tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9278355848274332232024-03-05T09:19:23.780-08:00GAIA GREETINGS ~ BE A RIPPLEBridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-44439855043861511262012-05-08T22:50:00.001-07:002012-05-08T22:51:54.641-07:00ditto.Dedicated to my friend Matt today.
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</div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-22120859462414965662012-04-19T22:46:00.003-07:002012-05-08T00:19:06.844-07:00Micromovements, grabbing ahold.<div style="font: 14.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
To be successful, you have to have successes. </div>
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To have successes you have to set a goal, take a risk, and commit to making micromovements.<br />
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The key to having successes is taking one small step at a time. </div>
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Micromovements — as {one of my all time favorite authors} SARK would say — are commitments to small tasks that lead to little successes that ultimately lead to larger successes. Each micromovement contributes to the larger whole and the overall goal. </div>
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These steps then lead to larger successes, and ultimately, empowerment, self-pride and happiness. </div>
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The longer I am successful, the better and better I feel. </div>
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I love my job. </div>
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I love my passions. </div>
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I love being a mom. </div>
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I love the people around me.</div>
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I am excited about being healthy again.</div>
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I feel inspired to live within and outside of my comfort zone. </div>
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I'm willing to take risks. </div>
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The key to success with my micromovements, and thus, success with my overall goals, has been... FOCUSING ON WHAT I CAN DO. </div>
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{I always think… I can do anything for XX amount of time.}</div>
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When I quit smoking, I told myself, I could go 15 minutes without one, then another 15+ (thanks, Don Suskind). Sometimes I could go a day, so I’d push it another day. </div>
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Then, one day, I just committed. I committed to wanting to be a non-smoker for the rest of my life. I committed to setting a good example for my son. And I committed to being healthier, hiking until I die, and living better. </div>
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I have really been enjoying hiking with my family and friends. </div>
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So really, that’s it. </div>
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Setting goals. Little & big. </div>
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Vibrations. </div>
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Empowerment. </div>
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Commitment. </div>
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Trying over. </div>
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Trying over & over again. </div>
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Building strength. </div>
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Building good karma. </div>
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Building good relationships. </div>
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Building something new.</div>
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Little successes that lead into bigger successes. </div>
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The best part has been the way the universe has unfolded in front of me as a result of living a better life. </div>
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I am loving and connecting with good people along the way. Expressing creativity. Writing. Doing art. Listening to music. Spending time with my son. Dancing. Laughing. Enjoying life. Helping people out. Using my talents and experience to help people out. </div>
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I have my bad days. Sometimes, I have a lot of them. I’m way too heady sometimes. And stressed. I will always be a work in progress. That is for sure. We all are. But overall, I am improving. </div>
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I want my son to have the best possible opportunity to become a full-fledged him. </div>
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And, I want to be a better mom. So I’m learning. </div>
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I want to lose weight for an upcoming trip to Hawaii. So I’m learning & doing. Cooking better. Eating better. Drinking less. Gaining control. Hiking. Kenpo. P90X tapes {barely, but I tried!}. Lifting weights more.</div>
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Life really is good. </div>
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Moving in a positive direction.<br />
I wish the same for you.</div>
