Celebrate Your Spirit
Celebrate You!

My mother always said to me, “If something in your life does not help you, it hinders, get rid of it.” I used this wisdom to help me rationalize many life decisions along the way from studies to boyfriends, habits, and even jobs. It was my own invisible measuring stick; if something was preventing me from being a person of progress and value then it simply had to go.

I have a mentor whose wisdom inspires me, and yesterday in one of our conversations, he said “… if it doesn’t add value, it’s just not worth doing.” I heard the angels sing, and the light bulb turn on above my head. The words of my mother came right back and it occurred to me that there are things in my life and world that are not adding value to who I wish to be. There are projects, goals, and habits that might fit well with someone else but in fact were slowing me down and just do not fit with who I am.

I have decided to challenge myself and once again use those words to measure the level of value in my daily habits, goals, and current projects. Sometimes our behaviors and goals do not help us; in fact, they hinder our progress as individuals.

If it does not help, it hinders. If you want to lose weight but come home to sit in front of the television all night, this habit hinders – CHANGE IT. The same principle can be applied to any area of your live. TAKE THE CHALLENGE WITH ME; begin adding more value to your life and actions.

Analyze your habits and behaviors; revisit your goals with a clear heart. Visualize your intentions for your future and desired path. If one or some of your habits, goals, or behaviors do not support who you wish to be and how you wish to present yourself in this world – CHANGE IT. ADDED VALUE = PROGRESS = HAPPINESS & SUCCESS

Celebrate Your Spirit!

Jasmine

Last week, I finally understood first-hand what people meant when they would tell me, “Jasmine, I cannot think anymore.” I always understood the emotion behind the words but always wondered how it could be possible for someone to be so tired that they could not process one more thought; and then it happened to me!

I am all about, knowledge is power; it is who I am. I thirst for knowledge, always trying to make connections between things and ideas. My brain is constantly on the go at all hours of the day. I go to sleep thinking of all sorts of wonders and topics and while I am awake, I do the same – all day, every day. My wheels are constantly turning; I spend many of my days thinking of solutions to people’s problems, daily tasks, and the paths of my future. Last week my brain capacity hit overload and by Friday I could not process one more thought; my brain had officially shut down.

For the first time in a long time, I decided to take a few days off with no agenda in mind. I was determined to do nothing but smile, relax, and enjoy my days off. I indulged my inner child and watched movies with my children that had my imagination going wild. I went to the park alone and took in the sun; I closed my eyes and was present with all my senses. I am always on the go, but this weekend I took the time to wind down and see my world through the eyes of my inner child. The experience has been wonderful, freeing and wholesome. I learned that although Knowledge is Power, Innocence and Curiosity teach you life wisdoms that cannot be found within books or online.

In a world over stimulated by information from the web, overcrowded agendas, and never-ending deadlines give yourself the gift of innocence and curiosity this week. Make a date with your inner child and rediscover your world. Indulge in your imagination, take time to be present with all your senses, and allow yourself to reconnect with those activities that make you happy. Go to the beach and play in the water. Do something nice for yourself. Laugh, Recharge, and Relax; all it takes is a little bit of pixie dust and many happy thoughts.

Celebrate Your Spirit,

Jasmine

Hi Friends,

It has been a while since I posted on this blog. I must admit that in supporting others in achieving their 2010 goals, my own goals and spirit celebrations have slipped to the sidelines, but I am back and ready to continue celebrating our spirits and passions every day.

It has been amazing to meet all the people I have met so far this year and be able to witness such growth amongst my clients and followers. HOORAY! It brings me so much joy to continue to be in the right place, at the right time to encounter such motivating and positive people.

I’m an observer by nature; always aware and present in my world looking for those opportunities where I can learn from another, and when you are present you learn so much about the human spirit. You begin to see how we all want the same things, just in different degrees. All around, I witness the frustrations we all have to become fulfilled individuals.

When we are consciously working towards becoming a better person, we will encounter obstacles and resistance along our paths mostly from those closest to us. It does not mean that they are insensitive to our happiness, it is simply a difference in vision. Our actions and spirited inspirations are unique to each of us. You are unique. The road may seem long, and obstacles will cross your path but allow your spirit to help you push forth and navigate through the goals you seek to achieve.

Not all goals will fill your heart, but if you are open to receiving inspiration from within, you will soon start to realize which decisions are really best for the path and the life you seek.

Always Celebrate Your Spirit…

Jasmine

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.  ~Judy Garland

Everyone I meet has someone else they are aspiring to be like, whether it is their boss, a good friend, a celebrity, and in many cases Oprah. J <I LOVE HER!> It doesn’t matter who I ask, whether it is a male or a female, the answer begins the same way, “I wish I was more like…” It never fails. Even I have to admit that there are people who I have encountered and hold them in such high regards that I find myself thinking, “One day I want to be like…” I caught myself doing this today while thinking of a someone who I admire a great deal and then the light went on in my head; why must I find myself saying “One day I want to be like…” when I am who I am supposed to be right now, perfectly, Today!

