Let Your Intuition Be Your Guide

"You cannot change your destination overnight,
 but you can change your direction overnight"
                                                               Jim Rohn

We are all on a path.
This path called life.

Have you come to a dead end?

Are you on a one way street?

Have you arrived at a crossroads and don't know which
way to turn?

Or are you on a roundabout, going around in circles and
getting nowhere?

Maybe you're on a busy freeway and no-one will move
over and allow you to exit?

Or has your car not even started and you're still stuck in the garage?

Wherever you are in your life today, you need a navigation system.

Your intuition is your GPS.

What is it telling you today?

Are you slightly off course or totally lost?

Which direction do you need to take to finally arrive at your destination?

If you don't pick up a map today,
you could be going around in
circles for the rest of your life.

Or even worse, never get started.

You have everything you need,
to get where you want to be,
but first you must decide WHERE that place is.

Is it the destination of marriage?

A new career?  A different place to call home?

What are you waiting for?

Decide where you want to go today.

May I suggest you take the scenic route to enjoy the journey along the way.

Only when you decide on the destination, can the journey truly begin!

Stop Resisting Your Calling

"If you are paralyzed with fear it's a good sign.
It shows you what you have to do".
                                           Steven Pressfield


If you haven't read "The War of Art" by +Steven Pressfield, go buy a copy today.

I read it several years ago.

The book was featured on Super Soul Sunday this morning when +Oprah
interviewed Steven.

Steven talks a lot about resistance.

Why do we resist our calling?

Fear is the main cause.

The bigger your fear, the bigger your calling.

We resist that thing we want, and need, to do the most.

Think of how bad you feel every time
you promise yourself,
"Today is the day I will start that workout routine/
painting / book / dance", etc.

You make excuses as to why it can't happen and
before you know it, another day has gone by,
another week, another month, another year.

When are you going to STOP resisting your calling?

I am as guilty as anyone else.

I have two books I have yet to finish.

People have been asking me for years when will they be finished.

What am I waiting for?

Maybe encouragement and validation that I am
good enough to get published?

Will anyone read what I have to say?

Is anyone reading this blog?

The bottom line is whether anyone will read them or not,
I have to write so I can get the words out of my head.

The more I resist, the more it persists.

Does anyone else feel this way?

What are you resisting?

As the Nike commercial says, "Just do it!"

Stop talking about it and do one thing today
to put you on the road to your calling.

Finally silence that voice in your head
that's telling you to do it,
by doing it!

Let me know what your calling is.

I'll help you any way I can.

In the meantime, I have a book to finish...

You Get What You Expect

"Expect your every need to be met.
 Expect the answer to every problem.
 Expect abundance on every level"
                                        Eileen Caddy


If you get what you expect,
what are you expecting today?

For those of you that see the glass as half empty,
you are probably waiting for the other shoe to drop.
You are most likely expecting the worst.

Those of you who see the glass as half full,
will, most likely, be grateful for that half
and hopeful of positive expectations.

Why would you waste time and energy worrying
and expecting something bad?

Remember, Law of Attraction (LOA) responds to your feelings.

If you are feeling depressed and full of gloom and doom,
there is no way you can manifest anything
other than more of the same.

LOA is a Universal law.

It has to send you more of what you are focusing on.

How much of your day is spent focusing on the things
you are dreading or fearful of?

Wouldn't it be much more fun to daydream and
fantasize about what you can attract into your life?

Take 5 minutes a day, everyone can do that,
to sit and dream about what you want to see in your life.

Think about how great you'll feel once you get that desire fulfilled.

More importantly, hold onto that great feeling,
and pretend it's already here.

The good feelings you maintain will manifest
that wish into reality for you.

Don't believe me?

Try it for a week and see how your life changes.

People will start to comment on how happy you look,
and before you know it,
you'll have those things you dream about.

You haven't gotten what you've wanted so far because
you've either been focusing on the lack of it,
or the timing isn't right.

Keep affirming and visualizing, and soon it will be time.

Do your part!

Let the Universe know you expect help and it will be given.

Expect your dreams to manifest and they will.

Exactly on time and not a minute sooner.

The key is to enjoy your life while you wait.

Living Life Without Regrets

"Unfortunately, the clock is ticking,
 the hours are going by.
The past increases, the future recedes.
Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting"
                                                 Haruki Murakami

What is your biggest regret in your life?

Did it happen because you were afraid to take action?

What are you afraid of?

Not having the money or time to accomplish your dreams?

The truth is every day we are closer to death.

Remembering that you are going to die one day
is the best reason to do what you want to do.

Not to be morbid but none of us can escape death
and we don't ever know when it will come for us.

Don't wait until a diagnosis or tragedy strikes to do
what your soul yearns to do.

One day you might decide to finally strike out
and go for it
only to be told you are too late.

Live NOW and embrace every opportunity
that comes your way.

If there are none, make some!

The worst thing that can happen is that you do nothing,
and when that day finally arrives that you depart this Earth,
you will be full of regret.

A life lived with few regrets is one where the soul got to
live out it's purpose.

What is your purpose?

Be Kind to Yourself

"Your body hears everything your mind says"
                                              Naomi Judd


What was the last conversation you had with yourself?

Was it kind?

If you're a woman, chances are it was pretty brutal.

Women are so critical of themselves and their bodies.

The media portrays stereotypes of the perfect body.

Women that feel their body doesn't compare
to that ideal generally feel bad about themselves.

You will never love yourself if you talk unkindly to yourself.

I have heard many women say dreadful things about their bodies
that if they ever said to another woman
might earn them a slap!

Instead of berating the size of your thighs, be grateful you have legs!
An amputee or paraplegic would gladly swap places with you.

Instead of complaining about your hair, be happy you have some.
A chemotherapy patient would love to have your hair instead of being bald.

Be grateful for the body you have.

All that matters is that you are healthy.

If you start talking to yourself with more love and respect, you will start to see
your body respond in kind.

What you resist persists.

The more you complain about being overweight, the more overweight you will become.

The Law of Attraction HAS to send you more of what you put your attention on.

Where are you putting your attention?

What are you saying to yourself?

The biggest indicator of what you are attracting into your future is what you are
saying to yourself every day.

Steer clear of negativity and affirm positive emotions and you will see the tide turn.

Be grateful for what you have in your life, your health, your body, your mind and expect
more good to come.

You get what you expect.

Know When to Stay Still, Know When to Act

"There are times to stay put,
and what you want will come to you,
and there are times to go out into the world,
and find such a thing for yourself"
                                    Lemony Snicket


One of the successful keys to manifesting is knowing when to stay where you are
and do nothing but wait,
and knowing when to take action and move out of your comfort zone.

How do you know the difference between the two?

Therein lies the problem.

Most people are so busy being "busy" they don't know how to be still and listen.

Those being still, not in meditation but parked in front of the TV, don't know how to
take action. They are paralyzed from being in their comfort zone so long.

