Archive for the ‘vision’ Tag
Dear Friends,
Wishing a Happy (now belated!) Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there!
And, as we all give birth to the ideas, dreams, and the lives we create, we are all mothering something. May you give birth to the gifts and talents you are here to share and treat them with loving care.
Hear Your Own Music – Dr. Eric Pearl
It’s been more than 100 years since Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother’s Day a national celebration in May 2014.
As women, we can take pride in having birthed our children, and more extensively, in the gifts we have shared with the world through the very nature of our being.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ONE AND ALL AND QUOTES TO INSPIRE!
We all have special gifts and talents to share. So, in our own way, we are part of the creation process, giving birth to new ideas through our words, our thoughts, our actions, and the visions we hold for ourselves and for the world. The things we create, whether tangible or not, are like our children, and we must care for and nurture them in order for them to excel and grow.
Whether we give birth to something tangible that we can hold and touch, such as a baby, a book, a product, or birth something such as peace, love and gentleness, when we act from inspiration and from the core of our being, our creations bring greater Light, Love and Joy into the world and are part of our personal callings. They feed us, as much as, or more than, they feed and nourish the world.
Here are a few of my favorite quotes. May they inspire your creations:
“Begin to practice taking small steps, doing the things you’ve avoided doing before, experiencing little “risks” and “little” adventures until your love of doing what you want and your experience at taking risks makes you confident enough that living your biggest dream is only one more little “risky” step.” – Barbara Sher
“Everyone has a unique purpose in life…a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals.” – Deepak Chopra
“Success comes when you move unerringly forward. Rejecting all that tends to distract you from your master plan.” Catherine Ponder
“Think of your work life not as separate from your spiritual life, but as central to your spiritual life. Whatever your business, it is your ministry.” – Marianne Williamson
“What scares you can free you when you start taking steps to have what you truly desire.” – Theresa Conti
Wishing you a very happy, healthy, joy-filled Mother’s Day! May all of your relations be filled with joy, peace, beauty and love.
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For more resources, please check out my books, Alphabet Affirmations: Transform Your Life and Love Yourself and I Am the Treasure on Amazon.
With love, Theresa
Theresa Conti is a Life Coach, Reconnective Healing® Practitioner, Workshop Leader and Author with more than 25 years’ experience. Theresa specializes is helping her clients manage their stress, realize their dreams, and create happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.
For more information and to schedule an appointment email Theresa@reconnecting2you.com. Coaching and healing sessions are available internationally by Skype and telephone, and in person in Trieste, Italy.
Dear Friends,
Do you find it easy to say “Yes,” to others’ requests, but hard to say “Yes” to yourself?
Do you have a vision or intention for how to spend your holidays, but get hijacked by requests that you have a hard time saying “No” to?
The holidays can be a time of joy and cheer, as well as elicit feelings of stress and pressure.
While we may enjoy all that the holidays offer as we attend parties and other events; decorate our homes; shop for special gifts; visit friends and travel to see relatives and; make our favorite holiday recipes, among other festivities, we can also feel stretched and experience a strain on our time, energy, and financial reserves.
We may rationalize our decision to forgo our own needs, because we don’t want to offend our friends and family members, or risk disapproval from those we love or value.
But saying “No” provides an opportunity for others to grow, and care for themselves, and respect your personal needs.
Here are seven tips, and related questions, to help you gain clarity and take care of yourself this holiday season:
1. Take Inventory
– When are you saying “Yes” when you would rather say “No?”
– Are there particular circumstances or people who present a challenge?
2. Be Mindful
– How does it feel in your body when you say “Yes” instead of “No?”
– Pay attention to stress and tension.
3. Is what you fear will happen really true?
– How do you know?
– Is what you’re afraid of happening absolutely true?
– Regardless of what has happened in the past, this is a new moment.
– How can you take care of yourself if what you’re afraid of actually happens?
4. What is saying “Yes” costing you?
– Are you tired and forfeiting rest?
– Do you have the financial resources to travel or buy expensive presents?
– Do you want to attend the events you’ve been invited to, or go out of obligation and later feel angry or resentful?
– What other costs might there be?
5. Are you willing to pay the price?
– If you’re answer is “Yes,” do so with awareness. What will the payoffs be?
– If your answer is “No,” what could you do instead” (See #6 below)
6. Saying “No” takes practice
– If you’re feeling nervous about expressing yourself, you may find it helpful to write down what it is you want to say.
– Then practice with a friend, a coach, or even in the mirror!
7. Moving Forward
– What qualities do you need to grow inside yourself in order to feel comfortable setting healthy boundaries?
– Reflect on a time you were presented with a challenge and took care of yourself by setting a healthy boundary.
– Notice how the positive sensations feel in your body, and let the feelings flow through you.
– You can also think about how you felt – perhaps you felt a sense of confidence, or felt secure or empowered.
– Let the good feelings soak in as you stay with the experience for five to 20 seconds.
As always, I would love to hear from you.
With love,
Theresa
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Preamble
Do you have expectations of what you should do, be or accomplish? Do they bring you a sense of lightness and joy or create anxiety and stress?
Putting undue pressure on ourselves wreaks havoc on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
This month’s Message*** is taken from a recent journal entry. I hope you find it helpful
Message from the Divine: Letting Go of Pressure
Pressure does not lead to the answers you seek.
Surrender does.
Trying to force solutions is like attempting to give birth to a baby
Before its time is due.
The answers you seek are right where you are
When you quiet the mind and open your heart to listen.
One moment. One heart beat at a time.
Release your “shoulds” and “must do’s.”
Take a walk or go for a bike ride instead.
Free your mind from thoughts that cloud it
From hearing your inner wisdom.
