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DOING, DOING, DOING… We are a society of Doing and what I mean by that is we are so busy making things happen that we almost go into autopilot.

I ran into the supermarket to pick up fresh fish for dinner and ended up with 20 other things — sound familiar. I did have one of my eco bags with me however I had too much that my hands were full. I put the freshly packaged fish down for just a second on some packaged bread as I ordered some meat from the meat counter. This nice woman smiled at me and said, “I know that you probably are not thinking about this but my son is allergic to fish and you need to be aware where you are putting your fish. I am not buying bread today however I cannot buy that bread now as it touched the fish”. I looked at her and replied, “You are absolutely right and I am so sorry – thank you for making me aware of this”.

I was so busy DOING – shopping, thinking about making dinner, that I stopped BEING and really considering my fellow human beings – being considerate of others.

THIS IS A LARGER LESSON — SOMETIMES I NEED TO BE “HIT” OVER THE HEAD TO SEE IT
I was grateful to this woman sharing this with me for now I will not do this again.

The larger lesson given to me is SLOW DOWN. I have been so busy DOING, CREATING, DOING, PUSHING MY BUSINESS AND WORK that I was burning out. I needed to slow down. It has also been a time to clarify my passion and purpose. I needed to step back and clearly define my VISION.

I have talked about the universe sending us messages to “wake us up” – so mine came in the way of a speeding ticket, meetings being changed or cancelled for various reasons, computer problems – couldn’t print, and my central vac just stopping (ok not being able to vacuum is not so bad) and then on my way to a meeting I found myself behind the slowest car! I was still not getting it!

This week I stopped – not only was I being forced to – I was exhausted. I really took time to clear “junk” out of my head through meditation. For those, like me, meditation doesn’t come easily. Slowing my mind can be challenging. With the support of friends that do this regularly, I sat in a chair – sometimes I played music and sometimes I just sat in silence.

It really does work. I have been able to clear out some of the junk. Clarity has come. This is an ongoing process for me!

I also know that when you are clear in your intent of what you want, who you are .. are following your truth, heart and gut — you will manifest it at a much quicker rate. This is about your BEING – your ESSENCE and where you vibrate. We attract to us at the level that we vibrate — Joy, happiness, and love are the highest vibration.

Enjoy this Valentine Weekend and for those in parts of Canada – Family Day. Stop and just BE!

All my love,

Sandra

Tags: allergy, awareness, fish, goals, grow, growth, intentions, journey, meditate, nurture, planting seeds, slow down

I wanted to share this story for some, if not many, will relate. When I heard this story it confirmed for me the need to create a financial empowerment workshop. It’s ALL ABOUT YOU and we want to break things down to the simple so you can make really good decisions for you and your family.

My best friend was at dinner with another group of friends to celebrate a few birthdays. She was having a conversation with this woman friend, 32 or 33 years old, who has recently been separated (in the last year or so). It was fascinating to her that this woman shared that she had to bring in an accountant to show her everything from A to Z to do with her finances. She left everything to her ex-husband – EVERYTHING. She did not know anything about mortgages, her accounts, paying bills. I mean she knew nothing.

As my best friend relayed the story to me she looked at me and said, this woman is the perfect candidate to come to your workshop.

For many there is some awareness of their finances, however there are a lot of women who really have no clue.

Taking back your power is really a choice. Let us be part of this and empower you on your journey of financial awareness.

We also want to tell you that the 2bempowered site will be changing it’s look to incorporate additions – make it user friendly.

Please send us your questions and we will address them.

All of our best,

Sandra & Maritza

Tags: accountability, awareness, finance, growth, money, responsibility, understanding

I am working on the youth mentoring leadership program with a life coach and he introduced me to a woman, Michelle LeRoy, who works with “indigo, crystal and star” children. These are very enlightened and aware children with a great knowledge base. As a result of our conversation we decided to merge on this idea and bring in a few more people.

Below are 2 women that I feel you children will greatly benefit from:

Susan T. Howson – author, creator and coach. She has designed these special cards for children that are beautiful and telling. Her website is www.magnificentcreations.com .
The other woman is Michelle LeRoy -holistic practitioner, Spiritual Guide, Intuitive Healer, Reike Master & Sonic Reiki Master, Aromotherapy and Energy work. You can learn more from her site: www.thesixthelement.ca.

For those kids that resonate — great tools

All my best,

Sandra

WHEN IT THOUGHT… 2009, for me, was a time of peeling away the layers. I really thought that 2010 was ‘it’ – the time for all to unfold – being part of the New Earth. While I still hold this vision and knowing, I believe that there are still layers, perhaps my deepest ones, that are coming out and really pushing me to my limit of knowing who I am.

It is only recently that I have come to understand that my heart needed more healing. I was open to dating and meeting however I only let people in so far and when I was confronted with this, I smiled and said “No, I am open to love”. Well, there is open and there is open. I feel that by recognizing this and accepting this is truly my first move to fully and unconditionally loving and honouring myself.

I have spent the last 10 or so years losing myself, reconnecting with myself, my inner child, my truth and so on that I have been working more in my male energy and I know that I want to balance this out with my feminine energy. I am very passionate about my work, my life, my children and my friends and you can “feel” this a mile away. One of my layers is “letting go and trusting” and today I am faced with this.

I met with a group of people who carry similar vision that I do regarding our children- that our children, guided by us, are challenging the current systems, and bringing about the changes we need for our New Earth. We have come together and I know that this movement is so much larger than me and my vision. I am learning to trust and know that this will move in a way that will bring about the greatest and highest good for all of us.

I am ready to do this work and I know that I cannot do this alone, nor do I want to. I welcome all the people who have come into my life. Even today, these women shifted me even more.

I call it baby steps, as the universe only gives us what we can handle. If you are one to take leaps maybe you need to step back and just enjoy each step, in each moment that you take and not “rush” to get to where you feel you need to be. We are all in the place in our lives that we are meant to.

I have been talking about the Seeds Being Planted. I know more than ever that this is true. This is the time to find clarity of who you are, what you want and how you see your life. The more clear we are the faster we will manifest, bring about, these changes. Stay open to the process for it will unfold in IT’S time frame and in it’s own way.

All my love,

Sandra

Tags: acceptance, aha moment, awareness, growth, heart, journey, knowledge, learning, love, peeling away layers, self, spiritual

Ever had a conflict with someone at work?  This may give you a different perspective.  This clearly illustrates how the three cheetahs were able to bridge their differences with the antelope and were able to become friends.

Tags: amazing, antelope, cheetahs, tolerance

This is such a cute photo!  Want a smile on your face?  

Tags: chimp, chimpanzee, cute, tiger

In our lives, we encounter both highs and lows.  Sometimes we feel down.  I love this song because it changes my mood from negative to positive.  Check it out!

Tags: franklin, gratitude, imagine, kirk, me, thankful, video

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