Connect with your Spirit Guides (Day 3)

By: Kel Amstutz
Keywords: spirit guides, self discovery, team, purpose, eternal friend

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES

Learn how to connect with and assemble YOUR TEAM.

Think and Imagine having someone by your side, an eternal friend, someone who is always there for you, someone who is genuinely passionate about encouraging YOU to keep following your dreams, to find your calling, and to live your life with YOUR purpose.  Someone who has intuition, foresight, hindsight, and even a higher knowledge about YOU, about the world in which we live and everything that is present in it.  He/She can guide you, advise you, and even help you in any way that you want or might need. 

Awesome, right?

I don't think that you even realize it, but you have people who want to step into this role right now, with you.  Multiple beings who are ready to be that eternal friend for you just as soon as you reach out and invite them in.

They are ready for you when you are ready. 

So...Are you Ready?  

These steps below will help you finally welcome these eternal friends and help you connect with them to create your spiritual tribe. 

1. ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM.

To begin, it is very important to establish the terms and beliefs that you feel comfortable using when describing this friend.  Whether you choose to see it as your higher self, your spirit, the Universe, God, energy, a guardian angel, or your intuition, take the time to fall upon a word that resonates with you. 

Who or What do you want to connect with the most? 

2. INVITE THEM IN.

Once you have determined who or what you want to communicate with, invite them in. Let them know that you want them around and you are listening to their messages, accepting of their guidance, respondent to their inspiration and keen on their intuition. 

Take a moment to do this when you are in a quiet environment and your mind is relaxed.  Close your eyes. Imagine this eternal friend you are speaking with and tell them that you are ready.  It doesn't matter if you say this aloud or just think it. Focus and it will get through. 

3. TAKE THE TIME TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEM.

You should feel free to call on your team whenever you need guidance.  There are many quiet points throughout your day that are great for this sort of connection, perhaps during meditation, while working out, or going through your nighttime routine.  There is honestly no right or wrong way to call on your guides.  You just need to take the steps to do what feels comfortable to you, and each of us might have a different approach and that is OK. 

You can talk directly to them by asking questions or presenting your problems. This will evoke their guidance.  Invite a dialogue. Listen. I want to remind you that these conversations can be aloud or in your mind. 

You can also use a journal and write down questions that you might have.  Use a different pen and allow answers to flow through you onto the paper- there is no questioning, no second-guessing or editing here. Just let your hand write. Let is write what it wants. 

HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF THEY ARE LISTENING?

I know that you are expecting some educated answer here and honestly, you aren't going to get it. The truth is you will just know.  When some times passes you will start to get signs or feelings that will be clear and you will notice.  Once you recognize the sign for the very first time, you will notice that it is easier to spot in the future.  Be open to what they say.  You might end up totally surprised by the message that you get, but this is a great discovery.  If not what you expected to hear, I bet it is something that you needed to hear. 

SOME SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT RECEIVE:

• You might get a flash of inspiration or intuition or a sudden idea. 
• You might see an image or get a clear picture in your mind.
• You might feel emotionally lighter.
• You might get a physical reaction, like a gut feeling or prickling on the back of your neck. 
• You might just know. This is one that I get a lot, and it is very hard to explain to others. If you get it, too, you will know exactly what I mean here.
• You might see a sign or signs in real life, like synchronicities, symbols, or experience deja vu. 

Just remember to thank your guide and express your gratitude when you do get feelings that your guide has a hand in. 

Try to communicate with your guides for a solid month and keep notes on what happens.  You never know who will be on your team. 

22 Journal Prompts to Uncover WHO you are... (Day 2)

By: Kel Amstutz

Keywords: Self Discovery, Find your Purpose, Journal Prompts, Creative Design, Mindfulness

Use these Journal Prompts to uncover more about 

WHO you are!

Do you Journal? 

The art of journaling has so many wonderful benefits – it helps evoke mindfulness, it clears your mind of all the clutter, it can help you reach goals, solve problems, stimulate creativity, and improves your communication skills.

It’s also a great tool to deepen your self-knowledge when you ask mindful questions that you may not have consciously considered before.

Pick a prompt that jumps out at you and let your answers flow raw and unedited for as long as you feel like writing. 

