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Visualize, Be Inspired, Take Small Steps, Repeat

October 14, 2013 by Lamisha

Last week I posted about being open to the many possibilities regarding how money can flow into our lives and there by opening opportunities to living the life you want to live. For many, money is the limiting factor before they even get started. It’s a roadblock they throw up as they begin thinking about what their dream life might look like. They tend to not get very far in their vision because the pesky idea that they must have the money first, causes them to stop dead in their tracks.

I have heard many times over the years that when you do what you love the money just follows. I always surmised that in order for me to do what I love, I had to have the money first. In my linear way of thinking that is all I could come up with and so I worked backwards. If I needed the money before I could do what I loved, then I would have to find a way for me to get the money and most often it meant doing something that I didn’t like doing to get it. I was stuck.

I realize now what all that talk about doing what you love and allowing the money to follow was about. It’s not about you doing something to make money as much as it is doing something because it brings you joy. Isn’t that worth more anyways? I know there are bills to pay and responsibilities to take care of, but who says right this very moment you have to quit your job and take a flying leap into the land of who knows what? That’s not what I am saying at all.

What I mean is that when you take a step (no matter how small it might be) to follow your heart, things just seem to line up and opportunities fall into place, many times from resources you didn’t even think about. Life is full of these situations and I am sure you have had something like this happen once or twice before.

I have had it happen a lot and each time I smile, laugh a little, and feel the amazing feeling of pieces falling into place. I remind myself even in times when things are lackluster and feeling stagnant, that these moments happen all the time, and as long as I am doing what I love and following my heart, the pieces will fall into place. For me those pieces are often money, resources, contacts, opportunities, and amazing gifts that I had never thought about.

Still not convinced it can happen for you?

I have a little exercise for you to try. Think about your ultimate dream. Maybe it is starting a business, writing a book, traveling the world, or writing and producing an amazing film that will change the world. Whatever it may be, think about it. Visualize it. Feel it and allow your imagination to run wild for a moment. Don’t think about the steps to get there. Don’t think about whether it is realistic or not, just envision it. See all the details and feel the excitement you will have once it is real. Smile and be inspired. Got the image?

Now, I want you to take one step toward that vision. Something that feels easy to do. If you are writing a book, think about the title or the main characters name. Write it down. If you are wanting to start a business, do an internet search for others like it. The key here is to do something that doesn’t seem like a big deal, but is a step in the right direction. Take note of what you find or what you write and when your inspiration fades, let it go.

For the next week take note of the things that happen around you. For instance, you might hear your main character’s name while you are out shopping and it leads you to think about a specific storyline for your book. Or you might hear a song that would be perfect for your film you want to create. Make note of all those seemingly simple, yet incredibly inspiring moments. Allow them to feed off of the other and follow your inspiration to the next thing.

Visualize. Be inspired. Take small steps. Read the signs. Be Inspired. Repeat.

Try it and see where your path leads you. I would love the opportunity to share your story with other readers so if you are up for the challenge, try it out and email me with your results.

This is going to be fun!

Happy Friday Friends!

October 11, 2013 by Lamisha

It’s been a bit of a busy, focused, sometimes frazzled week for me and I am so happy it’s Friday.

I am going to spend some time this weekend unplugging from technology and plugging into family, nature, and good ‘ole fashioned fun. I hope you all do the same!

Live a little this weekend and do something simply because you ENJOY it.

I will be back at it Monday full of ideas, inspiration, and coaching goodness to share with you. Until then have a lovely weekend and thanks for reading!

Let’s Talk Money…

October 8, 2013 by Lamisha

So it seems that money is the topic of discussion these days not only in the news with all this talk of the U.S. budget etc., but also with potential clients. When asked why they haven’t moved toward the life of their dreams, the limiting factor is often times, you guessed it, money.

Whether they are wanting to start their own business, move to another part of the country, or travel the world, many of the roadblocks are the same. They haven’t yet amassed enough money to do so. In their minds (and mine at one time), they had the straight and narrow view of how they could (or couldn’t) accomplish their goal.

