tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21765695063465649822024-03-19T05:44:14.609-07:00Conscious Living Solutions : The Blogwww.consciouslivingsolutions.com Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-8454784431127099922022-08-17T15:31:00.004-07:002022-08-17T15:38:15.540-07:00How Mindfulness Empowers Us -The Top 5 Mindfulness Superpowers I Wish I Knew as a Kid -<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6Rrt7YsJo3Sx3-RbC_m_snQUyHBsV2AScM6i2amWrl8TZqFvC6exaZ_ktLo5S9Ar_TjKBWkNKyxNp0v_sfh_JK7yCTGvobBEYGcs51nhk2a1hm5QNuq6-nGDJ3p4aszKLgY15in7rh4mN_NfbHXxY-VOh_0bTtFSsk1UuupKTPcuGLZq5j-QsAdL/s5832/shutterstock_640074895.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4645" data-original-width="5832" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6Rrt7YsJo3Sx3-RbC_m_snQUyHBsV2AScM6i2amWrl8TZqFvC6exaZ_ktLo5S9Ar_TjKBWkNKyxNp0v_sfh_JK7yCTGvobBEYGcs51nhk2a1hm5QNuq6-nGDJ3p4aszKLgY15in7rh4mN_NfbHXxY-VOh_0bTtFSsk1UuupKTPcuGLZq5j-QsAdL/s320/shutterstock_640074895.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ve been writing and teaching about mindfulness for many years now, and despite its phenomenal popularity, I still occasionally get asked “what exactly IS mindfulness?” and “how can mindfulness increase my well-being and lower my stress and anxiety?” In this article, I will explain how mindfulness empowers us, and I will share the top 5 mindfulness Superpowers I wish I had known as a kid. These have positively transformed my adult life, and now I am passionate about empowering kids and adults with the undeniable Superpowers of mindfulness!</span><p></p><div data-draftjs-conductor-fragment="{"blocks":[{"key":"dtn0h","text":"I’ve been writing and teaching about mindfulness for many years now, and despite its phenomenal popularity, I still occasionally get asked “what exactly IS mindfulness?” and “how can mindfulness increase my well-being and lower my stress and anxiety?” In this article, I will explain how mindfulness empowers us, and I will share the top 5 mindfulness Superpowers I wish I had known as a kid. These have positively transformed my adult life, and now I am passionate about empowering kids and adults with the undeniable Superpowers of mindfulness!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7uc7t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bfnl4","text":"When we practice mindfulness, we basically train ourselves to become more self-aware. The mindfulness programs I have created develop and deepen emotional intelligence and emotional awareness - which are essential skills that allow us to understand why we feel the way we do at any given moment. This brings me to mindfulness Superpower #5…","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6mc31","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kl52","text":"Superpower #5: Mindfulness teaches us how to be in control of our inner-landscape 100% of the time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":99,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6tqbd","text":"In other words, mindfulness gives us the key to our happiness, because it gives us the deep understanding that nothing “out there” truly has the power to make us happy. Happiness and well-being are states that arise from within. Feeling good or bad is directly related to our thinking, our feelings, our perception, our focus, our awareness, and our capacity to use the mindful tools we have at our disposal when life’s circumstances become challenging or uncomfortable. Mindfulness empowers us from within. Children who learn this early have an enormous advantage in life!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cgfpq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1mabt","text":"Superpower #4: Mindfulness educates us about the direct connection between our thoughts and feelings.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":101,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d55uk","text":"One of my workshops for kids is about the power of our thoughts. To demonstrate this visually, I fill two large vases with water and hold up two cardboard cut-outs of kids that fit in the vases. I tell my group of kids “these guys are twins, and they are about to share an experience.” The experience is that they were supposed to have a sleepover at their cousins’ place tomorrow, but instead, their parents decided to take them camping. I then divide the kids in two groups, each represented by one vase and one cut-out character. I ask the kids to put the cut-out character in the water, which represents the same experience they are having (sleepover is cancelled and camping is happening instead). Then one group is assigned red color drops and the other is assigned blue color drops. I ask the red group to come up with negative thoughts associated with this experience. For each negative thought, they put a drop of red in the water. The kids quickly come up with thoughts like “I hate camping! I want to see my cousins instead. There will be mosquitoes. It’s not fair!” I ask the blue group to come up with positive thoughts associated with this experience, and for each positive thought, a blue drop is put into the water. They usually come up with thoughts such as “We’ll get to roast marshmallows. We can do the sleepover another time. It will be an adventure!” When the kids can clearly see that one vase is now red and the other one is blue, I ask them “which twin do you think feels the best now?” Of course, they say the blue one. I explain to them that each twin is now seeing the world through a different filter: one is negative red, the other is positive blue. I ask them why they think the blue twin feels better, and they say, “because of his positive thinking and his attitude.” This simple demonstration shows kids that two people can experience the exact same circumstance but feel very differently about it simply by choosing to adopt a more positive attitude. This teaches them how their thoughts directly affect their feelings, moods and subsequent behaviours. When kids understand this, it empowers them like you would not believe! I have had the pleasure of seeing so many little faces light up after this simple demonstration.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7cmg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f3uet","text":"Superpower #3: Mindfulness teaches us the true purpose of discomfort.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":69,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7nfgg","text":"When we practice mindfulness, we learn how to become very aware of the level of comfort or discomfort in our body. We are all naturally conditioned to want to avoid discomfort by self-regulating ourselves either with food, caffeine, alcohol, shopping, exercise, surfing the web…etc. However, learning to see discomfort as a kind alarm bell is one of the most powerful tools of mindfulness. Experiencing discomfort in our body is always a wise invitation to pay closer attention to our stressful thinking. It indicates that we are in a state of resistance and contraction. Discomfort is a gentle mindfulness bell, an invitation to breathe deeply, to let go and refocus our mind on something more aligned with our well-being.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dsvc4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jbk5","text":"Superpower #2: Mindfulness decreases stress, anxiety & depression and increases overall wellness.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":97,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2nurl","text":"A big part of mindfulness is learning how to breathe deeply, how to relax, how to meditate, how to set clear intentions and how to live in a way that’s aligned with what brings us peace, joy, vitality, and health. When we are connected to our own heart and the infinitely wise consciousness within us, our life changes in radical ways! Mindfulness is so easy and pleasant to learn, and it offers the solution to so many modern problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and more.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9a1jj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2mlv9","text":"Superpower #1: Mindfulness gives us unshakeable confidence in our own capacity to self-regulate our moods and create our own happiness from the inside out.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":155,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dqgbr","text":"This is exactly why mindfulness is so incredibly popular these days. It works! It changes lives and I have seen it with my own eyes over the past decade. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to hear the testimonies of hundreds of parents who witnessed incredibly positive changes in their children - many of which were faced with various challenges. In my opinion, mindfulness is so powerful, it should be taught in every single school. As a child, I was never taught these important skills, and so I made it my personal mission to write a mindfulness program designed specifically for kids (with short stories, fun activities, poems, and games). I first taught it my own kids, then I taught it to local kids, then I created a Certification Program to allow more teachers to share it, and more recently, I have converted this program into an easy, do-it-from-home course that parents can follow at their own pace with their kids. The program is called Wise Willy’s Secret Manual to Become a Mindful Superhero. You can download it immediately either from Amazon or from my website. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":960,"length":56,"style":"ITALIC"},{"offset":1062,"length":6,"style":"UNDERLINE"},{"offset":1080,"length":7,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":1062,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":1080,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"308u9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0224","text":"I hope this article has been helpful in demonstrating how mindfulness is so incredibly empowering for people of all ages, especially children! If you have any questions or would like to know more about my mindfulness program for kids, don’t hesitate to contact me.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":253,"length":10,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":253,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"5o4mb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cgrr0","text":"Thank you for reading!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2njdd","text":"Lise Villeneuve","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2u337","text":"www.lisevilleneuve.com ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":22,"style":"UNDERLINE"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":22,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"178vg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.amazon.ca/Willys-Secret-Manual-Mindful-Superhero-ebook/dp/B09KYFJ7KP/","target":"_blank","rel":""}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/product-page/full-pack-wise-willy-s-secret-manual-to-become-a-mindful-sup","target":"_blank","rel":""}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/contact","target":"_blank","rel":""}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"www.lisevilleneuve.com","target":"_blank","rel":""}}},"VERSION":"8.72.19"}" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="4inuq-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4inuq-0-0">When we practice mindfulness, we basically train ourselves to become more self-aware. The mindfulness programs I have created develop and deepen emotional intelligence and emotional awareness - which are essential skills that allow us to understand why we feel the way we do at any given moment. This brings me to mindfulness Superpower #5…</div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="ff050-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ff050-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ff050-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="2kpud-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2kpud-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2kpud-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Superpower #5: Mindfulness teaches us how to be in control of our inner-landscape 100% of the time.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="coo94-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="coo94-0-0"><span data-offset-key="coo94-0-0">In other words, mindfulness gives us the key to our happiness, because it gives us the deep understanding that nothing “out there” truly has the power to make us happy. Happiness and well-being are states that arise from within. Feeling good or bad is directly related to our thinking, our feelings, our perception, our focus, our awareness, and our capacity to use the mindful tools we have at our disposal when life’s circumstances become challenging or uncomfortable. Mindfulness empowers us from within. Children who learn this early have an enormous advantage in life!</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="4p40e-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4p40e-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4p40e-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="4smti-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4smti-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4smti-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Superpower #4: Mindfulness educates us about the direct connection between our thoughts and feelings.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="251h5-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="251h5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="251h5-0-0">One of my workshops for kids is about the power of our thoughts. To demonstrate this visually, I fill two large vases with water and hold up two cardboard cut-outs of kids that fit in the vases. I tell my group of kids “these guys are twins, and they are about to share an experience.” The experience is that they were supposed to have a sleepover at their cousins’ place tomorrow, but instead, their parents decided to take them camping. I then divide the kids in two groups, each represented by one vase and one cut-out character. I ask the kids to put the cut-out character in the water, which represents the same experience they are having (sleepover is cancelled and camping is happening instead). Then one group is assigned red color drops and the other is assigned blue color drops. I ask the red group to come up with negative thoughts associated with this experience. For each negative thought, they put a drop of red in the water. The kids quickly come up with thoughts like “I hate camping! I want to see my cousins instead. There will be mosquitoes. It’s not fair!” I ask the blue group to come up with positive thoughts associated with this experience, and for each positive thought, a blue drop is put into the water. They usually come up with thoughts such as “We’ll get to roast marshmallows. We can do the sleepover another time. It will be an adventure!” When the kids can clearly see that one vase is now red and the other one is blue, I ask them “which twin do you think feels the best now?” Of course, they say the blue one. I explain to them that each twin is now seeing the world through a different filter: one is negative red, the other is positive blue. I ask them why they think the blue twin feels better, and they say, “because of his positive thinking and his attitude.” This simple demonstration shows kids that two people can experience the exact same circumstance but feel very differently about it simply by choosing to adopt a more positive attitude. This teaches them how their thoughts directly affect their feelings, moods and subsequent behaviours. When kids understand this, it empowers them like you would not believe! I have had the pleasure of seeing so many little faces light up after this simple demonstration.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="428va-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="428va-0-0"><span data-offset-key="428va-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="cuh1v-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cuh1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cuh1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Superpower #3: Mindfulness teaches us the true purpose of discomfort.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="4b4gc-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4b4gc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4b4gc-0-0">When we practice mindfulness, we learn how to become very aware of the level of comfort or discomfort in our body. We are all naturally conditioned to want to avoid discomfort by self-regulating ourselves either with food, caffeine, alcohol, shopping, exercise, surfing the web…etc. However, learning to see discomfort as a kind alarm bell is one of the most powerful tools of mindfulness. Experiencing discomfort in our body is always a wise invitation to pay closer attention to our stressful thinking. It indicates that we are in a state of resistance and contraction. Discomfort is a gentle mindfulness bell, an invitation to breathe deeply, to let go and refocus our mind on something more aligned with our well-being.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="as87n-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="as87n-0-0"><span data-offset-key="as87n-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="5j7lt-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5j7lt-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5j7lt-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Superpower #2: Mindfulness decreases stress, anxiety & depression and increases overall wellness.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="5c1ib-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5c1ib-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5c1ib-0-0">A big part of mindfulness is learning how to breathe deeply, how to relax, how to meditate, how to set clear intentions and how to live in a way that’s aligned with what brings us peace, joy, vitality, and health. When we are connected to our own heart and the infinitely wise consciousness within us, our life changes in radical ways! Mindfulness is so easy and pleasant to learn, and it offers the solution to so many modern problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and more.