tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:37:54 +0000inspirationalself improvementSharingempowermentwisdommotivationHealingQuotationsstress reliefpurposecompassionhypnotismLovePoemgoal settinginspirationHumordestinystressExpress Your Excellence (EYE) is filled with articles, inspirational quotes, affirmations and pictures along with helpful tips to fight the stress that can rob you of your creativity and happiness.http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Linda)Blogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-7867671060345923729Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:59:00 +00002010-04-08T16:08:35.179-04:00inspirationalself improvementSharingwisdomWhat is abundance to you?  We speak and hear of it often in these days of enlightenment and spiritual questing. The Webster dictionary defines it as “a fullness or plenteousness great to overflowing; ample sufficiency. Unfortunately, the word abundance, is most often associated with monetary measurement as in how much money is in your bank account or how many toys you accumulate.  http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/04/what-is-abundance-to-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-4411373533049291357Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:47:00 +00002010-04-08T15:24:29.368-04:00compassionempowermentHealinginspirationalPoemSharingwisdomThese words are shared in an offering of love to my dear friend Misha Thomas (see link above).  I hope the words below resonate with each of you as muchas they do with me. May you awaken to the mystery of being here and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence. May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses. May you receive great encouragement when new frontiers beckon. http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/03/blessing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-5079142264350422864Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:05:00 +00002010-03-15T13:05:01.495-04:00compassioninspirationalpurposeself improvementSharingwisdomThere comes a time when one realizes that more sand has escaped from the hourglass of life than there may be left. The realization comes to bear that there have been more suns and moons already experienced than are left on the horizon to witness. Rather than accepting this with sadness an enlightened heart can welcome this as a time of awakening of the spirit within. It is a time of http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/03/hourglass-of-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-3631876122754336201Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:19:00 +00002010-03-09T11:22:45.400-05:00empowermentHealinghypnotisminspirationalmotivationself improvementSharingwisdomCould your self-esteem use a boost? Do you feel comfortable and confident sometimes and at other times become a ‘shrinking violet’? I’ve been reading a wonderful book written in the 60’s that is the basis for much of what is being written today. If you have any self-esteem issues at all or if you just want to get more out  of life you owe it to yourself to read Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/03/your-beliefs-affect-your-self-esteem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-1621841098244132099Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +00002010-02-19T12:18:30.573-05:00empowermentHealinginspirationalLovemotivationpurposeQuotationsself improvementSharingwisdomI call this photo 'Tenacity'.  It was taken in 2001 during a 500 mile kayak trip with my husband, Chris. We travelled from the French River (near North Bay, On.) to Pukaskwa National Park on the north shore of Lake Superior.  The challenges we had changed our lives (which were in jeopardy on more than one occasion) during our 63 day trip. To me, this tiny piece of life http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/02/something-to-think-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-3809037733758578958Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:40:00 +00002010-02-16T14:43:29.586-05:00empowermentgoal settingHealinghypnotisminspirationalmotivationQuotationsself improvementSharingwisdomIn this world of instant gratification, high speed technology and a 'quick fix' mentality it seems that many people have abdicated responsibility for taking care of themselves. This is evidenced by the growing obesity rate, the rise in substance abuse and even the number of stress related dis-eases that take their toll every year. These may include high blood pressure, heart disease/attacks, http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/02/personal-commitment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-3449971286264365742Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:16:00 +00002010-02-16T14:21:23.575-05:00empowermentHealinginspirationalmotivationself improvementSharingstress reliefwisdomAnytime that you feel stress is taking control think of the word Release. Make a conscious effort to let go of any thought that doesn't serve your best and highest good. Release it, keeping the following in mind. R - release E - energy L - love E - enthusiastically A - and S - serve E - everyone P.S. Remember to take long deep relaxing breaths  to release tensionand restore http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/02/quick-tip-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-5542445323324784295Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:06:00 +00002010-02-16T14:08:26.444-05:00empowermentself improvementSharingwisdomBegin with two sheets of paper. At the top of one write the word Weaknesses, at the top of the other write the word Strengths. • First, write down everything that you consider to be a weakness within yourself • Study this list and be honest with yourself • Are you being too critical? • Is there someone else's voice or beliefs behind these words or statements? Repeat these steps with http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/02/personal-empowerment-exercise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-5775119507607834603Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:28:00 +00002010-02-15T16:31:05.964-05:00empowermentinspirationalmotivationQuotationsSharingwisdomA couple of days ago I watched The Secret again (I've lost track of how many times).  