Lay down the fears that keep you stuck
In a life you no longer desire.
Focus on what brings you joy.
Allow the dreams of your heart to become clear
And guide you to a life of freedom
You deserve the best –
Let yourself receive it.
With Love,
Theresa
©Theresa Conti 2015
***Messages from the Divine are taken from journal entries and recorded messages I have received in response to questions I’ve posed during meditation. I hope you find them helpful.
Theresa Conti is a Certified Life Coach, Reconnective Healing® Practitioner and Workshop Facilitator with 25 years experience. She helps her clients manage their stress, identify their dreams and goals and create happier, healthier more fulfilling lives.
To schedule a complementary coaching session to discuss your dreams and goals and explore how we might work together, email Theresa@reconnecting2you.com
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Dear Friends,
I was recently invited to submit an article for Mind Mastery, a forum in the U.K. facilitated by a fellow coach and Gestalt Therapist, whose mission is to promote human development. It was fun to write – one of those pieces that seemed to write itself. I thought you might enjoy it! Here’s a taste, followed by the link:
Fulfilling Your Personal Legend
Life holds many possibilities. When we allow our dreams to take root, and nourish them with our actions, we expand into new horizons and create our personal destinies.
“Our destiny is not mapped out for us by some exterior power; we map it out for ourselves. What we think and do in the present determines what shall happen in the future.” – Christian D. Larson
To read the article in full, click on the link below!
http://www.mind-mastery.com/article.php…
With love,
Theresa
I would so appreciate your rating the article and/or leaving a comment on the page!
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Preamble
This weekend has been absolutely beautiful. A welcome change in weather from cold to warmth and sunshine. Just what we east coasters have needed!
Today’s blog is a poem from my journal, and is included in my upcoming book, “Messages from the Divine.” I hope you will enjoy it.
Lastly, please take a look in the Announcements section, as there are a couple of cool offerings good through next Saturday. Feel free to share!
Have a great week!
With love,
Theresa
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
“Until you are ready to admit exactly what it is that you want, you will experience confusion.” – Iyanla Vanzant
You dreams are made of pure Light – Energy.
A Substance from which you can create anything your imagination can conceive.
Like a painter, who takes a blank canvas and creates an
image of his or her choosing –
You imagination contains a palette of color from which you consciously
and unconsciously create your life experience.
The brush is your vision.
The design is in your heart and soul.
What do you wish to create?
Don’t like the painting?
Don’t cover the canvas with another layer of paint.
Burn it.
Then paint another, more to your liking.
Affirmation: Life is Beautiful. I now choose to enjoy it!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: FREE COACHING EVENT & BIRTHDAY BONANZA
1) My first live coaching event at the Red Pipe Cafe was a joy! If you weren’t able to participate and would like to experience a free in-person coaching session, join me next Saturday, April 25th for my second live coaching event at The Red Pipe. Details are below.
2) If you haven’t yet signed up for one of my Special Birthday Bonanza offers, there’s still time! Receive a 20% discount on all of my services*** (excluding The Reconnection) through Saturday, April 25th. For more information, and to schedule an appointment, email Theresa@reconnecting2you.com.
***Coaching Programs, Reconnective Healing, Angel Coaching Sessions, Affirmative Prayer
And now details about the live event at The Red Pipe Cafe!
Do you have a dream or goal you would like to realize, but are having a hard time doing it on your own? As a Certified Life Coach, my goal is to help you get from where you are to where you want to be!
If you live in New York, or plan to visit the city, stop by the Red Pipe Cafe, located in Forest Hills, for a free 30-minute coaching session. As I usually offer Introductory Coaching Sessions by telephone and Skype, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect in person. During our time together, you will:
- Identify your greatest goals and desires
- Discover what’s holding you back
- Create an action plan to move forward or
- Bring an issue you would like clarity about
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (Last appointment is at 5:15 p.m.)
Location: Red Pipe Cafe, 71-60 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY
Reservations aren’t necessary, but will guarantee your appointment. To schedule your free 30-minute coaching session, email Theresa@reconnecting2you.com.
Don’t know your schedule? No worries. Walk-ins are welcome.
I look forward to seeing you there.
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Theresa Conti is a Certified Life Coach, Reconnective Healing® Practitioner and Workshop Facilitator. She is the author of “I Am the Treasure,” a book of inspirational poetry, and creator of “Harvest Your Light,” a guided meditation program. Theresa has created and facilitated workshops on stress management, work/life balance, intuition development and other topics for law firms, hospitals, higher education, and other organizations. Theresa specializes in helping her clients gain clarity and direction about their life paths and guides them in identifying and achieving their dreams. For more information, please visit Theresa’s website or contact her at Theresa@reconnecting2you.com.
Disclaimer: Theresa Conti is not a licensed medical practitioner and makes no claims of medical efficacy, nor guarantees any specific outcomes or results. She does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and does not replace medical treatment. All medical questions are to be referred to your physician. All exercises and suggestions made by Ms. Conti are at the sole discretion of the user.
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Preamble
Are you moored (bored?) or ready to set sail and leave the safety of the harbor?
Saturday marked my one month anniversary of having set sail for Italy to explore the possibility of moving here. I am having a wonderful experience, however, it’s not always bread and roses. I am traveling solo, and there are time when I experience fear, doubt, and question the sanity of my decision to extend my trip and remain until January.
A couple of weeks ago, I reached out to a friend for support. In response, she sent me a link to the blog below. It is with great pleasure that I share it with you, should you need a little inspiration to leave the safety of the harbor.