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<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/37348050?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/37348050">THE TREE RING: HIKE-IN SHOW</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/destindaniel">Destin Daniel Cretton</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-77280246035922527372012-03-07T22:25:00.000-08:002012-03-07T22:25:43.822-08:00KONY 2012. ALL IN.Do you know who Joseph Kony is? You should. This movement is going to go down in history books. I'M ALL IN. Will you be? All is one. Let's do this.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y4MnpzG5Sqc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-31976765717346665312012-02-22T21:09:00.000-08:002012-02-23T14:01:25.570-08:00Breaking Away from Comfortable<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think the universe is trying to tell me something today.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Message received LOUD & CLEAR. Now, to figure out next steps... hmmmm. </span>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-57623718435964909672012-02-21T22:57:00.000-08:002012-02-21T22:58:53.912-08:00An Attitude of Gratitude<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Remember always... </span>
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</div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-79951132197093162272012-02-03T18:44:00.000-08:002012-02-04T23:06:30.883-08:00Announcing the Humility Collection<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh so super stoked {!} to announce the release of the <b><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/gaiagroove" target="_blank">Humility Collection from Gaia Greetings on Spoonflower</a></b>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Fabric with a story and purpose.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thanks to every single one of you, for supporting and believing and inspiring.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">OK, so without further adieu... {right?}</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I present Blueberry, Caramel, Chocolate, Olive, and Teal Swirl from the Humility Collection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I spent some time recently {OK, all of last weekend} responding to a request from my son's school director, who was looking for help (!) creating some marketing materials to promote the school at a public event. She threw out some initial ideas and I, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">being enmeshed in branding and marketing land 40-ish hours a week at my 9-5 (as a Manager, not Creative), </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">not being able to resist offering suggestions, and having gained some confidence donning my coordination and design hats during the school's Harvest the Music event, decided to offer that help. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While I learned that I'm a serious perfectionist {must let go!}, my efficiency is not the best, and it's probably a good idea for me to learn a few keyboard commands, ultimately, I am very proud of the work I did, and I'm pretty sure, it is going to catch the attention of some prospective parents, or others, who, upon approaching the booth, are going to be greeted by one of the most passionate educators I have met in a long time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To make a long story short, my son's Charter School struggled the first two years. Somehow, by the grace of chance, Alexis landed there, and ultimately, set the wheels in motion to save our alternative option by renewing the lost charter under a new, more supportive wing, enrolling enough children to get things off the ground, and finding, signing, painting, cleaning, and moving into a new location, all within the span of 7 weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To aid me in my efforts, I solicited the help of the teachers to gather materials, and parent photographers to help me with my mission. 6 people stepped up to the plate immediately, 5 of whom were able to go by the school, THAT WEEK, and photograph the kids, classrooms, materials, premises, etc. You name it, they shot it. And they delivered beautiful, amazing shots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It reminded me, like a little voice from the universe, how important it is to listen to my intuition, always move forward with action, and do what I love to help others. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The whole process grounded me again. Yay! I'm a ripple! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In the meantime, check out the story of <a href="http://www.rescuedcards.com/" target="_blank">Rescued Cards</a>, founded by Monica Hoover—doing what she loves to promote the ones who save the ones she loves. ;~)</span></div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-79780294867739031202012-01-17T22:41:00.001-08:002012-01-17T23:06:57.755-08:00It's crazy, when you see and love a piece of art and you don't know the story behind it. Today... I discovered the story about the <a href="http://gaiagranules.blogspot.com/2010/07/urban-inspirationshepard-fairey-in.html" target="_blank">Burmese monk in South Park</a>, painted by Shepard Fairey.<br />
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And... don't forget to BE A RIPPLE. </span></span> </span>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-82465098354599230102011-07-11T20:34:00.000-07:002011-07-11T21:33:56.212-07:00Terry Ribera's Remington Tattoo Parlor in North Park! Now OPEN for Business!<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">OK, so I know that I have not previously mentioned anything about tattoos but, it probably goes without saying that ANYTHING art related—especially those things that have passion and a history behind them—and especially those </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">people</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> who tirelessly promote the things they love, are going to be high on my list of I-want-to-promote-you activities. So, it is, with absolute fabulousness, that I introduce you to </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.remingtontattoo.com/terryribera">Terry Ribera's Remington Tattoo Parlor</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> in North Park, recently open for business in San Diego. If you're a tattoo lover, and want amazement, call to schedule now, he's already booked solid. And bookmark his link for future reference, just in case you get a wild hair up your ass, you'll have plenty of time to reconsider ;~).