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\u201cAnd, when you want something,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

all the universe conspires in<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

helping you to achieve it.\u201d  Paulo Coehlo<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well it has been exactly 4 years today since the closing of my house in LA and moving into my home in Oregon and it has gone by very very fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot has happened in the past 3 years!  We closed our house in LA after living there for 50 years\u2026 we moved to Oregon with 5 acres, unlimited amount of trees, wildlife I never thought I would be sharing space with, we have added goats and dogs to our family and we have made new friends and lifetime friends are still sticking around by visiting our new place and our hearts daily!!  I have learned to build things, to create new adventures, to grow food for a healthier existence, to live without loved ones and to allow love in to show me possibilities and yes, I have learned to also let that love go for the happiness of another!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal was to buy a piece of land and put several tiny homes on it.  To share this land and my homes with my friends and family and to invite those who wanted support, in finding themselves, to visit as well.  We have started this part of creating in the last two years and it is a learning experience for sure.  But a good one at that.  We have a fully functioning art studio now, a renovated space that was built in 1929, an amazingly big green house, an outdoor garden, a mansion of a goat and pig pen and the first tiny home is almost completed with wood on the floor and well maybe some grass on the ceiling\u2026. I did not say I would give up \u201cshugar art\u201d on any level, did I?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t give in to your fears. If you do,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

you won\u2019t be able to talk to your<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

heart.\u201d Paulo Coehlo<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the real me, is happening more and more and working with others to do the same is amazing! I find myself still going through the processes of opening myself up to all kinds of new things, integrating it, and then re-looking at the new possibilities to maybe start all over again, or, not, but the goal is to keep moving forward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have found it is crazy how fast things change from day to day around here and it seems that as soon as we think we have it all figured out there is a newer, better way to do something.  I have learned that sometimes I too need to re-look at what is happening, where I am headed and what I am doing (stop and think about things every day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some important points I have learned in a new unit of time over the last 3 years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saying Yes More Often<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I no longer find myself<\/strong> <\/strong>saying no to new experiences and limiting my abilities to connect to new ideas, people or concepts. I say yes to going on new adventures, which has resulted in conquering fears and making new friends on many levels.  Some work for a minute though the lessons I\u2019m sure will last a life time and some are still going!! I guess the key here is saying YES more often and BE OPEN to NEW POSSIBILTIES without any expectations\u2026 has shown me just another way to find Happiness, Peace and new Adventures around every corner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living more in the NOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I listen to my intuition more and I allow myself to trust.  Living in the now does shift vibrations to sync with the universe.  I have learned that this does not solve all my problems like coming home to a clean house without doing anything to make it happen but staying in the now gives me many chances to move towards opportunities being offered instead of the alternative of shying away because I am worried about my house not being clean\u2026 do you follow me. I\u2019m looking more at opportunities instead of challenges\u2026 it\u2019s a cool way to live trust me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfort Zones and CHANGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo get something you have never had,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

you have to do something you\u2019ve never<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

done.\u201d (anonymous)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know from experience and from working as a life coach that things can NEVER stay the same EVER.  They either get better or worse over time but never ever will they stay the same.  So, over the last 2 years I have allowed myself the opportunity to see what change may offer me and somethings have enlightened me for the better and some things have shown me sadness and hurt but enlightened me just the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people\u2019s lives are scheduled and predictable which makes it comfortable.  Throw an extra day in, or take away a lunch meal and most people would be confused as to what was going on \u2013 LOL I have learned to embrace things in the moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reality is we cannot grow as a person unless we take the time to look around, realize that things change, and decide to explore the possibilities that are being offered which in turn can show us that change is full of personal growth and opportunities.  It may not feel good at first, but the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love being open to CREATING NEW POSSIBILITIES.  In creating new possibilities, I have learned a lot about myself.  I have discovered new passions, made new friends, I even have learned how to build a fence, grow my own food and well love on different levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I suggest everyone give it a try YOUR WORTH IT!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I could go on and on about the last two years\u2026 But I think what I am trying to get across here is that taking new chances, allowing oneself to be vulnerable and listening to the universe are important facts that need to be learned by all!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to all of those who have helped me along thing far.  You all know who you are.  Whether you are still in my life or not I am still thankful for the time, I am thankful for the lesson I have learned and will continue to learn and I am thankful for the possibilities I have been given and will continue to explore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 years is just a drop in the bucket and so I invite to experience more and more!  I say BRING IT ON!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace and Happiness<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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