Happy Thursday to all! It's been some since I wrote because the past few months have been a bit challenging. However, what I have recently realized is that even though I was feeling challenged and somewhat lost that I still had so much to write about.
You see, I moved to Massachusetts a few months back with my boyfriend. For those that know me, I am originally from Brooklyn, NY and lived there for most of my life. Living is a little different here. The pace is slower, and well, I had resigned myself that I was going to hate it here. I made it very clear, in no uncertain terms to my boyfriend, that I was not happy here. I felt isolated and alone. Where are the yoga studios and places I can go to for networking events and make new friends? I thought to myself. Most of my friends and family live in NYC and New Jersey.
It seemed as if whatever could go wrong for us between April and up until about a week ago, went wrong. I thought I was trying my best to adapt, but what I wasn't focusing on was my energy. I guess I was not a very pleasant person to live with. Recently, Michael (my boyfriend) and I had experienced a dark night of the soul in our relationship, We were at a crossroads and I almost went back to New York City. This, I thought was the answer I was looking for because I knew I would be happy there. On the inside my heart was breaking, for I did not want to leave Michael, but we thought it might be for the best. To make a long story short, we talked alot of things through. I realized that I take my emotional energy with me wherever I go. If I am unhappy here is MA, then who is to say that I would be happier in NYC.
I am happy to report that I have felt an inner shift within myself and some great opportunities are in the works for myself and Michael. We are looking for a new apartment, somewhere where we can both be happy, thrive and prosper. Just last night, I received an e-mail from inspiremetoday.com that they are featuring me on another one of their websites which is very exciting. They reach over 20 million people.
What I have learned from this experience over the last few months is that I must practice internally and externally what I believe in. I believe that GOD/The Universe is on my side no matter what. I also believe that I must be energetically aligned with what it is I say I want. If I want joy, then I have to feel joy; if I want abundance and prosperity, then I have to feel that too.
My hope is that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that your best days are out in front of you. It is always the darkest before dawn. If you are feeling like your life is chaotic, take heart, you are not alone, You are being watched over and cared for. It's the times when our faith is tested is when we need to have the most faith.
I pray that you have a glorious day, week, month and year. May you be blessed with all that you desire. Thank you so much for sharing your time with me.
With Joy and Gratitude,
Stephanie
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Happy Saturday!
I want to touch today on the subject of trust. Within the past couple of weeks, I've learned some hard lessons about not trusting my instincts. Right now, even, I am kicking myself for being "Ms. nice girl". It's my nature to want to please everyone and we all know that does not work.
We all have a deep small inner voice that speaks to us when something feels good. It also lets us know loud and clear when something does not feel quite right. I am known as a person who gives everyone the benefit of the doubt and I do not judge others. However, I am also known to be a little too trusting. I hand out trust like it's water. My reason for writing today is two-fold; one is that it is very self-healing and two, I want to help others follow and trust their instincts. If your first thought about a situation does not feel good-then STOP and go with that "gut" feeling. The consequences could be dire if you don't follow and TRUST your instincts.
I wear my heart on my sleeve and I will continue to do so. However, I have learned a valuable lesson about handing out trust to everyone I meet. I generally like to believe that people are good-natured. Unfortunately, the past couple of weeks, I have attracted two situations that are shall we say less than ideal. I won't bore you with the details, but I will say this, I will NEVER ignore my inner voice again.
So, I want to leave you with this-keep an open mind and an open heart. I believe that the Universe is kind and is always on our side. The lesson I have learned is to be more discerning about who I let into my world. A person will now have to earn my trust. This is not to say that my heart is closed. I'm just deciding to be more choosy about what I will and will not tolerate.
If this resonates with you, then, I would love to hear any comments you may have.
Have a blessed weekend!
With gratitude,
Stephanie
I want to touch today on the subject of trust. Within the past couple of weeks, I've learned some hard lessons about not trusting my instincts. Right now, even, I am kicking myself for being "Ms. nice girl". It's my nature to want to please everyone and we all know that does not work.
We all have a deep small inner voice that speaks to us when something feels good. It also lets us know loud and clear when something does not feel quite right. I am known as a person who gives everyone the benefit of the doubt and I do not judge others. However, I am also known to be a little too trusting. I hand out trust like it's water. My reason for writing today is two-fold; one is that it is very self-healing and two, I want to help others follow and trust their instincts. If your first thought about a situation does not feel good-then STOP and go with that "gut" feeling. The consequences could be dire if you don't follow and TRUST your instincts.
