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Maybe you have thought a great deal about what you want but you haven't bothered to do anything about it? Well, the greatest ideas are just that – ideas. Ideas don't stack up to anything unless you put some action behind them. But how do you get motivated enough to carry out your action?

Motivation is the secret to great success; however it is also the hardest concept to explain. The first thing that you need to know about motivation is that you must have a goal in mind. It can be simple, something like, "getting started in real estate" or maybe something a little more complex such as "doing 12 wholesale real estate deals in the next 6 months". Whatever your goal is, there must be something that you want to accomplish badly enough and have a strong desire to achieve.

Once you have a goal set, you must have a reason for wanting to achieve it. What's your "Why?" There must be something in it for you. By nature, humans do not typically do anything unless there is something in it for them. Perhaps your motivation is something as simple as bragging rights, being able to say that you did it. Or maybe your motivation is helping someone else, or making more money? Prosperity? Financial Freedom? Whatever it is, it doesn't matter as long as you have a reason for wanting to reach your goal.

The third thing that you need to consider when it comes to motivation is that motivation is simply what gives purpose and direction to any behavior. If you really don't care about doing something, you will not be truly motivated and therefore will not achieve the goal. However, if you have a motivation that drives you, you will achieve the goal. The idea is simply that if you want something bad enough, you will be most likely be driven to achieve it.

If you can't seem to reach your goals, and are struggling with motivation maybe you should ask yourself if you truly want to do what it is that you are telling yourself you want to. If you do not have the proper motivation, you will not be able to push yourself to achieve those goals. Make 2008 a great year and take action! That's where it all begins, in those "hold your nose and jump moments!"


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Charrissa Cawley, a former stay at home mom, switched to real estate investing when she discovered she could make more money, in less time, than she ever could working 10 hour days for someone else. She offers accurate and proven real estate strategies and motivational coaching to investors of all different levels. For more Free Information, visit
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I was speaking at a conference and it was lunchtime. I was sitting at a table of participants and we shared a lovely meal. The coffee was served and we were relaxing, I thought.

The woman next to me leaned in and whispered,

“I know coffee is not good for me and I don’t really drink coffee. I need a pick-me-up and just thought this was a special occasion.” She was almost apologetic. I whispered back and affirmed,

“You’re a coffee drinker.” She protested mightily.

“Oh, no, I’m really not!” I smiled and told her that indeed she was a coffee drinker as she was indeed drinking coffee!

Her behavior was her belief. Coffee drinkers drink coffee. Non-coffee drinkers do not. It’s that simple. Now, a few basic things were true aside from her behavior:

• I have no feelings, thoughts or judgments about whether or not a human being and coffee are a healthy combination. Every body is different. It was her projection that, because she thought she ought not to be drinking coffee, I shared her opinion.

• She was endeavoring to be pre-emptive and pro-active. IF, by any chance, I did care about her drinking coffee, she was going to set me straight about her usual behavior and, hopefully, remove any thoughts I might have about her caring about her health, knowing the effects of caffeine, or questioning her self-discipline.

• She was fooling herself and wasting a lot of time and energy. A simple decision was required. Either decide coffee is fine or that it is not. Behave accordingly.

Do you have any of these crooked-thinking habits? Are you pretending—especially to yourself—that you want to go in one direction while your behavior is definitely going in another? It’s very common. Good intentions make great conversation and we feel better about ourselves while making it! We create our own hell by becoming impostors!

Sure, the coffee story seems harmless enough, but, it’s a simple example. Lying to ourselves is a travesty. (No, it’s not fibbing, telling a little white lie or stretching the truth. It’s simply lying!) We need to be able to trust ourselves. Living in alignment with what we say we believe is a wonderful way to steer clear of the anxiety, fear and chaos that living a double life creates.

Where could you improve the alignment between your beliefs and your behavior? Your behavior really demonstrates your belief--even about drinking coffee!

© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD


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Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, has helped thousands to see life differently. Through many years as a transpersonal psychologist, she has assisted people in all phases of life from those facing death and despair to those seeking solutions to the practical problems of living. Dr. Shaler is the founder of Spiritual Living Network™ and you are invited to join at
www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com.


