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Life has a way of providing the lessons we need. That’s if<\/em> we slow down long enough to hear<\/i> the whispers and see<\/i> the opportunities. For me it took finding out I needed heart valve surgery to put this lifelong Goer and Doer on pause, ready to learn and listen.<\/p>\n

The last 7 months, primarily spent waiting<\/i> for life altering surgery (2 months ago), \u00a0were transformative. I went from totally terrified to completely at peace. I glimpsed my purpose and the reason I\u2019m here. I grew. I reaffirmed beliefs and uncovered truths.<\/p>\n

GRATITUDE<\/b> is the only way to go\u2026expressing gratitude for what we have in our lives creates boundless JOY. It also creates more to be grateful for.<\/p>\n

GRATEFUL FOR THE LITTLE THINGS<\/b>\u2026.there is such joy and comfort in the little things\u2026..the ordinary things\u2026 the things we often over look or take for granted. I took off the macro and put on the micro lenses. I was amazed at what I saw. I realized that what made my heart sing and flooded me with immediate peace were the small things\u2026..the familiar ping of a text message from my daughter, the reconnecting time with my husband everyday at 4:30, our little mutt greeting me with overwhelming happiness every morning.<\/p>\n

Y\u2019GOTTA KEEP TRYING UNTIL YOU LEARN TO MEDITATE<\/b> \u2013 I can\u2019t tell you how many times I\u2019d tried to mediate. I never quite got the hang of it. My deep breaths had a habit of triggering hyperventilation and my mind refused to be still. Obviously I had a long way to go! I gave it another try. I desperately needed to bring stillness and peace to mind and body and diffuse the raging fears that were threatening to either sweep me away or drive me crazy. Luckily I got it! Fears were squelched by stillness and\u00a0the gates to gratitude, love and joy were flung open.<\/p>\n

\u00a0WHEN READY THE MESSENGER APPEARS<\/b>\u2013 In this case messenger(s) \u2013 two meditating friends became my guides (once I asked). They provided me with everything I needed to create the beautiful stillness. If you are interested let me know and I will pass along.<\/p>\n

A GREEN DRINK MAKES YOU FEEL GREAT INSTANTLY – <\/b>there\u2019s something about a green drink<\/a> that just makes you feel healthy and well\u2026not to mention giving a noticeable glow which is kinda nice. I\u2019ve been juicing for 3 years and the green drink never disappoints (even after heart surgery)!<\/p>\n

My life has changed in the last few months and I sense it\u2019s only the beginning. I hope it continues to be a time of accelerated growth and understanding. I\u2019m looking at it as a Re.Start<\/b> of Life Part II. I believe we all have a purpose or a calling. We move forward in life gaining insights, learning lessons so that we can live our life on purpose, infuse meaning into all we do and bring forth our gifts so we can best serve.<\/p>\n

If I continue listening for whispers and watching for opportunities and asking, \u201cHow can I serve?\u201d all will be revealed. I know this to be true.<\/p>\n

Grateful\u00a0to be back!<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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