In my last blog, I shared with you a great practice I use to set up my intention for the New Year.
Now that you have your theme for 2018, I want to share with you one of my favorite tools to help you create what you want in 2018.
I’ve used this practice many times with success and most recently to manifest the apartment of my dreams, literally. I did not think it was possible (especially in the crazy competitive rental market of the San Francisco Bay Area) but it happened…
You may know that I live in a beautiful apartment with a breathtaking view on the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, with access to a hot tub and only a few minutes away to a beautiful trail in nature.
Here is the view from my patio.
and the hot tub.
and the trail.
Well, what you may not know is this did not happen by accident! I manifested it intentionally.
You may be skeptical about this “intentional manifesting thing”? I get it. I used to be. I am not anymore. And here is why….
In 2015-16, I spent some time clarifying my ideal home, the one I thought it would take 4 years to manifest.
I envisioned:
– a place with a view on the San Francisco Bay and on the Golden Gate Bridge
– from where I could admire the sunset on the Bay without having to walk at all
– with a hot tub I could go in everyday and admire the view on the Bay and the sunset
– within walking distance to nature and greenery
– where I could eat outside in the sun
and many more things.
I made drawings of my vision (following my mentors’ recommendation).
Haha. below are some of my rudimentary drawings…
I made a list of my vision.
I felt the gratitude for the place I was living in at the time.
I let go of the belief that it was impossible to find a place I like at a reasonable rent.
I did other practices to set the intention of my vision.
I took active steps and look for apartments to rent on Craigslist. I visited places.
and when I was ready to call it quit and make a decision on a less than 100% ideal place.
… this place showed up on Craigslist with, front and central, a picture of the sunset on the Bay.
I went and saw it, and I knew it was mine.
And guess what? In the very competitive Bay Area rental market, the landlords did not even met anybody else than me. We just clicked. This is what happened when this is the right thing.
So, what do you want to create in 2018? Are you clear about what it is? Don’t leave it to chance, be clear and proactive about it!
…and if what you want is a career you love, and you are not clear about it, stay tuned for a great offer coming your way soon to help you clarify the career you love and take steps towards it.
Yesterday was my Birthday! I just turned 40 and I’m excited about it!
Yeah, you read that right I’m actually happy to turn 40. There are several reasons for that.
the first one if that I’ve never been as happy in my life and work as I am now. I do the work that I absolutely love and that is an expression of who I am. There is no other work I would be doing in the world than what I’m doing now. Helping people find the work they absolutely love that is aligned with who they are brings meaning and purpose to my life. I’m also part of an amazing community of friends with whom I can be my crazy authentic loving shining self! And I feel more connected to my family in France than ever.
the second one is that I’m proud of the woman I have become and the amazing things I’ve accomplished so far in my life. From a tiny hamlet in the South West of France to Paris, Montreal, and San Francisco Bay Area! I’ve realized most of my dreams: moving from France to Canada and the US, becoming bilingual, working for one of the largest Internet companies in the world, climbing the highest peaks in the US, changing careers to pursue my passion, and founding my own company in the US.
I have a special gift for you!
I want you to be as excited and happy about your life and work as I am when your next Birthday comes along. I want you to have a career and life that bring deep meaning and fulfillment. A life that you are grateful for and proud of! A life where getting older is not threatening because you don’t have any regrets and you feel alive!
I recorded for you a powerful visualization that helps get in touch with what a meaningful career and life is for you. I do it with my clients and most of them find it very enlightening. Listen to the visualization here and connect with your purpose and meaning.
I’d love to hear what you discover. Feel free to share in the comments below!
To your meaningful life and career! I’m grateful to have you in my life on that special day.
The first step to find and do the work you love is to allow yourself to dream. Watch the video and share in the comments below what dreams and insights you are discovering for yourself! I’d love to hear! Cheers to you and to your dreams!
The first step to find and do the work you love is to allow yourself to dream. Watch the video and share in the comments below what dreams and insights you are discovering for yourself! I’d love to hear! Cheers to you and to your dreams!
Finding and doing the work you love is about giving yourself the permission to be fully who you are, love what you love doing, have the talents that you naturally have, and using them. There is nothing to look for outside of yourself to complete who you are. You already have all the seeds and gifts you need in you. The hardest, yet simple, path is to see, acknowledge, and fully embrace these gifts. This is what you came to earth to do. The world needs you as you are, not as somebody else.
10 years ago I had a dream of becoming fully bilingual in French/English. As I’m listening to a training call in English right now and taking notes, I’m realizing my dream is now a reality! English is 100% part of my personal and professional life, without even me paying attention to it. What are things that you wanted to achieve 5 or 10 years ago and that are now fully part of your life?
Take the time to pause, inquire, and acknowledge yourself. We tend to focus so much on the things we haven’t done, that we forget to look at the things we have actually achieved.
Pause, be curious, and acknowledge yourself for where you are now. I’m sure there is a lot you have done that you take for granted.
By some interesting twist, we tend to take for granted our successes (and minimize them) and put all our attention on what we haven’t done yet. By doing that, we increase our feeling of unsatisfaction. We have a bias toward the negative. We can change that!
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