 Roan Mountain, TN Photo © 2021 Jenny Leigh Hodgins by Jenny Leigh Hodgins I wrote the poem, Roaring In The Lion's Way (below), as a description of my process of developing faith. Faith in the universe, faith in myself, faith in my capacity to tap my inherent potential aligned with the universal rhythm of life. When in the midst of a struggle with life's inherent difficulties, feeling faith is no easy feat. It's like climbing a steep mountain or learning to find your voice. For me, I discovered that part of my process for believing in myself is allowing myself to 'free fall' into a state of trusting myself. Or life. Or the universal power inside me. That requires letting go of intellectualizing, which is my handy go-to but which inevitably runs me in circles instead of providing a real breakthrough. This poem is about honestly facing myself, my problems, and the truth of my reality, and through that process, learning to trust that through consistent thoughts, deeds, and actions based on my sincere determination, I win. First I win internally. Then my environment manifests my growth with benefit. This is what I've learned as an SGI Buddhist practitioner; Buddhism is life. And life, to me, is about what it takes to be a human who creates value no matter what circumstances occur. Hope you gain faith in yourself from reading my poem, Roaring In The Lion's Way. Roaring In The Lion's Way Free falling—Letting go Holding on only to hope Trusting with my faith Coming from a choice I make Face to face with myself Depending on nothing else Looking straight at the truth Determining to show proof Shine, grow, polish, rise Fighting to become wise Give, share, open, love Believing I have enough Touch, feel, care, show Syncing with a rhythmic flow Promise, vow, act, pray Create value from each day Free falling from inside Learning to enjoy the ride Releasing all delusions there Breathing in pure, fresh air Closing off from all doubt Floating like a happy cloud Soaking in endless space Blue skies of deepening faith. Shine, grow, polish, rise Fighting to become wise Give, share, open, love Believing I have enough Touch, feel. care, show Syncing with a rhythmic flow Promise, vow, act, pray Create value from each day Roaring in the Lion’s way. What are your thoughts? Drop a comment below. Recommended Content Toward Improved Self-Care: Looking For A Silver Lining In Pandemic Life? What Are Ways For Nurturing Creativity And Inspiration? Part 1 How To Feel Spring Emerging From Your Heart Creativity Brings Comfort, Courage, and Hope What Self-Care Has To Do With Creativity Set Your Positive Intent & Inspire Yourself MY NATURE-INSPIRED PHOTO ESSAY SERIES: Keep Looking For Moments Like These To Celebrate & Appreciate How To Use Difficulties To Inspire Appreciation & Creativity What Kind Of Intent Is In Our Heart? How To Use Nature To Reinvigorate Your Spirit How To Nurture Yourself For A Positive Impact On Your World How To Open Your Heart To Find Beauty Within Suffering & Loss How Do You Find Hope To Create Positive Value? Belief In Your Own Creative Vision How To Connect To Ignite Positive Power
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by Jenny Leigh Hodgins Unexpected obstacles can be transformed into opportunities for new growth through your spirit to keep going. Continuing toward a goal despite setbacks is the key to victory. The effort to continue also builds inner strength and wisdom. Everything has meaning. Every challenge becomes fuel for training as preparation for your next chapter.  Mastering Your Mind Is Like Climbing A Mountain Overcoming each problem or reaching your goal is like climbing a mountain; each step forward takes you higher. Persevering gets you to the summit. Enjoying the view along the way as well as savoring the joy of your efforts once you’ve reached the top are your treasures, should you embrace that mindset. Your entire journey becomes your unique book of golden memories. These memories are the twists and turns of your particular path, the backbone of your life legacy. The real struggle is transforming your weakness. It's winning the battle in your mind against the lower worlds of negativity, like fear and doubt. But mastering your mind is much like climbing the mountain. The building blocks of your unshakable foundation are every step forward and every moment that you are fully present to savor the beauty of your dramatic story. It is a tailored journey for you to develop trust in your capability. Muster your determination to win over yourself. Challenge yourself to find the way, the answer, the right action. Keep reaching for the skies of your dreams. Appreciate everything along the way as part of your beautiful life story. Your Light Brightens The Way For Others Protagonists don’t get to sit on the sidelines. Heroes dive into the thick of the action, feel the fear and courageously try their best. You are your life’s star player. Don’t forget that you light the way for others too. Your success shines a light on the pathway for others to see through to their victory, too. This is why you must never give up on yourself or your dreams. Your painful experiences become your way to encourage others through their difficulties. Your Self-Care Is Not A Luxury Your success story inspires countless others. That is why you must take good care of your heart, mind, and body. Treasuring your potential to find your way forward becomes the hope for others to do the same. Taking care of yourself as a precious treasure of great potential is critical for your happiness. Forging your inner state of life is the starting point to your perpetual growth and your ability to enjoy each moment. Sometimes you need rest to refuel your creative energy. Sometimes you need to replenish your inner condition through self-care, study, or fusing with the compassionate power of the universe through prayer, meditation, or nature immersion. When you lose hope in your potential, you have a setback. But as long as you don’t let yourself remain stuck, you can open a new way forward. Always Keep Your Eye On The Prize; Your WHY If you lose sight of your ultimate mission, unexpected difficulties can be painful and stop your progress. But once you align with your purpose—to remain undefeated and become a beacon for others through your actions—you develop the fortitude to navigate your way through to your envisioned goal. How I’ve Climbed My Mountains With These Steps Let me share examples from my life to illustrate how I’ve used these ideas in action. Family Harmony More than 40 years of family discord motivated my prayer to reflect on and polish myself, change my contributions to negative patterns, understand differing perspectives, improve my ability to listen. It also taught me to set healthy boundaries, stop enabling, and express my truth when appropriate. Getting An Education In my early 20s, my desire to get into college to study music and earn a degree encouraged me to practice daily with the focus to improve specific skills and apply for multiple ways for financial support. Once I got accepted into college, I made constant efforts to learn, improve and complete tasks. Landing A Job & Moving To A New Home When I wanted to get my first public school teaching job, I had to address many unknowns to increase my chances of getting hired. I had to find a way to attend an out-of-state job fair with no funds or place to stay. I applied online, spread the word to friends, prayed for the wisdom to take the right action. I determined to pack, leave my current job on good terms, interview successfully, move out of state, find a place to live, and overcome a significant health issue. I successfully completed each goal. Continued Professional Progress Once I got the job, I faced new challenges like adjusting to a new structure, schedule, developing classroom management skills, meeting performance standards, and building coworker rapport. Dealing With Loss My experiences with losing loved ones fueled my determination to serve others, rise up to be a comforting presence, and give help where needed. I also resolved not to be crushed by my deep grief. I continually revisit my goal of transforming my suffering into a mission to help others through it. Relationship Growth In the romantic relationship department, I appreciate that my past relationships have helped me recognize and eliminate negative situations or patterns from my life, see my weaknesses and forge self-volition versus depending on someone for my happiness. Having A Foundational Philosophy As A Guide Through all these different aspects of my life, I used my daily Buddhist prayer and practice as my foundation. Practicing this daily philosophy expands my life state, overcomes pain or external obstacles, and taps my wisdom, creative energy, and compassion for transforming each challenge and setback. I face each day with the determination to be my best self and to be a positive force in my environment. Staying focused on looking for ways to create value or positively contribute amid difficult circumstances enables me to stay in the game without fail. How To View Failure Using The Big Picture I may fail at certain things. But because I push myself to look forward, keep going, and create value, I’m already winning. Giving up or giving in to internal defeat would be failure. The specifics of setbacks, challenges, or goals change or differ from person to person. These may even alter from one chapter of life to the next. But the way to use obstacles for ultimate victory is the same; How To Use Obstacles For Your Ultimate Victory You must polish your life and keep moving forward. When you practice believing in your ultimate potential and that of others, you will find it. As you continue this process, you will expand your capacity to experience and contribute joyful victory after victory. This process of your unique personal development is the valuable purpose you have in the world around you. The more you achieve, the greater your influence on others to do the same.  by Jenny Leigh Hodgins As I'm a live-in caregiver for my elder Mom, I feel her moods more sensitively than I did when living in a different state. In the last few weeks we've been grieving the loss of my sweet Aunt Nonnie, Mom's sister. They were really close. It's hard for my Mom. It’s heartbreaking for me to watch Mom’s grieving process. Especially in a pandemic where hugs are not a safe social distance. Eighty-one years of a beautiful, harmonious, loving sistership is not easy to let go of. Processing Loss We talk about what we can appreciate and our favorite memories of my dear aunt. I listen to Mom tell stories of her childhood and the many years of joint ventures, including our family upbringing that she shared with her sister. We focus on our treasured moments with my aunt. We dwell on how much having my aunt in our lives positively impacted us. We also are allowing space and gentleness as the grieving process is fresh and requires this kind of care. I offer many hugs and tissues to Mom, too. We Ride The Same Wave Of Obstacles Our situation reminds me that when I'm struggling, there are others facing difficulties, too. It's as if we're riding the same wave of obstacles, separated only by personal specifity. If you’re experiencing grief or another kind of adversity, my heart supports you in prayer and thought. Trust that prayers are coming your way from many directions when you need them the most. Self-Care Tools Taking care of yourself during times of challenge can help lighten the load of suffering. 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With all the tragedies going on today in our troubled society, I think that one of the most important things we can do to make the world a better place is to become happy. Alongside developing our potential and reaching our uniquely personal dreams, encouraging others along the way to do the same can only make things better. I think that world peace begins not only at home but essentially from a much more focused space—within each of our hearts. EXAMINING MY RESPONSE For me, based on my Buddhist practice and using its humanistic philosophy as a guide, part of my journey to experience absolute happiness is doing the work to overcome my prejudices and judgments. My starting point is examining my response to the tragedies, corruption, and polar opposite ideologies in the world around me. DOING THE WORK IS KEY Now that I especially and clearly understand that there are many perspectives opposing mine, doing the work to respect others is both transformative and key to improve my happiness and become part of the path to a more peaceful society. UNITY VERSES DIVISION I want to be a force for unity, not division. I want to base my actions on respect for life—not on judgments about behaviors or actions. Rather than promoting disrespect and divisiveness, I want to learn to fully and deeply listen—with the spirit of respect and toward unity. I'm not saying this is easy. For me, at least, this inner work is both grueling and requires my greatest efforts to resist responding to external challenges with my negativity. START WITH BEING A PART OF THE SOLUTION But I want to be part of the solution. That means I have to self-reflect and master my mind toward the goal of happiness for myself and others. I’m learning that I can only be part of the solution, contribute to unity, and lead with mutual respect if I have done my work on myself. This translates into more self-care. Not selfishness. SELF-CARE FUELS POSITIVITY IN THE WORLD Doing what it takes for me to be at my best allows me to view the challenges of today’s troubled community with greater compassion, energy, and wisdom. We can listen, act, and contribute in a more positive way when we first tackle our individual needs. A MICRO-PERSONAL TO MACRO-COMMUNITY APPROACH There is much work to be done through social services, economic recovery, and improvements through policies on a larger scale. Those conversations and movements are necessary and must be viewed from long-range and incremental efforts. We each choose the causes that mean the most to us and where we feel we can make our impact. WHERE DOES REAL IMPACT START? But I hold firm the idea that the real impact comes from grassroots, life-to-life connections, and initially, within one heart at a time. How can we be part of a positive solution or contribute to a more harmonious society without first addressing our individual wellness? Consider what we bring to the table if we have fully cared for and maintained our inner condition. Imagine the impact across diverse viewpoints when we initiate honest, earnest work toward our personal character as a starting point. We can be part of the greater goal for peaceful existence when we first start from within our hearts. This kind of self-care approach emboldens our spiritual and mental strength, positions us toward a greater openness to authentic listening, and being a positive influence on others. What are your thoughts? Recommended Content Toward Improved Self-Care: Looking For A Silver Lining In Pandemic Life? What Are Ways For Nurturing Creativity And Inspiration? Part 1 How To Feel Spring Emerging From Your Heart Creativity Brings Comfort, Courage, and Hope What Self-Care Has To Do With Creativity Set Your Positive Intent & Inspire Yourself MY NATURE-INSPIRED PHOTO ESSAY SERIES: Keep Looking For Moments Like These To Celebrate & Appreciate How To Use Difficulties To Inspire Appreciation & Creativity What Kind Of Intent Is In Our Heart? How To Use Nature To Reinvigorate Your Spirit How To Nurture Yourself For A Positive Impact On Your World How To Open Your Heart To Find Beauty Within Suffering & Loss How Do You Find Hope To Create Positive Value? Belief In Your Own Creative Vision How To Connect To Ignite Positive Power   Jenny Leigh Hodgins with her mother, Minva Gayle Hodgins by Jenny Leigh Hodgins
