Are You Fighting Against LIFE Or Flowing With it?
Published on 7 Feb 2010 at 9:55 am.
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Yesterday we had a mega snowstorm with strong winds here in Pennsylvania that began on Friday night. It was the second large storm we’ve had in a few weeks.
According to the news it almost rivaled a huge snowstorm in the 1990’s where some areas got 30” of snow dumped in a matter of hours.
I live in a townhouse complex and when I awoke yesterday morning, the winds and snow were coming down at a pretty good rate. It was a beautiful sight!
So, I turned on the news to catch the latest updates when the mayor of Philadelphia came on to report the city’s progress. What caught my attention were the words he used to describe the cities readiness to respond to the storm. He spoke about how prepared they were to and how they were going to “fight the storm” several times.
I found myself thinking, how often do we fight LIFE?
How often do wage war against people and situations that we feel threatened by?
How often do we resist and struggle against the natural flow of life instead of flowing with it or walking through things?
I’m not talking about giving up or resigning yourself to “that’s the way it is” feeling powerless and victimized by life circumstances. I’m talking about surrendering and accepting “what is” and showing up to do your part in moving through the experience.
Attitude and mindset powerfully affect how you flow with life. Your thoughts, words, expectations, intentions all carry a vibrational energy that is creating every second.
I have repeatedly written and said that every person and experience is in service to your growth and evolution. You can complain, blame yourself and others for your life situations and create your own misery or rise above the situation to receive insights on the greater purpose and opportunity to grow and evolve. Sometimes the gift is simply to be with the experience and roll with it. Other times, there may be a deeper purpose and meaning unfolding or an opportunity for some healing and transformation.
In every moment you can fight or flow with what is.
At 2:30 pm the snow stopped
The snow crews had already plowed the road and parking lot across from my house and the snow blowers had already cleared the walkways. I could barely see my car wheels buried beneath a mound of 17” of snow and I remember taking a slow deep breath in anticipation of digging out. In December, the snow was floppy and soft and I had a feeling this time I would get a pretty good workout.
So, I cleared off my landing and steps, took a deep breath and crossed the road armed with shovels and windshield scraper. After about ten minutes of shoveling, my eighty-eight year old neighbor came out to dig out her car.
I remember thinking how great it would be to have help digging me out. As I looked up, I saw two black men walking with a woman. Now that the storm had passed, several folks were out taking a walk in the crisp air. Within seconds they had crossed the road and were coming up the steps to my parking lot.
One of the men said with a smile, “Would you like some help?” Are you kidding? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW – talk about having a fassssst response to a wishful thinking without any attachment. That’s how powerfull we all are!
So they all helped me and my neighbor dig out and refused to take any money as a thank you. They smiled and said “God Bless You” as they continued on their walk. And we blessed them for their loving kindness. They were angels…..
By the time we were done, the sky had begun to change from grey to blue with a potential for a beautiful sunset.
I am reminded of the Serenity Prayer:
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
The courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference”
Here is part of my daily morning prayers:
I create from a place of unshakeable faith. I am aligned with Divine Will and flow! I surrender to LIFE’s perfection. I am open and receptive to ALL good.
Thank you God for all the amazing abundance I enjoy. Everything & everyone prospers me. All is well in my world.
You never know when or where LIFE will bring you gifts, blessings, and miracles in ANY situation when you are open to receive good.
Are you fighting or flowing with LIFE?
Have you had enough of the war you have been waging against your SELF so you can begin creating your version of Heaven on Earth?
Are you ready to say yes to the Miracles waiting to happen?
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Blessings,
Lorraine
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Lorraine
Creating A Soul-Aligned Vision
Published on 31 Jan 2010 at 12:45 pm.
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At the beginning of 2010 I began thinking about what I wanted to create and attract into my life. In my mastermind group, we each write a Thank You Letter To God and share what we have written on our calls to invite the whole group to join us in our individual visions. It’s a powerful experience of bring intentions, declarations, and commitments into focus to send out into the Universe! At the end of December I wrote a post. go read it.
This year as I sat down to write, I reflected on what I had written the year before. 2009’s vision was quite ambitious and very unrealistic. It was written from my ego’s perspective rather than my heart and soul. This year, I wanted my letter to be aligned with my life path and soul desires; to blend with my ego, mind, and spirit.
So, how to begin to sort out what your mind and ego wants and desires from what your soul is yearning for?
