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- Stop Covering Your Butt! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Kelley KosowLast Saturday when I was taking a bootcamp class at my gym, I noticed this adorable twenty-something standing next to me. Although I have seen her before, I have never talked to her. Truth is, she generally works out every morning at 6 AM, whereas I stumble in at 7 AM. I have in the past ...
Views: 1039 - Join the Integrity Movement - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs I sit to write this blog post, it is hard to find the words. I, like all of you, have been shaken by the course of events in the world over this past year and especially these past months and days. As Jimmy Kimmel said, "It feels like someone has opened up the door to Hell!" As we endure the ...
Views: 1040 - The Eye Of The Hurricane - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs many of you may or may not know, I am a structure queen. When it comes to writing this blog, I start a week before, asking to be shown what topic to write about. I let the topic marinate for a few days and then sit down to write the blog post about five to seven days before it gets ...
Views: 786 - What Are You Truly Communicating to the World? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Kelley KosowEven though January 1st is officially the beginning of the new year, because the school calendar is so ingrained in my psyche, I view August and September as a new beginning and a poignant time to reflect upon where I am in my life and what I want to accomplish. After years of "back-to-school" ...
Views: 887 - Claiming the Last Days of Summer - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Kelley KosowI came across this message in Debbie Ford's newsletter archive and it was such a poignant and powerful reminder of the preciousness of each day that I couldn't resist sharing it with you in these final weeks of Summer. Enjoy! Claiming the Last Days of Summer by Debbie Ford August 9, ...
Views: 762 - From Loathing To Loving: A New Relationship With Your Body - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we move through these summer months, bodies are everywhere! If you tune into daytime TV talk shows, you'll find bikini fashion shows. On the bestseller list, diet books are on the rise. Gyms are full as people keep their beach bodies in shape. This time of year can stir up a lot of shadows -- ...
Views: 1683 - Take the Vow of Emotional independence - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, there is no better time to take a vow of emotional independence. When you have emotional independence, you want for nothing because you have everything. Just take a deep breath and think about this. Imagine feeling so full and so ...
Views: 865 - Summer Lovin' - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Kelley KosowSummer officially starts this week, but it feels like it is already flying by. Before Fall creeps up on you, I want to encourage you to take advantage of the hot summer days and nights. We have all seen movies about "summer love." So how about spending summer falling more deeply in love with ...
Views: 802 - Your Inspired Vision Is Waiting For YOU! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Kelley KosowI can't believe that summer is already here! This summer I have the privilege of leading The Shadow Experience: Breaking Through to Emotional & Spiritual Freedom at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. For me this is still humbling. I remember the first time I went to Omega in 2002. I ...
Views: 1437 - Letting Go Of What You Think You Know! - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Kelley KosowThe other night I had dinner with a dear friend whose 96-year-old father passed away a few weeks ago. Always being extremely close with her father she told me, "All of these years, I thought I would have an absolute breakdown when my father died, but I have actually been really good!" Day ...
Views: 957 - Embracing the Bad Mother in All of Us! - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Kelley KosowNormally on Mother's Day, we read articles and Hallmark cards highlighting all of the good deeds, affectionate gestures, and altruistic virtues of a "good mother." We are bombarded with images of women cheerfully cleaning finger paint off of the wall, driving carpool, hauling soccer gear, or ...
Views: 995 - A Royal Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Kelley KosowWith all of the negative news as well as alarming acts of and allegations against current world leaders, I was absolutely thrilled to see headlines that Prince Harry was speaking out about his mental health issues. In an interview with Byrony Gordon who has just launched a podcast entitled ...
Views: 1182 - Olivia Pope Needs The Shadow Process! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Kelley KosowIn just 10 days, I will have the honor of leading The Shadow Process Workshop in Los Angeles. It is an indescribable blessing to witness the transformation that occurs for each and every participant as they journey out of the darkness of their old, outdated stories and limiting, negative beliefs ...
Views: 861 - Are You Ready To Take An Evolutionary Leap In Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowWe all know that getting to the destination of our dreams requires taking consistent action steps and continually pushing forward. So why don't we "just do it?" Why do we procrastinate, remain complacent, become paralyzed, or shrink in fear? Why, even when we know what we should be doing or the ...
Views: 871 - Is Your Present Partner a Victim of Your Past Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Kelley KosowThe other day I was speaking to a friend who had just started dating someone a few months ago. Although his face lit up as he exuberantly told me about the "fabulous" new woman in his life and all of the fun they are having, after a while he paused and said, "There is only one thing...I am the ...
Views: 897 - Rewriting Your Valentine's Day Story! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt's Valentine's Day – a day when many wear red, receive roses, and revel in romance, while others roll their eyes, denounce it as being "no big deal," and wish they could ignore it completely. It is also a day that can trigger painful memories, uncomfortable emotions, and give rise to a steady ...
Views: 1114 - Bringing Attention To Your Intention - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Kelley KosowIn Debbie Ford's last book, Courage, she talks about "becoming unrecognizable." Loving that concept from the moment she first shared it, I eagerly took on living my life from the bar of unrecognizable. Whether it's being more aware of my finances or carving out time to do nothing and relax on ...
Views: 1019 - Are You Creating the Life You Want? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we embark on a new year, it is only natural for most of us to be somewhat introspective and to do our own personal "year-in-review." We evaluate our successes, what we might do differently and hopefully what we learned. We assess where we are and what we want to create by asking ourselves ...
Views: 1188 - Your Past Does Not Have to Be Your Future ~ Reinvent Yourself In 2017! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt is with enormous enthusiasm that I write the first newsletter of 2017. I am excited about welcoming the start of a new year and standing with you in a place of unlimited possibilities and the promise of creating an off-the-charts year! There is no time like the present for us all to declare ...
Views: 1059 - A New Year's Ritual - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Kelley KosowThis is a tremendously powerful time of year -- a time when the universe is moving all of us in an exciting and positive direction, a time when everyone, whether they know it or not, is looking to complete the past and move into a new future. 2017 offers all of us a new beginning! We're ...
Views: 1003 - A Holiday Blessing - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs we move toward the end of a remarkable year, you are in our thoughts and hearts. In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, we want to express our profound gratitude for you. To best express our appreciation, we offer you the blessing that Debbie Ford wrote for her newsletter ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Tis The Season For Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give -- and when we do so, ...
Views: 1025 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs each one of my three daughters comes home for the Thanksgiving vacation holiday, my heart expands and I am overcome by all of the amazing gifts that I have in my life. Of course, also on the top of my list of the gifts and blessings I have in my life is Debbie Ford, the brilliance she shared ...
Views: 1288 - The Communication Clean-Up Campaign - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Kelley KosowWell, we are finally here...Election Day! Normally I would make some comment about how "tomorrow we will wake up and there will be a new president." Yet, since nothing has been normal about this election, who knows what tomorrow will bring and what the status of the election not to mention the ...
Views: 910 - What Superhero Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Kelley KosowHalloween is in a few days and many of us are searching for that perfect costume. I am always fascinated to see the trends in Halloween costumes. I view them as a commentary on what is relevant in today's society. This year, there is no question we are going to see our fair share of Trumps and ...
Views: 780 - Who Is Bearing Witness To Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs some of you might know I have been working on writing my first book. I was very honored when I found out that the highly renowned multimedia publishing company Sounds True wanted to publish it. After going back and forth on some of the terms of the agreement, they sent me a final draft of our ...
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