http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:24:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   This morning I dropped my daughter off at the ferry terminal.  She was off to babysit a friend's child and I had the mission thereafter of getting on with my day.  Actually ,quite routine until I left the terminal building to walk back to my car. Then  I noticed the beach and the ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=152 As some of you know, I am back from California and the first retreat of the Leadership program in which I am participating in 2010/11.  I learned an amazing amount in the 6 intense days of the first retreat with my new powerful group (tribe) and after climbing and jumping ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=149     A framed print caught my eye the other day.  Hanging quietly in a yoga studio, its message almost hidden, very simple and yet powerful indeed in its impact if you took the time to be still and notice it.  It simply stated the following:   Awareness Balance Transformation Inspire Evolve   I am calling this now a ladder ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=134 Dear clients, past clients, new clients and friends of Ignite Coaching:  I trust that you have enjoyed the experience of the holiday season thus far.  I have been using the holiday season to take a break, to plan for next year and reflect on the year that has been.   Somehow it ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=130 December 21, 2009 - Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.  Today we pass through the day where from now on the days get shorter; from days that have more darkness towards days with less darkness.  As many of us use this time of the year to reflect on the year ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=124 September is here and I am calling it the start of a new year.  Why!! It is not January!  Well actually I think it is. I think that new starts are good for energizing us towards our goals and September is the back to school month with new school supplies.  ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=120 [caption id="attachment_95" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="Surrendering to who we are at our core creates the space and freedom to grow bigger in our lives."][/caption]                                  The topic of  surrender is intriguing.  Depending on which book you consult, surrender can have different meanings.  The Websters New World Dictionary  defines it as follows: “to give up ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=94 [caption id="attachment_86" align="alignright" width="300" caption="a quiet space where wisdom can speak and be heard..."][/caption] For those following what I am doing with the yoga challenge, I am on day 9 and I have never felt stronger and healthier.  Far from being a debilitating exercise where I push through for the bragging rights ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=83 This day will never be repeated ever again.  If you keep doing what you are doing, without thought, without consciousness; being on autopilot through your day, then you will keep getting the "same old, same old".  When you next look, you will say:" Wow, its Easter already!  This year is ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=70 Spring is in the air and it is the perfect time to take stock of what needs to be cleaned up in your life and where you need to declutter.  Families, jobs, finances, health, relationships, goals, life visions - all can do with a Spring clean.  When last did you ... http://www.ignite-coaching.com/blog/?p=63