Everyone Has A Story

Today has been an amazing day! I'm not kidding!!!

I have been rushing around like a nut because I leave for Texas tomorrow. All those last minute things I have to do.

One of the things I had to do was make more copies of a key to give to the people who are watching my pets. So I went into Home Depot to have more keys made. This wonderful man named Carl waited on me. We talked (I talk to everyone) and as we were talking my ears perked up!

I began to listen intently to Carl. He has worked at that particular Home Depot since before it was built. He was a part of the building process. Anyway, he had a terrible accident last year while working there. The doctors said he wouldn't be able to walk or use his left arm ever again. He looked at me with a gleam in his eyes and said proudly "I proved them wrong!" And yes, he did. Plus he truly cares about helping people at the store.

Then I ran over to get my nails done. There was a lady named Mary (another customer) in there. She was talking to the fellow who was working on her nails, and, of course, I couldn't help but hear what she was saying.

She said to him "You don't recognize me do you?" He was being polite and denied it. Eventually he admitted that he didn't. Her story was: She lost 175 pounds within the last two years! Why? Because she had had diabetes for six years and wanted to take charge of her life. According to her, she no longer has diabetes! I asked her how she did it.

She said "I stopped eating anything that was white - bread, pasta, etc. - and I started exercising by going to a gym." She said she couldn't take the way her life was going.

Mary is full of energy and you would never have guessed that she had a weight problem! I told her that when I get my pod casting situation set up, that I want to interview her. She is full of passion about what she did and wants to help others. Her occupation is a hair dresser. What a great place to help others! Watch my website for the interview.

Then I stopped at Staples to get a few things and I saw Jeannie. Dear Jeannie. Jeannie is one of those people who bends over backwards to help me with anything I need - printing, etc. And she gets the orders right! Several years ago she had a small heart attack - she's probably in her late 40's. She's doing fine and continues to be wonderful, helpful Jeannie!

Finally, I stopped at Starbucks to get my favorite Vente Soy Latte. The ladies behind the counter we absolutely wonderful! They even complimented my silly glasses!

Why did I have so many happy things happen? Because wherever I go, I walk in with a smile. I expect pleasant people to work with and I get just that.

It's the energy of positivity - I believe - that's contagious. Try to catch it - you'll like it!

Well - that's it....

Each one of these people have told me their story and yet, they have not let their life go sour because of life's glitches!

Truly - a lesson for me!

So how many personal stories have touched your heart today? Send me your story - I would love to hear it.

I'm off to Texas - will write more when I get back.

My latest newsletter is up for you to read. Included is a meditation. Oh yes, the topic is: Uniquely YOU!

Have a great day - you deserve it!

Karin, author of "Magic of Intention" and Creative Life Coach!
http://www.karinjanin.comnews/index.php

Magic of Intention is working for me...

Have you ever been discouraged? Wondering why things are not going the way you tell others they will go? As a Creative Life Coach, I help others achieve their dreams, their goals, their joy.

But what about me?

I have written a book called "Magic of Intention" because I believe in MAGIC and that it can happen at any time in our lives. And understanding your own INTENTION can stir up MAGIC in the most unimaginable way(s).

This has happened to me time and time again. And then, the lull - when NOTHING is happening!

These are the discouraging times - these are the times when you think to yourself "What in the world am I doing?"

Just because I've written a book on Intention and Magic, doesn't mean I don't have those moments. I've reviewed everything I'm doing to get a "handle" on things.

But I've also let go and moved onto other things.

I firmly believe that it is in the LETTING GO that wonderful things start to happen.

Guess what? Something wonderful DID happen - another MAGICAL MOMENT.

I was invited to participate in a book signing event at Barnes and Noble. At the event, I sold more books than anyone else AND I sold more than I have EVER SOLD!


Why did this happen?

I believe it's because I "moved on." I stopped worrying about the "why's" and started creating new projects that have been brewing in my mind.

I also let go of the expectation that "things should be happening the way I SAY they should be happening."

If you've done your homework, done all you can - then it's time to give the Universe a chance to HELP YOU OUT.

That's what I've done and it's working.

Try this - You'll Like It~

Until we meet again, my friend, remember you deserve the BEST that life can give you NOW!

Recycling Bottles for Money - I remember when...

Today I was at the grocery store when I looked at a man who was carefully putting his bottles into a machine so he could get some money for them.

As I was watching him, it reminded me of THOSE days. The days when I would take cans and recycle them for money. It seems so long ago.

I knew what poverty was all about. I knew about living from day to day with what you had. I knew how it felt to wonder where the next meal would and how I would feed my children.

I remember those days when I gathered enough cans to fill my car up with gas. I was so pleased with myself.

Yes - I remember those very tough days.

The man looked into my eyes as if to say “I have to do this.” I wanted to say to him that I knew what it felt like but I didn’t.

