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NEW YEAR’s EVE DANCE


Watch Felicia and Brian Enjoying Dancing on New Year’s Eve at the Murray Arts Centre with music by the Ken Foster band.  Felicia and Brian have celebrated New Year’s Eve for 39 years.  We met at a dance school in Boston and became great partners.  Through using Your Journey Of You methods, I noticed that my dancing has changed.  My posture is much straighter and our dancing is much smoother.  Watch us glide smoothly across the floor.  BN

Air Jet Shovel Blowing Snow to 1812 Overture


I just had an inspiration that it would be fun blowing snow with my Air Jet Shovel to the 1812 Overture.  Felicia and I are co-inventors of the Air Jet Shovel.  The Air Jet Shovel attaches to a leaf blower and it is so much fun watching powder snow blow away with the winds.  Air Jet pulverizes the snow and there is no need to pick up and toss snow.  The Air Jet does the work.  Enjoy watching this fun video!  Brian

SuperHero Identities

Remember? One of my 90-day goals was to invent a SuperHero identity, complete with costume. Well, I did that, and got a big surprise. I found TWO SuperHeros – Past and Future. Here’s what happened…

First, I invented my SuperHero VOLTA – the Voice of Light & Truth for All. For weeks I pondered her costume. I knew she would have a sword & shield. And armor. Oh boy! Christmas gifts! Thank you, Herbert, Annie & Brian!

It was time for the video…
Problem… dressed in the Knight costume, I was speechless. That person had no voice. I waved the sword around, as if jousting… but no words came out.

I removed the knight outfit, and changed into bright clothing. Without the armor, brightly dressed, I was free to speak freely, as VOLTA, my SuperHero.

Disappointed, I put the Knight costume on again. I listened, and another SuperHero emerged. The Warrior, from my past. Only after VOLTA had spoken, did The Warrior come forward to tell her story. I felt it rise from deep within. Brian captured on video, unrehearsed, the first words she uttered.

From the PAST – The Warrior – Victorious survivor, crusader, renegade knight, fighter of dragons and demons, battling her way from darkness into light. Always battling, pushing forward, SMASHING every barrier, breaking bones along the way…

Completely covered and protected from attack – the Warrior – wearing the VictimHood, the Cloak of Invisibility, and chain-mail body armor. Safe. Hidden. But what a cost! No way for friends or loved ones to get close. NO ONE knew her. She had no voice. Until VOLTA was created – the Voice of Light & Truth for All.

What a contrast!

From the Future – VOLTA! reaching back to our day, calling me forward. Brightly dressed, vulnerable, daring greatly, with courage equal to the Warrior. Boldly calling out “Here I Am… I stand in the light!” Free from heavy armor, quick and agile, Volta steps lightly in peace, yet is ever vigilant. With the same Sword of the Spirit and same Shield of Faith she wards off fiery incoming darts.

Volta is a Guide, a beacon of Hope, a powerful stand for Freedom. She IS Love. Guardian of the Path – she makes it safe. She invites us to Be Real. Take a Chance. Love fully. Laugh and cry, and let it all go.

Past or Future? We choose in each moment.
But Wait! What would it be like to choose NOW?
Hmmm. I think I will invent THAT SuperHero next!

I’ve been thinking…
What fun it would be to play dress up like little kids.
With you and our friends, and a whole trunk full of costumes! What would you wear?

Until we meet again,
I am sending you a HUGE burst of love to light up Your Journey of You.
Can you feel it?

Felicia

Post 017 Dec 28, 2016

TOOL BOX


Each tool in a tool box has a unique function.  People are also like tools with unique talents.  A strong team or marriage has people who bring in very different talents into the team or marriage.  A family has family members that each bring in unique different talents that helps the family accomplish different projects.  BN

Felicia’s Ballet Recital

OK! I did it! My first ballet recital ever. I learned a lot about Fear, and how I “do” fear. I took notes in my journal, and recorded a series of videos to share what I learned. To see my FEAR videos click on the tab at the top of the page labeled Emotional Tool Box.

Seriously… fear of Ballet? That is so minor, it hardly measures on the Causes of Fear scale. There are BIG Fears with a Capital F… Big fears come to all, and I had my share. But it doesn’t take big fear to color your whole life. Honestly, I’ve lived in a chronic state of Fear, like a low-grade chronic fever.

So, even though fear of a ballet recital seems silly, my fear was real. And because I stopped hiding and pretending nothing was wrong, I learned more from facing this itty bitty fear than from all the Fears I have faced thus far. On the other side of fear, I found a joy that astonished me. Really? Yes, really.

That joy was so inspiring, I wondered, HOW can I KEEP what I learned? For next time.
How can I share it?

I decided to develop a METHOD of facing fear that works. In the videos, I share what I learned so far, and my first steps toward a better approach. I’ll keep working on it. This is a big deal for me. What have you have found that helps YOU overcome fear? I know that together, we have the knowledge and compassion to overcome every fear, even the little ones.

As for the Ballet Recital, it turned out fine, of course. We all had fun. Our teacher was proud of us. The audience clapped and even cheered – I think it was for our bravery. As it turned out, we were so inspiring that two adults asked if they could join the class! I hope they do.

Yes, it was worth it. Recital and all. And if you have any desire to take a ballet class, Go for it! It is never too late to try something new on Your Journey of You.

Joy Principle: On the other side of fear, your joy is waiting.

Love,
Felicia

December 14, 2016 Post # 016