Yesterday was my 5th day of a 4 week retreat with Gary Null at his Paradise Garden’s in Naples Florida. Check it out!! Everyday at 7 am we go to the track to power walk or run. My first day was 3 miles and the very next day it went to 4 miles. I had the opportunity to be with Gary personally for most of the track, thank goodness. I am learning so much and excited to share what’s happening, my inspired insights and what’s up with mind control.

For starters, I am not physically fit and 3-4 miles by itself was out of my comfort zone and painful. When on the track yesterday, I was in complete silence and really observing my mind and how it wanted to “take me out” or “make excuses”. Maybe you can relate, as I began to see how I do this in almost every area of my life, from food, exercise, business and relationships. I am excited to share tools I used that Gary has gracefully reminded me about.

As my miles got higher and I got more exhausted this is what was going on inside on my mind:

“My knee’s hurt”

“My back and shoulders hurt”

“I have had surgery”

“Why isn’t anyone else here?”

“Gary is on the air (radio) this morning, he will never know how many laps I do”

“3 miles is enough for me today, I have been working out hard everyday”

“I have been doing this everyday, my body needs a break”

“If they aren’t doing it, why should I?”

“I am hurting”

“I can’t do this anymore I am going to fall over”

I wanted to quit over 100 times!! I could hear Gary in the back of my mind saying it takes commitment, discipline, focus and mastery to live an empowered life.

We did an exercise the first day in the gym where he asked me to do the MOST I could do of an exercise. Upon completion, he showed me the timer and immediately I said “2 minutes, that’s not long at all”….he reminded me that was my mind going to the dark side (he has a great film with Debbie Ford and Bruce Lipton called “Overcoming the Darkside”)! THEN THE MAGIC HAPPENED! He did an energy exchange with me and I started the exercise again….this time I had a 400% increase! Wow, I had the power to do so much more than I imagined!

Every time I wanted to quit…..
I told my mind “STOP”.
I stayed focused on the goal and commitment.
Reminded myself that I can MASTER anything and this is part of the mastering process!
I held this image of finishing and what that would feel like to celebrate this success.
The BIGGEST this was telling my mind I am in control….I get to choose….no more excuses or reasons, they are not me, just my mind/ego trying to take me out.

Lesson is for me is to be aware of my mind and with discipline and focus I can control it! No more excuses!
TODAY’s UPDATE: GARY added 2 more miles. YES 6 miles!!! Immediately my mind went to all kinds of stuff including wining and complaining (imagine that)….however I am excited to say I did all 6 miles and it was easier than I thought with my new tools for mind control and focus on mastery!!Look forward to your feedback and comments! Your truly inspire me.

A few weeks ago I decided to make some radial changes in my life and take my power back in some areas that I have given it away. I have had this habit of taking care of people to the detriment of my own health, personallity and even my business. Part of my SHIFT involved me moving out of my home, not only to downsize but to aid in movement of my roommate that continues to show-up at my doorstep in need of a place to live. The roommate happens to be a dear friend and my childrens father. It’s not an easy thing to let go of that relationship, as it was currently shaped. Love how it is shaping now!

Today for breakfast, I went into the kitchen for coffee and my normal behavior is to eat what’s EASY. I do not usually cook and especially not for myself. Then when I decided to cook something for myself, massive emotions and memories came up around how many times I would starve myself and not care for myself nutritiously, unless there were other people to cook or care for. It is sad to think that I am the last one on my list….until now! Learning to love and honor myself is so powerful.

As this journey is progressing many of my relationships are changing. I am seeing where I do not set boundries or honor my truth in many situations. People pleasing, can anyone relate? I even allow people to give hurtful input about how I should or shouldn’t live my life. My favorite “speak my truth moment” was so beautiful, when at the start, this individual said “I know this will be for the highest good of both of us”. WOW! We can really create these type of relationships in our life that honor us, honoring ourselves!

Where can you honor yourself more? What boundries do you have?

Are there times when you do things out of obligation or people pleasing?

What can you let go of, that is no longer serving your highest good?

Thank you again for your continued feedback and support on this amazing journey called LIFE

First – Can anyone relate to wanting to get it “perfect”? So much that it stops you, at times from doing things that bring you joy and inspire others? For the last 6+ months I have wanted to post blogs, but worried about my grammar and my ability to communicate. There is also a fear of sharing conflicting thoughts or beliefs that may be judged.

Well, I’m coming OUT!

I am over being perfect! Or I am going to “know” that as long as I am doing the best I can, that IS perfect! So as I start my journey of BLOGGING and sharing the “heart and mind” of Shannon, please know that I am doing the best I can and that will include grammar error once in awhile. And some topic may push your buttons. Just know that in the heart of hearts….I live and breathe this vision and mission!

Second – Will anyone want to read and can I inspire others with my journey? That’s a crazy question! I know that I inspire everyday our staff, friends and family. Why not share the lessons I have learned, joy and challenges with others on a larger scale?

I’m coming OUT!

Yes, I am certain that will this journey of building a company, Conscious Living Partnership, will inspire others or maybe get them to look at life with a different pair of glasses. I know that being a “MAGNET” for innovate products and services, spiritual mentors and conscious businesses guru’s is a powerful place of learning that I would love to share.

Will you come out with me? I invite you to enjoy this journey of self discovery with me! I will share joy, challenges, conflicts and much more! I would appreciate all comments to learn and grow, even if you disagree! Because I believe every challenge or conflict is an opportunity for growth and transformation. So please share!

I recently watched the movie Bucket List and I am very grateful to have been inspired by the movie prior to my recent family vacation. A “bucket list” is the list of all the things you want to do and experience before you “kick the bucket”.

I have a process every yearend. I celebrate successes of the prior year and I look at what I would like to accomplish in the year to come. I have not created a list of desired life accomplishments yet, though I know what I would like to accomplish. I have not really focused on some of my big wishes lately, as my attention has been intently focused on building and co-creating a global cooperative community (CLP). However, I was inspired to start my ‘bucket list.”

After watching the movie was our family vacation/reunion scheduled in Gatlinburg, TN. It was exciting to start this vacation with our arrival at a $1.4 million dollar log cabin located in the Smoky Mountains. The cabin was magical with an infrared sauna on the second level porch, along with an amazing Jacuzzi to watch the sunsets in the evening and the stars at night. As we had the opportunity to connect with more than thirty people, we shared the opportunity to schedule family memories.
Each experience on my “bucket list” represents wisdom and opportunities to learn and grow. So here is the beginning of my “bucket list.”

Being on my journey as a woman CEO, I am fascinated by observing all the possibilities and accomplishments of any women-owned businesses. The first item on my “bucket list” was to visit Dollywood – the amusement park owned by Dolly Pardon, smack in the middle of the Smoky Mountains. I never imagined I would be inspired by Dollywood, but I was. I enjoyed the music, the colors, and the well thought-out experience!

I had additional experiences on my “bucket list” such as, whitewater rafting and horse back riding in the Smoky Mountains. I was able to experience whitewater rafting. The rafting represented so many lessons for me. The biggest was speaking my truth, faith, and acting in spite of fear. I learned to enjoy the journey of life instead of focusing on the destination; the journey of adventure, fun and inspirations.

I am continuing to create my “bucket list.” I encourage everyone in the space to do the same. It works. As a study shows, individuals who write goals down have an 80% higher chance of completing their goals than individuals that do not write them down.