Good Morning 1.10.2008

Over the past decade, many people have been turning toward the "voluntary simplicity" movement--giving up chaos for calm, and learning to make life choices that reflect a state of calm-energy instead of anxious-energy. This 30-day class will give you 30 steps for embarking down the path to a sane and simpler life.

Starts January 14

Throughout the ages, many women have used journaling to solve problems, gain insight, and encourage self-discovery. One need not be a writer or creative to derive the benefits that can only be found though the practice of journaling.

Starts January 21

During this 30 Day Paper and File Makeover you will learn a new way to tackle the paper piles once and for all. The one unique rule of my approach is that during this class, you are not allowed to purchase any manila folders, hanging files, cute tabs, filing cabinets, paper sorters, or other paper-storing materials. We aren't going to buy a system and try to make your papers "fit into the system." Instead, we are going to discover your unique Paper Personality, and then create the system to support it.

"If your everyday life seems poor, don't blame it; blame yourself; admit to yourself that you are not enough of a poet to call forth its riches; because for the creator there is no poverty and no poor indifferent place." Rainer Marie Rilke

Good morning! When I was 21 I read Rainer Marie Rilke's book, Letters to a Young Poet. This one small volume contained some of the best advice I ever received for living my life. I have made a habit of re-reading it each year. It only takes an afternoon, and I think my entire copy is now highlighted as different phrases have "spoken" to me at different times.

Rilke has a way of really challenging us to take responsibility for our lives. He confronts us with many of our own "mind games" and he challenges us to move past them. If you haven't read the book, I wholeheartedly recommend doing so as one of the best things you can do for yourself this year. It is a series of letters between Rilke and a young poet where he shares advice on living a full life. Although written many years ago, the advice is timeless. I have given the book as a gift many times, and have yet to find a bookstore that does not have several different copies on hand.

So often we blame outward circumstance for our inward feelings. Rilke challenges us - "Don't blame it, blame yourself." He knows that each life is beautiful, but often we have to call forth the riches. Our life will only be poor and indifferent, if choose to let it be so.

Your Turn:
You needn't be a poet or artist to "call forth the riches in life." All you have to do is realize everything is right here and right now. Take a fresh picture. Change your perception. Count your blessings instead of your obstacles.

Your affirmation:
Each day I uncover the many riches in my life.

Challenge Life!

Brook Noel

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And as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt "Something great is going to happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"

And when ending your day ask yourself, "What is one more thing I can do to make today matter?"

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