About Face

“Although the wind is very powerful and you can feel its presence, in and of itself it cannot be seen. You know it is there by its effect on others. The great trees, the grasses and waves on the sea bend with its force. If you are aware of your surroundings, you know it is there long before you feel it. So it is with the ineffable.鈥� ~ Author Unknown

So, the quote above is one of my favorites… I suppose because, in a way, it sums up the work that I do in a way that can otherwise only be experienced. One of my greatest challenges is to help people understand the power of what I do, because the results are so unique to each person. What I can trust is that each person will receive the information, resources, tools and next best step for them in the process of our work together, because it is all based on who they are, where they are in their life and how they are “wired” from the inside out.

Of the many tools I use in working with clients is Chinese face reading. This is the ancient art and science of understanding another person based on their facial features. Having this information isn’t about judging the other person; rather, it’s to help gain valuable insight into that person in order to relate more effectively.

To return to the quote, the effects of “ineffable” life experiences are marked on our faces. It is possible to see how much someone has been through by how they wear their face. The Chinese say that until age 24, we are wearing our mother’s face, and until age 54, we are growing our own 鈥� after that, we deserve to wear our own face.

How is this information important to you? For starters, you can see how someone’s reactions really have nothing to do with you. If a person is “wired” to have intense reactions, and if you can see that the best way for them to express it is through loud sound, you know that a slamming door or verbal outburst has nothing to do with you 鈥� they’re just processing intense emotions in their natural way. Or, conversely, if you know that someone has a high appreciation for aesthetic beauty, you know that they will really appreciate a beautiful vase as a gift (vs. a toaster).

Even more, if everyone had an idea of what to “read” in a face, people would have the insight to be kinder to one other because they would inherently understand the dynamics in each other. We all “read” people all the time 鈥� it’s part of our human genetic survival coding! 鈥� but if we applied even the basic techniques of face reading in our relationships, it’s likely that we could increase the quality of our current (and future) relationships. And be a little nicer to ourselves in the morning mirror!

Three Things You Can Do:

1. Go people watching.

Notice people’s faces as they walk by (NOT that I’m asking you to stalk people!). Just notice how faces are put together鈥otice how your thoughts mirror what you see. If someone looks a bit “unapproachable” for some reason, consider the possibilities 鈥� maybe they’ve had a tough day or had some hard breaks lately, and really need to see a smile from a total stranger. And if they look happy, friendly and approachable, a smile exchange can be really satisfying for no reason at all!

2. Consider the faces closest to you in your world.

Do you notice any common features or elements or expressions? Look for twinkly eyes to measure creativity and flirty-ness with life, a strong chin or rounded forehead to show intuition, full lips to show generosity or strong jawline to indicate the strength of their personal convictions. If you see all kinds of differences, congratulate yourself on attracting a variety of interesting people into your world!

3. Look in the mirror and notice your own face.

If you were a stranger, what expression do you see on your own face and how do you think you would interpret what you see? Notice the badges of experience in the form of wrinkles, marks, or scars 鈥� depending on where they are, you’ll have a clue as to major life experiences. For example, if you see eye wrinkles (commonly called “crow’s feet”), you’ve either been in the sun squinting a lot OR you’ve enjoyed lots of wonderful laughter. See what others might see when they look at you 鈥� and appreciate your soul peeking out.

The art of face reading goes back about 5,000 years 鈥� and in my own limited experience in comparison, I’ve found that reading a face tells me more than listening to the words coming from it. My intention is to inspire you to be more connected to your world by reading the faces within.

10 Things Your Face Says About You

Following are the top ten things that your face says about you according to the ancient art and science of Chinese face reading (which is based on the same system as Feng Shui). Face reading considers your facial features, structure and characteristics to understand how you relate to your world, and uses the same systems as Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Feng Shui for interpretation.

1. By understanding your face, you become more aware of your own decision-making process and relationship to personal power. You will learn how to see whether you need time to process a decision analytically, or maybe you need to feel through something and have a delayed reaction, or maybe you wait for intuitive answers. You might need to have a practical application for what you decide immediately, or you might be someone who doesn鈥檛 need immediate gratification from your decisions. You鈥檒l see how you manage your personal power 鈥� do you give it away and drain yourself unknowingly? Once you understand your innate decision-making process and relationship to your own personal power, you are at choice about whether to continue these patterns or create new ones.

