I am on a road trip from Phoenix to Indiana with Lanette- she is one of the great blessings and highlights of my life. When you experience something way out of your ordinary routine, you can be sure there is a wonderful rush of insight and revelation in store!
I am reading Right People Right Place Right Plan by Jentezen Franklin. Being in the right place is crucial to being the right person and meeting the right people, so you can fulfill the right plan for your life. Here's what grabbed me yesterday..."a geographical change has spiritual promotion in it". What do you make of that? I have moved quite often and have found it to be true - when I was open and watching. That's the trick isn't it? Having your mind and heart in the right place; meaning centered and available to the right people and plan - in an attitude of anticipation and appreciation.
As I write this I know my story is shifting and expanding into new territory. I am committed to being watchful, open, useable. I will keep you posted as I learn. Remember when I wrote about my friend Noel Barto and her beautiful, creative expression of story? If you missed it go back and read the post titled What's Your Story Today?
Here are a couple more of her queries. I am going to ponder and journal them. I encourage you to do the same - even if you are in the "same" geographical spot as you have been for a long time - especially then I think.
- What am I running toward/from today?
- Where do I belong today?
We are all sojourners, headed for somewhere. We are meant to do life together. I am grateful to have you along! Let's make it a trip with purpose, power, and play in it.
Blessings,
Beth
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
Play to WIN!
Wow! Are you as stunned as I am that we are one week into the final quarter of 2012?!? If you are where you would like to be or have exceeded expectations this year - Congratulations! If you have not accomplished what you had hoped to, there's good news! You still have time to make significant progress. You can rally for a STRONG season with a BIG finish!
I want to help you do just that. I would be honored to help you:
P You possess tremendous PERSONAL POWER. Are you using it? Come learn to tap into it.
L LET GO of thoughts of LACK and LIMITATION. Move out of your comfort zone. I will
support you as you expand your life.
A Your ATTITUDE determines your altitude. AIM high. Do you know what you ASPIRE to?
Y YOU - your original, amazing self - aligned with your values, no internal conflict, making
wise decisions. Want it?
T What are you TOLERATING? Discover ways to get unstuck and live each day in JOY.
O ORDINARY people can to EXTRAORDINARY things with powerful motivation and the
tools to be successful. We will design a plan for an extraordinary future.
W WHAT do you really, really WANT? CLARIFY and CLAIM your passion and dreams.
I Do you feel you can trust your INTUITION? Adjust your brain to hear what your heart already
knows. I will teach you how to LISTEN.
N NOW! START wherever you are. One of life's great joys is to BEGIN.
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe -
There is a great lesson in my new book Called Into Motion: Lesson Plans for Life called Finish Strong, about distraction and procrastination getting in your way. Click on the link and get started!
Blessings,
Beth
602.626.8036 beth.madigan@cox.net
I want to help you do just that. I would be honored to help you:
P You possess tremendous PERSONAL POWER. Are you using it? Come learn to tap into it.
L LET GO of thoughts of LACK and LIMITATION. Move out of your comfort zone. I will
support you as you expand your life.
A Your ATTITUDE determines your altitude. AIM high. Do you know what you ASPIRE to?
Y YOU - your original, amazing self - aligned with your values, no internal conflict, making
wise decisions. Want it?
T What are you TOLERATING? Discover ways to get unstuck and live each day in JOY.
O ORDINARY people can to EXTRAORDINARY things with powerful motivation and the
tools to be successful. We will design a plan for an extraordinary future.
W WHAT do you really, really WANT? CLARIFY and CLAIM your passion and dreams.
I Do you feel you can trust your INTUITION? Adjust your brain to hear what your heart already
knows. I will teach you how to LISTEN.
N NOW! START wherever you are. One of life's great joys is to BEGIN.
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe -
There is a great lesson in my new book Called Into Motion: Lesson Plans for Life called Finish Strong, about distraction and procrastination getting in your way. Click on the link and get started!
Blessings,
Beth
602.626.8036 beth.madigan@cox.net
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Half the Sky
Last night I watched the first part of Half the Sky on PBS. Click on the link to see the episode and read about the project and the remarkable people who put it together and the women whose stories they film.