</span><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGCNcngRocQWSvbLKHbWhr5grNnQJ732RU3EMojebeHrQe1H0Pq2g3IxgL4Puah3o0j073HmZvyo0DYXzapQi6FGUFzFjMd7zV9wNb6IbvjgthIKwtM8AFScXgkP82cWGSsbDLhNgB0g/s1600/0.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGCNcngRocQWSvbLKHbWhr5grNnQJ732RU3EMojebeHrQe1H0Pq2g3IxgL4Puah3o0j073HmZvyo0DYXzapQi6FGUFzFjMd7zV9wNb6IbvjgthIKwtM8AFScXgkP82cWGSsbDLhNgB0g/s320/0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628319084267366434" border="0" /></a><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPtZ1oPKqlstkoyEYCThI5SAGUMwfwf-OrrC3X9GarB7iSz-z0oqL2g3UxgR6k7eRKPvxj7gacrUZVA2YQ0dTVAmb56OdNMFEDK1aaK7XU1e_zGpu8yNs0G-DM3zHJWSTjdbWrvfC5M8/s320/1b_ganesh_remington.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628306713921743938" border="0" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGCNcngRocQWSvbLKHbWhr5grNnQJ732RU3EMojebeHrQe1H0Pq2g3IxgL4Puah3o0j073HmZvyo0DYXzapQi6FGUFzFjMd7zV9wNb6IbvjgthIKwtM8AFScXgkP82cWGSsbDLhNgB0g/s1600/0.jpg"></a><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-19087960282715556122011-05-23T19:52:00.000-07:002011-05-23T22:12:36.140-07:00The Remedy is the Experience<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is me... IN SPIRIT ;~)p.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQCrZGesuVxF4qhoAfDe221Z69GfJxfZj3VDEFX8_HKxlL_Kl3fcNJcG6PPiS36v-9rW-5tWA3Qmep_ORXiwK-W004dh6OlcSEL2QCCL2prTjeY8IPTEtfR4ASG2YsfJc_ZWd05Gj8sg/s320/03-4-redwood.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610115568997947986" /><br /><br />Looking SO forward to my trip back to Humboldt with my son!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The redwood trees. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Good friends. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Kids.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Families. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Fun.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It's been 20 years since I graduated from HSU. That place holds so many amazing memories for me.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Friends, families, fun, forests and Facebook. Five F-words I'll happily shout from the rooftops. Add food and well, you've pretty much made my day. Thanks to Facebook for reconnecting us again.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It's been about the same length of time since I've seen most of my friends. I have no doubt we'll fall back into place in our friendships, and our kids will have a blast regardless. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Hoping for a nice beach day in there somewhere... and DEFINITELY a hike (daily? we'll be so close!) in the forest!</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I've been googling pics of the redwoods so I could show my son how AWESOME they are. I was really trying to convey their grandeur. I'm so looking forward to seeing them! I think I'll be blown away all over again and I hope, at some point, I can capture their magnificence and bring back a good photo or two for the walls of the condo.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">As I was surfing the web, I randomly stumbled across a website: <a href="http://www.cathedralgrove.eu/text/03-Europeans-Care-4.htm">Cathedral Grove</a>, where I found all of the pictures featured in this post. These people are the PASSIONATE protectors of our beautiful redwoods. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">While browsing the site, I came across this pretty amazing live art demonstration for the cause. It's beautiful and eerie and creates an impact.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoYZBAs6xh1z89oKv5nUNbQE7dE_SFOduLYziyKeSQQAvYm4wwIaWJRwYTlgfynteQuBrXvP97ZlIrs-snCDwDznQDUtKSqP03UiD9mPVcc0QtTobkx3VyQmjjQQ2ptiLT9-UZtHWstDc/s320/03-4-weld-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610115554231561426" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0DsDxNNSTof_Aj6Ap-Y5_nhqhvpQMpfiZW1Zm01_OqnYO6Z-aUH2In3Bgg_415qVMFn6RdvO9cUZU_LFz3bzILTpVhdn1mRfEDxMPFymixH2ReD0IniT8nK75v8lYuhiCvaobcOtbD0/s320/03-4-weld-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610115558554494962" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I'm seriously looking forward to reconnecting with the redwoods and their power.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I've been feeling power-full lately. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Feeling good. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In control, strong—creatively, mentally, spiritually—physically active, more healthy, engaged, giving my best, in the moment, filling time with quality experiences ... that's how I'm defining it these days. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I'm going to try to do something that feels good every day. I hope you'll do the same. We all deserve to feel good! </span></span></div></div></div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-78106760544827576052011-05-15T21:59:00.000-07:002011-05-17T19:10:07.780-07:00Blender Issues...<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>It was a great weekend of accomplishment — </b></span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><b>PHYSICALLY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> (two great walks + a kick ass swim session with my son — makes a mama proud!)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><b>MENTALLY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> (transitioning into my independence since buying a condo, cleaning/decorating my space and focusing on my son)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><b>INNOVATIVELY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> (if you consider cooking and decorating innovative!)