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="3bel-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3bel-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3bel-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="detr-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="detr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="detr-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Superpower #1: Mindfulness gives us unshakeable confidence in our own capacity to self-regulate our moods and create our own happiness from the inside out.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="3k688-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3k688-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3k688-0-0">This is exactly why mindfulness is so incredibly popular these days. It works! It changes lives and I have seen it with my own eyes over the past decade. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to hear the testimonies of hundreds of parents who witnessed incredibly positive changes in their children - many of which were faced with various challenges. In my opinion, mindfulness is so powerful, it should be taught in every single school. As a child, I was never taught these important skills, and so I made it my personal mission to write a mindfulness program designed specifically for kids (with short stories, fun activities, poems, and games). I first taught it my own kids, then I taught it to local kids, then I created a Certification Program to allow more teachers to share it, and more recently, I have converted this program into an easy, do-it-from-home course that parents can follow at their own pace with their kids. The program is called </span><span data-offset-key="3k688-0-1" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/wisewilly" target="_blank">Wise Willy’s Secret Manual to Become a Mindful Superhero</a></span><span data-offset-key="3k688-0-2">. You can download it immediately either from </span><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" data-hook="linkViewer" href="https://www.amazon.ca/Willys-Secret-Manual-Mindful-Superhero-ebook/dp/B09KYFJ7KP/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="3k688-1-0">Amazon</span></a><span data-offset-key="3k688-2-0"> or from my </span><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" data-hook="linkViewer" href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/product-page/full-pack-wise-willy-s-secret-manual-to-become-a-mindful-sup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="3k688-3-0">website</span></a><span data-offset-key="3k688-4-0">. </span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="78rhm-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="78rhm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="78rhm-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="5a3ms-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5a3ms-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5a3ms-0-0">I hope this article has been helpful in demonstrating how mindfulness is so incredibly empowering for people of all ages, especially children! If you have any questions or would like to know more about my mindfulness program for kids, don’t hesitate to </span><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" data-hook="linkViewer" href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="5a3ms-1-0">contact me</span></a><span data-offset-key="5a3ms-2-0">.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="2p7oc-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2p7oc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2p7oc-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="58frc-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="58frc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="58frc-0-0">Thank you for reading!</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="5mc8u-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5mc8u-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5mc8u-0-0">Lise Villeneuve</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="em621-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="em621-0-0"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" data-hook="linkViewer" href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="em621-0-0">www.lisevilleneuve.com</span></a><span data-offset-key="em621-1-0"> </span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="9a47o-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9a47o-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9a47o-0-0"></span></div></div></div>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-69284550275895991822022-03-17T18:36:00.002-07:002022-03-17T18:36:59.153-07:00Healing From Disillusionment, Apathy, Fear, Anger & Sadness<p> Link to video on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/IsMStWC33RI">https://youtu.be/IsMStWC33RI</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IsMStWC33RI" width="482" youtube-src-id="IsMStWC33RI"></iframe></div><br /><p>Kind regards,</p><p>Lise Villeneuve</p><p><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-42910207801846957502022-02-28T10:22:00.006-08:002022-02-28T10:22:58.026-08:00Complimentary Mindfulness & Emotional Awareness Resources to the First 100 Participants!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="297" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lGAjkkmNfAk" width="445" youtube-src-id="lGAjkkmNfAk"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">YouTube link with details here: <a href="https://youtu.be/lGAjkkmNfAk">https://youtu.be/lGAjkkmNfAk</a></div><br /><p></p><p>Best,</p><p>Lise Villeneuve</p><p><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-73427148057485515182022-02-22T13:17:00.001-08:002022-02-22T13:17:12.860-08:00How To Boost Your Natural Immunity Against Fear<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dRwy_fR2cWQ" width="402" youtube-src-id="dRwy_fR2cWQ"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/dRwy_fR2cWQ">https://youtu.be/dRwy_fR2cWQ</a></p><p>Lise Villeneuve</p><p><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-68288778276542775372021-11-25T12:51:00.007-08:002021-11-25T12:51:53.260-08:00Breaking The Cycle of Anger (The Mindful Minute with Lise)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="330" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/doSauPD3Oso" width="481" youtube-src-id="doSauPD3Oso"></iframe></div><br /> Please see the above video (<a href="https://youtu.be/doSauPD3Oso">https://youtu.be/doSauPD3Oso</a>)<p></p><p>This morning, my teenage daughter was angry, and some of that anger got projected on to me. It's hard not to get triggered when someone directs their anger at us, isn't it?</p><p>Anger is like a protective shell. It hides our vulnerable feelings like hurt and sadness. Remembering this can help us to respond with compassion, instead of reacting with more anger. When we create more anger, everybody suffers. </p><p>When we let go of our own negative feelings - by experiencing them fully, we break the cycle of anger.</p><p>Peace,</p><p>Lise Villeneuve</p><p><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></p><p><br /></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-64108387840942086432021-08-20T16:53:00.001-07:002021-08-20T16:53:21.412-07:002-Minute Summary of Lise Villeneuve / Conscious Living Solutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wc9UrlRTECc" width="320" youtube-src-id="wc9UrlRTECc"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Here's the link to the video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9UrlRTECc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9UrlRTECc</a> </p><p>Thanks for watching!</p><p>Lise</p><p><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-44594004015029532272021-07-30T17:44:00.002-07:002021-07-30T17:44:40.677-07:00Today I Released The LAST Book From the Wise Willy Series!!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FR0q9vfLC08" width="447" youtube-src-id="FR0q9vfLC08"></iframe></div><p><br /></p>This short video says it all! Thanks for watching! This project has been keeping me out of trouble! Now I can work on Volumes 2 and 3! All the best to you! xox<p></p><p>Lise Villeneuve</p><p><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></p><p>-Wise Willy's Secret Manual to Become a Mindful Superhero o<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Willys-Secret-Manual-Mindful-Superhero/dp/B09B4L1D6P/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=lise%20villeneuve&qid=1627685527&sr=8-2&fbclid=IwAR1sugoL7lbsUVGaa7dgPIIgBzMr6kjBLBLSQGENblO_UjccITIQGtbwrvo" target="_blank">n Amazon</a></p><p>-Wise Willy's Secret Manual To Become a Mindful Superhero <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/shop">on my website</a>.</p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-84785231558682423832021-07-06T14:48:00.004-07:002021-07-06T15:46:23.821-07:00Mastering Your Mind: The Most Effective & Direct Path To A Happy, Empowered, Successful Life<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FWHwSICA0J1Q9nlFCE2h3TTHnbqWB0nYzXSG47nBn7oiLdqYHuSOfc5LP4fUuvKrPdJsHGgS1IqzcKTRSSQzJqiFcLOQzblO6i8qtxSpmvv2hmK2Zqpx388LuVpXWq7Gy5HYw6hhuEQ/s1280/brain-5532459_1280.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="1280" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FWHwSICA0J1Q9nlFCE2h3TTHnbqWB0nYzXSG47nBn7oiLdqYHuSOfc5LP4fUuvKrPdJsHGgS1IqzcKTRSSQzJqiFcLOQzblO6i8qtxSpmvv2hmK2Zqpx388LuVpXWq7Gy5HYw6hhuEQ/w361-h264/brain-5532459_1280.png" width="361" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><b>Mastering Your Mind: The Most Effective & Direct Path To A Happy, Empowered, Successful Life</b></div></b></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;">She Made Me Angry! Really?</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It can be truly shocking to realize that our mind is the ONLY obstacle to our inner peace, well being, happiness and success in life. If the majority of us fully understood this, we'd be living in a radically different world. Our current world reinforces the belief that things and people "out there" have power over us and they "make us feel" a certain way that keeps us trapped and powerless. But do things "out there" really have the power to "make us" feel anything without our consent? Let's explore this.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Believed Thoughts Change Your Body Chemistry</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Happiness or unhappiness originate in the mind. It all starts with a thought, a story or a belief that we either accept as "truth" or reject. Every thought we believe - whether it's helpful or stressful, acts just like a hypnotizing spell. For every single thought believed, the body creates corresponding physical sensations of comfort or discomfort. A fearful thought will trigger contraction, tension, rigidity or loss of energy in the body. On the other hand, a loving thought will instantly create a state of harmony, flow and well being in the body. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Physical Sensations Are Expressed Externally As Emotions, then Behaviors</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When our body sensations of comfort or discomfort become very strong - sometimes overwhelming - we release this "energy in motion" (e-motion) as emotions that are always expressed externally via our body language. We may decide to act on these emotions with behaviors. Remember, a single thought that we believe triggers the following chain reaction: </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Believed thought / Corresponding physical sensations of comfort or discomfort / Emotion / Behavior. </span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Others Don't Have the Power to Make Us Feel Anything!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Without that prior conscious thought (or subconscious memory) that is assumed to be true, there can be no feelings, emotions or behaviors. If others can't control which thoughts we will accept or reject as untruthful - which will prevent the emotional chain reaction from happening, then we can logically conclude that others don't have the power to make us feel anything. Of course, mastering our mind is a skill that requires discipline, practice, self-awareness and knowledge.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Time For Accountability! Happiness or Unhappiness Originate in the Mind</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Once we understand how our own brains and bodies work, we become fully accountable for the way we think, feel and act. Imagine if everyone became accountable this way! There would be no more blaming others for the way WE feel. We would no longer feel victimized or powerless about our state of mind, our rage, our depression or our anxiety. This is very good news! Our happiness or unhappiness originate in the mind, which means we've always had the power to control how we respond to all the unpredictable things life will continue to throw our way. Will we be able to gracefully accept "what is" in this moment? - which doesn't prevent us from taking action in the next moment, or will we believe resistant, angry, hopeless thoughts that argue with what has already happened? Stressful, resentful thoughts will raise our discomfort level, drain our energy and darken our mood. Will this help us to get what we want in the end?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Don't Underestimate the Power of Your Subconscious Mind!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Not only do our thoughts directly change how we feel and perceive the world, they also have enormous creative power in our lives. Maybe you've heard the accurate saying "thoughts become things"? There is a simple explanation for this. The thoughts we accept as true with our conscious mind become deep seated-beliefs that get stored in our subconscious mind. If only we realized the extent to which our subconscious programming is driving our actions, behaviors, beliefs and expectations! If only we could see the direct relationship between most of our life circumstances and what our subconscious has accepted as truth or facts! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>We Are Our Own Worst Enemies</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Day by day, the negative, stressful thoughts we believe without questioning insidiously slip into our subconscious mind and then we wonder why we constantly sabotage ourselves and experience less than desirable outcomes. We are our own worst enemies because we constantly underestimate how incredibly powerful our mind is! Our negative self-talk is extremely toxic and destructive! It changes our body chemistry, our mood, our behaviors, and it may very well end up as a permanent program lodged in our subconscious that can impact us for life! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>If You Don't Believe Me, Try This...</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Are our kids aware of the power of their thoughts and beliefs? Have they ever been educated about the constant mental chatter going on in their minds? Do they know that their thoughts are not facts, and most thoughts should not be believed? </span><span>We truly have no idea how powerful our mind is! If we did, we would make a conscious effort to use it constructively and we would be blown away by the results. If you don't believe me, try reprogramming your subconscious with words like "joy, peace, vitality, health, wealth, success, love, harmony...etc." right before you fall asleep at night and immediately as you are waking up. Simply say these words to yourself for the next two weeks and see what happens! I dare you.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>You've Had The Power All Along...</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Once you master your own mind, you also master your body, your emotions, your perceptions, your (re)actions and you will have more control over many of your external circumstances that are largely influenced by your subconscious beliefs. If mastering your own mind is not the most effective, direct path to a happy, empowered, successful life, then what is? It's time to stop looking for answers "out there" and instead, look "in here".</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>How Can We Learn To Master Our Minds?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I believe this is THE most important thing we should be teaching our children (and ourselves). It's not that hard to learn, it just takes a little practice. I have written a complete manual for kids that teaches the following steps to self-mastery in a simple, gradual way through short stories and fun activities (<a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/secretmanual" target="_blank">Wise Willy's Secret Manual To Become a Mindful Superhero</a>):</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">1) Become aware of your thoughts (mental chatter)</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">2) Become aware of your body sensations</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">3) Understand the relationship between thoughts, body sensations, emotions, behaviors and perception</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">4) Understand how your brain and body work (rational brain, emotional brain, emotions)</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">5) Develop self-awareness of your thoughts and feelings</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">6) Increase your tolerance for discomfort</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">7) Learn how to question your stressful thoughts, release uncomfortable feelings appropriately and self-regulate your moods.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">8) Use your focus to harness the incredible power of your conscious and subconscious mind.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><b>New Printable Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Cards!</b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">I have recently created <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/product-page/40-printable-mindfulness-emotional-intelligence-cards-daily-reminders" target="_blank">40 printable mindfulness and emotional intelligence cards</a> from <i>Wise Willy's Secret Manual</i> that are great reminders for daily practice. Thanks for taking the time to read!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">Lise Villeneuve</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqBlPvExZb-sO6SW3JNnE1KEI02lg2VpjOX3h73VTICKxvpthJ5_l4Eik_oEVCjCkd7FlzC-uS4lTqfdVpjO_DYWz_nI6BLG0Uvzao2X4Yw3xXkzedDPRz03yRkThv0gL5GxTnIAe4VY/s2048/CoverCardsAmazon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1582" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqBlPvExZb-sO6SW3JNnE1KEI02lg2VpjOX3h73VTICKxvpthJ5_l4Eik_oEVCjCkd7FlzC-uS4lTqfdVpjO_DYWz_nI6BLG0Uvzao2X4Yw3xXkzedDPRz03yRkThv0gL5GxTnIAe4VY/s320/CoverCardsAmazon.jpg" /></a></span></span></div><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-78011057515553295032021-05-11T11:39:00.002-07:002021-05-11T11:39:51.369-07:00Wise Willy's Secret Manual Available Worldwide!