A Creator-based® Life

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I hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday.   Women are so important to the world!  When I was a little girl, my Mom made my school lunches.  I had an Archie Comic Book lunch box- Veronica was my favorite.  All the little kids carried lunch boxes. Then, the day came when I grew up enough to have a brown paper bag for lunch instead of a lunchbox.  That was a special day.  All the big kids at sc...

Today is a brand new day and I can do anything I want with it! Today is a new day- right? It’s the fresh beginning of a new week.  A Gift.  But do I really get to do anything I want with it? There a a nagging objection there.  I mean, I have appointments and commitments and promises to keep. Is what’s on my list what I want? If you are feeling heavy in life, maybe it’s time to look again at what y...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com Hey friend, Let’s talk Creation .  Paul taught the Philippians, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”  That’s a bold declaration of the faith that Paul had in his omnipotent Creator.  Faith is the power that creates and moves  all things.  Now, don’t abandon ship here- this is not a Sunday School lesson.  Faith is what you used to turn on your lig...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com To create our one awesome, amazing, perfect life, faith is the first principle of action.  In his book, TED, author David Emerald shares a delightful parable of a defeated man who is blessed to learn from Ted, his own personal, park bench sage.   Through his parable the following formula is taught. Like the powerful sun to which this illustration alludes, this dynami...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com! I grew up feeling a lot of shame. Not belonging and not feeling like I fit in, I sensed that I was different.  I felt like I needed to hide and not be my true self.   Always asking, “What is it that will make me lovable and valuable enough to feel like I belong?” I was always seeking for the next great thing so I could change myself. I was constantly looking and nev...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com!  “Perfect”  In the tradition of the book Creator-based® Coaching: Creating Your One Awesome, Amazing, Perfect Life, this month’s theme is Perfect, as in whole and complete, I ask,  “Are you a perfectionist?” Synonyms for perfectionist could be ‘purist, idealist, traditionalist, insistent person, precisionist, never satisfied with the average life, born to shine’. Th...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com! This morning, I had the great fortune of an early phone call with two other women of faith. I sat in my garden just at sunrise, hearing the birds' morning song and almost seeing the leaves opening on our apple tree. A fluorescent cardinal was among the wrens on the branches, and somewhere in the distance, a woodpecker was digging out his breakfast. I gazed out o...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com! The basic characteristics of grit are determination, persistence, resilience, excellence instead of perfection, and compassion. We’ve talked a little about determination  Remember, standing up to that thing in your life that is so hard that it feels like it might crush you?  And you have it.   I know you have faced up to hard things in the past. This week let's...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com It has been said that where God closes a door, he opens a window.  However, I prefer the bigger, better imagery of “Where God closes a window, He opens a door.”  That door opening is sometimes 3-4 times larger than the window, and goodness, with the door open, the light just floods in.  We only need to be present to see and accept it. (And choose to open the door.) T...

Come See us at CMHCoaching.com Last month, we talked about ‘Inspired Goals,’ or goals that feel immediate, narrow, strong, precise, inspired, experienced, and declared.  This month, we continue by talking about self-care in that same inspired way.  Have you forgotten your goals?  That’s okay- I have hope- it is, after all, hope month.  “For it is only by forgetting that we ever really drop the thr...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com What is the opposite of Hope?  We all know what FOMO is, and even though it's no longer hip to call it that, we’re talking about it.  FOMO is a pressure-driven force that keeps us in scarcity, and we worry that we might miss something important.  It feels like fear.  That’s because it really is. FOMO is a universal and very real thing, especially when we seek to...

