Thursday, November 1, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "share your dreams". We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
We have all felt worry, fear, doubt and desperation for a change or for a new reality. The need exists to exercise trust and to establish a relationship with a source that is not entirely unfamiliar, yet not quite understood. Then we try to live each day through actions of faith and be ever attentive to the guidance given. . . Eventually, receiving great rewards ( a harvest) and proof of what can be - today & in the future.
This is a story that reminds us of just how to manifest our heart’s desires - through elements we have discussed often this year. It is also a part of our history (in the USA) that provides proof of the efforts many have actively been engaged in this year. It is, in fact, a summary of the story that gave life to this day of Thanksgiving that is upon us. It is a story worth reviewing in a new light.
Unfortunately, as we gather with our friends and families, we will rarely remember the wisdom provided us from the events of history that occurred in 1621—the first Thanksgiving. Instead, this special day has been transposed into one of stressful traveling, elaborate menus, football games and holiday shopping. A prayer of gratitude may be offered before the turkey is served. There may be some conversation shared of the year’s happenings, but these activities are, more often than not, a traditional exercise and a method to catch those we’ve not seen all year up on our lives so we can appease ourselves with some relation with one another. Our children may offer colorful paper turkeys with notes of what they are thankful for as a part of their studies at school and we will smile. The event of Thanksgiving is for the most part then complete, with some sitting stuffed in front of the TV to watch football as they eventually fall asleep and the other members will rush off to find the best in pre-Christmas sales. (Happy Thanksgiving!)
This year we would like to encourage you to engage in the essence of Thanksgiving and to actually give thanks for all you have accomplished throughout the year. Share those stories with your family and friends. Inspire them to remember the truths of manifestation within your story of thanks giving.
Remember the power of magnification is in speaking in the light— The more our thoughts, words & actions
express the manifestation of our desires and the more we are in the place of acknowledgement (giving thanks), the more we will experience what we most desire.
As you prepare to enjoy your holiday feast, imagine what it would have been like in Plymouth in 1621—The journey you would have been on. The actions of faith that were required. Most importantly, the rewards of faithful actions and all you would have had to celebrate on this day of gathering and feasting.
True, the times and circumstances were different in 1621 and the characters are merely symbolic today, but the essence of truth remains the same— With a vision, a belief, a trust, a relationship with that in which we place our faith in and an expectation, there will be a bounty of joy to be harvested! Do not let this truth fade, nor let our own histories become one less worthy of giving thanks.
This Thanksgiving, enjoy your holiday activities, your family & friends, and give thanks for all that has
become yours and all that is coming to you!
This is a story that reminds us of just how to manifest our heart’s desires - through elements we have discussed often this year. It is also a part of our history (in the USA) that provides proof of the efforts many have actively been engaged in this year. It is, in fact, a summary of the story that gave life to this day of Thanksgiving that is upon us. It is a story worth reviewing in a new light.
Unfortunately, as we gather with our friends and families, we will rarely remember the wisdom provided us from the events of history that occurred in 1621—the first Thanksgiving. Instead, this special day has been transposed into one of stressful traveling, elaborate menus, football games and holiday shopping. A prayer of gratitude may be offered before the turkey is served. There may be some conversation shared of the year’s happenings, but these activities are, more often than not, a traditional exercise and a method to catch those we’ve not seen all year up on our lives so we can appease ourselves with some relation with one another. Our children may offer colorful paper turkeys with notes of what they are thankful for as a part of their studies at school and we will smile. The event of Thanksgiving is for the most part then complete, with some sitting stuffed in front of the TV to watch football as they eventually fall asleep and the other members will rush off to find the best in pre-Christmas sales. (Happy Thanksgiving!)
This year we would like to encourage you to engage in the essence of Thanksgiving and to actually give thanks for all you have accomplished throughout the year. Share those stories with your family and friends. Inspire them to remember the truths of manifestation within your story of thanks giving.
Remember the power of magnification is in speaking in the light— The more our thoughts, words & actions
express the manifestation of our desires and the more we are in the place of acknowledgement (giving thanks), the more we will experience what we most desire.
As you prepare to enjoy your holiday feast, imagine what it would have been like in Plymouth in 1621—The journey you would have been on. The actions of faith that were required. Most importantly, the rewards of faithful actions and all you would have had to celebrate on this day of gathering and feasting.
True, the times and circumstances were different in 1621 and the characters are merely symbolic today, but the essence of truth remains the same— With a vision, a belief, a trust, a relationship with that in which we place our faith in and an expectation, there will be a bounty of joy to be harvested! Do not let this truth fade, nor let our own histories become one less worthy of giving thanks.
This Thanksgiving, enjoy your holiday activities, your family & friends, and give thanks for all that has
become yours and all that is coming to you!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "play inside your dreams". We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
“Be careful what you wish for.”
At one time or another we all have heard these words spoken to us in response to some dream we’ve expressed. Often those words were spoken by an elder and we quickly dismissed them, certain they were not spoken from a place of love and support, but for the purpose of some other agenda. Sometimes things worked out for us, sometimes not so much.
Today those words, “Be careful what you wish for”, have particular importance because we have become aware of the principles of manifestation from a larger vantage point. As a result, “chance” is no longer an acceptable excuse for our disappointments. The knowledge we have gained in our search for greater meaning and purpose has awakened us to our role in the experiences we have—for better or worse. We now understand that if we are not fully aware of how we project our wishes /desires or the actions we take, disappointment is a likely outcome. Our new found knowledge then can evolve and fuel great falsehoods about who we are and endanger the manifestation of our ultimate goals / of our heart desires.
Take for example : The sales rep who, for reasons beyond his immediate control, finds himself with only a limited number of products as he enters a weekend expo. He believes strongly in the company he represents and the products he sells. This is his “dream job” and he is truly grateful for the opportunities he’s been given. He knows this weekend he must achieve $2000.00 in sales. Looking over what he has on hand for products he hopes (wishes) he’ll have enough to make it through the weekend. At the end of the weekend he adds up his totals and finds he only made $1200.00 in sales, but he DID have enough product to fill his display for the entire weekend! On his way back to the
office, disappointed, he questions whether his “dream job” isn’t just that—an unachievable dream.
