Comments for Balanced Moments http://www.balancedmoments.com Reiki Healing & Life Coaching in Atlanta with Michal Spiegelman Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:43:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on 3 ways & 10 questions to reflect on 2011 by michal http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/12/3-ways-10-questions-to-reflect-on-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-5503 michal Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:43:31 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5938#comment-5503 Arlene, thank you for taking the time and writing. As I shared before, one of my lessons this year is to reach out for support. In the past, you did amazingly great moving passed old beliefs and behaviors. Depression might be one of them. I am glad you're better but remember to reach out and accept support. You don't have to do it by yourself! Hugs Michal Arlene, thank you for taking the time and writing. As I shared before, one of my lessons this year is to reach out for support. In the past, you did amazingly great moving passed old beliefs and behaviors. Depression might be one of them. I am glad you’re better but remember to reach out and accept support. You don’t have to do it by yourself! Hugs Michal

]]> Comment on 3 ways & 10 questions to reflect on 2011 by Arlene Appelrouth http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/12/3-ways-10-questions-to-reflect-on-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-5461 Arlene Appelrouth Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:22:10 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5938#comment-5461 Hi Michal, I like the way you break things down. I am doing a lot of writing and a lot of thinking and reflecting about the past year. It was filled with incredible successes followed by a deep, debilitating clinical depression that was the worst I've ever endured. I'm grateful to be depression free and getting back in balance again. I'm also writing a personal essay about my experiences dealing with these horrendous periods of depression when I'm "treatment resistant" in spite of seeing the best psychopharmacologists. I wish you all good things in the coming year. Warm regards, Arlene Hi Michal,
I like the way you break things down. I am doing a lot of writing and a lot of thinking and reflecting about the past year. It was filled with incredible successes followed by a deep, debilitating clinical depression that was the worst I’ve ever endured. I’m grateful to be depression free and getting back in balance again. I’m also writing a personal essay about my experiences dealing with these horrendous periods of depression when I’m “treatment resistant” in spite of seeing the best psychopharmacologists.
I wish you all good things in the coming year.
Warm regards,
Arlene

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I declutter my space, my heart and my mind and I am ready for a fresh start by Michal Spiegelman http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/12/affirmation-i-declutter-my-space-my-heart-and-my-mind-and-i-am-ready-for-a-fresh-start/comment-page-1/#comment-5426 Michal Spiegelman Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:02:52 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5928#comment-5426 Here is a belief that creates clutter in my mind: I always have to work harder. I grew up believing this is true. But it’s not. Sometimes, the best thing I can do is to let go, to stop pushing, to allow things to unfold. I am ready to let go of this belief and create a new one: I balance work and rest. I allow myself a break. Here is a belief that creates clutter in my mind: I always have to work harder. I grew up believing this is true. But it’s not. Sometimes, the best thing I can do is to let go, to stop pushing, to allow things to unfold. I am ready to let go of this belief and create a new one: I balance work and rest. I allow myself a break.

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I put my baggage down and I welcome change by ayesha sandy http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/affirmation-i-put-my-baggage-down-and-i-welcome-change/comment-page-1/#comment-4839 ayesha sandy Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:05:43 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5689#comment-4839 My family positon being the youngest, I was heard in what i had to say. My family positon being the youngest, I was heard in what i had to say.

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I put my baggage down and I welcome change by ayesha sandy http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/affirmation-i-put-my-baggage-down-and-i-welcome-change/comment-page-1/#comment-4838 ayesha sandy Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:03:23 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5689#comment-4838 I am good enough because I am a child of Infinite source. I guess this belief came from my childhood and the position in my family, being the youngest my opinon was not valued or heard. I am good enough because I am a child of Infinite source. I guess this belief came from my childhood and the position in my family, being the youngest my opinon was not valued or heard.

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I slow down so I can respond rather than react by michal http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/11/affirmation-i-slow-down-so-i-can-respond-rather-than-react/comment-page-1/#comment-4723 michal Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:55:59 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5756#comment-4723 And you are still the winner of the "most committed balance reader" since you always take time to respond to my posts. I appreciate you, Heather! And you are still the winner of the “most committed balance reader” since you always take time to respond to my posts. I appreciate you, Heather!

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I slow down so I can respond rather than react by Heather http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/11/affirmation-i-slow-down-so-i-can-respond-rather-than-react/comment-page-1/#comment-4707 Heather Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:54:04 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5756#comment-4707 It is a subtle yet very powerful distinction between responding and reacting. Once again, a quite timely reminder for me. Thank you, Michal~ It is a subtle yet very powerful distinction between responding and reacting. Once again, a quite timely reminder for me.

