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season of excellence, abundance & gratitude

’tis magical, this season of excellence, abundance & gratitude

As I’m sitting here, I’m operating from a sense of excellence, abundance and gratitude. Living my Moonshot, my declaration of extraordinary living as I send love to:

  • Everett, my son, as I tend to his sickness
  • the fresh biopsy wound on my nose after yesterday’s dermatology appointment
  • my mind as I recognize this email didn’t get out “on time” and release the pinch of perfectionism
  • the earth as I prepare for a “plastic free event” at the luau tomorrow at our local canoe club 

Juggling all of this can feel like a lot, even too much, if I entertain the story of overwhelm in my head. Though it’s tempting, instead, I tune in to a different story, one of abundant love and supportive energy that surrounds us all. I trust it like I trust gravity. Penetrate the surface, much like the rains are penetrating the dry ground in this season, and there is indeed a rich sense of abundance and the ever-present-presence of gratitude. 

From this wellspring of gratitude, I delegate. I ask for support from my Moonshot team, my family, my angels and ancestors, from those seen and unseen energies that are conspiring tirelessly in my favor. I let go and allow the extraordinariness of life to unfold in magical ways. All of this is coupled with my committed action; my overarching intention of excellence, abundance and gratitude. 

’tis magical, this season of excellence, abundance & gratitude

Many of you may think I’m referring to Thanksgiving and the December major holidays. It’s more than that. Here in Hawai’i it’s also the season where we say, Lonoikamakahiki.

What is Lonoikamakahiki?

This is the greeting we share to acknowledge Makahiki. This  marks the time of year when the god Lono returns to Hawaiʻi from Kahiki.  Makahiki lasts for roughly four months. This season is a time for rest and rejuvenation. Tribute would be given to the aliʻi, the chiefs, there were no wars, and games and sports were the main pastime. (from kumukahi.org)

Season of attunement

We wake up our senses and notice a shift in the weather around us and within us. The storms come. The rain penetrates the earth and ends the dry season. It is time to fully reconnect with loved ones. We enjoy prosperity and the fruits of fertility. 

Learn more about this season in an amazing 10 minute talk from my kumu Kekuhi here. 

Annual tradition

My family, my team, participated in the annual tradition of Makahiki “Aha Pule ʻĀina Holo” relay run on Sunday, 17th of November. This four-day ceremonial relay run around the entire island of Hawaiʻi is in its sixth year and has become a significant community event, mirroring the traditional clockwise Makahiki procession. We ran part of it. 

A great honor to participate shows in this photo, my youngest, Toby, carrying the Lono staff. We run in prayerful ceremony to honor the ripple effect of the power of peace, prosperity, and attunement.

Finally, we pause to celebrate. We intentionally magnify the power of excellence, abundance and gratitude. Together we rise, like a mighty wave. Join the Moonshot Movement, build your Moonshot team, and let the magic of the season of excellence, abundance & gratitude unfold. Stay tuned…

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Aloha Friday: Kapu Aloha

acts of fear

When I reflect on those who inspire us to bring our Best Self forth to any situation and make any experience benefit from our presence, a flurry of people come to mind. 

My kumu, my Hawaiʻi life ways teacher, Kekuhi, is one such person in my life. She’s a transformational leader in bringing awareness to Kapu Aloha, the sacredness of compassion.

Kapu Aloha is an invitation to bring our best self forth in every moment, in each interaction and to cultivate genuine responsibility for our presence on this planet and in all our relations.

Presently, on Hawaiʻi Island, protecting Maunakea from further desecration. We connect to the land, the ancestors, to each other and to ourselves in the spirit of Kapu Aloha. Hawaiʻi lifeways is flourishing and growing. It is an honor to be here now. 

If you are interested in learning more about this movement:  Check out these links

Change.Org

Instagram Puʻuhuluhulu

We are standing together, peacefully, for what matters most.  And we rise, like a mighty wave.

My kumu endorsed my book with this: 

Moonshot is an elegant and visceral memoir that dares one to question one’s own resilience and courage.  Indeed, Amy Elizabeth is as transparent as she appears in these pages.  Love the interactive curriculum & it’s usefulness.  While Liz (her name of endearment) has had to turn her focus to her profession and her particular contribution to the community, we miss her authenticity and presence in Hālau ‘Ōhi’a.

Kekuhi Keali’ikanaka’oleohaililani, Trainer

Hālau ‘Ōhi’a

Why I wrote my memoir: Moonshot

I wrote Moonshot: aim high, dive deep, live an extraordinary life, as an invitation to approaching the present moment with greater awareness, allowing a moment of acceptance, and then acting accordingly. All of this stems from a place of tender, powerful generosity rooted in resilience.

This transformational memoir is for you if you have severed contact with your inner guidance system, felt blamed and shamed, and then criticized others and compromised your morals.

Perhaps you suffer, as I once did, from the epidemic in our dominant culture of distraction and busyness. You’re addicted to things that rob your soul of the beauty of the present moment. You avoid the direct experience of the moment by chronic “doing” versus “being.” 

Are you ready to stand for what matters most in your life? Join me in the coming weeks as we declare our own Moonshots for 2020.

