Lighten-UP! began...
with
Changes-Challenges-choosing aNew Direction !
then I began to feel Lighter...more Me~
Lighten-UP!l began for Me when.... a Horse rolled over on top of me almost 20 years ago. I couldn't walk, reach to itch my thigh, wash my hair by myself, get into a bath tub, drive a car. I couldn't turn to look over my shoulder... at all. Stand to make my dinner, walk without a walker. I was forced to sit still, listen to my heart, pay attention to my emotions. I was forced to STOP... and I soon realized that I was always Choosing something. Will I Live & Learn thru my Changes & Challenges or repeat the way I deal with it...and not listen to Albert Einstein's wisdom? Eventually.... I chose to SEE (Sense.Energy.Evolve). To Accept... It is what it is. Ask myself Do I like this or that? What Can I Change in what I do or feel?
This is what lighten UP! is all about. Realizing that deep in my soul is everything I need to know. Being happy is my inner compass.. What direction I should go. Life is messy... I forgot or never knew that I know everything I need to know.
Lighten-UP! is how I began... to remember how to be Me... more.
As luck:).. would have it ...I found my way to doing what I love! I never thought my career would be a Wedding Ceremony Creator & Officiant. Inspirational Speaker to 'Lighten UP!' Helping families as a Life Celebrant and public speaking. I knew I couldn't do the 8-5 anymore.. and then .. a very good friends of mine, asked me to officiate their wedding. Sure...Even though I had never done this before they trusted me and it really felt fun! SURPRISE ! I loved it ! That was 15 years ago and now I do over 50 weddings and life celebration services a year AND I still love what I do !
''Lighten UP!" is a reminder to take a chill pill. You've got this. You can do this.. what is this ? Be Yourself ! Live your Life as Your Adventure - Your Way! Love what you do.. like yourself more - be yourself more. Happier & Healthier. What I didn't know/realize then, that I know now is .. We WILL practice being ourselves our whole lives! So, it is most important to always pay attention to our Changes & Challenges. Always notice when we are happy and Choose Being Happy - MORE!
My Children & Grandchildren are my best teachers. MY reminders to 'Lighten UP!' Play MORE. To be in the moment...more.
We all began with Baby Steps THEN learned to walk then run. Everyone's timing is UNIQUE! Go back to baby steps to make changes. Pay more attention like a children do to what is more fun. Play with friends..more. When I learned that my Change & Challenges all have a purpose and a reason that is very important and UNIQUE to me AND the purpose is to know and BE myself more... This motivates me to take new baby steps. Baby Steps, not leaps and bounds... Baby Steps.
The Universe reminds me that I Do Want to Enjoy My Adventure... more!
It's not the destination... it's the Journey... It's True. IT IS WHAT IT IS :)!!!
This is 'Lighten UP!
This is what lighten UP! is all about. Realizing that deep in my soul is everything I need to know. Being happy is my inner compass.. What direction I should go. Life is messy... I forgot or never knew that I know everything I need to know.
Lighten-UP! is how I began... to remember how to be Me... more.
As luck:).. would have it ...I found my way to doing what I love! I never thought my career would be a Wedding Ceremony Creator & Officiant. Inspirational Speaker to 'Lighten UP!' Helping families as a Life Celebrant and public speaking. I knew I couldn't do the 8-5 anymore.. and then .. a very good friends of mine, asked me to officiate their wedding. Sure...Even though I had never done this before they trusted me and it really felt fun! SURPRISE ! I loved it ! That was 15 years ago and now I do over 50 weddings and life celebration services a year AND I still love what I do !
''Lighten UP!" is a reminder to take a chill pill. You've got this. You can do this.. what is this ? Be Yourself ! Live your Life as Your Adventure - Your Way! Love what you do.. like yourself more - be yourself more. Happier & Healthier. What I didn't know/realize then, that I know now is .. We WILL practice being ourselves our whole lives! So, it is most important to always pay attention to our Changes & Challenges. Always notice when we are happy and Choose Being Happy - MORE!
My Children & Grandchildren are my best teachers. MY reminders to 'Lighten UP!' Play MORE. To be in the moment...more.
We all began with Baby Steps THEN learned to walk then run. Everyone's timing is UNIQUE! Go back to baby steps to make changes. Pay more attention like a children do to what is more fun. Play with friends..more. When I learned that my Change & Challenges all have a purpose and a reason that is very important and UNIQUE to me AND the purpose is to know and BE myself more... This motivates me to take new baby steps. Baby Steps, not leaps and bounds... Baby Steps.
The Universe reminds me that I Do Want to Enjoy My Adventure... more!
It's not the destination... it's the Journey... It's True. IT IS WHAT IT IS :)!!!
This is 'Lighten UP!
Mom & Gramma
Born & raised on a family farm in Iowa. A country girl at Heart, with virtues of telling the truth, fess up to my mistakes and be a good person. I learned to live with ~some days are better than others.
Being Me~Is Always a Work in Progress A very...proud Mom & Gramma. I love being a Grandma to 6 wonder-full grandchildren who remind me to Play ! A strong supporter of Farmers Markets and to buy local. Family is the best & most important part of my life. ps: I live in the Small Town I grew up in. I'm Proud of my family, community and our amazing volunteer fire department. |
Writer & Speaker
Sparks
'Lighten UP! 'SEE' Your Way - Your Way! I Love meeting people!
Throughout my life's change and challenges, I finally realized that Mind.Body & Spirit are always working together. Being a single Mom, then. a horseback riding accident with 3 months stuck in my house. I had to/needed to accept help. Funny how things work.. literally taking One small step at a time took new meaning that I have applied to many fresh starts and new beginnings. I love to laugh. include fun. no judgements only seeing what and how I can help others to 'Lighten UP!' Let go of Stress. Trust the Heart. 'SEE' a new way ~ Your Way! I listen to what you say and what you don't say. My insight helps to 'SEE' the bigger picture. To 'SEE' a new piece that might be Your Spark! An answer to question..a sign. My favorite and best compliment Everything was so personal. We laughed and we cried. This tells me that 'WE' got to the Heart of what truly matters :) ! This is 'Lighten UP!' |
Marriage & Life Celebrant
~ since 2005 One thing led to another to where I have officiated and supported families in over 350 Weddings and 300 Life Celebration services. Putting others at ease, listening, Lightening UP! their Spirit, no matter how elated, conflicted or sad their emotions. My work has traveled mostly by word of mouth. I write Love Stories and Life memory Stories. The words come into my heart, in a way that fits the family, the couple, their family and friends. I speak these words from my Heart We laugh and cry while making a special memory to last a lifetime. My hope, always, is for my clients to feel they received more than they hoped for. My clients are why I love what I do. My passion and ability to create their stories and personalize their ceremonies plus facilitating. Attention to the details is Key. If there is drama, I always understand that heightened emotions are because of the special, important, once in a lifetime day. Yes I love that, too! To be the calm and the reassurance that everything is just fine.. It's going to be great! My Educational Background is Life School of Live & Learn. |
