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"To make an idea become a reality is a process that fascinates me. Otherwise it just stays an idea." Delphine Arnold 

This is an episode devoted to inspiring you to take action and to have Savoir Faire.

Savoir faire gives us an important advantage in knowing what to do. Savoir faire is a French term first appeared in the 1700s, and it means knowing how to do. And it's the ability to speak or act in a way that's appropriate in any given situation. And by appropriate, I mean appropriate to our values, to what's important, to what gets us closer to what we desire. It also includes the ability to trust that you will know what to do. There's something a little funny about trying to know what to do at all times, because we don't. We simply don't. And I want to encourage you to know as much as you can, and then trust yourself that you will have the right action, the right decision, the right words when you need them 

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"You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world, and you have to do it all the time." 
- Angela Davis

I have four ideas of things that would make the most sense for all of us to stop doing. And four things that would make sense for all of us to add. 

And here's what's really special about these is that we can heal and move in these directions. As a community, as women working together, these things become so much more powerful and so much more possible. It's essential we know that we are not alone in our struggles, that many women face the same kinds of struggles day after day. And there are women who can inspire us, to help us move towards more passion, certainly more focus on our purpose and allowing ourselves to be more present in each and every moment so we can gain the most from our lives. 

Cut: hating our bodies, drinking alcohol (to excess or at all!), overly focusing on others for our self opinion, and neglecting our creativity.

Add: present moment awareness, honoring out creativity, knowing our values and what to do when we have conflicting values, and learning to use gratitude.

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I've been looking around for inspiration, in my own artwork and writing, and then looking to others to lend some hope and inspiration right now. And then I remembered that I could be giving some of that that I'm looking for and we can work to inspire each other. I imagine that many of you are looking for some encouragement right now. This episode is all about the art of the mandala, which is a healing circle to contain your essence. And it's about what you might do with the mandala, the art you make and what you might do with that piece of art to support yourself and your community. 

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How do you define yourself? There are benefits to defining who you are...are there are significant drawbacks to hanging too tightly to these definitions of who we are.

As always, all women welcome here!

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If you find you are in a hurry, it is time to slow down so you can go fast! This episode tells you how it can be done.

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"You can get excited about the future. The past won't mind."
 - Hillary Damiano
 
 This episode is all about making the future a point of interest and excitement. 
 -bridging and bonding
 -a theme for your new year
 -10 ways to stay inspired

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"Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels." -  Ann Richards 

Because it's the beginning of the new year. I wanted to bring things back to basics and talk about present moment awareness. This is a concept that is explored in philosophies and religions and science. Of course, there are decades of research about making contact with the present moment gives us a better handle on our mental health, and making contact with the present moment requires a little bit of willingness and a little bit of knowledge. 

Present moment awareness is described, as being in the moment with kindness towards the self, as freedom, and the single moment as the place in which we can truly be alive. 

So get our of your mind and into your life as we practice making contact with the present moment!

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“Self-care is how you take your power back.” -Layla Delia 

This episode is all about power, purpose, and how basic self care is necessary for a purposeful life. Art, meditation, being in nature, prayer, dance, and the ways that you feel in contact with yourself and your source can help your purpose so much. In fact, I think it's essential. 
 

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“Each time a woman stands up for herself without knowing it, possibly without claiming it. She stands up for all women.”
-Maya Angelou

We have so many choices to make this time of year. Will we do the usual holiday traditions? Will we have a New Year's resolution? Will we feel good or guilty? Will we give? How much will we give? There is a lot that goes into choice.

Today we talk about the neuroscience of choice and the brain mechanisms involved in dealing with complicated choices or simple choices.
 
Tired of wishing, making resolutions and then giving up for next year? You are not alone - most people give up their resolutions by January 19th! This year you can learn to the tools to adjust your thinking, visualize the change you seek, and finally succeed! 

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What can you do to enjoy the holidays a little bit more? The answer is incredibly simple. It didn't say it was easy. I said it's a simple answer. 

This episode is all about making contact with the present moment so that you can be in a state of mind to create your response in a way that is authentic and genuine and in alignment with how you want to be and how you want to feel. 

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