About a year ago, I read an article based on a study that found American women between the ages of 35-55 were less likely to be happy.

To help me with my own research on this topic, please feel free to comment on any of the questions below if you are a women in the 35-55 age range.  Thanks.

• 
  On a scale of 1-10, rate your present level of happiness (10 being the happiest).
• On a scale of 1-10, rate your present level of unhappiness (10 being the unhappiest).
• If you scored higher on the happy scale, to what do you attribute your overall happiness?
• If you scored higher on the unhappy scale, to what do you attribute your overall unhappiness?
• If you scored higher on the unhappy scale, do you have a plan to increase your happiness? If so, How?
• What is your activity level? Do you exercise?
• How do you feel about your body image?
• Have you achieved your career goals? Are you happy with your choice?
• What would you change about your life choices if you had the opportunity?
• If you feel stuck, what do you feel is holding you back?How would you describe your stress level?
• Are you a caregiver?  If so, which type?
• Do you have a satisfying relationship with a partner/spouse?
• Do you have a toxic relationship with a partner/spouse?
• What are your expectations in regards to intimate relationship with a partner/spouse.
• How would you describe your interpersonal relationships as a whole.

Thanks for your help with my research.     http://www.iamjlove.com/

A valuable lesson I was reminded of today is the importance of gratitude for what you already have as well as for what you are about to receive. For days, after getting my website up and running, I had been overly concerned that I did not have a mailing list to pre-sell my ebook to.  After letting go and getting into a state of gratitude, I realized that I do have a small list of friends (about 70 people).

I was reluctant to email them, not knowing how I would be perceived. As a matter of fact, I did not email them until my honest intent and high level of positive vibration could no longer be contained. Dr. Robert Anthony mentions in his article Doing Without Doing ... "If you focus on what you desire and still feel overwhelmed or anxious, then you are not ready for any action. You know you are ready when it feels like the next logical step is effortless."

Can you imagine my excitement as I tapped out my letter to my small list in a bold and honest fashion? I was simply buzzing with joy and empowerment because inside, this action felt good and right and at the same time I was letting my friends know what I was up to since moving to another state. 

Anyway, I've taken up enough of your time ... If you'd like to see this letter I've been going on and on about, see "You Can Help" at http://www.iamjlove.com/5.html . I'll keep you posted on my responses.

I feel balanced today and on most days when I allow myself to remember the truth that "I am love."
 

That one truth affects how I approach every aspect of my life which include what I call "the seven gifts of love."  When I forget that I am love, I feel a disjointedness of body, mind and spirit. We were born from love, and, as babies, we had no separation between body, mind and spirit, just pure bliss. 

As a wellness coach, I teach that the seven gifts of love are: self love; abundance; sel-awareness; vibrant food; efficient body; sacred space/quiet mind; and, creativity. I believe that by thriving abundantly and simultaneously in the seven gifts, you are creating the positive conditions for you to flourish in your purpose and in a well and balanced life. A life in which self-love is top priority.

Each "gift" is an interrelated, essential component of life that when working at an optimal level, and in combination, with the other gifts in their optimal levels, increases your joy; improves your health and quality of life bringing you back into your balance and your bliss.

Jacqueline@iamjlove.com

I started from an orderly place of organized splendor. As I worked day and night (a labor of love) on getting my website up and running.  Over a few days (maybe weeks) time, I noticed papers, books, sticky tabs, pens, mailings and the like starting to pile up in the chair next to my desk and the areas around my computer to the point where I traded off on being organized for meeting a self-imposed deadline. I felt that stopping to clean up the clutter would take too much time.

Today--Feeling stuck and trying to force myself to do something productive, either working on my book, website, blog, newsletter or reading, I realized my brain was just as cluttered as my immediate surroundings. What did I do next?

The nervous energy in my body, mind and spirit told me I could not go on. I knew I would not be able to produce anything of value to me or anyone else unless I stopped to take stock of all this "stuff" around me, this "dis" organized chaos and get back to what worked for me when I began ... Organized Splendor.

So, this is what I did ...

I stood up, got something to eat, got a trash bag, created a comfortable spot on the sofa to go through all the papers, started a Master To Do List, found a binder to use as my Web Work Archive, I place the loose sticky tabs inside the master list, threw away the things I didn't need, and when all was done, I went back to work at my clean desk. It was an incredible feeling.

The disorganized energy rising from the clutter not only affected me, it affected the household as well.  In another post, I'll let you know what "good work" I was able to create as a result of taking the time to re-organize and re-center. 

To Be Continued.
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