What to do if you are sick and tired of something

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:30 PM - Life Coaching Blog


If you are sick and tired of something in your life that needs to change here is an important truism to be aware of:

Anything you have an aversion to is bringing you out of the "now". The secret to happiness, contentment and success is embracing the now. You accept the is-ness of the moment -  the circumstance, the present reality. Do not resist it.
Full acceptance leads to change. Change starts to come naturally when resistance is dropped.

Example:

I don't want to go to work one day; I focus on all the frustrations of my job, wishing I could be working independently; I don't know why my business won't take off ... this is aversion, this is resistance.

This type of thinking will perpetuate the current circumstance.

The more I embrace my job, the faster the karma will be exhausted and my new opportunities will thrive.

Namaste,
Marilyn

How to Experience Life

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 7:30 PM - Life Coaching Blog

I have realized after much contemplation, meditation, and life experiences, this is true:

The more you let go of your ideas about life, the more you will enjoy the experience of living

MG

Enjoy your evening,
Marilyn

Five Tips to help you Recreate!

Monday, May 27, 2013 - 9:00 PM - Life Coaching Blog

Hope you enjoyed your Sunday, yesterday:)) I took a day off from blogging. I was recreating ...

Let's talk RECREATION!


Here are Five Tips to prioritize Recreation:

1.  Most people who work hard do not have time for much recreation in their life. Part of this is understandable and part of this is an excuse because it is not prioritized. The only way to "re-create" the ability of the mind and body to function well is to "recreate". It's time to make the time.

2.  When people make the time for recreation, many feel guilty because they think about all the things they still have to do. This is the most challenging hurdle to honoring this part of life. If we stay in the moment and enjoy the activity we will not fall into the trap of guilt.

3.  Many people don't fully understand what recreation is. It is something you don't have to do, that you choose to do, because it is enjoyable. That's it. This includes sports, games, hobbies, artistic endeavors, crafts, creating new things, spending time doing things with others, scenic drives, etc. It does not mean sleeping! lol. It requires action.

4.  Some people have spent so many years busy with their work, their challenges and their difficulties that they don't know what to do to recreate. The best way to remedy this is to go back in time and remember something that was enjoyable in the past and revive this activity. Or, notice if a newspaper article, a commercial, a magazine photo, a story from a coworker, etc., peaks interest. Maybe it's something YOU can try?

5.  Imagine yourself having fun. What is it that you are doing? Intentionally bring this into your life.


Memorial Day Weekend in the US is the unofficial beginning of summer; and summer = recreation.

I struggle with #2 the most and then #1. The other three I've got covered;)
How about you?

Wishing you well,
Marilyn

Being the best YOU that you can be!

Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 7:30 PM - Life Coaching Blog


Don't resist any of your natural tendencies.

This is a common theme in Taoist, Buddhist and Yogic traditions. I am experiencing it to be true in my life on a daily basis. I can also see it's true with the people I work with.
The more you stop "doing" constantly, and spend time "being" the more you gain wisdom into how life REALLY works.

What is one of the truisms of life?

Resistance causes a multitude of problems.

Do not resist who you authentically are. And do not judge it. You are the way you are for a reason. Be the best YOU that you can be.

It's all about surrendering to what is.

In this surrender and allowing yourself to be who you are, change will naturally occur if it needs to. Trust the wisdom of nature - it's on your side;)


Warm regards,
Marilyn

Be Aware of Awareness

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 9:30 PM - Life Coaching Blog

I've been teaching a Mindfulness Class at the University of Rochester, working with students who have the same frustration - "I can't stop my thoughts".

I would imagine this is a common problem for many people.

The secret is to not try and stop your thoughts. There is a fundamental difference between thoughts and thinking. Mindfulness practice works with the "thinking" not the thoughts.

The best way to let go of the frustration about thoughts is to just let them be and become identified with the awareness of the thoughts. Become aware of awareness itself. That is the true secret to mindfulness practice.

I invite you to read my latest article on my website:

Mindfulness Explained

Have a lovely evening,
Marilyn

Dissolving Resentment

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 8:30 PM - Life Coaching Blog


I was having a discussion about "financial woes" with friends recently. The discussion was helpful in that we needed to "vent" about how expensive routine necessities have become, but the discussion inevitably shifted to comparing our situation to others who may not have to pay the same amount for the same things. This resulted in a bit of resentment and "us-and-them" thinking.

I pondered this natural, human reaction. Society seems to be based on comparison which breeds judgmental attitudes. Resentment and frustration leads to stress, which results in dissatisfaction and a lack of effectiveness. My pondering led to a solution ...

Read full article here

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Have a great night!
Marilyn

The Is-Ness of Everything

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:30 PM - Life Coaching Blog


“In this moment, there is plenty of time.
In this moment, you are precisely as you should be.
In this moment, there is infinite possibility. ”
― Victoria Moran, Younger by the Day: 365 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Body and Revitalize Your Spirit

It's all perfect in its imperfection.

Cheers to the "is-ness" of everything.

Warm regards,

Marilyn