Written by: Cassandra Wiley, Senior Level Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. With the rising prices of goods and food shortages, some are worried about making ends meet. Others have second jobs to have enough money for the basics. There are small businesses that are doing well and others that are suffering. If you’re a coach, whether you’re a life coach, health coach, or even a financial coach, you may be at the point in your business in which you are not accepting new clients. Other coaches may be looking for new clients; however, they fear rejection due to the economy. The thought is that potential clients don't want to spend money on your program because: They find another coach that is a better fit They cannot afford it They do not want to waste your time They do not want to take advice from anyone People will buy a product regardless of the cost if it's a great product. If someone is in a great deal of pain and is sick and tired of being sick and tired (literally), they will pay for the help. Ways to Attract Clients Sales and specials. The month of December is difficult for many people emotionally. They live with grief, depression, food addiction, and the like. The new year is an opportunity to start anew and make goals, and resolutions, if you will. A sale on your products and services can attract those dealing with a lot of pain and need your help. Social media. Make posts on a social media platform where you have a huge following, whether Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Tik Tok. Posting daily and purposely will get the attention of potential clients. Your posts do not always have to be business related.. Your followers want to get to know you as a person. Start your own Facebook group. If you do not already manage your own Facebook group, it may be advisable to start one. Your group would cater to your ideal clients. You can create posts that are informative and helpful to your members. Add membership questions to ensure that people are interested in your offerings. Collaborations. A collaboration in a partnership is also a great way to meet potential clients. You can get referrals from one another. One example would be a spa owner's client looking for a health coach. Tell your stories. As mentioned previously, readers want to hear your stories. Readers want to hear about your background, struggles, and overcoming obstacles. Those stories will resonate with someone or many people. Learn more from Cassandra by visiting her website. Read more from Cassandra! Cassandra Wiley, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Cassandra Wiley is a health coach and founder of Have Faith and Live Well with Chasadah LLC. She focuses primarily on chronic illnesses such as pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity. Her mission is to empower individuals to lose weight and teach a new healthier approach to food to live better lives. She was successful in reversing her pre-diabetes and high cholesterol diagnoses naturally. The weight loss was an added benefit. She has helped clients change their diets and “have faith” in themselves to meet their health and wellness goals.

Written by: Ginger Carlson, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. It is perhaps the most wonderfully busy time of year. It can also be the most stressful. Let’s begin it with an invitation to pause… This arrival into quiet sitting is merely a suggestion A gift of grace Until the ground begs for our bones. Some thirst for silence here. What if this discovering tranquility In midst of mayhem Is the real journey? I think I’ll choose the pain the practice the payoff In that order A warm invitation To hover Make the 2-millimeter shift And knit ourselves back into being That’s right, the simple gift of grace that brings us back to our being. The things that can invite an arrival into quiet sitting for us. Consider this: In all your rushing and merry-making, do you ever suddenly find yourself stuck at an unexpected “red light?” Either literally or figuratively, they sometimes tend to pop up on the road of life when we are most intent on arriving somewhere quickly. They can feel like poor timing, an obstacle to your destination, a stress inducer, or plain bad luck. They can also be the best gifts of the season if we are open to receiving them. Here is your invitation. The thing is, I’ve had more “red lights” than usual lately… all things I didn’t expect but made me stop, contemplate, wonder, and wake up to something new. There have been lots of little moments that caused me to forcibly pause my plans, such as my dog who wouldn’t come when called at the dog park, a pipe that burst and a resulting closed highway leading to where I needed to go, and longer than usual lines at the grocery store check out. I’ve also had some crazily big moments of “pause” lately. Most notably, my partner’s sudden need for open heart surgery and the care and love it takes to recover (and thrive) from one. Sometimes the universe is telling us to slow down a bit. What a gift when we can actually listen. What if the red lights in our lives were opportunities to think with greater intentionality, to savor with more openness, and to love with a depth we didn’t realize we could? What if we could see these moments as unique, gifted times? We often wait for large chunks of time. Perhaps it is the little moments when stacked, that will prepare us the best. This is your invitation to embrace the “red lights,” anything in your daily life that reminds you to pause and be keenly aware. Maybe it is actually a red light, a 30-second moment of pause. Perhaps it is your phone ringing that triggers you to slow your breathing a bit. Maybe you slow your gait while moving to answer it and feel the ground more softly. Perhaps you take it as a time to contemplate, to dream, to let your mind release the things that can hold it back from making magic happen. Perhaps there is a moment of pause at the start of one of your busiest seasons. How can you incorporate a Red Light Practice into your day? It’s easier than we make it out to be. Here are a few tips: Pick an environmental sound or event that might usually be annoying (such as actually getting stopped at the red light, the sound of the train going past, or the voice of the colleague or neighbor who gets on your nerves.) Choose for that to be your “red light” and remember that your happiness is always a choice. When that event happens, stop what you are doing and make a conscious choice to put your body in “state” – however that looks for you – stand straighter, shoulders back, hand on your heart, lungs full of fresh air, a gentle smile on your face. Bonus: when this becomes one of your habits, some real magic can happen. Say to yourself, "Thank you. What a perfect moment I have to pause and contemplate and find a gift." You may find that those “red lights” become your everyday gratitude. How can you spread this thinking? Albert Einstein said, “Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others, it is the only means.” If you want to spread this idea of taking intentional pauses, just practice it. Do it yourself, and it will spread. The more you practice it, the more it will begin to show up in your life and the lives of those around you. You can also jump-start it by actually spreading it around this holiday season. If you are thinking of giving a gift in the coming holidays (to your employees or other people you are in a relationship with) why not consider the gift of time? A day off of their choosing. Time away from the bustle, where their duties are taken care of for them. We humans rush. Let’s encourage each other to take the moments we need for true reflection, rejuvenation, and re-connection. In these times, it seems we are going to need it. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Ginger! Ginger Carlson, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Ginger Carlson is an international keynote and TEDx speaker, leader, and award-winning author. She has presented and written widely on the topics of creativity, communication, growth, and transformation, and how to uniquely and positively nurture each of them in our personal lives and organizations. Dr. Carlson is the co-founder of Möbius Dynamics and CEO of The Multarity Project™. She can be contacted through her websites https://www.gingercarlson.com/ and https://www.multarityproject.com/