Let’s say you want to travel the world for a year. You might think the most realistic way of doing that would be to have to save enough money to pay all of your expenses while you are away. In order to do that you calculate what you make now, a realistic amount of money you can save, and how much you will need for your year-long expedition. Understandably so, that calculation could not only be depressing, but it could also take the wind right out of your sails. You might feel like it will never happen and you simply let it fall by the wayside.

But, what if instead of providing a straight and narrow view of how it is most likely going to come to fruition, you made a list of all the awesome ways it could happen. Use the what if game I talk about here and allow your imagination to run wild.

For the example above you might come up with a list that looks like this:

I could win the lottery and have all the money I need
Someone could gift me the money
I could win a trip around the world
I could get a new job that pays more and travel sooner
I could find a midnight hustle to make the extra money
I could find a job that would pay me to travel
I could sell all my crap and do it
I could work with a life coach and she can help me reach my goal

You get the idea. This exercise is meant to open your eyes to all of the wonderful ways you could get to your dream without following the most logical and realistic idea. In fact, if I were working with you on this specific example I would show you how you can get clear about your dream, follow your inspiration to take a tiny step forward, and watch as some amazing things fall into place that will lead you to the next inspirational nugget on your journey. Doesn’t that sound much better than trying to do it the way that feels so hard and so impossible?

When you limit yourself to accomplishing your dream via this one specific channel, you cut yourself off from all other possibilities. This wonderful world of ours is full of situations, opportunities, contacts, networks, jobs, etc. that can help you get to where you want to be. You just have to open your mind to the possibilities that are out there and the best way to do that is to tap into your inspiration. Don’t allow your current job, income, bills, situations etc. limit you in living the life of your dreams. Open your mind and see what happens.

Is money the thing you are lacking to make your dream come true?

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Dreamer Highlight: Tad Hargrave & Producers of Milton’s Secret

October 7, 2013 by Lamisha

This Dreamer Highlight edition is all about thinking outside the box and being conscious creators. Not only are my two highlights incredibly inspiring, but they are also movers and shakers in a different way of thinking and being. Enjoy!

I first found Tad Hargrave and his website Marketing For Hippies as I was doing some marketing research for my business. Like many coaches, healers, and generally green business owners the traditional hard marketing can feel a bit overwhelming and down right icky and that is where Tad comes in. He has found a way to take his passion for helping fellow business owners create marketing plans that fall outside the “traditional” ideas of marketing so it

creates a set-up that not only works for the business, but also feels right for the business owner. For example, for some of his own workshops instead of setting a specific price for his presentation, he operates under a ‘pay what you want’ model that allows participants to pay a deposit and then any additional amount once they complete the workshop.

This form of pricing/marketing is totally outside the box and against what many big businesses might consider doing, but it works for him. It allows him to help people who need it and to allow them to decide what his content is worth. It is also where I came up with the idea to try it for my ‘pay what you can‘ offer that I set up last week. (By the way that offer is still good, but only for a limited time so if you are thinking of working with me you should really get signed up today!)

What I love about Tad’s way of doing business is that it is a win-win for everyone involved and while business should be a win-win for both parties, it isn’t always done that way. His way of doing things also takes the focus away from the money and places it on value, content, and helping people. Because let’s face it, money is simply a piece of paper that allows us to exchange it for goods and services and if we could find a way to do that differently, that piece of paper wouldn’t mean a whole lot right? If you have a business and are interested in his outside the box thinking, check him out. He also has a ton of additional interviews to check out in addition to real case studies for potential clients to see how he works.

The other highlight involves a similar outside the box thinking for an upcoming movie called Milton’s Secret. This film is based on the book by Eckhart Tolle and tells the tale of how a young boy learns to live utterly and totally in the moment amongst other lessons from his grandfather. You can find out more about the film in Lilou Mace’s interview with Barnet Bain (producer). What is interesting about this film besides the content and the conscious subject matter, is the way they are going about funding the project. Since it is not set up as one of the big box office hits like other Hollywood films, this one is being funded by grants, private investments, and conscious co-creators that want more films like it out in the world. Let’s face it, times are changing and in order for us to continue to grow and evolve with the changing times, we need more creative solution seekers and this project is just one example of that. If you are interested to know more about the project or to donate to the cause you can do so here. I for one am looking forward to seeing this inspiring film come to fruition because it sounds absolutely wonderful!

