Discover Your WOW! Key Elements to Living a Life of Abundance, Balance and Joy on July 9

ABC LIGHT
A Women’s Spiritual
Networking Group With Linda Lenore

Discover Your WOW!
Key Elements to Living a Life of Abundance, Balance and Joy Presented By Maggie Schreiber

Maggie Schreiber

Maggie Schreiber

There is your internal WOW, your purpose, passion, the reason you were born. And your external WOW, the dreams, visions and goals that you have for your life. In this interactive, creative talk, Maggie Schreiber will support you in tapping into your passion and dreams to ignite the light that shines in you, creating a life of abundance, balance, and joy.

You will….
• Connect From the Heart- Discover ways to make deeper more authentic connections and the value in creating wholehearted relationships.
• Inspire Dreams- Hear from your Dreamer, that part of you that holds the key to your dreams,
visions, and goals. Learn a 3 step process for making your dreams come true.
• Celebrate Friendship- Receive fun and creative ways to honor the angels in our lives, those that
support us and remind us that we are loved.
• Expand Joy- Experience how making requests, being open to receive and expressing gratitude will
expand joy.

Maggie Schreiber is a Dream Coach® and a member of the Founders Circle for Marcia Wieder’s Million Dreams Campaign. She leads women in one on one and group coaching programs, facilitates workshops and hosts weekend retreats. A co-author in the book “Catch Your Star”, she is recognized as an expert in building women’s communities having formed Women of Wonder – a spiritually based women’s group of self discovery. Her dream is to own a retreat space where she can nurture and inspire women to know they matter. Maggie invites you to join her “party with a purpose” supporting you in discovering your WOW.

Date: Tuesday – July 9, 2013 (We meet the SECOND Tuesday of each month. )
Time: 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Unity Church Palo Alto, 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
Questions: Linda Lenore @ 650-368-5532 (Please RSVP so we know how many chairs to arrange) Cost: $20 – Cash or Check
Come join us to enrich your body, mind & spirit!

Maggie Schreiber

Maggie Schreiber

ABC LIGHT = Always Be Centered in Love, Intuition, Gratitude, Health & Truth
Linda@LindaLenore.com 1.650.368.5532 Creating Spaces of Vitality and Prosperity

Homes as Sacred Spaces on this Fourth of July Weekend

Homes as Sacred Space

This Fourth of July weekend I’ve had the privilege to spend time playing around my home to make it a sacred space both inside and out. During this Mercury Retrograde, which lasts until July 20, I have felt drawn to clear clutter, remove things, repot plants, rearrange furniture and repair items. All of these are natural energies during a retrograde.

Refreshened the paint on the wicker, new cushions, repotted plant and rearranged furniture on our front porch.

Refreshened the paint on the wicker, new cushions, repotted plant and rearranged furniture on our front porch.

I feel very lucky to have been able to do these things around my home in between all the other activities of the weekend. This awareness hit “home” more than usual when my daughter called to inform me of the fire in a nearby apartment complex. The terrifying apartment fire consumed the homes of several dozen families and has been going since roughly 1:30 this morning.

Our homes play many roles including shelter, security, creative palette and communication hub. Honoring our homes all times of the year is a gift we can give ourselves.

Dragonfly by the pond

Dragonfly by the pond

Ways to create home as sacred space:
1. Clean the kitchen
2. Clean the bathroom
3. Clean your bedroom
4. Bring fresh flowers into your home
5. Clean the windows
6. Rearrange your photos
7. Create an altar on you dresser
8. Hang a picture on the wall
9. Trim the dead leaves from a plant
10. Talk to your plants
11. Repot a plant
12. Light a candle
13. Wax your furniture or Re-paint outdoor furniture
14. Clear things and give to a charity
15. Bring nature inside
16. Sit outside and enjoy nature
17. Love a pet
18. Hang a birdfeeder (or refill an empty one)

I’m sure the families who lost their homes would love to be able to do any of these “work-related” tasks in their apartment. I’ve had the blessing to be able to do all of these things this weekend.

Indeed, our homes are sacred spaces. How might you be able to honor your home by creating it as “sacred space”?

Release and Remove Are Retrograde Qualities – Feng Shui De-clutter Time

Today is Five-Minute Feng Shui Friday, so I decided to see what I might be able to accomplish in five minutes in the way of de-cluttering. We are in a Mercury Retrograde, which I have found to be an excellent time to release items and remove them from my house and life.