We all have our own way of behaving, thinking, and expressing ourselves. You can be imitated but never duplicated; no one has your unique flair or sass. Why must we continue to strive to be someone other than who we are? When you try to walk in someone else’s shoes or shadow, it can lead to a lot of frustration and self-doubt. You could lose sight of what makes you different and your soul unique. In our quest to be better, we tend to forget that everyone starts at square 1, regardless of who they are and we begin to believe that they must be living a life right out of the Disney™ storybooks. Surely, they must have the secret to “the perfect life.” There is no such thing; the secret they discovered is EXPERIENCE. Everyone has to experience life, the good and the bad. Those who you admire and consider a success or amazing role models have had to face their own fears and self-doubt. No one is above such human experiences, and many of our greatest role models are people who have gone through the most in life and survived the journey.

Life is a rollercoaster ride and there will be highs, lows, and many loop-da-loops. Life is short so have fun, throw your arms up, scream, laugh and enjoy the ride. Next time you find yourself wishing you were like someone else, remember you too are extraordinary and someone out there is wishing they could be just like you.

Until next time,

Jasmine

“I will give you a pencil, eraser, and Crayons in 2010 so that you can write the present, erase the past, and color the future.”

– sent to me by a friend

Hello 2010 Party People!

The New Year’s Eve parties are over and your house probably looks how your head feels, but get some aspirin, a cup of java (coffee), and throw on your thinking cap; today is the best day to begin creating your 2010 Vision Board.

I love waking up on New Year’s Day and realizing that I have ahead of me, a new 365 days for dreaming, designing, creating, and living my best life. The best way for you to begin planning the fabulousness you are going to unleash in 2010 is to begin creating a vision board. You may be wondering, “What in the world is a Vision Board?” A vision board is a visual representation of your goals and desires. It can be created on a corkboard, on paper, or even electronically.

When creating your vision board, have fun with it; it is your visual reminder of all the accomplishments and lifestyle changes you wish to create in your life. Your vision board should make you feel happy and inspired every time you look at it. There is no-one way to create your vision board, and no-one vision board is alike to the others; just like you, it is unique.

I have included my vision board so that you can see how much fun it can be to create your 2010 Vision Board. You can include quotes, words, and images that inspire you to work towards your 2010 goals.

Here are some tips and examples to help ignite your creative spark and help you begin creating your 2010 Vision Board:

• THINK BIG!
  On a blank piece of paper, begin brainstorming on the goals you would like to start/accomplish in 2010. Allow yourself some free-flowing writing; do not edit, do not limit yourself. THINK BIG! Nothing is ever completely out of your reach; it all depends on your persistence to be proactive, work, and reach for what you want in life.
  
• Pick your “priority goals”: Pick out the goals that you want to work on, not the ones that you feel you have to accomplish to make someone else happy. If you do not feel it in your heart and soul then it is not your goal; it may be your mother’s, partner’s, or friend’s goal for you. <We all have that one person who is always telling us what we should be doing.> Working on a long-term goal: We all have goals, long-term and short-term, if you wish to work towards a long-term goal, focus on adding to your vision board those actions which you need to begin taking as of right now. (Working towards a degree? An example goal would be, enroll in school, etc.)
  
• Let the fun begin: Start gathering inspirational quotes, pictures, and words you wish to incorporate in your vision board. If you are creating your vision board on paper, you can clip the words, quotes, and pictures out of magazines, using scrapbooking items, or even create them on your pc and print them out. HAVE FUN with it; this created for you. If you are creating your vision board electronically, you can find pictures, quotes, and all types of inspirational items online. You can use programs such as Microsoft PowerPoint® or Microsoft Publisher® to create your Vision Board. I used Microsoft PowerPoint® to create mine. Once you are done, you can frame it and hang your vision board on your office, bedroom, or home wall to remind yourself of your goals and dreams. I carry a printout of my vision board in my agenda book, and it has become my pc’s desktop background.
  

When my husband noticed my goal of going on more dates with him, he booked an anniversary trip and we are having a movie night tonight! Your vision board will help you remember the goals and lifestyle changes that are important to you, but may also motivate your loved ones to support you in achieving your goals.

When you have a clear heart on what it is you need in your life, the universe conspires to help you achieve it.

HAPPY 2010! Let the party begin…

I feel like it has been forever since I sat down to write on this blog. I have been very busy moving into a new place and getting myself and my family settled in before the New Year.

