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August
Intention
Accountability.
This is one of those words that often causes me to cringe..."accountable,
who me?" "But he/she/it is at fault" Believe me
when I say I am great at holding other people or situations accountable
for my mistakes or unwanted situations. I've learned through the years
that I must hold myself accountable if I
want a successful life.
Does
this mean we have to be hard on ourselves? No. It just means that we
need to be true to our words. Remember, intentions are all about our
intended thoughts. As a Creativity Life Coach, I give my clients opportunities
to create ways to hold themselves accountable. Through the process of
brainstorming coaching, they can reach the accountability level that
is most comfortable.
Accountability
reduces the blame factor and puts it squarely on YOUR shoulders.
The
next time you think about a goal you want to achieve, think about how
YOU would hold YOURSELF accountable towards reaching that goal. No
one can reach for the stars like YOU can. No one can walk
in your shoes.
How
many of you of you find it difficult to hold yourself accountable?
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Intention
Exercise:
This
is a visualization exercise..you may want to print it out.
Please
have a pad and pen close by so you can record your thoughts immediately
upon completing the visualization.
Put on some
soft music. Find a comfortable place to relax. Take the phone
off the hook, turn off your cell phone and be present for this
exercise. This exercise is all about accountability and
how this can be achieved effortlessly.
Now, imagine yourself relaxing
different parts of your body more and more. Just letting your
body feel the warmth and safety of being totally relaxed. Breathe
in and out slowly - breathing in love and peace - breathing
out any frustrations you may have had. Just let those negative
things flow out of the room for the time being.
Now, imagine there is a large
circle in front of you. This circle is filled with goals you
want to achieve in your lifetime. Imagine that you are taking
the Magical Wand and swirling those goals around. As you do,
the most important goal is rising above all the other goals.
This is your Ultimate Goal - it maybe a short-term goal or a
long-term goal but it is the goal that is most important to
you.
See all the other goals standing
by and allowing you to embrace that goal that you most desire
to achieve.
Imagine that that goal has
a voice and the voice is asking you questions.....how, when,
where, why, etc. Spend some time with that goal that has a voice.
Imagine that you have finally
made a decision to pursue this goal. You realize that it is
important to do all the background work in order to achieve
success. All that the goal asks of you is that you are ACCOUNTABLE
to it. There are no time frames, unless you choose to have one.
Imagine that you are answering
this goal and agreeing to be accountable to its success from
this time forward.
All the other Goals in the
circle have also agreed to give you time with your Priority
Goal - and they give you their full support.
Now, imagine that you are
thanking the goals and embracing the Priority Goal. Being accountable
is no longer something to feel frustrated or fearful but an
asset. Just enjoy the moment and when you are ready, gently
open your eyes and immediately write down your thoughts.
Great job! |
Let
me know what your experiences are with this exercise. Please send me
an email.
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From
the Home Front
Duke
In
the July issue, I mentioned my faithful dog Duke and the last journey
he was taking. He passed away on July 4th in my husband's arms. He was
surrounded by a group of loving friends. Duke was an 11 year old Belgium
Sheep Dog who truly loved and protected others. He died on our property
where he loved to roam and is still roaming. Duke taught me a lot about
unconditional love. He was a gift for all those that knew him.
Carson
For
every passing, there is a new beginning – that beginning was the
birth of my new grandson, Carson. A true bundle of joy! Welcome to this
world Carson.
Road
Trip
Montana - here I come!. Driving for me is freedom and an opportunity
to see our wonderful country...see the things I miss while flying. I
find driving long distances by myself refreshing and exciting. It is
my time to be able to listen to all the CD's I want (I love to listen
to audio CD's on books I don't have time to read), to reflect on
our national beauty and to be thankful that I have the freedom to travel.
I also have time ponder on questions. For example - what's
this life all about? I do get homsick so it's always nice to know that
I have a home to go to. How many of you have taken a road trip by yourself?
Share your story by emailing me.
