The B’s of Living Destiny

July - 4 - 2010
Posted by Val

“Not what you do, but how you do what you do, determines whether you are fulfilling your destiny.” Eckhart Tolle ∞ The 4 B’s for creating and fulfilling your destiny: ∞ 1. BALANCE – Some say balance is impossible to achieve while others espouse that a happy life is impossible without it. More important than  [ Read More ]

Anxiety is a huge issue in today’s fast-paced world. The bad news is, the world is speeding up. The good news is: there are solutions that work to relieve anxiety (and its related issues). I’ve had bouts with anxiety and depression, so I’m sharing from experience in the hopes that this info will support you  [ Read More ]

I am a huge fan of Bikram Yoga, probably because it’s been one of the most mind-bending, body-bending, breath changing things I’ve done with myself. The studio where I currently practice is the Takoma Park Bikram Yoga studio, owned by Stephen Pleasant (isn’t that a great name?) It’s done in a yoga studio that’s been  [ Read More ]

First off, I haven’t written in a few days here, please forgive me. I’m back at it again. Awareness, acknowledgment and acceptance are the triplets that make life infinitely easier. This post will be a little shorter than my usual 1,500+ words, and it’s my intention to make it power packed with stuff you can  [ Read More ]

Daily Inspiration

September - 8 - 2008
Posted by Val

Quote for the day: “You have the power to create. Your power is so strong that whatever you believe comes true. You are the way you are because that is what you believe about yourself. Your whole reality–everything you believe–is your creation.” Don Miguel Ruiz Sacred Text: “…fill your minds with those things that are  [ Read More ]

Daily Inspiration

September - 4 - 2008
Posted by Val

Quote for the day: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” Henry David Thoreau Sacred Text: “I give my life to God to guide today.” “Father, I give You all my thoughts today. I would have none of mine. In place of them, give me Your Own. I give  [ Read More ]

Everyday Affirmations

September - 1 - 2008
Posted by Val

This past weekend, I conducted a women’s retreat, which turned out to be an amazing success. God is good. At times during the weekend, because it was full of activity, I felt rushed. When I did, I took a moment to center myself and slow things down. I thought of writing this post because of  [ Read More ]

Patience

June - 30 - 2008
Posted by Val

I was strolling through Bowie Town Center yesterday afternoon and wandered into the Hallmark store. There, on one of the shelves locked away in a glass cabinet was a beautiful angel, with the word PATIENCE written in beautiful lettering across her purple robe. I fell in love, partly because I collect angels, but also because  [ Read More ]

Meditation

June - 17 - 2008
Posted by Val

I’ve been talking a lot lately about meditation to my coaching clients. It’s a recurring theme for good reason: meditation is one of the best ways to begin the day. Whether you call it meditation, contemplation, reflection or silence, the practice of sitting comfortably in a relaxed position, breathing deeply and quieting the mind produces  [ Read More ]

Breathe

June - 13 - 2008
Posted by Val

Today I feel rushed. I don’t have to, I’ve done what I set out to do. Yet, I still feel this need/compulsion to rush. There’s a lot going on this weekend for me, including participating in a gala on Saturday night and graduating on Sunday from Inner Visions Institute. I feel rushed and a tad  [ Read More ]

Be more. Do less.

June - 3 - 2008
Posted by Val

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” Deepak Chopra This morning I was furiously swatting at the stray mulch on my driveway which has come undone in the recent wind and rains. Caught up in a sweeping frenzy, I had one goal in mind: to herd the stray mulch back  [ Read More ]