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5 Spiritual Laws That Strengthen or Shake Faith & Trust, Part 2
Published on 18 Nov 2011 at 2:09 pm.
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In part 1 I talked about The Law of Opposites, here’s the next one.
The Law of Divine Timing and Divine Order
Below is an excerpt on this Law from the second class of a program I co-teach with my pal Anita Pathik Law called, Aligning With Destiny. As you read, consider a situation or person that feels to be a source of your unhappiness or struggle (including YOU!)
The Law of Divine Timing and Divine Order reminds us of the powerful elements of truth that can difficult to hold to, especially when we are being short-sighted, unfaithful, untrusting, or impatient.
The core energies of the Law of Divine Timing and Divine Order are: respect, acknowledgment, trust, appreciation, open mindedness and curiosity.
The main elements alive within this law are:
- All things happen for a reason
- The reasons may not be discovered until much later and some may never be fully understood.
- We must trust the reason even though we might not be aware of what it is.
The Universe is always responding to your best interest and loves to provide in accordance and in alignment with your current vibration and inherent purpose.
1. Do you really want the Universe to supply you with something that is not in your highest good – or is out of alignment with your soul’s path?
2. Does your desire support you being an expression of your purpose?
The Universe operates solely in a love vibration and is always responding to human forms of thought and emotion. The Universe supports you in having experiences that support you in your growth and evolution.
1. Are you willing to let go of blaming the Universe for your current situation?
2. Are you ready to take 100% responsibility for what currently exists in your life?
3. Are you ready to stop punishing yourself for your current situation or past decisions?
The Universe is much more intelligent, creative and purposeful than most of us in our natural humanized states can possibly imagine!
1. How are you demonstrating trust and faith in Divine order?
2. How are you not?
3. What needs to shift so that you allow your life to unfold with greater faith, trust, and patience?
Even that which you perceive as undesired and unwanted seeks to be experienced as a blessing; an opportunity for growth or an experience of faith, forgiveness and an active invitation to demonstrate better alignment.
1. How might you view your current situation as a blessing?
2. How have you grown through trials and tribulations in the past?
3. Think of a situation in your past that, when it emerged, was undesired, unwanted, even hated…
4. Looking backward, what did learn from that experience that contributed to your growth? What were the gifts and blessings?
5. Healing opportunities are being presented to you and it is 100% up to you to take advantage of them. How can you today- right now – choose to align with this opportunity?
6. What are your greatest gifts for growth in your current situation?
The Present is perfect – you are exactly where you are supposed to be. All things are happening in the timing of the Divine and your highest good.
1. How can you come into greater appreciation with what is?
2. How will surrendering to Divine Order and Divine Timing alter your experience?
Every situation offers a healing and growth opportunity to learn something about yourself, expand your perspective, open your heart, and rise above your human reactions to a higher vibration of consciousness and expression; to be more than your reaction, personal interpretations, and illusions that are created by your ego.
In those challenging times, you are invited to emulate the qualities of God/Higher Power/The Divine and ask:
What would faith and trust do?
What would faith and trust see?
What would faith and trust say?
If I looked through the eyes of God and Divine Love, what would I see, do and say in this moment?
And then choose to embrace faith, trust and love to guide you the moment and the moments that follow.
Part 3 is coming in a few days.
And…if you are available on Wednesday, November 23 at 1pm EST/10 am PST/6 pm UK, join me and some other cool folks for a special Thanksgiving FREE call. In this REAL conversation, we’ll focus on gratitude, faith and trust, love, Grace, surrender.. and celebrate the many forms of gifts, miracles and blessings we have all received this year that have s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d us out of our comfort zones to align with this planetary shift of consciousness into the new Golden Age.
You’ll also receive some special guided experiences you will love! No registration necessary. Just show up to share and receive. Details for the call are here.
It’s gonna be a great call!
Blessings,
Lorraine
5 Spiritual Laws That Strengthen or Shake Faith & Trust, Part 1
Published on 15 Nov 2011 at 11:21 am.