Each and every time there is more to learn and integrate.  Although Mike Dooley of Tut.com - Notes from the Universe was not featured as much as often as some others, I believe his work is well worth re-visiting.  Since The Secret, he's been busy with many new projects.  For a lookhttp://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/02/couple-of-days-ago-i-watched-secret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-194396188168084640Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:48:00 +00002010-02-12T16:58:03.612-05:00HealinginspirationalwisdomThere is a proliferation of books written about the prophecies of 2012.  Some of these have positive connotations but many more are of doom, gloom and Armagedon.  Like all things in life no one really knows for sure because we can only experience the present moment.  My preference however, has always been to look at the half full glass rather than the half http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/02/positive-spin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-5210719667858026071Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:50:00 +00002010-02-08T15:17:36.736-05:00empowermentinspirationalmotivationpurposeQuotationsself improvementSharingwisdomI believe that one of the keys to self-improvement is reading the words of wisdom written by those who have traversed this journey before us.One of the many authors I have been reading recently is Og Mandino (1923-1996) whose nineteen books, have sold over fifty million copies and have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. No other author that I have read has been so http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/02/key-to-self-improvement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-6659692317010078854Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:46:00 +00002010-02-01T14:25:24.585-05:00empowermentinspirationalmotivationQuotationsself improvementSharing “2010 is MY year! This year I break free! This year I break through! This year I break out!” Ray Davis - Founder of The Affirmation SpotAre you ready to make a change in your life? Is this your year to break free? . Are you ready to elevate your overall health and well-being to a new level?· Are you looking for a natural way to relieve stress?· Are http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/02/getting-started.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-140226628740579199Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:50:00 +00002010-01-29T16:03:10.149-05:00empowermentinspirationalmotivationself improvementHere's a few thought provoking questions for you to help you expand your awareness of how you live your life.Are you living your life by default or are you living by design ~ defining yourself to the world?Do you do what you want to do or what someone else says you 'should' do?Do you give up when you're just about to succeed?Are you living to your full potential?If you're not happy with your http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/you-can-do-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-1231491069046330847Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:17:00 +00002010-01-27T17:43:42.551-05:00inspirationalself improvementSharingAs I mentioned yesterday I'm always finding new educational websites geared to self-improvement and sometimes these have extra special appeal. Today, I'd like to share with you a link to a video put together by a very talented and beautiful lady that I was fortunate to meet through Twitter. Although, she lives on the other side of the world we have made a connection that knows no boundaries of http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/as-i-mentioned-yesterday-im-always.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-2130119814778660889Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:55:00 +00002010-01-26T12:29:11.724-05:00empowermentinspirationalQuotationsself improvementI'm always interested in finding new ways to share information with my audience and that is part of the reason I created this blog. As I follow my own path of evolution I am keenly aware of the many wonderful resources available to us through the power of the internet. Every week I find websites that I believe enhance people's search for growth and self improvement. I'd like to share these http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/im-always-interested-in-finding-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-8824778538083011682Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:37:00 +00002010-01-26T12:25:33.441-05:00empowermentHealinginspirationalmotivationself improvementSharingwisdom Life is an Odyssey and as we pass through its ups and downs we grow and evolve. Individuals change at varying rates with specific times in their lives representing peaks, plateaus and valleys. A major paradigm shift seems to occur for most in the fourth decade of their life ~ the proverbial midlife crisis. Things that once seemed cloudy become vividly clear. We are no longer satisfied with just