Thank you, Michal~

]]> Comment on Putting your baggage down is a must when you want to change by Michal Spiegelman http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/putting-your-baggage-down-is-a-must-when-you-want-to-change/comment-page-1/#comment-4671 Michal Spiegelman Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:07:55 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5639#comment-4671 Good insight, Tracy. It gives a lot of freedom once you realize that you were raised to believe in that because you realize that as an adult you can make a choice. You accept that trying to live up to other people's expectations and to do what's expected of you is a belief that you internalized with the years, but you can create a new belief. So freeing! Good insight, Tracy. It gives a lot of freedom once you realize that you were raised to believe in that because you realize that as an adult you can make a choice. You accept that trying to live up to other people’s expectations and to do what’s expected of you is a belief that you internalized with the years, but you can create a new belief. So freeing!

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I put my baggage down and I welcome change by Michal Spiegelman http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/affirmation-i-put-my-baggage-down-and-i-welcome-change/comment-page-1/#comment-4670 Michal Spiegelman Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:04:13 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5689#comment-4670 Good job, Ayesha, identifying your old baggage. Try to be more specific: where does this belief come from? Is there an evident that this is true? If not - what might be a new belief that will be more supportive of what yo want? Feel free to email me and I can help you get to the core of this belief. Good job, Ayesha, identifying your old baggage. Try to be more specific: where does this belief come from? Is there an evident that this is true? If not – what might be a new belief that will be more supportive of what yo want? Feel free to email me and I can help you get to the core of this belief.

]]> Comment on 6 Mindfulness Rituals for Autumn by Michal Spiegelman http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/6-mindfulness-rituals-for-autumn/comment-page-1/#comment-4669 Michal Spiegelman Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:57:38 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5697#comment-4669 How about creating an affirmation to remind you of your intention, Malkie? Maybe something like: Confident, I believe in myself and I create a successful business. Of course you can change it an make it your own. Phrase it in a way that will make you empowered and confident. One of my favorite principles is "Energy attracts like energy". Believe in yourself and others will believe in you. I believe in you! How about creating an affirmation to remind you of your intention, Malkie? Maybe something like: Confident, I believe in myself and I create a successful business. Of course you can change it an make it your own. Phrase it in a way that will make you empowered and confident. One of my favorite principles is “Energy attracts like energy”. Believe in yourself and others will believe in you. I believe in you!

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I respect and value family time and I make sure I am present by Michal Spiegelman http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/11/affirmation-i-respect-and-value-family-time-and-i-make-sure-i-am-present/comment-page-1/#comment-4668 Michal Spiegelman Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:53:25 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5713#comment-4668 I remember how much fun you had in the past when you allowed yourself to play and have fun with your daughter,Heather. Really what our kids remember the most are not the big events and parties but simply quality time that we spend with them one on one. That what will make them say that they had a good childhood. Once, I went shopping with my daughter when she was 17 and she told me that I was always on the phone while we were at the store. All she really wanted was my undivided attention. As always - thanks for writing, Heather. I remember how much fun you had in the past when you allowed yourself to play and have fun with your daughter,Heather. Really what our kids remember the most are not the big events and parties but simply quality time that we spend with them one on one. That what will make them say that they had a good childhood. Once, I went shopping with my daughter when she was 17 and she told me that I was always on the phone while we were at the store. All she really wanted was my undivided attention. As always – thanks for writing, Heather.

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I respect and value family time and I make sure I am present by Heather http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/11/affirmation-i-respect-and-value-family-time-and-i-make-sure-i-am-present/comment-page-1/#comment-4660 Heather Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:34:39 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5713#comment-4660 Such a powerful reminder! I was just thinking about how our work together really helped me focus on my connection with my daughter. Things have been energetically cluttered lately, and I was realizing that I need to create time and space with a relaxed mindset to enjoy her. She ended up getting a cold, so I was able to stay with her yesterday and just *be*. Oddly, I read this on my phone first and just registered it as saying, "I respect and value time", which was a different idea, but a message that I needed. Such a powerful reminder!

I was just thinking about how our work together really helped me focus on my connection with my daughter. Things have been energetically cluttered lately, and I was realizing that I need to create time and space with a relaxed mindset to enjoy her. She ended up getting a cold, so I was able to stay with her yesterday and just *be*.

Oddly, I read this on my phone first and just registered it as saying, “I respect and value time”, which was a different idea, but a message that I needed.

