creating abundance

[Revvell]

Many moons ago, when I was first learning to create and accept the universe's abundance, I was introduced to a book by Jeannie LaBorde entitled "Influencing with Integrity". Within that book there was an exercise whereby one created a vision of already having what they want.

Many times I'd also written lists of things I wanted (still do) and when I've gone back to those lists, found that, without even knowing it, I've created those things. Case in point is, my healing center. When I wrote down what I wanted ~ I wrote down how it would look, who would come, what I would feel, see, hear, etc. never believing I would come to a point in my life where I could actually ~ financially AND emotionally have this.

Now that so many of you are going for certification classes as well as so many of you never even seeing the opportunity from where you are to being able to live beyond survival ~ nevermind "thrival", I came across this exercise and have decided to share it with you. It is quite similar to what J. LaBorde did. It is an exercise in seeing, feeling, breathing, tasting and experiencing what it is you want. Make it BIG!!!! Do it EVERY SINGLE day! The universe does NOT know whether what you visualize is real or not. Realize that you create your reality every moment of the day by what you say and what you think (which is why I do appreciations EVERY SINGLE day). IF you think poverty and dis-ease, you'll create it. If you think wealth and health, you'll create it. It's almost totally up to you.

First of all is a sample of it ~ which anyone can do. After that, they offer you free software where you (PC's ONLY!!!! ~ ask me how I know :rolleyes: ) can download a quicker and better version to your desktop so you can do the exercise every day. They also offer you a paid download which is $19.95. Now, what I did was pay ~ for two reasons ~ One, to acknowledge my abundance to the universe. Two ~ to thank the person who introduced me to this fabulous software. Do what you can afford and what makes your heart sing.

Thing is, whether you pay or not is none of my concern. Thing is, PLEASE, do the exercise daily. Focus on what you do want daily (they put a "what I don't want exercise in there which many are more easy with than stating what they do want) and see what happens. Post it here. I'd love to see/hear your results.

(Link removed as it's not working anymore ~ sorry. If I find it again, I'll repost).

Best to all ~

Revvell

[JMD]

REVELL!! You are an angel. I was just sharing that I needed some guidance in creating and keeping abundance without GUILT or shame.

For me, it would be maintaining a low weight and being joyous and giving without fear. These are just a few. I will look into this ASAP!! For today I am writing positive affirmations about my body--which i tend to "beat up" on. But want to incorporate them into my financial life since I want to work part time doing a job I love by the age of 40--I am 34 now and tired of being an inner city teacher. I am so happy you did this and my Higher Power guided me to get on this thread today.

You are the best:)
Jen

[Revvell]

JMD,

You are soooo welcome. I'm so thankful the universe directed me to it also. Isn't it amazing how we think that being wealthy is not good? Who can we help when we, ourselves, live in poverty? NO ONE!!!! At least, not as we may like to.

When Katrina hit, I'm sure many would have liked to have given more, yet, they couldn't because of their own situations. I emptied my wallet (I carry quite a bit) knowing there was more where that came from.

Please share any good experiences you have w/ doing the exercises.

Injoy ~

Revvell

[JMD]

Revell,

I will keep you posted on my progress and hope you can share with me some of your successes. I KNOW it works but it is my ???? that stops me from writing and seeing it happening. I think it is fear of doing better than my family and friends and being abandoned and rejected envied etc... Isn't it amazing what fear can do. It is more toxic than MSG and arsenic combined!! :eek: F-E-A-R stands for false evidence appearing real or F^&* everything and run!! I gotta remember that.

My abundances will be focused on
Digestion and my body and body image
Harmony and a deep deep love with my spouse.
Working less and having the $$$ security/peace to stay home and then find a way to serve my community.

:)Jen

[Revvell]

Fear can also be seen as:

Face it
Examine it
Accept it as part of being himan
Reverse it

Yes, it is amazing what we do to ourselves because of past programming. Along with what you said is ~ fear of how others will relate with us. My questions here are: What will change if you become wealthy and/or healthy? Most don't like to think about it yet, relationships with people will have to change and many will most probably end. I have had to end so many relationships w/ people who do NOT support my aliveness and life is waaaay to short to live the way others want me to.

Revvell

[JMD]

Very well said.....

I am going to now leave work and enjoy the rest of my blessed day!!

Injoy your evening and rest of day!!

[Sharon in Colorado]

Thanks Revell, I just did the free manifestation thingie and I'm going to see if it works. I should know within the next hour.

*later* ...what I manifested didn't come to fruition for me. Hmmm....

[karotw]

Revvell -

Thank you for sharing this experience. I am grateful for the reminder. I have does this sort of written work in the past and I'm always amazed at what happens when I go back and see what I have written.

I live an abundant life
I have a peaceful existence with my body
I love who I am
I am healthy, happy and whole
I give freely of myself to others and allow others to give to me

: )

Many Blessings,
Karen

[Revvell]

Karen and Sharon,

Thank you for responding. Please, let me know the results.

An hour, eh? So maybe something else has come your way?

For me, lots of little things have been happening. On Sat. I entered a drawing at the farmers' market to win some small things they had there and to support the market. Well, one thing they had was tomatoes. I wanted them. My friend won them and gave them to me. The very last thing up for grabs was a bag of tangerines. I wanted them and I won them.

Today I was at a networking meeting. There was a book someone had and we got into a conversation and in my mind I was saying "I want that book" planning on ordering it through Amazon. Just as I was thinking that, the woman gave it to me.

Just remember, sometimes you don't receive things the way you wish to ~ and other times, you may just manifest smaller things ~ on your way to bigger and better. It's ALL abundance!

Revvell

[Sharon in Colorado]

Revvell the thing that didn't come to fruition was my cholesterol results. I got a cholesterol monitor on e-bay and right before I tested I saw your thread here and decided to claim it to be under 250, which didn't happen. I posted the results on the December Rawkin' 90's challenge journal if you want to read about it.

I think creating abundance is also about making the best of what you have. What I have is genetic and I have to make the best of it which is what I'm doing.

Thanks for the link.