</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>I've been craving soup and mojitos lately. </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In both instances, it was experimental... and in both instances, it felt necessary to bring out a device with blades. So, I guess you could say, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><b>this weekend was also blendistastrous and blenderrific.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>The first instance of unexpected results happened while trying to </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><b>process an incredible mexican soup</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> — cilantro, potato, carrots, fire-roasted tomatoes, pollo asado and pasillo peppers, with sauteed garlic and onion. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';">It sounds delightful doesn't it? Can you imagine a creamy soup with those flavors?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Well, <b>the veggies were not quite yet cooked</b>, so the blended version was definitely short of the creamy concoction I anticipated. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Let's just say... <b>crunchy potatoes... not so good</b>.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>Then today, while making those anticipated mojitos... well, I kinda forgot to mash the mint with the sugar, and then, ran short on lime juice, </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><b>so... I blended</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> the first half of the first drink with a variety of new ingredients in the blender. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">When I blended it, it didn't turn into the drink I anticipated, rather, <b>the mint and froth all rose to the top. Blech. </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; ">Let's just say,<b> tidbits of mint in the teeth... not so good.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I had to <b>strain the mint</b> in order <b>to get a good drink</b> out of it but ultimately, <b>such yumminess! </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>Lesson: When you blend mint in the blender, strain before drinking AND don't blend veggies before they're cooked. </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Random. I know. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My life, nonetheless. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It's a great <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alex-garcia/mojito-recipe/index.html">mojito recipe</a> though!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWnhEVPSYEftx4t0t36vhzvN8UKif-6TCv9Xgn_QDSSHNDRlL9YXrCCgiTwSWV52EcN9F9gRYc2TyzPPSkHmlNThWpQyuStDA6TJMuELXBvd04tusMpojLI35sgEABqWRbtWoNrHEvPY/s320/CIMG4245.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607178420798827570" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J1ARUv_e4CsgMm-lduN8L3EAC59fhkxg9Pz2Zrqzr-6Pdf7hAiDdqLEU077GWj5nVTLtgZkqQrlzKu9GtJFLPYFiA6R-s0DnSc_pJt7pW5TXZEk1oSQF1u8ZWsWUi1Ier4bU9m2WtT4/s320/CIMG4247.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607178423896747682" /></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-47409626412493205582011-01-09T00:23:00.000-08:002011-01-09T00:26:47.531-08:00How Gaia Greetings Came to Be—My Story. Revised.<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">Gaia Greetings is the combination of a childhood passion, the "Humboldt influence (not THAT influence),” and the ever so perfect unfolding of my life since I became a single mom. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">Flash back circa late 70’s when drawing was my thing. My best friend and I colored "gorgeous" greeting cards. We went door-to-door in our neighborhood, selling our precious original works of art at bargain prices. We worked on those cards for hours. And I remember, loving every minute of it. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #ff0076; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">When I first considered the idea of having my own business—in 2000—the idea was quite simple. I wanted to start an environmentally friendly (THAT Humboldt influence) company selling recycled paper greeting cards. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #ff0076; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">I enrolled in San Diego City College—where they had a stellar graphic design program—just for the sake of learning. That path ultimately led me to my current 9-5—as the (Print) Production Manager for a cross-media branding agency—where I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience—not to mention some amazing relationships with some amazing folks—in the printing industry. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #ff0076; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">I have always prescribed to the philosophy that what's meant to be will, and though I may not have always understood why I was faced with certain challenges, I believed they were happening for a reason. My goal was always to learn from them, whether the meaning of the experience was clear to me at the time or not. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">It wasn't until recently that I could view my life from a big picture perspective. These days, I understand how the evolution of my life has laid the groundwork for my future and led me to this point. Today, I can confidently assert that I am exactly where I'm meant to be at this moment in time. And—even more amazing—the more I commit to my purpose and passion, the more support, love and encouragement I receive—exactly the things I need to keep me going. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #ff0076; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">Flash back circa 2004. Enter beautiful baby boy, single motherhood, a HUGE responsibility and a burning desire to lead by example. Yep. I had my "aha" moment.