You will only take action when you are inspired to do so
or
the pain to remain where you are, or who you are, becomes unbearable.

If you are staying still, (notice I say still not stagnant), then you will have a chance
to listen to your soul's yearning.

Don't let those cries be in vain.

Cast away the fear and grasp the future with open arms.

What does your soul yearn to do?

What are you afraid of?

What do you have to lose?

Will you ever get what you want sitting back and watching your life drift by?

Get clear on what you want.

Affirm it.

Visualize it.

And take some form of action to make it a reality.

Let the Universe know that you are ready to play.

You have been sitting on the bench for far too long.

You are done with being an observer and sitting on the sidelines waiting for
your life to start.

It has already started without you.

The time has come to be the star player in this game called Life.

What move will you make next?

What do you need to do to win?

You can never score a goal if you don't take the shot.

Manifest the Life You Want

"Your life is a book; make it a bestseller"
                                        Shannon Grey


If life is a book, what chapter are you on today?

If you don't like it, why not start afresh?

Today create a new chapter in your life and fill it with the experiences
YOU want, no-one else.

You cannot have someone else write a chapter in your life and then
complain about it to them.

You are the creator of your life.

You are the Author.

Don't give someone else the responsibility of creating your reality
when they cannot know what you want better than you do.

Only you truly know what makes you happy.

Stop deferring to others.

Live your life as you dreamed it and make it happen.

No-one else can write the book of your life, but you.

Start writing it today and make it count!

Create Your Own Luck

"Recast your problems into proactive goals"
                                                   Suze Orman


Everything that happens to you in your life can be used as a tool.

You can make the choice to use what happens as an opportunity
to further your progress in life,
or use it as an excuse to do nothing.

You create your own luck.

A problem can be used as a catalyst to catapult your life in the direction you want
if you learn from the situation.

The saying, "Whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" has a ring of truth to it.

You can use the anger, hurt or frustration to whatever happened to you in the past
to incite you to take action towards your goals.

What is it that you truly want from your life?

Make a list of the things that you HAVE to have in your life and make a decision to get them.

Take some form of action every day, even if it's just making one phone call,
do something
to point you in the direction you want to go.

Monitor your thoughts and feelings.

Your feelings are the biggest indicator of what you are attracting into your life right now.

You always have a choice.

You can dwell on your disappointments and challenges
or
you can focus on your abilities and desired outcomes.

Whatever emotions you decide will create your life,
not the circumstances that currently surround you.

Choose to be lucky and then go and create it.

It's all up to you.

Happiness is the Manifesting Magnet

"Try to be like the turtle -
at ease in your own shell"
                           Bill Copeland



To be truly happy and able to manifest what you want you have to be happy
with yourself.

If you aren't comfortable in your own skin and enjoy your own company,
how can you expect others to?

Time spent alone will allow you to focus on what you do want to please yourself
and not everyone else.

There are people who spend all day every day keeping so busy that they don't have a
moment to themselves.

They do this on purpose so as to not address the issues that are bothering them.

What do you need to address today?

You will have to be still and listen.

Clarity cannot be found amidst noise.

The truth will appear in the space that silence creates.

If you're not happy about something in your life, only you can fix it.

Whatever it is you're not happy with, you have the ability to change it.

You cannot and should not rely on others as a source of happiness.

When you are happy with yourself, no matter what outside circumstances are,
you are able to manifest more happiness.

When you are down and unhappy, you attract more of the same.

Law of Attraction will match your vibration, every time.

Positive emotions, laughter, joy, happiness are a magnet for the things you want.

Do whatever you can to increase your vibration and not only will you feel happier,
you'll manifest what you want that much sooner.

Don't worry, get happy!

Overcoming Tragedy & Loss

"Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom,
not a guide by which to live"
                                    Robert Kennedy


Today it has been 12 years since that fateful day where thousands of lives were lost in the
9/11 tragedy.

Thousands of families left behind were directly impacted by their loss and millions of us
grieved with them.

Every time I watch the footage I think of the people on those planes and in the towers.

What were they thinking?

Who did they call?

The calls that were made that day were to tell their loved ones how much they loved them.

They were not calling about work, or keeping a grudge, not forgiving someone,
or to clean the house.

They were all about LOVE.

I will never forget them.

Our lesson to learn today is that tragedy can strike at any time.

Why wait for that moment to happen before you tell someone you love them or forgive them?

The best honor we can bestow upon those who lost their life on 9/11 is to live our lives
to the fullest every day.

A tragedy is made even worse if we live in it.

We have to learn from it and move forward by vowing to be the best people we can be,
all the time, not just when disaster strikes.

The City of New York came together in an unprecedented way on that day.

The world came together and watched in disbelief and mourned and cried in horror
at the enormity of the tragedy.

Now it's back to business as usual.

What did we really learn from this?

If we learn nothing, and change nothing, their deaths were in vain.

Don't wait to be on that plane, metaphorically speaking, to make that call.

Make it today.

Make amends.

Make peace.

Nothing matters at the end of the day but how did you love?

It is not time that heals all wounds, it is love that heals.

If we love each other, this kind of tragedy can never happen again.

Faith...is the Key to Life

"Faith is taking the first step even when
 you don't see the whole staircase"
                               Martin Luther King Jr.


We all have to trust, in one form or another, at some point in our lives.

We have to trust that others will do the right thing.

Often times we are let down and disappointed when our trust is violated.

This is where faith steps in.

We have to keep the faith that everything is unfolding exactly as it should,
and for our highest good.

Sometimes there are lessons to be learned that we may not like while we are
experiencing them, but after the lesson is over and time has passed, we can then
see the value.

What or who do you need to have faith in today?

Yourself? Your boss? Your loved ones?

The most important person you have to trust is yourself.

Your gut, your intuition, will always guide you if you just listen.

It is not enough to just listen though, you have to act as well.

So, if your gut is telling you something today, LISTEN
and then do something about it.

Have faith that you will be able to deal with whatever it is telling you.

If you aren't ready to make a decision yet, listen more and trust that you
will act when the time is right.

Faith is having the belief in the unknown and the unseen.

Just because you can't see something, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

If you believe in a Higher Power, or in your Higher Self, you
will start to see evidence that there is a Divine timing to all things.

Have faith that what you need will arrive exactly when you need it
and not a minute sooner.

Things work out for our greatest good, they always do.

The toughest times in my life actually ended up being the best
in terms of character building and making me the person I am today.

For that I am forever grateful.

My faith got me through those times.

Faith that things would turn around for the better.

Faith in humanity.

Faith in myself.

Faith that I could not only survive but thrive after the storm cleared.

Even when you don't know what the future has in store for you, and
are fearful to move ahead, take the first step.

The rest will be revealed to you on the journey.

If you never take that first step you'll never know how great your life can be.

Free to Live the Life of Your Dreams

"A big part of financial freedom
is having your heart and mind free
from worry about the what-ifs of life"
                                 Suze Orman



If you weren't worrying about money today,
what would you be focusing on?