Written by: Karen Peddie, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. The Blue Tin, I would be about 9-10 years old when my Dad told me he and my Mum had been to make a Will. He gently explained that if anything happened to them, everything I needed to know was in the blue tin. He showed me where the blue tin was and what was inside it. I remember being really scared, I thought they were going to die very soon, and I would be alone. Again, he explained that if the worst did happen and he didn’t expect it to, my Godparents would take care of me. They knew about the blue tin and I had nothing to worry about. We ‘had the conversation’, albeit briefly. Only now, all these years later, can I understand how difficult that must have been for him. I never looked in the blue tin again until he died aged 78 and as promised, everything Mum and I needed was in there. This, in turn, led to further conversations with my Mum and my daughter and helped me in this work. So, if you can be brave enough to take the first step, to have the first conversation, you can help make this the norm for future generations! I appreciate not everyone is able to talk about death and dying, so, before we talk about how to have ‘the conversation’, let’s discuss the benefits of doing so? If you do have a fear or phobia about this, Emotional Freedom Techniques can help 5 Benefits of talking about death and dying. You decide what YOU want to happen. Firstly, some of the documents you may wish to consider looking into are – Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and an Advanced Care Directive. Your wishes are more likely to respected. The written information you put in the above documents will make it easier for your wishes to be followed correctly. Reduces stress for grieving family and friends. Your loved ones will be able to grieve for you without unnecessary stress and worry. Your wishes will be clear and easily understood. It can save you money and time. With all the legal documents already in place, your wishes can be carried quickly and easily. It gives you peace of mind. You are able to live your best life, free in the knowledge that everything is taken care of. Now you just need to keep it updated! How do I start the conversation? Prepare – What do you want to say and who do you want to say it to? Jot down your thoughts so you don’t forget anything. Choose the setting – Would you be more comfortable at home, out for a walk or sat in a café? Be aware the conversation may be emotional and you may want somewhere private. Go for it – Start the conversation with something like…, “I need your help”, “Can you help me with something?”, “I’ve been thinking about the future and would appreciate your thoughts”. Listen – Be openminded, they may have ideas you would never have thought of alone! Remember – you are in control and this is the time to make your wishes known. The most important thing is that you have started the conversation. Be proud of yourself! Now you are ready to document everything and this is the important bit. No matter how many times you tell people what your wishes are, if it is not written down there is no proof. All that time and effort wasted. If you would like my outline plan to get you started, send me an email to karen@karenpeddieholistics.co.uk and I will send you one completely FREE. This is just to get you thinking so when you are ready, I will be happy to facilitate a plan with you. Follow me on Facebook too! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Karen! Karen Peddie, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Karen is a natural, intuitive Energy Healer who uses Reiki, Emotional Freedom Techniques, and Meditation to help her clients improve their health and well-being. She works with them to identify and heal the root cause of any dis-ease which could be blocking the flow of energy either physically, mentally, or emotionally. As someone who suffered from anxiety, stress, and depression for many years, Karen's experience makes her a genuine, empathetic therapist who creates a safe, calm space in which to start the healing process

Written by: Dr. Erika Montgomery, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” (John 8:7) Why is forgiveness so difficult? When we speak about forgiveness, we often focus on the person who harmed us, betrayed us, abused us, abandoned us, or wronged us in some way. We tend to focus our attention and energy outward to the people, circumstances, and situations that have caused us pain and suffering. We are so focused on what happened to us that we play the narrative of the story or we see the pictures of the story play over and over in our minds fueling emotions of anger, pain, fear, regret, shame, guilt, resentment, sadness, and so on. This toxic pattern brings us right back to the past and the moment of impact digging us deeper into a dark hole oftentimes causing despair. This replaying of our past experiences and recreating our memories, only serves to keep us stuck in the emotional stronghold of the trauma. This cycle reinforces the pain and suffering that we have already lived through and survived. This cycle of suffering also becomes self-inflicted when we have made a mistake or caused hurt feelings or harm to another. So ask yourself, “When does the pain end if you keep replaying the past in your mind and body? How does this pattern of self-inflicted trauma stop?” Healing begins with forgiveness of yourself. Forgiving yourself is vital to releasing the emotional, mental, and physical stronghold of the trauma. The key to forgiving yourself is not focusing outward, but bringing all your energy and attention inward to the innermost place in your heart’s center. Your heart's center is the soul's healing place. Pouring love, compassion, understanding, grace, mercy, and forgiveness for yourself into his space is the most transformational healing you can give to yourself. Here are 9 steps to healing through forgiveness of yourself and ending the cycle of suffering. This 9 step process will support your emotional release, mindset change, and begin your healing. Make a decision to disrupt the unhealthy cycle of self-inflicted trauma and suffering. Speak aloud and write down that you have made a decision to begin the healing process. Accept responsibility for your past mistake and accept that you are NOT responsible for the mistake of another. Write down all the reasons why you are holding on to this hurt or feeling the way you do about yourself or another, so that you release the emotions suffocating your heart. Affirm that holding on to low vibrational emotions such as anger, regret, guilt, shame, blame, sadness, fear, worry, resentment, etc. does not serve you in a healthy way and keeps you stuck in the cycle of suffering. Surrender the judgment of your ego. Being human means we are fallible, we make mistakes. From a place of compassion and non-judgment, seek new understanding or new meaning about your past experience that will support your healing. Remember ‒ people who are hurting, tend to hurt others. It’s ok if nothing makes sense. Understand that you did the best you could at that moment, place and space in time with what you knew. Write or speak aloud an apology to yourself or another. Affirm that you are a survivor, you are an overcomer, you are human, you are here at this moment, place and space in time because you have lived, learned and grown through and despite your past experience. Only you can determine how your past will affect your present. The past can not and will not ever hurt you again, as long as you let go and release the emotions, memory, and meaning you attached to the past experience forever. Give yourself permission to forget, let go, learn, move forward, and heal. Write down all the ways you have grown, changed, and learned from your past in a healthy way. Be your own best friend and celebrate each lesson learned as a win. Step into your experience of freedom by allocating 5 minutes every day to feel the unconditional love, acceptance, and compassion your heart holds for you. Celebrate your freedom by Affirming ‒ I am free from the past experience! I am free from the emotional stronghold! I am free from the cycle of suffering! I am free from judgment! I am free to heal and move forward! I am free to be! I am becoming the person I can feel good about and I feel free! I am moving forward with my life knowing that I am infinitely loved by my creator! I am free to choose now to heal myself and it feels so good! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Dr. Erika! Dr. Erika Montgomery, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Erika Montgomery is a Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach with 25 years of experience providing mental health treatment. Dr. Montgomery owns an online CBD dispensary with Wakanna, a Female Black-Owned CBD Company, and advocates for the daily use of CBD for mental and physical health. Dr. Montgomery is a Mental Health consultant with the Social Security Administration for the past 11 years. Dr. Montgomery hosts a weekly podcast called, "Master Your Mind with Dr. Erika," on the Law of Attraction Radio Network. Dr. Montgomery believes every human is worthy of unconditional love and has the power within to change. My motto: "Mental Health Is Human Health."

