Are You Stuck in ‘Peace at Any Price?’

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsCommunication, Marriage, WorkaholismPosted on 5 Comments

As a “Peacemaker” on the Enneagram Personality scale, I’ve lived most of my life by the unspoken mantra, “peace at any price.” If I thought expressing my feelings would make someone upset or rock the boat, I kept them to myself. If I thought what I had to say could be construed as nagging or argumentative, I said nothing.

You know that old saying, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” That was me. I’m not saying I never said anything bad, never blew my stack or got angry. On the contrary, I’m the master at bottling up my emotions so long they erupt like Mt. Vesuvius.

Besides blowing up in odd moments when the last straw is added to the camel’s back, there are other problems associated with the peace at any price operating system…

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

The Art of Being

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsWorkaholismPosted on No Comments

For those of us who tend to be ambitious and goal-oriented, it’s easy to get so engrossed in planning and working toward the future that we lose touch with the present. Happiness, joy, and peace always seem to be out there, hanging on the end of a stick like a carrot leading a mule.

We say things like, “I’ll be happy when my business hits six figures.” or “When all the kids are in school things will be easier. ” I believe it was John Lennon who said, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.”

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

The Synergy of Collaboration

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsCollaboration, MusicPosted on 6 Comments

Have you ever wished you had a talent possessed by another? Maybe you’ve longed to decorate as well as Jennifer or wanted to know how to sing as well as Celine. I think if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll all admit we have looked at someone’s talent or gift and wished we were as accomplished. What if I told you, that through collaboration, you can possess any gift you want? You can! All you need are the four rules of talent . . .

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

Composing Music

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsMusicPosted on One Comment

After re-arranging a couple hymns, I decided to try composing something new. It’s not a long piece, but I had fun with it. I have no idea whether anyone else will like it, but I do, and I suppose that’s all that matters. 😉 I call it “Epiphany.”

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

Perfectionism – The Kiss of Death

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsEntrepreneurshipPosted on One Comment

When I was growing up my brother called me “good enough Marnie.” It was intended to be a jab, but in fact, I consider it a compliment. Why? Because I believe perfectionism is the kiss of death for the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs make their living based on what their customers want and need. If you get too hung up on making everything “perfect” you lose precious time in being the first to market. You also don’t benefit from the valuable feedback you could be getting from prospective clients and customers. I’m not suggesting you create garbage or inferior products, but I am suggesting that you let go of perfection.

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

Arranging Music

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsMusic, UnpluggingPosted on 2 Comments

ShareI mentioned in an earlier post that I’m learning how to compose my own music by learning chords and rhythmic patterns.  In the Play Piano Today course, he shows you how to play the piano to accompany vocals — meaning the piano is accompaniment and the vocalist carries the melody. Since I’m interested in playing …

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About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

Marriage Advice for the Workaholic Woman

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsMarriage, WorkaholismPosted on No Comments

When a highly ambitious woman is married to a not-so-ambitious man, they can find a harmonious balance. The secret is in emphasizing the strengths of your partner and being willing to give the other person what they crave. A couple is like two pieces of a puzzle: different yet they fit together. Here are some tips to help you in your marriage.

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

How Getting Ahead Can Put You Behind

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsUnplugging, WorkaholismPosted on No Comments

Today’s post is a guest blog from my good friend and naming/branding consultant, Phillip Davis. Phil discusses why putting your focus on merely moving forward can have disastrous results. Discover the importance of listening and adapting to change.

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

Come What May

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsUnplugging, WorkaholismPosted on 3 Comments

In my last blog, I talked about a meditation that revealed the secret to the perfection of being. It was “just rejoicing in being alive and letting whatever comes be enough.”

Over the years as an entrepreneur, I’ve come to the place where I realize I control very little of the outcomes or revenue streams of my business directly. I could spend dozens of hours creating one product, only to have it sell a minimal amount. Then, the money I need comes from an entirely different source.

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.

Visualizing Your Way Out of Workaholism

by Marnie Pehrson KuhnsUnplugging, WorkaholismPosted on 2 Comments

One of the most significant breakthroughs in my journey out of workaholism came early 2009. I was stressed over some things and went to my friend Judy Hansen for help. Judy has a gift for being able to see your energy and what’s happening in your life and guiding you through a meditation (which she calls an enscript). So that day I asked Judy for an enscript and what came was what I call the “Floating on a Cloud Meditation.”

About Marnie Pehrson Kuhns

Marnie Pehrson Kuhns is a Certified SimplyAlign Practitioner™ who uses music and creativity to mentor you past barriers, fears and doubts to discover, create, align with, and deliver your soul’s song (the mission, message or purpose you are on this earth to live). Marnie is a best-selling author with 31 fiction and nonfiction titles. If you'd like Marnie and her husband Dave to work with you personally on Your Great Reinvention, get a FREE 20-minute strategy session with Marnie here.