I recently felt frustrated by my efforts to practice social distancing and isolation to keep others safe when I looked around to see that many aren’t taking these same precautions. Our community and country are divided on the issue of wearing face masks as a way to protect others from the risk of getting Covid-19. There has been a striking difference between those who continue social distancing versus those opting for family holiday gatherings. There are dramatically differing political views and varied approaches to protecting others that stem from completely opposing perspectives. I noticed how this prompted my aggravation and how this could easily lead to becoming angry and stressed. A friend pointed out that anger toward those who don’t take the pandemic seriously is a righteous kind of anger because it’s about justice and equal care for all. I agree. But I also sometimes feel my anger toward those with opposing opinions about the pandemic risk treads a fine line toward my becoming disparaging and judgmental. This kind of negative thinking can harm your well-being because it causes stress. Stress causes mental and physical anguish. As I continue praying about this during my daily Buddhist chanting routine, I’m awakened to the importance of forging respect for the life of every living being regardless of opposing ideologies. I work to steer my thoughts away from a ‘them versus us’ mentality. As I let go of anything I have no control over, I release negative energy from my heart. I focus instead on what I can do; continue social distancing to protect my elder mother, myself, and others. I focus on how I can positively contribute to the situation. This change of heart helps me cope with my stress. And it leads me to keep looking for a silver lining in pandemic life. When I refocus my energy toward the positive within any situation, I become more capable of enduring difficulties with a more cheerful spirit. Doing this inner work is meaningful for me because when I feel better, I treat others better. When I can treat others better, we all feel better. Motivating Gratitude This long year of social distance and isolation has motivated my practice of gratitude. During this incredibly challenging year, I have learned to develop my sense of appreciation no matter what. I find that actively seeking things, people, and circumstances to appreciate is good for my mood and significantly impacts my day. If we had gone through this pandemic crisis 20 years ago, the impact of our isolation would have been so much worse. I’m thankful this pandemic didn’t happen until 2020 because now we have the fortune of technology as a way to connect. Fuel For Deeper Spiritual Practice Another thing about this quarantine life that I am grateful for is that the stress of this situation has fueled my Buddhist practice of daily chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. I’ve begun using my spiritual practice to go inward for deeper work, reflection, and rejuvenation. Whether you use prayer, meditation, yoga, exercise, reading, or a combination of these, carving out spiritual time for yourself has a positive impact. Self-care effort is an antidote to the frenzied habit of being constantly busy. It also counters the negative aspects of our excessive social media activities. Center Yourself On Positivity Speaking of gratitude, another thing that helps me navigate the challenges of pandemic life is to list three things I appreciate each morning and again each evening. This practice helps me center myself on positivity, regardless of what’s happening around me or in the world. It also raises my life state no matter what my obstacles may be. Use Restrictions As Creative Fuel I’m learning to put a favorable twist on social restrictions, too. Limitations push me to look for a new way to do things outside my typical habits or routine. These challenges provide an opportunity to spark innovative thinking, which research proves is good for mind, body, and spirit. We can’t visit our elders or family members because we don’t want to risk getting or spreading the Covid-19 virus. This constraint has prompted us to find other ways to connect, like visiting elder relatives through the window while using a phone call to speak. When I took Mom to visit my nearly 90-year-old aunt, we stood outside her window singing Merry Christmas via a phone call to my cousin, who was inside with my aunt. The quarantine has also prompted us to use FaceTime and Zoom for family holiday activities, write holiday cards and letters, and send old-fashioned thank you cards. The calm of writing holiday cards and thank-you letters and the joy we send through these messages bring us a boost in our mood, too. Transform Old Traditions With A New Approach These social barriers have provided us with new ways to revisit nostalgic traditions like driving separately to see holiday light decorations while social distancing to protect those at risk. Or parking in front of holiday light displays while chatting with loved ones by phone or FaceTime to share the moment. Since our family opted for a family Zoom instead of a face-to-face gathering on Christmas, I created videos and photos of my elder Mom’s gift-receiving process. I posted these photos and videos on Google drive for the rest of my family to enjoy. You could do the same or upload the videos and photos onto another cloud service like Amazon, YouTube, or Vimeo! This frees us to focus on heart-to-heart connections during our family Zoom without the distraction of opening holiday gifts. Online videos and photos can become treasured collections, along with recording legacy stories by your elders for future preservation. Create a digital movie that may be shared online with a simple link (and stored on an external hard drive for use during a future event once the pandemic is behind us). More Nature Connection Pandemic 2020 has motivated my nature connection. Nature immersion has become an even more meaningful treasure as well as spiritual and physical replenishment. Plus, it’s free! My nature walks always inspire my creativity. I often take nature photos and create my products from these, along with positive affirmation statements. I've also written a photo essay series featuring my nature photos here. My nature visits have inspired me to create nature calendars. You can find these and many more of my nature-inspired products here. Nature inspires me to write poetry, blogs, and even dabble in a bit of painting and seasonal projects like leaf art! Boredom Propels Movement! The lack of structure from quarantine life has brought boredom, but this has sparked a greater interest in getting more exercise. Exercise outdoors in secluded parks and neighborhoods and even online for changing it up on rainy, snowy, cold days has broken up the boredom of seeing the same walls through work and personal life. The benefits of exercise decrease stress and regulate hormonal balance. Exercise lowers stress hormone production and boosts physical, mental, and creative energy. So, thank you, Pandemic 2020, for the motivation to get up and move! Games For Staying Sharp & Quality Downtime Another perk of pandemic life has been finding new things to keep us both social and cognitively sharp. Game playing has become a way for more quality-based social connection for my elder Mom and myself during this shutdown. As an online business owner, games have also forced me to take much-needed technology and social media breaks and get some quality downtime. Learning new games pushes us to develop our cognitive skills and grow new neurological pathways. Isn't this way better than becoming a useless couch potato? I hope these ideas have given you something to appreciate in this challenging year. Leave a comment letting me know. Explore and offer your answers to these questions: What has the pandemic caused you to appreciate? What advice do you have for someone to see the silver lining in the pandemic? How can you use the difficulty of pandemic life as fuel for creativity, gratitude, or connection? What ideas do you have to improve your quarantine brain? Recommended Content: What Are Ways For Nurturing Creativity And Inspiration? 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I had a great discussion (via the Zoom conferencing app) with friends recently that encouraged me. They reminded me that if I want to change my environment, I must first change my heart. This year has challenged the best of us; pandemic restrictions and their toll on wellness, our nation’s clear divisiveness, and the economic and physical suffering for our entire planet have brought the reality of our shared troubles in this world front and center. My discussion with friends illuminated my need for pausing to uncover what this situation is teaching me and how it can serve me to change something in my life, my perspective, and my actions. Taking responsibility is a strong catalyst for making things go more smoothly and improving or finding meaning in a problem. We shared how our daily rhythm with self-care and personal growth efforts help us see solutions more readily when facing turmoil. Our world mirrors us. It’s sending a clear signal we need more effort toward growing ourselves, overcoming our negative impulses, and taking care of our mind, body, and spirit. Taking care of ourselves allows us to be better for those we care about and build peaceful, prosperous communities. A GOOD ENDING LEADS TO A GOOD START How we end things this year will lead to what kind of start we’ll have in the new year. We cannot avoid the sufferings of our world. Burying our hearts and trying to ignore or deny the fierceness of our collective challenges creates nothing. But we can make the causes for future victory and look forward to the new season of spring by facing ourselves and our challenges with courage and compassion. Doing this with perseverance brings hope into our hearts. BEGIN WITH A SMALL SHIFT It can happen with a seemingly small, insignificant shift in our hearts. Facing relationship issues or communication problems? Redirecting my heart toward finding an outcome best for everyone—can help move the dialogue in a more positive direction. When we strive to put aside our ego and our feelings for the greater good, a miracle happens: we create a bridge! LOOK FOR A NEW WAY In this weird holiday season when many of us are unable to hug our loved ones, especially heart-wrenching for our elders, those grieving a loss, and those struck with Covid-19, we’re given a beautiful opportunity to find the value and potential in this situation. Creative solutions arise from limitations and even problems. Humans are innately creative. This skill or process is not reserved exclusively for artists. We each have the power within us to look outside the box to find a new way or a new perspective for this unique moment in history. This practice of gratitude lifts the heavy heart and brings its own reward. When we can’t see eye to eye with someone, for example, we have the chance to look for the best in that person as valuable and good, instead of equating the worth of that person with their behavior in the moment or argument. Difficulties—again—are mirroring exactly that we need to change something in our lives for the better. And to use them as a springboard with that intent. REMEMBER THE KEY TO VICTORY The point is that you and I can transform anything. Don’t get discouraged by this year’s depth of problems for us and the rest of the world. Instead, remember that how we face each moment right now becomes the cause for the seeds of our bright future. Remember that the key to any struggle is perseverance. Let’s look to the new year of 2021 by first taking care of our spiritual wellness. Then, let’s set new goals and move forward toward our new victory. Transforming our hearts first will lead us to improve ourselves, the situation, and encourage those around us to find hope. Our ability to win over our struggles becomes our mission for empowering others to do the same. During this pandemic holiday season, I will be taking care of myself including mind, body, and soul. I'll be planning for the 2021 new year. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you.
