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I once heard someone say, "Everything you do comes back 10-fold to you." Whether one believes or doesn't believe in the Law of Action and Reaction, or the Law of Karma, it makes no difference. You see, in order to manifest wealth and prosperity, individuals need only apply honesty and ...
Have you ever been in a crowded or loud place and you just want to tune it all out? Or maybe the sheer stress in life has just overwhelmed you so much that you feel like your head is going to explode? Now is not the time to collapse into fear and anxiety mode — now is the time to turn down the volume… reduce the noise pollution in your mind so that you can begin to think clearly and more fluidly.r
Are you living the Manifestation Method to your fullest potential? Many years ago, I was introduced to a woman; a single parent of four young children, who was often challenged by many situations and needs. She had gone back to work in a career, allowing her to be home when the children were ...
The parallels between a garden and personal growth and spiritual growth in your life are uncanny. Just like any living thing, you must nurture and maintain it to create an abundant life. In a garden, you must cultivate the soil before you can plant any seeds; so one of the first, important steps ...
Financial disasters, droughts and floods, earthquakes and other natural upheavals encourage many people to pray and seek a hopeful outcome. Unfortunately, too often, it takes an extreme situation to bring us to our knees in prayer and hopefulness for our lives. For we American’s this is a time of year when we think about freedom and the privileges that we have, but as we come to the summer season, I believe this might be the perfect opportunity to slow down and reflect on all our blessings and gifts.
I believe we are in a crisis in the world today and many people feel caught up in worry, fear and anxiety so they act out foolishly to numb their discomfort. There are more people drinking too much today, taking drugs and smoking pot than ever before in our history. There are a lot of mixed signals through the media and the entertainment world that filters into our everyday lives. Many of us have lost our ability to make sound judgment and don't know how to differentiate between what is real and what is fantasy.
As I was rummaging through my latest emails, I came across an inspirational quote, “A matter of success is often not a matter of talent but a matter of tenacity.” Let’s think about that sentence for a few minutes…how very true this is. In reality, we can achieve and ...
Today’s economic and credit crunch has driven some individuals to the brink of bankruptcy and sadly, even suicide. However, if some of these individuals had only taken the time to listen to their intuition and had strategically planned their outcomes, they may not have ended up in the situations ...
In life, we are destined to meet with challenges and roadblocks. Sometimes the inevitability of these events stops us dead in our tracks and virtually "wakes" us up to our surroundings and the atmosphere to which we have created for ourselves. Other times, these circumstances and situations are ...
Who says you can’t have it all? When you take the time to realize your human potential, you can truly manifest happiness and prosperity in all areas of your life -- and that, my friends, is how you discover inner peace. But in order to achieve inner peace in your life, you must first transform ...
Renowned poet, Albert Laighton once said, "Where man sees but withered leaves, God sees sweet flowers growing." There is much truth in this statement; as all too often we walk along life's highway dwelling on the low points and not enough of the highpoints. You see, summer is God's way of ...
As some of you may be (and should be) following the current presidential campaigns and issues of the times, Many high profile people have made it their mission to present a positive and powerful message of hope. Remarkably, it is this heartfelt communication of optimism that has moved the masses ...
During these difficult economic times, how are you maintaining a positive attitude? Is it the smile on your child’s face you search for every morning? Is it the wagging tail of your furry friend? Or do you crawl back into bed and hope that it all goes away? Life doesn’t always hand us the ...
In the last newsletter we asked the question: What does prosperity look like to you? As a Business Intuition Expert, I asked you to think about the "Manifestation Method" and to write down desires you want to manifest in life. Hopefully you set time aside to sit in silence and put your big life ...
When's the last time you really had a good, hard laugh? It truly is the best medicine - literally. In a study carried out by the Department of Social and Environmental Medicine in Osaka, Japan, the effects of laughter were investigated on the levels of stress...did you know that findings ...
If you’ve honestly tried to reach your goals in life and have failed, then you need to take a long look at the game plan you've been using. Sometimes you have to adjust your footing so you can gain better traction in where you are right now and where you want to lead your life. Nobody ...