You might be surprised at what you uncover!

Let’s get started. 

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1. Something I thought about a lot as a child was…

2. One thing I’ve always wished for is…

3. If I received $10,000 that I HAD to spend on myself, I would…

4. One thing I know I need to work on is…

5. I’m most proud that I…

6. In the next year, I really want to…

7. If I could ask any person just one thing, it would be ____ and I would ask…

8. A silver lining in a not so good situation that happened recently is…

9. The skill I’ve always wanted to have is…

10. A sentence that stopped me in my tracks and changed my outlook was…

11. The ways I’ve grown over the past 5 years are…

12. Something I’d like to achieve one day is…

13. The best bit of advice I could give to a younger me is…

14. A book that I always re-read is _____, because…

15. One thing I’ll never regret is ______, because…

16. The quality I admire most in others is…

17. If I could be a go-to person for anything, it would be…

18. If I could go to any point in the past or future, I would…

19. The thing that I’m most afraid to tell people is…

20. The thing that I’m most thankful for is…

21. When people first meet me, I hope they feel…

22. Something that I’d love to do today (that I can easily do!) is…

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Finding your Purpose (Day 1)

By: Kel Amstutz

Hi ya'll.  I wanted to start a series of Blog Posts for the Summer as I engage deeper in my own personal JOURNEY as I continue to look for the joy and find my own personal purpose.  I wanted to share some of the research that I have done, as it relates to my life's path, in hopes that it might help ya'll find your own purpose and path. 

How to find your purpose

We all have a purpose in life. I strongly believe this. There is something each of us is meant to do in our lives, and it’s something that only we can do. Hence, YOUR STORY. Others may share a similar purpose, but the way you bring it to life is unique. 

Unlocking your true purpose will spark a change in your life that you can’t help but follow. Your purpose is meant to be fulfilled, and by doing so, you not only fulfill your purpose - you inspire others to do the same. This is how you can personally have an impact that reverberates throughout the world, something that many of us seek. 

There are three stages to finding your purpose:

• The first stage involves having a clear understanding of who you are and what you want.

• The second stage identifies what might be holding you back from finding your purpose and, once you’ve addressed any/all roadblocks, you begin to understand what your purpose is.

• The third stage is about bringing your purpose to life and how to do it in a way where it is brought into your life right now.

Right now, we are going to work through the first stage. Ready? Let’s get started!

Ask yourself: How do you like to feel?

In life, we are usually guided in regards to our achievements. These achievements are a mix of what we need for basic survival (ex: food, shelter, and sex) and society-based achievements (ex: career, home, and family).

Your purpose is meant to be fulfilled, and by doing so, you not only fulfill your purpose - you inspire others to do the same.

Most of us aim for these achievements, although the details around them can differ, such as the type of home you choose, your income level, or your career is replaced by a certain business or self-employment. These goals are great. However, we’re often left with a feeling that there is ‘something’ that is missing. We are unfulfilled. This feeling can be hard to articulate but can result in feeling restless, lost, despondent, or even slightly depressed. After achieving these goals, there can be a feeling of confusion. These goals don’t make us feel how we thought they would.

We get to this point because we have essentially jumped into life without knowing how we want our lives to feel.

This is the first aspect of ‘know thyself’ that we need to identify within ourselves. So, the very first place to start is to understand and establish how you like to feel rather than what you want to achieve.

This is a journey and you need to remember this.  

I would like for you to stop here.  Make a list of HOW YOU LIKE TO FEEL, right now, not how you would like to feel, we will get there, but for now think about the question.  Do you like to fee Free? Valuable? Connected?  Build off of this main feeling and break it down into 3-5 core feelings. 

We are going to think about breaking down our life purpose into a simple, clear and practical way to uncover the layers. 

What Are Your Themes?

The next area to uncover about yourself is your themes. Your themes are made up of two elements: tangible themes and intangible themes.

Tangible themes can be described as your passions, your interests, your hobbies, or the constants in your life. What do you daydream about doing? What would you spend every waking moment on if you could? What are the things you don’t have much time for right now but wish you did? Some examples include writing, photography, art, music, and travel.

