Navigate Change with Grace and Ease

2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon, which occurs every 60 years. From a Feng Shui standpoint, the year of the Water Dragon brings many possibilities for good fortune. In Chinese 5 elements theory, water produces wood, which signifies growth and is the natural element of the dragon. Dragons are the most powerful mystical creatures in the Chinese culture, and legend has it that the emperor that rules the 7 seas is the dragon. In Chinese legend, dragons are shape-shifters, and water shares the same shape-shifting property. Water Dragon personifies creativity at its best. So, you can imagine, the year of the Water Dragon is a powerful year of transformation and there’s no coincidence that 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon. What does this all mean to you? Great shifts are on the horizon and there’s no escaping from it. If you think last year was tough with a lot of shifts, changes and break-downs, this year will be even more intense! Buckle up and prepare for an exciting ride! Bottom Line: You must learn how to adapt and thrive in change. When you’re faced with change, are you excited and confident? Or, are you stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, stuck in analysis paralysis, second-guessing themselves, worried excessively and about to snap? I am hosting a FREE Teleseminar tomorrow to teach you how to navigate change with grace, ease, confidence and peace of mind.

Navigating Change with Grace and Ease FREE Teleseminar You will learn: What’s required of you to thrive in the Year of the Water Dragon One critical mindset shift you must make right now The 4 C’s you need to navigate change with grace, ease and confidence The 2 saving grace that will overcome any fears 4 powerful questions to ask yourself when you’re faced with major setbacks 3 mistakes you must avoid if you want to thrive in change How to be victorious despite ANY adversity Date: Tuesday May 15 Time: 1 pm ET (12 pm Central, 10 am Pacific) Cost: there’s no cost to attend *We will record the Teleseminar for you.

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Ode to Motherhood

© copyright 2008 Hueina Su

Happy Mother’s Day!

You have worked so hard, all year around. I hope you get to take a day off, and enjoy your special day. I hope you love the festivities and/or any loving gestures your family bestow on you. Even if none of your family is around to celebrate this day with you, I hope you make a point to do or have something you love today. Hey, this is your special day, and you totally deserve it.

I just called my Mom in Taiwan. None of us could spend Mother’s Day with her, and my dad had to attend a meeting today. I was so glad to find that Mom was in a good mood, nonetheless. I said, “Well, Mom, since Dad is not home, you’ve got a day off! How are you going to celebrate your special day?” She told me cheerfully that she’s got some ideas — she might visit this or that city, do some shopping, visit her favorite coffee shop, etc. She was getting herself ready to go out and enjoy her free time. I’m pretty sure she is going to dress up and have fun out on the town. Way to go, Mom! That’s the spirit!

Motherhood is life-changing. I’m positive that you’d agree with me. Being a mom has changed me on so many levels. It’s the most challenging job I’ve ever taken on, and the most amazing journey I’ve experienced. I’d never trade it for anything in the world.

Before you go out for your Mother’s Day celebration, here are some thoughts for you to ponder.

You are loving and caring… You give your children unconditional love, the highest level of love in the world. You are the go-to person when anyone needs TLC – a hug, a kiss, some encouraging words, or chocolate chip cookies. You are LOVE, personified.

You are patient… Reading “The Little Engine That Could” for the 1,000th time, with the same level of joy and enthusiasm (even when you were so tired you could barely keep your eyes open); getting your toddler potty trained; helping your child with challenging homework; sewing your child’s school play or Halloween costume… that takes patience.

You are committed… Hey, you took on a life-long commitment to be a mom, didn’t you?!

You are strong and you persevere… Think about what you had to go through to bring your child to the world — the pregnancy, the labor pain, the adoption process — need I say more? Think about all the challenges you’ve gone through to take care of your children and make sure they are healthy, safe and happy. You are much tougher than you give yourself credit for.

You are disciplined… You get up every morning to take care of your family, cooking, feeding, bathing, cleaning… day after day, after day. If that’s not discipline, I don’t know what is.

You take charge and get things done… You are the one who organizes and coordinates everyone’s schedules, and make sure nobody misses doctor’s appointments, soccer practice, band concert, birthday party, anniversary dinner (even if you have to plan it yourself).

You know when to say no and stand your ground… You have no problem telling your toddler or teenager what they are not supposed to do, even if you know they are not gonna like you.

You are creative… You’ve created a loving home for your children. You use your creativity in the ways you show your love, the foods you cook, the stories you tell, the imaginative plays, the silly songs you make up, the garden you planted and all the family vacations and memories you help create.

You are powerful… You were given the power and privilege to co-create a life (your child), to help your child reach his/her full potential and create a better world. That’s enormous power and responsibility.

You are beautiful… Have you ever looked deeply into your child’s eyes and see your own reflection? You are absolutely beautiful… no laugh lines or stretch marks could ever diminish your beauty.

I hope you take a few moment here and let it all sink in.

