Battersea Power Station, London, Wimbledon Screen

This week I did a crazy thing. I flew to London to go to Wimbledon without a ticket to see “the tennis”!

Okay, so you can guess that one of my passions is tennis.

When have you jumped into life and followed your passion?

It might be as simple as baking a loaf of bread, or painting a picture, or walking in a special place, or… you name it… it’s your passion of course!

‘A British friend was in town, and we began talking about tennis. He said “Come and queue up. We do it and we get in!”

I thought, Wow, how crazy! spend a fortune on a plane ticket with no guarantee!

However, I do have a friend to guide me through the process, so I have a more than 50% chance!

After a couple of people said- “DO IT! It’s a chance of a lifetime!” I started planning the trip, added a couple of days in Bath, planned to meet another friend in London on the last day, and I booked it!

The Crescent, Bath, England

Here’s what I learned:

• The most amazing things can happen when you leap outside of your comfort zone.

I’m a big leaper in that way but this was different- filled with things I wouldn’t; ordinarily do, even while leaping, and everything turned out extraordinarily well.

• Following my passion led me to pure relaxation and joy in each moment even beyond the tennis part of the adventure.

Andy Murray, Center Court, Wimbledon

Yes, I got into Wimbledon each day and even got into Center Court to see Andy Murray play, watch the touching tribute in person, and feel the deep love the crowd has for him.

• Taking advantage of following my intuition each day on where to go and what to see, made the trip pure ease.

The road well-traveled can have lovely twists and turns if you listen to your heart. Seeing the important sites and adding some curiosity helped manifest a fun and truly relaxing adventure.

And I’m even excited about going home!

What I’ve learned is that following your passion is the best way to feel joy, to be truly relaxed and completely awake.

What’s your passion? Tell me all about it!

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With love and passion,
Liz

It’s official! The equinox has helped us cross the threshold into Spring. 

Let’s send up new shoots. Get rid of the old dried-up leaves and twigs. Open a fresh eye on the world. Let the still small voice that knows there is something emerging get a bit louder.

All of us feel a bit dug under sometimes. The world has been a chaotic place at times and then a turn of the head or a new fresh day brings order, new hope or even a monumental change in point of view.

It’s time to clear out, refresh, take a look at what isn’t feeling right and tweak it until it does. 

I’ve been struck by the resilience I’ve been witnessing in all parts of the world. We are amazing. Every one of us. 

Recently I made a major move, healed from a serious illness, and continued stepping forward on the journey…  being present and ready for what’s next. 

I believe all of us are making our way. We step over rocks, climb bigger mountains, and take our next steps. If we are paying attention, we create meaning.  

Times of seasonal transition are perfect to take a fresh look. Yesterday I cleared a bunch of dead plants away and cut back the ones that could be saved.  Suddenly there was possibility of new life. I love to see that shift and recognize that we are the shift. We just have to pay attention. 

That’s when I take a fresh look at what is happening in my life, what is happening around me, where I’m putting my focus and why.

We are multifaceted beings, so underlying the activities we are doing are the thoughts and feelings we have about them. 

Here are a few questions to get the ball rolling:

• What do the (activities) mean to us? 
• What importance do they hold in our lives? 
• What are the benefits or the drawbacks? 
• Are they essential or can they be removed?

Sometimes it is good to sort out where we are putting our attention. Sometimes what’s important is to stop a moment and breathe.

Take stock of all that is happening; what you are feeling emotionally and physically; what you are thinking… and see if there is a need for a different point of view or a different course of action with whatever is in the forefront of your days.

Often, a change in focus opens up a completely different feeling about what comes next. 

Spring is the ideal time to take the next step to accelerate YOUR next step.

Choose the inspired life you want to live.

Click here for a guided imagery to take a moment of pause to imagine your next steps. 

We are constantly bombarded by news and lately, much of it has been disturbing.

We hear news of people all over the world acting out on their worst instincts. There’s news about the coming election that has many afraid for our country and its relationships with countries around the world. And, of course, there’s been plenty of news about violence and tragedy right in our own back yards.

It’s been so overwhelming, that it’s created an atmosphere of fear and even hopelessness for many of us, and I was struck by just how close to home all this bad news is when I attended my water aerobics class recently.

Our beloved teacher was late to class and when she finally arrived and told us that she had been pulled over by a policeman for speeding on her way to teach our class, she burst into tears.

You see, she is a person of color and although she was quick to say that the policeman was a perfect gentleman and had followed all the rules, she also shared that she was afraid for her life.

The fact that a fear that serious was part of this scenario is horrible and, unfortunately, it speaks to the reality of what’s happening in our world right now.

I’ve heard so many friends and clients talk recently about experiencing anxiety, stress, or a sense of stuckness; about feeling drained, uninspired, or just plain numb. I can’t help but notice the connection between what’s happening “out there” and what’s happening “in here” – in our minds, bodies, and souls.

Of course, I’m not saying that we all don’t feel these things regardless of what’s happening in the world. But right now, it’s intensified – so, how do we cope?

When it seems as though the positive energy of life has been sucked away, it’s important to think about exactly what that positive energy was.

Often, it’s joy.

In truth, we need to be able to find joy in the midst of our concern for others, our fear for the future and our own day-to-day worries. We need to realize that focusing on joy can bring us the balance, strength and clarity we need to evaluate what is causing us discomfort. We especially need to understand that when “out there” is chaotic and even crazy, that’s the time we need focus on joy even more.

But what is joy exactly? Is joy the same thing as happiness? And how do we find (and keep) joy in our lives – especially right now?

We’ll be talking a lot about joy over the next few weeks and I hope you’ll join this important conversation.

Bringing joy into our lives is essential for our wellbeing. Spend a day with me exploring joy at my Accelerate Your Joy workshop on Saturday, Oct 1st. Right now, you can even bring a friend for free – find out more and register here.