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Announcements
HEALING
& HEALTH EXPO 2004
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 25 – From 10am to 5pm
Presented
by: Spiritquest Healing Center
Please
come and join Karin in this wonderful event.
It
will be held at the
Holiday Inn at Crystal Run Road in Middletown, New
York
Karin
will
be presenting a workshop called Magic of Intention.
(Time to be announced)
Coming
Soon:
Magic of Intention Book. This book is filled with personal
stories, what works, what doesn't, exercises, meditations, visualizations
and more.
Remember: the key to getting what you want is to
KNOW
YOUR INTENTION – DESIGN YOUR FUTURE.
Stay
tuned for the date of publication.
Starting
in September:
Magic of Intention Circles and Brainstorming Coaching. For more information
please send me an email or call
me at 845/236-2557.
New
Section: Magic of Intention Healing
Circle. If you know of someone who needs positive, loving healing
energy and would like to add them to the list, please email
me and I will be glad to add them. Circles of Magical Healing are available
to all - simply ask.
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stories
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then dare to share your own ... what you ache for, and
what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away.
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NEWS FROM ROGER:
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Looking for one or more affirmations that have changed your life for
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please include your name and I will include your
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Ask Roger for a
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From
The Orphan Connection
The
Orphan Connection is a foundation
that is dedicated to honoring orphans who are making a difference thus
creating Mentor Orphans. We are always looking for stories of orphans
who have made a difference in YOUR life - so please share them with
us. These Mentor orphans give hope and a sense that "I am not
alone."
WANTED:
Stories of orphans who are making a difference NOW!
Gunther
Leschnik (scroll down the page to learn more), my biological brother
and his family will be coming to the States August 23rd. This is quite
exciting for me as I have only met him once in Paris - 1990. We were
able to spend only 2 hours together as I had to leave for the U.S. It
was a profound meeting - one that I will never forget. And now,
another dream is coming true - that he and his family (the children
have never met me) will be here for two weeks. Ahhhhh Life is good!
Cheryl
Melody has written a wonderful, uplifting song for the Orphan
Connection entitled An Orphan, A Miracle!
"A Miracle of Love, a Miralce of Hope, a Miracle of Strength
Today." Listen to the song and see how it can change your
outlook on life today. Cheryl has written many, many wonderful songs
that celebrate life. Check out her site: http://www.cherylmelody.com/
and listen to the music of our souls.
Here's
a little bit about Cheryl::
Cheryl is facilitating WORLD
PEACE SOUND HEALING CEREMONIES, guiding people to vibrate the sound
of peace to the four directions of the earth. Also singing original
songs, chants, poetry is included in this ceremony.
Cheryl is also singing at Peace concerts which are filled with her
songs, chants, poetry, etc for peace, respect for self, each other and
the earth. (songs like: THE WORLD PEACE ANTHEM, ONE PLANET, POEM:
THE PEACE BEGINS WITH ME PLEDGE; POEM: SHIFT OF HEART Chant: COMPASSION
and more.)
She is performing "ONE SPIRIT: SOUND HEALING CONCERTS in holistic
centers, conferences, Churches, Synagogues, and wherever she is invited.
As Cheryl says "I am a sound healer and help people find their
sound for healing their body and I also free flow personalized affirmations
for them."
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS on the themes above
FOR CHILDREN:
PEACE BEGINS WITH ME CONCERTS-Elementary Schools
PEACE PALS CONCERTS -preschools
MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND IMAGINATION CONCERTS-Birth to 8
BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 6
Composing personalized songs and putting them onto CD format
Please contact her for additional
information on what she is doing: http://www.cherylmelody.com/.
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Have
a wonderful August Month and stay in touch.
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Don't
forget to think about this month's Intention
REACHING
YOUR GOAL(S) BY HOLDING
YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE
What does that mean to you?
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Check
out the Magic of Intention Motivational Cards
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Mantra
Attitude
• Gratitude • Happiness • Joy
Namasté
,
Karin
Janin
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