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How we experience reality is determined by the beliefs we hold and the “lenses” through which we choose to view the world. Our Mindset is the key to the lives we lead so are you holding the mindset of a Creator or a Victim?
You’ve been exposed to the concept that “everything is energy” and you’ve been told we live in a “vibrational universe”. You’ve been introduced to the Law of Attraction and that to attract what you desire; you need to be in vibrational alignment with your desire. Sure, easy as pie, right? Only, once you begin to analyze the concept of alignment, which we all do, you find yourself asking how does one align their vibration to what they desire?
I know what you’re all thinking. “What did she say? Is she serious?” As a matter of fact, I am very serious. Spring has sprung, and in this season of rebirth and regeneration, why not take advantage of what Nature has to offer? We all know that being out in Nature has a calming effect. Nature is abundant with Universal Life Force Energy. It is this very energy from which we are all made. When we feel stressed, lethargic or just out of sorts, drawing in more of this Life Force Energy has a balancing and healing effect.
Schools are coming to the end of their school year and the time for family barbeques, weekend get-a-ways and family vacations are very much upon us. We work hard all year long, raising our families, taking care of them, doing our jobs both in and out of the home as well as within our own communities. Everyone needs a break to refresh and renew themselves. If we don't, we're no good to anyone else now are we?
I posed a question on my Facebook page where I asked “If you knew you couldn’t fail what would your life be like?” The responses I received were very interesting. Some stated that they would take more risks. Others said they would go for their dreams, pursue their passions. These statements started me thinking that the words “fail or failure” are just as impeding to our lives as the word “fear”. But what if you couldn’t fail? And just what does “fail” mean anyway?
Your only purpose in life is to be joyful! Wow, what a relief that is! How wonderful to know that all I have to worry about is being happy! Doesn't that just lift the weight of the world off your shoulders? So, many of us struggle with what our purpose in life is supposed to be. We wonder what great task we came here to perform or what influencing persona we are meant to embody.
As we age, we are taught to become dutiful members of society. We are taught what behaviors are acceptable, how to sensor ourselves so as not to offend, how to conform to the rules and regulations of the society in which we live. We lose our awe and wonder....our innocence. It’s important to remember to honor and nurture our own Inner Child. To see the world through those childlike eyes. To remember what it means to laugh and have fun and to stop taking ourselves so darn seriously all the time! To return to the time when we believed in magic and fairies and angels once again.
Do you know what your underlying beliefs, thoughts, and feelings are when it comes to money? Does money flow to you easily and effortlessly? Do you feel good when you think about money? If not, then perhaps it’s time to decipher your money vibration.
Oh the many times I have asked myself that question. I can’t see it, touch it, hear it so how can it be real? I am speaking, of course, about all the “mystical” experiences I have had over these last 7 years. So many times I thought I was losing my mind….going off the “deep end”….waiting for the men in the white coats to come and take me away. I’m sure many of you have had these experiences in one form or another and just dismissed them as “coincidence”, “just one of those things”, “I must be going crazy”, etc. You get the idea.
As we sense an ending in our lives, it is normal to feel a certain amount of grief and a bit of anxiety for what may come. Afterall, we're about to step into "unknown territory" and that can be a daunting prospect. Moving out of what had become our comfort zone can be a challenge but life changes all the time. We either go with the flow or resist the change and stay stuck where we are.
I will be turning 50 this year and have been spending some time doing some "inner/reflective" work and part of that process has been defining what's important to me - which is essentially what Passion and Purpose means.
Practicing gratitude as a means to happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support the effectiveness of gratitude, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in all aspects of your life, including having a higher sense of overall well-being.
When I was a teenager, I remember questioning in my bible study class. My question pertained to the validity of Christianity. In other words I asked "How do we know our religion is the right one? Is there really a 'right religion' versus a 'wrong religion'? What makes us so sure that our way is the one and only way?" The questions stemmed from the passing of my grandfather, who was not a Christian. I wanted to know if my grandfather was burning in hell or saved.