I wear my heart on my sleeve and I will continue to do so. However, I have learned a valuable lesson about handing out trust to everyone I meet. I generally like to believe that people are good-natured. Unfortunately, the past couple of weeks, I have attracted two situations that are shall we say less than ideal. I won't bore you with the details, but I will say this, I will NEVER ignore my inner voice again.
So, I want to leave you with this-keep an open mind and an open heart. I believe that the Universe is kind and is always on our side. The lesson I have learned is to be more discerning about who I let into my world. A person will now have to earn my trust. This is not to say that my heart is closed. I'm just deciding to be more choosy about what I will and will not tolerate.
If this resonates with you, then, I would love to hear any comments you may have.
Have a blessed weekend!
With gratitude,
Stephanie
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Welcome to my blog! Here I hope you will find inspiration and possibly get a few laughs.
So, here it is, Saturday, April 21, and I am enjoying an evening of feeling so much gratitude. I'm sitting here with the love of my life Michael (who happens to be poking me right now-LOL) and we are just enjoying being in one another's presence.
My day began at 6:30 a.m. at Dunkin' Donuts enjoying a delicious caramel almond iced coffee with skim milk and a sun-dried tomato bagel-YUMMY! Then it was off to driving lesson number four with Michael. Well, needless to say, I freaked out. Apparently I think that driving 20 miles an hour is going too fast! I managed to drive a mile before I had to pull over and say, "I can't do this". On reflection, I would have stopped just for a few moments to gather myself and keep going. Michael is very loving and patient, but when he is teaching me to drive he is all business. I also received a call from my Mom today crying that she is stupid because she can't figure out how to use her new microwave. I lovingly told her that she was not stupid and that she can do it. She called me back an hour later and said, "I did it!"
So, why I am telling you all of this? I have asked my heart and soul what it is that it wants me to do in this lifetime. I've recently re-discovered my love and joy of coaching. I'm passionate about cheering other people on, letting them know that they matter, and supporting them in not settling for mediocrity. Life is so precious. Why settle for less than the best. We are children of the divine (GOD/Spirit or whatever you choose to call your higher power) and it is our divine birth right (and privilege) to reach for the stars and enjoy this delicious and decadent bounty we call life.
My message to you this week is to keep going. You can do whatever it is that you set your heart and mind to. You have to desire it with your whole heart. Just believe in YOU and trust yourself. Ask for divine guidance and follow your intuition-it will never steer you in the wrong direction.
I hope you have enjoyed my musings and they have helped you in some way. Would love to hear your comments. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and get ready to CREATE a great week ahead for yourself.
With gratitude and passion,
Steph
So, here it is, Saturday, April 21, and I am enjoying an evening of feeling so much gratitude. I'm sitting here with the love of my life Michael (who happens to be poking me right now-LOL) and we are just enjoying being in one another's presence.
My day began at 6:30 a.m. at Dunkin' Donuts enjoying a delicious caramel almond iced coffee with skim milk and a sun-dried tomato bagel-YUMMY! Then it was off to driving lesson number four with Michael. Well, needless to say, I freaked out. Apparently I think that driving 20 miles an hour is going too fast! I managed to drive a mile before I had to pull over and say, "I can't do this". On reflection, I would have stopped just for a few moments to gather myself and keep going. Michael is very loving and patient, but when he is teaching me to drive he is all business. I also received a call from my Mom today crying that she is stupid because she can't figure out how to use her new microwave. I lovingly told her that she was not stupid and that she can do it. She called me back an hour later and said, "I did it!"
So, why I am telling you all of this? I have asked my heart and soul what it is that it wants me to do in this lifetime. I've recently re-discovered my love and joy of coaching. I'm passionate about cheering other people on, letting them know that they matter, and supporting them in not settling for mediocrity. Life is so precious. Why settle for less than the best. We are children of the divine (GOD/Spirit or whatever you choose to call your higher power) and it is our divine birth right (and privilege) to reach for the stars and enjoy this delicious and decadent bounty we call life.
My message to you this week is to keep going. You can do whatever it is that you set your heart and mind to. You have to desire it with your whole heart. Just believe in YOU and trust yourself. Ask for divine guidance and follow your intuition-it will never steer you in the wrong direction.
I hope you have enjoyed my musings and they have helped you in some way. Would love to hear your comments. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and get ready to CREATE a great week ahead for yourself.
With gratitude and passion,
Steph
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