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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

What does Failing in Life mean to you?

Losing is a part of everyday life. You can get beat and you will be recognized for doing your best but that is all part of life's true gifts when we take them as lessons and learn from them. I honestly believe that we truly only can fail in life only when we quit. If we never quit then we never fail. What a simple approach -- think about it. Half the struggles in life are about learning how to choose your battles wisely and to remain vigilant and persistent in doing so.

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Tap Into Your Intuitive Powers And Become The Master Of Your Life

Are you interested in resolving issues in your personal and professional relationships? Seeking ways to identify your destiny and to fulfill your life's dreams? If you are, then you must unlock your mind to tap into your intuitive powers. As an intuitive specialist, I offer you some of the many ...

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

You have all the resources at your disposal

How many people are missing out on receiving life’s fullest because they are not making the time or at least utilizing the right energy to take advantage of all the resources at their disposal?

Primary topic: Intuition

2,075 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

5 Intuitive Signs to tell if he is Mr. Right

When it comes to matters of the heart, your hormones tend to take over your consciousness and you do not always see, nor do you want to see the red flags that show up right before your own eyes. It is difficult fighting the battle between your passion and your intuition. The two do not always mesh well.

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Teach me how to Become a Giver of Love

Giving and receiving love are two of the most beautiful feelings on Earth. When you are the receiver of love, you experience the joy and passion that is not only revitalizing, but it is equally intoxicating. Once you receive it, you want more and more of it. To receive love, however, you must become the giver of love. The giver of love is one who gives it unconditionally without strings attached.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,929 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

3 Tips to Become a Winner in Life

“You cannot fix what is wrong on the outside if you do not know how to fix what is wrong on the inside. When my students learned how to heal from their past emotions, everything started to flow more fluidly --they were able to take charge over their story and direct its course; and you will be ...

Primary topic: Intuition

1,886 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Using Your Imagination To Manifest The Power Of Your Mind

In the book, Soul-Discovery: The 9 Principles for Revealing Your Sacred Gifts, I invite you to use your imagination and think of one of the most glorious and beautifully brilliant moments in your life. The reason your imagination is so vital in this experience is the fact that when you ...

Primary topic: Intuition

1,851 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Commitments: 5 reasons they are important to you

Have you ever overextended yourself by making promises you could not keep? Or maybe you have decided to no longer volunteer because you were unable to follow through on your commitments. If this sounds familiar to you, then you must realize that you cannot continue on this path. When others start seeing that you are not capable of following through on your commitments, it puts you in a precarious position.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,840 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Stop always depending on someone else

We all have issues and problems that need to be attended to but it is wrong to put pressure on others to solve your problems or make you feel better. That is your job! Take responsibility for your feelings, for how you value yourself and for what is happening in your life. If something isn’t working, explore your options, learn and search out information that will help you change and/or reach your highest potential. Don’t let others take control over your life instead start doing the job yourself.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,795 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Do you settle for a life of mediocrity?

I do not believe that most of us think about living a life of mediocrity but in truth that is exactly what is happening.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,769 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

The invisible gifts from your Creator-Faith and Hope

Faith and Hope are gifts that we do not feel or touch but are rather invisible gifts that need to be practiced if we want them to increase in their power and strength for us. I frequently share my words of wisdom and my positive thoughts with others but I can see and sense that I am often ignored and dismissed. You see daily we all make choices and those who suffer the longest and hardest are often the ones who turn a deaf ear.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,756 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Learning to Forgive Yourself

It is hard enough to lose someone we love, but even more difficult to lose a child. Parents (both young and old alike) encounter an arduous task to forgive themselves after experiencing such devastating loss. The initial instinct is to blame oneself for not being there, or not being able to ...

Primary topic: Intuition

1,754 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Life And Love: What's Intuition Got To Do With It?

In a recent article by David Peters (Does Intuition and Romance Have Anything to Do With Each Other?), intuition is referenced in relation to the relationships we have in our lives. How very important intuition is, indeed. It plays into the scheme of forming special and long-lasting bonds with ...

Primary topic: Intuition

1,739 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

4 Tips to Design the Life you’ve always wanted

If you have the precise life recipe, you can increase your opportunities for creating and sustaining a happy, affluent lifestyle. But sometimes, you must change your direction to make this path more defined, more reachable. Here are four tips to design the life you’ve always wanted, and how to maintain this lifestyle until you’re ready to move on to the next level of success: 1. Are you ready to go the distance? Step up to the plate. When you’re next in line to bat, you need to be mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared to knock a home run.

