SUMMER IS THE TIME FOR EXHILARATION! What can you do to feel exhilaration, passion, enthusiasm and love for life? I give you permission this Summer to let go, be free, dance, sing, laugh a lot, and connect! Instead of new year's resolutions, how about a Summer plan to embrace life? Now, don't just talk about it, take action! Take a day trip somewhere gorgeous, have a night out on the town, go to a comedy show, sit on the beach with friends talking and watching the birds and waves, wear something daring, bright, colorful, vibrant! Don't play by the rules. Do what YOU want to do. Make a mini bucket list of five fun adventures you can and will do this Summer. Now, take that list and schedule each one during the next three months of the sunny season. You can also experience Women's Exhilaration Night; June 14th 6-10pm at Valley Inn and Conference Center for just $20!  Register atwww.kimlifecoach.com by June 5 and recieve 2 for the price of one! A night of self appreciation and exhilaration for women with interactive booths, spa treatments, food, power vibe connections and much more! So much fun! You will leave being able to start your Summer with vibrance, zest and fuel!

FREY ORGANIC WINE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OFWILLOW TREEWOMEN'S CIRCLE There is nothing like a  glass of  red or white  wine during the Summer months to relax, unwind and enjoy. The best type of wine for your well being, health and taste is organic. Frey Vineyards offers delicious organic wine online and at Whole Foods Market for great prices, and is now available at Willow Tree Women's Circle O.C. for free! Beginning in the Fall, Frey Wine will also be available at Willow Tree L.A.! Their wine is so unique in that the grapes used to create Frey Wine are grown on organic family farms with no added sulfites from the vineyard, to the cellar, to the table.

SUMMER 2012 EVENTS/MEDIA/EXCITEMENT TO REGISTER AND SEE MORE DETAILS GO TO WWW.KIMLIFECOACH.COM! LOOK FOR KIM'S TEN SERIES WEB SERIES, "GETTING YOUR LIFE TO A TEN PLUS" ONWWW.SPIRITCLIPS.COM THIS SUMMER! JUNE 14; WOMEN'S EXHILARATION NIGHT 6-10PM IN L.A. $20 INCLUDES FOOD, NETWORKING, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY BOOTHS, SPA AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS, CATERED FOOD, SPEAKERS, AUTHORS, EXPERTS AND MORE! JUNE 19; LET YOUR MIND, BODY, SOUL AND LIFE SOAR HEALING PANEL NIGHT IN O.C.; 6:30-9:30PM $20 ENJOY POWER VIBE CONNECTING, WINE, FOOD, HERBAL ENERGY DRINKS, A PANEL OF HEALERS, BOOTHS AND AMAZING ENERGY! JULY 12 IN L.A. AND JULY 17 IN O.C. WILLOW TREE LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS SUCCESS AND NETWORKING NIGHT! 6:30-9:30PM BOTH EVENINGS JULY 21 POWER WOMEN PANEL WITH KIM SOMERS EGELSEE, DANIELLE AUGUSTIN AND SUSIE AUGUSTIN 10-2PM IN L.A. GO TOWWW.WOMEN-EMPOWERED.COM FOR DETAILS (10% OF ALL WILLOW TREES DONATED TO WE) **** WILLOW TREE WILL BE ON HIATUS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER AND WILL RESUME AT NEW UPSCALE LOCATIONS IN OCTOBER IN ANAHEIM AND SHERMAN OAKS!!!

Be Free; Embrace Your Inner Child!

     So many of us take life way too seriously. With the recent death of one of my heroes, MCA from The Beastie Boys, it truly made me think even deeper on this. Life needs to be embraced, lived to the fullest, celebrated, and honored. Therefore, it is important to just let go, act silly, show and give love, do the things that you loved as a child such as building a sand castle, coloring, doing a cartwheel. I give you permission to embrace your inner child. Who made the rules that we have to be so proper, stuffy and serious? I guarantee you the ones who are jumping up and down at that concert, wearing a bit of purple in their hair, laughing hysterically with their friends, and going to the fun events are the happiest. They are the ones who others want to be with, learn from and hug.
So make sure to spend that quality time with your parents, best friend or new connection. Go to that fun filled evening you were invited to. Take the time a few hours per week to volunteer at the local animal rescue. Speak up for what you feel is right. Love others without worrying what they think. Act silly, even if you get that feeling others think you are a dork. WHO CARES? You want to reallllllllllly LIVE! Embrace, hug and kiss life! Appreciate you! See the beauty, the good and the unique all around you. That's what it's all about!