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As a creator, I decided the best way I could serve you through the challenging coronavirus 19 pandemic would be sharing my creativity to encourage you.
Nurturing creativity and inspiration through the power of art and nature is my passion. These spiritually rejuvenating sources are scientifically proven to empower and fuel our inner strength and wisdom.
I share my creativity with the sincere intent that it brings you a bit of comfort and sparks courageous hope.
Below is the text for the poetry I shared with you through my earlier podcast, Creativity Brings Comfort, Courage, and Hope. They are in the order of appearance during that podcast episode.
LISTEN TO THAT PODCAST HERE.
Struggle
Stop the banging, the racket, the jitters, the drums
that shake you, break you, run you in circles from
that lopsided spinning wheel barreling your mind
Leave that torturous neurotic noise behind
Use an image, like stuffing all your crazy
into an over-sized balloon that flies away
Or dump all that ugly, murky blackness in your head
into a dark, wide sea and sail your boat instead
The point is, your hell is created from inside,
so make it a world that is beautiful to find…
Whatever trips you up, wind it up another way;
Your darkness is treasure—in the light of day
Dull, dim clouds of grey blocking your sky?
You are a rainy season--who’s to question why
So let it pour, let it roar, let it thunder—storm--
Who’s to say, anyway, that is not your norm
Bad weather, like relentless weeds, has a place
Serves a purpose and a need to fill a space
Lesson learned, universal shift, and…
Suddenly those clouds will lift
Leaving something growing there,
Something brand new to appear,
Everything refreshed by the light coming through
this rising transformation that originates from you.
Finding Hope
There is benefit, value, and hope in every trouble
so long as you are not defeated in the struggle.
A treasure greater than anything
lies nowhere outside but within.
Born of courage that you muster
in the face of challenge, loss, disaster--
a kind of strength forged deeply--
the basis for a joy that lives eternally.
For it is only in bravery that we will see
the path to take to become truly free
to reach the lofty noble state of life
in which our hearts are fully open wide.
And it is only through adversity that we can ever really be free.
Independent of any pain, we clearly stand to gain.
For, by dealing head-on with hardships,
we find the points we’ve missed;
Those inner places of our lives where darkness tends to thrive.
It is by facing ourselves this way that we begin to create change;
An inner transformation through self-realization
A process of evolution. A rather simple solution,
Yet the result is total freedom--
a completely positive outcome
a deeply lasting value
dependent solely on you.
Everything rests on your mindset
Your attitude determines what you get.
So if you regard everything you face
as a good influence to embrace,
you’re guaranteed to find your way
to a path that leads to a bright and happy day
Lions In My Dreams
Last night I dreamed of lions
There were lions everywhere
They were in the green meadow.
They were along the mountainside,
They were roaming the forests.
They were sleeping in silence.
They were rising with the sun as they raced about my bed.
They were on the beach.
They were on the highway.
They were leaping. They were roaring.
There were lions, lions, lions--for as far as I could see...
When I woke today, I noticed there were
courage, power, and audacity written all over me.
What’s in the Garden
Roses fading with every bloom
Pansies profusely shining like happy elves
Pampas grass flowing like a woman with a new hairstyle
Milkweed attracting too many aphids
Rosemary quadrupling in size
Tiny flower seeds popping up as greenery
Lavender sprouting like human limbs
Small trees losing their leaves for the winter
Sunlight
Sunlight floats like a balloon filling with helium
Glowing gradually like a musical crescendo
Rising above the horizon…
Then dropping like a silent ball in the ocean
Fire
Fire awakens with golden fury
Roaring like a vicious lion
Cackling, spitting and scratching the air
And whimpers like a child at the splash of a water bucket
Rain
Rain drizzles sporadically
Arriving like secret elves dancing on tippy-toes,
Then leaping and stomping on
rooftops, gardens, and streets everywhere.
And suddenly dribbles to a silent stop.
Music
Spiritual link
Continuously playing
In the orchestra of my mind
Always moving my life
Belief
Developing
Struggle--Revolutionize
In the privacy of my heart
Determination
Now
Mentor
Spiritual guide
Lighting my way with wisdom
In the treasure house of my life
Let me rise up for you
Hold On
Hold on to who you are
Hold on to hope
--even if there seems to be only darkness blocking your path
Hold on to the light burning in your heart
--even if no one sees it but you
Hold on to everything you dream of
--even if you've already dreamed it for years
Hold on to belief in yourself
--even if you can't see your potential clearly
Hold on to breaking through your struggle
--even when you want to sit down and quit.
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Weeping Cherry Blossoms & Tulip Trees, Lexington Cemetery, KY photo © 2020 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
This is the 4th music & nature video in a series I've created to lift your spirits!
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How To Live A Life of Joyful Creativity Part 2 | YourCreativeChord Podcast
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This is part of my series of creative posts as encouragement through pandemic 2020. We have many obstacles to challenge, but one thing’s for sure; our wellness of mind, body, and spirit will impact our successful response.
Enjoy my video above (click the PLAY button and have your speakers or headphones on!) to experience the healing power of nature immersion and mellow music.
This video includes nature photos taken in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. The spring blooms and rich landscape of Kentucky are stunningly beautiful.
My original music in the above nature video is called, ‘On The Wings Of Faith.' I composed this piece last year for my late friend, Tina. She died of heart failure before her 50th birthday.
A HEART THAT NEVER FAILS
Ironically, her heart never failed in life. She was a relentless, ever-present friend who ceaselessly encouraged me to see my better self. She had a way of making me feel that I was the most important person in the room and her best friend.
But Tina had countless friends in her life who felt about her the same way I did.
Tina’s undying belief in my ability to rise up despite any obstacle or my own perceived inadequacies is what deeply inspired me to compose this short piece for her memorial. Her constant encouragement and never-give-up cheer remain deeply wedged within my heart and soul.
You may have noticed that friendship is a huge theme in my creative process. Friends like Tina (and Linda, Kay, Jean, Kristy, Kathy, Terry, and Barbara, etc) have boosted my spirits in the darkest moments of my life. For this reason, I feel creativity emerge unstoppable from within me.
EMBRACE EVERY SEASON AS A WAY TO GROW
This is like the season of spring now. Despite the craziness of dealing with a global pandemic, the season’s explosion of color, blooms, and gorgeous textures has burst forth.
This is the way life goes up and down, testing us to become better and stronger in our clarity and vision of purpose than before.
This is how I view my creative world, too. Every season, problem, illness, or loss has meaning only if I embrace the opportunity to grow in some way. Creative expression is how I use transition as fuel for my inner strength and as a way to give hope to others.
May this video of nature’s beauty and my musical tribute to the significance of friendship embolden you toward greater heights.
Please continue to stay at home as much as possible and socially distance to protect yourself and others. While you’re at home more than usual, please enjoy the music, poetry, and nature videos (like this one above) I’ve created as meditative therapy.
If you can't get outdoors, or you just want to relax or de-stress for a moment, this nature music video will help elevate your mood and keep you calm.
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This is part of my series of creative posts to encourage you during this pandemic and through the inherent challenges we all face as a result. I hope you are doing your best to stay at home as much as possible to socially distance yourself and protect others. Since you are at home more than usual, I've created music, poetry, and nature videos (starting with this one above) as meditative therapy for you.
If you can get outdoors--while keeping safely distanced from others--the fresh air and healing power of nature immersion will improve your mood. Everyday, get some movement for your body as best you can to boost your wellness.
If you can't get outdoors, or you just want to relax or de-stress for a moment, this nature music video will help elevate your mood and keep you calm.
Watch my video above (click the PLAY button and have your speakers or headphones on!) and experience the healing power of nature immersion and soothing piano music.
The video includes nature photos taken in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. I've been strategically taking my 80-year young mother to local parks, careful to avoid crowds of people during off-hours. Walks through these parks and my bike rides inspired me to snap photos to celebrate the rise of spring.
As hard as it is now with everyone focused on lowering exposure to the coronavirus, nature still moves ever forward with its jubilant burst of blooms and color. Life goes on, the ebb and flow of good times, prosperity, and wellness reminding us that the cycle will continue.
Let's use nature's gorgeous vibrance as encouragement to weather this new challenge with the hope of new growth and deeper meaning in our lives.
My original piano music in the above nature video is called, 'Simply You.' I composed this piece for my late friend, Linda. Her down-to-earth manner and ceaseless optimism moved me to compose this music as a tangible representation of her positive influence on me and others.
Her friendship was one of simplicity and authentic expression. She was able to always look squarely at reality and find something positive out of even the worst scenario. I feel this is a fitting piece for our shared struggle through pandemic 2020.
Dark times reveal who we really are. May we be 'simply ourselves' as we use the current difficulties to polish our better selves. Let's use this time to forge stronger courage and compassion.
Let's emerge from this tumultuous season like spring blossoms, with our greatest energy to transform this poisonous situation into medicinal value. Our successful response depends on our individual wellness and inner strength. May my music and nature video be a catalyst for yours.
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For a moment of meditative calm, please enjoy my original piano music with this short nature video I made from photos taken on my bike rides or neighborhood walks. (Click LISTEN IN BROWSER and the above orange PLAY button to enjoy my original piano music with this nature video I made from photos taken on my bike rides or walks. Or listen only in SoundCloud.)
Out of my sincere desire to bring encouragement to you during this pandemic, I’m sharing original music, poetry, and videos from my nature photos. Once you’ve had a chance to listen and watch, I hope you’ll be motivated and inspired to move yourself a bit in the great outdoors when possible and while continuing to safely socially distance yourself.
The fresh air and nature immersion will lift your spirits. It’s my hope my post today will also bring you comfort and help you keep calm amid this new storm.
Music can speak our hearts and communicate from soul to soul in a profound way. I hope while listening to this short piano composition, you feel my heart, too.
The audio track in this post (above) is one of my original piano compositions. It's the music I use for YourCreativeChord Podcast’s introduction and exit for each episode, too. There is a reason I chose this particular music as the backdrop to my podcast. More on that below.
