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Cease Striving

January 17, 2012 By Lee Miller 6 Comments

Last Saturday I attended an intuitive vision board retreat. I wasn’t quite sure what was drawing me to attend, but I soon found out.

Part of the process was just pulling images and words that I was drawn to. As I was busy tearing out and sorting my images, the Skeptic showed up. (You have one too, don’t you? You know…like Mr. Monkey Mind, Ms. Seriously?, or Mr. Nay Sayer.)

He screamed at me, “You mean this isn’t directed towards any particular goal? Hmmm? Is this activity worth your time? What have you gotten yourself into, Lee? You’ve got to be kidding…images your heart is drawn to?”

While this dialogue stopped me momentarily, I quickly jumped over the chatter and continued to listen to my heart and put my vision board together. Remarkably I was now able to see what I needed. It spoke to me—all of it.

Relax. Easy! Love. Contentment. Amazing. Fun. Have fun. Breathe. All about ease. Peace. Heart. Happiness. Life is about moments. Calm. Simple.

Powerful, huh? Check out the images. They had their own messages. And yes, that is Tom Selleck in the corner.

The retreat closed with a quite time of listening to Spirit Guide. My Spirit Guide is God. He spoke to me as clear as a bell and said:

“Be still [cease striving, let go, relax] and know that I am God.” ~Psalms

An immediate peace flooded my body. My heart was full.

The truth is that I had been striving in every aspect of my life. I was pushing and trying to make things happen—with my business, my hubby, my family and myself.

Attending the retreat Saturday was a directive. It was self-care. And I needed to hear from God. I listened. The results? I am clear. I am at peace. I am still.

My Soul breathed in life-sustaining jewels that are my thriving place.

Living in the moment is wild and mysterious.
Listening for and hearing the voice of God is amazing and encouraging and as necessary as oxygen.
Relaxing into “what’s so” creates an easier path.

If you identify with me at all, I’d invite you to ask yourself where you might be striving? Where are you trying hard and not getting anywhere? Where might you need to be still?

If you’re interested in doing an intuitive vision board retreat or a personal retreat, please contact me. This is a real game changer.

Filed Under: life-coaching, retreats, self-care

What do Gulliver and Clutter have in common?

December 10, 2011 By Lee Miller Leave a Comment

They both have strings attached.

Have you ever wondered why having clutter—too much stuff—makes you tried? It’s because it takes energy to manage it.

Manage? Yes, manage. Even though we park our things somewhere or have them just hanging out around us, it takes energy. Our energy. Yours. Mine.

Clutter has strings attached to your Energy.

Think about the clutter that really bothers you the most. Be truthful. Read the following statements. Then ask yourself how frequently do these thoughts pop into your head?

I can’t believe that this stuff is still in my home.
I should organize this.
Do I even want or like this?
Oh, but it was a gift, I can’t give that away.
But I spent so much money on it—I’ll never be able to replace that.
I don’t like it, but it’s good enough.
Someday I will get to those piles.
I just don’t have time to deal with all this stuff.
I wonder where that thing is.
This was my mother’s. I just can’t get rid of it.
I don’t even like these clothes.
What’s in that storage area anyway?
Where did all this stuff come from?
I wish my life was simpler.
What’s in those boxes anyway?
I hate going into that room—it’s so full of junk.

As you read these, could you relate? Maybe a few twangs of familiarity. If so, that’s the energy drain!

And…did you notice how your body felt? Perhaps a you felt a little heaviness–another energy drain. It’s the strings—those dang clutter strings—tugging at you.

Your body is brilliant and it tells you what does and doesn’t bring you joy—what lifts your energy. You can trust your body’s signals about your clutter. Just like Gulliver—clutter has strings that tie you down energetically.

I understand that tackling clutter is not for the faint of heart. For me, being a part of an amazingly supportive community was pivotal to clearing my mountain of clutter. Each month I took dedicated time to experience real success and to clear away what no longer mattered. All those successes serve me everyday. Clearing the clutter made space for monumental inside changes. It is change over time works.