As for me, in addition to my expedition to Italy, I am exploring the wonders of nature and recently spent a week in Austria. The photo (which you can see by signing up on my mailing list) was taken during my drive across the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
Thanks Keith! There are time when we all need a little encouragement and inspiration.
“Leave the Harbor!” is reprinted with permission from Keith Smith, Author & Musician.
“A Ship in the Harbor is Safe, but That’s Not What Ships Are Built For.” – John A. Shedd
Comfort. Security. Stability. Familiar. We all want our lives to have these things, and yet, we also want to accomplish great things, be extraordinary, experience new and wonderful things. Sometimes we nearly succeed in convincing ourselves that we can have much, but risk little. This simply is not true. Any worthwhile endeavor, any good thing worth the effort it takes to obtain it will have attached to it an element of risk. Finding your true love is amazing, life changing and euphoric yet there is the risk of being hurt or rejected. Discovering your purpose in life is indescribably fulfilling, yet there is the risk of being misunderstood or even unappreciated.
SAIL YOUR SHIP!
Using the analogy contained in the quote at the beginning of this article, your life is like a ship. You can anchor your life in the harbor, in the familiar surroundings you’ve grown accustomed to, and never risk a change of any kind. This is safe, right? The problem is that this is not what the ship (your life) was built for! The ship (your life) was designed to move, to experience new surroundings, arrive at new destinations and all the while making the journey an adventure! If a ship never leaves the harbor it will eventually decay to the point of becoming useless because it wasn’t designed to be stagnant. It was designed to sail out of the harbor, bravely entering the vastness of the open sea and all of its possibilities. The same is true of your life and mine.
It’s so easy to get “caught up” in life. The bills, the kids, the job, the house, and somewhere, way down at the bottom of our to-do list, we pencil in our dreams. You know what? No one ever gets around to doing the last thing on their to-do list!
LIKE NO OTHER
If we are to be successful, fulfilled and truly happy we must leave the harbor. Each of us are unique and have something no one else does. We’re all human with the same basic needs, and heck, we probably even all share the same universal consciousness, but we are still unique! I am different than you and you are different than me! We each have our own viewpoint, interpretation, and thoughts about people and our world. I read something in a book recently that said that “the world needs what we have to offer. If it didn’t, we wouldn’t be here!” If we stay anchored in the harbor, how can we make a difference in the world?
“Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Are there opportunities for you, right now, that perhaps you’ve been putting off or avoiding? Are there actions you could be taking that you know would set you on the path to success and fulfillment? Has fear of the unknown, failure or rejection kept you stationary? Has the effort required to sail your life into the sea of possibility kept you anchored in the harbor?
I am choosing, right this moment, to not allow fear or any form of laziness to stagnate my life. I’ve hoisted anchor, my ship is moving toward the open sea. As I stand on the bow, the wind in my face and the salty spray fills the air around me, I am both wonderfully frightened and emboldened for what lies ahead. It is unknown and full of possibility. I embrace the adventure of the journey as much as I will embrace my destination.
I hope to see you out there…..
“He Who is Brave is Free.” – Seneca
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
In keeping with my personal call and journey, I will be working from Italy this fall. As always, I am available for coaching and distant Reconnective Healing appointments via telephone and Skype. To schedule an appointment, or learn more about the work, please email Theresa@reconnecting2you.com or call me at 1-718-618-4300 (a free call anywhere within the United States).
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Preamble
Now is the time. I’ve been hearing this message consistently for more than two years now, and am finally beginning to discover what it means to me. As you read this weeks post, you may find that it has meaning for you, as well.
Before I continue, just a quick note to let you know that I am moving into my summer writing schedule and, starting in July, will be publishing the blog monthly until fall. In the interim, I would LOVE to connect with you on Facebook, where I will continue to post valuable content, weekly tips and tools, inspirational messages, and more throughout the week.
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I look forward to seeing you there!
Now is the Time
“We are in a civil rights movement of the soul.” – Neale Diamond Walsch
Okay, maybe I am a slow learner, but I have finally begun to understand the meaning of those four little words: “Now is the Time.”
It began when I was in Torino Italy over two years for a month-long visit (which unexpectedly turned into four!)
I had gone to Torino to visit friends and explore the possibility of living there. Yes, a big, bold leap. I had spent four days in Torino the previous year, and wanted to explore it further. But before I made the move there were several things I wanted to know: Could I make a living with my healing and coaching practice when I had limited Italian language skills? Would I make friends? Would I be content? Would there be enough to do? (After all, I spent 10 years living in New York City, and Torino was much smaller.)
I arrived the weekend of the Torino Jazz Festival. What a treat, indeed! I made friends that very day with a fellow Reconnective Healing Practitioner, and began a wonderful four-month journey. Everything was flow smoothly. I had seven Reconnective Healing clients within the space of a month (two who brought translators), was making friends, going to dances, learning to cook, touring the countryside, and having a ball. Aside from a brief period of anxiety when deciding whether to extend my trip, and if so, where I wold stay, I felt in complete harmony and alignment with life, and was living in the flow.
To add another dimension (literally!) one night, while in a deep sleep, I had a visitation by none other than the Fab Four. There they were. John. Paul. George and Ringo, performing life in concert, just for me. Not only did they gift me with a private show, they created the lyrics and music to an original composition in my honor. The title? “Now’s the Time.” (OMG. I can see them as clearly as they appeared to me over two years ago, dressed in black suits, thin ties, and “moppy” hair. Like they looked when they appeared on the Ed Sullivan show! Do you remember?)
Although I loved my time in Torino, and the people I met, I wasn’t 100% sure that it was ‘my landing spot.” I was also concerned about the high tax rate (up to 70% for business owners!) the state of the economy, the bureaucracy, and other issues, and was at odds about where in the world to live, as it was never my intention to remain in New York permanently. And, as I work remotely, through Skype and telephone, I have the ability to live and work anywhere.
