BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE

All beginnings are difficult ...

The whole world is a narrow bridge and the main thing is not to fear at all - Rabbi Nachman

No matter where you are now, and what circumstances you are currently facing, as long as there's breath in your body, you still have the opportunity to love, want, create, realize and achieve more, whatever it is you want ...

You're already here right? So maybe it's better to stop grumbling, and finally realize the dream you've been fiddling with in your mind! 

You do not start something and stop in the middle, you can not eat food that has been half-cooked, so why give up?

Internalize the fact that you're here and it's for a reason. Make a commitment to yourself to start 2016 with renewed energy and unstoppable courage!

Release yourself of anything that is not useful, whatever makes you feel bad at heart, and choose to be happy, just like that, without a cause.

The world was created so you can try and experiment, taste some of this and that, so you can experience and discover your true purpose, your reason for existing.

Life is not easy, you have to work hard, and sometimes go through agony. For what? So you can earn your achievements on your own, so you can connect, and enjoy the bounty all around you.

Be patient, tolerant and full of faith, and most importantly do everything from a place of love especially for yourself, because you are deserving.

Farewell 2015, thank you all for being here with me, wishing you an outstanding 2016, a year of achievement and success, a year of great health and countless joyous moments, Amen! 

The new year is a time for reflection, leaving behind the old and welcoming the new. I am here to help you achieve your maximum potential and focus on a new beginning. 

With a loving hug

Yours Estee ❤️

THE FORMULA TO HAPPINESS

Rather than focusing on what you DON'T possess, be thankful and  grateful for all the blessings that are currently in your life. 

Be cautious, do not take anything for granted - what you have today, may no longer be there to serve you tomorrow ...

Remember;

* Every choice you make, makes a difference in your life, be sure to choose wisely.

If you want reality to be different, DO things differently! 

* LOVE awaits you in acceptance. 

Once you accept yourself and where you are in life, you'll accept others, you'll achieve peace of mind. 

* Get in touch with your inner being. 

Praying connects you to the Creator, meditating/introspection connects you to the creator within yourself.

* You were granted the gift of life, because you are worthy enough. 

You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it. Don't allow your wounds turn you into the person you're not. 

* Difficulty and challenges will come and go, they are there to be overcome.

There's a reason to why we are here, we must be committed to making the most of it, and live everyday like it's our last. 

Thank you for visiting, if you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time. It would be my pleasure to work with you on achieving your goals.

Love & Blessings 

Yours Estee ❤️

MY DREAM CAME TRUE

As I reflect back on my younger years, I recall that I wanted to become a writer; My biggest dream was to publish my own book. 

As I am sitting here and writing, I smile to myself. It's truly remarkable how certain situations and significant people in our lives influence who we become.

I believe that my passion for expressing my thoughts on paper was prompted by wanting to gain my fathers adoration; I wanted him to be proud of me. 

I remember myself telling him; You'll see, one day I will become a writer. 

I had no idea what to do or how I intended to bring my dreams into reality.

Fast forward several decades later... I finally did it! 

We all have dreams, hopes, and aspirations we want to achieve; But how do we get closer to realizing our most inner desires?

What is success? What is the driving force pushing us forward on the road to success? 

The stronger the meaning we associate something we are passionate about, the more time and energy we invest in it. 

In reality, becoming successful has more to do with our attitude than being born to the "right" parents or being lucky.

If you’re dreaming about becoming a successful person, you must know what it specifically means to you; perhaps, becoming a millionaire, raising a family, creating a non profit organization, etc. 

Firstly, you have to know what you want, be willing to do everything in your power to acquire it, work diligently, and keep believing in yourself, then, success will come your way!

When I finally sat down to write my book, I set a specific timeline in which I followed precisely; My goal was to finish writing in six months time.

I decided to write everyday for two hours; I didn't make any excuses, because I was determined to finish what I had started. 

My intention was and still is, to help and empower others through my writing. To uplift those who may have lost hope, by offering an alternative point of view to how they interpret their own reality. I see it as win-win. I truly feel blessed to be in the position to give unconditionally. 

Hopefully by now, you've realized that nothing is going to happen if you don’t pursue your dreams. However, everything could happen if you do.

If you have any question or comments please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. 

Love & Blessings 

Yours Estee ❤️

FORGIVE AND FREE YOURSELF

What would your life be like if you choose to forgive all those who  have hurt or wronged you in the past? 

How would you feel once you finally let go of the anger, hate, resentment and all other negative emotions?  

You'd probably feel as if a big load had been lifted off of your shoulders, don't you think? 

Wouldn't it be better for you and everyone else if you declared "truce", and choose peace? 

Release the need of feeling like a victim of life's circumstances, and instead of blaming everyone including yourself, start taking responsibility and free yourself. 

You've held on to your past history for too long, it's time to liberate yourself from its power, and put it behind you, where it belongs. 

Choose to live consciously - take the power over your destiny back into your hands; Create happiness in your life instead of being consumed by grudges.  

Deep inside your heart, you know the truth; You know it does not serve your best interest to hold on to negative energy - Decide to throw away the broken record that's been playing in the back of your head. 

Negativity breeds on fear, it thrives on darkness - stop nourishing it, by choosing Love and Light; Free up your energy field and do what's right!  

You are here to thrive not to let your battles survive! 

If you view every difficulty as your springboard to achievement, fulfillment and success, and most of all, as an opportunity to peel away "another layer", you will be on your way to discover your true self.

Thank you for visiting, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. 

Love & Blessings 

Yours Estee ❤️

I BELIEVE IN THE PERSON I WANT TO BECOME

I would like to introduce you to a part within you, you may have neglected to familiarize yourself with. 

What if you discovered that you are the expert you've been looking for?? 

News flash; Yes, it is YOU! 

Would you agree that an expert knows what needs to be done in order to produce results wanted? 

An expert is someone who is precise and deliberate; He's aware of how powerful he is. 