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“How many of you made yourselves up brand new this morning?”

No one answered. So, I explained that every day we have the opportunity to begin again, to begin anew. There is no necessity to bring the pains, hurts, disappointments or regrets of the past into today, yet, millions of people drag them around as if they were precious.

And, they are precious. They make up the story we tell others about who we are. They also make up the story we reinforce to ourselves about who we are and why we are that way. Each re-telling makes the story more entrenched. We even believe it although it may be fraught with limitations.

What’s the story you’re telling? Do you haul out the ‘he done me wrongs’, ‘if onlys’ and the ‘ain’t it awfuls’ for company? Do you call it letting people in, letting them get close? Sure, if you are planning on marrying the person, or they happen to be a medical professional, it might make sense to repeat the history. For yourself, it is destructive. Every retelling affects you on the cellular level similarly to the initial incident. Why would you hurt yourself that way?

Similarly, maybe one day you made a mistake. We all do it. It’s quite human. Yet, we can beat ourselves up over it for a lifetime. It becomes the story we tell ourselves…and, it keeps us small. Guilty is a verdict, not a feeling. That’s my opinion. Guilty says you did something. You committed an act or voiced an opinion. That’s it. If you made a poor choice, simply don’t make it again.

Making a mistake does not make you a bad person. Making the mistake into a whip you use on a weekly basis is simply masochistic. Allowing others to persist in whipping up your past is unacceptable, too.

People have a vested interest in thinking they know who you are. It makes them feel safe when they can put you in a box and expect you to stay there. For their own safety and comfort, they want you to stay in the box. They want you to be who you have always been so that they know what to do. Have you ever had a person close to you say,

“What do you mean you want to go to Europe? You do not enjoy travel.”

“Whoa! Today, I’m brand new and I am embracing the idea of going to Europe. I’ve changed. I’m ready to try something new.”

That can ring fear into the hearts of those who think they have you pegged. Don’t be surprised if they bring you clippings about air and sea disasters sometime soon.

THE GOOD NEWS

Today is a new day. You are a new you. Be who you want to be today.
• Step up and do something you’ve wanted to do.
• Try something new.
• Use new language.
• Take a different route to work.
• Wear something out of your usual style…or, at least, try it on.
• Be kinder to yourself.
• Decide to experience more joy and get on with it.
• Smile at every single person you meet.
• Consider a new career.
• Examine your relationships and find what makes you happy.
• Move away from what does not.
• Keep your promises to yourself.
• Take time for yourself.
• Step out and be true to yourself.

Shake off the past. It is gone. Stop telling sad, tragic, painful stories from the past—particularly stop telling them to yourself because you are always listening and taking the body blows you are dishing out.

Be brand new today and every day until you are who you most want to be and feel so good about yourself that you’re unstoppable!

Be an inner winner because that’s where it starts. You are the only one who can change your life and you cannot do it any younger! Make today a “be new” day and enjoy every moment!

© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD All rights reserved.


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Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, has helped thousands to see life differently. Through many years as a transpersonal psychologist, she has assisted people in all phases of life from those facing death and despair to those seeking solutions to the practical problems of living. Dr. Shaler is the founder of Spiritual Living Network™ and you are invited to join at
www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com.


Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/self-improvement/spirituality/any-unfinished-business.html http://www.articletrader.com/self-improvement/spirituality/any-unfinished-business.html Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Procrastination is a major energy leak. So is denial. The reason many people don't deal, or won't deal, with this unfinished business is fear. Fear leads to doubt which leads eventually to lack of confidence. This can become an even
bigger problem as you can begin to feel out of control. This creates anxiety and soon the energy leak becomes a flood.

You can have a tremendous amount of unfinished business over the years, can't you? Maybe it's time to put a stop to those leaks. Sure, it will take energy, but, energy expended to stop the leaks will prevent drowning in that flood.

It will not be useful to build a damn. The maintenance of a damn is just another energy leak. You may have already tried to build a damn. You do that by simply denying that the problem, issue or request does not exist. Living in a fantasy world usually ends in disaster...or medication. Neither of those are acceptable alternatives, are they?

It will not be useful to tread water, either. You expend so much energy just trying to keep pace that, not only do you not get anywhere, you are fatigued as well. You're frustrated, and, you're still stuck.

