Eileen Lichtenstein’s Balance and Power Blog » gratefulness

Being Grateful in Nature

Eileen Lichtenstein — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:18:25 +0000

Being grateful and being in nature are two recommended strategies for feeling good and reducing stress. Try combining them and see the magnificent results! If you can’t be in nature- then sit quietly and visualize somewhere you’ve been- and use all your sensory imaging to be there..see the sights, hear the sounds, smell the scents. Feel your chest expand as you breathe in the greatness of the Universe, feel your power and the acknowledge your own grateful thoughts. Make time to acknowledge your success! Success is more than career-financial. It’s being successful in each area of life which includes relationships, health, self-development, family, environment. I offer twenty minute complimentary coaching consult to see how coaching can help you take action towards success and happiness in all areas of life and business. eileen@balanceandpower.com 516 623 4353

Why I Love May

Eileen Lichtenstein — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:49:27 +0000

I love May- and am especially happy/grateful this year!

cinco de Mayo: a big celebration & it’s my birthday!
Mother’s Day
busy facilitating terrific workshops & trainings in the NY area advance registration
it’s gorgeous with all the blooms
the weather is perfect in New York
almost everyone is in a good mood in NY because of the above 2 points and allergies have to be better than April!!
I’m leaving mid-May to travel – visit with daughters in Spain & London

The Kindness of Strangers

Eileen Lichtenstein — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:05:00 +0000

Recently, as a guest on Stevie Mack’s radio show I briefly spoke about being grateful & “the kindness of strangers.” I started to reminisce re a number of years ago when I was experiencing extreme emotional and physical challenges. ( read more about that http://www.balanceandpower.com/meeteileen.php). I didn’t know about EFT then- I surely would’ve helped myself more and faster. I recall what amazed me was that when I was doing simple errands people often “bent over backwards” – a gas station attendant, for instance, and did extra little things to help. And there were a few instances when much bigger kindnesses were turned in my direction. I would journal about them, and express gratitude. In hindsight, I’m also grateful that I was “open” to receive what was being given- and realize that perhaps I was given what I asking for- even if I had not verbalized it. We all need to reach out more and to be open, receptive and grateful. On a scale of 1-10( 10 being highest), how do you rate :

Kindness to strangers- how often to you notice yourself reaching out to a stranger?
Being grateful
Expressing gratitude
Being open to kindnesses directed at you

Keep it Simple ©2009 Eileen Lichtenstein,

Eileen Lichtenstein — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:18:01 +0000

“Reduce Holiday Stress” is a favorite topic this time of year in my workshop venues. I’ve come to the personal-professional conclusion that what all participants relate to for an easier season is keeping things simple.
I’m an advocate of this philosophy year round- and I think we all go through phases and times where the “complicated version” is attractive and we go after that; with focus, clarity and an abundance of energy that can be a good thing. This time of year however, with an excessive number of “time robbers” around – traffic- family demands-shopping- it makes sense to stay with the basics and what matters most. “Being stressed” is about feeling overwhelmed and out of control- and sometimes circumstances are beyond our control.

I want to thank each of you in our Long Island Networking community for the wonderful venues and events provided this year and look forward to additional opportunities to build a strong network of caring business owners and colleagues.

I am offering a workshop series in Baldwin to kick-off 2010, details below, as well as a “SOAR™” Teleclass Mastermind Series on the telephone which you will be hearing more about. I’ve just completed a teleclass series that was wonderful- and am excited about this next one.

Give yourself the gift of less stress, increased focus, clarity, creativity, improved health and a terrific attitude!:

Set Goals, Be Fearless & SOAR™ : When: Weds: Jan 13, 20, 27 Feb 2, 10, 17 at 7pm – 8:30pm in Baldwin

MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction): Breathwork, guided meditation and discussion
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): Energy Meridian Tapping with powerful languaging and discussion. Find out more: Emotional Freedom Techniques

Reduce anxiety, tension, fear, procrastination. Take Action and move forward with your goals!
Reduce headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, blood pressure, panic attacks, muscular aches
Improve back and muscle weaknesses
Reduce mood swings and cravings
Facilitate weight management
Motivate toward a healthy lifestyle
Boost immune system
Improve sleep patterns

Where: The Balance & Power Center, Baldwin: a newly renovated, comfortable-cozy group setting. Register to receive address and directions.

Reserve your space now – small groups!

