Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
MIDLAND Texas -- Putting Children & Education First!
A couple of weekends ago, I had the great pleasure to participate in the Black History Month activities at Midland College (Midland, Texas) being coordinated by my great friends, James & Robbyne Fuller and the planning committee.
It was incredible to see the outpouring of interest and support for honoring the contribution of great philosphers, scientists, literary scholars, inventors, entertainers, educators and public servants sprinkled throughout our ancestrial legacy. Regardless of the color of our skin, we should all be inspired by stories of courage and perseverance it took for these great historical figures just to have the right to pursue their dreams, let alone the commitment it took to actually accomplish them.
Soul Purpose was able to participate in the activities by presenting the first Soul Purpose Academic Excellence Awards to 26 deserving students from Midland College and Midland Independent School District who were selected by committee for their academic excellence and community service. It was an wonderful way to further our corporate mission to redefine empowerment...and what group could be more ready for the message that they can do anything and be anything they wish than our young adults.
No matter your chosen field, we should all lend a helping hand, an encouraging word and offer the benefit of our wisdom to those who will come after us.
It was incredible to see the outpouring of interest and support for honoring the contribution of great philosphers, scientists, literary scholars, inventors, entertainers, educators and public servants sprinkled throughout our ancestrial legacy. Regardless of the color of our skin, we should all be inspired by stories of courage and perseverance it took for these great historical figures just to have the right to pursue their dreams, let alone the commitment it took to actually accomplish them.
Soul Purpose was able to participate in the activities by presenting the first Soul Purpose Academic Excellence Awards to 26 deserving students from Midland College and Midland Independent School District who were selected by committee for their academic excellence and community service. It was an wonderful way to further our corporate mission to redefine empowerment...and what group could be more ready for the message that they can do anything and be anything they wish than our young adults.
No matter your chosen field, we should all lend a helping hand, an encouraging word and offer the benefit of our wisdom to those who will come after us.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Saints, Not Ain'ts!
The spirit must become so minimized when you're repeatedly told you're not good enough and will never be successful. Imagine what it must be like being told that for 43 years! But when you can put blinders on to what others say and you can even ignore the absence of success in your life...just see the possibilities...put one foot in front of the other to maintain a forward progress...practice to perfect your craft...then you can be like the New Orleans Saints and capture the most prescious prize in your lane! Yeah, Saints. They ain't no AINT's!
Whatever it is that you are allowing to hold you back, whatever fear is keeping you from experiencing freedom, who ever you are "listening" to that is not feeding your spirit...LET IT/THEM GO!
If the Saints can do it, so can you! Stay prepared to show yourself worthy and in God's time, you will achieve your ultimate dream!
Believe and be empowered!
Whatever it is that you are allowing to hold you back, whatever fear is keeping you from experiencing freedom, who ever you are "listening" to that is not feeding your spirit...LET IT/THEM GO!
If the Saints can do it, so can you! Stay prepared to show yourself worthy and in God's time, you will achieve your ultimate dream!
Believe and be empowered!
Friday, January 22, 2010
EXERCISE THE POWER OF CHOICE
Everyday we make choices that affect the quality of the life we live. We can choose to focus on the obstacles and let them hinder us or choose to use them as stepping stones to something greater. So, how do you choose to live an empowered life?
First, choose to discover your passion. If you don't know what your passion is, get ready for a wonderful journey. Whatever it is, try it. Start with your hobbies and keep going until you find that one thing that keeps you smiling and makes you feel good.
Second, choose your inner circle. Separate yourself from people without vision if their energy holds you back rather than motivating you to move forward. After a conversation or visit with someone ask yourself if you feel more or less optimistic about achieving your goals. If more, keep them close around. If less, love them from a distance for a while until you are more grounded in your commitment.
Third, choose to educate yourself. Don't rely on others to know what you should know. Take the time to get the information and develop the skills you need. Connect with people who ARE DOING what you want to do. (Not those who were doing or who are talking about doing.) When you have the information for yourself, you are in the best position for making critical decisions. No one and no circumstance can take away your skill or knowledge.
Fourth, choose your empowerment vehicle. How are you going to power your passion? How will you generate the extra income and restructure your life so you have the time to develop your passion?
Each day, take another step. If our choices (or lack thereof) make such a big difference; let's make choices everyday that will take us closer to living a purpose-driven life.
Cheryl A. Cormier
CEO/Founder
ANEW Coaching, LLC
cheryl@anewcoaching.com
NOTE: If you enjoyed this posting and would like personal coaching to discover your passion and get on your empowerment path, please contact the author for a FREE 15-minute introductory call.
First, choose to discover your passion. If you don't know what your passion is, get ready for a wonderful journey. Whatever it is, try it. Start with your hobbies and keep going until you find that one thing that keeps you smiling and makes you feel good.
Second, choose your inner circle. Separate yourself from people without vision if their energy holds you back rather than motivating you to move forward. After a conversation or visit with someone ask yourself if you feel more or less optimistic about achieving your goals. If more, keep them close around. If less, love them from a distance for a while until you are more grounded in your commitment.
Third, choose to educate yourself. Don't rely on others to know what you should know. Take the time to get the information and develop the skills you need. Connect with people who ARE DOING what you want to do. (Not those who were doing or who are talking about doing.) When you have the information for yourself, you are in the best position for making critical decisions. No one and no circumstance can take away your skill or knowledge.
Fourth, choose your empowerment vehicle. How are you going to power your passion? How will you generate the extra income and restructure your life so you have the time to develop your passion?
