Discovering Amazing Possibilities

Are you creating a life of Love and Amazing Possibilities? Are you doing things you love and that bring you PURE JOY? Or are you living your life out of necessity and routine? There's nothing wrong with that, I'm just asking you these questions to perhaps bring these questions into your greater awareness. 

This episode is going to be short and sweet. Sometimes some of the most inspiring podcasts I've listened to have shorter episodes. Not that I don't have very much to say, or that I even like to listen to myself talk.

What inspires some people, might not inspire others. My hope for this episode is that you take what resonates and leave the rest.

So....are you creating a life you truly desire? And if you had to power to change anything in your life what would it be? Whatever perspective you have, I invite you to ask yourself What Else Is Possible? 

AND... What Amazing Possibilities have you not discovered in your life today?

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

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"Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself." -Unknown "If you're creative, you will never run out of adventures." -Unknown You ARE Creativity.  Even if you do not feel or believe that you are a creative person. You are a form of creativity. Simply from the fact, you are a human being created and put on this earth to create something. Anything, really. So Create! Anything your heart desires. A brand new you. Write. Sing. Dance. Draw. Take a class. Or if none of this appeals to you, create something that you know in your heart will make an impact on someone. Create! When no one is looking. Create! When your heart is heavy and you feel no one is listening.  Dig deep! Challenge yourself when you feel that spark of inspiration. Reconnect with that part of yourself you felt was dormant while navigating through the wilderness. Reignite with that spark and set it on fire! In this episode, I share a personal journey of my creative flow and how I was inspired to “Create through the pain.” I could have gone down a very destructive and dark path during that time but instead, I anchored myself to my creative flow and created something new. It was my way of processing all the grief. While the grief was very strong at the time, discovering my flow of creativity made each day a little easier. I feel my purpose in life is to be creative or be a creator of something leaving others better than I found them. It brings a smile to my face not only because I enjoy the visual aspect so much but because growing up, I truly believed that I could do anything in life. And I still believe that today! Being creative sometimes was my way of protecting myself from all the harsh external elements out there in this crazy world. Being creative gave me a sanctuary and a place of safety. Being creative feeds my soul and it really helped me get out of a very dark time in my life where I was lost and had not many places or people to turn to. I guess it’s a form of therapy for me. A way to process grief. 
Book resource:  Just Create! Creating Through the Grief Wilderness by Carmen Shields 
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This podcast is an AmplifyHer Media production 
**Disclaimer**  The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

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As humans, we are all so concerned about going here and going there. Doing this or doing that. It is our nature to speed things up, check things off our "to-do" list, and get those daily tasks accomplished otherwise we have completely and utterly failed for the day. Not only does this not really help with focusing on being "in the present moment" we also tend to be checked out of reality in a sense, because we are so busy "getting things done." The day passes us by and we forget to give ourselves a little bit of compassion and grace and feel gratitude towards the things we did get accomplished throughout the day.

SO....what if we challenged ourselves a bit and focused on BEING instead of GOING and DOING all of the time? What if we challenged ourselves to do all the things we have to do on our daily to-do list and SLOW down the process in a more impactful way? What else is possible? What amazing things will show up, and what will pop up into our awareness that we otherwise wouldn't have considered before?

I've been part of this amazing group challenge called 75 SLOW. 75 days of slow practices that you can incorporate in your daily life without having to check off any other to-dos on your list.

Here's what I've Learned so far in Being Slow:

First of all, one of my favorite animals is the Sloth. Not only are they cute and cuddly but they have the right idea about moving slowly. There's nowhere to be right now. Just chill for a bit and enjoy the experience...

I am a little bit halfway through the challenge. It has not been an easy thing to do...shifting my mindset from "GO GO GO" to "SLOW SLOW SLOW." You see 75 SLOW isn't about going slow, but rather engaging with yourself, slowing down in whatever it is you are already doing, and experiencing life at it is, in the moment. There have been days when I have been so utterly grateful to have each practice to try and it has really helped slow down my thoughts, or the monkey chatter as I like to call it. And then, there have been days where I have been like, "Oh great another practice, habit etc. I need to have in my life because it is good for me blah, blah, blah. You see when I went into the negative headspace, I was then able to use one of the practices, and then re-direct myself to the present moment. To feel immense gratitude for this beautiful and wonderful life I have, and that I have all the tools I need to reconnect, engage and experience my life as it is in the present moment. The best part about 75 Slow, is there is nothing to DO here just to BE. To be in the present moment and experience as much as you can, and make it a lifestyle.

