Mary Frances

Did you ever have a time in your life when you thought you “lost it”? The feeling that I just don’t have “it” anymore. Or what’s wrong with me lately? Or maybe, you’re so far into “it”, that you don’t even realize you did lose “it”.

Well, I did. And I was out there - blaming, victimized, using, taking - trying to find “it”.

So what did I lose? Well, actually I didn’t lose anything - I was just avoiding.

I am going to tell you now, even with the best people surrounding me, the best books, the best knowledge pool, there was only one thing that held me back - responsibility. Yep, that word some of us dread hearing, others box it up into it’s their own set of standards to be pulled out when it’s easy or works to make them right, and that others just avoid all together. Which are you?

What escapes us, what escaped me, is that this word is a joyous abundance of opportunity when used according to it’s true meaning. Responsibility is being at the source of your life. It’s creating, sharing, living, loving.

How amazing is it to be responsible for making your child laugh today. How inspiring is it to be responsible for creating a new solution at work. How fun is it to labor at making a beautiful front yard to share with all that drive by. How admirable it is to be responsible for sharing a “mistake” of yours so others can learn from it or know they are not alone in it. Or, how tantalizing it is to just be responsible for discovering a wonderful new flavored ice cream that rolls across your tongue.

Amazing, inspiring, fun, admirable, tantalizing - WOW! I didn’t realize how responsible I was for such great things until I got past not being responsible for all of it.

Today I am exciting about being, creating, connecting, leading, experiencing all that responsibility has before me.

I am the possibiity of action. I am the possibility of inspiration. I am the possibility that all is possible. And I AM responsible for all that and I love it!

And, I’m hear to tell you my friends, there is no waiting. You are being something RIGHT NOW so make it worth it. This is it - your moment, every single moment - your life, your world to create.

My friend - Your Life is an Occasion - Rise To It…RISE TO IT NOW!

“When King Lear dies in Act V, do you know what Shakespeare has written? He’s written “He dies.” That’s all, nothing more. No fanfare, no metaphor, no brilliant final words. The culmination of the most influential work of dramatic literature is “He dies.” It takes Shakespeare, a genius, to come up with “He dies.” And yet every time I read those two words, I find myself overwhelmed with dysphoria. And I know it’s only natural to be sad, but not because of the words “He dies.” but because of the life we saw prior to the words.

I’ve lived all five of my acts, Mahoney, and I am not asking you to be happy that I must go. I’m only asking that you turn the page, continue reading… and let the next story begin. And if anyone asks what became of me, you relate my life in all its wonder, and end it with a simple and modest “He died.” ”

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 2007

In dedication to Joe Mirabella, my grandfather (”Joe Cool” to others), who passed away quietly on May 8, 2008. He lived life full.

Recently I’ve decided to “live my life powerfully and live the life I love”. Therefore,  a lot of changes are taking place. I’m about to take on the challenge of changing my career - which is big since I am a partner/co-owner in a marketing agency, have a resume filled with only marketing/design experience and am dependent on a certain salary range. With that said, I am totally inspired, capable, empowered and unstoppable because I am living inside my statement of “living life powerfully and living the life I love”.

I’ve come to realize, that as long as you are authentic about your word, especially your word to yourself, you can do anything and it’s amazingly inspiring. I am IN ACTION. I’ve also realized I do not have to do this on my own - that my family, friends, peers, etc. are incredible people who also want the same for me. Wow - I love them all! The power of community rocks.

So I ask you - how are you living your life? What possibility are you standing in for yourself?  My wish for you today is that you think and write down what possibility you want for yourself and your life - AND live it - starting today! No moment in time needs to pass by after this. Trust me - you have a choice and it’s extremely easy - action or no action, and you are the one who says yes or no.

After that, all you have to do is enjoy all the magically experiences that will follow. Today, my friend, you will become a miracle!

Just wanted to do a big Shout Out of THANKS to James Cook, who works with me, and who was the one who personalized my site.

The big smiling girl at the top is my daughter Brianna at the age of 4. That smile is definitely a guiding light in my day. He also added pics and changed my banner to orange (my favorite color - reminds me of sunsets on Hilton Head Island). Thanks so much James!

I have been very fortunate this past year to have two new people in my life - James and Greg Thibodeaux, my new business partner. We’ve started a new business called The Method Agency (I’ll talk more about that later), which we’re all pretty excited about. These gentlemen are kind, funny, hard workin’, family-oriented, highly authentic and keep me on my toes! How I have truly been blessed.

I totally dig Anthony Robbins and the resources, inspiration, tools he provides. Why not be inspired, eh? I recently was sent 12 Tenets - an uplifting flash clip that reminds me of what type of life I want to create. Below I re-listed these Tenets but I highly recommend checking out the visual snippet as there is nothing like seeing “inspiration” too - just sets one in the mood. Wishing everyone an AMAZING year!

12 Tenets for an Amazing Year video

1) Live a Life of Service

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi

2) Do Unto Others as You Would Have Others Do Unto You

We need lots of love to forgive, but we need much more humility to ask for forgiveness. -Mother Theresa

3) Be Kind

Life is short, be there is always time enough for courtesy. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

4) Be Remarkable

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. - Les Brown

5) Seek Unity

Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. - Mahatma Gandhi

6) Strive for Wisdom

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. - Immanuel Kant

7) Be Grateful

When you are grateful, fears disappear and abundance appears. - Tony Robbins

8 ) Think Critically

The world we have created is a product of our thinking, it cannot be changed without changing our thinking. - Albert Einstein

9) Be Brave

You must do the thing you think you cannot do. - Eleanor Roosevelt

10) Be Humble

Do you wish people to think well of you? Don’t speak well of yourself. - Blaise Pascal

11) Be creative

A creative person is motivated by the desier to achieve not by the desire to beat others. - Ayn Rand

12) Be Present

How wonderful is this that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. - Anne Frank