“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.”
- Maya Angelou
Why I made this blog -
Do I want fame? Well maybe a little, but mostly, to be honest, this is all a little embarrassing. In my mind I think – who am I to be writing a blog, what do I have to say?
But then on the heels of that, I hear Marianne Williamson:
“Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won’t feel insecure around you.”
Do I want attention for my work? Well, yes I do. I want women to think about how they live their lives, to look deeper and live more consciously. I want to share the 7 Tools for Transformation – I want women to know that they have the power to create the life that they love. I want women to know that their minds are the most beautiful and powerful things on Earth.
I want to talk about Intention, Attention and Memory (I AM) – making the most of each and every day on this planet. I want to motivate women to follow their bliss.
I want women to know that it’s safe to trust their inspired thoughts. I want to communicate that all people can access their intuition – it just takes time to learn to listen to it and trust it. I want to encourage women to live with an attitude of gratitude and abundance.
I want people to know that the old paradigm is changing and that I am one of the people who is in the process of changing it – I’m doing this by paying attention everyday, by practicing my own 7 Tools of Transformation, and by being willing to move forward a little bit everyday.
So why did I create this blog? I guess to bring attention to this work, my work, and to maybe make a difference…
More stunning than a stunning thing.Am thinking of women … Young women… A young woman’s version… Patti you Rock!
Thank you Lynley! Yes I see a Young Woman’s version too.
This all feels so exciting and exhilarating.
Thanks for your enthusiasm!
thanks Patti for reminding me, that I dont serve the world by being small. I am looking forward to the book being published, for there are woman who want to change, to not be their mothers, and to gift to my daughter her magnificent self and to teach/encourage her how to fly or sing or just to be,
Thank you Vic! Your words make my heart sing.
Patti that is very nice. I hope that I can flow
the 7 steps. I am not young in body but in
my mine and though I am. Good for you
Patti.
Thank you Glenda!
Well, here I was, going along blissfully in my life until my boss announced that she wanted my life because I am so happy and my life is simple (compared to hers). She said a few more similar thoughts to me on a few successive days that I then began to feel badly and took it all so personally. I gave myself a scathing case of shingles — on my face, no less, because I let her get to me. When I finally realized, and accepted, that it was my behavior (being blissfully happy in her presence) which led to her comments, I was able to see that she would have said the same thing to anyone who exhibited my behaviors. From this experience I have learned to take nothing personally, from anyone, and have put a post it in my bathroom cabinet stating: Nothing is personal, because I need reminders that it’s okay to be happy when others are not. I am happy again, even at work when my boss is around.
We have much to learn from each other and I thank you, Patti, for putting your energy into this blog.
Great insight!
Thank you Laila, for taking the time to visit my blog and more importantly for sharing this.
I appreciate it
Nice! Thanks for liking and following my blog
Thank you to you too!
I love the song you are singing, please continue to blog and share your insightful thoughts.
Thank you Genie!
Cheers for stopping by my blog, I’ve just recently started to get into personal development with gratitude, positive psychology, meditation, happiness, mindsets and all that stuff. Glad to see that someone else also shares similar thoughts.
Thank you for your comment. I enjoyed your blog. The more of us out there sharing it, the more positive energy we’re sharing. Keep up the great work!
GreAt blog! Thank you for visiting mine.
Thank you Carrie. I appreciate you taking the time to visit and to comment.
Thank you for this. I am excited to see what you have to share. We are all so hungry for this!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to visit and to comment.
you have a good blog here! i aggree about old paradigm changing and i believe we all are in the process of changing it. thanks for sharing
Thanks for your comment – I agree, we are the change.
Patti I enjoyed reading this post it was awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s important information to me – and always good to hear when it resonates with another.
Thank you Patti for being you. You are a Light bearer! Always hold the lantern high so that we won’t stumble. With gratitude and love…. Eternity
Thank you Eternity. I appreciate that.
beautiful.
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Hi Patti, thanks for “like”ing my post and following my blog. It means a great deal when someone trying to make a difference, as you do, finds interest in my posts.
Take care,
Dwayne
Thanks Dwayne. I agree, it’s nice to be seen as we each try to do what we can to make a difference.
I’ll enjoy reading your future posts.
Hi Patty, thanks for visiting and liking my post. Your blog is inspiring. Keep on writing.
You’re welcome. And thank you for visiting mine! The more inspiration we can all share, the brighter the world becomes.
That’s one of my favorite quotes! I’m glad you’ve decided to share!
Me too! By the way Lauren, your book looks remarkable! I look forward to reading it.
Thank you!! Let me know if you have any questions!
