Horses and Holidays Video

Happy Holidays!

I love horses and the holidays...and I am a big sucker for commercials that feature them...even if I don't buy the product...plus I love dalmatians...so this video was sure to catch my attention...

But beyond the horses, holidays and hounds, I like the message...have a vision, pursue it and the Universe will support you in achieving it. You don't have to know HOW it will happen, just believe that it will! That's what the Law of Attraction is all about!



Do you think this little guy knows his life's purpose, or what?!

We can learn from him...be clear on what you want, visualize it--create your vision board, have photos that support your vision, whatever it takes to hold onto that image...believe it is possible, take steps to achieve it, then allow yourself to receive it!

Here's to all of us manifesting our dreams today and everyday...with a little help from our friends!

Fun, Friends and Coincidences

Had a great couple days visiting with some friends I hadn't seen in a while.

We talked about all sorts of things from business to Law of Attraction to just plain fun. The four of us could have visited and shared ideas for an entire week...the visit was much too short. I recently placed an order for a series of books and DVDs on LOA...had hoped they would arrive in time for the visit...they didn't but we certainly didn't run out of things to do or wonderful topics of conversation. What a great, positive, group of people...the energy was fantastic.

Then today I heard from a neighbor who has joined a LOA group...and it turns out that one of the organizers of the group is a former co-worker of mine! Do you think this is a coincidence? I don't!

"Every person, all the events of your life are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you."

- Richard Bach

To all the wonderful people in my life now as well as in the past and future--thanks for being a part of a great ride!

Friday the 13th

Happy Friday the 13th...

This is the third Friday the 13th of the year...the maximum number possible in a single calendar year.

So if you are thinking it is an unlucky day, cheer up, it is the last one of the year. Even better, treat it as an opportunity to recognize that you can change your thinking and your experience!

I love Friday the 13th...it has always been a good day for me. When I was in school if we had tests on Friday the 13th I aced them...and I continue to expect that these will continue to be good days for me in the future.

Take extra time today to think about good things...the things you want to experience in your life. If you have the feeling that this day is unlucky then think about all the things that are already going right in your life. Remember the Law of Attraction states what you focus on expands...be grateful for the blessings you have and give only short attention to any annoyances you experience today.

As you fall asleep, think about what a great day you had...recite all the good stuff.

Then tomorrow when you wake up, remind yourself what a wonderful day Friday the 13th was...

Now you have started a new pattern! And expect the NEXT Friday the 13th to be an awesome day!

Vegan Message from Universe?

Last week I watched the Oprah Winfrey Show and the Ellen DeGeneres Show...both had vegan chefs on...am I being sent a message?

I like to sit up and take notice when "coincidences" come my way...of course, there are no coincidences in life...it is just the Law of Attraction at work!

Then in our Wednesday paper there was an insert for a new (to me) grocery store in the neighboring town. Hmmm.

I decided it was time for a shopping expedition! OK, not as exciting as "Road Trip!"...but it was exploring none the less.

So I went to Ft. Collins to the new (to me) Sprouts Farmers Market...verrry nice! They had a great assortment of fresh produce, natural health products, vegan proteins and a butcher shop. Not so big that you get lost, but big enough to have a great variety.

I didn't find the exact vegan item I was looking for..."gardein" as mentioned by Chef Tal on the Oprah Show, but there were lots of other items...some of which I have had trouble locating here in Loveland...especially since we don't really have a natural foods store and the oils & herbs lady has moved.

It may not be the most exciting development on the planet, but it made for a fun outing and a new discovery!

I Have the Power to Be Happy or Not

Wisdom is often found in humor...this isn't funny, but is wise...from one of the great comedians of the 20th century...

"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."

- Groucho Marx, was an American comedian and film star famed as a master of wit.

This is a great example of a positive attitude, affirmation and attracting what we want in life!

Let's choose to be happy...more fun than the alternative!

Believe You Can and You Can

I "met" a gal on Twitter today...we were both on the same page, as it were, talking about belief and how that it is necessary to believe you CAN in order to achieve your goals.

For me the biggest example is my weight loss, but it doesn't matter if your goal is to drop pounds, get a better paying job or find your life partner...it all starts with believing that you can.

(You can read more about that at Refuse To Diet....)

