Articles
Browse every published article connected to Joan Marie Whelan, with exact attribution and full-archive search.
Articles
Browse every published article connected to Joan Marie Whelan, or search within this exact expert archive.
In order to take the reigns and become the leader in your life, you must first determine what kind of leader you want to portray and be. Whether you’re a business professional, healthcare provider, or a home professional, you require a certain level of intuition to effectively read your ...
As I was rummaging through my latest emails, I came across an inspirational quote, “A matter of success is often not a matter of talent but a matter of tenacity.” Let’s think about that sentence for a few minutes…how very true this is. In reality, we can achieve and ...
If you have the precise life recipe, you can increase your opportunities for creating and sustaining a happy, affluent lifestyle. But sometimes, you must change your direction to make this path more defined, more reachable. Here are four tips to design the life you’ve always wanted, and how to maintain this lifestyle until you’re ready to move on to the next level of success: 1. Are you ready to go the distance? Step up to the plate. When you’re next in line to bat, you need to be mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared to knock a home run.
I believe we are in a crisis in the world today and many people feel caught up in worry, fear and anxiety so they act out foolishly to numb their discomfort. There are more people drinking too much today, taking drugs and smoking pot than ever before in our history. There are a lot of mixed signals through the media and the entertainment world that filters into our everyday lives. Many of us have lost our ability to make sound judgment and don't know how to differentiate between what is real and what is fantasy.
When's the last time you really had a good, hard laugh? It truly is the best medicine - literally. In a study carried out by the Department of Social and Environmental Medicine in Osaka, Japan, the effects of laughter were investigated on the levels of stress...did you know that findings ...
Emotions running rampant and can’t quite get a grasp on which direction to take in life? Ready to magnify your inner voice? Try this on for size – mind-body medicine! Unlike conventional medicine, mind-body techniques like meditation can add powerful substance to healing our emotions and to enhancing our mental state of awareness.
Too often people think that if they surrender they are showing their weaknesses and flaws. I am here to tell you that it takes a great deal of strength to surrender your worries, fears and conce s to the Holy Spirit. We all suffer troubles and great conce s in our lives whether they personally affect our loved ones or us. I have learned, however, that when I have released my worry and fears conce ing a loved one, over to the Holy Spirit, I have been blessed with a wonderful sense of freedom, which in turn has offered me a wonderful feeling of inner peace.
How many of you have made a commitment to lack, despair, or better yet to what is not going your way? Most individuals are heading in the wrong direction making many wrong turns and following many detours, instead of making a commitment to what it is they truly want. Many set goals, write our ...
We've all been there, are there, or may possibly go there at some point in our lives...and it's no fun, either. What I'm talking about is the blues brought on by unexpected life changes. Somewhere between here and there, our lifestyles become convoluted with "stuff" -- stuff that doesn't make ...
This is a question that many people ask themselves daily - Are you on a journey or a treadmill? We are all busy and overwhelmed by the high speed of progress, speed on the highways and the information age which forces us to keep up or forever be lost in the abyss. The more you are willing to slow down and understand this question, the more you will begin to have a better understanding of yourself. The relationship you have with yourself is vital for your existence in a confusing world.
In order to take the reigns and become the leader in your life, you must first determine what kind of leader you want to portray and be. Whether you’re a business professional, healthcare provider, or a home professional, you require a certain level of intuition to effectively read your ...
It is hard enough to lose someone we love, but even more difficult to lose a child. Parents (both young and old alike) encounter an arduous task to forgive themselves after experiencing such devastating loss. The initial instinct is to blame oneself for not being there, or not being able to ...
The Angel of Vision, Paschar, asks you to open your eyes to all the possibilities in your life. When you follow your dreams and believe that you can do it, she will help you to have the vision of clarity to see you through to the finish line. Anytime you feel you cannot go any further, ask her to come to your aid and she will be there.