2. You understand your own boundaries, needs and wants more clearly, which is a very attractive quality. When others feel your clarity, it lets them be who they are too 鈥� you are setting the stage for true relationship vs. attachments, obligations or expectations. You鈥檙e also opening to new energy that is likely to be filled with all kinds of opportunities, abundance and prosperity 鈥� after all, as open as you are to receiving is to the degree that you have the opportunity to receive. As attractive as you are is as attracted such things are to you (aka, the law of attraction).

3. In terms of business, face reading will help you know how you process decisions, how to negotiate more effectively (through understanding the other鈥檚 face), and how to set yourself up for success. For example, there is a characteristic at the top of your nose that tells you if you need to delegate 鈥� and, if that鈥檚 not satisfied, it will manifest as you bossing your friends and family around. However, if you simply hire an assistant, that satisfies that need and the people around you are likely to be a lot happier!

4. You can see the basis of your reactions. For example, if you are “wired” to have intense reactions, the best way for you to express it is through loud sounds – a slamming door or verbal outburst has nothing to do with the other person but more about how you need to process emotionally. Conversely, if your face shows that you have a high appreciation for aesthetic beauty, you know that you need to surround yourself with nice things 鈥� this isn鈥檛 a luxury for you.

5. You鈥檒l see how the degree and quality of your life change experiences are affecting you. A person who is on vacation or a honeymoon or having their first child is very different from someone who is completely stressed out from their work. These changes are reflected on your face within a matter of months 鈥� the good news is that you can change whatever you see quickly! The fastest path to do so is through meditation and spiritual connection.

6. You can assess your physical health by just looking at your face. You can also see if you have a proclivity toward a particular disease over time or if vital organs are not being nourished in a healthy way. If you have bags under your eyes, an unhealthy complexion or unusual dimples, these could be signs that your chi (life force energy) is being compromised. By being aware of your potential health issues in advance, you can take action to prevent them before they become realized.

7. Your overall chi can show whether things are going well for you on all levels of your life. If the color of your face is bright or shiny, it generally indicates natural happiness and a good heart. Think of someone you know who has a warm glow about them 鈥� that is favorable chi. The more positive and attractive your inner chi, the more opportunities for abundance, connection and life prosperity you will attract.

8. Your relationship to money is on your face both in specific features and how they combine but also in the 鈥渢hree reservoirs of wealth鈥�. It will show if you are a big spender or are frugal with your money, as well as your ability to attract in money and take risks that pay off with your money. The degree of financial planning you generally adopt in life is also clearly reflected in your face.

9. Your face reveals if you are truthful, stubborn, deceptive, or inflexible. Just by understanding key facial lines, you have insight into your patterns. You have created those over time, and if you don鈥檛 like what you see, remember you can change the emotional components to create a new face. Think of people who go on vacation and look completely different. The way we can change the appearance of our face is to shift our internal moods and open the relationship to our heart.

10. The degree of life optimism you have is reflected on your face. If you feel disappointed, have been betrayed or generally feel that life鈥檚 glass is half-empty, it will show up. On the other hand, if you are a generally happy person, believing that life is happening as it should and all is right with you and the world, your face shows that too! The more optimistic you are, generally speaking, the better your results in life and business.

There is so much more that your face says 鈥� it鈥檚 the treasure map of your life! Face reading studies the condition of human life, both as a snapshot of where you are, where you鈥檝e been and where you鈥檙e going. By paying attention to the subtle indicators of your life within your face, not only do you have the clues to you, your inner nature and your future, but also, you can translate that information to the people around you. You can give them the 鈥減laybook鈥� on you in advance, if you so choose, AND you can understand your relationship with them more clearly.

It鈥檚 all about compassion for yourself AND others. By living in harmony with your true inner nature, and having compassion for others who are doing the best they can with what they know and who they are, your world can be a better place.

The Feng Shui of Logos

According to Feng Shui, everything is Feng Shui. That is, everything we see, read, think, respond to, are stimulated by, take in and more relates to the symbols that we create or have in our lives.

In business, one of the most important symbols is the company logo. This is the most visible symbol of the company鈥檚 self-image; it is the public face that people see and identify with in the market place. For example, when you see a red bulls-eye, what company do you think of immediately?