What This Music Has To Do With
You & Your Wellness
I composed this piano piece out of appreciation to my dear friend, Kay. Kay has been a friend in the deepest sense. In the 30 years of our friendship, she always expressed enthusiastic belief in my artistic talents, and in my ability to succeed in my creative mission.
Mystically, when I struggled the most with my doubt or fears, my friend's words of encouragement would pierce my heart to motivate my greater self to rise to each challenge.
That’s the spirit behind this music, too. It’s called ‘Finding Spring’ because once my friend encouraged me, I was able to look for hope within myself and in my life. By looking for hope, I find it every time.
That’s what friendship does. That's what my music is about.
Shared Experience, Community, and
Heart To Heart Friendship
My piano piece embodies my personal and professional intent to use my creative expression to encourage others. I chose this particular piano music for my podcast because the personal story behind my music represents the spirit of shared experience, community, and heart to heart friendship. These are powerful fuel for nurturing creativity and inspiration.
It’s significant that while in the middle of a pandemic—a dark time for all of us--the signs of spring within nature are appearing from trees, blooms, colors, and fragrant blossoms.
As you listen to my music and watch the short nature video from photos I snapped during short jaunts outdoors in my neighborhood, may you begin to also feel spring emerging from within your heart.
Transform Sufferings Into Powerful Meaning
Yes, the situation is daunting. But as human beings, you and I have the unlimited potential to transform our sufferings into powerful meaning. This current global, yet uniquely individual suffering can be the source from which to springboard ourselves and our society into exponential growth.
How? By looking for the hope within our lives and finding spring.
May you be well and live with inner strength. We are together in this shared experience. Let’s win a new historical victory with the power of humanity and hope by keeping our spirits strong.
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by Jenny Leigh Hodgins
I listened to Mel Robbins’ Work It Out on Audible. I’d never heard of her books until a woman entrepreneur I interviewed mentioned her as a mentor. So I checked out her content. I’m hooked.
What I Loved About The Book
I loved the author’s style. I wonder if I’d like it as well if I’d read the book versus listening to it. But I rarely sit still long enough to read a book. I’m always digitally researching and as an online solopreneur, my task list is never-ending.
So, I listen to books on Audible while doing errands, exercising, and before bed. I loved Mel Robbins’ style because she matches my pace where I am. Her book contains no fluff. She gets straight into giving valuable content and then she spells it out for you at the end of each chapter in case you missed the key points.
There’s No Fluff—Robbins Gets To The Point Without Wasting Your Time
I loved her quick pacing, her blatant way of calling us women out on habits that don’t serve us or anyone else (like dimming our own brilliance), and her humor which lands perfectly in sync with how most women feel post 50. The main thing I loved about this author’s tone is that she didn’t waste my time.
I am a fast-paced and constant thinker. I hate when books are filled with useless padding just to fill a space. I hate when I have to fast forward through blogs, podcasts, webinars, videos, courses, and books to get to the meat of the main point. Mel Robbins’ book was value-packed and illuminating from start to finish.
Stories Have A Clear Thread Of Connection To YOU
I generally am bored when I see ‘case studies’ used as ‘examples’ to make the point. But Robbins used her actual coaching sessions with various real women to begin driving her value home. Smart, because these women are relatable to the women reading this material. They are our soul sisters. Twins in karmic tendencies, whether it be relationship or career issues blocking progress.
Direct Line Between Your Life And Your Career
Robbins makes a significant emphasis on the reality that our lives and our careers are interconnected. We bring our lives to work with us. She points out that any baggage or patterns in our personal lives absolutely are playing out within our careers. And she digs in deep to uncover those patterns within each woman featured in her coaching session.
She clearly and articulately draws the direct connection between the individual problems experienced by her clients and the women reading her book. It’s highly relevant and amazingly on point with, for example, my personal and career issues.
The Advice For Transformation Is Solid
This made the book fly by and I devoured it and Robbins’ tips for addressing and transforming negative patterns into strengths and liberation. That leads to why I was happy with this book; it is a positively transformative guide for women to thrive in relationships and career.
I found it so rewarding to have ‘a-ha’ moments throughout the chapters of this book, and to know there are actual strategies I can use and practice—based on Robbins’ wise advice—to change my life for the better.
There’s A Workbook For You To ‘Work It Out’
There’s also a comprehensive accompanying workbook to use as a guide for uncovering patterns that are holding women back. It offers concrete advice and tips to put in place--or replace old habits that are no longer serving.
I haven’t yet started the workbook, but I decided I will. I had revelation after revelation about how my relationships have molded my thinking and how some of these responses no longer work for my survival, coping skills, much less my success and happiness.
Connecting And Highlighting The Positive Mission Of Women
But the book is uncanny in its ability to find common threads for women everywhere. Work It Out is a light in a tunnel. I recommend we use Robbins’ beautiful and powerful book to make our way through to a new place of joyful fulfillment.
In honor of International Women’s Day, and for women everywhere, we deserve to thrive in expression of our greatest potential.
Thank you, Mel Robbins, for your contribution to this beautiful mission.
Get ‘Work It Out’ and other books by Mel Robbins here:
This month, YourCreativeChord Podcast will feature my conversation with guest, Dr. Tara Sanderson, a “Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Clinical Supervisor in Oregon.” The podcast will post in two episodes on March 17 and 31.
LISTEN to EPISODE 1 HERE.
Dr. Sanderson has been “helping people learn the skills to live their best lives” for more than 20 years. I read her new book, "Too Much, Not Enough A guide to decreasing anxiety and finding balance through intentional choices," and reviewed it earlier here.
I invited Dr. Sanderson to be a guest on my podcast because her experience as a counselor and someone who wrestles with perfectionism and anxiety, is perfectly in sync with nurturing creativity and inspiration.
The Dance Between Anxiety And Creative Flow
Getting or staying inspired sometimes comes with its own brand of anxieties for many creative people. I wanted to tap Dr. Sanderson's expertise on addressing this kind of negative self-talk.
We dove into the strategies she put forth in her book about decreasing anxiety. She shared a mindfulness tool she learned in a workshop, called SOBER:
S = Stop
O = Observe
B = Breathe
E = Examine the options
R = Respond
In our chat, Dr. Sanderson walked me through how to use each step of the SOBER tool. Our conversation is relevant for those who struggle with perfectionism, overachieving, anxiety, depression, and “the inner critic.”
E Is For Examine Options Versus Extreme Emotion
The step 'E' in SOBER particularly struck me as useful for those prone to anxiety or perfectionism. Examining the options within a particular scenario is a solid strategy for getting out of extreme, black-and-white thinking that is common for someone in an anxious state.
Dr. Sanderson demonstrated the use of initiating a dialogue with the 'inner critic.’ This inner voice, or self-talk, typically presents an extremely negative option.
Dr. Sanderson’s technique suggests brainstorming five different options versus the one negative option, opening the opportunity for making choices that feel better. Addressing this internal voice directly with alternate options instead of the one extreme reaction commonly offered by the ‘inner critic’ opens the mental space for calm, reason, and a better outcome.
3 Keys For Inspiring Bumperstickers
Dr. Sanderson's technique for handling a stressful choice is to follow the SOBER steps until you're able to respond in a way that's 'on purpose,' 'non-judgmental,' and 'fully present.' I joked that each of these slogans would make great posters or bumperstickers!
Seriously, can you imagine being stuck in constant traffic. You pull up behind a car, fuming frustration at the waste of time to get from point A to point B. Suddenly you see the bumpersticker in front of you, “Fully Present.”
And…you…BREATHE.
Wow, what a difference that could make on blood pressure, mood, and productive energy! But, I digress…
It struck me that Dr. Sanderson’s approach with these three key points in mind when addressing a challenge is in dramatic yet calming contrast to the knee-jerk extreme emotional reactions we tend to roll with when anxious about something.
Our discussion of the mindfulness tools Dr. Sanderson uses both with herself and within her work as a counselor offers tremendous value for those eager to become less stressed.
Walk-Through For Self-Publishing Your Book
I also asked Dr. Sanderson to walk through her process for writing her new book on decreasing anxiety. She shared from idea conception, writing practice, to promotion, publishing and launching her book.
As I'm writing several nonfiction books under the 'nurturing creativity and inspiration' umbrella, to self-publish those soon on Amazon (and build courses based on them), it was fun to hear how Dr. Sanderson worked through her first book publishing process.
She also shared her process for creating an audio version of her book (which is available on Audible), and a second book to be co-written with her husband is in progress.
In this digital age, the options to publish a book are vastly different from the era of traditional publishing. Dr. Sanderson and I talked about the different ways writers could potentially get their story out or offer value through a book.
Whether you're an author, aspiring writer, or a reader who appreciates good books, this part of our chat illuminates the self-publishing and creative process for writing a book.
LISTEN to EPISODE 1 HERE.
Tune in Tuesday, March 31 for Part 2 of 2 episodes of YourCreativeChord Podcast to hear my in-depth conversation with Dr. Tara Sanderson.
Please let me know in the comments which parts of this blog resonates most with you. Share your thoughts or ask a question! I'd love to hear from you about these intriguing topics, or any tips you'd like to share!
Read my blog reviewing Dr. Tara Sanderson's book here:
How To Decrease Your Anxiety & Live More Mindfully; An Empathetic Perfectionist Helps You Balance Your Life
Checkout Dr. Tara Sanderson's new book, "Too Much, Not Enough A guide to decreasing anxiety and finding balance through intentional choices."
Find Dr. Tara Sanderson on Twitter Instagram Facebook and through her website, https://www.drtarasanderson.com
by Jenny Leigh Hodgins I recently listened to the audiobook, The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday. It was perfect timing for me to recognize that a new challenge, problem or obstacle is not just something to "overcome." I learned through this wonderful book that it is precisely because of difficulties that I'm able to tap capability, ingenuity, determination, resilience and wisdom that would otherwise lie dormant. The obstacles we each face become the way to greater creative flow, stronger conviction, and more committed action! I will listen to this audiobook over and over again. Having the book version is a great way to overuse my highlighters, too. It's that good. |
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It's easy for any of us to be defeated by our problems. Whether they are big or small doesn't matter. They're our problems and because of that, they can seem tailor-designed to knock us down.
Someone recently asked me how to overcome their problems. Regardless of specifics, when faced with difficulty, having the attitude to work toward a solution or win victory, is the first step to creating forward momentum.
I praised this person for having the desire to find a way through their challenges.
The Buddhist philosophy I practice has taught me that struggles are actually precious treasures to appreciate. We can actually use them as stepping stones to deeper happiness, solid inner strength and an awakening to our inherent wisdom. All this personal expansion leads to experiencing a rich, more fulfilled life.
