I was reminded recently how important it is to recognize when we experience abundance in our lives.
Being quite aware of that yesterday I noticed several bits of financial abundance that came to me during the day.
First, as I was on my morning walk I knew that I would find a penny--and I did! Hmmm, maybe I should be thinking about finding a silver dollar! Seriously, I'm grateful for every penny (and dollar) so that was a great way to start the day.
Later in the day I was in downtown Denver for a meeting and had to find a place to park. I had located several garages, the closest would cost me $12, others were in the $6 range. I decided we would find a great, reasonably priced parking space. Lo and behold, a metered spot was open right where we wanted to be and for only $1.25 we got to park in the perfect spot!
We went to dinner with a friend and we were going to offer to pay for the meal, but before we could offer, our friend did. When we told him that we had intended to pay he declined--so we had a fantastic gift of a wonderful dinner with great company!
I am abundant! Let's see what today brings!!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Go Gratitude
Feeling grateful for what we have is one of the best ways to attract more things to be grateful for.
The folks at Go Gratitude are about to start their 2nd World Gratitude Gathering which evolved from the Go Gratitude experiment, becoming a full experience.
Their mission is to share joy, gathering family and assisting others to realize dreams through gratitude.
The gratitude experience begins on Oct. 1, 2008 (That's this Wednesday) and provides a new series of 42 messages. The original 42 Go Gratitude messages are now available in an eBook.
The benefits and results from the World Gratitude experience include gaining awareness to your life purpose, aligning with Universal Energy, mastering Letting Go (go with the flow), manifesting your desires, raising you level of health and sense of self-worth.
Each participant makes 9 agreements:
Learn more about the World Gratitude experience and join this group today--they operate on a donation basis, so check it out for free and then contribute as you feel is appropriate.
The folks at Go Gratitude are about to start their 2nd World Gratitude Gathering which evolved from the Go Gratitude experiment, becoming a full experience.
Their mission is to share joy, gathering family and assisting others to realize dreams through gratitude.
The gratitude experience begins on Oct. 1, 2008 (That's this Wednesday) and provides a new series of 42 messages. The original 42 Go Gratitude messages are now available in an eBook.
The benefits and results from the World Gratitude experience include gaining awareness to your life purpose, aligning with Universal Energy, mastering Letting Go (go with the flow), manifesting your desires, raising you level of health and sense of self-worth.
Each participant makes 9 agreements:
- I agree that a world of Love and Gratitude begins with me. I choose to be a conscious mirror and model of the change I wish to see in the world.
- I agree to consciously set an intention for manifesting something miraculous in my life throughout this process.
- I agree to tap into Gratitude on a daily basis and as much as possible in every waking moment. I know that the rewards of doing so flow through and extend beyond me, strengthening the collective field of Gratitude from which we may all derive benefit.
- I agree to be a consistently uplifting inspiration in all my interactions in World Gratitude. I commit to see and mirror back the greatness of each soul who crosses my path. I choose to discover and nurture the light within so that it may shine forth to others and magnify their life.
- I agree to honor each individual's right to choose their own belief system and life path.
- I agree to be open to both give and receive within this community. In all my dealings, I seek win-win, mutually edifying interactions and transactions.
- I agree to be my word in my exchanges with others. I realize that my personal influence is magnified to the degree I am able to keep my word with myself and others. If something comes up and I decide to change what I had agreed upon, then I agree to make that communication as soon as possible to the affected party.
- I agree to love and enjoy my life as much as possible!
- And, last but certainly not least, I agree to be Grateful for ME!
Learn more about the World Gratitude experience and join this group today--they operate on a donation basis, so check it out for free and then contribute as you feel is appropriate.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Why Haven't I Gotten What I Want Part 4
Some people have been critical of the movie, The Secret, saying it talks about money and things too much. They'll say "money can't buy happiness" and some will say "money isn't important."
In The Secret, they discuss using the Law of Attraction for health and relationships, not just money and things.
It is certainly true that money doesn't buy happiness, but money in today's world is important! And it is something that pretty much everyone can understand and relate to. Money is quantifiable and money is not reflective of a specific taste thereby making it very universal.
