Do What You Love

Note: For some reason people think they can spam this post. DoFollow Spammers: PLEASE STOP SPAMMING THIS POST. YOUR COMMENT WILL BE DELETED. Here is a quote Dave Jones shared with me this morning in the comments section of my last post. I think that pretty much summarizes my view on living my life passions, providing… Continue reading Do What You Love

Bingo! Embracing Money

After two days off from blogging, I now have a journal full of potential posts. My original intention for today’s post was to 1) discuss balancing my passion for blogging with the rest of my world, and 2) provide my views on making money with your life passion. After crafting and drafting the first version of this post… Continue reading Bingo! Embracing Money

Back in a Few

Wordless Wednesday I’ll be taking a computer hiatus this Wednesday and Thursday to think about how I’m balancing my life passion of blogging with the rest of my world. I’ll be painting and journaling and will present my lessons learned on Friday along with my view on making money with your life passion. Giving and Receiving… Continue reading Back in a Few

Backwards Sassy Friday

I’m feeling a little sassy today and thought it would be fun to flip life balance upside down. Here’s a little diddy about a life that works backwards… Note: If you are a regular visitor to CreateaBalance.com, you may find the ending a little risqué. I am daring to step out of my blogging comfort… Continue reading Backwards Sassy Friday

9/11 Morning Pages

I participated in Julia Cameron’s Artist Way workshop when I was living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The first day of my workshop was Monday, September 10, 2001. If you are not familiar with the Artist Way, one requirement is to write morning pages every day. Morning pages involve a hand written journaling exercise when you… Continue reading 9/11 Morning Pages

Personal Development Mantra

It’s My Turn ~ by Diana Ross One of my favorite personal development mantras is the song “It’s My Turn” by Diana Ross. Yes it’s a little bit disco and it fuels my soul. Here are the top ten lessons this song teaches me…. Living for yourself will set you free. Don’t apologize for embracing your needs and… Continue reading Personal Development Mantra

Sunday’s Strike on Perfection

Today I’m sharing a powerful quote from Pema Chödrön. Perfection Stifles Life  “We think that if we just meditated enough or jogged enough or ate perfect food, everything would be perfect. But from the point of view of someone who is awake, that’s death. Seeking security or perfection, rejoicing in feeling confirmed and whole, self-contained… Continue reading Sunday’s Strike on Perfection