As a life coach I am constantly amazed at the women I meet - their grace, courage, innate intelligence, perseverance, resilience, faith, and dignity. Half the Sky blew me away! I work with sexually abused and traumatized women. The sad truth is, if you are a female in this world, you are at risk. Tragically and unbelievably, the jeopardy commences at younger and younger ages. A two year old girl was rescued from a brothel in Cambodia. The blood covered clothes looked like they belonged to a doll as we witnessed the horror of them being swept out onto the street.
Lest you think these atrocities only occur in third world countries - think again. There are NO boundaries for this evil. NO lines of geography, race, economics, education, or belief system. I am in awe of the people who dedicate themselves and risk their lives to rescue and serve these girls and women. It is massively important and urgent work.
But, here's what MUST happen to stem the tide of abuse, trauma, exploitation, and murder. We MUST stop the pimps and johns and all who perpetrate this heinous industry. We MUST change societal beliefs that say this is acceptable behavior. We MUST enforce laws against these crimes. We MUST raise the value of human life - all life, but certainly the beauty and value of our precious girls.
If you are reading this thinking you can't really do anything to affect change...here are some things to think about. If you have a negative mindset about "whores" or "prostitutes" as sluts or sex addicts, change it. I used to think they chose that life style; that they wanted it. They don't. Most have been abused as children - far too many ARE children. The average of entry into "the life" in the U. S. is 13. No girl chooses to be beaten, isolated, imprisoned, or service dozens of men a day. They are tricked, coerced, and broken into "the life".
I spoke to a mother whose 15 y.o. daughter was befriended by her pimp at a local mall. They know how to "groom" these girls to trust them as boyfriends. She was ultimately taken to Florida and calls home occasionally. She is 19 now with two children and such a deep trauma bond to her captor and such a terror of being discovered and beaten, that she won't tell her parents how to find her.
Strip clubs and pornography exploit women. Disengage. Pre-wedding and other parties with inappropriate sexual behavior have become socially acceptable. Rethink.Your sons, grandsons, nephews, students, and neighbor boys must be educated about how to treat girls. They are meant to be protectors and respecters of women. Make this subject acceptable and open dialogue. Only by bringing the dark to the light and ending the demand, will we cease having to rescue girls and women.
Laus Deo,
Beth
As a life coach I am constantly amazed at the women I meet - their grace, courage, innate intelligence, perseverance, resilience, faith, and dignity. Half the Sky blew me away! I work with sexually abused and traumatized women. The sad truth is, if you are a female in this world, you are at risk. Tragically and unbelievably, the jeopardy commences at younger and younger ages. A two year old girl was rescued from a brothel in Cambodia. The blood covered clothes looked like they belonged to a doll as we witnessed the horror of them being swept out onto the street.
Lest you think these atrocities only occur in third world countries - think again. There are NO boundaries for this evil. NO lines of geography, race, economics, education, or belief system. I am in awe of the people who dedicate themselves and risk their lives to rescue and serve these girls and women. It is massively important and urgent work.
But, here's what MUST happen to stem the tide of abuse, trauma, exploitation, and murder. We MUST stop the pimps and johns and all who perpetrate this heinous industry. We MUST change societal beliefs that say this is acceptable behavior. We MUST enforce laws against these crimes. We MUST raise the value of human life - all life, but certainly the beauty and value of our precious girls.
If you are reading this thinking you can't really do anything to affect change...here are some things to think about. If you have a negative mindset about "whores" or "prostitutes" as sluts or sex addicts, change it. I used to think they chose that life style; that they wanted it. They don't. Most have been abused as children - far too many ARE children. The average of entry into "the life" in the U. S. is 13. No girl chooses to be beaten, isolated, imprisoned, or service dozens of men a day. They are tricked, coerced, and broken into "the life".
I spoke to a mother whose 15 y.o. daughter was befriended by her pimp at a local mall. They know how to "groom" these girls to trust them as boyfriends. She was ultimately taken to Florida and calls home occasionally. She is 19 now with two children and such a deep trauma bond to her captor and such a terror of being discovered and beaten, that she won't tell her parents how to find her.