Since I returned to the U.S. “Now is the Time” has appeared everywhere: in magazine articles, on billboards, in train station advertisements, in books, on radio broadcasts, and as book titles. And although the Beatles haven’t, as yet, performed an encore since that original composition, I have even seen the message in my dreams. “Now is the Time” has been following me everywhere.
Today was the capper. Someone, who I’ll call John, sang an original composition at my spiritual center. John had gone through his own dark night in search of a dream he wasn’t so sure would occur. As with all dreams, we go through periods of doubt, are tempted to hold back, and are sometimes challenged to believe that our dreams will actually come true. The song he sang? You’ve got it! “Now’s the Time.” (How much more confirmation does one need?) John happily announced that he was accepted to the college of his choice and will going to Spain in the fall to fulfill his dream of studying music. How he will cover the expenses is yet to be revealed, but he is confident this too shall come to pass, as he moves forward on his path.
As for me, here are a free things I have discovered over the last few weeks about what “Now is the Time,” means to me:
* For the last several years, I’ve been dreaming of taking an extended trip to Washington State to visit my son. When? Now’s the time! I will be leaving in July for month-long visit.
* I’ve had dreams of returning to Italy, but wasn’t sure how, where or when. After consulting with two experts in relocation astrology, I’ve decided to back and explore several new areas. When? Now’s the time! I will be leaving in September for a visit.
Most importantly, I have come to realize that now is the time. It’s the only time there is. It’s all we’ve got. As Robert F. Kennedy asked: “If not now, when?”
What prompted the exploration of moving to Italy in the first place began when I asked myself the question: “When lying on my deathbed, what would I regret not having done?” The answer? Not fulfilling my childhood dreams to travel and live outside of the U.S., and not creating enough time to mend a relationship with my adult son.
We all have dreams. We are all tempted, on occasion to let the fear of uncertainty hold us back. What are you waiting for? Is now your time?
If you are ready to take the next step in your life, it would be a joy and a privilege to work with you. To learn more, or to schedule a free-30 minute consultation to explore how we might work together, please email Theresa@reconnecting2you.com.
Richest blessings,
Theresa
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To listen to my radio interview “Make Room for the New and Create A Life You Love,” on Mind-Body-Spirit…Living a Holistic Life, click below.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/75601/make-room-for-the-new-and-create-a-life-you-love
Preamble
Today is a day of celebration, as it marks my 61st birthday! There was a time in my life when I felt a need to keep my age secret (a conditioned response based on cultural values), but why hide it? I feel great, am pursuing my dreams, and have a wealth of energy.
My dreams are coming true! Three of my poems were just selected for a Poetry Magazine, and I am planning my next trip to Italy!
If you have dreams you’re longing to pursue, or would like to discover what they are, then please join me on April 26 for a free teleseminar, called…
Reclaim Your Dreams: Create More Time to Do the Things You Love!
For more information and to register, click here
I look forward to seeing you there!
“There were times my pants were so thin I could sit on a dime
and tell if it were heads or tails.”
– Spencer Tracy
What a great reminder! Although there was a time in his life when he struggled financially, Spencer Tracy held on to his dreams and went on to become an Academy Award winning actor, known for his roles in Boys Town, Inherit the Wind, and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, among others. If Spencer Tracy can do it so can we! And chances are, we have thicker pants than he did!
Here are 10 Steps to Increase Your Prosperity. I can’t say I practice them all, all of the time, but it’s progress, not perfection. What I do know is that each step, each action, each intention brings us that much closer to demonstrating prosperity – in all of our affairs – not just financially, but in our relationships, our health, our creative expression, our work and through the dreams we wish to fulfill.
Try them out. Experiment. Not for a day or a week, but make them a part of your daily practice. You may see immediate results and/or increase your prosperity over time. While I don’t know what your process will be, what I do know is that as we expand our prosperity consciousness, there is a corresponding law that must respond. Like gravity, it is a law of nature.
Here they are. As always, I would love to hear about your experience!
10 Steps to Increase Your Prosperity
1) Prosperity is everywhere.The more we recognize it, the more we will see and experience it.
2) The more we broaden our definition of prosperity, the richer our lives will become.
3) The only thing we lack in experiencing greater prosperity is the imagination and courage to
create our lives as we desire them to be.
4) Say “no” to negativity. Let your mind be focused on thoughts of well-being.
5) Take time everyday to recognize and acknowledge what’s beautiful.
6) Giving enhances our sense of abundance. To increase your prosperity, tithe your time,
talents and treasure.
7) Treat yourself to something that makes you feel cherished and special at least
once a week.
8) When in doubt “don’t.” Take a break and do something else instead. Trust that what you
need to know or do will reveal itself to you at the proper time.
9) Have a grateful heart. Write down five things that you are grateful for every day. What you
appreciate appreciates.
10) Live your life authentically. Be yourself, not who someone else wishes you to be.
If you have dreams you would like to fulfill or renew, then I please join me on April 26th for a free teleseminar called…
“Reclaim Your Dreams: Create More Time to Do the Things You Love!”
This fun, inspiring program will help you to reconnect to your heart’s desires and set you on the path to achieve them!
One lucky winner present on the call with receive a free 90-Minute Discovery Session! (Value $225)
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invite your friends to join you.
Register with a friend, and you will each receive a free copy of my e-book, “Tips & Tools for Living a Stress Free Life.”
