"There are so many things on our plate that we may find that we postpone what is important to us. Some mornings I have great intentions, but my list of things to do takes me away from what should be my priority. A phone call or a deadline pulls me into a zone that steals precious time. When I stop, look and listen to the truth of what is going on I can quickly plug into me....the source that brings me to the present moment.

Here I can re-group and breathe fully ....letting go of the control that I put on myself. While I spend some time with my busy mind, my breathing dissolves the separation and I move into a relationship with my heart. I ask myself 'What is truly important?' and from here I let go of guilt, judgment and fear.

Unplug from the outside world and connect to the beat of your heart....it only takes a moment! This revitalizes me as I give some attention to myself in the middle of my busy-ness.

Continue to be conscious of who may be plugging into you to be their source .....don't give your power away...a great reminder is when you feel uncomfortable. Be aware of any times you might be plugging into others for attention. Breathe into the connection within and have faith that you are enough.

We don't need anyone's love and approval and they don't need ours. Our greatest gift is to know our worth and see it in others. I believe that we are all capable to find our way to live our life purpose with peace, unconditional love, passion and abundance. Sometimes we may be in struggle and other times in bliss....the journey is personal and powerful. Plug into all that you are and have faith each day."

Colleen Hoffman Smith

"Make love all day! Love making with our mind, body and spirit is our personal conscious connection and we are the one's who make the choice. Intimate and healthy communication with our own heart in mind and breathing into our feelings at the same time takes practice. Our relationship with our emotions is the doorway to more love and will strengthen our ability to be present and committed to our own intimacy. Our daily love making is nurturing our spirit as we open to kindness and gentleness. Feeding our souls with a spiritual connection lifts us to a higher vibration as we hold the space for any negative judgment or fear to dissolve. Nourishing our body, which is our sacred temple, with healthy foods while stretching and moving with exercise keeps us flexible and attractive. Acknowledge the battles inside where guilt and anger become the power and forgive ourselves and others for forgetting that the love and peace is always waiting to connect.

I try to take 15 minutes each day to breathe until I feel the space in me. I then hold any negativity that rises up....from here I feel the uncomfortable emotions. My Inner Workout supports me each day as I release and let go of any negative lie that I am believing. From this place of compassion and forgiveness I am free to feel more love. Throughout the day I try to be conscious of my breath and allow my heart to lead the way. Opening my heart allows me the opportunity to be in love and acceptance. When a negative experience appears I don't have to react and it is alot easier to be present and observe. It seems that when I am more comfortable with myself and experiencing my day from a positive and loving heart ...the day becomes my reflection. Love making is our personal connection with our own heart.....share it! Attract and Inspire your Beloved relationship when you are connected.

Join Bruce and I for a teleseminar tomorrow night...we will be talking about how we keep the Beloved Relationship alive each day!"

Colleen Hoffman Smith

"Don't wait for someone to give you what you need. Give to yourself first so that your heart feels the connection of love or pain and from this place you can connect with your life and others without resentment, disappointment or neediness.This morning I took the opportunity to sleep an hour longer ... now I am ready for my busy day and my body feels rested.

Today is my daughter Lauren's 23rd birthday and I took time to be with her as I wrote a letter to her in my journal. I felt the joy of her beauty as the words painted my heart....it was lovely as I visited her with memories of fun times together. For 3 years now, Lauren has lived in Banff Alberta. She decided to throw herself a birthday bash yesterday with 40 friends and she rented a hotel suite on her own. She had so much fun planning her event! Usually I take a trip to see her during her Birthday week but this year Bruce and I were there a month earlier. Lauren took care of herself and I am so proud of her.

Treat yourself well, respect your needs and and try not to expect others to fill you up or make your life loving or exciting. Honor your family and friends and move any negativity away that keeps you cold and shut down. Call a friend from a loving heart ....not out of duty. Give to others from a place of peace ....be present with your heart and continue to breathe into your feelings. Be authentic with your life.

I find that when I make healthy choices for my mind, body, heart and spirit, I can then give from my nourished heart and I also attract experiences and relationships that desire the same connection. This intimacy with the heart is incredible practice for any beloved relationship.

Instead of waiting for someone to give to me and feeling disappointed....I take the time to be with all that I am. Our lives reflect for us a personal journey....living life fully with the negative and positive is a beautiful life. Being present with my true feelings is my responsibility.

Take the time for yourself today! Consciously breathing deeply for 15 minutes would be a great gift.
You are worth it!"

Colleen Hoffman Smith

"My granddaughter, Mattea, at 7 months old is finally going to be living without casts up past her thighs. Because of her club feet, she has been casted each week since she was 6 days old. At Sick Kids Hospital yesterday, my daughter Lindsay and myself, experienced the joy of seeing sweet Mattea playing with her feet and opening to a new world. Her eyes were so bright as the doctor told us that she was so pleased with the alignment of her feet and Mattea could now be fitted for her boots and bars. We all cried as the relief moved into our hearts.

The doctor said that every child is uncomfortable with the new boots and bars for 24 hours and that she will probably cry and struggle. Mattea loved getting her new shoes and smiled and was happy through the whole experience. Lindsay and I looked at each other with joyous tears saying at the same time, 'She's just like us...she loves her new shoes.' With the flat bar holding them in place she looks like a snowboarder now.

Mattea will wear her new boots and bars 23 hours a day for up to 3 months. Her feet look so beautiful! And we are so grateful to her wonderful doctors, Barbara along with the surgeon who has performed this miracle. Their talents and incredible care has made a difference in Mattea's life.

Throughout these months, Lindsay, her husband Jay, Mattea and 3 year old Eli, have been stretched with sleepless nights, emotional and physical pain and fear. Lindsay's heart was exploding with happiness all day as she rested in the peace and enthusiasm for this new chapter in her daughter's life. The whole family has held the space for our children during this challenging time and it has been a great gift for us all."

Colleen Hoffman Smith

" Use gentleness today as you move into your precious moments. Try not to force your way, your thoughts, your mind onto others. Hold the space and accept someone just as they are. Connect to your own heart and allow the energy of life to move through you. Allow your loved ones to feel their uncomfortable pain and make their choice.

Be the pathway of love and understanding as judgment, control and fear melts away. Let go of any attachments that tell you you are better or someone is wrong. Time in this healing place guides all to the truth as your reflection and unconditionally loving heart reminds you to be here fully...a comfortable place of peace that holds joy, faith and acceptance.

Breathe fully and become conscious of your own loving breath."

Colleen Hoffman Smith

" We grow and expand getting to know all of the aspects of ourself, then we make the choice. We can design our own template and adopt the aspects that serve us fully, deepening our connection to the presence within. When we feel the emotions from our wounded child and be with them until the feelings of self-doubt, fear, disappointment or anger dissolve...we open to a space that is very loving and peaceful. No one can make this decision for us. No one can fix us or change us. We are the creators of our existence."

Colleen Hoffman Smith

" We rest in the heart. Know yourself and connect to the presence of peace and tranquility within...breathe and become the doorway as you live your life."

Colleen Hoffman Smith