by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Recently, I’ve talked a lot about freedom and what it means to live in freedom.
One of the most important concepts to understand about this topic is that freedom can also be living with a particular mindset.
Imagine how your life would be different if you were free from worry and anxiety!
One of the most interesting “a-ha” moments I’ve ever had was discovering how a ‘freedom mind-set’ could set all the other areas of my life free.
I let go of things from my past so I was free of guilt, regret or unforgiveness.
I released my worry for the future, and was free to make better decisions,instead of being paralyzed by worry caused inaction.
I let go of anxiety about things I couldn’t control and became free to live fully in the moment and enjoy the present (which is where all your power is).
Living with a free heart and mind is the most powerful thing and the best gift you can give yourself.
Start giving yourself the gift of freedom today by releasing all the things that have held you captive.
© 2013 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. All rights reserved.
by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
As I contemplate this week of a patriotic holiday, I am overwhelmed with all I have to be grateful for.
While it’s true, there are some tough things going on in both our country and the world right now, there’s still so much that is good, that I’m spending quite a bit of time this week in gratitude.
The Law of Attraction reminds us to place our focus on what we would like to amplify.
I feel blessed that I live in a country where I can freely move about, work and vote.
I feel blessed that I can dream big things and then go after them, rather than feeling as if there is no way out of my current circumstances.
I feel blessed I live in a country where I can read, write and get any kind of education or job that I’m brave enough and determined enough to go after.
I feel blessed I have certain rights and that we have laws that uphold those rights.
America is resplendent with things to be grateful for, that we too often take for granted.
My country is not perfect. It would take perfect people to create perfection and none of us is perfect! (except in our imperfections!)
However it is a place where I believe, at the end of the day, people still have hope that they have a say in their circumstances and that they have a great deal of control over their destiny.
© 2013 – MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. – All rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
What does freedom mean to you?
There are a lot of ways to describe freedom and chances are, you have a specific definition.
If you don’t, just getting clear on how you would define freedom can actually help you get more of it.
When you know what “freedom” means to you, it will be easier to make decisions that support your view and then create a life and lifestyle around that.
I have a friend who recently decided to significantly downsize her life so she could travel more.
Freedom to her means being able to go wherever she wants, whenever she wants, so she made choices that would allow her to do that.
Another friend recently relocated from an area she loved to one that she didn’t love quite as much but was down the street from her kids. For her, freedom meant being able to see her children every day.
Living life in a way that brings you joy and ease is living a life of freedom.
This week, I encourage you to take some meditation time and listen to what your heart is telling you it really wants and needs to feel free.
© 2013 – MarBeth Dunn & Destination Empowerment Inc. all rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Did you get a chance to see any fireworks over the 4th of July week? Aren’t they beautiful?
You may be familiar with these lyrics from the Katy Perry song, “Baby, you’re a firework. Come on, show them what you’re worth.”
You are a firework so don’t forget that! Just like fireworks light up the sky and make people go, “Oooohhhhhh”, you do too.
There is something inherent in you that is light and energy and that brightens things up and other people see that.
The thing to keep in mind is that you need to see that. You have that kind of beauty and power.
Practicing “I AM” statements is a great way to remind yourself of the power and the beauty you already have within you.
Your greatness isn’t “out there”, which is why you don’t want to speak in future terms. Instead of “I will be happy and healthy”, say, “I AM happy and healthy.”
Change “I will be a home owner” to “I AM a homeowner”.
Your inner fireworks are just waiting to be turned loose so they can explode and show their brilliance.
So take a deep breath and say, “I AM a firework!”
© 2013 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. all rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
The July 4th holiday conjures up images of picnics, family, hamburgers and hot dogs for many people. Does it for you?
Maybe you’re even seeing fireworks in your mind’s eye right now. This holiday is typically a day set aside for fun, rest and relaxation.
The boundary on this particular holiday is clear; don’t work… Have fun!
Setting boundaries is always important but setting the boundary between work and play is extremely important. It can, however, tend to be problematic for some people.
When you set a clear boundary in this area, (work is over here, play is over here), you give yourself permission to take a clean break from work and get out and enjoy your life!
You cannot underestimate the value of taking enough play time to maintain a sense of health and well-being.
You hear me talk a lot about exercises that help you get quiet but I’m not talking about breath work, meditation or any of that today.
Today, I want you to go play. Play a yard game or a board game. This week, don’t get quiet, get out there!
Go do something wild and crazy and fun. Set a clear work boundary and take time to play.
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by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Did you have a great Independence Day! If you live in America, July 4th is the day we celebrate our Independence. I hope you celebrated your independence and your freedom.