[sweetgoddess]

Wonderful post Revvell.
That is exactly how I manifested my Living Food Center. We literally sat down, closed our eyes, visualized and experienced it in every detail (on an ongoing basis) and voila--it happened. I love how easily you can explain the intangible Revvell. You are gifted in your awareness and in your ability to communicate it.

Sharon practice it for awhile. I can honestly say your ability to manifest--and even more challenging-to recognize and accept what you manifest-grows over time. Sometimes, we dont see what we have created. I am so glad you tried it though. :)

We are such creators! Isnt it exciting?
We are artists, painting our own lives.

Warmly~
Carmel

[Revvell]

Thank you sweetgoddess.

Sharon, I agree we can only start where we are ~ which is accepting where we are AT THIS MOMENT. It does not mean we don't want to ~ or can't change. It means, we visualize ourselves as healthy. We take action to bring that about.

Nature and the universe work in very mysterious ways. We don't always get what we want yet we ALWAYS get what we need?

Not saying this to you specifically yet, many who have illness or are in poverty need to look at the benefits they are receiving and IF they are willing to give those up. For example, someone who has never been sick and now is getting the utmost care and can be lazy, etc. IF they heal, then they lose the attention AND they'll have to find ways to take care of themselves.

With living just above what would ~ for them ~ be poverty level ~ what would one be afraid of? JMD gave some good examples. Most people don't even know how/why they are sabatoging.

What about relationships? How/why do people keep attracting the same guy? Different size, different color, different heritage ~ starts out new, ends the same. Why? How? How to change that?

R.

[butterfly]

Thanks Revell. Wow, very powerful!! I have been doing something similar...Creative Visualization...for years and it really does work!!

I believe God provides everything we need, and even desire, if we would stop limiting Him (and ourselves) I say think big! Think outside the box, but always in line with His purpose for your life. We are what we believe we are.

Thanks again for this great resource! I'm believing for many things to manifest in my life by September 2006. I'll keep you posted :)

[Revvell]

Hiya Butterfly,

Yes, I read Shakti's book many moons ago. Her words are as relevant now as they were then and many things people write now come from what she wrote.

I think she has one shortcoming though ~ many people will benefit from visualizations yet, if they do not take care of the background energy fields or the past programming, they are often going to sabatoge all the work they do. Once someone learns where the programming comes from, they can realize it's not them; it's something they've unconsciously acquired and installed and believed ~ which is why they cannot be, do and have what they want.

For those following this thread, here is a suggestion ~ Pick up the book: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker. IF you purchase it or receive a copy from an affiliate (make sure they give you a #), you can receive a 3-day seminar with him. All the info is in the book. I will be reading and suggesting quite a few books here that I have found to be useful.

I realized while doing the abundance work I am doing that I don't really care if I become a millionaire. What I do want is enough $$$ to have and do what I want whenever I want it. If that takes being a millionaire, then, so be it. If not, then it'll take whatever it takes.

R.

[karotw]

I realized while doing the abundance work I am doing that I don't really care if I become a millionaire. What I do want is enough $$$ to have and do what I want whenever I want it. If that takes being a millionaire, then, so be it. If not, then it'll take whatever it takes.

R.
I couldn't have said it better myself! I'm off to find a copy of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind :)

[SparklePlenty]

Using the Law of Attraction is how I have manifested every thing in my life. It
s how we all do, whether consciously or not. The most important thing I learned in studying abundance is that "where my attention goes, the energy flows" so focusing on what I want is what I do. Just keep pulling the mind back to what is desired.
I attracted my husband/soul mate this way, my son--thru adoption--amazingly quickly, our second home in Key Largo, our boat, and too many things to list here, from the magnificent to the tiny. I attract pleasant helpful people wherever I go. Sometimes I feel that my life is a great example of "from my lips to God's ears"!
Right now, I am working at eliminating the longstanding negative beliefs I have about myself and weight loss....and finding my positive beliefs in myself again in this area. The subconscious mind that holds the old patterns of thought will always try harder to protect us from pain, than give us pleasure if our values are in conflict..... and if we are "struggling" with something, you can be sure it's a case of conflicting values! Gotta get it ALL lined up vibrationally in order to ALLOW the Universe to manifest your dream.

This is the focus of my spiritual life coaching....bring more and more JOY into your experience so your vibration is so high that ---not only are you having a good time :)) --but your dream can't NOT come true. It has to!

Check out www.abraham-hicks.com for fantastic teachings on the mechanics of manifesting prosperity and abundance! I have studied this material for several years now and it's the best, clearest and most helpful I have found.

Jan
www.EveryDayJoy.com

[sweetgoddess]

Ok, Revvell. I am going to get that book and then have a book discussion with ya! :D

[Revvell]

Ok, Revvell. I am going to get that book and then have a book discussion with ya! :D


Cool! Let's do it!

R.

[Dandelion Girl]

Revvell, Thank you so much for this. My sister and I both did it. My sister had some emergency dental work done that cost $1900. She was visualizing having the money to easily write a check to pay for it. Someone called and she got a new account for $2300 within less than a week.

I had been helping my boyfriend with money problems and sacrificing some things I wanted. He got money from his dad for a Christmas present that allowed him to not need my help. Then he received a $1000 gift card from a radio station and got me a tiller and some other garden stuff that I wanted for Christmas.

I agree that the clearing out of old beliefs is very important. Since doing that, I have felt more optimistic about creating the life I want. I had a really intense detox recently and after that I was starting to feel a disconnection from what I am doing, but not really knowing where to go. After going to the site you suggested and doing that, I have felt a lot of opening up to new things and a confidence that I can and will be able to make changes and grow in a whole new direction. I have felt like I can really do things that would have overwhelmed me before. Thank you again for posting this.

Pam

[JMD]

I think this whole process--reprogramming the thoughts can be another whole website!!

I get so inspired reading how it has worked for others. I am relearning:

how to love
my relationship with a HIGHER source
selflessness
total complete acceptance of having and experienceing and injoying a hot fit toned body!! :p
$$$ abundance without guilt shame or fear it will be taken away.