Whatever it is, go do it.

If you want to paint, paint.

If you want to write, write.

Of course, bills must be paid.

But if you focus on lack and worry,
the Law of Attraction will bring you more.

You have to focus on the things that make you happy
and they will raise your vibration.

Believe it or not, doing something you love will help
you attract that money you need faster than focusing
on how you are going to make that money.

When you make happiness your point of attraction,
you will see the things you want manifest into reality even faster.

Start affirming abundance and prosperity into your life.

"I am financially secure".

"I am supported abundantly today, and every day in my future"

"I am responsible for my own abundance and financial well being"

"I create my own world"

It is time for you to believe you DESERVE this abundance.

If you don't feel worthy, you can never attract it.

Affirm that you are worthy and feel deserving
and you will start to see abundance manifest in your life.

Go with the flow.

Visualize your financial blocks or debt
being successfully removed
and ALLOW financial flow to come to you.

Ask the Universe to send you unexpected money
from numerous sources, such as
an unexpected gift, a refund, a cancelled debt, etc.

Give thanks and recognize when it happens.

"I graciously accept good into my life now"

"I deserve this abundance and give thanks for receiving it"

Change your thoughts and emotions around money.

Money is not the be-all and end-all to life.

Money simply gives you the freedom to enjoy your life the way you want to.

You have the ability to manifest abundance or lack.

Which one will you choose today?

Keep Calm & Carry On

"You are the sky. Everything else - it's just the weather"
                                            Pema Chodron


There are times in our lives when we feel so stressed we can barely breathe.

We may find ourselves holding our breath or losing our temper more quickly than usual.

The question is, why do we allow ourselves to be consumed with stress?

Why do we react this way?

We live in a fast paced world.

Everything has to happen as quickly as possible, but for what?

Often when we race to do something mistakes are made and accidents happen.

What are you stressed about today?

The best thing you can do for yourself is to become calm and stay that way.

Be still and know that everything is evolving exactly as it should.

Running yourself ragged will help no-one and you'll probably end up with an even
bigger to-do list by the end of the day.

Start today by eliminating any unnecessary tasks from your list
and make sure the top of the list is
"TO RELAX & HAVE FUN!"

Being stressed all the time raises your level of cortisol, the stress hormone.

Your body will hold on to fat, especially around your middle, when you have excess
cortisol in your system.

So, if you want to lose that spare tire, lose the stress!

Nothing ever gets done in the eye of the hurricane.

It is in the calmness of the aftermath that we find peace
and revel in the gratitude for what we have.

Go With the Flow

"Even if you fall on your face,
you're still moving forward"
                                     Victor Kiam


Have you ever tried hard to make something happen to no avail?

No matter what you did it wasn't enough?

Sometimes you just have to go with the flow.

You don't see the ocean struggle.

The tides just ebb and flow and follow their natural rhythm.

When you're putting in huge amounts of effort, it's like rowing against the tide.

Sometimes you just have to let go.

Put the oars down and relax.

Sit back in the boat and see where the tide will carry you.

If all the action is not producing results, maybe your attempts are in the wrong direction.

Relax, breathe and trust that the flow will carry you exactly where you need to go.

Your Comfort Zone is a Dangerous Place to Be

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"
                                              Neale Donald Walsch


As creatures of habit it is all too easy for us to become complacent and live in our
comfort zone.

However, your dreams do not reside in your comfort zone.

Your dreams exist outside of that place where you no longer challenge yourself.

If your life has become routine and mundane, that's a key indicator you are stuck
in your comfort zone!

The time has arrived for you to escape your self-imposed prison.

You are just existing, not truly living.

What do you really want your life to look like?

What excites you and makes you feel alive?

Why aren't you doing it?

Yes, it's safe and predictable in your comfort zone,
but you didn't come here just to survive,
you came here to thrive.

Anything worth having takes a risk.

You have nothing to risk from leaving your comfort zone, other than actually
achieving your dreams!

It is no longer serving you to stay in a place of stagnation.

To truly grow, you have to spread your wings and fly.

You are reading this today for a reason.

The time has come for you to flourish
and you won't do it by staying where you are now.

What changes can you make today?

What habits can you release to allow your true self
to shine through and achieve what you came here to do?

Out with the old and in with the new.

Step out into the unknown and see what adventure awaits you.

It all starts with you, one step at a time.

Start today and you'll be one step nearer to seeing your dreams become a reality.

Pay Attention to Your Dreams

"If you can dream it, you can do it"
                                          Walt Disney


When you are dreaming, there is no sense of boundaries and what is, or is not, possible.

It just is.

They make you feel good and that anything is possible.

It's when you wake up that you jolt back to reality and say "Oh, but that was just a dream".

If you have had a dream for your life but don't see it as a possibility you won't bring it into
reality.

If you just shift your perception and believe it can materialize, you open the door for it to
happen.

If you believe it's just a dream and can never happen, you have destined it so.

You have a dream in your heart because you're supposed to pursue it.

Your dreams are the window to your reality.

Pay attention.

Your subconscious is talking to you in your sleep.

Whatever vision you have for your life, you can manifest into reality IF you believe
it's possible.

You wouldn't have the dream in your heart if you weren't meant to live it.

Stop thinking about why it's not possible.

Instead start focusing on the possibility that it could manifest and how wonderful that feels.

Pay attention to your feelings and what they are creating.

If you are focusing on a reality that you don't like, change it.

Never settle for good enough.

You deserve the best!

You can achieve extraordinary goals if you just focus your attention on what you want.

Change your thoughts, actions and feelings towards your dreams instead of away
from them.

Prioritize your time and focus on your dreams and before you know it, they will start
to manifest into reality.

Never Give up on Your Dreams

"Success consists of going from failure to failure,
without loss of enthusiasm"
                                         Winston Churchill


Has there been something you have been wanting to manifest for some time now
and it just hasn't come to fruition?

Don't be discouraged.

The Universe has perfect timing.

It will arrive, just not on your timeline.

You probably want it NOW.

We live in a society of instant gratification where we expect the things we want
to arrive quickly.

We feel a sense of entitlement.

"I deserve it and I want it now!"

Let's say you want a new sofa but cannot afford one.

So you decide to put it on a credit card and make payments because you just can't wait.

You get it delivered the next day. The only problem is you might be paying for it
for a long time to come, and end up paying a lot more than the ticket price, after all the interest
is added.

The irony is, by the time you have paid it off, you will most likely need a new one.

Wouldn't it have been better to wait and save, and have the satisfaction of being able to pay
cash, knowing that it was earned and appreciated?

Your dreams are like the sofa.

If everything you want came to you instantly, you wouldn't appreciate them.

There would be no value.

But, by putting in the work, and waiting patiently for them to manifest, you have
more appreciation for them when they do arrive.

The Law of Gestation says everything has a waiting period before it can actualize into reality.

All those thoughts you are thinking and actions you are taking, to manifest what you want,
cannot manifest instantly.

Think about it, you really wouldn't want them to.