If you are someone who has no use for money that is fine. Then don't put thoughts of money in your pan "A". It is your pan--put in it what YOU want. Be aware of not putting negative thoughts in your pan "A". If you fill your pan with negative thoughts about money then you are putting in negative thoughts and the Universe will respond with negative experiences.
So fill your pan with thoughts of peace, happiness, love, whatever, and leave the criticisms out all together. Don't close the flow of what you do want in your life by being critical of what other people want.
In The Secret, they discuss using the Law of Attraction for health and relationships, not just money and things.
It is certainly true that money doesn't buy happiness, but money in today's world is important! And it is something that pretty much everyone can understand and relate to. Money is quantifiable and money is not reflective of a specific taste thereby making it very universal.
If you are someone who has no use for money that is fine. Then don't put thoughts of money in your pan "A". It is your pan--put in it what YOU want. Be aware of not putting negative thoughts in your pan "A". If you fill your pan with negative thoughts about money then you are putting in negative thoughts and the Universe will respond with negative experiences.
So fill your pan with thoughts of peace, happiness, love, whatever, and leave the criticisms out all together. Don't close the flow of what you do want in your life by being critical of what other people want.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Changing What I put in Pan "A"
In our series on "Why Don't I have What I Want?" We have determined that we have actually weighted our scale with the thoughts of what we do not want. So how do we change that? How do we fill our pan with thoughts of what we do want?
First, be aware of what you are putting in your pan. Some people are dogmatic in their approach to this and will tell you is you say "I want ________" then you are reinforcing lack (or wanting) of the desire, not the having of it. The bottom line is the emotion behind the words, not the words themselves. If it is easier for you to start off by carefully choosing your words when talking about your point of desire then do that.
However, I find many people who follow the dogmatic approach and still don't have success. How come? They are saying all the right words, but the feelings aren't there! For every positive statement or affirmation they are saying, their inner voice is shouting back 3 or 4 negative ones--as straight forward as "that's not true" or "you liar" or "oh right, don't you wish". Or they are feeling a sense of longing for or pining for the desire. This longing or pining is really an admission of lacking it.
So in this case, good words or not, you are filling pan A with feelings of lack. So again, I will encourage you to do things that bring you the feeling of having that desired outcome or object.
If you want a new car--cut out pictures of it, take it out for a test drive, take a photo of yourself in it, visualize yourself in it--driving it, owning it. See it parked in your driveway or your garage. By filling pan "A" with the joyful feelings of owning that car, pan "B" gets filled with the Universe's response to give you more opportunities to feel that--including actually getting that car!
Remember, the Universe is blindfolded. She doesn't know if you actually already have the car or if you are just pretending. She only feels to what you are feeling and responds accordingly.
While you are practicing this (because it does take some practice--most of us have drummed daydreaming out of our lives and aren't used to imagining any more) if you find that you are contradicting you positive thoughts with feelings of disbelief or lack, play with it and be gentle on yourself. Ask yourself, what if it were true? wouldn't it be nice if it were true? and use that as a starting point.
Will your results be instantaneous? Probably not! Whether your thoughts are positive or negative you will most likely experience a delay. It isn't a single thought that is going to bring you the car--it is the overall balance of thoughts. So keep it up and be open to receiving!
First, be aware of what you are putting in your pan. Some people are dogmatic in their approach to this and will tell you is you say "I want ________" then you are reinforcing lack (or wanting) of the desire, not the having of it. The bottom line is the emotion behind the words, not the words themselves. If it is easier for you to start off by carefully choosing your words when talking about your point of desire then do that.
However, I find many people who follow the dogmatic approach and still don't have success. How come? They are saying all the right words, but the feelings aren't there! For every positive statement or affirmation they are saying, their inner voice is shouting back 3 or 4 negative ones--as straight forward as "that's not true" or "you liar" or "oh right, don't you wish". Or they are feeling a sense of longing for or pining for the desire. This longing or pining is really an admission of lacking it.