Cost: $145 or register for two: $249

or phone Eileen (516) 623-4353

Gift certificates available

Sing ~ Dance ~ Love ~Work ~ Be Grateful ~ Think Positive ~ Have Fun! ©7/09 Eileen Lichtenstein, MS.Ed., ADV-EFT CEO Balance & Power, Inc.

Eileen Lichtenstein — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:26:23 +0000

I’m often asked how I manage to be so active and visible and still have a life. LOL. Yes, balance is important and a daily challenge. It’s been said that nothing in the universe is balanced anyway… it’s all organized chaos. If that’s the case (or not) what we need to do is design a lifestyle and career that best matches our intrinsic motivations.(ie: Be passionate about what you do. Yes, you have choices…) Well, I’m so passionate about coaching – speaking-and facilitating that it fits my preferences to a tee that I have an abundance of energy. Of course, self-care is vital too! I recently came across this wonderful Scottish Proverb: “It’s only work if you’d rather be doing something else.” Of course, there is a time-place-season for everything. Turn-turn-turn…

Inner strength and being centered are keys to life and business success! Specializing in work-life balance, stress reduction management, and career issues, I help improve people’s ability to access the power already within them to bring about the balance needed to achieve their goals. Balance brings power to the process of decision-making! You will want to be a part of my incredible life changing stress management seminars! http://www.balanceandpower.com/stressmanagement.com/php

With a background that includes innovative training, speaking, coaching, fitness-dance and Biofeedback, I offer individuals and groups mind/body modalities integrated with traditional coaching and training strategies to facilitate success. Contact me for a Comlimentary Consultation via telephone: 516 623 4353 eileen@balanceandpower.com http://www.balanceandpower.com/events.php for upcoming events.

Rolling Like a Ball in Good Form after Cat~

Eileen Lichtenstein — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:03:15 +0000

My cat, Suki has been an “indoor cat” since last Fall, when he was bitten by an animal and had a serious infection. He is a bit challenged (a rescue cat), so we decided to keep him in. Recently, it’s been easy, he seemed to run away whenever we opened the back door to the deck. So, thinking that this was his MO, after a lovely dinner of bbq scallops
( inspiration from Facebook or Twitter last night) and drinks, I was carrying dishes, opened the door, and Suki ran out. Instinctively, with all best interests in mind, I stomped my foot down on him, he ran inside causing me to fall and have a perfectly aligned “rolling like ball yoga-pitates move with plates on my abs, and thank G landed on my left buttock, not the one I had a cortisone shot in yesterday (triple ouch!). I scrambled up and asked where did he go??, was reassured inside, probably in his safe space under A’s bed..and then I assessed my physical damages- none! miracle. So I asked Steve, who witnessed all, what the message was- he said, if he really gets out, he’ll be back to eat; and if you see him at the door, pause and shoo him away before you proceed to enter. OK ! Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone~

Keep Dancing! (c)5/09

Eileen Lichtenstein — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:36:07 +0000

To all the wonderful people on the journey with me,
A psychic healer via telephone told me, “never stop dancing”. I’d not spoken with her before, she didn’t know that about 20 years ago I shut down along with my dance/exercise studio when my foot was run over by a van. Yes, I was jaywalking and the van was making an illegal move. Yes, I was stopped in my tracks, right foot forward. Yes, I was grateful that’s all that happened. Yes I suffered PTSD. So I agreed with the psychic and asked her to tell me her reason. “Because it frees you”, she said. Recently contemplating this conversation that I had about a year ago, at the time undergoing numerous physical ailments due to age and over-use, I’ve come to peace with physical modifications for myself in dancing and exercising. Additionally, I’ve placed the concept of “dancing” into an intellectual-emotional realm of possibility: creativity for the soul. Do you know what frees you? We can know something (or someone) for a lifetime(s), and be taking it/him/her for granted. Being thankful and grateful never goes out of style. In this time of economic, environmental, health and world peace challenges, it’s more important than ever to take time each day to be grateful, to pursue personal passion(s) and create new possibilities. Allow yourself to access the positive energies within you and be resilient!

Inspirational Power Quote/Blog Thought

Eileen Lichtenstein — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:26:21 +0000

Meditation

“The earth has music for those who listen.” W Shakespeare

I love this! Especially after a beautiful extra warm Spring day in Baldwin, Long Island., NY spending all afternoon in my backyard listening to the birds (and cleaning deck furniture). Later, I sat on my deck on the furniture, wine in hand, continuing gratefulness for the birdsounds, beautiful blossoms, sprinklings of green in the sky like a Monet painting and lovely spring air. Tonight we’ll have the window open, and be blessed in the early AM with more birdsong and then meditation on the deck.