Songs are powerful force – the combination of words and music go deep into your subconscious. Research tells us that hearing is the last sense to leave as we die, and those who suffer with Alzheimer’s are often able to “sing along” after the ability to have a conversation is gone.

You likely remember the words to songs that were popular when you were a teenager, listening to songs over and over and over, and literally burning the messages onto the hard drive of your mind. Even the jingles from the television ads you have not heard since your childhood will surface from your subconscious with the slightest nudge.

I arrived home late this evening, tired and a bit rattled following an intense, productive and fascinating day. Sitting down to compose this note to you, I was having challenges finding the thread of my thoughts…and then Phil picked up his guitar and began playing “It’s a Wonderful World”. It is one of those songs that always “does it” for me, and brings me back to my center. Immediately I calmed down, my body relaxed, and my thoughts began to flow. I’m grateful for and blessed by the music in my life.

• I forgive myself for believing that it doesn’t matter what I listen to.
• I give myself permission to “up” the vibration of the music I let into my mind!
• I choose to listen to music that has supportive messages.
• I am free to proactively create a personalized playlist. I do this to support myself!
• I know what it feels like to be centered by a piece of music – some of the songs that “do it” for me are….
• I am conscious of the power of music and use it to support myself.

I’d love to hear what is on your personalized playlist…and if you haven’t created that easily accessible file on your computer or device, what a great gift to yourself…It will be there to support you on demand!

Namaste,

Suze

Last week I was in Surrey BC on an intensive 5 day Training Program. Time was tight, and I was working on the course material and eating my lunch. All of a sudden the screen began going crazy. Files opening up, sound files blaring – it was as if my computer was possessed! I closed it down, and tried to re-start…my password wouldn’t work! The caps lock and Shift key were both stuck…

Off to the local Apple Store – which happened to be across the street from the hotel – handy. Turned out some of my lunch had fallen into the keyboard. A shot of compressed air, and I was back in business – except for email.

The course was an Intensive 12+ hours/day in class, with homework on top of that, and although I was grateful for the extra time not having email created, I knew I was getting further behind in my business.

Four days of no communication with my office and clients. YIKES (If you haven’t heard back from me, now you know why!!) Day 5 I was sitting with Frank, another participant in the class.

I mentioned the challenge I am having with email.

He reminds me he is an IT guy.

Email fixed in 2 minutes.

He had been with me in class for those 4 days, and it hadn’t occurred to me to ask him for help.

Who is sitting right beside you who can help you with a challenge?

• I forgive myself for believing I have to do it all myself.
• I give myself permission to ask for what I need.
• I choose see the resources I already have within my reach.
• I am free to receive the support and assistance I need with ease.
• I know what it feels like to have what I need within my reach – the Apple store was close by!
• I am supported. What I need is right beside me.

You may not have to wait, you may not have to run across the street.

Just ask for what you need, and then be willing to receive the support graciously when it arrives, right where you are.

It can be that simple.

Can you hear The Universe giggling, and exclaiming “I Think She’s Got IT!”

Namaste,

Suze

 “I should be doing better.” (a woman whose husband of 69 years passed away 2 months ago)

“I don’t have the energy I usually have.” (a man in his early 30s who was laid off 6 months ago)

 “I find myself crying over nothing.”( a friend who survived a head-on collision 3 months ago)

There is no single way of doing anything that applies to everyone. We are all unique, and how we experience love, loss, sorrow or happiness is unique. Grieving is a highly personal process – what is common for everyone is that it is a process, and it does take a great deal of energy – whether you are aware of it, or not. Whether you have lost a loved one, a job, your health or money – the formula remains the same for navigating the experience. You’ll need more sleep, better nutrition, extra water and more gentle exercise than is part of your usual routine. You’ll need more of what nurtures and supports you – that might be more quiet reflective time, or more connection with others.

When you are experiencing loss it is a time to nurture and lovingly support yourself with what feeds your soul.