I especially feel the "feelings" that i need to "work" for the good things to come to me....like to prove it to God or something. I feel until this is altered all the above may not ripen as quickly!

Blessings to all and keep on sharin'!!
OX
JMD

[Revvell]

DandelionGirl,

Thank you for posting how it's all working for you. That's MARVELOUS!!!! Thing is, keep on doing it so the abundance continues. Remember, it's o.k. to do that.

JMD ~ well, Eker's book really gets into that.

I was reading more of his book yesterday and, as you said about not feeling guilt or fear ~ I have definitely experienced that ~ fear of success AND failure, fear of losing it, guilt over having what someone else doesn't ~ then I began considering all the good I can do with it and writing down my wish list of where I can circulate it. (consider this: the last 3 letters of the word "spend" are...."end". When one "spends" unconsciously, they end up with nothing; WHEN they circulate consiously, it's a cycle ~ what goes around, comes around. Many are afraid to charge enough for their services or product ~ they devalue themselves ~ then feel bad about "giving it away". What is behind that is an unequal energy exchange. More about that soon). Back on track here ~ in order to be in "thrival" mode as opposed to "survival" mode, create envelopes of where the money could go AND pay yourself first. 10% of the gross goes to you for saving for the big things. Then, make up more envelopes for whatever ~ clothing, new computer, new car, tithing, vacations, charity foundations. IF you don't have a plan for where your funds shall be "circulated" then, why would you create them?

This is fun, isn't it? :)

Revvell

[karotw]

This is fun, isn't it? :)

RevvellIncredibly fun! Count me in on that book discussion, too. I'm having such a great time watching all the neat stuff that is happening because I keep visualizing it. Money is flowing, my body is changing, people around me are kinder and more interesting to me. I'm enjoying so much more of my day and my life.

:D

Many Blessings,
Karen

[Revvell]

Incredibly fun! Count me in on that book discussion, too. I'm having such a great time watching all the neat stuff that is happening because I keep visualizing it. Money is flowing, my body is changing, people around me are kinder and more interesting to me. I'm enjoying so much more of my day and my life.

:D

Many Blessings,
Karen

Yanno? I was thinking the same thing yesterday morning while out walking ~ about people around me kinder and more interesting (of course, it helps that I'm that way as well. As many here have stated, they've become kinder, friendlier, easier to be around since going raw. Think it could be they are now nourished?) Also, I'm attracting more interesting people into my life ~ people who are looking to heal, looking to become financially free, looking to build and maintain healthy relationships, etc. and not just complaining about their lives.

Yesterday I received a check for $2400. I thought it would be $1400. Another thousand??? How fun is that?

On page 79 of Ecker's book he states: "....once you do commit, the universe will bend over backward to support you."

I've always found this to be true. So many have committed to being miserable (been there, done that) and the universe provides. I know many who commit to being happy will find that the universe will provide that as well.

There's nothing in Eker's book I've not read before ~ just a different way of saying it and what I've found is, reading books such as his, keeps me focused. Same w/ eating raw ~ reading books such as Alissa's, or any of the others I have, keeps me focused on the why's and wherefores.

Have a rawsome day ~

Revvell

[Shay]

Wow, this is a great thread.....let me share my experience to encourage everyone. I bought a book called, Excuse me, your life is waiting, a couple of months ago while on a trip. It follows all of the suggestions you have quoted, especially the FEELING what you want. I worked with it, wrote out my intentions, FELT the energy of what having my dreams would feel like....lots of feelings. : ) Anyways, amazingly enough, without planning any of this, I have moved to my dream home, complete with barn to open as my art studio / gallery....found a great group of like minded people to talk to...and have been able to open my home to help two little girls that were without a home. ( 2 and 4 years old ) this ALL happened within 1 month!!!
Amazing, things really do flow quickly when you imagine the possibilities.

I do have a quick question/comment....my husband isn't sold on any of this, not in the least...even with everything that has happened....he is sitting there waiting for it all to fall apart and can't seem to stop trying to figure out all the negative possiblities.... Maybe I should start directing some good energy his way....but changing another person isn't very easy.....

I really do appreciate all your posts Revell, they are inspiring.

~Shay

[Revvell]

Hi Shay and welcome!!! Thank you so much for your insights and experiences. Your husband sounds like someone who is "waiting for the other shoe to drop". It's amazing that you created all that you did with that energy around. Good for you!!!

Here's a suggestion ~ my husband, although he doesn't "believe it" (far as I can tell), doesn't cast negative energy around about what I do ~ fortunately for me. It's the same as eating raw ~ nooooo, YOU can't change someone. All you can do is do what you do and create the results. Many will be of the mind of ~ "If she can do it, so can I". Others will say "Well, that's easy for YOU to do...." as though you have magical powers. lol

We have a saying ~ leave others to their otherness and take care of yourself. That's basically it.

One thing about negative people too ~ it's easier for them to bring you down than for you to bring them up soooo, it seems to me you'll have to avoid the topic and be with him where you can. Is this making sense?

As supportive as Bo is w/ me and what I do, there are certain things he doesn't understand (as much from being from another country as from not doing "the work") sooo, I just be with him where/when we can. I'm quite lucky in that he can see what's happening; what I'm creating; how I'm feeling, etc. and supports all of that.

No, changing someone is not possible yet, here's a suggestion ~ appreciations. Find things he does that you appreciate. Don't make things up yet, when he does something you like, mention it to him. Visualize your partnership as you'd like it to be.

What I have found is, my own change in attitude will most often change my relating w/ someone else. Case in point ~ my training was quite expensive. In order to pay for it, I delivered pizza. My boss tended to be rather domineering and dominating. Nag, nag, nag, constantly. "RUN IN THE STORE; RUN OUT OF THE STORE!!!" Uh, well, that wasn't going to happen. And neither was the insane driving many were doing (got paid hourly and in tips so, more deliveries, more tips). After about two weeks of this, I finally got that ~ getting the pizza to someone was not a life-or-death situation unless I hit someone cuz I was venting inside about him and not paying attention to my driving. So! I calmed down and returned after that delivery w/ a new attitude. His attitude toward me changed. It was remarkable! He still continued w/ the same attitude towards the others.