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Self Discipline is So Hard to Master

Learning to live a self-disciplined life allows us to control our tongue; that is, we can speak from wisdom not conceit and from understanding not brazenness. A self-disciplined person enables him/her to be focused and centered on those talents that will help you reach your destiny in a timely manner.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,725 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

The Baby Whisperer Vol 2: Connecting with the Baby inside You

What if the delivery doctor placed you … yes you… as a newbo into your own arms? What would you do? How would you feel? Would you feel guilty for how you have been treating yourself? Would you surrender to this beautiful bundle of joy and just love and adore this miraculous Soul? Just for one moment, I want you to visualize this scene. Close your eyes, take in a deep, deep breath. Now exhale, slowly. As you are imaging yourself as this tiny little miracle … you … lying in your own gentle arms, what comes up for you?

Primary topic: Intuition

1,718 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

New Year-New Attitude

I know. Every year it is the same thing. You are all pumped up for the big event, and you have already made out your wish list of resolutions that you plan to carry out in the New Year. Yet year after year, you continue to do the same things that keep holding you back in your life. Why? Is it because you are used to leading your life a certain way? Is it because you have grown complacent to the comfort of knowing how each day is going to be like for you? Or is it because somewhere deep inside of you, you are afraid to let go of all the “stuff” that you have been holding onto?

Primary topic: Intuition

1,707 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Relationships: 5 Signs to Tell If He (or She) is the Right One for You

Throughout the course of time, understanding the value of relationships has been a most complicated experience. Yet people everyday strive to find the perfect love, the best fit, or maybe even a soul mate (if he or she is fortunate enough). Finding and maintaining a harmonious relationship must be built on trust, respect and mutual understanding and cooperation. How can you discover if your relationship is destined for harmony or opposition? Here are five tell-tale signs to determine if your potential partner is the right one for you:

Primary topic: Intuition

1,706 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

5 Human Misconceptions that weaken your Humanity

In life, people will sometimes shock or surprise you with their actions or inactions. Take a pair of twins for example: both can have identical looks, even identical talents, and in a lot of cases, identical intelligence. Regardless of their conception, despite their exacting appearances, each twin has his or her own soul and his or her own perceptions of life in general. Human beings are quite complex to say the least; but all that aside, there are certain perceptions (rather, misconceptions) that weaken your humanity. See these top misconceptions people commonly have:

Primary topic: Intuition

1,701 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Once Upon a Dream

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Primary topic: Intuition

1,693 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Don't Allow Obstacles to Stop You

When you stay in faith, you soon begin to see that God is mapping out all the details of your life. Don’t let a bad break or a disappointment become an obstacle in your life and set you on a downward spiral. When you believe in the power of God and trust unconditionally, He will absolutely show you the way to your highest and best good. Dare to believe that He is in control and knows what is best for you.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,689 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Honing in on Your Listening Skills through Meditation

Emotions running rampant and can’t quite get a grasp on which direction to take in life? Ready to magnify your inner voice? Try this on for size – mind-body medicine! Unlike conventional medicine, mind-body techniques like meditation can add powerful substance to healing our emotions and to enhancing our mental state of awareness.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,687 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Get Rid of your Regrets

Crying over what happened yesterday doesn’t produce freedom and it doesn’t get you moving forward. Nothing that has happened in the past surprises your Creator! He knows everything! Maybe it is time to release your regrets, your bitte ess and choose to live in the present moment of now where new possibilities are available for you to identify, explore and seek out. If you are craving to reach your highest potential and manifest your heart’s desires, you need to keep your mind, body and spirit focusing on the present moment of now.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,686 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

We are often Bold in the Secret Desires of our Thoughts

We are often bold in the secret desires of our thoughts and mind when we talk to ourselves about what we want to manifest for our lives but we are shy in making our secret desires know to our Infinite Intelligence. Possibly you are not believing that you can handle it or deserve it or even capable of achieving it? Your God wants you to dare to ask big, believing that you are more than enough and then letting your dream go as you let God do what is needed to bring it about. It has been proven time and again in the lives of many of the great names of the world that they asked big and boldly,

Primary topic: Intuition

1,682 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Forgiving Self First

Do you know that love conquers all? Stamera, your Golden Light Angel of Forgiveness, wants you to feel the healing power of love. She asks you to forgive those who have ever hurt you. She wants you to send feelings of love as she is with you. Believe it or not, she is helping you to understand what is happening and why it is happening in your life. Love and time are the answer to both your challenges and your transgressions.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,681 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

What Does Extraordinary Mean to You?

I believe that it is my job to help you become extraordinary in your life on a daily basis. How can I do this? Well, of course, I can not do it alone...I need your help! I believe in order to raise your level of thinking, being and feeling you must make a decisin that you are willing to take ...