He lives consciously; He observes his thoughts, uses his words wisely, and maps out his actions. 

He sees everything that shows up on his path, as a necessary component for his continued growth. 

In order for you to hone your expert skills, make it a habit to always ask yourself, will this benefit me and those around me? 

Does this fit the behavior of the person I want to become? 

Use your internal barometer to confirm; it will never fail you.

We don't need anyone other than ourselves, to choose which path to travel on in life. 

When it comes to us, we are our own experts, so why look elsewhere? 

We gain clarity once we have a an unobstructed vision of who we are now, and who we would  like to become. 

Think of this untapped power within you, as a great way to gift not only yourself but those around you.

Give yourself permission to explore it; Share it with the world; Help others transform their lives as well. 

The rest is training; Changing your brain so you can feel better, become more efficient as well as productive. 

Finally, it will give you the confidence to live the life you were meant to live; An eternal being, one of God's sparkles, experiencing life in human form.

Thank you for visiting, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. 

Love & Blessings

Yours Estee ❤️

FRSTIVAL OF LIGHTS

The Festival of Lights, better known as Chanukah, symbolizes the everlasting power of life, a power existent far beyond the here and NOW!

We are all familiar with the ancient tale of the oil lamp that miraculously lasted for 8 days; this is beyond a wonderful happening; it exceeds the laws of nature - a miracle.

Many gather around the holiday table to celebrate the presence of light in their home while lighting the Menorah. 

While light is the central theme of Hanukkah, it should also be an integral part of our daily lives.

What's is this light we are speaking of?

This Light is none other than the light coming from the King of the universe, the infinite and eternal Creator, God. 

This Light exists everywhere and in everything - a positive force of love, happiness, and all the goodness that exists in the world.

On the following eight nights, we will have the opportunity to connect to this force of light; absorb within the power of love, hope, and optimism. 

The more we believe and crave its presence, the more it will continue to grow-making us stronger and more powerful, as well as enabling us to remove all darkness from our lives.

The light overcomes darkness: we win when focusing on the good, even if it seem as though all hope is lost. 

Yes, even if we think that we cannot bring ourselves to take action or if we completely lost the desire to try. Nonetheless, we must never forget that one tiny light can turn on hope, and turn off worry.

We must always remember the existence of this eternal Light, that when ignited within us, our spirits awaken! We have the power to eliminate all negativity from our lives.

When all seems bleak and gloomy, we must never give up, because from the greatest darkness the brightest of lights is revealed. 

Thank you for visiting, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. 

Love & Blessings

Yours Estee ❤️

VICTORY IS WITHIN REACH

 

"From defeat you can still emerge victorious." 

What happens to you in life, doesn't define who you are. You can still decide to take the best possible outcome out of it. 

Choose to lift yourself up and operate at higher levels of consciousness. 

You have the strength to overcome whatever life brings you - BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! 

TAMING THE BEAST WITHIN

"Listen, you were right! It really does work!" Said Carla, barely able to hold her excitement down."

"I have to tell you what happened last week .." She continued enthusiastically. 

"We were in the car and out of nowhere, Don (her husband) yelled at me and said; What are you talking about, why are you so dumb!?"

"I did as you taught me, I did not react. I took a deep breath, and answered him calmly: "Well, I think I'm getting out of the car!

Of course mister goofy hastened to say, no problem, please go ..."

"Then, surprisingly, I recollected my self. And as I was ready to get out of the car, I looked at him and I said, or you can just apologize ..."

"You would not believe it !! He Immediately said, I'm sorry .. with a big smile on his face !!"

"Estee you must understand, everyone was in the car .. the kids, my sister, in short, it was very embarrassing!"

Although I was besides myself, the fact that he had the ability to control himself and do the right thing, indicated to me that he is trying, right?"

"Your explanation about the two sides in us, made sense to me. I realized it's difficult for him; His "animal side" is mostly in control of his emotions. But do not worry, I decided to do my best to tame it !!

There is a constant battle going on within us, between the animalistic side - the one acting from a place of survival and fear, hatred and anger, the side who cares for himself only, or in simpler words, the dark side existing in all of us.

And the illuminated side - the Higher Self, the compassionate, cooperative, the side that reaches out to help and always willing to be giving; Our essence - the eternal soul which is love and light."

Although what you have just read above is a description of a conversation between my client and me, it is something we can all do. 

Every time we notice signs of loss in control with anyone we happened to be engaged with, we can see to it that the "animal" will return back to its cage! 

It is one of the best ways to neutralize a person by breaking their destructive pattern; We encourage them to stop feeding their beast.

Most of us do not know that there is an alternative; We can learn how to redirect our rampant energy in a way that  would benefit ourselves as well as others. Imagine what would happen if we were to channel the same energy, for doing good... 

Thank you for visiting, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. 

Love & Blessings

Yours Estee ❤️

THANK YOU

As we rapidly approach the holiday season, and another year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your kindness and support, with much love and gratitude. 

 

 

Thank you for being a part of my community and personal journey which enables me to offer more awareness, information, understanding, cooperation and compassion. 

 

We are here to explore our path while growing, developing and evolving, as we resolve our challenges and become better and more enhanced human beings to ourselves and those around us. 

 

May we progress and move forward while continuously learning, expanding our consciousness, modifying and improving our life to the best of our ability. 

In order to help facilitate a change within us, we must allow gratitude to be a part of our daily lives.

At the end of each day, make it a habit to focus on your blessings; Recognize how fortunate you are, and be grateful for the goodness in your life.

This will not only preserve your positive state of mind, but also help your subconscious connect with your inner knowing, whilst creating more experiences to be grateful for. 

 

Please share with others; encourage them to be in the gratitude mode, so they too can enhance their life experiences during this blessed holiday season. 

Thank you for visiting, have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday with all my best wishes to you and your loved ones. 

Love & Blessing

Yours Estee ❤️

WANT TO PLAY A GAME

Hey you! Feel like playing a game with me? I promise you'll have tons of fun! 