That’s why I created a new program—ClutterFasting—to help you clear your clutter. ClutterFasting offers you monthly support so you can consistently take Authentic Action towards clearing clutter, discovering limiting beliefs and reclaiming your space and your energy.

This is Self-Care on steroids!

Intrigued? Check out the complete details for the ClutterFasting Program. If you sign up on or before January 15th, you’ll get $100 Early Bird discount.

I’d invite you to do this for you. You’ll be glad you did!

Blessings, Lee

Filed Under: clutter-clearing, self-care

The 5 “Sabbatical Over” Signals

December 6, 2011 By Lee Miller 6 Comments

Did you ever think you’d hear from me again?

My last post was written in April–time flies! I thought I just needed to cool my jets for a month or two.

So what changed my timing and direction?

I listened to my inner knower and let it guide me back to a place of fullness. Now there’s a concept. Just wait. I don’t know about you, but this was uncharted territory for me.

And who showed up to cheer me on? Monkey Mind–mister chatter. Here are some of the comments he’d make:

You’re really lazy, Lee.
You’re losing touch with everyone–and your relationships are down the tubes.
You’re life is so easy, why can’t you just get cranking–again…like now?

I set the chatter aside. And…I stayed the course. I let the discomfort of not knowing be my guide. I got support when I needed it. I lived in the place of What’s So for a year–with gratitude. I chose to give myself grace–and space. High five, Lee!

5 amazing things showed up–and I knew I could leave Sabbaticalville.

My creativity blossomed.
I re-embraced–and deepened–my passion to serve women through relationships, coaching and retreats.
My curiosity skyrocketed.
I relaxed into “what’s so” as a lifestyle.
My fingers had to write to amazing women–like you.

So…I’m Back! I have my party pants on and I’m ready to rock n’ roll.

What’s been moving and shaking in my heart lately?

I’ve got two things cooking already:

The ClutterFasting Program: A dynamic program that will help you clear clutter–over time–and support you to make room for what matters to you. We clear clutter–but mostly…we change lives, beliefs and space–together. I’ve done it. You can too. Consider joining us–it starts January 21.
Soul-Full Women’s River Retreat: June 24-29, 2012 we’ll be going down the spectacular San Juan River for a 5 day/4 night adventure that will knock your socks off. We had a blast last year on the Colorado River. See what some of the wise and wild women have to say. Life changing stuff.

A retreat in the works:

The HER-O’s Journey Retreat: A four day retreat at the Horseshoe Lodge in Colorado. We’ll be building your personal “life vehicle” from the ground up so you can create a Treasure Map to get you to where you most want to be. This one’s going to be fun. Dancing. Yoga. Treasure Mapping. Journaling. Walking. Space to yourself. Delicious meals. Gorgeous accommodations. Much more soon…stay tuned.

See…I told you my creativity blossomed. Can’t wait to spend time with you!

How about you? What have you been up too? Leave a comment and re-connect. I’ve missed you!

Blessings, Coach Lee

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Filed Under: clutter-clearing, life-coaching, retreats, self-care

Taking Thirty

April 26, 2011 By Lee Miller 8 Comments

Doing. Action. Busyness. Perform. Execute. Complete. Create. It’s the state of the state of my life these days.

Little time to Be. I am doing the antithesis of what I believe, value and champion.

“Often he who does too much does too little.” ~Italian Proverb

Stop And U-turn

This week has been a neon message to my Soul. It’s Flashing in big red letters. Rest. Refresh. Replenish.

I’m grateful, but it’s hard to actually do.

I admit it. I take full responsibility. It’s my own Velvet Hammer of Doing-ness.

But my intention is to live on the Easy Road. Some how I find my Road full of curves, bumps and do not enters!

As fieldwork, I’ve been gently noticing my choices, my actions, my feelings, and my thoughts. My life is too heavy. Too devoid of play and space and rest. I need that. I want that. Moreover, I will make sure I get that.

The balance of self-care/being and doing is out of round. Time to take action. As a coach, I am great at closing those gaps with my clients—turn about fair play here!

