TURN ON THE LIGHT TO CLARITY

Good morning everyone.  Today I am back as it is Monday once again.  Have you ever had a conversation with someone only to be completely misunderstood.  You said one thing but the person you spoke with heard something completely different.  

It is like that old game of telephone where you whisper something into someone's ear and by the time the last person hears it, the message has been fully changed to something entirely different.  It's funny when you are playing a game but not in a conversation where feelings could be hurt and explanations can be misconstrued by those you love and care about.

Today's quote is, "Misunderstanding is confusion and chaos - understanding is the light of illumination - the clarity gained."  How many times have you had an argument with someone only to have it end with, "but I thought you said..." "but I thought you meant...."  When we speak to each other we must do so not only with kindness but with utter clarity.  

Simple misunderstandings can lead to confusion, chaos, bitter feelings, broken hearts and lost relationships.  Although that list seems long, I stand by it.  That overwhelming feeling of enlightenment when understanding comes into play is glorious!  "Oh, THAT'S what you meant!"

If we are clear the first time around we can avoid causing upset and pain.  If you need to speak with someone about something delicate you need to have your thoughts in order so that you are absolutely clear and there is not a chance for misunderstanding.  If you see someone walking away scratching their head that is a pretty good indication that clarity was not received!  

Believe it or not, speaking clearly is an art that not many people have mastered.  Next time you need to have a deep conversation with someone important to you, gather your thoughts and even rehearse your words.  Confusion and chaos is hard to clean up but when the light of clarity shines on you there is nothing like it!

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Have a wonderful Monday everyone! ~Love, Amy

POWER TO THE PEOPLE - friday

Good morning everyone.  I really and truly hope you all have a fabulous day and a wonderful weekend and if you don't, then it is on you.  Do you know why?  Because you are the one in charge.  

Today's quote is, "We are the ones who have all the power."  You can choose not to believe it but it's true.  We have so much power but too often we let fear get in the way.  Change is hard and takes a lot of work.  Complacency is so easy but is also the easy way out.

I am a Reiki practitioner as you all know.  Every session I have is s powerful experience for both the client and myself.   The moment I lay hands on someone, the energy flows and the healing takes place.  That's pretty powerful stuff but at times it scared me.

How could I be scared of my own practice?  I am a healer.  Healing is what I do.  It wasn't until it was brought to my attention that I acknowledged that fear.  Why did I have that fear?  I did a lot of soul searching and realized why.  

It takes just as much power to realize you are good at something as it does to bash yourself.  Think about that for a moment.  Bashing ourselves comes easily but what about praising yourself?  For most of us that is very hard to do.  

We think we are being conceited or boastful.  Not at all.  It's funny how everyone wants to be successful at their pursuits yet somehow fears that success.  Success is fantastic and you have the power to be successful at whatever it is you want to do.  Once you release that fear that power deep within you will be free to rise up.

Be in charge.  Be amazing and most of all be powerful because it is in your lap.


To learn more about what I do, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co

To schedule an in-person or remote Reiki session with me, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co/private sessions.

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!~Love, Amy

EVERY DAY SHOULD BE YOUR FAVORITE

Good morning everyone.  Do you have a day of the week you like better than another one?  Monday wouldn't make that list but Saturday would be right up there.  Tuesday is OK because you made it through Monday.  Thursday is kind of nice because Friday is moments away!  You get my point.  

Today's quote is, "You know which day is my favorite - the one where I open my eyes and see the sun."  While that quote might sound corny to  you, I really mean that.  Every day has value but it is up to you to see the value and also to make it valuable.  

How magnificent is it when the sun shines brightly in the sky?  How great do you feel when the sun shines on you?  A beautiful day makes you feel invincible as if you can accomplish anything.  That is why every day is my favorite.  Not to say there are no challenging days.  We all have things we need to do and to take care of.  We all have those days where we don't even pay attention to the sky because we are so busy running around.  

How lucky are we that every day we get to have another one.  Another day, another chance.  Today's quote is about being appreciative.  Appreciate your surroundings and the beauty that is everywhere because it is.  We are all busy but don't be too busy to go outside and enjoy that beauty.  Stand still for a moment and let the sun bathe you in warmth.  Try it for one day.  I'm sure you'll be back.

To learn more about what I do, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co
To schedule an in-person or remote Reiki session with me, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co/private sessions

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! ~Love, Amy

REMOVE THE LABEL AND SEE WHAT'S THERE

Good morning readers.  We are smack in the middle of the work week.  We know that because there are five days in a week so naturally Wednesday being where it is falls in the middle.  We have made a mental note of it.

When we shop for new clothes each garment has a label that tells us the size and price.  It is important for items in a store to be labeled so we are aware of its usefulness and how much we will need to spend if it is something we want.  As far as I am concerned inanimate  objects are the only things that need labels.

How many of us can honestly say we never make judgments at first glance.  If you are honest and that goes for me as well, I can say that I too am guilty.  Today's quote is, "What did you see before you attached a label."

We judge all the time whether we realize it or not.  Not every judgement is big either.  You might look at someone's shoes and decide they are not attractive and then your eyes begin to scan upwards where you can't help but notice the rest of the outfit that you may also find fault with.  The scanning then continues and before you know it, you have ripped apart this person just because you didn't like their shoes.