The world in which we now reside is the result of all the desires/creations of those that came before. For me, this seems to be a time of a "great awakening". Humanity is evolving and this is very exciting. More and more are beginning to become aware that there is so much more than what our physical senses can detect. We are remembering who and what we really are. Topics that were once considered "out there" are now becoming familiar...energy healing, feeling the presence of loved ones who've transitioned, feeling guided by a higher power, etc.
I so love going to a concert and listening to the orchestra. I find myself so swept away by the beauty of it all. It amazes me how all the parts come together to produce the work of art we get to experience with our own ears. When watching a play, I can achieve that same feeling. All the separate parts coming together to put forth this masterpiece right before my eyes. When I’m out in nature, it’s the same thing. Just taking in the wondrous view around me can take my breath away. These are just a few of the activities that promote blissful feelings within me.
Focus, focus, focus! There is power in focus! How many times have we all heard that? I know I've heard that many times in my life. As a creative person, I tend to have so many ideas flowing through me at once that it is difficult to focus on just one thing at a time. Because of this, I've been referred to as being a bit "scattered". Does that sound familiar? There are many times in life where our energy can appear to be scattered....and not only "appear to be" but in fact, truly is. How many of us have obligations in various aspects of our lives?
When we first discover the Law of Attraction and the power we have to attract what we want, we often expect instantaneous results. Results are rarely instantaneous. This isn’t because God/Source/All-That-Is cannot deliver because once we ask; it is given – every time…without question! It is because we live in this time-space reality that allows for a “buffer of time” while we get ourselves into alignment with what we desire!
Fear: It can be paralyzing, demoralizing. It can make you feel hopeless, powerless, a victim. But is fear really that powerful? Here is a quote to ponder: "Fear cannot take what you do not give it." ~Christopher Coan
How many times have we all heard, read, or been told to develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" and our lives will be the richer for it? How many of us have actually done that? - and I mean really developed that ability to appreciate anything and everything - to see the positive in all experiences.
A major factor to anyone’s success in life is who they spend time with consistently. Mainly, the people you are closest to. These people make up your Inner Circle or your Circle of Influence. We all understand that when trying to make changes, or change our way of thinking and being, surrounding ourselves with like-minded people can be a major key to our success.
I bet you're asking "How can I focus on the solution when I don't know what the solution is? I have this problem, how the heck am I supposed to feel good?" It's not always easy to make that shift from feeling negativity to feeling more positive but you cannot see the solution while in the depths of the problem. When you are so focused on the problem, your vibration is on the problem. The solution could be right in front of you but you CANNOT see it because you're not in vibrational harmony with it. You must shift your vibration so that the solution can come into your focus.
The safest principle through life, instead of reforming others, is to set about perfecting yourself." - B.R.Haydon
Emotional Healing is a very powerful concept. In getting to a place of peace with your past or present, you shift your vibration in a powerful way. You open the door for the Universe to shower you with all things wonderful and uplifting. You are no longer blocking the flow of your well-being by harboring all that negative "sludge" in your vibration. So, how do you resolve the emotional pain/baggage that you carry and turn your wounds into wisdom?
So, what is the story that you're telling about your life? When someone asks you "how's it going?” what do you say? It's almost an automatic reaction to discuss what's not going so well, after all, we're bombarded with negative talk all day long. It's on the radio while driving to work, it's on our computers, and it’s in the newspapers, all over the television screen. It's hard not to get caught up in the negativity that pervades our environment. Yet, if you're looking to make a positive change, you cannot allow yourself to continue to tell the same story over and over again.
You came here to be a deliberate/conscious creator and to embrace your magnificence. However, if you are experiencing a life of lack and struggle, you have not embraced that magnificence within. You have not yet recognized that who you really are is the physical expression of the Divine and an exceptional creator.
I want what I want and I want it NOW! How many times have you thought that? Or better yet, I've been imagining, holding positive thoughts, saying my affirmations, taking action but what I want hasn't manifested yet! Where's my stuff?!?