http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/transition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-8239850483185758101Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:34:00 +00002010-01-26T10:51:07.831-05:00empowermentHealinginspirationalself improvementwisdom· Love - unconditional love of all earth’s inhabitants· Compassion - to help in any way possible to alleviate another’sdiscomfort or suffering· Truthfulness - walk your talk· Acceptance - of others opinions, values· Service - to improve the lives of humanity· Humility - leave ego at the door· Purpose - to find, to know, your purpose and fulfill it· Gratitude - to be thankful everyday for all you http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/extraordinary-human-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-2998208246895495451Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:35:00 +00002010-01-12T17:38:31.613-05:00· Are the choices you’re making achieving the desired results?· Do you feel that you are in a rut or that life is passing you by?· Are you living life on your own terms?If you don’t like your answer to any of these questions – read on.Change cannot be lasting if it is only addressed with the conscious mind. Behaviours and habits are ingrained in the subconscious mind. For example, if someone http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/do-you-want-lasting-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-7524719117014703019Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:33:00 +00002010-01-12T15:13:41.908-05:00inspirationalSharingstress reliefwisdomWhen I wrote this post yesterday I was flying home from Florida and observing how tiny and insignificant everything looks from 20,000 feet. The patchwork of fields, roads and subdivisions are all dwarfed to a miniscule scale. Waterways twisting and turning appear like blue serpents as they meander toward their destination, and even large lakes appear no bigger than swimming pools. The mountain http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/when-i-wrote-this-post-yesterday-i-was.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-929527848225409796Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:59:00 +00002010-01-12T15:10:44.114-05:00self improvementstress reliefOne more day in paradise and then its back to the snowy cold of Ontario. Even when its cold (relatively speaking) here in Panama City Beach, Fl. I can still gaze out over the vastness of the beach and gulf; and enjoy the radiance of the sun on my face. The gentle sound of the waves in the background is so......relaxing. The rhythm of the water's ebb and flow lulls me into a meditative, drowsy http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-more-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-7568891013191972230Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:50:00 +00002010-01-12T15:15:29.997-05:00inspirationalSharingIt's New Year's Day ~ 2010. I'm sitting on a sunny balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The sound of the waves as they complete their journey to the shore is music to my ears.I love watching the Pelicans and Seagulls soaring, swooping and diving. As I watch their aerial acrobatics I wonder what it would be like to fly free as they do. The palm trees sway in the cool breeze and the sun dances http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2010/01/reflections.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-7481543440091421697Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:16:00 +00002009-12-21T13:29:12.458-05:00HumorQuotations I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. ~ Anonymous ~http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2009/12/clarity-for-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-5842398035872139148Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:02:00 +00002009-12-21T11:24:58.884-05:00empowermentinspirationalself improvementstress reliefJonathan Livingston Seagull flies overGeorgian Bay in this photo taken by myhusband, Chris Millington in 2001. Anotherspectacular treasure from our kayak trip.As the winter snows blanket the landscape, ourhearts long for the memories of warm sunshine and the relaxing sound of the water lapping the shore.This peaceful sound echoes in the background of my Natural Stress Relief CD (now available ashttp://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2009/12/jonathan-livingston-seagull-flies-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-629211542250715366Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:03:00 +00002009-12-20T15:19:35.046-05:00Each of us has a hidden place somewhere deep within ourselves; a place where we go to get away, and to think things through. A place to be alone; to be ourselves.This unique place, where we confront our deepest feelings, becomes a storehouse of all our hopes, all our needs, all our dreams and even our unspoken fears. It encompasses the essence of who we are and what we want to be.But every now http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-sweet-it-is-to-have-good-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228544566748142527.post-5628977041869596120Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:34:00 +00002009-12-18T16:12:59.350-05:00I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. May your hearts be filled with joy, laughter and the company of good friends and family. 2010 holds great promise for all of us as we look forward to the dawn of a new year. If you've been thinking about change, now's the time to shoot for the stars. Beginning January 15, 2010, there are openings available http://expressyourexcellence.blogspot.com/2009/12/id-like-to-take-this-opportunity-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0