The holidays have a way of making you get lost in what seems like a time warp. You lose track of time, goals, and schedules, everything that normally would be important in your everyday. While the Grinch was stealing my Christmas and I was being visited by three spirits forewarning of Christmas that passed <Christmas Carol> my calendar book went missing under a pile of Christmas decorations and moving boxes.

The past two to three weeks have gone by in a whirlwind. When I returned to work today, I could barely remember how to turn my laptop on. I have missed my clients, my Twitter and Facebook followers and friends. I was able to focus solely on some great opportunities, which presented themselves in the past few weeks, but it is now time to re-focus, re-energize, and begin preparing to say goodbye 2009 and HELLO 2010!

I cannot wait to catch up with everyone; visit me on Facebook (ViveCoaching), Twitter
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“Only when you connect with who you are on the inside will you find the strength to shine on the outside” – Coach Jasmine Goris Henriquez

On Sunday I hosted the first show of the new Celebrate Your Spirit: Celebrate You! Blogtalk Radio show series and I have to admit that even with my expertise on the topic of spirituality I was shaking in my chair. I can normally articulate my thoughts and experience on spirituality quite easily, but the energy radiating within me was so overwhelming I thought I would never be able to find the right words to express what I wanted to share with my listeners.

To make matters worst, I had a technical glitch which prevented me from hosting the show at the scheduled time and I was about to give up when I begun speaking with one of the listeners in the show’s chat room while I was trying to resolve the issue. During the conversation I was able to refocus and reconnect with the energy that had inspired me to create the show in the first place. I was able to go on to reschedule my show for a few minutes later I was able to detach myself from my fears and allow my spirit to speak. Before I knew it, I had made it through. You would think that one of my spirit teachers would have walked me through the experience but no. We are all spirits living the human experience and we all have life lessons which we must overcome without gifted wisdom to truly comprehend the importance of the lesson.

When your spirit inspires you to speak from your heart your ego always tries to stand in the way and make you believe that you will look like a fool, that you will be misunderstood, or worst; it will make you believe that no one will be interested in what you have to say. In my fear about what my listeners would think of me as a host I lost sight of my knowledge, my life experience as a master intuitive medium, and coach. I lost sight of my own gifts; I lost sight of who I am. The lesson I want to share with you is that regardless of who you are and the knowledge you presently hold there will be moments when you will face fears and self-doubt; allow yourself the opportunity to find your own voice in the things you do. Listen to your spirit, it will guide you towards the best creative expression, and the right type of communicate to get your message across. There is someone out there that is meant to hear your message and with whom you’re meant to share your wisdom.

Regardless of the life you’re seeking to achieve, only when you connect with who you are on the inside will you find the strength to shine on the outside.

Until next time, celebrate your spirit… celebrate you!

Jasmine

“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one.” – Elbert Hubbard

Do you remember the last time you wanted to try something new in life and feared that you would fail?

We’re all living the human experience and there will be times when you will feel confident and secure in where your life is heading, but there will be days when you will feel doubtful and afraid of what your future holds. Allow yourself to acknowledge your fears; ask yourself, “What is it that I fear?” Next ask yourself, “What will help me overcome this fear?” Be honest with yourself and voice your fears out loud. If you are in a place where you cannot do this, write down what you feel on a piece of paper or keep a small notebook with you where you can write down ideas or thoughts that come into your mind throughout the day. Sometimes voicing your fears is enough to help you release the energy you’re feeling at the moment and redirect your anxiety, allowing your mind to ease and your spirit to answer with wisest path to take.

Many time our fears are not our own, but rather those passed down on to us by those who surround us. View your fear as a problem you’re trying to find a solution for, and the answers will present themselves. If you fear failure you will never risk taking a chance on yourself and your life. When you allow yourself to envision the outcome you desire, your passion will drive your purpose.

Keep on celebrating your spirit!

Jasmine

“Your attitude is your altitude. It determines how high you fly.” – Anonymous

As I sit here at 5 am, putting on my sneakers to head to the gym, I am feeling a sense of gratitude. Gratitude to my husband for kicking me out of bed, when all I want to do is keep dreaming of great things to come, so I can make it to the gym and take care of me.

It would be easy for most to be grouchy at having to wake up so early to get a start on their day, but your day becomes a celebration if you readjust your attitude to realize the gifts found in daily events. Sure 5 am is an early start to my day, but I am grateful to have the support of my husband and to be able to start my day by putting my well-being first. Attitude is everything. The emotional energy you create and hold on the inside is what will be reflected most to those around you. How you react and adapt to your life and the people you meet along the way affects the relationships, the path, and opportunities your universe will manifest along the way.

Begin your day with celebration; generate positive emotional energy throughout your day by seeking the positive lessons and hidden treasures in every day events. Begin your day by being grateful to be with us and you will find many more things to be thankful for.

Your attitude is your altitude. It determines how high you fly!