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Manifestation!
At age 13 , I immigrated  from Germany to Canada to seek a better life.
When the ship made its way into the water I looked back at my homeland and vowed to one day return successful. I was not aware at the time that I already manifested my destiny at that point. Manifesting is setting intention  for your life. Ask yourself what do I want in life, what inspires me, what makes me feel fulfilled.
Being intentional and creating the future you want requires setting  achievable goals.
Having a direction in life and clear goals that will energize you. It builds self-confidence.
Embrace possibilities!
I have learned that life can be what we make it. You will only get out as much as you put in.
It takes willpower , determination and perseverance.
Know where to pay attention and do what is necessary to stay strong.
Choose to do things now to prepare you for the future !
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vivianneknebelauthor · 7 months
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The Art of Aging - Baby Boomers
Aging gracefully doesn’t have to refer specifically to age or appearance, but rather the attitude people have as they go through the various stages.
We all face difficult times and trying moments  at some point in our lives.
When we look back at our experiences, it allows us to reflect on the unique and powerful qualities that help us survive and prosper. I want to encourage others to face life’s trials the same way they welcome its joys. That is how we gain strength for what the future may hold. That is how we realize we are not alone.
RETIREMENT
We have to plan for our future.
Many people do not plan for retirement.  While we may be retired from employment we should not be retired from life. It is important to feel engaged with life and connected to  purpose.
Hobbies are great , but what if you do not have any? The question arises , what  will I do with  the time?
Be prepared for retirement and plan how you want to live the next phase. You want to make the aging process a healthy and satisfying part of life.
There are many options to have something to look forward to that are meaningful and fulfilling.  Our task is to give our existence meaning. People that have no plan for retirement are sitting on a three legged stool.
FINANCIAL ISSUES
A common challenge many face is economic instability.
If you are not retired yet it is important to make a basic financial plan  that outlines current spending and savings, noting whether or not it will support you through retirement. If you are already retired you may worry about outliving your savings.
Many people have more time on their hands but not the funds to do what they like to do. Rising food and gas prices are not doing us any favors.
It is important to plan ahead for retirement
It is of great importance to reinforce our belief in the preciousness of life.
We will always be faced with challenges. See the greater value in those challenges. They are a necessary part of living a fulfilled and complete  life. Challenges bring us to a level of higher awareness and appreciation.
I asked myself  whether I am going to meet these challenges with strength or despair. Knowing that we have a choice is very empowering. 
By balancing my sense of loss with positivity and hope, I was able to continue to move forward with strength and continued  to reinvent myself. It is important to age in  a creative manner.  At age 70 I reinvented myself as a writer. 
Find your hidden talent. We all have greatness within ourselves. Ask yourself what inspires you,  where do you feel most fulfilled? The answer is the authentic you. This will lead to a peaceful state of awareness.
As we grow older it is no secret that we experience an increasing number of major life changes, including children leaving the home, retirement and loss of loved ones. Our physical health is changing. How we handle and grow from these changes is a significant part of healthy aging. 
It is important to live in the moment but also have a vision for the future . Ask yourself how you want to age and  take action.  A healthy lifestyle is of great importance.  Our life force needs to kick in and the strength of aging will begin to  speak forcefully.
I belief optimism is the silver lining. It leads to success. Never imagine what you don't want in your life. Believe in possibilities not problems. You become what you think. The way we think about ourselves can affect our performance. 
Life can be what we make it. If you only put in half the effort you will only get out as much. 
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vivianneknebelauthor · 7 months
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The Art of Aging - The Elderly
The best recipe for a good long life is to stay interested and maintain curiosity, to feel appreciated and cared for, and to care for others. When old people feel appreciated, they can live a healthier and more joyful life and they are also able to enrich their surroundings with their experiences.
Even those who suffer in old age, due to health concerns, for instance, there are always reasons to hope. I always ask myself, “ if I can no longer do this one thing, what else can I do?” I look for a crumb of positivity and then build on that. That is just my nature. We need to live with life not against it. There is strength in acceptance .
How we regard the world is a question of interpretation. We have the choice to see things in a way such that we derive strength from everything around us.
We need to recognize our strengths and build on them, we need to activate  our own energy and let it flow.
As I have gotten older, I have sought new ways to engage myself and to develop  new passions  and interests. “Reinvent yourself in the face of inescapable changes ,” that process can be life changing.
