BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Inspiration Angela Shirley interviews Yvonnie

These excerpts come from a forum chat Angela & I have been having in Quote for today. Angela has good questions so, I thought I'd share and open the thread for more questions from Angela or anyone else.

Thanks for joining us...

Angela:

Hi Yvonnie

How long have you been doing this "inspiration" thing?

I finally located you AGAIN, believe me I was DETERMINED to come back and now know where you are.

Thanks for doing this - need to visit DAILY = to keep me going

Yvonnie:

Angela-

Glad you found me! Please do check in daily. Also, visit me at Inspiration at Bellaonline on Facebook.

Angela:

Hi Yvonnie:

Yep, visited and commented on your Facebook.

How long have you been doing this "inspiration" thing?

Yvonnie:

I've been with Bellaonline.com since February, but I have been doing this Inspiration thing most of my life.

I've been that "go-to-person-for-a-little-pick-me-up" since I was kid. It became apparent to me when I was in highschool. People would say, "I'm having a problem and really need to talk to you," or "So & SO told me to come talk to you."

As an adult the same pattern continued. In 2000, after helping loved ones deal with death, I settled into it as a career/calling. It was natural and constantly calling to me. First I started hosting Free Weekly Meditations. Then, I started a bookclub. I developed and conducted a few workshops. Then, I became a Certified Silva Method Instructor. Finally, I moved into Life Coaching.

I am certain that Inspiring is my purpose. There is a little intuition that goes into it. There is a lot of benefit that comes out.

I've experienced the magical effects of a positive attitude and great expectations. So, I want it for the world.

Thanks for asking Angela. I hope I answered your question in this long post of mine.

Angela:

Yes you did, thanks for taking the time

How do you guard yourself from being "drained" by all the issues bring to you?

Yvonnie:


Angela-

I love the social thing and I need an equal amount of "me" time. If I do not get that time, I miss out on recharging my batteries. Over an extended amount of time, I am forced to retreat and work within. I sort of care for myself the way we need to when we are coming down w/a cold or flu. I cleanse/detox & get very quiet (no tv & select music). I walk or run, do yoga & meditate. I listen a lot to my inner spirit & the words of others (because, The Universe sends messages in many forms). I get outside near nature and I seek moving waters (lake, streams, kitchen sink). And recently, I began getting in touch with crystals. My 1st purchase, the Selenite Wand.

LOL, I just responded on your other thread. Okay, let me go back and copy and past to this thread. Hey, I feel like a VIP, got my name on one of your posts

(moved from the other thread)

Hi Yvonnie:

Yes, I am working on regaining that part of my life "me" time.

With me giving up my place last year to move in with my boyfriend, it has been quite an adjustment.

Thanks for sharing