The conversation with the person who asked for my help reminded me that I need to repeatedly polish my attitude and actions toward the challenges in my life.
I've learned that developing a determined spirit to win over difficulties is powerful. No matter what the problem is, having that spirit to keep fighting is itself the key to victory. It’s when we lose hope, or stop believing in our vast potential to achieve or transform anything, that problems get the better of us.
There are many things we can do to deal with our problems. But without the mindset toward winning ultimate victory, the results may prove less than satisfactory.
In other words, we can take plenty of action, but if we still hold doubt in our hearts about ourselves or our desired positive outcome, we diminish our results.
You Get Stronger Through Challenging A Problem
If we first work on strengthening the attitude behind our actions, we stand a greater chance of overcoming the problem or reaching a goal. Actions we take are only part of the solution or winning strategy.
Equally as valuable is the inner strength we forge by enduring the problem state.
As long as we resolve never to give up on ourselves, every problem actually can serve as a springboard toward improving ourselves and our quality of life. Building a strong inner intent ultimately manifests in taking wise action. This is the basis for creating a happier environment, and advancing our personal growth.
Plus, the added perk of solving our problem.
Be Like Einstein; Stay Longer
There’s an Einstein quote I love that goes, "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."
Problems can function as beneficial to our lives because they push us into the proverbial corner until we learn to strengthen our belief in the unlimited potential within ourselves and humanity.
Problems can force us to work harder to mine that golden potential. Perhaps if we didn't experience our difficulties, we'd never make the kind of effort necessary to uncover our full abilities.
The fact is that we all have problems. Our capacity to overcome these is infinite. And by winning over them, we give others incredible hope to do the same.
Let's continue seeking ways to overcome our problems. In that sense, we are already winning.
By the way, my photo essay, How To Use Difficulties To Inspire Appreciation & Creativity, touches on this same point. I hope it encourages you and others reading this!
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Even When We're Derailed
As a new online course creator, blogger and podcaster finishing two short nonfiction ebooks for piano learners, while caregiving for my 80-year Mom, I'm learning to juggle a lot.
Most of it's new to me.
My journey as a creator is a struggle to overcome life-long patterns of anxiety, challenge the new, balance my family responsibilities, and keep my creative fires burning.
Can you relate?
My goal is to launch my first online course for new or returning piano learners on how to practice piano effectively in April 2020. I've announced this goal originally for January and February—and missed my target dates. Wish you could see my face.
I'm disappointed in myself for that.
I didn't want to share that with anyone, either.
Why Sharing Our Vulnerability And Failures Is Important
But I decided this is actually a great lesson for practicing authenticity and developing self-compassion.
By being honest and transparent here, I'm showing myself and you how important it is that we share our vulnerability, our seeming failures—and still keep going no matter what.
The truth is we're all human. We all experience failures and setbacks. Hiding those away is antithetical to creative living. It's also counter to the reality that success often comes directly from failure.
Holding myself accountable publicly is a way to show myself that I can get back up on the horse. Even if I've fallen into the slop, and am covered in it, I can still get back up and try again.
There's a short video flying around social media of a little girl trying to mount a pony. The video shows her jumping up, falling down, grasping the pony's mane, slipping off, lunging forward, in multiple attempts to get on that pony. Over and over again, she fails.
It's remarkable to watch this child's attitude. She doesn't waver once. She just keeps trying. And she finally succeeds. Wow, the look on her face when she makes that glorious break-through is a monumental statement for having the never-give-up attitude!
Plans In The Works For Nurturing Creativity And Inspiration
I muster that little girl in myself to refresh my resolve. I'm determined to have my first online course and books for new and returning piano learners all rolling by early spring.
I'm also planning a course offering how to use nature and self-care based on spiritual optimism for overcoming blocks, and nurturing creativity and inspiration with a variety of activities.
I have another course on overcoming that negative inner critic planned next. And still another course about nontraditional memorial planning.
I also have an idea percolating about creating a community for those interested in nurturing creativity and inspiration, but that's after my products, books and courses are established...
I'm now editing podcasts featuring interviews with wonderful artists of all kinds. Those are phenomenal sources of inspiration, as these wonderful creators share their creative practices and personal stories.
I've designed some beautiful new products, featuring nature immersion and self-care affirmations! From notecards, journals, posters, pillows, puzzles, playing cards, coffee and tea mugs, T-shirts, kitchen and bath towels, these products are a splash of nature's energy with inspirational messages. I think you'll love everything! (See photo and video on this page for a sneak peak of a few notecards.) Click here to explore my new products designed for nurturing creativity and inspiration!
Creativity Integrates Many Moving Parts
The balance between my creative output while learning and doing the technical and administrative parts of launching my online business as a new creativepreneur is an ongoing, steep climb.
Some days I want to hurl my computer out the window!
But I'm getting better at it!
All my upcoming products, books and courses are completely in sync with how I roll as a creator and in line with how YourCreativeChord harmonizes many moving parts. Like an ocean contains many kinds of waves. Peaceful, subtle, flowing, roaring, crashing, stormy. It’s all part of the same beautiful ocean.
I juggle multiple ideas and skills constantly. I think this is how most people function. But sometimes we forget how varied our creative outlets may be! We also forget how these diverse interests and skills function to replenish our creative juices!
You may have noticed my focus is on piano right now. That's because my current priorities are to get my course and both books for piano learners on Amazon.
I want to empower those interested in expanding their creative flow through piano playing! I have so much piano experience, I can help many people embark on a joyful journey of piano progress!
Once that's underway, I'll be tackling the other courses, with books, and of course, regular blogs and podcasts, too.
ACHIEVING VICTORY OVER--SCRATCH THAT--BECAUSE OF OBSTACLES
You'll always get new content each Tuesday (and sometimes Thursdays). I've spent this year getting weekly blogs and podcasts to you while building systems to launch my upcoming products, books and courses.
I'm packing in as much value for you as possible, whether it's a blog, podcast, a short video, my upcoming new books, products or course!
I'm sharing this with you because everything I do as a blogger, composer, writer, poet, visual designer, nature photographer, creator-with-a-capital-C embodies what YourCreativeChord offers:
My mission as an artist is to lead, by example, through my creative strategies, achieving victory over obstacles and fulfilling my life's greatest potential.
Even if I get derailed, or slowed down, by life's difficulties, or tackling new stuff as an entrepreneur, I will never give up. I will deepen my determination to show victory as an artist for peace.
That’s what creativity is about:
- Finding a solution.
- Creating something valuable from a mistake.
- Breaking through the wall to reach a new level or view.
I recently listened to the audiobook, The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday. It was perfect timing for me to recognize that a new challenge, problem or obstacle is not just something to "overcome."
Rather, I learned through this wonderful book that it is precisely because of difficulties that I'm able to tap capability, ingenuity, determination, resilience and wisdom that would otherwise lie dormant. The obstacles we each face become the way to greater creative flow, stronger conviction, and more committed action!
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Every Drop In That Bucket Contributes To A Vast Ocean
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Every Problem Actually Can Serve As A Springboard
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Everything Necessary For Reaching My Goals
Everything Rests On Your Mindset
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Exercise Beats Insomnia
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Expect Nothing
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Fear Is A Normal Function In Human Life
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Fear Is The Path
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For Every Negative There Is A Positive
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Forge Stronger Courage And Compassion
FORGE YOUR BEST SELF
Forge Your Inner Strength
FORGING INNER STRENGTH
For The Betterment Of Self And Society
For Those Dealing With Anxiety
For Those From Dysfunctional Backgrounds
For Those Wrestling With Negative Self-talk Patterns
Forward Momentum
Forward Toward Our New Victory
For Women Everywhere
For Your Own Happiness And To Be Better For Others In Your Life
Fostering Positivity
Foundation For Our Future
Found My Weaknesses As Well As Strengths
Frankfort
Frankfort Mom And Pop Shops
Frankfort Shops
Freelance Writing
Frees Us To Focus On Heart-to-heart Connections During Our Family Zoom Without The Distraction Of Opening Holiday Gifts
Fresh Air
Fresh Air And Healing Power Of Nature Immersion
Fresh Air And Nature Immersion Will Lift Your Spirits
Fresh Inspiration
Fresh Perspective
Friction Within Relationships
Friendship
Friendship Is A Huge Theme In My Creative Process
From Idea
From Macrocosm To Unique Soul
From Struggle Into Mission
Frustrated By My Efforts To Practice Social Distancing And Isolation
Fueled My Buddhist Practice
Fuel For Deeper Spiritual Practice
Fuel For My Inner Strength
Fuel Sense Of Empathy For Others
Fuel Your Creative Flow
Fulfill
Fulfill Greatest Potential
Fulfilling Life's Greatest Potential
Fulfill Maximum Potential
Fulfill My Greatest Potential
Full Potential
Furiously Spinning Those Wheels
Gain Faith In Yourself
Game Playing Has Become A Way For More Quality-based Social Connection For My Elder Mom And Myself During This Shutdown
Games For Staying Sharp & Quality Downtime
Garden
Gardener
Garden-inspired Face Masks
Getbackup
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Get Inspired Here
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Get On This Bicycle And Roll Forward
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Get Outdoors--while Keeping Safely Distanced From Others
Get Out Of Bed And Stretch
Get Out Of Rhythm With Priorities
Get Sleep
Get Some Fresh Air And Movement
Get Some Movement For Your Body
Get Through A Challenge
Getting In The Flow
Getting In Touch With Your Humanity
Getting My Plans Crushed
“Getting Resistance Is An Indication You Are On The Right Track!”
Getting Sleep
Getting To The Root Of Fear
Get To The Root Of That Fear
Get ‘Work It Out’ And Other Books By Mel Robbins
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Give Hope To Others
Give Others Incredible Hope
Glistening Jewel That I Possess
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Going After My Dreams Doesn’t Mean They Will Be Handed To Me On A Silver Platter
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Good Influence In A Dark World
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Good Physical Workout Will Push The Limits Of Our Endurance
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Go To Your Corner To Determine If It’s A Win-win
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Gratitude Lifts The Heavy Heart And Brings Its Own Reward
Great Art Simply Expresses This Human Potential
Greater Creative Flow
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Greatest Art
Greatest Energy To Transform
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Great Figures In History Who Spearheaded Revolution
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Grief
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Groaning Doorway Of Life Itself. This Is Not An Easy Task. Indeed
Grow A Business
Growing Capacity
Growing Our Peace Mission
Growing Resilience
Grow More Compassionate
Grow More Confident
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Grow More Resilient
Grow My Courage
Grow New Neurological Pathways
Growth Comes Through Tragedy
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Handle Anything In Our Lives
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Happiness Is An Inside Job
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Harmonize Many Moving Parts
Harmonizes Many Moving Parts
Has Your Mindset Affected An Outcome
Have A Large Life
Have An Idea Percolating
Have A Spirit Of Determination To Win Over Difficulties
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Haven For Self-care Products
Have The Attitude To Work Toward Solving A Problem
Have Those Anxiety Attacks That Shook My Whole Body With Nausea Or Stomach Pain
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Having A Loving Legacy Prepared
Having To Devise A New Way Through
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Healing Power Of Music And Nature
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Heavy Storm
Heavy Storms
Heightened Energy
Hell Is Created From Inside
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Helping Women Reconnect With Their Brilliance
Help You Keep Calm Amid This New Storm
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How Breathing Calms
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How Can You Use The Difficulty Of Pandemic Life As Fuel For Creativity
How Dealing With Fear Buoys Action Toward Success
How Dealing With Your Fear Buoys Your Success
How Do We Make The World Better?
