Wednesday, March 14, 2012

If you're building an airplane while it's flying, build fast"

The last part of that statement- "build fast"- caught my eye. Do you often hear of the "speed of doing business" or being open to change and thinking in flexible ways? These and countless other phrases all translate, "if you're going to succeed in any endeavor, you must be open to change, willing to step out before you have all the answers, and GO." Do. Act.

Is part of the success equation not simply the willingness or desire to adapt, change, grow, and innovate... or even the action itself, but also the ability to do so with urgency?

Wishing you blessings and abundance-
Laura

Friday, February 3, 2012

Discoveries

For several reasons, I recently adopted a gluten-free diet as an "experiment." My discoveries after only five days of true GF eating?
1). Intentional eating requires planning- spontaneous snacking doesn't work so well in this scenario.
2). While I don't think I'm truly gluten-intolerant, already I feel changes- diminished sugar cravings (and I'm eating plenty of fruit, believe me!), thinning in my face, and my pants have loosened around the belly area. Hmm. Maybe I AM gluten-intolerant...
3). Food and my emotions are closely connected- no shock there, but now (in my early 40s), I'm rather fascinated with how I work, so I'm really paying attention to what triggers emotions and what my options are in those moments.
4). I INTENSELY miss the idea of some foods, but not enough that I've caved and eaten them. And I am very thankful I don't suffer from debilitating forms of gluten intolerance.

Long story short- this experiment has led me to be VERY PRESENT with myself and AWARE of my decision-making,  emotions, and physical/ emotional state. Good things to ponder...
Wishing you abundance, balance, and blessings

PS- IF the GF beef enchilada recipe I'm trying this weekend rocks, I'll share it here :)