Thank you for the book title. Going to put that on my Amazon wishlist.

Many blessing to you, your husband and those little girls,

Revvell

[Revvell]

I think this whole process--reprogramming the thoughts can be another whole website!!
JMD

In progress. :)

btw ~ for those of you who have the Millionaire Mind book by Eker, read pages 96-98 for assistance in what to do about people who are not supportive of your growth and aliveness.

Have a fantabulous holiday ~

Revvell

[Revvell]

For those of you following this thread, this book has been one of the most beneficial for me. I picked it up years ago and also have it on audiotape. IF you do the exercises, you will most definitely see a change in your self-esteem and realize you ARE deserving of health, wealth and supportive relationships. It's call ~ The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden. Superb book. 5-star rating.

Revvell

[JMD]

Revvell..

You are such an inspiring positive person!! I am so happy to read your posts and be inspired to experience all the bundles of abundances for ME just because:)

Hugs!!
JMD

[Revvell]

Hi JMD,

Thank you so much for your kind words. Good to see you're still here. :)

So, here's a lesson in receiving from the universe. With all the work/play I'm doing in receptivity, I had a chance to receive something someone was giving away and I said "no". Here's the story. I was out walking and I passed a cafe where there are a few tables and chairs. A gentleman was sitting outside w/ a large basket of tangerines. He asked me if I would like some. Thinking we'd just gotten some from the farmers' market, I thanked him and said no, I've got plenty. He said, "oh! you have that problem too" which I took to mean he had trees and excess fruit. As I was walking away, I hit the palm of my hand to my forehead and said "what are you thinking/doing?" The universe is offering you some of what you REALLY like for FREE and you are turning it down????

Now, I know, many of you are saying ~ "but, you have plenty"!!! Well, I had plenty at that time. 3 days later and I'm almost out. "but, you have enough money to go and purchase more". This is accurate yet, for those of you saying these things notice you have your "buts" in the way. Consider this! The UNIVERSE was GIVING me something for FREE and I said "NO"!!! I was not, at that time, open to receiving the abundance of the universe!

Not paying attention to this is what keeps people at survival instead of thrival level. Just enough to get by. Is that where you want to be? I don't. I want MORE than enough so, for instance, if someone comes over (as someone did) and wants some tangerines (which someone did), then I would be short for the week (as I am) and will have to go shopping for more because I did not have an abundance to give away.

Your thoughts?

Revvell

[karotw]

Good Morning -

I am now the proud owner of both "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" and "The Six Pillars of Self Esteem". Haven't read past the first few pages yet, but looking forward to what this experience will bring!

Revvell, thanks for sharing the story of the tangerines. So many times I have passed things up because I have "enough". . .and I can think of some many times when I have said the words to myself "I always seem to have *just* enough". . . .well, I, too, would like to have more than enough. . .and more than enough to share.

Many Blessings!
Karen

[Revvell]

Karen,

Thank you for the input. I know exactly what you mean. Said the same things myself which was why I started exploring abundance in the first place. Just enough does not give me extra to share. It's also dis-empowering.

It's interesting when one really considers it. Have you ever been out walking or hiking with someone and they fall behind ~ and they stay behind by a certain distance ~ no more, no less ~ just right there behind you? Now, IF they can keep that distance then, it makes sense that they could actually keep up because they are going the same speed anyway ~ just a few steps behind.

Well, isn't it interesting that, no matter what happens, we can stay just ahead of the game no matter what happens? IF the car breaks down, we have just enough to pay for it and still maintain our lifestyle. IF a little "extra" money comes in, we purchase what we've been wanting so that money is gone ~ and we're back where we started?

Well, for me, I'm looking to have MORE! I'm looking to create enough so that I can give it away just cuz I can ~ if I choose! That's often what I do with excess clothing or whatever is around the house that I don't want/need anymore ~ give it away. Let the universe know I recognize universal abundance and know there's more where that came from.

That's why I circulate $$$ wisely. There's more where that came from yet, I don't squander it on clothing I have no use for; a big car which I don't need, etc. I DO allow it to accumulate as it will and allow myself to enjoy going to a 5-star hotel for a weekend where I can get room service, a massage, etc. I work hard and I enjoy my leisure. :)

What have you put for things you would do if you had available funds? Whatever it is, make an envelope for it and when it's got enough cash, go do it!! Enjoy life! This, as far as I know for sure, is the only one we've got.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Here's another aspect of abundance. I've written about having enough to give away. The opposite of that is also, selling in order to receive ~ and also to allow others to realize their abundance.

Case in point: Many years ago, my former mentor had a computer he wished to get rid of. Now, he normally would just drop anything he wanted to get rid of down the trash chute ~ no matter what the cost or how long he had it ~ down the trash chute. (His neighbors got some REALLY nice stuff as he always bought top quality).

Anyway, he was getting a new computer and offered me his old one ~ for a price. I thought this was strange since most stuff just got given away or down the chute yet, he wanted me ~ who, at that time was paying him a LOT of money for training ~ to realize that if I really wanted something, I could create the income to have it. We made a deal. I would pay $300 a month for 4 months. Did it. Didn't know how I would yet, made the deal, trusted in the universe.

Another thing comes to mind. At the end of one year my roommate moved out of our apartment where I was paying $375 plus utilities. Now, I couldn't see how I could maintain that apartment by myself and couldn't find a roommate who didn't smoke or drink so went searching. Found an apartment for $650 which I fell in love with. Hmmm. I was barely getting by at $375 a month and half the utilities. $650 a month PLUS full utilities???? I jumped in with both feet. Now, my thinking was, I could get sessions w/ my mentor only twice a month instead of every week (isn't that the way? We eliminate what is supporting us instead of looking for what isn't and eliminating that?).

Anyway, I moved in in Nov. of that year. In Dec. I was given a motorcycle. Insurance on a motorcycle is not that much ~ at that time about $100 a year. The thing was, the riding. To REALLY ride, which was what I wanted to do, would cost for gas, food and regular maintenance. An added expense of about $150 per month. THEN, my mentor said his prices were going up ~ $10 per week for weekly classes; $25 per week for one-on-one sessions; and I can't remember if the weekend prices went up.