• I forgive myself for believing I should be able to do everything I could at the same level of energy and efficiency that I did before the loss.
• I give myself permission to explore more ways of self-care.
• I choose to slow down and give myself breathing space in my days.
• I am free to really care for myself today by…..
• I cared for myself deeply on the weekend when I took myself for a walk at the ocean…(put in your own specific example)
• I am responsive to my own needs as I navigate this transition.

Part of life is growth, and part of growth is change. Loss and death are natural. Navigate these transitional times by focusing on the gifts and nurturing yourself!

Namaste,
Suze

My 93 year old Dad is a philosopher at heart – I value his perspectives, and have let his wisdom guide me for most of my life (even if I didn’t admit it when I when I was a teenager!) Dad is a retired veterinarian, and World War II veteran. He is deeply pragmatic, practical and stoic, and he frequently says ”No one and nothing gets off this planet alive.” “Astronauts are not exempt, they come back”, he explained when I pointed out what I thought was the exception to the rule.

Intellectually we all understand that death is a natural transition of life, change is natural. Loved ones are born, they share a part of the journey with us, and they pass. However our modern North American way of being has developed a “don’t look and it won’t happen” approach to death and dying. There is a fear that comes from not understanding how to “Be” with the loss of someone – or something – we love or value.

• I forgive myself for believing that the one I love is gone.
• I give myself permission to create a new relationship of gratitude with my loved one.
• I choose to focus on their positive attributes and be grateful for their presence in my life.
• I am free to try on those attributes and deepen them within me.
• I know what it feels like to learn from them while they were here with me.
• I am continuing the learning and I am grateful!

Sending love and light to you.

Namaste,

Suze

This past weekend, I attended the Hay House “I Can Do It!” Conference in Edmonton. It was wonderful to be in the company of so many individuals consciously engaged in transformation! There were many wonderful highlights, insights and ahas, and I strongly encourage you to find a way to attend one of these events in the future. I feel so priveleged to be connected with this amazing organization bringing so much light into the world, and am grateful to Louise Hay for her clarity of vision and dedication to purposeful living.

An impactful moment I’d like to share with you was when Robert Holden played this 1 minute video. A Hay House author, Robert was also the coach to the CEO of Dove when this campaign was run. It is worth a look…

https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KLqIK_d1tVDgwAGVD7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTByZ2N0cmxpBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDBGdwb3MDMg–?p=youtube+when+did+you+stop+thinking+that+you+were+beautiful&vid=287260a134167a8d644bba764b4dd72f&l=1%3A01&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts4.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DWN.HbjXDNODXm6FMxMvIw8Y%252fg%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DYQI8Ly5wVQI&tit=Beautiful+Self&c=1&sigr=11b8umdo8&sigt=10e8cs0bl&sigi=121fn5t87&age=1396022400&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av&fr=sfp&tt=b

Before you begin this re-patterning series, close your eyes and remember a time when you felt beautiful – it could be a time or a place when you really felt accepted, just for who you are. YOU get to define what beauty means to you. It might involve a specific occasion, or article of clothing – however it wasn’t the dress that made you beautiful. It was your decision to BE beautiful. I’m sure you’ll agree that all of the women portrayed in this short video have a unique beauty – and so do you. You didn’t loose it when you turned a certain age, or met a certain partner, or had a certain “something” happen to you. It is your beauty. You were born with it, and it is time to step more fully into it, and wear it with pride!

• I forgive myself for believing I need to hide who I really am.
• I give myself permission to show up in my unique beauty.
• I choose to radiate the beauty that is me, today and every day from now on.
• I am free to show my beauty today by….(remember under $10, under 10 minutes to prepare…You already ARE beautiful – how will you show it?)
• I know what it feels like to to be beautiful, it happened when I…(reinforcing example…)
• I am beautiful, and I claim my unique beauty, and share it.

You ARE so beautiful. Thanks for remembering that!

Namaste,

Suze