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We can align with the Law of Attraction; we have the power; it is simply a matter of understanding how and then working with the energy. We can design our future. We are maturing creators and are here on earth to learn about our power and to use that discovery wisely. \ So how do you create a reality you really d
This is perhaps the most important question anyone can ask: What is the purpose and meaning of life? All the material possessions and attainments you gain; all the relationships in which you are involved; everything you achieve; all the glorious thoughts and dreams you entertain; all the feelings and emotions you exper
Is it possible to heal our emotional stress and physical disease? We are complex people but we, like the rest of creation, work and function according to universal laws. If we did not, life would be chaotic. \ So when we understand how we function, in what order of flow our life works, then we can begin to take co
Before answering the question of why negative emotions seem to persist more than their positive counterparts, we must consider the origins of emotions. Everything in the universe is energy; it may be physical or non-physical in our experience. \ Most things function as systems of energy, where energies interact f
What if your friend took you aside and, in hushed tones, shared with you that they know where to find a hidden treasure. Not only that, they also know, on sound authority, that this treasure is so vast and of such significance, it could change life as we know it on this planet in a very short time, once it was publicly
At every moment we make choices about what we want to experience. When our daily life throws up challenges and offers opportunities for growth we always have a choice. As the dark matrix of negative vibration tries to catapult us into the negativity of fear, anger or sadness, we select our response. Our greatest challe
Holistic health embraces optimum functioning in five key areas of well-being. These are spiritual, emotional, relationships, health and fitness and finances/career. Depletion in any one area pulls down the holistic health of the entire person, because each area of our life relates and is interdependent on the others to
Of all relationships we build in the course of our life, perhaps the most fundamental is that of family. The family relationship is like no other in that often the boundaries are blurred. Whatever family may mean for you, it is precious and serves your growth. \ Family embraces multiple-aspect relationships, inclu
In this final installment of this series on how to improve your intimate relationship we will explore some needs and gender differences. When you offer your partner the challenge to rise to the occasion of meeting your needs of the moment, you offer them also, the opportunity of growth, through encouraging them to expa
Prosperity does not just happen. It evolves from your developing a deep appreciation of who you are and of what you deserve to experience in your life. Self-perception, what you believe about yourself, is the basis for building your prosperity empire. \ If the foundations are weak or tottering, nothing will save t
Get ready for the conquest of Self discovery. How do you break through from the joyous dreaming of immense physical, temporal possibilities as yet unexplored, to real experiences about which mere dreaming falls infinitely short? The universal laws govern all experience, both physical and non-physical, and it is our cha
Do you have a vision? Do you have a dream for your life that you want to experience more than anything else in the whole world? You must first formulate it in your mind, and then pursue it with all your heart. Not with a fever pitch of activity but with quiet assurance and gratitude. Realize that what you want to exper
The most valuable thing in the cosmos is the opportunity to serve. Why? Because desiring and taking action to help effect the greater good and happiness of another, is to truly love at a transformative level of love. When you serve and seek no specific benefit for yourself, you raise the consciousness of the whole of h
Menopause has only recently become a subject open to free discussion. In the past, it was hidden under the sacred taboo of secret women's business, possibly by men who were not in the least bit interested anyway! And why would they be? Menopause is secret women's business, something we women inevitably go through, and
You may have heard it said that everything is energy. And it’s true! The entire universe is made of energy; with infinite grades of density and resonance. As we explore the higher human energies, we find similar fluctuations. Thoughts and feelings are energy masses as real as any physical energy ...