I went into despair. How can I do this? So! Instead of coming from abundance I was thinking about how to cut back. This "thinking" is coming from a perception of lack and limitaion. The universe is ABUNDANT!!!! So! I cried, I despaired, I did all the things one tends to do. AFTER doing all that and moving the energy, I had an aha moment. I said "I'm keeping this apartment; I'm riding EVERY single Sunday, 350 miles or more AND I'm continuing sessions, classes and weekends with him." Once I made that declaration, things started happening. More clients started coming to me; more students for my class; $$$$ for Christmas.... It all came together because I declared it. Now! You cannot half-step in your declaration. You cannot say "well, I'll declare it yet I don't believe it". You have to delare it and mean it ~ AND put the energy out and be open to having what you declare. Do what's necessary!!! Need more business? Make more phone calls! Write some letters. Take action! Tell people what you want. Join a networking group so people know you; who you are, what you want. Assist others in having what they want.

It is amazing what our minds can create if we accept that everything we have we have created and everything we want, we create.

Oh! I was watching a silly little movie over the weekend called The Wedding Date. I usually don't like "chick flics" as they show neurotic relationships. Anyway, there was a line in it which makes total sense to me: "A woman will only have the relationship she wants." (possibly paraphrasing here)

This is so true across the board. People only have the health they want; the wealth they want; the relationships they want.

The main female character in the movie asked the person who said the line: So, you think I WANT to be single and miserable? (not sure how the two need to co-incide yet, that's the bs people buy into) ...and his response was "Yes".

So, IF you are looking to become more abundant; healthier, and in a loving relationship ~ look at how you are stopping yourself from doing so. What are the benefits of being broke (or, at least saying you are); sick and w/out a loving relationship (if you in fact actually want one) ~ at least have one with yourself.

Enough for today ~

Revvell

[JMD]

Revell,

I AGREE wholeheartedly...the tangerine story is priceless!!

It is the fear and guilt that--- I think--stops us all. Who knows, maybe you could have taken all his tangerines and he could have gone home early to spend time with his wife and kids....sharing breeds more sharing as does service and generosity!!

Experience is the best teacher!!!

I am looking forward to the day when I can hear the voices and not take them to heart. The voices that tell me it is more ladylike to deny and give more and more and more.

What am i thinking?? :D My mom is just like that ---denies her gifts then resents those more fortunate! I wonder if she is thinking she will be rewarded in HEAVEN PLUS!! :p

IMO, NOW is the life to get and give more and do it without shame guilt or fear. It is much easier for me to type it than to live it..but I AM GETTING THERE!! NExt yr. I will be WORKING a lot less finishing my masters and making a baby!! :D

OX,
Jen

[karotw]

Have I shared how much I appreciate this thread? Revvell, thank you for sharing that experience. I recall having a similar one, finding myself in a perfect apartment that cost way more than I though I could come up with, but managed to always have enough for the rent and living, too. Some time after that, however, I got caught back up in not believing that I would have enough money to pay for thing and again found myself just "scraping by". . .

Currently I am declaring that I will be buying a condo ( in S. Cal, no less) by then end of this year. And I truly believe that this will happen, though I'm not sure how. Seeing in print the manifestation of your dream helps me to realize mine. I can't wait to see how the financing flows :D

In the mean time, I am creating my current living space to be more supportive of my raw lifestyle and having fun watching how that is working out, too. . .

Isn't Abundance grand?

Manny Blessings,
Karen

[Revvell]

Have I shared how much I appreciate this thread?

Well, ya have now. :)




Revvell, thank you for sharing that experience. I recall having a similar one, finding myself in a perfect apartment that cost way more than I though I could come up with, but managed to always have enough for the rent and living, too. Some time after that, however, I got caught back up in not believing that I would have enough money to pay for thing and again found myself just "scraping by". . .

Isn't it funny how we do that to ourselves? We're not worthy of having something. I've seen/heard that so often ~ people get what they say they want ~ a good job; great relationship; win the lottery ~ then lose it because some part of them is not aligned with them having.



Currently I am declaring that I will be buying a condo ( in S. Cal, no less) by then end of this year. And I truly believe that this will happen, though I'm not sure how. Seeing in print the manifestation of your dream helps me to realize mine. I can't wait to see how the financing flows :D

Might I make a suggestion on this? Have you created long-term vision? When looking at financing, have you included monthly association fees and any other "hidden" costs? Taken into account that right now, many are buying into the "interest-only" loans and 2 years down the line when the principle kicks in...

I know many who are going to lose their homes because they are "assuming" (and we all know what that means) that, in two years they'll be more financially stable then they currently are. (not saying you are doing this ~ just musing) That's how many run into trouble. They purchase big telling themselves that 2 years, 5 years, 10 years down the road they'll have more money coming in ~ with no plan as to how that's going to happen. Then find themselves in credit card debt.



In the mean time, I am creating my current living space to be more supportive of my raw lifestyle and having fun watching how that is working out, too. . .

It's all about fun, isn't it?

Oh! When I have time, I take all kinds of trainings, seminars, workshops etc. to hear how others do it and what they've got to say, etc., and one thing that came up recently was about taking time out for fun. My contribution was ~ many are "persuing" happiness ~ in the future ~ which never comes. So glad to see/hear you are having fun now ~ NOT waiting for the condo or this, or that to happen.

Now that I'm on the subject, one thing I hear from my clients and others ~ I'll be happy when this or that happens. The other thing I notice is, how many can be miserable wretches all year long EXCEPT when a holiday rolls around; or their birthday; or ... SOMEthing different has to happen for them to be happy. For me, I choose to be happy on a daily basis. Happy holidays!!! Heck, happy EVERYday! :)


Isn't Abundance grand?

Nod,nod,nod



Many Blessings,
Karen

And to you as well.