Written by: Alastair Duhs , Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Do you find yourself getting angry in your relationship? Have you ever noticed that your emotions can get the better of you during disagreements with your partner? Do you shout, yell, break objects, throw things, or put your partner down when angry? If you have answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many people struggle to manage their anger in relationships, leading to significant problems in the relationship. The good news is that there are effective tips for dealing with your anger in your relationship. In this article, I will discuss some of these tips and how you can start implementing them today. Tip 1: Identify Your Triggers The first step in dealing with your anger is identifying what triggers it. This can include feeling like your partner doesn't understand you, feeling disrespected or even something as simple as being tired or hungry. Once you know the specific triggers that set off your angry reactions, you can begin to find ways to manage them. Tip 2: Learn Some Simple Anger Management Tools Learning some simple anger management tools can help you to control your emotions and stop them from escalating. One of the most important tools you can learn is to take a step back when you are getting angry. This gives you time to think about how you are feeling and assess the situation without letting your anger get out of control. Other tools include taking deep breaths, counting to 10, practising Self-Talk or even going for a walk. Tip 3: Understand The Thoughts and Beliefs That Are CausingYour Anger When you are angry, it is never what your partner is saying or doing that makes you angry. Instead, it is the thoughts and beliefs that you have about what they are saying or doing that are causing your anger. For example, you will likely get angry if your partner says something you perceive as criticism. However, if you perceive what your partner says as a sign that they are tired or upset, you would probably react to your partner differently. Tip 4: Take Responsibility For Your Anger When dealing with anger, taking responsibility for your emotions is essential. This means understanding that you are in control of how you react and that you can choose to manage your anger differently. It also means being willing to apologize when you have reacted angrily and taking steps to make things right. Doing this will help you to build a healthier and stronger relationship with your partner. Tip 5: Learn To Communicate Effectively When dealing with anger in relationships, communication is key. It is essential to express yourself in a way that allows your partner to understand where you are coming from without turning it into an argument. Listening to your partner's perspective without getting defensive or angry is also vitally important. A simple way to do this is to practice "Active Listening" (see tip 6). Tip 6: Practice Active Listening Active listening is a technique that can reduce tension when communicating with your partner. The goal of active listening is to focus on what your partner is saying and respond in a way that shows you are actively listening and understanding. This may include repeating what they said, asking clarifying questions or summarizing the conversation. While this may sound simple, it takes a lot of practice to do it well. By implementing these tips, you can manage your anger better and create a more positive relationship with your partner. Remember, no one is perfect, and it takes time to learn how to deal effectively with anger in relationships. With commitment and practice, you will be able to develop the skills needed to manage your anger successfully. If you'd like my help implementing these tips or working through the specific issues you are dealing with, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help! For more information, please visit my website . Read more from Alastair! Alastair Duhs, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Alastair Duhs is an anger management expert. Over the last 30 years, Alastair has taught more than 10,000 men and women how to control their anger and create calmer, happier, and more loving relationships. Alastair is the founder of The Complete Anger Management System, a life-changing anger management course that has helped thousands of people control their anger and create calmer and happier lives, often in just 21 days or less. You deserve to live a calmer, happier and more peaceful life ‒ and with Alastair's help, you can make it happen.

Brainz Magazine Exclusive Interview Emma is a motivated and dedicated business owner and Master Certified Coach. She loves people, culture, diversity, and inclusiveness. Emma believes in endless human capacity. She is experienced in producing programs and teaching material, and she is specialized in coaching and leadership programs. She loves a good balance of teamwork and individual work. Emma's coaching can help you achieve personal success. Would you like to start by telling us a little bit about yourself? Who is Emma beyond her career and success? What I often hear as feedback is that I am perceived as a passionate and creative person. I agree with that kind of feedback since I am passionate about people and their infinite capacity to learn and grow, and becoming the people they are meant to be. I would also like to add that I am thirsty for knowing and learning new ways on how to maintain the harmony of the body and soul. In other words, a holistic approach to human beings. Harmony between doing and being. It is of my opinion that what we do shall represent who we are. Actually, not only what we do, but also how we do it. I make sure that I grow and outgrow myself every day. What I also learned about my character is that I am inclusive, dedicated, loyal, persistent, personal, and quick-thinking and I love doing the most challenging task first thing in the morning. Procrastination is not on my menu. "On my menu, there is only a positive attitude and a daily dose of humor." Tell us about your company CoachCompanion! Who are CoachCompanion and what kind of services do you offer? Coach Companion, which turned 18 this December 2022, is an education company providing coaching and leadership education globally. Accredited by the International Coaching Federation, ICF, we stand for quality and sustainability in the coaching industry, equipping people with the latest tools on the market. Among our participants are managers, leaders, business owners, parents, governmental organizations, people in the middle of a career change, and people who want to learn more in order to be more, for themselves and their surroundings and society. We, at CoachCompanion, are professionals of all ages and different backgrounds with a vision: We Change the World. And yes, together with our participants, we change the world, one