How Facing Your Fear Helps You
How I Know I’m On The Right Track.
How Important It Is To Treasure Ourselves
How Most Women Feel
How Most Women Feel Post 50
How Struggle Helps You
How Struggle Helps You Tap Your Creative Well Spring
How Struggle Helps You Tap Your Creative Well-Spring
How This Book Changed The Meaning Of Obstacles For Me
How To Achieve Your Goals By Creating An Enemy.
How To Believe In Yourself
How To Build Community
How To Build Creative Collaboration
How To Create A Better Life
How To Decrease Your Anxiety & Live More Mindfully; An Empathetic Perfectionist Helps You Balance Your Life
How To Feel Spring Emerging From Your Heart
How To Find The Hope In Our Situation
How To Formulate A Response To Say No
How To Get Back Up After A Failure Knocks You Down
How To Incorporate Healthy Boundariess
How To Live A Life Of Joyful Creativity
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How To Overcome Your Problems
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How To Prepare A Meaningful
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How To Respond To The Difficulties
How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself
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How To Transform Your Problems Into Creativity & Connection
How To Transform Your Problems To Ignite Creativity & Connection
How To Use Difficulties To Inspire Appreciation & Creativity
How To Use Difficulties To Inspire Appreciation & Creativity
How To Use Obstacles
How To Use Obstacles For Your Ultimate Victory
How To Use Your Problems
How To Use Your Problems To Ignite Creativity & Connection
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HOW TO WIN VICTORY
HOW TO WIN VICTORY OVER A STRONG OPPONENT
How To Write A Book
How Trusting Myself Leads To Breakthrough
How We End Things This Year Will Lead To What Kind Of Start We’ll Have In The New Year
How Your Problems Connect You
How Your Problems Connect You With The World
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Humans Are Innately Creative
Hurricane
Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Of Historic Power Struck Near My Home
I Can Only Work On Myself
Ideas To Expand The Shop
Identify Who You Are
I Don't Feel Courageous Or Hopeful
If I Am The Actress Upon This Stage
I Find It Every Time
I Focus On How I Can Positively Contribute To The Situation. This Change Of Heart Helps Me Cope With The Stress Of Pandemic Life. And It Leads Me To Keep Looking For A Silver Lining In Pandemic Life.
If We Had Gone Through This Pandemic Crisis 20 Years Ago
If We Still Hold Doubt In Our Hearts
If You Can't Get Outdoors
Ignite Creativity & Connection
'I Have Lived Through This Horror. I Can Take The Next Thing That Comes Along.' You Must Do The Thing You Think You Cannot Do.
'I Lived Through This Horror. I Can Take The Next Thing That Comes Along
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Importance Of Self Care
Importance Of Self-care
Improve
Improve Our Environment
Improve Rapport Within Relationships
Improve Relationships
Inc
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Incredible Hope
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Inner Voice
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Inner Wisdom
Inner Work Is Meaningful
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Inspiring Nature Photo 2021 Calendar
Inspiring Nature Photo Calendar
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Instantly Makes You Feel
Instantly Makes You Feel You’ve Been Friends For Many Lifetimes
Instead Of Equating That Person's Worth With Their Behavior
Intense Fear
Intent
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International Women's Day
International Women’s Day
Interview
Interviewing Creative People
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In The Darkest Moments Of My Life
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I Raise Myself To Change Tomorrow
Is My Brand Or Message To My Target Audience Clear Enough?
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Italianate Architecture Dating Back To The Late 1800s
It Can Happen With A Seemingly Small
It Is Always A Test Of My Faith
It Is Important To Act
It Is Precisely Because Of Difficulties That I'm Able To Tap Capability
It May Be The Most Severely Challenging Struggle There Is. For Opening The Door To Your Own Life Is In The End More Difficult Than Opening The Door To All The Mysteries Of The Universe.
It’s An Inner Battle
It's Easy For Any Of Us To Be Defeated By Our Problems
It's Just That I Stay With Problems Longer."
It’s Liberating To Challenge Myself To Experience New Things
It’s Not A Straight Line To Happiness And Success
"It's Not That I'm So Smart
It’s Not The Negative Stuff You’re Saying—it’s What You Are NOT Saying To Yourself
It’s Powerful To Have A Spirit Of Determination To Win Over Difficulties
It‘s Up To Us To Do The Inner Work
I Win
I Win Over Myself Through Action
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Juggle Multiple Ideas And Skills Constantly
Juggling Adversity
Just Breathe
Just Want To Relax Or De-stress
Kalakula
Karmic Tendencies
Keep Calm
Keep Creative Fires Burning
Keep Going No Matter What
Keep Growing
Keeping Me Accountable
Keep Looking For A Silver Lining In Pandemic Life
Keep My Creative Fires Burning
Keep Taking Care Of Yourself
Keep The Darkness From Overshadowing Hope
Keep Trying
Keep You Calm
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Leading And Teaching Large Groups
Lead With Mutual Respect
Learned To Listen
Learn How To Balance All My Tasks To Be In Sync With My Values And Personal Goals
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Learning New Games Pushes Us To Develop Our Cognitive Skills
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LEARNING TO BE CREATIVE
Learning To Find Your Voice
Learning To Look At Fear
Learn To Fully And Deeply Listen
Legal Plans
Leicestershire
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Let Go Of Anything I Have No Control Over
Letting Go Of Intellectualizing
Let Your Light Crowd Out The Darkness
Let Your Light Shine
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Limitations
Limitless
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Listen
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Listening To Or Playing Music
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Listen To My Music And Watch The Short Nature Video
Listen To Opposing Perspectives
List Three Things I Appreciate Each Morning And Again Each Evening
Literature
Literature And Poetry
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Live More Mindfully Through Intentional Choices
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Living An Inspired And Victorious Life Leads To A Victorious Death
Living An Inspired Life
Living With Joy And Purpose
Local Artisan Shops
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Long Year Of Social Distance And Isolation
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Look At The Issues Causing Concern
Look Beyond Illusion
Look For A New Way To Do Things
Look For The Best In That Person As Valuable And Good
Look For The Hope Within Myself And In My Life
Looking For A Last-minute Holiday Gift
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Looking Outside My Box
Look Outside The Box To Find A New Way
Look Squarely At Reality
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Make The World A Better Place By Starting With Ourselves
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Many Of Us Are Unable To Hug Our Loved Ones
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Mood Change Propels The Reach Of My Actions
More Advanced Levels Of Accomplishment
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Move Dialogue In A More Positive Direction
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Nature Immersion Has Become An Even More Meaningful Treasure As Well As Spiritual And Physical Replenishment
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Nature Will Improve Your Mood
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Nothing Is Certain In Life But Change Itself
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One Heart At A Time
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Problems Allow Us To Deepen Our Belief In Our Potential
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Pull Back The Curtain On Me
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Raise Capable Youth
Raise Ourselves To Change Tomorrow
Raises My Life State No Matter What My Obstacles
Raising The Bar For Women
Raising The Bar For Women To Be Empowered And Authentic
Raven Run
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
Reach A New Level Of Creativity
Reach A Personal Goal
Reaching For The Sun In Our Own Hearts
Reaching My Goals
Reaching Our Uniquely Personal Dreams
Reading
Ready For Impending Challenges
Real Change Is Incremental
Real Change Starts From Inside
Reality
Realization
Real-life Scenarios
Real Women
Reason
Reasonable To Feel Fear Simply Because This Is A New Experience
Rebuild Your Inner Fortitude
Recommended Author
Recommended Books
Recommended Children's Music
Recommended Inspiring Books
Recommended Music Resources
Recommended Nature Products
Recommended Outdoor Products
Recommended Piano Resources
Recommended Pool Products
Recommended Self Care Products
Recommended Self-care Products
Recommend This Book
Recording Legacy Stories By Your Elders For Future Preservation
Redirecting My Heart
Reflecting On Myself
Reflecting On Myself Through This Process
Reflection
Refocus My Energy Toward The Positive
Reframing
Reframing Our Situation Or Ourselves
Refresh Determination
Refreshing My Determination In Prayer For Myself And The World
Refresh Yourself
Reiki
Relationship
Relationship Or Career Issues
Relationship Or Career Issues Blocking Progress
Relax
Relaxed
Release Negative Energy
Releasing Fears
Relentlessly Attacked By Insomnia
Relevant During This Historically Challenging Time Of The 2020 Pandemic
Relief Or Comfort
Relieve Stress
Relieve Your Stress With Music & Nature 3
Relieve Your Stress With Music & Nature 4
Remaining Positively Undaunted
Remaining Positively Undaunted By External Or Internal Obstacles
Remaining Undefeated
Remember That How We Face Each Moment Right Now Becomes The Cause For The Seeds Of Our Bright Future
Remember That The Key To Any Struggle Is Perseverance
REMEMBER THE KEY TO VICTORY
Renovations Are Underway To Draw More Local Artists And Business Owners To Provide A Boon Of Attraction For Locals And Tourists
Repaying Gratitude
Rescue Monarch Butterflies
Resilience
Resilient
Resistance
Resistance In The Form Of Judgment From Others
Resist Responding With My Negativity
Resolve Never To Give Up
Resourcefulness
Resources
Resources For Nurturing Creativity
Respect For Life
Respect For The Life Of Every Living Being
Responding To Each Surprising Obstacle With The Determination To Win
Retail Experience
Returning To Or Interesting In Starting To Learn Piano
Revelation About How My Relationships Have Molded My Thinking
Revere The Positive
Revolution
Rewarding To Have ‘a-ha’ Moments
Rich
Rich Life
Rich Meaning And Gratitude
Riding A Bicycle
Ripping Out Each Fear By Their Roots
Rise To Each Challenge
Rise Up
Rise Up Despite Any Obstacle
Risk Of Getting Covid-19
Road Bike
Roan Mountain
Roaring In The Lion's Way
Roaring Like A Lion
Robbins Gets To The Point Without Wasting Your Time
Robbins Makes A Significant Emphasis On The Reality That Our Lives And Our Careers Are Interconnected
Role Model
Role Of Caregiver
Roosevelt
Rosemary
Roses
Roses Fading With Every Bloom
Routine
Ryan Holiday
Safely Socially Distance
Saltwater Pool
Saltwater Pool Products
Saltwater Pool Resources
Sanctity Of Life
Satisfying Way Of Life
Say No When You’ve Got Too Much On Your Plate
Scenic Farms
Search Inwardly
Secret Elves Dancing
See Beyond Myself
See Clearly What Your Fear Is Based On
See Fear As A Part Of Your Necessary Growth Process
Seeking Personal Growth
See More Options Available
See Past Differences
See The Better Side Of You And Me
Self
Selfcare
Self Care
Self-care
Self-care Effort Is An Antidote To The Frenzied Habit Of Being Constantly Busy
Self-care Emboldens Our Strength And Positions Us To Have A Positive Impact On Others
SELF-CARE FUELS POSITIVITY IN THE WORLD
Selfcare Ideas
Self Care Meditation
Self-care Meditation
Self Care Offerings
Self-care Offerings
Self Care Practice
Self-care Practices
Self Care Products
Self-care Products
Selfcare Products Video
Self-care Resources
Selfcare Resources
Self Care Strategies
Self-care Strategies
Self-care Themes
Self Compassion
Self-compassion
Self-compassion Practices For Women
Self Confidence
Self-development
Self Doubt
Self-doubt
Self Growth
Self-growth
Self Improvement
Self-improvement
Selflove
Self Love
Self Publishing
Self Publishing Process
Self-realization
Self-reflect
Self Talk
Self-talk
Send Old-fashioned Thank You Cards
Series Of Creative Posts To Encourage You During This Pandemic
Set New Goals
Set Out To Achieve Personal Goals
Setting Boundaries
Setting Goals
Setting Goals That Seem Impossible
Setting Goals That Seem Impossible To Achieve
Set Your Positive Intent For The Day
Set Your Positive Intent & Inspire Yourself
Sgi
SGI Buddhism
SGI Buddhist
SGI Buddhist Practitioner
SGI President Daisaku Ikeda
Sgi Usa
Sgi-usa
Sgi-usa Buddhism
Sgi-usa Member
Shamanic
Shamanic Journey
Share Our Vulnerability
Sharing Your Story
Sheer Life Experience
Shines Like Polished Gold
Shine Your Brilliance
Shine Your Light
Shine Your Light In The Darkness
Shining Light On The Good Places Within You Crowds Out The Darkness
Shining Light On The Good Places Within You Crowds Out The Darkness.”