The logo 鈥渢angibilizes鈥� the company鈥檚 image for the public, and has a significant effect on how the public perceives the company. Often people see the logo first, as we think in symbols, before reading the name or anything else about the company. Everything in life is represented by symbols. It is vital that you choose or create the appropriate symbols for your business logo, as that will have a clear impact on your success or lack of it.

One company example of a negative logo is the Enron symbol 鈥� a square cube balanced precariously on one of its sharp edges, just ready to fall over. Which is what the company eventually did. Microsoft has a wavy square 鈥渇lag鈥� with four colored squares inside it 鈥� when the left edge is open, it suggests being open to receiving everything without discernment, including viruses. If Microsoft were to close the square, they would create a protected system, and would minimize potential input of threats to their products.

Consider placement of the company鈥檚 signage; the higher it is, the higher the heights that your business may attain. If your sign is too low, while it indicates being grounded, the business may never really take off. Something anchored securely (as opposed to blowing in the wind like with awnings, flags or balloons) is preferred to suggest permanence.
If your address includes lucky numbers, such as 1, 6, 7, 8 or 9, be sure to emphasize them. Be sure that your address clearly shows from the street at night in the dark.

Be sure to match the color of your logo to your business. A medical office would do well to use yellow or green for health and life force energy. A creative enterprise, like advertising, would benefit by lots of white in their logo representing creativity.

It is important that your logo is clear and easy to understand. A cluttered logo that is too clever causes confusion and loses the audience, which repels success.

Your logo is your first chance at making an impression and getting customer recognition. When getting your full logo designed there are a number of things to keep in mind that will help you be able to make the best impression so that people will recognize your company.

Simple is better; your logo should be recognizable in small sizes on a business card or at great distances on a billboard.

Consistency – Use of your logo is as important as designing it. Use it consistently throughout all communications from your company.

Looks good in black and white - There are many business uses such as faxes where your logo will be shown in black and white, so it should look good in black and white as well as color.

Colors - The more there are, the more expensive to print. A two or three color logo can be as effective as a full color one, and can save you thousands of dollars of printing costs down the road. If you’re wed to the idea of a fancy full color logo, also consider having a black and white variation done at the same time for faxes and other print materials.

Graphical Logo – This is a graphical design that stands for your company. It’s normally used in conjunction with the company name. Think Nike’s swash symbol.

Text Logo - This is a specifically planned text rendering of your company name or initials that is used as a logo. Think SONY.

Combination Logo – This is when a graphical symbol and text logo are used together. Think AT&T’s circle/globe and their name together.

When you think of big name logos that you see all the time, you can see that they’ve used the information in these tips and it’s worked for them – it can work for you too.

3 Layers of Adjustments

To work with Feng Shui in your environment, there are three levels on which you can make adjustments.
1. Mundane 鈥� this is the basics, like cleaning up the clutter and washing the windows (which will smooth your path and help you have clear vision).

2. Intentional 鈥� this is where you add physical objects imbued with your intentions to help shift the energy of your environment to support you and your goals.

3. Transcendental 鈥� this is working directly with energy through meditation, visualization and special rituals like space clearing.

3 Layers of Symbolism

There are three layers of symbolism that you can use to activate particular energies in your physical environment.

1. Universal 鈥� something that would be recognized universally across cultures, such as a stove for wealth because if you have something to cook on your stove, you are abundant.

2. Cultural 鈥� something that has meaning for the culture, like the Liberty Bell or sacred cows, that doesn鈥檛 hold much significance for someone from another culture.

3. Personal 鈥� this is the most powerful level, since this is what is closest to you. This would be your old teddy bear, the flowers you had on your wedding day, the first toy your child ever gave you (like to be a toy soldier but with the pure innocent generosity of sharing what they had to give you).

5 Feng Shui Red Flags for Entrepreneurs

In my experience, entrepreneurs want to know the most vital things right now that they need to take care of in order to create the biggest positive change they can鈥� here are my top five Feng Shui red flags for entrepreneurs.

1. The floor 鈥渇iling system鈥� is activated.

The floor is the foundation from which everything else grows, so if you have piles on the floor, you are putting mountains, or obstacles, in your way.

2. Being seated at your desk with your back to the door.

You can鈥檛 see what鈥檚 coming in the door, which energetically means there is some part of you on guard for what could be coming 鈥� it鈥檚 a protection mechanism and doesn鈥檛 allow you to give full attention to what you鈥檙e working on as you could be vulnerable to attack.

