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January 30, 2014

Another trip around the sun!

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So today is my BIRTHDAY and I am so grateful to celebrate another trip around the sun and to see what adventures this year will bring!

For some reason my internal clock always thinks the new year begins on my birthday (since technically it does on everyone’s birthday) and for that reason I always take some sort of inventory of my life and my dreams.

I would normally say that I turn 24 for the 5^th time as my fiancé can attest, but this year I am proud to say that I will be 29 years old and in these last 29 years I can finally say I am truly proud of myself. For some reason the inner wisdom of myself is really setting in hard core and I am so much more comfortable, happy and at ease with who I am and in my own skin.

29 sounds old to me, as you know this IS the oldest I have ever been so far, so its hard to fathm why the “old soul” inside of me has always felt like I was 24 my whole life (even when I was 5 and still now).

Yes the taboo stuff comes with getting older but so does the really good stuff and at least I still get carded everywhere I go, not to brag or anything (hehe).

One of my dear friends has sent me this amazing and inspiring article from the Huffington Post that I really want to share with you! I literally could not change a single word because her words of wisdom truly moved me. This was posted by a fellow Aquarii on HER birthday this Sunday by Dawn Gluskin and it is really amazing. I was going to do my own version of this but I don’t even think I could have said this any better or any more eloquently. So cheers to us, all of us who can be grateful to get another year older. Here are the 37 life lessons so far from a 37 year old on her birthday, (I couldn’t even take out some if I tried to make it 29 lessons – they are all just too good not to share)- Enjoy!

Top 37 Life Lessons So Far…

1. Happiness comes from within. We spend way too much of our lives looking for outside validation and approval that eludes us. Turns out, it’s been an inside job all along. Go inward.

2. Be grateful for everything. The good, the bad, the ugly. Our entire life is a precious gift. The pleasure, the pain — it’s all part of our path.

3. Subtle shifts in perception will transform your entire life. When feeling fearful, angry, hurt, simply choose to see a situation differently.

4. In being true to yourself, you can’t possibly make everybody else happy. Still, it’s better to risk being disliked for living your truth than to be loved for what you are pretending to be.

5. The world is our mirror. What we love in others is a reflection of what we love about ourselves. What upsets us about others is a strong indication of what we need to look at more closely within ourselves.

6. Everybody comes into our life for a reason. It is up to us to be open to the lesson they are meant to teach. The more someone rubs us the wrong way, the greater the lesson. Take notes.

7. Trust. In troubled times, just know that the Universe has your back and everything is going to be alright. If you’re not there yet, trust in hindsight you will understand. Your higher good is being supported, always.

8. Never take things personally. What others do is a reflection of what’s going on in their own life and probably has little or nothing to do with you.

9. A walk in nature cures a lot. Taking in some fresh air and the beautiful landscape of this earth is amazingly head-clearing, grounding, and mood-lifting. Bonus: You can learn a whole lot about life in your observation of the awesomeness which is nature.

10. Hurt people hurt people. Love them anyway. Although, it’s totally okay to love them from a distance.

11. You have to feel it to heal it. Bring your fears and weaknesses front and center and shine a blazing spotlight on them because the only way out is through. The hurt of facing the truth is SO worth it in the long run, I swear.

12. Perfectionism is an illusion. A painful one at that. Ease up. Strive for excellence, sure, but allow yourself room to make mistakes and permission to be happy regardless of outcome.

13. Take the blinders off. Don’t become so laser-focused on your own goals and desires that you miss out on the beauty in life and the people around you. The world is stunningly beautiful when you walk around with eyes wide open.

14. Celebrate the journey. It’s not all about the destination. Savor all of your successes, even the small ones.

15. Forgiveness is not so much about the other person. It’s about you and for you so that you can gain the peace and freedom you deserve. Forgive quickly and often.

16. We are all incredibly intuitive. When we learn to become still and listen, we can tap into some pretty amazing primal wisdom. Listen to the quiet whisper of your heart. It knows the way.

17. Let your soul shine! Be authentic. There is nobody else on this earth just like you. Step into your truth wholeheartedly and live and breathe your purpose.

18. We are powerful creators. Seriously, bad-asses. With intention, focus, and persistence — anything is possible. Know this.

19. I am full of light. You are full of light. We are all full of light. Some cast shadows on their own brightness. Be a beacon of light to others and show them the way.

20. Don’t take life too seriously! Nobody gets out alive anyway. Smile. Be goofy. Take chances. Have fun.

21. Surround yourself with people who love and support you. And, love and support them right back! Life is too short for anything less.

22. Learn the delicate dance. Have big beautiful dreams and vision. Chase them with much passion. But, also hold on to them all ever so lightly. Be flexible and willing to flow as life comes at you.

23. Giving is the secret to receiving. Share your wisdom, your love, your talents. Share freely and be amazed at how much beauty in life flows back to you.

24. On that note, be careful not to give too much. If you empty out your own cup completely, you will have nothing left to give. Balance is key.

25. Say “YES!” to everything that lights you up. Say “no”, unapologetically, to anything that doesn’t excite you or you don’t have the bandwidth for. Time is one of our most precious resources that we can never get back. Manage it wisely.

26. Sometimes we outgrow friendships. It doesn’t mean they’re bad or you’re bad. It just means you’re on different paths. Hold them in your heart, but when they start to hurt or hold you back, it’s time to give space or let go.

27. Fear is often a very good indicator of what we really want and need in our life. Let it be your compass and enjoy the exciting adventure it leads you on.

28. Overcoming your fears is one of the most empowering things you can ever do for yourself. You’ll prove to yourself you can truly accomplish anything! Major self-confidence booster.

29. Our bodies are our vehicle to our dreams. Treat them with love and fuel them with the best health to feel vibrant and energized. But, never obsess over image. Looks are subjective and will fade in time, anyway. Feeling good, healthy, and comfortable in our own skin is what matters most.

30. Let those that you love know it often and enthusiastically. You can never say it or show it too much. Your time, total presence, love, and genuine concern for their wellness is the greatest gift of all.

31. The present moment is where it’s at. It’s the only one promised to any of us. Learn from your past & enjoy the beautiful memories, but don’t cling or let them haunt you. And, dream big and be excited about the future, but don’t become obsessed. Love this moment, always.

32. Life is full of highs and lows. We need them both to grow to our fullest potential. Just hang on tight and enjoy the ride.

33. We are all connected as one human family. Nobody is better or worse than anyone else — just at different stages of our journeys and dealing with life the best way we know how. Recognize that the other person is you.

34. Practice daily gratitude for all the blessings in your life, large and small. Not only is this a high vibe practice that feels amazing, in practicing regularly you are creating space for even more abundance — of joy, love, health, and prosperity.

35. We are not the center of the universe, although our ego can make us feel that way at times. Step outside of that way of thinking and see the world and other people’s perspective in a whole new beautiful light.

36. The world needs more love, light, and laughter. Go be love.

37. You are the guru. For much of our lives, we have been told what do, how to think, what looks good, what “success” is. You don’t have to buy into any of it. Feel free to peel back the layers. Think for yourself. Break the mold. When you stop doing what everybody else wants you to do and start following your own intuition, you will be ridiculously happy.

Here is the full link to that article by Dawn Gluskin.

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Thanks so much and Thanks Jessica for sending this to me <3

Hope that inspired you!

Xoxo

Emily

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December 12, 2013

The Next Step

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Here you are. Right in between the step you were on and the one you are about to go to. Right smack in the middle of making some big or small changes.

It can be somewhat concrete or it can be just a state of mind, but so many times in life – there you are – making that shift. Perhaps you don’t even realize it until you have some quiet time and take a look behind you.

There is nothing like realizing how far you’ve come or how things have transformed in hindsight. Sometimes it’s sad and sometimes it’s brilliant. Sometimes you can be nostalgic and sometimes you are looking forward with anticipation. Occasionally you can be both, and right at the same time.

Whatever it is… take the leap of faith and trust “that one of two things will happen, that there will be something solid for you to stand on, or that you will be taught how to fly.” – unknown.

Hope that is exactly what you need to hear and hope that inspires you!

Xoxo

Emily

September 19, 2013

20 Tips To Hit Rewind On A Bad Day.

Ok admit it, we all have them. A bad day comes around every so often and although we have 24 hours to hit rewind sometimes we just want to mope in our bad-day-ness.