The only useful approach is to have a good look at the leaks and fix them one at a time. Now this is easy if the leak is simply an unpaid parking ticket. You write the check, put it in an envelope, affix the stamp and mail it. Done! What if it is a relationship that is draining you? First, spend some time determining what changes you want. Then, ask that person if they are able or willing to meet your need. Be ready to hear both 'Yes' and 'No'. That's so important. You know that you cannot force someone to change, so, you may have to be ready to change--even ready to change relationships!

Do you have issues at work? Are you in the best job for you? This can be draining your energy. Many times, difficult relationships at work are not well-managed. These are leaks, too.

What if it is an old issue that needs resolving? Do you need to apologize to someone, or ask for forgiveness? This is the time. It is draining your energy every time you think about it whether or not you think so! You know what Nike says, "Just Do It!"

>>> Sure, you may be fearful. That's natural. It's likely, though, that your imagination has created a much bigger obstacle than the actual event will be! Your fear is devouring too much energy. Do it! Face the music! Go through it! Be
done with it.

>>> Whatever you have been putting off or 'forgetting', refuse to let it drain another erg from you. Put an end to unfinished business NOW!

© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD All rights reserved.


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Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, has helped thousands to see life differently. Through many years as a transpersonal psychologist, she has assisted people in all phases of life from those facing death and despair to those seeking solutions to the practical problems of living. Dr. Shaler is the founder of Spiritual Living Network™ and you are invited to join at
www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com.

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It seems that every week there is a new piece of antique furniture in my home. As a matter of fact just last week my $2,000 Lazy boy was explicably replaced by an 18th century park bench, and I can assure that bench does about as much for my back as a sitting on the pavement in my driveway. Not only have all of my comforts been replaced but my 2,000 sq foot house won’t hold it all any more. After doing several calculations I am convinced that I need at least 4,284 square feet in my new home but I was unsure where to find that. Fortunately some websites are offering new not antique house plans for reasonable prices. I have been amazed as I have looked through thousands of plans online how many options there are for me. I was able to search through huge databases of plans by square footage, number of rooms, and other special features.

Men it is time for us to get involved in the process. I know shopping isn’t our thing but, we can make life much easier if we get involved in the process. Maybe this Christmas you should surprise your wife by offering to “shop” together and go with her to houseplancentral.com too to look for a new house together. You can let her pick out the perfect foyer, dinning room and breakfast nook while you look for great storage space, media rooms, and closets to hold all of her stuff!


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Kevin Carden is a publisher of several stock house plan websites and informational resources, the most famous being www.houseplancentral.com . House Plan Central has a large collection of home plans and unique house plans in many different architectural styles, from the nation's top house designers and architects.

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Boundaries can be somewhat flexible. It may be fine for your lover to stand much closer to you than most of your friends. A friend can stand closer than a stranger. When someone is angry or hostile towards you, you might want to keep quite a distance from him or her!

There are other kinds of boundaries--emotional, spiritual, sexual and relational. You know the limits of what feels safe and appropriate for you. Do you maintain good boundaries that keep you feeling safe? Emotional boundaries, for example, honor the set of feelings and reactions that are distinctly yours.

You respond to the world uniquely based on your perceptions, your history, your values, goals and concerns. You can find people who react to the world in similar ways to you, but no one will react precisely as you do in all ways. That is your uniqueness.

Your spiritual boundaries are set when you know the right spiritual path for yourself. If someone tries to tell you that their truth is a little more true than yours, you can draw the line. There is so much in the news about violence and sexual aggression. Sexual boundaries must be clear. You, and only you, choose with whom you interact sexually--and the extent of that interaction. All relationships that are healthy have boundaries that are respected. The roles you play in each relationship need to come with clear limits of what you consider to be appropriate and healthy interaction.

Boundaries bring your life into order. Holding your boundaries exercises your right to define yourself and your relationships to
others. You teach people how to treat you and you are 100% responsible for doing so. Are you taking good care of yourself?

Can you clearly tell another person where your boundaries are and what the consequences of crossing them are in ways that move the relationships forward? Sometimes that movement forward will strengthen your bond, sometimes it will end it. Clarity is up to you. You teach people how to treat you!

© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD All rights reserved.
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Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, has helped thousands to see life differently. Through many years as a transpersonal psychologist, she has assisted people in all phases of life from those facing death and despair to those seeking solutions to the practical problems of living. Dr. Shaler is the founder of Spiritual Living Network™ and you are invited to join at
www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com.


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“Well, I am, of course!”

And, that is wonderful if it is true. On closer inspection, though, with both coaching clients and seminar participants, we often find great pockets where it is not true. There is often pain associated with the realization that someone from your past is actually still driving your bus on occasion. We certainly do not want it to be true! Therefore, we do something about it.

A recent client--I’ll call him Allen--wanted to uncover what was holding him back from the success he wanted. It seemed to elude him. Comfortably off with no major complaints, he had a much bigger vision for himself and his family—a bigger home, a healthier savings account, more free time, greater opportunity to focus on spiritual matters, and money to share with worthy projects. He knew how to define the success he wanted. What was blocking its arrival?

Allen knew what we wanted. He was clear. Daily he included his desires in his thoughts, affirmation and prayers. All good so far. As we worked together and he took the Midas Thinking™ program, I asked him to take one of his desires and unpack it, take the wrapping off it and see what was really there. Money played a big part in his realizing his vision. My point with this exercise was to find what was working against his conscious thoughts of prosperity and affluence.

Just like Archimedes, Allen had a “Eureka!” moment. Through his tears, he told me that his father had always been very tight with money around the family. Children has to earn everything they received by doing chores and getting good grades. Nothing was ever a gift or arrived easily. It had to be associated with very hard work and the whim of the father. Even if one of the children did work hard and do everything he or she was told, the father might withhold the promised reward. There was a clue to a blockage in Allen’s thinking. I have to work hard and, if the “father” decides in my favor, I may…just may…be rewarded with what I want.

An excellent start, however, I knew that was not the whole story. As I probed, Allen continued to uncover other pieces. When his father did have money flowing easily in his life, he felt it was his right to spend it just as freely. That sounds good, however, his father spent it on himself. Spent is likely not the right word. He squandered it on fancy sports cars, trips to the track and very expensive aged wine. Although his father was responsible enough to keep the family in shoes, he did not include his family in the celebrations of prosperity.

Now, it was clear. Allen was doing everything well yet his fear that his work would not be rewarded, and his fear that he might be like his father were preventing him from accepting and claiming all that he desired. So, who was in charge of what he was thinking? On the surface, he was. On closer introspection, the past was driving that bus.

Once past thoughts, imprints and fears have been brought to the surface and shown the light of the present, we can replace them. There was absolutely no evidence in reality that Allen had ever or would ever squander his abundance. He was clear that, although he had benefited from and emulated many of the good qualities of his father, he had no tendency to behave selfishly or thoughtlessly. One obstacle removed!

The second and more insidious beliefs that were uncovered were the ideas of earning, deserving and capriciousness of the father. There was no belief in Law in Allen’s old thinking. His past experience had left him with the underlying belief that someone else determined whether he was good enough or deserving enough. He also uncovered the idea of a capricious father, a father who could be counted on one day and not the next, for some people and not others. This is huge.

The Law is the Law. Ernest Holmes said:

“The law implanted within mind by an all-wise, all-intelligent Creator is that you need nothing but yourself and an all-wise, all-powerful Creator to produce anything. And just as far as you believe your success and all possibilities of life depend upon any condition or person, past, present or future, you are creating chaos, and that because of your own false thought. That is the absolute truth. You have this infinite mental principle.”

That is clear. Not only does our current success not depend on the past, but, it is imperative that we not be weighed down by our past and the people, thoughts and events in it. Our mission is to focus on now and what we wish to be in the now. Our alignment with Spirit, God, Universal Mind and Supply, is an internal one and we maintain it…or not. When we are focused only on the good, the abundance, the joy, the peace that comes from consistent relationship with Spirit, there is no room for negativity. Ernest Holmes said:

“When 51 percent of your thinking is health and life and power, that day that 51 percent will swallow up and erase the other 49 percent. The day you as an individual by 51 percent of thought pass beyond this perception of limitation, everything in the universe is yours and you become it.”