The key to successful manifesting is to have PATIENCE and FAITH.

Have patience knowing that timing is everything, and the faith that it will come.

Never give up!

A New Day, A New Beginning

"There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...
not going all the way, and not starting"
                                                                  Buddha


Today is a fresh start.

Whatever happened in your life yesterday is in the past, so why dwell on it?

You cannot change what has happened but you can focus on what you want
to happen today.

We waste so much time re-hashing the past and our mistakes, all to no avail.

The only control we have is over the present.

Focus your thoughts and actions on the positive and what you WANT instead
of bemoaning what you don't want.

The longer you focus on what you don't want, or wishing something hadn't happened,
the more likely you are to attract more of the same.

Your emotions are the biggest indicators of what you are manifesting in your life.

What more incentive could you have to make sure you stay happy and in a positive frame
of mind?

The Law of Attraction reacts to vibrations (vibes), your feelings, more than the words you speak.

You can say affirmations all day long but if you feel terrible when you say them, they are not
resonating with you and therefore will not manifest.

So, today, instead of waiting for New Years Day to make your resolutions, make them now
with the intention of starting afresh.

It doesn't matter whether it's a relationship, a goal or a feeling you want to change.

Every day is a new beginning, every day, every hour, every minute.

They will never repeat again so cherish the moment and make sure you are putting your
attention on what you want to happen instead of what you don't want.

Slowly but surely you will start to see a change for the better.

Don't waste a minute of your precious time on regret. It is a wasted emotion.

Nothing can be done about the past but everything can be done about your future.

Wipe the slate clean and start anew today.

You will never regret a fresh start.

Dream BIG!

"If you don't design your own life plan,
chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan.
And guess what they have planned for you?
Not much".
                                          Jim Rohn


What do you dream your life could be?

What is your plan?

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

You HAVE to have a plan.

If you want to get in shape you have to adopt a healthy eating plan and workout.

If you want to save money, you have to open a savings account and make investments.

If you want to meet the love of your life, you won't meet them sitting on your couch.

You have to make a plan!

Before you even think of making the plan, you have to be very clear on exactly WHAT you want.

Once you have created a clear picture of what you want, you have a greater chance of attracting it.

It is IMPOSSIBLE to achieve what you want if you are not clear what that is.

When you make the list, or a vision board, make it FABULOUS!

Refuse to settle for mediocrity.

Think of the most amazing life for yourself, and then add something even better.

Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed, not survived.

What have you been dreaming of all your life?

Why don't you have it?

You have to believe you are worthy or it can never come to you.

I like to play the "Wouldn't it be nice if..." game.

E.g.Wouldn't it be nice if someone sent me flowers today....

Wouldn't it be nice if I got a parking space outside the club...

Wouldn't it be nice if....

Whatever "it" is, expect it to happen.

Before long, you will see how easy it is to manifest what you want and attract it very quickly.

Just like you go to a restaurant and order a dish and expect it to arrive like the picture on the menu,
you have to expect what you desire to arrive this way too.

Your worry and doubt cancel the order.

Expect something WONDERFUL today and let me know when it arrives!

Email me your manifesting story, Helen@masteryofmanifesting.com or comment on this blog.

Dream big! Make it count.

Own Your Power

"Power is like being a lady...
if you have to tell people you are, you aren't"
                                  Margaret Thatcher



A powerful person has confidence and lots of it.

They do not ask for permission.

They create a plan and execute it.

They don't make excuses.

They BELIEVE in themselves.

They believe it can be done and they do it.

They know they are powerful beings and they own it.

Are you using your power to create the life you want?

Or are you sitting back on the sidelines watching others succeed?

YOU have the power to create your life exactly how you want to.

You have been creating it up to this point, just not the way you wanted, by focusing
on the negative instead of the positive.

It's not too late to turn things around and finally step into your power. Own it!

You don't do anyone a favor by keeping yourself small and not using your talents.

Use your power for good.

Stand up for yourself. Do it with respect, but do it.

If you can't speak your truth you cannot expect others to read your mind.

It takes a strong, tenacious person to follow their dreams. They have a vision.

Are you strong? Are you persistent?

Are you aware of your own power and capabilities?

From this day forward, own your power and refuse to settle.

Allow no-one to belittle you or shoot down your dreams.

The day has arrived for you to use your power and finally start manifesting the life
you always wanted.

Nothing can stop you, only YOU.

The Universe is waiting to hear from you.

Let it hear you say, "I am powerful".

Then prove it.

I AM....

"Whatever follows "I am..." will find you"
                                          Joel Osteen



Words have power!

We have to always be mindful of what we say lest we end up affirming something we don't want.

How many times a day do you say, "I am tired", "I am fed up", "I am...",
affirming more of what you don't want.

Too many times we state negativity without even meaning to.

It just becomes a habit.

Today take the time to think before you speak and,
if your sentence starts with "I am...",
make sure to add something wonderful afterwards.

"I am beautiful", "I am smart", "I am kind", "I am funny", etc.

It's not about being arrogant or conceited, it's about affirming the good so you get more of it.

If you can't say anything good about yourself, how can you expect others to?

Affirmations are powerful but so are the emotions behind them.

By stating positive affirmations you can get yourself into a better frame of mind
and therefore
raise your vibrations and your manifesting powers.

If you are asking for something but not believing it, you are cancelling out the order.

Think of manifesting like placing an order with the Universe.

When you place an order over the internet you EXPECT the package to arrive.

It's the same with expecting the things you want to come to you.

You get what you expect!

Doubt and negativity cancel out the order, every time.

Make your positive affirmations today and expect them to arrive.

It's like magic.

The more you manifest, the easier it becomes.

It's all up to you and it starts with what follows "I AM..."

Don't Worry, Be Happy

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy"
                                              Dalai Lama



Worry is such a wasted emotion.

Your purpose here on Earth is to be happy.

Are you happy?

When was the last time you cried with laughter? A good old belly laugh.

Most often if we are not happy it's because we are focusing on lack.

We believe that having that certain thing will bring us happiness.

But it works the other way around.

When you get happy, you will then attract all the things you are wanting.

So if you are struggling with worry today, whether it's about a relationship or finances.
LET IT GO.

Your priority is to be happy, period.

No matter what it takes, do something that makes you feel good.

Rent a funny movie, go watch the sunset, play with your dog.

Whatever feels good will raise your vibration.

It is the raising of your vibration that you will increase your ability
to manifest what you desire.

If it doesn't make you happy, don't do it.

Let go of the people pleaser attitude.

Better to not do something at all than to do something and be resentful.

Do it with a happy heart or not at all.

What will you do today to be happy?

Risky Business

"And the day came when the risk to remain
 tight in a bud was more painful
than the risk to blossom"
                                               Anais Nin



Are you tired of wanting a change in your life but not feeling ready to make that change?

What are you waiting for?

Well, you're human.

Human beings don't like change.

We like consistency and routine.

Change scares many of us.

