with Natalie caine

October 14, 2009 | by Natalie Caine | No Comments

Sharing our stories connects and lifts me. First, I want to thank everyone for a fun and moving experience at Rancho La Puerta Resort and Spa where I taught LIFE IN TRANSITION, WHAT NOW?  Beauty is top on my everyday list. Everywhere you look or hike around Rancho La Puerta, that magic of beauty heals.

Cooking with Rick Bayless has expanded my weekend recipes. He signed the menus I saved from his restaurant when my daughter and I visited Chicago colleges. I never imagined on that wonderful evening in his Fronteira restaurant with Rachael, that I would someday be cooking with him and getting those menus signed.

Here is an idea for you:

1. Write what you vow to never do again. Write what you do vow to do.  Maybe you will never talk on a cell phone and drive at the same time.
Maybe you will plan something fun to do once a week by writing it down on your calendar.
I am sure you will think of something to write.

2. Pick one possibility that you can make happen in the next two weeks that will inspire you. Write it down. Put your toe in the water for that one idea and each day read what you wrote out loud. Write the idea by your computer, in your bathroom, on the refrigerator, etc.  At the end of the two weeks, write what came up for you in regards to wanting to do it, doing it, changing your mind, losing interest, and forgetting. What feelings popped up?  Don’t even bother choosing this inspiration if you are going to use it as a way to be critical of yourself. You have done that before. Yes, your inner critic might come up, but in the beginning of this inspiration you are writing, vow you won’t be critical of the outcome or the journey of the two weeks.

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love.”  Rumi

Take good care,
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Natalie
natalie@emptynestsupport.com
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