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUYQ_0ckoe1j7j8NLqKg3bbZL_OJ5cgZTJe_9n4gFvwZ4pjatVYpRz8yfQVaHYQrQsiUNxxQCYCdzEcp7fGvRi8nlfYIS7TBNaI-NW4i34M0lThNsFdxNt3x6Hjd9FTFfDSS-1ueGUpY/s1650/ToddlerTimes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUYQ_0ckoe1j7j8NLqKg3bbZL_OJ5cgZTJe_9n4gFvwZ4pjatVYpRz8yfQVaHYQrQsiUNxxQCYCdzEcp7fGvRi8nlfYIS7TBNaI-NW4i34M0lThNsFdxNt3x6Hjd9FTFfDSS-1ueGUpY/w617-h476/ToddlerTimes.jpg" width="617" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Wise Willy's Secret Manual Available Worldwide!</span></b></p>(See French Below) <p></p><p>It's truly amazing what you can accomplish when you set clear, consistent, daily goals for yourself and you stay off Facebook! (because Facebook is a HUGE time-sucker!) Manifesting our goals is something we can all achieve. However, what I have learned over the years is that when we align ourselves with a higher power and say: "please show me how I can serve, how I can use my talents to create something for the greatest good", then the manifestation process becomes joyfully miraculous. Creativity then arises directly from the heart, in a detached, high-frequency, love-filled flow that guides our thoughts and actions.</p><p>In January 2021, I truly had no idea that <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/secretmanual" target="_blank">Wise Willy's Secret Manual to Become a Mindful Superhero</a> would emerge from this creative flow! My intentions were to polish up the <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/covidprograms" target="_blank">Conscious Kids Program</a> I had previously written and offer it in a new format. But someone unexpected stepped into my life: Wise Willy! I kept an open mind, went with it, and now his Secret Manual is available on <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Willys-Secret-Mindful-Superhero-Mission-ebook/dp/B094KQVY52/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wise+willy%27s&qid=1620756098&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> worldwide. The entire process has been completely unpredictable, and it continues to be every day! I am in AWE.</p><p>Wise Willy truly has a mind of his own! He decided to release half of his book on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNr8EHEnF7g" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, in video format. He also insisted on being his own Publisher in order to release his Secret Manual as soon as possible - even though his manual is still being reviewed by two major American Publishers at this time. He's a strong-willed little dude on a mission to help kids around the world develop their Superpowers! He brings out the inner-child in grow-ups and invites them to be playful, creative, authentic and spontaneous. </p><p>I'm very grateful to have the opportunity to help Wise Willy get his Secret Manual "out there." Now I'm going to have to help him deal with his addiction to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wisewilly007" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</p><p>Thanks for reading!</p><p>Lise Villeneuve</p><p><a href="http://www.wisewilly.com">www.wisewilly.com</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMURJGTBVUG8vHqe1m9zQnSBAPgxIW3LLMtjm2qiYV_tlxzCN7deC7S4PQz7OPriAu1tJkBbDAMmsP2rIq70F8KYvsoqzmJm3RZSFEi2QiYKFuYQxvq7smxy_T-vhCfeXCwLL5nIJDmLU/s1160/Front%2526Back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1160" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMURJGTBVUG8vHqe1m9zQnSBAPgxIW3LLMtjm2qiYV_tlxzCN7deC7S4PQz7OPriAu1tJkBbDAMmsP2rIq70F8KYvsoqzmJm3RZSFEi2QiYKFuYQxvq7smxy_T-vhCfeXCwLL5nIJDmLU/w553-h368/Front%2526Back.jpg" width="553" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Le manuel secret de Wise Willy est </b><b>disponible dans le monde entier!</b></div></span><p></p><p>C'est vraiment incroyable ce qu'on peut accomplir lorsqu'on se fixe des objectifs quotidiens clairs et qu'on ne passe pas tout notre temps sur Facebook! La manifestation de nos objectifs est quelque chose que nous pouvons tous accomplir. Cependant, ce que j'ai appris au fil des ans, c'est que lorsque nous nous alignons à une puissance supérieure et nous disons: "s'il vous plaît, montrez-moi comment je peux servir, comment je peux utiliser mes talents pour créer quelque chose pour le plus grand bien", alors le processus de manifestation devient joyeusement miraculeux. La créativité naît alors directement du cœur, dans un flux à haute fréquence et rempli d'amour qui guide nos pensées et nos actions de façon détachée.</p><p>En janvier 2021, je n'avais vraiment aucune idée que le <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/secretmanual" target="_blank">manuel secret de Wise Willy pour devenir un super-héros</a> conscient émergerait de ce flux créatif! Mes intentions étaient de peaufiner le programme <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/covidprograms" target="_blank">Enfants Lucides</a> que j'avais précédemment écrit et de l'offrir dans un nouveau format. Mais quelqu'un d'inattendu est entré dans ma vie: Wise Willy! J'ai gardé l'esprit ouvert et maintenant son manuel secret est disponible sur <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Willys-Secret-Mindful-Superhero-Mission-ebook/dp/B094KQVY52/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wise+willy&qid=1620758072&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> dans le monde entier. Le processus a été complètement imprévisible et continue de l'être tous les jours! Je suis épatée!</p><p>Wise Willy est vraiment sa propre personne! Il a décidé de publier la moitié de son livre sur <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNr8EHEnF7g" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, au format vidéo. Il a également insisté pour être son propre éditeur afin de publier son manuel secret le plus rapidement possible - même si son manuel est encore en cours de révision par deux grands éditeurs américains en ce moment. C'est un petit mec têtu qui a pour mission d'aider les enfants du monde entier à développer leurs super pouvoirs! Il fait ressortir l'enfant intérieur chez les grands et les invite à être ludiques, créatifs, authentiques et spontanés.</p><p>Je suis très reconnaissante d'avoir l'opportunité d'aider Wise Willy avec son manuel secret. Maintenant, je vais devoir l'aider à gérer sa dépendance à <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wisewilly007" target="_blank">Facebook</a>!</p><p><br /></p><p>Merci d'avoir lu!</p><p> Lise Villeneuve</p><p><a href="http://www.wisewilly.com">www.wisewilly.com</a></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-30084970206759582762021-04-27T11:37:00.008-07:002021-04-27T11:40:55.068-07:00Wise Willy Shocked by Bullying<h1 style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-wCRtPxc4MXI1N9GE5LkFl0M2Dp-ZGfwqnKJzn2G2vbBoF2-jV8xlWru8KU665zQkOF5Li81sVhQhkF_JELq4d7KOLbVgxv97RVVx2xRQIWhBlqaVit6_WV6Ry9J_HyMoBRQccomFN8/s1920/bullying-3362025_1920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="1920" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-wCRtPxc4MXI1N9GE5LkFl0M2Dp-ZGfwqnKJzn2G2vbBoF2-jV8xlWru8KU665zQkOF5Li81sVhQhkF_JELq4d7KOLbVgxv97RVVx2xRQIWhBlqaVit6_WV6Ry9J_HyMoBRQccomFN8/w577-h272/bullying-3362025_1920.jpg" width="577" /></a></div></h1><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi Friends! (French below)<br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I've been helping out <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/wisewilly" target="_blank">Wise Willy</a> for about a week now, and I feel like I have a third child! I LOVE assisting him with his social media accounts and teaching him how to do various things on the computer, but I had NO IDEA he would create such a stir! I really have to keep a close eye on this little dude! One day he can bring up topics that are fun, light and inspirational, and the next, he can dive into really deep, existential subjects. <br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Like yesterday, he wrote about "the Black Fog" as a result of witnessing bullying at his playground. What he saw really shook him to his core. He was a little surprised when I told him that unfortunately, bullying doesn't stop when people grow up. As long as people continue to deny and project their pain and discomfort onto others, bullying will continue. Anyway, you can read what Wise Willy wrote below. I told him I would feature some of this stuff on my blog once in a while. You should have seen the excitement on his little face!<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Wishing you a great couple of weeks!<br />Lise Villeneuve<br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></span><h1 style="text-align: center;"> The Black Fog</h1><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: normal;">By Wise Willy</span></h3><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Unbeknownst to her, Greta became a host for the Black Fog. It was thick and sticky, heavy and uncomfortable. The Black Fog carried imprints of the faces of all the people who had hurt her. They were too painful to remember consciously, but they still lived and breathed in this dark muck. Greta had been carrying them inside her ever since she was just a helpless, innocent babe in arms. The angry faces yelled how worthless and unlovable she was. She couldn’t hear their words, but she could still feel them as a deep shame and a hopeless unworthiness. As Greta got older, the shame morphed into sadness, then anger, then rage.</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">All she ever wanted was simply what everybody else wanted - to feel good, peaceful and happy. To be loved. But the Black Fog was too dense, too sticky to allow any bright, lighthearted, joyful feelings to survive in such an inhospitable inner-landscape. All Greta knew was pain. And so, unable to free herself from the Black Fog that kept her chained up to misery, she used the only method she knew to raise herself up: she put others down.</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The Black Fog typically affected its hosts in two ways. One - the dark feelings festered into self-hatred and depression, or two - they turned their host into a cruel, aggressive bully. If only someone had shown Greta how to free herself from the Black Fog. If only she knew that beneath this pulsating, viscous layer of past pain, her beauty and innocence were still intact and shining like the sun. Like many, Greta made the mistake of believing she WAS the Black Fog instead of seeing she had become its unfortunate host.</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The Black Fog was a hungry beast. It needed to feed daily on the energy of vulnerable, unsuspecting beings. All Greta had to do was open her mouth and the Black Fog was instantly unleashed onto others. It entered their bodies, caused pain, and perpetuated the cycle like a ruthless parasite. Just a few mean words from Greta gave the Black Fog the power to quickly spread from one child to another at the playground, then from child to sibling, sibling to parent, and neighbour to neighbour, until the entire community was infected.</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If only Greta knew how powerful her words and actions were. If only she could experience the beautifully uplifting domino effect of a KIND word! But she was drowning in the Black Fog, drowning in her pain, because nobody ever taught her how to free herself from this inebriating darkness. Nevertheless, there was hope! Greta’s beautiful, innocent and loving heart was still unscathed. It knew that someday, she would have the knowledge and the courage to free it from the Black Fog.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">----------------------------------------------</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">We ALL carry some of that Black Fog inside us. It is our responsibility to OWN our pain and to allow ourselves to fully FEEL IT - as opposed to escaping it, resisting it, ignoring it or projecting it onto others. The Black Fog only goes away after we have the courage to face and feel our discomfort. It may not feel great in the moment, but as this heavy fog is gradually released from our bodies, the world truly starts to look and feel like a bright new planet!</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">We can do this! We can collectively stop feeding the Black Fog!</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Love, </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wise Willy </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wisewilly007">https://www.facebook.com/wisewilly007</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salut les amis!
<br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">J'aide <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/wisewilly" target="_blank">Wise Willy</a> depuis environ une semaine maintenant, et j'ai l'impression d'avoir un troisième enfant! J'ADORE l'aider avec ses comptes de médias sociaux et lui apprendre à faire diverses choses sur l'ordinateur, mais je n'avais AUCUNE IDÉE qu'il créerait un tel émoi! Je dois vraiment garder un œil sur ce petit mec! Un jour, il peut aborder des sujets amusants, légers et inspirants, et le lendemain, il peut plonger dans des sujets existentiels vraiment profonds.
<br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Comme hier, il a écrit un texte intitulé "le brouillard noir" après avoir été témoin d'intimidation sur son terrain de jeu. Ce qu'il a vu l'a vraiment secoué. Il a été un peu surpris quand je lui ai dit que malheureusement, l'intimidation ne s'arrête pas lorsque les gens grandissent. Tant que les gens continueront de nier et de projeter leur douleur et leur inconfort sur les autres, l'intimidation continuera. Quoi qu'il en soit, vous pouvez lire ce que Wise Willy a écrit ci-dessous. Je lui ai dit que je présenterais certaines de ces choses sur mon blogue de temps en temps. Vous auriez dû voir l'enthousiasme sur son petit visage!
<br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Je vous souhaite une belle semaine!
Lise Villeneuve
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<br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto"><h1></h1><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Le brouillard noir (The Black Fog)</span></h4><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505;"><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">Par Wise Willy</div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">À son insu, Greta est devenue l'hôte du Brouillard Noir. Il était épais et collant, lourd et inconfortable. Le Brouillard Noir portait les empreintes des visages de toutes les personnes qui l'avaient blessée. Ces empreintes étaient trop douloureuses pour qu'elle s'en souvienne consciemment, mais les visages de son passé vivaient et respiraient toujours dans cette boue sombre. Greta les portait en elle depuis qu'elle n'était qu'une fillette. Des expressions colériques lui criaient à quel point elle était sans valeur et peu aimable. Elle ne pouvait point entendre leurs paroles, mais elle pouvait les ressentir sous forme d'une honte profonde et une indignité troublante. Au fur et à mesure que Greta vieillissait, la honte se transformait. D'abord, en tristesse, puis en colère, puis en rage.</div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tout ce qu'elle avait toujours voulu était simplement ce que tout le monde espérait - se sentir bien, paisible et heureux. Se sentir aimé, quoi. Mais le Brouillard Noir était trop dense, trop collant pour permettre à des sentiments lumineux, légers et joyeux de survivre dans un paysage intérieur aussi inhospitalier. Tout ce que Greta connaissait, c'était la douleur. Et donc, incapable de se libérer du Brouillard Noir qui la tenait enchaînée à sa misère, elle utilisait la seule méthode qu'elle connaissait pour se relever: elle rabaissait les autres.</div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Le Brouillard Noir affectait généralement ses hôtes de deux manières. La première - les sentiments sombres se transformaient en haine de soi et en dépression, ou la deuxième - ils transformaient leur hôte en tyran cruel et agressif. Si seulement quelqu'un avait montré à Greta comment se libérer du Brouillard Noir. Si seulement elle savait que sous cette couche visqueuse de douleur passée, sa beauté et son innocence étaient toujours intactes et brillaient comme un soleil. Comme beaucoup, Greta avait commis l'erreur de croire qu'elle ÉTAIT le Brouillard Noir au lieu de comprendre qu'elle était devenue son hôte.</div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Le Brouillard Noir était une bête sauvage affamée qui avait besoin de se nourrir quotidiennement de l'énergie d'êtres vulnérables et sans méfiance. Tout ce que Greta avait à faire était d'ouvrir sa bouche et le Brouillard Noir se déchaînait instantanément sur les autres. Il s'infiltrait dans leur corps, causait de la douleur et perpétuait le cycle vicieux comme un parasite impitoyable. Quelques mots méchants de Greta donnaient au Brouillard Noir le pouvoir de se propager rapidement d'un enfant à un autre dans la cour de récréation, puis d'un enfant à ses parents, d'un voisin à l'autre, jusqu'à ce que toute la communauté soit infectée.</div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Si seulement Greta savait à quel point ses paroles et ses actions étaient puissantes! Si seulement elle pouvait ressentir l'effet domino édifiant de paroles AIMABLES! Mais elle se noyait dans le Brouillard Noir, se noyait dans sa douleur, car personne ne lui avait jamais appris à se libérer de cette obscurité enivrante. Néanmoins, il y avait de l'espoir! Le cœur innocent et aimant de Greta était toujours indemne. Son coeur savait qu'un jour, Greta trouverait la sagesse et le courage de le libérer du Brouillard Noir.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">----------------------------------------------
Nous portons TOUS un peu de ce Brouillard Noir en nous, n'est-ce pas? C'est notre responsabilité de s'approprier notre douleur et d'avoir le courage de la ressentir pleinement - plutôt que d'y échapper, d'y résister, de l'ignorer ou de la projeter sur les autres. Le Brouillard Noir ne disparaît qu'après l'avoir affronté directement en ressentant pleinement notre inconfort. Cela peut être temporairement désagréable, mais à mesure que cet épais brouillard est progressivement libéré de notre corps, TOUT se transforme! Le monde qu'on perçoit commence à ressembler à une nouvelle planète brillante et remplie d'espoir!