In addition to the inspiring content and the out of the box thinkers who are producing the film, this project really looks at it as a group created film. Viewers who are interested in the work are investing their money in a vision that is greater than themselves so that others may view it and be changed.

Now just imagine for a second if the producers had only seen one way to get their film off the ground and that one way was to convince the big Hollywood companies that this would be a hit etc. They may have either given up entirely on their dream to create the film or delayed it for a very long time. That my friends is the power of thinking outside the box and being open to the wonderful possibilities of the Universe. Your one way of doing things is not the only way, so open your mind and your heart for others to be revealed and remember, if you need help figuring out how, I can help. Simply contact me for a free session to find out what amazing things we can accomplish together!

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Imagine This…

October 2, 2013 by Lamisha

I have always enjoyed daydreaming and envisioning the life I want to have. Sometimes I envision the perfect vacation or the ideal job. Sometimes it’s the ideal day or situation I am dealing with at the moment. What is interesting is while I am thinking about the best case scenario it is really an expected outcome I am aiming for. Aren’t we all?

But, what if instead of aiming for the end result, we instead imagined an inspired, happy, and good feeling journey to whatever it is we are looking for?

Take your ultimate dream job for instance. If you are finding yourself constantly taking score of the fact that you aren’t at your ideal job and you are working really hard to get there, you are probably going to be somewhat frustrated and over time just miserable. But, if while you imagine your ideal job you take note of the opportunities, situations, people, and other great things that come your way as you move along your journey, you are likely to be much happier and more fulfilled.

What a concept!

To enjoy the journey of life and the inspired actions that lead you to your ultimate dream is really the ideal life right? If you can not only enjoy the end result of whatever you want to achieve, but also enjoy the journey to that thing, you have it all figured out!

That is what is a little different about how I work. I don’t just help clients work really hard to get to where they are going. I help them follow their joy to whatever they are wanting. There is a difference.

What is pretty amazing about this process is that the more you follow what feels right for you, the more progress you make. Sound a little “woo-woo”? Let me give you an example.

Say you want to quit your job and become a full-time world travel writer. You have no idea how to do it, but your logical mind says you must first save enough money to travel the world and still pay your bills while you meander your way around the world. You decide to work with me and learn how to let your logical thought process fall away for a moment and instead embrace the idea of following your inspiration.

You decide to take the first step toward your goal and ask a friend (who is also a writer) what they know about the topic. While you are discussing your big dream with them over coffee, you see a flyer for a writing class that peaks your interest. Since you are following your intuition and inspiration, you go to the class to brush up on your writing skills. In the class you meet several other writers who have big dreams too. Some want to write fiction, others non-fiction, and to your surprise you find out the teacher has experience writing travel guides for a well-known publisher. Wanting to get some writing gigs under your belt you speak with your instructor to find out more about that type of work. You take away some really great info from speaking with your instructor and decide to do a bit of research on your own. In doing so you find some other writing gigs that really interest you and while they aren’t directly related to travel, you apply. Fast forward a few months and you have not only managed to lay the foundation to your new writing career, but you have an amazing opportunity to travel outside the country to work alongside another travel writer(incidentally your writing teacher) to help do research on a new travel guide. Not only that, but you are getting most of your expenses paid and a small stipend during the project. You are on your way to quitting your job and becoming the next world travel writer and enjoying every single step along the way.

To some this story may seem unrealistic and unbelievable, and I understand, but I promise you if you allow yourself to think beyond just the end result and follow your inspiration along the way, magical things happen. It is as if the universe is responding to every little step you make and providing another wonderful experience to help you on your journey.

I can see you thinking about your ultimate dream and wondering if this could happen for you and it certainly can. You have the ability to following the inspirational nuggets along your journey to your ultimate dream. It doesn’t have to be logical, realistic, and hard. It can be easy, fun, and fluid.

I know some of you have been thinking about your dreams more and more every day and each day your passion and excitement is building. Don’t let your current reality be the thing that stops you from taking the leap. Maybe you have been thinking of working with me and haven’t taken that step. Do it now! Contact me for a free 30 minute session to chat about your dreams. And remember I am still offering my ‘pay what you can’ special for 2 sessions so you don’t want to miss this!