Zen Life

  Today I lost my way I feel so overwhelmed with life So many decisions are to be made, where do I even begin? For years I wanted to leave the desert.- But where do I go?? Will it be Dana Point, Monterey, Pismo, or somewhere else? Now all of a sudden I am faced with fear and sadness. I love my house, I have made this into my home. I don't mind the desert from the end of Nov to April - but as soon as the heat rises I just want to stay inside, I don't feel like doing much of anything. Can I afford to keep my home and live elsewhere from May to Nov? What about the co I built - Desert Life Design - this has been my baby. Do I just let it go?? I love doing my photography and writing? Can I make enough money with this? Zen Life Art- does do well- but is it enough? I miss my Dad… I feel lost without him. For now, I will wipe away the tears. I'll let go of the fear. I will just concentrate on this moment I will take one day at a time I will let the Universe unfold like an oyster. W

I I became an entrepreneur because the idea of working for someone else never sat well with me. I have always wanted to be in charge of my own destiny. I’m thankful that I am more excited about the future of my business today than I ever have been. Some might say I’m a late bloomer -- and I’d have to agree. I feel like doing more, not less! I’m far from ready to slow down. What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur What is being an entrepreneur really like? Well, I’d be lying if I said that there weren’t a lot of perks. I feel like the world is my oyster. It’s a nice life. But it didn’t come without significant sacrifices. I want to share some of my insights with aspiring entrepreneurs who are asking themselves, “What do I have to look forward to? What am I prepared to give up?” The good 1. Making your own decisions. I answer to no one. I thrive on the fact that the success of my business depends on me. Getting to experience the impact of my choices day in and day out fills me with confidenc

  I am a Lotus  I amaze myself that I am even still alive. I have been through so much, both health-wise and emotionally. Far more than most people.  Even after all I have been through I feel I have a good disposition, I have tried my best not to dwell on the tragic life, but just on the positives. I have always made goals for myself in the healing process and life in general. Some are as small as just getting up out of bed in the hospital and walking to the front door. To build a thriving business.  I was born with a rare heart condition. Drs told my parents to just take me home and be with me till I pass away. I was not supposed to survive. Boy did I prove them wrong!!! One doctor along Dr Henry Heins said do not listen to them, she is strong. I was transferred to Children's Hospital in LA. Where I had my first heart surgery at 3 days old. I was a little fighter and Dad says I always had a smile on my face even after the operation. I was a good baby and grew healthy and strong. A

At the age of 36 my husband abandoned me. I was sick, he was a weak man, who did not know how to take care of a sick wife. He dropped me off at my parents' house in, La Quinta and never returned. Steve and I lived in Pacific Grove, across the street from Lovers Point. Overlooking the Monterey Bay. What a sight !!!! This was home to me. When I found myself at my parents' house, in the desert, in the dust bowl, I cried !!! How could he just drop me off at the place I hated, the desert!!!! I love and miss my home. The fresh ocean breeze. Watching the fog roll in and out. The seagulls overhead. The sound of the waves crashing, The feel of the mist on my skin. The smell of the ocean. How could he!!!!! Now stuck in my old room - on my hard twin bed. Too sick to move…. I stayed in my parent's house for three long years. They with a team of doctors from UCLA nursed me back to health. After 3 years I was strong enough, physically to move out on my own. But not strong enough mentally

  Starting a new chapter I am getting excited, I feel the end is almost here for living in the desert ( at least in the summer months) I am taking baby steps to achieve this dream of mine - to be out of here for the summer months I am starting to wind down my job. I have started to do more research on where I would like to live- I love the beach so, trying to make it a reality. The issue is where???? Where can I live that is not going to break the bank?? Would like to stay in CA if I can. Close to my doctors, and family Each week I will take a day or two to check out beaches in Southern CA This week I start my Search at Seal Beach…. Not sure where I will wind up yet Time will tell It will all come together Till then I am working on making my dream a reality

  Owning your own business  Gives you some freedom and independence  But with that said, it's not for everyone. It takes lots of hard work and patience to achieve success. For most it does not happen overnight, for most, it can take up to two years for owners to start seeing real  money coming in. At times I wanted to give up. But so happy I did not. Once the ball starts rolling clients, will notice you. You will start to get a following and referrals will start coming in.  Always stay on top of your game.  Treat each day like your first day. Do not take any clients for granted  Never forget the hard times- Be thankful for what you have  Do something different than what your competitors offer.  Be yourself - People can spot a phony a mile away  Change with the times  Know that you cant please each person, sometimes you just have to let a client go- or suck it up.  Clients, Vendors, staff, and Landlords can drive you insane. Breathe step away…  At the end of the day, as long as you

  Kundalini Yoga and what it means to me  The Definition of Kundalini in the Dictionary  Kundalini yoga ( kuṇḍalinī-yoga ) derives from kundalini , defined in tantra as energy that lies within the body, frequently at the navel or the base of the spine. In normative tantric systems, kundalini is considered to be dormant until it is activated (as by the practice of yoga ) and channeled upward through the central channel in a process of spiritual perfection. Other schools, such as Kashmir Shaivism , teach that there are multiple kundalini energies in different parts of the body which are active and do not require awakening. Kundalini is believed by adherents to be power associated with the divine feminine , Shakti . [1] [2] [3] [4] Kundalini yoga as a school of yoga is influenced by Shaktism and Tantra schools of Hinduism . [5] It derives its name through a focus on awakening kundalini energy through regular practice of mantra , tantra, yantra , yoga, laya, haṭha, meditation , or ev

  Freedom  Lately, I feel trapped  Let me out I say Go Go Go  Work Work Work  Tired, on edge, stressed  I want my Freedom Back !!! I am rewriting my chapter. Starting Over. Taking one day at a time Living in the moment  Letting go of the past  Not worrying about the future, as it may never come  Saying No  I have a few people in my life that are energy suckers, letting them go. As they are just so draining  Back to doing what makes me happy  Spending Time with Zach and Valentina  Writing Photography  Hiking  Yoga  Reading  Traveling  In Doing this I will be Free to do what I want!!!! In Doing this I will once again live a simple, non-complicated Zen Life