Every time we turn on the news or open up our Facebook pages there is something there that we wish we didn’t see. I use to look forward to looking at new pictures or motivational posts but now all I see is divisiveness and negativity. I try not to get to political and keep my opinions at a minimum but damn. Today I was happy to see this email from Manifesting Mamas so I had to share. I hope this helps some of you today!!!

Here are 4 ways to keep your surroundings positive:

1) Stay in your lane and try not to watch the news

I don’t mean this as a turn inward ignore reality kind of escapism. But you can find out the details of what you need to know without drowning yourself in the constant negativity of the media. You can choose the channels you tune into. By all means pray, send love, donate, have compassion, but don’t feel the need to obsessively watch the news.

2) Stay off social media

…or at least don’t get sucked into arguments or political discussions. Browse, read, then move on. You can agree or disagree, but before getting sucked into commenting, ask yourself, is it worth ruining your vibration by spending your time in these types of discussion? Arguing is by nature resistance. Resistance means you are not in allowing. When you are not in allowing your capacity to receive what you desire is blocked.

3) Focus on joy and love

These are the two highest vibrations you can experience. When you are in the vibration of joy and love, you will attract things of that frequency to you. More joy? More love? Yes please. You are an energetic being. Everything in the Universe is energy. Keep your vibration high at all costs. Spend time with people you like being around. Do things that bring you joy. Listen to music. Laugh. Be happy.

4) Visualize change 

Since we know that what we see around us affects how we feel, it’s important to make the conscious choice to choose something different.  When you visualize the changes that you want to make, it makes a big impact on your mindset. The more you can see the changes you desire, the more you’re actually likely to make these changes come true. Your imagination is your greatest asset in helping you manifest. You need to imagine what you want to happen, what you want to manifest.

Universal laws and conscious creation are not something you can just pick up and put down in your life when it’s convenient and expect to manifest what you desire.

Thinking in this manner and leveraging these laws to create what you desire is a way of being.

In love and joy,

Dani and Shira

Repost from Manifesting Mamas

Today didn’t quite go as planned but it was pure magic! Everyone knows that planning an event or party takes a lot of thought, preparation and time. Sometimes you can plan for weeks or months and things don’t always go the way that you wanted them to. Well today was one of those last minute events.  I started planning it two weeks ago, but I didn’t know who would show up, if I should charge for the event and will the weather hold up??? (We are currently under a flood watch as I type this post)

As FemCity Miami President, I have to create monthly events.  Sometimes it’s a yoga class, luncheon, coffee, happy hour or meditation. I like to mix it up.  But, since it’s August and with the kids back to school this week, I didn’t know if the ladies would show up. I just wanted a little coffee power hour so the ladies could reconnect post summer vacation. Most coffee connections are informal and don’t have a speaker but at the last minute I asked Shannon Allen to share her story. And boy did she! Her passion, authenticity and encouraging words were soul stirring. We were so moved. There were all sorts of emotions displayed over the two hour meet up but that’s why I love FemCity! Women can just be themselves. We can laugh, we can be loud, we can cry, we can hug and we can take as many pictures as we want!!!! Things that you don’t normally do in a networking group. But that’s just it, we are not just a networking group, we are a sisterhood.

Today not only did we hear from the beautiful creator of Grown, every single woman at the table had their own awesomeness to share. It was powerful to hear Shannon’s story of her vision for Grown and her passion for providing healthier options for busy moms. Her slogan “eliminating mom guilt” hits close to home because as a mother of three I want the best for my kids. I know that when I go to Grown I am giving them the best. I try to cook a few times a week, but it is great to know that I can stop through the drive thru on the way home from soccer practice or after the gym for a fresh smoothie.

I am so grateful for Shannon and the other ladies that joined us today. We had two published authors, an actor, a model, a retired teacher, a breast cancer survivor, business owners, marketing and PR, interior designer and more. There were even moms that were reentering the work life. It was amazing!!! Sometimes we question why we do things or if it makes sense? Today as I was speaking, I realized that we all have different gifts. Some of us are healers, creators, connectors or educators. Whatever your gift is, don’t be afraid to share it with the world. Yes, we are more than moms! We are amazing #grownwomen that have so much to give.

If you are in Miami or Orlando, you have to check out Grown. It is the only Organic Fast Food restaurant in the U.S. right now. They cook to order and are very conscious of food sensitivities and allergies. My favorite is the Mediterranean salad with salmon. And I love the gluten free blueberry pancakes. Oh and the love greens fresh pressed juice. Yes, I love Grown!!!!

XO,

Sharonda