Now I'm lying in bed, a cat purring on my lap. Sipping tea and watching the sunset, all I can do is surrender and let my body do what it knows how to do best - heal. The truth is that I'm absolutely content and grateful for this unplanned year-end retreat. There's time to look back at 2006 and bask in my accomplishments.

Last year my business grew, I hired an assistant, I took a cruise to Alaska, and I settled into being a homeowner. Yet I realize that my most significant accomplishment was internal. I finally dissolved a life long habit of struggling. How did I do this? Over the year, as I set intentions or goals, I consciously tracked all the ways I'd try to control the outcome. I became excruciatingly aware of how intolerable it is for me to struggle. Finally, I chose to let go. Believe me, it wasn't easy to give up trying! Yet each time I stopped, I saw that what flowed into my life was better than what I'd intended, and... I was at peace.

Here is a simple practice that may help you dissolve a habit that's become intolerable: Before you go to bed, take a few moments to review and appreciate your day. Next, set an intention for tomorrow. Choose something that will make you happy; keep it simple and do-able. For instance, 'Tomorrow I intend to be kind to my colleague at work', or 'I intend to ride my bicycle to the beach'. Then let go into sleep.

Throughout the next day notice what moves you towards your intention and what pulls you away. Become very curious. If any resistance arises, observe yourself: Is there a familiar pattern here? How do you feel - Are you struggling, is it intolerable? Ask yourself, am I willing to dissolve this pattern of resistance? Then focus on your intent, don't believe what your resistance tells you, take an action, and see what happens!

~ Linda

Creating Business from the Inside Out
Thursday-Saturday, February 1, 2 & 3, 2007
Embassy Suites Hotel, LAX South
El Segundo, California
Special Reduced Price: $99 - Good until January 15

Join me - and many other new thought leaders in our community - at this transformative conference produced by Speaker Services. Learn how to:

• Build a visionary business
• Bring The Four Agreements to work
• Become a visionary leader
• Have a wealthy spirit
• Implement spirit-driven strategies
• Make a living while having a life.

Because we are so committed to sharing this information with you, we are slashing the price from $497/$597 to $99!! The only condition is that you register by January 15th.

For more information and to register: http://www.speakerservices.com/visionarybiz/

The Four Agreements at Work
Class and Teleclass Series

Classes can be attended separately or as a series.

Teleclass Series:
Monday: January 8, January 22, February 5
and February 26, 2007
3:00 - 4:30 pm PT (6:00 - 7:30 pm ET)
Teleclass cost: $59 per class or $199 for series of four

Class Series:
Tuesday: January 9, January 23, February 6
and February 27, 2007
7:00 - 9:00 pm PT
Class cost: $69 per class or $229 for series of four

Many people who have read The Four Agreements find it challenging to live them. These lively and interactive class and teleclass series teach you how to make these simple principles real in your professional and personal life. In each class you learn one agreement and practice using it to transform yourself and all your relationships.

Choose the format that is more convenient for you: Classes meet in a beautiful location in West Los Angeles. Teleclasses are held via a phone conference line. Both are equally interactive, experiential, life changing and fun!