<br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nous sommes capables les amis! Nous pouvons collectivement arrêter de nourrir le Brouillard Noir!
<br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Avec Amour,
Wise Willy
Mon Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wisewilly007">https://www.facebook.com/wisewilly007</a></span></span></div></div></div>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-87351561224065930442021-04-15T10:52:00.000-07:002021-04-15T10:52:22.615-07:00Presenting Wise Willy...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWpON514SvROAqKKU0vHUJxPQrqtLfMxBo4KZZwiCa0dFvI3em9OBNtSDHkDMPVGnIgHBhlizqgzo-d7wp8bkXlNOBjHUXtD1AS3mLqZNRpmp-Y2yks1_4aBe9tYzQPWGO2KmQRwbEmo/s1688/SocialMedia_WiseWilly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="1230" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWpON514SvROAqKKU0vHUJxPQrqtLfMxBo4KZZwiCa0dFvI3em9OBNtSDHkDMPVGnIgHBhlizqgzo-d7wp8bkXlNOBjHUXtD1AS3mLqZNRpmp-Y2yks1_4aBe9tYzQPWGO2KmQRwbEmo/w298-h409/SocialMedia_WiseWilly.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>I was completely shocked... </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">(message en français ci-bas)</span></span></h2><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hi friends! I was gardening the other day when a family walked by. They had three kids, and the youngest one looked about two years old. He was staring at me intensely with a twinkle in his blue eyes. Then, when all his family members were ahead of him, he threw a paper airplane my way and winked at me. I thought "how sweet!"<br /><br />They all walked away, I waved goodbye and picked up the airplane. I was surprised to find writing inside it that looked like child's handwriting. I was even more shocked when I read it! I just had to help this little guy! Here's what his letter said...</span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br />Dear Lise,<br /><br />I read in our community newsletter that you are a mindfulness teacher. I need your help! My name is Wise Willy. I am two years old but I am not a typical and blissfully clueless infant. As you can see, I am able to read and write. I have special gifts and abilities that allow me to absorb and retain very large amounts of information rapidly. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY knows about my gifts. You are the first person on earth I tell about this. Please don't tell anyone. I beg you.<br /> <br />Do you know how exhausting is it to have to play DUMB all the time? Do you know how FRUSTRATING it is to have the mind of a scholar trapped inside a tiny, clumsy body? Do you have ANY idea what I could accomplish if I had access to a credit card, a computer and an internet connection?<br /><br />I desperately need your help! Too many people don't understand the relationship between their body, mind and spirit. This means that a LOT of people are unhappy and they don't really know how to make themselves feel better in a sustainable way. If babies were born with a USER MANUAL that clearly explained how their brains and bodies worked, that problem would be solved, but since that's not available at our local hospitals, there is a LOT of work to do! We can't expect the world to be a loving, peaceful, happy place if the majority of people are feeling frustrated and miserable, right? You get it, since you're a mindfulness teacher!<br /><br />My insatiable curiosity about mindfulness and emotional literacy has allowed me to become very well-versed in these subjects. I have a BURNING DESIRE to share my knowledge with the world! I know without a doubt that this is my life's purpose. But I'm going to need your help to get started with the three c': a credit card, a computer and a connection to the internet. Could you please help me? Thank you, and please, please, PLEASE don't tell my parents about this!<br /><br /></span><div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Sincerely,</span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: right;">Wise Willy</div></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br />So there you have it. I've always been a sucker for cute faces! I have helped Wise Willy set up his social media accounts and he now has a computer with an internet connection. Feel free to reach out and see what he's up to! </span><span style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-family: arial; font-size: large;">He's never used social media before so it could take him some time to get used to it. I'm sure he'll appreciate it if you "friend him" and say hello with a warm welcome.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Special thanks to <b>Jodie Parkinson </b>in Melbourne, Australia, for creating this lovely image of Wise Willy that protects his privacy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><h1 class="font_0" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(var(--color_12)); font-size: 22px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: auto; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="color_12" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; 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border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Je n'en croyais pas mes yeux!</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Salut les amis! J'étais en train de jardiner l'autre jour lorsqu'une famille est passée. Ils avaient trois enfants et le plus jeune avait environ deux ans. Il me fixait intensément avec ses yeux bleus brillants. Puis, alors que tous les membres de sa famille étaient devant lui, il a jeté un avion en papier vers moi et m'a fait un clin d'œil. J'ai pensé "comme c'est adorable!"</div><div><br /></div><div>Ils sont tous partis, je les ai salués et j'ai pris l'avion en papier. J'ai été très surprise de découvrir de l'écriture à l'intérieur qui ressemblait à celle d'un enfant. J'étais encore plus choquée quand j'ai lu le message! Il fallait absolument que j'aide ce petit bonhomme! Voici ce que disait sa lettre ...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Chère Lise,</div><div><br /></div><div>J'ai lu dans notre revue communautaire que vous êtes une enseignante de pleine conscience. J'ai besoin de votre aide! Je m'appelle Wise Willy. J'ai deux ans, mais je ne suis pas un bébé typique parfaitement heureux et inconscient. Comme vous pouvez le constater, je suis capable de lire et d'écrire. J'ai des dons et des habiletés spéciales qui me permettent d'absorber beaucoup d'information en très peu de temps. Personne, et je veux dire, PERSONNE n'est au courant de mes dons. Vous êtes la première personne sur terre à qui j'en parle. Veuillez ne le dire à personne! Je vous en supplie!</div><div><br /></div><div>Savez-vous à quel point il est épuisant de jouer à l'IGNORANT tout le temps? Savez-vous à quel point il est FRUSTRANT d'avoir l'esprit d'un érudit piégé dans un corps minuscule et maladroit? Avez-vous une idée de ce que je pourrais accomplir si j'avais accès à une carte de crédit, un ordinateur et une connexion Internet?</div><div><br /></div><div>J'ai désespérément besoin de votre aide! Trop de gens ne comprennent pas la relation entre leur corps, leur mental et leur esprit. Cela signifie que BEAUCOUP de gens sont mécontents et ils ne savent pas vraiment quoi faire pour se sentir bien de manière durable. Si les bébés étaient nés avec un MANUEL D'UTILISATION qui expliquait clairement comment leur cerveau et leur corps fonctionnaient, ce problème serait résolu, mais comme ceci n'est pas disponible dans nos hôpitaux locaux, il y a BEAUCOUP de travail à faire! Nous ne pouvons pas nous attendre à ce que le monde soit un lieu plein d'amour, de paix et de bonheur si la majorité des gens se sentent frustrés et misérables, n'est-ce pas? Vous comprenez, puisque vous enseignez la pleine conscience!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ma curiosité insatiable pour la pleine conscience et la littératie émotionnelle m'a permis de devenir très bien versé dans ces sujets. J'ai un désir ardent de partager mes connaissances avec le monde entier! Je sais sans aucun doute que c'est le but ultime de ma jeune vie. Mais je vais avoir besoin de votre aide pour démarrer avec: une carte de crédit, un ordinateur et une connexion à l'internet. Pourriez-vous m'aider s'il vous plaît? Merci, et JE VOUS EN PRIE, ne le dites pas à mes parents!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Sincèrement,</div><div style="text-align: right;">Wise Willy</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Alors voilà. Je n'ai pas pu résister le charme de Wise Willy. Je l'ai aidé à créer ses comptes sur les réseaux sociaux et il a maintenant un ordinateur avec une connexion Internet. N'hésitez pas à lui tendre la main! Il n'a jamais utilisé les médias sociaux auparavant, donc cela pourrait lui prendre un certain temps pour s'y habituer. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R2bBEAZTY0bL7PoG2Vr5Wt7wcToi-mZs0RYVDFbVGevSEfojKgeds2hjKbGatUr7fkOQKt06-7UK8eozyW6tJqq4DLgB3yc_YbktHKTg6VsnsGiyE3eIZCV9JCEaWY0oyZ883_WrXCw/s320/20210225_120617.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />(Le texte est disponible en français ci-dessous)</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi, how are you? Spring is almost here! Yay! I've been busy writing, writing and writing some more lately. I am actually having the time of my life right now! I feel incredibly inspired and it's a true joy to be able to dive deep into this creation process. It's very intense and I love every second of it! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What am I working on? I'm working on improving the mindfulness program I wrote for kids about five years ago. Why? Because I submitted some of my stories from this program to a Publisher a few months ago and my work is currently being reviewed by their editor. I am still waiting to hear back form them! I want to offer a new, fresh product that families can do at home in order to teach their kids about mindfulness and emotional literacy in a fun, creative way.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">One thing I learned from my first career in the music industry is that you should never wait around for someone to make things happen for you. The more you can do on your own, the better. I didn't want to put myself in a position of just waiting around for Publishers to get back to me (knowing very well that the odds of getting a book deal are ridiculously small), so I've been working on my plan B: self-publication.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">When I submitted my book proposal back in late December, I had a general idea of what I wanted to do. I thought I would just select the best Conscious Kids stories from the 26 that I had already written, improve them a little, work with an illustrator and voilà! But no. That's not what the crazy flow of creativity rushing through me had in mind at all.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I kept an open mind and an open heart, as this is how I have learned to channel inspired creativity over the years. I don't let my analytical mind run the show. Instead, I allow my deepest feelings to guide me into what feels inspired and truthful. If I don't feel passion, love, enthusiasm and joy when I'm writing, I stop. You can see how this adventure has been delicious. Part of the process involves doing what's needed to be in a state of creative receptivity, such as exercising often to keep my energy clear and flowing, meditating, and doing things that nurture body, mind and spirit.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">And the result so far? A NEW mindfulness and emotional literacy program that is clear, solid, fun and unique! I have truly felt so guided in my writing, and the result feels like it has a frequency or a power that surpasses my original work. I'm not done yet, but I can see it very clearly now. I am very grateful and humbled to be a vehicle through which consciousness can express itself creatively, as we all are. We just have to trust the process and open our hearts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for reading! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lise</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mewe.com/i/lisevilleneuve" target="_blank">Join me on MeWe</a> (just like Facebook, but better!)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Des Nouvelles Printanières</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Salut comment ça va? Le printemps est presque là! J'ai été occupée à écrire, écrire et écrire encore plus ces derniers temps. Je me sens incroyablement inspirée et c'est une vraie joie que de pouvoir plonger profondément dans ce processus de création. C'est très intense et j'apprécie chaque seconde!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sur quoi suis-je en train de travailler? Je travaille à l'amélioration du programme de pleine conscience que j'ai écrit pour les enfants il y a environ cinq ans. Pourquoi? Parce que j'ai soumis certaines de mes histoires tirées de ce programme à un éditeur il y a quelques mois et mon travail est actuellement en cours de révision par leur éditeur. J'attends toujours de leurs nouvelles! J'aimerais pouvoir publier un nouveau livre que les familles peuvent faire à la maison afin d'enseigner à leurs enfants la pleine conscience et la littératie émotionnelle d'une manière amusante et créative.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Une chose que j'ai apprise de ma première carrière dans l'industrie de la musique est qu'il ne faut jamais attendre que quelqu'un fasse bouger les choses pour nous. Plus on peut faire les choses avancer nous-même, mieux c'est. Je ne voulais pas me mettre dans la position d'attendre que les éditeurs me reviennent (sachant très bien que les chances d'obtenir un contrat de livre sont ridiculement faibles), alors j'ai travaillé sur mon plan B: l'auto-publication.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lorsque j'ai soumis ma proposition de livre à la fin décembre, j'avais une idée générale de ce que je voulais faire. J'ai pensé sélectionner les meilleures histoires de Conscious Kids parmi les 26 que j'avais déjà écrites, les améliorer un peu, travailler avec un illustrateur et voilà! Mais non. La créativité débordante qui me traversait avait un autre plan.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">J'ai gardé l'esprit et le coeur ouverts, car c'est ainsi que j'ai appris à canaliser la créativité inspirée au fil des ans. Je ne laisse pas mon cerveau analytique diriger le bateau. Je permets plutôt à mes sentiments les plus profonds de me guider dans ce qui me semble inspiré et véridique. Si je ne ressens pas de passion, d'amour, d'enthousiasme et de joie quand j'écris, j'arrête. Vous pouvez voir à quel point cette aventure a été délicieuse. Une partie du processus consiste à faire ce qui est nécessaire pour être dans un état de réceptivité créative, comme faire de l'exercice régulièrement pour garder mon énergie claire et fluide, méditer et faire des choses qui nourrissent le corps et l'esprit.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Et le résultat jusqu'à présent? Un NOUVEAU programme de pleine conscience et de littératie émotionnelle qui est clair, solide, amusant et unique! Je me suis vraiment sentie guidée à travers ce processus d'écriture, et je ressens que le résultat a une fréquence vibratoire ou une puissance qui surpasse mon travail original. Je n'ai pas encore fini, mais je peux voir très clairement ce qui est en train d'émerger maintenant. Je suis très reconnaissante et honorée d'être un véhicule à travers lequel la conscience peut s'exprimer de manière créative, comme nous le sommes tous. Nous devons juste faire confiance au processus et ouvrir nos cœurs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A la prochaine!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lise xox</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mewe.com/i/lisevilleneuve" target="_blank">Join me on MeWe</a> (comme Facebook, mais mieux!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-39228952084766315512021-02-19T10:48:00.004-08:002021-02-19T11:07:11.291-08:00I Have No Clue What I'm Doing!