About barbarafaison

Barbara J. Faison is author of the book, Why Struggle? life is too short to wear tight shoes and the audio program, Be Still: Learn to Meditate in 10 Minutes a Day. Salsa dancing, yoga and daily meditation are some of the ways she lives her life by design. More at www.dontstress.net.

Be Accountable: Do You have AP’s ™?

Have you ever needed to do something and lacked the motivation? I have struggled with this in the past and often in the present. I would start a project and in the middle of it I would find something more interesting to do and move on to it before I finished. My I (idea) to I (implementation) ratio was very [...]

Be Accountable: Do You have AP’s ™?2008-10-05T20:57:10-04:00

Living by Design: 5 Ways to it Do NOW!

Every day we have opportunities to grow and create the lives we truly want. Each day we must truly venture to "live by design" in order to create a truly divine and magnificent life. Being responsible and accountable for the day we design and the energy we bring to everything requires that we live consciously aware of each moment and the choices that we make - for they will indeed have consequences. Struggling is a choice. Make bold choices as you lay the foundation for the life you truly want to live. Why Struggle?

Living by Design: 5 Ways to it Do NOW!2008-09-06T05:23:08-04:00

Is Multitasking Productive?

Do you believe that multitasking makes you more productive? I was thinking about this topic this morning as I walked my mother’s dog, Lacee while visiting in my hometown, Albany, GA.  Walking is a type of meditation that I enjoy practicing when I take the time. I usually walk strictly for exercise prior to a serious workout, so it was [...]

Is Multitasking Productive?2008-08-31T16:44:54-04:00

Be Still: Why Do That?

Meditation-Om. The sound of the word can create images of monks sitting crossed legged chanting words you don’t understand.  Or maybe people in flowing robes espousing words of universal love.  Forget your preconceived ideas of what you may think meditation is and focus on the results of regular practice. Take a moment to imagine a day that starts [...]

Be Still: Why Do That?2017-11-07T16:23:05-04:00

What are you reading, listening to or experiencing that is helping you grow?

It's been a busy time since I got back from Barbados. I've been updating my website and getting the final cover design approved and it's now at the press.  You can listen to a few samples on my website or if you want have a few images you can listen and see images on You tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLGpFYWo7Is. [...]

What are you reading, listening to or experiencing that is helping you grow?2008-07-27T05:38:25-04:00

What kind of friends do you have?

One of my life philosophies is - What you believe you achieve. What you give you receive. And who you spend your time with you become more like.  What kind of friends do you have?  Are they people who encourage you, love you and support you? Yesterday I went to wash my clothes and my washing machine didn't work.  Well, [...]

What kind of friends do you have?2008-06-18T16:19:11-04:00

Barbara’s Last days in Barbados

        My last few days were wonderful.  I took a few pictures on my way out of town and at the airport. I learned a few tips for traveling to Barbados.  1.  Be prepared to rise and shine about 6:00am.  God's creatures (roosters, chickens, birds, etc) are up and want you to be up with them. 2.   Try the [...]

Barbara’s Last days in Barbados2008-06-10T04:45:05-04:00

Barbara in Barbados- Day 6

Day 6 in Barbados.  Wow.  Geno and I got up and walked to the gym for a nice workout about 7:00am. I don't get up that early when I'm at home working but the sun is up here about 5:30 and it is pouring through the windows.  Between the sun and the sounds of nature (chickens, roosters, tree frogs and [...]

Barbara in Barbados- Day 62015-04-19T22:35:21-04:00

Barbara in Barbados – Day 5

 We were going to go to Bathsheba which is in the north part of the island however the rain was strong.  We did make it to a few beautiful spots.  We stopped at the Animal Flower Cave where the view was truly breath taking, as we stood over watching the water a storm came. The drive over to Cherry Tree [...]

Barbara in Barbados – Day 52008-06-03T12:42:06-04:00

Barbara in Barbados – Day 4

Today we decided after the 5 hour hike we would forgo the gym. I actually said this about 10 times while we were lost in the woods yesterday. Geno kept saying, let's wait and see. I was VERY clear, I was not going to the gym. I don't think any of us really knew how tired we would be.  [...]

Barbara in Barbados – Day 42008-06-02T22:19:34-04:00
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