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Around this time I start to review my year and check in with what is important to me. I ask what I want to do more of, less of, keep doing, and what I may need to stop doing. I think about how I am spending my time now and what I may want to do in the future.

Asking questions helps me stay focused. Am I sharing my T.A.G.S. - Talents, Abilities, Gifts, Skills, to the best of my abilities?

Questions are my way of being open to listening for guidance. Some questions I've been pondering lately include:

• What's trying to emerge in my life?

• What gifts do I feel compelled to share now?

• What do I need to release now?

A few weeks ago in episode 24, I talked about M.E.E.T and Grace. Asking questions about how much Money, Energy, Effort and Time I'm willing to devote to what is being asked of me or what is calling to me. You might enjoy it if you haven't listened to it. So check it out.

Our time on this planet in this physical body is finite. We have a certain amount of years, days, minutes and moments. How do I choose to spend my time right now?

I also check to see if my core beliefs and philosophies changed? So far, my beliefs are still the same.

The excerpt that I’m sharing this week from my book/ebook/audiobook, Why Struggle? Life is too short to wear tight shoes, is part of the about this book section. In this part of the book I share my life philosophies.

I hope you enjoy it!

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Today as I was cutting fruit I allowed myself to do one thing...cut the fruit. No television, music, radio or podcast. Just me and the fruit I was preparing. I was home alone and I was in silence. And it felt AWESOME. I was focused and intentional and the fruit tasted delicious as I was nibbling whilst cutting. lol.
I must say I have really come to enjoy the quiet. At one time silence for me felt very scary. I would dread not having something to distract me. With practice, I have learned to relish silence. In the silence, I hear the gentle whooshing of the fan as I lie in bed in the mornings before I get up. I hear the birds singing and inviting me to come outside to see what the weather feels like. I have learned to be with my feelings and emotions so much better since I have been embracing silence as a daily practice.
Silence is my intimate partner on life's journey. In the silence I remind myself to be open and receptive to receive answers to questions I may have. I also learn that sometimes I don't have to or need to say anything, just be quiet.

What is your relationship with silence? Do you embrace the
opportunity for the stillness that may come with it? Does the quietness make you feel uncomfortable? Maybe you never thought about it? What would happen if you embraced silence as a daily practice?

Most things in life are enhanced with practice. I invite you to join me to practice a little bit of silence. I call this a slice of silence.

So let's take a few minutes to just be with the silence.

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This is a podcast about shaking things off in life. Enjoy this re-broadcast from Week 40 of 2024.

If you are new to the podcast, welcome and if you listen regularly, thank you!

Well, there is a lot going on in the world isn't there? And we know we can't control anybody else but ourselves, right? What I've learned is sometimes the best response is no response. Trust me I have learned this the hard way… talking way too much. Lol.

It feels like we're able to see so much of other people's lives, because we are. Technology allows us to see what other people are doing, or at least what we think they are doing on many levels. It can be frightening. Whether it's watching someone do a live stream, a short on YouTube, or something on TikTok; we think we know what's happening in other people's lives. Do we, really?

I'm reminding myself more and more to step away from so much of the busyness and noise of daily life. Even if it's stepping outside for five minutes to look at a tree or a flower to take a few breaths. Being in nature is very calming and soothing for the body and our nervous system. Even if you can’t step outside, look out the window or find an image only of something in nature that you find beautiful or breathtaking. Taking a few breaths and being in nature is something you can aspire to do daily.

Recently I have had comments or messages sharing how much you enjoy the breathing practices I share. I really enjoy hearing from you all, and thank you so much for listening and taking time to share your thoughts and feelings with me.

One thing I love about breathwork is that you can do it anytime, anywhere and no one has to know. And it is also free, simple and easy. You know that means we have to practice, right?