Next time, when someone else, or that nasty little voice in your head, tells you that you are not loving enough, strong enough, pretty enough, disciplined enough, or that you are too “selfish” for taking care of yourself, or whatever, tell them to get lost. They simply don’t know any better.

You are perfect and whole, just the way you are. You deserve to be loved and adored, just like you love and adore your children. Now, go ahead, and celebrate this day the way you truly deserve.

Forward this message to any moms you know who could use a little validation or encouragement. As moms, we ought to support and empower one another.

Take good care of yourself… you are irreplaceable!

Love & Blessings,
Hueina

P.S. If you like a good read for Mother’s Day, or ANY day, download sample chapters of my Amazon #1 bestseller Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul: 7 Keys to Nurture Yourself While Caring for Others.

Are You Frozen in Fear in the Face of Change?

Lately it seems like everyone I talk to is facing some kind of change or transition. According to Buddha, “The only constant in life is change.” Change is a part of life and there’s NO escaping from it. You’d think that we should be really great at it with all the “practices” we’ve had in our lives, career/business, relationships, health etc. However, most people are really inept in coping with change.

Instead of feeling excited and confident about change, most people are stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, stuck in analysis paralysis, second-guessing themselves, worried excessively and about to snap. Some admit they are frozen in fear, like they are standing (or HANGING) at the edge of a cliff, and any mis-step could result in a horrible death. They just stand there, unable to breathe, unable to move. Can you relate to this?

I know that feeling so well because I’ve been there many times. Now, I have thrived in many dramatic changes in my life, such as moving from Asia to the U.S. in my twenties (speaking little English and knowing almost no one); thriving in many industries (ranging from nursing, counseling, consulting, coaching, education, nonprofit management, freelance, small business & sales etc); living in 4 states in 6 calendar years with two babies in tow; coping with my husband’s job loss when he was the sole bread-winner and we had a house and 2 kids under age 4; winning Black Belt and 10 gold medals in my 30s and 40s despite injuries and fears; recovering from various illnesses and surgeries…

You get the picture. I’ve been through A LOT of changes, I’ve had to start over many times, and I’m REALLY good at thriving in change. In addition, I’ve had 24 years of experience in nursing, counseling and coaching, where I’ve helped people going through all sorts of challenges and difficult changes in their lives, such as job loss, cancer, death of loved ones, divorce, financial crisis, depression, suicide, etc. You name it, I’ve seen it all.

Even so, I’m not immune to fear. In fact, I’ve had many frozen-in-fear, on-my-knees moments.

When you are faced with change, you need to think clearly, make the right decisions, and take swift actions. However, when fear grabs you by your throat and your emotions hijack your mind, all you can see is worse-case scenarios. Like the cliff-hanger, you try to hang on to what you think is safe with a death grip (pun intended), not knowing what you perceive to be safe (i.e. hanging on to the cliff) might ultimately lead to your demise.

I was reminded of this lesson recently when I almost turned down perhaps the greatest opportunity for my business. I was extremely anxious about the risks involved, what would other people think, what if I made a mistake and failed, etc. UNTIL my coach reminded me to focus on the opportunities, not the risks. It’s like a boulder lifted off my chest and I can finally breathe and seize the opportunity. When you are frozen in fear, you need someone who can see objectively point out the right direction for you. A professional coach such as myself can do that.

As the famous quote by John Burroughs goes, “Leap and the net will appear.” Learn to trust yourself and have faith in the Universe. When you leap in faith, the net will appear, or you might realize you’ve been wearing a parachute on your back all along. But, you’ll never know until you take the leap.

If you are too afraid to take a giant leap of faith right now, take a baby step instead. Any action is better than staying stuck. Remember the cliff-hanger — the longer you wait, you’ll have less options and more risks. So, make a DECISION and take ACTION now. What’s one baby step you can take today?

If you are having challenges going through change in your life, career/business, relationship and/or health, make sure you sign up for my upcoming FREE Teleseminar “Navigating Change with Grace and Ease” now.

In this Teleseminar you will learn:

• What’s required of you to thrive in the Year of the Water Dragon (2012)
• The 4 C’s you need to navigate change with grace, ease and confidence
• The 2 things that will overcome any fears while you’re going through change
• 4 powerful questions to ask yourself when you’re faced with major setbacks
• 3 pitfalls you must avoid
• How to be victorious despite ANY adversity
  

Sign up for this NO COST Teleseminar here.

Hueina Su interviewed on Her Unfolding Journey Radio Show

I was interviewed on “Her Unfolding Journey” radio show with host Mark Semple. We had an inspiring discussion about how I claimed my Peaceful Power on my journey and how you can too.

If you missed the live show, you can now listen to the archive or use the player below.

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Tune in Today for My Radio Interview at Her Unfolding Journey

Tune in at 1pm ET TODAY May 5th for my radio interview at Her Unfolding Journey radio show with host Mark Semple. We’ll talk about how I claimed my Peaceful Power on my journey and how you can too. Join us!

Replay will be available at the same link.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/earthangelsradio/2012/05/05/her-unfolding-journey-guest-hueina-su

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