Dear Friend,

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of being who we really are. In other words, I’ve been thinking about the being part of our human being-ness and the role that essential or bottom-line part of us plays in our life experience. I know that when we live true to that essence of who we are, we are filled with a sense that all is well, no matter what the external circumstances. Unfortunately we have few examples available to us to demonstrate this level of authentic being. Last weekend I was gifted with a spontaneous opportunity to witness “being” in action and the resultant satisfaction. I’d like to share with you part of my experience.

Warmest wishes,

Mollie

April, 2009
Vol 2, Issue 3

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Feature Article:

LIFE SATISFACTION IN ACTION

By
Mollie Malone, Certified Life Satisfaction Coach

Actually, I had planned on writing this newsletter last Sunday, but a 7:30 AM phone call changed my plans. “Nana, can you take me to the moo-seum? I’ve never seen the dinosaur bones.” This was the clearly articulated request of my grandson Avery, just a few months past four years old.

Needless to say, Nana rearranged her carefully planned “catch-up” day, picked up a very happy little boy, and headed for the moo-seum. We discovered that we weren’t the only ones going to the moo-seum. Parking spots were in short supply. We circled and circled while Avery patiently learnedabout red zones and yellow zones, handicapped zones, and spaces that were too small for us to fit.

Finally, we were inside, and ready for the dinosaur bones. “Where are they? Where are they?”--Avery’s mantra, until we suddenly found ourselves face to face with a relative of T. Rex. The questions began. “Why isn’t he as big a T. Rex? Why are there shells on the bones? How did this one die? Why does this one have eggs? What does this one eat? Why does it have cavities in its teeth?” Why, why, why? What? How?–so many questions as this little being scrambled from exhibit to exhibit eagerly satisfying his curiosity about these prehistoric creatures that had grabbed a hold of his imagination.

Several hours later we returned home where he enthusiastically and very realistically showed his parents how his new dinosaur would fight with his old dinosaur. This precious child had spent the day completely present to himself and the experience of the day he had created for himself—fully satisfied.

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When whatever we engage in is sourced from the being, or essence of who we are, life is satisfying. Most of us gave up expressing our true essence many, many years ago when we started looking to circumstances and people outside of ourselves to define the quality of our lives. What do you believe will make you happy? Do you even remember what it is, to be motivated, or em-powered by the center of your being? Perhaps you are quite a ways along your transformational path and you know the “right” answer. But do you really live it, 100% of the time?

My grandson is still young enough that he hasn’t drifted too far from the center of his pure essence. He hasn’t learned, yet, how to mold himself and his desires to meet other’s expectations or comfort zones. The wisdom that I gleaned from him about life satisfaction goes something like this:

1. Let yourself truly desire what you want, from the center of the being that you are.
2. Ask for what you want clearly, and without any hidden agenda.
3. Bring yourself to the event or the opportunity100%.


1. Be fully engaged in your experience and the attendant relationships—be in the present moment
2. Let your natural curiosity direct your choices
3. Be willing and eager to learn—open to the satisfaction of getting your questions answered, and willing to grapple with the ones that aren’t, until you are satisfied
4. Trust your instincts and see where they lead.
5. Don’t be attached to your decisions. If something isn’t working out the way you want, make another decision.
6. When you are centered in yourself and the unfolding of events, patience is natural—an amazing lesson from a 4 year old!

TRY THIS:

What young child do you know who could teach you about life satisfaction? Invite one out to an activity of their choosing, and then join them in the activity full out. Notice what they have to teach you.

Mollie Recommends:

Journey Into Your Center by Erhard Vogel

Many of the teachings in this book have allowed me to profoundly deepen my experience of whom I am, and subtly, or sometimes not so subtly, alter the way I function in my life. Erhard Vogel is the clearest and most masterful teacher I have met. He is the “real deal”. I recommend his teachings without any reservations.

About Mollie:

Mollie Malone is a life coach and transpersonal counselor. She received her Bachelor of Science in experimental psychology and a Master of Arts in counseling psychology.   Over the years she has augmented her education with in-depth trainings within the human potential arena and the study of metaphysics. She has extensive training in the Hoffman Quadrinity Process methodology and is trained in the Hakomi method of psychotherapy. Mollie is a licensed Now What? facilitator and is a certified professional co-active coach trained by the Coaches Training Institute. She is a member of the International Coach Federation, the San Diego Professional Coaches Association, Coachville, and the American Counselors Association.

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