From the category archives:

Inspiration

Giving Back – Why I Mentor

April 2, 2012

I am often asked… “So Why do you mentor? Aren’t you busy enough?” As I pick myself up off the ground rolling in laughter… Let’s just say, with a sick 3 year old at home today and a pile of work to do before my vacation next week… “not being busy enough” is not one [...]

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What’s new for Color the Universe

April 2, 2012

I’m back! It has been awhile but I have finally realized what this space needs to be all about… not magnets, but still about inspiration. 12 years ago when I started my journey, I knew there was something I needed to do in the world. I had an amazing ride sharing my inspirational magnets with [...]

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Lessons from 2010

December 31, 2010

I love Dec 31. You get to sit on the edge of the end of the year and the beginning of a new one. Perhaps it is because I get to look back and celebrate both my successes and lessons. This year was a massive year of growth for me. This is what I learned [...]

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Attitude of Gratitude – Start by saying Thank you

March 10, 2010

Our attitudes define our lives. We train ourselves to think in a particular way since childhood. And many thought patterns become fixed as we grow. Can you take an honest review of your thought patterns? See if they border more toward the negative or positive. If positive is your answer, you are living in a [...]

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Extraordinary People – Finding out how to make the Spark Shine

February 28, 2010

Ever wonder what energizes people? Well. I think it is positive feedback and approval. We talk of basic human requirements and forget the most important one. Each individual has a spark. It makes their lives meaningful. It makes them extraordinary people. But how can we make that spark shine? Everyone desires love and appreciation. When [...]

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Inspirational People – How to become one of them

February 12, 2010

You often hear stories about inspirational people in the news or if you are lucky, you get to meet one in person. We are often amazed or better yet, it makes us reflect upon our own lives.  Well, I heard a story just recently about a man that bought a dealership in town that donated [...]

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Practice Random Acts of Kindness – How it can be done

January 31, 2010

Behaviors are contagious. Have you ever noticed that if you experience one bad thing, your whole day turns sour? The same is true in case of experiencing one good thing. Good feelings linger on. Happy people spread more happiness. So, how can you get more of this in your life? Easy…  Practice Random Acts of [...]

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Daily Affirmations – The power of the “I” Statements

January 13, 2010

I have used daily affirmations for years through my little glass stone magnets. I must admit that when I first started using them, they seemed kind of silly. I would smirk when I would see or say out loud… “I am unique and amazing”. Perhaps it was because I didn’t truly believe it… although I [...]

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Avatar- How this movie is helping to Color the Universe :)

January 5, 2010

So, I normally don’t write about movies in my blog. In fact, I normally don’t see movies in the theatre either. With a 1 and 2 year old, I usually wait for most movies to go to DVD. But, I knew that Avatar couldn’t wait. How does Avatar find its place into my Color the [...]

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Personal Mission Statement – What do you stand for?

January 1, 2010

A perfect post to bring in the new year… Now I have been business for many years, so I have also had a business mission statement. But more recently, I have realized that not only do I need a business one, I need a personal one. So, whether you are in business or not, have [...]

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