At that moment I became soooooooooooo GRATEFUL for my present life. I have a roof over my head. I don’t have to worry about whether or not I can afford the basics because I can. I don’t have to worry if the car I’m driving will last more than a week. I don’t have to worry about where the money is coming because it is.

I am so lucky! Life has been magical I’m GRATEFUL beyond words.

I don’t know how all this happened but I do believe in Magic.

I believe that I had to experience poverty in order to fully understand what others go through on a daily basis.

I am very GRATEFUL that the Universe had carried me through those awful and very tough years.

I made it! I now only made it I'm beyond that. A thriving business of my own, a husband who loves me, three beautiful children and five wonderful grandchildren.

So - what about you?

Have you experienced poverty?

What kept you going?

Did you ever feel like giving up?

What kept you going?

What Magic have you experienced?

Write me and tell me your story.

Good night my friend,

Karin Janin,

author of "Magic of Intention," Creative Life Coach

Founder of The Orphan Connection a non-profit organization http://www.karinjanin.com

A lesson on being UNSTUCK!

Today started off very frustrating. I had my day planned and, of course, nothing (and I mean nothing) was going the way I planned it.

I was running late for everything. By the time I got back home I was more than angry. On top of that - it's been snowing more than usual in upstate New York and I'm a Texas gal that just isn't used to this much snow.

So I drove down my long driveway thinking about how I'll walk my dog, take a bath, call a few people on my list and everything will be fine.

WRONG!

My driveway is very, very long. It's beautiful in the summertime but not during winter. Snow is piled all around so it's tricky driving my SUV and turning it around with all that snow.

So, in my very hurried attitude I naturally got stuck and stuck and more stuck in the snow.

I got out - slammed the door and ranted.

Then I stopped and looked at my situation and started laughing. This is so symbolic of my life- A FEELING OF BEING STUCK!

I've been spending this month as a month to re-evaluate my life - where am I going? what am I doing? what will work? what should I let go of? etc.

And then THIS!
I was unbelievably stuck in the snow. Don't get me wrong - the snow is absolutely beautiful but it's not fun when you get an SUV stuck in it.

So I grabbed the shovel and started banging on the hard areas of the snow. All around the tires and the surrounding area.

I banged and banged and banged. I was breaking the ice. All the while thinking to myself - OK - Universe - "I know I'm stuck - help me get unstuck!" I kept talking to God, Universe, All Knowing and thinking to myself "I want to get unstuck in all areas of my life that are symbolically stuck"!

Nothing was happening. My car just stayed stuck and I kept ranting and raving about wanting to be unstuck.

I'd walk away and give up and then I'd look at the tires of my car and think -" I can do this. I KNOW I CAN GET THIS CAR GOING AGAIN AND GET IT UNSTUCK. " I knew I had to get another perspective on the situation.

My husband called and I naturally went on and on about being stuck. His solution was to call a tow truck. I kept saying to him "this is symbolic of my life and I have to take care of it." He, on the other hand, thought I was nuts.

But I knew in my heart there was reason for this. I was able to get the car out of the driveway earlier - so why couldn't I do it again?

I thought to myself: I'M NOT GIVING UP!

I broke the big pieces of snow around the tires - moving the snow out of the way.

On my final attempt to get the car going I thought to myself "as I'm getting in, I need to be calm and breathe in gently."

What I really needed to do was approach the situation differently.

So I did - I gently stepped on the accelerator to move the car forward, little by little - inch by inch. I treated the car with respect and not anger. I'd go forward a little, turn the wheel and then put it in reverse. I kept doing that and guess what? Within minutes I was UNSTUCK!

It felt so good because I DID IT!

My husband called later and I told him that I was no longer stuck - that I handled it. That it was a lesson for me to learn about how to deal with being stuck in different areas of my life.

The Universe will bring you lessons at a level you can handle to help you move forward.

I am truly grateful for this lesson and for being able to handle it on my own.

In fact, I'm very proud of myself!

So don't beat yourself up with life's "stuck moments."

Look at how you have handled it in the past and try something different!

If I can do this - so can you!

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Here's an exercise:
Write down:

I am stuck in____________________________________________________________
(take one stuck "thing" at a time)

My reaction has always been ____________________________________________________________

My new approach is ____________________________________________________________

Send me a note on how you did with this short exercise!

Before I close I want to share my new piece of jewelry with you... It's called: Sedona Speaks - Read the story of how this came about... I am only now sharing this with the world.

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Have a great month!
Cheers to you and everyone else.
Karin Janin
Author of "Magic of Intention"
Creative Life Coach
Etc.

Remembering when I lost a contest...

The other day one of my husband's daughter stopped by for a brief visit. Before she and her boyfriend left to go back to their home which is out of state, I grabbed as much as I could from the refrigerator so they would have some food when they arrived at their place. The night before I made a huge pot of soup and even gave them the slow cooker which contained the soup.

My husband jokingly said to me "You're dangerous when you like someone." I didn't think about his comment until today.