HOW TO EXUDE SEX APPEAL!

SEX APPEAL: HOW TO EXUDE SEX APPEAL!!!

S- STUDY YOU! WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

E- ENTHUSIASM AND EXCITEMENT ABOUT LIFE THAT’S CONTAGIOUS

X- XOXO love YOURSELF AND love PEOPLE; BELIEF THAT YOU ARE WORTH KNOWING

A- ACCEPT YOUR BODY, PERSONALITY AND LIFE SO FAR

P- PRACTICE/ ACT AS IF/ NOTICE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

P- POSITIVITY; BE POSITIVE/MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR POSITIVE FEATURES/KEEP POSITIVE ATTITUDE

E-EMBRACE YOUR APPEARANCE

A- ADJUST- WHAT CAN YOU GROW ON, CHANGE OR REPAIR? WORK ON YOURSELF, ASK FOR FEEDBACK

L-LAUGHTER IS SO ATTRACTIVE

                              

FLOW WITH LIFE

I just returned from an extraordinary trip to Cancun, Mexico, where I spent quality time with family in nature, snorkeled, swam in underground rivers, hiked, stared out at the blue and green ocean and white sandy beaches, saw shows with fire eaters and acrobats, danced, smiled at sea turtles, and enjoyed the jacuzzi tub on the patio of my suite. What a blessing. As I looked out at the ocean, I wondered how to feel this flowing vacation feeling at all times, and came up with this acronym to remind myself and others that it is possible to follow your heart, live fulfilled and flow with life!
F: FOCUSED AND FREE
L: LOVE AND LET GO
O: OPEN AND OPTIMISTIC
W: APPRECIATE THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD

GET INSPIRED AND CREATIVE; AVOIDING STRESS/BURNOUT

 By Kim Somers Egelsee; Inspirational Speaker/Life Coach

When I feel in a rut, burned out, or lost, what can I do to become inspired and move forward creatively?

It is completely human to feel like this from time to time. The important part is that it shouldn’t last too long. There are things you can do to stimulate your mind and senses, and feel inspired and uplifted again. One of my favorite things to do is to get moving outdoors in nature. It might be walking on the beach, taking your dog for a stroll, or hiking in a pretty area. The fresh air will clear your mind, and the scenery around you will enhance your mood. Another tip is to talk to someone who will motivate you. I often call a friend and talk for ten minutes, to get different perspectives on life, and to feel joyful again.

I asked two others what works to inspire them in their lives. Jessica Arana, a fantastic graphic designer, artist and world traveler (www.jessicaarana.com) said that travel has truly inspired Jessica along her path. When she needs creative energy and new inspiration, she plans a trip or retreat.  Travel helps her to find her true self. She goes far away, to say, “there I am”, and feed off of new experiences, languages, colors and people. It creates huge amounts of passion and excitement in her life, and results in extreme creativity and wisdom. Travel has brought Ms. Arana many gifts, including her boyfriend whom she met in Peru, while traveling alone, her belief that she can do anything, which she earned by climbing Machu Picchu, and the realization that when you’re not looking for greatness, you will often bump into it and to allow herself to believe in herself.

Shajen Joy Aziz, producer and author of “Discover The Gift” (http://www.discoverthegift.com/), explained to go towards what you love. Focus your attention on the things which inspire you and take attention away from those things which drain you. In order to sustain this energetic wave of creativity she has learned you must share it.

When you share your Gifts and give back to your family, your community, your school, workplace, etc... your creative energy increases.  A good way to get started is to pick a favorite way to spend your time and volunteer that service to someone or something in need. Then watch the universe respond to your requests...this is an important and crucial aspect of manifestation and what we call infinite feedback ~ The more you give the more you get!

Every moment is a Gift. Being present to gratitude and forgiveness will create light in your being and open pathways and possibilities which had been previously closed.

