Abundance!

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Reflections

• Consciously create your one great life •

Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

November 26, 2010

Dear Creators,

We had the feast yesterday and I am still full. Thanksgiving is a real favorite with me…the food….the focus on gratitude….the smells…..the comfort of gathering around the table…using the good dishes….memories of past celebrations…..leftovers.

This morning has me thinking about abundance. What is in abundance on this day after Thanksgiving? Here are some:

· Food- pie, turkey, dressing, all those leftovers

· Laundry- tablecloths, napkins, dish towels added to the usual

· Advertisements – the newspaper was loaded with special offers; door buster deals; pictures of happy people wearing new sweaters/coats/dresses/etc., shiny, sleek, electrical gadgets

· Noise/chatter from radio, TV about holidays – the bombardment of marketing

· Lists either made or contemplated around who wants what for Christmas

· Thoughts about things to do, expectations around the holiday season

The reminder I would like to cling to and offer to you this morning is that we can be aware during this season. We can consciously choose where we want to put our attention. We can discern what we want to create, what we want in abundance. We can also minimize what we don’t want in order to have that. Unchecked abundance can be overwhelming. Connect with what you really want to create. Be clear. Discern what is aligned with that and what is clutter, distraction, draining – then decide where to put your efforts, time, and resources.

Consider and choose,

Judy

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Fabulous You

Create a New Normal

Reflections

• Consciously create your one great life •

Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

November 19, 2010

Dear Creators,

What are the words you are longing to hear today that will remind you of your inner beauty....your spark...your gifts...your uniqueness? What acknowledgement do you want? What do you wish would be expressed, given voice, said out loud? Say those words. Say them now - loud and clear.

It seems that it is normal to put attention on what is missing. It’s hard to tell if this is human nature or if we have been conditioned to this perspective of focusing on lack. Whatever the source, it becomes a habit, it becomes the norm, and we expect to put our attention on what is missing...our weaknesses....disappointments....fears.

The reminder today is that you can choose. Once you recognize the pattern, when you become curious about what is possible, you are capable of finding a new thought, a different approach.

What a gift this can be for yourself and for those around you. Acknowledge the good you have in your life – what you have created. Appreciate that - nourish that – give it some attention. Practice acknowledging those around you...what qualities are they exemplifying...who are they being? Recognize your blessings. You created this. Enjoy what you have right now, in this moment.

Appreciating you,

Judy

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Flow

Create a New Normal

Reflections

• Consciously create your one great life •

Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

November 12, 2010

Dear Creators,

Today take a few moments to consider when you experience “flow.” Flow is that experience of being totally engaged in the moment – present – focused. A book I read a few years ago used the example of downhill skiing. If you have ever skied you know that feeling of being totally present – you are using your body, aware of your surroundings, you really have to pay attention in the moment; you lose track of time in the “be-ingness” of the moment When are you in flow during your day? Notice that, appreciate that, for there is satisfaction to be experienced here.

This sense of flow caught me by surprise today as I was exercising. There was a moment when I realized I was finished with the most rigorous part of my routine. It felt great. I had just let my body work, allowed my mind to go, to focus on the moment, to just “be.”

It was serendipity (or not- for all things can be connected) that in today’s paper I read about research supporting the idea that living in the moment is one of the keys to happiness. The research indicated that people were happier when engaged in something that kept their mind focused. People tended to be less happy when their minds were wandering. The researchers found that what people were thinking was a better predictor of their happiness than what they were doing.

What to do with this? Can you expand or increase your times of flow?

Hmmmm….

Judy

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creativity

Create a New Normal

Reflections

• Consciously create your one great life •

Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

November 5, 2010

Dear Creators,

Take a few moments to consider your creativity. We all have some creative energy. It can show up in lots of ways: giving us ideas, showing us different ways to do things, to combine things, make things, solve problems, look at situations, see possibilities, find beauty, express thoughts, be innovative, recognize patterns, be artistic, eloquent, insightful, have the aha, think new thoughts.

What is the environment that fosters your creative spirit? How do you capture that?

Your creative ideas can offer you insights, be a connection with your inner wisdom. This can be your unique contribution to the world. It’s worth noticing and appreciating. Listen to your inner wisdom; give yourself room to be creative. See with fresh eyes, hear with open ears, be ready for beauty, wisdom, and the unexpected to show up.

Endless possibilities,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life? Having a coach can help create a time and space to capture your inner wisdom, set your course and appreciate the success along the way.