“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities. In the
expert’s mind there are few.”
— Shunryu Suzuki

The concept of “Beginner’s Mind” has been around for ages. Yet, as people dying to be seen as “expert” and “adult” we often resist letting go of the need to know everything. After all, we have careers where we are paid based on our expertise. If we are parents we are expected to be experts on raising children and answering all their questions. The list of ways we need to be “in the know” in our lives just goes on and on…

Once we reach adulthood we are supposed to be “adults” and that means having answers and being responsible and realistic. We are afraid of our own vulnerability that comes with saying the 3 powerful words “I don’t know”. Yet, it is these three words and our willingness to be beginners that paves the path to true mastery of ourselves and our lives.

Is the very resistance you feel toward “not knowing” or being a beginner keeping you from having the freedom and ease you most desire?

I am intimately familiar with this resistance and how to break its hold. I used to be so stressed out and had a high need to be perfect and never make a mistake. I would agonize over every little thing and hold myself back from trying new things I yearned to do because I feared not being good enough. I’ve learned how to not only be OK with being a beginner (and messing up in fact) but also how to really enjoy seeing or doing something in a totally new way. The liberation is amazing.

Curious how you can do that too?

Join me on this highly interactive call where I’ll lead you through an exploration of “Beginner’s Mind”, talk about what it can do for you, and answer your questions. I truly want to share this liberation with you.

Details:

When? Tuesday, September 25th at 12p EST (noon)

Where? Anywhere via telephone

How long? 1 hour

Register: Send a blank email to teleclasssep07@aweber.com
or visit http://www.thepaulagcompany.com/events.html

The call WILL be recorded, so if you can’t make it live sign up anyway so you don’t miss out.

Hope to “see” you there!

-Paula

People keep asking me, “What do you think of the movie The Secret ? Usually they ask because they want a chance to share what they thought of the viral, mega-hit Law of Attraction put to the small screen via DVD movie that has been talked about everywhere recently. I find most people I talk to are a lot like I was when I first saw it…

• inspired
• enlightened
• questioning
• curious
• doubtful on some level
• wanting to know more
• conflicted on a few points
• confused why some things in their life don’t work despite all this positive thinking
• wondering where to turn to learn more or apply it to their life

Let’s face it, Read the rest of this entry »

Greetings to all of you who discovered this blog through Curve Magazine. The most recent issue (July) features yours truly in their “Out in Front” column. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be included in this fine magazine that I’ve been reading since I first came out 15 years ago.

As you know from reading the article, I am a life and business coach who thrives on working with lesbian business owners and professionals who are frustrated and angry with having to compromise who they are in order to get what they want. I coach them so they can learn how to be comfortable in their own skin anytime, anywhere and live life by their own design.

I invite you to take a look around and check out some recent favorite articles such as the interview series which takes a look at successful women from all ends of our diverse spectrum and the recent series of articles that take a look at why Debbie Ford’s work and the reality show “The Ex-Wives Club” really does apply to us too at the end of the day. You can also get a glimpse of my take on coming out with confidence at this post.

If being more comfortable in your own skin sounds good to you, check out the Free 12 Part eCourse I offer to help you get started. You can sign up on the top left hand side of this (and every) page.

If you like what you’re reading, please sign up for e-mail updates on the top right or subscribe to the RSS feed. I’d love to have you stick around and join the conversation.

As part of an evolution coming about as a result of the highly successful monthly free teleclass series, I have an offer to make to you my cherished blog readers…

I am looking for 3 volunteers willing to experience some stellar coaching, no strings attached. This is a 45 minute conversation that can truly change your life and is worth over $200. It is conducted over the phone so it is easy and convenient to schedule wherever you live.

Like I said, it is no strings attached and as a thanks to you for your willingness to spend this time with me, I will send you a free eBook as well.

First come, first served on this offer, so if you’re interested, contact me today.

Hi there, I wanted to let you know that on Tuesday, May 22nd I’ll have the pleasure of being the guest for the 4th installment of Lyle Lachmuth’s Genre Busters Podcast.

I will be talking both about her love of creating and expressing herself through coaching, writing, and photography and my passion for “Living in Your Own Skin”. I will share secrets of success as a independent professional and the power of “Living in Your Own Skin”.

If you’d like to join Lyle and I on the call, please send a blank e-mail to gb-interest@aweber.com for call in details.

I’d love to have you join us on the call