So in this case, good words or not, you are filling pan A with feelings of lack. So again, I will encourage you to do things that bring you the feeling of having that desired outcome or object.
If you want a new car--cut out pictures of it, take it out for a test drive, take a photo of yourself in it, visualize yourself in it--driving it, owning it. See it parked in your driveway or your garage. By filling pan "A" with the joyful feelings of owning that car, pan "B" gets filled with the Universe's response to give you more opportunities to feel that--including actually getting that car!
Remember, the Universe is blindfolded. She doesn't know if you actually already have the car or if you are just pretending. She only feels to what you are feeling and responds accordingly.
While you are practicing this (because it does take some practice--most of us have drummed daydreaming out of our lives and aren't used to imagining any more) if you find that you are contradicting you positive thoughts with feelings of disbelief or lack, play with it and be gentle on yourself. Ask yourself, what if it were true? wouldn't it be nice if it were true? and use that as a starting point.
Will your results be instantaneous? Probably not! Whether your thoughts are positive or negative you will most likely experience a delay. It isn't a single thought that is going to bring you the car--it is the overall balance of thoughts. So keep it up and be open to receiving!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Why Haven't I Gotten What I Want Part 2
Another visual is an old-fashioned scale, with two pans. One side (pan "A") holds the item to be weighed--the item you want to buy for example. The other side (pan "B") holds the objective weights.
Now envision Lady Liberty blindfolded holding the scales, like the Scales of Justice but here they are the Scales of Attraction!
The contents in pan "A" are whatever you put in, whatever you desire. The objective weights represent the response in direct proportion to whatever you put in pan "A". Lady Liberty is the Universe. She is blindfolded because she doesn't see what you put in pan A; she doesn't judge what you put in pan "A", her job is only to respond.
So if you say you want a relationship but you fill pan "A" with thoughts of "I don't have a partner", "what is wrong with me", "why am I alone", "no one wants to date me", "I'm not good enough", etc, the Universe will fill pan "B" with experiences that match what you put in. Providing you with more opportunities to experience those feelings of loneliness.
Check in tomorrow to see how you can change what you are putting in pan "A".
Now envision Lady Liberty blindfolded holding the scales, like the Scales of Justice but here they are the Scales of Attraction!
The contents in pan "A" are whatever you put in, whatever you desire. The objective weights represent the response in direct proportion to whatever you put in pan "A". Lady Liberty is the Universe. She is blindfolded because she doesn't see what you put in pan A; she doesn't judge what you put in pan "A", her job is only to respond.
So if you say you want a relationship but you fill pan "A" with thoughts of "I don't have a partner", "what is wrong with me", "why am I alone", "no one wants to date me", "I'm not good enough", etc, the Universe will fill pan "B" with experiences that match what you put in. Providing you with more opportunities to experience those feelings of loneliness.
Check in tomorrow to see how you can change what you are putting in pan "A".
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Why Haven't I Gotten What I Want
So you are clear on what it is you want. Awesome.
How come it isn't here yet?
Imagine a teeter-totter, like in the school yard.
The center point (the fulcrum if you want the technical term) is what we say we want. It doesn't matter what that is--more money, a great relationship, a better job, improved health....
On one side sits all our thoughts and feelings about having the object of our desire.
On the other side sits all our thoughts and feelings about the lack of the object of our desire (the not having it.)
Take a look at your teeter-totter. Which side has the bigger stack? For many of us, the side that is stacked higher is filled with thoughts and feelings about not having.
The side with the bigger stack has more energy and we attract more of that. This is the basic principle of the Law of Attraction.
I'll use money as an example because pretty much everyone can relate. Even if you don't want more money now, there probably was a time when you could use a little more.
When we give more energy or weight to the lack of money (our debt, the bills, how will I pay for the kids' braces, I can't afford that, etc) than to the having money we will actually attract more of the lack of money.
That is why great teachers encourage you to do what you can to get the feelings of having that object you desire. By generating those feelings of abundance you are stacking the teeter-totter in your favor!
Once you start to tip it in your favor, the Universe will start to bring you what you want instead of what you don't want.
