grows, but does not flourish.  The potential is there for that to change.  Adversity contains the seeds of fulfillment.


You have the ability to become more than you are today.

Our experiences as people are like those of seeds.  Like plants, we reflect the heritage we were born into, and the conditions that were around us as we grew shaped our perceptions.  Our shapes were created by our way of acting on those perceptions.  Those shapes further influence the possible outcomes of our next steps.

Plants also show us that amazing things can happen with the right kind of stimulus.  A plant that hasn’t done well can be given a boost, and surpass expectations.
As a seed, you landed where you did.  In order to reach today, you grew in a certain way that is an illustration of what you have received.  You responded to the stimulus to reflect your situation and your feelings about it.
I invite you to visualize yourself finding fresh energy that feeds you with new insights, new ways to take action in your life.

Contact me to talk about how you can use the shape of your life today to re-shape your future, to get the boost that can help you to surpass your expectations and those of others.  I offer a free twenty minute session to find ways that I can support you in finding more time, energy, and inspiration to give your life the meaning it deserves.   





Saturday, April 9, 2016

Transforming Your Experiences From Within


Modern science has clearly      shown that the inner states are what define perception.  It's a clear case of "what you see is what you get".  When you are in a creative mindset, everything seems possible and you see opportunity everywhere.  On the other hand, if you are in some kind of a funk, the reverse happens, and life begins to seem somehow impossible.  
The roller-coaster of perceptions can drain you of the ability to keep focused on what you truly want, and what is important to you.  To create a more rewarding day for yourself, it's essential to acknowledge your own role in making life happen, and to take time to nourish the parts of you that you recognize as your strengths.  It's also important to acknowledge the places where you don't feel as steady, and look for ways to find support so that your perceived weaknesses can be transformed into your greatest strengths.  So often the thing you think is a fault is actually a great asset that is waiting to be shown in the right way.  I'd like to help you unpack those things, and have a look at them in a way you have not seen before.  
Click here to get in touch with me for a free consultation, and find new resources that can help you to put together a new vision of yourself and your life.

Just as the caterpillar  changes into the butterfly, the cycles of life create a need to rethink life strategies, goals, and values.  What was important a few years ago may not be so today.  The things you wanted twenty years ago are not the same as the ones you want now.  

You may have things going on that are puzzling, or distressing, as you ponder how to move forward.  That's a good thing, because it shows you are feeling the call to a larger version of who you can be.  for an overview of the general principles and qualities that can make your inner transformation what YOU want it to be, to make YOUR life work better, check out my book,


It's all about using what is going on right now to gain mastery of your inner life, and make your experiences more rewarding in every way.

Have a beautiful and warm feeling today, and take good care of yourself.

Betty


About me:
For over forty years, I have lived in the back country of Big Sur, gathering experience to share with you.
My service orientation drives my successful food distribution business, and is key in the high quality of my fashion items, known for their originality and quality.  

As part of my life’s vision, I have served on various boards and community organizations for many years, including the school board that established an independent school district in this area.  Currently, I serve on the Executive Committee of the Planning Process for the California Coastal Trail, Big Sur section.  In June of 2015 I joined the Big Sur Multi Agency Advisory Council as local representative.  As the founder of Monterey Area Writers, Photographers and Artists Meetup, I work to bring new opportunities to creative people in the area.

I am a member of the Professional Women's Network of Monterey, and a VIP member of the National Association of Professional Women. My business is honored by the Better Business Bureau, with a rating of A+.  I am listed in the registry of Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional.