Your Winners Circle

Getting Back to the Basics from Gardening to Parenting and Everything in between

This is the tag line for an amazing website that tells the story of a family who is choosing to look for a healthier more natural way of taking care of themselves and raising their two boys.  "This is a story about change, responsibility, and above all, hope… just one family’s transformation fueled by a simple hope for a better future for themselves and their planet." says Michelle of Phoenix, Arizona.  And change it is.

Some time ago this family was featured as one of five family that competed for the most frugal family in the Valley of the Sun by the Phoenix Gazette newspaper. They did not win as their online vote count did not quite top the charts but that did not stop the Wanders family.  They began to create their own homestead and their progress, Natural Wanderings is well worth following as they venture into the world of micro farming.

Michelle, the mom of two boys left her career as a speech language pathologist to give her family the best of her in their growing years. Dave who works for an insurance company spends his off time preparing what once was a green and grassy back yard into their homestead.  The two work together and believe that God will bless this return to natural living and I believe this as well.  This is a huge undertaking but with the attention of health care nutritionists turning more to natural foods, this family is on the right track.

    

Michelle plans to share information on gardening and the raising of her new family edition...the chickens...as well as her two sons as the visions and dreams turn into reality.  She will also share the newest resources as she finds them and photos to allow you to watch the progress as well.  Success has already been had as you see her pictured beside the sunflowers they grew last season. 

 

What Does It Really Take To Become A Winner

Just recently I had the opportunity to congratulate a young lady who took a dream and made it a reality, Lisa Schrolucke.  She placed in the top ten in her first fitness competition.  I look forward to being a witness to the continued progress as she steps up the pace and moves to the next level.  But what really does it take to become a winner. 

As a professional make artist, Lisa first earned her certification in personal fitness training.  After countless weeks of training and diet, her determination to make it happen kept her on course.  When the going got rough she kept her eye on the finishline and the prize that was just beyond...realization of her dream.

 Lisa maintains Rock The Workout and in her post Success is Sweet she shares what it was like to taste the sweetness of accomplishment.  I believe that Lisa is the next up and coming expert in the field of personal fitness training especially for women. 

So what is the next level for you?  What do you have to do to get there?  An are you willing to do whatever it takes to succeed?  Those are the questions that a winner will ask continually ask as they travel down their road to success and the reality of their dream. 

The Power Of Intention Is Real And It is Mighty Especially When Expressed

Just recently I had the opportunity to experience the power of intention in a very amazing way.  I recieve VIP invitations to a variety of social and networking events and one particular event being held at Lavo at the Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas was giving away a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes.  I RSVP'd for two and took a friend with me reminding her to bring a business card to put in for the drawing. 

We arrived early (as all Goddesses should) and I have to admit that I did not know what Jimmy Choos were but told my friend that I was going to win those shoes.  She laughed at me and politely informed me that they are spoken about all the time on "Sex in The City" and were very expensive shoes. She laughed even more when I informed her that I did not watch that TV show either.  But I truely believed that I was going to win those shoes.  We enjoyed cocktails, chatted with old friends and made a few new ones as well.  When the evening came to an end someone came to me and told me that some girl named Bonnie won the shoes however when I inquired about the winner, no one seemed to be able to give me an answer so we left and went home.

One week later I wrote an email to the sponsors to learn who the winner was to find out it was in fact ME!  I was so excited.  This was truely a display of the power that a spoken intention is and the testimony it was for someone who was unsure of the power a person can hold when they truely believe.  We went back to Lavo to celebrate the success and enjoy my beautiful pair of Jimmy Choos!

Just last evening we attended another mixer where a membership was being given in a drawing.  I did not have a business card handy so my same friend wrote my name on one for the sponsors business card and tossed it in the pitcher.  When the drawing came she and I watched as the card that was drawn had my business card struck for brief moment then it fell back into the pitcher.  The difference between the two drawings was that in my heart I did not truely want to win the membership. I believed I could.  But the testimony spoke loudly of the power that even a half hearted intention can porduce. What are your intentions saying to yourself and those around you.  It is not enough to just think them, you must speak them and above all believe in them and you too will be blessed with that which you believe.

There Is Still One Place You Can Go In The Midst Of Your Storm

I have not met this man but I know the family he married into just a short while ago.  After hearing his testimony I realized that there are times when we think we are the only ones going through hardships and trials.  However, many I know and many I continue to meet share the difficulties that they not only had as children but experience as adults. And listening to Coffey's story reminded me that through good times as well as the not so good. there is still a peace and a comfort when you return back to the loving arms of God.

When you rest in the assurance that nothing can happen to you that a mighty yet merciful God will get you through, your faith is enough to move the mountain that stand in front of you.  As Coffey says, we may not be perfect or do perfect things but when you are a believer you serve a Perfect God.   

Coffey is a singer/songwriter and married to the daughter of one of my best friends and you can get a free copy of one of his tunes at iCoffey.com . Everyday we all need a little inspiration!

Coffey Testimony from Zyxter on Vimeo.

Recognize Opportunity Where There Seems To Be Limitation

How many times have you actually said to yourself...."How in the world am I going to do this?" This is a common question to all of us from time to time. Where have you gotten stuck in your thinking and is your being stuck let opportunity pass you by. Some people have fear about not knowing enough, being enough, didn't know where to begin, weren't quite ready, and the list goes on. The only way to reach the goal you set for yourself is to begin it right now.Take the first step toward it no matter if you know the final answers or not. Action will create momentum and momentum will create an ability to power through any adversity you may perceive along your way. Just remember one thing there's always a way for you to have all that you desire. The answers are right inside you so stop telling yourself you can't and start telling yourself that you can! Everywhere you are there is a power and presence that is in line with the real magnificence of who you are. This power is unlimited in its wisdom, imagination, creativity, and desire to bring out in you the best you that you can be. No matter what may appear on the surface, you have all the tools you need to build the life that you have been dreaming about. Remember one thing, you wouldn't be able to dream something if you didn't already have that dream inside of you. It is so easy to give up and throw in the towel when you come up against a challenge you percieve is bigger than you believe you can overcome. That's the exact time that you must ramp up your desire for success and find the ways you need to turn those challenges into opportunities. You can do it. No matter what you my think about hard situations you always have the choice to think of the solutions to get you through them. There's always a way to make your day the very best it can be when you start to say yes to all the excellence that you are and step into the spirit that brought you here. Express all the greatness you are and start today.

