Lamisha Serf-Walls

Do you want a life with more meaning in 2016? Read this!

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photo credit: Dream On via photopin (license)

If you would have met me about 15 years ago, you would find that I was struggling with finding my true calling in life.  While I was going through the motions of living the responsible and logical life I thought we all should live, my soul was slowly dying.

As the years passed by, I realized I was craving a life where I knew I was making a difference.  A life that would allow me to embrace all parts of my being and feel creative, powerful, and passionate about life.  Isn’t that what life was supposed to be about?

Didn’t they tell us that we could be anything we wanted to be growing up?  I couldn’t quite figure out how that could be when everyone was telling me to do all the ‘adult’ things like go to college, get a job, and then pay bills like the rest of society.  I felt like an odd duck for wanting more.

Not necessarily more money (though I did want that), but more meaning.  I wasn’t willing to accept the idea that we were put on this planet to merely survive life.  My soul told me otherwise and come hell or high water I was going to figure out what it would take to create that meaningful life I so desperately craved.

And I did and it turns out it boiled down to 5 simple things…(Spoiler alert: Money wasn’t one of them.)

You can read more about my passionate awakening and the 5 Simple Ingredients for a More Meaningful Life over on The Huffington Post here.

Feel free to read it and if you like it share it with someone who could use the info.

5 Things to do to start your 2016 off right

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photo credit: Holiday Illuminations! via photopin (license)

The New Year is coming, are you ready?

Over the last few days I’ve been in hard-core planning mode.  I LOVE this time of year.

There is nothing better than the fresh feeling you get when a new year rolls around.  It makes you feel like anything is possible huh?

In addition to getting super clear on what I desire for 2016, I’m doing a few other things to start the year off right.  I’ve gone through a series of various ways to prep for the New Year over the last few years, but I’ve gotten to a point where I’ve found what works best for me.

Is 2016 YOUR year to kick ass and take names?

Is it the year you finally let go of the excuses and make your dreams a reality?

Ready to up-level?

Of course you are, but first…do these 5 things.

  1.  Release your beliefs.  There is no better time to get rid of the thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving you than now.  In fact, it’s time to remove ‘can’t’, ‘lack’, ‘not enough’, ‘never’, and any other variation of those words that create a negative feeling for you.  YOU have the power to create your reality and you are, every single day, but first you must clear out your mindset to make room for the abundant and life-giving thoughts that will catapult your life to the next level.  Write down all the beliefs, feelings, memories etc. that you are ready to release on a piece of a paper.  Send them love and then burn that sucker.  Out with the old…in with the new.
  2. De-clutter your space.  I go through various fits and starts of de-cluttering throughout the year, but I love doing one big purge at the end of the year.  A little trick I learned from my good friend Lisa Sharp over at Clear Calm Space is to set a timer for each are of your home you are de-cluttering and then get to work.  Books you are no longer interested in or won’t read again, old papers and notes, clothes and shoes that don’t fit or you don’t wear anymore all must go.  Donate what you can and trash the rest.  Clearing out your space creates a physical peace that does wonders for your energy and paves the way for new opportunities and ideas to flow.
  3. Get clear on what you want for the New Year.  You’ve heard me talk about the 2016 Create Your Shining Year workbooks by Leonie Dawson and you know how much I love brainstorming brilliant ideas and this workbook is awesome.  In the past few weeks I’ve been getting clear on the feelings, opportunities, programs, offers, and experiences I desire for 2016.  I’m not talking about ‘how’ I’m going to do it just yet and you don’t have to either.  Just getting clear on WHAT you desire is a huge first step.  Whether you use these planners or something else entirely, it’s extremely important to decide what you wish to bring to fruition in the New Year.  (P.S. The Planning Party is still open so if you want to join us, you can purchase your workbook above and I’ll get you added to the group.)
  4. Choose your WORD for the year.  Every year I choose a word or phrase as a theme for the year ahead.  In 2014 I chose “Show up” and in 2015 I chose “Go Pro”.  This year I decided to go with one word and instead of thinking it through logically, it sort of chose me.  For 2016 my word is FLOW.  I desire more flow in abundance, ideas, creativity, and in fun experiences.  Being in the flow feels amazing and that is my guidepost for all that I do in 2016.  I encourage you to select a word for yourself.  Use it to make decisions for the year, to set your goals and to keep you focused on what is important for the year ahead.
  5. Take action.  So many people start with an amazing vision for what they want to accomplish for the year ahead, but fail to actually take action to move them toward their goals.  I encourage you to select a few things that feel a bit scary, but totally exciting to jump start your year.  Big action (in spite of your fear) is really what will make the difference between staying stuck where you are now and moving into the future your soul is craving for you.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on what you want to create for the year ahead.  Share your word of the year or your action in the comments below and let’s make 2016 magical and full of wonder!

