“What If” UpDates

By now, you're a master "What If Upper" in your own life, right?  Why not take it to the next level? What if you help others see possibilities when they speak to you of limitations? What if you help others consider compassion when they speak to you from judgement? What if, when fear, stress, anxiety or blame creep into your environment (at home, at work, and beyond!) YOU are the one who leads the way to hope, encouragement and faith? "Be aware of what ...

Buckminster Fuller once stated, "God, to me, it seems is a verb, not a noun, proper or improper." As we embark on the United Nation's International Peace Week, I began to wonder... What if peace is more than something to be or have? What if peace is something we do? What if this week, each of us renews our commitment to take peace-filled action, to courageously use our gifts and talents, and to be a blessing to the world?  "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be ...

Yesterday, the world remembered the tragedy and the heroism of 9/11. What if today, September 12, we recognize the ten year anniversary of a global outpouring of love and compassion? What if we remember what it was like to truly listen when we ask the simple question, "How are you?" What if we respond to violence and conflict with a renewed commitment to pursue our purpose and give our gifts fully to the world? "This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more ...

It's Labor Day in the United States... a day to celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers.  What if we choose to use this day, as workers, to celebrate the blessing of the work itself?  What if we take time today to give thanks for the skills, the passion, and the drive that causes us to dedicate our time and energy to our chosen profession?  What if today is the day to recognize how our work connects us to each other, how our lives are a blessing to each other, and how ...

Honestly, if it's not unconditional, can it really be LOVE?  The way I see it, love and detachment are two sides of the same coin. Ironic, isn't it? What if you could feel your passion, but release the urge to control it's destiny?  What if you could imagine a soul-tingling vision for your life and the world, and be totally at peace with your current progress in bringing it to manifestation? What if you wear your desires boldly, no less during times of struggle than in times of triumph?  “A burning passion coupled with absolute ...

Most of the people in my life these days are extraordinary givers. Occasionally, thought, these "master givers" find it challenging to RECEIVE to the same degree that they give.  What if, this week, you consciously open your heart to receiving the gifts around you, whether it's a kind word, a beautiful sunset, a paycheck, or an unexpected surprise?   What if, by allowing yourself to freely receive these gifts from your heart, you bless the giver in a profound and meaningful way?  What if, by mastering the art of RECEIVING, you discover that you have ...

Is your passion fulfilling your purpose?  My passion is speaking and teaching.  But my purpose is "to create emPowered communities." When these two line up, it's pure magic... What if you get crystal clear on your purpose and passion?  What if the way to discover your purpose is by realizing the impact you have when you follow the bliss of your passions? What if you explore ways to fulfill your purpose by expressing your gifts in service to the world? What if it's the most fun you've ever had...ever?!   “Chase down your passion like it's the ...

Assume for a moment that well-being is your nature, that the Universe is conspiring for your success, and that abundance is your natural state.  All we have to do is stick our boat in the water and steer... What if we allow that stream of Goodness to move us through every interaction this week?  What if we lean into the power of this Divine Flow and it naturally pulls us around each obstacle on our path? What if we let go of all resistance to our own brilliance, beauty, and magnificence and simply enjoy the ...

A lot of people assume that if a person is happy, it means their life is rockin'. They assume that anyone dealing with struggles and challenges could not possibly be joyful at the end of the day. What if it doesn't have to be that way? What if finding joy in the midst of hardship is the greatest spiritual triumph we can aspire to? What if our happiness was not anchored to physical circumstances, but to a deeper connection with an infinite Presence? What if sourcing joy from a higher place actually results ...

Last week's "What If" about taking 100% responsibility for your life spurred some interesting responses!  One person shared her journey of taking responsibility - and her NEXT STEP of releasing herself from taking responsibility for the lives of everyone else... What if you trust that EVERYONE has the power and potential to be responsible for their own life?   What if, by releasing the stress of trying to manage their lives, you give yourself the energy to take a quantum leap in your own journey? What if by focusing on your own growth and fulfillment, you provide a ...