Jan 5, 2016 | Intention, Power of Intention
Happy 2016! At the start of each new year, I love the idea of selecting one meaningful, motivating word to serve as a personal guide for the next 12 months. And I have three simple steps to do it. STEP 1: Choose it wisely. To choose my word each year, I first imagine...
Oct 15, 2012 | Power of Intention
Several weeks ago, as I sat outside working on my laptop while the kids rode their bikes after school, I looked up and saw this: a front yard full of glorious wildflowers. It took my breath away. Seven years before, when we’d dug up our yard soon after moving...
Apr 23, 2012 | Power of Intention
A woman I know is about to take a Caribbean vacation with her husband – their first tropical trip in ages and one they’ve been planning for a year. When she explained to me where they were going and how they’d get there, I told her I’ve never...
Apr 11, 2012 | Parenting, Power of Intention
Today was a big day in the Lane household. It was our new nanny’s first day and I’m so happy, I could cry. I thought we’d never find her – which was exactly the problem. For three years, we had a wonderful part-time nanny whom the boys adored....
Nov 22, 2011 | Power of Intention
Did you catch yesterday’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon? His interview with Jason Segal knocked my socks off! I’m sure a good portion of the audience just thought it was a cute, funny interview – but for me, it was also awesome evidence of the power...
Apr 13, 2011 | Peter Benson, Power of Intention
Okay, folks. I am so excited to share this with you! Actually, I can’t quite believe I’m sharing this with you! It’s a longer post than usual, so settle in and buckle your seat belts – there’s magic in the details. If you’re a...
Feb 14, 2011 | Power of Intention
When I wrote last week about honing in on the words that best describe who we are and what we want to share with the world, I mentioned my intention circle – a group of women I meet with monthly. I heard from lots of you who wanted to know more –...
Feb 14, 2011 | Power of Intention
When I wrote last week about honing in on the words that best describe who we are and what we want to share with the world, I mentioned my intention circle – a group of women I meet with monthly. I heard from lots of you who wanted to know more – what is...
Jan 6, 2011 | Power of Intention
At the start of each new year,I like to create an inspiration/vision board with images and words that describe my hopes and dreams for the 365 days ahead.It’s amazing at the end of each year to compare the intentions on my boardwith the things that have...
Jan 5, 2011 | Power of Intention
At the start of each new year, I like to create an inspiration/vision board with images and words that describe my hopes and dreams for the 365 days ahead. It’s amazing at the end of each year to compare the intentions on my board with the things that have...
Dec 6, 2010 | Inspiration, Power of Intention
At Choosing Beauty, Mondays are made for celebrating everyday Wonder Women who are using their skills and smarts to make this world a better, brighter place. Check out this week’s super-cool chicks… LOUISE GALELouise Gale knows how to paint dreams...
Nov 4, 2010 | Power of Intention
I think this street sign may actually be a real sign. Like a “hi-Liv-we-hear-you” sign from the powers that be.I get ’em all the time and it never gets old; always gives me chills.So, here’s the deal.My parents came over for Halloween. We...