Was this sales rep’s experience a coincidence? An occurrence of chance? Consider what may have happened if his wish was to meet his sales goals despite the limited amount of product he had on hand. If he had taken care in what he had wished for (intended) the laws of manifestation certainly would have yielded a different outcome. And today he would not be in a different position (not because he was fired, but because of his own guilt). He would not be miserable (his words), wondering what his future could have been.
When we have become familiar with the principles of manifestation and we find ourselves in moments of disappointment, it is difficult to disassociate ourselves from recognizing the responsibility we had in creating those outcomes. It is only for those who can accept these incidents as learning experiences along a greater path that promise and light will remain bright upon the future. The more we understand the art of manifesting, the quicker the results of our efforts will present. So, when we’ve been a little careless in our intentions we can take heart and know we can quickly change disappointing circumstances IF we remain mindful of those words that have been passed down through the ages, “Be careful of what you wish for!”
At one time or another we all have heard these words spoken to us in response to some dream we’ve expressed. Often those words were spoken by an elder and we quickly dismissed them, certain they were not spoken from a place of love and support, but for the purpose of some other agenda. Sometimes things worked out for us, sometimes not so much.
Today those words, “Be careful what you wish for”, have particular importance because we have become aware of the principles of manifestation from a larger vantage point. As a result, “chance” is no longer an acceptable excuse for our disappointments. The knowledge we have gained in our search for greater meaning and purpose has awakened us to our role in the experiences we have—for better or worse. We now understand that if we are not fully aware of how we project our wishes /desires or the actions we take, disappointment is a likely outcome. Our new found knowledge then can evolve and fuel great falsehoods about who we are and endanger the manifestation of our ultimate goals / of our heart desires.
Take for example : The sales rep who, for reasons beyond his immediate control, finds himself with only a limited number of products as he enters a weekend expo. He believes strongly in the company he represents and the products he sells. This is his “dream job” and he is truly grateful for the opportunities he’s been given. He knows this weekend he must achieve $2000.00 in sales. Looking over what he has on hand for products he hopes (wishes) he’ll have enough to make it through the weekend. At the end of the weekend he adds up his totals and finds he only made $1200.00 in sales, but he DID have enough product to fill his display for the entire weekend! On his way back to the
office, disappointed, he questions whether his “dream job” isn’t just that—an unachievable dream.
Was this sales rep’s experience a coincidence? An occurrence of chance? Consider what may have happened if his wish was to meet his sales goals despite the limited amount of product he had on hand. If he had taken care in what he had wished for (intended) the laws of manifestation certainly would have yielded a different outcome. And today he would not be in a different position (not because he was fired, but because of his own guilt). He would not be miserable (his words), wondering what his future could have been.
When we have become familiar with the principles of manifestation and we find ourselves in moments of disappointment, it is difficult to disassociate ourselves from recognizing the responsibility we had in creating those outcomes. It is only for those who can accept these incidents as learning experiences along a greater path that promise and light will remain bright upon the future. The more we understand the art of manifesting, the quicker the results of our efforts will present. So, when we’ve been a little careless in our intentions we can take heart and know we can quickly change disappointing circumstances IF we remain mindful of those words that have been passed down through the ages, “Be careful of what you wish for!”
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "expect your dreams to manifest". We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
The kids are off to school. Sports, dance, carpooling, etc., have begun again. The boss is pushing for end of year projections to be exceeded. The last of the harvesting is needed to be done. Relatives have begun speaking of the upcoming holiday season. The house, your yard, your wardrobe, etc. all need to be updated for the seasonal change approaching. Etcetera, etcetera. Summer is quickly ending and any flexible time you thought you had, cannot be found. Unless you’ve become very disciplined and unwavering in your practices, soon (if not already) it will feel as though you don’t even have five minutes to contemplate your own desires, intentions, beliefs, and observations.
By the time the holidays do arrive many will find themselves more frustrated, depressed, and/or desperate than they were when they began to actively seek the manifestation of their heart’s desires. That state of being will be compounded now with guilt because they’ll remember what was accomplished during these past months and they’ll know what they need to do, if only a little time can be found. Knowing what we ought to be doing can be a much harder reality than not knowing what to do.
It’s critical during this time that we remain focused and not get lost in emotions of feeling frazzled. Remember, our thoughts and emotions are powerful, and whether we are conscious of them or not, they will orchestrate the experiences we will encounter. Life is always in motion and when it’s moving fast, we simply need to adjust our responses to the activities we find ourselves engulfed in.
One method of maintaining our attention toward our personal goals is to consider “portable” practices, such as a chant, a song, or affirmations. These can be performed anywhere—in the shower, in the car, on the sport field, in the store, during a coffee break, waiting for the bus, etc. The point is to affirm what we want and give it attention. The more you do, the more opportunities you will attract in order to see the manifestation of your desires.
As you consider implementing a chant, song, or affirmation into your daily life it would be advisable to keep them simple. You may also want to post them in areas that you frequent (the bathroom, above the kitchen sink, in the car, near your computer, etc.) until reciting those words becomes routine and are embedded in your being.
Here is one affirmation you may want to consider or to use as a starting point to create your own:
“I know that my consciousness creates my reality. I am conscious of my resourcefulness, my creativity, and my power to create a great destiny. I consciously choose love, joy, peace, and the abundance of all that is needed to fulfill my heart’s desires in my daily life. And so it is!”
By the time the holidays do arrive many will find themselves more frustrated, depressed, and/or desperate than they were when they began to actively seek the manifestation of their heart’s desires. That state of being will be compounded now with guilt because they’ll remember what was accomplished during these past months and they’ll know what they need to do, if only a little time can be found. Knowing what we ought to be doing can be a much harder reality than not knowing what to do.
It’s critical during this time that we remain focused and not get lost in emotions of feeling frazzled. Remember, our thoughts and emotions are powerful, and whether we are conscious of them or not, they will orchestrate the experiences we will encounter. Life is always in motion and when it’s moving fast, we simply need to adjust our responses to the activities we find ourselves engulfed in.