It is amazing how different ideas and perspectives can help every area. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

For more info on Kim Somers Egelsee’s upcoming events go to www.kimlifecoach.com

PASSION

PASSION! We all have an inner scale that points to yes or no; or high energy or low energy. When we are doing something we love, with positive people or having a great experience, your inner scale is weighing to the positive. If we are with negative influences, in a job we dislike, or at an event that doesn’t float our boat, our scale will tilt to the low energy scale.  The key is to notice when we get the positive yes scale to the tippy top where we feel it throughout our entire being…this is passion. It is compelling emotion, eager interest, and excitement.

Inspiration from self and others is key for a joyful life. When a person regularly reads, attends seminars, communicates with others and grows from life experiences, they have the chance to be regularly inspired.

“JESSICA ARANA, ARTIST, DESIGNER, WORLD TRAVELER; COMPLETE WOMAN” By Kim Somers Egelsee

Jessica Arana is a complete woman; multitalented, kind, inspiring, giving, creative and brave. She is a great example of a strong woman. Jessica has always explored the unknown and her journeys are her biggest accomplishments. She has: trekked the span of Mexico on her own; lived within an Indigenous community; explored Peru solo, climbing Machu Picchu and sharing native clothing with the women of Lake Titicaca; and independently traveled through England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Costa Rica. Jessica’s passion has taken her to more than twelve countries, had her work in NYC, the UK, Mexico, and LA; and has proven that a non-traditional path is ALWAYS worth it. Jessica’s mission is to celebrate and narrate her vivencias (lived experiences) through art, research, and community work. Her hope is that she can empower others to live colorful and spirited vivencias of their own.

I had the opportunity to interview Jessica, who also happens to design all of the gorgeous branding and flyers for my inspirational speaking events and workshops, and I found her to be extremely intriguing.

Jessica Arana grew up in a very small town in Pennsylvania, and has been creative since birth, having a long line of creative women in her family, At age 14, she began earning money painting faces. At age 18, she took a huge brave step and moved to New York to study art and graphic design and received a fine arts degree. Her talent led her to the chance to intern at MTV, work in impressive corporate positions with huge magazines like InStyle and People and work and rub shoulders with Derek Jeter, Donald Trump, Moby, and Jimmy Fallon name just a few. However, she began to feel like it “was not all of her”.  Jessica took new classes, met new people, and allowed herself to search. She explained that if she has learned anything in this crazy life, she has always allowed herself to take many varied paths that were true to her true self.

            Her next step was moving to California to be with her English boyfriend, and everything shifted. All she had ever gone after in her life so far had resulted in success. California shook everything up. She felt out of sorts, and began asking the question, “what is here that I cannot get anywhere else”? Being half Mexican and half American, she realized the gift of being surrounded by that culture in Southern California, and decided to go back to school to get her Masters in Chicana/o Studies. Jessica then experienced some challenges of difficult content and others being discriminatory of her mixed ethnicity. She soared through with strength, a positive attitude, and straight A’s. She learned that she could really get through anything thrown at her. With this degree combined with her art degree, Jessica can combine art with the topic of biracial identity development to reach others in the world. Her professors expressed to her that her work is valid, encouraging her to share her experiences and artwork. As a result, she was recently asked to sell one of her pieces to a famous Chicano art collector.

            Travel has truly inspired Jessica along her path. When she needs creative energy and new inspiration, she plans a trip or retreat.  Travel helps her to find her true self. She goes far away, to say, “there I am”, and feed off of new experiences, languages, colors and people. It creates huge amounts of passion and excitement in her life, and results in extreme creativity and wisdom. Travel has brought Ms. Arana many gifts, including her boyfriend whom she met in Peru, while traveling alone, her belief that she can do anything, which she earned by climbing Machu Picchu, and the realization that when you’re not looking for greatness, you will often bump into it and to allow herself to believe in herself.

            Jessica is also the branding guru/designer and creative director for The Respect Institute, a non-profit that tours through schools with workshops about connecting, bonding, sharing and non-judgment instead of bullying and violence. She plans to continue following her dreams by empowering people with her art, speaking to women and girls, traveling, and creating her own unique brand of uplifting, inspiring, and powerful stationary and paper.

            Jessica Arana is truly an example of a complete woman, continuously improving, growing and getting better and better, while giving back, helping others, and all with a smile of strength.

 To consult with jessica go to http://www.jessicaarana.com/

To see her designs and flyers/contact Kim go to http://www.kimlifecoach.com/