But sometimes it is more painful to remain where you are than to take a risk and change your life.

Why are we afraid to take risks?

Often it is because we want certainty that everything will turn out better than before.

The very definition of risk is "the possibility of suffering harm or loss".

Nobody wants to lose anything (other than weight perhaps).

There are no guarantees in life.

But what if you took a risk, took that leap of faith, that if you stretch yourself a little more,
you can give up the good for the GREAT?

If it's not even good to begin with, you're really risking nothing by trying.

If you stay where you are, life is guaranteed to bring you the same results.

Something you don't want.

Weigh the risk and then take action.

Is it worth changing?

If it is, then do it.

Do it today.

Stop Making Excuses

"If you really want to do something, you'll find a way.
If you don't, you'll find an excuse."
                                                          Jim Rohn



Have you been wanting to do something but keep making an excuse as to why it isn't happening?

Maybe you want to go back to school but you keep telling yourself you don't have the time, or
you can't afford it?

Are you in a relationship where you keep making excuses for someone's poor behavior?

Whatever the excuse is, it is preventing you from having what you really want.

If you truly want to achieve a goal, nothing will prevent you from achieving it.

However, if your goal is half-hearted you will come up with every excuse in the book as
to why it can't happen.

Make a list of the things you want to achieve this year, and then eliminate a few that you
realize you have had on your list for years, yet have done nothing towards achieving them.

Let's be real, if you really wanted them, you would have taken some action towards getting them.

Today, do just one thing to set you on the path to achieving one goal, no matter how big or small.

Action is the key.

Wishing for things will never make them happen.

Take action and the Universe will realize you are serious and aid you in achieving your dreams.

Wishing and wanting will not make it so, but wishing and wanting and doing will!

No more excuses.

As the Nike slogan says, "Just do it!"

You'll be glad you did.

There is No Such Thing as a Mistake

"No matter how many mistakes you make
or how slow you progress,
you are still way ahead of everyone who
isn't trying"
                     Tony Robbins



There is no such thing as a mistake!

That failed relationship wasn't a mistake.

You learned what you want from a partner and what behaviors you won't accept
in a relationship.

That job you hated wasn't a mistake.

You learned the necessary skills to get you the next job.

That car accident you attracted wasn't a mistake.

You learned to appreciate the value of life and how quickly it can be taken away from you.

As long as we are learning, nothing is ever a mistake.

You are moving ahead in your life exactly as you need to.

Is there something you want to do but fear making a mistake?

Instead of being fearful of making a mistake, you should be fearful of never trying.

What if you allow that fear to prevent you from living your life purpose because you are too
afraid of failing?

If you don't even try, that is a failure.

Today think of something you want to do and just do it.

Quit making excuses.

Whether you succeed or fail is dependent upon you but if you don't try at all,
that is a guaranteed failure.

Trying and failing is better than not trying at all.

What will you try today?

Choose Wisely

"Be miserable.
Or motivate yourself.
Whatever has to be done,
it's always your choice"
                            Wayne Dyer



Have you ever met someone who is always unhappy no matter when or where you see them?

By the same token you probably know someone who is always happy and has a smile on their
face no matter the circumstance?

What is the difference between them?

Simply the CHOICE to be happy and see the good in life.

Ironically enough, from my experience, the ones who have every reason to complain, don't
and the ones that have nothing to complain about, do!

Everything has a pay off.

Humans do nothing without a reason.

People who have drama in their lives, thrive on it.

It makes them feel alive.

It becomes addictive.

If there is no drama going on in their lives, they will create it!

Stay away from these people.

You know who they are!

Maybe you are related to some of them?

There is no room for toxic people in your life.

If they are not adding positivity to your life, there is no need to have them around.

I know it sounds harsh but you truly have to protect yourself from their negativity.

You cannot afford to have such an energy disruption.

It will prevent you from achieving your goals by wasting your time with such energy vampires.

If you feel depleted and exhausted after talking to or seeing someone, then that's your indication that you need to spend less time with this person.

When you start separating yourself from this person, one of two things will happen.

They will either stop complaining and get with the program, or they will drop away out of your life.

Just remember, it's your choice.

Choose happiness!

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

"It's never too late"
                          Mike Dooley, TUT



I remember back when I was a teenager babysitting a young girl of 8 years old.
She asked me, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

She said she wanted to be a ballerina.

How many of you out there still don't know what you want to be when you grow up?

Or, even worse, you know but aren't doing anything about it?

Instead you are choosing a life of stability at a job you hate, but you go to every day to pay your bills.

Is it because you don't believe it can happen?

Or because you don't feel you deserve it?

You cannot attract the life you want until you BELIEVE you can
AND
believe that you DESERVE it!

I am by no means advocating you all quit your day jobs.

But what if you started working on your dream life in the evenings instead of watching TV all night?

What if you worked on your dream at the weekends?

What if....?

If you have a dream in your heart, it was put there for a reason.

God gave you the ability to see it through to fruition.

Otherwise you wouldn't have been blessed with the talents you have.

You were meant to use them!

Think about what gives you joy.

What makes you forget the time when you are doing it?

Whatever you are good at is most likely what you are supposed to be doing.

As long as you have breath in your lungs it is not too late.

Start today, you'll be glad you did.

Believe in Yourself!

"Believe in Yourself! Have faith in your possibilities!
Without a humble but reasonable confidence
in your own powers
you cannot be successful or happy".
                                           Norman Vincent Peale



At some time or another in our lives we all experience self doubt.

If you experience it the majority of the time this will result in low self-esteem.

The common denominator of all the successful people in this world is that they
believed in their own abilities and felt they deserved to succeed.

Hard work will get you a long way, it may also bring you financial success, but it
won't necessarily bring you happiness.

If you are having doubt in your abilities, it might be because you're comparing yourself
with someone else's success.

This is the worst thing you can do.

There will always be someone richer, in better shape and more successful than you.

The key is to be happy with what you have and make it work for you.

If you don't believe in yourself, how can you expect anyone else to?

What is your definition of success?

You have to define it before you can achieve it.

Make a list of what success means to you and create your goals from that list.

Your goals will be a mixture of daily, weekly, monthly and annual.

What matters is that they are specific and measurable and have a timeframe.

For example, if you want to book a vacation but feel you can't afford it at this time.

Decide to open a separate checking account and every week deposit $50 from cutting out unnecessary expenditures.

(You know what I'm talking about, that trip to Target where you went for shampoo and came out with a cart full of "good deals". That shampoo ended up costing you $100! Or that Happy Hour that set you back $50).

That's a savings of $200 per month. $2,400 after a year. A good start for that well deserved vacation.

Believe in your abilities to achieve your goals.

If you have a plan you can do it.

Otherwise you are just squandering your time and money and wishing for change instead of
making it happen!

Believe you CAN do it and you will.

The Power of Focus

"One reason so few of us achieve what we really want
 is that we never direct our focus,
we never concentrate our power.
Most people dabble their way through life,
never deciding to master anything in particular"
                                                         Tony Robbins



The secret to success is FOCUS.