One method of maintaining our attention toward our personal goals is to consider “portable” practices, such as a chant, a song, or affirmations. These can be performed anywhere—in the shower, in the car, on the sport field, in the store, during a coffee break, waiting for the bus, etc. The point is to affirm what we want and give it attention. The more you do, the more opportunities you will attract in order to see the manifestation of your desires.
As you consider implementing a chant, song, or affirmation into your daily life it would be advisable to keep them simple. You may also want to post them in areas that you frequent (the bathroom, above the kitchen sink, in the car, near your computer, etc.) until reciting those words becomes routine and are embedded in your being.
Here is one affirmation you may want to consider or to use as a starting point to create your own:
“I know that my consciousness creates my reality. I am conscious of my resourcefulness, my creativity, and my power to create a great destiny. I consciously choose love, joy, peace, and the abundance of all that is needed to fulfill my heart’s desires in my daily life. And so it is!”
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "believe in what you dream". We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
This past month it was suggested to us that to “Wish, Dream, Believe, Expect” the manifestation of our heart’s desires has become “too simplistic” and “many who are doing this (manifesting) have moved beyond”. The suggestion was that there must be “more” to be said.
A “wish” is a prelude to a dream. It is the recognition of the presence of our inner voice / our true self.
A “dream” is the expansion of our wishes. It is the establishment of an active relationship with our inner selves as we acknowledge and embrace the creativity of that life force (energy).
To “believe” is a release of control. It is a knowing that we can trust in the life force that lives within and flows through us to respond to our desires.
To “expect” is the opening of ourselves to receive the truths of our beliefs. It is our witnessing of how we utilize our life force.
As conversations on this topic evolved, so did the realization that we can easily become confused between exercising change and demonstrating change, especially when what we desire to create requires an alteration of deep rooted images of self / false truths of self. These exercises, such as affirmations, vision boards, prayer, etc., are all wonderful tools, in as much as they resonate within us individually. However, simply because we are engaged in these exercises, over what we may consider an extended period of time, does not necessarily equate with the demonstration of change. They are tools that we utilize to convince ourselves that change is possible. When we do reach a state of real change in our beliefs we no longer need to participate in those exercises because we have now embedded in us a “knowing”. Often we can’t explain why or how we “know”, we just do. It is when we reach this new state of being we begin to demonstrate the awesome creative use of this life force that is accessible to us all. We are then free to direct that energy through our thoughts, words and attention to manifest our heart’s desires effortlessly.
Manifesting is NOT complex. The energy / life force that gives us our experiences responds directly to every thought, word, point of attention and belief we project. We are the element of complexity, simply because of the experiences we each have individually had thus far. If “more” is a need we seek, then whatever we have gravitated to as a means to align ourselves with new realizations of self (belief) is not truly resonating with us. If it were, we would be enjoying the manifestation of our heart’s desires now. No “more” would be required. There are numerous tools of practice to lead us to embracing new truths. We may simply need to become “more” aware of the alternative tools/exercises that others have found to be effective. And as we do,
experiment until we find those that resonate within us and lead us to a new state of “knowing”. Remember, it is only when we can transform false truths into new beliefs can we effectively use the creative energy of our life source to manifest what we most desire.
As we engage in the manifestation of our heart’s desires, we must keep in mind that our goal is not to convince ourselves that we are worthy (though we may feel a need to utilize tools / practices to change our beliefs of personal worthiness), our goal is to effectively use our life source to create our heart’s desires.
A “wish” is a prelude to a dream. It is the recognition of the presence of our inner voice / our true self.
A “dream” is the expansion of our wishes. It is the establishment of an active relationship with our inner selves as we acknowledge and embrace the creativity of that life force (energy).
To “believe” is a release of control. It is a knowing that we can trust in the life force that lives within and flows through us to respond to our desires.
To “expect” is the opening of ourselves to receive the truths of our beliefs. It is our witnessing of how we utilize our life force.
As conversations on this topic evolved, so did the realization that we can easily become confused between exercising change and demonstrating change, especially when what we desire to create requires an alteration of deep rooted images of self / false truths of self. These exercises, such as affirmations, vision boards, prayer, etc., are all wonderful tools, in as much as they resonate within us individually. However, simply because we are engaged in these exercises, over what we may consider an extended period of time, does not necessarily equate with the demonstration of change. They are tools that we utilize to convince ourselves that change is possible. When we do reach a state of real change in our beliefs we no longer need to participate in those exercises because we have now embedded in us a “knowing”. Often we can’t explain why or how we “know”, we just do. It is when we reach this new state of being we begin to demonstrate the awesome creative use of this life force that is accessible to us all. We are then free to direct that energy through our thoughts, words and attention to manifest our heart’s desires effortlessly.
Manifesting is NOT complex. The energy / life force that gives us our experiences responds directly to every thought, word, point of attention and belief we project. We are the element of complexity, simply because of the experiences we each have individually had thus far. If “more” is a need we seek, then whatever we have gravitated to as a means to align ourselves with new realizations of self (belief) is not truly resonating with us. If it were, we would be enjoying the manifestation of our heart’s desires now. No “more” would be required. There are numerous tools of practice to lead us to embracing new truths. We may simply need to become “more” aware of the alternative tools/exercises that others have found to be effective. And as we do,
experiment until we find those that resonate within us and lead us to a new state of “knowing”. Remember, it is only when we can transform false truths into new beliefs can we effectively use the creative energy of our life source to manifest what we most desire.
As we engage in the manifestation of our heart’s desires, we must keep in mind that our goal is not to convince ourselves that we are worthy (though we may feel a need to utilize tools / practices to change our beliefs of personal worthiness), our goal is to effectively use our life source to create our heart’s desires.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "expect today to be the day". We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
How do we interpret the words of others upon our quest to manifest our heart’s desires? How do we interpret the relationships we’re in that do not seemingly share similar beliefs? As with the many other questions we have examined over the months, the answer is always - the "truth” that resonates within you.
