I’ve been looking a lot lately at the concept of Shadow and how it appears in my (and everyone else’s life) and how different life can be when we embrace it fully. Ok – so, I’m still working on this one!

One of the authors I respect who writes about this (see her new book, The Shadow Effect – good stuff…)
I get her newsletter and she gave permission to share today’s message. Here goes:

It was one year ago today that we had people from around the world join together to take The Vow of Emotional Independence. After reading it over, I decided it was worthy of taking the vow again. So with a bit of a 2010 update, here it is.

When you have emotional independence, you want for nothing because you have everything. Just take a deep breath and think about this. Imagine feeling so full and so completely at peace inside yourself that you have the freedom to love and be loved, to give freely and to receive abundantly, to expand rather than contract, to move forward rather than stay stuck, to live in joy rather than suffer in misery. Emotional independence allows you to be in control rather than to be controlled by the unhealed emotions of your past and will support you in being nourished and filled with faith rather than diminished and weakened by fear.

Today is the day that we can stand together and take The Vow of Emotional Independence. So close your eyes and have the intention that you can be free, that you can be loved, that you can be abundant, that you can be healed, that you can be inspired, that you can be passionate, and that you can help change the world. And then open your eyes and please join me in taking the vow.

The Vow of Emotional Independence

I, ______ ________, am committed to Read the rest of this entry »

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Great movies – AND great books this week -Here’s one you have to be ready for.
If you are seeking any kind of transformation – you’ll want to get in touch
with the shadow to help you see the light!! I know that works…

Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson — New York Times
bestselling authors and internationally acclaimed teachers — have joined together to share their knowledge
on one of the most crucial obstacles to happiness we face—the shadow. These three luminaries, each with
a signature approach, bring to light the parts of ourselves we deny but that still direct our life.
For it is only when we embrace our shadow that we discover the gifts of our authentic nature.

The shadow exists within all of us. It is a part of us and yet we spend most of our life running from it.
But far from being scary, our dark side holds the promise of a better, more fulfilling life.
Our shadow makes itself known every day. It is the reason we get furious over a friend showing
up ten minutes late, yell at our parents or kids when they have done nothing wrong,
and sabotage our own success at the worst possible time. Until we are able to embrace our dualistic
nature, we will continue to hurt ourselves and those closest to us and fall short of our potential.

Combining the wisdom of three experts, The Shadow Effect is a practical and profound guide
to discovering the gifts of our shadow. These three authors powerfully pierce the veil of our unclaimed
self, releasing us from the past and propelling us on a journey to wholeness. No longer living
a half life, we are capable of achieving our dreams and reclaiming the happiness that is our birthright.

Let’s all make friends with our shadows!! You’ll see my name as one of the supporters…

http://www.theshadoweffect.com/book

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1. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Jane Eyre was the first novel that really moved me and surprised me as a woman. I think this is true for a lot of female readers. Jane Eyre is told from the point of view of a 12-year-old girl in a dreadful situation. She’s an orphan who is adopted by a cruel bunch of people and sent to a horrible boarding school. So it’s about travail, but more importantly, it’s about coming through travail. Jane is a very brave, bold, upstanding girl who always seems able to defend herself, even in terrible situations.

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Ten Principles for Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life
by Peter F. Drucker as reported by Bob Buford, author of Finishing Well

Thousands of successful business people reach middle age—and get the surprise of their life. They look around and instead of savoring their success, they wonder what it all means. While their and grandparents expected to live only about fifty years, these men and women realize they have a whole “second life” ahead of them. But what should they
do with it? Most have little idea. To research his new book, Finishing Well:
What People Who REALLY Live Do Differently, author Bob Buford
interviewed 120 highly successful people who are redefining what it means to be 50 and beyond. He specifically focused on what they are doing to find meaning in this “second life.”

In this first of an eight-part series adapted from the book, management guru Peter Drucker—author of 35 books, Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, and still a leading voice in the business
world—offers ten principles for finding significance in the second half of life. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tune in to QVC this weekend to see Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in a special television presentation that will transform how you think! On March 5–7, 2010, Wayne will showcase his latest book, The Shift. Known by his legions of fans as “the father of motivation,” Wayne is the author of 30 books, has created numerous audio and video programs, and has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows. Now, Dyer joins us with The Shift, his latest work.
During the show, you will also have an opportunity to call in and talk to Wayne about his new book.

The Shift:
Taking Your Life from Ambition to Meaning
by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
BUY IT by clicking on the picture on the right…. You’ll also get to watch the movie FREE….

As we contemplate leaving the morning of our life, where ego has played a commanding role, and entering the afternoon (and evening), where meaning and purpose replace ambition and struggle, we may encounter unexpected occurrences that accompany this new direction. It’s almost a universal law that we’ll experience a fall of some kind. Yet these falls or low points provide the energy we need to move away from ego and into a life of meaning and purpose. To order Wayne’s book now, click on the picture on the right.

Dr.Toni HIGHLY recommends this one… She’s a female keynote speaker, best-selling author and online life coach who works with people in midlife transition.

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Finding Your Way To Renewed Hope and Happiness
When Life and Love Take Unexpected Turns

By Barbara De Angelis Ph.D.

Copyright 2005 Barbara De Angelis

All of us find ourselves, at one time or another in our lives, facing the unexpected. We arrive at places we never planned to be, confronting obstacles we did not expect to encounter, feeling emotions we did not Read the rest of this entry »

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