Well, this blog is here to save the day. 20 ways to press pause and reset your brooding. Don’t we all need this once in a while? That’s ok. Mope, then snap out of it. A better day is just minutes away.

*Just as a disclaimer: bad things happen, and sometimes they are very serious. I am in no way saying that any situation can be changed with these tips, but it is your reaction to the situation that can change into a more positive mindset.

1. Look to the stars. Literally. Go outside, go to your window or look them up online (if the clouds in your area have taken up that valuable real estate). Revel in amazement. Realize that life is fleeting and any problems you have are just a flash in the pan. Tomorrow is another chance to change your reaction. It’s not the situation… it’s how you handle it. Believe (if you choose to) that you are being guided and that everything is happening for a reason. Your shit is being brought up so it can be dealt with and healed.

2. Play with your pet. Cats, dogs, furbies, whatever – anything furry and cuddly will do the job. Put it in perspective that these furry creatures are just here to love you and it is your job to take care of them and love them back. Give them a ton of love.

3. Meditate. For amazing meditations go to http://gabbyb.tv/meditate or sit in silence for 5-10 minutes with a deep breath in for 5 seconds, and a deep breath out for 5 seconds. Seriously, this helps me so much any time I am stressed or distressed about something. Meditating often increases your intuition and also helps you connect to the guidance system you already have inside of you.

4. Take a walk outside. Being in nature really changes your outlook on life. The outdoors helps us humans connect with an innate sense of affinity for other living things. It is in our DNA to feel a decrease in blood pressure, anxiety and stress just by being outside, even for a few minutes.

5. Change your breath. This is a new one I just learned. Gabrielle Bernstein of Gabbyb.tv (the meditation link above) prescribes slowly blowing air out of your mouth at any time of anxiety and in through our nose. You can use this trick in the boardroom or in any stressful situation with little detection from others.

6. Pray. No matter what kind of higher power you believe in, just give it up and pray. You can even pray to the stress Gods if you so choose. Sit for a moment and ask for help. I like to say “Please guide me to expand in love, abundance and success today and every day as we inspire others to do the same.” – I took this phrase from the book “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks and it helps my perspective on so many things!

7. Work out.

8. Do something fun.

9. Go shopping / faux shopping. Nothing hits the spot quite like a little retail therapy for the soul. If you don’t have the funds, faux shop – it is so much more fun than you think – trust me. Go online or into a store and pick out everything you would buy if you had all the money in the world. Think about how you would wear it, what it would look like on, keep adding to your imaginary shopping bag. Feel how you would feel if you bought it and then put a bookmark in it until a later date when you have the cash, or indefinitely. You can do this whole thing in your head, you don’t even have to touch a thing. The act of buying these items in your imagination will cue up the attracting power of those things that you desire and tell your brain it’s ok to receive great things. The science behind this is that shopping releases endorphins, which lower stress. Same with…

10. Chocolate and wine. So go ahead, indulge.

11. Do something good for yourself. Try amani/pedi, massage, read a book, do something you’ve been putting off that will make you feel good.

12. Inspire someone.

13. Hug someone.

14. Follow through. Pick one small step and commit to it starting today. You will feel so good that you moved forward with something and that you are in control. Make the commitment to add this new step into your life and continue to follow through.

15. Write down your non-negotiables. It’s so important to feel a sense of self-respect when you feel you have been wronged, so write down some non-negotiables that you need to be happy in business and personal life. If you are having a disagreement with someone or are faced with a big decision, go back to your non-negotiable list and see what matches your priorities. This will make your stance, and your decision a whole lot easier.

16. Stop complaining. There are millions of people who have it way worse than you do. Get grateful for what you do have, food, shelter, etc.

17. Take a bath. Baths are very healing and recharging for your body, mind and soul. Add salt to detoxify your body of harmful built up chemicals, negative energy and other toxins. Sitting in a warm bath can clear your mind and create space to form solutions to a problem you couldn’t solve prior.

18. Do that thing you’re afraid of. Sometimes having a bad day is what happens when things don’t go our way. Take the reigns back in your hands and take a risk. Take a leap. It can be small but just flex your fear muscle and let it grow stronger.

19. Accept failure. Realize everyone fails hundreds of times and the people who succeed are people who failed ten hundred times and got up again and again.

20. Look ahead. Look to the future and picture your life in 5 or 10 years or even 5 days. Think about the amazing things you have in store, and if nothing is planned yet – create your map. “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” – Lewis Carroll.

Hope that inspires you to have a better day, now. You don’t even have to wait for tomorrow!

xoxo

Emily

August 1, 2013

Paint your life.

Illustration of Christine Ryan of The Diva Dishes

Every now and again we get short hits of space in our projects, whether it be ending a previous project and starting a new or whether it be a summer vacation, a weekend get away or even just a bath and a night off where we can really clear our minds.

Having this space in our lives is crucial to paint the future. You are your own Monet, with a blank canvas to beautifully paint your life with watercolors.

Now that I have gotten myself in the habit of really liking to plan my schedules and goals months in advance, it always is such a fun time to create where I will be going, or where my clients will be going.

When you don’t plan it out – life gets stagnant and life starts to happen TO you instead of happening FOR you. It is so not fun to wander aimlessly through life when instead you could be the master of your destiny. Just some simple planning really makes a world of difference.

What is it that you really want to accomplish but have put off planning?

Start small – make some goals for the next month to three months. Figure out some really exciting things you want to do.

Get detailed – at the start of each new month, figure out exactly how you will accomplish your goals and write it out.

Check in – go back to your goal sheet and check in with yourself though out the year and on a monthly basis. This will hold you accountable and help you remember what you wanted to complete.

When you are starting out you don’t even have to have specific dates (unless you want to). Sometimes having specific dates sets you up for failure. Instead have more flexible goals like completing a task by the end of every month.

Whatever you plan, have fun with it and don’t get down on yourself if you don’t meet all of your goals. There’s always next month to try it again. Painting your life is a process that takes time, practice and flexibility. Sometimes the universe just has bigger plans for you, and your goals get derailed. Sometimes you meet your goals way earlier than you expected and have no idea what to do next.

Just take it day by day and enjoy the process.

If you need help with any goal setting, figuring out where to start or how to keep going in your business – I’m here to help.

I have been doing Fashion and Business Consulting for new and growing businesses for the last 3 years now with many successes (aside from my other businesses!). All of my clients have been word of mouth thus far but in the Fall I will be launching a new website that focuses on these services so that it is easier to find then stumbling upon it on my current websites www.EmilyBrickel.com and www.EmilyBrickelIllustration.com.

If you are interested in Fashion or Business consulting please email me at Emily@EmilyBrickel.com

Thanks and cheers to the future!!!

Hope that inspires you!

Xoxo

Emily

July 11, 2013

Let your dreams take flight!

Illustration of Leyla Milani in a Quontum dress.

When you open the door to trusting the Universe and whatever greater plan there is out there, when you let go of the fear and all of the worrying, you make room to let your dreams in.

Feeling your feelings of fear, stress, uncertainty; understanding why they are there, and dealing with them will help you deal with your past stories that my no longer serve you – The stories that may have never even been real in the first place.

Things like having a “lack mentality”, feeling “not good enough” or feeling afraid that deep down you are “unlovable” because there is “something wrong with you” are actually just stories that we all have had at one point in our lives. Either brought on by society, the media or people close to us; these stories are all NOT real, non-existent and completely made up. It’s a hard and complicated theory to process but once you open up to the Universe and whatever trust you have in “something greater than you”, you will then realize that there is infinite abundance, infinite love and infinite success just waiting for you to step into.

Forgiving and understanding your past is the key to your future, unlocking your dreams and your true potential.

I know because first hand I have experienced this and was taught how to heal any fears I may have had. I am still a work in progress, but aren’t we all?

Making it a daily practice…

Never being afraid to start again…

Starting fresh when you just have to pick yourself up off the floor… is the key.

Whoever said you only live once is completely wrong. You live again each and every day!

By opening up to changing your mentality; you open up to changing your life. It has worked for me tenfold and amazing things happen in my life when I have this mindset, a Miracle Mindset as my mentor Gabrielle Bernstein has instilled in me. Miracles happen, dreams come true and living the life you always wanted really is achievable when you just trust you are being guided.

