All around us there is a lot of talk about passion–what magical quality does passion have? Will it be enough to keep us young, vibrant and healthy? I am often puzzled–what is passion anyway? One of the definitions of passion at dictionary.com is “a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything: a passion for…” What gives you energy? What are you enthusiastic about? Are you afraid of giving in to your heart’s desire or are you ready to pursue it? Live in the present, be energized by your passion and do not let fear take hold!
If you are interested in exploring the possibilities, working with a coach might be a good way to discover what your passions are, to become aware of how fear is playing in your life, and to design a course of action that puts you on the path to live a full life! Discover your passion and, I have no doubt, you will be young, vibrant and healthy longer!
Life is Amazing! Live Well.

Anna Grassini
www.lifeinbalancecoach.com

Here is a viral video that made me smile…notice how long it took for the “bystanders” to catch on. May we go out in the world, and after the tears, may we spread our smiles..and our wings.

Life is Amazing! Live Well.
Anna Grassini

Thanks to Jill (see her cool blog at mysolis.com )or pointing out in a comment to my previous thoughts that the stuff of web 2.0 can be great for business. I completely agree with her! There are new opportunities for people to use Facebook, Twitter and the like to provide useful information–and, no, what you had for lunch does not really qualify…but maybe a cool new lunch place would! Yet, I still see people, especially older ones, that resist the technology change.
I wonder, moreover, if the arrival of “wiser” folks on Facebook will make the younger ones migrate to other “hiding places”! The recent story of the person who twittered about her new job offer at Cisco (as published recently in a NYT story) and presumably lost it before she even started is currently making the rounds on the internet….and is a reminder that the young users could teach the old folks how to use twitter, and the older folks could use the young ones what are appropriate limits !!!! As usual, everyone has something to offer–if we just remember that we all have our strengths!

Life is Amazing! LIve Well.
Anna
lifeinbalancecoach.com

I have been reading The Only True Genius In The Family, the latest novel by Jennie Nash. I highly encourage you to pick it up–what a great story about the complex relationship between mother and daughter. I also came across an interesting website with information on a virtual book club where Jennie will discuss the book as well as creativity. Why not have some fun and explore your creativity while you are at it? Visit creativity portal for more information and enjoy! And if you want a coach to channel your creative your creative self, send me a note!

Life is Amazing! Live Well.
Anna Grassini

Or are you going to be content with being a child at heart?

Over the last few days I have talked to a few moms whose teen daughters are returning to school. Some of these young girls are starting high school.  While I have no children of my own, I can vividly remember what it was like to be that teenager.  As I look back with my new wisdom of age, I can now relate  to what my own mom had to put up with back then.  I was moody, irrational, unsecure.  Really, and mercifully, the only thing I had going for me is that I was a good student.  What energy it took to live (or muddle through)!  Youth is wasted on the young–I know that now that my body is transforming, the pieces not quite so effortlessly working together as they used to!!

When I look at these young girls and their mothers today, I think I would not go back to being child since that would entail having to go through adolescence again.  I will be happy being a child at heart…

I wish we could share wisdom with those young girls–but I am afraid that the best we can do is be present for them and remember that we have been through it ourselves, and that we managed to blossom into amazing women.  So, dear friends, take heart in the wisdom of our age…and know that one day, thanks to your magnificent efforts, your own daughters will be strong, self-confident women with a brilliant heart and future.

Life is Amazing! Live Well.

Anna Grassini

www.lifeinbalancecoach.com

Earlier this week I took a young professional woman to lunch.  She in  graduate school and she must be at least 15 years younger than me.  Oh! Just the day before I had forgotten my age, but as I talked to this young woman the wisdom acquired over the years was like a bath of warm water flowing through me.  I was deeply aware of what I have gained over the years and I felt deeply grateful for it.  I tried to share with the younger woman, admiring the wisdom that I could see already in her.  I told her with words that we might surprise ourselves with our power, if only we give ourselves a chance.  What I know for sure, is that the older I become the more the awareness I have and the more I can harness the power that lies within.  
So today, no matter what age you are, harness your power and share your wisdom with someonelse.  Aging, for a moment, might acquire a sweeter taste than usual. 

Life is Amazing! Live well.

Anna

www.lifeinbalancecoach.com

Have you ever forgotten your age? I am serious in asking the question.  Yesterday, for the first time, I forgot mine.  I was sitting in a group of wonderful professional women and we were laughing about hormones and hair loss and more (which in and of itself, tells you something about our group!)–then one of us said she is turning a certain age next Wednesday.  For a fleeting moment I thought: She is older than I am.  Then I sat and looked back to my year of birth! No, she is not older than I am.  We are practically contemporaries…even though I am the one who is a few months older (and, in fact, by year a whole year older).  I had to laugh at myself.  I literally had forgotten how old I am.  What does it mean? Yes, a moment of non-conscious living…but there was also great lightness to it.  After all, the number did not seem to mean much.  The experiences we were sharing, on the other hand, were rich and powerful.

So, forget about your age if you can, or refuse to act your age if you want to.  Enjoy life, the pleasure of the moment and the knowledge that you are more than the sum of your ears.

Life is Amazing! Live well.

Anna

Your Transitions Coach