Too often my clients get exasperated that what they want is not coming to them fast enough.

After I diagnose where they are putting their focus, (on the LACK of what they want), there is no surprise that they haven't attracted what they want in their life.

What are you focusing on today?

Your finances (or lack of), your relationships (or lack of), your dream home (or lack of)... you
get the picture.

Think of focus like a laser beam.

When a laser beam is focused it can cut through steel.

How much of your day do you spend focused on what you don't want?

What if you changed your focus to dedicating your spare time to improving
just one area of your life?

When you pick too many things to change at once it's overwhelming.

Choose one area in your life that causes you the most concern, or the most joy,
and choose to focus on improving it.

If your goal is to write a book, all the wishing in the world won't make you an Author.

But if you focus and write a page a day, you'll have 365 pages at the end of the year.

Then if you focus on getting published, buy the book The Writers Market, listing all the
literary agents and send them a book proposal.

You could even do it the other way around, write the proposal first and then write the book
when you get the deal.

Either way, you just need to stay focused every day and before you know it, you'll have what
you want.

Just remember.

WHAT YOU FOCUS ON EXPANDS!

Where will you put your focus today?

Don't Worry, Be Happy

"Most folks are as happy as they make up
their minds to be"
                                Abraham Lincoln



When  you woke up this morning did you wake up happy or sad?

Maybe you woke up happy but then you got stuck in traffic and were late for work,
only to find out your boss gave you a project with a deadline you can't possible meet.

Now you're in the worst mood.

Do you have to be?

No!

You allowed your circumstances to dictate your happiness.

There will always be challenges in life so if you allow outside influences to determine your
mood, you'll never be happy.

Instead you can make a choice every day to see the good in everything that happens and
CHOOSE happiness.

You can be having the worst day but as long as you choose to stay out of the drama you
can achieve that serenity you so desperately seek.

A few ways to do that are to take ten deep breaths. You can do it anywhere and it's free.

As you're reading this you're probably holding your breath or shallow breathing. How often do
you take a full breath and appreciate the fact you can breathe? Some people can't.

Take a few minutes out of your day to meditate. That doesn't mean sitting cross-legged chanting.

It means finding ten minutes of quiet time to reflect on your day and stopping that maddening
chain of thoughts that occupy your mind 24/7.

Hit the mute button on your thoughts!

I guarantee that when you're done, you'll feel so much gratitude for everything in your life you'll
make it a daily habit.

Forget the to-do list and just BE.

You are a human BE-ing not a human do-ing.

Get still and GET HAPPY! :)

Why would you choose anything else??

Smile with Your Eyes

"We shall never know all the good
 that a simple smile can do"
                                          Mother Teresa



I have noticed lately that a lot of people are avoiding eye contact with one another.

They all look so serious and busy as they go about their day.

Their look and their body language says, "Don't bother me, I'm busy".

They won't smile for fear of engaging you in a conversation that will hold
them up or having a discussion they're not ready to have.

When was the last time you truly smiled at someone?

Not a loved one, but a complete stranger.

And I don't mean a quick perfunctory turning up the edges of your mouth
with your lips closed.

I am talking about an open mouth, flashing your teeth grin that comes from your eyes.

If the eyes are the window to the soul, we have a lot of soulless people walking around lately.

So, today, while you are going about your day, smile with your eyes, a genuine smile that
reflects your caring for another human being, whether they be friend or foe.

You may never know the impact of that smile.

On the day my Dad passed away, a client of mine simply smiled at me from across the room.
She didn't say a word but her smile spoke volumes.
It said to me, "Don't worry. Everything's going to be alright".

A heartfelt smile may brighten someone's day in ways you may never expect.

Try it and see what happens.

See who you can connect with today.

See whose life you can change with a single smile.

Start Where You Are

"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go,
they merely determine where you start"
                                                           Nido Qubein



Regardless of where you are in your life right now, you have the ability to turn it around.

All that matters is you start today.

You will never get where you want to go unless you start on that journey today.

If a goal seems overwhelming, break it down into small tasks.

Every journey begins with one step and today is the day to take that step.

Clearing the clutter from your life is a great way to get started on being clear with what
you do want to accomplish in your life.

For example, if you open the closet door and it's overflowing and you just shut the door every time you look at it, as the job at hand seems insurmountable, decide today to clear things for just ten minutes.

You can stop after ten minutes if you wish and then continue to do ten minutes daily thereafter until the task is completed.

The probability is that once you start and see some progress you will continue until you have made a
dent in it.

Think of the sense of accomplishment you will feel once it is completed.

So, no matter what you are facing today, know that you CAN make a difference
IF
you start TODAY!

Choose Wisely

"The reason that some of your thoughts haven't yet become things...
is because other thoughts of yours have"
                     Mike Dooley, Notes from the Universe



What was the last thought you were thinking?

Was it worrisome? Worrying about something that may never happen?

Was it fearful?

Will I make the mortgage this month?

Is it going to work out?

As humans we have a natural tendency to worry about the future or re-live the past.

What a waste of energy!

Why are we focusing on what we don't want?

Especially because we know if we do, Law of Attraction has to bring them to us.

Often times our thoughts are simply habit.

The record that gets stuck in the groove and replays over and over.

What would you like to manifest today?

Pick one thing you want to attract into your life,
and anytime your thoughts take a negative turn,
simply re-direct them on to the path of wanted instead of unwanted.

You have to monitor your thoughts over everything else as they have the
power to become things.

Don't believe me?

Think of something in the past that you didn't want to happen.

Chances are that's all you thought of day and night.

The energy you poured into what you didn't want could so easily have
been steered into what you did want.

FOCUS on what you want, think good thoughts, and you will attract it.

The Law of Attraction will do the rest.

Your Thoughts Are Half the Battle

"Believe you can and you're halfway there"
                                                Theodore Roosevelt



No matter what you are wanting to manifest in your life,
you have more of a chance of attracting it,
if you are believing that you can receive it.

The power of your thoughts is infinite.

If you believe you can do it, you can.

If you believe you can receive it, you will.

Where are your thoughts today?

Are they focused on what you want or what you don't want?

If you can believe it and EXPECT it to come,

the Law of Attraction will make it happen.

It is LAW.

So what can you do today to get yourself in that space?

Do something that is FUN!

Well that's all good for you to say I hear you say, I'm stuck at work.

You can still take a 5 minute break and take a moment to day dream.

"Wouldn't it be nice if....." and fill in the dots.

When you make manifesting a game you add a lighthearted vibration to it.

Hoping, and expecting, everything you want in your life,
will come at the right time and not a moment before.

The Universe has perfect timing.

Always.

No exceptions.

What are you expecting today?

The Wonder of Joy

"Find a place inside where there is joy,
and the joy will burn out the pain"
                                        Joseph Campbell


No matter what you are experiencing in your life today, if you can find time for joy,
you will be able to turn it around.