Well, this lady, Gail Lynne Goodwin has a fantastic site with lots of resources...so if you can't find a source of inspiration here, look at the links to the right ====> then be sure to go to her site. You can also sign up for daily inspirational quotes which I love, by clicking on the image below!

Musing on LOA and Social Media

Have you been participating in the Web 2.0 world of social media other than blogs?

I was introduced to Twitter almost a year ago and reluctantly got involved...there are things I really like about it, things that drive me nuts (if I choose to let them!) and things that I find down right amusing!

One of the things that strikes me as funny is the number of LOA "experts" there are on Twitter...some of them seem to be real--and offer wonderful advice and thoughtful comments. Others are well-known and you rarely hear from them, but you can follow just about all the teachers from the Secret, for example.

Then there are those people who claim to follow LOA and that they can teach you all sorts of things about it...and really all they are doing is sending out junk trying to get you to buy from them. One of my favorites is when they say they can teach you how to use LOA to attract "thousands of followers" (a follower on Twitter is someone who chooses to receive your messages aks Tweets.) It seems that whenever I get a message like this, the person who sent it out has very few followers. Hmmm...what is wrong with that picture?

Anyway...not an earth-shattering thought...but it is interesting that the people who seem to raise their hands as the "expert" rarely demonstrate it.

What does that say? About experts? About us? About people in general?

I think there are lots of great people to learn from--and you don't necessarily have to be an "expert", as in well-known, to be a great teacher...but if you are going to say you can teach me how to attract followers, shouldn't you have a lot of followers?

Or are they really demonstrating Law of Attraction principles? By stating they know how to attract thousands of followers maybe they will.

Interesting thoughts to ponder. ...What do you think?

Are they living the Law of Attraction? Are they in the process of attracting what they want? Are they sending out lots of positive vibrations and taking the actions necessary to create the life they desire?

Or are they just trying to capitalize on the New Thought / Affirmation rally that is happening around the world?

Seems to me WE can choose to experience them either way. We can be bothered by them or we can learn from them. Interesting that when I started writing this I was leaning towards the annoyed...mostly amused, but I admit to being slightly annoyed...and now that I've pondered it, I'm actually grateful to them.

By causing me to pause and think, I have been able to get more clear about what I want in my life--the type of people with whom I want to associate, to learn from...how I want to act and be perceived by others. It is really true that by (briefly) looking at what we DON'T want we get clear on what we DO want! (Thanks to Michael Losier for first teaching me this concept!)

With that, I'm going to end with joy and love in my heart. Thanks!

Remember to Love Yourself

Loving oneself is not about feeling superior to others (that's not love)...love for yourself is a healthy respect for the being that is you. When we love ourselves we take care of ourselves and we also attract more good into our lives.

If you want a little help to remember to love yourself, you can actually get a shirt that will help! The clothing is available at retail stores...to find out more about the company and where you can get the clothes, check out their site a www.loveyourself.com

They have lots of links to some of our faves like Hay House, Abraham-Hicks and many, many more great teachers...you can also sign up for a Daily Love motivation

I really like their page with quotes about what some of our wonderful teachers say about what loving yourself means...

Enjoy--and remember, you deserve love!

And if you struggle with weight loss, read about loving yourself and losing weight at Refuse To Diet

Open to the Possibility of a Kindle?

I just got an email...okay, I just READ an email...that said you can get an Amazon Kindle for only $299.

At first I didn't see how that would relate to this blog...but then I realized there are a lot of fantastic books on Law of Attraction that are available through Amazon...so I figured I would share the news.

I don't own a Kindle, but I have been thinking about it. I guess I would really want to see one in person and play with a bit before I decide to buy one. To me that is the downside to buying things online.

I mean, if I go to a store and try it out I'm not going to then go home and buy it online, right. And reading about something and all the bells and whistles is just not the same as holding it in your hand and trying it.

That being said, I have heard so many people rave about it that I've thought about it. Maybe that is why the email jumped out at me today...because I am being open to the possibility!

I do like the idea of having lots of books in such a small package, she says as she moves 4 books aside so she has room for her water glass! But I also really like how holding a book feels. I guess I'm torn. So I guess I probably won't get one until I am clear that it is what I want...maybe I can borrow one and see if I like it...how about that.

I'm open to the possibility that I will be able to have the experience of holding a Kindle and reading a book on it to see if that is something that would result in rockets of desire (right Abraham?)