How come it isn't here yet?
Imagine a teeter-totter, like in the school yard.
The center point (the fulcrum if you want the technical term) is what we say we want. It doesn't matter what that is--more money, a great relationship, a better job, improved health....
On one side sits all our thoughts and feelings about having the object of our desire.
On the other side sits all our thoughts and feelings about the lack of the object of our desire (the not having it.)
Take a look at your teeter-totter. Which side has the bigger stack? For many of us, the side that is stacked higher is filled with thoughts and feelings about not having.
The side with the bigger stack has more energy and we attract more of that. This is the basic principle of the Law of Attraction.
I'll use money as an example because pretty much everyone can relate. Even if you don't want more money now, there probably was a time when you could use a little more.
When we give more energy or weight to the lack of money (our debt, the bills, how will I pay for the kids' braces, I can't afford that, etc) than to the having money we will actually attract more of the lack of money.
That is why great teachers encourage you to do what you can to get the feelings of having that object you desire. By generating those feelings of abundance you are stacking the teeter-totter in your favor!
Once you start to tip it in your favor, the Universe will start to bring you what you want instead of what you don't want.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Are You Clear About What You Want?
You don't have to tell the Universe over and over what you want. Repeatedly stating what we want is for US not the UNIVERSE.
This helps us to become more and more clear about what we want. It is a way to hone in on the specifics, like zooming in with a camera, getting tighter and tighter on the image, from the broad vista to the single blade of grass.
If you are not clear on what you want, how can the Universe bring it to you?
Get clear on what exactly it is you want. What does that feel like? And then be open and ready to receive it.
This helps us to become more and more clear about what we want. It is a way to hone in on the specifics, like zooming in with a camera, getting tighter and tighter on the image, from the broad vista to the single blade of grass.
If you are not clear on what you want, how can the Universe bring it to you?
Get clear on what exactly it is you want. What does that feel like? And then be open and ready to receive it.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wisdom comes by Living Life Intended for You
Wisdom comes only when you stop looking for it and start truly living the life the Creator intended for you.There are many things that block us from wisdom such as selfishness, secrets, hate, anger, jealousy and judgments. Another thing that can block us from wisdom is trying too hard or wishing something would happen. Wishing implies doubt and trying implies control. We need to let go of these things. We need to abandon ourselves to the Creator. As soon as we surrender everything, the wisdom starts to flow. The Elders know how to help us with this. Just ask them.
-- Lelia Fisher
My Great Spirit, today I surrender my life and my will to Your care.
Thanks to White Bison for this great lesson. If you like this and would like to see more, contact White Bison to subscribe to the Elder's Meditation of the Day.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Peace in the Park
This festival was a very nice expression of peace. While there were some people who expressed specific political points of view, overall it was really about peace in all forms.
There was information about ways to volunteer to help people around the world--through avenues such as the Peace Corps and through purchasing fair trade items made by people in Africa or South America.
Students there helped dispel the idea that our looks are an accurate reflection of who we are and our inherit "goodness" or lack thereof.
Musicians performed on the "lilypad" stage and around the lagoon. A Native American drummer on one side and and international dance group with smaller drums on the other.
Chalk artists of all ages created a sidewalk display of peace while others contributed to peace quilts and weavings.
Excellent weather added to the experience. Next year may it grow even larger!
There was information about ways to volunteer to help people around the world--through avenues such as the Peace Corps and through purchasing fair trade items made by people in Africa or South America.
Students there helped dispel the idea that our looks are an accurate reflection of who we are and our inherit "goodness" or lack thereof.
Musicians performed on the "lilypad" stage and around the lagoon. A Native American drummer on one side and and international dance group with smaller drums on the other.
Chalk artists of all ages created a sidewalk display of peace while others contributed to peace quilts and weavings.
Excellent weather added to the experience. Next year may it grow even larger!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Alternative Meditations for Compassion
Yesterday we covered a standard meditation for compassion.
Using the same process, we can offer meditations that will help ourselves and the world in general. One of the things that I like to do is word phrases in the positive. Any thought that you would have for yourself and that you can wish for the world works.