The event will be recorded. A link will be sent to registrants following the program
For more information and to register, click here
Theresa Conti is a Certified Life Coach and Reconnective Healing Practitioner with more than 25 years experience in the healing field. She specializes in helping her clients manage their stress and create greater health, happiness and fulfillment in their lives. For special offers and announcements, email Theresa and ask to be placed on her mailing list.
Website: www.reconnecting2you.com
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To listen to my radio interview “Make Room for the New and Create A Life You Love,” on Mind-Body-Spirit…Living a Holistic Life, click below.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/75601/make-room-for-the-new-and-create-a-life-you-love
Preamble
Much of our dissatisfaction in life stems from spending too much energy in one or two areas of our lives, and not enough in others. As a result, we often feel angry, tired, lonely, frustrated and out of balance. But, there are solutions! To register for my free teleseminar: Reclaim Your Dreams: Create More Time To Do The Things You Love!,” check out the Announcements section.
For a little weekday inspiration, connect with me on Facebook, where I share weekly tips and tools, words of inspiration, and more. Just click the “Like me on Facebook” button to view and add your comments. Once on the page, be sure to click “Like” on the upper right hand corner of the page to receive the posts.
I look forward to seeing you there!
“Whatever is the thing that brings joy to your soul you should do, whether anyone likes it or not.”
-Raymond Charles Barker
We all need a sense of balance in our lives. It is what keeps us young and living healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. Yet, in today’s busy world, we may be pulled in multiple directions and put our own needs on hold.
Relationships with our families, friends, co-workers and communities are important and valuable. They provide a sense of belonging, and fill our needs for connection and contribution. However, when under stress, we may feel overwhelmed by our commitments and obligations, and maintaining balance may seem like a daunting task.
Yet, our dreams and goals are important and deserve our time and attention. They provide the fuel to keep us going and serve to make us whole. Our dreams enrich our lives, bring blessings to others, and strengthen our meaning and purpose. Should you put your dreams on hold, believe they are out of reach, or not know what they are, you can rest assured that they exist and are closer than you think.
Identifying Your Desires
Years ago, I did an exercise from What Color is Your Parachute, by Richard Nelson Bolles. The exercise entailed making a list of everything I enjoyed doing as a child. I used the exercise to help me define my career path, but the concept can be used to clarify your goals and dreams, as well. As for me, the very things that lit me up as a child, such as dancing, listening to and supporting others, travel and writing are the elements that have shaped my life today.
Want to identify what lights you up? Take out your pen and paper, and see what you discover!
As always, I would love to hear your comments! Just click on the “Comments” tab next to the blog title.
With love,
Theresa
Announcements: Free Teleseminar
Join me on Saturday, April 26th for my free teleseminar, “Reclaim Your Dreams: Create More Time To Do The Things You Love!”
This experiential teleseminar will help you to:
- Identify what you need to live a more joyful and balanced life
- Discover the beliefs that have kept you from achieving your visions and goals
- Reclaim your heart’s desires and weave them back into your life
- Determine what you would most like to accomplish in the next 3 to 6 months
- Create an action plan to achieve it
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Special Note! Someone present on the call will receive a free 90-minute Discovery Session! Valued at $225.
A link to register will be coming soon. In the meantime, email me at Theresa@reconnecting2you.com to hold your place.
***The teleseminar will be recorded and available for replay. A link will be sent to registrants following the program.
The teleseminar is free. Dial-in numbers will be provided for your particular country upon registration. Local long distance charges may be applied by your local carrier.
Theresa Conti is a Certified Life Coach and Reconnective Healing Practitioner with more than 25 years experience in the healing field. She specializes in helping her clients manage their stress and create greater health, happiness and fulfillment in their lives. For special offers and announcements, email Theresa and ask to be placed on her mailing list.
Website: www.reconnecting2you.com
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To listen to my radio interview “Make Room for the New and Create A Life You Love,” on Mind-Body-Spirit…Living a Holistic Life, click below.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/75601/make-room-for-the-new-and-create-a-life-you-love
Preamble
We all feel frustrated at times. We may wonder why things are taking so long to achieve, go through periods of doubt or question our paths. But there are guideposts along the way that lead us to greater joy and fulfillment, when we learn to recognize and trust them.
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I look forward to seeing you there!
Your Soul’s Desires: Trusting Life’s Synchronicities
“ It is perfectly safe to follow the desires of the soul…it will mean the best
of everything for body, mind and spirit, and the right things will
appear in the right places, at the right time.“–Christian D. Larson
Ever think of someone and then see or hear from them days or even minutes later? Have an idea or a vision you would like to implement, and then an unplanned series of events lead you to a piece of pertinent information or to someone who can help you advance?
Synchronicities serve as reminders that the Universe is listening and providing us with guidance and assurance that we are, indeed, on the right path.
When my father passed it became quite important to find my roots. From the time I was a child I had an inner longing to discover where in Italy my paternal grandparents had come from. My father, having been born in New York, knew his parents were from the south, but the only clue he had was that they lived up in the mountains and across from a body of water. Well, if you have been to Italy, you know that didn’t leave much to go on!
I took my first trip to Italy in 2010. A 6-week adventure that both thrilled and inspired me. Although I had set an intention to discover the region my grandparents were from (Italy has 20), I never thought I would come close to finding their actual village. Through a series of synchronistic events and connections that began long before I even boarded the plane, I not only found my grandparents village, I learned that I qualified for Italian citizenship; an experience that far exceeded my wildest expectations.
We all have them. The niggles, the inspiration to pick up the phone, take a new route home, or stop in a store we have never been to before. Synchronicities abound. But it is up to us to pay attention, and like an ardent adventurer, follow the lead.
