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The Authors Daniel Kenigsberg & Lauren Hartman quote KatrinaMarie about her mindset and advice to succeed thru this difficult process.
Working with Katrina Peluso has taught me the power of mindset and a patients belief. She has demonstrated that regardless of the circumstances, or medical diagnosis it is faith and belief in the outcome that is the essential ingredient to success for a patient.
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How Authentic Are you Living
Like her or hate her….she is a messenger, transparent, and 100% Authentic…We all live on the edge of Glory…wanting to take that one step over into our life and purpose…we live on the edge everyday holding the hand of God who says jump into your destiny :I gotcha”…Live Authentically who you are created to be..liked or not liked, popular or controversial…
This performance is soulful and a perfect example of what happens when a human expresses thru the heart. Regardless if you agree with the words you can feel it. Let it shake you out of your coma.
I admire and long to be so brave…let her inspire Us to live our Message and embody the Divine expression in our lives each Day whatever and wherever that may be.
Live as Free as your Hair….
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To Be or Not to Be……
Hamlet:
To be, or not to be, that is the question:
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles
And by opposing end them. To die—to sleep,
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to: ’tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish’d. To die, to sleep;
To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there’s the rub:
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause—there’s the respect
That makes calamity of so long life.
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,
Th’oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely,
The pangs of dispriz’d love, the law’s delay,
The insolence of office, and the spurns
That patient merit of th’unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin?Who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death,
The undiscovere’d country, from whose bourn
No traveller returns, puzzles the will,
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all,
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied o’er with the pale cast of thought,
And enterprises of great pitch and moment
With this regard their currents turn awry
And lose the name of action
Today starts the first day of Acting Camp that I enrolled my 7 year old Mia into. She has a very active imagination, sings constantly to herself, in the bathroom,bathtub, and outside to our trees. As a singer myself I hear a naturel ability and vibrato emerging. She also acts out scenes during her playtime.Naturally all little girls do this with Barbie dolls. She takes this play beyond. I hear her while in the bathroom, her bedroom, and up and down our staircase for hours. We hear all the voices and parts being played out. She went thru the Alvin and chipmunk phase. Thank God that is over.
So when I was notified about the Acting Camp, I had to enroll Mia to see if there truly is a natural talent. Or is it just a Mothers adoration for her little girl and seeing talent in everything she does. If it truly is a natural gift or talent that can be developed into an avenue for her to pursue I would like to give her the support and the opportunity to do so. If she doesn’t like it or would rather just play alone or in private that is ok with me.
We all have abilities, and talents that come thru us as children. Unfortunately many of us didn’t have an adult with a trained eye or ear to really see the potential and develop it further. Sad to say that I am personally bothered by the thoughts…….What if ? ……….it feels like an annoying mosquito at times.
What if I had gotten acting or singing lessons at an early age. I made Allstate and performed over a weekend in choir which was like boot camp. As an adult I took voice lessons for several years. I was the lead female singer during Sunday morning worship for many years. I even enrolled in a Acting class at the Local Theatre. I was 32 but struggled with thoughts of self consciousness, and doubt that my ship had sailed rearing its ugly head playing over in my mind. I faired pretty well and did a killer monologue that shocked me when I performed it for the class. I played the main character in Agnes of God. Not a happy role. I was surprised at my depth of despair that emerged while in character. It felt like I was listening and watching someone else in my own head and body. A transient experience to say the least. However life and work called and I did not continue with the classes.
Never the less I was glad I took the gumpshun to pursue the WHAT IF for myself. To see if it would ignite a latent talent asleep within me. I still was haunted with the mind chatter that this isn’t going to go anywhere so I let it go. But to be honest did not have the hunger or drive in my 30′s that I would have had in my care free teen days so I settled for practical and secure. Getting married and having children were more important. I have no regrets, at least it was my decision now. And hey it ain’t over til the fat lady sings…never know what the future holds or opportunities arise. Still at times I do wonder WHAT IF I had support around me. Adults willing to try and commit to developing my potential….? That for many of us is the question and becomes a dog chasing it’s tail in our thoughts which serves no purpose but to keep us stuck and paralyzed.It doesn’t give us any relief because the past is over. We are responsible now to continue getting support and help if we so desire.
However the beauty of having Children is NOT to live OUR dreams thru them but know that we can give them the opportunity to develop THEIR dreams. For me that is so satisfying that if I didn’t get the opportunity I can provide a garden for my children to bloom. I don’t want my children to say woulda, coulda, shoulda. So I choose to be aware and alert to any emerging gifts, abilities, or talents that start to peek out from their personalities….grab hold of them and gently coax them out and thru. To open up the many choices available for them so they have opportunities to move along in their journey and into their future.