Do you believe in personal development miracles? Is lasting self-improvement actually possible? Can you recreate yourself into the kind of person you admire and would like to emulate? These may be daunting questions, but if you believe in miracles, anything is possible! \ To have more than you’ve got, become more
Thoughts are powerful. Your thoughts are powerful. Thoughts are creative. Your thoughts are creative. You create with your thoughts whether you understand that you do or not. Understand your power of thinking and you will create whatever experiences in life that you want. Yes, your thoughts are that powerful! \ Th
If you would like to reach a higher level of intimacy and love with your beloved, there is a way that will raise your relationship from strength to greater strength. But you will have to do some soul searching and allow yourself to open up to a new approach to your relationship. You will be called to face challenges th
Dare to dream and discover your path to happiness and joy. If someone were to ask you this question: “If money was not an issue, what would you like in your life?” What would be your answer? When you dare to dream of love, joy, satisfaction and fun you will begin to build your ability to create what you want. \ L
You have everything you need to be happy already. Just decide to be happy, that is, be happy, and then everything you need to be happy will flow to you. That's how creative living works. To have and live what you want, BE what you want, and what you want will come to you, pressed down and over-flowing. Maybe you had be
You couldn’t stop being intuitive, even if you tried. Intuition is intrinsic to who you are and to how you relate to the world. It never turns off and it will never leave you. Whether you choose to listen and respond to your intuition is another matter entirely. \ Let’s widen the expanse of our visioning here
In part 3 part of this 4 part series, we will look at several more practical ways to improve our intimate relationship, to strike the match and set the inner fires of passion burning. \ So far we have discovered a major shift of attitude regarding our intimate relationships, a shift of focus that applies to other
All life experience owes its existence to the essential Law of Polarity which offers the opportunity of contrast in life. The Law of Polarity causes waves, the warp and woof, in life experience. Polarity is a basic and essential element of existence and of all experience. While it is a quite simple concept, understandi
What does it take to be happy? In fact, how do we define happiness? The definitions are possibly as many and as varied as there people on this beautiful planet. But I think it may first be easier to take a look at what happiness is not. \ We tend to hang on to the security that comes with our familiar but negativ
Life experience and relationships are about personal responsibility and choice. If we want life to give us more joy and fulfillment, we probably need to make new life changes and wiser choices. The old axiom\" If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've always gotten\" is as true today as
The ways to a happy present are the qualities of your happy future self. Work that one out and your life will change wonderfully. You will instantly see that you are actually creating your future right now, today. The happy future of which you dream is rooted in the joy and confidence you feel at this moment. You reall
Decide to see the world in terms of the ideals of love, joy and service. In this article we will discuss ten simple mind steps you can take that will increase your power to live the life you choose rather than a life that just happens to you. \ You create your life experience, whether you believe you do or not. It
Joy to the World! is one of my favourite carols. If it makes us feel so fantastic when carolling, why not focus on feeling joy every single day of the year. \ Joy opens our heart to recognize miracles happening all around us. When we focus on some happy, positive thought, these little synchronicities will pepper o
Communicating with our children and family is about relating in love, one on one, with each individual member of that family. From one point of view, we don’t choose our family of origin. From a higher perspective, we do. We choose our parents and our family; we choose those who will help us develop our character and
Relationships are supposed to be peaceful, rewarding, and fun! They're not supposed to be boring, difficult, or distant. If your relationship with your love has turned a little chilly, lost its excitement or is now just plain boring, when did it begin to lose its spunk? \ Maybe your relationship with your partner
It is time to birth the new reality of our future. We are creating a new world; what kind of world depends on our thoughts and our belief that we do in fact manifest what we think about. As a transformational life coach I am finding it easier and easier to speak to others about living in a state of love and joy from th
Weight loss and losing weight have become an obsession with so many people. It has become a self-fulfilling prophecy: I’m over-weight and need to lose weight. \ What is your subconscious mind hearing when you speak or even just think this kind of self-talk? It does not recognize negatives, so it hears: I’m ove
All self healing, whether spiritual, emotional or physical, takes place first at the level of our being, then in the mind, in the non-physical sphere of our consciousness. When the healing has already begun at this higher energetic level, then, and only then, will we be able to perceive physical outcomes and healing. T
I would like to explain an interesting four-fold healing process based on the teachings of the late Hawaian Kahuna, Morrnah Nalamaku Simeona and of Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, PhD. It draws on concepts found in this relatively new branch of Hawaiian Huna teaching, called Self I-Dentity Ho’oponopono. \ In his book, Ze
Happiness has many levels. It begins with feeling good about yourself; feeling positive expectation as you explore the possibilities which life has to offer you for your personal growth and expansion. It is about experiencing new and meaningful realities that make you feel good about who you think you are. Happiness is
One of the greatest assets of modern society is the baby boomer generation. They are the youthful elders of our society, the wisdom holders, and the insightful teachers skilled with real life experience.
