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A FUNKy Situation

Let me tell you what happened.  I had a client who was in a major FUNK.  It's true.  She had lots of stuff on within and was having trouble seeing the good in anything.  Even worse, her thoughts were like magnets for anything negative. Her mind was becoming a "negativity minefield." The more she thought about how tough life was and how unfair people were, the worse it seemed to get.

I said, "Lisa," (not her real name, of course) "you are really in a FUNK."
"What do you mean?", she asked.
"You know, a FUNK: Feeling Unworthy Not Kindhearted," I said.
"Oooooohhhhhh.", Lisa said.  And the light went on.

I know of people who spend their entire lives in a FUNK.  It's the thief of joy, peace and personal growth.  Here are my ways for reframing the FUNK and moving on with an extraordinary life!  That is, by golly, what most of us desire!

First off, recognize that a FUNK is, indeed, a feeling.  I believe that our feelings are our choices.  We can choose love or we can choose fear.  We can choose to be kind or to be crass.  If we can change our basic feelings, we can change the overall feeling of malaise that comes with a FUNK.  (Please note that I am not referring here to someone who is clinically depressed and in need of medication.)  Just recognizing that you have the power to alter the FUNK is the first step in moving through it.

Unworthy.  I'm sure we have all felt that one from time to time.  The quickest remedy to these feelings is to counter them with something productive.  It's quite simple actually: if we feel unworthy, what can we do to change that and feel WORTHY?   We could begin smiling and making someone's day, taking a class, spending time with someone who thinks you hung the moon, giving to a charity, etc. All these little things boost self-worth, which is one of the best gifts to give yourself and the world.

What happens when we are not kindhearted?  It's been my experience that ugliness breeds more of it's own kind. Maybe we think the worst of people or maybe we don't allow ourselves to have the opportunity to give back to the universe enough.  Perhaps our heart feels lack, but not the abundance that is possible. Whatever it is that we focus on is what we get more of.  Norman Vincent Peal recognized that many years ago when he wrote the classic bestseller, The Power of Positive Thinking.

Author and medical doctor Joan Borysenko says that when Einstein was asked what he thought the most important question was that a human being needed to answer.  His reply was, "Is the universe friendly or not?"

How would you answer that question?  In my mind, the only answer possible is a very loud and juicy, "YES!!!"

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Group Coaching Opportunity

Coming in June ...
a new group is forming
AND
YOU can be a part of it right from your own home!

You are invited to join us as we embark on a journey of personal discovery
using Cheryl Richardson's latest book:

STAND UP FOR YOUR LIFE

This is an 8 week course that will be a catalyst in developing your courage, confidence and character to fulfill your greatest potential!  We will follow the chapter guidelines in the book, and since I am also a coach, I will be sharing my own resources and giving you other tools to enhance your experience.

You will ENCOURAGED, EMPOWERED and ENERGIZED in a safe, warm, loving circle of seekers.   You will walk away form this course with a personal roadmap to your vision of a fulfilling life!

We'll meet each Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Eastern June 4 -- July 23, 2002, on a teleconference call.  That means you can join us from home in your pajamas or from the road if you are away on a business trip or summer vacation!

So, what can you expect?

1. a weekly 60 minute teleconference in which you connect with like-minded brilliant and creative people.
2. email support with resources and information each week from me.
3. a buddy who will be in contact with you (and you with her/him) to support you on the journey.
4. the opportunity to have 15 minute spontaneous one-on-one coaching (at no additional charge) at a specific weekly time/date if you choose to call in at that time.
5. the peace and joy that comes from a deep connection with yourself and others!

Cost: $198 for the 8 week course.  You can pay in full or you can pay $99 by the first of June and again on the first of July.

SPACE IS LIMITED so please reserve now by emailing CoachingRequests@aol.com with your intention.

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My Wish For You

You may notice that you are receiving this e-zine a day after our regularly scheduled delivery.  I know!  And while I'd love to blame it on a web problem or some other Internet glitch, the truth is that I have just been otherwise engaged and could not get to putting it all together before now.  And you know what?  I am OK with that!   :-)  In fact, I am GREAT with that!

I am taking to heart the direction I lead my clients in -- trusting that timing is always "perfect" and the real secret to success is staying in the present moment.   This is a lesson I keep re-learning, although I am getting better.  Therefore, I, hereby, grant myself permission to be flexible!

How about you?  If there anything you'd like to give yourself permission for?   Try it and watch the stress melt away.  It's lovely!

Wishing you permission to be flexible and have fun in this friendly Universe!

Beth

Coach / Writer / Human Being
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Beth Burns is a Professional Life Coach -- partnering with motivated people on their personal and professional goals.  Her mission is to teach people to love themselves and to love the life they create.  She offers two free email newsletters and can be visited on the web at www.BrightSideCoaching.com.  She can also be reached by calling 678-938-0419 or by email at Beth@BrightSideCoaching.com
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