September 2007
     Sent 11/5/2007

Sharing Creative Energy Newsletter
By Darla Arni

Sharing Creative Energy Newsletter is a free monthly, or whenever Darla can get it out, publication for clients, friends and subscribers who want to be more creative, energetic and productive in their life and work. © 2007 Darla Arni

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In This Issue:
     Perception Deception
     A Limited Opportunity
     Quote of the Month
     Mensa Moment

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PERCEPTION DECEPTION

Perception seems like such a straight forward thing. We assume that what and how we perceive something, whether it is the weather, our boss, our relationships, a news story, or the size of our hips, is reality. Not so fast. We might physically see or experience the same thing as someone standing next to us, but we perceive it differently. That’s because perception involves taking what we see or feel and running it through our mental filters that are based upon our own past life experiences.

According to Dr. Phil, “There is no reality; only perception. Whatever meaning or value a particular circumstance has for you will be the meaning or value that you give it.” Our perceptions determine how we act and react, which can cause trouble, especially when dealing with people. Your spouse might think they are helping and surprise you by organizing your office; you might see it as meddling and an invasion of your space. Most of the time our differences just make for an interesting world; you and a co-worker have different opinions about a recent change in office policy or your spouse loves to watch baseball and you think it’s like watching grass grow.

While it is true that our perceptions create our personal reality, not all of our perceptions are correct. We might be functioning with false perceptions created by past traumatic or negative events. If as a child you were told on a regular basis that you’d never amount to anything, as an adult you might find yourself questioning your judgment and feeling you’re never enough. You could have a good life and many successes to your credit, but if you are replaying a demeaning voice of the past you are allowing it to control your present and future.

Changing our mind chatter and internal messages is a start, but we must really examine and challenge the faulty mental filters we have collected over the years to free ourselves from self-imposed boundaries. When I first began taking yoga classes my teacher suggested the following phrase as a focus during our meditation time, “I am all I believe I am.” I really fought this at first and some days I didn’t think so much of myself, so where did that leave me? But, in the past year I have come to realize it is true. It doesn’t mean that if we believe something it will ‘poof’ happen. Rather, it is teaching us that our mind and beliefs must change before our actions can change. Every day we make decisions based on our own personal perceptions of ourselves that determine our life path. That’s right, it is a choice. So my question to you is, “Is you’re perceiving keeping you from achieving?” Are faulty perceptions about yourself and others keeping you stuck? Do you possess the ability and knowledge to create the life you want but you just can’t because you are afraid of risk or failure?

I do not know what your limiting beliefs are, but I do know you can make the choice to recognize them, challenge them and put the faulty ones behind you. As you identify them, write them down on an index card or in your planner so you can become aware of them as they appear over and over in your life. Today is the day to start being honest with yourself. Today is the day to exert your power of choice.

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A LIMITED OPPORTUNITY

I am accepting a limited number of clients for my “Living the Creative Life” mentoring program.

This is for you if you:

• want to get unstuck and develop a truer life path.
• need objective and constructive feedback but don’t know where to turn.
• would like to stop procrastinating and develop a strategy to achieve.
• have trouble saying ‘no’ and take care of everyone but yourself.
• want to feel more peace, balance and satisfaction in your life.

The program will include:

• a complimentary phone consultation to find out if this is right for you.
• 30 to 60 minute first ‘defining your needs’ phone call
• One 30 minute phone call per week
• Unlimited Email Support

Our promise is to be confidential, flexible, and affordable. For more information contact Darla at 660-529-2969 or email Darla.

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.”
- William James

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MENSA MOMENT

Mary, riding her white horse, decides to go into the forest. How far can she go?

Email your answer to Darla. Correct answers received within the first week will be entered in our prize drawing.

Last Mensa Moment Answer: WOW! I had so great answers to last months question “What activity can only be done at night?”! Most of them had to do with stars or stargazing but I had some say sleepwalking and being a night watchman. None of them agreed with the official Mensa answer, “Staying up at night”, but I thought your answers were great so I entered everyone in the drawing. Congratulations to Rich Delaney! Please email me your address so I can send your prize.

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Darla Arni is a Professional Speaker, Consultant and Author of Sharing Creative Energy at Home, Life Compass for Women, and the Sharing Creative Energy Newsletter.

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