HAPPY NEW YEAR

In search for 'the way' to a meaningful life?

LOVE YOURSELF AND OTHERS UNCONDITIONALLY ❤️

Here's a simple spell for

love ..

Practice the art of love, give it because you are it.

The more you experience love, the more enriching and fulfilling your life will be.

The more you love the faster you will heal ~

WISHING YOU A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR ✨✨✨✨

May you be blessed with sudden insights and inspiration.

May you be graced with quiet moments of simplicity and reflection. 

May you be supported by your loved ones when you need them most.

May you be a source of strength to those around you.

May you receive love from parents, children, and long lost friends.

May you be healthy and happy.

May you experience abundance and prosperity in all areas of life.

May you feel healthy- physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

May you we all be blessed with peace.

Amen!!

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE SCRIPT

As the New Year slowly approaches...

Have you given some thought to what part of your life you would like to change/make better?

What is it that you'd like to learn, do more of, or perhaps quit doing....?

When you choose a resolution you need to brainstorm and write down the reasons to how this change will enhance and better 

your life.

How is it going to make you feel. 

When you have a compelling reason for doing what you do, you gain the power that is necessary to actually push you into doing it.

Without a "why", without knowing your purpose, any thought or idea can remain just that... A nice dream.

We need to remember that the only constant in life is change; Changes always occur in our lives, regardless if we have necessarily "asked" for them or not.

When you focus on progression, and wanting to make yourself better, even if it's just one step ahead, then you know your on the right track.

Today, take a few moments to ponder, and imagine what your 2015 will be like. 

Become aware that you are the script writer, director and star of your own "movie"... You better make it a blockbuster! 

RELATIONSHIP PRIVILEGE

Being in a relationship of any kind should be regarded as a privilege, it's not mandatory - I don't have to, I choose to.

If for example I find myself one day, realizing I am no longer enjoying my relationship with a close friend- Something in the energy "got spoiled." 

I have a choice: if this person is important to me, I will tell that person what I am feeling, and in order to make things better I will do my very best in understanding what went wrong.

Conversely, if I believe that my life will be better off without them in it, I can kindly "exit the scene." With no hard feelings. 

Just moving on is all. I may not presently realize why this person entered and now exited my life, but i will come to realize what purpose this person served one day ....

Nobody "owes" anything to anyone. That's why we get hurt when we have high expectations - our fantasy of how we want others to be, say or do things according to our vision of reality is sometimes blurred. 

Relationships require care and attention. If we don't invest our time remembering we "have this relationship", if we take it for granted, it may no longer be ...

A good relationship doesn't come for free. Without investing effort, mindfulness, and mostly unconditional love, it will be damaged. Sometimes irreversibly... 

Imagine what this world would be like if we all showed more kindness, empathy, and heartfelt understanding to one another... more compassion more of a sense that we are all in this together, united as one cosmic force? 

What if...?

ACCESSING MENTAL IMAGERY

Make 2015 your best year ever:

Visualization is a powerful tool - use your God given power of imagination. 

Envision yourself living your visual modality - the way you see yourself experiencing life: what are you doing, where are you living, who are the people around you. 

See in your minds eye as if you are viewing a scene in your life. See it clearly, feel how you'd feel, hear the sounds ... 

Meditate on it and keep it vibrant in your mind, and eventually it will come alive. 

It is as simple as that. 

* You have to know and become clear on what you want.

* You must realize that changes will need to occur in you, in order for your plan to come through. 

*You must plan ahead and at all times keep in check. Become aware of where are you headed, and whether or not you're still on track. 

That's it! 

Life is simple. It's so simple that's it a bit difficult to explain. 

If you go by these two very simple guidelines that's really all you'll need: 

Love your fellow as you love yourself and what is hateful to you, do not do unto your neighbor.

Wishing you a healthy, happy, prosperous, abundant, and loving New-Year. 

May you achieve your goals and all that you aspire to be manifested in your life, Amen!

YOU ARE FREE

The SECRET of life is to remain constantly aware ... Of everything... 

Keep in mind that just as things rise, they pass.. Like waves in the endless sea..

Nothing ever remains the same, everything is transitory ... That's how nature flows.

When crisis show up instead of losing control, feeling overwhelmed etc, ask yourself: what is the gift in this? What can I learn?

You can say, this is not in alignment with my free will. 

You can ask for help: God/universe/Divine spirit, please lessen my load, this is too much for me to handle.

Lift this burden off of me, I need some healing here ...

That's true liberation from the need to react, knowing that you have free will.

Knowing that you are the master of your own life frees you from bondage - you are FREE. 

SCHOOL OF LIFE

A perspective on life..

Life could be compared to "schooling" and your problems for that matter are lessons - that's how you learn new things. 

That is what propels you to advance in everything that you do. 

You can determine and asses who you are by the size of your problems. 

Keep in mind that you are only given tough "tests" when you are ready for them. 

Your problems actually bring gifts along with them - they force you to move up to the next level. 

Problems never really end - they are there for a reason, nothing is by chance...They become harder and harder as you progress to the next level of your education in the "school of life".

Welcome your problems: they are challenges in disguise - they help you grow and become more of who you are, and who you were meant to be ~ 

WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR

If you think about it, we all have something to be thankful for....

Gratitude loads you up with positive feelings, and almost immediately shifts and elevates your energy to a higher level. 

Today, think about all that you are grateful for and put a big smile on your face :)

I highly encourage you all to participate and think of three things you are grateful for as well. 

It will make your day BRIGHTER and more 

JOYFUL.

Here's my list: 

I am grateful for:

1) Waking up in the morning and realizing I have another opportunity to create magic ...

