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When an intriguing challenge is made to you, you can accept or reject it. If the challenge relates to something you really love to do, should you do it? That's what I ponder this week. Also talked about two past episodes: Ep126: A Feminine Approach to SMART Goals Ep125: Are Your SMART Goals DUMB? Become a patron of this podcast at http://donnadoyon.com/patron The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

Lapis Lazuli! It isn't a spell found in the Harry Potter books. But it is a beautiful blue stone with magical powers! See a picture of the card and deck at http://donnadoyon.com/158 Become a patron of this podcast at http://donnadoyon.com/patron   The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

See a picture of the card and deck at http://donnadoyon.com/157 Become a patron of this podcast at http://donnadoyon.com/patron The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

When you take action to charge something in your life, sometimes that change impacts your self identity. Suddenly you are not who you used to be. Your thoughts or behaviors have changed. It can leave you feeling a bit uncomfortable and lost. It can even lead you to undo the changes so you can restore your sense of self. See a picture of the cards and deck at http://donnadoyon.com/156 If you enjoy these inspired messages, please become a patron of this podcast.​ ​ Support this podcast at http://donnadoyon.com/patron The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Nurture a child and nurture your own inner child. That's the message for you this week. See a picture of the card and deck at http://donnadoyon.com/155 Support this podcast at http://donnadoyon.com/patron   The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

Feel the freedom and inner peace that can come from surrender. Wisdom from The Power of Surrender Cards by Judith Orloff. See a picture of the card and deck at http://donnadoyon.com/154 Support this podcast at http://donnadoyon.com/patron The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_UpstreamLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Your message this week is from the Nature's Whispers oracle deck by Angela Harfield/artwork by Josephine Wall. Take a look at the card: http://donnadoyon.com/decision http://donnadoyon.com/patron === The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

This week's message from the Universe is about Happiness. Inspired by the Happiness card in the Magical Times Empowerment Cards deck by Jody Bergsma. See a picture of the card and deck at http://donnadoyon.com/happiness Support this podcast at http://donnadoyon.com/patron The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

I know, I know... Episode 150 was THE LAST episode of this podcast... but life changes. A heart-felt message from a listener inspired me to record this episode AND inspired a new approach to this podcast.  In other words...  I'M BACK! :-) I hope you're as excited as I am! http://donnadoyon.com/151 http://donnadoyon.com/patron   The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Final Episode: A trip down memory lane to Episode 1: Inner Voices and my journey to Ep150: All Good Things... Continue the journey with me as I teach A Mindful Approach to Weightloss. Keep in touch: hello@donnadoyon.com Sign up for email updates: http://donnadoyon.com The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

Creating a bead bracelet was never on my Bucket List of things to do. Yet I enrolled myself in a workshop to do just that. Today I share that experience and what I learned by allowing the discomfort of participating in that activity. http://donnadoyon.com/149 The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

How might you look at your life look if you considered that you CHOSE to live this life before you were ever born? What if you voluntarily stepped into all the crappy circumstances, difficult relationships, and trying times because you knew you were up for the challenge?  http://donnadoyon.com http://donnadoyon.com/hhf The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

What is standing in your way of living the life of your dreams? The short answer is: You are! If you're ready to start taking a more active role in your present and future life experiences, learn about three obstacles that are blocking your path. http://donnadoyon.com/147 My Healthier Habits Foundation course helps you create a solid foundation for your future. The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

Transitions can be challenging, especially if we resist them. Last month I threw my resistance into the wind and decided to step back from an activity I love (creating this podcast) so that I could allow life to happen. Today I share an update and some insight. http://donnadoyon.com/146 The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

The connection between seemingly unrelated podcast episodes (142 and 144) became clear last week when I was asked a "no-brainer" question. NOTE: This podcast will be on hiatus (or inconsistently released) until January 2020. http://donnadoyon.com   The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

An intuitive "hit" is guiding me in a direction I don't want to go. Instead of accepting that guidance, I'm in the process of negotiating a new contract. Have you ever done this? http://donnadoyon.com   The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

Sometimes, with the best of intentions, we actually slow down other people's progress. Sometimes we are so focused on helping others that our generosity hinders our own progress. http://donnadoyon.com http://donnadoyon.com/walk   The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

Sometimes I don't attempt a project because I don't think I can achieve the result I envision. This week I share my story of keeping what I REALLY wanted as my focus, instead of the less-than-perfect tangible result. http://donnadoyon.com/142 http://donnadoyon.com/walk The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

Becoming emotionally attached to a goal can work against your advancement towards that goal. Releasing that attachment allows you to open yourself and your process to assistance from the Universe. http://donnadoyon.com/141 http://donnadoyon.com/walk The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0  

Have you noticed a pattern to your negative feelings? While editing last week's episode on happiness, I realized I have 3 "go-to" negative emotions. This week I delve more into emotions, emotional scales, and how to feel better by thinking better. http://donnadoyon.com http://donnadoyon.com/walk The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0