Revvell

[Revvell]

It is the fear and guilt that--- I think--stops us all. Who knows, maybe you could have taken all his tangerines and he could have gone home early to spend time with his wife and kids....sharing breeds more sharing as does service and generosity!!

Well, he wasn't selling ~ just hanging out in front of the coffee shop. One of those sweet, retired guys.


Experience is the best teacher!!! IF one is paying attention. How many times have I received opportunities like that and not gotten it? IF I'd gotten "it" previously, I'd not have let that opportunity go by.


The voices that tell me it is more ladylike to deny and give more and more and more.

Have you asked these voices where you're supposed to give from? Can't give from an empty well. Sometimes these voices (we call them sub-personalities) need to be enlightened. They have all this programming ~ Better to give than to receive bs. If I don't receive I have nothing to give! It's an energy exchange.

You know what's interesting? People think I'm supposed to work for free. They told me as a "natural healer" you "should" give your work to folk who need it. Ummm, well, o.k. then, how am I supposed to support myself? It's sort of a conundrum (just like that word) ~ If you haven't had a job, you can't get a job; if you don't have credit, you can't get credit; if you work as a healer, you "should" do it for free ~ yet, "why are you delivering pizza? You can't be very good as a healer". Uh duh! I work at that for free! *shakes head* People are VERY strange.



IMO, NOW is the life to get and give more and do it without shame guilt or fear. It is much easier for me to type it than to live it..but I AM GETTING THERE!!

You're already "there". Enjoy where you are; accept it; carry on. :)

Revvell

[karotw]

[QUOTE]Isn't it funny how we do that to ourselves? We're not worthy of having something. I've seen/heard that so often ~ people get what they say they want ~ a good job; great relationship; win the lottery ~ then lose it because some part of them is not aligned with them having.
Isn't that the truth! I have allowed that to happend to me far too many times. Lessons learned, as I see it. . .and moving on to more abundance pastures now. . hard to take, though!




Might I make a suggestion on this? Have you created long-term vision? When looking at financing, have you included monthly association fees and any other "hidden" costs? Taken into account that right now, many are buying into the "interest-only" loans and 2 years down the line when the principle kicks in...


Thanks for the suggestions, I appreciate hearing it! Part of the reason that I haven't jumped into the housing market is because I tend to be future vision oriented. I have tried to take into account all those hidden figures and "extras" that might fall into my path. It can be very overwhelming and sometimes I wonder if I don't need to just take the plunge, but I've been caught in that credit card trap before and I'm not willing to go there. . . I trust that it will work out and I will own my own home soon but I realize that there are steps in this process. . .thanks for the reminder, too :)


It's all about fun, isn't it?

Oh! When I have time, I take all kinds of trainings, seminars, workshops etc. to hear how others do it and what they've got to say, etc., and one thing that came up recently was about taking time out for fun. My contribution was ~ many are "persuing" happiness ~ in the future ~ which never comes. So glad to see/hear you are having fun now ~ NOT waiting for the condo or this, or that to happen.

I grew up in a house where most things were based on something that would happen in the future. Everything was about planning for the future and very little was actually done in the present. This has been pervasive in my life and when I'm not mindful about it, I allow the future tripping to take over. So, I continue on my road of allowing balance and abundance rather that listening to the old messages and living in either my past or my future - rather than my present.




For me, I choose to be happy on a daily basis. Happy holidays!!! Heck, happy EVERYday! :)

An inspiration, I'd say. I am so clear today that happiness is something I create and that my attitude is a good portion of what makes one day better than another. People often comment on how "even" I am. That I'm not particularly dramatic or overly emotional. . .I usually smile to myself and remember that I have been both dramatic and overly emotional and have made consious decisions to do things differently. . .and to live in the day that I'm in. Not perfectly, but consisitenly . . . .and that is pretty miraculous!


Many Blessings AND Great Abudance,
Karen

[Revvell]

People often comment on how "even" I am. That I'm not particularly dramatic or overly emotional. . .I usually smile to myself and remember that I have been both dramatic and overly emotional and have made consious decisions to do things differently. . .and to live in the day that I'm in. Not perfectly, but consisitenly . . . .and that is pretty miraculous!
Karen

Wow! I can't wait to meet you! That's what folk say about me. Actually been asked to speak at a club I belong to about how people create dramas and stuff. One thing I've noticed is that, with eating raw, a lot of that disappears yet, when something happens and one is thrown off kilter, what supports them the most ~ their food program ~ gets thrown by the wayside. (Think I said something similar to this somewhere here) heh!

Yet, as you say, it is also making a conscious decision to be happy. Congratulations!!! I've also done the overly dramatic, overly emotional drama/trauma thing. SUCH a waste of energy when it could be going into something sooo much more creative. What it comes down to also is, what we say to ourselves and I've found that, IF I don't eat well and IF I don't get out and move the energy, what I say to myself is not as contstructive as when I do those things.

Oh! Good newses. ;) I went to a networking meeting yesterday and, dressed to the teeth (haven't been because I've not found atttractive shoes that fit (quite narrow feet) until recently (which in, and of itself is a huge win) and received quite a few compliments on my clothing. THEN the speaker was giving away some books. I declared to myself ~ "I want that one". Got it. Then, they had a drawing where everyone put in their business cards. A lot of stuff came up I had no desire for and said so, to myself, then "My Flower Guy" (yeah, that's his business name) gave away a $25 gift certificate for flowers. Told the person sitting at the table across from me ~ "I want that". No sooner did the words come out of my mouth than I had the card in my hand. Gonna get some flowers for my honey. :)

Oh! The name of the book ~ "The One Minute Millionaire" by Jack Canfield. I'll let you know if it's any good.

Ummm, anybody have any feedback on the others mentioned in this thread?

Have an awesome and abundant day.

Revvell

[sweetgoddess]

That's what folk say about me.No Way Revvell! ;)

Ah, you're a lovely lass. This is a great thread, I enjoy grokking it and will jump in when its time..lol
Thanks for creating this abundance!

Warmly~
Carmel

[Revvell]

No Way Revvell! ;)

:rolleyes: Yeah way, silly wench.