person at a time. Our participants are preparing themselves to become ICF-certified coaches who will impact people in their organizations and private lives. Another large group of our participants for who we provide training and educational services are people who want to improve their management and leadership skills. Popular pieces of training in this field are Team Coaching and Coaching Leadership, Propellermodellen®. Brands are not to be translated by it means The Propeller Modell. You work a lot with your "Propellermodellen®", can you elaborate and tell us what this means? Propellermodellen® is a leadership model easy to understand and apply. You can apply it directly, after a couple of days of training. Often, it is both challenging and confusing to make tough decisions, lead and inspire, and at the same time be a fellowman, totally present in the organization. It takes different approaches all the time to shift into different roles. Most of the time, some of these blades that represent our Propeller are omitted leaving negative consequences either on the organization and the profit, the employees and their wellbeing, or the leader himself/herself. Propellermodellen® makes sure that all three blades, representing different areas are taken care of. It will benefit the organization, the employees, and the manager. So why choose? Would you take a ride in a helicopter with one blade missing or damaged? Of course, it is a rhetorical question. Our leadership model, Propellermodellen® is successfully applied to personal leadership, as well. Unfortunately, some people let other people make decisions for them (blade one) they are lost without inspiration coming from the outside, (blade two) not hearing and listening to their own needs and signals from the body (blade three) It is a rough example. For more information, please feel free to get in touch with us at CoachCompanion. Poor mental health and lack of well-being is the largest threat to modern society. Read more at WHO (World Health Organization) https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work How should we balance our private and work lives to achieve increased efficiency and well-being in the best way? Love what you do is my immediate advice. Find your own, specific, and unique way of “how”. In my mind, serving other people is the most rewarding way of working. Many people think that they work with IT, sales, education, management, accounting, plumbing, painting, and cleaning…what most of us do is that we work with people. You are seldom totally alone and isolated. Make your relationships your priority and watch what happens. If you don’t love what you do, you either fall in love with your work or look for another job. If you don’t find it, hire yourself! Starting a company and becoming your boss is always an option. You will still need to make relationships your priority because you will work with people. What are you passionate about and you would do it for free (if only you had enough money)? Get excellent in that so that people will pay you for your services! You will find out more about how to find your purpose, by attending our Coaching Education, Master Certification Programme for Coaches and Leaders. There is a huge difference between a career and a purpose. In your career you will need to climb, to live your purpose, you need to be yourself. Unless you are a professional mountain climber, please do yourself a favor and find your purpose. I love the quote I think belongs to Mark Twain: The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. Welcome to your true self! Who should approach you for your services? Our customers who enroll in our education, are people who care for themselves and their surroundings: their team, their coworkers, their organization, their company, the community they belong to, and their family. We welcome both individuals and companies. Today we serve several global companies that book training for their staff and coworkers. Should a company have special wishes, we love to listen first and offer the best possible solution for their purposes. Our training, courses, and education programs and today offered in English and Swedish. We operate globally via the Zoom platform, your place, or our place. The choice is up to the customer, our participants. The tools we teach are unique and according to our participants, life-changing. To see is to believe! What motivates you in your work? What makes you want to develop and grow even more? People! To see the glow in the eyes of people when they start seeing the results of their training and education. Improving their lives, healing their relationships, impacting their society, and becoming better colleagues, managers, parents, daughters, sons, neighbors, and human beings. How? Simply by using the universal tools that we teach. I am always seeking inspiration and space for improvement. A better way to learn, work and be. Finally, what are your future plans and dreams? CoachCompanion’s plan is to reach even more people globally. Today we work in different time zones and with people on all continents. We would like to host even more people. Our participants meet, exchange ideas, learn and develop while attending our education in a non-judgmental and safe learning space. We, people, appear different only to the eye. We all want and need love, respect, peace, stability, and a better future for ourselves and the coming generations. To continue changing the world is our Grand Plan. The plan for the coming months is to publish the new edition of the book Propellermodellen®, which is planned for June 2023. Preorders are available by emailing me at emma.persson@coachcompanion.se I am a master of manifestation. My dream is to work remotely from different parts of the world, such as the UK, USA, Australia, and Japan. I am playing safe with choosing English-speaking countries in the first place except for Japan. If only I could understand Hiragana or Katakana, or is it both? (Laughter) With the amazing team at CoachCompanion and all we learned and shared over the past 18 years, I could easily upgrade this to a plan instead of a dream. The dream is to impact people to truly love and respect themselves and their own needs first, and then love and respect other people they come across with. Search for new experiences and meetings with people. Acceptance of what is, who we are, and a non-judgmental world are so close but so far away. It needs a new mindset for every human being. I truly wish to impact people to improve their self-esteem and get rid of limiting beliefs. As the name says, it is only a belief, not a truth. I see nature and understand that there is a season for everything. Nature is ever in a rush and the timing is always perfect. It sounds to me that I am on my way to becoming a kind of spiritual teacher, cool! For more info, follow Emma on Instagram and visit her website!

