Relaxation Meditation

Patience - yep, again!

I know I talk about the importance of patience a lot but it's what I need to work on and I know I'm not alone.  So often we get discouraged if things don't go exactly the way we want when we want.  Let's put a stop to that today :)

If you have a goal, it may take time to achieve that.  As you may know, I have recently taken up running.  Okay, some people would call what I do wogging.  A combination of walking and jogging but I will get better every time I get out there as long as I'm consistent and keep at it. It's easy to get discouraged and say, I can't do a marathon that will take me forever and I don't have the patience to walk it - and perhaps not the muscle strength (however, walking is a lot easier than running!)  I am basing that on my present physical condition.  But guess what, I can change that IF I have patience!!  

The same goes for any goal - weight loss is a great example, too.  Often people look at a 1 pound weight loss as nothing when they have 80 more pounds to lose but the fact is, it's a step in the right direction and with every step - no matter how small - you are getting closer to your goals!!

So my goals for today are to really ask myself what I can do for me today to bring me joy and get me closer to my goals and then listen!  Often we ask the question but when we don't have an immediate answer, we stop listening!

Take time today to be patient with yourself and take note of any progress you have made toward your goals.  It doesn't matter how small.  Write it down and celebrate yourself.  Take another action step in the right direction and applaud your courage and determination.

Enjoy your day.  Be patient and trust that all is well and you can do anything!!

Goals for 2014

It is important to have goals and to write them down. I believe in having goals in all 7 areas of my life
(financial, career, free time, health and appearance, relationships, personal development, and community/charity/legacy).  It is also important to review our goals daily - at least morning and night.  I will blog more on the importance of goals at some point.  Stay tuned! I'm not going to list all my goals here but I'll list a few and may add in new ones during the year (especially if I want to share positive results!).

Remember to make SMART goals.

1. I will run at least 5 workshops and/or retreats by December 31, 2014 at 5 pm.
2. I will publish at least 4 books by  December 31, 2014 at 5 pm.
3. RunDisney - I will go to Disney for a race and vacation by December 31, 2014.
4. I will have at least one other nice family vacation by December 31, 2014.
5. I will exercise at least 5 times/week thru December 31, 2014 at 5 pm
6. I will reach my ideal weight of 145 pounds by August  1, 2014 at 6 am.
7. I will eat at least 5 servings of veggies and fruits (and take my Juice Plus) every day thru December 31, 2014 at 5 pm.
8. I will complete at least 14 races (at least two half marathons) by December 31, 2014 at 5 pm
9. I will run/walk at least 700 miles in 2014. 
10. I will go out with or spend focused one-on-one time with each son and my husband at least once per week between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 at 5 pm.
11. I will spend time with a friend at least once per month between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 at 5 pm.
12.  I will meditate at least 5 times per week between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 at 5 pm.
13.  I will read 50 books by December 31, 2014 at 5 pm
14. I will incorporate the success principles into daily practice between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 at 5 PM
15. I will offer free laughter yoga classes.