I also encourage you to reach out for help with making your dreams come true.  Hiring a coach is hands down one of the best ways to take serious action and jump start your year.

If you have been feeling:

  • Stuck in a rut
  • Lost in life
  • Confused about what to do next
  • Frustrated with your lack of progress

It’s time to reach out for help.  Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Consultation below to chat about how I can help support you in creating the future your soul desires.

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Permission to be happy: Granted

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photo credit: The butterflies in the stomach… via photopin (license)

I’m going to tell you a little secret about life that I’ve come to learn.

YOU have the ability to BE HAPPY right here, right now, no matter what your outer reality looks like.

All you have to do is give yourself permission to be.

That’s it!

Sure, it might feel a bit better to have more money in the bank, a loving partner who adores you, and a puppy who is delighted when you come home, but you don’t need all of that to be happy right now.  That’s just icing on the cake!

In fact, if you want to manifest any of those beautiful experiences (including the career, car, or vacation of your dreams) you must be happy first.

Like attracts like and in order to have more things that bring you joy, you must first radiate joy.

It’s just how it works.

Unfortunately many of us have gotten sucked into the idea that we will finally be happy when we get….there.  (Where ever “there” is anyway.)

As human beings we are blessed with amazing desires for incredible experiences that we can savor with every one of our senses and there is nothing wrong with that at all.  However, when we make any situation, opportunity, experience, or thing that isn’t currently in our reality to be the source of our joy…we lose our power completely.

No person, job, bank account, car, house, or anything else has the power to make you unhappy…unless you allow it.

Period.

And only YOU can cultivate the joy, peace, bliss, and pure happiness within yourself regardless of what is going on around you.

How?

By deciding to be.

By doing the things that light you up (no matter how small).

By giving yourself permission to feel the joy, love, and beauty that is all around us at any given moment despite what hasn’t manifested for you…yet.

And if you are like me, right now your mind is saying…BUT, But, but…there has to be more!  What else can I do?  Just tell me already!

Here’s your action step:

Grab a pen and piece of paper and start what I call a Love List.  Write down all the things that you LOVE about yourself, your life, spouse, job, the world etc.  List all the things you love…even if you don’t have them in your experience right now.  By simply reflecting on the things you love, you raise your vibration and I guarantee you will not only feel happier, but you will begin to manifest your desires with ease.

Happiness is an inside job and it’s time we got back to tending to our inner garden and stop making excuses about why we can’t be happy right now.

Life is too short not to feel the joy of the world and especially around this time of year when there seems to be a little bit of magic everywhere.

If ever you needed permission to be happy where you are, with what you have, as you are.

Consider your permission to be happy: GRANTED from now until forever more.

Don’t go into the New Year playing victim to the world.  You have the power to create anything you desire, you simply have to decide to do just that.

What’s holding you back right now?  Fear? Worry? Something else?

If you are ready to kick ass in 2016 and claim your happiness and everything else your soul desires, I want to chat with you.  Schedule your free 30-minute consultation below and let me help you make next year the best one yet!

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Guest Expert Highlight: Niki Tripp

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The more time that passes, it becomes more and more apparent that what we need more of in this world is LOVE.

The recent events across the world have created a reality that many of us never thought we would have to endure.  A reality where in many places hate has become the norm and drawing lines in the sand to separate us even more than we already are as a world.