Abundance of positive energy in every part of your life is the prime characteristic of holistic wealth creation. Holistic wealth maintenance in life means you constantly sustain abundance, effulgence, harmonious bounty and flow in every area of your life experience. \ So to create an holistically wealthy life, tak
We have entered one of the greatest paradigm shifts ever recorded in the history of modern man. Buckminster Fuller, twentieth century visionary, designer and author, who devoted his life to answering the question, \"Does humanity have a chance to survive lastingly and successfully on planet Earth, and if so, how?\" sai
What do women really want? The answer is quite simple: to have a definitive say in their life, and to regain their self esteem sufficient enough to self govern and freely express their irrepressible love, joy and nurturing qualities. \ For thousands of years women have surrendered their power to men. This has bec
PMS or pre menstrual syndrome, is not a condition to be taken lightly, as any woman experiencing the symptoms knows only too well. It seems to be the lot of some women to experience significant levels of discomfort from PMS, but perhaps more than is necessary. \ First up, this article is not about medical treatmen
How do I discover my Life Purpose? Do I really have a Life Lesson to learn? \ And what is my Core Fear? \ Recall the words of that unforgettable song: \ Que sera, sera. \ Whatever will be will be. \ The future's not ours to see. \ Que sera, sera. \ What will be, will be! \ So do we have no say in what w
Can we speed up success? Can we skip the pedantic stuff, the slow and arduous background work and taste the magic of instant wealth and success? \ Probably not. If life was meant to give you instantly all the wealth and success you want on a platter, where would you learn your life lessons? Even those who win huge
The best way to find happiness is to BE happiness. Happiness is not to be found outside of you; it is not something you have to find at all, because it is inherent to your very nature. To the extent you are connected in awareness to your inner life, your essential nature as a human being made in the image of your creat
Soul mate loving is about finding as many ways as possible to infuse your body, mind, heart and spirit with love and joy, and then sharing that love and joy intimately with another. We all seek love because love brings happiness. And happiness is a fundamental purpose of living. We yearn for love – to give love and t
There is a spiritual dimension to sex and sexuality, as indeed there is to every aspect of human life. Understanding the power of this spirituality and intentionally embracing it can only escalate the richness of our sexual experience. \ Many single women and men who are celibate, see their sexuality as an holisti
How many times have you heard that you get what you focus on? Every personal development guru mentions it in relation to the laws of attraction and manifestation. And the basic premise works well. As you emotionally energize your thoughts through consistent focus, they will come into your experience sooner or later.
Is your diet giving you the holistic vitality you need to get through your day? Perhaps you’re too busy doing other things to worry about what you eat, as long as it’s quick to prepare or purchase and tasty to eat, it will suffice. Or will it? If you keep putting inferior fuel into an engine, the engine will eventu
Discovering my life purpose has sometimes been an enigma to me. I believe without doubt that I have a spiritual destiny, a unique life purpose, a singular quest, that only I can fulfill. \ Likewise with you. You have a unique spiritual destiny and life purpose too, and today is the day to stride forward in huge l
The Law of Attraction works whether we believe it does or not; either way we get to experience what we believe. This is such a radical realization that most never grasp the depth and significance of how this universal law actually works. Humans are electro-magnetic beings for whom reality is a projection from within to
Have you ever asked yourself, “Where is this relationship heading?” It's a good practice to assess where you are in your life from time to time. Where you are, that is, in relation to what is going on in all the various aspects of what makes up your life experience. \ Today let's focus on your relationships. Are t