2) My insatiable desire to always learn more, and search for ways to better myself.

3) The lessons I learned through my failures and disappointments - they have made me more humble and grateful for all my successes.

REIGNITE YOUR PASSION

How different will your life be if you discovered what is most important to you?

Think about what the top five most essential desires are in your life right now, and write them down.

Before you begin brainstorming, ask yourself: is this going to help me achieve what I want?

Sometimes our subconscious desires are very different from our conscious desires; we need to work toward our true desires.

You will then, figure out if your daily activities match your top five most important things.

If there is no match, it simply means that your subconscious needs are different than your conscious ones. 

This is an efficient, and productive way to achieve what is most significant to you, and if it is reflected in your daily actions and habits. 

You can then, consciously control what you are doing because you are being observant of what is going on in your life.

Don't be too hard on yourself. 

Be flexible - you can always make changes to your list, by either adding or subtracting whatever you deem to be most important.

All of this is for you to be able to create the right mindset. 

Without the right mindset it will be very difficult for you to achieve what you desire.

The next step is to create the right skill set - your own private tool kit - ask yourself: do I have the needed tools in order to achieve what I want?

Anything that you desire requires action. 

If you don't take action nothing gets done - it remains as an idea or a dream, but won't get you very far.

The more efficient you are, the more results you'll see. 

Imagine what it would be like to reignite the passion in your life ...

BELIEVE IN YOU

Devote yourself to an idea and make it happen. 

Overcome your fears and don't give up. 

Be HAPPY and smile. 

Remember that this is your dream and it can come to fruition.

You are a CREATOR - whatever you put your mind and heart into can become your new reality.

BELIEVE IN YOU 💜

WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN LIFE

If we really give it some thought, what's really important in life? 

Is it how many degrees we have hanging on the wall or having a quiet dinner with someone we love?

Is it how much $$$ we have in the bank or is it spending a fun day with our child?

Is it how big our house is or is it having a family get together, even if doesn't turn out to be perfect? 

What's important in life is how much love we feel  in our hearts and how much love we share with others.

What's important in life are the relationships we create, and how much we learn and grow from them.

We are now in the midst of the holiday season, perhaps we should all take a closer look at what we place our attention on ...

Loving is all that 

matters ❤️

THE GAME OF LIFE

Treat life as a game.

A game that requires  rules leading to desirable roles.

Focus your mind, view your life as a spectator; an observer watching a film being screened before you.

Find solutions to your riddles. Look for ways to release what is holding you back. 

The answers can be found within us. Inside us are the solutions to all issues.

Do not be tempted to turn to others, feel within - become attentive to your heart's desires.

Examine your thoughts, ask yourself - where are you coming from and  where are you heading.

Remember, this is a game, the game of Life; it includes measured steps, and powerful tools in all different shapes.

Use them wisely, with a clear, lucid mind. 

Your reward will be without any hesitation, directly to the throne.

Life does not consist of holding good cards, but, knowing how to play well with the ones we have ~

CO-CREATING WITH GOD

Are you a human being or a human doing?

Do you do things just "to do" them, not necessarily enjoying what you do?

Make a list of all the things that you do and let go of the things that are not essential for you to do.

Use the power of the universe to assist you - allow this invisible force of creation to be a source of help - to make it easier on you. 

Begin by examining your goal and the results you wish to achieve. 

Then, you'll discover  what you need in order to move forward - the steps and measures needed to accomplish your goal. 

Partner up with God - the resources you need are at your disposal. 

Connect with this energy and allow it to manifest from desire to reality ~

DAILY PRAYER - SACRED SPACE

Prayer is anything that you want it to be for YOU. 

Prayer for me is a way to disconnect from the outside world, and reconnect inwardly, where the true me resides. 

This part of me, this true me, is a higher consciousness aspect of me.

It's inside me - it is the part of me that belongs to the collective consciousness of the universe.

It is God and EVERYTHING else. 

We are always connected to God and everything around us - energetically speaking - although we don't always feel it ... 

Prayer reconnects us. We don't do anybody a favor, including God, by praying. 

We are being good to ourselves.

And when we are good to ourselves, we are also good to everyone around us ~

CHANGE FORCES

It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change. 

- Charles Darwin

Granted, it is difficult to change. However, you can't expect things to be different, if you keep doing the same things over and over again.

Life is constantly changing and nothing ever remains the same.

If you don't keep swimming in the river of life, you'll end up floating on your back, wherever the current decides to take you.

Is this what you want? Is this the life you have envisioned for yourself?

Don't you want to be the one in charge of the "control board?" 

Do not instantly react to what is happening around you. Instead, take charge, be proactive and move toward creating the life you want.

Give yourself plenty of options, and decide on the best possible outcome for yourself. 

You should always have something up your sleeve..

Keep evolving and moving along, that's what will keep you smiling and happy, no matter what your current situation is ~

IT'S NEVER TO LATE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE

What if you could change your pattern of thought or behavior, and be the person you really want to be?

What if you conjured up enough courage to be real, honest, and open?

What if you didn't hold back and said what's on your mind without fearing rejection?

What if you could be generous with your feelings, even when you do not receive those feeling in return?

What if you could be truthful and authentic?

What if you could choose the path of Light and always give love no matter what?

Can you imagine?

YOU CAN YOU KNOW...

Be sure to think of your desired outcome before you speak or behave in a certain way. 

When you know what you want to achieve, you become more mindful of your words and actions, thus producing the results you wish to have.  

TALKING TO HEAVEN

Dear G-d/Creator, nature, universe..

Thank you for everything I have and don't have in my life.

Thank you for the good, the bad and everything in between.

I ask you to please help me to see the "big picture" of reality.