What we need is LOVE.

LOVE heals.

LOVE mends.

LOVE thrives.

LOVE creates.

LOVE brings people together.

And yet, what many of us don’t have is an abundance of self-love.

How can we move through the world loving others more than we love ourselves?

Niki TrippThis, my friends is what Niki Tripp is sharing in the Grow, Evolve, Become-Membership group this week.

She is a down to earth, highly intuitive and nature-connected soul who thrives in Mother Nature and can tell you all about the symbols, meanings, and messengers that often come to us in nature.  She is also a fellow creative soul with a gift for creating beautiful alter pieces and other nature inspired gifts that you can check out in her Etsy shop.

I have had the honor of meeting and chatting with Niki for a few months and I have to tell you what a sweet, sweet soul she is and I am SO excited to have her as a guest expert for our group this month.

If you could use a bit of self-love and want to check out how to create your own self-lovefest, you must check out her 7-Days of Self-Love– a self-guided e-book that will inspire and motivate you to create a bit more love in your life.  And if you are interested in it, grab it now before I convince her to raise the price of this soul-centered gem!  (Seriously, the current price is a STEAL for what you get.)

You can also check her out on Facebook and send a little love her way!  Thanks Niki for being a part of my guest expert panel for the membership group. 🙂

4_silver-lineCelebration Giveaway Winners!!!

The giveaway has come to an end and we have 4 fabulous winners!  Thank you everyone who joined in the celebration and took a look at this new beautiful site!

The winners are….

2016 Create Your Shining Year Workbooks:  Cheryl R. & Lauren V.D.

Freedom Intensive Session: Jill F.

30-Day Break Free From Stuck: Kelly P.

Thank you again for all your support and if you didn’t win, but would like to join the 2016 Planning Party-make sure you purchase your planners using THIS LINK (and do it fast because the physical products are selling quickly).

Also if you are ready to really make a change in your life and FINALLY live the life your soul craves, feel free to schedule your consultation below.  I’d love to chat with you!

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Do something that scares you…

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photo credit: The Ukelele Warrior via photopin (license)

About a year ago I decided to take a leap of faith before I was entirely ready.

In September 2014 I submitted an article to the Huffington Post. To my surprise they liked my article and I became a regular blogger for their site.

(My latest article titled: 11 (More) Universal Truths that Will Change Your Life for the Better is here.  Feel free to read and share it with those you think need to see it.)

The second article that I submitted got raving reviews and is still a HUGE hit on the site.   A few weeks later it was such a big hit, they translated it to be published on Huffington Post Spain.

Talk about shocked!

Women from all over the world were reaching out to me after that article because they wanted my help. My words resonated deep within them and they wanted to create change in their lives.

I was in awe.

Amazed.

Humbled.

My words created a stir within so many souls and since then I’ve been writing, sharing, and creating programs from the heart to serve and inspire women like YOU.

Yesterday the sequel to the first article was published and I’m celebrating this huge moment by sharing the article with you in hopes that it inspires you to take a leap of faith of your own.

Your leap may look different than mine.

Maybe you decide to go back to school, start writing your novel, or reach out to a coach you’ve been wanting to work with.

Maybe it’s auditioning for a large (or small) role in a play or starting your own Etsy shop, or submitting your latest poems to be used on a greeting card.

Whatever it is…do it.

The truth is you may never feel 100% ready to take the leap.  When I wrote the first article, I know I didn’t feel ‘ready’.  I was inspired to do it and saw it as a challenge.  Looking back it was exactly what I needed to do to continue to grow and evolve and I’m so glad I took the risk.

Today I want YOU to take your own risk.  Don’t think about it, just do it.

Then let it go…

The truth is you are never truly ‘ready’ to do the big things, but when you feel it in your heart…you just know you HAVE to take the leap.

If you are looking for some inspiration and support for your very own leap, I’d love to chat with you.  If you are READY to kick the doubts, fears, and other BS to the curb and make magic happen in your life & you are ready to invest in YOU.  Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Consultation to chat with me about how I can help you make that happen.

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