A close friend of mine recently took a one-day vision workshop. Here’s what I recall from our conversation that peaked my interest. Written from their ego’s perspective, each person wrote a list of everything they wanted as a morning exercise and had a group discussion afterwards.
In the afternoon, they cut out pictures from magazines that intuitively caught their attention, opening to Divine inspiration as they created a vision board to reflect their soul’s desires rather than being purely focused on their ego’s list of wants, needs and desires.
I thought, what a cool idea to give voice to both your ego and soul to create your vision for the year.
That’s the perspective I took this year when I wrote my Thank You Letter to God. Before writing this year’s, I reviewed my letter from 2009. How close did I get? Not very far. Last year’s vision was too ambitious and unrealistic to be accomplished in one year and was written strictly from my ego with a teeny bit of soul. What I realize I did was to write what I wanted and then look for my soul to get on board with the vision I created from my ego rather than to tune into my soul’s desires and intentions for growth and evolution. I wanted The Universe to go along with my game plan rather than to open to a greater Divine plan for my life.
As I meditated and contemplated my Thank You Letter To God at the beginning of this year, I kept listening for what was asking to emerge this year, to hear the voice and soul calling of what was desiring to be created and manifested. It took a few times to write because my mind kept getting in the way of I want, I want, I want and more, more more…. The truth is that when you listen to and follow Divine guidance, all that you could ever want, need or desire is fulfilled.
Last year was a profoundly challenging and transformational year for me to get back to basics of what is truly valued, restore personal integrity, and clear out what is no longer serving a greater vision to unfold this year.
At the beginning of this year, I made several business decisions that surprised me including doing my highly acclaimed Radio and Teleseminar Mentor program for one last time to be turned into a home study program this spring, only doing select joint venture and affiliate campaigns that excite me, and changing the way I’m offering my Compelling Conversations Interviews to both serve the world and my business. I’m so juiced to create a new Signature program that is at the heart of my Powerfull Living brand of helping people transform fear into POWER and spiritually awaken to who they are. The program is called: From Spark to Flame- Awakening Your Courageous Heart and it launches this spring. And I’m making great progress with my new book: Beyond The Veils: Saying YES to Who You Are Meant To Be!
Lots of shifts are happening to make space for what’s next by either modifying or letting go of what I am doing or how I am showing up. Alignment is the key to be in the flow and dance with The Universe.
So I wrote my list first of all the things I want – no holds barred and it’s a lot of stuff like a new HD TV, WII, a new laptop, a fantabulous vacation, high end spiritually aware clients….. from a “wouldn’t it be nice to have all this” perspective without any judgments or attachments so the Universe knows what I’d like. It is quite a list! LOL 
In the last week I began cutting out pictures for my vision board. I was curious to see what would catch my eye and I really wanted to be Divinely inspired with it’s creation. I see some themes emerging in the pictures – health and exercise, people smiling, relationships, love and relationships that reflect a high and rich quality of life. I’m still cutting pictures and it will be ready to be created on poster board soon. The vision will reflect my soul’s deepest desires and my part is to listen and follow inspired action combining all the practical business strategies I’ve learned over the years that align with my life path.
When your thoughts, words, and actions are aligned with Divine Will, magic happens.
Years ago, this poem came to me anonymously. I just love it
Broken Toys
As children bring their broken toys
With tears for us to mend
I brought my broken dreams to God
Because He was my friend
But then instead of leaving Him
In peace to work alone
I hung around and tried to help
With ways that were my own
At last I snatched them back and cried,
“How could you be so slow?”
“My child,” He said, What could I do,
You never did let go,”
- Anonymous
How to tell when you are taking back the controls and reacting in fear? One way is to tune into your body. Fear –based decisions feel physically constrictive while soul-based inspired action feels exciting and expansive.
Each morning I wake up asking, “How can I be of service today? What is mine to do?” I’m no longer trying to engage the Universe to follow my lead. Instead, I am surrendering daily to a higher purpose. It’s an ongoing dance between humanity and spiritual guidance.
I often refer to the metaphor of driving a car and being asleep at the wheel when we weave in out of life experiences by being unconscious or try to go make the car go to the left when it is deliberately pulling to the right by Divine design. Whenever my fears kick it, I can unconsciously grab the wheel and think, “What do I do?” rather than to stop, breathe, pause and take a moment to tune inside for guidance and inspiration.
That’s my focus this year – Faith, Trust, and Courage to say bigger YESES to my destiny and consciously conspire with the Universe to create an amazing year.
