I Believe in You

by Karla Silver | Mar 3, 2013 | Empower Network

I’m constantly asked questions like…

Can I do it?

Will you help me?

Self doubt and limiting beliefs are what stops most people. But.. what if someone believed in you?

What if that person could help you tap into your own belief in yourself?

Watch this incredible video from youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozztKbU3Btk

I’m here to tell you that I BELIEVE IN YOU.

I BELIEVE that you can do whatever you want. I believe in you.

I BELIEVE that you can be as successful as you want to be. I believe in you.

I BELIEVE that you can achieve what you want to achieve. I believe in you.

Get started with Empower Network today and surround yourself with people that BELIEVE in you.

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Stay happy.

I BELIEVE IN YOU!

20 Unstoppable Rules to Live By

by Karla Silver | Feb 24, 2013 | Empower Network

I recently ran into the following rules to live by. Enjoy.

Tomorrow has a 92.6% chance of turning into Never. Do it today.
Living well is not the best revenge. It’s a choice.
Sometimes the answer is just “Cheese Fries.” Simplify your life.
When choosing between two evils, pick the one you haven’t done before. Experiment
Good Judgement comes from experience. A lot of experience comes from Bad Judgement. Engage
What you did in the past was caused by past beliefs. What you do now is caused by present beliefs. Don’t mix up either. Evolve.
A confused mind says “no.” How much are you trying to get done today? Focus.
It doesn’t matter what “they” think. That’s THEIR business, not yours. Besides most people don’t think very often, so move along. Composure.
You are being judged by 12 people that couldn’t figure out how to get out of jury duty. Negotiate.
You need exactly one person’s permission to be happy. Visit nearest mirror and ask for it. Own it.
Michelangelo’s greatest work started as a mistake. Tell me again what you are waiting for. Onward.
If I’m like everyone else, who will be like me? Unafraid.
The passage of time can level mountains, change governments and wipe out dinosaurs. It can certainly heal what hurts in your heart.
Don’t suffer fools – at all. Steady.
If you lend someone money and never see them again – totally WORTH IT.
The moment you think you are a big deal, try telling a cat what to do. Graceful.
The greatest danger of communication is the illusion that it has occurred. Clarity.
Gentlemen, if she wants to dance with you, you’re winning. Receive.
A “fine” is a tax for doing wrong. A “tax” is a fine for doing well. Duty.
For fear of taking risks in life I missed a lot of fun. Now the only things that I regret are things I have not done. Courage.

• Special thanks to Andy Jenkin’s Scorched Earth for this.

No Regrets – Five Things to Do NOW

by Karla Silver | Feb 10, 2013 | Empower Network

It’s easy for us to get caught up in our lives. We have responsibilities, obligations, children to raise, jobs, you name it, the list is endless.

But, are we really living our lives? Am I? Are you?

I ran into a wonderful article this weekend that was written by a woman, Bonnie Ware, who works with people who were in the process of leaving this earth. When she asked them what they would have done differently in their lives, there were five common themes. I’m happy to share them with you here.

The Top 5 Regrets

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me

This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people have had not honored even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.

It is very important to try and honor at least some of your dreams along the way.

From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realize, until they no longer have it.

2. I wish I didn’t work so hard – This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship.

Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.
By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.

3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings – Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.

As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming.

We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends – Often they would not truly realize the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.

It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.

5. I wish that I had let myself be happier
This is a surprisingly common one.

Many did not realize until the end that happiness is a choice.

They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called ‘comfort’ of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.
When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.

Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.

Hiking the South Lykken Trail in Palm Springs

by Karla Silver | Feb 4, 2013 | Empower Network

I LOVE MONDAYS!

I LOVE MONDAYS!

I used to HATE Mondays.

Then, I started to HATE Sundays.

Then, I started to HATE Saturdays.

My life had gotten to the point where I dreaded going to my job so much that that dread started on Saturdays!

Sound familiar?

http://youtu.be/t1PTwnUlHdU

Hiking the South Lykken Trail Palm Springs

This trail is super beautiful! It’s uphill, moderately difficult trail that has a beautiful view and some picnic tables about 45 minutes in that allow beginner hikers (like me) to take a break and enjoy the amazing view of the Coachella Valley. The South Lykken Trail in Palm Springs is a great place for your first hike.