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="347" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sl7UwUOlTLQ" width="485" youtube-src-id="Sl7UwUOlTLQ"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">(French translation below)</span><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Last night a Youtube video popped up on my screen that got my attention. In this video, Tony Robbins and his wife Sage were interviewing Michael Singer, the author of the incredible book "<i>The Untethered Soul.</i>" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I was intrigued, because this is a book I have been giving to almost everyone I have worked with over the years - from people who have come to me for health and wellness coaching and counseling, to spiritual guidance, reiki and mindfulness certification training. I have given this book to friends and family members because it is so powerful and transformative, yet so simple to understand. Apparently, Oprah also gives this book to everyone she knows. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I was curious to see the interaction between Tony Robbins and Michael Singer, which turned out to be really sweet, inspiring and empowering. At the very end of the interview, Michael expressed that the greatest thing he learned was to "let go and honor a force stronger than me, which is Life." He explained that his small self and his mind were much too limited to understand the full picture and that Life, on the other hand, could be fully trusted. "There's only one way to live your life, and that is Life, not mind." He asked himself "Am I ready, willing and able to let go of the parts of me that are resisting what is unfolding?" The result is that Michael Singer now feels constant joy and freedom. How beautiful is that?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Most of us believe that our lives will fall apart if we surrender to Life and just go with the flow. We are convinced that<i> we </i>are doing it all, that our minds are in full control and that "me" the person, is an undisputable reality. Is that really so? Sure, we can use our focus and intention to create or attract certain things in our life, because what we hold in mind tends to manifest, but is it possible that the perception of how much power we actually have over the life that is unfolding through us is a little misleading? Who is beating our heart right now? Who is regulating our blood sugar? Who or what is creating these incredible synchronicities in our lives that our minds could never have planned or predicted? Perhaps our minds could use a dash of humility at times.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I loved this interview because it was a great reminder that "I" (the small person) really have no clue what I'm doing. However, the Life force, or consciousness, is pouring through me like a river - especially when I keep my energy meridians open and clear, and when I allow my feelings and emotions to flow instead of letting them stagnate in my body. Consciousness is expressing itself through me, and IT knows what it's doing! It is a divine, benevolent, creative and infinitely intelligent power that is guiding my every thought, feeling and behavior. What happens when I resist what is, or when I argue with what's happening? I suffer. I feel uncomfortable feelings and emotions, physical pain or discomfort, and my negative thinking drains me of my energy. What happens when I align myself with this Life force and let it rush in? I feel joy, enthusiasm, inspiration, love, and my body begins to heal.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Our minds don't like this one bit. They are proud and argumentative. They want to remain in control. But the question is: do we want to feel happy, peaceful and free, or do we want to cling to this illusion of control? The choice is ours. Instead of constantly pushing away our feelings of discomfort, what would happen if we relaxed into them, allowed them to move through us and asked "What can I learn from this?" and "What is Life trying to teach me?"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Wishing you a wonderful week,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lise Villeneuve</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Je n'ai aucune idée de ce que je fais!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hier soir, une vidéo Youtube est apparue sur mon écran et a attiré mon attention. Dans cette vidéo, Tony Robbins et sa femme Sage interviewaient Michael Singer, l'auteur de l'incroyable livre «The Untethered Soul».</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">J'étais intriguée, car c'est un livre que j'ai donné à presque toutes les personnes avec lesquelles j'ai travaillé au fil des ans - des personnes qui sont venues me voir pour du coaching et des conseils en matière de santé et de bien-être, en passant par du coaching spirituel, le reiki et la pleine conscience. J'ai donné ce livre à des amis et aux membres de ma famille parce qu'il est si puissant et transformateur, mais aussi très simple à comprendre. Apparemment, Oprah donne également ce livre à tous ceux qu'elle connaît.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">J'étais curieuse de voir l'interaction entre Tony Robbins et Michael Singer, qui s'est avérée vraiment adorable, inspirante et stimulante. À la toute fin de l'entrevue, Michael a déclaré que la plus grande chose qu'il avait apprise était de «lâcher prise et d'honorer une force plus forte que moi, qui est la vie». Il a expliqué que son <i>petit moi</i> et son mental étaient beaucoup trop limités pour avoir une perspective globale, et que la vie, d'un autre côté, pouvait être entièrement fiable. "Il n'y a qu'une seule façon de vivre votre vie, et c'est en faisant confiance à la Vie, pas au mental." Il s'est demandé "Suis-je prêt, disposé et capable de lâcher prise des parties de moi qui résistent à ce qui se déroule?" Le résultat est que Michael Singer ressent désormais une joie et une liberté constantes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">La plupart d'entre nous croient que nos vies s'effondreront si nous nous abandonnons à la Vie et suivons le courant. Nous sommes convaincus que nous manipulons tout, que notre mental est en plein contrôle et que «moi» la personne, est une réalité incontestable. Est-ce vraiment le cas? Bien sûr, nous pouvons utiliser notre concentration et notre intention pour créer ou attirer certaines choses dans notre vie, car ce que nous avons à l'esprit a tendance à se manifester, mais est-il possible que la perception du pouvoir que nous avons réellement sur la Vie qui se déroule à travers nous est un peu trompeuse? Qui bat notre cœur en ce moment? Qui régule notre glycémie? Qui ou quoi crée ces incroyables synchronicités dans nos vies que notre cerveau n'aurait jamais pu prévoir ou prédire? Peut-être que notre mental pourrait parfois bénéficier d'un soupçon d'humilité?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">J'ai adoré cette interview parce que c'était un excellent rappel que «je» (la petite personne) n'ai vraiment aucune idée de ce que je fais. Cependant, la force de vie, ou conscience, se déverse à travers moi comme une rivière - surtout quand je garde mes méridiens d'énergie ouverts et clairs, et quand je laisse mes sentiments et mes émotions couler au lieu de les laisser stagner dans mon corps. La conscience s'exprime à travers moi, et ELLE sait ce qu'elle fait! C'est une puissance divine, bienveillante, créatrice et infiniment intelligente qui guide chacune de mes pensées, sentiments et comportements. Que se passe-t-il lorsque je refuse ce qui EST ou que je résiste ce qui se passe? Je souffre. Je ressens des sentiments et des émotions inconfortables, de la douleur physique ou de l'inconfort, et mes pensées négatives drainent mon énergie. Que se passe-t-il lorsque je m'aligne sur cette force de vie et que je la laisse entrer? Je ressens de la joie, de l'enthousiasme, de l'inspiration, de l'amour et mon corps commence à guérir.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Notre mental n'aime pas cela du tout. Il est fier et argumentateur. Il veut garder le contrôle. Mais la question est: voulons-nous nous sentir heureux, paisibles et libres, ou voulons-nous nous accrocher à cette illusion de contrôle? Le choix nous appartient. Au lieu de constamment repousser nos sentiments d'inconfort, que se passerait-il si nous nous détendions en leur permettant de passer à travers nous et leur demandions "Qu'est-ce que la Vie essaie de m'apprendre?"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Je vous souhaite une très belle semaine,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lise Villeneuve</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-70720712045179974352021-02-02T13:35:00.000-08:002021-02-02T13:35:08.081-08:00Perhaps I Fit Right In with the Radicals?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdt2A8050POmzWNKk2s5b5xUqMpGal1IH_NB5GjZrK_8bzBUZgLuxS14PaUEucvTEqHAIU0fgcEtI8DRuXylhd_kK9Gxu5AqKuACvSIDajEg4YMbb7zFXExihJTXEZIQPRrzDthAgYyk/s2048/Precious.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="2048" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdt2A8050POmzWNKk2s5b5xUqMpGal1IH_NB5GjZrK_8bzBUZgLuxS14PaUEucvTEqHAIU0fgcEtI8DRuXylhd_kK9Gxu5AqKuACvSIDajEg4YMbb7zFXExihJTXEZIQPRrzDthAgYyk/w436-h292/Precious.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">First of all, I'd like to extend a big warm, fuzzy HELLO, in alphabetical order, to...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Anna</b>, (high five!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Bruce</b>, (hey chocolate-loving BFF!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Guillaume</b>, (chat va toi?)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Jenna</b>, (yo girl!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Kari</b>, (hi, it's me again!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Lucien</b>, (je t'inclus même si Feedburner t'a refusé)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Nevena</b>, (on va y arriver avec les médias sociaux!!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Nicolle</b>, (hey awesome cousin!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Rachid</b>, (salutations de l'Alberta!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Rob</b>, (hey stranger!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Valérie</b> (COUCOU ma belle!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Yvon</b> (the scale of consciousness...)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It feels truly WONDERFUL to write a blog knowing that someone will actually read it! This blogging platform (Blogger) is created by Google, you see, and ever since Google+ was cancelled, all the people who were following my blog automatically got removed, bringing my readers down to a big fat ZERO. How depressing is that?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This happened a while ago, I can't remember exactly when, and I was too discouraged to do anything about it. I didn't have the time or the energy to invest in troubleshooting this issue, and my blog didn't even have a "subscribe" button or a way for anyone to sign up for it. Despite all this, I kept on writing because I'm a blogger at heart, with or without readers. But boy oh boy, you have all given me a huge boost in motivation by signing up here. THANK YOU! 💝 </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">By the way, about a week ago, my daughter Emma and I did a photoshoot at home. Our cat Precious was VERY upset that we disturbed her nap on the couch! She is a little bipolar, but we love her anyway. And now, moving on to the subject of fitting in with the radicals...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lately, I've really been thinking about the whole social media gimmick. <b>Nevena</b>, I think you summed it up beautifully in your latest email by saying: <i>"il semble que les réseaux sociaux n'offrent que l'illusion de la connexion qui nous manque (personnelle, physique, spirituelle ou autre)."</i> Translation: "It seems that social networks only offer the illusion of the connection we lack (personal, physical, spiritual or otherwise)". How true. The whole social media experience obviously doesn't compare to genuine in-person interactions, yet many of us feel this pressure and bittersweet desire to participate online. After all, we are social creatures wired for connection, so it makes sense to want to take whatever we can get!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There are obviously many benefits to social media, like staying in touch, gaining visibility, and let's not forget the "social voyeurism" that's part of the package, whether we like it or not. But how aware are we of the price we are paying by default when we use platforms such as Facebook and even Google. What's the cost? It's no secret that all our personal data is being collected and we are constantly being targeted by aggressive advertisers who track and record our online behaviours. As the documentary <i>The Social Dilemma</i> states, by using these platforms, "we ARE the product." We are nothing more than consumers being emotionally manipulated to spend as much as possible. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It's truly a dilemma and everyone has to make their own informed choices based on what's most important to them. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I recently decided to ditch all mainstream social media platforms and joined only one: </span><a href="https://mewe.com/i/lisevilleneuve" style="font-family: arial;">MeWe</a><span style="font-family: arial;">. The design is very similar to Facebook, but they define themselves as "the social network built on trust, control and love." There are no ads, no spyware and no newsfeed manipulations. It's a lot less "happening" and busy than Facebook, and yes, this alternative platform has attracted some right-wing radicals, but this doesn't bother me because I don't plan on friending them or joining their groups. I think we can peacefully cohabit this cyberspace that includes people from all walks of life, cultures and belief systems. After all, we are all human beings just trying to do the best we can. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It occurred to me recently that perhaps my pronounced interest in spirituality, consciousness and mindfulness makes me appear like a bit of a radical or an extremist to the mainstream masses? I'm OK with that! So far, I feel right at home on MeWe. It feels clean, fresh and genuine. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I've had to dig a little, but I have discovered a few hidden gems already. Thanks so much for reading! Have a wonderful week!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lise Villeneuve</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Visit my website: <a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">You can subscribe to my blog here: </span><a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/blog" style="font-family: arial;"> https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/blog</a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Join me on MeWe: <a href="https://mewe.com/i/lisevilleneuve">https://mewe.com/i/lisevilleneuve</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-50024573614604808682021-01-27T09:49:00.007-08:002021-01-29T08:56:18.337-08:00I was Shocked To Discover This...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSGpTr8Ml9SiDwvoy8cEsJt8aWc2PXX9-NX_0Zle8hRYbVroW_t61aEWGPtEHZSkLxxSHigmY5b_mB5T-7TeVgaL9WlLicGQWve_o8R7Ji9QPNIHkbZQNaaFstDPRpCfAAiSKPBymeaw/s578/trophee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSGpTr8Ml9SiDwvoy8cEsJt8aWc2PXX9-NX_0Zle8hRYbVroW_t61aEWGPtEHZSkLxxSHigmY5b_mB5T-7TeVgaL9WlLicGQWve_o8R7Ji9QPNIHkbZQNaaFstDPRpCfAAiSKPBymeaw/s320/trophee.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;">(La version française est disponible ci-bas)</span></p>When I was in the music business many years ago, I desperately wanted to produce and distribute an album. I sent my demos to record companies and did a lot of waiting and hoping. A couple big music producers made some promises (over dinner and wine) that never materialized. I wasn't willing to sell my soul (or other assets) to the music industry.