This game is called LIFE; The objective is to live, breath, enjoy, love, create, build, imagine, dare and achieve something; achieve anything you want, out of nothing - whatever your heart desires.

The only limitation is what YOU define as an obstruction. Otherwise, all is possible.

Beware, this game has many challenges, lots of hurdles, rivers to swim through and mountains to climb.  

Be courageous; Stay open and curious. 

There are countless rewards to those who take on the role, realizing their part in the grandest game called life.

So what do you think, do you feel like playing??

Thank you for visiting, if you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time. 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend 😃

Love & Blessings

Yours Estee ❤️

How To Beat The Holiday Blues 11/15 by Empower Me Daily | Motivation Podcasts

How To Beat The Holiday Blues 11/15 by Empower Me Daily | Motivation Podcasts

Join Janet Zipper and Estee Levinson - Personalized Enrichment Coaching on a discussion how to beat the holiday blues. Call in 646-564-9718 at 3PM EST. If you have a question, comment or a story to share, we would love to hear from you.

THE PATH TO SUCCESS IS NOT A STRAIGHT LINE

Do you ever find yourself thinking about all those times you've failed? Or perhaps your mind wonders about things you've started but never followed through with? 

Do you believe that this pattern of thought will get you farther in life because in some way it will better prepare you if you fail, yet again? 

If your goal is to succeed in every task you take upon yourself, why even consider failure? Is that conducive to your overall well-being? 

Why not prepare yourself for success instead? Why not invest every fiber of your being towards victory? 

When we allow ourselves to think about our pain our vision becomes blurred. 

We feel weakened, disempowered, and unable to notice all the good that already exists in our lives, not to mention any achievements to take credit for. 

Next time you catch yourself going down a spiral of negative thoughts and emotions, stop yourself! 

Take a moment to think about what you have accomplished thus far.

How does that make you feel? 

pretty good, right? 

This is how you build self assurance; It is how you make yourself feel confident in your abilities. 

What would you rather concentrate on, the possibility of relapsing, or how good you'll feel once you've committed yourself to succeeding??

Remember, the path to success is not a straight line; It involves hard work, persistence, and determination in order to reach the next step in life. 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend, thank you.

Love & Blessings,

Yours ❤️

CLARITY OF HEART AND MIND

Begin by starting a conversation with yourself so you can take charge of your life.

Who are you? Where do you want to go? What is most important to you? 

Do your desires correspond with the values ​​you're committed to??

If you continue with your specific way of living, where will you end up?? 

What needs to change in order for you to feel better?

If honest with yourself, you'll always find room for self improvement. 

Do you find yourself being triggered by what others do or say?

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why?

Perhaps it's because you do not know yourself well enough or maybe it's because you've gotten used to acting much like a robot, rather than being aware of your thoughts and feelings. 

What would happen if you saw your triggers as a golden opportunity to discover more about yourself ??

Instead of becoming angry, hurt and resentful, because someone "made" you feel unloved or not good enough, take responsibility for your emotional world.

Bottom line, no one has the power to make you feel anything, unless you are in agreement with what they say or do. 

If you desire to have more control of yourself, in order to not be subjected to other people's moods or state of being, you must know yourself better.

Practice clarity of thought - you'll be able to establish a healthier and a deeper relationship with yourself.

Here's an exercise you can do in order to connect with yourself;

Be present - Place your right hand on your chest, and breathe deeply from your heart. It is the healthiest way to support yourself.

As you're breathing deeply and slowly, ask yourself: Am I being triggered right now? How do I feel? What am I afraid of?

The more questions you ask, the more clarity you'll gain; you will also be able to achieve the results you want quicker and more efficiently than ever before.

Wishing you a great day and thank you for taking the time to read 😃

Love & Blessings 

Yours truly ❤️

TAKE YOUR PASSION AND MAKE IT HAPPEN

We live in a world of action! 

It's not enough to have a thought or to just talk about it. We must take action or nothing will happen! 

What are you passionate about? What makes your heart sing?

Do you have an idea, a vision, or a dream? Great! Now is the time to make it happen! 

Give it some thought; What is the purpose of seeing your idea materialize? 

Who else would benefit from it other than yourself? 

How would it improve your life, others and the world at large?? 

Share your thoughts with whom you trust and believe in you. 

Commit to doing your very best to bring your idea to fruition.

Take it one step further; Create an action plan containing specific steps, that will ultimately lead you to your destination.

Create a self monitoring system, ascertain you are constantly making a progress, everyday. 

There's one prerequisite; You must Believe in yourself. You must have faith in your talents.

Believe there's a greater purpose for your existence. 

Know that there are forces behind the scenes, always watching over you! 

Even when things seem to get "out of hand", you must never stop hoping that they will change for the better.  

You are an amazing being, you have the Midas Touch - you are capable of bringing your desires into reality. 

Do not wait any longer, take action today!

Thank you for taking the time to read 😃

Love & Blessings

Estee ❤️

RELEASE YOUR KARMA

Karma - the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.

In case you are not aware, every action you perform has its consequences. 

It's a universal law: The Law of Cause and Effect - every action has a corresponding outcome.

It is an everlasting cycle: as long as we are living and breathing, karma is being created with both our words and activities. 

In essence, it's all about "unfinished business" that we came here to work through. 

We choose to be born to a specific family and go through unique experiences that are designed especially for us, so we can solve our issues and transcend beyond.

Karma is about constant growth and improvement. It's about becoming better human beings to ourselves and those around us. 

What can we do in order to help ourselves??

Best way to clear karma is through forgiveness. 

Instead of viewing yourself as a "victim of circumstance", do your best to see yourself as an integral part of every experience.

When someone wrongs you, move into your heart space in order to be able to see the person for the soul that they are, not just that person who has hurt you. 

Become aware, get in touch with your heart intending to clear away karma. 

Come to a place where you can heal that relationship with unconditional love and grace. 

And move on... 

