Friday, December 31, 2010

12 Tips 4 Triumph in 2011 from 10 Things & SIU

Photo: Racing Stars by Andrew Stewarz

Life can be so funny! Sometimes, flowing like a calm, serene stream, in the direction of our most pleasing dream. Then, other times, seemingly out of nowhere-- storms arise and wreak havoc on the very core of our most solid foundations. Circumstances can change like the wind & leave us gasping for air & fighting to survive. For many, 2010 has been a tumultuous time; filled with highs & lows that made life a crazy roller-coaster of a ride that we could not escape from quickly enough. But, in all of the chaos, there have been life lessons that may yet serve to transition life into something very rewarding...for all things work together for our good! 

The Ten Things to Do When Your Life Falls Apart, by Daphne Rose Kingma, & our virtual book club pick going into 2011, offers a list of tips (10 Things) for triumph during the most challenging & trying times of our lives. We added a couple of tips at the end of the list & hope that this list helps you to persevere in the coming New Year! 

From 10 Things/
  1. Cry Your Eyes Out: When things come undone, simply take time to feel & release!
  2. Face Your Defaults: Everyone has coping mechanisms; good, bad, & indifferent. Identify yours & allow them to work for you-- not against you!
  3. Do Something different!
  4. Let Go!
  5. Remember Who You Have Always Been: & Be that!
  6. Persist! 
  7. Integrate Your Loss: find ways to evolve & change versus staying stuck in "what was."
  8. Live Simply.
  9. Go Where the Love Is: migrate towards a supportive, loving environment & fill your life with people & circumstances that promote your new growth.
  10. Live in the Light of the Spirit...
  11. Click & Buy the Book!
  12. Join Our Virtual Book Discussion Online!
Happy New Year!



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