All You Have To Do Is Say To Yourself ....Yes I Can

 Everything that you dream about and hold in your mind can and will manifest itself as long as you believe that anything's possible. You have the choice in every moment of your day to make those decisions that support you. When you open you up to the knowing that when YOU are able to have an attitude that you can accomplish all you set your mind out to do the universe hears you and brings to you all the resources you need. It only takes a simple yet profound attitude of Yes I Can. Give yourself the gift of believing that you can. Are you willing to look at yourself honestly and see where you stop yourself? Will you give yourself permission to feel the emotions of fear that come up when you are faced with change and transformation? Are you ready to walk through any and all false beliefs about who you may think you are? Say yes to all these questions and begin to walk a new path towards your goals with an intensity and commitment to all the excellence that you are.

No where is there a better place to start believing in yourself than in your heart. You are a magnificent creation of pure potential. When you let false beliefs and old conditioning have its way with you, you begin to doubt and buy into those thoughts of lack. Limitation and fear is then made up as defense mechanisms designed to protect you.  You are not those thoughts. You are the creator of greatness and there is only perfection right where you are.  When you start to tell yourself this, your whole world will shift into a higher vibration of anything's possible consciousness. You will automatically create the life you desire. It all starts with you being able to hold the vibration of Yes I Can in  every area of your life. The determination you have to succeed is always present. You just need to live from it. Let go of old habits that don't serve you anymore and bring new life to your journey. Water your garden of opportunity with the essence of greatness that is your natural state. Watch as the abundance and prosperity that is calling you to messages of support begin to show up in all you do.  All you have to do is say to yourself ………….…..Yes I Can!

Learn From Your Mistakes To Strengthen The Growth In All Areas Of Your Life

There is a saying that most have heard which states that you learn more from your mistakes that you do your success. This really does tend to be true. Not everything you do will work or create the result that you desire. when you make mistakes or almost get it right, you are in the process of eventually getting it right.  This process is also advantageous in building your confidence and self esteem.  This formula of what worked...what did not...and what can I do dirfferently is how I learned from my mistakes and move forward toward my goals and success. 

One of the most important things that anyone can learn from their mistakes is that in order to be successful, you have to be willing to take risks.  Most people are not willing to do that because they have a fear of failure and what others may think of them.  This fear comes from the lack of self esteem. When you can raise your self esteem you will not be so concerned about what other people think about you.

Your self esteem has everything to do with how you will rise on your road to success.  Your mistakes are your building blocks.  So when it seems like things are going right or turning out as you planned, look at what did work and build on that foundation.  Take a look at what did not work and insure that you do not repeat that part of the process.  With some good feedback, see what you can do differently to success the next time around.  Each time you do this and see positive results, your self esteem grow in the same process and your confidence level will grow. 

 

 

 

A Rising Entrepreneur Rocking Her Workout

Just recently I had the opportunity to help one amazing young lady get started on the internet with her first blog.  Since then she has blossomed into quite and entrepreneur as well.  This young lady's name is Lisa and she is the owner/author of Rock In The Workout an informational website about diet and your fitness workout.  But the realization of what her life could be like was encouraged when she attend a Millionaire Mind Intensive event in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Not only did Lisa learn about changing her mindset and wealth files but she met T Harv Eker briefly, Author of the book "Secrets of the Millionaire mind" and a man who teaches thousands of people, wealth principles that changes their lives.  I know because I was one of them in 2005 when I attended my Millionaire Mind Intensive. But like anything else these do not work if you do not apply them and apply them Lisa did.  

In her post, Yo-Yo Dieting...What America Experiences Everyday, Lisa gives us insight on the phenomenon of getting and staying in shape or lack of and how to get started and be successful.  The information on her website is simple yet precise.  She also keeps you up to date on her progress and some of the goals and dreams she is working toward.  In her mid twenties, lisa is well on her way to creating a magnificent business and a lifestyle she had only had a glimpse of in the past.   

Lisa is also an excellent make-up artist and does various events from time to time.  She is working on a special effects make up book for Halloween for the average person wanting to create a great costumed look.  Lisa has everything she needs to create an outstanding life, to include belief in herself, the faith and courage to step out into the unknown and a vision of a fantastic future.  She is truely a millionaire in the making!

I Am Loved Even Through The Economic Tests And Trials

Sometimes it is hard to remember that no matter where we are or what we do ....we are loved.  I saw this video and it not only reminded me but inspired me to keep going.  This economy has made many a heart heavy with the burdens of financial dispair.  The hope of a good life and an abundant lifestyle took a different turn in the past year.  But if we can remind ourselves that trials grow us up and mature us.  That growing will also grow our businesses and lifestyle to a higher level.  Maturing is a proccess and it is not always comfortable.  And the testing develops perserverence.  But in the midst of it all I rest on the faith

that I Am Loved.

99 Balloons For A Lifetime Of Memories

When I saw this video, I could not help but share it with others.  What a heart touching story of a fighter and a true winner.  Eliot teaches us all what it means to never give up.  never take for granted, those you love....

                        If You Have A Rose To Give, Give it Today, Tomorrow May Be Too Late.