(Lesson 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Discover Your Authentic Self

 

* Silver Cove & Rock-Tober Gem Show

 

* Glenda Ganz - Artist

 

* Bowen Technique- Kathy Law

 

* Arbbone - Brandy Novotney

 

* Wholistix - Your Natural Wellness Shoppe

 

*  The Healer's Parties - Tina Jackson

 

* The Hippocratic Diaries

by Grant Werstiuk

 

* Sharyn Rose

 

* Inner Eden - Lori Scaife

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twas the night of Thanksgiving,
But I just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned - the dark meat and white,
But I fought the temptation with all of my might.

Tossing and turning with anticipation,
The thought of a snack became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
Stuffing with gravy, green beans and tomatoes.

I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
Till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.

I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie
But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees.
Happy eating to all -- pass the cranberries, please.

May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes & gravy have nary a lump,
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs.
- Anonymous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Called a love letter to her fans…Oprah leaves us with highlighting these wonderful lessons. All of these are from the final Oprah Winfrey Show…and I’ve taken these notes…her direct words…to have a reference and to be reminded of what I can be…and of the teacher who gave me the lessons.  Thank you Oprah. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Twyman has made a 4 part video on Being the Change. 

 

He say it comes from Gandhi who was quoted as saying "  You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

 

To view the introduction and 3 secrets click on the sites below.

 

 

 

 

David Frost

 

 

Do you feel like your life could be happier?   A better tomorrow could start with something as simple as your attitude.

Our perspectives have a huge effect on our overall level of happiness. They can affect our success as well.

Over time, attitudes become habitual. Because of this, they can take a bit of effort to change, but such work is well worth your time!

Try these techniques to bring greater happiness and success into your life:

1. Start each day by making a mental list of things you're thankful for. You can do this while you're lying in bed just before you get up, in the shower,
or while driving to work. This simple mental exercise will adjust your focus to the good things that you already have.

2. Love life, not stuff. Do you feel that having more possessions will make you happy? What usuallyhappens is that, after you acquire something, it
never seems to mean as much to you as you thought it would. After the newness wears off, you're back
to wanting some more new stuff! So the joy in most new possessions is temporary, at best, and leads to more "wanting."

- The quality of your life itself is what will bringyou the most happiness, not the quantity or quality of your stuff.

- Spend some time each day doing what you love.

- Build meaningful relationships that uplift you.

- Take action to create a life filled with what truly means the most to you.

(to be cont'd in Nov. newsletter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regardless of the season, life has a way of pushing us along, so instead of fighting it, I recommend you embrace it. Take the time to examining your life, especially in areas where you feel stagnant or bored and ask yourself: “What small positive changes can I make?” Whatever pops into your head first is a clue that your intuition and soul are trying to get your attention!

Here are just a few more ideas for you to consider in this season of change:

 

 

Break out of your day-to-day routine, and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. No matter how safe it might feel to remain exactly where you are, it’s important to occasionally stretch yourself. It could be a meditation or prayer group, Salsa dance lessons, joining a book club, an art class, or even a pottery workshop.

 

 

Nature has a wonderful way of healing and soothing our souls. Prana or Chi (the life giving energy from the Universe) is more bountiful outdoors. When you breathe it in, it clears your head, infuses you with positive revitalizing energy, and provides a much needed boost to your entire being. Try getting outside, whether it’s for walk on a beach or in the woods. Appreciate the beauty that nature has to offer, whether you’re gardening or if you choose to meditate in a serene area.

 

 

 

 

Nothing makes you feel better than when you help another. The benefits work both ways, and have a positive affect on you too. I’m constantly in awe of people who freely volunteer their time. They seem to have ample amounts of compassion toward others, as well as such tolerant and patient natures. When you volunteer your time, you develop a deeper understanding of the world and the benefits can be wide ranging, from enhanced interpersonal skills to improved coping skills.  “When you volunteer your time, you get bonus karma points in your favor!”

 

 

 

 

Sonia Choquette

 

I don’t know about you, but everyone I talk to lately, including myself, is facing some very big, often unexpected, and seriously difficult challenges right now.... and many people feel scared and overwhelmed, as though they are losing control of their lives in some way because of what is happening.  I understand. In many ways I am feeling it too.

The truth is, however, we are losing control, and this is a good thing. At least in the sense that we are now discovering that we never really were in control in the first place, and so can now relax in the awareness that God, the Universe, Divine Source, whatever you want to call it, is in control so we can, and must now surrender and allow the Divine plan at work to unfold.

 

The good news is that the divine plan overseeing our lives is always better than our own plans because it is the one leading us to face our most limiting behaviors and self-undoing choices, and leads us to more deeply recognize that we are the creators of our misery. The divine plan shows us that our life is a direct reflection of our choices, and that if it isn’t reflecting what we want, it is now time to change it ourselves.