During a Mercury Retrograde, the planet Mercury appears to be moving in reverse orbit – going backwards. During this time doing any activity that starts with “re” is usually good. For instance, “re-negotiating” is often an issue within the real estate industry. In fact, I have several realtors who have contacted me about this very issue in the last couple of days.

It’s a great time to “re-plant” flowers and shrubs to give them more breathing room. I’ve been doing a lot of that myself in the cool of the morning and evenings.

It’s also a great time to release items that don’t serve us, re-organize files or re-arrange space or files. It just seems to be easier to do these things during a Mercury Retrograde (and even more so between the Full Moon and the New Moon, which we are experiencing this weekend.)

As an example, Yesterday I went through a complete file drawer. I cleared it of all the old folders and shredded papers with confidential information. My “re-cycle” bin was half full this morning.

Empty Drawer from releasing and removing during Mercury Retrograde

Empty Drawer from releasing and removing during Mercury Retrograde

Today, since we’ve been going through a remodel for far too many years, I decided to tackle one drawer in a dresser that’s been in storage and neglected for several of those years. I knew there were lots of things in the drawer I no longer needed or used. I figured it might take me more than 5 minutes, but decided to see just how quickly I might be able to clear a large quantity from it. It took me about 15 minutes to go completely through the drawer, bag up most of the items to give to a charity and organize the rest.

I’ve learned to allow the whole day or at least half a day to do projects like this. I start with only planning to work 30 minutes. If I get on a roll, I’ve got the rest of the day to continue working without interruption.

I managed to go through 3 drawers in just about an hour. I decided I wanted to get the items physically out of my house – to “re-move” them to another location. I bagged and boxed up the items, drove to the charity and was back home in just over 75 minutes.

This weekend is a better than usual time to release, remove and redecorate. Not only do we have a Mercury Retrograde whose energy allows us to release more easily, we also have the energy of the moon getting smaller as we approach the New Moon on Monday.

I don’t know about you, but I’m planning on 3 full days of “re-leasing the old to make way for the new,” as well as “re-potting” and “re-arranging” anything I can. In Feng Shui they say that if you want to change your life, move 27 things you haven’t moved in the last year.

Since I moved about 99 items, I can’t wait to see how my life changes over the next few weeks.

Let me know what you find you can release and remove from your life this weekend. It’s a great way to “re-fresh” your life with vital energy.

Energy Freedom on The Fourth of July During Mercury Retrograde

In order to have energy flow freely it’s necessary to clear clutter and what better time than during a Mercury Retrograde on the Fourth of July to create freedom and independence from the bonds of clutter.

Today I tackled a job I have been wanting to do for months and just haven’t taken the time, or had the time, to do. I took advantage of a Mercury Retrograde to support me with the process. One of Mercury Retrograde qualities is the ability to release items more quickly than at other times of the year.

I went through a file drawer filled with paperwork from old venues where I have taught.

Yes, it was a whole drawer filled with the contracts and guidelines I had to follow for over 25 different locations where I have taught Feng Shui classes during the last 7 years. There were Parks and Recreation Departments, Adult Education Programs, Adult Continuing Education Departments, Community Colleges and Universities.

Since most of these were contracts where my social security number and/or date of birth were listed, I had to shred them. My recycled paper bin now has 4 bags of shredded papers and I have a clean file drawer to fill with new clients and my own programs. I even found a written testimonial and workbook I forgot I had.

It only took 2 hours to go through. True, it isn’t a Five-Minute Feng Shui tip or on a Friday. But it is a Feng Shui tip that supports the “freedom” I want and the “independence” from the limitations I was under while doing programs that didn’t serve me any longer.

What can you get rid of in an hour or two to open up the free flow of good energy you want in your life?

Summer Solstice Sacred Spaces Table

As Summer Solstice approaches the end of this week, the days grow longer – and the nights grow shorter – giving us more light. I love this time of the year – the more sunlight the better. I have so many things I love to do outside; summer gives me the time to be able to do them.

As I learned more about the ceremonies from different cultures around the world, I discovered the gift of the seasons and ways to honor them. Living in California all my life, the seasons basically run together, especially in Southern California where I grew up. Now I am more aware of the nuances of temperature, where the winds originate, the angle of the sun at different times of the year and even the cycles of plants caused by these influences.

Summer Solstice Sacred Spaces Table

Summer Solstice Sacred Spaces Table

This morning I was picking apricots and plums in my backyard – both from the ground where the squirrels had dropped them and from the trees before the birds eat them. The beauty as the sun shone through the trees invigorated my spirit. I was in a “sacred space” both on the ground and in the trees.

