Don't Wait Until the Rain Stops. Dance Between the Raindrops NOW!

You don't have to go the hard way to things, but you do have to go from wherever you are. If one good thing happens today and a hundred bad things, talk about that good thing a thousand times--and talk not about any of the bad things. Play the good-feeling things over and over in your mind--emphasize everything that feels good.



The Universe has understood the things you have been asking for and is answering perfectly. And if you won't work to orchestrate the how and where and when, and who, but instead work to be in the receiving mode--as you practice rampages of appreciation, and as you collect fun things and beautiful things and use them to become an Ambassador of Well-Being -- the things you have been asking for will unfold in a continuum of extraordinary life experience. Those who don't yet know what you now know will stand flabbergasted as they see the stunning unfolding of your life experience. You've just got to get happy--that's all it takes.



Excerpted from the Esther Hicks workshop in San Diego, CA on Saturday, February 15th, 2003

With determination and faith, I create a life I LOVE!

I read something this morning that I'd loved ....

What is my intention today? What do I want to feel and experience over the next 24 hours? As I begin to probe these questions. I connect with Spirit in oneness and gratitude. I visualize the day ahead ... who will I see and what actions will I take? Then I consider what qualities I will demonstrate and what attitude I will hold. Will I be patient, adventurous, loving, grateful?

Life is made up of the choices we make, the love we give and receive, and the faith we hold every moment of every day. If we have been waiting for "someday" to come, we stop waiting and make the decision to live fully and freely right now.

I set an intention to live a life I love today .. to find wisdom and inspiration in all that comes my way. As I participate in life's dance I do so in great anticipation of good in every area of my life!

I Am Calm and Serene ...

Nothing can disturb us without out permission.  For that reason, let us begin our day with a choice for peace.  Regardless of external events, the length or urgency of our to do list, or the activity of our busy mind, I find peace within. These words are taken from the Daily Word.

As we become quiet, aware of Spirit, and aware of our own thoughts and emotions, we are not sidetracked by any rash reaction to turmoil. We focus out attention on our breathing, close our eyes and envision the tranquility of Spirit.  We feel calm as we make a few simple choices for peace.

A few moments in prayer or meditation attune us to the serenity within.  In Spirit, we are calm, serene and undisturbed.

Recipe For Eternal Joy ...

Abraham Hicks .. reminds us .. Our thoughts are the causes that produce the effects which become our reality. If you want to know where your thoughts (vibration) are, look around you and notice what is showing up. If you don't like what's showing up - change your thoughts. If you like what's showing up - turn up the volume on your thoughts.

Your job is to keep feeling good - always ....because

Your feelings turn into your thoughts,
Your thoughts turn into your words,
Your words turn into your beliefs,
Your beliefs turn into your behavior,
And your behavior turns into action
which produces a result or reality.

Negative feelings are the breeding ground for negative thoughts which turn into disbelief and self imposed limitations keeping you from manifesting your desires.

The Power of Rituals in Managing Emotions

I was talking to a friend the other day who recently committed to a ritual for the Easter Season. She gave up meat which she loved. She gave up self deprecation and comparing herself to others ( which had become a bad habit). She found a prayer partner and committed to a daily time when they would connect. This continued for 45 days. During this time she reported back to me how wonderfully connected she felt. She felt mentally, spiritually and physically healthy. The bonus .. she lost a few pounds and didn't feel deprived. Funny thing is that she hadn't realized that she had established a ritual of sorts and that ritual was empowering her in wonderful ways.

Shortly after Easter ended, the ritual ended. Slowly the old habitual ways of thinking and eating began to creep back into her way of living.

This is a common phenomena. As an energy management coach I see it all the time, actually, I have experienced it myself. You see, while she was continuing her spiritual ritual she was feeding her soul and focusing on good feeling thoughts which nourished her spirit (her emotional energy). Because she was also releasing inner resistance, a side bonus was that she was open and available to receive inspired ideas, even though this was not her main motivation. As I told her, the awesome fact is that she has the power at any time she so desires to re-establish a new ritual.

I have found throughout my life, that peace of mind, joy, optimism, creative ideas are always available to us, but when we are looking the opposite direction, primarily at what we perceive to be missing in our own lives or dwelling on the negative stories of others, then we don't have vibrational access to those inspiring emotions ... we just can't feel them. Daily rituals are an antidote for staying in that connected place. What is so very wonderful is to realize that at any given time we so desire we can decide to stop allowing negative conditions, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, self deprecation, hopelessness and other low level energy thoughts by feeding our souls through participating in a self created ritual of Spiritual Connection.

Another very good friend of mine says his daily ritual consists of working out and feeding his mind and positive affirmations and listening to empowering messages on his ipod. He says when he leaves the gym he feels invigorated and totally ready to take on the day.

Do you have a ritual? You deserve some me time. Pick a place and time to nourish your soul and watch how you are uplifted. Peace and Blessings