Moonshot: that something extraordinary that wouldn’t otherwise happen.

Why we get to declare our Moonshot is because, without it, we have no real aim, no real goal, no real desire worth working toward. 

Aim high, dive deep and live an extraordinary life. 

Then release the grip, surrender the striving, and allow the Moonshot Magic to unfold. There is magic in recognizing you are an energetic being having a human experience and the spiritual support is surrounding you in powerfully positive ways. 

Moonshot: commitment to something extraordinary; declaring what, by when. 

Magic: surrender to something greater than yourself; inviting ease, flow, and grace. 

You don’t have to do this gig called life alone. Join a movement that matters. Moonshot Magic is the launch of such an invitation. Stay tuned for more details about a year-long coaching Mastermind to give you the inspiration and accountability required to live an extraordinary life.  

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Moonshot Magic Replay: Relational Health: Resiliency

reactivity & ownership of your part

Moonshot Monday Moments :

Do you have a bucket list? Are there important things in your life that beg for your time and energy? Have you listened to your soul?

Perhaps you long to give up addictive behaviors, release stress, take a leap of faith, witness your soul waking up, and take a risky outrageous leap in the direction of your dreams. 

Wait, that’s what I did. I quit drinking alcohol 25 years ago, I do yoga daily to release stress, I’ve taken a huge leap of faith (so big that life feels like a giant free fall), and took a huge leap across the ocean to call Hawai’i home.

I’m still finding deeper reservoirs of resiliency. There is more to transform. Can you relate? Whew. Moonshot after moonshot, and I’m not done yet.

Neither are you. 

Share with me what moonshots you’ve witnessed in your life thus far. What awaits you? What sparks joy?

Tune in now to the one hour replay from Friday’s live panel with leading experts on extraordinary living. Let’s go straight for the love, declare our moonshot, and feel the magic unfurl.  

  • Are you willing to view pressure as the energy of change vs. something to wrestle with? Listen to Aimee explore this.

  • Are you prepared to go straight for the love? Listen to Linda dive into her story of resiliency in her relationship. 

  • Are you ready for the level beyond happiness? Try santosha (contentment). Listen to Arielle describe it. 

Linda Bloom’s Gift: 3 free e-books: An End to Arguing, The Ten Biggest Things We’ve Learned Since We Got Married and Your Guide to Great Sex.Click Here

Arielle Ford’sGift:The Soulmate Relationship Quiz  Click Here

Aimee Bernstein’s Gift: contact Aimee to participate in a drawing for a free one hour coaching session. Click Here

Warmly,

~ Amy Elizabeth

You matter. Your relationships matter.

Amy Elizabeth Gordon MA 

Relationship Architect

Founder & Visionary Queen | Gig Called Life Coaching, LLC

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p.s. What is your heart’s desire? What is longing and begging for your attention? I’d love to hear. Hit reply now and tell me about it. 

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Relational Health starts with Self

silence


Let’s start with the end in mind. We are in the midst of a cultural revolution. My purpose-driven passion as a social pioneer is to transform the world, one relationship at a time.  Let’s embrace the mind-blowing capacity of love to heal heart dis-ease and end addiction, as we contemplate a new reality. Relational Health starts with Self and ends with an extraordinary life. 

Join me in this month of Moonshot Magic. We will have special panel style interviews designed to stimulate your appetite for healthy relationships. 

Moonshot Magic: change in here, ignite out there

Panel Interview: Relational Health with Yourself: explore the realms of resiliency, compassion and service in the transformational journey of a lifetime.

Time: First interview Friday 11/8 at 10am Pacific, 11am Mountain, noon central, 1pm Eastern, 7pm Vienna

Tune in Live for real time Q&A and special bonus.

Guests, Arielle Ford, Aimee Bernstein, Linda Bloom

This November 26th I am intentionally launching my book, Moonshot. If you’ve read it, I ask for your review and promotion. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for?

Why I wrote my memoir: Moonshot

I wrote Moonshot, my transformational memoir, as an invitation to approach the present moment with greater awareness, invite a moment of acceptance, and then act accordingly, from a place of tender, powerful generosity rooted in resilience.  

This transformational memoir is for you if you have severed contact with your inner guidance system, felt blamed and shamed, and then criticized others and compromised your morals.

Perhaps you suffer, as I once did, from the epidemic in our dominant culture of distraction and busyness.  You’re addicted to things that rob your soul of the beauty of the present moment. You avoid the direct experience of the moment by chronic “doing” versus “being.”

And you rise, like a mighty wave.

Now, are you willing to trust yourself to no longer abandon yourself? Are you ready to own your super-sensitive superpowers? Join me and declare your Moonshot, that something extraordinary that wouldn’t otherwise happen. 

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Are you a magician of 2020?

annual review

I remember twenty years ago, sitting on the floor of a community center, heart-storming and dreaming of the positive future, of 2000 and the broader dream of 2020. 

It was exhilarating to imagine all the possibilities. 

Opening new vistas, igniting conscious action, expanding the limits…together exchanging our energies in community

The only thing missing at that time was how to hold each other tenderly and fiercely accountable. And this, Dear Reader, is vital to making dreams come true…to launching truly attainable Moonshots. 