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In 2003, I lucked out by winning first place at the <i>Tremplin International de la Chanson Francophone</i> in Paris (see picture above). The following year, I was touring 9 countries with my solo piano show even though I still didn't have an official, professionally produced music album! I got really tired of waiting, so I stopped telling myself that the task was unsurmountable and I rolled up my sleeves.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">First, I incorporated my own company that became a small record label. This gave me access to grants, which I was lucky to receive from <i>Musicaction</i>. Then, I started to build a team of important collaborators: musicians, photographers, graphic artists, publicists, radio trackers and more. It was so satisfying to finally see things moving forward! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Once the album was recorded, I had a strong urge to write a book, and I was confident I would have enough time to write it during the post-production phase of the CD. I wanted the album and the book to be released together, in one package. So, my small company also became a publishing house. I began to expand my team of collaborators with editors, printers, book distributors...etc. It was so exciting! The book industry was completely new to me. There was so much to learn and do.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A little while after I finished writing the first version of my book, I had a sudden realization. I was so close to the finish line, at last! After all those years of waiting, I had now achieved a major goal: an album and a book! Surely, this accomplishment would exterminate those nagging feelings of restlessness and unworthiness, right? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What I realized was that for most of my life, I was working under the unconscious assumption that something I did or accomplished, could eliminate my uncomfortable feelings that kept resurfacing every now and then. Like many, I truly believed that "worldly success" was the key to feeling more peaceful and content. I became acutely aware of this thought pattern that had been motivating me for so long: "once I release this book and CD, I will be happier." I was truly shocked to discover how erroneous this belief was! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">With the gift of this new insight, I had to rewrite the entire book! I hadn't learned my lesson yet, and now I know that living and sharing the following message was the true purpose of my first book: <b>"Enjoy the journey, it's much more important than the final destination you are trying to reach. Don't assume that something in the future will make you feel better than the way you feel right now. Find the joy of<i> being</i> in the moment, and this will bring true power to whatever it is you are <i>doing.</i>"</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Now that I am working on my second book (<a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/covidprograms">Conscious Kids</a>), you can bet that I am applying what I learned! What are you working on right now? Are you able to find joy in the moment? What particular circumstances trigger uncomfortable feelings? Being aware of these gives you the power to make changes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for reading!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/">Lise Villeneuve</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">You can subscribe to my blog here: <a href="https://lisevilleneuve.blogspot.com/">https://lisevilleneuve.blogspot.com/</a> (top of page on desktop version)</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipr-6keDJHo1yGaDZ2ET_-ULm-ZDRemNlz1CVogzQhNom0JGWuxJux7_Di-zrAy8oJbGp2Tuu2kTnZyzwZs92_nos-0IThBOZTMUiJfK3U0IPiI7CJX096FFxBSPjCQmo-MvbrD9o9b5g/s578/trophee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipr-6keDJHo1yGaDZ2ET_-ULm-ZDRemNlz1CVogzQhNom0JGWuxJux7_Di-zrAy8oJbGp2Tuu2kTnZyzwZs92_nos-0IThBOZTMUiJfK3U0IPiI7CJX096FFxBSPjCQmo-MvbrD9o9b5g/s320/trophee.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Quand j'étais dans le secteur de la musique il y a plusieurs années, je voulais désespérément produire et distribuer un album. J'ai envoyé mes démos à des maisons de disques et j'ai beaucoup attendu et espéré. Quelques grands producteurs de disques ont fait des promesses qui ne se sont jamais concrétisées. Je n'étais pas intéressée à vendre mon âme (ou d'autres actifs) à l'industrie de la musique.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">En 2003, j'ai eu beaucoup de chance. J'ai remporté la première place au <i>Tremplin International de la Chanson Francophone à Paris</i> (voir photo ci-dessus). L'année suivante, je faisais une tournée dans 9 pays avec mon spectacle de piano solo, même si je n'avais toujours pas d'album de musique officiel. J'étais vraiment fatiguée d'attendre, alors j'ai arrêté de me dire que la tâche était insurmontable et j'ai retroussé mes manches.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tout d'abord, j'ai créé ma propre compagnie qui est devenue une petite maison de disques. Cela m'a donné accès à des subventions, que j'ai eu la chance de recevoir de <i>Musicaction</i>. Ensuite, j'ai commencé à rassembler une équipe de collaborateurs importants: musiciens, photographes, graphistes, publicistes, trackers radio et plus. C'était tellement satisfaisant de voir enfin les choses avancer!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Une fois l'album enregistré, j'avais une forte envie d'écrire un livre, et j'étais convaincue que j'aurais assez de temps pour l'écrire pendant la phase de post-production du disque. Je voulais que l'album et le livre soient publiés ensemble, dans un seul paquet. Ainsi, ma petite entreprise est également devenue une maison d'édition. J'ai commencé à élargir mon équipe de collaborateurs avec des éditeurs, des imprimeurs, des distributeurs de livres, etc. C'était tellement stimulant! L'industrie du livre était complètement nouvelle pour moi. Il y avait tant à apprendre et à faire.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Peu de temps après avoir fini d'écrire la première version de mon livre, j'ai eu une prise de conscience soudaine. J'étais si proche de la ligne d'arrivée, enfin! Après toutes ces années d'attente, j'avais maintenant atteint un objectif majeur: un album et un livre! Certes, cet accomplissement exterminerait mes sentiments persistants d'agitation et d'indignité, n'est-ce pas?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ce que j'ai réalisé, c'est que pendant presque toute ma vie, j'opérais sous la croyance inconsciente que des accomplissements quelconques pouvaient éliminer les sentiments inconfortables qui ne cessaient de refaire surface en moi. Comme beaucoup, je croyais vraiment que le succès matériel était la clé pour se sentir plus paisible et satisfait. J'ai pris pleinement conscience de ce schéma de pensée qui me motivait depuis si longtemps: « une fois que je terminerai ce livre et ce disque, je serai plus heureuse ! » C'était choquant d'avoir la réalisation que ma croyance était totalement erronée.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Avec la clarté de cette nouvelle vision, j'ai dû réécrire tout le livre! Je n'avais pas encore appris ma leçon, et je sais maintenant que de vivre et de partager le message suivant était le véritable objectif de mon premier livre: <b>"Profitez du voyage, c'est beaucoup plus important que la destination finale que vous essayez d'atteindre. Ne prenez pas pour acquis que quelque chose dans le futur vous permettra de vous sentir mieux que ce que vous ressentez maintenant. Trouvez la joie d'être dans l'instant présent, et cela apportera un véritable pouvoir à tout ce que vous faites."</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Maintenant que je travaille sur mon deuxième livre (<a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/covidprograms">Conscious Kids</a> / Enfants Lucides), vous pouvez parier que j'applique ce que j'ai appris! Sur quoi travaillez-vous actuellement? Êtes-vous capable de trouver de la joie dans l'instant présent? Quelles circonstances particulières déclenchent des sentiments inconfortables? Prendre conscience de cela vous donne le pouvoir d'apporter des changements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Merci d'avoir pris le temps de lire!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/">Lise Villeneuve</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Vous pouvez vous abonner à mon blogue ici: <a href="https://lisevilleneuve.blogspot.com/">https://lisevilleneuve.blogspot.com/</a> (en haut de page sur la version desktop)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><p><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-38578439913624740702021-01-22T11:19:00.000-08:002021-01-22T11:19:10.297-08:00I Wanted to Shout at Eckhart Tolle...<p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> Waking Up: Personal Insights From my Journey</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxf1sA-TOG1CgJJWyDpsvmY0ZYGyBHo8zcXD3kwtt_IUNxBPlVHHuEqLrXZwXts0_lYCfohvdooNkxMQrCo2p4YJrN8r5bGSmsaeWQbrCnIf3QOAfJ0f8ZoUgcvhzlM3HATpCAvb3u3M/s2048/Jan1_2021_forest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxf1sA-TOG1CgJJWyDpsvmY0ZYGyBHo8zcXD3kwtt_IUNxBPlVHHuEqLrXZwXts0_lYCfohvdooNkxMQrCo2p4YJrN8r5bGSmsaeWQbrCnIf3QOAfJ0f8ZoUgcvhzlM3HATpCAvb3u3M/s320/Jan1_2021_forest.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">I Wanted to Shout at </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Eckhart Tolle...</span></div></span><p></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">How are you? I recently took a break from blogging and social media because quite frankly, I felt a little drained. Facebook especially can suck the life out of me in no time. So I focused on doing things that recharged my energy, such as spending more time in nature, reading inspirational books, and I spent a lot of quality time with those guys in the picture: my family. Now I feel great, and I have some news I'd like to share with you!</span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This Fall, I took an online course with Eckhart Tolle. During the course, someone from Greece asked him "how can I help kids to become more conscious?" In short, he replied that the best way to teach kids about mindfulness and emotional literacy is through short stories and little activities. He went on to say that if anyone in our group had some talent for writing, this would be a wonderful project to develop for children. You can image my reaction! I wanted to shout at my computer screen to tell Eckhart "I've created that exact project already!", but unfortunately, he couldn't hear me. Bummer.</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br />Nevertheless, hearing him say that - coupled with my frustration at not being able to share Conscious Kids with families in person anymore (Covid) - made me want to create a more tangible version of this collection of stories and activities. Currently, Conscious Kids is only available online as a downloadable file, which is fine, but I know it could be packaged in a way that is absolutely delicious for families. So, shortly after Eckhart's "pep talk", I decided to send my Conscious Kids book proposal to one American Publisher I particularly respect. Two weeks after I sent it, the Publisher got in touch with me and said that my proposal was being passed on to be reviewed by their Children's Books Editor! I was thrilled and am so eager to hear back from them.<br /><br />Experts in the book industry say that authors have a 99.9% chance of being rejected by Publishers, but regardless of what happens with this particular Publisher, I am committed to moving forward with a bold new version of Conscious Kids, even if that means self-publication. I can already picture its pages filled with vivid and colourful illustrations. I think kids will really love that! <br /><br />Conscious Kids would never have been possible without all the support and feedback I have received over the years from you, my community. Thank you for that. I look forward to the journey ahead, and if you'd like to share your ideas, suggestions or comments about bringing this new version of Conscious Kids to life, please do get in touch with me, I'd love to hear from you. In fact, over the next few months, I will be actively asking you for feedback about what your best version of Conscious Kids would look like. Together, I know that we will be able to make this happen for our children.<br /><br />Thanks for your presence,<br /><br />Lise Villeneuve</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Creator of <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/boutique4">Conscious Kids</a></span></div>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-58928015145440144252020-11-03T11:18:00.000-08:002020-11-03T11:18:28.829-08:00Barbed Wire Fence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAKd3MwR5CkHjPC437T7VfLA8D09oQ8tZhaqn_UPx6h_2I_muzp0O4Y5ozdwxEnUzDC4pixNy4elkanozqXCPjj3JbiRBL5louMYp6JrNJBbfr9JoE1AjzUSStcQ7oR8_cgmnXiVUuWQ/s960/barbed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="960" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAKd3MwR5CkHjPC437T7VfLA8D09oQ8tZhaqn_UPx6h_2I_muzp0O4Y5ozdwxEnUzDC4pixNy4elkanozqXCPjj3JbiRBL5louMYp6JrNJBbfr9JoE1AjzUSStcQ7oR8_cgmnXiVUuWQ/w381-h285/barbed.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Barbed Wire Fence</b></span></span></p><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Beyond my skin,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This seeming border</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Where my world ends </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">And yours begins</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There is another perspective</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">A new horizon</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Where we are One</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I cannot see it </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">With my eyes</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">But I can feel the sacred ties</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">That unite, rather than divide</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Can you feel them?</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The heart knows how to rise above</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The barbed wire fences</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Of our defenses</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">On the other side…</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There is truly only Love </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Lise Villeneuve</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></div></div>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-65383573772620061372020-10-25T20:16:00.003-07:002020-10-25T20:19:52.685-07:00Wisdom from Eckhart Tolle in Times of Darkness<p style="text-align: center;"> <b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Waking Up: Personal Insights from my Journey</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHD4VEkexrjVJ3qJ5ewLSkpLBNUhweaw9KFzixpMzHQvLSl8FpkaV9BcaWOgTbv8nh6yfYQUFG7xl9nSXh4EGih4RTFm_ZpUX2yNQKrxjCUjjmysukT4WXApFTEUkvCIwb9RuXhVNoZo/s1570/Tolle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="1570" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHD4VEkexrjVJ3qJ5ewLSkpLBNUhweaw9KFzixpMzHQvLSl8FpkaV9BcaWOgTbv8nh6yfYQUFG7xl9nSXh4EGih4RTFm_ZpUX2yNQKrxjCUjjmysukT4WXApFTEUkvCIwb9RuXhVNoZo/w400-h299/Tolle.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">Here is a highlight from this week's daily posts on the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/consciouskidsedmonton" style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Conscious Living facebook page</a><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">. Please join me on Facebook for a more interactive and personal experience.</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">October 21, 2020</span></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wisdom from
Eckhart Tolle in Times of Darkness</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I signed up
for Eckhart Tolle’s most recent 8-week online course that started this week.
