Authentic Senusal Living - Amorosa Bella

Five Wishes

By Peg Melnik, Co-Author, “Make Love When Ever Possible When Married With Children”http://makelovewheneverpossible.com/index.php/ 

Contact Peg at pegmelnik@gmail.com  or 707-479-3880

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Sometimes in life we’re handed a compass when we least expect it.

That’s what happened to Gay Hendricks. The unsuspecting counselor went to a party and had a surprising conversation about deathbed wishes, an exchange that set him on a different course entirely, completely changing his life.

At the gathering Hendricks met a man named Ed and a surprising conversation unfolded. Ed said “One upon a time I almost died,” and he explained that when he was on his deathbed, he made a pact with God. If he survived he promised to achieve all his goals and dreams.

Hendricks listened and then imagined himself on his deathbed, ultimately deciding to wake up and change his life.

Hendricks is not unlike Charlyn Belluzzo, the author of “Authentic Sensual Living” and the brainchild behind www.amorosabella.com. Belluzzo was handed her compass when a Muni Train barreled down the track just inches from her face. Distracted she had inadvertently stepped dangerously close to the track when the conductor blew the horn and frantically yelled “Get off the track,”

It was as though both Belluzzo and Hendricks were roused from a deep sleep, setting in motion a monumental transformation. The tectonic plates of their lives shifted irrevocably and from that day forward “conscious living” was set in motion. Neither could go backwards if they tried, not after tasting how delicious it is to live in the moment.

You’re being handed your compass today, an opportunity to wake up. You don’t have to be on your deathbed fighting cancer or unwittingly find yourself in the path of a blaring train. There are countless ways to wake up so why wait for a catastrophe? Your imagination is all you need.

So take a moment. Quiet yourself. And then imagine you’re on your deathbed today or 50 years from now. Now just answer this question: Has your life been a complete success?

 If your answer is no, get busy.

 

 

The Life You Ordered Has Arrived – One Year Later

One year ago today, I completed my book, “Authentic Sensual Living” and delivered it to Deborah Roth, Executive Editor, to begin editing. 

This past year has been transforming for me in ways I NEVER imagined!  I wrote “Authentic Sensual Living” as a blueprint for readers to construct their own authentic and sensual living plan.  A life that is unique.  A life that is satisfying. 

I encouraged readers to live everyday of their life, moment to moment, by their own design. 

Designing a sensual living plan can be summed up in four simple, yet extremely important steps.  It is straightforward.  All you need to do to implement your plan is F-E-E-L.

F – Focus on reality

E – Explore who you really are

E – Experiment with being in command of your own perspective

L – Let go of your thoughts; allow your authentic feelings to guide your behavior

Now, more than ever, I realize that the words I wrote one year ago are absolutely true.  Readers across the country and around the world have shared inspirational examples of how their lives have been enriched by taking pleasure in their senses and responsibility for the way they interact with the world around them.

Here is a summary of the guidelines offered in “Authentic Sensual Living.”

In order to “Focus,” stay in your body.  Be fully present moment to moment.  Notice how your body is reacting to any given situation.  What do you see?  What do you hear?  What do you feel?

“Explore!”  Exploring who you really are can be frightening at the beginning.  Approach exploration as an adventure.  Approach exploration as an adventure.  Tell yourself the truth.  Self-exploration is about self-acceptance.

Happiness is not something you find, but rather something you create.  Pleasure and reward do not always show up in your life how you might expect it.  Living a rich life means you are willing to “Experiment”.  Experiment with life and develop awareness, agility, and an attitude that is open to outcome.

“Let Go” of your thoughts!  Allow your authentic feelings to guide you.  Simply put, “Experience the experience!” 

Separate your thoughts from your feelings.  Experience only feelings.  Acknowledge them for what they are, authentic feelings and part of your human physical and emotion natural response. 

Be keenly aware of people and situations around you. 

FEEL the gratitude of being alive.  Often, gratitude in this moment is enough to give you the inspiration to stay on track.

“Cheers” to life and to you!  Thank you for sharing the one-year anniversary of “Authentic Sensual Living.”