Why Live–Now?
Because...
“Now is the first moment to live!”
– Karen Robert
The idea of what I do is simple – it is about the philosophy of living now. Living in the
moment. Appreciating the joyous moments that happen in each day. It is about realizing your
true potential by appreciating what you are capable of having when you truly believe in
your own abilities. A lot of people lack self esteem, and thus fear the possibilities of
making a difference in their own lives.
Living in the moment doesn't mean that you shouldn't plan for your life – but so much of
what is being planned can be part of the journey to the eventual destination (realization
of one's goals) – not just planning for the destination – enjoying the journey along the
way. You never know when you might run into something along the journey that makes you
reassess where you truly want to be – thus giving yourself a chance to do a course
correction and try a different path. Either way – it is an appreciation of what you are
gaining by living in the moment.
Someone once said that many people are so concerned with adding days to their life that
they forget to add life to their days. Thus, now is truly the first moment to live!
What is Live-Now?
As a Group Facilitator I serve as a guide towards helping individuals
achieve their goals through various personal exercises and activities (i.e.,
journal–writing “homework”, defining goals and
bullet–pointed progress updates.) In my role, I also teach
individuals/groups/families how to program their life for success; identify
and re–program negative thought patterns, conquer self–imposed
limitations and/or fear and live in the moment as a way to fully reach their
potential. Many individuals have challenges with losing weight and keeping
it off. Having lived through the experience, I enjoy helping others
recognize that losing weight and keeping it off is achievable.
Thought For The Day
“When you do not upset yourself thinking about how others must change and instead you concentrate on your own change, good things start to happen. First, you will feel better about yourself. Second, you will start to have positive feelings towards others and start to understand them. Third, others start having a more positive attitude towards you.”
– Anon
Morro Bay Book Discussion Group
– Free Program @ the Morro Bay Library Most Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – Noon
Live-Now provides a book discussion program at the Morro Bay Library which
also provides local author visits and author workshops.
Go
here
for more information.
Friday Featured Speakers Program Series – Free Program @ the Morro Bay Library Some Fridays from 10:15 a.m. – Noon
Occasionally we will bring in special speakers who will share their
expertise on health and wellness issues that benefit individuals and
families. The series will be provided on various Fridays from
10:15 a.m. - Noon.
Homeopathic Remedies for Combating Colds & Flus
with Deborah Howe, CHom, CST, LMT
– Friday, September 30th, 2016 –
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Begin by Celebrating You - Simple Exercise - Writing an “I Am” Poem
Directions for Writing an “I Am” Poem
PURPOSE: To learn what's important to you.
DIRECTIONS: You, too, can write an “I Am” Poem. How? Begin by
describing two things about yourself. Special things that others might
not know about you. Avoid the obvious and the ordinary, such as “I am a 60
year old man with brown hair and hazel eyes.” Think of things about
yourself that are distinctive.
“I am a woman who bruises easily and believes in astrology – when the
stars are right.” That's better because it give a sense of the
speaker and how she is unique. Don't be afraid to be different.
Once you have the opening line you are ready to take off. Here is a
line-by-line guide you can follow. It may seem strange at first to
write a poem this way, but give it a try. You may surprise
yourself.
I Am
I am (two characteristics about yourself)
I wonder (something you are actually curious about)
I hear (an imaginary sound)
I see (an imaginary sight)
I want (an actual desire)
I am (the first line repeated)
I pretend (something that you actually pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about something)
I touch (an imaginary touch)
I worry (something you actually worry about)
I cry (something that makes you sad)
I am (the first line repeated)
I understand (something you know is true)
I say (something you believe in)
I dream (something you actually dream about)
I try (something you make an effort toward)
I hope (something you actually hope for)
I am (the first line repeated)
Read your poem. What do you think? What have you learned about yourself through this process? Appreciate you. Enjoy the moment.
Living Now is an appreciation of the present moment. It is an opportunity to recognize one's true potential.
– Karen Robert
No matter what, it all begins with YOU.
