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Moments of Grace | November 8, 2009

A moment of grace? A space and time when you experience yourself as divine, gorgeous, fully engaged in living. You allow whatever concerns you to simply melt away, out of your awareness. No longer do worries and sorrow, frustration and disappointment have power over you. In this moment - of grace - you are free of the bonds that have kept you in a cycle of pain. What is a moment of grace? It's the space between the thoughts, between the hesitations. You re-member you, your highest, most exquisite experience of life. And in this moment -which can last forever-...

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Making Movies! | October 30, 2009

Well, maybe not movies so much as video clips. I just ordered my new video camcorder. Lucky me, I have a man in my life who supports me in particular ways... like doing gadget research. Since I'm still learning the fine art of delegating or at least asking for help in the areas that are not my unique brand of brilliance, I'm thrilled to give him the idea and let him run with it. The new camera will arrive in a few days. You'll know because all of sudden you'll start to see videos I'm posting. I plan to share...

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Could I be more joyous!? Could you? | October 29, 2009

Could I be more joyous!? Could you? I hope your answer, like mine, is, “Yes! I could have more Joy in my life!” You see, I know that there is no “cap” on joy, except as we put there for ourselves. Raising that “cap” or set-point is possible. When you do it, each time you do it, it is profound and powerful. I hope I never find my limit! For years I've been toying with this idea of self-imposed limits - both high and low limits. It started as a pre-teen when I learned about body weight set points. The...

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Soul's Divine Purpose Unfolding | October 23, 2009

I have a personal decision to share with you. And a confession to make. You've been part of my journey by inviting me to be a part of yours, and for that I am honored and deeply grateful. (Can you see the warm smile on my face, my hand at my heart?) I want you to be among the first to know what I've decided. I also need some help to do it, so I'll be making a request of you as well. Everyday this grows stronger... I'm being called to step into the fullness of my Soul's Purpose. While...

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Are You Too Attached to the Sale? | October 22, 2009

Guest Writer: Lisa Sasevich (Note from Tambra: As I post this article from Lisa, she is in San Diego, leading a live training with 200 people who are discovering ways to bring their authentic voice and soul's calling into their work and lives. Thank you, Lisa, for doing such a gift to entrepreneurs, their families, and all they serve. TH) *****My friend and colleague Suzanne Falter-Barns told me recently that I convey a quality on stage that if I could tell people how to do that, it would make a big difference in their presentation. That quality she was talking...

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Commitment to Passion (Renewed) | October 20, 2009

When the idea came through to write this book, I began as many proactive people do with a new project: Passionate, curious, excited. I told people I met, “I’m writing a book!” I called friends, my parents to tell them personally. Now, looking back I wonder why they responded the way they did. They said, “Tambra, that’s great.” Or “I’ve always thought you should write. It’s one of your talents. You have such a gift for expressing yourself and ideas that make me want to read more.” And “I always learn so much from you. I’m so happy you’re doing...

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Autumn: Throw Open Windows to Change, a poem | October 15, 2009

Ah, first rain of the season.

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Life is NOT Beige! When Feng Shui Meets Interior Decoration... | October 14, 2009

Guest Writer: Catherine Grison Today's post has been inspired by a question from my tweemie, Tambra Harck about the influence of colors in Feng Shui and homes. Just a few words to introduce the subject... When I moved to San Francisco, 9 years ago, and began to work in the furniture industry, I was shocked to see that most people were "matching" sofas and chairs, "blending" neutrals. The only real colors in retail were mostly dark reds on leather library chairs. I was then working at the brand new Crate and Barrel Furniture store downtown San Francisco, in the fine...

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Occurrences Appearing New, Long in the Works | October 14, 2009

Today there are several new things occurring here in my corner of the world. They may appear to some to be completely out of the blue, or magically formed. Today I am delighted to share with you for the first time two *new* happenings, but neither of are new. First, These two new developments are part of a long-held vision I've had, and somehow without specific plan, after over 25-plus years since the original dreaming, two events came about on the same day. Both are: Expressions of my Soul's Divine Purpose. For now the best way I know to describe...

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Contraction Won't Quench Your Thirst | September 30, 2009

Can you feel it? There are so many people contracting out of fear and worry. Tightening their wallets, and their muscles. Closing their minds so that only what's already in there can inform. As if we've taken one massive, collective inhale. Then stopped right there in the middle of living. Now, not everyone who is contracted in the whirl of worry, doubt, fear and shame. No, some who think they are more enlightened, want to be "positive," are contracted in a different way. It can be tricky to even notice it, the contraction that happens for the mind-set, law-of-attraction, live-the-good-life...

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Changing Times ~ A Call for Courageous Connection | September 29, 2009

When I was a young girl I had this sense - it wasn't a feeling or a thought, but a sense that the world would change during my lifetime. I'm not saying I knew what it meant... simply that I understood on some level that a change was coming, a change that was more than the passing of time. I felt alone, a misfit, or somehow wrong for believing that we could create and be a part of significant, meaningful change. I quietly hoped it would be the kind of change that would bring a greater sense of belonging. I...