Written by: Craig Stanland, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Reinvention is one of the most significant and challenging journeys you'll ever take. These 12 simple reinvention remedies are your way through. Reinvention isn't an overnight trip. It's a journey, both within and out, and a challenge. And it isn't for the faint of heart. Because reinvention is the process of connecting to your deepest self and expressing yourself from this place. Reinvention is about giving up the chase and transforming into the creator. Because what you seek, purpose, meaning, and fulfillment aren't something you chase. You must create them. It will feel daunting, overwhelming, and insurmountable. That's your fear talking, and you should be thankful for it because it's literally telling you that you're heading the right way. One of the ways you navigate fear is by breaking the big into the small. And that's precisely what I've done for you. Here are 12 Simple Reinvention Steps you can take TODAY to start your journey. None of them cost money, just an investment of time ‒ and it's an investment with an outsized ROI. Health: You've got nothing without your health. Improve your sleep, diet, and exercise ‒ and you improve your life. Clarity: Uncertainty is poison to reinvention. Clarity is the antidote. What really matters to you? Cultivate Self-Trust: Self-trust is a superpower. It makes taking the 1st step and every step that follows possible. However, self-trust isn't the belief that everything will work out ok. Self-trust is the wisdom that however things work out; you'll be ok. Core Values: Core values are your North Star. Establishing them and then living them will cultivate agency in your life. You'll create alignment. Principles: Similar to core values, they're the rules you live your life by. Example: "If something scares me, I have to do it." Your life will become on purpose. Break the Pattern: A life set to automatic pilot is the antithesis to reinvention. When you break your pattern, you free your life. What can you do differently today? 10 Ideas a Day: Write down 10 ideas a day; it's not about creating good ideas; it's about cultivating creativity. (Courtesy of James Altucher) Creativity: Do something creative every day. Creativity cultivates meaning, and it creates options. Options are freedom. Journal: Reinvention is an inner journey; journaling is the best tool I know to connect with and understand yourself better. Inquire: Ask yourself the questions you're afraid to ask yourself. Am I settling? What will I regret NOT doing? Who would I be without my job title? Express Gratitude: Write 3 things a day you're grateful for. You'll cultivate abundance, alignment, creativity, courage, and freedom. Then, take it to the next level by asking, "why?" you're grateful. Read: You have access to the greatest minds in history. Use it. What are you curious about? What did you love doing as a kid? Dive into those worlds. I understand these aren't groundbreaking ideas ‒ that's the point. You don't need to reinvent the wheel to reinvent your life. Immersing yourself in one of these steps will be revelatory, let alone when you start embracing all 12. Give it a try, and let me know what you experience. If you're ready to invest in 1:1 support so you can connect with your Life’s Calling and create your extraordinary second half, let's talk. Join me for your Free Reinvention Clarity Call. My best-selling book, "Blank Canvas, How I Reinvented My Life After Prison," is available on Amazon. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Craig! Craig Stanland, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Craig Stanland is a Reinvention Architect & Mindset Coach, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. In 2012, Craig Stanland made a choice that would cost him everything. After exploiting the warranty policy of one of the largest tech companies in the world for almost a year, the FBI finally knocked on his door. He was arrested and sentenced to 2 years of Federal Prison, followed by 3 years of Supervised Release, and ordered to pay $834,307 in restitution. He lost his wife, his home, his cars, his career, and even his identity. He wanted nothing more than to die. A well-timed prison visit from his best friend of over thirty years turned his life around. Craig rebuilt and reinvented his life from rock bottom to a life of meaning and fulfillment. As a Reinvention Architect, Craig leverages his experiences and personal reinvention to work 1:1 with clients so they can re-architect their lives with freedom, passion, purpose, fulfillment, and meaning.Craig's mission is to help people cultivate the courage to pursue their calling so they can live meaningful lives. His book, "Blank Canvas, How I Reinvented My Life After Prison" is available on Amazon.

Written by: Dr. Hynd Bouhia, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Creating success and wealth is not an easy journey. It doesn’t feel like riding a musical train at Disney World. It can be tough, painful, long, lonely, and very hard at times. The secret is to never give up. And the how is the million-dollar question. It takes resilience You need to retreat inside of you when it gets too hard to handle, too hard to be. What you retrieve inside of you is resilience, strength, and fortitude. Because what happens at that moment, is that on the vibration scale you are at the lowest, or at the bottom. And to rise up feels immense, overwhelming, and seems impossible. I have been there, I know what it is. That’s the moment when you hold on to that smallest light you can see. It could be just a plant you watch grow every day. Or your child you see becoming more confident with each moment. It can be a song you start loving, or a “never give up” quote you grow to understand more each day. You can also choose to find expertise for you to start mastering a bit more every day. That progress is you being reborn. And that progress is you emerging like a phoenix from the ashes. Often the deepest pain and the toughest challenges will empower you to grow into your highest self. And finding a true mission This is why I grew through the Believe-Act-Lead ¹ Method by seeing how it helped women quantum leap into a higher version of themselves. Just like Yasmine launched her new old jeans recycling brand after a big impact of the pandemic on her Communication Agency. Similarly, Sandra was nominated board member in a large, international financial institution after regaining confidence and honoring herself with respect, love, and appreciation. Daily work and a morning routine proved incredibly efficient. And also, Firdaous got a high-level executive position at an international investment bank after two years of health struggle. By being in the midst of these incredible ladies, I felt how I was helping. Plus, the role I was playing helped me feel useful and valued. It was a way for me to reconnect with my mission more and more and to embody it truly. I also grow and power up every day and I mature in the role I know I’m destined to play. This is possible because I deeply believe in the infinite power of the divine and that everything happens for a reason. When I was stuck for two years, I couldn’t see the wisdom from the bitterness of the moment. However, as I look back today, I realize it was feedback from the universe, because I had a bigger calling. Becoming a voice for women brings a thrill I could not have discovered without going through pain, reaching rock bottom, and pushing myself up again. I know what it is to be hurt, betrayed, and lose everything you’ve ever worked for. Then create your own roadmap to success I created a roadmap to success from my own journey and my own rebirth. If you are feeling stuck in daily habits and frustrated with the day being too short to get everything you’ve planned completed, I’ve put together a recipe ² that helped me and hundreds of women to date. As a visionary woman who wants to impact the lives of multiple people with her business, I know what it’s like to be juggling so many things at once. I can also relate to the frustration you might feel when things seem chaotic or out of your control. What we need to understand is that our state, on a daily basis, dictates the type of results we create for ourselves, and in order to be successful, we cannot be operating out of a place of frustration. In order to get into the frequency of reaching success, you need to first trust the process of creation and of business growth. Nothing happens overnight, so keep a success mindset throughout the journey. Because we all function with energy, you need to clear yourself from all the energy that isn’t serving. That will be all the past mistakes, failures, setbacks, or anything that didn’t go the way you wanted. You must honor yourself and stand for your word as if it was a law. In practical terms, it means that your most important objective is to seek excellence in your expertise by pushing yourself to become greater tomorrow in what you do than how you are today. In addition, honoring yourself means treating yourself with respect and consideration. This is how you would work on your self-image so that you build a strong belief about your success and that you deserve the best. Finally, have faith despite the obstacles and the struggles, and believe in your intuition and the power inside of you to guide you to reach the success you are seeking. Make up your mind and carry out the decision to shift your attitude and seek success and excellence because you deserve the best life. For more info, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and visit my website! Read more from Hynd! Dr. Hynd Bouhia, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Hynd Bouhia has cumulated more than 20 years of professional experience in high-level and leadership positions, covering investments, financial structuring, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development strategies. Hynd Bouhia was nominated by Forbes among the 100 most influential women in the world in 2008 and among the most influential women in Business in the Arab World in 2015 and honored as a member of the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars in 2018. References: [1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/1955683220?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp [2] www.balmethod.com/mastermind

