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About ahalifedesign

As a master certified life , certified creativity, and trained meaning coach, Laurie helps clients live their best life. She works compassionately with clients to dissolve limiting beliefs that prevent them from realizing their fullest potential and to take action. Laurie helps baby boomers reinvent themselves at midlife and beyond; she guides them through the transition and transformation they inevitably encounter in the second half of life. She works with baby boomers to discover abandoned aspects of self, explore passions, find meaning, and fulfill their life’s purpose. Laurie also helps writers, artists, musicians, actors, business entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to be more creative, overcome blocks (i.e., overwhelm, perfectionism, procrastination, self-sabotage, fear) and other obstacles to achieving their dreams. Laurie lives in Denver, Colorado with her two rambunctious golden retrievers, Liza Jolie and Zydeco Ardoin. She loves the Rocky Mountains and the inspiration and diverse activities they offer. She loves literature, theatre, music, dancing, and art. Laurie is a consumate learner. She has a background in law, psychology, positive psychology, creativity, Buddhist studies, and meditative practice. She is fascinated by the human brain and recent developments in neuroscience.

Inspiration for Starting the New Year

  As I promised last year, I began 2012 by watching the two videos below. These talks by  Brené Brown and Steve Jobs inspire me as much today as they did when I first heard them. I invite you to watch the videos … Continue reading

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The Joy Challenge

     As you all know, I love challenges, so I have created a new one for December. THE JOY CHALLENGE: Every day this month notice, do, create … something small that ignites a spark of joy in you or … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Week Challenge

    In past few weeks following my father’s death, I have discovered that there are so many things for which I am thankful – friends, laughter, empathy, wonderful memories, golden retrievers, beautiful sunsets, quiet moments, breathing - life itself. I realize that even … Continue reading

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Death

    Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come. (Rabindranath Tagore)  

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Forever in My Heart

    If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, put me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever. (A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh)  

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Robert Cross Hawley, Sr.

  My Father: Robert C. Hawley, Sr. August 7, 1920 – October 7, 2011   He’s back in the saddle again.  

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Write from the Heart

      The past week I’ve been asking myself, “What should I write about?”  The first time I asked this question, I heard a soft voice whispering: “Write from the heart.” The response didn’t make sense to me. It … Continue reading

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Rediscovering Ourselves

    We are born knowing exactly who we are. Over the years we abandon or neglect much of what we know about ourselves. Fortunately, it’s never too late to rediscover who we are.  

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Golden Retriever Wisdom

    September is here. Growing up, this was always my favorite time of year. It meant going back to school, being with friends, and learning something new. As I walked my golden retrievers today, I felt nostalgic. I missed … Continue reading

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Longevity and Aging Well

    This is an excellent talk by Dan Buettner about longevity and aging well. I love the idea of asking ourselves: “What is the reason for which I wake up in the morning?” It turns out having a meaningful … Continue reading

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