]]> Comment on 6 Mindfulness Rituals for Autumn by Malkie Citrin http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/6-mindfulness-rituals-for-autumn/comment-page-1/#comment-4655 Malkie Citrin Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:40:31 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5697#comment-4655 I totally connect with your tea ritual! When the weather changes I welcome enjoying my favorite teas again - they are like old comforting friends. My intentions are to believe in myself as a healer, not get bogged down by my insecurities, and create a successful practice. I totally connect with your tea ritual! When the weather changes I welcome enjoying my favorite teas again – they are like old comforting friends.
My intentions are to believe in myself as a healer, not get bogged down by my insecurities, and create a successful practice.

]]> Comment on 6 Mindfulness Rituals for Autumn by Bridgett Echols http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/6-mindfulness-rituals-for-autumn/comment-page-1/#comment-4632 Bridgett Echols Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:29:57 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5697#comment-4632 As always Michal you always imspire me. My new way is ging to be lettig go of the old and moving to the new. As always Michal you always imspire me.

My new way is ging to be lettig go of the old and moving to the new.

]]> Comment on Affirmation: I put my baggage down and I welcome change by ayesha sandy http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/affirmation-i-put-my-baggage-down-and-i-welcome-change/comment-page-1/#comment-4621 ayesha sandy Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:08:04 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5689#comment-4621 i let go of feelings of not being good enough. this was heavy, heavy baggage for me. i ask u to hold me accountable. than you i let go of feelings of not being good enough. this was heavy, heavy baggage for me. i ask u to hold me accountable. than you

]]> Comment on Putting your baggage down is a must when you want to change by Tracy cox http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/putting-your-baggage-down-is-a-must-when-you-want-to-change/comment-page-1/#comment-4597 Tracy cox Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:55:03 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5639#comment-4597 I was raised to believe that being good earned you love and acceptance. I also was raised to believe that no matter how good you were it would never be good enough. I was raised to believe that being good earned you love and acceptance. I also was raised to believe that no matter how good you were it would never be good enough.

]]> Comment on 8 tips for a healthy relationship by ayesha sandy http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/8-tips-for-a-healthy-relationship/comment-page-1/#comment-4560 ayesha sandy Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:16:11 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5471#comment-4560 i pause, i breathe, i smile. please hold me accountable i pause, i breathe, i smile. please hold me accountable

]]> Comment on Affirmation of the Week: I am curious and open-minded and I see life as an adventure by michal http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/affirmation-of-the-week-i-am-curious-and-open-minded-and-i-see-life-as-an-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-4273 michal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:57:13 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5384#comment-4273 Good question, Heather. I created this affirmation after a day of coaching Where I realized that few of my clients had a real break through when the changed their perspective and interpretation and had a curious attitude. It helps me many times when I catch myself wanting to fix or change somebody and I change to be curious. Good question, Heather. I created this affirmation after a day of coaching Where I realized that few of my clients had a real break through when the changed their perspective and interpretation and had a curious attitude. It helps me many times when I catch myself wanting to fix or change somebody and I change to be curious.

]]> Comment on Affirmation of the Week: I am curious and open-minded and I see life as an adventure by Heather http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/10/affirmation-of-the-week-i-am-curious-and-open-minded-and-i-see-life-as-an-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-4257 Heather Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:17:21 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5384#comment-4257 “I’m curious, what made you do that?” Great one. I am going to use this! Thank you! “I’m curious, what made you do that?”

Great one. I am going to use this! Thank you!

]]> Comment on Affirmation of the Week: I get quiet and I hear God’s whisper by Michal http://www.balancedmoments.com/2011/08/affirmation-of-the-week-i-get-quiet-and-i-hear-gods-whisper/comment-page-1/#comment-3552 Michal Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:17:31 +0000 http://www.balancedmoments.com/?p=5121#comment-3552 Great awareness about expectations versus reality, Jennifer. Often, we try to do our best, to be perfect in any way we can and we end up setting unrealistic expectations. I can only imagine how excited you all are to re-unite as a family after Mick was away 6 months. Since he is going to be home for only 2 weeks, you might want to have a conversation with your kids (and maybe with yourself) and set realistic expectations for his visit. Watching how much you have grown in the last couple of month, I know that getting quiet and hearing God whispers, will guide you in this process. Thank you so much for opening your heart and inspiring us with your thoughts. Great awareness about expectations versus reality, Jennifer. Often, we try to do our best, to be perfect in any way we can and we end up setting unrealistic expectations. I can only imagine how excited you all are to re-unite as a family after Mick was away 6 months. Since he is going to be home for only 2 weeks, you might want to have a conversation with your kids (and maybe with yourself) and set realistic expectations for his visit. Watching how much you have grown in the last couple of month, I know that getting quiet and hearing God whispers, will guide you in this process.
Thank you so much for opening your heart and inspiring us with your thoughts.

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