Written by: Laura Flanagan, Senior Level Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Remember that your adrenal glands are your ‘fright or flight’ organs, and they play a very important role in blood sugar regulation. These little organs that sit on top of the kidneys almost like a little ‘beanie’ cap are the reason that we can run away from a bear if chased. They are also responsible for helping us get out of bed each morning. And they allow a mother the miraculous strength to lift a car off her trapped child. The adrenal glands produce several hormones necessary for survival. Today’s fast-paced lifestyle has forced us into pushing our adrenal glands to the point of being worn out. For most of us, the adrenal glands struggle to keep up. When we overload the body with sugar, the pancreas releases insulin to help store all of the excess sugar. The pancreas will often respond by over-producing insulin and then we wind up with low blood sugar. This is the reason we experience a big ‘crash’ after enjoying a sugary treat. Low blood sugar is dangerous; it can cause weakness, dizziness, and fainting. This is viewed as an emergency by the body and that is when the adrenals kick in to produce epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol to help. Epinephrine and norepinephrine increase your heart rate and begin to dilate your lungs and pupils in preparation for fight or flight. Norepinephrine also raises your blood pressure. Cortisol is another stress hormone that frees up glucose (sugar) in the body during a fight or flight type of situation. I often refer to two regions of the brain involved in these operations: the hypothalamus and the pituitary. The hypothalamus can be thought of as the ‘president’ who puts forth orders to the ‘executive office’ (the pituitary gland) who carries out the order. These two areas of the brain work in a collaborative way to tell the adrenals to release cortisol when blood sugar is too low. Now, in an ideal and balanced situation, the adrenals would only play a small role in blood sugar regulation. When we eat a meal high in carbohydrates these carbs are broken down into sugar in the body and when the blood sugar rises, the pancreas releases insulin to lower the blood sugar level. Whenever necessary, the adrenals may produce some hormones to help bring blood sugar back into balance. This is seldom the case, however and the biggest reason is because of the SAD (Standard American Diet) which is contains an overabundance of sugar. According to one Advances in Nutrition article, the average per capita sugar intake in the United States and England rose from 4 pounds (1.8 kg)/y in 1700 to >150 pounds (68.2 kg)/y in 2000. Unfortunately, there is sugar added to so many of our meals; it is in our coffee, protein bars, juices, and condiments among many others. Eating sugar all day requires our adrenal glands to constantly pump out epinephrine and cortisol with little rest. Adding fuel to the fire, high blood sugar is not the only stressor on our adrenal glands. The classic modern lifestyle is one where days are filled with busy and stressful activity, little sleep, and bombardment with environmental toxins. The human brain recognizes this stress and begins demanding the adrenals to produce even more cortisol to just so that we can get through our day. The cumulative effect of this chronic stress can lead to HPA Axis Dysregulation. I like to describe the HPA Axis as a network of interactions between the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands … almost in the way that we use email and the internet to connect and communicate. What does HPA Axis Dysregulation lead to? To name a few: Memory problems Brain fog/ difficulty concentrating Difficulty sleeping Chronic fatigue Hormone imbalances Skin problems Reduced libido Chronic inflammation Adrenal fatigue is the former means by which people described this, but we now understand that there is so much more involved than just the adrenal glands and it is not just the adrenal glands that are involved, rather the entire HPA axis. Now that we know about this condition – HPA Axis dysregulation – how can we support the HPA Axis? We can do so through blood sugar management. Below are a few powerful ways to balance blood sugar resulting in supporting the adrenal glands and the entire HPA Axis. 1. Consume nutrient-dense, whole foods from the earth Nutrients that help support blood sugar regulation include B vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Chromium, Potassium, Magnesium, among others. Look to raw whole fruits and vegetables as well as nuts and certain meats as the best sources. 2. Increase your fat and protein intake It is important to get a good balance of the 3 macronutrient fuel sources in your diet (fat, protein, and carbohydrates). Rather than focusing solely on what to ‘cut out’ of your diet, think about what you might add into your diet that will support your energy and help you feel great. When you do this, you will ‘crowd out’ the unhealthy foods that you may be turning to when you crave a snack during the day. 3. Evaluate how food impacts your mood and poop! Yes – that’s right! I said ‘poop’! Something that we don’t often talk about in our culture, but it is very important. I encourage my clients to keep a ‘Food, Mood, Poop’ journal. In my Three-Month Functional Nutrition Transformation course, we support one another by sharing our ‘poop’ results during group meetings. We use the Bristol Stool Chart to describe bowl movements and have fun with ‘Poop Olympics’! 4. Exercise Get your body moving! Movement helps to clean the body of stress hormones and use up excess blood sugar. You don’t have to train for a marathon … walking, light weight training, biking, vacuuming, raking, dancing, yoga – anything that gets you moving. Try a month free FUNctional Fitness Training with me to get started! Click here and add coupon code ‘freefun’. 5, Meditate Create time for your peace of mind. This is probably the most important of all 5 ways in which you can support your HPA Axis. Unlike what most people believe, meditation is not about controlling the mind, it is about not allowing the mind to control us. It is not about clearing the mind of thoughts. It is about using the breath to still the mind and channel the thoughts. This allows the entire nervous system the opportunity to ‘reboot’. Whether you have never meditated in your life, or you are a seasoned practitioner, the 10-week Returning hOMe meditation course will assist you in ways unimaginable. Begin with the subconscious mind though the power of meditation. Next focus on a nutrient dense, whole food diet combined with good proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Add in a daily exercise program and you will be well on your way to restoring and maintaining a healthy HPA Axis! Follow me on Instagram, YouTube and visit my website for more info! Read more from Laura! Laura Flanagan MS, RYT, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Laura Flanagan is a Molecular Biologist by education and career. She left her corporate job and moved to Costa Rica with her horse to open an Equine Therapy Center. Concurrently with her career as a scientist, she has been teaching Yoga and Meditation for over 20 years. Laura is a Yoga Instructor, Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor: Meditation Teacher, and Functional Nutrition Counselor ‒ trained through the Functional Nutrition Alliance. She is a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She specializes in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis to offer clients a better understanding of biomarkers and how they impact their health. She directs the Socrates Center in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica. She has helped thousands of clients with physical pain through her certification with Yamuna who uses a form of small ball therapy. She has used her Yoga, Body Rolling, Meditation, and Functional Nutrition practices to assist in her own recovery from breast cancer.