We all have those crazy mornings when nothing seems to go our way.  We are running late and put on the first thing we grab out of the closet only to notice a big stain on our pants when we get to work.  Embarrassing yes but it happens.  Does that mean you are a slob and should be labeled as such?  Of course not.

Think of how innocently we do that and then watch the snowball effect.  Making unfair assumptions is a loss for us.  We may never get to know the person with the stain on their pants because we already decided we have nothing in common.  We may never speak to the person with the accent, the one we mentally labeled, "speaks funny," because we have to work to hard to communicate.

Leave labels on clothes.  Never attach a label to a person you just met.  You never know what they have to offer and how your life can be enhanced.  And by the way, I've definitely gone to work with a stain on my pants.

To learn more about what I do, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co
To schedule an in-person or remote Reiki session with me, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co/private sessions

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone! ~Love, Amy

BAKE A CAKE IF IT BRINGS YOU JOY

Good morning everyone.  As we drive along that road to success in whatever it is we do that will in our eyes deem ourselves successful, our ultimate goal is to be happy.   I believe with all my heart that that is the common goal for everyone.  When our company does well we are happy.  When our clients are pleased with our services we are happy.

If you are an artist and someone admires your work your pride will show on your face.  The salmon burgers I cooked the other day were so delicious I had to tell the fishmonger.  He was visibly pleased when I told him I would be back for more.  It doesn't matter what it is you do, what matters is that you are happy doing it.

Today's quote is, "What makes you truly happy - is it money, time, freedom - live life on  your terms - do what brings you joy."  When you choose your own path is when you will find true meaning and happiness.  When you are told what to do you will never be truly happy or at peace.  Parents often make the mistake of telling their children what will make them happy.

As parents sometimes we know but sometimes we don't.  What we can do is steer our children in the right direction just as we had been but many times our parents are unfamiliar with the road that will lead us to our destination.  Whatever makes you happy is what you should strive for.

Don't worry about money, time or freedom.  When you are doing what you love and living your life on your own terms and the way you want to, everything will fall into place.

To learn more about what I do, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co
To schedule in in-person or remote Reiki session with me, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co/private sessions

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone! ~Love, Amy

SHOWER YOURSELF WITH LOVE

Good morning all.  Happy Monday and happy week. What do you do when you are feeling down?  Do you accept that feeling or do you do something to perk yourself up and by that I don't mean eating a box of chocolate chip cookies.

Maybe you've been reprimanded by someone.  It's awful when people try and make us feel worthless.  Notice I said try because in order for someone to succeed they need your permission.  However; if it happens more than once it is hard not to blame ourselves as if we are worthless and undeserving. 

We can easily begin to find fault with everything about ourselves and to doubt the way we handle our lives.  We are far better than that and deserve to know how great we are.  If no one is going to tell us then we need to do it ourselves.  Today's quote is,"Don't wait for anyone to shower you with love and admiration - do it yourself."  I

If you know you didn't deserve that reprimand or put down, don't slump your shoulders.  Stand up tall.  Most likely it is not your problem but someone who needs to feel more powerful.  If you are wearing a new outfit but no one notices, so what!  If you feel great and look great then that is all that matters.   Take a moment to look in the mirror and tell yourself how fabulous you look.

There is nothing and I mean nothing wrong with admiring yourself or loving yourself.  It is not conceited or narcissistic.  If we don't love ourselves and feel proud for all that we have accomplished or are in the process of, why would anyone else admire our efforts.

When you come across to the world proud of who you are, it shows.  Take a shower everyday and don't forget to throw the love in!

To learn more about what I do, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co
To schedule an in-person or remote Reiki session with me, visit my
website:https://amykaufman.co/private sessions

Have a wonderful Monday everyone! ~Love, Amy

WE ARE ALL ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR LIVES

Good morning everyone.  Another Friday!  Yay.  Enjoy the day however you spend it.  There is a weekend at the end of this tunnel.  How was your week?  Have you begun to make any changes or are you too busy complaining about it?

You would be amazed at how much time complaining takes.  It is like when you were little and your mom would tell you to stop complaining and do something!  If your habit is to whine and complain, it is not going to change because you are older.  For some of us the term older and wiser does not apply.

There are events in our lives which cannot be helped for a number of reasons but what about the events in our lives or situations leading up to these events that leave us floundering in wonder as if to say, "what just happened?" The classic, "Why did this happen to me?"  Classic self-pity!

We as human beings are accountable for so much more than we think.  Blaming outside sources, events or everyone else is too easy.  What is our part?  Today's quote is, "Come back to the present moment - the one of accountability."  We are the ones who need to be held accountable for what takes place in our lives every single day.

We get to decide how we are going to feel every time be get out of our beds.  We need to be held accountable for our viewpoints, our mood and our approach to our every day existence.  Yes you may be stuck in a job you hate but it is up to you to find something else that you enjoy.

There are plenty of hours in a day.  Twenty-four to be exact.  Even if you find one hour to do something that brings you joy, that hour will be incredibly meaningful.  Why choose the sinister and negative?  If you don't like the rain, think of the earth quenching her thirst.  If you are in a bad mood, count the many ways in which you have been blessed.

Lastly think about how lucky you are to be a person gifted with endless possibilities to improve yourself and your life.  Be accountable for that too!

To learn more about what I do, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co
To schedule an in-person or remote Reiki session with me, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co/private sessions

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!~Love, Amy