Some say we should simply eliminate our relations with those whose beliefs are in conflict with our personal goals. Others will say that those people are placed in our lives to teach us more about ourselves. And yet others firmly believe the messages these people bring into our lives are messages from beyond that we must heed. We would suggest that any of these conclusions could potentially be found to be true at one time or another in our lives.
Rather than try to define under what circumstances we might assign any of the above conclusions to a specific circumstance, let’s again return to the basics of manifesting our heart’s desires. The greatest and most important aspect of our success in any venture is that in which we believe to be true, or at least possible—this point can never be stressed enough! The second is, whenever we are in doubt or in question of any event occurring, the truth will always be discovered within our reflecting upon how we are feeling. Remember, our feelings are a window to the beliefs we hold to be true. Lastly, consciously choose how you will respond.
When our partners frequently voice their less than enthusiastic or supportive opinions about the decisions we are making, should we view them as an obstacle and leave? Or should we interpret their words as a warning of what really is coming to pass? Or should we accept their words as a message to simply check-in with ourselves and examine our own words and actions?
Though there are no text book solutions to these questions and no answer can blindly be labeled “right” or “wrong”, we suggest the latter to be a good starting point. Along with that, we remind you that there are no coincidences, there is meaning to each moment, each interaction we encounter—each is an opportunity to realize the manifestation of what we believe possible for ourselves. The “right” action can only be determined by looking within, getting in touch with our feelings and beliefs, both within those moments and in response to any decision we may be contemplating. When we do this, our “right” answer reveals itself to us.
Whenever in doubt, refrain from being reactive, rather be reflective!
Some say we should simply eliminate our relations with those whose beliefs are in conflict with our personal goals. Others will say that those people are placed in our lives to teach us more about ourselves. And yet others firmly believe the messages these people bring into our lives are messages from beyond that we must heed. We would suggest that any of these conclusions could potentially be found to be true at one time or another in our lives.
Rather than try to define under what circumstances we might assign any of the above conclusions to a specific circumstance, let’s again return to the basics of manifesting our heart’s desires. The greatest and most important aspect of our success in any venture is that in which we believe to be true, or at least possible—this point can never be stressed enough! The second is, whenever we are in doubt or in question of any event occurring, the truth will always be discovered within our reflecting upon how we are feeling. Remember, our feelings are a window to the beliefs we hold to be true. Lastly, consciously choose how you will respond.
When our partners frequently voice their less than enthusiastic or supportive opinions about the decisions we are making, should we view them as an obstacle and leave? Or should we interpret their words as a warning of what really is coming to pass? Or should we accept their words as a message to simply check-in with ourselves and examine our own words and actions?
Though there are no text book solutions to these questions and no answer can blindly be labeled “right” or “wrong”, we suggest the latter to be a good starting point. Along with that, we remind you that there are no coincidences, there is meaning to each moment, each interaction we encounter—each is an opportunity to realize the manifestation of what we believe possible for ourselves. The “right” action can only be determined by looking within, getting in touch with our feelings and beliefs, both within those moments and in response to any decision we may be contemplating. When we do this, our “right” answer reveals itself to us.
Whenever in doubt, refrain from being reactive, rather be reflective!
Friday, June 1, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "dare to dream larger dreams".
We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
"Compromise” is a most valuable skill to possess, but not in all situations. It is one, however, that some are feeling compelled to activate at this time. It’s been nearly six months since many have committed to the quest of manifesting their heart’s desires. Some have been experiencing great success. Others, not so much. It is the latter that, out of frustration and impatience, have begun to engage in the practice of compromise.
During the past month, conversations have been had about the impatience experienced and mounting frustrations in not yet beholding the manifestation of “the greatest desires”. Maybe such desires included wealth, a home, a career, a special relationship, a new car, etc. The fact is, whatever the specific desire is, no matter how big or how small, matters not. Again, what does matter is the attention we are giving to our desires and how we are projecting that attention.
Before we go on, I must say now - Congratulate yourself for recognizing that you are making compromises! Better to be aware of our own actions than not. Through this recognition we have the opportunity to advance toward our goals. It is when we can recognize our actions that we can determine if continuing with the same is of benefit or not. So, pat yourself on the back!
Now, let’s look a bit closer at the implications of compromise upon our manifesting our heart’s desires. To compromise means we are willing to accept less than our personal ideal. Are we really willing to accept less? Or are we simply giving in to old beliefs of what is possible? Or are we engaged in something else?
If you are truly willing, with a joyful heart, to accept what could be viewed as “less than” what you initially wanted to manifest, you may simply be in a process of clarifying your heart’s
desires. Often it’s a natural process we can go through as we become more attentive and
observant of what we are witnessing and feeling. This is not an act of compromise.
If we discover we are having mental conversations about what we would do “just in case” our heart’s desires do not manifest, then we ARE in a process of compromising. It is an experience that will most likely lead to very disappointing results in the end, even if not initially. “But I REALLY do want ________! It’s just SO hard to wait! Patience is NOT a virtue of mine! Etc.” If you are one of many who are now having those responses, I urge you to remember to pay
attention to your self talk and the power of both your words and thoughts.
Remember, the answer is always “yes”! If your words are about wanting, you’ll continue to want (i.e.”yes”). If your thoughts are about how difficult something is, it will continue to be difficult (i.e.”yes”). Etc. And if your thoughts are fluctuating between two potential outcomes because you are considering a compromise (“just incase”), which outcome does the Source know to say “yes” to? In our own experiences it is clear we can never respond if someone is indecisive about what they want from us, even if it is our desire to say “yes”.
What is it that you really want? What process are you really engaged in? These are the questions to be asking yourself if you, like many others, are aware of compromising moments.
We leave you this month with our blessings for clarity & certainty.
Wish, Dream, Believe, Expect!
Sandy
During the past month, conversations have been had about the impatience experienced and mounting frustrations in not yet beholding the manifestation of “the greatest desires”. Maybe such desires included wealth, a home, a career, a special relationship, a new car, etc. The fact is, whatever the specific desire is, no matter how big or how small, matters not. Again, what does matter is the attention we are giving to our desires and how we are projecting that attention.