Help me to be in the right place at the right time.

Help me to understand myself and others.

Help me to get through the processes of life in the best way for me.

Give me the ability to take full responsibility for my life, and to take any action with the awareness of Light and certainty.

You know what's best for me and I trust you completely.

Your will, not mine, prevails. 

Show me the right words and actions, through which I can bring more Light into the world, in all circumstances and situation.

Please, guide me always in the 

path of love 💜

Amen! 

YOUR LIFE IS A GIFT

Life is a gift,

An endowment 

received as a tribute.

An incredible  opportunity given as a present.

What a calming feeling when air enters the lungs with no hassle, and the heart beats unabated.

A wondrous sentiment, yet we do not even dedicate a second thought...

Contemplating the importance of such seemingly simple actions.

 With no breath; we are

merely a body without a soul.

A mass occupying a space lacking spirit.

We were given life, air to breathe - we must be wise, initiate and take advantage of every minute. 

Channel this energy of love, to the end of your life, by the force in your hands - life - the key to our existence.

WHAT WILL YOU CREATE TODAY

What does it mean to be a creator?

Components to be a creator: self-control, and the will to give.

There are two essential ingredients to be a creator: 

To be the cause rather than the effect.

To be a giver - being in a place of love.

What do we look like when we behave as creators: we do not blame anyone, we take responsibility for our actions, and we produce the reality we want in each and every moment - the best reality for us.

A creator is someone who has control over the "bad" - he realizes that whatever happens, gives him the opportunity to grow and improve for the better.

A creator is someone with a vision: he realizes that he came to the world in order to experience happiness, and clearly knows what he wants.

He does everything he can to discover his gifts and he has a burning desire to share them with the world around him.

You can not give up on your right to be a creator...

What will you create today?

Who will you inspire?

THE POWER OF LOVE

Connection between people is a complex matter. There are many factors which effect the overall relationship.

Love brings people together,

sharing and caring, collaborating 

for the greater good.  

Love in itself, is a power house. Such a tremendous energy, able 

to shift mountains. 

Is it only love we need?

Maybe reinforcement is

what we really need?

What are we actually looking for?

Is it interaction? 

Cultivating a mindset that in order to give, we must receive, isn't the wisest.

True giving comes from the heart 

and by choice.

True giving is done 

with joy and love.

Do not make the mistake 

of expectation, it breeds disappointment. 

Do not wait to get something.

You'll be rewarded, not always

just as you want.

It will suddenly appear

and light up your life, 

just at the right time 

just at the right place 

best for you.

The choice to do the "right thing",

Isn't easy; But long-term, that will always be a wise decision.

In short, choose to love 💜

FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT

Waiting for an external force to make you happy, isn't going to get the job done. 

Happiness is a feeling/energy that's within our control. 

Often times we forget this simple truth ..

We are the only ones that are responsible for our personal happiness. It is our duty to create happiness for ourselves and others. 

The simplest and most effective action we can do is to serve others, thereby fulfilling our need to contribute. 

What do you do when the external circumstances won't allow you to be joyful? 

Firstly, you must realize that it is an illusion - no external force can either make you happy or sad unless you allow it to. 

Secondly, even if you cannot find the strength within, you can still awaken it.

SMILE - it will change your state immediately. 

"Fake it until you make it". 

Simple as that. 

When you force out a smile, you create a physiological change in your body - your biochemistry transforms. 

The body releases endorphins which are responsible for your mood - do your part and your body will do the rest. 

Don't believe me, try it for yourself ;-)

PARENTING PHILOSOPHY

Last night, my 23 year old son called me, to express his frustrations: 

"I don't know mom, I want to do so many things .. and it just seems to me that every day follows the next, and nothing ever changes...I want to do something big, what I'm doing now isn't enough ..."

I told my son that I understand and I'm so happy that he wants more out of life, but he needs to be patient. 

I said: " I'm so proud of you! It's great that you have goals, you know what you want, and that you're passionate about it, but you must realize that things take time". 

As long as you do what needs to be done, while keeping your eyes on your target, you'll achieve anything that you want". 

"In the meantime", I continued, "enjoy the ride, and remember; in order for you to get to the top of the mountain, you must first begin by climbing it ..."

Life is about passion, excitement, enthusiasm and perseverance. 

Success is the journey along the path; attaining the goal, is the icing on the cake.

CELEBRATE YOUR UNIQUENESS

As long as you're still "around", that's a definite sign that there is more work to be done. 

Remaining who you were yesterday won't help in accomplishing who you want to become tomorrow. 

Set your goal, make a plan and take action towards achieving it; there's no magic here. 

That's just how things operate.

Whether it is:

Improving your relationships,

Finishing the project you never got around to complete,

Quitting your current job and starting the business you've been dreaming about, 

The time to take action is NOW, and It's all up to YOU to make it happen! 

BE YOURSELF!

Share your beauty and talent with those around you.

Add color to the world, bring out your unique dance -  give the performance of 

your life  ✨ 

HOW TO STOP WORRYING AND START LIVING

We spend much of our time worrying. 

At times we have a good reason to be concerned, and at other times it's our natural survival instincts that awakens in us, so we could protect ourselves. 

Either way, it isn't a healthy state to be in for long periods of time.

Here are some effective ways to lower our levels of concern:

• Breath - deeply and slowly (we sometimes forget to breath...)

• Assessing facts - ask yourself, am I facing a clear and present danger? What am I really worried about?

• Keep yourself occupied - shift your focus elsewhere. 

• Reality check - how much truth is in your worry, how much is your imagination.

• Be present - limit your thoughts only to what is happening in the moment.