Each day, take another step. If our choices (or lack thereof) make such a big difference; let's make choices everyday that will take us closer to living a purpose-driven life.
Cheryl A. Cormier
CEO/Founder
ANEW Coaching, LLC
cheryl@anewcoaching.com
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Just Do You...the Rest Will Take Care of Itself!
Everyday I encounter ladies (that's mostly who I work with) who are at that time in their life...creeping past 35...and wondering if they will ever live the fulfilling life of their dreams. For some it's fear, for others it's not having a clear compelling vision, and for others it's the absence of a plan.
My heart is heavy for a friend who has always been told she's not good enough, not smart enough and that she'll never amount to anything. Maybe one day she will see what I see. She has one of those personalities that brightens up a room. She's at ease talking to anyone. Hmmm...isn't that what Oprah does for a living????
Just goes to show that using your gift, not focusing on your faults, unlocks a life of joy and fulfillment. Just do you, 'cause I'm doing me!
My heart is heavy for a friend who has always been told she's not good enough, not smart enough and that she'll never amount to anything. Maybe one day she will see what I see. She has one of those personalities that brightens up a room. She's at ease talking to anyone. Hmmm...isn't that what Oprah does for a living????
Just goes to show that using your gift, not focusing on your faults, unlocks a life of joy and fulfillment. Just do you, 'cause I'm doing me!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Action & Accomplishment -- A Daily Action Plan!
The sudden passing of Michael Jackson (notwithstanding the ongoing battles with illness suffered by Farrah Fawcett and Ed McMahon) was poignant reminder to me of just how quickly life can shift on us. My beloved Pamela (sister and friend) suffered something similar as Michael on October 30, 2008. Although she's still with us, she's not regained her cognitive faculties an on Tuesday it will have been 8 months!
It caused me to re-evaluate my enthusiastic pursuits of my own dreams and passions. My writing, my coaching, training program design, and event production. They deserve a daily dose of my attention.
But isn't it all too easy to become distracted as we're bombarded with life...
We put many labels on inaction...fear of failure, fear of success...but the truth is we can't see it DONE in our mind/spirit. We must have a vision because it opens the door to a belief in what's possible. This is where success happens first...our minds, what we think about.
For instance, if we know we need to clean the garage, but don't have a clear picture in our mind about how it will look. We should imagine how it will feel to pull our car and get out without dinging the doors. We should imagine how nice it will be to have things so organized that we can walk right to the cabinet or shelf to find the hammer or an extension cord. (Telling off on myself for having to dig through boxes to find things!)
Next, we give our vision life when we speak it. It doesn't have to be anything outrageously prophetic or eloquent. Just say it out loud. "Today, I will clean the garage and organize it. Shelves on this side for my sewing. A cabinet over here for my Soul Purpose inventory. More shelves for my cleaning supplies. A wardrobe here for my winter coats." Even if no one is there to hear. Just say it.
When we're blessed with a vision for how something should be...even an organized garage...it gets our juices going. We see it. We develop a plan. We know it can be done. THAT'S BELIEF!!! And, once we believe, it's as good as done. I remember staying up all night making a blouse or dress because I just had to see it done. There wasn't a question, "Could I?" It was pure confidence that I would do it and the necessary ACTION immediately followed to make it happen.
SEE it. SPEAK it. DO it. CELEBRATE it. Those are the steps to ensure you can live today and everyday in a place of ACTION & ACCOMPLISHMENT. Which means no regrets when life throws us a curve ball. At least we'll know the garage is clean!
What will you do TODAY fearlessly?
We'll miss you Michael, rest in peace. Thank you for the reminder to make each day count!
It caused me to re-evaluate my enthusiastic pursuits of my own dreams and passions. My writing, my coaching, training program design, and event production. They deserve a daily dose of my attention.
But isn't it all too easy to become distracted as we're bombarded with life...
We put many labels on inaction...fear of failure, fear of success...but the truth is we can't see it DONE in our mind/spirit. We must have a vision because it opens the door to a belief in what's possible. This is where success happens first...our minds, what we think about.
For instance, if we know we need to clean the garage, but don't have a clear picture in our mind about how it will look. We should imagine how it will feel to pull our car and get out without dinging the doors. We should imagine how nice it will be to have things so organized that we can walk right to the cabinet or shelf to find the hammer or an extension cord. (Telling off on myself for having to dig through boxes to find things!)
Next, we give our vision life when we speak it. It doesn't have to be anything outrageously prophetic or eloquent. Just say it out loud. "Today, I will clean the garage and organize it. Shelves on this side for my sewing. A cabinet over here for my Soul Purpose inventory. More shelves for my cleaning supplies. A wardrobe here for my winter coats." Even if no one is there to hear. Just say it.
When we're blessed with a vision for how something should be...even an organized garage...it gets our juices going. We see it. We develop a plan. We know it can be done. THAT'S BELIEF!!! And, once we believe, it's as good as done. I remember staying up all night making a blouse or dress because I just had to see it done. There wasn't a question, "Could I?" It was pure confidence that I would do it and the necessary ACTION immediately followed to make it happen.
SEE it. SPEAK it. DO it. CELEBRATE it. Those are the steps to ensure you can live today and everyday in a place of ACTION & ACCOMPLISHMENT. Which means no regrets when life throws us a curve ball. At least we'll know the garage is clean!
What will you do TODAY fearlessly?
We'll miss you Michael, rest in peace. Thank you for the reminder to make each day count!
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