The Holidays are upon us and with the hustle and bustle of this time of year; it is also a time of reflection. We reflect upon what was accomplished, what wasn’t, what we want to achieve in the coming year and even some possible future envisioning of where we want to go. However, how much time is spent on appreciation? When was the last time you spent any amount of your time counting your blessings? While this time of year is generally spent on planning and reflection, why not make some time to show appreciation? What are you grateful for? I’ll start: I am grateful for:
Our thoughts are truly powerful. They have their own vibrational frequency that when focused upon, grows in strength. So what gives our thoughts power? Our emotions are the fuel. When we feel good, the thoughts we think are empowering and uplifting. When we feel bad, the thoughts we think are destructive.
Oh the power of choice. While we may not feel as if we have a choice over what we experience, we always have the choice of how we feel and therefore react to the experience. When you choose to make feeling good your top priority, reaching for thoughts that consistently move you up the Emotional Scale keeps you in the higher vibrations that will attract more of what you want to experience into your life.
We make decisions all the time...every second of every day...day in and day out. But are we examining those decisions we make in regards to how they affect our vibration? Do we take the time to examine our beliefs when we make those decisions? The decisions we make are a reflection of our beliefs and therefore deserved to be examined.
I bet you're asking "How can I focus on the solution when I don't know what the solution is? I have this problem, how the heck am I supposed to feel good?" It's not always easy to make that shift from feeling negativity to feeling more positive but you cannot see the solution while in the depths of the problem. When you are so focused on the problem, your vibration is on the problem. The solution could be right in front of you but you CANNOT see it because you're not in vibrational harmony with it. You must shift your vibration so that the solution can come into your focus.
So, what is the story that YOU tell about YOUR life? Are you telling the story of what IS or do you tell the story of what is BECOMING? Remember, the Law of Attraction brings to you what you focus upon, whether it's wanted or not. You cannot continue to beat the drum of what is and expect what is to change to what you want it to be. It simply does not work that way. You must begin to tell the story of how you want things to be. Now, this isn't always an easy thing to do as what "is" can be smacking us in the face on a day to day basis.
Rhonda Byrne wrote about it in her follow up to "The Secrect" known as "The Power". Celine Dion sang about it. Epic poems are written about it. Religions are founded on it. People search their entire lives to find it. What is this "it" we're talking about? Marci Shimoff sums it up in her latest best-seller, "Love for No Reason". Now, keep in mind that we're not just speaking of romantic or familial love - all of which is a part for sure - but what we're really talking about here is Universal love. We're talking about the energy or essence of Love.
Emotions are powerful communication from Spirit but how often do we really pay attention to how we’re feeling? Sure, it’s easy to notice when we’re at either extreme on the emotional scale but what about those subtle shifts? Are you really paying attention to how you feel and do you fully comprehend the importance of doing so?
We already understand that having the desire is the first step in deliberate creation. What we tend to struggle with is allowing our desires to flow to us. We get so caught up in the "how", we don't allow ourselves to be guided and "go with the flow". Let's face it; we weren't raised with the concept of allowing. We live in a society that is action oriented and if we're not taking action, we're labeled as lazy or directionless in the eyes of society. We're taught that life is meant to be a struggle...that we have to scratch and claw our way to the life we want.
Spring represents energy of opening, awakening, and newness. There is excitement for what is about to bloom. What "has been" and "what is" can be replaced with what "can be." As Nature gives birth so can we give birth byrnreleasing all that no longer serves us and inviting in new beliefs, thoughts, ideas and attitudes that DO serve us. "Spring Cleaning" doesn't just refer to cleaning our homes and gardens but also ourselves! Just as our outer world needs to be weeded and the soil turned and new seeds planted, so does our inner world need that same tending.
Let’s face it, change is stressful and most of us want to avoid it like the plague. We love the status quo, even if it’s uncomfortable for us. We’ve become accustomed to the “devil you know” attitude and we don’t welcome or embrace the opportunity for something new. However, we also know that change is a part of life and happens all the time. For example, your company is downsizing and you are laid off, your children leave home to start lives of their own, your marriage has ended due to divorce or death. These are just a few of the many changes we face during the course of our lives.
How you tell the story of your life seems to be a common message but it's a vital message that bears repeating and repeating often. When your health is not what you want it to be, it's so easy to allow yourself to slip into speaking of how horrible you feel but to attract the wellness you so desperately desire, you must stop speaking of how awful you feel!