Allen, having discovered a limiting belief he had learned from watching his father, could now let it go. All evidence in reality in his life pointed to a loving, generous man committed to the highest and best for himself and his family. The mind space that was previously occupied with fear of becoming the worst of his father was removed and he was free to focus on the good, welcoming prosperity with open arms. His father was no longer in charge of what he was thinking.

Who is in charge of what you are thinking? Take the time to consider this question and release the past. Each and every day you have the opportunity to begin again fresh, renewed and ready to receive the best. Mind is eternal activity. Take charge of your thinking and create the life you want.


© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD All rights reserved.


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Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, has helped thousands to see life differently. Through many years as a transpersonal psychologist, she has assisted people in all phases of life from those facing death and despair to those seeking solutions to the practical problems of living. Dr. Shaler is the founder of Spiritual Living Network™ and you are invited to join at
www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com.


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A baby is entirely externally oriented and dependent. Maturing requires reversing that trend. The most important question we will answer is “Who am I?” Finding that response takes time, willingness, solitude and fortitude as we must process our own experience boldly and create our own template. For most, it seems so much easier to wander with the pack and engage with the “shame, blame and justify” crowd. We know them. We know the game. Playing it gives a false sense of inclusion. Conversation centers around what’s wrong with the world and why we cannot achieve our purpose, and, of course, it’s “their” fault.

“Is there anybody there?” At our darkest moments, we wonder if there really is anyone who will, or can, walk through life with us. Is there anyone we can trust? Is there someone who cares? We deserve and require mutually supportive relationships. There is no health in being a lone ranger, taking on the world alone. We need a sidekick or two we can count on. We need a sense of community.

At our brightest moments, too, we need our community to share our victory, our breakthrough, our joy, our success. We want to celebrate and be celebrated. We look forward to the safe challenge to our thinking, the acceptance of our ideas with curiosity to learn and the wisdom of the group. Relationships built on an agreement to be neither invasive nor evasive, but thoughtfully supportive of our own processing is a revolutionary experience. At least, it was for me.

My family ran somewhere between demanding inquisition and cold indifference, and usually on the extremes. My ideas and questions were not safe because family felt threatened. What if they did not have an answer? The only possible antidote to that threat seemed to be to refute or put-down immediately. Being bright but, apparently, a slow learner, I continued to pop up with those questions and ideas which created a battlefield of epic proportions. Certainly, home was not a safe harbor.

School seemed to hold more promise. Conversations, discussions, even debates, were encouraged. Things looked up. Ah, but, even teachers have their limits, and classmates reached their’s long before. My desire to have deeper, trusting, respectful, engaging relationships built on a willingness to tackle the great ideas and issues of life did not fit too well with most folks. It became clear that a few close friends would be the community that mattered. And, so it was. And, so it has continued. We find our people, our community, even if they do not know one another. At the Humana Center, we create community on purpose to have what we call “conversations that matter.” Learn more at www.HumanaCenter.com

Each of us has a need to feel that we belong--you, me, even the guy who says he doesn’t. It is a basic, healthy human need. Saying we belong or appearing to belong are poor substitutes for feeling we belong. Deep inside, many people feel like observers rather than participants in life.

It reminds me of a story told about Leo Busgaglia, the San Francisco psychologist. His followers came to him to engage his empathy regarding a young man who committed suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. The note that young man left said, “I’m going to walk across the Bridge and if no one smiles at me, I’m going to jump.” The folks thought Leo would be stricken by the sadness of the situation. He is reported to have simply commented, “I wonder how many people he smiled at.” What was the young man doing to create community for himself?

Abundance is found in community, not alone. When we spend time in the company of people who share our values, interests and passions we come alive and feel connected. As Parker J. Palmer wrote: “…we need trustworthy relationships, tenacious communities of support, if we are to sustain the journey toward an undivided life. That journey has solitary passages, to be sure, and yet it is simply too arduous to take without the assistance of others.”

