Why I Haven't Posted

It's simple: writing this blog was becoming an obsession. I began going through the day thinking of things I would write about and it was becoming difficult for me to discern whether they were truly interesting or simply Seinfeld-like musings.

So here is the thing: I am committed to my coaching practice and to helping people live meaningful lives. Spend some time on my past entries: clutter, self-care, death, divorce, time management, love and more.

And, if you are interested in learning more about coaching, visit my website http://www.coachingpartnerships.com/. If you would like a complimentary session you can reach me through the website.

I'll be back when the time is right.

I wish you the best--Gari

My Gift to You

I have a gift for anyone who wants it:

A Complimentary Coaching Session

Coaching is a series of one-on-one conversations between you and a trained personal life coach. Together, we examine opportunities, or obstacles, in your life, strategizing around single issues or lifestyle choices. With your coach, you set a series of goals and design strategies tomeet--or exceed!--them.

Since coaching is done on the telephone, not face-to-face, it can be done from anywhere. We talk two or three times monthly in scheduled appointments to focus on issues of concern to you. Changes and shifts come through clear questions from your coach and thoughtful responses from you.

The process always begins with a complimentary session. In this session we talk about what coaching is and how it works. More importantly, we discuss something that may be on your mind so that you can see how the strategies progress. It is important to remember that together we can tackle large life-style or philosophical quality of life concepts or be very issue-specific.

Drop me an email, or give me a call to claim your life-changing gift today.

gari@coachingpartnerships.com or visit my website: www.coachingpartnerships.com

Super Tuesday

Frank Rich said it oh-so-well in this morning's NY Times. The article, Ask Not What JFK Can Do for Obama is perfect!

For those of you voting on Tuesday, I wish you clarity combined with faith. I am looking toward what may be possible: a new day and a new way of being a politician and an American.

Happily, I am an Obama Mama.

Free Rice

This site came my way and I am hooked! It is called Free Rice. When you visit the site you test your vocabulary. With each correct click of the mouse, 20 grains of rice will be donated through the United Nations to end world hunger. Who is paying for the rice? The advertisers you see at the bottom of the screen. This is a convergence of good, charitable work, self-improvement, fun, capitalism and the medium we all seem to be connected to – the internet.

Read the FAQ’s – they explain it all so well. Then start clicking.

PS- pass this far and wide – especially to the high school kids we know and love.

Life of Ease

I have a wish for you. It is the same one I hold for my coaching clients, friends and loved ones. I wish you a life of ease.

It sounds naïve doesn’t it? We all know that life is not easy.

But here is the ease I am talking about. It is living a life that is in sync with your natural rhythms, values and desires. I see it as an energy-thing. As you create a life of ease you are free-er to do the big work in the world. How do you lead your day? What personal systems do you have in place? What time you get to sleep? How do you manage time? These things can either flow or trip you up.

I am not talking about a life of ease equaling a life of irresponsibility. I am actually working toward taking more responsibility in attending to our daily lives. Is this a paradox? Maybe so. No one said attaining a life of ease was going to be easy…Let’s talk.

1 Day = $720 Million

My friend helped produce a video for the American Friends Service Committee and it is worth looking at. This will take 2 min of your time and could really help AFSC. They need signatures on a petition and folks to watch this video on the actual cost of war. The more views, the more likely we get on the homepage of youtube, which is the goal. That way we aren't preaching to the choir. The video is interesting and your two minutes will be well spent.This is a quick and easy way to actively participate in the effort to end the war and help bring peace to Iraq. Pass this on to your friendsand folks that would be interested.

Here is the link to the clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnq6cD5jk1QAFSC is asking all friends and supporters to- watch this video (at least once)- rate it (be honest) and- send it to your whole network of friends and family with the same message. After you view the video and send it to your friends, if you have a few more moments, please sign the petition to Congress to DEFUND theIraq War and RE-FUND human needs at home and in Iraq:

http://support.afsc.org/site/PageNavigator/DefundRefundPetition

What if this really did make a difference and we pushed the candidates and the election wave instead of simply watching and waiting for Georgie to leave?

I Kid You Not: Kale Chips

These really-good-for you kale chips are easy to make and taste like potato chips. For real!

Kale Chips
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients:1-2 bunches of kale
Olive oil
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2.Remove kale from stalk, leaving the greens in large pieces.
3.Place a little olive oil in a bowl, dip your fingers and rub a very light coat of oil over the kale.
4.Lay out on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until it starts to turn a bit brown. Keep an eye on the kale, it can burn quickly. Turn the kale over and bake with the other side up. Remove and serve.

Variations: Try different kinds of kale or collard greens. You can sprinkle with a little salt or spice such as curry or cumin after rubbing on olive oil for a little added flavor.