Strip clubs and pornography exploit women. Disengage. Pre-wedding and other parties with inappropriate sexual behavior have become socially acceptable. Rethink.Your sons, grandsons, nephews, students, and neighbor boys must be educated about how to treat girls. They are meant to be protectors and respecters of women. Make this subject acceptable and open dialogue. Only by bringing the dark to the light and ending the demand, will we cease having to rescue girls and women.
Laus Deo,
Beth
Monday, October 1, 2012
Look at Me Now!
Every now and again there is a bit of news that renews our faith, causes us to pump our fists, and begs a loud, "Yes! You GO girl!" Last week's story about demeaned and bullied Whitney Kropp is one of those bright spots in an otherwise dark news cycle.
Whitney was overjoyed to find she had been nominated for the Homecoming Court at her Michigan high school. Her joy turned to pain and humiliation when she realized it was all a malicious prank by some nasty bullies. Feeling like "trash" and convinced no one cared, including her own brother and sister, she decided to just quietly withdraw and fade out. Her sister encouraged her to take a stand, telling her she was strong and courageous and should go all the way with it. Yay for sisters, biological and chosen! A group of "sisters" left their own school game and drove an hour to honor Whitney and stand in solidarity with her. Yes!
Hairstylist Shannon Champagne offered to do her hair. She got a beautiful orange dress - her favorite color. As word got around town, people came out to support her - even purchasing orange t-shirts emblazoned with the words, "It's not cool to be cruel". Don't you just LOVE this story?!? She was escorted by her dad and grandfather. Oh! This just gets better and better. Men who will stand in the gap as protectors, defenders, and cheerleaders! My heart is singing.
She now has over 100,000 FB fans and her mom said this has empowered many others to speak up and tell their own stories. Another resounding YES! "you were designed by God to live a life of purpose and power. Who you are and what you think matters. The opinions and feelings of others are not one whit more important than yours. Don't let your words get stuck between your brain and your lips where they keep pushing to come out." Beth Madigan Called Into Motion: Lesson Plans for Life
Whitney has this to say, "Don't let those bullies bring you down. Go with your heart and your gut. I did it and look at me now." Thanks for your courage and example Whitney!
Whoever you are... Whatever your circumstances - past or present...However you have been treated or spoken to... You have an important story. Your voice NEEDS to be heard. You matter. You are unique in all the world.
Tell your story to someone safe. If you don't have a safe person, tell me. I would be honored to hear it. Get a copy of the book and work through STUCK and Don't Waste Your Suffering.
Blessings,
Beth
Whitney was overjoyed to find she had been nominated for the Homecoming Court at her Michigan high school. Her joy turned to pain and humiliation when she realized it was all a malicious prank by some nasty bullies. Feeling like "trash" and convinced no one cared, including her own brother and sister, she decided to just quietly withdraw and fade out. Her sister encouraged her to take a stand, telling her she was strong and courageous and should go all the way with it. Yay for sisters, biological and chosen! A group of "sisters" left their own school game and drove an hour to honor Whitney and stand in solidarity with her. Yes!
Hairstylist Shannon Champagne offered to do her hair. She got a beautiful orange dress - her favorite color. As word got around town, people came out to support her - even purchasing orange t-shirts emblazoned with the words, "It's not cool to be cruel". Don't you just LOVE this story?!? She was escorted by her dad and grandfather. Oh! This just gets better and better. Men who will stand in the gap as protectors, defenders, and cheerleaders! My heart is singing.
She now has over 100,000 FB fans and her mom said this has empowered many others to speak up and tell their own stories. Another resounding YES! "you were designed by God to live a life of purpose and power. Who you are and what you think matters. The opinions and feelings of others are not one whit more important than yours. Don't let your words get stuck between your brain and your lips where they keep pushing to come out." Beth Madigan Called Into Motion: Lesson Plans for Life
Whitney has this to say, "Don't let those bullies bring you down. Go with your heart and your gut. I did it and look at me now." Thanks for your courage and example Whitney!
Whoever you are... Whatever your circumstances - past or present...However you have been treated or spoken to... You have an important story. Your voice NEEDS to be heard. You matter. You are unique in all the world.
Tell your story to someone safe. If you don't have a safe person, tell me. I would be honored to hear it. Get a copy of the book and work through STUCK and Don't Waste Your Suffering.
Blessings,
Beth
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