Intangible themes are interests that are mind or personality centered. You wouldn’t describe them as hobbies, but they form an integral part of your life. Examples of intangible themes include spirituality, discovery, learning, adventure, and freedom. A love of learning can be a large theme in your life, just as much as a passion for tennis.

The themes you uncover will help you narrow down how you can bring your purpose to life.

I would like for you to stop here.  Make a list of your THEMES and break it down to 3-5 MAIN THEMES in your life. 

Uncover Your Motivations

When you’re incredibly passionate about something, it can be hard to distinguish between a life calling or being a hobby.

You need to get down to the core of a passion, or what exactly it is that hooks you.

Think about this, when you are living your purpose you aren't on the clock and you don't feel like you need to check in... because you aren't chained to anything.

You need to uncover your WHY. Start by asking what you love about __________, then ask WHY. Why do you love __________? What is it? How does it make you feel?

I would like for you to stop here.  Use the questioning strategy above for your themes and your core values and dig deep to get into exactly what it is that motivates you. This is important. 

Please keep in mind, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that because you enjoy something you should do it full time, especially if you’re particularly good at it. It’s almost harder if you’re particularly good at something, as many other people might expect you to turn it into something bigger.

Not every passion is meant to be followed, and not every opportunity is meant to be taken. There is nothing wrong with keeping hobbies as hobbies!

What Are Your Values?

The final section that I am going to cover in getting to know yourself is to know your personal values.

Your values are the qualities that you deem highly important in life, within yourself or from others.

Your personal values act as a sort of character guide, similar to your personal morals. Although you might not do so consciously, you make decisions based on your personal values.

Your values will influence nearly everything you do, as well as who you spend your time with.

Disagreements or conflicts with others can usually come down to a clash or misunderstanding of values. A person who values honesty above all else may feel deeply hurt by a white lie told by a friend - more so than that friend ever expected or intended. We tend to hold our values as a measuring stick for those around us.

Knowing your values forms a personal guide and helps keep you on the right path. Your decisions, interests, friends, and social groups will be loosely based on your own values.

I would like for you to stop here.  Go ahead and make a list of your Core Values and start narrowing it down.  Think about respect, honesty, compassion, openness....

At this point you should have a clear picture of who you are and what truly drives you. This is the first stage UNCOVERED! 

As for the next stage; your purpose is built around what you have written. Your answers will give clues to what your purpose is, and how you can bring it to life in your own unique way.

The FOURTH of July...on the 6th! #betterlatethannever

By: Kel Amstutz

Hi ya'll!  

Here I am, sharing with you all on the 6th of July...SHOUTING from the ROOFTOPS - - - Happy 4th!  

OK.  

I am not crazy...well...maybe a little... but due to the activities that took place this past weekend...and just waking up (not really although I do wish...) I wanted to stop by and say HAPPY 4th to everyone and see how your holiday went....I mean with it being on a Tuesday and all this week. 



I have been referring to this week as The Wacky Week because...seriously...

• work on Monday...
• OFF on Tuesday....
• then back Wednesday
• Thursday 
• and Friday.  

Crazy, right!  

And since the vacation time is not here...just yet...
I am going through the flow...like a zombie...but Hey Hey, I'm still here, on time...KILLING IT! #asif

So, let's get down to the WHAT'S UP... 

What did ya'll do?  

Here's our story...in pictures:

This is the face of my child who is mad as could be... to be sitting in timeout because she keeps stealing her sisters barbie. But...this makes NO SENSE she tells me... #add2 #timeout #thepout #soupset#barbiebrat 
Ps...her sister is sitting out with her...just because#bestlittlesis #support #justbecause

Um... Kit Kat is clearly #marshmellowwasted 


Snow...just kidding...it just the weeds on the back two...

So, clearly you can see that we did a lot of:

• SWIMMING....
• a little Time-Out time...
• Selfie's :) 
• and got MarshmEllow Wasted...

I mean, who didn't?   

But, we also watched a heck of a firework display care of our awesome neighbors on Saturday evening and the Hubs and Oldest kiddo went to see our friends kick butt fireworks display last night....

so the question remains...

IS the 4th of JULY OVER? 

TBD.

So, from our family...to yours- we wish you a 

HAPPY 4th 

(sure it's a little late) and I encourage YOU to share you stories and pics!  