Weight Loss Naturally with Abraham-Hicks

This is an awesome video with Abraham discussing losing weight and the benefits of having strong desire. It features a discussion with a woman who has tried every diet which I can relate to.

I love the teachings of Abraham and applied many of them to my body and used it to develop my own philosophy to lose 120 pounds.



Would sure be great to hear how this woman has made out.

I know that it is possible. If you want to know more about my philosophy and journey check out Refuse To Diet

Fear: Message Received Loud and Clear!

This week I received a lot of messages around fear: irrational fears and rational ones, big fears and little fears, fears about health and safety, fears about the economy.

There are plenty of reasons people feel fearful these days...so maybe those messages don't seem that inspiring...but I'm usually pretty good at not tapping into those "national" fears....so I was keenly aware that I was keenly aware of receiving a lot of messages.

On top of that I was reading a book by Cheryl Richardson Life Makeovers: 52 Practical & Inspiring Ways to Improve Your Life One Week at a Time (you can get it through Amazon by clicking this link)...anyway the chapter I was on talked about...you guessed it...FEAR and how it can hold us back and what we can do to move through/past it.

One of the steps was to list what you are avoiding doing out of fear. Then you are to list who can help you to get over the stumbling blocks and what you might need to research so that you learn something that you didn't know...because sometimes that lack of knowledge is what is allowing the fear. So I wrote all these things down and then didn't move forward right away...hmmm, fear?

So, the universe kicked in...as it does when we allow it and pay attention...and another one of my mentors, Bob "The Teacher" Jenkins sent out information about learning how to do EXACTLY WHAT I WAS WANTING!

In one week I got messages about fears controlling us...fears that are usually based on the unknown and things that we have no control over...steps to take to move through the fears...and then someone actually handing me the tools I was looking for!

I am very excited...and still a bit fearful I will admit...but I am moving forward and have made a commitment. I have my friends and teachers in place so that I will have success.

Thanks to you all and to the wonderful universe for letting it all fall into place! I feel like I received two very valuable reminders this week--be open and you will know what to do & be given the tools to do it and don't let fear about things over which I have no control over take my life!

Passionate Giving

There are so many opportunities to give back to the world...sometimes it can seem like too many choices. How on earth can we help everyone?

The answer is for us to act upon the thing that moves us...gets our juices flowing!

I was reminded about this idea of passionate giving this weekend by a couple of great, giving guys. Two men on opposite sides of the country who are both going to be traveling great distances to help causes they believe super strongly in.

My brother-in-law is hopping on a bicycle next weekend. He is starting in San Francisco and riding to Los Angeles to raise awareness and money to help those with AIDS and find cures and preventions so others are not struck down by this dis-ease.

If this speaks to you, you can donate to his ride

On the other side of the country, Tellman Knudson is passionate about ending teenage homelessness in the USA. Tellman is currently training to run across the country--barefoot! He plans to start his run on September 1. Learn more about Tellman's run at http://RunTellmanRun.com and you can donate to his cause through Virgin Unite, Richard Branson's non-profit.

These are both wonderful causes...and if you have another that speaks to you, then follow your heart. I'm pointing these two out because these fine men are following through on their passions and spending their time, energy and money to help others--not because they "should" but because it is in their hearts.

I know I have a lot to learn from both of them! Maybe we all can't ride 500 miles or run across the country, but we can all do something...so let's do what we can for the cause of our hearts, and we will truly leave the world a better place.

Remember, it only takes small actions by lots of people to make an impact on the world!

Give to Others from Love Not Obligation

Catherine Carey wrote in her blog, Taking Care of Yourself, yesterday about how good it feels to give to others...it is so true--but it is important that when we give we do so for the right reasons.

It definitely feels fantastic to support organizations that you believe in…it is so important to give back to the world…but we often get caught in the idea of “should” contribute.

When we are donating…either our time or our money…we (and the organizations we are supporting) deserve to be 100% behind the cause. Rather than giving out of “should” or obligation, when we give out of love our efforts are multiplied by the universe.

The good feelings we have when we donate out of love are sent out and others feel the energy and are inspired to give to organizations that they believe in, too!

Remember--it is your life, your time, your energy and your money. Give freely...let it circulate...and give in ways that uplift you so that you are circulating love in addition to money! In fact, the circulating of love is more important...and something that everyone can do--even if they don't have physical (fiscal) money to spare!

Eat Pray Love

Have you read the fantastic book Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert?

