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   We had two feet of snow overnight a couple of weeks ago, which stranded the chickens under the cabin. By the time I got out there in the morning to shovel some trails, I could see that a few hens were frustrated by the wall of white stuff and itchy to get to the nest they had built across the barnyard. So I set off in that direction to help them out.
   As I shoveled my way over to their favorite spot, I saw a pile of reddish feathers ahead. A hen lay face down in the deep and fluffy snow, completely exhausted from her attempted flight over the snow so she could lay her egg.
   I quickly pulled her out, dusted her off, gave her a hug, and placed her on the soft nest in the hay. She shook her head, fluffed herself up, and settled down to do what she came to do.
   I think about her lately as I work toward my life purposes. Am I willing to charge off into the unknown elements as she did? Am I willing to  completely exhaust myself to reach my goal? Are you?
   Perhaps we can all be greatly inspired by that hen and her ability to live on purpose.
 
Raising Grace Ranch provides healthful naturally and humanely (an understatement!) raised meats as well as educational experiences for those who wish to understand more about how healthy food should be raised. Buy local!!
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Coming Soon ... Meditations and Guided Visualizations for you.

   You've asked for ways to practice the heart meditation on your own, so I'm in the process of creating a variety of meditations for you. These recordings will be available soon to download at a cost that will make them affordable for all.
   Drop me a note and tell me what you'd like to see covered -- connecting to divine intelligence, increasing self-esteem, discovering purpose, entering the flow of life -- you name it.
   I can also create custom versions to meet your exact need.
   Write to me at raisinggrace@gmail.com
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scared!Honesty

Truth: I am always a bit afraid when I sit down to write these emails to all of you -- some of you are friends and family, others are clients from past and present, some of you I've not yet met or spoken to. Whoever you are, the act of sharing bits of my personal life and some of my lessons learned seems a bit presumptuous. Why on earth would anyone care what I have to say? is the question I have to wrestle to the ground before I can begin.

Another Truth: I've been called to write and teach since I was seven and I am increasingly pressed at a soul level to get on with it. The pressure has built for decades as I have suffered with the discomfort of not living my purpose while also being paralyzed by the inborn fear of becoming known. Now, my natural shyness and desire for anonymity are being pulled out by the roots. Ouch!

As the calendar flipped to a new decade, I felt in my bones that the years of holding myself back are over. While I have accomplished a lot in spite of my fears, it's time to let them go entirely; it's time to stop the wrestling and just fly. Even if the flying turns out to be "falling with style," I'm going for it. You are my witnesses and I am so grateful for you.

With this decision (and with my saying it out loud to you), my fear dissolves. Fear is like that, it only grips us when we cling to some illusion of safety. Once we let go, we're in the moment doing what needs to be done and there is no time for fear. We are forced to trust as we spread our own wings ... or catch an occasional rest as we ride with the angels.

See below for the first manifestations of my new flight.

May you have a Courageous New Year,

Sharon
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Introducing ... Raising Grace Lunches for Women
What: 45-minute lunchtime sessions to raise your energy, your emotions, and your awareness so you can invite more grace and ease into your life. It's like taking a bubble bath mid-day!

Why: Because you deserve it. You really do.

When: Tuesdays at noon (eastern time)
           Thursdays at 3 (eastern time, noon pacific)

Where: Wherever you are on the planet. All you need is a phone.

How: Send me an email with "Raising Grace Lunch" in the subject line and I'll send you the details.

Cost: FREE for the month of January! After that, a suggested donation of $10 or whatever you can manage. The important thing is that you show up for yourself.

Content: Every call will include a heart meditation to help you relax and to put you in touch with your own higher wisdom and power. Ahhhh! And we'll cycle through a variety of topics such as:

Connecting to Spirit
How to Simplify Your Life
The Art of Allowing
Gentle Self Talk
Achieving Balance
Better Relationship Strategies
The Art of Receiving
Parenting with Grace

New topics will emerge all the time as YOU suggest them. Ask questions and make comments live on the call or send them in an email.

I invite you to treat yourself often.
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eggsLife Lessons from Chickens? Oh, Yes!

Ah, here's another recent leap of mine ... sharing a big chunk of a very important time in my life. I swear to you that natural childbirth was easier!

The first chapter of my book What I've Learned from Chickens is in Aspire Magazine's beautiful new digital edition. Each issue of the magazine will carry a new chapter in the story of how saying Yes! to a lapful of eggs led me to a whole new understanding of my purpose ... and eventually to a delightful life on the farm. This issue's lesson: "The Power of Yes." I hope you enjoy it and the exercise that invites you to find your own small wonders.

Thanks to all of you who have written to express your appreciation for my story. Your encouragement is a great blessing to me.

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by Sharon Roy

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