Good morning everyone and a happy Thursday as well. As tired as I was this morning, I had no choice but to jump into the day. We are lucky when we recognize an opportunity and go for it but sometimes something stops us for a reason that may be inexplicable to us and we stand firm rather than jump right in. Today's quote is, "When something holds you back rather than propelling you forward - reflect, think and know there is a reason why."
Great ideas are everywhere but what is a great idea for one person might not be great for you. Hesitation is the first sign that it's not the right fit. Often it is a feeling you can't explain but your gut is telling you not to go forward. These are the signs you need to listen to.
Not every idea is a great one. Last week I got a phone call from an unidentifiable number. I don't know why but I answered the call. The woman on the other end was going to help me get more business. Sounds good right? She asked me a few preliminary questions and you guessed it. I was the perfect candidate.
Considering what I was asked, anyone was the right candidate. This was simply a cold call done in a very unconvincing manner. I listened as long as I could and then politely ended the conversation. We all like moving forward but we need to find the right people to help us. The next time you feel held back not by someone else but yourself, reflect, think and definitely know there is a reason why.
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! ~Love, Amy
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Good morning everyone. Happy Wednesday. Happy middle of the week day. Happy Hump Day. Whatever you call this day, it is still Wednesday. We give nick names to our children, our spouses and our pets but names don't change who they are. You know who else doesn't care about getting a different name. God. That's right. God does not care what you call him. You can call him Hashem, Allah, Jehovah, Krishna or Buddha. However you choose to refer to him, he is still God and he is there to support all your endeavors.
Today's quote is, "God cares not what name he is given - all he asks is that you let him guide you with a loving embrace." That's right. All he asks is that you believe in his presence and to know that he is there for you. I understand that many have a problem with religion but this has nothing to do with religion. My own son said to me years ago that religion is the cause of all wars. I can't say I disagree completely.
Believing in God is not the same as believing in religion. According to the book, Conversations with Mary, by Anna Raimondi, God is the highest vibrations there are. These vibrations are there to support us in times of crisis but also in good times as well. Allow these vibrations into your life. Allow the love and support of these vibrations, the vibrations of God, however you choose to call him.
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone! ~Love, Amy
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 OR email me at amy@amykaufman.co
Good morning all and happy Tuesday. Holy cow where did this month go. Two more days but still. Best way to look at the fast flying days is to know we are getting closer and closer to spring. Enough of the weather. Let's talk about love. Let's talk about loving the most important person in your life. YOU! That's right. You are the most important person in your life. If you don't love yourself it shows in many ways.
One way is by not taking care of your physical appearance. I remember when I had my first child and my mom telling me not to worry about how I looked because I would only be wearing sweat pants. Ew to that! I wear sweat pants when I come home from work but it is not now and has never been my daily attire! Another way to ignore yourself is to put yourself down by thinking negative things about yourself. You may as well wear those sweats!
To be loved we must first love ourselves. Today's quote is, "Love does not need to allude anyone - love yourself and you have succeeded in sharing love." Not everyone will accept you for who you are. Not everyone will even want to get to know you. Not everyone cares! Which is why you need to accept yourself as you are and that also doesn't mean to stop going to the gym and drinking your celery juice or whatever momentary craze is out there. Be healthy but not crazy.
You know exactly who you are. Don't pretend to be someone else to gain acceptance. And lastly, care enough about yourself that you don't have the desire to create a new persona around everyone you meet. We all deserve love and it starts with ourselves. You will never be alluded by love as long as you love yourself.
Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone! ~Love, Amy
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 OR email me at amy@amykaufman.co
Good morning everyone and happy Monday. When was the last time you made a really good decision? Most good ones take time as we think and think and strategize and think some more. Now let's talk about bad decisions. Those take but moments to make and that's because we put our emotions in charge.
I don't think I really need me to tell you what a bad idea that is! Today's quote is "Rash decisions can change your life forever - make them not in anger or despair nor joy or elation." When we are in a great mood we feel unstoppable and on top of the world. Sometimes we feel down in the dumps and nothing seems to be going right. Guess what, the former is just as bad a time to make a major decision as is the latter.
Many years ago, I rented office space for my Reiki business. I was ready to jump into my new career feet first. I had no clients but I had space so I was golden! (Sarcasm here!) In my excitement I also came dangerously close to ditching an already sure thing; a steady paycheck and benefits. If I had gone with my emotions, I would have had a lovely office, no clients, no paycheck and no free doctor visits.
