Mindful Monday: Search For Your Dreams

I have mentioned I like to follow Marie Forleo because she's the bomb!  Recently, she posted about this Elle Luna piece and video created by SoulPancake & The Unmistakable Creative Podcast. I am a fan of Elle Luna, not only because Luna is in her name, but her book is beautiful and inspiring.

This video is a must-see and a great reminder to search for our dreams. 

I had never thought of actually searching for my dreams in real life. I guess I have never thought of it that way. I dream of what I want, of my family's future, and so much more, but most days I am in survival mode and my dreams seem out of reach. 

The idea of searching for our dreams is fantastic.  If you are dreaming of a new career, then go out and talk to the person who has your dream job or physically go check out the company you would like to work for.  If you are dreaming of a new home, then start looking for it. Go online or go for a drive in search of your dream home.  Because why not right?!

The video game analogy at the end with you vs. you, totally rings true for me because I am usually the one who stands in the way of my own dreams because of the should vs must mind games we play with ourselves. 

What do you think of this? Does it ring true for you too? 

Mindful Monday: Raising Conscious Children

I have mentioned the book The Conscious Parent on here, and I always suggest it to other parents. Normally I am a fast reader, but with this one I am taking my time and taking notes.  Like a lot of parenting methods and books, I believe knowledge is power and we as parents carry the responsibility to be the best we can be. 

Last week it just so happen two of my favorites, Marie Forleo and Dr. Shefali, sat down for a great talk on what parents can do to raise conscious children. 

Marie put it best:

Ever feel like you’re no match for your child’s meltdowns or conflicts in your personal relationships? In this video you’ll learn the best ways to practice conscious parenting and how staying centered despite outer chaos can actually be achieved. 

Conscious parenting -- and being a conscious human being in all relationships -- takes inner work. This video will teach you some of the best ways to begin cultivating inner awareness and trusting the innate wisdom in yourself and your loved ones.

Dr. Shefali has a lot of good things to say, and even if you do not plan to read her books, here are some great quotes to simmer on.