It’s wonderful because all the sessions with him and his partner, Kim Eng, are
live. I thoroughly enjoy receiving the gift of his wisdom from the comfort of
my home. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I’d like to
summarize, in my own words, what stood out for me during this first session
with Eckhart. He explained that during collectively challenging times, such as
now, two things can happen. The first and most common thing is that the rising
levels of fear, anxiety, stress, anger and even nihilism in the population will
likely pull most people out of a state of present awareness and drag them into
a state of unconscious survival. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This
unconsciousness, fueled by strong emotions and intense negative thoughts, directly
affects people’s capacity to think critically and rationally. What that means
is that the more unconscious and survival-oriented people become, the more likely
they are to make bad choices for themselves and others. If more and more people
are making fear-based choices daily, you can see how this can very rapidly degenerate
into a negative spiral that will affect everyone on our planet. Darkness can quickly
breed more darkness if we are not mindful.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Eckhart said
the second thing that can happen during collectively difficult times is that
the rising levels of discomfort, uncertainty and chaos shake us to our core and
force us - or inspire us, to dive into the root causes of our suffering. This
is what the awakening process is all about. Challenging times can become a
golden opportunity for the consciousness that expresses itself through us to grow
exponentially. In other words, life’s hardships can provide the necessary pressure
to transform our darkest, densest coal into sparkling diamonds.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">What do we
want? Are we ready to take a good look at the coal we’ve all been carrying
around for years? Are we willing to take some pressure, to bend and let go of
our old, limiting ways and structures? The current conditions we are living in
are perfect for this sacred alchemy to occur. The choice is ours.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Peace,</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lise</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span class="_5mfr" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" color="transparent" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">❤️</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Lise Villeneuve / <a href="http://www.consciouslivingsolutions.com">www.consciouslivingsolutions.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Please join me on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/consciouskidsedmonton" target="_blank">Conscious Living facebook page</a> for more personal posts not published here.</span></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-24457125816447072982020-10-19T10:08:00.000-07:002020-10-19T10:08:04.048-07:00What's Your Soundtrack?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Waking Up: Personal Insights from my Journey</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghY1svzmVyDPBMLfiW8NkW9_Whts8orxU4-6XSvmpScOR3UM7frFCnH6MzD0js56Wt8b2ROA5ZjX1DzHSUX1srCLXD2YIBTBedbn4rPRPNPI1IhrzP8Vib8gamdFFQ9nSSaX8BEkmz9I/s1920/superb-thread-3646274_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghY1svzmVyDPBMLfiW8NkW9_Whts8orxU4-6XSvmpScOR3UM7frFCnH6MzD0js56Wt8b2ROA5ZjX1DzHSUX1srCLXD2YIBTBedbn4rPRPNPI1IhrzP8Vib8gamdFFQ9nSSaX8BEkmz9I/w400-h266/superb-thread-3646274_1920.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">Here are a few highlights from this week's daily posts on the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/consciouskidsedmonton" style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Conscious Living facebook page</a><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">. Please join me on facebook for a more interactive and personal experience.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">October 11, 2020</span></span></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Having an Attitude of Gratitude (Happy Thanksgiving Canada!)</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I was just cleaning out the garden – pulling out the Morning Glory vines and collecting some seeds for next year. It’s a nice sunny day, but the wind is very strong and quite chilly! As I am now writing this in the comfort of my warm home, my fingers are still very cold.</span></p><div class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px;">On this Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, I have been thinking about the phenomenal power of gratitude. Being in a genuine state of joyful appreciation will naturally give us more of the things we are grateful for. The duality we experience in life is perfectly designed for us to practice gratitude. For example, as I notice how cold my fingers are, I can suddenly become very aware of how lucky I am to have a warm home with a humming furnace.</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">Every challenge in life is also an opportunity for us to appreciate our other blessings. An illness can make us recognize our resilience and our loving support system. The loss of a job can allow us to discover our creativity and resourcefulness. Loneliness can teach us how to find real delight in a simple conversation with a stranger.</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">It’s up to us what we decide to focus on. It’s important to remember that our energy flows where our attention goes. Meaning? What we focus on changes how we feel. If I focus on my cold fingers, that doesn’t feel great. If I am thankful for the warmth of my home, this attitude of gratitude feels uplifting, empowering and joyful.</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">Making a daily practice of focusing on two or three things we are grateful for each day is a life-changing habit! What are you grateful for today?</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">I’m grateful for your presence here. Thanks for reading!</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">Lise <span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t75/1/16/1f618.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">😘</span></span></p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTptGBJg4_fg2TYySmuyVoVvulpb7RWrm8tR5y3R-pMQ4RNWvi0tMMhkbYZaAMyjhgYm8OdKBrM_YVABlQdAiCZlxvGv8gUlS-T2akZ3MQmJM7MYa8-hkmwmJGc7u_b8Mx8UmK8uR0syc/s960/ravine.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTptGBJg4_fg2TYySmuyVoVvulpb7RWrm8tR5y3R-pMQ4RNWvi0tMMhkbYZaAMyjhgYm8OdKBrM_YVABlQdAiCZlxvGv8gUlS-T2akZ3MQmJM7MYa8-hkmwmJGc7u_b8Mx8UmK8uR0syc/w400-h300/ravine.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">October 12, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>The Enchanted Forest</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Yesterday, I went for a walk in my enchanted forest. It’s within walking distance from my home. When I enter this sanctuary, I can immediately feel its aliveness. The beautiful bright colors, fresh earthly smells, and the cracking sounds made by the little creatures moving through the leaves pull me back into the physical senses in my body. It’s intoxicating!</span></p><div class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px;">The more we are grounded in our body, the less we are likely to get lost in the jungle of our mind. The stillness of the enchanted forest quiets down my thinking and allows me to feel vibrant, alive, and free – like a child again!</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">We all need an enchanted forest: a sacred place, a person or an activity that makes us feel fully alive in our body while simultaneously calming down our agitated mind. What’s yours?</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">Wishing you a vibrant day! Thanks for reading!</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">Lise <span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t75/1/16/1f618.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">😘</span></span></p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqE8D4y1EJqUu_UARJp9sPHnLqXK8R8XetH6TiuRDuD2kb23OlZaGLHJ0DOp3L3utekxo3I-iH3CNwLD_cfMNZhJ4JNRErAKnxvHLrbjyzIOpZAY5U6HtxncYyGdVMXB4LZaBMKlNCpo/s1280/sound-69948_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1280" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqE8D4y1EJqUu_UARJp9sPHnLqXK8R8XetH6TiuRDuD2kb23OlZaGLHJ0DOp3L3utekxo3I-iH3CNwLD_cfMNZhJ4JNRErAKnxvHLrbjyzIOpZAY5U6HtxncYyGdVMXB4LZaBMKlNCpo/w400-h284/sound-69948_1280.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>October 14, 2020</span></span></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>What’s Your Soundtrack?</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">What if we each had our own personal soundtrack that played as our days unfolded? If you had to imagine a music track that best represented you during a typical day, what would it sound like? Would it be upbeat and bright? Dark and melancholic? Would it be filled with suspense, monotonous and repetitive, or like the soundtrack from a horror movie? What if your closest friends or colleagues at work had to pick a soundtrack for you, what do you think the<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">y would choose to represent your predominant mood and energy? Can you hear it playing now?</span></span></p><div class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px;">Well, we may not have personal bio-soundtracks yet, but if you start to really pay attention, you might notice that you DO have a default feeling tone that you broadcast on a regular basis. We all do. The truth is, we are electromagnetic beings, and we are constantly broadcasting our signature frequency. Others can feel it on a subtle level.</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">This frequency we emit is directly shaped by our most repetitive thinking and feeling patterns. For most of us, we learn what will become our dominant or default frequency from our parents or caregivers. If you want to know what kind of frequency you are broadcasting, have a look at the people you have attracted into your life, such as your closest friends. Chances are your frequency matches theirs.</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">Now that we have had some fun thinking about what your soundtrack could sound like when you are out and about in the world, let’s talk about your inner soundtrack: the one that plays when you are alone, or when nobody is watching you. What could that one sound like?</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">It can be quite shocking to suddenly discover the mysterious music that has been secretly playing deep inside us for so many years. This is our most genuine soundtrack, and it is not as frightening as it might sound. It is raw, unpredictable, and beautiful. To be able to hear it, we must become very still, very quiet. It is only when we find the courage to listen with non-judgmental curiosity that we can finally hear the melody of our own heart.</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">The question is: are our inner and outer soundtracks completely different, or similar to each other? Do they clash or complement one another? Once we are able to answer that honestly, we can begin to mix, or integrate the two harmoniously. We can completely rewrite our music if we wish to. This is what awareness is all about: freedom and the power to choose.</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">You read all the way through, I'm impressed! <span class="_47e3 _5mfr" style="line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;" title="smile emoticon"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4c/1/16/1f642.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span aria-hidden="true" class="_7oe" style="display: inline; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">:)</span></span> Thanks for being here!</p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 6px 0px;">Lise <span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">❤️</span></span></p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Lise Villeneuve / <a href="http://www.consciouslivingsolutions.com">www.consciouslivingsolutions.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Please join me on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/consciouskidsedmonton" target="_blank">Conscious Living facebook page</a> for more personal posts not published here.</span></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-59374434558381279392020-10-09T11:37:00.003-07:002020-10-25T20:21:27.319-07:00What are You Waiting For?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Waking Up: Personal Insights from my Journey</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRo1q3jIB4sBryeYK3WCYc5dZcujRH4JuVvswse3Q3foMfjEeFf_h8OB0UPUrEJR9dSeTX93vrImNweyb6QzI-gFWq7MQmaqGVx0rztdlAcEpyixRmTCYTjmmhYDaxRpU-9mCr-it36MM/s2048/liseV_branding+session+WEB-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRo1q3jIB4sBryeYK3WCYc5dZcujRH4JuVvswse3Q3foMfjEeFf_h8OB0UPUrEJR9dSeTX93vrImNweyb6QzI-gFWq7MQmaqGVx0rztdlAcEpyixRmTCYTjmmhYDaxRpU-9mCr-it36MM/s320/liseV_branding+session+WEB-5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Here are a few highlights from this week's daily posts on the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/consciouskidsedmonton" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Conscious Living facebook page</a><span style="text-align: left;">. Please join me on facebook for a more interactive and personal experience.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">October 7, 2020</span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The Cat
Whisperer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Three little
angels came to visit me in my garden today. The oldest one, aged 8, rushed towards
me, leaving her mom and sisters far behind on the sidewalk. She spotted our cat
and asked: “Can I give some catmint to Mitsy?” She had learned during her last
educational visit in our garden that catmint is a lovely purple-flowered plant
that instantly drugs cats by chilling them right out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Of course, you can!”, I
replied. This sweet girl had been trying to get close enough to Mitsy to pet
her for a couple of weeks now, without success. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mitsy is very shy and reserved
with strangers, even on cat drugs. Today, the little brown-haired angel had a
plan, and her confidence was visible. She approached Mitsy very slowly, fed her
the catmint from a distance, then gently started to pet her! Next thing I knew,
Mitsy was rolling around on the ground, showing her belly and purring! The
little girl was beaming with delight. She even asked to pick Mitsy up and I
wasn’t too sure how that would turn out, but the fat furry feline was like
putty in her little hands.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The moral of
the story? Drugging cats with catmint is very effective. Just kidding. Today, a
child reminded me that anything is possible with a little faith & determination,
a clear goal, and an open-heart willing to take a chance. What do you want to
accomplish today? Enjoying the journey is more important than reaching the
final destination. Have fun with it, whatever that is!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhskmrPZEFiseCmBwWSyZSwJjmB8RUUZhbBr8w7L3Efvj1p7xI2t3B4g9ySCI6Y9o9c_uYixnOTKVTtNzBkoe0cEkFnsT25pPOO036jFr01Hgev3JP8NDTHgV3IiECWAq1VVIsnquFuAug/s1920/washing-dishes-1112077_1920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhskmrPZEFiseCmBwWSyZSwJjmB8RUUZhbBr8w7L3Efvj1p7xI2t3B4g9ySCI6Y9o9c_uYixnOTKVTtNzBkoe0cEkFnsT25pPOO036jFr01Hgev3JP8NDTHgV3IiECWAq1VVIsnquFuAug/s320/washing-dishes-1112077_1920.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">October 8,
2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Doing the Dishes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">We can turn
anything into a practice if we want to. When I do the dishes, I focus on my breathing
and the sensations I experience: the warm water on my hands, the sounds of
splashing, the smell of the soap, the shapes and colors of the little soap
bubbles…etc. It’s very relaxing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">When
thoughts arise, I simply watch them and then let them go, just like I am
rinsing away the soap on the clean dishes. There is no struggle. See if you can
notice your thoughts when you are working in your kitchen. Be gentle! Thoughts
are like children crying for our attention. They can be lovingly acknowledged but
we don’t have to get lost in them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpVhpS3Q6iItfaZp_q2zaqrdNKrFoqIT9is0n7yrvLT6FUeuMDCvxFfcgTp75PKNd9h1WgOIBthm0Bn8QZ77ZdTbx7EgL8267jr8xOzuf7i3TgJI5QO2MD62C8Tv-wKsk0Wns85zWKsnE/s1280/20201008_144259.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpVhpS3Q6iItfaZp_q2zaqrdNKrFoqIT9is0n7yrvLT6FUeuMDCvxFfcgTp75PKNd9h1WgOIBthm0Bn8QZ77ZdTbx7EgL8267jr8xOzuf7i3TgJI5QO2MD62C8Tv-wKsk0Wns85zWKsnE/w370-h208/20201008_144259.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">October 9,
2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Putting Things
in Perspective<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">As I am
sitting here in my car, parked in a lovely area surrounded by wide open fields
of grass and tall trees decorated with yellow and orange leaves, the sound of
the falling raindrops on the roof relaxes me like a lullaby. I am <i>waiting</i>
for my daughter to finish writing her biology quiz at school. Its so tranquil
here. The rain whispers to me: “Why wait? Life is right here, right now. This
is it! Enjoy it!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">It’s true. If
we spend most of our time wishing we were somewhere else, doing something more
important that will bring us more satisfaction in the future, then our life
will slip right through our fingers, and in the end, we won’t be fulfilled.