And thanks for stopping by my blog!
Dear Patti, Thank you so much for the nomination on my blog. Sorry for the delay in replying as I have been quite busy. You have a wonderful inspiration blog and I love passing by
Keep spreading the positivity Patti. Have a lovely week.
Take care Alan
You’re welcome Alan. Keep inspiring!
Patti,
I love the way you think! Thanks for writing and sharing.
Maureen
Thank you Maureen! I appreciate it.
Dear Patti, everyone has something to learn from your inspiring blog. I hope positivity will replace negativity one day with the help of such people as you are.
Çağdaş
Hello Cagdas, Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it.
Yes my sentiments echo yours – we can only hope that positivity will soon replace negativity.
Thanks again for taking the time to comment.
Patti
What a wonderful blog you have. I’ve had a good look around and I will be following you closely. Thank you.
Thank you so much Rebecca for taking the time to have a look around, I appreciate your kind words.
Just wanted to let you know I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blogger Award and tell you that I really am enjoying your work. I was happy to take the opportunity to pass your blog on to the people that read mine. Keep sharing!
http://www.magnoliabeginnings.org
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.
Always loved Maya, although my brids sing when their bird feeder is empty! lol
Perhaps they just have a song . . . and the song is loudest when hungry?
I have nominated you for the Commenter Award. If you choose to accept the rules are on my post: http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/the-commenter-award/. If you do not choose to accept, that’s okay. Just know I enjoy your comments.
Thank you Genie! I am flattered. i enjoy your comments as well.
Very inspiring..thanks for sharing.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it!
No problem!!
) I enjoyed my visit!
Great web page! God bless you! Check out mine sometime, http://LynLeahz.com and let me know what you think!
Thanks Lyn. I look forward to exploring your site.
Tich Nath Han taught me; the most wonderful gift you can give is you. Thank you for doing that.
Thank you so much Francois! What a lovely thing to say. I really appreciate it.
Nice post! I admire your intentions and ambitions. Good luck!
Thank you George. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Love your message. Not only is it safe to trust inspired thoughts, it’s the best option!
Absolutely, could not agree more!
Thank you for your visit to my blog! So happy to have found you, too- I really like your writing! And in the way of things, very synchronous- just relearning about not being small, as it happens! All the best to you.
Thank you for your comments Kelly. I appreciate it.
Beautifully written! I love your honesty, and heartfelt compassion. There are so many woman out their looking for their own voice, and I really think with your help (writing your blog), you give woman the strength to find that voice! Thank you for your amazing, optimistic perspective!
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Shell! Yes – so many women out there looking for their own voice, their own way to express their life. I am touched that you see my blog as giving strength to women to find that voice. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
Intention, Attention and Memory (I AM).
Oh Patti something extremely unique.
Thanks for visiting my blog. Be in touch. Browse through the category sections,
I feel you may find something of your interest.
I’m so glad you liked I AM. I try to use it daily. I believe setting intentions on a daily basis will change our lives. I really enjoyed your blog. I look forward to exploring it more. Thank you for your honesty and your thoughtful sharing.
read about me
Yes I will. I’ve enjoyed what I have seen so far. Thank you.
thanks
Hi,
I have a quick question about your blog, do you think you could e-mail me?
Heather
Hi Heather. I’m happy to email you. Please send me your email address and I’ll answer any questions you have.
Thanks.
thanks for the like on my page. you have a very nice blog.
simply beautiful
Thank you Shania! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Hi Patti. Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my page. Your blog is a lovely inspirational oasis. P.s. I love your sunflower picture!
Thank you Jill! I love your comment “a lovely inspirational oasis!” What affirming words. I apprecieate it.
Patti,
True, at 51 I am learning to create the life that I want. It’s exciting. I have moments wishing I had this information earlier, but things come to us when we are ready to receive. So, I do not spend too much time thinking/wishing about having this earlier. Point is I can create now….and that is a wonderful thing. It is difficult to not let others affect us. But I find the more we stick to it the easier it gets. So, thanks for stopping by my blog and liking one of my posts, which brought me to yours – to find we are on the same page. Who cannot use more positivity on a daily basis?
Hi Deb – Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I am also 50+ and at times I too wish I had started on this path much earlier. But mostly I am just so overjoyed that I am there now. It’s an incredible journey! I’ve enjoyed visiting your blog, reading your words and seeing your pictures. I agree – we can all use more positivity on a daily basis!
Expressing ourselves bring peace… you should always be honest with ourselves… and yes, the world is full of wonderful things. We should use our time productively… congratulation on this blog.
Thank you for taking the time to comment Jennifer, I appreciate it.