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Busy But Not Moving Forward

We settled into the car for the 3-hour drive back and the dry air hit the back of my throat. Shoot, I forgot to get cough drops! I realized this just as I went into another spell of hack attacks. We had just spent the last eight hours in West Edmonton Mall and another outlet mall and I didn't take care of the one tiny thing that would feel hugely supportive of me. Instead, I was...

- tuning into our Spain exchange student to gauge her comfort level with the rides at the amusement park

- making sure Brooke was ok after getting stuck on a slide at the waterpark

- looking for the outlet shopping that our exchange student had been asking for

- feeling into Mark's state knowing this experience was a big stretch for him

- processing a ridiculous amount of commercialized stimulation

Ever feel this way? Like you're doing so much, taking care of so many people, using up so much of your energy for others to come to the end of your day tired, not fulfilling even your basic needs, let alone moving your big dreams forward?

Pic: Me right now, getting ready to go to a networking meeting. I'm doing the hard things for my dreams!

I get it. Supporting others is highly valuable and deeply rewarding. And then, there comes a time when that quiet voice within gets loud, then screams at you. You must honour your call. Spirit is relentless.

It's tough to do when you're so "others-focused." I had to create an accountability container that gets me to show up consistently for myself and my big dreams - not in a grinding way, but in a Spirit-connected, grounded way. This builds my habit of following through day after day. Whether you're just starting this journey, or you've been at it for a while, I'm confident that you'll amp up your effectiveness while we, together, make ourselves and our dreams a priority.

Made To Do This Together VIII

Are you a good fit for our next cohort starting Jan 13, 2025? Take a look at what others are getting from Made to Do This Together and stop feeling like you're busy but not moving forward. Let's do this! We are open for early bird registration now! https://www.naturalstrengthhc.com/madetodothistogether

Clear for Flow
Tonight 6pm MDT

What's blocking your flow? Come and speak your blocks out of your way. Tune into your truth. Be held in safe space. https://www.naturalstrengthhc.com/fa06886c-cbb2-4b07-9abf-e6bcb5358343

Accepting What Is, Is The Way Through

Whew. When I close my eyes I see googly eyes all over the place staring back at me. It feels creepy.

I just jumped off an "AI for business" call after being there for about 3 minutes. The last thing I heard was "This makes your eyes look like they are looking deep into yours, even if you are reading off of a teleprompter or looking around" "Wow!" "Amazing!" "I need this" was how the responses went in the chat. My body's response? Nope. Just nope. "I'm in the wrong place," I could hear myself thinking, and promptly jumped off.

(Pic: This is me, no filter, no AI, just me actually looking into your eyes. Thank you for being here)

The most important lesson from my awakening journey = truth. It all starts there. Truth sets you free. Accepting what is, is the way through, and gets you to what you desire. How do I make friends with AI and receive its incredible benefits while staying true to my core values? I am reminded... moment by moment, I must continue to lean i, tune into my body, and trust it to lead me to my true path.
Is this why my body broke down with fatigue for years? Did I keep making decisions that fast-tracked my way to outcomes without listening to my body messages? Is this why 4 years ago, in 2020, I had to face a dark hidden truth: I desired an end to my life. "You have everything!" I remember my dad saying to me. It's true. I did "have it all" on paper, but then why do I feel this way? I started listening with loving curiosity. I was deeply misaligned. And fulfilment comes from alignment to values...but how do you even know your values when you have CPTSD from a controlling upbringing that told you who you were, what to do, what was right, what was wrong? I didn't know my truth. (which may have been a necessary survival mechanism for desperate immigrants learning how to live in a new world). Shaming, which was a fast solution to stop behaviour short term, also destroyed my worth as a highly sensitive person.

I see now, that it was inevitable: This life I live right now. And I'm grateful to see more truth, to embrace more truth, and finally, to live more true to myself. I love growing nutrient-dense food for me and my family. I love letting go of the "absolutes" of right and wrong and playing in the freedom of embracing everything as having a place. Gardening, baking pies, chasing northern lights, supporting my girls' extracurriculars (so fun, Brooke's first time at Model UN that happened to be held at Winston Churchill, where her dad graduated from), this is where I belong, and what will make me want to stay.

Making my eyes do something they're not actually doing? It may be a small thing, but for now, it's a "nuh uh," that's not my path, not my values, and not how I stay fulfilled and alive in the long run.

Love and Let Go With Ho'oponopono
Tonight at 6pm MDT

We're showing up exactly as we are as always. Tonight is Love and Let Go With Ho'oponopono. Join us and feel the power of being with what is.
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Made To Do This Together VIII
Jan 13 - Feb 13, 2025
I love working alongside people I love. Can you believe 86% of participants in this round are returning after the last round? Nurturing community, science-backed productivity norms, and an insight-provoking container is a potent space that can help you get important s**t done, no matter what it is.

Have a clear goal or habit you want to anchor in? I'm confident your follow-through will improve noticeably and your confidence will build securely over time. Join us now for early bird rates and be part of this growing movement. We really are made to do this together!
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