I was getting verklempf during the group auditions. My daughter found her tribe. At first I was concerned she might be to unfocused, loud, and dramatic as she usually is. Which at times is quite tiring during day to day tasks. She is a dervish that inhales life. She can suck the energy out of a room and me with her enthusiasm. Funny and smart with a big heart. She needs an audience.
But during this class she was instructed to behave…Oh my gosh like herself….with no restraints other than stay quite, listen and then to do it on que’. The older kids had the same energy and boldness she had. She watched the older girls and followed suite. She had more energy and enthusiasm than her group of 6 and 7 year olds. I felt encouraged that I made the right choice. The children that started having panick attacks when called on made my heart sad…obviously this was not natural for them as tears streamed down their face from stage freight. This was clearly a case of a parent trying to live thru a child that has no interest or desire to be in public plays or act and enrolling them anyway.
For me the most important lesson I want my daughter to experience is acceptance, and validity that her enormous personality…may be out of place in a school classroom, by some of her peers and at various times. But totally appropriate, called for and encouraged at other times, situations and places. This way she knows that she may have to rein in her personality in some situations but not for other situations and definitely the rest of her life. I want her to know that she has a place and a purpose. Creatively expressing herself with quite confidence and no apologies. Any activity…sports, music, even academics has the potential to foster and nurture talents. My son is totally opposite and his talent lies in technology and he is ok and more comfortable staying home and having a few friends. He DOES NOT want the spotlight or attention. That is OK too. His talents are emerging slower. I keep watching and listening to what is blooming thru his personality, ready to encourage and support however that manifests.
Today maybe you have wondered What IF to yourself like I do at times. Take comfort to know that you can take control, parent the little you and be the support to pursue anything you desire or have a talent and inclination for. Maybe your family remains discouraging. Let me encourage you and let you know…pursue your dreams any way. To assure you that their your group of like minded people are out there. People that relate and GET YOU. When you find them you will feel like you have finally come home.
We are all so unigue like fingerprints and snowflakes however still part of a whole with many outlets. I write as my outlet drawing to me my tribe. Finding like minded people wakes me up to my true potential and empowers me. I know in my heart that I AM …..I choose to BE then NOT to BE.
That is the question….I pose to you……To just BE………..Take this moment and just BE who you are, feel what you feel, and sing your own song. Imagin you BE-ing totally you…warts and all… It can be scary but think of it this way WHAT IF I could just BE who I am and express that. Take a deep breath…feels good doesn’t it?
Today here is to you and me just BE-ing,
P.S.
Share with me what that means to you and how you either struggle with just Being who you are or how you overcame struggles to BE who you are. Please comment below.
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Are you Surviving or Thriving ?
Have you ever met, known or seen someone in your life or even online that seems to have unlimited success and what appears to be no problems?
As you listen to them and observe them, the picture that is painted appears to be perfect. The money, success, good relationships, great kids
nice house the list could go on. They seem to move from one great experience, opportunity, vacation spot to the next and you feel like you are struggling to just get by
and get all the things done and never catching up let alone prosper.
Do you find that green eyed monster of jealousy and envy rearing its ugly head while you see others live the Good Life. You start thinking it isn’ t fair. Why can’t I get a break or have those opportunities?
When is it going to get easier. Well if you ever had these thoughts, and dare I remove the mask and be the first to admit…I have…I will let you in on a little secret to manage that pit in your stomach the next time you encounter one of life’s seeming stars.
Number one whether they reveal it or not everyone has problems as sure as they get a cold. You just may not see their problems. Their problems may be different then yours.
Everything is relative. Even if you have a billion dollars you get the responsibility and worry of maintaining the staff that helps you make that Billion and the worry that they can loose it and the lifestyle. Everyone faces challenges. Temptations to get discouraged, worn out to give up and loose hope. Everyone has hurts or has been hurt.
Also the problem with comparing yourself and your life is that your not comparing apples to apples. If you have kids and a mortgage…and someone else is single with no kids..then they have the money to invest in vacations, education, networking, and improvement. They shouldn’t be criticized or judged or even envied. They could want what you have. Nor should they judge you for not being able to do, be or have what they do…(but that is another post) They could be married with no kids…Even if they have kids, a great husband and a lot of support…maybe you don’t.
Nevertheless even if they seem to have alot of the same apples…I am sure there is quite a few oranges thrown in the mix that don’t match up with your situation.
My heart is to encourage people where they are and with what they have got in the right here and right now. To excavate those diamonds and re frame their thinking so they can be satisfied and at peace with what they have and at the same time learn how to thrive.
Even when I started to become financially free and live an easier lifestyle. I was so surprised at the sly comments or attitudes from people. The assumption that now I did not have problems or challenges. That I couldn’t relate to their struggles. It really surprised me. O I can promise you that is not true.
