Meditation

I asked the question one time in a class I was teaching, "how many of you meditate?"
The replies were varied and spurred me into saying "we meditate more often than we realize. We think, therefore we meditate!"
Merely thinking about something in a concentrated fashion is considered meditation. Let's use an example of "sleep".
Now, granted, if there are sleep issues, one should visit a medical professional in case something physical is going on.
Otherwise, a simple and effective way to a good nights' sleep is to use this technique:
Quiet the mind and count slowly from 10 back to 1. Tell yourself to close your eyes and let go of all else but the gentle sounds of your own breathing.
Repeat these words around 10 times; "I am calm, confident and optimistic."
(It is possible that you will fall asleep before you get to the tenth time, but if you do not, just keep repeating.
Either an image or a gentle relaxed feeling will overcome you and you will be asleep.
This technique works wonders in case sleep is interrupted in the middle of the night as well.
If by chance, you are still awake, there is good news. You have instructed your mind to create confidence, optimism and enhanced your life through self hypnosis.
Also, eat enough carbs during the day so that your brain will produce enough seratonin to relax you before and during sleep.
Have a cup of Tension Tamer or Sleepytime tea by Celestial Seasonings a half hour before sleep at night and if awakened from sleep in the wee hours of the morning.
Lay off the caffeine in regular tea after 1pm in the afternoon.
You are well on your way to a good nights'sleep tonight!!

Only One Day of Giving Thanks!

Today is Thanksgiving and we should be thankful. Most of us were raised to be thankful but for only one day?
I had an opportunity this past Sunday to participate in a meditation unfamiliar to me. The group, including myself, walked in a silent circle for twenty minutes followed by a forty minute quiet meditation. I must share with you, it was difficult to hold only meditative thoughts for that length of time. I looked at my watch, I thought about what to eat for lunch, planned to do some writing, what I would write about and heard my stomach growl a few times as I peaked out of my closed eyes to see if anyone was responding to the proof that I was getting hungry.
Then, a thought came through, suddenly as if it had been there all along.
"Are you thankful?" It said to me loud and clear.
After a few minutes of solid deliberation, I allowed the thankfulness to fill my heart. It welled up within as I thanked everything in my life from my children to grandchildren, friends and more friends. I was thankful.
This exerience made me think of some things I had already known, like, thankfulness expands and spreads to others, it increases what we have and. of course, makes us respect and honor ourselves, those around us and the wonderful things we have. I am so thankful for all that I have and share that thankfulness with each of you whom I know and do not know for we are all linked in this grand universe as one. Today, as I should, I am thankful for all that I have, give and share. Tomorrow. and the days to follow. I will be thankful as well!

Exchange

It is impossible to think two things at once. I realize that we are a multitasking society. However, if you will check your thoughts at the time you are multitasking, you will understand what I am talking about. We can only think one thought at a time, even though many thoughts cross our consciousness in split seconds.

Capture your thoughts as an experiment for one day. You will love the experience. As those thoughts cross your mind, decide whether those thoughts are ones you want or not. If any of the thoughts suggest negative emotions such as guilt, resentment, anger, etc., recognize that because only one thought goes through your consciousness at a time, you can quickly replace the thought with "Things are good," or "I am prosperous", "wealth, love and success", "I am Divine Love". Those thoughts create "good feelings".

"I am joy. I am love. I am health and wealth. I am good!"

Have a wonderful and prosperous day, Today!

Giving Freely?

Why do we have a tendency to give our physical body to anyone when our physical bodies are made up of 98% spirit, mental and soul. The other 2% is the physical part of us.
So when you are tempted to give your physical body to someone you just met or otherwise before the individual has earned the right to have you, think in terms of "do I give my soul" because that is what it is. In fact, it is just that and your soul might have been turned over, left vulnerable, because after the physical satisfaction is completed, the spirit is then left to deal with the consequences!
Hold back! Give yourself a chance to let your spirit wrap itself around the marvel of another human being. You might just give them a chance to fall in love with who you are not what you look like.
Then, and only then, can you call it Love!
It also prevents STD's and other related physical ailments!!

A Lift

Lift out of a Funk now!
First, recognize that you were meant to be happy and fulfilled.
Second, "Before they call, I will answer" and "Ask believing, and it shall be done unto you." Christ stated this as a way of explaining prayer.
Third, understand that concept and say "Thank you, Father." "Thank you, Father, so much. I am so thrilled. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
What for?
Let the Universe take care of the rest. It knows what you need, because you have the "connection" regardless of whether you realize it or not. So whatever is bothering you will surface for a clearing and uplifting experiences and inviduals will be magnetized to you.

Tell you what! This method works better than a pill!

Make Money Today!

Today is a good day to understand that if you move your attention away from outside sources and center your thoughts on a positive affirmation, you will reap the residual positive effects and be less vulnerable to environmental circumstances.
We are always seeking improvement. When was there a day that you just said to yourself "I just want to keep things the same"? The soul thrives on creative motion.
Movement of the spirit brings freedom to the soul.
So money??
"I always have plenty of money. I pay all my obligations and have plenty left over to share and to spare. I spend wisely and my income increases in the most wonderful ways. Money, money, money manifests itself as rich abundance for me now."
Make money today.

Holiday?

Okay, today is an extended holiday. You think that the subconscious mind takes a day off? Not so!
Therefore, if today offers a new set of challenges other than just being successful at work, get busy right now and create healthy, happy entertainment for ourself no matter where you are at any given moment.
Let's say that you want an interesting activity and had not found the time to make plans, say the following affirmation: "Wherever I am, whatever I am doing, I am fulfilled and happy."
"Universal supply magnetizes me to fun and delightful activities and friends that love me."
"Today, my angel goes before me creating joy, prosperity and fulfillment every step of the way."
Happy day today all day!