Birthday Recovery

I turned 29. Can you even believe that noise? I know, it's ridiculous. My good friend, Sarah and I were lamenting today about how 28 was so very good to us. Now, we're staring 30 in the eye. Like, that's old or something. I'll use my typical response to the age fear - look at Suzanne Somers for god's sake - the woman looks amazing and she is 60 or something.

Anyway, the b-day was fabulous. We spent it dining at Marrakesh - Portland's Morrocan restaurant. It was incidentally, completely out of Moroccan beer and wine. Mental note - do not visit this establishment on a Friday night. It was ridiculously crowded. But, I did get a bellydancing lesson from the bellydancer herself (humiliating!) and got to wear one of those Shriner's caps for the "Happy Birthday" sing-along. All in all, a perfectly wonderful night.

BTW, I accomplished zero writing on Friday. It was my b-day and I treated myself to a pedicure at Nirvana Day Spa instead of work. Is there a better gift? I think not!

--H

Favorite Books

Before I forget, each Monday when I write my blog, I'll also include recommendations on books, music and movies. Sometimes they'll be writing-centric, other times, simply good for your soul. Check out the book I've been touting for some time now - Law of Attraction.



I'm going in for reading number two of Ask & It is Given. This book goes more in-depth on using the emotional guidance system. Helped me to get out of a bad mood earlier today. This stuff works!



Let me know how these books are changing your life!
--H

New Office!

I've moved! And I am happy to report that it was the most effortless, wonderful move of my life. I now have my own writing studio, complete with Buddha, plants, loads of books and a drafting table (so I can stand and write, instead of sitting all day!).

I'm in heaven. Still need to vacuum and then I'll post pictures of my adorable little space.

Until then, picture me in a lovely brick and sage (with purple carpet - my fave!) studio, hammering out some of the greatest journalism of all time. :)

Even better - I'm now in NW Portland - which means coffee shops with wi-fi, long walks and the bustle of garbage trucks (more on my hatred for Waste Mgmt later) all around.

Happy Monday!
--H

Signs of Land

One of my teachers and current partner on the "Letting Go" book, Brooke Emery, introduced me to an amazing concept. It's called "Signs of Land."

And its based on the Strategic Attraction Process that Brooke teaches.

The methodology is this - instead of racing all over the place trying to capture our perfect customers, we can be like lighthouses. We do this by staying in one spot while emitting positive, abundant energy. This will attract our perfect customers to us. I LOVE this concept.

It has also resonated with my manifestation group. SO...every Friday we email one another what Brooke calls our "Signs of Land" - signs that what we want to attract is on its way. Some examples: attracting new customers, receiving a huge tip, connecting with our significant other on an important issue, primo parking spaces and freebies.

I truly look forward to receiving the Signs of Land emails as much as I do writing my own signs. It helps me to appreciate and be joyful about all that I attracted into my life for the week. And the victories/signs of land from my co-horts inspires me to know that everything we all want is on its way!

Want to start your own manifestation group? Do it! Feel free to email me about how or contact Brooke. Her class is what got me going. She's amazing!

--H
heather@heatherstrang.com

Amazing Women

I've partnered with Brooke Emery with the Attraction Boutique and we're working on an exciting new project featuring amazing women.

And I have to tell you - there are A LOT of amazing women out there doing amazing things.
Do you know a woman who has overcome obstacles to become successful? A woman who has shunned society's obsession with "should's" and is instead living her most authentic life? If so, tell us!

Please submit your nominations to: heather@heatherstrang.com.

Look forward to meeting more amazing women...
Oh and this picture is from our table at The Beach House in Kauai. Simply breathtaking...
--H