<span style="color:#ff0076;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #ff0076; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">In the past seven years my life has evolved from a life characterized by trepidation and lack of direction to a focused, driven life. I know now that action and calculated risks (take baby steps!), belief in myself, connection with others and working towards the greater good are the keys to conquering my fears and living my dream—a dream that has evolved into an awakening!</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #ff0076; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">And while I still plan on selling recycled greeting cards, the concept for this company has morphed into such fabulousness, I'm giddy thinking about the possibilities. I’m thankful that the ideas for this company have unfolded slowly over time. Now that I’m ready, Gaia Greetings will realize it’s full potential. And I hope you’ll be as thrilled as I am. I am excited to share it with you. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">With love and gratitude.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Trebuchet MS'">Bridget Gast </p><div><br /></div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-35522282390347044222011-01-01T21:59:00.000-08:002011-01-01T22:10:05.182-08:00Today's a New DayGasp<sucking in="" air="" swiftly="">. Swoon. Admiring and melting into utter amazement.<br />From Kim Tackett's collection. A picture a day for 365 days. See the full set <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/sets/72157623059302197/with/4879321816/">here.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/5158690730/" title="312|365 hey autumn, you can come out now by kim@tbdesign.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1198/5158690730_e4dde76595.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="312|365 hey autumn, you can come out now" /></a></sucking>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-1343179065229582372010-12-31T12:05:00.000-08:002010-12-31T12:43:50.571-08:00365 Days of InspirationIn 2009, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Kim Tackett—a fabulous woman, mom, wife, designer, businesswoman and photographer—online. Somehow, our paths crossed and she has, time and time again, proven to be a huge inspiration to me. This past year, she challenged herself to take a picture a day for 365 days. The images that follow are a result of that endeavor. Some fabulous reminders as we look forward to 2011. To see the entire set of her flickr images, which are AMAZING, check them out <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/4859570307/in/set-72157623059302197/">here</a>. Thanks for the inspiration Kim!! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/4771450038/" title="188|365 steve's new mug by kim@tbdesign.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4771450038_23133b5e4a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="188|365 steve's new mug" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/4843831964/" title="211|365 the shadow says so by kim@tbdesign.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4843831964_8d3b37f0a7.jpg" width="500" height="368" alt="211|365 the shadow says so" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/4774498182/" title="189|365 remind me in the morning by kim@tbdesign.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4774498182_c2ed559b25.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="189|365 remind me in the morning" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/4588554455/" title="128|365 imagine a rock... by kim@tbdesign.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4588554455_5741a9abf5.jpg" width="500" height="314" alt="128|365 imagine a rock..." /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/4279276456/" title="16|365 napkin philosophy by kim@tbdesign.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4279276456_c519b53539.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="16|365 napkin philosophy" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktackett/4428935001/" title="72|365 treasured by kim@tbdesign.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4428935001_123736a1e4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="72|365 treasured" /></a>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-88053160019690063012010-12-12T14:27:00.000-08:002010-12-12T17:01:15.963-08:00I love nature<img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDY-huZv26M6naXl3YvQu-6vA7cPqghMElYpUt2LUQsunjW0FS17DdcHDCXQQvLo9Dxh3dYplJqRMe0oxvcDkh4TP6i6zBUqyS18zATlEiMbFrIgIVQFyFQweGqUsCX_wTCZ5oGMQaEE/s320/100_0149.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549931515910382898" /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The kind and wise Avia Veneficia—who shares her knowledge t</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">hrough her </span></span><a href="http://www.Whats-Your-Sign.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">What's Your Sign</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.Symbolic-Meanings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Symbolic Meanings</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.TarotTeachings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tarot Teachings</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and </span></span><a href="http://www.Tattoo-Symbolism.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tattoo Symbolism</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> websites</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and her gorge</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">ous, earth-centered photography through her </span></span><a href="http://www.Veneficarium.