I invite you to pay attention to the synchronicities in your life this week. Chance encounters, an unexpected invitation or phone call, a quote you read on the back of a book or on someone’s t-shirt. However they appear, take a moment to notice, give thanks, and acknowledge the gifts they reveal. Perhaps they shed light on your path, answer a lingering question, or bring understanding and healing into a relationship or other aspect of your life.
Most of all, have fun and enjoy the ride!
I would love to hear how the synchronicities in your life appear! If you feel so included drop a line or leave your comments here!
With love,
Theresa
Theresa Conti is a Certified Life Coach and Reconnective Healing Practitioner with more than 25 years experience in the healing field. She specializes in helping her clients manage their stress and create greater health, happiness and fulfillment in their lives. For special offers and announcements, email Theresa and ask to be placed on her mailing list.
Website: www.reconnecting2you.com
Find and Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/Reconnecting2you
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To listen to my radio interview “Make Room for the New and Create A Life You Love,” on Mind-Body-Spirit…Living a Holistic Life, click below.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/75601/make-room-for-the-new-and-create-a-life-you-love
“What you appreciate, appreciates.”
– Jean Houston
I took a class with Jean Houston a couple of years ago and one of the most empowering, yet simplest tools she talked about, was the Law of Appreciation.
As some of you may know, I moved back to New York from Seattle, Washington in 2001 to be closer to my father, who was 88 years old at the time. In good health, he continued to swim, dance, and do the things he loved. I believe his ability to appreciate simple pleasures added years to his already long life. It was never my intention to remain in New York, and given my father’s age, thought I would likely move to another location sometime within the next several years. Well, as you know, life sometimes has other plans.
My father passed at the age of 97. While it was sometimes challenging to manage his care, as he grew older, and my move to another locale was postponed, I knew that it was all perfect, and will remain forever grateful for the wonderful time we shared.
A few months before my father passed, I asked if there was anything he would have done differently or regretted. His answer was a confident and clearly stated “no.” I admired his appreciation for the life he had created, and the simple things that gave him pleasure.
I always thought I would know where to move when my dad passed. But truth be told, it’s been more than four years, and while I have a few ideas, I am still in the process of deciding. While I know the timing will be perfect, there have been times when I have felt quite frustrated by how long the process is taking. And the more intently I focused on what I wanted, the more dissatisfied I felt with my environment. Quite the dilemma!
As time passed, I became acutely aware that in order to manifest my ideal home and location, I needed to change my attitude from frustration to appreciation, and implemented a simple exercise. As I sat quietly, with eyes closed, I began identifying the assets my current residence provides:
- a cornucopia of cultural activities: museums, plays, concerts, dance, and the like
- an abundance of classes and lectures on every topic one can imagine (and then some!)
- a diverse population, representing most, if not every, ethnicity on the planet
- a rail system that provides transportation throughout the five boroughs, and beyond
- every kind of food and restaurant imaginable, and more…
As I sat and appreciated the variety, the opportunities, and the uniqueness that living in New York provides, I could feel my vibration shift from a sense of constriction to openness.
I still long to move. I need nature, and beauty, and sunshine, and warmth, and all of the other components my soul desires at this point in time. And I know that as I let go and continue to appreciate what my current home provides, it’s only a matter of time.
Is there a frustration you’ve been holding on to that is preventing you from moving forward in your life? If so, try this simple exercise, and see if you, too, move from constriction to openness and in to a more perfect demonstration of life.
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Complimentary Teleseminars:
Session #2: Relationships: The Power of Love
Date: February 14, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST
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Date: March 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST
To learn more, or to register, please email Theresa@reconnecting2you.com.
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“When you believe it, you’ll see it.”
– Wayne Dyer
Visioning is a power medium for bringing our goals to fruition. Whether we are consciously aware of it or not, we are always envisioning our destiny, or in other words, creating our future.
Do you find yourself dwelling on the past? How things went or didn’t go according to your wishes? Do you find yourself reliving interactions that frustrated or angered you? If so, you are basing your life on what happened yesterday, rather than living your life based on what’s happening today, and what you would like to create in your future.
Life is about expansion. When we stay stuck in the past, on what we did or didn’t do, what someone said or didn’t say, on things that didn’t work out the way we wanted them to, we create internal tension and give rise to depression, anxiety, and lethargy.
It’s up to you, and to each one of us, to birth a new vision for our lives. A vision of joy, health, beauty, peace, love, abundance, and whatever else may be important to each of us, individually, and our enjoyment of life. When we focus on what we want, rather than what we don’t want, we begin to build a brand new future. As our beliefs begin to strengthen, and our choices align with our vision, in time we will begin to see the changes in our lives taking place.
What would you like to create in your life today? Here’s a little experiment:
Close your eyes, and imagine your life as you would like it to be. What does it look like? How does it feel? What are you doing, and who else is there? What colors do you see? What does the air feel like on your skin? What else do you notice? What do you hear?
The mind is a powerful thing, and the more we envision, the clearer our future will be.
Allow yourself to take 5 minutes a day for the next 30 days to bask in the creation of your vision. You deserve a wonderful life! You can do it!
Announcements
Beginning January 11, 2014, I will be offering a series of three free teleseminars. To learn more, or to register, please email me at Theresa@reconnecting2you.com.
Session #2: Relationships: The Power of Love
Date: February 14, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST
Session #3: Creating Time to Do the Things You Love
Date: March 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST
Theresa specializes in helping her clients manage their stress and create greater health, happiness and fulfillment in their lives.
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Whether we like structure or prefer going with the flow, we all long for a sense of freedom and connection. Freedom to be who we are and to enjoy lives based on the foundations of health, happiness and love.