Some of today's brilliant movers and shakers can attribute strategic business intuition to their successes - and so can you! With little or no effort at all, our intuition can give us clues and positive inclinations as to what important steps to take in achieving both our personal and ...
Imagine that you are walking down the street and all of a sudden you hear a voice speak to you. What was that and where did it come from? You wonder for a moment...was this my imagination?...then all of a sudden you hear it again. What is this? Have you ever felt the feeling that there might be ...
While our economy may be experiencing a recession, it doesn’t mean that your mind and spirit need to fall into a slump as well. I know it's difficult sometimes; especially if you’re a worry wart, who constantly tunes into the six o’clock news to get status reports on the state of the Union. Put ...
When we suddenly discover the innate calling for greatness in our lives, it's important to follow through on our higher voice of wisdom. In most instances, our life purpose is being presented to us and that means we must follow our gut feelings to achieve the spiritual growth that is necessary ...
Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts." Love is indeed a splendorous thing - but what it boils down to is being able to find the love within yourself to restore the harmony and balance to your authentic ...
Have you ever asked yourself, "Why is this happening all over again?" The reason we run into the same roadblocks at different times in our lives is because we have not allowed ourselves to learn from past mistakes or roadblocks. Instead of exploring the potential in past hurdles, we've let our ...
As soul travelers, we sometimes live in a state of suspended emotion...rather, lack thereof. Where has your intuitive expert led you? We often get so caught up in the rigors of everyday life that we sometimes forget to focus on our Divine intuition. If you are still, and you listen to your ...
Create the Change you want to Become Henry Ford once said, “If you think you can, you will…if you think you can’t, you won’t.” There is deep value in these words of wisdom. How many times have you asked, “What if?” We always seem to ask that question after we have already given up before we ...
Speak up and have the courage to do what is right for you. Everyone has opinions and thoughts as to what might be right for you. The truth is no one walks in your shoes and no one can make decisions for you. The most important life choices come from your heart and soul because you hold the ...
How does one discover his/her true destiny? Is there really a natural order to the Universal flow of energy in which your future is predetermined? That depends entirely on you. You see, the difference between destiny and fate is that while fate is the final outcome; destiny requires an essential ...
In order to take the reigns and become the leader in your life, you must first determine what kind of leader you want to portray and be. Whether you’re a business professional, healthcare provider, or a home professional, you require a certain level of intuition to effectively read your ...
Often times, we fall into the drama of life. Rather than valuing what is right in front of us, we seek what others have…and in doing so, we put blocks in the way of achieving the destiny that has already been mapped out for us. You see, we really can become our worst own enemy. At times, we ...
"You'll be blessed, you'll have the best, I promise you that..." sings Elton John (in his hit song, Blessed.) The truth is that God made a promise long before you were even created that you would be blessed by His wondrous love. That is the miracle of life; and rediscovering the hope that has ...
This is a question that many people ask themselves daily - Are you on a journey or a treadmill? We are all busy and overwhelmed by the high speed of progress, speed on the highways and the information age which forces us to keep up or forever be lost in the abyss. The more you are willing to slow down and understand this question, the more you will begin to have a better understanding of yourself. The relationship you have with yourself is vital for your existence in a confusing world.
There was once a German philosopher who had a great outlook on life. Immanuel Kant believed that science is organized knowledge and wisdom is organized life. This implies that while we may be "book smart," it is our innate wisdom that allows us to fulfill our destiny in life. How? Having an ...
Were you aware that you have the power inside you to create positivity and prosperity? You do. When you use your imagination to view challenges as opportunities, you begin to re-patte your thoughts and your mindset into a more powerful one that steers the positive flow of Universal energy ...
As I was rummaging through my latest emails, I came across an inspirational quote, "A matter of success is often not a matter of talent but a matter of tenacity." Let's think about that sentence for a few minutes...how very true this is. In reality, we can achieve and manifest health and ...
