"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."  Aristotle

As I move slowly through each day, I am beginning to ask myself, "What are my dreams?"  "Where do I want to be at the end of next year?"  These are the big questions.  But I have learned that in order to answer the big questions I have to start with the more immediate ones.  I need to know where I am now in terms of my dreams and goals.  I need to celebrate the things I have already accomplished so that I can move forward.  I need to know where I am going so that I will be able to take the steps to get there.  Where am I now?  Where do I want to go?  What steps can I take to get there?  These are three questions that you might want to ask yourself and answer before setting goals for the new year.  Write down the questions and let the answers flow. Don't think - just write and see what answers appear. Then you can begin to make a plan.

Working with a coach is a wonderful way to help make your dreams come true.  Having that person who asks the questions that helps you find the answers that are within, often makes the journey much easier and more exciting.  I have found that sharing my ideas and dreams with someone who supports me is one of the keys to reaching my dreams and goals.  If you are interested in learning more about my coaching style, let's talk.  I always begin with a free coaching session so that you can decide if Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching is right for you.  We'' ll talk, we'll laugh, we'll do a creative activity on the phone or in person and then you'll set a small step or goal for the coming week if that seems right. It's a gentle nurturing approach to coaching but it works. If this sounds like the perfect way to set your goals for 2015, I would love to hear from you.  You can contact me at ginny.lennox @comcast.net to set up a free coaching session. 


       When you share your dreams and your talent with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin!
                                                                                                                             Ginny


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This was one of the first paintings I did that I felt comfortable sharing with others. I remember how proud I was of it and how people said I should make postcards of it which I did.  It is nice to go back and see things that I created in years past that made me feel good.  I have the original painting on my wall and a friend just mentioned how much she liked it which made me decide to share it again.

Sometimes we are so busy creating something new that we forget to take the time to celebrate those things that have already brought us joy.  As I move deeper into the holiday season, I am going to take time each day to reflect upon the simple things that in the past brought me happiness and laughter and joy.  I am sure they are the moments that spontaneously occurred without a lot of planning.  Watching out of the window for Santa Claus, deciding at the last minute to sing carols with neighbors, opening a drawer and finding the present that I had hidden months ago and couldn't find all come to mind. A ride in our pajamas to look at the twinkling lights in the neighbors windows or a hot cup of chocolate on a cold night are also special memories. 

 I think it is important during this very busy season to spend some quiet time each and every day. It helps us to create special memories as well as to remember what is truly important.  The gift of quiet is very special and one that I hope you will give to yourself each and every day.  

             When you share your talents and your dreams with the world, magic happens. Let the magic begin!
                                                                                                                                       Ginny