Now, I know there’s so much controversy in our country, with people questioning exactly how free we are. Yet, I still contend that we should be celebrating our freedom.
The very fact that we are having such debates over what is and is not limiting our freedom (and it’s all being done publicly) is a sign that freedom is alive and well.
Freedom stems from your state of mind, and the quality of your thoughts. It is but your beliefs that hold you prisoner.
You are free to expand your thoughts and to create the life you wish, and as you focus on your freedom to experience life’s beauty, that’s what you will attract!
As a seasoned traveler, I’ve seen some wonderful things and I’ve seen some not so wonderful things and we, as Americans still have a lot to be thankful for.
We live in a country where it is possible to become what you dream and to turn your life into something that brings you joy and freedom.
Our country is beautiful and vast and a treasure to explore.
Whether it’s purple mountains’ majesty or one of two shining seas, we live in a great nation. Let’s not forget that. In fact, let’s celebrate it!
© 2013 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. All rights reserved.
by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Are you living independently… Another way of asking this is, are you living free?
As Americans celebrate Independence Day this week, it started me thinking about what it means to live a life of independence.
Living a life that is “independent” would probably be described by most people as living on your own terms and not beholden to anyone else.
When you are independent, you can make your own way in the world and take care of yourself. Did you know there are other ways in which you can live independently?
I like the word “release”. When you release certain things that impede your joy, you can enjoy a life of independence.
Imagine a life independent from worry or fear or guilt.
Who would you be if you released the stories about who you think you are? What if you were independent from that event that happened to you or from people who hurt you?
Quite frequently, we become dependent upon our stories and what’s happened to us in the past.
When we do that, we aren’t living a life of independence because we’ve tethered ourselves to things that don’t serve us.
Let this be your Declaration of Independence…
Today I release myself from all the stories that no longer serve me!
© 2013 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. All rights reserved.
by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve heard this recently and just love it: “Get your SHIFT together!”
Yes, it makes me laugh but I wonder if people understand just how powerful this statement is.
Most of the worry and strife you experience is because of your perception about things.
If thoughts become things and things become words and words become actions, then your particular perception (thought) is going to quickly move from your mind straight into a physical manifestation. Since perception is reality, there you go!
If you want a different life, shift your perception from what appears to be reality.
Your perception colors the language of the order you request from the universe, whether you like it or not.
Think you’ll never meet the man/woman of your dreams? Feeling like your business will never be a success?
If you don’t believe they will happen, they won’t, because your beliefs create your perceptions. Your perceptions that your special someone isn’t out there, that you don’t have what it takes to create a successful business will create that reality.
Shifting your perception creates a different vibration so that you’re putting that higher one out there and that will cause a different reality. So stop already and get your shift together!
© 2013 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. All rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Summer is typically a time of travel, yet it is also a time for just taking it easy.
You may be planning an exotic adventure or maybe relaxing into a slower rhythm and returning to your favorite, “I can just sit here and do nothing” family spot.
Have you noticed that the long days of summer create many opportunities to relax and play, and shift you out of your regular routine gently and easily? The days are longer, the days are warmer and there’s just a delicious feeling of ease and flow.
Leaving your routine can mean shifting your expectations of how things should be. I think that’s one of the reasons people tend to love summer so much.
Summer can feel mystical and magical, as if anything can happen! When you let go of expectations, things do start to happen almost as if by magic.
Releasing expectations gives you the gift of being open to whatever happens in the moment, and when you’re in the moment, you’re fully present.
It’s officially summer now, so be present, in the moment, and open up to new possibilities!
© 2013 MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment – all rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Jun 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
You know that feeling of excitement you have when you are on vacation? What if I told you that you could experience that feeling every day?
Summer is a time where people travel to have pleasant and new experiences, yet it’s possible to have them regardless of time or location.
One of the things that makes a vacation so enjoyable is your conscious decision to not think about the everyday things and instead, focus on what you’re experiencing in the moment.
Deadlines, clients? “Not right now, thank you. I’m on vacation! I’m having an experience!”
You can have an experience in your everyday life, and it doesn’t take much money, nor do you have to travel far.
What makes a vacation a vacation, is breaking the routine and removing yourself from your normal surroundings, and you can do this every day.
I have a friend who likes to go to the beach from exactly 4:00 to 6:00 pm once week to read non-work material. She says she comes back from those two hours feeling as if she has taken several days off.
She changed her location and became totally engrossed in her reading. That’s all it took!
What can you do this week to get that vacation feeling?
© 2013 – MarBeth Dunn and Destination Empowerment, Inc. All rights reserved