After I looked at it I was wondering what was it folk said about me ~ how "even" I am or ~ they can't wait to meet me. Well, I'm SURE it's the latter as well. :D

Ummm, grokking? You seen Clockwork Orange lately? :eek:

... AND you and Cherie are coming to the potluck still, eh? *sweet smile*

Rev

[plucked]

wellll, its not "abundance", but a step closer perhaps. I put out to the universe that I need more money, and I am open to it (as long as it hurts noone, etc). As I was leaving work yesterday my boss told me they were going to give me my dollar raise a month early. So I'll be up to 12 bucks an hour (part time) for this coming paycheck. whoo-hoo!

little steps to being a millionaire, but atleast I can afford my groceries.

[Revvell]

wellll, its not "abundance",

Hell yeah it is! Don't compare your wins to anyone else's. Totally appreciate the small things as they do lead to larger.

Congratulations on the raise!

Revvell

[karotw]

[QUOTE]Wow! I can't wait to meet you!
Likewise! I can't wait for the potluck. . .



One thing I've noticed is that, with eating raw, a lot of that disappears yet, when something happens and one is thrown off kilter, what supports them the most ~ their food program ~ gets thrown by the wayside. (Think I said something similar to this somewhere here) heh!

Yes, I agree - I am much more even when the quality of my food is better and with raw I've noticed this even more - and also, that as soon as things get difficult or complicated, the first thing to suffer is the food program. . .



SUCH a waste of energy when it could be going into something sooo much more creative.
Yup!


What it comes down to also is, what we say to ourselves and I've found that, IF I don't eat well and IF I don't get out and move the energy, what I say to myself is not as contstructive as when I do those things



THEN the speaker was giving away some books. I declared to myself ~ "I want that one". Got it. Then, they had a drawing where everyone put in their business cards. A lot of stuff came up I had no desire for and said so, to myself, then "My Flower Guy" (yeah, that's his business name) gave away a $25 gift certificate for flowers. Told the person sitting at the table across from me ~ "I want that". No sooner did the words come out of my mouth than I had the card in my hand. Gonna get some flowers for my honey. :)
I love this story. . .I believe that when I'm conscious enough I can do this with the lotto :) I keep saying I'm going to win it, but so often catch myself thinking that "it's impossible". . . .it's this thinking that I know I need to change. . . But in the meantime I'll work my way up to it. This month I'll win the monthly drawing at Trader Joe's :)




Ummm, anybody have any feedback on the others mentioned in this thread?

Still working on Millionaire Mind and Six Pillars - will keep you posted!


Have an awesome and abundant day.You, too!

Sweetgoddess - so good to see you here and looking forward to when you jump in :)

Plucked - congratulations on the raise! Abundance is abundance:cool:



Many Blessings,
Karen

[RawTruth]

I enjoy grokking it . . . Okay, way off topic here, but Carmel started it <nyeh nyeh nyeh> Speaking of grokking, I recommended Stranger in a Strange Land to my son to read. Later, when I used the word grok to him, he told me couldn't finish it - found it to be really dated and said it just seemed to be all about sex. OMG! That book rocked me back when I read it. I guess "back when" is the operative phrase here. Anyway, Carmel, you've either dated yourself (which I know isn't true since I've seen your beautiful young face in person) or let us in on what might have a formative book for you. Geez, I love talking about books!

*pops back out of the thread, smiling*

[sweetgoddess]

ha Diana, are you serious?
I loved Stranger in a Strange Land. It was one of those books that came to me at the perfect time and wowed my mind. It was on my husbands book shelf, and he is 16 years older then me--but still, a book like that can never become dated, can it? :eek: I thought it was amazing. I have been grokking ever since...lol
Ah well, since time is but an illusion I dont mind being dated! Glad to hear you liked it too Moon Goddess.


Revvell, the past 2 weeks in my life were all about learning the benefits of this "Assist others in having what they want" Very powerful! AMazing things have manifested in my life in the last week that wouldnt have been created had I not finally been able to do just as you said--and with a loving heart.

Now this is the stuff we should learn in school!

Warmly~
Carmel

[Revvell]

Revvell, the past 2 weeks in my life were all about learning the benefits of this "Assist others in having what they want" Very powerful! AMazing things have manifested in my life in the last week that wouldnt have been created had I not finally been able to do just as you said--and with a loving heart. Share!!!! share!!!


Now this is the stuff we should learn in school! It totally is. I've hardly if ever used half the stuff I learned in school. What "should" be taught is how to create and maintain lasting, worthwhile relationships; create and maintain health and handle finances. Kids get out of school w/ a credit card in their hands having mommy and daddy pay the bills. They have NO idea about living w/in their means.

O.k., more abundance coming our way. We're going to Las Vegas next week; Bo is driving out Sun. a.m.; I'll be flying out Tue. evening. We'll be driving home together on Sat. a.m. W/in that time we'll be staying in a 3 bedroom suite, all expenses paid except for meals I think as we will be frequenting raw food restaurants.

Farmers' market is open today w/ an abundance of colorful, wonder-filled, beautiful, organic, fruits and veggies. Yayyyyyy!!!!

Now, which comes first ~ abundance or appreciations for what we currently have? Isn't what you currently have your abundant reality?

Revvell

[JMD]

Just out of curiosity--where is the pot luck. I live in the Northeast. I am putting energy out there that there is some RAW GET TOGETHERS SOON!!
Here is to successes to you all...to see them and accept them.

Hugs, JMD.

PS If I was to get ONE book that is simple and direct in assisting me in visualizations and accepting/living abundance...what would you all suggest....??

Thanks in advance:).

[Revvell]

Hmmm. Well, there are so MANY books out there yet, Shakti Gawain's Creative Visualization is probably a classic.

The potluck will be in my home in SoCal. You could start your own as I did. Go to rawfoodmeetup.com, register and get to organizing. I've been amazed how many have joined the group, said "yes" and/or "maybe" so far.

Revvell

[JMD]

Thanks Revvell...I AM SO HAPPY I actually have that book!!! It is in a box in the attic from when I moved this summer...I will dig that out!!:)

I will check out the site and create my own local POTLUCK!! Yippee.