Shook My Whole Body
Short Nature Video
Short Piano Composition
Short Video
Showing Myself And You How Important It Is That We Share Our Vulnerabilities
Show Up
Show Up Consistently
Show Up Consistently For Yourself
Show Victory
Show Victory As An Artist For Peace
Significant Metamorphosis
Significant Transitions
Sign Of My Inner Growth
Simply You
Simply You By Jenny Leigh Hodgins
Simultaneous Internal And Interconnection
Singing Merry Christmas
Sitting Silently With Your Thoughts
Sitting Still With Our Thoughts And Negative Feelings
Situation Is Daunting
Situations That Typically Provoke Negative Emotions
Sketch- And Notebooks
Sketchpads
Sleep
Sleep Habits
Sleep-inducing
Small Trees
Smorgasbord Of Spiritually Positive Products And Experiences
Soaps
SOBER Technique
Social Barriers Have Provided Us With New Ways To Revisit Nostalgic Traditions
Social Distancing
Socially Distance
Socially Distance For Your Protection
Socially Distance Yourself
Social Needs
Social Services
Soft Power Approach
Solitude
Solving A Problem
Solving Our Problem
Solving Your Problem
Solving Your Problems
Some Of The Greatest Art Is Born Of The Struggling Artist
Someone Who Tends Toward Worrying
Something More Difficult Or Unexpected
Something More Difficult Or Unexpected Often Presents Itself
Something That Fuels Creativity
Something That Inspires
Something That Inspires Me
Something To Appreciate In This Challenging Year
Sound Too Idealistic?
Source Of Encouragement
So You And Your Loved Ones Gain The Peace Of Mind And Relief Of Having A Loving Legacy Prepared
Spark Innovative Thinking
Sparks Courageous Hope
Speaking Of Gratitude
Speak To Younger Self
Specializes In Working With Clients Who Struggle With Perfectionism
Specific Technique For An Artwork
Spending Time In Nature
Spiraling Into A Downward Stress Mode
Spirit Of Respect
Spirits
Spirit To Keep Fighting
Spirit To Keep Fighting Is Itself The Key To Victory
Spiritual
Spiritual Core
Spirituality
Spiritual Link
Spiritually Positive Products
Spiritually Rejuvenating Sources
Spiritual Muscle
Spiritual Optimism
Spiritual Positivity
Spiritual Products
Spiritualwellness
Spiritual Wellness
Spiritual Wellness And Self Care
Spiritual Wellness And Self-care
Spiritual Workout
Spiritual World
Spirtual Guide
Spoke To Myself With A Voice Of Calmness
Spring
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms And Rich Landscape Of Kentucky Are Stunningly Beautiful
Spring Blossoms
Springboard
Springboard Ourselves And Our Society Into Exponential Growth
Spring Color
Spring Colors
Spring In Kentucky
Spring Photos
Stage Fright
Stamina And Strength
Stamina Over Insomnia
Standing Up Elicits Flack From Others
Standing Up For Truth
Standing Up For Your Truth
Starkey Park
Starkey Park Trail
Start From Within Our Hearts
Starting From The Inner Realm
Starting New
Starting Over
Start Of A New Chapter For Unimaginable Victories
Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning
START WITH BEING A PART OF THE SOLUTION
State Of Disunity In The US
Stay At Home As Much As Possible
Stay At Home As Much As Possible To Socially Distance Yourself
Stay Home
Stay Home Stay Safe
Stay Home Stay Strong
Stay Strong And Stay Well
Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewelry
Stomach-upset Agony
Stop Accepting That. Speak To Your Subconscious Mind And Stop It. Let Your Subconscious Mind Know That You Are In Charge Of Who You Are!
Stop Dead In Your Tracks
Stop Saying You're Fine
Stop Seeing Yourself As Not Being Able To Move Forward In Your Life
Stories Of Victory
Story
Strachan's Ice Cream
Straight Into Giving Valuable Content
Strategy For Wellness
Strategy For You To Learn How To Believe In Yourself
Strengthening Mindset
Strengthen My Confidence
Strengthen Oneself
Strengths And Liberation
Strengths I Didn’t Realize Were In Me
Strength To Overcome Anything
Strength We Forge By Enduring
Stress
Stress Can Seem Relentless
Stress Coping
Stress Coping Mechanisms
Stressful
Stress Of This Situation
Stress Relief
Stress Reliever
Stress Tips
Strive To Listen To Opposing Perspectives
Strive To Put Aside Our Ego
Striving To Reach A Personal Goal
Stronger
Stronger Conviction
Stronger Human
Stronger Life-force
Struggle
Struggles
Struggles Exponentially More Valuable
Struggles In One Aspect Of My Life Interconnect And Apply Toward Other Aspects Of My Life
Struggle To Overcome
Struggling Artist
Struggling With Grief And Loneliness From Loss
Succeed In My Creative Mission
Success
Successful
Successful Response
Successful Response Depends On Our Individual Wellness And Inner Strength
Suffering
SUGGESTED SELF CARE PRACTICE
SUGGESTED SELF-CARE PRACTICE
Summary The 5 Second Rule
Suncoast Parkway
Sunflower Facing The Sun
Sunflowers
Sunlight
Sunlight Floats
Support And Guidance
Support Connections Locally
Support From Family
Surprising Challenges
Survival Capacity
Tackling New And Bold Territory
Tackling New Stuff As An Entrepreneur
Take A Chance
Take Action
Take A Moment To Celebrate
Take A Moment To Relax
Take Care Of Your Inner World
Take Much-needed Technology And Social Media Breaks And Get Some Quality Downtime
Take Nature Photos
Take Up Cycling
Taking Action
Taking Care Of Myself
Taking Care Of Our Spiritual Wellness
Taking Full Responsibility For One’s Choices
Taking Full Responsibility For One’s Choices Is Empowering
Taking Misery To Mission
Taking On New Endeavors
Taking Photos
Talon Winery
Tangible
Tap Creativity
Tap Into Inherent Wisdom
Tap My Inherent Potential
Tapping Into Our Inner Strengths
Tapping The Highest Life State Of The Human Condition
Tap Wisdom
Tap Wisdom With Fresh Ideas
Tap Your Creative Well Spring
Tap Your Creative Well-Spring
Tarot
Tarot Card Readers
Tarotcards
Tarot Cards
Tarot Readers
Tarot Readings
Tarpon Springs
Teach Others How To Treasure Our Lives
Tea Leaf
Tea Leaf And Tarot Readings
Tenacity
Tendencies To Doubt Myself
Test Or Build One’s Abilities
Thank You
That Little Inner Critic
The 5 Second Rule
The Advice For Transformation Is Solid
The Artists Rule
The Artists Way
The Basis For A Joy That Lives Eternally
The Beautiful Monarch
The Beautiful Monarch Facebook Group
The Calm Of Writing Holiday Cards And Thank-you Letters
The Craziness Of Dealing With A Global Pandemic
The Crucial Practice Of Fighting Hard To Win
The Cycle Will Continue
The Deep Conviction That Each Action You Take
The Ebb And Flow
The Fact Is That We All Have Problems
The Hope Of New Growth
The Importance Of Forging Respect For The Life Of Every Living Being Regardless Of Opposing Ideologies
The Inner Strength We Forge By Enduring The Problem State
The Joy We Send Through These Messages Bring Us A Boost In Our Mood
The Juggle Is Real
The Key To Leading Global Society
The Key To Making Positive Change
The Key To Making Positive Change Begins In Our Own Hearts
The Key To Making Positive Change Is In Our Own Hearts
The Mission Of Artists To Bring Hope
The ‘never Give Up’ Spirit
The Obstacle Is The Way
The Obstacle Is The Way By Ryan Holiday
The Opportunity To Lead
The Outlook We Choose
The Owner’s Creative Energy
The Pandemic Risk
The Pandemic That Affects Our Entire Global Condition
The Pandemic That Affects Our Entire Global Condition Makes Me Realize How Interconnected We Are
The Paradise That Exists Inside Me
The Part Of Life That Creates The Dynamic Arch Of Climactic Engagement
The Path To A More Peaceful Society
The Picture Whole
The Power Of Prayer
The Power Within Us
The Problem State
There Are Actual Strategies I Can Use And Practice
There Is A Positive
There’s A New Spirit Infusing Downtown Frankfort
There’s A Workbook For You To ‘Work It Out’
The Resistance From The Wind Raises The Plane
The Root Of All Hope For Our Deeply Connected World
The Season’s Explosion Of Color
These Products Are A Splash Of Nature's Energy With Inspirational Messages
These Responses No Longer Work For My Survival
These Women Are Relatable To The Women Reading
The Situation
The Source From Which To Springboard Ourselves
The Spirit Behind This Music
The Start Of A New Chapter
The Story Behind An Artiste’s Creative Process
The Story One Person Directs
The Strength To Go After My Goals
The Struggle Is Real
The Sun In Our Own Hearts
The Universal Power Inside Me
The Voice Of Courage
The Way Life Goes Up And Down
The Way To Greater Creative Flow
The Wizard Of Oz Behind The Curtain
Things That Make Me Feel Anxious
Things To Do In Frankfort
Things To Do In Lexington
Thinking
Thinking Outside The Box
Thinking The Hardest Part Is Over Is Almost Always Wrong
This Constraint Has Prompted Us To Find Other Ways To Connect
This Light Within