Before we go on, I must say now - Congratulate yourself for recognizing that you are making compromises! Better to be aware of our own actions than not. Through this recognition we have the opportunity to advance toward our goals. It is when we can recognize our actions that we can determine if continuing with the same is of benefit or not. So, pat yourself on the back!
Now, let’s look a bit closer at the implications of compromise upon our manifesting our heart’s desires. To compromise means we are willing to accept less than our personal ideal. Are we really willing to accept less? Or are we simply giving in to old beliefs of what is possible? Or are we engaged in something else?
If you are truly willing, with a joyful heart, to accept what could be viewed as “less than” what you initially wanted to manifest, you may simply be in a process of clarifying your heart’s
desires. Often it’s a natural process we can go through as we become more attentive and
observant of what we are witnessing and feeling. This is not an act of compromise.
If we discover we are having mental conversations about what we would do “just in case” our heart’s desires do not manifest, then we ARE in a process of compromising. It is an experience that will most likely lead to very disappointing results in the end, even if not initially. “But I REALLY do want ________! It’s just SO hard to wait! Patience is NOT a virtue of mine! Etc.” If you are one of many who are now having those responses, I urge you to remember to pay
attention to your self talk and the power of both your words and thoughts.
Remember, the answer is always “yes”! If your words are about wanting, you’ll continue to want (i.e.”yes”). If your thoughts are about how difficult something is, it will continue to be difficult (i.e.”yes”). Etc. And if your thoughts are fluctuating between two potential outcomes because you are considering a compromise (“just incase”), which outcome does the Source know to say “yes” to? In our own experiences it is clear we can never respond if someone is indecisive about what they want from us, even if it is our desire to say “yes”.
What is it that you really want? What process are you really engaged in? These are the questions to be asking yourself if you, like many others, are aware of compromising moments.
We leave you this month with our blessings for clarity & certainty.
Wish, Dream, Believe, Expect!
Sandy
Monday, April 2, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "welcome the manifestation of your dreams".
We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
Controversy is an emphasized theme lately, especially in regards to the specifics of manifesting our heart's desires. It is one that has many questioning the validity of possibility and others defending the norms they desire to overcome. Rather than becoming lost in the eruption of differences, wouldn't it be grand if we could embrace the opportunity this occurrence offers? Controversy, after all, is nothing more than evidence of the differences of opinions among us. These differences, if we can take a step back for a moment, are valuable gifts for us to behold. In fact, if we can be objective in our observations and honest about how what we witness is resonating within us, what we'll discover is we are being offered the opportunity to attain personal clarity. Who wouldn't want to experience clarity and new found confidence in their pursuits? Unfortunately, as we remain caught up in the explosion of passions, often associated with controversies, our personal progress grows stagnant. Remaining within that state of being we are not taking any progressive actions, hence, desired changes do not occur.
Manifestation of our heart's desires is an outcome of consciously chosen actions and engagement. The only requirement to experience change is action on our part. What we will experience, or manifest, is only what we believe to be true, or believe is possible. Any controversy that grabs our attention is a gift of opportunity to clarify what it is we do believe in to be true or possible with an issue we are personally wanting to address somehow. It matters not what othes conclude to be true. In fact, for every position a controversy portrays there can be found 'evidence' of proof. Does that mean that some opinions have greater validity than others? Absolutely not! Validity can only be measured by how the 'evidence' that is provided resonates with each observer.
There is an endless resource of opinions. Admittedly some opinions have gained greater attention than others. Remember though, for each conclusion revealed the bearer will have a story of 'proof'. Look closely and you'll find that each person's presentation of 'proof' will have a clear association with their own personal experiences, be it education, affiliations, work, life events, etc. Keep in mind that within our own lives the likelihood is high that at different moments we ourselves have utilized an array of approaches, some maybe even contradictiong our 'personal norm', and thus can give 'evidence of proof' to their effectiveness. Therefore, we leave you this month with these words - Embrace the gifts offered in any controversy that peaks your attention (as well as any other moments of differences expressed), pay attention to the relationship the topic in question has with what you are wanting to manifest, be aware of how those differences of opinions are making you feel, and then take action according to what you determine best supports your state of joyfulness! Manifesting our heart's desires is not a matter of consensus, but rather of personal truths.
With great expectations for All!
Sandy
Manifestation of our heart's desires is an outcome of consciously chosen actions and engagement. The only requirement to experience change is action on our part. What we will experience, or manifest, is only what we believe to be true, or believe is possible. Any controversy that grabs our attention is a gift of opportunity to clarify what it is we do believe in to be true or possible with an issue we are personally wanting to address somehow. It matters not what othes conclude to be true. In fact, for every position a controversy portrays there can be found 'evidence' of proof. Does that mean that some opinions have greater validity than others? Absolutely not! Validity can only be measured by how the 'evidence' that is provided resonates with each observer.
There is an endless resource of opinions. Admittedly some opinions have gained greater attention than others. Remember though, for each conclusion revealed the bearer will have a story of 'proof'. Look closely and you'll find that each person's presentation of 'proof' will have a clear association with their own personal experiences, be it education, affiliations, work, life events, etc. Keep in mind that within our own lives the likelihood is high that at different moments we ourselves have utilized an array of approaches, some maybe even contradictiong our 'personal norm', and thus can give 'evidence of proof' to their effectiveness. Therefore, we leave you this month with these words - Embrace the gifts offered in any controversy that peaks your attention (as well as any other moments of differences expressed), pay attention to the relationship the topic in question has with what you are wanting to manifest, be aware of how those differences of opinions are making you feel, and then take action according to what you determine best supports your state of joyfulness! Manifesting our heart's desires is not a matter of consensus, but rather of personal truths.
With great expectations for All!
Sandy
Friday, March 2, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "create an image of dreams fulfilled".
We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
To all who I have met and had the privilege to chat with this past month I thank you for the
inspiration you’ve contributed to this month’s article.
During February there were many lively conversations about ‘choosing right actions’. Many had expressed how powerfully the concept of self-manifestation was resonating within them, yet there remained questions of how to choose which actions were ‘right’ to take with so many
potential options available. As discussions evolved it became more pronounced that embracing a new realization of personal potential does not immediately exclude what was held as truth up
until that moment. Despite our excitement to move forward with our new found knowledge, in the beginning it can be quite difficult to dismiss the voices that raise issue of contradiction.