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">wonderful blog</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">—asked me recently what I was grateful for.</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In addition to overwhel</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';">ming gratitude for my friends and family—who have stood by me in good times and bad—there's only one other thing on this planet that inspires my existence as much as they do.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Nature.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It never ceases to amaze me—it's grandeur, it's splendor, it's intricacies, it's shapes, it's complexities and it's color!! Such magnificent color</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">! It's humbling and blissful at the same time.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Photos below by <a href="http://www.veneficarium.com/">Avia Veneficia</a>. Enjoy.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqYjxM3ncCC8ugaP4g-jzHasLj3JOZwU2Co8_nxA0JFMLFUubjSNqw-FnNK_zkijzY9RFuDtQXY2CmXFr7FMvBjsIdTBE-M_TZQCQ9oGxgZ1mQClqfYcWtGrV6-aCotx-O1KcE4s6hn8/s320/chrysanthemumunfolding.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549964038041735634" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCQ2IkmkpBd036fePa6uCA755FwRJ8IVD_K9z9MIzT1SzjJrfnDww85fyQtKwHLFuBrR4SVwc5__YPEbhuCaGUs6YuIgZ5b5zbu2uVOEKNXcMt-FX8m94ZYOvdkJ1su4PKkmPnlK5HLk/s320/redleaf.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549964032805806306" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGis98qbn3jZtBy0HP2MdGWADatWlkLziDI3dSV8nTrAA3PUDcjqu9GKdszXPQVIubQDB7t67HAzxvg6NRi2MezYSRniiK4dOe9E3-JNj0Wr2ilzfkb4ukuZWsunPxmu1XzAvWfxIXgs/s320/dandeliondreams.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549964044334147842" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7lRDQP8FYtJgxbNo2dx_F-z39k2HB406heGb1G8SHLEkPpFuiJMRt5ZyBe6jyTZXPDWhDfj34H-emVbNd8MAuKKIbLwige4cAhryN_PGaNs1NHm8no8DYQE2zKk4t5I6tsxrNJQifmY/s320/purplepassion.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549964057571331154" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZEYpzkKDEz39OVldK_f8G_nbvL5e37rBmS_8lQZxUr06Be52WJzf38O-Vh1l7uYrIz_Dtqo6lRrs2lC9t3vnkEDOzajjYqbe4PggWl5uPb7Ttf2FU1PXEKLpQvb1zteUVURJ4Jik7xk/s320/medusaawakening.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549964062657558930" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:15.8333px;"></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.8333px;"></span></div></div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-9888957637818658902010-12-10T23:17:00.000-08:002010-12-11T22:10:09.003-08:00FEAR.LESS<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">OK, I just have to add (just shoot me now for all the Seth Godin references BUT...), here's a link to an article from the November 2010 issue of Fear.Less. (which, btw, I just learned about from my fabulous friend Terri Johanson </span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/TJSimpleFocus"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">@TJSimpleFocus</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> on twitter or, you can check out her brilliant photography on her website here: </span></span><a href="http://www.terrijohanson.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://www.terrijohanson.com/</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">)<br /><br />In this issue, Seth is featured and talks about fear versus anxiety and moving past fear to action. It's a great article... and you can finally see what this guy looks like! Check it out. His philosophy is totally inspirational!<br /><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/40933636/Fear-less-November-2010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://www.scribd.com/doc/40933636/Fear-less-November-2010</span></span></a></span>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-43059943179423792482010-12-07T23:15:00.000-08:002010-12-07T23:34:12.414-08:00Fear of Communication?<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I had a great conversation with my dad tonight. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I was a bit nervous prior to the conversation because I was dealing with an emotional subject. I'm not sure why the anticipation of a conversation leaves me so verklempt. Regardless, I'm happy to say, the end result wasn't quite as intimidating. In fact, I felt energized. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">What is it about expressing ourselves that creates fear? </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Do you ever experience this? </span></span></p>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927835584827433223.post-64191582662979737702010-12-05T15:49:00.000-08:002010-12-05T15:51:26.052-08:00The Universe Provides<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.</i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.</i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>Concerning all acts of initiative there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and endless plans.</i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>That the moment one definitely commits oneself then providence moves too.</i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have otherwise occurred.</i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>A whole stream of events issue from the decision, raising in one’s favour all manner of unforeseen incidents, and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would come his way.</i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.</i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>Begin it now.</i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe </i></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 22.0px 0.0px; line-height: 22.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; color: #666666"><i>Thanks universe. </i></p><div><i><br /></i></div>Bridget Gasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.com0