3. Having work items in your bedroom.

Your bedroom is your sanctuary and it is for very limited uses, like sleeping, resting, being with your sweetie and possibly getting dressed. That鈥檚 it. Anything else brings outside world energy into your sanctuary and you cannot rest as deeply.

4. Anything who reflects who you used to be and doesn鈥檛 support who you are now.

This includes everything from furniture to gifts to clothes to you name it. Your world should reflect your current stage of evolution in life and business.

5. Gifts from people you don鈥檛 like or care about.

These gifts hold the energy of the giver, and you will have their energy in your space which detracts from feeling positive in your environment.

5 Kinds of Feng Shui Clutter

Clutter in your physical space is literally equivalent to having a clogged artery in your body. If your environment isn鈥檛 flowing, it will affect the quality of your life. Depending on the type of clutter, it will have a different effect. Check out the following to see what you have affecting your life and business right now.

1. Everyday Clutter

This is 鈥榮tuff鈥� that goes unused, is unloved, isn鈥檛 necessary. It鈥檚 messy, collects dust and feels 鈥榖loat-y鈥� if you鈥檝e just got too much of it.

Result: You鈥檒l experience an energetic and emotional constipation. Things just feel clogged up and not flowing. It might be hard to find things, which can cause frustration. And it can also induce a state of overwhelm or make you feel that life is hard.

2. Physical Body Clutter

This is literally your physical body being bogged down with toxins, excess or low-quality food, low energy, and non-supportive habits.

Result: Your world will feel sluggish, low energy and you will find you are getting slow, 鈥榟eavy鈥� results in what you鈥檙e doing.

3. Symbolic Clutter

This comes from unconscious negative messages as a result of unfinished projects, things that remind you of a bad experience, broken items and depressing pictures.

Result: Your energy is pulled down and into the past as you are reminded of what was and/or what you haven鈥檛 gotten done yet, which isn鈥檛 conducive to going forward with what you want to be doing. And you stay connected to the energy of the person from your past or the project that never ends that has now become a drain. Consider the symbols in your world to see where your energy lies.

4. Living in the Past Clutter

This is when you just keep things too long, like files from your old career, papers you keep meaning to sort, clothes you wore a decade ago when you wanted to look professional, things you keep ‘just in case’, old collections of stuff.

Result: The past has a lot of power and doesn鈥檛 allow you to focus on today. You aren鈥檛 able to, or are blocked from being, fully committed to the present and moving forward. You might have unresolved emotional issues, people/clients who drain your energy, or something you’re not saying that needs to be said. You might have some forgiveness work to do, dragging old weight around from incomplete relationships, which steals your energy from being clearly in the present. And the 鈥榡ust in case鈥� means you aren鈥檛 trusting yourself to have or get what you need when you need it from a place of fear or lack.

5. Mind Clutter

This is when you have too much stuff in your head, like things to get done and information overload, things you鈥檙e worrying about, taking in too much from the outside (like TV, the news or other people鈥檚 opinions), old beliefs binging around in your head, a crowded calendar or email inbox.

Result: Your mind is foggy, but you鈥檙e over-stimulated and creativity is blocked. Change might be difficult to manage, and you feel weak in the daunting face of what鈥檚 in your head. You might be losing sleep because you鈥檙e thinking about everything, and it鈥檚 difficult to channel that into something productive. There鈥檚 too much information coming in daily, and it鈥檚 vital to focus only on that which supports you.

10 Ways That Feng Shui Supports You

1. Working with Feng Shui to consciously enhance your environment is the fastest way to change your life – right now.

The top three determinants of life path are fate, luck, environment, philanthropy and education and experience. Note what comes in last, and that the first two are not really influence-able by anybody. The first powerful level that we really have access to in our lives to influence our future is working with the environment.

2. Feng Shui works with chi flow.

Chi flow, literally “cosmic breath”, is the way your space breathes, the way your body breathes, and the way you breathe in your space. If you’re not breathing, you’re not living.

3. Energy exchange is a basic principle of life.

There is an energy exchange between our bodies and the vibrations of energy in our surroundings – our external body. This energetic exchange can either inspire us or totally overwhelm us.