The reality that you are living right now can talk you out of your hopes and dreams for your tomorrow. They can cause you to move into fear and doubt and begin yelling at God or even wondering whether or not He even cares about you? But I am here to tell you that when you believe in the Power of God and believe that all things are possible with Him and through Him, God will change your outcome. For me, just the knowing that what looks impossible with man is not impossible with God is most comforting.
Some of us have had this conversation with God wondering if He/She is listening. Maybe you call on your Creator because you simply want to express your thankfulness and gratitude for the blessings in your lives; but more often than not, you find yourself in some sort of predicament or difficulty and you are compelled to connect with a power greater than yourself. Connecting with God is comforting but it can also be frustrating because you are not getting answers to your various conce s.
Have you been stuck in a dead-end job or relationship and cannot seem to move forward in your professional or personal life? Nine times out of ten, you are holding onto old emotional wounds that are preventing you from making wise decisions about your life and the direction you need to take to create a more rewarding, purpose-filled life. If we refuse to heal ourselves, how can we begin to help heal those around us and the environment in which we live?
Along your life’s journey, I am sure you have met many significant people; possibly you’ve fallen in love and have been willing to open yourself up to taking the next step in your life by becoming vulnerable to another. How magnificent it is to open yourselves up to an extension of yourselves. But are you really prepared to take on this brand new journey?
When the going gets tough, whom can you trust? We’re not always able to trust exte al sources like the government, banking institutions, and other outside entities. We can, however always rely on our inner intuitive voice and wisdom, which can provide us with the guidance and light to lead us through sometimes murky waters in our lives. The best way to create a positive environment for success is to educate ourselves so we can be better equipped to make sound choices and create outcomes that serve us, our lives, our families, and our communities.
There has been a lot of chatter on the Web, on TV programming and in open discussion about the year 2012. Propagating Mayan Prophecy further was the film debut of 2012, which held viewing audiences captivated with its spectacular and alarming scenes of a cataclysmic event.
Angel Metatron reminds you to use your mind for positive and healthy thoughts and deeds. If you do not have something nice to say, don't say anything at all. Just smile. A little science lesson…r
What are you broadcasting? How is your voice being heard? What does your voice really want to say? While all of us may not be fully aware of it, we have the power inside us to share meaningful dialog and information; and we also have the power to be destructive in the same manner.
Bitte ess is poison that affects your attitude and the way you live your life. You may have a good reason to feel bitte ess but it does not improve the quality of your life. It does instead alter your attitude and behavior and causes you to live without joy and inner peace. When you feel upset or bitter, maybe this is the time to call in your Power Angels to help you calm down, change your thoughts and install in you seeds of love and laughter.
Are you part of the “Sandwich Generation“? This particular age group (ranging between 40 to 60) often finds themselves caring for both an aging parent and a child (and sometimes grandchildren, too). It is not that humans are not capable of multitasking and caring for those they love; but all too often, we as adults become caught in the crossfire of what Associate Medical Editor of the Mayo Clinic, Edward T. Creagan, M.D. refers to as the “perfect storm”. If you are one of these individuals, you know exactly to what he is referring.
In Aesop’s Fables, there is a story about a mouse and a lion. As the story goes, a mouse is nearly eaten by a lion but the mouse begs the lion to spare his life as one day he may come to save his. The lion laughed so hard at the little mouse’s pleas that he inadvertently freed the mouse from his claws. Taking advantage of the opportunity to escape, the mouse ran far away. One day, hunter’s nets ensnared the lion and following through on his promise, the little mouse came to the lion’s rescue and freed him from the trappings.
It is a most uncomfortable period in our lives to be caught up in the dysfunctional periods where nothing seems to be flowing and everything feels difficult to manage. I know that feeling because I have experienced it, however, I can truthfully say that as I was going through it, I was able to find a sense of ease and flow as I tried to understand what was happening in my life. Answers did not come immediately but with time, I was able to see more clearly the larger picture, which helped me stop challenging and start accepting the process of life.