• Don't forget to smile - trust that everything has a reason; whatever your concerned with will eventually pass.

When facing an issue that seems unsolvable, try looking at it from a different perspective - it may produce the answers you've been seeking ~

HOW TO CREATE MIRACLES IN LIFE

How can I create miracles in my life?

The single way for a new creation to be made possible, is when I make the effort myself - that's the only way I can truly appreciate and enjoy the new creation.

I know I came into the world to connect to the essence of the Creator existing within me - creating something out of nothing.

I know that only I can do it myself - no one can do for me.

I must transcend beyond all who and what I think I am, and open myself to new possibilities.

I release what is stuck, I break the boundaries that I have built around myself, I come out of the comfort of the known and head into the unknown.

I forgo the old because I know there is no other choice - that's the only way I could get on a new path.

I must give up logic and fear, and fill myself up with love for myself and others.

I must connect to the essence of who I really am - that's why I choose to connect to love.

I focuse on kindness and love for myself and others.

I know this is the way I can create something new - I can create miracles in my life ~

HOW LUCKY ARE YOU TODAY

Is luck nothing more than a word that we have attached to a circumstance, where success or failure is brought on by chance rather than our actions? 

Is luck something unpredictable that happens to us or is it determined by previous events or prior states? 

Is it recognizing an opportunity that just "happened" to present itself before you, is that a form of luck?

Could it simply be a state of awareness?

Since everything in life manifests itself as energy, than luck is just a form of energetic flow...

Nothing in life ever happens by chance, just like there's no such thing as an "overnight success"- a lot of hard work is put into anything that seems like it just happened "out of the blue"..

Luck, like everything else in life, is something that we create.

How lucky do you feel? 

CONTROLLING ANGER BEFORE IT CONTROLS YOU

You must invest in order to get results. 

If you think something is yours, can you go grab it?

Nope! You have to create it. 

You have to manufacture it.

If you want to achieve something, and you come from a place of anger and loss of control, you're setting yourself up for disaster.

No matter what you say or do, you've lost before you started.

Although there are those who say that anger gives energy, "anger is on my side, I'm the one who is right.."

But once you allow such behavior, you're not exactly in the right place, wouldn't you say?

A person can enlist tremendous amount of power, but he must be channeling it in the right direction.

You can move things with your mind power and produce a lot of anger and hatred.

But what's left then? 

Nothing!

When you come from a place of anger, you can generate a lot of force. But that's not real, it is not a long-lasting power. You go through the motion, but there's not much left of you after.

You're angry and you're right, but you are the one who actually loses.

Is it really worth it? No!

The price you have to pay is too high.

You have the false high, then the crash landing that comes with deep sadness or even depression - you will never feel good about yourself.

You should never use this weapon, because it is a double-edged sword: not only are you  causing pain, you also remain in pain. 

Eventually you end up stabbing yourself with the sword...

PREP FOR THE RIDE

Learn to drive your luxury vehicle - 

Imagine your spirit being in the driver seat of your car/body. 

You obtained the necessary "licenses" (that's why you are occupying your body at the moment). 

Now, all you need to do, is learn how to have the smoothest ride possible.

The more you learn about your inner being the better you'll function in your current vehicle (body). 

Learn how to have an optimal ride, facilitate the necessary changes that need to be made, and rise beyond your personal, everyday bumps in the road. 

The more you learn about this magnificent being - yourself - the more efficient you'll become, and the lesser bumps you'll experience along your ride.

Manifest your most desired reality 

by learning how to be a skilled driver in life's racetrack - staying present in the game - in a gist, that's what life is all about ~

FOCUS ON THE LIGHT

When I feel any kind of darkness, I know there is a lesson for me to learn.   

Sometimes I need to feel pain, to tear a little from the inside, in order to rebuild myself again.   

I choose to see the sunlight peeking through the dark clouds.   

I know I have to feel discomfort in order to expand, grow, and make my self better.  

I know I need to be in a place of trust and confidence.  

I know that I'll be challenged by fear and uncertainty, but I promised myself to always do my best to focus on the Light.

BREAKING FREE

We are all enslaved by or addicted to something ...

Not one person isn't a prisoner in some way, to something beyond his control, a place that does not allows him to be who he really is.

The irony is that we are the ones who hold ourselves captive - we are both the warden and prisoner.

It's so much easier for us to just swallow a pill, and mute the pain; we create our own "jail-houses"; addiction to chemical and natural substances, or a constant need for acceptance from the environment. 

Truthfully, no matter what the habit, bondage, or addiction is, whether it is a drug, or the need for recognition... It is NOT easy to overcome. 

As soon as one tries to break free, for example, from an alcohol addiction, often, the situation worsens. 

The person becomes ill and goes through excruciating pain. 

Every day becomes a difficult battle between what the body requires, and what the soul is longing for - to be free - detached from any physical need.

When a person decides to change his ways, and overcome his harmful habit, he must realize, it is not an easy task ...

However, once you decide to rebel, the attack begins..

If you think you'll have it pleasant and easy, you are deceiving yourself - maybe it's better not to go out to war ...

Everything you want to achieve in life, comes with an attached price tag - there are no freebies!

The price is hard work and the challenges are not easy - darkness, pain, and maybe you'll even have to face some "skeletons in the closet ..."

Each person and their skeletons ...

If you do not think you can overcome and rise above your nature, don't go on this journey.

Arriving at true freedom, wisdom, enlightenment, and revelation, never comes "free of charge". 

After all, to get to what is truly important in life, something that provides a good enough reason to live, has to have a price - to reap the results, you must go through a journey.

But when the soul's force overcomes the challenge, there's nothing more satisfying - breaking through heavy shadows, the light getting brighter, and brighter, and salvation is finally revealed.