Until next time...

The 3 S’s To Making Stuff Happen for YOUR Business & for YOU

By: Kel Amstutz

The 3 S’s to Making STUFF Happen for YOUR Business & for YOU

Do YOU have BIG DREAMS for your business...but you hear yourself saying...

"How can I make this happen?" 

You are not alone in this thinking. Everyone gets stuck sometimes, but the thing about making what you want to happen in your business is that you NEED to be strategic about it. 

Here are 3 things that you have got to do when you are planning a new income goal or creating your money mindset: 

#1 GET SPECIFIC

You should already be asking yourself questions about what your goals are. 

Now, it's time to GET SPECIFIC with your goal(s).  

Do not do anything else other than get specific, and I mean really specific. 

Allow yourself to DREAM BIG and be 100% honest with what you want to make happen. 

Don't just say 'I want to make a sale this month' or 'I want to have more money.'  

Say, 'I want to make 5 sales this month', 'I want to make $5,000 from my business this month', 'I want to work 25 hours a week 5 days a week'.  

This is how specific you need to be in order to get if you are going to make your BIG BUSINESS goals happen. 

Why? 

Well, you need that level of clarity to know what you are working towards, to help you figure out what steps to take next, AND the universe needs that clarity, it needs to know that it needs to send you 5 clients this month. 

The second part of getting specific with your goals, is figuring out why it is important to you.

Your why is your driving factor and without it, you won't be able to gain the momentum or proper motivation in order to make this all happen.  

Once you have specific goals determined and know your WHY, 

you have got to now how you will stay focused on these goals. 

#2 STAY FOCUSED

Being focused and staying focused on the end result that you are working towards is extremely important when it comes to making your income goals happen.  Of course, it is important to take time for yourself, have fun, and feel abundant, but you have to create a practice for yourself that keeps you focused on increasing your income.  There are going to be road blocks that will distract you with the newest fads or trends but you need to remain focused on your goals within your business.  

Remind yourself:

• What can bring you money now?
• What it feels like to make money today?
• What it feels like to reach your income goal?
• What can you do next to get a sale? 

KEEP YOUR FOCUS! 

#3 SELF-EDUCATE YOURSELF

Sometimes, starting something new, something that perhaps we don't know anything about, we can get discouraged and overwhelmed. 

Our mindset gets cloudy and we think "I can't make this happen" and fall into a state of inaction because you are unsure of things.  

So, how do you combat this overwhelming feeling?  

It's pretty simple, you educate yourself! 

• Write down your questions and start googling.  
• Don't ignore all the resources that are around you. 

Make a list of what scares you, or what you feel you don't know and then start researching, start reading. When it comes to the game of entrepreneurship, you need to be willing to put in the work and make things happen. 

So, what is your new income goal?  

~Kel

5 Minutes to FINDING a MORE PRODUCTIVE DAY

BLOG WORK ahead....sorry for ALL the emails today!

by: Kel Amstutz
Blogging, Blog work, I'm SORRY, inbox mail

First and foremost, 

I AM SO SORRY 

for all the EMAILS that I have caused you today! 

I am cleaning up the BLOG and realized that somehow...[operator error] I have unpublished like, more than half of my blog posts. 

[opps] 

So, after making this SHOCKING discovery, I got to work [busy me] getting everything re-proofed (like, seriously) and re-PUBLISHED, which then caused my own INBOX to go CRAZY with Life at Gray Gables notifications. 

AGHHH.

My Bad...

So, I wanted to make sure that I let you all know that I AM SORRY!  

This is temporary and will not happen again 

[ lord help me ] 

and once I have it ALL loaded, that is it, 

it's a DONE deal! 

#thisturkeyiscooked

Hopefully, this will allow the links that are out there, still wandering helplessly around the internet world, to WORK! 

[can you even imagine how many people have clicked to find out the link is GONE....thinking FOREVER..but really, this girl here just accidentally tripped on the plug, ripping it from the wall- AGH!]

Anyways, I have been busy, working on this 

GREAT, SUPER AWESOME Blog 

CHECK BACK and SEE 

what's been going on 

and please FORGIVE ME!!!