So I invite you today. Try something SLOW. Anything really. Start small, and then see what shows up. What else is possible? And...what amazing possibilities have you not considered in your life today?

Quotes from the 75 Slow website: 

"This is not a challenge about conquering yourself, your goals, or about “achieving” anything."

"This is an invitation to engage with yourself, slow down, and experience life as it is, in THIS moment."

"Because your value doesn’t come from what you can produce. Your value comes from who you are - there is nothing to force or to prove."

Check out the 75 SLOW website below to learn more and see what the challenge is all about

https://www.75slow.com

https://www.75slow.com/the-challenge

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

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What if we chose to reframe our perspective of Joy? What if we chose to find JOY in even the smallest things? "Joy is not the absence of suffering but a state of being." - Unknown 

Ways to Reframe your Perspective of Joy 

1) Put on new glasses. When you change your perspective the things you look at change. 

2) Lighten up. Don't take life so seriously. Humor goes a long way. 

3) Take risks! Do one thing a day that brings you joy. 

Chose to live your life from a place of JOY What if you create the awareness to reframe your perspective by asking What Else is Possible? By choosing this energy, see what shows up. See how much more JOY shows up in your life 

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**Disclaimer** The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

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Just a little bonus episode for the end of 2021. 
This year is starting to wrap up and I must say, it was a doozie! do people even say that word anymore? I must be channeling the "old school" version of Carmen lol. I have a few choice words for 2021, but I think I'll save that for another place and time that is more appropriate. Anyway, I decided to record this episode about What Else is Possible & New Year Intentions, with the intention of not giving any hacks, tips, or tricks on how to create or set intentions. 
But rather, this episode is mostly me sharing what doesn't work for me when it comes to creating (or not creating) New Years Resolutions, intentions, vision boards, etc. you get the idea. Honestly, none of those creative and catchy titles resonate with me. But instead, what if you asked yourself the question, What Else is Possible? and then set the intention of being in the flow of the question...Whatever flow looks like to you, it will look different for each person. 
What feels light? Do I really want to say YES to this? or does it feel more like a HELL NO? Sit with your body and feel into the question. Feel into what magical things/people/situations show up. Because....What else is Possible? And, what amazing possibilities have you not considered in your life today?
Wishing you a magical and What Else is Possible 2022!
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**Disclaimer** The concept "What Else is Possible?" is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

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As a child, I always looked forward to the magic of the holiday season. So many wonderful traditions we had. Sure, I protested putting up any decorations or the tree before my Birthday. But the many traditions we had, I remember fondly. The decorating of the tree, hanging of the stockings, and baking of Christmas cookies. Now as an adult, some of those traditions have faded and some have shifted into new ones. What I continue to love is the feeling of the Christmas magic. The What Else is Possible? magic. Now, I know it’s not only during the Christmas Season when miracles show up. So I ask you today, What else is Possible? And what amazing possibilities have you not considered in your life today?  

Resource: We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle

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**Disclaimer** The concept "What Else is Possible?" is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today. 

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Something occurred to me as I was going through some extreme abdominal pain, which come to find was an ovarian cyst. What occurred to me is this….everything going on in your body is energetically connected to something else. Whether that be mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual. You see, we are all spiritual beings living this human experience called life. The mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual pieces of what it means to be human are all connected and when one is out of alignment, after some time the other one eventually follows.  It’s a great reminder that we are “human beings” not “human doings” and we all could use a little energetic re-alignment once in a while. What else is possible? And what Amazing Possibilities have you not considered in your life today?

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 Book reference: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay 

***Disclaimer*** The concept "What Else is Possible?" is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

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As humans our connection with our energy centers can often be blocked or non-existent. The intention of this meditation is for healing, balance, alignment and peace, as you go on a journey through the seven chakras.

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Music Attribution: Bathed in the Light - Calming by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source:http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100308 Artist:http://incompetech.com/

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Hello Beautiful Souls and welcome to my podcast! Today I'm starting anew. Fresh. Inspired. ME being ME and no one else. We are all unique human beings living this thing we call life. Perhaps we are even Spiritual Beings living this Human experience called Life. What if we took that a step further? Pausing for a moment asking ourselves, "What Else is Possible?" Really bringing the question to the forefront of our consciousness without having to seek out any answers. So here's an invitation to you. To ask yourself the question, What Else is Possible? Choose Joy! Get curious! ask the question What Else is Possible and then see what shows up! 

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***Disclaimer*** The concept "What Else is Possible?" is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

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I take you on a Journey through the 7 Chakras

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