We can all dream big. We can all declare something extraordinary that wouldn’t otherwise happen. The real question is how to bring it to fruition; everybody needs a buddy. 

Feeling that exhilaration again as I look at the year ahead.

I’m inviting you, Dear Reader, to the new community of Moonshot Magic coming together soon. Stay tuned for details…

In the meantime, I’m giving you some inspiration.

Below you will see some of the influencers I’m letting in this week and what I’m feeding my mind.

  • Mindset Magician: Everything is Figureoutable, Marie Forleo
  • Inspiring Leader: Dare to Lead, Brene Brown 
  • Spiritual Being: Living Beautifully, Pema Chodron 
  • Abundance Angel: The Wealthy Spirit, Chellie Campbell 
  • Creative Muse: How the Light Gets In, Pat Schneider 
  • Integrated Self: Moonshot: aim high, dive deep, live an extraordinary life, Amy Elizabeth Gordon

I am a mindset magician, inspiring leader, spiritual being, abundance angel, creative muse, and integrated self. So are you. Thank you for allowing me to influence your mindset toward greater relational health.

Have a magical weekend.

Warmly,

~ Amy Elizabeth

p.s. 2020 is coming. I’m clearly seeing an extraordinary year on the horizon.

Aren’t you?

If not, let’s talk.

You matter. Your relationships matter.

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Daily Awareness of Relational Health is Vital

pumpkin health

Everett, my 15 year-old, made delicious pumpkin bread from scratch this weekend. Two pans of yumminess. Monday I overindulged and I felt bloated and logy, dull and heavy; sluggish. Not vital as I prefer.

How we relate to food, exercise, sleep, alcohol and drugs is all within the scope of relational health. My aim to be optimally healthy. Daily, I recommit. I begin again, but not from scratch. 

Relational health requires daily upkeep.

Top 5 healthy behaviors

Did you know that only 6% of Americans consistently engage in the top 5 healthy behaviors? These behaviors are no smoking, moderate to no drinking, regular activity/exercise, healthy body weight and adequate sleep.

If you’re feeling healthy, I’m guessing you are following these healthy behaviors consistently.  

I’m in the 6% and I’m grateful beyond measure. My heart is healthy and this is foundational for relational health.

My boys are in this category as well, as well as within a smaller percentage (of privilege, gotta name it for what it is) who have 4 adults living in the household with them who love them unconditionally and who all hold degrees in higher education (two have masters and 2 hold doctorates). There is no active abuse or alcoholism, no TV blaring, no pantry full of processed foods, and no toxic chemical overload. What exists in our home:

  • recovery from alcoholism (me) and moderate consumption by others (Marc and his parents). 
  • mindful consumption of media (no devices at table during meal-times) and designated media-free days.
  • healthy, fresh food from the farmers market in the fridge (and some organic chips, crackers and dark chocolate in the pantry). 
  • vinegar mixed with essential oils and water to clean surfaces (no harsh cleansers).
  • ants and bugs because we don’t use an exterminator (and we clean dishes after each meal and have Sunday chore day to do deeper clean). 

Here’s the thing. I didn’t necessarily grow up in this environment; I created it. Declared my Moonshot (that something extraordinary that wouldn’t otherwise happen) for optimal relational health, including a loving, healthy, uplifted home environment. 

My father died of heart dis-ease. Long before the age of 69 (which is when he actually left this physical plane), he left many unmet desires and dreams behind him. Consumed by stress and starved for passion.

Relationship of stress & passion

Stress is when we live in life that we are not in alignment with, we wrestle with on a daily basis, and we feel powerless over it all and give up in defeat. (and perhaps turn to sweets)

Passion is when we are inspired by our own dreams and desires and find our purpose on this planet. (and perhaps turn to sweets to celebrate)

The story I tell myself is that he drowned in his own suffering, the ache of loneliness too much for him to handle, the dampened desires insufficient to fuel his life. I noticed he ate sweets to find sweetness (though he was diabetic) and took heart medicines to cope with heart dis-ease (though he suffered heart-ache in many of his relationships). 

Granted, Monday I ate 3 times the amount of homemade pumpkin bread than I “needed.” I still have my slips. I still feel the urge to indulge in sugar cravings. I’m human. 

I don’t do it daily. I don’t feel good afterward. And I don’t beat myself up for it. I have the awareness, I have the acceptance, and I take action to do it less frequently.  

Heal heart hurt

My passion is to heal heart hurt by cultivating holistic heart health and weaving the lei of aloha around the world. Finding the bigger love, the higher power, the deeper presence that holds me tenderly and sustains me to keep on keeping on when life gets lifey and I have moments of stress. I recommit to my passionate purpose, through resilience, compassion and service. 

For the record, my father was also a poet, a lover of birds and sunrise, and the provider for my early childhood. I’m grateful beyond measure for his presence in my life, and I’d be lying to you if I told you his diseased life didn’t hurt my heart.  And I’m resilient, I’m compassionate, and I desire to be of service.

And my heart is happy, strong, and bigger than the ocean.