We can not live in true joy and satisfaction, when we are dependent on something, addicted to something, or when we are waiting for something to happen - that's an addiction.

One who is not liberated  can never reach true fulfillment and satisfaction ~

13 STEPS TO HAPPINESS

13 lucky steps on the road to true happiness and inner peace ~

* When you decide to be happy, just because you can.

* When you no longer wait to be happy when.... XYZ

* When you are true and authentic with yourself and others.

* When you become consciously aware of the choices you make.

* When you stop blaming and start accepting.

* When you decide to love even if it may seem uncomfortable at times.

*When you take charge, instead of putting someone or allowing anyone other than yourself, to be in charge... of your life.

* When you gain strength from within and no longer search for someone or something to empower you. 

* When you learn to embrace challenges and blessings alike.

* When you no longer need external validation in order to feel good inside.

* When you love yourself unconditionally, even if you don't particularly like where you are, at any specific point in your life.

* When you are happy and grateful to have been endowed with the gift of life.

* But mostly... When you wake up in the morning, noticing you are still breathing, you KNOW, you have been given one more chance to live life ~

QUALITY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

If you want to go forward in life, you need to ask yourself QUALITY questions.

Don't beat yourself up by saying; "why me..."

This line of questioning will only bring you down to feelings of victimhood and helplessness. 

If what you want is to feel more empowered and motivated, focus on your intentions; not on where you are now, but rather where would you like to go.

Do this simple exercise:

Write on a sheet of paper, 

My intention is_________.

I would like to achieve_________ in this lifetime.

When I achieve my goal, how would I change?

Who would benefit from my accomplishment?

How different will my life be ? 

Seek clarity - that is the only way to go!

SPRINKLE SOME LOVE

What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

Do you grumble about all the tasks you need to accomplish?

Are you going to work reluctantly, because you do not like what you do, or maybe because you're not exactly "in love" with your boss?

You must realize that your day will look exactly as you shape it to be- there's no one to blame... 

What would your day be like, if as soon as you awakened, you would be grateful that you're alive? 

How would you're day go, if you said to yourself: today is going to be a GREAT day?

Your attitude plays a determening factor in everything that occurs in your life - it all depends upon what you think and how you feel.

Before you start your day, firstly, ask yourself: What do I want to feel today? What do I want to experience today?

Be precise in thought - when you know what you want and how you want to feel, you attract desirable experiences. 

Obviously the people around you will not always be in the same place you are in, but that does not mean you have to be under the influence of the environment.

On the contrary, when you change the way you think about yourself and life in general, and decide to do everything lovingly, you can invariably influence your environment for the better.

It has been said that if we do not make the necessary changes in ourselves, life forces us to make them...

Decided from here on out, to fuel your days with passion, excitement, and love in everything that you do - life will undoubtedly reward you back ~

CHASING MY TAIL TO FIND MYSELF

What determines what occurs in my life?

My reaction - it all depends on my emotional responses that are actually related to my own history.

The problems begin with the way I choose to respond. 

Life is full of changes, challenges, and endless disturbances - and each of us copes differently.

Some people develop, the "Teflon Effect" - nothing sticks - no matter what happens to them, they are always cheerful.

And there are also those people who just "invite" the problems and troubles - they are certain someone did something to them: they did to me, they took 

from me ..

They are not taking responsibility for what happened to them in the past. Therefore, they continue to produce, throughout, the same kind of experiences.

When a person does not take responsibility for his actions, he experiences a certain kind of blindness. 

He doesn't notice that in fact he is living in the dark. He lives with pain that has been carrying with him - unable to release it.

It all depends on the way you interpret what happens to you - in essence, you are "inviting" the experiences to come to you.

You can hate everyone and blame everyone for the darkness that you  have created.

However, it's just like applying a band-aid to settle your wound - all the disorders originating in pain and darkness - the wound will not heal and continue bleeding.

One's inability to break free from the symptom - the very reason the disconnection from the light has occurred - causing him to remain in the dark. 

As a result, he puts the blame on everyone but himself.

All the interruptions I am experiencing are the result of being disconnected from the Light, from Source, from who I really am.

One must realize, that the current problems he is experiencing, are in fact a chronology of things he had not yet addressed.

If you don't deal with the real problem - you will continue chasing your own tail.

The solution lies in awareness - identify the response - do not be tempted to blame 'the situation' or another person, for being the cause of your pain and discomfort.

Focus deeply inside and find which emotion it was that triggered you - what brought you to respond as you did. 

Search inwardly until you find the first time you felt that same emotion.

When doing this inner search, often what is revealed to us, is an emotion that comes from an old pain. Possibly with someone in our past.

If we are not aware of that emotion/old pain, and we don't treat the root of the problem, throughout our lives we project our pain on every person who pushes the same buttons.

Other people are never the problem - they are the catalyst that brings things to the surface.

No one can awaken something in us, that has not been there before.

Once you connect to your own darkness, deal with it and inject it with Light, suddenly the problem disappears, and with it all your undesired future responses. 

Right here is the work; we are to turn every dark occurrence into a bright light in our lives - we had turned the bitter to sweet, when taking responsibility for our thoughts and feelings, and struggle bravely, facing the real problem.

Bottom line, who created the darkness? I have. Who can make it disappear from my life?

Bingo! Only me!

INCREASING YOUR CONFIDENCE

What is confidence all about?

Confidence should not be measured or come from what we've achieved or attained in life.

Confidence is all about choosing to know what we are capable of. 

We are much more resourceful than we may think: our innate abilities go far beyond what we give ourselves credit for.

