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I’ve had an interesting week.Clearly the Universe is offering me reminder after reminder to acknowledge, honor and trust my Intuition over all other voices well-meaning advice of others including my own Inner Critic.

Two examples:

#1

I received a very proper looking legal document in the mail indicating I had to pay $38 for some state fee as a sole proprietor.I was about to write the check when I felt a strong inner sensation that told me to stop and inquire.I checked out the website listed on the form and it seemed legitimate, official.

Still something unexplainable nagged at me.I called my attorney who set up my company to ask whether or not I was required to submit payment for such a fee. He told me to ignore the letter. Unfortunately there are many companies who prey on the legal naivety of many solo-preneurs. People tend to pay such invoices without question if the fee is under $50.Had I ignored my intuition I would be among those who were duped.

#2

Like you, I get inundated with offers in my email box for products and services Ihave to have or do or mybusiness will fail.I admit, in the past I have leaped upon these must do’ services only to spend a lot of money with little or no return. For a while I deleted or ignored every pitch made to me through the Internet, traditional media sources, seminars and conferences I attended during the year.

Until last week.

I received an email offering a joint venture opportunity. Having learned my lesson in prior ill-advised joint ventures I was about to throw the email in the trash when that same inner presence stopped me in my tracks.

I’ve learned to pay attention.

I opened the email again and could feel the energy, integrity and sincerity in the way it was written and delivered.Instead of emailing a tell me more’ response I picked up the phone and called the sender.

After a delightful hour-long call we created a mutually beneficial service enhancement that will provide tremendous value for the clients we serve and allow us to reach more people who can benefit from our expertise.It wasn’t the same opportunity described in the original offer. It was more powerful, authentic and structured for the greater good of all.Had I ignored my gut intuition and tossed the email out of fear of making yet another joint venture mistake, I would have missed and opportunity to take a giant leap forward towards fully accomplishing my purpose, my mission in life.

The empowering voice of intuition, which is your birthright, is a calm centered knowingness. It energizes and feels good. The disempowering voice of your Inner Critic sucks the life energy right out of you and doesn’t feel good.Intuition is connected with who you really are and is inspiring. The voice of the Inner Critic is disconnected from your truth and holds you back from what your heart is calling you to become.

Pay attention to your feelings and thoughts. Notice what is intuition-based, ones that lead you closer to accomplishing your mission in life.Notice what is self-doubt or fear based and direct you away from where you want to go.

Act only upon intuition and inspiration.

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First the economy forced us to take aStaycation. We were all in our backyards, putting up tents. We were too worried about leaving town, because when we got back we may not have a job. According to Expedia 2009, Americans are vacation deprived. About one third of US adults (34%) do not take the vacation days we receive each year. About 37% report regularly working more than 40 hours per week. Thirty percent of Americans have trouble coping with stress from work at some point during their vacation. What has happened to us? We are reporting more stress, anger, and hostility at work, yet we are so worried that if we get away we could possibly come back to job.

Couples need a break away to nurture their relationships with each other. Children, too, benefit from a family vacation. Some of the best memories of being a family happen when the whole family is on vacation. School is right around the corner, and we all have a small window for a short, wonderful get away. If you get anxious thinking about all of the work you have to leave behind, consider a breakation. A breakation is much different than a staycation, because you are going to leave home, and take a shorter, more intense vacation. Still not convinced that you can do it this year? Are you thinking you don’t need it or your marriage doesn’t deserve it? Consider the following reasons you should and must take a breakation.

Reasons to take a breakation:

1. Vacations promote creativity. When you are away you have time to think, without the pressure of getting work done.

2. Vacations keep us healthy. Your heart rate slows down, your blood pressure goes down, and all of these processes make your heart happier.

3. Vacations help us feel less stressed; therefore, we express ourselves with less anger, irritability, and hostility. Communication improves when we aren’t feeling stressed.

4. Vacations are the one time you can give to yourself while giving to others. It’s a treat for everyone and has long lasting effects.

5. Vacations can help cure or postpone job burnout. Many times, absence from your job really can make your heart grow fonder of your job.

6. Vacations promote more connection and negotiation between couples. Sometimes when you live with someone who is always stressed, you may begin to wonder what made you fall in love with this person. Getting away with them and seeing them relaxed and playful again is a gentle reminder of why you love them.

Breakation Ideas:

1. Try a hotel for the weekend or a three day cruise. Yes, it’s expensive, but it only last two or three nights, and you are worth it.

2. A quick trip to Vegas. It’s a cheap flight, with lots of shows and cheap food.

3. Going away for a weekend and renewing your vows. This is one of those things that may help a couple who is in the midst of struggling with their marriage.

4. A private or public nude beach. This is a breakation that works best if Grandma and Grandpa will keep the kids. It is not necessary to tell Grandma and Grandpa what kind of a beach it is you are visiting.

Where you go is not important; what is important is that you grab your partner and go. You deserve a break, you work hard, and both you and your partner will come back feeling renewed and ready to go back to work. Mary Jo Rapini

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