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Spiritual Law – The Law of Opposites (reprinted from 2009)
Several years ago I read Neale Donald Walsch’s book, “Happier Than God”, which is a fabulous book
He identifies the five great Principles of Life on page 54 as:
1. The Energy of Attraction, which gives you power.
2. The Law of Opposites, which gives you opportunity.
3. The Gift of Wisdom, which gives you discernment.
4. The Joy Of Wonder, which gives you imagination.
5. The Presence of Cycles, which gives you eternity.
He says, “The Law of Opposites works in perfect harmony with the Energy of Attraction. This principle states that no sooner will you call something into your reality than it’s exact opposite will also appear – and always first”.
Opposites provides a context to experience what is desired by first experiencing what is undesired as a sign that you are on the right path toward your chosen objective.
We need the contrast to have a frame of reference to experience something for what it is.
- War and peace
- Love and hate
- Struggle and ease, surrender
- Fear and faith, trust
- Light and dark
Many people mistakenly see the appearance of the opposite of their desire as a block or obstacle that must be overcome and eliminated. They view the experience as a negative; a problem that is keeping them from having what they desire rather than path to success.
In the last several months, I’ve let go of a number of projects, graduated some old clients, decluttered my home and my life to be more focused on the things I feel inspired to pursue. Through the process of “releasing and letting go” the first thing that has shown up is an “emptiness and quiet.” My emails have dropped off, my phone isn’t ringing off the hook, and things feel slower right now.
My head sees this quieter period (which I asked for and created!) as a potential problem. My heart says, “YES! Thank you for this gift of time and space to step into the next and higher version of who I am meant to be!”
So, instead of slipping into “victim consciousness” and worry, I’ve decided to enjoy the time to let my imagination and inspiration guide me to what’s next.
How to appreciate the Law of Opposites?
Here are seven tips:
1. Bless the experience and say thank you.
2. Be open to uncover any subconscious beliefs and programs potentially contributing to what you are experiencing that are ready to be healed, released, and replaced.
3. Listen to your inner wisdom and guidance for clarity and perspective. It is the Gift of Wisdom that helps us to discern the difference between being up against a wall or at the entrance to a doorway.
4. Allow your curiosity and wonder to guide you to a more joyfull experience. Unleash the power of your imagination to dream of possibilities and opportunities on the horizon.
5. Put your attention on all the gifts and blessings in your life. Gratitude is a powerfull attitude shifter that moves us from a state of constriction to expansion.
6. Remind yourself that the Law of Opposites exists to light the way to your desires. Monitor your thoughts and judgments so that you see and feel the truth rather than react to the story and illusion you are creating in your mind.
7. Use your spiritual practices to stay connected to your heart and the Divine. Choose to do things that bring you joy. Reach out to the people who love and celebrate you.
Stay tuned to Part 2 coming in a few days.
Love and blessings,
Lorraine
I’ve Learned…by Andy Rooney, 60 minutes
Published on 11 Nov 2011 at 6:54 am.
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Written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words.
I’ve learned…. That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I’ve learned…. That when you’re in love, it shows.
I’ve learned…. That just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day.
I’ve learned…. That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
I’ve learned…. That being kind is more important than being right.
I’ve learned…. That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I’ve learned…. That I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in some other way.
I’ve learned…. That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
I’ve learned…. That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
I’ve learned…. That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
I’ve learned…. That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I’ve learned…. That we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for.
I’ve learned…. That money doesn’t buy class.
I’ve learned…. That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I’ve learned…. That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
I’ve learned…. That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I’ve learned…. That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I’ve learned…. That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I’ve learned…. That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
I’ve learned…. That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I’ve learned…. That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I’ve learned…. That life is tough, but I’m tougher.
I’ve learned…. That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I’ve learned…. That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I’ve learned…. That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.