Confidence is an energy that we create - a feeling that we exude from within. 

We need to train ourselves to bring this energy from the inside out, and apply it to any given situation we may be encountered with.

Whether or not we believe a certain situation is going to be "good" or "bad" doesn't matter. 

What matters is our state of being - everything follows our energy - it always leads.

Once we change our energy then we can always be confident with all that we do. 

It is not a strategy, it is a way of being. It is a way of moving along in life. 

When we work from the experience of being that which we desire, then we realize that things can shift very rapidly.

Working with energy will provide us with the opportunity to make changes in a sustainable way - not as a quick fix.

Today, choose to become curious, choose to become a little playful ...

If you allow yourself to entertain a new way of thinking and feeling, you may discover new things about yourself and your abilities as human being, rather than a human doing ...

THE TIME IS NOW

In life there are difficult moments, which we certainly do not choose to have. 

However, if we are truthful, we will realize that those instances are the precise ones that give the color and flavor to our lives.

Those are the times from which we learn, grow and derive our conclusions.

Those are the experiences that provide the salt and pepper to our existence ...

The "seasoning" that brings about variety and opportunity for change.

That's how we become different than we were yesterday and the day before. 

That's how we learn, progress and become more emboldened. 

With each challenging occurrence we become a little kinder to ourselves and others.

Today I choose to take charge of composing the music and dance to the sounds of life.

Let's face it, bottom line, I am the one who chooses which chords I strum. 

I am the one who is responsible for the planning and production of the grand show called LIFE.

Truly, there is no time other than Now!

FINDING YOUR POWER WITHIN

Do you know how powerful you truly are?

Suppose you need to go to an important meeting and you know it will not be easy. 

You are feeling anxious and nervous because you don't know what the outcome will be. 

There is a technique you can use to help yourself: sending "angels" to your assistance.

You create positive energy and direct it in advance to your future meeting - the earlier, the better.

Here is an example of a similar situation I experienced:

A few years ago, I had a legal issue regarding a property I owned. I was about to go to a mediation with the person who was suing me. 

The details are not important, but rather what had happened at the meeting itself.

Of course I was nervous, because I wasn't ready for the real possibility, that I would have to lay out money, that I did not have at that time.

I decided to meditate so I could relax. During the meditation, I imagined myself walking into the conference room seeing everyone sitting together and smiling: there was love, unity, and harmony all around.

I infused myself with certainty that everything will work out for the best for everyone concerned - I felt confident that it will all be perfect.

Later on, I arrived at my attorney's office and we all gathered together in the conference room.

It was not long before the atmospheric state in the room became very hostile and unpleasant.

Despite all the shouting and lashing out going on, I kept telling myself, do not connect to what is happening around you....

I kept on focusing on the meditation process I had done, right before I got to the meeting.

A few minutes later, I began to speak. I have no idea what I had said exactly, but the meeting concluded and in my hand, was a signed document releasing me from any future liability. 

Not only was the "guillotine threat" hanging over my head, but I also had nothing to worry about down the road.

As you learn how to harness the creative power within you, and use it to direct "angels" - positive energy, to a critical moment in your life (any given situation that causes you fear or anxiety), you are infusing yourself with forces that are readily available for you, when you need them most.

Once the "pressure is on", it is difficult to generate positive energy - this way, you are preparing yourself for any situation.

When you begin producing feelings of peace and harmony, of joy and positive results, not only for yourself, but for others as well, everyone benefits.

What actually happened here? Instead of being sucked into a vortex of very unpleasant feelings, I decided to use the tools I know, to come to my aid.

Do not believe me, try it for yourself ..

LIFE CHANGES

Throughout my life, I have faced many troubles and challenges. 

As I look back and reflect, I can see a definite difference between the way I used to handle my difficulties in the past, to how I manage myself now. 

It's not to say, that I never go through my occasional "melt downs ..."

However, thank goodness, overall, I'm not in the same place as I was before, by all means.

In the past, I didn't really know who I was. I had a limited knowledge of who Estee is; so I used to point fingers, accuse, and blame everyone who I thought had wronged me because I never "saw" them. 

I wasn't aware of the part I played in the dynamic between others and myself. 

I was too busy thinking about how hurt I was, and how badly I felt because "they did" this or that to me.

The more I became aware of myself, with all my complexities, the more I learned about others. 

I began seeing the "bigger picture", the reality I had not been aware of before.

I discovered that once one dares to seek the truth and has a genuine intention to better one's life, he receives the strength he needs, in order to persevere through the process of change. 

Change is necessary, although many times we see it as "evil".

We fight with all our might, to avoid stepping away from our comfort zones - to change from what is familiar to us.

Although deep down inside we know, there's really no other way, if we desire to better our lives.

As the years went by, I became more connected to myself, which had brought me to the knowing that there is a "bigger plan"- there are forces governing the universe - things don't just happen. 

I believe there is a Creator (intelligent being), and that He had created this universe for the betterment of its creatures.

Therefore, everything that happens to me, even if I can't see it, happens for the best. 

Realizing this truth helps me, when I go through difficulties. 

I say to myself, there must be a good reason for me to be going through this... 

I must be in the midst of a refining process...

I look within and search for areas in my life, where I may be in need of some "tweaking".

I remind myself, stay strong,"this too shall pass". 

I thank God for the amazing people in my life - everyone needs a strong support system. 

Honestly, without them, I'd probably be lost.. 

In essence, what had changed about me most significantly, is in the way I choose to view my life.

My overall perspective had gone through a change.

I don't blame anyone. Instead, I try to understand where they are coming from - I attempt to see things from their point of view.

I live more at peace within myself, and that to me is liberating - that is true freedom.

