Cooking Up Joy During the Holidays

In the wake of Thanksgiving, I remind myself to remain in gratitude. It's very interesting that the Thanksgiving theme of gratitude segues into the December holidays theme of joy. You may have noticed that the act and feeling of being grateful produces joy. Gratitude is one access to joy. I invite you to give yourself the gift of cooking up as much joy as possible this month. I don't necessarily mean literally cook (but it's an option as long as you don't use food to numb yourself).

Whenever I get into a rut, I know I have a choice. A choice to stay or to move beyond the feelings. A choice to create joy. So I recommend keeping a list of ways to get out of the rut and into joy. One of the things that eases me back into joy is getting creative.  There are so many ways to be creative. To read more about my list of ways I cultivate joy and share your ideas with others continue reading my blog and add your ideas and comments.

In Joy,
Coach Laura
Love Deeply, Live Joyously. Create Magic in Your World!
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Our Virtual Girl Time topic this month is Joy-Filled Stress-Free Healing Holiday Time.

Holiday time is often filled with rushing around, making last minute purchases and going from one party to another. That's enough to put anyone in a frenzy where you are only present to the next thing to "get done."

• Would you like the holidays to be about enjoying those who are close?
• Are you ready to stop struggling and bring a sense of ease, peace and flow into your life?
• Is taking time for YOU important?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, join us for our December Flourishing in Feminine Power tele-gathering where you will step into your joy-filled stress free holiday season.. If you want to grow your capability to receive, say YES and register today:

    Date:  Tuesday, December  16
    Time:  5:45 pm Pacific (8:45 pm Eastern) for 45 minutes
    Register: www.FemininePowerPrinciples.com

During this month's program, you will:

• Participate in a creative visualization for a  joyous holiday
• Take time to slow down and set your intentions for the New Year
• Practice receiving naturally, gracefully and authentically.

Reserve your space today... visit http://www.FemininePowerPrinciples.com (only $20 to attend)
Special OFFER: $57 for 12 gatherings and your very own deck of Feminine Power Cards.
Gatherings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the Month

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January's  Flourishing In Feminine Power tele-gathering topic:
Live, Love and Laugh More in 2009 with Inspired Vision

2009 Topics Include:
 + Leaping into Love
 + Attracting More Love in Your Life and Relationships
 + Cultivating Peace in the Midst of Mayhem
 + Open Wisdom Forum
 + Feminine Leadership Paradigm
 + and more

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Honoring Girlfriend Wisdom - Fr'ee Feminine Power Audio

November marked my 11th Anniversary of being on the Journey to Feminine Power, we had an enriching tele-gathering of support where we discussed honoring the wisdom of ourselves and our girlfriends and the importance of that in our friendships. The recordings are available F'REE at www.FemininePowerPrinciples.com
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Secrets to Lasting Body Transformation - FR'EE Audio If you haven't read my book, Transform Your Body in the Mental Gym or been through my 90 day program, I have revealed the secrets I've discovered along my journey of maintaining a healthy body size and shape for over 25 years. That's right, since I was a teen I have maintained my weight and I will help you end self sabotage and conquer the plateaus, learn to love your body more and enjoy the process. To receive this tele-seminar for F'REE, click here.

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When the holiday time comes around, many people think they are doomed in terms of their health and the food they consume. This is a belief of which each one of us can take responsibility for ending. Oh, but you LOVE to bake your cookies or favorite recipe from your grandmother. Ok, but who is really benefiting from it in the end? Certainly not your waist (or theirs), your cholesterol (or theirs). Since I don't want to seem like a Scrooge, I want to encourage you to think differently. Think healthily. Stop letting your cravings drive you to poor health.

Picture this. Instead of sugar, use Agave nectar. Instead of butter, use applesauce. Instead of baking, create a personalized gift certificate to enjoy a walk and tea with you. Why not take the time to think about ways your holiday gifts can contribute to your friends and families health and happiness? Feeding them sugar and fat laden products is going out of style. Health is in. If you want to feel healthy, stay away from the sugar and fat. Start focusing on your health. Why not pick up a health oriented magazine and find ideas for enjoying a healthy holiday. The next party you go to, skip the dessert area. Buffet food is often where people catch the latest virus. Eat before you go to the party and be present with the people not the junk food.

My 15 year old niece in New York had to write a review of the movie SuperSize Me. She concluded that McDonalds is not to blame for someone's poor eating habits. Rather, it's the individual's choice. Take a stand this holiday season for your health. I promise you, you will ultimately feel more powerful, more joyous and definitely more healthy.

If you'd like a personal healthy holiday lifestyle consultation with me where you will identify your limiting beliefs and create the mindset for your healthy holidays, please call 619-293-3353. I will give a fr'ee consultation to the first 5 people who call starting Monday at 9 am Pacific Time.

Here's to Your Healthy and Happy Holiday Season.
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Tell Good People About Good Things

Here are several web pages filled with all sorts of my favorite resources:

Business Resources at Transform Today.com

Coach Laura's Transformational Book List

Women In Joy List of Resources (people, services and more free stuff)

Read or receive advice from Coach Laura visit www.AskCoachLaura.com

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