I’ve learned…. That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
I’ve learned…. That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I’ve learned…. That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you’re hooked for life.
I’ve learned…. That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness, and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.
I’ve learned…. That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
What have you learned that carries you through Life and into this New Age?
Love and blessings,
Lorraine
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Making Peace with “I Don’t Know.”
Published on 5 Nov 2011 at 9:10 am.
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Do you ever wonder, “What am I supposed to be doing?”
That’s a common question when going through periods of transition. Transition is the psychological reaction to change – anger, confusion, fear, anxiety, grief…
Frankly, I think life is an ongoing transition because change is always happening.
With the consciousness shifts occurring on the planet, there can be many moments when life seems to be a great mystery and all you have are questions that seem to have few answers. At least the answers you want and hope for to soothe any anxiousness or fear arising when living with uncertainty.
Years ago, I read, ” The Art of Possibility” by Rosamund and Benjamin Zander. It’s one of my favorite books. The authors view uncertainty as a doorway to possibilities. What a fabulous way to look at uncertainty! Possibilities invite us to think of positive things that could happen which is a very different way to frame the idea of uncertainty.
Seeing life as a great mystery invites us to let go of trying to figure things out; to become adventurous and curious to receive the next clue that leads us on an unfolding story. Living in this way allows us to make peace with being in the mystery, rather than having the “need to know or understand”.
For almost a year, I’ve been living in and out of “I don’t know.”
There have been periods of immense pain and confusion, and times of Grace and joy.
Throughout the most difficult periods, I have received so much abundant support to strengthen my faith, trust, and courage.
There have been moments when I think I have crystal clarity and when I take action, the outcome is different from what I want or expect. The opportunity is to surrender and remember that there is a higher plan at work that is greater than my mind can comprehend.
My ego hates those times. Rebellion stirs, I cry, I stomp around, I yell at God, my inner victim comes roaring out…
What am I missing?
What do I need to see, feel, know, do… to change my life?
What do I need shift or let go of to allow more Grace in my life?
What???
How????
Just tell me what to do!!!
And when I have fully felt everything and acknowledged my helpless to do anything more or change the situation I am struggling with, Grace comes in. I still don’t know anything more and it doesn’t matter because through all of that release some old pain has burned out, I feel at peace.
There is NOTHING to do.
Until we become helpless, The Divine is helpless to help us.
What is the difference between desperation and helplessness?
Here is my distinction:
When we feel desperate, our mind and ego frantically begins searching for ways to solve the “problem” that is causing pain, fear, struggle… In desperation, we seek to gain control to manage, move, or direct the situation to make the situation go away, to get away from the situation, or get the result we want. We attach to our own perceived sense of Power and push against life in an effort to triumph over it.
Whew!
When we feel helpless, we acknowledge the limitation of our own power in being able to do anything more than the best we have done. In realizing we have done all we can and been all we can be, we completely turn things over to The Divine to handle … trusting that the help that comes will be for our best and highest good from a Presence that loves us dearly and wants our lives to be happier than we could ever imagine.
Grace comes pouring in when you finally “let go and let God”.
Today I am living in quite a bit of “I don’t know.” What I do know is that the answers will come when they are ready to be revealed. “I don’t know” simply means, “I don’t know …yet”. The more I push and demand to know, the more disconnected I am to receive the guidance that is speaking to me and to all of us in every moment.
Not knowing does not mean that you are at risk, in danger, or that your worse case scenario will be actualized. And yes…what you fear might happen…..might happen for real.
Make peace with not knowing. Struggling and pushing to understand creates misery.
This is where faith and trust come in.
Today people are living through some of their greatest fears and have come out the other side with a greater life than they ever had before. They are happier, thriving, and loving their life because they had the chops to go the distance through the dark places that brought them in the Light of Grace and Love.
The world is “waking up” to their destiny and remembering who we really are. We feel like strangers in a strange land learning a new language without a road map. Life seems to be falling apart to make way for new beginnings.