For example: You may want to purchase a new car. You set your intention and attention to
acquiring that new car. You imagine how it will feel to drive it, what it will smell like, what route you will take to drive it home for the first time, you place a picture of your dream car on the
refrigerator, you may even go test drive the car at a local dealership, etc. You’re excited! Then late at night you start thinking about how much money you have available to buy the car, whether you’ll be approved for a loan, and on and on... You try to stop this thinking because you have embraced the idea that such thinking is counterproductive, but then you are bombarded by the thought that you ‘must do something’, it’s not possible that there is nothing for you to do beyond imagining that you now own this new car!
If you find yourself in such a state of being, try to stop your rambling thoughts for a moment, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Then remember why it is that you wanted that new car. Imagine again owning it now. Breathe life into that picture. Know what it would be like if it was yours right now. Know it from the perspective of all your senses. Now imagine it manifesting before your eyes. As you practice this return to the thoughts of what it is you want and can recognize the emotions associated with those thoughts, you will gain clarity of what actions are ‘right’ for you to take. This will happen because as you begin to expand upon your object / circumstance of want you will recognize greater details of what it is you want— a picture of how that desire will integrate into your whole life will begin to emerge - and it is within those details you will be able to identify what actions ‘feel right’ to take.
What seems to be most unsettling to many is that there is no grand list of what are the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ physical actions to take in any situation. It matters not if you feel good to declare your desire and then turn it over to the Universe, or if your neighbour feels better achieving the same want through actions we’ve come to view as familiar—such as acquiring a better paying job to make a desired purchase. It all comes down to a matter of our personal conclusions of what will be the most blissful outcome of manifestation complete.
Does this mean we ought not to allow the advise or opinions of others to influence us in what
actions we will choose? Not exactly. The process of manifesting our heart’s desires is indeed a very personal process, however, it is those encounters with others that allow us to gain clarity of what it is we do want. It is those encounters that can inspire us. There are great gifts awaiting us within each person we meet and/or become aware of. It is within those moments, if we remain attentive to our inner guidance system (our emotions), our truths and potentials are revealed. What we ought not do during our encounters is to judge ourselves against the words of others. We ought simply welcome the gifts of inspiration each person, each encounter, can lead us to.
Only we can determine what actions are ‘right’ for us to take. Quite simply, to discover what those may be we need to expand our attention to what it is we really want and the emotions we experience as we imagine having our want(s) manifest now complete.
Can it be so? Can it be that all we need to do to determine our ‘right action’ is to follow any urge that feels good? The answer is an undeniable YES!
If you find yourself still plagued by rising doubts of ‘right action’, bring your thoughts back to what it is you want. That is the greatest and most effective action we can take. Play inside your dreams. See just how that manifestation will impact the whole of your life. Seldom you will find that it is only one want that you possess. More often, one want / desire gives rise to another, and another, and another... It is within the collectiveness of these wants that we become aware of the elements of ’right action’ being presented to us. Pay attention to how each element of that picture you hold makes you feel. As you recognize how each thought, each element, makes you feel, you will have revealed all answers you seek.
Lastly, if you find yourself still questioning the power of manifesting your heart’s desires through maintaining a state of blissful thoughts and engaging in only that which brings you joy, consider this—When was the last time you experienced the manifestation of a desired outcome while engaged in an activity that was less than joyful?
With great expectation for All,
Sandy
inspiration you’ve contributed to this month’s article.
During February there were many lively conversations about ‘choosing right actions’. Many had expressed how powerfully the concept of self-manifestation was resonating within them, yet there remained questions of how to choose which actions were ‘right’ to take with so many
potential options available. As discussions evolved it became more pronounced that embracing a new realization of personal potential does not immediately exclude what was held as truth up
until that moment. Despite our excitement to move forward with our new found knowledge, in the beginning it can be quite difficult to dismiss the voices that raise issue of contradiction.
For example: You may want to purchase a new car. You set your intention and attention to
acquiring that new car. You imagine how it will feel to drive it, what it will smell like, what route you will take to drive it home for the first time, you place a picture of your dream car on the
refrigerator, you may even go test drive the car at a local dealership, etc. You’re excited! Then late at night you start thinking about how much money you have available to buy the car, whether you’ll be approved for a loan, and on and on... You try to stop this thinking because you have embraced the idea that such thinking is counterproductive, but then you are bombarded by the thought that you ‘must do something’, it’s not possible that there is nothing for you to do beyond imagining that you now own this new car!
If you find yourself in such a state of being, try to stop your rambling thoughts for a moment, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Then remember why it is that you wanted that new car. Imagine again owning it now. Breathe life into that picture. Know what it would be like if it was yours right now. Know it from the perspective of all your senses. Now imagine it manifesting before your eyes. As you practice this return to the thoughts of what it is you want and can recognize the emotions associated with those thoughts, you will gain clarity of what actions are ‘right’ for you to take. This will happen because as you begin to expand upon your object / circumstance of want you will recognize greater details of what it is you want— a picture of how that desire will integrate into your whole life will begin to emerge - and it is within those details you will be able to identify what actions ‘feel right’ to take.
What seems to be most unsettling to many is that there is no grand list of what are the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ physical actions to take in any situation. It matters not if you feel good to declare your desire and then turn it over to the Universe, or if your neighbour feels better achieving the same want through actions we’ve come to view as familiar—such as acquiring a better paying job to make a desired purchase. It all comes down to a matter of our personal conclusions of what will be the most blissful outcome of manifestation complete.
Does this mean we ought not to allow the advise or opinions of others to influence us in what
actions we will choose? Not exactly. The process of manifesting our heart’s desires is indeed a very personal process, however, it is those encounters with others that allow us to gain clarity of what it is we do want. It is those encounters that can inspire us. There are great gifts awaiting us within each person we meet and/or become aware of. It is within those moments, if we remain attentive to our inner guidance system (our emotions), our truths and potentials are revealed. What we ought not do during our encounters is to judge ourselves against the words of others. We ought simply welcome the gifts of inspiration each person, each encounter, can lead us to.
