 What would your life be like if you knew you could make 2026 the most amazing year of your life?
Yes! You! Can! How? Commitment. What does commitment mean to you? In her podcast episode (from 2020 and still relevant today!) Stephanie discusses the power of commitment and why it's a necessary ingredient for an amazing life. Last week she gave you a year end practice to do. Have you done it? Are you committed to your life? To an amazing life? Why is commitment essential? Being FULLY committed - in good times and bad - helps us develop the necessary skills to see it through: perseverance, wisdom, patience, kindness, to name a few... As humans, we veer off the path. Commitment gets us back on it. As humans, our emotional state: fear, doubt, worry...often wins out over our dreams. It doesn't have to be this way! When times are challenging, and we commit to big dreams, we also have to commit to our commitments. In order to have an amazing life we must master the ability to commit, re-commit, and stay emotionally balanced. This is YOUR one PRECIOUS life. Commit 100%. You deserve it. I support you. Let's Go!!! >>>Listen Here  What does it mean to let go? Why is it hard?
When we are faced with circumstances outside of our control, it may feel like an impossibility to let go. The paradox? Letting go is exactly what we must "do". I have learned it's okay to desire something! It's healthy and natural. However, we create unnecessary suffering when things don't go as planned... and we keep holding on to what "was". When we do this, we become rigid and can become blind to what is supposed to be for us. When we micromanage and/or try to control outcomes, which many of us do by forcing and resisting, we close off infinite possibilities that may be even better than what we are asking for. Reread that. One of the ways I "trick" my mind into letting go is by asking myself the below 3 questions. Since inner peace is a way of being many of us want to experience, this exercise works quite well. 1. Do I wish to experience inner peace or conflict? Inner peace, of course! Note: Some of us still like being in conflict...it provides a distraction of sorts and gives us an excuse not to take responsibility for what is and/ or our present life situation. Some of us are in conflict and don't even know it. All have been true for me. It's part of the human condition. It's up to us to be aware and then make the choice again and again to accept what is. Once we do accept, all the energy we were using to "resist" is freed up and we are able think clearly and choose a better way. 2. What am I willing to do in order to experience inner peace? Take action. Nothing happens without taking action. Be open to trying things that support a peaceful way of living. There are many things/ tools we can do/ use: books, meditation, a mentor, soul work, prayer, workshops, podcasts... I do all of this and then some :) The point is, I am willing to take action and do what it takes to live a peaceful life. Over time, we may need more or less of these things/ tools based on what we are facing in life. More stressful times = more support. Make sense? 3. Who must I become to experience inner peace? Become a student of inner peace. Know thyself. Use the tools above. Today, right now, begin to practice: acceptance, non-judgment, non-attachment, presence, compassion... and the big one - forgiveness. EXTRA CREDIT: ENJOY the process... yes, all of it. I am always surprised at how quickly my inner state (and therefore my mind) can shift when I am willing to enjoy life. I become re-energized, enthusiastic, and see opportunity everywhere! >>>Begin Your Journey Today  I've been speaking a lot lately about creation.
Why? The times call for it. Many of us give up too soon because we either don't know - or we forget - we have the power to create our reality. The most important question to focus on when creating is this: How am I being in my doing and what am I creating as a result? I dug up my Mind the Gap podcast episode from 2020 where I take you on a journey to help you create generative success in your life. Why generative? Many reasons! It’s efficient, enjoyable, smart, powerful...long lasting and requires much less effort. Most people focus on what they want to create first, then on what to do, and finally how it will make them feel / be. In this episode Stephanie shares why this approach is backwards!!! She shares why the magic happens when we focus on being - which informs doing - which creates massive results. Stephanie also shares her 4 step formula (the 4D’s) to help you put this magic into practice. The 4D’s are: disengage, discern, decide, do. You won’t want to miss this one. Step outside your comfort zone (cause that’s where the magic lives). Grab a pen, paper and let’s go. >>>Listen Here. >>>Looking for more support?  Recently I've been speaking with people about FAITH. Our conversations range from what is faith, to how to cultivate faith, and what to do when we "lose" faith.
Over the years I have come to believe that FAITH is a VERB. Faith is taking action when there is no safety net. Faith is more than a "feeling". Faith is a commitment to take action, even small ones when the road is uncertain. What fuels our FAITH and therefore our actions is a combination of heart, support, and perhaps most importantly our belief that as we step the ground will rise to meet our feet. As I was thinking back to people who demonstrate faith in action, I remembered this episode of Mind the Gap & my interview with special guest Makenzie a few years ago. At the time, she was pursuing her nutrition degree. Today she has fulfilled her dream & launched her business!! We discuss what it means to truly take a leap of faith in the direction of your dreams. Makenzie shares her journey of working hard to get her "ideal" job in wellness at a hospital to realizing the job was in fact not ideal and was not making her happy! In this heartfelt conversation, Makenzie shares how she took a leap of faith by leaving her job -- in order to align with work that is truly fulfilling and supports the lifestyle she wants. We discussed everything from emotions that arise (fear/guilt) when we go off the "traditional/safe/expected" path to money matters and staying the course. Makenzie is refreshing to listen to! She is a living example of someone dedicated to personal development and serving others by teaching them through her own journey. Makenzie understands the value of commitment, getting support, and enjoying the adventure of life! Makenzie reminds all of us to "pay attention" to the signs when uncovering your "bliss" and reframe "no/rejection" as the universe's way of re-directing you to your highest calling. Why do we resist so much!!! Profound and lighthearted, this discussion will inspire you to get started, keep going, and remind you that you are not alone. Many people have taken leaps faith, and when you surround yourselves with others who have done / are doing what you want to do, you succeed! >>>Watch Here >>>Listen Here BIO Makenzie Evangelisto, is founder & owner of Harvest Wellness & Nutrition. As an individual who struggled with her own health journey, Makenzie believes in bio-individuality and addressing the root cause by looking at the body as a synchronistic system from a physical, mental and emotional perspective. Makenzie empowers individuals to take back their health through real food that speaks to directly to your ancestry and supports food autonomy. >>>You can also reach her via email here.  We are made of time and energy.
Who cares? Well...time is the only commodity we don't get back. And...energy is our #1 asset. Creating and committing to healthy habits helps us manage our energy and speeds up the time it takes to manifest our burning desires! Healthy habits help us stay the course. When I reflect on my life, I have 3 long standing habits that I attribute to my life getting better and better every year. 25 years ago, in 2000, I started my transcendental meditation practice. 22 years ago, in 2003, I started my supplementation and nutrition program. 16 years ago, in 2009, I started my Bikram Yoga practice. These habits are the foundation for my healthy body, mind, and spirit. Instead of making excuses, we can invest in habits. What are yours? Do you need to drop some? Add some? In this podcast episode I share more of my favorite habits for body, mind, and, spirit & give examples of how and why healthy habits are essential for bringing forth your burning desire. You deserve to live the life you desire. Believe it. See it. Feel it. Act on it. >>>Listen Here |
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