Whatever makes you happy is the thing you need to do today.

Make it a priority in your life every day to experience joy.

As long as you are smiling every day and making sure your happiness is at
the top of your to-do list, you will be able to raise your vibration.

When you raise your vibration you are able to attract more of what you want
in your life.

If you can take the time to do something fun, that makes your heart sing, go ahead
and do it right away.

Before you go to work, do your chores or all the things you have to do, start on
something you want to do.

By making your heart sing and experiencing joy you will see your dreams manifest
that much faster.

Embrace Your Failures as a Stepping Stone to Success

"Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently"
                                                         Henry Ford



How often have you failed at a relationship or a business and been too demoralized to continue?

What if you had given it another try?

When life knocks you down, instead of staying down and wallowing in failure, pick yourself up
and start all over again.

The next time you experience a setback in life, take a moment to review what went wrong and look at it through different eyes.

What could you have done differently?

How can you learn from this disappointment?

What steps can you take to improve the situation?

Can you accept the gift in the failure and choose to see it as an opportunity to succeed?

If you can, chances are you can turn the situation around.

So next time you experience something you see as a failure, celebrate the fact that it happened.

Use it as a catalyst to get where you want to go.

Maybe you can get a different result by focusing on what did go right.

This time around focus on the positive and learn from your mistakes.

Celebrate every failure as you are one step nearer to success and seeing your dreams come true!

Happiness is Harmony

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say
and what you do are in harmony"
                                 Mahatma Gandhi


ARE YOU HAPPY?

If you have to think about it, chances are you are not.

It is a yes or no question. Hopefully you answered with a resounding YES!

If not, keep reading.

What have you been thinking, saying or doing that would lead you to unhappiness?

Have you been re-hashing the past or worrying about the future?

Have you been complaining about everything in your life that isn't working for you?

Are you going to a job every day that you hate but keep going to pay your bills?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the time has come to re-define what
will make you happy and make a choice to think, say and do those things today.

Happiness is a choice.

You can choose to be happy today no matter what is going on in your life if you choose to be.

Start with appreciation for what you do have.

This morning I awoke to the birds singing and smiled thinking how sweet they sound.

I then ran a list in my head of all the things and people I am grateful for in my life.

It was a long list!

Try doing this exercise before you get out of bed every morning and you will set the tone for
an appreciative and happy day.

The choice is yours.

I choose to be happy.

How about you?

Think Before You Speak

"If you propose to speak, always ask yourself,
 is it true, is it necessary, is it kind"
                                                        Buddha


Every day we have the opportunity to appease or ignite others with our words.

Why would you ever say anything mean or unkind to another?

Because as human beings we always strive to be "right" and
need to feel validated that we have been heard.

But why do we feel the need to defend ourselves if we know
we are right?

Because we want the other person to agree we are right!

What if, for just one day, you try this experiment.

Think about everything you say before you say it and,
if it isn't true, necessary or kind, DON'T SAY IT!

Let it be enough that you know you are right and if you're not, admit it.

Maybe the person is having a bad day.
Maybe they just lost their job or their car broke down
and they can't afford to fix it and you are the lucky one
who got to incur their wrath.

What if you responded with kind words of encouragement
instead of meeting their rage with your own?

Try it for the next 24 hours and see how much better it feels to be kind.

If you don't have anything nice to say, it's better to say nothing at all.




                    

Lighten Up

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
                                                                Dr. Seuss


We all have suffered loss in our lives but how we deal with that loss will determine how much
happiness we will enjoy in the future.

We can choose to mourn a loss, whether it be the loss of a loved one, a job or a possession, or we can choose to be grateful that we had it in the first place.

Be grateful for everything in your life as you have to enjoy it while it is still in your life.

There is no point in regret. It is a wasted emotion.

If you enjoy everything and everyone in your life while they are in it, you will never suffer the feeling of regret or the guilt that goes with it.

Instead revel in the delight of all relationships and materialistic possessions for if you don't the Universe may deem it necessary for them to be removed from your life.

Appreciation goes a long way.

Learn from the relationships you have as everyone you come into contact with is a teacher for you.

Lighten up! Laugh and choose JOY to be your companion in your daily life.

Give thanks that those who are no longer with you, whether they have passed on or moved away, were in your life for a reason and you are a better person for having known them.

Smile that you had that teacher in your life instead of wasting tears on why they are no longer with you.

Something better always happens to us when we can be grateful for every experience that life offers us, always.

Guaranteed.

Silence is Golden

"In silence there is eloquence.
Stop weaving and see how the pattern improves"
                                           Rumi


We have two ears and one mouth for a reason. That we should listen more and speak less.

We live in such a noisy world where there is seldom silence.

We are constantly attached to technology and the incessant live stream of information yet, ironically, we are more disconnected now than ever before.

Instead of truly listening to another we are actually trying to figure out what our responses will be.

When was the last time you stopped and heard what someone was saying without thinking of a response?

Often the answers can be found in the silence but many avoid silence like the plague for they know the truth will be revealed, and sometimes the truth is too painful for many to bear, so they ramble through the problem.

Continually talking about a problem will never help you find the solution.

If you need help with a problem today, instead of picking up the phone and sharing with a friend, find a quiet place and be still enough to listen to your inner voice.

It will never steer you wrong.

What do you need to be silent about today?

Ask for What You Want

"Asking is the beginning of receiving.
Make sure you don't go to the ocean with
a teaspoon..."
                               Jim Rohn


The Universe has an abundance of wealth and wellness available to you, and you can have all you want. All you have to do is ask.

What are you yearning for but haven't yet had the courage to ask for?

Have you not asked because you're afraid you won't get it?

If you don't ask, it's 100% guaranteed you won't get it! You have nothing to lose by asking.

The problem for many of us is that we haven't asked because we're not clear on what exactly it is that we DO want.

Take a moment today to create a wish list of things it would be nice to have or do.

e.g. "Wouldn't it be nice if my husband would take me away somewhere romantic for the weekend?"

But you don't ask because you're afraid he might be tired from a busy week and might prefer to stay home. But you won't know that for sure unless you ask.

Stop being afraid of disappointment or rejection and have the courage to step up and ASK  for what YOU want.

There is no glory in living in the shadows. You have to step out into the light and ask for what you need and want, and chances are you may just get it.

If you don't put your needs as a priority how can you expect anyone else to do that for you?

Once you get clear on what you want, it's easier to ask for it and expect to receive it.

You deserve it!

The Universe is waiting on you....what are you waiting for?

A Time for Reflection

"Go back a little to leap further"
                                     John Clarke


We live in such a fast paced world now where every day seems hectic and there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done.

If this sounds like your world right now, the time has come to take a step back and reflect on your priorities.

Are you taking time to smell the roses? Literally!

You have to have down time to breathe and ascertain where you are choosing to use your energy.

Do you waste time on things you don't enjoy or over commit yourself for fear of saying no to others?

Why? Why are you placing more importance on their happiness than your own?