Written by: Melissa Pas Blake, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. A little analogy I will share today with the SPIRIT of Christmas in mind, let's consider the story of Scrooge, 'A Christmas Carol', and think about how Scrooge CHANGED his life. How I help my clients change is like the story of 'The Christmas Carol.' What WE are doing is, changing the story in your mind about who you are. 'The Christmas Carol' is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited, miserable, resentful, angry old man. Scrooge also hates Christmas. Through a series of spectral visions, the miserly Scrooge can 'review' his life and change. The Ghost of Christmas Past reveals vignettes of Scrooge's early life. Young Scrooge started as a hopeful, creative boy with many negative experiences. His feelings get hurt along the way. Hurt as a little boy, a young apprentice, and a young man in love. I do this with my clients when we visit 3 or 4 scenes/events to find the root cause of the issue or problem. The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals to Scrooge that joy has little to do with wealth; together, they visit the homes of Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's much-abused clerk, his incredible, big-hearted nephew Fred, who has married for love. And the little child, Tiny Tim, who is disabled yet joyful. Scrooge is presently stuck in his ways, holding onto resentment and disconnections caused by the pain of the past. Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come allows Scrooge a vision of what his end will be like if he continues his present course, he will die disconnected, unloved, and alone. The ghosts' journey through time teaches Scrooge the error of his ways. When I do a Hearthealing(TM) session, we meet our future/higher self, and most often, it is a beautiful and intuitive experience. Scrooge understands better the root cause of his hurt younger self that festered into anger into adulthood. Only then is he able to understand, forgive and accept the past. To his delight, the spirits complete their visits and allow Scrooge to mend his ways. Scrooge becomes kind, grateful, generous, brave, and friendly. I always say it is never too late to change for the better. So, what do you know~Scrooge is a CHANGEMAKER. The critical thing is to understand that your subconscious mind runs the show. When I help clients make changes, we first look back at our significant imprints to identify the root cause of the issue. We can view these events/vignettes with mature eyes and edit the story that has been played repeatedly in our minds. Your mind is always listening to what you tell it, and we want to make your mind work for you. Most of our beliefs are formed when we are young. That's just how it works. Many of our early life experiences significantly impact how we see the world and how this affects how we act. Beliefs are what control our thoughts and feelings and ultimately our behavior. Working together, we can see how the original imprint created your behaviors and help you change your perspective of the event. Once you can look at it from another perspective, you then have the power to tell your mind something better. Healing is available to all of us. You too can edit your story and wake up free from the past and full of JOY. It is always possible to make a positive change. "God Bless us one and all." Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Melissa! Melissa Pas Blake, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Melissa Pas Blake is a Changemaker, healer and a mindset coach helping people to make positive and powerful life changes fast, so they can reach their goals to be their best selves. Melissa brings positive energy,comfort and healing to all aspects of a client's life. Her goal is to help people live to their potential, teach them the power of the mind and support them to cultivate a healthier relationship with themselves. Melissa holds in her heart it is never too late to make a positive change and if you get help you get respect.

Written by: Jennifer Maharajh, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Living with a chronic illness presents many challenges and a rollercoaster of emotions. The physical, emotional, and spiritual distress can become overwhelming. The bad days seem to be on autorepeat, the mind is oversaturated with anxiety, and before we realize it, the joy of life is depleted. The way we respond and simulate our experiences in these unprecedented situations can help us find the joy of life again. We can live and thrive joyfully with a chronic illness by just shifting our thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. Anything becomes achievable once you gain perspective, reframe your thinking and have a desire for change. I’m sharing 5 key areas of focus that helped me to reclaim my joy, despite living with Parkinson’s Disease. Acceptance To begin the healing process, we must acknowledge those feelings associated with the disease. To fully step into embracing acceptance and acknowledgment, we must first find the middle ground to accept this is part of the journey. Thoughts are a dynamic part of everyone's journey; you don't have to bury these feelings, yet allow yourself to accept the experience of each emotion. Go through each of the emotions that come up such as anger, frustration, grief, sadness, or disgust. Recognize each mental state and what it represents for you. Let your mind and body become aware. This mental sweeping of your internal self may be repeated often. Once you've found peace with embracing the challenge, you can now focus on changing the outcome. Gratitude To wake up each day to a new life filled with opportunities and beauty is undoubtedly something to be thankful for. As we open our hearts to gratitude and allow the moments around us to give us pleasure and contentment, the joy slowly begins to reunite with our hearts. Gratitude is appreciated joy, the simplicity of a divine experience or moment that we can replace with difficulty or pain. Gratitude boosts our self-awareness, releases stress, and opens us to the actively positive flow. Cultivate gratitude with intention by allowing yourself to visualize and manifest every moment and milestone as a treasured gem that brings a smile to your face and releases joy. "Be thankful for what you have. You'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." — Oprah Winfrey Self-Care The mind often creates barriers to self-acceptance and love once we step out of our comfort zone. The disease we are dealing with may have us latching on to limiting beliefs about ourselves, and the experiences around us. Recognize your self-worth and desire to be happy and joyful. Connect with your inner consciousness by giving yourself kindness, love, and compassion. A few minutes of meditation and solitude to embrace the awakening of your worth and value will help you to refocus on reclaiming the joy. Give yourself creativity and laughter by indulging in hobbies or experiences that encourage peace and happiness. Especially when dealing with a chronic illness, extra attention to our mind, body, and spirit allows us to recognize how important we are. Give yourself grace and indulge in the simplest of moments. Through the darkest of moments and deepest of adversities, once we love ourselves unconditionally, without judgment and guilt, the joys of life will be in every moment we capture. Creative Flow A disease may make us think we can no longer do the same things we loved doing before, but the truth is, we can continue to find enjoyment in cultivating our creative flow. Remove the limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and self-judgment. Sylvia Plath said, "The worse enemy of creativity is self-doubt." Follow your passion and intuition. Taking the time to be creative throughout your day will enhance your emotional, physical and spiritual attention to regaining balance. To rejoice in your creative flow, choose activities that have profound pleasure and dedicate time to doing them. Draw, dance, write; whatever puts you in your flow. Bring your awareness to your experience at that moment and notice all the joy and happiness. Allow yourself at least a few minutes a day to practice this. Relationships Human connection and interaction are powerful tools to unleash unlimited happiness. When we make a conscious effort to focus on building and maintaining relationships with others, including family and friends, we will notice the mental shifts that occur. Use every opportunity to enjoy the moments with loved ones and continue cultivating those relationships. Call a friend for his/her birthday, send a greeting card to your aunt or uncle, or stop in and say hello to your neighbor. Be heartfelt in your intentions to build relationships. Celebrate life with the people around you and find a supportive group where you can be honest and humble. The human touch is dynamic and healing; when you allow yourself to be immersed in building your network of support. The joys of life are attainable, despite living with a chronic illness. Treasure the little things, celebrate the small wins, and embrace the journey. The joys of life aren't always seen by the human eye yet felt by the human heart. Adapting to life with a chronic illness is never easy but doing it with a smile and joy can certainly make the journey easier. Pick up a copy of my new book "Inspirational Quotes and Affirmations," to help you affirm your joy, manifest your desired outcomes, and encourage positivity. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Jennifer! Jennifer Maharajh, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Jennifer Maharajh is the CEO/Founder of Simply Healthy Global Media, a global movement and platform that empowers and educates the community about resilience, mindset, healthy living and more. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease as a young age, Jennifer was determined to change the outcome of her story and has become a published author, Podcast Host, Global Summit Producer and Health and Beauty Entrepreneur. She is the creator of the annual global healing motivational summit gathering dynamic voices to uplift and empower through their stories of tragedy to triumph. Jennifer uses her platform to build community, create global change and promote a healthy life and always make the impossible, POSSIBLE!