As I was putting this abundance of fruit in bowls around the kitchen, it reminded me of my “Summer Solstice Sacred Spaces Table” I created last year.

I did a ‘Space Clearing’ early in the day for a client to help solidify the energy in her home buying some extra flowers for myself. I brought out this beautiful Asian-motif vase I had packed away during the remodeling to enjoy again.

There were several trailing roses in full bloom in my front yard. I decided to pick some, placing them on the yellow and white wildflower plates I adore. I placed two orchids from my very first “Balance, Order & Beauty: Feng Shui for the Woman’s Soul” event on the table since they were still gorgeous.

Pictures of my family, bowls of fruit, a couple embracing in dance and whimsical Mickey Mouse – all are items that called to me to be placed on the table in celebration of the abundance, beauty, joy and creativity of this special day.

How might you honor the Summer Solstice? Are there objects you’ve forgotten in drawers, closets or boxes with energy you need at this time in your life? What calls to you to be placed on your “Summer Solstice Sacred Spaces” table or altar?

I’ll share more ideas and stories about Summer Solstice celebration and ceremonies you might want to include in your life during the week. Please check back for them and share with family and friends. Please feel free to add your own comments on how you celebrate the Summer Solstice.

Feng Shui for Business Success: Your Business Can Thrive Like Donald Trump’s!

Here is the information about a presentation I’m going to be doing on Friday, June 14, 2013, at STN – Successful Thinkers Network Foster City. Here’s the write up they have posted.

Feng Shui for Business Success: Your Business Can Thrive Like Donald Trump’s!

Secret Success Strategies from Asia

Coyote Pointe STN

Coyote Pointe STN

‘Excelerated’ Networking on the Happiest Day of the Week:
T.G.I.F. at the Coyote Point Yacht Club

EVERY FRIDAY 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

1820 COYOTE POINT DR.
SAN MATEO, CA.

Discover the secrets used by CEOs – including thriving businesses of Silicon Valley – Donald Trump, movie stars and the people in powerful positions around the world. In order to attract new business, keep existing clients, raise productivity and stimulate creativity they are using the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui as a tool to support them, protect them and help them reach their goals.

Acquire knowledge from ancient cultures and modern science to create balance, easily change your environment to change parts of your business and life that aren’t working for you. Feng Shui is applied in most Fortune 500 companies around the world to out-shine their competitors, build their company’s empire, bring peace and harmony to the “Key Persons” in both their office and their homes, and promote productivity and prosperity.

Wouldn’t you like to walk away with that kind of knowledge and power? You can when you attend this special STN event This coming HAPPYFRIDAY June 14th (The last meeting at COYOTE YACHT CLUB)

Join Feng Shui Master, Linda Lenore, as she takes the mystery out of Feng Shui and puts it into practical applications to REINVIGORATE your business! This can be hugely transformative!

If you aren’t a member of Successful Thinkers San Francisco/Peninsula Chapter
JOIN us on MeetUp FIRST, to RSVP

LINDA LENORE
Linda is an award-winning author and speaker who has been utilizing Feng Shui for almost 30 years. She has been featured in Korean and Japanese newspapers, the Wall Street Journal, has appeared on the FRONT PAGE of the San Jose Mercury News in the article “Corporate Balancing Act” as well as on The Hallmark Channel’s Morning Program.!

Only $7.00 Cash at the Door
B.Y.O.B.B.L
(Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch)

Not Just the HAPPIEST DAY OF THE WEEK,

The MOST BEAUTIFUL SUCCESSFUL THINKERS VENUE!
JOIN US & INVITE your friends & colleagues!
Remember to share with your guests that our chapter meets at the beautiful, serene and rejuvenating PRIVATE YACHT CLUB overlooking the SF Bay as you drive past the golf course and the walking trails!!! We support our venue in the community by paying the club a room-fee of just $7.00 per person and bring our own lunch. No restrictions, unwind, shake off the stress of the week and rejuvenate and learn effective tips on productivity. What a way to start the weekend!

Please NOTIFY Gate Keeper at entrance to Coyote Point Regional Park that you are going to Yacht club to avoid parking fee!

THINK HAPPY! BE HAPPY! SEE YOU on the HAPPIEST DAY at the BEST PLACE on the BAY!
COYOTE POINT YACHT CLUB