What’s changed? I’m having a terrific year so far. Abundance is pouring into my life because I have shifting from trying and pushing at LIFE to surrendering, allowing, and receiving LIFE in all of it’s Creation. Surrendering to “what is” in each moment without resistance (ok, I am not perfect at this) and flowing with whatever the gifts and blessings are that support my growth and evolution.
How about you? Do you have the courage to say yes to follow your soul calling? To be who you came here to be and do what it takes to fulfill your life path and embrace LIFE rather than resist it?
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Cheers,
Lorraine
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The Gentle Art of Blessing Video
Published on 18 Jan 2010 at 7:05 pm.
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To bless means to wish, unconditionally and from the deepest chamber of your heart, unrestricted good for others and events.
Enjoy this inspiring video
Who or what might you bless today? Open your heart to see the blessings in your life and share the love with others!
Blessings
Lorraine
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What Must I Become?
Published on 17 Jan 2010 at 9:32 am.
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5 Steps to Become The Best You That You Can Be
Most of us live a life filled with regret about what we are not. We castigate ourselves for falling short, for not being a better person, for not being more successful. We look at others and aspire to be like them. We would like to be a better relationship partner, a better parent, a more compassionate person, a more ambitious individual, a better educated person, a more intuitive individual, a more gifted businessperson, a better caregiver, a more patient individual…it goes on and on.
So rather than contemplate what we are not (which of course attracts more of that which we don’t want to be), why not set out to ask and establish WHAT I MUST BECOME?
This is a key question, one that can really shift your focus. It’s not about what you can achieve. It’s not about what you can acquire. It’s about becoming someone who has a higher resonance in the Universe, someone who can be a more perfect and fulfilling YOU!
By really thinking through this question you can begin to create a template for the complete person into which you want to evolve. We know that one must have a clear vision of what you want in order to create and attract the support for it.
By contemplating WHAT I MUST BECOME?, you can generate a full picture of where you are headed–and gain Universal support for your striving to become that person. You can’t just depend on the Universe, you must take action, but answering this question is the first step in becoming the Unlimited Person that you are desirous to be.
Step One: So sit down with a computer or a pen and begin with this question at the top of the page: WHAT I MUST BECOME?
Step Two: Now break this down further:
1. What general traits would I like to develop, improve or enhance? Think about where you have fallen short in the past. Where you have become emotional or out of control? Certainly for me, patience is my number one quest for myself…and I know this to be true for many of us. What about letting go of judgment? Handling anger differently? Being more positive, hopeful and upbeat, more trusting or more tactful and thoughtful? Being kinder? Be more generous and grateful?
2. To whom would I like to relate better and what part can I play in that? Parents, children, spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, lovers, boss, people I work with our supervise, friends, teachers or mentors, clerks at stores, waiters, neighbors, people who want something from me, people in need, etc….
3. What habits or traits would I like to develop to create greater inner peace? Calmness under pressure? Acceptance of how things are instead of how I want them to be? A daily practice of meditation or tai chi/qigong? More reading time for spiritual books? More reflection time? Release of my need to always be right or have the last word. Forgiving anyone with whom I am angry? More physical activity? What else?
4. What traits can I develop to be more successful professionally? Better focus? Better people skills? Punctuality? Less time on the Internet and more networking? Study other successful professional people? Reach out to a coach or mentor? Release myself from the “I have to do it all or it won’t be right syndrome?” Learn new professional skills you’ve been resisting? Be more willing to share? Better money management? More willing to get expertise from others? You get the idea.
5. What would you like to change about how you look at and treat yourself? Being more forgiving? Being less critical? Being more patient and tolerant? Being more nurturing and compassionate? Being willing to receive help? Being more open hearted and loving?
Step Three: From these, create a picture of WHAT YOU WILL BECOME. Write a full description of you as the person who embodies all of these qualities.
Step Four: Now make a list of actions that you will take to move yourself toward becoming the individual you have pictured.
Step Five: Implement your list of actions.
By focusing your mind, your attention and your time on willing yourself to be a new-and-improved YOU, you can go from WHAT I MUST BECOME? to WHAT I AM! May the process be easier and more effortless than you can imagine!