Written by: Dani Green, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. A simple and satisfying spirituality sees everyone as Divine. It understands we are all being saved day-to-day. And we are all doing the best we are able to do. We are evolving toward Love. We Can’t Take It With Us We all know that we can’t take our possessions with us when we die. Thus, our possessions are not the most important in our lives. We don’t take our bodies with us either! We spend a lot of time and money on what we have and what we look like, and neither of these is eternal. What Do We Take With Us? What do we take with us when we die? We take the Essence of who we are, our Soul, with us to the next realm. Our Soul is the Eternal part of us, which connects with God Universal Love Source, always and forever. We also take our experiences with us. Everything we experience in each lifetime is part of who we are. We face the reality and natural consequences of our actions, but it is so we can learn, change, and be healed by Love. A Simple Spirituality Sees Everyone as Divine I have spent most of my life trying to figure out God through the lens of religion. In the very back of my mind, I wondered if I was getting it right or if I was doing enough. I often wondered why my religious life seemed so hard to manage! When I resigned from my church job in 2014, I asked God, “Okay, what else in the world can you use for my healing and the healing of humankind?” I discovered a Simple Spirituality when I went to India for our daughter’s Wedding, and I learned the meaning of the word, ‘Namaste’’ – the Divine in Me greets the Divine in You. I thought, “That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.” In the greeting, ‘Namaste,’ I instantly saw the Divinity of all people, past, present, and future. From that point on, I automatically became a more loving member of the Human Family. A Simple Spirituality sees everyone as Divine. Our Eternal Soul is connected to God Universal Love Source. We have a place within and beyond our body, which is pure and sinless, and whole. Furthermore, as a part of each human experience, we also have our Evolving Self, which is the part of us that is Evolving toward Love in our lifetime. I pray this message of our Eternal Soul and Evolving Self, which is the Essence of who we are, will reach all those who need to know how beautiful, valuable, and worthy they are. Especially now, when so many are feeling alone and defeated. Everyone is worthy of love and greatness! You might be thinking, “What about evil leaders? Are they Divine?” My response is, “Yes, we all are Divine.” Unfortunately, our Divine nature can become very obscured and hidden by generational influences, life circumstances, politics, borders, religion, and the story we tell ourselves. My life’s passion is that all people will know their Divine Soul and would find a place within themselves filled with Love and Peace! A Satisfying Spirituality Is We Are All Being Saved I used to say, “God, save them from themselves” when I saw a tired person walking alongside the road, sometimes carrying their possessions with them. Now I add myself to that prayer, “And God, please save me from myself, too.” Those who believe in the religious concept of hell hope to be saved at the end of their life. Love helps each of us to be saved today, and for eternity. The only true reality is Love. Our Soul is a place to reside, our true home. To me, it is more satisfying to know Love is saving me today because today is all I have. I am satisfied to know that Love is Good, and Love has my Highest Good in mind. It is satisfying to co-create my life with Love and to know my actions and efforts are answered by Love’s timing. I am satisfied to know Love and I are working together to grow and mature my Evolving Self during each lifetime. I am satisfied I will have as many chances as I need to become the most Loving person I can be. A Simple & Satisfying Spirituality in Three Understandings We are all Divine and connected to Love, always and forever through our Eternal Soul. We are all growing toward Love through our Evolving Self from which we are being saved, moment by moment. Love always has our Highest Good in mind. We can Love everyone with the understanding that we are all doing the best we are able to do as we continue to grow, mature, and evolve toward a Higher Consciousness of Love. I hope these understandings allow you to Love yourself, others, and the planet in an increasing measure, and in so doing, making Love known. When Her Brother Was Dying A friend of mine told me her brother was dying and asked if I would pray. I messaged her back and said, “His Eternal Soul is connected to God, and God will take good care of him.” My words brought comfort and peace to my friend, and that’s how I know they are True. Let Dani Be Your Guide to Evolving Toward Love! Dani is offering a free 20-minute The Emotion Code session, which helps to energetically remove an inherited or current emotion. Activate Your Soul Power! Live Your Infinite Greatness! Be Your Own Hero! Book a FREE Breakthrough phone call and find out about The Soul Power Experience Go to www.danigreen.today. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Dani! Dani Green, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dani Green is a certified hypnotherapist, speaker, author and spiritual activist. Dani’s core focus and passion is to guide clients to rewrite the past, present, and future Story they tell themselves at the subconscious level and to discover their own Inner Mantras. Dani has a 12-session course called The Soul Power Experience. The courses, Be Smoke Free and One & D.O.N.E. Weight Release are each six sessions. Dani also offers Intuitive sessions. Dani opened her hypnotherapy practice in 2015 and uses client-centered hypnotherapy, as well as The Emotion Code, PSYCH-K, and RIM.