I know I am a bit behind, but it is definitely a great read...

So what brought it to mind today? A friend of mine is heading to India for some travel and meditation.

For me, at the moment, I'm meditating in my owner sanctuary at home...but wherever you meditate you bring yourself with you.

Peace

Spread Joy

This made me smile! A great fun way to spread positive feelings!



Think of how we can apply this as a Law of Attraction exercise in our lives!

Is Your Staircase Going Down or Up?

I had an interesting ah ha! this morning while writing in my journal.

I was writing about talking the step on the staircase, referring to the quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. mentioned in the movie The Secret

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

I realized that I have been visualizing a staircase that is shrouded in darkness. And going down! To a scary basement perhaps? Or down even further?

No wonder it felt scary to take the first step.

I determined right then that I will turn my staircase around and have it be the Stairway to Heaven! The light is so bright that I am partially blinded and that is why I cannot see the entire path. The light is warm and inviting and reassuring, even though it is also a bit scary to not see the entire way.

Weight Loss and Law of Attraction

I know the Law of Attraction works...and it can be used to have success in any area of your life.

I have lost 120 pounds--and it all started with the Law of Attraction.

After being exposed again and again to LoA, I finally made a conscious decision to change my life by changing my thinking. I'd tried changing what I ate and how I exercised and those traditional methods hadn't worked, so why not try changing my thinking.

After all, what did I have to lose? (HA!)

So I accepted responsibility for my weight and became open to the possibility that I could reach a healthy weight. I worked on myself--loving and accepting myself as I was then and the potential that was within.

That is how it all began. I then attracted teachers and tools that helped facilitate the weight loss even further. I use affirmations, I study great spiritual teachers, and I practice loving myself...that is what makes it all work.

I am so grateful for all the teachers who helped me along the way...and if I can help anyone out there who is struggling--please let me know.

Something Bigger Out There?

Is there something bigger out there? I believe there is. Some people call it Source or God or the Universe...

No matter what you call it, there is definitely something that is bigger than each individual. And we all can feel it if we are open to it.

Listen to 2 or more people exchange ideas--and if they are open to it--the ideas build one upon another and get better and better. Bigger and better than anything they would have come up with on their own.

That is why teams are so wonderful. The group energy is greater than the sum of the parts! Call it synergy, call it collaboration, whatever. The label really isn't important.

This group energy exists even when we are not part of a team. Doctors have studied the powerful effect had upon patients who are being prayed for--by people hundreds and thousands of miles away. People who don't even know the patient.

Joseph Campbell talked about the Collective Unconscious. This unseem bond that we have with one another.

Whether it is "the matrix", Source Energy, the Universe, Angels or God...there is SOMETHING that is linking humanity. And if we choose to be open to that link, to tap into that energy, then all things are possible--because we will think of them, believe they are possible and attract the right events and people into our lives and act upon our inspirational ideas.

That, my friends, is the Law of Attraction Put Into Action

Discounting Attraction (the Law of, that is)

I was at a fantastic conference recently.

Heard a lot of wonderful, bright speakers.

Several of whom dismissed the Law of Attraction.

Time and time again I heard something along the lines of--it isn't ATTRACTION, it is TAKING ACTION.

Then, the same speakers would talk about the importance of MINDSET.

Hmmm...last I checked all of that is part of "the secret" aka the Law of Attraction (LoA).

One speaker even said she didn't believe in LoA--if you sit at the bottom of the stairs with your eyes closed thinking about being at the top of the stairs, you aren't going to suddenly find yourself at the top--no, you have to get up and walk up the stairs.

While it was great for a visual and a giggle, that's not Law of Attraction, that is TELEPORTATION! And I agree, I don't think we are there (yet).

The Law of Attraction--truly one of the great laws of the universe (but surely not the only one!)--does NOT state that you don't have to take action. It talks about getting your mind in the right place (mindset) and thinking about what you desire in your life and then being open to the people and ideas that come to you--and ACTING UPON THEM!!!

So really, the Law of Attraction IS the Law of Action.

What is My Purpose in Life

I read this today and wanted to share it with you. It is from Dr. Doreen Virtue

Our purpose and responsibility is to locate a peaceful path and then live in peace...When we focus on living in peace we do more good for the world than a thousand peace marches, a million lectures, or a zillion self-help books.

Affirmation:
Today I consciously chose the peaceful path in which I live.

