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Boldly Breaking Through

Welcome to my blog ... and to the magic of creating openings and breakthroughs in your life!

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Intimate Requests: Keep It Fresh!

“Wait,” I called after him. “Before you leave, let me look at you – take you in for a second.” He stopped. And staring into those luscious pools of deep green, my heart jumped, then danced it’s happy dance. Wow. Nice unexpected start to the morning. Even better, as an additional perk, the sweet memory …...
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Turn Around & Embrace The Golden Possibility That Is You!

“The beauty you see in me is a reflection of you.” ~Rumi We are drawn to certain people for a multitude of reasons. One magical reason is that we see in another special traits or characteristics we can’t quite yet embrace within ourselves. We are attracted because we sense new possibilities for ourselves in that …...
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The Magical Relationship Mantra

“Listening is an attitude of the heart, a genuine desire to be with another with both attracts and heals.” ~ Rumi “Tell me more”is my relationship mantra. It’s magical. It’s powerful. It works. “Tell me more,” I say, when wanting to deepen communication. Tell me more. This is my number one conversational secret sauce for …...
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Dance With Longings

“In the lover’s heart is a flute which plays the melody of longing.” ~Rumi Here we are in February, the month that somehow got dedicated to love and the celebration of Valentine’s Day. For so many, though, this holiday brings with it a heightened sense of longing, – an aching heart, you might say – …...
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When Hope Whispers…

The glorious New Year is upon us, and with it comes that sweet, hopeful energy of new beginnings, fresh starts, and perhaps if we are lucky, dreams realized. A new year awakens us to, above all else, a sense of possibility. Maybe, just maybe, I can meet some of my heart’s deepest longings. Maybe, just …...
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The Gift of Presence

“Let others see their greatness by looking into your eyes.”  ~Molli Morti T’is the season of presents. For some, giving gifts is a delicious delight. For others, it is a nerve racking, stress-filled challenge. Yet, hark! Why not take the pressure out of this year’s holiday time? Gift shopping need not have to throw you into …...
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The Power of Appreciation

A thankful heart hath a continual feast. ~W.J. Cameron Feel it. Offer it. Watch your life transform! Give yourself the pleasure of a moment of appreciating something, and watch how, just like a magnet, riches on many levels come back to you! Appreciation is defined as “the recognition and enjoyment of good qualities of someone …...
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Harvesting Your Strengths in Relationships

Where there is the greatest love, there are always miracles. ~ Willa Cather~ When was the last time you celebrated what was working well in your relationships? When was the last time you noted what you were contributing? Rather than feeling inadequate when a connection steers off course, why not help set it straight again …...
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Instead of Heading Deeper Down the Doubt Path…

Cooler September breezes are upon us, reminding us we are heading toward a transition. The close of summer and the beginning of fall is just one of a myriad of transitions we experience in a lifetime. Transitions are a common theme in my life coaching practice, as many clients seek support when faced with a …...
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Let That Old Story Go

Time to rewrite the script, I remind coaching clients who come feeling stuck, frustrated and unable to move their lives forward. Often we have clear goals, aspirations, plans and grand intentions. We strive toward these dreams while, at the same time, subconsciously believing we are “not good enough,” “unworthy,” “invisible,” “going to be rejected,” or …...
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Release Regrets. It’s a New Day!

Regrets, – oh, how they can haunt us. They can torture us too, draining our energy and spirits, especially if excessively dwelled upon. Regrets are no fun to tangle with, yet so often they end up tying us in knots. Pestering and festering regrets come in several varieties. A regret can surface as you ponder …...
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Head to the Woods…

Head to the woods – or at least head outside – if you want to experience yourself in a new ways! The great outdoors is filled with special energies. Nature has the power to quickly renew heart and spirit. This renewal can happen with ease and without involving complex plans or activities. It can be …...
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