In other words, this is not the time to meditate on getting a new Mercedes! Nothing wrong with the Mercedes--it just may not be what everyone needs.
So, think universal. Peace. Love. Joy. Health. Vitality.
Use any of these as is, or as starting points. There are no real rules, no right or wrong. Keep the thoughts simple. The point is to have something that you can easily repeat and feel in your heart.
And breathe!
Using the same process, we can offer meditations that will help ourselves and the world in general. One of the things that I like to do is word phrases in the positive. Any thought that you would have for yourself and that you can wish for the world works.
In other words, this is not the time to meditate on getting a new Mercedes! Nothing wrong with the Mercedes--it just may not be what everyone needs.
So, think universal. Peace. Love. Joy. Health. Vitality.
May I have peace in my heart. May I project peace in the world.
May I experience love and freedom.
May I feel great joy. May I be joyful in all I do.
May I have abundant health and happiness.
Use any of these as is, or as starting points. There are no real rules, no right or wrong. Keep the thoughts simple. The point is to have something that you can easily repeat and feel in your heart.
And breathe!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Meditation for Compassion
Meditation is typically used to clear the mind of all thought. It can also be used to increase positive energy by focusing on positive thoughts.
Since yesterday was an anniversary of a horrible day in the eyes of most of the world, I thought it would be a good time to talk about how to meditate to increase compassion in ourselves.
If you don't think you can meditate, you may be surprised at your ability to do this type of meditation. Because you are not trying to empty your mind but instead are focusing on a series of thoughts, it can be much easier than you might imagine.
Set aside about 15 minutes to start. You can gradually increase the time as it gets easier for you.
Get into comfortable clothes and then get into a comfortable position. Some people like to lie down, but if you tend to fall asleep when lying down then try a seated position. Be sure your back is supported, you don't want to strain or slouch. Comfort is very important.
To begin, take a few deep breaths. You can close your eyes or leave them open just a little bit. Now think about someone that you care about. Bring his or her face to your mind--say their name if that helps. When you have them clearly in your mind and in your heart, you will silently say some compassionate phrases.
These are some standard phrases used, but feel free to alter them to fit your personality or desires: May you be free of pain and sorrow. May you be well and happy.
Repeat the phrases several times slowly. Remember to take some deep breaths.
Especially in the beginning, your mind may wander. That's okay, be gentle on yourself. Notice it and let it go, and go back to the compassion phrases.
After a minute or two, focus the compassion phrase on yourself: May I be free of pain and sorrow. May I be well and happy.
Repeat the phrases several times slowly, remembering to take deep breaths.
Allow yourself to really feel the compassion towards yourself that you felt towards the person you had in mind in the beginning. For some of us, this is the biggest challenge of the exercise! The ability to be truly compassionate to all, includes compassion towards self.
After several minutes, focus on a person you know and who is not your easiest relationship. It could be a neighbor, a co-worker, one of the kids...someone who challenges you in feeling compassion at times.
Get that person's face in your mind and heart and repeat the compassion phrases, directed towards them. Breathing deeply and repeating the phrases slowly.
Now think of someone you interact with only superficially--you don't have to know their name--just picture their face and offer the compassion phrases to them. Keep breathing and slowly repeating the words.
The meditation ends by sending the compassion phrases to the entire world. All people, everywhere. All animals. All plants. All life forms.
Since yesterday was an anniversary of a horrible day in the eyes of most of the world, I thought it would be a good time to talk about how to meditate to increase compassion in ourselves.
If you don't think you can meditate, you may be surprised at your ability to do this type of meditation. Because you are not trying to empty your mind but instead are focusing on a series of thoughts, it can be much easier than you might imagine.
Set aside about 15 minutes to start. You can gradually increase the time as it gets easier for you.
Get into comfortable clothes and then get into a comfortable position. Some people like to lie down, but if you tend to fall asleep when lying down then try a seated position. Be sure your back is supported, you don't want to strain or slouch. Comfort is very important.
