In the course of any given week, I have lots of intentions. I intend to eat...I intend to sleep...I intend to watch Dancing With The Stars... I'm interested in what happens when you and I take the time to set a clear intention and really bring mindfulness to that intention. One of the oft-quoted lines in A Course In Miracles is "I can choose peace rather than this!" And yet, when do I invoke that line? In the past, I never ever think to "choose peace" when I feel that my choices and decisions are under attack. This week, I intend to slow down and commit to feeling peaceful. I intend to quiet my mind and be the kind, open-hearted friend that we so often seek outside ourselves. What's your intention for this week?

Peace and joy,

Lauren

Friends,

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to read Blake Mycoskie's book Start Something That Matters. It's a fantastic book (and it was a gift from my friend Katie Jesionowski, who appears as the first interview on Inspiration Kit #1). Blake is the founder of TOMS shoes and you are likely already familiar with the One For One premise: for every pair of shoes TOMS sells, they donate a pair to a child in need. The book was full of business insights and, of course, its singular challenge to start something that matters. As I reflect on all the wisdom within the book and on Peace And Joy Today's mission of inspiring friends and neighbors to live at their highest possibility -- with love, urgency, and integrity-- I feel called to connect Peace And Joy Today with a mission-critical charitable cause. 

I've decided that for the next six months (May through October) I will donate 10% of my coaching proceeds to Water.org to help address the global clean water crisis. I envision that every six months, I may wish to focus on a different charity, but for these first six months, please join me in learning more about the clean water crisis and what each of us can do to help. You don't have to check airfares to Haiti. You can start small. Start here: Water.org.

I'll see you for another video blog on Thursday.

Peace and joy,

Lauren

The latest video blog!

Hi All,

I've been visualizing the kind of powerful, exciting, and growth-filled May I'd like to have. I hope you're picturing something similar for yourself! In order to accommodate as many people as truly have the desire to participate in my One-on-One Coaching program, I'm offering FREE 30-minute phone consultations for anyone who reaches out to me by the end of the month, i.e. next Monday, April 30th. The regular consultation fee is $55. We don't have to have the conversation by the 30th, but you do need to be in touch so we can schedule it. Reach me on: [email protected].

This is a time to move with urgency. Claim your results!

Be bold and loving,

Lauren