LISA ASBELL

Today my travels took me on a road trip from downtown Chicago to the corn laden fields of rural Freeport, Illinois.  It's a town that only a few years ago was a bustling place to be but today it's a shell of a town but the people still have the amazing American spirit and the work ethic to rebuild. I love rural drives, although this NOW city girl ain't gonna live rural.  :) I have always been in awe of barns and silos. I have no idea why they have always spoken to me... Well, on this fine fall day (sunny and 55 and the weather girl in Chicago said... "The high is 55! It's Spring Ya'll")....  This little red barn spoke loud and clear. For those who have never been to rural Illinois it's miles and miles of barns and silos... and some glorifying God too! I then drove south toward Normal, Illinois. Like I often do, I went to Trip Advisor from some advise about where to eat and Destihl seemed to be the place to go! It's a local brewery and gastrop...

I haven't really written about travel before, I don't know why, I just haven't. I guess it's partly because when I travel it's mostly for work and I am in and out in less than 24 hours. But I decided that most people don't get to travel for work, only about 12% of all air travel is business travelers and only about 1% of the workforce travel every week by plane for work. I feel blessed! So here I sit in downtown Chicago on a chilly morning having my left over Chicken Piccata from last night. I am thinking... Boy I am lucky and I want to share it! I think an even bigger reason to write and share is for my own personal journey. What better way to remember where you have been and all the experiences than to record it? Right? So... Traffic was heavy coming in from the airport. I was surprised by that. I flew in on Sunday for that reason. To avoid heavy traffic. Overall, it was about 40 minutes from Chicago Midway airport to downtown.  I chose a Residence Inn in ...

I live in the perfect location in St. Petersburg, Florida. One the top places to live in the US and the cost of living is pretty low considering everything that surrounds me within three miles. The best beaches, the best downtown ever, great food and great nightlife! Culture abounds and museums galore. Life is great in sunny Florida but the best part..... After 51 years, I am finally reaching House Peace! That's right! You read it here first! House Peace...  We have been in a total remodel of our 1900 square foot ranch style home since August! It's taken 4 months and nearly $70,000 but we have an entirely new home. It's everything I ever wanted really. There is landscaping were for years only dirt grew. There is a spa type bathroom that any one would kill for. I know what you are thinking. What about the closet? Well, that is still coming in the future but I have about 4 that I claim and and one is very large! So, I am pretty darn happy. Today I struck out to find our f...

You know I have discovered that the journey we are all really on is the journey to wholeness. We started at whole as babies, we got broken somewhere along the way and our journey is to get back to wholeness. I guess everyone gets there their own way. When I say wholeness, I mean being totally content with your life. Living your best life. It's you waking up knowing WOW. I am really doing the best I can in every area. I am balanced! I think that self examination or introspection is one way to do it but I also think you can spend too much time on all of that. We are who we are from the experiences we have had and the people we have met. Perhaps, the key is just waking up one day and saying yesterday and all the days before don't matter.   The WAY to WHOLENESS is Living with Intention From this day forward, I will be the best I can be. I will examine every area of my life and do exactly what needs to be done TODAY , to be the person I want to be tomorrow.  I think ev...

It all begins April 1st but this is no April Fools joke. I am going to LA for the whole month of April to work with casting agents and producers for Reality TV. Yep, I had a idea for a show (based on my real life)  years ago and it has finally grown some legs. I have meetings lined up. I have classes lined up and of course I will be working my full time job from there as well. Some of you may or may not know I love turning hobbies into money and I have for many years as well as helping other people do the same. I guess that's why I am called a serial entrepreneur. I have had many careers and always enjoyed each one.   I have said for many years that one day acting, TV and Reality TV will either be a hobby or a career for me. This is my chance! I was talking to a casting agent this week and he said, "I can't believe that will up and move to LA for even a month." I said, "Yep." He said, "Brave, it's one thing to do it at 20 but a whole other...

Hello Fall! I guess I need to start writing everyday... Even only a few paragraphs. You know... Sometimes... we lose our way. I have to say, I really had lost my way over the past few years but I am back at it... Working on my Reality TV ideas, internet radio shows and a little coaching to boot! I have missed coaching and speaking.. but my real passion is mass coaching and helping women live the lives they really want to live!  Even though that's my passion and I've worked with many women and men.. to live that way, even I get lost! I am back baby... Committed to living my authentic life and the life of my dreams... What are your dreams? Where would you live? What would do be doing on a daily basis? What does Monday look like? What does Saturday look like?  I have mine all planned out. How can we reach it together? Let's  grow a fantastic group of women who at 40, 50, 60 or even 90 want to live out their biggest goals and dreams... It's possible you know? It rea...

Well It's 2 days after my 50th and I guess it's sinking in... I AM 50!!!!  I decided today that the word for my 50th year would be gratitude.  I do my best thinking when I write so I decided to get up this morning and write. I should write more because when I read it back I am in awe of what I said and how I said it. It moves me. Yes, my own words move me. When I read back what I write... I am pretty darn shocked as what came out of me. I think everyone should try it. My life's word is BELIEVE. I love that word, I think it's a key to everything in life. My belief in myself and my gifts have gotten me this far... How far is that you ask? Well, from a poor small town girl in rural South Ga to a business professional who has had opportunities that most only ever dream of. So back to Gratitude. I think Gratitude and living as, Tony Robbins calls it, in a state of beauty based on Gratitude and appreciation will take me the distance for the next 40 years. What is the dist...