To begin, take a few deep breaths. You can close your eyes or leave them open just a little bit. Now think about someone that you care about. Bring his or her face to your mind--say their name if that helps. When you have them clearly in your mind and in your heart, you will silently say some compassionate phrases.
These are some standard phrases used, but feel free to alter them to fit your personality or desires: May you be free of pain and sorrow. May you be well and happy.
Repeat the phrases several times slowly. Remember to take some deep breaths.
Especially in the beginning, your mind may wander. That's okay, be gentle on yourself. Notice it and let it go, and go back to the compassion phrases.
After a minute or two, focus the compassion phrase on yourself: May I be free of pain and sorrow. May I be well and happy.
Repeat the phrases several times slowly, remembering to take deep breaths.
Allow yourself to really feel the compassion towards yourself that you felt towards the person you had in mind in the beginning. For some of us, this is the biggest challenge of the exercise! The ability to be truly compassionate to all, includes compassion towards self.
After several minutes, focus on a person you know and who is not your easiest relationship. It could be a neighbor, a co-worker, one of the kids...someone who challenges you in feeling compassion at times.
Get that person's face in your mind and heart and repeat the compassion phrases, directed towards them. Breathing deeply and repeating the phrases slowly.
Now think of someone you interact with only superficially--you don't have to know their name--just picture their face and offer the compassion phrases to them. Keep breathing and slowly repeating the words.
The meditation ends by sending the compassion phrases to the entire world. All people, everywhere. All animals. All plants. All life forms.
May all beings be free of pain and sorrow. May all be well and happy.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
September 11 Remembered
I remember where I was when I got the call that the World Trade Center had been hit. I was working hard, putting in electricity and installing a floor so we would have a well lit, spacious storage area.
It was hot work. I'm not sure what made us answer the phone but when we did, we became cold to the core.
It truly was one of the few life-changing experiences of my life. A memory that will last a lifetime. Inconceivable, yet it happened.
As I reflect back on that day, I know more than ever that Peace, Understanding and Compassion are more important than any one belief--whether that is political or religious.
There is so much more that unites us than separates us. A few months later my mother was called to action by the Red Cross. She worked at Ground Zero and helped people get back some sense of normalcy in their lives. She was struck at the outpouring of support and love that she felt while she was there. Even out of great tragedy and loss, the human spirit of generosity and kindness still prevails.
Tomorrow I'll talk about a specific exercise to help us increase our level of compassion. For today, let's honor those who lost their lives, those who survived and helped, and keep a place of peace in our hearts for all people. By being peace in ourselves we offer the best opportunity for peace to be here on earth.
It was hot work. I'm not sure what made us answer the phone but when we did, we became cold to the core.
It truly was one of the few life-changing experiences of my life. A memory that will last a lifetime. Inconceivable, yet it happened.
As I reflect back on that day, I know more than ever that Peace, Understanding and Compassion are more important than any one belief--whether that is political or religious.
There is so much more that unites us than separates us. A few months later my mother was called to action by the Red Cross. She worked at Ground Zero and helped people get back some sense of normalcy in their lives. She was struck at the outpouring of support and love that she felt while she was there. Even out of great tragedy and loss, the human spirit of generosity and kindness still prevails.
Tomorrow I'll talk about a specific exercise to help us increase our level of compassion. For today, let's honor those who lost their lives, those who survived and helped, and keep a place of peace in our hearts for all people. By being peace in ourselves we offer the best opportunity for peace to be here on earth.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Peace Rally
2nd Annual Peace in the Park festival this Saturday, Sept. 13 noon-5pm, Loveland, Colorado, Civic Center Park.
In the movie, "The Secret", Hale Dwoskin, the creator of the Sedona Method, said if you are against war be pro-peace.
A woman in my town is definitely demonstrating that she has more than just a seed within her! Nancy Kain organized the first Peace in the Park festival in Loveland, Colorado last year and over 500 people showed up.
Kain, who studied renowned peace activist hopes to teach kids about peace--lessons they can put to use on the playground to combat bullying.
Far from being a political event, this is a family festival promoting peaceful solutions to conflict.