Resenting others only poisons us; we do no justice to ourselves and those around us. 

Forgive yourself and others; Understand and internalize the lessons so you can move forward in life. 

The key to success it to always remember who we are - We came here to learn and understand so we can grow and relearn who we truly are deep inside. 

So we can move into our divine soul space, awaken, and live the life we came here to create. 

Use your free will, a gift from God, to access the truth and you'll begin remembering who you truly are. 

Are you ready to release and move on with your life?

Thank you for taking the time to read 😃

ASKING IS THE BEGINNING OF RECEIVING

What would life look if you could raise your vibration at will (elevate yourself), in order to facilitate change? 

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could live more harmoniously with the people and the world around you? 

It may seem far fetched, and not doable, right?? Wrong!

Consider this - What if you started each day by asking; How can I be of service to myself today? 

Perhaps, focusing on feeling good as often, and as much you can, would be a good answer to most ...

"All we need to do is open our hearts and listen for the answers."

You can introspect further and ask; How can I serve my family, friends, community, the world, better than I had ever before? 

What can I add to my daily practices that will bring me closer to my goals? 

We can receive all the guidance we need, it is always readily available to us. However, we need to believe it is there, we need to know how to be connected to this stream of information - "more than the calf wants to suckle, the cow wants to feed."

We don't have to force it, but rather just let go and the knowledge will be flowing to us, effortlessly. 

Once we are open and more aware, we can shift over to higher vibration living and lead a healthy and happy life.

How do we do it?? 

We create simple, processes and habits that will be easy for us to follow on a daily basis. 

Otherwise it won't work. We will not get the results we want. 

We will keep blaming others for how we feel or for where we are in life. 

In order to receive the answers to your questions, you need to ask and they will be provided for you. 

Upon awakening in the morning, allow yourself a few quite moments; Ask What is in my highest and best good to do today? 

What do I need to let go of? What needs to happen in order for me to experience as much happiness as I can? 

It's important to remember that we are all unique, each of us has his own unique path. What's good for you isn't necessarily good for others. 

There's no one size fits to all answer. 

There's no right way, there's just what's right for you! 

This is how POWERFUL you are! You can ASK and you will RECEIVE the information you need to know! 

Good luck!

Thank you for taking the time to read 😃

If I can be of further assistance to you, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Estee Levinson, Relationship Communication Strategist - Creating harmonious communication, one relationship at a time. esteelevinson.com

WEDDING BELLS

Needless to say, I'm so very excited ... The sound of wedding bells is in the air ❤️

Enjoying moments of peace, while my family members, who arrived yesterday from overseas are busy shopping at a nearby mall :) 

Everyone arrived to our home in south Florida, especially, for our beautiful daughter, Ryan's wedding. 

I feel very blessed to be surrounded by so much goodness and Grace,Thank God!

I wish all of those who are about to be wed or have recently married, and to those of us who have been in a long term relationship as well, to be abundantly blessed with a healthy and happy life. 

As my heart overflows with endless love, I wish for you my daughter Ryan, and for your soon to be husband, Ben, to love and honor each other. 

I wish for you to always seek understanding and cooperation. To take care of each other's needs, become unified to enable and support a strong marriage. 

I wish for you to make your relationship a priority, cultivate your special bond, while developing and growing together as a couple, and individuals. 

I love and cherish your unique union and wish both of you to have a happy and fulfilling life together, blessed with all  the desires of your heart ❤️ 

Amen 🙏

HOPE FOR A BETTER WORLD

Hoping for a better tomorrow, for a more promising future, is all we need for continued  abundance, blessings, and for God's Light to always shine upon us. 

When we are passionate about something and determined to bring it to life, fear can no longer hold us back.

Once we know who we truly are and possess a strong belief in our limitless potential, we can discover our purpose and mission in life, which will give us the strength we need to propel us forward. 

Each one of us is a sparkle of Divinity.

Hope gives us a sense of protection and safety. 

However, we must be willing to let go of worrying about the unforeseen outcome -how exactly will our desires manifest themselves into reality.

Invariably our worries stem from overthinking about what will happen should we fail to achieve what we want. 

Focus on what we WANT in order to sustain our faith. 

Once we put our desires out there, after we thoroughly have mapped out and planned the steps we must take, we must let go of the need to control the outcome. 

Believe and have complete faith in the part of you that's creating in the moment. 

Talk about your creation expand it further than the limitations of your mind, release it into the world and it will prosper. 

Honor its essence, use it to touch and inspire others to search within and connect to their own unused creative power.

Once you show others that "you can do it" by taking action and making things happen it will move them into action as well. 

We must never lose our hope to make the world a better place. 

Let us commit to make life a grand celebration. Let us free our spirits to love and be loved as our Creator intended for us to live and thrive. 

A MESSAGE OF LOVE

We all feel frustrated at times when things do not go as we anticipate or expect. 

We become especially disheartened when we wish for someone who's close to us to behave in a certain way. 

The problem is that we do not often express what we specifically want to experience. 

We go on living life believing that the other person knows what to do, but chooses not to do it. 

That of course leads to nothing but trouble - a continuing cycle of suffering. 

Instead of wishing for things to happen while remaining angry or flustered, why not take the reins into your hands and actually DO something that will bring you closer to your desired outcome? 

Here are some suggestions:

1) Write a note - elaborate and explain how you feel. You don't have to be a novelist just write your message of love. It will make anyone feel special. 

2) Be present - when you are speaking with someone, be with them: don't think about what you need to do next or keep glancing at your phone as if it's more important than the conversation you're having right now. 

3) Listen actively - notice not just the words that are being said. There's a lot more going on than that. Search for what is actually trying to be communicated to you.

4) Speak from your 

heart - express what you want to say clearly: Say, "I feel that ...  "

5) Finally, Just Be Yourself!

Apologize if you unintentionally hurt someone, but don't make excuses for WHO you are. 

Life is short; Don't wait to be happy, create your own moments of happiness now. 

Give yourself a timeline; invest your maximum effort in order to achieve your goals. When you do your very best it will become a habit. 

Say what you mean, mean what you say. 

Do what you love, and you'll love what you do. 

Thank you for taking the time to read 💕

NOSTALGIC MEMORIES

One of my old time friend posted a photo of us at our younger, so called "better" years ...

When I first saw the picture, I was overcome by a pleasant feel good wave; The sweetness taste of nostalgic memories. 

I looked at myself, the innocent me, oh my Goodness!! I look so much younger!!

It made me start to think about me, the younger Estee, beyond the physical appearance. 

What kind of a person was I then?? How am I different now?

And then it hit me! Yes, I have definitely aged, my face is not as plump and youthful, my body is not as toned, but so what? 

What does that mean??

That my stock went down? Perhaps that I'm less than in any way? 

I don't think so!! 

I ask all you women and men, those of you who for some reason do not feel comfortable with the idea of "aging gracefully" to consider this: 

What's a few more wrinkles in comparison to the wealth of experiences and knowledge we've gained over the years?

Doesn't that go far beyond what we happen to look like??

Besides, there is something special about aging ... An inner beauty emerges, one that can never equal any external beauty, no matter how stunning it may be! 

WHY BEING SELFISH IS BAD

An egotistically driven person, has a limited line of connection/relationship with the Creator. Why? Because egoism is the antithesis of how things work in nature.

The Creator, the Source, which is where everything comes from, is constantly giving infinite love; Bounty never stops. 

All that one needs is to look around and see how millions of creatures are effortlessly being supplied with all they need. 

Egoism prevents a person from connecting to his very soul. He does not see himself as part of the whole; He is mainly nourished by the illusion that he is separated from it. 

One should recognize and be grateful for what he/she already has. 

An egoistical person lives mostly in fear; "They will take from me, they will not love and appreciate me, I'm not pretty, smart or successful enough."

Once we realize that all we need is being provided for us unconditionally, we can free up more time to do good for others; Influence them for the better.

This is the only way that can bring a person to perfection; Stay away from egoism and learn to embrace altruism. 

A person who is always worried about how he will "eat today", is focused on the desire to take care of himself only. 

However, we need not have any concerns, because, what one is destined to be provided for by Heaven, he will receive. 

Why not do the best we can, without any expectations. 

As we create a bigger wave of sharing and connecting, loving and giving, it will be easier for us to overcome all evil in the world. Banish the darkness, and invite the Light to take its place.

EMPOWER ME DAILY

Listen to our new episode about Forgiveness, learn why forgiveness is for YOU. Your hosts: Janet Zipper and Estee Levinson.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/empowermedaily/2015/09/20/forgiveness

Forgiveness meditation:

https://soundcloud.com/estee-levinson/forgiveness-meditation-1

THE PURPOSE OF OUR LIVES

Before we can make a difference in our lives, firstly, we must know who we want to become; We then must gain a better understanding of what is stopping us from being that person now. 

If we do not know exactly what the challenge is we are facing, and what we must do in order to overcome it, how will we be able to achieve what we want?

Until we muster up the courage to be honest with ourselves, we won't be able to discover what it is that we really want; a successful career, a family, or anything else.

We must do our best to "quiet down the internal noise", in order to be connected to our true essence - the pure soul underneath all the "layers" we have accumulated over the years.

We are not here to live a mediocre life, we came here to be magical creatures.

We are all part of something huge, infinite, far beyond our own existence.

We came here to love, share, contribute and build our lives piece by piece - creating something out of nothing.

We must never give up, even if we were wrong, have failed or were guilty of transgressions. We're only human, and it is all a normal part of our growth.

We must learn to forgive ourselves and others, and always allow ourselves the benefit of the doubt, to be able to start all over again.

If we truly understand the purpose of our existence, connecting to the ability to create miracles, and the power to work wonders, will be effortless. 

We are far beyond our experiences, good or bad. They are merely the milestones on our way to transcendence. 

We must remind ourselves of our innate ability to reinvent ourselves. With the right awareness this power is always readily available to us. 

All we need to do is to create a vision, a vision of our own story of success.

Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal

What are the desires burning within your heart? What excites you? What ignites your passion to take action? 

Day becomes night and night becomes day, time does not stand still, there is no delay. 

This is your time to experience, it is your time to feel and touch it all, so what are you waiting for?

The universe accepts you with open arms, there is nothing to fear only to discover and feel.

You are safe and protected, go on your way, certain that you will succeed.

Remember and learn, who you are and what you want to achieve. 

Everything is already within you, all the knowledge you need, there is no doubt you will surely succeed.

In our world residing together are joy and sorrow, but as long as you allow your love to lead you, there is always tomorrow. 

This is your time to break boundaries, discover who you are.

God has paved the path in front of you, it is written in the stars. 

Life is not a dress rehearsal.. Each day is the real show!

No retakes. No rewinding..

So give it the best performance in all of your roles. 

SHANA TOVA 2015

Wishing everyone a sweet new year, a year of happiness and health, a year of prosperity and success, a new year of security and relaxation, a year of peace and tranquility.

May we have a year of positive change, a year full of joy and excitement in all that we do.

May we have the sense to focus on what's important to us and let go of what is no longer beneficial, may we have the ability to move forward in life more emboldened and confident.

May we live together in unity, cooperation and mutual respect.

May this year bring upon us the recognition of the value of love, may we have the sense and strength to give it wholeheartedly and unconditionally.

May we be full of excitement in anticipation to experience life from a place of curiosity and wonder. 

May we be less serious and more playful and mischievous. 

May we release bottled up negative feelings and be free to love, because that's what makes us feel whole, happiest, and content.

PLEASED TO MEET YOU

Hi, 

Pleased to meet you :) 

I would like for us to get to know each other a little better. 

So I decided to introduce myself properly. 

My name is Estee Levinson, 

I was born in Israel, but have spent the majority of my life in the United States; Florida to be more specific.