Even if we want to slow down in old age and succumb to the couch, we must will our bodies to go the extra mile. That is what I do.  “You can easily give in and call yourself old. “ You become exactly that when you do that. We might actually become what we believe ourselves to be as we age.
We can have joyful moments, even in the midst of sorrow. You can delight in your children, your grandchildren , and even in the changing of the seasons. I nurture positivity and draw on it to guide me through my days.
I seemed to have gained more energy and wisdom as I have aged, and . I try to occupy my time with things that have value, where I have something to show for my efforts.
When I garden , I know that the outcome will be beautiful. When I cook a meal, I know I will serve something truly nourishing. When I write a book, I am building my legacy. Whatever I do now, I want it to be productive. I was always somewhat  concerned with the question of,  where is this task taking me? Where am I going with this? But now , that feeling is more acute, perhaps because I do not have as much time left.
I believe I am still going to be around for some years, but the more you are aware of death, the more fully you live your life. I try to age with positivity. People want positivity around them . I make sure that I am the kind of person that others want to be around.
It is important to take care of one’s body and appearance. Fitness is of utmost importance, but the outside is not nearly as meaningful as what is happening inside.
If you are lucky enough to still have energy, try to use it in a good way. If you do not have much physical energy, try to channel your creative energy.
I am learning every day now . You can surprise yourself even when you think you have seen it all.
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vivianneknebelauthor · 7 months
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How to be Positive and Optimistic
Each day I get up with purpose and direction. I think purpose is key, not just to survive but to do something good for ourselves and the world around us.I have a profound sense of gratitude . Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. The optimism and positivity I generated through my gratitude practice has fueled me on my most difficult days. I have clarity and I am more aware as I go through life. Being positive is focusing on what is good in life. See possibilities instead of problems! Self actualizing people do not imagine what they don’t want in their lives. Always have a dream, set goals and stay focused. Life has to be fulfilled with contentment from within. Reinforce your belief in the preciousness of life and the desire to freely pursue your dreams. I live life in a state of appreciation not depreciation
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My mentor Dr. Wayne Dyer
Dr. Wayne Dyer was my mentor.
His philosophies helped me make sense of the world. In applying the philosophies I could see that they worked. To drop the attachment was a great help.
I learned to detach myself from a state of gentleness. Dr. Wayne Dyer helped me to recognize how much the vicissitudes of my early life had impacted me and depleted my strength. He taught me how important it is to take control of one‘s life and not see oneself as a victim despite the numerous forces and factors that may convince you otherwise. He taught me that the freest people are those who are firmly committed to their inner peace. I learned to refuse to allow the whims and wills of others to define how I should live my life and who I should be. Instead I focus on my own choices without worrying about how others feel about them.
Dr. Wayne Dyer also taught me that thought is creative action. To give energy to what I believe in. I learned to plan out my life and to manifest what I want. Everything starts with a thought.
He taught me the importance of patience.
I am now able to not always look at completion, but instead to carefully and calmly enjoy the process.
To live in the present moment.
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Over the years, I studied the philosophies of great minds and poets. They helped me make sense of the world and, through their wisdom, I am able to cope in flexible ways with the challenges that life throws my way. I have overcome many hurdles and achieved the peacefulness of a truly loved and appreciated life.
Many philosophers, poets and scientists equate this to beauty.
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my memoir “From Rubble To Champagne”...
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Vivianne Knebel Author at work writing.  I am a writer and author.
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ANXIETY
Each and every one of us will experience some form of ANXIETY.
As it is normal, it is important for us not to allow it to swallow us up.
During Covid 19 there is a lot of uncertainty . Anxiety and depression is on the rise.We have a choice how we cope with  adversities. Our mind is our own kingdom that no one can invade.
Nothing can depress us  without our  permission.The more we understand how to live, the less fearful we become.I learned early on how raw and ruthless life can be, but also realized the beauty and love that always awaits all of us.Let us focus on the good that remains instead of the hellish road ahead.
Challenges are part of life .
Without them there can be no life!
Let us be grateful for those challenges,  for they fortify us and bring us to a higher level of awareness and allow us to become our best selves.Every challenge we overcome prepares us for the next challenge.
Life is a constant cycle of ups and downs.