For example, if you are not comfortable in your office, it’s likely that you will not want to spend time there (much less a major part of your day), or feel that there isn’t enough time to get everything done, or that things are unstable or that you’re exhausted when you got home. In the long view, this means that you could be losing money because the energetic exchange between you and your environment is not supportive for you to operate at maximum capability.

We have all experienced this principle on some level; for example, when you have worked really hard to close the end of the year in your business, run all the errands for the holiday, made sure your home is ready for company, spend time with friends for weeks on end… only to get sick on the holiday? That is Feng Shui – the universe is compensating for the big energy push with making sure you slow down and get some rest.

4. Paying attention to the details that comprise your life (i.e., your environment) is often the first step toward getting where you want to go.

By taking into account where you are in your life right now, where you want to go and/or be in your life, the timing of your choice to change (ideally, right now), and your physical surroundings, Feng Shui helps you to assess your options, provide a framework for action and create the conscious change you want in your life.

5. Changing your life is as easy as changing your environment.

All it takes is letting your environment know your intentions (your goals) and working with natural energies to get good chi flow. In other words, what your environment looks and feels like is a reflection of what you think about your life. The energy exchange between you and your environment can help you realize your goals and desires, or cause them to get lost in translation. By placing elements, colors and shapes in lucky, or “auspicious”, positions in our environment, you can influence your wealth, relationships, health, careers or any area of your life to change in the direction you really want in life.

6. When your environment, such as workspace, is clear, you feel free, creative and motivated.

Why? Because there is room to create, the universe has space to bring you the resources you desire to get what you want, and because you don’t have to overcome physical clutter and emotional reaction to it in order to be productive.

7. Working with the power of Feng Shui principles inherently means looking at your space / life with new eyes.

Looking at your environment with the eyes of a stranger means seeing details that we take for granted every day. Often we overlook what is right in front of us. New perspective creates many opportunities, including those from already existing resources or from having space to generate new avenues. It becomes our choice as to what we want to pursue.

8. Feng Shui is about object placement, symbolism and personal intention in your physical environment.

While some may consider Feng Shui to be interior decorating on its most superficial level, the degree of intention, awareness and conscious commitment are the keys to good personal Feng Shui. What works for your colleague may not work for you, and vice-versa; it’s all relative to what’s happening with you at this time in your space with where you want to go. In fact, when working with a practitioner, you should not disclose personal rituals, cures or adjustments, as the effects of the solution may become diluted.

9. By applying the principles of Feng Shui, consideration is given to efficiency, organization and visual orientation.

In order for your environment to support you, you must feel organized, with items you need in proper reaching distances, with colors attuned to you and appropriate chi flow. Your efficiency will be enhanced because you will know exactly where to find what you need exactly when you need it. Add aesthetic appeal, and you will have a visually pleasing system that works well for (and with) you.

10. Feng Shui doesn’t have memory.

Feng Shui doesn’t really care how you got to where you are, so the fact that you have always had a big junk drawer isn’t important. Rather, it is observing that the big junk drawer lacks organization, could be weighing you down or clogging some aspect of your life or business, or might represent unnecessary baggage in some area. It tends to be both forgiving, in not being judgmental or remembering the error of your past ways, but also unforgiving, in that it is very literal. Be careful what you ask for, as it is likely you will get it.

Your observations and gut reaction will tell you where to start with your personal Feng Shui. By re-designing your environment, you can shift the exchange of energy and get your chi moving to create the life you want. Feng Shui can help you make and create the changes you want in your life – right now.

10 Feng Shui Energy Enhancers

Use these energy enhancers to create maximum energy flow in your space.

1. Clutter free room to breathe. The lack of clutter means a feeling of spaciousness, that energy can move freely in your space, which means that you feel lighter, more mobile, can think on your feet more quickly or relax more deeply.

2. Clear windows 鈥� lots of light. Our windows are our eyes to the world 鈥� cloudy, streaked or darkened vision means obscurity in thinking, lack of visibility with the world, and an inability to see clearly.

3. Plants. Plants are life force generators; while it is preferable to have live plants, it may not always be practical. If it is not an option for whatever reason, substitute high-quality silk plants for enhanced energy.

4. Order and organization. Having a sense of rhythm in your space, with everything having a place, and everything being in its place, means that you can find what you want when you need it, and reinforces natural laws of order.