I am blessed to have a loving, kind and wonderful man in my life, two amazing grown children, and one handsome 5 year old grandson :)

I’m a writer, relationship educator, personal empowerment facilitator, and an energy healer. 

Elevating people's spirits is my passion and mission in life. 

I feel honored and blessed to be given the opportunity to guide others to be more connected with their inner power and personal greatness.

My mission in life is to teach effective communication, and increase understanding in order to preserve the integrity of the family unit to function together as one without compromising the individual's identity; Allowing a smooth transition when realizing it's better to move on.

Everyday and in every way I do my best in order to raise awareness and help create harmonious, positive flow in the universe.

I would love it if you can also share something about yourself. 

What is your mission in life? 

What makes you get out of bed in the morning?  

WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE TODAY

Imagine a situation were you come home from work, and just as you walk in the door you hear your husband's angry voice yelling at someone on the phone. 

You can feel the intense energy around you, but you do not let it affect you. 

Instead of becoming anxious you feel completely relaxed.

You know his anger is not directed toward you, you realize that his current state of mind has nothing to do with you, so you decide to go about your way from a place of inner peace. 

You're clear-minded, doing your best to listen and understand what all the commotion is about. 

You choose your response in a constructive manner and from a place of self control.

The result: You remain powerful and safe - how does that sound to you? 

Wouldn't you want to be in charge of your own emotions? 

Unfortunately, in our younger years, many of us, have witnessed situations where people around us have easily lost control and behaved in an irresponsible manner. 

These incidents can adversely affect us and cause us to make choices/determinations/rules, that we may end up carrying with us for the rest of our lives.  

Once these memories  are embeds in our minds, especially if they tend to reoccur, they may become a part of who we are. 

Awareness brings the understanding that we have a choice. 

We do not have to relive our past experiences. We do not have to let them take over our minds and cause us to act automatically just because they seem familiar to us. 

Once we realize that our emotional world determines the quality of our lives, we're able to make the right choices for ourselves. 

We can decide not to carry our past "on our backs", realizing that we are not our parent or uncle ...

This acknowledgement can only be reached once we realize who we want to be. 

We can stop feeling like a "victim of circumstance" and instead of succumbing to reaction, we can face our challenges from a proactive stand point. 

Anger and frustration can never be the right solution. 

Developing compassion  and a clear understanding of the situations at hand will promote peace and calm. 

Imagine how you would feel if you approached any potential explosive situation from a place of safety. 

Think about how proud and powerful you will feel knowing that you're in control, that you're the only one who governs your mind and body. 

You're a lot more powerful than you think you are! 

ALL WE NEED IS LOVE

What do we really want?

All I want is to love.

To experience the feeling of being loved; the immense joy of giving unconditional love.

Love gives us a sense of comfort; We can breathe better, feeling more secure, similar to cuddling in a soft sofa.  

When I feel loved, I find it easier to love, it feels more natural to me ... It appears as if everything else becomes lighter somehow.

That's the feeling of love.

Nothing can possibly be compared to this wondrous feeling.

When we feel loved and treated with care, we feel valued, we feel important; Like we make a difference in the lives of others.

We feel a growing sense of confidence and assurance; We're more vibrant and full of life.

When we are in the vibration of love, we're most powerful, we have a heightened awareness; Knowing how to choose what's best for us, but never forgetting the well-being of others. 

Love gives us a feeling like no other; A fertile soil in which we're able to plant the seeds of our vision; Creating more happiness in our lives and everyone around us.

No matter what happens along the way, love always wins. It's the basis of everything. 

Thanks to the power of love, we can always rise above and beyond. 

Overcome troubling emotions such as fear, and anger, and make room for love in your heart by simply connecting to the energy of love within yourself. 

Create meaningful relationships by developing compassion and forgiveness.

Forgive those who have hurt you; Let go of the past and move forward to a brighter future. 

Communicate your emotions truthfully; Find your own peace, joy, and creative power. 

Transform your life for the better while making the world a more peaceful place. 

PROBLEMS CANNOT BE SOLVED BY THE MINDS THAT CREATED THEM

Here's an exercise to help you make an effective change rather than hoping for things to be different. 

Take a sheet of paper and a pen and draw two circles apart from each other. One on top, and the other on bottom half of the paper.

On the top circle, write your present obstacles; Things that are currently limiting you from getting what you desire. ( procrastination, fear, self doubt, poor self image,etc)

On the bottom circle list all the things you want; Things you desire in your life (better relationships with your mate, make more money, increase self confidence, etc) be specific.

Now you have two circles in front of you. Take a good look at them: these two circles are not related to each other. They are two completely separate entities; Two very different "movies" or sceneries we all tend to spend time thinking about.

The mistake we make is thinking that hanging in circle one will get us to circle two... Unfortunately, it DOESNT!!

We look at circle one, our challenges or difficult situations, and see the areas of our lives we need to work on or improve, for example; "I need to work on having a better relationship with my husband". 

The mistake we make, is thinking that when we look at the problems in our lives, we're trying to improve them. 

The question is, what do you focus on when trying to improve your life, where is your attention?

On circle one right?

Keeping your focus on circle one will never get you to circle two - what you really want! 

As long as you stay there nothing will change!

As Albert Einstein said, 

"Problems cannot be solved with the same mind set that created them."

We need to move into a higher level of consciousness; To become more aware of where we are spending or directing our energy towards. 

Today, instead of thinking about how to cope, create something new, something you did not have before.

PAIN IS FEAR

We experience fear when we expect a potential pain.

Fear causes us to focus only on the painful aspects of our lives.

It is as if we are being haunted by our pain, while completely disregarding all the goodness in our lives.

If I'm experiencing fear, invariably, it is because I'm relying on the memory of an old pain or the pain in someone else's past.

Misunderstanding, ignorance and our inability to cope, creates fear.

Furthermore, a lack of awareness leads us to examine events and conditions in our reality in a partial or distorted way. 