New Plan. New Comfort.

Time to skinny down. Time to refocus. Time to Rest my Soul. Hear from God. Be still. Time to Soar like the eagle.

What I’m committed to my well-being as a…woman, wife, mom, granny, friend, solopreneur, coach. This month my focus is on supporting myself. It’s a personal Clear Out and Rest.

A fellow certified retreat coach, Linda Potter, is on a yearlong sabbatical. I have been intrigued and encouraged by her. She is giving herself such amazing love. I applaud her.

So, for the next month, I’m in Time Out…in the best possible loving myself way.

“Love others as well as you love yourself.” ~Jesus

In the meantime, always know that You are never far from my heart. I adore you and I have some amazing things coming up that will support you too. More about that in June.

Success Challenge:

What kind of space do you need for you–today?
What doing-ness can you let go of to support yourself?
What are the essentials, the bottom line needs for You right now?
How will you get them met?

YOU bring me joy!
Coach Lee

Filed Under: clutter-clearing, life-coaching, self-care

Blocks Happen

April 14, 2011 By Lee Miller 3 Comments

Authenticity. Lovingkindness. Truth. Those are my values. So here goes.

Ever have writer’s block? I have it. My brain feels empty—and yet I still love all of you. I desperately want to miraculously write something that is supportive, encouraging, helpful, and perhaps life changing. But I’m knocking on the door of my writer’s room and no one is answering!

This is my passion. Did inspiration take a vacation? Is is gone forever?

Panic sets in. “Oh my gosh, I can’t write!” Those feelings of anxiety, frustration and what the heck-ness creeps in. “But I’m committed to a weekly blog. Yea, Lee, well you can give what you don’t have!”

I guess that’s life. How about you? Have you ever felt stuck, immobilized or unable to do what you want or need to do in your life?

Here’s my life lessons this week:

This is not life or death. Really it isn’t. Perspective is lovely. No one is holding her/his breath for my next blog post to be published.
It’s not about me. It’s about what flows through me. And…it’s not flowing right now. That’s what’s so.
The present is perfect. I relaxed into not being able to write, took the pressure off myself and I can appreciate me—again.
Timing is everything. Now is not the time to plant a seed.
Experiencing a block is just that and nothing more.
Worth does not come from doing. It comes from being.

Success Challenge:

What blocks do you have in your life right now?
What lessons are they teaching you?
What’s one thing that you can do to support and accept yourself now?
Journal about what you are grateful for today.

Want help with moving through your block? Set up a free complimentary coaching session today.

Celebrating Being,
Coach Lee

Filed Under: life-coaching, self-care

Joy By Design

April 6, 2011 By Lee Miller 2 Comments

A dear friend and colleague of mine, Beth Majerszky, introduced me to Amanda Gore. I needed a Zootie and Beth knew it. She was right…I definitely needed it…and it worked like a charm. Watch this video. Yes, it’s over 9 minutes and it’s one of the best 9 minutes you will give yourself. It’s self-care on steroids!

If you’ve never experienced Amanda Gore, oh please do. She’s made me laugh so hard. She brings richness and is committed to bringing the world to a higher place. She has recently birthed The Joy Project and her goal is have folks start Joy Groups all over the world. Imagine that?

Amanda’s “Pillars” that support Joy include gratitude, compassion, love, hope, forgiveness, cheerful enthusiasm, laughter, listening, generosity, energy and vitality, reverence and equanimity. I love, love, love these. And as Pillars for our thought life, how can we go wrong?

I adore the Pillars because they play well with my practice of Gratitude and New Stories. It’s a thought shifter which is a mind shifter which is a life shifter. Shazam!

Success Challenge:

I’d invite you to spend time with one the the Joy Pillars each day. Journal about it. Ponder about it. Pray about it. Talk to someone else about it. Send a postcard to someone about it. Write a blog about it. Whatever suits your fancy…just put your thought energy there. Try it for 21 days. It’s amazing…you’ll see!

Zooties to you!
Coach Lee

Filed Under: clutter-clearing, life-coaching, self-care