5. Personal mementos of good times, friends and/or travels. Anchors to wonderful memories can transport you instantly back to cherished people, places or activities. These can be especially powerful on days when you are feeling stuck in a rut and need the sense of connection to something bigger than the current moment.

6. Comfortable stillness. Sometimes, it is the din underlying normal existence that contributes to a sense of discordancy, whether it be the refrigerator or other appliances running, a clock ticking or traffic noise. Having a sense of stillness helps you to focus on what really counts 鈥� you.

7. Music. Our sense of hearing is attuned to pick up energy vibrations 鈥� a change in sound, or music, creates very different energetic environments. The expressive range of music compels us to experience anything from calm and soothing to compelling and boisterous, etc. Shifting what your ears hear will shift how your day is going 鈥� try it!

8. Curling up place(s). Sometimes you need a little retreat from the world, and having your own special place to just be you is important. Ideally, this space is nurturing, comfortable, and enfolds you in an embrace that supports you in letting your hair down.

9. Working technology. Technology is an important way for us to leverage our ability to get things done, connect with other people, and build our knowledge base. When technology is not working smoothly, it wreaks havoc and causes a tremendous amount of stress鈥� so get it fixed. Make sure your files are clearly organized and 鈥渃lean鈥� 鈥� if you don鈥檛 think you鈥檒l ever need it again, hit delete!

10. Positive people. The people who surround us in our immediate environments can have a major effect on our personal energy. If you find yourself having a reaction to a particular person, check with yourself to learn more about your reaction. If you consistently feel good after you leave the company of someone, that鈥檚 great – and do more of it! If not, it鈥檚 time to take a look at the potential cause and be honest with yourself about what you are creating.

7 Feng Shui Tips to Program Your Environment for Success

To support you in growing your business (and living your life bigger in general), here are seven tips to use in your environment to get new results.

1. Clear space, clear mind. The de-cluttering process can be emotional, but it is guaranteed to make you feel stronger when it鈥檚 done. One鈥檚 home or office is a reflection of one鈥檚 mind 鈥� it should be current and clear. You鈥檒l give yourself the space to expand into on many levels (physical, emotional, mental, etc.).

2. Check your 鈥渃enter鈥�. The center of your space is health 鈥� yours, and of everything else in your life. It holds the essence of clarity and distilled decisions. Take a look at the physical center of your space 鈥� if it feels 鈥渙ff鈥�, messy, over-full, unbalanced, these are the red flags of your life center. Once you recognize them, you are responsible for changing them.

3. Be in the command position in every room. This means that you can see what is coming in the door, with a wall behind you for support and confidence, and not directly in the doorway (or the mouth of chi). The wider your view, the more certainty you will feel and the more options will be visible to you.

4. Create the conditions for nurturing relationships. Look at furniture placement to ensure that it supports conversations and be sure that you have a supremely comfortable place to sit. (One of my clients actually told me that she doesn鈥檛 have one piece of comfortable furniture for herself anywhere in her house 鈥� for years! And then she wondered why she could never relax at home鈥�.) When you – and your guests – are comfortable, communications and relationships flourish.

5. Use symbols consciously. Anything in your space holds the energy of the person who created it or gave it to you and sends messages to your subconscious regularly. If you don鈥檛 love it, or get a positive feeling from it, it is not serving you. Be very aware of the symbols and messages you allow your environment to reflect and reinforce to you 鈥� place only objects with positive association and meaning.

6. See your bigger life picture. Use your front door daily 鈥� it is the main entryway for the universe to bring you abundance, opportunities, prosperity and more. It is the transition from the outer world to your personal sanctuary. You will see the big picture of your home (and, therefore, life) 鈥� and it won鈥檛 be the garage, kitchen or laundry, which generally mean work. If you don鈥檛 like what you see, change it 鈥� it can be as simple as adding a plushy throw pillow or a fresh coat of paint.

7. Use color to maximize your energy. Infusing your environment with color has a tremendous impact on how you feel in the space. For example, earth tones are nurturing while bright colors give you 鈥渮ing鈥�. Red is transformational energy and passion, green is growth and healthy life force energy, yellow is health and trust, blue is wisdom and self-knowledge, and purple is abundance and royalty. A bouquet of flowers can shift the whole space.

Remember, the world is not served by you playing small 鈥� your real contribution comes from being all of who you are!