When we're connected to the Light of Creation, to the infinite, we can establish and gain trust. 

However, this spiritual power requires recognition, readiness and preparedness.

A strong connection to God, Creation, brings about the knowledge that fear can lead to a disconnect.

This is what gives us the strength to rise above the fear, and the readiness to deal with it. 

CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY

What is the purpose of life? Is it to get up in the morning just to live another recycled day?

We came here to discover who we are: to use our imagination in order to innovate and create our most desired life. 

If we do not wake up now, if we continue to live our lives without knowing what we are seeking, how will we

get there?

There are no "free meals" - we must invest our best efforts in order to become successful in all realms of life. 

We must broaden our horizons, to accustom ourselves to see the big picture, beyond our own personal slot.

Expand your experiences, especially the most challenging ones. 

Incidents, situations and people do not just appear in your way; "out of nowhere" they are there to help you grow and develop.

I'm sure you had your share of failures and disappointments from time to time, and you probably know what pain feels like ...

It's all a part of the journey of life.

The best way to cope and overcome any "bumps on the road", is to decide to never ever give up on your vision to live a happy life.  

Stop pointing the finger allowing yourself to feel like a victim. There is no one to blame. Not even yourself. It is not helpful or effective.

All you have to do is take responsibility for yourself.

It is important to learn this, because the only way to truly achieve something that's worthwhile to carry with you to the future, is what you created yourself - a treasure of experiences that build you up, block after block. 

You're already here. Do not let desperation win you over. Begin to see in your imagination all the things around you working out for the best.

The power is already within you to realize all your dreams and aspirations. Now all you need to do is make a choice, firstly, to be happy because you can!  

MONEY IS JUST ENERGY

You may have grown up in an environment that perceived money as being scarce or hard to earn.

Perhaps you've been taught to believe that money is the "source of all evil" and therefore you shouldn't strive to obtain any. 

In any case, if you're under the assumption that money is hard to come by, or you're holding a belief that rich people are "evil creatures", don't be surprised if you're having financial struggles.   

This pattern of thought is not only holding the energy of money (actual currency) flowing to you, but it may also keep you stuck in other areas of your life. 

We need to keep reminding ourselves that just like everything else in its purest form, money is also just energy.

Feel free to be on the receiving end, and allow money flow to you naturally and 

effortlessly   ~~~~~~~

Say to yourself: I am worthy and deserving of living life joyously and abundantly. 

I am open and welcoming of all money coming to me.

LARGER THAN LIFE

In business as in life, when a sense of vision and values is existent, there is an increase in productivity. 

Recognition of values as well as having a shared vision, are above the material.

We came here to serve, to shine brightly in our Light and make a difference in the world for something greater than ourselves.

It is Vitale that we build around ourselves a community, a core that has a strong sense of the common good - a solid base of people who are consciously aware of the importance of contribution and influence.

We must always strive to search for ways to help others and contribute to a goal that is bigger than us.

When you do good upon others, what you produce for yourself is also larger than life.

A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE

It's all a matter of perspective ...

The "problems" we encounter in life, are necessary "stepping stones", if you will, in order to achieve transcendence and become better in some way. 

There isn't anything random about life, nothing occurs "out of nowhere". 

What we are currently experiencing in our reality, is the result of all the actions we have taken so far. 

Dwelling on the past in misery, blaming ourselves, or pointing the finger at others for creating the problems and issues we now have, isn't productive. 

We must never lose hope. On the contrary: we need to empower ourselves to be able to see a brighter future. 

To step forward with confidence that tomorrow will be a better day. 

It's a no brainer! Think about it, what's the alternative, allow ourselves to sink deeper into an endless abyss of depression? What good comes out of it?

Often times our perception of reality isn't completely true. 

When you become accustomed to seeing your life in a positive way it will supersede any feelings of desperation.   

Keep your mind open to considering new ways of seeing things. 

Be grateful for having the good fortunate for even waking up in the morning. 

In the end what matters most is how you CHOOSE to see yourself. Remember, it's your life and only you can live it. 

I HAVE NO PROBLEMS IN MY LIFE

"I know that in order to solve my problems, I should not focus on them, otherwise they will become more intense, and the solution will drift farther away from me."

"I also know that my problems are a temporary thing, I do not identify with them, they are not who I am."

What will happens if you woke up in the morning and found out that all your problems disappeared by themselves, what will you do now?

Maybe your problems are not something external? Perhaps it's about the inner work you need to do with yourself?

In fact we have no problem as long as we do not define it as a problem. So basically we have no enemies, the only enemy we have is within us - the one that we allow to control us sometimes ...

It's time to do some "housecleaning" and rid ourselves of everything that we give the power to control us.

Decided to stop the enslavement - agreeing to something external to dictate your life and keep you in slavery.

Do not wait to be happy. If you continue to wait, you'll always wait.

Do not look for fulfillment and content

from external sources, instead, produce it yourself - create something out of nothing.

Use your imagination often - it will allow you to be more open as well as improve your creativity.

Internalize that you are the one who decides how to conduct your life.

Take the initiative - good intentions with no action taken will lead you nowhere.

Good luck! 

I FORGIVE YOU FOR ME

Forgiveness is divine and it gives you a chance to be a better person.

We've all been treated  poorly, hurt, disappointed and or experienced some heartache at some point in our lives. 

Within us, we develop feelings ranging from hopeless despair, to raging anger that often times, can lead to explosive situations. 

We harden up and tend to build an impermeable wall around us in attempt to protect ourselves from any future hurt. 

The problem is that unresolved past pain may cause us to lose trust and often become overly suspicious and withdrawn. 

We end up drifting farther and farther away from who we truly are. 

However, identifying with the pain and making it a part of who we are, is not the answer. 

That's where forgiveness comes in.

You may ask but why should I forgive? My pain is legitimate I was wronged .. But is that the best way to live your life? 