What could be more important, more alive and real than this very moment?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Here I am,
sitting in a car that is supported by the Earth – an entire planet that is
floating in empty space and spinning at 67 000 miles per hour around the Sun!
Now <i>that</i> puts things in perspective. What exactly am I waiting for? What are you waiting for?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Lise Villeneuve / <a href="http://www.consciouslivingsolutions.com">www.consciouslivingsolutions.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please join me on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/consciouskidsedmonton" style="font-size: medium;" target="_blank">Conscious Living facebook page</a> for more personal posts not published here.</p><br /><p></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-66309727756522923562020-10-06T13:03:00.003-07:002020-10-06T13:03:59.714-07:00Waking Up: Personal Insights from My Journey<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzNw4mDu9Y4y-m_wMtaOkBJwTTUpMRqCILA1rBdxT07xHxOJSuF-VWkruDIIe6WNgzMDZZME4dKMh5V_Rcqm2xNg7YSrDBgTUG73Cs9_3yPlsaHfWnmUw67_ypmS3RXCxIkHaF9YaBLQ/s619/lancement1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="619" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzNw4mDu9Y4y-m_wMtaOkBJwTTUpMRqCILA1rBdxT07xHxOJSuF-VWkruDIIe6WNgzMDZZME4dKMh5V_Rcqm2xNg7YSrDBgTUG73Cs9_3yPlsaHfWnmUw67_ypmS3RXCxIkHaF9YaBLQ/w348-h237/lancement1.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dear Friends,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It seems
that over the years, very gradually, more and more aspects of my life have
become integrated into a kind of spiritual practice. When I felt inspired to write
the Conscious Kids Program in 2015, I took a deep plunge into mindfulness
without fully knowing what I was getting into. Mindfulness has taught me so
much. It has guided me into a new and improved way of life that is radically
different from what I experienced during my younger years as a touring singer
and songwriter. Through the regular practice of simple exercises, my focus now
seems to almost always be “How can I bring more awareness or mindfulness to this
moment?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
additional challenges brought on by Covid have given me the opportunity to
immerse myself even more in a way of life that nurtures personal growth,
conscious evolution, increased awareness and the release of limiting beliefs,
programming and habits tied to the survival of the small self. It’s not always
easy or pleasant. The journey consists of ups and downs, but I now know that ultimately,
life has our back and it’s always showing us the way back to wholeness.
Trusting and accepting <i>what is </i>is the only sane way to live (although this
doesn’t mean that taking action to initiate change is not an option).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I feel a
desire to share bits and pieces of this adventure with others who, like me, are
waking up to their spiritual nature in our very physical, material world. As
much as I have lukewarm feelings about Facebook and social media, I will be
sharing some very personal insights on the Conscious Living Facebook page on a regular basis, in the hopes of connecting
with others – like you, who could benefit from a little company along this
rather lonely path. Let’s see where this takes us. I look forward to getting to
know you more! Peace! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Lise (<a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">P.S. Here is
the Facebook page link where I post regular entries. I would love to see you there!</span></p>
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We are going to learn a lot of new, interesting things this year. Your mind is a powerful tool that can help you to accomplish great things. However, did you know that if you are not vigilant, your mind can also quickly become the #1 source of your unhappiness and suffering? This all depends on the relationship you develop with your mind and your thoughts. It's up to you.</p><p>2) Did you know that you are not your thoughts, but you are the one capable of perceiving them? Understanding this is extremely powerful! The thoughts that pop into your head are not the absolute truth. In fact, they are often lies that create stress and uncomfortable feelings in your body. You can learn to question your thoughts often, especially when you start to feel contraction or discomfort in your body, and this will positively impact your mood.</p><p>3) It's good to use your mind as a tool, but don't let it use YOU through compulsive thinking that can quickly become addictive and out of control. When you are not using your mind as a tool to accomplish a certain task, you can rest in the innate wisdom and intelligence of your body. In fact, it is recommended that you ground yourself in this space as often as possible. Here you will find true creativity, inspiration, healing and joy. The mind alone cannot give you these gifts.</p><p>4) Inhabit your body. As children, you do this naturally. You experience life through your physical senses and feelings. You allow the life-force to naturally flow through you and this results in play and spontaneous creativity. When uncomfortable feelings arise in your body, try to stay open to them like you did when you were really small. Try to feel and release them instead of contracting your body and keeping those yucky feelings trapped inside for years to come.</p><p>5) By default, you will want to follow the example set by the grown-ups and it will be really hard not to, but you must know there is a better way of living. As we grow older, most of us desert our bodies and take up residence in our minds. We disconnect ourselves from our physical sensations and our feelings because these make us feel too vulnerable and uncomfortable at times. Up in our minds, it feels much safer because we can write our own story and we don't have to feel anything if we don't want to. So we lock ourselves in a prison we believe to be safe and we wonder why we don't feel fulfilled. Our thoughts <i>about </i>life prevent us from directly experiencing the fullness of life. Use your mind as a tool, like a calculator, but don't live in your mind! Come back to the wisdom, the peace and the joy in your body.</p><p>Learning new things is important, it will help you to succeed in life. However, if the ultimate goal of education is that you have a happy, balanced life, shouldn't we cut to the chase and also learn how to tap into our happiness and well-being right now? Why wait? What could be more essential at this time? </p><p>We will learn all the traditional subjects this year, and we will also be learning about mindfulness and emotional literacy. You will learn important skills and tools that will help you to feel good, regardless of what you are doing. This knowledge will help you to self-regulate your moods, reduce your stressful thinking and it will even improve your academic performance.You can learn to work in a state of joy and presence each and every day, it's really up to you. In my classroom, your state of <i>being</i> is more important than what you are <i>doing</i>. I will be there to help you along the way. Let's take a deep breath and get started!</p><p>Your 2020 Teacher.</p><p><br /></p><p>by Lise Villeneuve</p><p><a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/covidprograms" target="_blank">Conscious Kids Mindfulness & Emotional Literacy Programs</a></p><p><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></p><p><br /></p>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-26387594717514758252020-08-03T16:00:00.000-07:002020-08-03T16:00:54.533-07:00Covid News!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKMc9AE4_C4Q2-na1oSTnd1f80sKbZcHEbenFd51gVF5iQqQqPvrIB5AttVXx0W7ivvhGmqY-g3DeLBGqnmEjPpCM5qwMNMWEqYCLl291sIi_e6mKaRQANq-8CHM68NfnBU7Tr2Aehk8/s2048/liseV_branding_session-72%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKMc9AE4_C4Q2-na1oSTnd1f80sKbZcHEbenFd51gVF5iQqQqPvrIB5AttVXx0W7ivvhGmqY-g3DeLBGqnmEjPpCM5qwMNMWEqYCLl291sIi_e6mKaRQANq-8CHM68NfnBU7Tr2Aehk8/s640/liseV_branding_session-72%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello! I hope you are having a relaxing summer! I thought it was about time for an update, so here it is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>From In Person to Online Programs:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The covid chaos started unfolding just as we were wrapping up the Winter 2020 mindfulness classes and programs (all in person at the Himalayan Meditation Centre). I had a few weeks to convert and modify all the scheduled Spring programs to an online format. Like millions of others, I adapted to the new reality of working online with video chat. I was actually quite pleased with the way things turned out. Sure, it's not the same as interacting with people in person, but overall, I discovered many benefits of working online. Although it took a little time to get used to it, the intimacy was not lost with technology. We just had to learn to open up and be comfortable in front of our computers! We stopped with the bell, practiced our deep belly breathing and even went into some deep meditations via Zoom! How surprisingly beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>The Big Transition:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really enjoyed interacting with individual families online (as opposed to teaching a large group of multiple families in person). Again, it's a very different experience but it allowed me to get to know the kids and parents on a much deeper level. They also received customized feedback, which I enjoyed being able to provide. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the online programs this Spring, including those of you who took the mindfulness instructor certification training. Every one of you demonstrated flexibility, open-mindedness and patience during this time of transition. I am very grateful for that. We all had to improvise a bit, but overall, I think we did well, and we stayed present through it all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Summer with Eckhart Tolle!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am currently enjoying the lazy days of summer and I am deepening my practice everyday. I have been taking an 8-week course with Eckhart Tolle and I feel extremely blessed and fortunate to receive the gift of his wisdom, especially under the present circumstances. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Creative Energy is Flowing:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been inspired to write lately, and so I have started the process of putting on paper something that wants to come through at the moment. I cannot say exactly what the end result will be, or when it will be completed, but it's happening now. I simply have to trust it and allow it to unfold with as much receptivity as I can. I love every second of it and can't wait to see where this goes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Mindfulness Programs This September:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As for this Fall, I have decided to continue offering<a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/covidprograms"> online programs</a>. It's possible that I offer in-person programs again in January 2021, we'll have to see what things are like. The <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/ckonline">Conscious Kids 10-week program for young families </a>will start up again in September, as well as the <a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/certification">Mindfulness Instructor Certification Training</a>. Please don't hesitate to<a href="https://www.lisevilleneuve.com/contact"> contact me</a> if you have any questions or would like to discuss options for customized training.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Take good care of yourself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cheers,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-4721464050423864452020-08-03T11:56:00.001-07:002020-08-03T11:56:56.306-07:00Do We Really Want "Back To Normal?"<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83U4pdajtThfWvl-yq6jmJNelUuWCMqSU3wrDOOQwq7m87D52s2TswQ9qDW1SI9NJXFi3cWVVS6qSoNFvBeK57_n2QaYtnbOt6FNrTKPF1eNk7rWnT08ROmbqS9N6kO_e5vXq1eBWn4U/s1625/Emma_wand2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83U4pdajtThfWvl-yq6jmJNelUuWCMqSU3wrDOOQwq7m87D52s2TswQ9qDW1SI9NJXFi3cWVVS6qSoNFvBeK57_n2QaYtnbOt6FNrTKPF1eNk7rWnT08ROmbqS9N6kO_e5vXq1eBWn4U/s640/Emma_wand2.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>What a year 2020 has been! Whether we realize it or not, we have all been shaken to our core. How could the collective uncertainty and fear not affect every single one of us? How have we been managing our stress? What have we learned about ourselves in these extreme circumstances? How will this global chaos forever change the lives of our children and future generations to come? Can we trust our leaders? What do we really want in the end? Do we want things to be back to what was comfortable and familiar, or are we ready to do what's necessary to heal our planet and our hearts? <div><br /></div><div>Here's the good news. We are not powerless in the face of these overwhelming circumstances. It may sound naive or simplistic, but it's the truth. Healing our hearts is the prerequisite to healing our planet. There's no other way around it, as our world is an external reflection of our collective inner-state of consciousness. If we want to improve the quality of life of all living beings on this planet, we can certainly roll up our sleeves, take action and be of service wherever we can, but the most direct and influential thing we can do is to heal our own heart.</div><div><br /></div><div>And how do we do that? It's quite simple, yet very challenging. We stop running away from our discomfort. This discomfort we have been avoiding our entire lives (mostly unconsciously) is filled with precious wisdom. It is showing us disowned parts of ourselves that want to be reintegrated and healed. Our difficult feelings want to be heard, they want to be felt, understood and released. They are messengers here to help us on our journey of awakening back to our essence and our joy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our heart wants to bloom again. It wants to be wide open and free like when we were little. Do you remember what that felt like? By trapping our pain inside and numbing ourselves from our uncomfortable feelings, we shut life out. By retreating to the <i>safer</i> world we have created in our minds, we deaden ourselves. By doing whatever we can to avoid feeling our discomfort - constant running, consuming, blaming others and pleasure seeking, we ultimately create more suffering for ourselves, others and our planet. What our heart really wants is to experience the fullness of life again. It craves wholeness. It wants to trust life, just like it used to. </div><div><br /></div><div>An open heart is a loving, nurturing, healing heart that effortlessly and intuitively knows exactly what to do to be of greatest service to the collective. The breathtaking intelligence of life flows through the open heart and guides it. Rest assured, life knows what it's doing. It has created the perfect circumstances for us to be still, to stop running and to notice in what particular ways we attempt to avoid feeling the discomfort that has arisen in us as a result of the recent triggering circumstances. Will we rise to the challenge? Will we have the courage to face, feel and release our painful past that desperately wants to be healed and integrated? Every single heart that heals creates a more conscious world. It's up to us. What do we want? We don't need to wait, we can start building the new world right now!</div><div><br /></div><div>I invite you to take a deep breath. Tune in to your body. What physical sensations do you feel? Is there any discomfort, contraction, or tightness? Can you become very curious about what you are experiencing? Can you simply allow it to be there? Just breathe through it. There is nothing to do. Be with whatever is there without trying to escape it or judge it. Repeat this every time you feel discomfort and you will start to experience profound changes in your energy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peace,</div><div><br /></div><div>Lise</div><div><a href="http://www.lisevilleneuve.com">www.lisevilleneuve.com</a></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Conscious Living Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753039929083515884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176569506346564982.post-7793855506769113932020-04-11T15:41:00.001-07:002020-04-11T15:41:18.952-07:00Some Big News To Share! (video)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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