I don’t know about you, but sometimes the beliefs I hold true about myself get in the way of experiencing the joy, love and abundance I desire. Discovering the beliefs that are blocking our Good is the first step in releasing them and opening to a greater experience and expression of Life.
This week’s ***Message from the Divine** is entitled Freedom, The Ultimate Experience. I hope you enjoy and find value in reading it. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts and comments about how today’s message applies to you.
With love,
Theresa
***Messages from the Divine stem from inspirational writings or recordings created during my morning meditation. While they are answers to questions I ask about myself, they are universal in nature and may be helpful to you, as well. They are included here with little or no editing.
FREEDOM, THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
Freedom is the ultimate experience and expression of joy – of Life in all of its fullness and splendor. You need simply recognize that it is true.
You imprison yourself and you therefore also hold the key to your freedom.
Your beliefs keep you imprisoned, yet they are nothing more than your interpretation of reality, past, present or future. In and of themselves, they hold no more power than that which you give them. Recognize them for what they are and watch as they disappear – dissolve when and as you choose to let them go.
Enslavement to your beliefs remains your choice. It – your enslavement – comes from nowhere outside of yourself. You hold the key. Should you choose to use it, you can free yourself from from whatever obstructions seem to bind you.
Are you ready?
If you would like support identifying your blocks to health, happiness and love, then I invite you to join me in one of my upcoming coaching programs and seminars. Feel free to call or email should you wish more information.
Have a blessed week,
Theresa
© Theresa Conti 2013
Theresa Conti is a Reconnective Healing ® Practitioner, Spiritual Life Coach and Workshop Facilitator with more than 25 years experience in the healing field. Theresa specializes in helping her clients regain (and maintain!) their sense of balance and revitalize their lives. For more information, please visit Theresa’s website at http://www.reconnecting2you.com or email her at Theresa@reconnecting2you.com.
I was looking through my files recently and came upon an old handout from my stress management workshops. I don’t recall where I got it (nope – can’t take credit for it!), but find it as pertinent today as it was when I first discovered it back in the early ’90’s. Used an assessment, the results can be quite startling!
If you’re courageous enough to assess your level of peace, then I invite you to rate each symptom on a scale of 1-10 with one being the least peaceful and 10 the most peaceful. And if you are brave enough to share it, I would love to hear your results!
You can check it out below.
And, if you are interested in the upcoming Vision Mapping & Dream Building workshop, there is still space! Just scroll down to read the Announcement section below or feel free to email more information and to register.
Hope to see you there!
SYMPTOMS OF INNER PEACE
If you would like to assess your level of inner peace, then I invite you to rate each symptom on a scale of 1 – 10, with one being the least peaceful and 10 the most peaceful. But watch out! If you score high, your symptoms might just be contagious!
- A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fear based on past experiences.
- An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
- Loss of interest in judging other people.
- Loss of interest in judging self.
- Loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
- Loss of interest in conflict.
- Loss of ability to worry. (Very serious symptom!)
- Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
- Contented feelings of connectedness with self, others and nature.
- Frequent attacks of smiling through the eyes of the heart.
- Increasing tendency to let things happen rather than making them happen.
- Increased susceptibility to love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend love.
If you have all, or even most of these symptoms, please be advised that your condition of PEACE may be so far advanced as to be incurable! If you are exposed to anyone exhibiting several of these symptoms, remain exposed at your own risk. This condition of PEACE is probably in its infectious stage.
If you would like to deepen your level of peace, I would love support you through one of my transformational coaching programs. Feel free to ask me how!
Wishing you a peace filled week!
Theresa
ANNOUNCEMENT: VISION MAPPING & DREAM BUILDING WORKSHOP! PLUS SPECIAL ONE-TIME COACHING OFFER
Been longing for a new relationship or career? Have a vacation you have been dreaming about? Or want better health or more balance in your life?
We have the power to design our lives and shape our destiny, but like an informed explorer, having a vision of where we want to go and a map to get there will help to ensure our arrival.
This two and one-half (2.5) hour workshop will provide you with the tools to:
- Connect with and give voice to your dreams
- Sharpen your vision through the power of creative visualization
- Create a vision board to activate your subconscious mind
- Learn how to pivot your attention from what you don’t want to what you do
Combine the workshop with my one time offer and receive a 45-minute coaching appointment to juice your dreams and identify any blocks that may be standing in the way of achieving them.
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn (Address will be given upon registration.)
What to bring: Magazines, poster board, scissors, glue stick and a sense of playfulness!
Cost: Workshop Only $45; Workshop PLUS 45-minute private coaching session $125 ($195 valu
Light refreshments will be served.
NOTE: Space is limited to 10 participants. Register now to ensure your place.
For more information, please contact Theresa at Theresa@reconnecting2you.com
Theresa Conti is a Reconnective Healing® Practitioner, Life Coach and Workshop Facilitator with more than 25 years in the healing field. Theresa specializes in helping her clients regain (and maintain!) their sense of balance and revitalize their lives. For more information, please visit Theresa’s website at http://www.reconnecting2you.com or email her at Theresa@reconnecting2you.com.
“Let the Beauty we Love be what We Do
There are Hundreds of ways to Kneel and Kiss the Ground.”
– Rumi
I recently returned from four and one-half months in Europe, with most of my time spent in Italy. Inspired by a vision to live and work abroad, I set off on a journey to explore the city of Torino, located in the northwestern part of the country. My mission: to determine if Torino would serve as my “landing spot” should I decide to make a more permanent move in the future, and to see if I could earn a living there through my work as a healer. Suitcases in hand, I set off on my adventure with plans to spend two months abroad: a month in Torino and a month of free time traveling through southern Italy and Eastern Europe.