Back then I was just starting out. Back then I had no clients. Back then I was dissatisfied with my job. But back then was the wrong time to walk away. I was solely relying on emotions as the reason for leaving my job. In the end it would have been a foolish mistake on my part. Rash decisions can change everything, sometimes in a good way but also in a disastrous one and we need to do our best to avoid those!
When thinking about making a change, do it with a calm and rational mind. Never let your emotions get the best of you. Take your time, get a good night's sleep and revisit what you thought was a great idea. It may be the worst decision you ever made or the greatest idea since sliced bread.
Have a great Monday everyone! ~Love, Amy
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 OR email me at amy@amykaufman.co
Good morning everyone. Friday has come. What a fast week this was. As the saying goes, time flies when you are having fun. That's OK. I still have the weekend and more fun to come. I've had a great week doing wonderful things for myself including spending time with my husband, getting spa treatments and enjoying the outdoors.
I know my fabulous trip to Jamaica was not too long ago but that was in December and I really am due for more relaxation. We don't take care of ourselves enough. That doesn't mean that if we don't get to a tropical island we have failed ourselves. There are so many ways in which we can treat ourselves like getting a foot massage, a mocha latte or an afternoon movie just to name a few.
Recalling a perfectly prepared mocha latte I recently had, fed not just my thirst for coffee and chocolate but fed my soul by putting me in a great mood. Could it have been the caffeine? Maybe, but it wasn't. It was the act of taking out an extra ten minutes of my day to do something for myself.
Today's quote is, "Be kind to others but kinder to yourself - to serve takes strength of body and mind." As a Reiki Practitioner who works with the physical and emotional issues of others I really need to be on my game. Healing cannot take place unless I am not both physically and emotionally fit. That means that I need to take care of myself first before being of service to anyone else and not just to those who come to me for healing but to all the important people in my life.
You don't need to be a Reiki Practitioner to need self care. We all need self care so that we can be the best at what we do and be our best selves whether it comes in the form of a weekend away or a creamy and delicious mocha latte,
Have a wonderful Friday everyone! ~Love, Amy
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 OR email me at amy@amykaufman.co
Good morning everyone! Glad to be wishing you all a happy Thursday. I've really enjoyed these past few days having just returned from the Emerson Spa in the Catskills for some much needed pampering. If you can't do an overnight, definitely treat yourself to one of the many spas that have cropped up locally. A massage can do a world of good.
I still have four days to call my own before going back to my day job. It is what it is and the juncture I am at at this point in my life. Every day I welcome the dawn by giving gratitude to the source and the highest vibrations which instantly changes my frame of mind. Today's quote is, "Put a positive spin on a negative day - a kind word will turn it around."
The truth is not every day is going to be fabulous and wonderful. Sometimes we have unpleasant tasks at work that must be seen to completion. Sometimes we have things to do that no matter how hard we try to avoid, they still need our attention. Don't go about this with dread. Change your attitude. Find one small positive thing. Say one positive word. Anything that will change your outlook so you can face the day with a smile. Giving gratitude is huge. Thank the day for arriving, the sun for shining and even the problems you have to solve for they too will pass.
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! ~Love, Amy
To learn more about what I do, visit my website:https://amykaufman.co
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Good morning everyone. Happy Monday. I'm thrilled to be off from my day job this week and pretty much have it already planned out. Not everything. I do enjoy some spontaneity although included will be meditation, seeing clients for Reiki sessions, self-care and who knows what else! Ahh, the freedom to get up when I want and to have that leisurely cup of coffee.
Today happens to be a day of honor. Although those past presidents are no longer here, we still honor them. It is important to honor those in your life who are no longer here. Some take that honor further than it needs to go. Have you ever seen a movie where the character is on their death bed and makes the visitor promise to either not do something or do something?
That scene has been played out in real life for many people. Its easy to make a promise to a dying relative but how many of us actually stick with that promise. I truly believe in comforting the dying but not if it has no relevance in your life or will cause you, the living any sort of pain. Today's quote is, "Question honor if it leads to eternal punishment." Perhaps you made a promise but realized later how unrealistic it was to even consider keeping.
We are not here to suffer because we made a promise to a dying relative. We are here to live. Life is for the living not for the dead. Can you honor someone? Can you hold their memory close? Of course you can but if honor is only there to cause you suffering then you need to question that honor. Would the person you so revered wish suffering upon you? I hope not. Or was it a case of misery loves company? Only you will know the answer to that question.
I will be back on Thursday as I will be honoring myself with some self-care tomorrow and Wednesday. Have a wonderful Monday everyone and do something wonderful for yourself!
~Love, Amy
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 OR email me at amy@amykaufman.co