When you open up to love, happiness and abundance in your life and CHOOSE to accept that it is meant for you and that you are worth it, it all of a sudden will be yours.

I am so grateful for all of these teachings because it has really changed my life, in business, and in personal. It takes hard work and dedication but you really can live a life beyond your wildest dreams. It’s a really exciting thing when you realize this, and the best part is that it is meant for YOU too!

My business is growing like a ROCK STAR and I just got engaged to my love last weekend on this Fourth of July!!!

Trust me on this one.

If you want to learn how just visit http://gabbyb.tv

Thanks Gabby!

And as always,

Hope that inspires you!

Xoxo

Emily

December 31, 2012

2013 This is OUR year, breathe it in.

Happy New Year and Happy 2 Year Anniversary to my blog on January 1st!!! Resolutions do stick sometimes, huh.

What an exciting year it has been!

I am proud to say this is also the 6-month anniversary of my weekly Newsletter (subscribe here to get in on it)! It is a promise that I have made 6 months ago to deliver weekly illustrations and blog posts to you, and it is something I have taken seriously and proudly kept up, every week for 6 months!

Thus far I have created 23 new illustrations for my blog alone in these last 6 months, and at the end of the one-year anniversary of these newsletters will have created 52 blog illustrations – and that does not include illustrations I have done for clients!

Some of these illustrations have gone on to become products for my online store that launched only a month and a half ago!!! It feels like it has been at least a year! That is another one of my exciting business moves made this year!!! That’s right I am celebrating! And you should celebrate all of your accomplishments this past year too!

I can honestly say that creating this blog for you is probably my favorite thing to do all week. I look forward to it coming out every Thursday via email. To express myself in writing and create a beautiful illustration each week gives me so much joy, especially because it is created with the intention to inspire, and if it has inspired at least one person then I have done my job.

I wanted to say a big thank you to YOU for taking the time to read my blogs and view my illustrations! Your support inspires me to keep moving towards my dreams – and with that, on with my blog – a blog dedicated to inspiring you BIG time to live your dreams in 2013 and beyond.

Hope you enjoy….

“Imagine that anything is possible, and name the most amazing thing that could happen in 2013.” – Marianne Williamson.

What would it be?

“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” – Oprah Winfrey.

What would you ask for?

“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey.

Are you up for that adventure?

“Imagine if you were not afraid to fail. What would you be doing right now.” – Oprah Winfrey.

Now take this New Year, and run with it. Do it. Live it how you want to.

What would you do differently? What would you do more of? What would you do less of? Who would you not spend time with? Who would you see more often? What would you say that has thus far been left unsaid?

What would you say NO to? What would you say Yes to?

It is a brand new year, a year that many of us have gone through hoops of fire to get to. What would you do with this newfound gift? What would you do if you had another chance to get it right, if you had a clean slate?

If you are on the right path, how can you give more, serve more and be more of that?

This is OUR year. Breathe it in.

This will be a year of significant change. I can feel it in my bones and it’s inspiring. The climate of our society, of our economy and of our trust in humanity is being tested. We, as individuals must rise above the challenges and “Be the change we wish to see in the world” – Ghandi.

Change yourself. You are in control.
Forgive and let go.
Take care of this moment. Without action, you aren’t going anywhere. See the good in people and help them persist. Be congruent, be authentic and be your true self. Continue to grow and evolve.

These are Ghandi’s fundamentals for changing the world.

“To the world you are one person, but to one person you may mean the world.” – Unknown.

Every little bit counts. Seconds make up minutes and minutes make up hours.

Do you have the guts to see it through? Can you hold yourself up to the standards you have set for yourself in your heart?

If you are the author to the story of your life, what does 2013 hold for you?

Let me know! You can leave comments below to share your goals and visions for 2013!

Hope that inspires you to live an inspired life!

Happy NEW YEAR!

Xoxo

Emily

Another trip around the sun!

The Next Step

20 Tips To Hit Rewind On A Bad Day.

Paint your life.

Let your dreams take flight!

2013 This is OUR year, breathe it in.

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