Just when I thought God had surely forsaken us folks out here in Montana, there they are: little tiny spears of bright green poking up through the dry, brown dirt.
Can you hear the chorus of Angels singing "Hallelujah!"?
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Cure for Grumpiness
Some days I just have a bad attitude. You know what I'm talking about, right, those days when everyone seems to suck and nothing feels right. You just go through the motions and would rather go back to bed.
I have found the cure!
Take five minutes with a pen and paper and write down 10 things you are grateful for.
"You didn't have to shake it like you did, but you did, but you did. And I thank you." --ZZ Top
I have found the cure!
Take five minutes with a pen and paper and write down 10 things you are grateful for.
"You didn't have to shake it like you did, but you did, but you did. And I thank you." --ZZ Top
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Who Needs a Life Coach?
Here are some ideas of people who would benefit from a life coach:
1. People who are in a rut.
2. People who are bored with their jobs.
3. People who are bored with their lives.
4. Those newly divorced.
5. People recently laid off from their job.
6. People newly retired.
7. New moms.
8. Moms ready to go back into the work force.
9. Women who give so much to their families, they've forgotten
what they like and even who they are.
10. College students trying to figure out their major.
11. People struggling to make a big decision.
12. People needing to make many decisions.
13. People in search of their life partner.
14. Those looking to grow spiritually.
15. People who want to live their biggest and best lives.
16. People who need accountability.
17. Teens struggling with peer issues.
18. Parents trying to find balance between work and life.
19. Those who know they have more potential than they are living up to.
20. People who are unmotivated to do what they know they need to do.
21. Employees who wish to be more productive at work.
22. People who are frustrated.
23. People who are overwhelmed.
24. People who need a change but are afraid to make it.
25. People who could use a little encouragement.
1. People who are in a rut.
2. People who are bored with their jobs.
3. People who are bored with their lives.
4. Those newly divorced.
5. People recently laid off from their job.
6. People newly retired.
7. New moms.
8. Moms ready to go back into the work force.
9. Women who give so much to their families, they've forgotten
what they like and even who they are.
10. College students trying to figure out their major.
11. People struggling to make a big decision.
12. People needing to make many decisions.
13. People in search of their life partner.
14. Those looking to grow spiritually.
15. People who want to live their biggest and best lives.
16. People who need accountability.
17. Teens struggling with peer issues.
18. Parents trying to find balance between work and life.
19. Those who know they have more potential than they are living up to.
20. People who are unmotivated to do what they know they need to do.
21. Employees who wish to be more productive at work.
22. People who are frustrated.
23. People who are overwhelmed.
24. People who need a change but are afraid to make it.
25. People who could use a little encouragement.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Plane Crash E-Mail
I've been forwarded an e-mail from a few people that has made me sick to my stomach. You may have seen it. It is an article written by Gingi Edmonds for the Christian News Wire about the plane crash in Butte and about who happens to be a surviving family member of one of the families that was killed.
Okay, let me start from the beginning. A small plane crashed into a cemetery in Butte, Montana, last week killing 14 people...about half of them were young children. They were families going to Bozeman for a ski vacation. The cause of the crash hasn't been determined, although some speculate it was due to ice on the wings.
Anyway, Edmonds's article revealed that one of the families happened to be the children and grandchildren of a dentist from California who owns the largest for-profit abortion chain in our country. When word got out that the plane crashed near the "Tomb for the Unborn" in that Butte cemetery, some folks couldn't get over the coincidence. Scripture was quoted about what you get if you "do not hate bloodshed," etc.
The writer mentioned that she was not trying to turn it into an "I-told-you-so moment," but it sure came across that way to me.
I think my biggest pet peeve is when a few Christians make the rest of us look like a bunch of jerks. People, we are called to mourn with that family. Our hearts should be broken for their loss. We are absolutely not put here to judge others. Isn't it interesting that the article didn't mention what scripture says happens to those who judge?
And we wonder why the liberal left-wing folks think we are all hate mongers.
I think we need to take the planks out of our own asses!
Okay, let me start from the beginning. A small plane crashed into a cemetery in Butte, Montana, last week killing 14 people...about half of them were young children. They were families going to Bozeman for a ski vacation. The cause of the crash hasn't been determined, although some speculate it was due to ice on the wings.
Anyway, Edmonds's article revealed that one of the families happened to be the children and grandchildren of a dentist from California who owns the largest for-profit abortion chain in our country. When word got out that the plane crashed near the "Tomb for the Unborn" in that Butte cemetery, some folks couldn't get over the coincidence. Scripture was quoted about what you get if you "do not hate bloodshed," etc.
The writer mentioned that she was not trying to turn it into an "I-told-you-so moment," but it sure came across that way to me.
I think my biggest pet peeve is when a few Christians make the rest of us look like a bunch of jerks. People, we are called to mourn with that family. Our hearts should be broken for their loss. We are absolutely not put here to judge others. Isn't it interesting that the article didn't mention what scripture says happens to those who judge?