 

I know in my own life I am painfully aware of many relational choices I’ve made over the years that have seemed like a good idea at the time but are no longer serving me or the people I love in any way, and so now I must change these behaviors. It isn’t the easiest thing for me to see or do but it is nevertheless genuinely exciting to me to begin, in that I now am clear about the new direction to take to improve my relational life in every way, and I am ready to do this.

 

How about you? Where is your life reflecting back to you a painful or limiting creation that you now, on the deepest soul level, want to, need to, and are ready to change? Are you facing relational challenges? Are people revealing ways in which they can no longer relate to you? Or you to them?  Are you facing financial challenges? Are you no longer able to draw in money due to your past choices, beliefs, attachments, decisions, behaviors, and so now must look at those choices with more discerning eyes, so that you can change the direction and create anew? Are you facing health issues that are not being resolved through conventional medicine alone, and so is causing you to go beyond conventional treatments, guiding you to more profound, holistic efforts that ask you to look at old emotional baggage, past wounding, and unhealthy resentments and whatever else what needs to be forgiven and released in order to fully recover our health and spirit? 

 

All of these challenges can be extremely painful and overwhelming to address, but we now must, in order to fully step into our fullest potential as divine beings. Like going to summer school, and making up for lessons unlearned, no matter what issue is facing us right now, we as humans are now being required to become more conscious, mindful, empowered co-creators of our lives than we have ever been asked before. Through the many external upsets being thrown our way, from the internal emotional and physical upheavals we are attracting to the earth changes flying all around, we are being called upon to create more responsible, creative, self-loving, life-loving outcomes that those we have settled for in the past, and we must recognize that we have the power and ability to do so. And we will.

So let us face the challenges of the times with grace. Let us address our problems with confidence, curiosity, willingness to learn something new, and faith in our ability to grow. And of course, let us not forget to add a huge dose of humor to our efforts. As my mother always says, “the situation is critical, but not serious.” So laugh your way through the tears, misery, and pain of growing, and when it gets really bad, dance, dance, dance! Soon the wheel of life will turn upward and all will improve. I know it.

 

 

 

Cheryl Richardson

 

Last week, while packing for a trip to New York, I decided to take a favorite pearl bracelet - a gift left to me by my friend, Lucy (the woman I wrote about in this week's excerpt of You Can Create an Exceptional Life).  Lucy passed away almost twenty years ago and this bracelet is one of the few meaningful keepsakes I wear on special occasions.  I wanted to have it with me while in New York on September 11th.  But, when I went to get the bracelet, it was missing.  

Doing my best to remain calm, I searched everywhere for it, looking in drawers, cabinets, jewelry boxes (old and new), even under the bed .  I couldn't find it anywhere.  As someone who prides herself on being organized, I knew it had to be in the house somewhere.  So, after a while I decided to give up and trust that the bracelet would show up.  That lasted for about three hours.  

By evening, I was back looking for the bracelet, going through everything again - my jewelry box (at least five times!), the nightstand cabinet, and every drawer in my closet.  No bracelet.

After making myself a little crazy, I stopped.  I did my best to let go of my attachment to finding it and went on my trip.  A couple of days after returning from New York, I happened to go into my jewelry box to pack for the next trip and found the pearl bracelet sitting right before my eyes.  Surprised, I looked up at my husband Michael secretly wondering if he'd placed the bracelet in the box.  But I knew better.  I hadn't mentioned the fact that I couldn't find it.  

The moment I found the bracelet I realized something important:  Attachment interferes with our vision.  I was so fixated on finding this piece of jewelry that I couldn't see what was right before my eyes!  

Funny how important lessons come to us in the simplest of ways, huh?  This week you might want to remember:  Attachment can cause blindness. The next time you really, really, really want something, relax and let go of control.  Put all your energy into practicing the art of patience and faith.  God knows it's so much easier on the soul .

 

 

Let go of something you're too attached to at this point in your life.  Then, in a relaxed state, watch for something miraculous to occur.

 

This week's video is a powerful lesson about the strength in one human being to inspire many.  Thanks to Jodee for sharing this video! Check it out.  Click below.

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh4kO7ED1lk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you find yourslef being treated in a way you resent or that turns you into a victim, ask yourself this question:  "what have I done to teach this person that this benavior is something I'm willing to tolerate?"

 

We become what we think about all day long.  The question is, "What do you think about?"

 

Our days are the precious currency of our lives.

 

 

 

Celebrate every relationship you've ever had.  For better or wrose, your relationshi[ps are your best teachers.

- Christiane Northrup, M.D. -

 

 

Say little.  But when you speak, utter gentle words tht touch the heart.  Be truthful.  Express kindness.  Abstain from vanity.  This is the Way.

 

-  Daniel Levin -

 

Strieve to achieve your heart's desires and to release the desires that do not s erve you.

 

-  Leon Nacson -

 

 

John Holland

 

Michael Losier

 

Cheryl Richardson

 

David Frost

 

Sonia Choquette

 

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