There's a lot of hype and a lot of truth to what exactly "intuition" is. For some, it's a difficult term to grasp because its meaning is as diverse as its conception - and practice, thereof. Also known as a sixth sense, gut feeling, hunch, instinctiveness, or insight; intuition lends to an ...
Namaste, a Hindu expression, roughly translates into "that which is of the Divine in me greets that which is of the Divine in you." And when we reflect on this simple expression, we find that the Sanskrit language of the soul resonates with us all on a deeper, more spiritual level -- and this is ...
An individual I know recently decided that she was going to kick the cigarette habit after a lifetime of smoking. She had made several attempts to quit in the past, but no matter what she tried, she always seemed to fail. It was after she realized that she had to change her frame of mind that ...
Have you ever heard Lee A Womack's song? The first line of her hit lyrics begins with "I hope you never lose your sense of wonder..." Have you lost your sense of wonder and forgotten how to dance? Or worse still, you never learned how to dance? I want you to really think about those questions. ...
Isn’t it time for you to finally reach your goals? I know, I know...reaching goals does take time; however, when you design your outcome, you can achieve your goals. Whether your idea of wealth freedom is landing the job of your dreams, finding the perfect love match, or simply enjoying good ...
The words "behavior modification" sound like a tall order to carry, but in actuality, they’re really no different tha "life improvement," "inspired living," "lifestyle enhancement," or "achieving inner peace." Because, when we seek to improve our lives through inspired living, our lifestyles ...
"If you can correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place."-Lao Tzu When you change your perception and attitude you actually change your life. Change can only come to you when you willingly welcome it into your life. Too often we tend to fight it or reject it but today, I am encouraging you to let go of your past beliefs. Let go of your preconceived ideas and Let God take over and direct your outcome. When you are able to do that, that is when your life will begin to take shape in a better and more fulfilling way.
Imagine how gratifying it is to be liberated from pain, sorrow, and grief...and now is the perfect time for you to reclaim your independence through inner healing. How? Your body, mind, and spirit were designed to work in perfect harmony. When your whole being is in sync with the Universal flow ...
Were you aware that you have the spiritual power to tap into your intuitive mind? That's right -- hidden within the core of your authentic self is the Divine inner wisdom that empowers you to go above and beyond your heart's desires. And when you explore and facilitate your intuitive power, you ...
If you’ve honestly tried to reach your goals in life and have failed, then you need to take a long look at the game plan you’ve been using. Sometimes you have to adjust your footing so you can gain better traction in where you are right now and where you want to lead your life.n ...
In a recent blog, author Brent Edwards elaborates on the differences betwee "strategic intuition" and "expert intuition." When we have achieved a level of heightened awareness, we find that the two variations of these often misunderstood phenomena go hand in hand in not only the decisions that ...
Some of the many advantages of facilitating your intuition are that the more you hone-in on your Divine self, and the more you commit yourself to daily meditation; chances are that you will be more driven, more goal-oriented, and better prepared for transforming your life into a productive, ...
Everyone wants to make more money but in my Business Intuitive Coaching sessions, I have found that individuals lack innate wisdom in manifesting greater wealth prosperity. Increasing wealth means constructing a strong foundation and then carefully and steadily building on that foundation - ...
Remember a time when you were younger and all you thought about was summer vacation? There would be days on end where you dreamed of hitting the community swimming pool or lake; and when summertime finally came, you would run to the water's edge and dive right into it. As a child or teen, you ...
"Can you set time aside for you to look in the mirror and enjoy the experience and magic that is waiting to unfold?" In my book, Soul-Discovery: The Nine Principles to Reveal Your Sacred Gifts, the process of awakening your sacred self is revealed to you through a few simple steps; allowing you ...
How many of you have made a commitment to lack, despair, or better yet to what is not going your way? Most individuals are heading in the wrong direction making many wrong turns and following many detours, instead of making a commitment to what it is they truly want. Many set goals, write our ...
Evacuate or face certain death -- On a physical level, this statement stands to put you on notice; especially if you are one of the individuals who are in the path of a deadly storm or natural disaster. On emotional and spiritual levels, it serves as a dual purpose to evacuate the current ...