Primary topic: Intuition

1,675 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Trust in Self

Did you ever hear about the story of the Little Engine that could? Angel Uzziel knows all too well how trusting self and believing in self to succeed is part of what helped a little caboose pull a train over the hill. If you repeat I think I can enough, you begin to believe it to be true. The fact of the matter is that when you think you can achieve something, you begin to subconsciously and actively work toward achieving the means to an end.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,655 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Finding Happiness in Nature

Finding Happiness in Nature When I was young, a childhood friend told me that if I held a buttercup beneath my chin, and my chin glowed yellow, it meant that I liked butter. Now, I tried the buttercup experiment, and sure enough, my chin glowed yellow. It was such a silly little amusement, but I remember smiling to myself knowing that a simple flower could say so much about me.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,644 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Do You Think You are Living at a Disadvantage

If you believe you are disadvantaged in your life and that is why you can’t get ahead, that is exactly how your life will play out. It is impossible for you to have all the advantages that life has to offer if you don’t believe it is possible for you and that it belongs to you too! If you want to manifest for your life you must get rid of a lack mentality and develop an abundant mentality.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,641 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

God Can You Hear Me?

Some of us have had this conversation with God wondering if He/She is listening. Maybe you call on your Creator because you simply want to express your thankfulness and gratitude for the blessings in your lives; but more often than not, you find yourself in some sort of predicament or difficulty and you are compelled to connect with a power greater than yourself. Connecting with God is comforting but it can also be frustrating because you are not getting answers to your various conce s.

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Open Your Mind to Discover Your Soul Power

Tommy James and the Chandelles had a fairly good perception of how to tap into your intuitive powers to create the life you want to lead. In their song, Crystal Blue Persuasion, they sing, “…don’t you give up now, so easy to find; just look to your soul, open your mind – Crystal blue ...

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

The invisible gifts from your Creator-Faith and Hope

Faith and Hope are gifts that we do not feel or touch but are rather invisible gifts that need to be practiced if we want them to increase in their power and strength for us. I frequently share my words of wisdom and my positive thoughts with others but I can see and sense that I am often ignored and dismissed. You see daily we all make choices and those who suffer the longest and hardest are often the ones who turn a deaf ear.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,623 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Do You Like to Hold Grudges

When someone does us wrong, we want to get even and let the world know about the evil side of that person. While you may be right in feeling upset or hurt about the bad behavior of others, I believe our Heavenly Father would prefer for us to swallow our pride and turn the other cheek.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,620 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Tough Times Call for Strategic (Mind) Measures

When the going gets tough, whom can you trust? We’re not always able to trust exte al sources like the government, banking institutions, and other outside entities. We can, however always rely on our inner intuitive voice and wisdom, which can provide us with the guidance and light to lead us through sometimes murky waters in our lives. The best way to create a positive environment for success is to educate ourselves so we can be better equipped to make sound choices and create outcomes that serve us, our lives, our families, and our communities.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,592 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Sometimes We Think the Odds are Against Us

Sometimes we think that the odds are against us; however, in truth, the glorious flow of the Infinite Intelligence is working with you, for you and through. The problem is that we don’t believe it is possible and we think that the odds are against us because we don’t feel smart enough, valuable enough and most of all worthy.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,583 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Are you holding back because you feel vulnerable

Are you holding back because you feel vulnerable to revealing your true self? Each one of us is dealing with something and I believe that is why we tend to hold back our honesty and instead put on a mask to hid our true identity.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,575 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Harnessing the Power of Visualization to Fulfill Your Destiny

What is it about imagination that makes the most simple of things a beautiful vision? One can only assume that some of history’s greatest artists like daVinci must've been filled with an incredible imagination to be able to conceive and complete some of the world’s finest pieces of art. The ...

Primary topic: Intuition

1,571 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Becoming as strong as the Rock

I often think of the Rock of Gibraltar as its history is as rich as the saying that often accompanies its beauty: “to be as strong as the Rock of Gibraltar”. When you have grown to become strong enough to overcome situations without fear of failure, you become a symbol of strength and courage to those around you. That is the greatest lesson that you can teach your child. No matter what challenges or hurdles come your way, you are going to show your child that through faith and inner strength, you can prevail no matter what.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,569 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

The Philosophical Bartender

Pull up a stool and grab a cup of sunshine, while I tell you the story about a philosophical bartender; who changed lives through his simple yet profound words of wisdom. “In every life there will fall some rain,” Jerry would say, “the rain only comes to wash away the tears from our eyes so we can see the rainbow.” In his matter-of-fact manner, Jerry always knew the right thing to say at the right time. Each night, when he clocked in at the bar, Jerry knew he had a job to do.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,567 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

I just cannot think - what can I do?

