Oprah and Anita

Posted by Anita Bondi on April 10, 2010 under Anita Bondi | 3 Comments to Read

Could I have been as famous as Oprah? Would it have been possible to have a big “A” in lights and everyone saying, “Oh, yes, Anita, of course!” One of my problems may be the fact that the “A” was already taken (that would be by Nathaniel Hawthorne of The Scarlet Letter fame.), or perhaps that I was born white and middle class (but we will leave these for another blog!).

I am tired and overbooked. I have given myself the task of working for 2 hours and then taking 30 minutes to do something that feels relaxing to me. Twenty-nine minutes ago it was reading the 10th anniversary edition of “O” magazine.

I have to tell you that there were some uncanny moments. My sister and I will be the kick-off keynote speakers at the Pocono Women, Power of 10 conference, next Saturday, April 17th. This simple 20 minute presentation has kept me up nights because of the simple title our talk was given: Make your life a Ten. This has caused many conversations with friends and clients and the other day, my sister. The notes finally organized themselves and I slept the whole night through: yahoo!

Now for a list of the uncanny moments (all having to do with the presentation I have just finished putting together):

1. Elizabeth Gilbert is saying the same things that I am (author of Eat, Pray, Love)

2. Martha Beck is saying the same things that I am (author and life coach)

3. Lisa Kogan is saying the same things that I am (monthly O columnist and one funny lady!)

4. Oprah is saying the same things that I am (needs no explanation)

5. And even Dr. Phil said one thing that I am going to say!

What is the message here? I think my time has come! No, seriously, I think it means that this particular message is now available for all to hear. The collective “We” is ready to change and if you want more than that, you will have to pick up the latest copy of O magazine and/or register here for the Pocono Women event next weekend!

Something Beautiful or How our dog rescues us

Posted by Stan Stewart (Sawyer) on under Anita Bondi, Stan Stewart | 2 Comments to Read

Something beautiful is happening between Anita and me: we’re falling in love again. Maybe it’s the seven year itch finally bearing fruit — we’ve been together for about nine years. Maybe it’s that we’ve actually managed to practice what we preach by using the tools we have learned over the years in our own day-to-day relationship. We’ve even remembered to pull a card from Anita’s own InterPlay Inspiration Deck or role Gretchen Wegner’s MuseCubes a few times recently!

Mostly, I think it’s been about each of us learning to be more playful — both individually and in the ways we relate with each other. One of our playmates is our “rescue dog,” Scout. In addition to loving to hike, run in circles (usually around Anita or me), and play games with his stuffed toys, Scout likes to sing and talk. Sometimes these vocalizations just sound like grunts and sometimes they form random melodies. However they may sound, they always draw our attention to him.

A few days ago, we were involved in this deathly serious discussion. Anita was getting focused — I could tell because of the furrow in her forehead — and I was getting sad — and showing it. Suddenly, Scout stretched and performed one of his delightful little vocalizations right between us. We both laughed. And the moment was transformed.

So — unless you have a dog or a child to shift the mood — roll the dice or draw a card and relax into your life. Join us on a Monday night to experience the tools we use.

Playful blessings!