And we wonder why the liberal left-wing folks think we are all hate mongers.
I think we need to take the planks out of our own asses!
Monday, March 23, 2009
What is Life Coaching?
I am so excited to share with you what I do, especially now that I have completed my certification and I'm officially a certified professional life coach!
Life Coaching can be described a few ways. Life Coaching helps a person:
- figure out what they're on this earth to do and then helps them do it.
- move from "stuck" thinking to "possibility" thinking.
- move on to the next chapter of their lives, despite fears and obstacles.
- make big decisions.
- make a life transition smoothly.
The list could go on and on, but hopefully you get the picture that life coaching is really for anyone. We are meant to be growing and moving forward in our lives, but so often we become stagnant because of fears or situations. A Life Coach has the tools to help you get moving in the right direction again!
A Life Coach is not a counselor. A Life Coach does not give advice. What I am here to do is help you discover your own answers, which are inside of you. I am here to be your cheerleader, encouraging you to reach your goals, holding you accountable for your actions, and equipping you to live your very best life!
When you come to to a life coaching session -- and many are done over the phone from anywhere -- you decide what will be discussed, what area of your life you choose to work on. A Life Coach keeps EVERYTHING completely confidential.
It is not an issue for a Life Coach to coach friends and family. The relationship is different in a coaching session, but it does not interfere with the relationship the exists otherwise. In fact, it can strengthen that existing relationship. I have coached my husband, and what has come out of those conversations is insight into how he thinks and why he does some of the things he does. My assumptions had been wrong and a few coaching sessions strenghtened our marriage, because I understand so much better now how he thinks.
Coaching is an amazing process that gets results.
My fees are incredibly affordable. I charge $135 per month, and that includes three sessions in that month with unlimited e-mail communication.
If you or anyone you know could use a boost in life, don't hesitate to call. My number is 406-461-2526, and my e-mail address is loricarey@bresnan.net.
Sincerely,
Lori Carey
Life Coach
SOUL ARTS -Be Real. Live Big.
406-461-2526
Life Coaching can be described a few ways. Life Coaching helps a person:
- figure out what they're on this earth to do and then helps them do it.
- move from "stuck" thinking to "possibility" thinking.
- move on to the next chapter of their lives, despite fears and obstacles.
- make big decisions.
- make a life transition smoothly.
The list could go on and on, but hopefully you get the picture that life coaching is really for anyone. We are meant to be growing and moving forward in our lives, but so often we become stagnant because of fears or situations. A Life Coach has the tools to help you get moving in the right direction again!
A Life Coach is not a counselor. A Life Coach does not give advice. What I am here to do is help you discover your own answers, which are inside of you. I am here to be your cheerleader, encouraging you to reach your goals, holding you accountable for your actions, and equipping you to live your very best life!
When you come to to a life coaching session -- and many are done over the phone from anywhere -- you decide what will be discussed, what area of your life you choose to work on. A Life Coach keeps EVERYTHING completely confidential.
It is not an issue for a Life Coach to coach friends and family. The relationship is different in a coaching session, but it does not interfere with the relationship the exists otherwise. In fact, it can strengthen that existing relationship. I have coached my husband, and what has come out of those conversations is insight into how he thinks and why he does some of the things he does. My assumptions had been wrong and a few coaching sessions strenghtened our marriage, because I understand so much better now how he thinks.
Coaching is an amazing process that gets results.
My fees are incredibly affordable. I charge $135 per month, and that includes three sessions in that month with unlimited e-mail communication.
If you or anyone you know could use a boost in life, don't hesitate to call. My number is 406-461-2526, and my e-mail address is loricarey@bresnan.net.
Sincerely,
Lori Carey
Life Coach
SOUL ARTS -Be Real. Live Big.
406-461-2526
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Long Time No Blog
I know, I've put the blog on the back burner lately. I had no idea how muchwork it was going to be to move into a new house. I'm wondering if all the boxes will ever be emptied and their contents put in a functional, sensible place. I'm just happy that one of us can park in the garage after this weekend...and thankfully it's me!
In other Soul Arts news: I will be finishing up a course in life coaching next weekend and will have an official certificate legitimizing my life-coaching practice. I'm so excited to take this next step toward my passion of helping women to live their biggest lives! Then I'll just need some legitimate clients.
Soul Arts will also be offering a spiritual journaling retreat for women this spring, and I'll be starting a journaling group soon that will likely meet weekly. I'll keep you posted.
In other Soul Arts news: I will be finishing up a course in life coaching next weekend and will have an official certificate legitimizing my life-coaching practice. I'm so excited to take this next step toward my passion of helping women to live their biggest lives! Then I'll just need some legitimate clients.
Soul Arts will also be offering a spiritual journaling retreat for women this spring, and I'll be starting a journaling group soon that will likely meet weekly. I'll keep you posted.
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