That’s the journey I am on. I don’t know what is next. I’m not sure I know much about anything other than trusting that I am exactly where I am meant to be and I am not traveling this path alone.
Today, I will take a walk outside and have a thoughtful conversation with the God of my understanding, create sacred space for my spiritual practices, and take whatever inspired action calls to me as the day unfolds.
Today I will appreciate all the miracles, blessings and gifts I receive through my relationships and life experiences. The rest I surrender into the hands of my Divine because that is all I know. And that is ok.
These are a few of my favorite quotes that keep me from sliding down the rabbit hole:
“The moment you move out of the way, you make room for the miracle to take place” Dr. Barbara King
“There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter. We sometimes lose sight of this force when there is suffering, and too much pain. Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways.” ~Mother Teresa ?
“When we come to the edge of all the light we have
And must take a step into the darkness of the unknown
We must believe one of two things
Either we will find something firm to stand on
Or, we will be taught to fly.”
by Patrick Overton Copyright © 1975 The Leaning Tree
Click on the link below to download some beautiful healing music called “Beautiful Rapture” http://www.eraofpeace.org/music.php
You do not travel this journey alone. If you truly knew who walked with you every day, you would never be afraid.
Living a joyfull and abundant life is within your grasp if you are willing to courageously liberate yourself from fears, doubts, and not “enoughness” to know your value, claim your Divine power and live your purpose NOW! Are you yearning to be liberated from pain, struggle, and fear? “Pathways To Awakening” is a series of monthly mini courses designed as deepening journeys to help you release the past and open to greater joy and prosperity while fulfilling your Divine destiny.
The next Journey through Fear into Courage begins 11/9. Click here: http://powerfull-living.biz/pathways/ to learn more. Register to hear a special preview call on 10/27, 2011 here: http://www.powerfull-living.biz/blog/2411-2/
Love and blessings,
Lorraine
The Venus Evolution Global Telesummit, November 7 – 18, 2011
Published on 4 Nov 2011 at 10:02 am.
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To help you THRIVE on your Venus Evolution, my friend Hueina Su has gathered celebrated 20 world-class mentors, authors and leaders in personal development, spirituality and business for The Venus Evolution Global Telesummit. The amazing lineup includes yours truly, Maryam Webster, Marci Shimoff, Bernie Siegel M.D., Andrea J. Lee, Christine Kloser, Adela Rubio, Rachael Jayne Groover and many others.
Sign up for this FREE Women’s event:
http://tinyurl.com/3awd5kc
What does Venus mean?
~ Victorious courageous, resilient, powerful
~ Exceptional high-achieving, driven, successful
~ Nurturing heart-centered, compassionate, altruistic
~ Unique dare to be different, authentic, out-of-the-box
~ Spirited passionate, purposeful, inspirational
I’m so honored to be a part of the speaker lineup for this transformational event for heart-centered, high-achieving V.E.N.U.S. women! These amazing mentors and speakers will offer you INSPIRATION as well as powerful TOOLS and actionable STRATEGIES to help you BE your true self, claim your POWER and live your DESTINY.
What’s really different about this Telesummit is that, each speaker will share their deeply personal transformation stories. We’re NOT talking about glamorous success stories here. We’re talking about raw emotions, vulnerable dark night of the soul moments, and what they did to turn their lives around and triumph over adversities.
In my presentation, “From Desperation To Divine Grace” you’ll hear me share things you might never have heard me say before that might be exactly what you most need to hear right now.
Plus, I’ll be ending the call with a Oneness blessing which you will receive wherever you are in the world. And, I’m so excited that my presentation is on 11/11/11. How powerfull is that!!!
This Telesummit starts Monday November 7th and runs through November 18 and there is NO COST to attend. Join me and sign up now: http://tinyurl.com/3awd5kc
PS – Click on the link below to download some beautiful healing music called “Beautiful Rapture” http://www.eraofpeace.org/music.php
Love and blessings,
Lorraine