Little did I know that the vision I held dear to my heart would manifest so easily. Within the space of a month I had made several friends, established contacts, facilitated a presentation on Reconnective Healing and a developed a client base for my Reconnective Healing practice. This in a country where I had limited language skills and only two friends upon my arrival (a couple – half of whom spoke no English!). At the end of the month, things were going so well I decided to extend my stay in Torino from one to three and one-half months. Was this scary? You bet! It required stretching both my vision and my pocketbook! (Not to mention phone calls to my life-coach and friends! Thank you, Skype!) But the possibility of remaining in Italy and continuing my work far outweighed the feelings of fear and anxiety I was experiencing. And although scared, I knew I was on the right track by the level of energy and enthusiasm I felt when I contemplating my extended stay. I felt fully alive.
Growth can be messy -emotionally, spiritually, financially! But our lives depend on it! Pursuing our visions and dreams takes courage. No doubt about it! It requires that we set clear intentions and expand our comfort zones as we face the unknown and take the risks that come with trying something new – and when we don’t, we are destined to suffer at worst, or feel dissatisfied at best.
The desires of the Soul never dim, but it is up to us to listen to our intuition and follow through on the guidance we receive when giving birth to our visions. Like an endless feedback loop, our intuition is readily available, and the more we listen, the more we will receive. And when in need support from friends or professionals to allow ourselves the gift of asking for it.
What is your Soul’s calling? What is buried deep within that you desire to give birth to? To connect with? Are there areas in your life you are ready to pursue, but have been too afraid to act on? If uncertain, a simple journaling exercise may help to shed some light on the answers.
Exercise
To maximize your experience, I suggest quieting your phones and doing the exercise when you have at least 10-minutes of uninterrupted time. If needed, you can even set a timer.
Sit in a comfortable chair, rather than lying down, to prevent falling asleep. Then write the following question in your journal:
“What does my Higher Self (God, Creator, or whatever name you feel most comfortable using) want to communicate to me at this time?”***
Next, take a few deep breaths, allowing your mind to become quiet. When you are ready open your eyes and begin writing. If you find yourself judging or trying to direct your response, or if nothing comes, simply take a few breaths and repeat the following “helper” statements:
“I am willing to listen.”
“I hear only the Truth.”
When you are ready, open your eyes and begin the journaling process.
I would love to hear your comments and experience with the exercise, should you decide to do it. As always, please feel free to post them in the comments section of the blog.
***Note: ***I find this general question helpful, but you can write any question you would like guidance on.
Theresa Conti
Reconnective Healing Practitioner / Transformational Coach / Trainer
917-478-1722
Theresa@reconnecting2you.com
Have you ever had a dream, felt inspired, motivated, excited, and then wondered if you made “the right” decision?
This scenario has come up several times for me over the last few weeks as I prepare for a two-month trip to Europe later this month – most of it spent in Italy. Inspiration strikes, excitement reigns, and then voila – doubt creeps in and all that verve flies right out the window – until, that is, I take a deep breath and surrender. Not always easy to do, let alone remember.
I have witnessed the same syndrome as I listen to friends, family, clients, teachers and colleagues – no one seems immune regardless of how intelligent, spiritual or evolved we (think we or they) may be. It’s the human conundrum.
We all want change – it’s what keeps us alive and growing, whether it’s a new job, a new class or ending a relationship that’s no longer working. We have a vision, take steps to attain it, and then crank on the brakes just when things are starting to heat up! Thoughts like “Don’t rock the boat,” “Things aren’t that bad,” “I really have it pretty good,” and “What was I thinking?” rattle round inside our brains, knocking our visions clear out of sight. Sound familiar?
The doubt and apprehension we feel are often nothing more than fear of the unknown. A loss of appearing control. The voice of the ego. The part of us that wants to keep things stable, predictable, and stick to the status quo. Why? Because it is familiar. Bah-humbug (wrong season, but you get the picture!) As I ponder my upcoming birthday, I no longer wish, nor can afford, to put my dreams on hold. I have too many to accomplish before I grow old and no longer have the energy or drive to realize them.
At such times, when fear and doubt arise and courage is nowhere to be found, surrender is a welcome ally. When I am down on my knees, obsessing over some minor detail, it is a sure-fire sign that fear has taken hold. When I remember to relax and take refuge in my Higher Power, I realize that I have been trying to “do it” alone. Hmmmmm… Not always the most helpful or wisest course of action.
Thank God there is an easier way! Time to get the flag out and call on the Angel of Surrender.
Should there be something in your life you are obsessing or distressed about, here is a wonderful exercise to help you let go. I use the name “God,” but you can use whatever name you choose. I like to do it aloud, as I find it much more powerful, but it can also be done silently.
Exercise in Surrender
1. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Be aware of the rise and fall of your stomach as you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
2. Then repeat either aloud or silently:
“I surrender everything to you, God.”
“I surrender all of my hopes and dreams to you, God.” (Then repeat the sentence, naming each hope or desire until you have exhausted your list. Example: “I surrender all of my hopes and dreams to travel throughout the world as an instrument of your peace to you God.”)
“I surrender all of my relationships to you, God.” (Again, state each relationship by name. For example, I surrender all my relationship with____ to you God.”)
Repeat this process with each situation or mindset in which you experience distress. Work, finances, living situation, emotions, other people, etc. are all par for the course. This is a very powerful and transformative tool; one which I use personally, as well as in my coaching practice. I would love to hear how it works for you, should you decide to try it.
Please feel free to share your experience or post your comments here. And, of course, you are always welcome to email me at Theresa@reconnecting2you.com
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