But we all do this at some level and then the stinkin thinkin starts and we become paralyzed and shift into survival mode. The key for any of us is how we deal with the obstacles, and challenges we face that slide us back into just surviving. I will admit that there are definitely seasons to be expected for everyone where we just wallow and pull the covers over our head and hide until we get our perspective back. Just don’t stay there for too long. If it has been too long then it is time to snap out of it.
Every problem we face in life comes with choices. Will I choose to still believe that God is benevolent and loves me and has created me to experience abundance and peace. When I face challenges, especially significant ones, it is easy to shift into survival mode. To stop reaching higher, imagining a prosperous and joyful future. We can spend all of our energy just trying to get thru. All of us have seasons that we feel like just holding on is the best we can do. The secret is NOT to stay there.
I want to encourage you and am developing programs that will help you move out of just surviving. I know so many are dealing with this right now, I deal with it.
But know this that even in the most difficult situations there is still an opportunity to not just survive but to thrive. It happens by deciding to fill your mind with the promise and expectations of a Loving Divine power. That may be hard for some of you to believe. But it is the same power of creation that is demonstrated all around us in the trees, birds and animals. The squirrels in my yard spend the day gathering nuts for the winter that are plentiful all over my lawn. The real reason you may be thrown or uncomfortable watching others prosper is that you are not rooted in the belief that you are loved by a God that loves you and will provide.
When you are connected to this Divine truth. I am not talking religion or doctrine. But the truth that you are cared and watched over. Even if you have never experienced that in your human relationships there is enough evidence in watching the cycle of nature. You need to nurture these thoughts, water them, keep reminding yourself that you are wonderfully made and cared for. If your breathing you are a miracle. Focus on the present blessings with thankfulness.
Recently my washer broke during a wash cycle. I had no clean clothes for my son to go to school in. At first I tried picking up the wet clothes and could not lift the basket. I had to separate the wet clothes and walk each basket up stairs to the bath tub and wash them by hand. All I could think of was number one that it was not easy…and number two how hard it must of been for all the generations of woman that had to or have to wash their clothes on a rock or in a wash tub. I would not want to live past 60 either if that was a chore in my life. The washer was unrepairable so for two days I thought about the blessings of a washing machine, and wanted to thank the person that invented it…personally. I had to go out and buy a new one. I really did not need the added expense at this time. But I was so grateful and thankful to have the funds to buy my own washing machine. I have been happy to do the wash for the last week. The very thing I dreaded two weeks ago because I took for granted that I had a washing machine, by it breaking made me realize first hand how difficult it could be to try to wash clothes by hand.
This may seem dramatic to you…..but I have always choose to focus on the blessings of everything I have received and allowed to come into my life. That is why more comes. I never want to become so jaded that because I have everything I wanted I am no longer just as grateful as the first day I was blessed with whatever it was. And the reason it still is sooooo sweet is because there was a time when my circumstances weren’t so sweet. The contrast…the struggle…is the seasoning that makes the blessing taste so sweet even many years later.
So if watching the news sends fear into us, stop watching. Comparing yourself with others causes suffering…stop comparing. Each person, each life is different but no less filled with opportunities and options, challenges and hardships. Each person experiences challenges. Do not let your focus be on others or your thoughts will start spinning out of control. Keep your eye on the sparrow. I had one visit me every morning this summer in my yard. She would fly down to the grass right in front of me to dig for worms. My daughter called her Miss Tweetie.
Challenges are a part of every journey and are not meant to keep you from the Blessings or make you so disheartened to give up hope. Think of the challenges you face today are just the seasonings and salt added to your future blessings and what will make them taste so sweet and delicious. That is only if you choose today to be aware and grateful for what IS and make room in your mind and heart for what could and will be if you allow it.
Am I going to just Survive or will I plant my feet firmly in the soil of a Loving Creator with more than enough supply. If you are not satisfied with how things are going let me encourage you don’t settle and just survive.
We all have to make this choice every day. It does not matter what you have done or mistakes you have made. That is what Divine Grace is for. It just IS Favor that each and everyone can draw upon during difficult times.
It is available to those that make a choice to notice, look for grace and opportunities to use your talents and gifts. Have gratitude and thankfulness. Choose to expect goodness into Your life. When we bring a new born to the Doctor…they describe the baby as healthy and thriving when the growth milestones are met.
Don’t stop growing forward and thriving. Just think you could be 5 minutes, or just one mile, one inch away from the blessings that will move you onto the success and blessings you really admire in others.
So root yourself in this thought…You are loved and meant to thrive. When you see the sun look up and feel the sunshine and warmth on your face and remember you can thrive just like every plant, tree, and flower, no less. Feel your heart expand with this acknowledgement, take a deep breath give thanks and go about your day looking for grace and opportunity to be your best self, expand and thrive.
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