In my book" Lessons Learned About Life And Love" I distilled my life experiences and how I applied the wisdom of the great minds, philosophers, poets and writers, they showed me the way, and how to make sense of the world.
Learn to live with life not against it! Say yes to whatever nature asks of us , otherwise life would lose its meaning.
Gratitude is the key to happiness.
When we give thanks for the good things , we replace negative emotions with positive ones.
This will lead to a sense of well being and greater self esteem.
My book is ideal for anyone searching for love and meaning in this complex world.
I pass along lessons on living a full life and finding peace.
Practice being kind to yourself!
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How To Treat Grief Like An Old Friend
When you lose a loved one, remember that all he or she  has  done, no one can take away from that person. Even though it is in the past, that person brought it into being. Having been is also a kind of being. Perhaps the surest kind.                    — Viktor Frankl
The finality of the loss of someone we love affects us all very deeply.We need to come to terms with the meaning of life.  Pain, suffering and death is part of it.
Without it there can be no life.We have to find meaning in the moments that test us.
Our inner strength can raise us above our outward fate.
Forces beyond our control can take away everything that is dear to us.Except one thing, our freedom to chose how we respond.Life is meaningful, and we must see it as meaningful!
Despite the circumstances.
Don‘t allow yourself to be swallowed up by grief. Choose life not death!
Love is as strong as death.
The Image, the Bond.We will always carry the image of our loved one with us.
It is a treasure we human beings possess.
I still see my mother looking at me with loving eyes that are alive.Nothing can touch the strength of her love, the thoughts.We need to allow ourselves to grieve, but then move on with renewed purpose, and be kind to ourselves in order to stay strong.
‘The word happy’ would lose it’s meaning if it were not balanced by sadness !
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I have exciting news! I am hosting a podcast about "Lessons Learned About Life and Love - Living with intention and with  wisdom from great minds.” I will offer guidance on how to love life. This podcast is ideal for those who want to find meaning in all of life's moments. . Listen now on iHeartRadio, iTunes and Spotify - Link in my profile.
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New Author Interview!!!
Thank you to the V Network for allowing me to have a voice.
This  interview gave me a chance to share my life‘s story.
All the challenges I have overcome and how all the adversity made me strong and resilient , it gave me a chance to forward my gratitude to the future.  
In sharing my philosophy on life  I hope to enrich the lives of others .
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Upcoming Book Topics
My upcoming book will focus on the great minds, what they have taught me , and how I benefit when I apply their wisdom in my life.
Just being aware of the philosophies is not enough. We have to apply them in our daily life to make them work.
When you apply them you will say, yes this is true it works.
These great minds help us make sense of the world .
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Writing gives me a chance to forward my gratitude to the future. - Vivianne
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Hope, Gratitude, Optimism, Perseverance and Determination
I wrote my memoir “From Rubble To Champagne” as a gift for my husband’s 80th. birthday,. It is an expression of gratitude to him for believing in me. For seeing potential   in me that I did not know I had. For encouraging me to learn and grow and supporting me in all my endeavors. For being the wind beneath my wings, and always making me feel so loved. We are going through a time of great uncertainty and many people are living in despair.
I want to give people the message to never give up hope, to have a vision and stay focused, to have determination and persistence which is everything. Obstacles can be overcome! Become resilient. The beauty of resilience is that it can be acquired. You can train to become resilient. I have been through so much worse. In this time of uncertainty it is more important than ever to hold steadfast to gratitude and hope. After overcoming very difficult and challenging times  I know too well that these hold the key to happiness. My memoir From Rubble To Champagne is an example of the “ American Dream,”
I have not always held the perspective on life that I possess now. In my memoir I opened up about the hardships I overcame in order to find joy and peace. By revealing my story with brutal honesty I hope I can provide inspiration and encouragement for anyone struggling during this unprecedented moment in history.
Through hope, hard work, determination and perseverance I was able to make the best of what God gave me and awaken to my ultimate nature. The result was that I was able to have a life of prosperity and gratitude.
Gratitude represents the whole of ourselves.
Practicing gratitude has been healing for me. The positivity and optimism I generated through my gratitude fueled me on difficult days. Gratitude has helped me to trust myself and my abilities even in moments of great uncertainty. It is always possible to find good , even in chaos. You become strong as a result of your ability to find what is good in life. You are what you think are not empty words.
Being optimistic leads to a healthier, wealthier and happier life.
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