Please share, how are you different today, than you were in the past? 

CHANGING YOUR BELIEF SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS

How well do you know yourself?

Your belief system governs your thoughts, words and actions.

Is your belief system helping you to move forward or is it perhaps hindering your progress in life?

When operating from a limited belief system, we tend to unconsciously attract people and circumstances that reinforce those beliefs; that in turn induces us to dig deeper into the hole that we're already in ...

The first step to take, in order to create a sustainable change, is to become AWARE of your internal dialogue; is the language you are using with yourself making you feel weak, or, empowered?

Do you feel you are worthy and deserving to be happy and successful in life, or are you constantly beating yourself up thinking you'll never "amount to anything?"

It's time to rid yourself of all negativity, and focus on what is in your best interests.

No matter what our past experiences were, we are still capable of turning things around.

No one can help us more than we're able to help ourselves. 

The power to make the change is within us. However, intention alone won't do it - we must take deliberate action.

All we need to do, is learn how to "plug in", and channel the power readily available to us at all times, in the best way possible for ourselves and for those around us.

WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE

We have the power to turn any painful ending into a loving beginning

 

So why should I forgive?

-Because if won't forgive, it will end up hurting me more than anyone else.

- Because when I forgive others I will be healed.

- Because the act of forgiveness will cut the cords that tied me to the person who has hurt me.

- Because love and forgiveness will help me rise above any obstacle, difficulty or pain.

- Because I am not going to continue allowing someone else's behavior to define who I am: I'll forgive the past and set myself free. 

- Because no one can take the right to choose how to react in every situation away from me. 

- Because I can't control another person's behavior toward me, but I can control my reaction.

- Because the past is in the past, and the only way it can hurt me is if I keep holding on to it.

- Because the only way I can experience true happiness and freedom, is when I let go of things in which no longer serve me.

 - Because I know I have the power to forgive, and that forgiveness is an act of strength.

I choose to always do my best to come from a place of love and forgiveness, because that is who I truly am. 

Because I can! Can you think of any other reasons we should forgive?

ARE YOU A TRUTH SEEKER?

We often experience difficulties in climbing out beyond our comfort zones in order to possess the ability to recognize our own flaws, and the injustice we cause ourselves and others. 

It isn't easy for us to look within and admit that there are certain parts about us that need to be amended or changed. 

Why? Because it brings about an internal unrest.

Many of us have become experts in suppressing our emotions and unpleasant thoughts about ourselves, while we search for flaws in others. 

Often times we'll easily find the imperfections in those around us, and with the discovery an immediate pleasant feeling will awaken. 

The irony, is that what we end up finding wrong in others, invariably lays in us.

By pointing our finger towards another, we produce a false sense of superiority within: "I'm dealing with 'damaged goods' ...it can't possibly be me ... I'm much better than that ... "

Isn't it about time we began being more truthful? 

Won't that bring us closer to our true selves?

BEING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF

Being your authentic self is a gift you give to the world by allowing others to also be themselves.

Give yourself permission to not be perfect, and instead focus on progress.

Affirm to yourself that you are important and deserving of love and respect. 

Feel entitled to create happiness and success in all that you do.

Create the things that you really want to do.

Take action to fulfill your needs through the expression of who you are.

Be kind to yourself and others.

Don't worry about the future.

Don't dwell on the past.

Enjoy every moment of the present - YOU can make it happen.

PLAN FOR TOMORROW LIVE FOR TODAY

"Success is the realization of a worthy goal. It's not attaining the goal, it's the course you're on to follow the dream."

See the vision for your future, but don't forget to pay attention to the improvements you are making in the present. 

Often times when we only keep our eyes on our future goals we tend to lose sight of the progress we've already made.

Planning for tomorrow is always a smart thing to do, but if you don't get to enjoy today, what's the point?!

What's more important reaching your goal or enjoying the process on the way?

Enjoy the small victories, take advantage of any accomplishments  you've made up to date - there's no better time than now to celebrate the new and improved you.

Stay motivated and focused to continue striving for the best possible you, but don't let life pass you by, enjoy TODAY!!

YOU CAN DO IT - I Can Help!

LET GO AND HEAL

LET GO AND HEAL

Why should you let go of  pain and resentment?  

Wouldn't it be better to replace your hurt with unconditional love for yourself?  

It may sound farfetched, but think about it..   

When you hold onto your pain, who suffers?   

Mainly, you do! Not only that, but you also end up dragging along everyone else around you.  

So, why not resolve whatever it is that is holding you back?   

What more would be possible for you, if you  chose to go beyond?

What kind of a person would you be without that old pain?

Why not free yourself to be the loving and giving person you truly are?  

You know that's all you really want to do..  

You cannot be genuinely happy if you hold onto any negative energy - you cannot be whole. 

You cannot be truly balanced.  

Why not take this incredible amount of energy and put it to good use, instead of having it work against you?  

Perhaps you could invest this time in finding what your true purpose is.

A good place to start, would be to do something that you love to do, and create a way for it to be lucrative for you.   

You see, we always have a choice: we can drown deeper in our misery or we can use our creative, innate abilities to work on our behalf.  

It is always a matter of choice! 

YOU CAN DO IT - I Can Help.

THINK HIGHLY OF YOURSELF

"Think highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate".  - Unknown  

How's your self esteem, doing these days?   

Do you think highly of yourself or are you in need of a little boost?   

Next time you catch yourself listening to the internal chatter going on in your head, think about the above quote...   

People will only appreciate you and take notice of your qualities, if you pay attention and appreciate them in yourself first ~ 

YOU CAN DO IT - I Can Help.