Peace starts within and grows one person at a time.
In the movie, "The Secret", Hale Dwoskin, the creator of the Sedona Method, said if you are against war be pro-peace.
At our core, every human being contains the seed for world peace within them
A woman in my town is definitely demonstrating that she has more than just a seed within her! Nancy Kain organized the first Peace in the Park festival in Loveland, Colorado last year and over 500 people showed up.
Kain, who studied renowned peace activist hopes to teach kids about peace--lessons they can put to use on the playground to combat bullying.
Far from being a political event, this is a family festival promoting peaceful solutions to conflict.
Peace starts within and grows one person at a time.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Is Suffering Good or Necessary
Some people and religions teach that suffering is a virtue. The Law of Attraction, which is neutral, will just provide you more of what you focus on, so if you want to suffer and think it is a good thing, then you will be given ample opportunity to suffer and see suffering in the world.
I prefer to think that JOY is a virtue. Think of Randy Pausch, the author of The Last Lecture, who died from pancreatic cancer this summer. His philosophy was one of joy. He created a great image by saying you can choose to be a Tigger or an Eyeore. It is up to you.
I think the world could use more Tiggers. I will be working on my Tigger-tude!
*If you haven't see the Last Lecture, be sure to click the link. It is incredible!
I prefer to think that JOY is a virtue. Think of Randy Pausch, the author of The Last Lecture, who died from pancreatic cancer this summer. His philosophy was one of joy. He created a great image by saying you can choose to be a Tigger or an Eyeore. It is up to you.
I think the world could use more Tiggers. I will be working on my Tigger-tude!
*If you haven't see the Last Lecture, be sure to click the link. It is incredible!
Pray and Know You Have Been Heard
It is not necessary for us to worry about our prayers (or affirmations) coming true. It is not our job to worry about how they will come true.
It is for us to say our prayers or our affirmations and then to know that they have been heard.
The Universe (Source, God, whatever term you choose to use) hears our prayers and responds.
It is for us to say our prayers or our affirmations and then to know that they have been heard.
The Universe (Source, God, whatever term you choose to use) hears our prayers and responds.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Being Open to Abundance
To me, abundance is not merely financial. It refers to an attitude that spills over to everything that we do. By being open to abundance, I am open to time, energy, joy, love, beauty, simplicity and whatever else I decide I want to experience in my life.
I had to file some documents for one of my businesses with the Secretary of State's office, and have been putting it off (and off and off!) I had this memory that while it was easy to submit the documents online, there were lots of attachments and supporting docs that I had to prepare.
I think I was practicing abundance as in "having lots to do" in regards to this.
This morning, I was reading in Ask and It Is Given, a process to help raise my vibration about this task, so that I was open to the abundance of the universe, rather than creating resistance with my dread. I chose the "Focus Wheel Process". Being very aware of what I did not want (a difficult, long, tedious, stressful process) I then proceeded to write what I did want. I wrote things like how simple it is to file online, how nice it is that the SOS sends reminders that these docs need to be filed, so I don't have to worry about missing deadlines, I don't have to do it all in one sitting...on and on I went around the wheel and by the end I was feeling really good about submitting my docs.
So, a few hours later, I'm at my computer ready to start the process and I review my wheel, and I start to read the SOS info. Instead of what I remembered to be the case, it was a very straight-forward form and I was easily done in less than 10 minutes!
I am so grateful that I was open to the teachings of Abraham, this morning in particular. I am so grateful that I chose to delay filing the forms from yesterday, because by doing so I was able to raise my vibration and be open to the ease of the process.
Did the filing procedure actually change from when I last looked? Or was I misremembering/misreading the information? Or was I over complicating things? I do not know, and I do not care! The simple fact is that it was easy and I have completed a task that was looming overhead. I now have that paperwork filed away and one less thing to do!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I had to file some documents for one of my businesses with the Secretary of State's office, and have been putting it off (and off and off!) I had this memory that while it was easy to submit the documents online, there were lots of attachments and supporting docs that I had to prepare.
I think I was practicing abundance as in "having lots to do" in regards to this.