Only we can determine what actions are ‘right’ for us to take. Quite simply, to discover what those may be we need to expand our attention to what it is we really want and the emotions we experience as we imagine having our want(s) manifest now complete.
Can it be so? Can it be that all we need to do to determine our ‘right action’ is to follow any urge that feels good? The answer is an undeniable YES!
If you find yourself still plagued by rising doubts of ‘right action’, bring your thoughts back to what it is you want. That is the greatest and most effective action we can take. Play inside your dreams. See just how that manifestation will impact the whole of your life. Seldom you will find that it is only one want that you possess. More often, one want / desire gives rise to another, and another, and another... It is within the collectiveness of these wants that we become aware of the elements of ’right action’ being presented to us. Pay attention to how each element of that picture you hold makes you feel. As you recognize how each thought, each element, makes you feel, you will have revealed all answers you seek.
Lastly, if you find yourself still questioning the power of manifesting your heart’s desires through maintaining a state of blissful thoughts and engaging in only that which brings you joy, consider this—When was the last time you experienced the manifestation of a desired outcome while engaged in an activity that was less than joyful?
With great expectation for All,
Sandy
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Your Insights
This month's card says "dream a dream of dreams".
We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
As I contemplate the beginning of this monthly conversation we are to have together and the encounters some of us have had during the past month, I find myself full of excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead of us all! Then I am momentarily reminded that not all are finding it easy to believe that their heart’s desires will manifest.
Thirty one days ago, and still counting, we stepped into 2007 with great expectations. With our well thought out plans, we prepared ourselves to welcome in a multitude of new life experiences. Determined, we began this New Year with a certainty of all our pending successes. Considering anything less than success ahead of us was unthinkable! We proclaimed ourselves ‘Master Creators’ and forged forward without even a passing glance behind us.
Yet in this moment, with such a short amount of time having passed, for some, doubt and disappointment has already begun to resurface. Discouraged by the lack of ‘measurable results’, the motivation to remain focused on the creation of desired outcomes wanes. Some, if they haven’t already accepted defeat are preparing themselves to do so. Others are readying themselves for a long battle ahead with, at best, questionable
outcomes. The image of dreams fulfilled is slowly fading.
It is especially in these times (as well as within every moment) that we need to remember that we are always, consciously or unconsciously, creating our experiences through our thoughts, emotions, words and actions. Whether we are able to remain aware of it or not, this is a process that is forever in constant motion and is what gives birth to all the experiences we have. It is also a process we inherently know to be true. The proof of this is often found in our own accounts of the many different types of experiences we’ve lived through—be them ‘good’ or ‘bad’. To create the experiences we most desire we need to intentionally use this process so we may have the joyful experiences we truly want.
First, we must be certain of what we want. Second, we must give our full attention to that which we want. Sounds simple enough, but too often what we tend to keep our attention on is the very thing/situation that we don’t want, or that which we want to change. By doing this we create more of precisely what we don’t want. Call it the ‘Law of Attraction’ or call it by another name, but consider this foremost—we cannot recognize that which we do not acknowledge to be true, or at least acknowledge as a possible truth. To understand this point, let’s consider the all too familiar battle with weight many attest to having.
For years a woman starts each New Year with a resolution to eat better and exercise with the ultimate goal of losing weight because she sees herself as ’fat’. Each year she begins her quest with great determination. She maintains her diet and exercise plan with tremendous vigilance. No one is able to tempt her to stray from her plan. However, year after year, she eventually abandons her quest because she feels her efforts are fruitless. She still sees herself as ‘fat’. ‘What’s the point,’ she says, ‘I’ll always be fat!’ Then a day comes when she falls in love and she begins to plan her own wedding. In her mind’s eye she sees precisely what this special day will look like, including herself. As she begins the preparations for her wedding she, again, embarks on her quest to lose weight. The days, weeks and months pass by with mounting joy and anticipation for her upcoming wedding. When her wedding day arrives, this woman stands before her new husband with great pride, a new slender figure and feeling absolutely stunning!
If we look closely at this story, we can see that it was not until she started to plan for her wedding did this woman’s attention shift from her self-image of being ‘fat’ to an image of a slender figure. And though determined, year after year, to attain her goal, this woman did not portray any joy / excitement in the anticipation of her desired weight loss manifesting and, therefore, could not even recognize any weight loss that she most likely was experiencing with each effort she made.
It just isn’t enough to know what it is that we desire. Nor is it enough to take action
toward that goal. To allow the creative process to work, to welcome the manifestation of our heart’s desires, we must support our intentions with taking care in the words we speak, the direction of our thoughts, the guiding messages our emotions are providing us (i.e. if it feels good, keep doing it...if it feels bad, change your focus of attention!)...we need to be diligent in our practice of paying attention to what we are inviting to manifest as our life experience!
The answer we will always receive is, ’YES!’ Whatever it is that we are placing our
attention on, the answer is always, ’YES!’…’I’m too fat’ - ‘YES!’…’I am going to have a great time’ - ’YES!’…’This is going to be hard to do’ - ’YES!’…’I’m going to live in a house like that’ - ’YES!’… ’This relationship isn’t going to work out’ - ’YES!’… ‘I’m going to be prosperous in this venture’ - ’YES!’… ’YES!’… ’YES!’...!!! Sometimes the experience is immediate, at other times it seems a bit slower in coming, but the outcome will always be the same, ‘YES!’
So, as we close our conversation for this month, the message for us all to keep in mind is:
To create the life experience I want, I need to be clear about what it is I want to experience. I need to give life to the manifestation of that desire by welcoming it with my supportive words, actions, thoughts and emotions. I need to remain focused on what it is I want, rather than on what I don’t want. I know that whatever it is that I give my attention to is what will come to be my experience!
Now, go forth this month with confidence that your dreams, your wants, your desires, and all that you give your attention to are coming into manifestation!
