Hi there,

WOW! That's all I can say after spending Tuesday night (via phone) with my brand new Passions into Profit clients. In all the years I've been coaching individuals and groups I don't think I've ever had so many authentic women gathered in one place. Each woman's commitment to fully showing up "as is" is what I admire most about each of them. They were each present with their emotions and that's a huge deal when you're committing to living the life you were born to live. In fact, they even inspired this week's brand new article. Take a look below.

Do you know what "arctic sunshine" is? That's what they call a crystal-clear sunny day in Minnesota when the temperatures are well below 0! The other night our wind chills were close to -40 F below zero! I know, it's crazy! So, we've been enjoying the sunshine but wearing lots of layers so we can stay warm! I just have to say, I love my Uggs! To my friends in the southern hemisphere...enjoy your last days of summer! If you have one, send me a picture of what summer looks like in your part of the world. I could use the reminder! :)

Enjoy the upcoming weekend. My husband Pete and I actually have a "date night" planned for Saturday. We're going to one of our favorite restaurants in St. Paul for a little pre-Valentine Day romance. I hope you enjoy your weekend, too!

Bye for now! I'll see you again next week.

Wishing you happiness and success,



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How To Manage the Flood of Emotions that Go Along with Building a Purpose-filled Business

Are you creating a purpose-filled business, or would you like to? Then without a doubt you've experienced days, nights and weeks when YOUR EMOTIONS seem to be running the show.

It's important to be present with your emotions as they arise. Why? Well, there's a big reason: the only power you have to create the life and business you want exists in THIS moment, not the next.

If in this moment it means you're happy, sad, scared, enthusiastic, joyful, petrified...or all of these things at once, unless you acknowledge the emotions that are present they'll keep running from behind the scenes UNTIL you acknowledge them. That means you'll be carrying a "bag of emotions" along with you that are actually "old" emotions. This limits the amount energy you have to focus on the "here and now"...the only time you can CREATE.

Now, I know this can get mind-boggling. And unless you're an enlightened monk you carry old emotions around with you all the time. That's OK. Even when you think you've cleared away lots of old emotional pain from old wounds and past traumas there could still be parts of you that carry around your "emotional past" and at some point these "past issues" may want your attention.

So give it to them. Give your past issues your attention. By doing so you'll be able clear through them once and for all and say GOODBYE. Doing that will leave you with more time and energy to focus on the here and now and the things that bring you joy. That's also why simply by acknowledging how you're really feeling in each moment you open up space within yourself to create and focus.

Give it a try! This week:

Instead of hiding or stuffing your emotions, let them out. If this means you have to lock yourself in your room and cry into a pillow, do it!

Or, if you're working on a project and get scared or frustrated find someone you trust and share your fears with them. By doing so you'll create space within yourself to be able to focus on the "here and now" once again.

If your emotions begin to overwhelm you then it might be time to consult with a coach, therapist or mentor. Remember, your emotions are your on board deluxe navigation system and they are always giving you signs. Overwhelming emotions may be trying to tell you something...perhaps a story. The best way to put these emotions to rest is to let them tell their story. This can be hard to do alone, so consult with someone who can help you process.

The key is to acknowledge your emotions, rather than hide them or ignore them. Showing signs of emotion is not weak and it doesn't mean you don't have what it takes to be a brilliant business person!

I know, allowing yourself to feel your emotions can make you feel vulnerable like nothing else can. But trust by doing so you will gain strength and confidence and have more YOU available to build the purpose-filled life and business you were born to create.

(c) 2008 Cari Vollmer * LifeOnTrack.com

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