Everyone wants to make more money but in my Business Intuitive Coaching sessions, I have found that individuals lack innate wisdom in manifesting greater wealth prosperity. Increasing wealth means constructing a strong foundation and then carefully and steadily building on that foundation - ...
We all experiences challenges and adverse situations in our lives from time to time but the key to those experiences is not to fold and cave in but to rise above them and grow to a deeper level of who you are. I have recently had numerous challenges come into my life in various levels and degrees and I must admit it makes you sink deep into your soul and reflect on who you are and what it is you are hoping to accomplish.
In life, people will sometimes shock or surprise you with their actions or inactions. Take a pair of twins for example: both can have identical looks, even identical talents, and in a lot of cases, identical intelligence. Regardless of their conception, despite their exacting appearances, each twin has his or her own soul and his or her own perceptions of life in general. Human beings are quite complex to say the least; but all that aside, there are certain perceptions (rather, misconceptions) that weaken your humanity. See these top misconceptions people commonly have:
To nourish means to supply with what is necessary for life, health and growth. When I speak about nourishing the body, we all get the idea that we need to supply our bodies with food, hopefully good food and maybe exercise. Yet when I speak about nourishing the soul, many people turn a deaf ear! They don't know what I am speaking about and most people don't even want to discuss that topic.
In perfect harmony… Remember that old jingle by Coke? Imagine if everyone sung in unison - we could all work and live in harmony in such a way that would be conductive in making the world a better, happier place. That being said, I want to teach you how to sing in harmony with your authentic self. You have so much to offer this world and yet you have not yet manifested your true being to its full potentiality. You, wonderful you, hold the key to unlock the mystery of the secret of life.
If you’ve honestly tried to reach your goals in life and have failed, then you need to take a long look at the game plan you've been using. Sometimes you have to adjust your footing so you can gain better traction in where you are right now and where you want to lead your life. Nobody ...
You can’t take it with you Recently, a friend of mine attended a funeral of a not-so-distant and humble relative. Like most funerals, the occasion was somber. An older but kindly preacher who personally knew the deceased presided over the reading of the eulogy. As he spoke with a long, southern drawl, he discussed the life of the late beloved. In the midst of his tributary, he stopped and took a lengthy breath. He then told the multitude of mou ers how fondly so many had spoken of the departed.
As an Intuition Expert, one of the most amazing features I've discovered in the Manifestation Method is transforming your life is more simple than you think. In one of my earlier articles, I relayed a story about how things aren't always as they seem (for your higher good); now, I'm going to ...
Can you recall that little rhyme kids used to taunt others with, “Liar, Liar, pant’s on fire!”? I have no clue who came up with it, but I imagine a small child recognized someone who was lying and began singing that line to call him out on it. It is amazing that children can recognize the difference between right and wrong, and yet in today’s society, there are still very powerful figures who twist the truth to satisfy their wants.
“We are all in the world together and so we must work together for the benefit of the whole in order for all of us to coexist in balance and harmony.” – Joan Marie Whelan The “whole” in this instance is the “whole” Universe, and the Universal flow of energy. When we work against the flow of Universal energy, we are disrupting harmony and balance in our own lives, the lives of others, and even the kinetic energy from around the globe. We truly are in a transformational movement and now is the perfect time to learn from the inner truth that is ready to reveal itself to us.
At this time of year, we all go shopping to buy gifts for our loved ones and we try to make a point of making that gift memorable. Have you ever thought of the gift that you receive daily from your Creator? It is a gift of life, of abundance and riches that no material object can improve upon because this gift comes from deep within your soul. The best relationship you can have in your life is the relationship you have with yourself.
Angel Ramiel is the angel of fai ess. He loves singing songs of joy when you are kind, considerate and thoughtful towards others. He asks you to lighten your heart and release your disturbed state of mind. He does not want you to hold onto anger, resentment or hurtfulness toward others even if they are attempting to bully you. He empowers you with hope and understanding so that you can release these negative feelings and hold your ground. He knows that by holding onto these harmful emotions you are doing more damage to yourself than you realize.