Join us at CMHCoaching.com What is the opposite of Hope?  We all know what FOMO is, and even though it's no longer hip to call it that, we’re talking about it.  FOMO is a pressure-driven force that keeps us in scarcity, and we worry that we might miss something important.  It feels like fear.  That’s because it really is. FOMO is a universal and very real thing, especially when we seek to fit...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com. We'd love to meet you! Here's the story.... Two friends are walking down the stony path. One has had a painful experience.   As she shares her struggle, her sympathetic and wise ally walks beside her.   Over the course of the conversation, she feels heard. Her emotions begin to shift from anger and poor me to acceptance.   From acceptance grows understanding...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com At the beginning of each day, I choose to spend time with my Creator, meditating and studying, talking and listening, and writing what I learn.  This morning, an unexpected thing occurred.   As I finished my time with my Creator, I felt/heard, “Namaste.”  It came in pure love. Namaste has not been a word I associate with quiet morning time in the past.  I have always...

Hey friend! Can you believe January is almost over?  All the excitement about What’s Your Word and Your INSPIRED Goals may be beginning to fade.  But don’t worry- the month of self-love is fast approaching. As we finish this first month in 2024, let's visit for a minute on hope for the future.  As holiday excitement and New Year resolutions fade, hope may fade, too.  But here are a few tips an...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com In your heart of hearts, do you feel like you’re a good person? For me, that has changed through life seasons, but I have learned a way to get an accurate picture of my present circumstances. To begin with, you are whole and valuable just as you are.  Never forget your innate value.  The fact that you are here means we need you.  Our Creator is abundant but smart.  N...

Have you ever been lonesome while in a group of people?  Remember that middle school fear of not having someone to sit with at lunch, or being picked last for kickball?  It can be quite daunting, feeling alone and different in a group. The thing is, we are different.  We are different by divine design and those differences are what give our lives delightful purpose and energy.   Why then, do we fe...

 It's the season of fresh starts and the flu… How has your inaugural week of the New Year unfolded? Ah, the season of fresh beginnings, where hope and optimism intertwine with the sniffles and flu, bills to pay, and blessings to savor. It's a 50/50 blend of life's tapestry; remarkably, it's all good. Life is woven with threads of hardship and ease, good and evil. The beauty lies in...

Check us out on CMHCoaching.com! Happy Holidays! Working with the Echo of Christmas Past This month, we are reading ‘Marley’ in Book Club, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s guide through the “Echo” of his Christmases Past.  Navigating the echoes of past holidays can be a profound journey, and understanding the ECHO framework — E vent, C ontext, H omeostatic shift, and O utcomes — provides a valuable...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com Creator-based® Christmas: Embracing Your Creator Role with Grace As we dive into the festive season, the whirlwind of holiday activities can sometimes sweep us off our feet. Personally, I revel in the magic of Christmas and discovering the beauty in Hanukkah and other winter celebrations. The diversity, the lessons, and the shared joy in each holiday contribute to th...

Creating light in the darkness. Let’s talk about darkness. We are approaching winter solstice, and it’s dark when I wake in the morning. I miss the warmth and optimism of the summer sun, the birds singing, the world waking as I wake. I mean, it’s dark. And it’s cold and often gloomy. Do you have darkness in your life right now? Is the emotional light of your days getting shorter, and you find your...

Come see us at CMHCoaching.com There are many emotions and patterns associated with the holidays.  Yes, I said it- “The Holidays”.   The very words may conjure happy anticipation or dread and an adrenal surge.  It happens every year, just like clockwork.  There are so many feelings about “The Holidays.” The Holidays can be a very soothing and happy time as we enter into them in the Creator-based®...

Come see us at CMH Coaching.com  The Blessings of Compassion What is compassion really?  Compassion is the C in CMH Coaching.   It is vital to a happy, satisfying life.  Compassion is treating someone with kindness and understanding.   It is being a good friend.   Compassion is nurturing Listening Seeking first to understand Suspending judgment. Are you as compassionate with yourself as you are wi...

Come see us! CMHCoaching.com Trick or Treat is just around the corner, a day filled with little ghosts and goblins eagerly awaiting their treats, their faces glowing with anticipation and adorned in bright costumes. The sight of these little ones on their parade can be truly delightful. Have you ever taken a moment to experience the joy of dropping candy into their pillowcase or bucket? Their grat...