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Conscious Creation Tip - Rituals of Release
Sometimes you just have to do something! It’s not enough to just think about releasing a belief or a fear from you life. You need to take action in order to make it more REAL and tangible in your life. There are a number of really rituals that you can utilize to let go of old and unwanted beliefs, feelings and fear. These include:
- Writing it on a piece of paper and burying it
- Writing it on a piece of paper and burning it
- Putting a note in a bottle of water and freezing it (a great way to get rid of unwanted and unpleasant people in your life, too)
- Dumping it in the ocean or a river
- Shooting it out to the edge of Universe
- Dumping it into the trash can
- Stepping thru a new door and closing the old one
State your new intention at the time of this release. Let these rituals help free you of the past so you can go BOLDLY into the future!
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Submitted by Jackin Lapin:
Jackie Lapin tours the world teaching Conscious Creation and Personal Frequency Management. She is the author of “The Art of Conscious Creation; How You Can Transform the World.” Sign up to receive Jackie Lapin’s life-changing fr*ee ebook: Beyond The Law Of Attraction: How Conscious Creation Can Help You Create The Blueprint For Your Future by going to http://www.theartofconsciouscreation.com/blueprint-ebook.html. To explore more books on Conscious Creation, go to Jackie’s online bookstore for the Conscious Creator, www.manifestbooks.com, where you can also sign up to receive a Manifesting Tip a Day.
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Your Life Can Change In A Split Second
Published on 12 Jan 2010 at 5:17 pm.
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Last Friday night January 8, on ABC’s 20/20, Elizabeth Vargas interviewed a woman by the name of Katie Piper, an aspiring model and media personality in the UK who was suddenly attacked by a man who threw sulphuric acid on her face. In a single moment, all of her dreams for the future disintegrated. The story was both shocking and inspiring as the interview explored how she put her life together and has turned a tragedy into a triumph. To view her story click here. Have a box of tissues nearby. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/KatiePiper/
Lance Armstrong championed his cancer diagnosis and achieved seven Tour De France victories.
Before he died, Christopher Reeves inspired people all over the world with hope for recovery from neck injuries and paralysis.
A few months ago, Oprah had a woman who was severely disfigured who had an amazing joyfulness and zest for life. She said when looked in the mirror, she saw the beauty of her soul shining through. In her eyes, she was still beautiful.
We can find heroes, champions, stories of courage every day who inspire us to greatness beyond our wildest imaginations. Tragedies, catastrophes, and emotionally devastating experience can often bring out the best of who we are.
We might summon superhuman strength, a deeper capacity for love and compassion, or astonishing courage we never knew we had. We might surprise ourselves by who we become when we are faced with extraordinary situations or even simple ones that challenge us to really show up.
Life is unpredictable. Anything can happen. The smallest things like a smile from a stranger, a kindness from a friend, an exciting idea that begins to bubble in your mind, meeting someone special, or making a new acquaintance can be life changing. Or something unwelcome, disappointing, painful, frightening, or devastating can rock your world and turn it upside down.
Several months ago I wrote about having a bad fall while out for a morning Power Walk. Initially I was laid up for about two weeks and my mobility was quite limited. I had to stop, be still, and do a lot of resting. Emotions and thoughts flooded in that at times, felt very painful. Things I hadn’t felt or realized because I was so busy DOING. During this period of recovery, which is still happening, I did some soul searching and it has been a powerfull gift. I have been blessed with an incredible community of supportive, loving people who help me when I have fallen and I can’t get up! Most importantly, my connection to Source anchors me in trust and faith to overcome my fears and black thoughts.
I’m not comparing my experience to Katie’s horrific story. What I am saying is that we make choices every day about who we are in response to life experiences. We don’t need something horrible to happen to slip into victim consciousness, sabotage ourselves in some way, shut down, hurt another, or make an unwise decision we come to regret. And when something unexpected happens, as LIFE does repeatedly, that tugs at your heart and pushes you to the brink of your perceived endurance, do you have the courage to take one more step?
If I had been in Katie’s situation, I wonder if I would have had the courage, strength, and faith to rally and turn my life into a triumph? Would I have given up and wished to die as she did? Truthfully, I honestly don’t know.
Every day we have opportunities to experience life, good or bad. We can complain about what did or didn’t happen, hold on to resentments against ourselves and others, ruminate about the past, or we can celebrate all that is right and good in our world, in this moment which is the only NOW we have.
So, the next time things don’t go your way, who will you choose to be and what will you do? Will you become a victim of circumstances or the hero of your life story?
It’s a New Year. Make it an extraordinary one!
Blessings,
Lorraine
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