This Weird Holiday Season
Those With Opposite Opinions About The Pandemic Risk
Through Adversity
Through Consistent Thoughts
Through My Creative Strategies
Through The Inherent Challenges We All Face
Through This Process
Thunder Makers
Tipsforstressrelief
Tips For Winning Over Insomnia
Tips For Women To Build More Confidence And A Positive Self Image
Tips For Women To Build More Confidence And A Positive Self-image
To Be Defeated By Our Problems
To Climb Again
Today’s Troubled Community
To Improve Ourselves
To Keep Things Afloat
Tools To Find Reasonable Outcomes For Challenging Circumstances
Too Much
To Promotion
To Stand My Ground
To Understand Life
Toward Bettering Myself As A More Compassionate
Toward Unity
Tragedies
Tragedy
Tragically Died
Training Others To Respect Your Personal Boundaries
Transform
Transformational
Transform Even The Darkest Night
Transforming
Transforming A Poisonous Situation Into A Medicinal Outcome
Transforming Failure
Transforming Negative Patterns
Transforming Negative Patterns Into Strengths And Liberation
Transforming Poison Into Medicine
Transformingrelationships
Transform Mindset
Transform My Credit Score
Transform Negative Self Talk
Transform Negative Self-talk
Transform Old Traditions With A New Approach
Transform Our Sufferings
Transform Your Problems
Transition
Transitions
Treasure House Of My Life
Treasuring Life
Treat Yourself In The Name Of Bringing Your Best To The Situation
Trees
Trek
Troubles
Troubling Political Climate
True Personal Victory
Trust Your Own Guidance More
T-shirts
T-shirts And Towels
Tune In To Ourselves
Turn A Potential Failure Into A Lesson
Turning Struggle Into Mission
Turn To Historical Figures For Their Wisdom
Turn To Historical Figures For Their Wisdom And Encourage-ment
Typical Emotional State Of An Overachiever
Ultimate Victory
Unable To Hug Our Loved Ones
Unceasing Vow
Uncomfortable Aspects Within A Relationship
Uncover Those Patterns Within Each Woman
Uncover Your Brilliance
Undaunted
Undaunted By External Or Internal Obstacles
Undefeated
Understanding Fear
Undeterred
Unexpected Adventures
Unforeseen Problem
Unimaginable Victories
Uniquely Characteristic Limestone
UNITY VERSES DIVISION
Universal Connection
Unleash Your Massive
Unlimited
Unlimited Potential
Unlimited Potential To Transform Our Sufferings Into Powerful Meaning
Unlimited Power Of Faith
Upbeat Podcasts
Upcoming Course On Nurturing Creative Flow
Uplifting Books
Uplifting Poetry
Uplifting Poetry To Give You Hope
Upload The Videos And Photos Onto Another Cloud Service Like Amazon
Urgency For A Much Needed Break Through
Urgency For A Much-needed Break-through
Use Fear To Develop TRUST In Our Own Ability To Handle Anything In Our Lives
Use My Recommended Resources
Use My Struggles
Use Nature For Self Care
Use Nature For Self-care
Use Prayer
Use Problem-solving Skills
Use Problem-solving Skills To Open Up
Use Reason To Counter Fear
Use The Current Difficulties
Use The Current Difficulties To Polish Our Better Selves
Using My Spiritual Practice To Go Inward For Deeper Work
Using Problems As A Springboard
Using Problems To Encourage Others
Value
Value My Own Life
Vast Vista
Vibrant Inspiration
Victim Mentality
Victories
Victory
Victory Celebration
Victory Over A Strong Opponent
Victory Over Every New Challenge
Victory Over Obstacles
Video Includes Nature Photos
Video Of Nature’s Beauty
Videos
Videos And Photos
Video With Ideas For Turning The Loneliness Of A Pandemic Holiday Into A Beautiful Special Holiday Activity To Include Your Far-away And/or Deceased Loved Ones
Visible Changes In Our World
Vision Of Your Joyful Fulfillment
Visit To This ‘hidden Gem’ Of A City
Visual Designer
Vocal Music
Voice Of Calmness
Voice Of Confidence
Voices Of Others
Vow To Never Give Up
Walking Outdoors
Wall Springs
Wall Springs Park
Ways For Nurturing Creativity
Ways For Nurturing Creativity And Inspiration
Ways For Nurturing Creativity And Living An Inspired Life
Ways For Nurturing Your Creativity And Inspiration
Ways For Overcoming Blocks
Ways For Overcoming Creative Blocks
Ways That Bring A Sense Of Community
Ways That Bring A Sense Of Community To Anyone
Ways To Nurture Creativity
Ways To Nurture YOUR Creativity
Ways To Take Care Of Ourselves
Weakness
We All Have Problems
We Are Already Winning
We Are Each Affected By The Pandemic
We Are Invincible
We Are The Stars Illuminating
We As Women Are Not Hurt Or Damaged; We Have Just Somehow Lost Our Brilliance. I Help You To Get It Back\k
Weather This New Challenge With The Hope Of New Growth
We Become Bigger Than Our Obstacles
We Become Brighter In Our Attitude
We Become Stronger Human Beings
We Become The Hope Of The World
We Begin To Create Change
Webinars
We Bring Our Lives To Work With Us
We Burn Negative Karma To Shine Our Light
We Diminish Our Results
Wee Hours Of Morning
Weeping Cherry Blooms
Weeping Cherry Blooms In Lexington
Welcoming Failure
Wellness
Wellness And Inner Strength
Wellness For Women
Wellness For Women 40+
Wellness For Women Over 40
Wellness Of Mind
Well-spring Of Imagination
We Spur Positive Health
What Advice Do You Have For Someone To See The Silver Lining In The Pandemic
What Dreams Are Made Of
What Friendship Does
What Has The Pandemic Caused You To Appreciate
What Ideas Do You Have To Improve Your Quarantine Brain
What I Envision As My Lifelong Dream
What If I Believed In Myself
What If I Don’t Get Enough Sales To Reach My Minimum Goals?
What It Takes To Be A Human And Create Value No Matter What Circumstances Occur
What Lessons Or Inspiration Do Your Fears Teach You?
What Music Is About
What Self-Care Has To Do With Creativity
What We Need To Transform Our Feelings And/or Situation
WHEN PLAN A LEADS TO PLAN B
When Problems Get The Better Of Us
When Something Isn't Right
When We Can’t See Eye To Eye With Someone
When We Feel Fear
When We're Derailed
When We Truly Do The Things That Are Beneficial For Ourselves
When You Get Derailed
WHERE DOES REAL IMPACT START?
Where New Age Meets Bohemian With A Wanderlust Flair
Where World Peace Begins
Whimpers Like A Child
Wicked Glass & Wanderlust Designs
Willingness To Fight Against Our Own Perceived Limitations
Will My Business Succeed
Will My New Products
Windchimes
Wind Chimes
Window Stickers
Window Stickers And A Range Of Calendars
Win Internally
Winning
Winning Against The Lower Worlds
Winning In Life
Winning Life
Winning Over My Weakness Or Negativity
Win Over A Difficulty
Win Over Difficulties
Win Over Difficulty
Win Success
WIN VICTORY
Win Victory No Matter What
Wisdom
Wise
With All Your Might
With A Resolute Vow
With My Determined Prayer
Without Dealing Head-on With Fear
Without Support Or Understanding
Withstand Countering Views
Women 50
Women Business Owners
Women Empowerment
Women In Business
Women Over 50
Women Owners
Women Past 50
Women Poets
Women's Liberation
Women's Success
Women's Survival
Women Starting A Business
Women Starting New Career
Women Take Action Without Being Apologetic Or Hesitant
Women Who Own Small Business
Women Writers
Workbook To Use As A Guide For Uncovering Patterns That Are Holding Women Back
Working Through Potential Negative Feelings
Work It Out By Mel Robbins
Work On Strengthening Our Toward Our Mindset
Workshops
Works With Women To Build Their Confidence
Work Through Concerns
Work To Impact Positive Change
World Peace
World Peace Begins
World Peace Begins Not Only At Home
Worry About What People Think
Worrying
Worry Or Doubt
Wrestle Like Madness Against All Sorrow
Wrestling With Negative Self-talk Patterns
Write
Write Holiday Cards And Letters
Writer
Writers
Writers Block
Write Thoughts In Journal
Writing
Writing A Book
Writing A Poem
Writing Music
Writing Our Stories Of Victory
Writing Practice
Writing Process
Writing Words Or Music
Yet Uniquely Individual Suffering
Yoga
Yoga Accessories
Yoga Mat
Yoga Products
You And I Can Transform Anything
You Are A Treasure
You Are A Treasure With A Unique Mission
You Da Boss!
You Gain Strength
Your Attitude Determines What You Get
Your Best Self
YourCreativeChord
YourCreativeChord Blogs
Yourcreativechord.com
YourCreativeChord Podcasts
Your Desired Positive Outcome
“You’re In Charge. Take Full Responsibility.”
Your Full Potential
Your Own Innovative Thinking
Your Problems Connect You
Your Troubles
Your Troubles Are Your Progress Barometer & Catalyst For Your Full Potential
YOUR TRUE VICTORY IS WITHIN YOUR PROBLEMS
Your Vast Potential
"Your View Of Yourself Will Follow The Lead Of Your Courageous Action."
YouTube
You Want To Do Everything Yourself
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