Angel Iofiel is the angel of beauty and she hopes that you will experience and embrace the beauty of life all around you. She asks you to keep your eyes, ears, and heart open to all the beauty of creation because it has the power to heal you.
Faith and Hope are gifts that we do not feel or touch but are rather invisible gifts that need to be practiced if we want them to increase in their power and strength for us. I frequently share my words of wisdom and my positive thoughts with others but I can see and sense that I am often ignored and dismissed. You see daily we all make choices and those who suffer the longest and hardest are often the ones who turn a deaf ear.
This is not a trick question but rather an honest insight into the inner workings of each one of us. We usually share with our friends and associates a piece of who we are, the piece that we want them to like or connect with; however, there is a secret, a hidden piece of you that doesn't want to be noticed by others. You may be saying: "I don't know what you are talking about?" Yet before you tune me out, I would like you to continue reading because I promise you that at the end of this message, you will have a clearer understanding.
Speak up and have the courage to do what is right for you. Everyone has opinions and thoughts as to what might be right for you. The truth is no one walks in your shoes and no one can make decisions for you. The most important life choices come from your heart and soul because you hold the ...
How many people are missing out on receiving life’s fullest because they are not making the time or at least utilizing the right energy to take advantage of all the resources at their disposal?
The angel of Joy, Ramaela,( Ram-e-la) is a playful angel who loves to see you laugh and enjoy life in a healthy and carefree way. Laughter is contagious and I believe that is why Ramaela wants us to knows that joy and laughter are essential foods for the mind, body and spirit. When you call upon him, he opens your eyes to those things that will bring laughter to your heart. He wants you to know that these expressions are innate within you and can be experienced whenever you want.
Do you play the waiting game? In other words, do you procrastinate on your plans to the point of paralysis? It is one thing to be pragmatic about a given strategy or initiative; but once the assessment is complete, it is time to move onto the next step. Too often, people get caught up in the waiting game in the hopes that “something good is going to happen”, but never see the thought through fruition. They simply think that by doing nothing to progress their lives, that fate will somehow jump up to the plate and drop the golden goose egg in their laps. This is not how success works.
What? How do you know that I can kick my habit, Joan Marie, you ask? Oh, I know you can kick your habit. It all depends on if you know that you can kick your habit and how willing you are to make that change. So what habits can you help me kick? Good question. If you are like countless others on the behavior treadmill, it is easy to get on and off the merry-go-round to which we have acclimated ourselves. One day you are up to the challenge, the next you are throwing in the towel. Sound like your situation?
Stephen Covey, renowned author of the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is quoted as saying, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Truer words were never spoken. In fact, it is this type of thinking that a lot of folks are not doing enough nowadays.
How to overcome your inner battle We’ve all been at various points in our lives where we fight our inner demons to determine which way to turn to achieve success. These inner battles are actually quite necessary because they are what lead to both a spiritual healing and emotional healing process of the mind, body, and spirit. While you may not think it’s important to use meditation to develop your intuition at these times in our lives, quite the opposite is true.
“How smart or dumb you are depends on where you’re standing,” said Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. We do not always have the ability to think clearly or understandingly. In fact, it would be unfair to analyze others when we ourselves do not have a stable and harmonious balance in our own lives.
Angel Cerviel encourages you to be the best and the bravest in everything you do. When you become afraid and worried that you will not be able to do something well, reach out to Cerviel to give you great courage and strength. She believes in you even when you do not; and she is always there as your personal cheering squad saying, "You can do it! You can do it!"
The words "behavior modification" sound like a tall order to carry, but in actuality, they’re really no different tha "life improvement," "inspired living," "lifestyle enhancement," or "achieving inner peace." Because, when we seek to improve our lives through inspired living, our lifestyles ...