Have you ever been in a place or time when you just could not concentrate? We have all experienced this at one time or another. Angel Jophiel, the angel of clear thinking, can help bring wisdom and understanding to you so that you can become creative in all areas of your life. When you ask for his guidance, he will give you the clarity to focus on the task at hand and help to remove all the insignificant clutter in your mind.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,563 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

The Baby Whisperer Vol 1: Infant Whispering Learning the Heart and Soul Connection to form Stronger Bonds

Almost a century ago, children were to be seen and not heard. In this day and age, to rear empathetic adults into honest, respectable, upstanding citizens, who communicate effectively and create success in their daily lives, there cannot be a more critical decision than to make certain that both parent and child are interactively connected in heart and soul. The Science and Philosophy

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Life Just Isn't Fair

In many Charlie Brown cartoons, Lucy holds the football and tells Charlie, “This time you can trust me.” Each time, poor little Charlie falls for her trick and she pulls the football away. Sometimes, life just is not fair. But the truth of the matter is that even when kids do some silly things, as they grow up, they can learn from their experience; who and what to trust -- and how to trust, for that matter.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,549 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Can You Experiience 7 Hours of Contentment and Inner Peace?

In self-reflection, this past weekend I realized that I have done just that, I enjoyed 7 hours of contentment and inner peace. In making some conscious choices, I was able to make the time for myself to intentionally relax and enjoy my day. I treated me to a moment in time where I was able to focus on healing my life as I empowered myself.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,543 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Conscious awareness in all areas of your life is worthwhile.

Do you believe that you have control over the abundance, success and wealth that flows into your life? Many people tend to think that they have to be born healthy, lucky, and wealthy to achieve success in life but that is not nearly the case at all. While a little luck (or soul power) always comes in handy, it's important to realize that we are all born with soul blueprints that are exclusive to our own individuality. Those blueprints are essential in the pursuit of happiness, health, and prosperity.

Primary topic: Intuition

1,540 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

The Baby Whisperer Vol 4: Rebirth…does it exist?

Do you believe in the afterlife or rebirth of the Soul? Do you believe that it is possible that a person can regain a life he has lost…or perhaps even transform the life that he is living? Following is a literal example of the Soul’s rebirth: I had once read a story about a man dying from an incurable disease. As it was, he was reborn into another life. In the story, the man spoke about how he agonizingly watched the tearful goodbyes of his loved ones. He recalled a long dark tunnel that he traveled through only to suddenly be brought to a brilliant ball of beckoning light.

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

The Baby Whisperer Vol 3: Your Children and You: Keys to Strengthen Core Relationships

Most conscientious partners want the best for their newbo child, adopted child and even their “furry” four-legged kids. How you choose to set up the emotional environment for bringing baby into the world is not only one of the dynamics to the structure of your child’s emotional awareness, but the essential factor to ensuring your child’s overall wellbeing. Following are some keys to implement into your daily life to create a nurturing and loving environment:

Primary topic: Intuition

1,534 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Miracles Everywhere

Angel Cerviel encourages you to be the best and the bravest in everything you do. When you become afraid and worried that you will not be able to do something well, reach out to Cerviel to give you great courage and strength. She believes in you even when you do not; and she is always there as your personal cheering squad saying, "You can do it! You can do it!"

Primary topic: Intuition

1,530 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

The Peace in Truth

When is the last time you were totally honest with yourself? Amitiel, the Angel of Truth encourages you to find truth and honesty in all of your experiences. He asks you to use these truths in a positive way. It is never a good thing to hide from them or deny them. He reminds you that when you tell the truth, you are stronger for it.

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

One Million and One Choices

Do you really know what it means to be a winner in life? I am sure you have heard others speak about folks who appear to have it all – a happy marriage, a great home life, a solid career, good friends, a nice home. When you notice that some people have such comfortable lives, does your heart pine to have a similar lifestyle?

Primary topic: Intuition

1,524 views

By Joan Marie WhelanRecently published1 topic

Use Your Words to Heal!

Our words have the power to lift the spirits of others We don’t know what other people are going through; they may be smiling on the outside but hurting on the inside. We can bring healing to others, which in turn enables us to heal our lives at the same time. The power is within you to cause others to pursue their dreams, enrich their lives and offer support and encouragement. As you begin to empower others with your words, you are also empowering yourself too.

Primary topic: Intuition

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