Relax and Receive

Relaxation is a key component to being able to receive.

When we are tense then we do not allow the blessings that are coming our way to actually enter into our lives. Being tense indicates an element of doubt.

So if you feel you are not manifesting what you desire in your life, take a look at yourself and see if you are tense or relaxed about it.

Take a deep breath. Relax. See what you want to achieve. Believe it is possible.

Oh--and remember to keep breathing!

Fate, Destiny or Free Will?

Do you believe in "Fate" or "Destiny" or do you believe we have Free Will?

It is tempting to blame events in our lives on Fate or Destiny or Karma...

While there is truth to the adage what goes around comes around...we are in control of our choices and how we choose to react to the events that surround us.

Exercise your free will and choose the path that is right for you. Know that sometimes the path is not fully visible, but it will be revealed every step of the way.

By choosing your path you actively create your life--you bring people, events and things towards you that will help you to achieve the life of YOUR dreams.

Affirmation:

Through conscious choice, I attract the people and events that will assist me in living my best life. Thank you for these blessings.

In What Direction Are You Moving?

The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving.
--Oliver Wendell Holmes

Sometimes we tend to get caught up in where we are right this minute. But of course we know that where we are is merely a result of our past thoughts and actions.

We may like where we are. We may not like where we are. It doesn't really matter. It is still a result of our past thoughts and actions.

Let me remember to be aware of, and thankful for, the direction in which I am moving. That is what being in the "now" is about. I can only control NOW what I am thinking about NOW, not what I did 5 minutes, 5 days, 5 weeks, 5 months, 5 years ago.

We Choose Our World

The way in which we think of ourselves has everything to do with how our world sees us and how we can see ourselves successfully acknowledged by that world.
--Arlene Raven

It all starts with loving ourselves and seeing the possibilities, so that we may receive the many blessings available to us. Or we can choose to not love ourselves, to not see the possibilities and therefore to not receive.

Every day, every minute we have the power to choose our world.

Rev. Michael Beckwith will be on Oprah

Jan. 7, 2009 Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith (you know him from The Secret) will be on the Oprah show as Best Life Week series...which starts today!

Be sure to tune in to this fantastic teacher!

Become Yourself

So many of us feel unfulfilled or like we are missing out on something...I find that typically when we feel that way it is because we are not being authentic to ourselves.

In fact we are missing out on something--US!

To find the good life you must become yourself.

~Dr. Bill Jackson

I am my own best friend and I am true to myself. I love myself as I am. I get better and better every day. I do something every day to support my life, my vision, my interests.

Thank you for these gifts.

Inner Voice

So many of the great teachers of today are reminding us that finding our passion, doing things that bring us joy is one of the best things we can do in this life--for ourselves and for the Universe.

Louise Hay teaches that we all deserve to feel good and that we have an inner wisdom that will guide us. Wayne Dyer tells us to be open to the inner voice. Doreen Virtue says to be open to the guidance of the angels. I could go on and on...Abraham teaches to reach for the better feeling thought, so he would definitely concur with this:

My dad always used to say, "If you take a step and it feels good, you must be headed in the right direction." What he wanted us to understand was that we needed to measure our progress against an inner compass, using our feelings, our comfort level, and our knowledge of ourselves as the ultimate guide.

I've spent most of my adult life trying to hear that inner voice above the noise around me...It says softly that happiness is as simple as having something to look forward to in the morning...It says, in a low murmur I sometimes have to strain to hear, that now is the time to have fun.

~Linda Weltner, No Place Like Home

Let me remember to listen to (and hear) that inner voice as it reminds me to follow my bliss. Now is the time to HAVE FUN, whatever that means for ME!

Start the Year with Love

Loving self is the key to all the world's problems. I am convinced that it is the single most important thing that we can do.

Not narcissitic or egotistical love, but a healthy respect and appreciation for oneself, for the unique qualities that make each of us special.

By recognizing and valuing our unique qualities we are less in need of approval from others and at the same time more able to recognize and value the uniqueness of others!

When we love ourselves we take care of ourselves. When we love others we want to cause them no harm. Between those two thoughts lies the answer to peace and prosperity.

That's a great way to start the year!

Happy New Year!

My wish for 2009 is Peace, Prosperity and Abundance for All!

We can make a difference. We do create our circumstances. Let us choose to create what we want in our lives!