"I was running from rejection, from being orphaned… The Indians called me mixed blood. The white world called me Indian. I was running in search of my identity. I was running to find Billy."
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This website, Do Nothing for 2 Minutes, has been around for years. Today I stumbled upon it again and I remembered how nice it is when you're feeling scattered or unclear. You really can restore so much well-being in 2 minutes. I sat listening, quietly, doing nothing, and I knew at the end of it how I wanted to fix a scene I'd been working on last night. Perhaps this site is just what you need today also. If not, bookmark it for another day. It's one worth keeping around for those much needed moments of zen.
How you spend your time on the internet can really define how you feel about life. I myself hate when I realize I just got sucked into browsing Facebook for an hour, and all I did was the eyes glassed over, half conscious stare the whole time. Facebook can be awesome for sharing and staying in touch with people all over the world. But it can do what so much of the internet does, which is drag you down. There is so much stuff on the internet that can lift you up, inspire you, and make you feel excited about your life and this world. I would love to challenge you today to be aware of what you do online, and how it makes you feel. There's nothing wrong with surfing the web to relax, unwind, and enjoy the fact that for the first time in history, unlimited knowledge and exploration is at our fingertips. My favorite way is by going on Stumble Upon. I have it set so it shows me nature photos, landscapes, books, coffee, travel and other things I love. BookShelf Porn was a super fun find. And today I found you can do a virtual tour of the Smithsonian Museum. So if you're going to veg in front of your computer, find the stuff that increases your wonder and awe about the world rather than the stuff that makes you drool and check out like a zombie. It's out there, and just as easy to find as the zombie-inducing stuff. If you see the internet like a treasure chest waiting to be mined, your Monday will feel infinitely better! Some things I found through Stumble Upon that made my heart sing with joy: I'm not sure how to explain this one. It just made me feel appreciation for the creativity, intelligence and willingness of others to try things! It's called Keylight Experiment.
This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety. Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes, when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals–sounds that say listen to this, it is important. - Gary Provost
This Webinar is over, but Christie posted a replay here. It'll be available for the next 48 hours. I really enjoyed the class and Christie's fun attitude. Afterwards I felt inspired to go back and play one of the classes from the course I'd bought from her years ago. It's always interesting how you hear new things when you're in a new place. If you enjoyed Christie's talk but you can't afford her course right now, try looking her up on YouTube. She's got plenty of good stuff on there to get your abundance momentum going!
Hello all - First of all, I apologize for not posting this sooner. I love Christie and have done one of her full courses before, and it was really great. Even though I've heard her speak numerous times and probably heard all her stories, I signed up for her free class tonight because I love her energy. She laughs a lot, and just listening to her feels like this lightness comes over me. I wasn't going to share this because I know we all have the speakers and teachers we like, and it can seem like someone is always trying to get you to hear some speaker or teacher or whatever. But then I thought, hey this is free, and it's probably going to have some nice insights, and will definitely have high energy (so far 75k people are signed up) so why not share it? So I know this is coming in at at the last minute - the online class is tonight - but I trust if this class is for you that you'll see this post in time! The Facebook page: Experience Ultimate Abundance In Life with Leading Expert Christie Marie Sheldon. I love this free guided meditation from Cassandra Lyons that connects you with feelings of freedom and expansion! I did it this morning and I felt energized and excited not just for the day, but for what is unfolding in my life. If you're looking to get more in touch with your Inner Guidance, with more joy, ease and grace, and to see life as more of an adventure and less of a daily drudgery, then check out Cassandra's site. |