The message!!

I am gearing up on figuring out my speaking topics and how I want to deliver them. At times I feel a bit overwhelmed by all I want to share...what will and can I say that will make a profound difference in the lives of others? I have no doubt I have a powerful message to share with the world and crafting just the right one can seem a bit daunting. I know it will change and I just need to jump in with both feet. I am reading an awesome book that reminds me of this:

"There is deep wisdom in being willing to experience our greatest anguish as a barometer of our greatest gift"

Reading and typing that brings me to tears...too many people bury themselves in the anquish instead of allowing it to open up their most amazing gift!

THAT is my message!!!

Do not let your light fade...be a beacon, share your experiences...Shine ON!

Love,
Keri

The Importance of Commitment

A friend of mine sent me this and I had to post it! There is a big difference between "wanting" and "doing". You must put your desires into action...hope and thoughts will NOT get you to where you want to be. I think it is important to set goals but I feel it is equally important to share them.  Make sure you have people in your life that will keep you accountable. I know we all can struggle with this...so let's make the commitment to be committed.



Dream big...ACT bigger! Shine ON!!!

Keri


To Achieve be Committed

Achievement through commitment is what I choose to discuss today. The difference between a good intention and producing a result is your level of commitment. You can want and desire all you want but unless you commit yourself full-heartedly you may never accomplish your goals or even begin to actively pursue them at all.

What does it take to commit yourself?

I am not sure I know the answer to that one. What the difference is for me is just knowing that nothing can stop me from doing whatever it is that I commit myself to. It is the promise I make to myself that whatever I set out to do is a done deal. I let nothing stand in my way. I choose to make it a priority. Commitment is a tough thing to explain, sort of like love you just know what it is when you are committed or when you are not. It is a feeling that you get inside of you, that let's you know if you are truly committed and your level of commitment. It can be a choice you make as well, led by your desire to have, do or achieve something. Once you have the desire, make the commitment, you get into action powerfully and it is a done deal.

Your action challenge is to commit yourself to your goals and desires, commit yourself to your life fully. Follow the messages from inside that lets you know it is something important to you. Do not half way live your life jump in with both feet. Let the feeling of desire spark your choice to commit, then get into action and make it happen. Quotes to inspire you.

“It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and  discipline that enabled us to follow through.”

 “Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting  pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the  success you seek.”

 “Commitment unlocks the doors of imagination, allows vision, and gives us the "right  stuff" to turn our dreams into reality.”

 “There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing  something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you're committed to  something, you accept no excuses, only results.”

 “Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.”

Affirmation or Mantra
I achieve whatever I fully commit myself to. I choose my commitments by checking in with my feelings and desires. Nothing stands in my way of making it happen.

Playing the piano...

I talk about the piano quite a bit and often get asked about. Therefore I decided to upload a little video on my Youtube channel. I am blessed that I learned to play by ear at a young age listening to my older sister do the same. She is SO talented! I come from a very musical family. My grandmother was a professional singer, my uncle an incredible piano player and singer, my mom sings, my older sister as I mentioned plays and my little sister sings beautifully. Man, we should have formed a band!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it...it is a side of me that not many people see.

Keri on piano

Shine ON!

Keri

MTV Made

Did you happen to catch my episode of MTV Made "Geek to Chic"? They re-aired it (really early in the morning) today, in case you missed it you can check it out at:

Mtv Made- Geek to Chic, Made Coach-Keri Murphy 

OR you can watch it below...enjoy!  I would love to hear your thoughts!

Shine ON!!

Hugs,

Keri

MADE - MTV Shows

My advice to you...

Be mindful of how many times you say "hope", "wish", "someday" for those are just fluffy words that create little or no action. Say words like "will", "I am" and "today" for those cause action to be taken and create power within.

 

Have an AWEsome New Year!

I had to repost this article...I so believe it to be true! Please take the time to read, life should be AWEsome!!!

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*** Article: Could Life Be AWEsome? - By Carole Hodges ***
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Stop for a moment. Dream back to the time when you were limitless. Maybe you were 4 or 5 or even 7 -- before you learned the word "impossible." You could be invisible, or fly, or walk through walls. Feel that tingle of your unlimited possibility.

Could you accept that this incredible power is your REAL truth? Simply and innocently accept that reality for a moment now. Feel the wonder of your authentic wildness. Could it be that what you're feeling is your connection to universal source?

That's your Authentic Wildness Expressed (AWE). It's your creativity and magic. It's calling to you.

AWE creates the super hero and the beautiful princess. The exotic dance and the daring adventure.

AWE is fearless, curious, and spontaneous. Remember picking up a bee by its wings, or climbing the roof to see the view or running through sprinklers on a hot day?
Then we grow up. Become mature. So we know better than to believe in our unboundedness. And we leave AWE behind. We live in the certainty that reality is serious. We measure our time in rational buckets.

Fantasy is not held in high regard in the world of growing up. We leave it behind to fill a role as mother, father, boss, manager or neighbor. We tell ourselves it is time to mow the lawn instead of rolling in the grass. We leave the adventure for our children or grandchildren. As we watch them, something is calling to us still. Their untamed energy touches our hearts. And, if we're lucky, it opens us to outrageous possibilities.

Look carefully, and you'll find it is still there for you, fueling fascination with Olympic athletes, or other acts of daring and excellence. AWE fuels bravery and deep compassion.

If we're truly wise, we never give up that longing. You could wear a red hat. Travel to Africa. Start a new business. Or take up singing. How dare you be outrageous? Actually, how outrageous do you dare to be?

Consider the oldest person we know of: Jeanne Calment. She lived to 122. She began fencing lessons at age 85. She continued to ride a bike until she was over 100.
Following our hearts in AWE can add more time to our life or put more life in our time.

If you think that AWE is self indulgent -- think again. AWE is not about YOU. AWE is what was given to you by the divine source. It's part of your divine contract. It's the power you were sent here to deliver. Recognizing it and honoring it restores your personal connection with the Divine. In short, AWE is not only your gift to the world, but puts you in deep touch with your profoundest truth.

If you, like many others, have left your sense of wonder behind, take heart. It is never too late to reconnect with your AWE. If you are willing to defy expectation, then 40, 60 or 80 can be a perfect time to discover your divine purpose and truth.

AWE is the connection to youth, curiosity and adventure. It's your Outrageous Choice to tap into this boundless source energy and live from your deepest heart.


What a powerful article! Shine ON!

Much love,
Keri