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Excavating Your Life
November 2007  
In This Issue
Welcome
Gratitude Books I Recommend
What Excavive Clients Say
The Evolve Column in Underwired
Expanding Excavive
Welcome to Excavating Your Life
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Jennifer M. Blair
Life Coach
Speaker
Writer


Please note that I have changed my email address to Jennifer@excavive.com
Greetings!

Welcome to the November "Excavating Your Life Newsletter." This month I am thinking about gratitude and all of the people I am thankful for, especially as we approach this year's season of giving thanks.

I am appreciative for the many clients, colleagues and new friends I have had this year, and feel privileged that they welcomed me into their life. I have been a witness to their personal and professional transformation and growth, and am excited about the consistent courage, perseverance and energy they put into making their lives all that they want it to be. They continue to amaze me, and I am happy to be part of their co-creation!

The people in my life have allowed me to learn, grow and prosper and have been part of the expansion of Excavive this year.  My connection with so many fantastic people, clients and beyond, have greatly enhanced my life. The list includes my support team both personally and professionally, my fantastic assistant, my creative collaborators, my business advisors, my Leadership classmates, my friends and my family.  The people in my life sustain me so that I can continue MY own mission of inspiring and empowering women through life coaching, writing and public speaking. I am thankful for the many people in my life who continue to cheer me on to keep doing what I love to do! 

What I know is that I can't be successful by myself.  I can't nor do I want to do this alone. It is much more fulfilling to have people to co-create with, and I have been greatly blessed this year with fun, exciting, smart people. So, I wonder, who are you grateful for during this thanksgiving season and how do you want to express that to the people who make your life joyful?  Who is part of your support system? I suggest creating a gratitude list of the wonderful people in your life and then consider telling the people on it how much you appreciate them. AND, consider who you want to spend more time with in your life, and make that happen as well.

Have a Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving!


Gratitude Books I Recommend:

My life love of reading and expanding myself has led me to create a wonderful tool for you - My Reading List.

Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight in Our Everyday Lives by Wayne Muller
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read. The title sums it up!

Eat, Pray & Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India & Indonesia by
Elizabeth Gilbert
One of my favorites this year for inspiration, fun, laughter and reality.  You will love this!

Small Graces: The Quiet Gifts of Everyday Life by Kent Nerburn
A beautiful book that takes us on a journey to stop and observe life's everyday rhythms.

You Are Your Choices: 50 Ways to Live the Good Life by Alexandra Stoddard
Brief essays filled with suggestions on how to live a joyful life that is filled with what is true, good and beautiful.

Click on Excavive Reading List for the full list.


What Excavive Clients Say:

Jennifer gave me the gift of knowing myself better and finding my authentic self. She also helped me champion the leader in me without fear, as well as discover my values and strengths and how to use them when making important life decisions.  She taught me about life balance and if life is out of balance, it's time to reevaluate. I thank Jennifer for all her support.

 Susan, Design Manager, Ford Motor Company

                                                                                          
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Underwired is Louisville's newest monthly magazine for chic, forward-thinking, engaging individuals. It is designed to support women in their pursuit of meaningful work, creative passion and other spirited adventures.

My Evolve column on life coaching includes my beliefs on monthly magazine themes to provoke thought, helpful "lists" to ignite action and coaching questions to create change. My column in The November Issue is on friendships, and is titled "Cultivate Your INNER Circle."  It can be read here.

Past articles can be read on Excavive Website.


Expanding Excavive

I am in the business of transformation and am looking to expand my business by touching more people's lives through Life Coaching, Speaking and Writing. If you know of someone who would benefit from my services, please pass on this newsletter or my Excavive Website. My gift is in drawing out the best in others, refining their unique qualities, helping them re-claim who they are, healing whatever is needed, and giving them permission to live bold passionate lives.

Thank you for exploring "Excavating Your Life." I look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions for future issues.

All the Best,

Jennifer M. Blair
Life Coach  Speaker  Writer