Helaine Iris is a certified Life Coach, writer and teacher who loves her life. She works with individuals, and self-employed professionals, who want to thrive in their business while crafting a life that's in absolute alignment with their highest ideals, deepest values and gracefully masters the complexities of modern living. For a solution focused, free initial consultation visit her website http://www.pathofpurpose.com or email her helaine@pathofpurpose.com.
This Side Of The Rainbow This Side Of The RainbowHelaine Iris?2002I recently took a ride to the video store to select my evening’s entertainment. A dramatic thunderstorm was passing over as I made my way across town in the middle of late afternoon rush hour traffic. The sky was dark and the rain was coming down in torrents. I made my way into the store surrendering to the inevitable soaking I was unable to prevent. As I...... Similar Editorial : Rainbow Vacuum Cleaners by peter1. | Source : Child Confidence
Red Rock Lesson Red Rock LessonHelaine Iris? 2002“Courage, contrary to popular belief, is not the absence of fear. Courage is the wisdom to act in spite of fear.”—John-Roger and Peter McWilliamsAs part of my personal journey and commitment to live a fulfilled life I embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to deepen my self-understanding and to seek answers to questions I was having about my life. I traveled to Sedona...... Similar Editorial : Lesson 2 by Rob Rawson. | Source : Gain Self Confidence
May I Join You? May I Join You?Helaine Iris?2002“Each friend represents a world in us, a world of possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” Anais NinI’ve been thinking about some of my clients who have expressed concerns about being authentic and connecting with people. One client lives in a rural area and is having trouble connecting with like-minded people....... Source : Gain Self Confidence
What Are YOU Making It Mean? What Are YOU Making It Mean?Helaine Iris? 2002“You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as WE are” -Herb CohenIt all started with a perfectly innocent question from my husband. “Honey, can we compare our calendars, I have some things I want to schedule and I’d like your input?” Happily I agreed and pulled my chair up to engage in the conversation. After looking at the fullness of my...... Similar Editorial : Making Transitions by Robert F. Abbott. | Source : Gain Self Confidence
The Gift Is The Path Itself The Gift Is The Path ItselfHelaine Iris? 2002“The miracle of love comes to you in the presence of the uninterpreted moment. If you are mentally somewhere else, you miss real life.” —Byron Katie “You have one year to live”. For a good part of my life I have wondered, with a fair degree of anxiety, if someone, someday would utter these terrifying words to me. In my gloomy nightmare it’s been...... Similar Editorial : The Path of Relationship by Mark Susnow. | Source : Girls Self Confidence
Is It Inside Or Out? Is It Inside Or Out?Helaine Iris? 2003“Good fences make good neighbors.” Robert FrostI listened intently as my client described how lousy his past week had been. Up to that point in our work together his progress had been steady, and his energy level had gradually increased. This week, however, he felt miserable, physically and emotionally.I asked him if he could identify any factors that might...... Similar Editorial : Inside Multi by sfrom. | Source : Party Conversation
Every Moment Is Perfect Every Moment Is PerfectHelaine Iris? 2003“If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans”. —My fatherThis morning I woke up to rain for the sixth day in a row. It’s cold out. It’s the end of May, it’s supposed to be spring. All of my vegetable seeds and young tomato and broccoli plants sit patiently in the garage awaiting the tilled earth. I was planning to use this 3-day holiday weekend to...... Similar Editorial : A Mediterranean Cruise Moment by 60capp11. | Source : Party Conversation
Are You Listening? Are You Listening?Helaine Iris? 2003“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” Thich Nhat HahnLast summer my husband and I went away for our anniversary. We went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for some camping and hiking. Mind you, my husband has hiked the Appalachian Trail and his idea of a hike is far different than my idea...... Similar Editorial : MLM Success by Listening by Doug Firebaugh. | Source : Record Conversations
Its Never As Bad As You Imagine It’s Never As Bad As You ImagineHelaine Iris? 2003“If you want fear on purpose, get a future.” Byron KatieHave you ever noticed what you spend hours or days, or your lifetime for that matter, worrying about is never as bad when it comes to pass, as you imagined it would be? I come from a long line of worriers. Maybe it’s genetic, maybe its cultural, who knows. I consider myself an expert on the...... Similar Editorial : Imagine The Imagination by Shadha Kudrath Ali. | Source : Record Conversations
A Lesson From Stuffed Cabbage A Lesson From Stuffed CabbageHelaine Iris? 2003“One pound of learning requires ten pounds of common sense to apply it” Persian proverbI just returned from a wonderful week of rejuvenating vacation that included a visit to my parent’s home. In their guest room, where I sleep, is a large picture of my dear and departed red headed, Jewish grandmother. Early one morning, as I was waking from sleep my...... Similar Editorial : Cancer Awareness Stuffed Animals by Gordon_petten. | Source : Record Conversations
Embrace It All Embrace It AllHelaine Iris? 2003“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious." C.G. JungRecently, during a coaching session, a new and frustrated client was struggling with limiting thoughts about herself and her ability to take her business to the next level. She told me she had been using visualization techniques, attraction principles and...... Source : Creative Critical Thinking
Endings Are Beautiful Too Endings Are Beautiful TooHelaine Iris? 2003“To be able to look at change as an opportunity to grow--that is the secret to being happy.” Joan LundenAs I stepped outside this morning for my daily power walk the brisk October air braced my cheeks. The deep, fragrant aromas of wood smoke and dying leaves; autumn in New England filled me with an unexpected joy and appreciation for the season. I looked...... Similar Editorial : Loving Beautiful You by Teri Worten. | Source : Creative Critical Thinking
From Striving To Thriving Helaine Iris? 2003“The difference between what we do, and what we are capable of doing, would solve most of the world’s problems.” Mahatma Gandhi A few months ago I wrote an article about a client of mine who’s been struggling to grow her business to the next level. She’s an extremely talented and creative professional with a potential gold mine of a business. She’s been determined to uncover and...... Similar Editorial : Thriving Computer Support Services by James John. | Source : Learn Creativity