Remaining in "blame mode", unable to forgive others, only ends up hurting us - we pay the ultimate price! 

Ask yourself: is it worth it for me? Is this who I want to be? 

Forgiveness is an essential part of any human relationship, without it, there isn't much hope that any relationship can survive. 

Renewing trust is not just a decision—it’s a lifestyle change. It's about letting go and becoming yourself again.

Forgiveness doesn't mean that you subject yourself to more suffering, but in actuality, you free yourself in the process. 

FACE YOUR FEARS

What if you gathered the courage to see your fear as an opportunity??

How would you handle it if you knew that it's purpose was to change you - to transform and reach a higher, more upgraded level of existence? 

How powerful would you feel if you knew that it can transmute any negativity into pureness of heart?  

What if you could turn anger into peace and harmony, depression into self confidence and self love? 

Unresolved fear can often turn into anger and feelings of victimhood. It can keep you closed up with no ability to see the "light."  

 

In order to empower yourself, you need to do the thing that you are most fearful of. 

Once you overcome fear and conquer your personal demons, transformation will occur - you will feel invincible and the way to your goals will be paved naturally. 

It's time to STEP UP!  

Stop getting ready already, and BEGIN living your destiny.

PAIN IS INEVITABLE SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL

Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.

None of us really "like" to suffer. We don't sit there and say to ourselves: "today, I'm going to do everything in my power to purposely cause myself to suffer..."

So why do we do it? 

Often times we're not aware of the negative self talk that's going on in our heads. 

We're so used to thinking and feeling in a certain way, and then it inevitably becomes a pattern.

We don't spend the time thinking if it is good for us, and healthy for us to keep our mind on_____? 

Can we change what once happened? Wouldn't it be better if we began looking at pain from a different perspective?  

Pain is designed to purify and make us humble; to be genuine toward ourselves and others. 

It enables us to gain a better understanding of the agony of others. It's there to make it easier for us to remove our masks, and uncover our real selves - it's okay to hurt. 

Nonetheless, there's another alternative, we don't have to keep wallowing in our grief. 

We can choose to love ourselves enough and put the pain from the past where it belongs... behind us.

It’s time to stop looking in the rear view mirror and focus on the road ahead of you - a life filled with endless possibilities.

STOP WORRYING AND START LIVING

We all spend much of our time worrying. Sometimes we have a good reason to be concerned, and other times, it's our natural survival instincts that awaken in us. 

Often times we worry when we spend our time thinking about events from the past, or events that hadn't occurred yet in the distant future; completely disregarding the NOW moment.   

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

Here are 6 effective ways to lower our levels of concern:

1) Breathe: Deeply and slowly (we sometimes forget to just breathe)

2) Assess the facts: Ask yourself; “Am I facing clear and present danger?” 

Why am I worried? 

3) Keep yourself occupied: Shift your focus elsewhere

4) Reality check: How much truth is in your worry and how much of it is your imagination? 

5) Be present: Limit your thoughts only to what is happening in the moment

6) And finally, don't forget to smile. Have trust that everything happens for a reason and that whatever you are concerned with will eventually pass. 

SHARE YOUR MAGIC

We all have a sphere of influence that we are not aware of. Every one of us is glowing with their own Light - the energy frequency within us that creates the need to touch those 

we encounter. 

We are filled with Divine energy that affects each person we walk by.  

We have the power to touch anyone we come across to their very core. 

Next time you go to the grocery store, the gas station or you go to pick up your child from school, just for a moment forget about your personal issues, and think about engaging and shining your light. 

It's not a chore that you have to do. It's not a task that requires any special or complicated moves..

It's about showing kindness and love. It's about being there for others not only in order to help them but to help yourself as well.

It's a way of "paying forward", a way for you to add some goodness to the world around you. 

There's no better feeling than the knowing that YOU made the difference in someone's day - so much power in that! 

I challenge you today to pass along a flower, a smile, a kind gesture or a simple hello to a stranger. And watch how your day unfolds. 

I would love for you to share the magic that you created today and that you can experience every day. 

LIFE'S A DANCE

"Life is an everlasting dance... sometimes we miss a step or two only to start over and perform better than before ..."

When crisis shows up on your door step, instead of losing control, feeling overwhelmed, etc, ask yourself: what is the gift in this? What can I learn? How can this contribute to my growth?

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

Get humble - there's much value in being humble, say: please God lessen my load this is too much for me to handle. 

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

Dance life's dance, perfect your skills, and continue to learn and grow as you go.   

As long as you're "on stage", there's still a chance for you to shine as brightly as the sun. 

CHOOSE YOURSELF

What can I tell you .. I'm having a hard time", said Ruth. "I know I have to make changes, she continued in her troubled voice, "but somehow I can not bring myself to get up and do what I need to do".

In my work as a life coach, I often come across similar cases to that of Ruth. She is not alone ...

There are many women who "wake up" and decide that they've had enough. 

For the longest time, they were busy with their family and home affairs, and then all of a sudden realize they do not even know who they really are and what they truly want beyond their family nest. 

It's not that taking care of themselves did not matter to them, it's just that it wasn't their first priority. 

Most of their time and energy is invested in caring for the family, then when they reach a certain period, which usually comes after the children are grown, they feel that it's no longer enough for them: They want more from life.

Often times, that is when the conflict arises: on one hand they say: I deserve to realize myself, I fulfilled my duty to my family .. and on the other hand they do not want to feel the guilt as they proclaim confidently - it's my time now! 

What they do not fully recognize, is that it does not have to be this or that, because they can have both; There just needs to be balance. 

To all women out there: it's not to late! You can still go after what your heart desires and it doesn't have to take a toll on your family. 

All you have to do is LOVE yourself enough! Make your wants and needs your first priority! And no, that doesn't make you selfish. 

On the contrary! Set an example for your children and the people around you. Take a bold step forward, decide that YOUR happiness and inner fulfillment are what is most important. 

Because if you're not happy, how can anyone around you, enjoy the real you?