Monthly Archives: December 2010

Natalie’s Question of the Week 12/20/10

Ah, the holidays. For many, there is the potential for all kinds of emotionally-charged scenarios. What do you have in place to ensure strong personal boundaries, absence of reactions and an increase of compassion when needed? Don’t overlook this important … Continue reading

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Susan’s Question of the Week 12-19-10

So many holidays, so many rituals. Grandma’s chestnut stuffing for Thanksgiving; Christmas cards, the tree, cookies, chocolate-dipped oranges, truffles; panettone and Mom’s lasagna New Year’s day – lots of food rituals in my family. Too many rituals to keep up with. … Continue reading

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Boundaries, Responsibility, and the Limits of Your Comfort Zone

As the end of the year approaches, perhaps you are spending a little time evaluating and planning. I know I am. I was reminded by my horoscope: You can tell that one cycle is ending, yet you still might want … Continue reading

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Let Your Comfort Level Be Your Guide

More than ever  we live in a world where people are willing to express points of view that challenge conventional wisdom. Of course, that can create great discomfort for others who rely on conventional wisdom for guidance. I can understand … Continue reading

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I am Completely Awesome … A Christmas Gift from Entrepreneurial Goddess Community Newsletter

I always look forward to Anastasia Netri’s Entrepreneurial Goddess Community Newsletter. Today, Anastasia included a lovely holiday gift suggestion that I wanted to pass along: A wonderful gift you can give yourself is to start an “Evidence That I am … Continue reading

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Choosing Courage

Last night, I attended Jacqueline Wales first Fearless Factor Women of the Year Award. One of the honorees was Claire Tedesco, a remarkable young woman with a lengthy resume of service and a glorious future of contributions to come. And … Continue reading

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Big Choices

Sometimes (most times?) you are not conscious of something in your life that is holding you back from living your most fulfilled life, until some kind of catalyst unwittingly illuminates a deep, unmet need. A niggling thought might be tucked … Continue reading

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Natalie’s Question of the Week, 12/13/10

What is wrong with you? OK, now that you’ve read that, what came up for you? Years of conditioning may have told you something is wrong with you. The way you a perform a certain task, the way you do … Continue reading

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Out of the Shadows – Into the Comfort Zone

As I shift my life and expand my Comfort Zone, there are still moments where I consider ducking back into the shadows. In the shadows has been a safe place to be for a long, long time. I was in … Continue reading

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Whose Problem Is It, Anyway?

I walked with a friend to the newsstand the other night, and he bought a paper, thanking the owner politely. The owner, however, did not even acknowledge it. “A sullen fellow, isn’t he?” I commented as we walked away. “Oh, … Continue reading

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