Having time for yourself is not selfish, it is a necessity.

You can only give to others what you have to give. If you are so busy doing for others that you have no time for yourself, you will have nothing left to give.

Take the time today to eliminate some tasks from your to-do list and add some fun things that your soul is longing to do.

If you take a step back and look at where you want to go, you'll get there faster.

Resistance

"Man is the only creature that refuses to be what he is"
                                Albert Camus


What are you resisting in your life right now?

Have you been resisting it for a long time?

As the saying goes, "What you resist persists".

What are you not doing in your life that your soul is crying out for you to do?

Why are we all so afraid to dream big?


These are the questions you should be asking yourself.

When are you going to awaken to your Life's Purpose?

When will the "right time" ever arrive?

There truly is no time like the present.


Ask yourself now, "What are you waiting for? What is standing between you and your dream right now?"

The time has come to embrace your power and plunge headlong into what you were put here on this Earth to do.

Only you know. Not your parents, or your boss or your partner - only you.

We keep ourselves so busy, with our careers, pursuing material things, going places, doing things -
keeping ourselves so busy so we don't have to listen to that inner voice that is screaming at us to do what our heart and soul desires.

If work doesn't quiet the voice, then shopping, alcohol, watching TV, etc. will have the same numbing effect, so we don't have to look at what we need to do, what changes we must make in our lives, to live our purpose.

Why? Because human beings resist change.

Ironically, change happens all the time. Yet we may prefer to stay in our comfort zones, even if they make us miserable, because they don't challenge us.

If we are comfortable we know what to expect, whereas if we take a chance and forge into the unknown, it's scary but out of your comfort zone is where you will find the joy and excitement you are seeking in your life.

Venture into unknown territory and you may be pleasantly surprised by what you find.

We are all blessed with God-given gifts. It is up to us to recognize and utilize them.

Some of you are amazing artists, writers and performers and yet are still hiding your light from the world. Instead you are bankers, managers and sales professionals.

There is nothing wrong with these jobs; they are simply examples of what you choose to do instead of taking a risk and allowing your spirit to soar.

When you take a chance and pursue your passion, your world will open up like you never imagined.

Ask yourself this question, "Am I living or existing?"

So where do you begin?

Make a list of your strengths. What are you good at? What do you like to do? What makes you lose track of time when you're doing it?

Capitalize on your strengths and you'll see the difference it makes in your daily life.

Soon enough you will find your calling.

You simply have to ALLOW it to happen.

Today is the Day!

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply.
Willing is not enough, we must do"
               Joann Wolfgang von Goethe


All the wishing in the world will not make something happen. If that was the case I would be a multi-millionaire living "la dolce vita" in a villa in Italy!

Whatever you are wishing for in your life right now involves taking action.

Yes, it may start as an idea but it will never transpire to be anything more than that unless you
take solid steps to make it a reality. Taking action involves effort and you will only make that effort if the thing you want is made a priority in your life.

For example, all the wishing in the world cannot make you lose weight. That involves exercise and cutting calories (bummer I know!). Your motivation to be slim and healthy has to be stronger than
the desire for that deep dish pizza.

If something is important enough to you, you will be inspired to take the action necessary to achieve the desired result.

If you don't take action, maybe it's not that important to you, even though you claim it is.

Action speaks louder than words.

How many times have you promised yourself you will get organized and clear out your closet or garage? It sounds like a great idea until you see the amount of work involved.

To achieve this, the desire to be clutter free has to be greater than the desire to relax and hang out
with friends. Why not combine the two? Hang out with friends and get organized. Invite them over
to clear out the garage with you. One man's junk is another man's treasure! Its' a win-win situation.

The bottom line is that we don't do anything unless there's a pay-off for us, financial or emotional -
something that makes us feel good.

What do you need to get started on today so that you can feel good? You know what it is.

It's probably been on your to-do list forever. Make a start today.

The first step is always the hardest yet the most rewarding because you will feel a sense of accomplishment once you start.

Added to the fact that you did something you have been promising yourself for a long time.

There is no time like the present. Take a step in the right direction today.

You'll be glad you did.

Boundaries

"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable,
you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left
is compromise"
                                                                               Robert Fritz


Have you ever had a moment in your life when something was said to you, or was done to you, and you finally said, "Enough! I can't take this any longer".
What is that deciding moment?

It may be different for all of us but we all have those defining moments in our lives when we realize that we just cannot continue to live life as we have so far.

When is enough, enough?

That moment could be a battered woman saying I cannot take one more beating, the undervalued employee who won't take one more outburst from an abusive boss, the disrespect a parent receives from their obnoxious teenager.

Whatever it is that puts us over the edge, is the defining moment when we know that a boundary has been well and truly crossed.

Boundaries exist for a reason.

They are our protection against what we will and won't accept in our lives, and when those boundaries are crossed there is no going back for either party.

What have you accepted in your life lately that you shouldn't have?

What have you limited your life to?

Sometimes we do it to ourselves because it is easier to live in our comfort zones and be unhappy
than step outside that boundary, spread our wings and fly into the unknown. What are we afraid of?

If you hate your job and want to leave but are afraid of not getting another job in this economy, you
have set your own limits, thereby limiting yourself and compromising your very existence and happiness by your lack of faith. Not just in finding another source of income, but in yourself.
If you don't have faith in yourself, how can you expect others to?

If you have been limiting yourself, or if someone crossed a boundary with you, think about what you
really want in your life.

Isn't it time you stopped compromising and started living?

You know exactly why you are reading this right now. Think about it, and then act on it. You'll be
glad you did.

After all, a life of compromise is no life at all.

Give Thanks

"Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone"
                                                                G.B.Stern


Do you complain when you receive bad service?

Most likely you do.

We all do because we want to see a wrong set right.

But do you also call or write a letter when you receive good service?

I do. Why do I do it?

Because I like to reward good behavior, and encourage it to continue.

I called two places of business last week, one a bank, the other a well known chain of restaurants,
to commend them on their excellent customer service.

The Vice President of the Bank was so surprised that I had taken the time to call for a compliment, and not a complaint, that he was speechless.

The restaurant manager I called was also delighted and could not give me a coupon for a free meal
fast enough! Although this was appreciated and unexpected, I didn't call to receive something in
return.

What I did receive was the joy in making someone's day and their efforts being recognized and acknowledged.

Studies have shown that human beings crave recognition and appraise, above sex and money, surprising but true. Most people don't leave a job because of money, (or lack thereof), but the lack
of respect and recognition of their dedication and hard work.

All it takes is a simple thank you.

Is there someone you need to thank today?

Don't be afraid that there's no money involved, a heart-felt thank you, verbal or written, will suffice.

If you are going to write something I suggest a hand written note instead of typed. People will often forget what you said or did, but they will never forget how you made them feel. It feels great to open a card for no apparent reason other than to say thank you.

In giving thanks you will be surprised at what good returns to you in kind.

Pay it forward, you'll be glad you did.