As we process our experience, we look for places to make our unique contribution to the world and to use the strategies we prefer. I have found the most valuable tool for learning about our own “instinctual” software is the Core Values Profile™. (www.CoreValuesProfile.com ) Not only does it provide practical insights to assist us in understanding ourselves, it provides valuable insights into every relationship—home, workplace, school and community. When we know how we are hard-wired, we can live our purpose successfully—and peacefully. Many businesses in which we have used this now experience greater employee loyalty and retention as well as greater effectiveness and productivity. Knowing ourselves well enhances our ability and joy in relationships.

We have the opportunity to purposefully create community that welcomes our soul and hears our voice. It is a practical, engaging, supporting endeavor. The journey toward inner truth is very taxing to be done alone. The path is often too deeply hidden to be traveled without company. Community supports us, gives us the courage to venture into the alien lands and unknown terrain to which our inner teacher may call us. I invite you to engage in creating collaborative community. You are welcome to join us at the Humana Center.

by Rhoberta Shaler, PhD
Founder, Spiritual Living Network & Your Spiritual Home
Co-Founder, Humana Center
www.HumanaCenter.com


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Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, has helped thousands to see life differently. Dr. Shaler connects people with their authentic selves, their purpose and values, and provides insights and inspiration to overcome the challenges of personal, family and business life. To learn more, visit: www.Rhoberta.com. and join www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com It’s free.

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Does it seem presumptuous or arrogant or …? For many of us, we were brought up to think we did not count for much. I remember one of my mother’s seemingly favorite questions being “Who do you think you are, young lady?” You might have a similar memory.

I know there is great freedom, prosperity and joy waiting for you on the other side of any question of your divine nature. Once you can accept this right down to your toes, life changes. I know because I experienced it and you will, too.

We measure ourselves against others, or, we’ve been taught to. Perhaps you’ve already overcome that obstacle. It’s a big mistake. I remember hearing the story of Albert Schweitzer, the amazing medical missionary, who was asked late in life if he was afraid of dying. He was reported to have said,

“I’m not afraid of dying. I’m a little afraid of St. Peter’s questions, though.”

“How so?” said the reporter.

“I’m not afraid of St. Peter asking me why I wasn’t Albert Einstein. That’s easy. I’m afraid he might ask me why I wasn’t Albert Schweitzer.”

Think about that! We are supposed to be us, not someone else, not someone else’s idea of who we are supposed to be. We are here to make our unique contribution, not anyone else’s. That’s truly the “opportunity of a lifetime!” We have a lifetime to step up and be fully expressing who we are, yet many people keep themselves so busy they avoid finding out.

Recently, I’ve been struck by the number of people who tell me they are so busy they are exhausted. They are usually a little taken aback when I ask them why they choose that. There they were, all ready to tell me their tale of constant activity and pressure and I’m not ready to hear. In fact, I’m not even very willing to hear because they are the ones keeping themselves so busy. The world is not doing it no matter how much they would like me to think so.

Does that sound a little tough to you? It will if you cannot see that you are choosing what you do, say and think every moment and be responsible for it. There is no one running after you with a pitchfork prodding you on…unless you allow them to. There is no one deciding what you think…unless you allow them to. There is no one making any decisions in your life but you. You are choosing your life just as it is. If you are not experiencing joy, delight, love and prosperity, change your thinking.

DARLING, YOU’RE DIVINE. Remembering that, would you treat yourself differently? I hope so. Would your interests, attention and expectations change? I think so.

Are you willing to accept the absolute best in your life? Are you expecting to? That’s the key. When you know you are divinely connected, everything is possible…everything good.

If you have taken my four-week teleseminar program, Midas Thinking, you’ll know that there is a way to move towards accepting the best for yourself in every way. Once you change your perspective and your consciousness about that, life is forever changed. You know one of my favorite sayings is “Once you are conscious you were unconscious, you can never be unconscious again!” That’s the truth.

Become a Midas Thinker! Seek, see, select and savor the riches and richness of life. You are that richness right here and now.

DARLING, YOU’RE DIVINE!

By Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, Founder.
www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com .

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Dr. Rhoberta Shaler is the Founder of Spiritual Living Network www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com , a social networking site that provides a safe place to discuss spiritual matters and find support for your spiritual journey.
At www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com , meet amazing, spiritually-minded people worldwide for real-time chats, forums, articles---and you can even have your own blog!


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