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Cobby — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:09:23 -0000

I need to stop thinking so much and just do. I need to listen to my heart and stop letting my head and my desire to analyze everything get in the way. I need to go back to hot yoga classes too.

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Alison — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:24:33 -0000

Throwing myself right into my happiness. Letting go.

Finishing the manuscript that's been driving me crazy!

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DanielleLaPorte — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:20:46 -0000

ditto. Christian Northrup said something on Oprah that stayed with me: you need to PREPARE yourself for sleep. So basic. No computer. hot bath. tea, whatever. Eeeeease into the new zone. (I know not of what I speak. I work until the last minute, wash up and crash - and it takes me a while to slow down my mind.)

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DanielleLaPorte — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:17:25 -0000

simplify in every way. clear the way so the right stuff can come.

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kerrymac — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:51:55 -0000

Exercise! i have been a semi-sloth for too long now. I get totally absorbed by art projects, writing and life in general and forget about my poor bod.

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candylee — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:30:05 -0000

Calling my out-of-town friends - when I'm busy I tend to go into my own bubble. A couple of close friends moved away for work this past year - to Saarbrucken, Germany and New York, and to be honest, I should be calling them a lot more than I am! It is always on my 'to do' list to give them a ring or a quick email, but I keep putting it off, thinking 'I don't have the 1+ hours that is necessary for a truly rich chat with them right now.' Perhaps what I ought to be doing is a higher quantity of shorter calls - maybe then I won't think I don't have the time! I did just hear of a great phone service last week - Talkster.com - turns long distance numbers into local numbers so it's essentially free for you to call, anywhere in the world. I just tried it out last night with a call to NYC - the reception's not too bad..!

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Traci — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:49:10 -0000

Thanks, Linda! Keep cheering...I need the encouragement! :-)

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textimage — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:42:16 -0000

Thanks Linda (and Carrie!). i KNOW what to do. In fact, my favorite quote is: “When you have come to the edge Of all light that you know And are about to drop off into the darkness Of the unknown, Faith is knowing One of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or You will be taught to fly”. However, I also have to contend with my very real need for security. Soon enough, with y'alls continued support and wisdom, the balance will shift away from perceived security to the beautiful unknown of possibility and well-being!

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Cam — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:18:48 -0000

Doing something creative. It seems so easy to focus on practical things and the tangible rewards and necessities they bring. I know that doing something artistic and creative will bring me joy in the long run but it's just so easy to put off.

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alligator_kate — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:32:05 -0000

ditto on cleaning/ decluttering. I am in a fertile creative phase, and that stuff seems to start to slide... Time to break down the tasks into "micro-movements" a la Sark yet again, put on some Cuban music, an electric boogaloo outfit that makes me feel silly and energized, and get to work.

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writer11 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:31:14 -0000

I could not agree more about hiring someone to clean. No matter what my budget was, I always made room for that. I've had professional teams and private individuals and find that hiring an individual is less expensive AND you can really fine tune the service the way you want. It's a fabulous gift to give yourself... you will not regret it.

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writer11 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:26:39 -0000

WOW!! Look at all the lack of sleep responses... Let's all make that commitment together and report back in a week on how we did??

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writer11 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:24:49 -0000

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writer11 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:23:19 -0000

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writer11 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:19:35 -0000

There is one thing that everyone tells me I need to do and really, it's not serving me well. It's gotten to be more of a bad habit. I stay up waaaaay too late every night. I am not rested, I get a later start to the day than I would like, although I sure don't sleep in.

By nature I seem to have always been a night person, which was fine when I was younger. I'm not sure how early I can get to my bed, but at least before midnight would be a good place to start. Right now it's anywhere between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. I think I'm afraid I'll miss something??

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writer11 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:12:15 -0000

In the name of "Be brave and mighty forces will come to your aid," if you made the decision to drop that big client, would the Universe immediately replace it with the kind of clients you really want & need because you've made room and stopped resisting? And you know how the Universe abhors a void. Just wondering...

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K. — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:09:22 -0000

Developing proper sleep habits! I have always been an erratic sleeper, and being in grad school and working self-employed/full-time in a creative field doesn't help, either. To this end, I really need to make myself get off the computer at a proper hour.

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lifecoachsandy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:56:03 -0000

Thanks for sharing, Carrie. Lots of women try to be "strong" by saying they are fine just as they are, alone and single and doing great. And the truth is, they would rather be with someone but think it is not possible to find that someone. I believe it is possible, and I will go out there as myself and not compromise any of my core values in order to find that match. It might not be a smooth ride, but it can be a fun one! Thanks for the vibes....

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bluelines — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:52:05 -0000

I'm the opposite here. I recently canceled our cleaning service and started doing it myself. Perhaps the novelty will wear off, but right now there is something immensely satisfying about making our house really clean (rather than the superficial clean our service used to provide).

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CarrieM — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:45:37 -0000

Like you for years I thought, I can clean myself, hated and resented it. Best thing I did for my marriage was hire a cleaning person. More me time and marriage time, money well spent!

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bluelines — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:44:16 -0000

Definitely getting back into running. When I was in grad school I'd regularly run over 60 miles a week, but since I had quite a serious leg injury a couple of years ago, I've really let things slide. The odd time I've gotten out there, it's reminded me how much clarity and focus it creates.

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CarrieM — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:42:34 -0000

"Close one door another door opens" I encourage and support you in letting go of the big client and trusting a wonderful client will nurture your well being and career.

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CarrieM — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:39:31 -0000

I was ok being single til one day I wasn't and it took ages to declare I wanted to date. Sucked it up and I told everyone, got set up with my husband seven years ago! Thinking of you Sandy and sending you "be your self vibes!"

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Traci — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:56:55 -0000

I'm putting off quitting my job to freelance ful time. I'm just shy of miserable at work, but I'm terrified to give up the steady paycheck in this economy. But, every day I get a little closer. I think I'm just on the brink now. My commute just increased to 15 hours/week, which is making my home computer look extraordinarily inviting.

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marn — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:47 -0000

I just finished a 10 day Master Cleanse, so now it is time to get my body MOVING! Time to go back to the GYM (after a 5 month hiatus)!!!