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Break Free From the Shackles of “Must Do” and Reclaim your Calling | September 29, 2009

Sometimes an opportunity comes around that is just too important to let pass by, and recently, I was presented with just such an opportunity. My soul-business / sister-friend and “helping-preneur” marketing expert Suzanne Evans asked me if I would share with you a fr^ee call series that she is hosting beginning October 1st. Suzanne is not only a brilliant marketer and an easy-to-follow teacher, but also one of the most passionate and real voices teaching marketing today to those of us who value “being of service” as highly as “being profitable”. Let’s face it: no matter what you “do”, marketing...

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Music for Your Soul | September 14, 2009

Music is one of the expressions of the Soul. As I listen to this live recording of Sarah McLachlan and Josh Groban, I'm inspired to share it for all the soulful expressions in the song. I invite you to notice what responses you have as you watch and listen. For me, the lyrics of "In the Arms of the Angel" speak so clearly of the human condition. My heart opens at the lilting quality of Sarah's voice. As Josh walks in and begins to sing, voice brings a groundedness and depth to the duet. I sense the audience is rapt...

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Open the Love-Window | September 14, 2009

Gentle breezes and a light rain, I slept last night with windows wide open! As I drifted to sleep I was reminded me of a poem by the mystic Rumi: Some Kiss We Want There is some kiss we want with our whole lives, The touch of spirit on the body, Seawater begs the pearl to break its shell. And the lily, how passionately it needs some wild darling! At night I open the window and ask the moon to come and press its face against mine Breath into me. Close the language-door and open the love-window. The moon won't...

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Live Long & Prosper (and Dance, Sing, Swim, Laugh...) | August 31, 2009

Have you ever met someone who inspires you to feel more alive and more passionate about your own life just for having met them? In the past few weeks I have been blessed to meet many remarkable people. Two of them continue to recur in my thoughts. They were energetic, fun, interesting, passionate people. I think I have new roll models, and I'd love to share them with you. Mae & Teddy don't shy away from living their passions. They demonstrate what it's like to step out beyond the expectations of yourself or others. They show us that aging is...

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Declare Your Desire ~ What do you TRULY want? | August 20, 2009

Do you have a Desire, something you TRULY want to Be, Have, Give, Experience? I'm inspired to create a hub where people with dreams or Desire can come together to share our desires. Will you join me? It's easy... just 3 steps: 1 - feel your desire 2 - put it to words 3 - post in comments section below That's it... Unless you want more. Then here are two bonus steps: bonus step 4 - share this message with others, inviting them to post too. bonus step 5 - you can read and comment about others' posts: make suggestions,...

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Mixed Messages ~ Are You Short Circuiting Your Desire with Judgments and Discouragement? | August 18, 2009

This weekend I was at a great summer party. There were at least 120 people there, great food and live music. Some guests enjoyed the pool, others danced. Me? I did a little of all that, but mostly I enjoyed meeting new people. Passion for Creative Expression One woman I met was really interested in what I do, and she shared with me some of her joys and accomplishments in life. She and her husband passed their business along to a son who was doing well. They recently bought a new home. She's healthy and fit. It was fun to...

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Inner-Guidance Leads to Bigger Goals | August 17, 2009

Today I'm back in my home office. Ah, it does feel great to be home again. I'm filled with inspiration! After frolicking in the ocean, waking before sunrise, exploring the Big Island of Hawaii for over two weeks, I'm passionate about being home. Since returning home I've received intuitive, inner-guidance to reach much farther, to increase the size of goals and to spread a message of Gratitude, Joy & Grace across this planet. So starting with this post, I'm declaring- with courage and conviction - that playing small or hiding out is no longer an option. Now if you've known...

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It's Not Really About the Money - You Know That, Right? | August 5, 2009

Everywhere I turn I notice people are talking about money. I find myself wondering, has it always been this way? I think so. Sure things are changing and there's a lot more concern in the way people are feeling and talking about money now than even just a few years ago. The main things I'm hearing: fear, doubt, worry, regret, disappointment, resentment, shame, guilt... they are all wrapped up in comments and conversations about money. You know it's not really about the money, right? Those thoughts and feelings that "bring you down," or keep you up at night, those are...

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The Only You You Can Truly Be is Your Authentic Self | August 4, 2009

I received a message from a woman the other day. She's a FaceBook friend whom I've never met. (That's one of the interesting things about FaceBook.) She'd seen a message I posted about music I was listening to, in response she shared something with me that I'd never heard before. Apparently our DNA is musical. If you translated the strands of your DNA into a musical composition, it would be unique to you. Music that is you and only you. That's how I think of this Secret Truth: The Only You You Can Truly Be is Your Authentic Self. Everything...

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