Shannon Kaiser Quotes

When you step into your power and your true authentic self, you shine. You shine so brightly that the world tries to keep up.

We are in charge of our own lives and how we spend our time. You should never do something you don’t want to do. Lives are incredibly short. If it doesn’t feel right to do something then you have permission to not do it. Who cares what other people will think?

Worrying is like asking for what you don’t want.

No matter how much someone else loves you or you love other people, if you don’t love yourself then it can never be enough.

It takes a truly dedicated person to see opportunities in every aspect of life

Just like the characters of a movie, you are a character in the show called “Life.” Are you in a starring role? Or are you a supporting actor?

Ditch the expectations and let go of how your life is supposed to turn out and you will be free. Life is supposed to flow and be natural.

Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same.

The idea is to help you shine light on the areas of your life that need a little tender loving care.

I found that even when a situation seems dreadful or impossible to comprehend, it is an experience, and being present in the experiences, rather than removing myself and running away, is part of living a fulfilled life. Complaining keeps us from connecting to our true self and keeps us in the shadows of life. Feeling life is the connection to being happy.

You always have enough time, money and energy for what is most important to you.

All you have to do is ask yourself, “Is this thought limiting me?

Our experience of life can be transformed when we step fully into the moment. Lean into it. There are great lessons to be learned.

What if shame and judgment are just a stand-in for a lack of love?

Appreciate the Unknown and the Space in Between

All of what I was experiencing was as it should be. The same goes for you; all of what you are experiencing is as it should be, it is part of a bigger plan for you.

Remember, we cannot hate ourselves into changing. Negative energy cannot remove hate. In order to remove negative things we must send love, we

It may be scary at first to leave a situation that is suffocating your soul, but your future self knows it’s worth it.

Your heart is intimately connected to your intuition, whereas your head is connected to your fear.

When you clean up your own thoughts, you clean up the world.

Worrying is nothing more than praying for what you don't want.

But the reality is that no matter what your current circumstances, if you can picture and imagine your life the way you want it to be, if you can think about it being better, then you can indeed create it.

Positive thinking is important for you right now. Any troubling, negative thoughts could prevent you from reaching your goals. Instead of worrying about what could go wrong, start to celebrate what could go right.

What would happen if I felt the feelings and moved through the depression? I couldn’t ask myself what was on the other side of that pain, because the pain itself felt so drastic; I’d rather sit in a burning fire than face those demons.

What I share with coaching clients and in my own life is the concept of “bounced out.” Bouncing out is when your energy no longer aligns with that of the people or situations around you. You vibrate yourself out because your desires and needs have shifted.

The key for me was to find activities I enjoyed—things that didn’t feel like a chore but brought me joy. I love spinning, so when I traveled I made it a point to do workouts in different cities. I went to cycling studios in New York, Berlin, California, etc. These small shifts made showing up for myself a lifestyle, not just a one-hit-wonder approach to solving a problem.

We get offended only because something in the comment or situation reflects a place that still needs to be healed.

We can choose to focus on an excuse and then it becomes our reality—as in we believe the excuses, such as “I can’t do that because I am too old or not educated enough or not smart enough”—or we can choose to see it for what it is, a fear-based thought, and disengage with it so we can let love lead the way.

When you identify your excuses, you can see clearly where you have been holding yourself back.

These are excuses. We have to identify them so we can see them for what they really are: fear. And anytime we have fear, it is just an invitation for more love. I took my giant excuses, and I sent them love.

Self-love is not a place we get to but a place we choose.

When we stop pushing against life and lean into what is, we become more aware and focused.

What am I learning? What message do you have for me?” My inner voice chimed in, “You are learning patience, you are learning about the true magic of self-love, you are learning how to let go of how you think it is supposed to look, you are learning how to appreciate who you are, and you are learning how to show up for yourself in ways you never have before.

When we do something in order to get something else, we have already lost sight of the purpose.

Your desire to change and trust the change will be for your greatest good and will lead you forward.

What can this feeling teach me? What is it trying to show me?” My feeling of being off track was an awakening to live my life in new ways. More expansive ways. Ways that make me feel connected to my best self.

This means even when you are breaking down, crying, sad, or feeling lonely and consumed with worry and self-hate, you stand by you. You do not abandon yourself.

Admitting what you want most will leave you vulnerable and exposed. This can be scary until you realize you are also wide-open for incredible possibilities.

Fear is just pain that needs more love. So perhaps a better way to live is, instead of focusing on the anger, focus on healing the pain.

When you let go of anger, you not only help yourself, but you also contribute to the healing of the world.

People crave new experiences and want passion in their lives, but their fear of the unknown is greater than their desire to reach that state of happiness. Fear of the unknown is one of the most common and limiting emotional habits any of us possess. It can rob us of our dreams.

When we settle we sacrifice ourselves, and in doing this we hurt our authentic connection with others.

Nothing is permanent; at every moment of your life you have an opportunity to change directions. Resetting your life is really raising your standards.

This means that you need to focus more on what you want rather than what you don’t want. It means mentally creating a new reality by literally resetting your direction.

As I walked past tall palm tress and gazed forward, my mouth dropped to the ground. The same image I had been visualizing in my mind was right in front of me in real time.

Settling is the default habit we fall into because it is safe and keeps us feeling secure.

What we all long for is love and freedom. The freedom to be who we really are and express our true self. When we settle we block off the connection of showing the world our true self. This is why we feel disconnected, unsupported, and unloved. Settling hurts more than just the present way of living; it hurts our soul and keeps us from doing what we really want to do in life.

I am never upset for the reason I think . . . I am upset because I see something that is not there.

And the only reason we should do anything is because it makes us feel good. Because it brings us joy. I started to use joy as my barometer for self-care. If it brought me joy, I would allow it and enjoy it fully. If it felt forced, I wouldn’t do it.

Ask yourself, “What part of myself have I abandoned? What part of me needs love and care?” Visit your childhood wounded self and send little you some love. And today as you read this, start to think about ways you can prioritize your own self-care; your future self will thank you.

exercise daily with joy and excitement. I enjoy my food and choose foods that make me feel alive and vibrant. I listen to my body and trust its guidance. I speak kindly to myself. I have daily cuddle sessions with my dog, Tucker. I go outside and play with the world. I remove food guilt and cherish my food fully. I add more adventure into my life with travel and exploration. I am location independent; I can work and play from anywhere in the world. I am compassionate and kind to others and myself.

Instead of asking what I can get, I ask what I can give. I am grateful and turn all my expectations into appreciation. I meditate or do positive affirmations daily.

Just like the characters of a movie, you are a character in the show called “Life.” Are you in a starring role? Or are you a supporting actor? If

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Happiness does not depend on who you are or what you own, it requires a dedication to choosing happiness, and that lies in how you think.—SHANNON KAISER