This morning, I was reading in Ask and It Is Given, a process to help raise my vibration about this task, so that I was open to the abundance of the universe, rather than creating resistance with my dread. I chose the "Focus Wheel Process". Being very aware of what I did not want (a difficult, long, tedious, stressful process) I then proceeded to write what I did want. I wrote things like how simple it is to file online, how nice it is that the SOS sends reminders that these docs need to be filed, so I don't have to worry about missing deadlines, I don't have to do it all in one sitting...on and on I went around the wheel and by the end I was feeling really good about submitting my docs.
So, a few hours later, I'm at my computer ready to start the process and I review my wheel, and I start to read the SOS info. Instead of what I remembered to be the case, it was a very straight-forward form and I was easily done in less than 10 minutes!
I am so grateful that I was open to the teachings of Abraham, this morning in particular. I am so grateful that I chose to delay filing the forms from yesterday, because by doing so I was able to raise my vibration and be open to the ease of the process.
Did the filing procedure actually change from when I last looked? Or was I misremembering/misreading the information? Or was I over complicating things? I do not know, and I do not care! The simple fact is that it was easy and I have completed a task that was looming overhead. I now have that paperwork filed away and one less thing to do!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Open to Abundance
I had to call a company today to reschedule an event. I'd put this call off for a few days. When I spoke to one of their representatives two weeks ago I was told if I rescheduled I would be charged a (to me) significant fee. At that time I decided I would wait and see if maybe I would be able to make the event, even though I knew that the timing was not right for me.
After some reading and guidance this morning, I realized that the timing indeed was not right for me. I wanted to be able to attend this event when it would be most beneficial to me, and I did not want to pay a fee in order for the program to better fit my schedule.
Today, I set the intention that the call would go well, that I would not have to pay a fee. I thought about what I might say if they brought up the fee, but then I said to myself, that won't be necessary.
Before placing the call I took some deep breaths and got centered. I brought forth the feeling in myself that I have abundance and that the Universe is a giving place and that "all is well."
I called and was able to reschedule, no problem, no fee.
After some reading and guidance this morning, I realized that the timing indeed was not right for me. I wanted to be able to attend this event when it would be most beneficial to me, and I did not want to pay a fee in order for the program to better fit my schedule.
Today, I set the intention that the call would go well, that I would not have to pay a fee. I thought about what I might say if they brought up the fee, but then I said to myself, that won't be necessary.
Before placing the call I took some deep breaths and got centered. I brought forth the feeling in myself that I have abundance and that the Universe is a giving place and that "all is well."
I called and was able to reschedule, no problem, no fee.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Take a Vacation
Drs. Roizen and Oz are at it again...a friend of mine was mentioning how she keeps losing vacation time because she just doesn't use it. So what does the Law of Attraction bring to me? An article by the aforementioned doctors talking about how important it is to use your vacation.
They reference an Expedia.com survey that estimates 465 million vacation days are lost by Americans. Never having had this issue, I was fascinated.
Unless you absolutely LOVE your job (and even for those who do) it is important to take those breaks. Your body actually ages faster if you don't (stress) and it doesn't help your mental state or your family and not even your employer. By taking time off--they suggest at least once or twice a year--helps slow the aging process as well as give you much needed psychological benefits.
It amazes me that when a topic comes up in my "circle" I frequently then see something in the local paper or a magazine that follows up on it. So, pass the word if you have friends like mine--or if you are like my friend--and TAKE A VACATION!
They reference an Expedia.com survey that estimates 465 million vacation days are lost by Americans. Never having had this issue, I was fascinated.
Unless you absolutely LOVE your job (and even for those who do) it is important to take those breaks. Your body actually ages faster if you don't (stress) and it doesn't help your mental state or your family and not even your employer. By taking time off--they suggest at least once or twice a year--helps slow the aging process as well as give you much needed psychological benefits.
It amazes me that when a topic comes up in my "circle" I frequently then see something in the local paper or a magazine that follows up on it. So, pass the word if you have friends like mine--or if you are like my friend--and TAKE A VACATION!
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