Recently I went to witness the grandeur and beauty of the Swiss Alps and the Matterhorn. From an awe-inspiring overlook, I send you this reminder of the two powerful words, #LookUp. From wherever you are, enjoy this quickie reminder to #LookUp: 1) Be in the moment & 2) Find the upside Please share the #LookUp…
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Adventure is My Meditation
"Adventure is my meditation." - Heidi Siefkas from With New Eyes I bet you are scratching your head or at least puzzled. Adventure and meditation don't mix. It's counterintuitive, right? However, let me explain my quote and belief. Many feel that adventure is just for adrenaline junkies, but I beg to differ. Check out this definition of…
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Heidi Siefkas Talks with Lifeology
In this 15-minute interview, Heidi shares her story of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) as well as two practical tips that listeners can use to tap into the power of perspective. Be prepared to be inspired as you listen to Lifeology with James Miller and Author Heidi Siefkas. Ready, set, press the arrow in the video below…
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The Adventures of Architecting a New Life, Life 2.0
Did I get you with adventure, Life 2.0, or both? Whichever the case, you landed in the right place. I'll start by explaining Life 2.0 because I imagine you are on a Smartphone or laptop right now as you read this. Just like the software or app updates you receive on your tech devices, life…
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Just Read Review of PUSH by Ellen Latham
Last week, with a little spare time (18 hours) on a flight from Kauai to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I dove into my to-read list. Having spent much of the last month listening to audio books in preparation of releasing my own audio version of When All Balls Drop (late January 2016), my to-read pile of print…
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When All Balls Drop Spotted Flying Over the Finger Lakes of New York
When I asked readers to send in pictures of where they are enjoying my books, I never could have imagined the response! A tremendous outpour of readers' pictures and reviews have been flooding my inbox and social media feed. Thank you all! I owe a special mahalo to Kim for sending this shot while flying…
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Just Read Review Big Magic by Liz Gilbert
Although I received a copy of Big Magic shortly after its release this fall while I was traveling in Greece, I didn't finish it until a quiet camping trip to Waimea Canyon last weekend. It just so happens that the copy that I was given I passed onto another, while I read the signed copy…
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Just Read Review – The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan J Gilman
As I have been posting reviews of my own memoir, When All Balls Drop, from both book critics and readers like you, I wanted to share what I have been reading. Over the Thanksgiving holiday week, I thoroughly enjoyed and finished The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by a female author I admire, Susan…
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