Unconscious Agreements
Posted on 20. May, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
What is stopping you from being happier, wealthier, more loved, more loving, more compassionate, less grumpy, more honest, worry less, celebrate more or whatever else you may desire?
Every single thing you don’t have is simply because you are in agreement with not having it. The agreement may be subconscious, but it is still there. This is Goo. (more…)
The Creek
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
I was working beside Boulder Creek today.  Being around the creek on one of the first warm days of Spring is always so much fun. People walking, running and biking on the creek path, tubers floating by, dogs playing in the water. I love it.
And I was reminded that the water doesn’t care what you do with it. It just keeps rolling on.
A duck swam by and showed its ability in allowing the water to support it and take what it is given as it masterfully negotiated the rapids. The big golden retriever just down stream from me takes a different approach as he bounds into the water in pursuit of the latest stick it has fallen totally in love with. Though he does not have the grace of the duck he still finds a way to enjoy the rushing water. (more…)
The Greatest Is Love
Posted on 13. May, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
I recently received this in an email from one of my mentors – Mary Morrissey – and I wanted to share it with you all. Â Enjoy
The apostle Paul said that there are three things that last forever: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of them all is love. Then he said put love first.
Having hope and having faith are like keys that unlock the door to our awareness of love’s presence. The interesting thing about love is that love will never be more present for us than it is right now, but we can become more aware of it. When our heart is filled with faith and our mind is focused on hope, the awareness of love’s presence absolutely amplifies.
Love is not only with us but a companion to walk with in our day. I wish you a wonderful faith, hope and love filled day.
Courtesy of Mary Morrissey – www.marymorrissey.com
Listen for one minute a day
Posted on 12. May, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
What if you gave yourself one minute a day to listen. Not read or write or think or improve or exercise. Just listen.
When I stop for even a minute and listen I am reminded of what is important. Right now I stopped to listen and the sound of birds singing outside my window came forward and the sound of road construction a block away, that had been dominating my awareness all morning, fell into the background.
Also the chatter in my head goes away when I just listen and my intuitive guidance comes forward and is heard.
What if you had a mentor who knew everything. saw everything and had done everything? Would that be worth listening to? That is intuitive guidance. (more…)
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Posted on 06. May, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
I often use the example making a perfect cheeseburger to explain how we all must find our own answers. (my apologies to the vegetarians reading this, please feel free to substitute a veggie burger or a portabella mushroom for your example)
My perfect cheeseburger would consist of a plump, juicy beef patty grilled medium on the BBQ grill, served on a toasted onion roll. The bottom of the onion roll would have a nice layer of garlic infused mayonnaise spread on it. On top of the burger would be a slice of melted sharp cheddar cheese, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, three slices of crisp bacon, topped off with a generous portion of hickory smoked BBQ sauce. An additional portion of bbq sauce would be served along side for dipping. (more…)
How Does Being Present Change Your Life
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
What is the big deal about being present? I get this question, in one form or another, quite often.
The answer is being present is one of the most empowering things you can ever do for yourself. Seriously.
Answer me this, where do you live your life? Do you live it yesterday? Do you live it tomorrow? Or do you live it today?
OK today. So let’s take it a step further. Do you live your life an hour ago, twenty minutes from now or right here in this moment?
Excellent. So now that we have all agreed that we live our lives in the moment it makes sense that the most powerful place for our awareness to be is present in this moment with us, right? (more…)
Calm Is Not Boring
Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
I know people that think calm equals boring. That being calm is like going through life in neutral.
As you heard on my radio show this week from life-saving expert Diane Sieg, calm stands for:Â Clarity, Awareness, Love and Meaning. Â Sounds pretty good huh?
Take a minute and apply these words to the things you will be doing today. Imagine feeling clarity in all your activities. (more…)
Throw Your Scale in The River
Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
I was speaking with a friend of mine yesterday and she mentioned she weighed more than she had in a very long time but people were saying that she looked healthy.
She was having to get used to her body feeling different than it had. And it was strange.
Unfortunately, in our culture we place a great deal of importance on weight. As if a certain weight equals health. Now weight obviously plays a role, but it is not the only factor. (more…)
The Greatest Gift Ever!
Posted on 03. Apr, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
When you see a butterfly do you see the caterpillar that it was? When you see a caterpillar, do you see the butterfly it will be?
Whether you do or not really makes no difference. Because the butterfly and the caterpillar are what they are, no matter what you think.
The way you can most honor the butterfly, the caterpillar or anything else is to see it for what it is in present time. Recognize the greatness that it is right now.  Not what it was in the past or what it has the potential to be in the future. (more…)
Hello Misery, let me see when I can fit you in my schedule
Posted on 20. Mar, 2010 by Ken Bechtel in The Goo Blog
I was just talking with a friend of mine who was having a hard time due to an old boyfriend who was back in town.
She was going through the standard mental gyrations of : What if I run into him? What will I say? I don’t want to get involved with him again.? Etc. She was miserable.
As the conversation continued, she said something that I found profound. She said, “ I am really busy right now with work, I don’t have time for this.†(more…)