With great expectations for all,
Sandy
Thirty one days ago, and still counting, we stepped into 2007 with great expectations. With our well thought out plans, we prepared ourselves to welcome in a multitude of new life experiences. Determined, we began this New Year with a certainty of all our pending successes. Considering anything less than success ahead of us was unthinkable! We proclaimed ourselves ‘Master Creators’ and forged forward without even a passing glance behind us.
Yet in this moment, with such a short amount of time having passed, for some, doubt and disappointment has already begun to resurface. Discouraged by the lack of ‘measurable results’, the motivation to remain focused on the creation of desired outcomes wanes. Some, if they haven’t already accepted defeat are preparing themselves to do so. Others are readying themselves for a long battle ahead with, at best, questionable
outcomes. The image of dreams fulfilled is slowly fading.
It is especially in these times (as well as within every moment) that we need to remember that we are always, consciously or unconsciously, creating our experiences through our thoughts, emotions, words and actions. Whether we are able to remain aware of it or not, this is a process that is forever in constant motion and is what gives birth to all the experiences we have. It is also a process we inherently know to be true. The proof of this is often found in our own accounts of the many different types of experiences we’ve lived through—be them ‘good’ or ‘bad’. To create the experiences we most desire we need to intentionally use this process so we may have the joyful experiences we truly want.
First, we must be certain of what we want. Second, we must give our full attention to that which we want. Sounds simple enough, but too often what we tend to keep our attention on is the very thing/situation that we don’t want, or that which we want to change. By doing this we create more of precisely what we don’t want. Call it the ‘Law of Attraction’ or call it by another name, but consider this foremost—we cannot recognize that which we do not acknowledge to be true, or at least acknowledge as a possible truth. To understand this point, let’s consider the all too familiar battle with weight many attest to having.
For years a woman starts each New Year with a resolution to eat better and exercise with the ultimate goal of losing weight because she sees herself as ’fat’. Each year she begins her quest with great determination. She maintains her diet and exercise plan with tremendous vigilance. No one is able to tempt her to stray from her plan. However, year after year, she eventually abandons her quest because she feels her efforts are fruitless. She still sees herself as ‘fat’. ‘What’s the point,’ she says, ‘I’ll always be fat!’ Then a day comes when she falls in love and she begins to plan her own wedding. In her mind’s eye she sees precisely what this special day will look like, including herself. As she begins the preparations for her wedding she, again, embarks on her quest to lose weight. The days, weeks and months pass by with mounting joy and anticipation for her upcoming wedding. When her wedding day arrives, this woman stands before her new husband with great pride, a new slender figure and feeling absolutely stunning!
If we look closely at this story, we can see that it was not until she started to plan for her wedding did this woman’s attention shift from her self-image of being ‘fat’ to an image of a slender figure. And though determined, year after year, to attain her goal, this woman did not portray any joy / excitement in the anticipation of her desired weight loss manifesting and, therefore, could not even recognize any weight loss that she most likely was experiencing with each effort she made.
It just isn’t enough to know what it is that we desire. Nor is it enough to take action
toward that goal. To allow the creative process to work, to welcome the manifestation of our heart’s desires, we must support our intentions with taking care in the words we speak, the direction of our thoughts, the guiding messages our emotions are providing us (i.e. if it feels good, keep doing it...if it feels bad, change your focus of attention!)...we need to be diligent in our practice of paying attention to what we are inviting to manifest as our life experience!
The answer we will always receive is, ’YES!’ Whatever it is that we are placing our
attention on, the answer is always, ’YES!’…’I’m too fat’ - ‘YES!’…’I am going to have a great time’ - ’YES!’…’This is going to be hard to do’ - ’YES!’…’I’m going to live in a house like that’ - ’YES!’… ’This relationship isn’t going to work out’ - ’YES!’… ‘I’m going to be prosperous in this venture’ - ’YES!’… ’YES!’… ’YES!’...!!! Sometimes the experience is immediate, at other times it seems a bit slower in coming, but the outcome will always be the same, ‘YES!’
So, as we close our conversation for this month, the message for us all to keep in mind is:
To create the life experience I want, I need to be clear about what it is I want to experience. I need to give life to the manifestation of that desire by welcoming it with my supportive words, actions, thoughts and emotions. I need to remain focused on what it is I want, rather than on what I don’t want. I know that whatever it is that I give my attention to is what will come to be my experience!
Now, go forth this month with confidence that your dreams, your wants, your desires, and all that you give your attention to are coming into manifestation!
With great expectations for all,
Sandy
Friday, January 19, 2007
Manifesting Your Heart's Desires
This is a segment dedicated to an expanded discussion on areas of particular interest that arise through our many encounters, workshops, etc.
Your Insights
Each month we will randomly choose and post a manifestation card. We invite you to post your interpretation of its meaning, your experiences integrating its concept into your daily life, etc.
What's New
In this segment we will inform you about new products, workshop changes, and all other topics we believe may be of interest to you as they arise.
Where You Can Find Us
Central New England Gift Show
**A Wholesale Trade Show**
Monday January 22 to Wednesday January 24, 2007
9:30am to 6:00pm, 5:00pm, 4:00pm
Holiday Inn 172 North Main Street Concord, NH
Holistic Winter Festival
Saturday February 17 - Monday February 19, 2007
Saturday & Sunday noon to 9:00pm
Monday 10:30am to 3:00pm
The Village Shops, Downtown Lincoln, NH
Exit 32, located next to Inn Season Resort
South Mountain Kangamangus Highway, Lincoln, NH
Whole Health Expo
Saturday March 31 - Sunday April 1, 2007
Portland, ME
**A Wholesale Trade Show**
Monday January 22 to Wednesday January 24, 2007
9:30am to 6:00pm, 5:00pm, 4:00pm
Holiday Inn 172 North Main Street Concord, NH
Holistic Winter Festival
Saturday February 17 - Monday February 19, 2007
Saturday & Sunday noon to 9:00pm
Monday 10:30am to 3:00pm
The Village Shops, Downtown Lincoln, NH
Exit 32, located next to Inn Season Resort
South Mountain Kangamangus Highway, Lincoln, NH
Whole Health Expo
Saturday March 31 - Sunday April 1, 2007
Portland, ME
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