THE POWER OF THE MIND

Using the power of your mind

Our mind is an amazingly powerful tool. It can be our greatest ally, but on the same token, it can also be our most dangerous adversary - it is up to you to decide ...

So how do we gain more control over our minds?

First and foremost, let's consider our end result - what is it that we are hoping to achieve.

If it is happiness, peace, and fulfillment, we need to learn how to balance ourselves from the inside, so we can become a part of the harmonious flow of life. 

we must train ourselves to continually cultivate  feelings of unconditional love and acceptance for ourselves.

We must make it our number one goal to tend to our overall sense of well being.

For that, we must stop looking for reasons to disapprove ourselves!

We must give ourselves permission to release the stressors and discomforts of our daily living.

How? Simply by embracing anything that comes our way - the good, the bad and yes, the ugly too - realizing  they all serve a purpose. 

Remind yourself that whatever you are going through at the moment, will eventually pass, but you can still ask yourself: what is my "takeaway" from this experience? 

Clear your mind, allow the natural healing process of your body and mind take over - it knows what to do. 

Rather then sinking into darkness, observe your thoughts and feelings.

Inform yourself: I am aware these are just thoughts and I can change them whenever I choose to. 

Clear out all temporary negativity - it is NOT who you are.

Do not allow any negative energy weigh you down - free yourself, convert the heaviness  to what you WANT to feel -become lighter and happier.

You will find that akin to a darkened sky, the clouds will drift away once you allow the space for the sun to shine. 

Awareness removes ambiguity - while slowly dissipating, you will get the answers to all that you seek.

DEFINING LEADERSHIP

How do you define leadership? 
When you think of the word leader what images come to your mind?

Are you thinking of the president, a king of some distant country, or the CEO of a major company?

Who is a leader?

A leader is someone who is inspiring empowering. It is a person who gives a sense of security and instills trust in others. 
Can a mother be considered a leader of her children and family? Of course she can, and she most definitely is! 
Anyone who is in a position of authority, whether it is a group or a conglomerate, holds a responsibility for others.

Responsibility, respond - ability ... Someone who has the ability to respond. 
So what is so special about that?

Our brain is wired partly animal - in our most basic nature - we all possess the ability to respond when we feel threatened, ready to attack.

We can also respond favorably to positive  stimulation.

The question is how do we CHOOSE to respond, when we say or act in a specific way. 
Do you tend to be happy and loving or fear stricken? 
A true leader is not only responsible for others, but he is also responsible for himself - held accountable for his words and actions. 
The true image of a leader is someone who knows others are "watching him" , learning from his behavior and actions.

What kind of examples are you setting for others? 
Are you saying one thing and acting out another?

I suggest a rule of thumb: treat others as YOU would like and expect to be treated!

After all love thy neighbor is not only when everything is "peachy", but rather when things are not .... 

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

We all experience times of being afraid of something. 

There are times when fear alerts us of a possible danger.  

Conversely, many other times fear can get in our way and interfere with our daily living. 

Our challenge is to discern between the real fears and the phantom ones so that we can better handle them.

So what should you do when that feeling of fear is creeping?

1 - Do not try to ignore and pretend it's not there! Instead decide to look it right in the eye and find out what you are exactly afraid of - that will give you clarity. 

Why? Because you are bigger than it is... just because you are not feeling secure at the moment, for any reason, does not mean that it defines who you are. 

2 - become aware of your internal dialogue - what are you saying to yourself that makes you afraid.

3 - ask yourself: what's the worst thing that can happen? After you spend a few minutes thinking, you'll find out why the "monster" is not as threatening as you had initially perceived it to be.

4 - visualize yourself facing your fear and overcoming it - picturing the scenario and seeing yourself overcoming it, will increase your confidence and sense of security. 

After you've considered all of the above, you'll discover that you have much more control than you thought you had.

The last step to succeed in this process is to first and foremost, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF - take action and arrive at your destination.

HOW TO BE HAPPY EVERYDAY

How to be happy everyday?

Practice it!

Each of us is a vessel containing an energetic vibration, which can potentially change at any given moment.

High vibration equals - happiness, love, fulfillment, etc.

Low vibration equals - sadness, anger, dissatisfaction, etc.

Who is responsible for our energetic frequency = how we feel? 

We are, of course!

Awareness leads us to the understanding that each of us transmits a certain frequency, depending upon our feelings.

So if I find myself vibrating at a low frequency (anger, hatred, disappointment, etc) I know I have the capability to raise my own vibration.

But it will not happen, unless I choose ... To change!

Why would I choose to be happy?

Because that's how I want to feel!

Do you know anyone who deliberately does not want to experience happiness?

Most of us want to be in a state of joy, that is when we function at our best.

So what determines how our day is going to be like?

If I spend most of the day smiling and I feeling good, I'll probably be happy.

However, if I get upset easily, and become overall dissatisfied by everyone and everything,   I will not be so happy...

Our happiness level is measured by HOW we feel.

So, happiness is not something that just happens to us, but it is something we do actively - that's what makes us happy!

If we do a simple Google search, there is no doubt we can find many tips and all kinds of recipes to happiness.

Taking care of our mind and body, spending time with family and friends,

cultivating gratitude and appreciation, maintaining optimism, having a sense of purpose and meaning to life, living in the moment - just a few of many ways that we can provide for ourselves  with moments of happiness. 

However, the quickest way to change our state of mind, is none other than being aware of it!

Check with myself, out of love and concern for my own good - to ascertain how I feel at any given moment.

Awareness is generated by choice - how I want to feel, verses how I feel right now?

Practice makes perfect - the more we actively train ourselves to feel good, the happier, more loving we will be ...

Imagine the endless possibilities ....