It triggered something that happened to me as a child. You see, I've always been that way.

I remember a swimming contest I was in while living with my new adopted American family in Caracas, Venezuela. The purpose was to win the contest. But, even at that young age, that was not my purpose. I don't think I understood what "winning a contest" meant. Although, I did want to please my parents.

Someone said START and I did with all my friends. I was doing well - way ahead of everyone. My parents were cheering me on. And then, I made one fatal mistake. I turned and saw my good friend struggling to catch up. I went to help her and, as a result, I lost the contest.

My mother was very upset and scolded me for doing that. My father, on the other hand, was very proud of me. Now that I'm "all grown up" I can see that I won more than a silly prize.

I believe we are here to help others in any way we can. Not to enable them but when there is a need, then step up to the plate.

So, my friends, how many times have you stepped up to the plate? Have you been rewarded or scolded?

The New Year is fast coming. How about making a resolution to help those who need help - big or small. No fanfare necessary, just be yourself and you'll feel good about it.

Remember Karma...

May you have a BLESSED NEW YEAR.

Stay warm and stay tuned. I'm starting a new online Radio Show that will be called Sedona Speaks. You'll hear more soon.

Take care, be well, be happy, find something to laugh at
Karin Janin, Author of Magic of Intention: Know Your Intention, Design Your Future

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Nourishing Your Friendships

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Ahhh the friendships...

I have found that you never know when you will make a new friend, see an old friend, or say goodbye to one.

As we change through our lives, so do our friendships. But some change with you and become mirror images of who you are.

I've been thinking a lot about friendships ever since I moved to the state of New York. When I left Texas, I left a wonderful circle of friends. y attachment to those friends was greater than I thought they were — once I had time to miss them.

The good news is that I have made many new friends and I've learned that there are certain degrees of friendships. These degrees of friendships are based upon one's individual perception of what that relationship is.

As we become closer to our friendships, we sometimes need to nourish them as much as we need to nourish our personal friendship with ourselves.

Sometimes we need to be honest, up-front and personal, supportive, and sometimes we just need to ... BE.

Have you had close friends whom you have had to say "goodbye" to?

What did that feel like?

What made that friendship so special?

or

What changed in that friendship when you had to say "goodbye?"

What part of that friendship was a reflection of you?

What part of your friendship with yourself do you like?

What do you do to nourish your friendships?

What do you do to nourish your friendship with yourself? Be honest.

Be the Friend YOU Want Others to Be

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Sharing A Note To My Friend...

I sent the following note to a good friend of mine, RoxAnne Franklin, who is going through a rough time. She has a lump in her breast which will be removed next week. The outcomes is unknown. She is the BEST photographer I have ever met!

I wrote the following to her and would like to share it with you. I feel that it has something to say to each and everyone of us.

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Hi Roxanne,

Let me tell you about this really cool thing that happened to me today. As you know I'm going to own a new baby Gypsy Vanner horse early next year.

So - I'm visiting various horse farms and especially ones that women are running. Today I visited a woman who lives in Rhinebeck. She's a retired teacher.

She got into the horse business (she doesn't really have a business - just loves her 2 horses) and had everything very quickly built. She invited me to see what all she had done. I was blown away - typically female and practical. Nothing elaborate - but just right for the needs of the horses and for what she could handle on her own.

She actually has more overall acreage than I do with a beautiful house and swimming. She was very nice and helpful.

One of horse is 32 yrs. old and the other is in it's teens. Both female and some unusual breed. They were lovely!

So, I left feeling great about her simple ideas.

On the way home, I realized that I needed to fill up my car so I stopped at the Sunoco right after the bridge on 9W. I was really minding my own business - filling up the car.

Suddenly I heard this wonderful song being sung by someone. I looked around and it was a young man getting ready to fill his car up. He was oblivious to anyone else around him as he was totally emersed in the song and sang with emotion. It was "Amazing Grace."

Oddly enough when my baby horse is born, I have already chosen the name be Saving Grace (I'm hoping for a girl). How cool is that - Amazing Grace & Saving Grace! This was clearly a confirmation for me.

Sometimes the oddest confirmations come at the strangest times and/or places. Confirmations about life, about questions one is having, about anything. It's being open to Synchronicity.

Can you believe that? I was blown away. I told him that his voice was great and that he should do something with it to share it with the world.

So, on my way home I sang that song - certainly not as beautiful as his interpretation - but sang with feeling and joy.

So -what song would you sing today that will make your heart go pitter patter ????

Love ya, Karin

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The question to you is what song will make your heart soar? What song has revealed a confirmation you needed in your life? What song brought your awareness that something synchronistic is about to happen? Life is precious - start singing the joyous songs of life.

Until we meet again...

Imagine Magic Happening Now!

Karin Janin

P.S. Put RoxAnne up on your prayer list, circle, and send her positive thoughts! Believe that the healing has already started! I've added her to my Magical Healing Circle