I am off to do some spiritual SOUL retreval today with a local pal/reiki master. My goal is to balance myself and remove the blocks to abundance on another level. What a joy and the best part is that it was a gift!! no charge but a hug and a smile. God is providing just because ...I am SO HONORED.

Blessings,
Jen

[karotw]

I remember hearing about "Stranger in a Strange Land" many years ago and thought then I should read it, but never did. Then within the last couple of years in was recommended to me by someone I was talking to about "non traditional" relationships. . . .this time I read it. . . .and it truly was a life changing experience for me. . .It sits on my book shelf now and I regularly pull it down to read a passage here or there just to remember. . .we happily and regularly grok at my house ;)


And now I'm reminding myself that to "assist others in having want they want". . ususally means that I'm not only helping them but me as well. . .and that way everyone is getting what that want. . .and this is true abundance :D


I'm off to visit family this weekend - which used be quite a trial and often left me feeling frustrated and angry. A couple of years ago I began the practice of letting go of all expectations about what trips back to visit would look like and learned that I would have a lot more fun and generally everyone was pretty easy going and pleasant. :D With this current trip, I found that I was starting to have an expecation again and was getting frustrated with DBF, as he was "trying to ruin" my plans. . . I caugh myself pretty quickly, as those words fell out of my mouth. . and change my attitude right away. This trip will be pretty interesting, however it happens. . .and as of today I don't need it to be anything other than a time to visit with family. . . .I'll let you know how it goes. . . .

Many Blessings,
Karen

[Sparkle]

Its been so long since I've posted and I've so enjoyed these early morning hours catching up and seeing familiar names.

Love, love, love this post and I don't remember who mentioned Abraham-Hicks - but deliberate creation can change your world. And that's what all these posts have been about. Flowing energy towards what you want, not what you don't want.

I just wanted to bring up a favorite vision of mine that I received from Abraham and that's the image of a waterfall or ocean. Imagine this endless flowing of water that represents abundance -cosmic energy. So many of us go to that source with a teacup. We're so afraid of taking too much or fearing that it'll run out. Abraham says trust in the Universe's abundance - hook up your pipeline and bring that abundance flowing into your life.

I love that imagery. I'm not there yet but I'm so appreciative of Revvell and this thread because I've recommitted to allowing, allowing, allowing more into my life - more love, health, beauty and money.

Blessings!

[Revvell]

Sparkle,

Welcome again and thank you for that beautiful image.

How true that is that people are sooo afraid to receive the abundance of the universe ~ as though there wont be enough for others when, in fact, they'll have overflow to share as well. As I say that, it seems we can receive from the universe and, what we receive expands to share. Hmmm. Something to consider.

One little exercise I do when I'm feeling greedy or even overwhelmed with having so much is, I look at the trees and see all the leaves and say ~ how is it they have so many leaves? Is there a limit to how many acorns a squirrel can have? Why is there so much sand in the desert? Are there an unlimited number of ants and cockroaches? (Oh yeahhhh!)

Admittedly, one doesn't want to waste resources. As with many things, there are a lot of fine lines in life. This thread is not about waste or greed. What it is about is allowing the good into one's life and being thankful.

That's one thing many people "need" to learn is appreciation for what they have. I have an abundance of appreciations for the people who are here; the internet; my husband and all he does and the life I live, having consciously having chosen it and SO much more.

Injoy ~

Revvell

[plucked]

i think it was you revvell, that mentioned winning a raffle for a book you wanted at a conference? I remembered that story a couple days ago when I was in a similar situation. I put out that I wanted to win, and what I wanted, and guess what? I got the very book I wanted! It may have been that my card in the raffle box was near the top, but the fact I got the thing I wanted is cool.

Tryin to excercise this as much as possible. Usually every day I get frustrated that I wasnt able financially to go to school, when I get so much out of learning. Instead, I have been feeling the knowledge that I will go to school, that the money will be there, that I will have a fulfilling education, with as many titles as I please.

If anything, it counteracts that stress of feeling deprived and bitter.

[Revvell]

Plucked,

Well, yeah, probably me. I've done it a few times now. Parking spaces are fun too. Congratulations declaring what you want; winning and I appreciate you sharing here! Thank you.

Yanno? I went to school; graduated from high school; three years of college. Don't feel it made me any smarter. For me, knowledge came from all the reading I do. Smarter? Well, actually, that came from experiences I've had.

Example, before meeting Bo, I was with a guy who had sooooo much knowledge it drove me nuts. He could talk one to death about so many things ~ of no value to anybody. Just connected knowledge of with knowing of which are not the same things.

Another example. Many people do psycho-emotional work. They go to school and read a lot of books, get tested on what they read, get lots of paper to put on their walls. They've not healed their own psycho-emotional problems. All they are doing is regurgitating what they've read. After awhile of working, they can refer to what they've learned from their clients.

My learning was by doing. I spend 16 years+ leaning about me; how my mind/body works while at the same time doing group work with others. What I found is that, most "minds" work alike and people tend to do what people tend to do. When one finds out a person's tendancy, they get to control them.

So, I understand your wanting to go to school and learn. My high school years sucked. My college years were wonderful (went in mid-to late 20's). Thing is, I use very little of what I learned in all those years. What I did receive was support for being who I am. I had one, wonderful teacher in college. Hopefully, you have people who support and care for you like that, wherever you go and whatever you choose to do.

Revvell

[Dandelion Girl]

Revvell, Thank you so much for telling us about this book. I got a gift certificate for Christmas and one of the books I got was Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. I just received it and I really like it. I find things popping up that I didn't realize were in my money blueprint. Also I like the movements with the declarations. I do this with my students to help them remember things and I think it is great to do it with ourselves as well. This book will definitely help with my abundance and I really appreciate your sharing it.

Pam

[Revvell]

Revvell, Thank you so much for telling us about this book. Pam


Pam,

You're quite welcome. Enjoy it and please share your abundant experiences with us.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Just a quickie today ~ catching up on fun work/play.

I went to a networking meeting yesterday and at the end they raffle off stuff folk bring to promote their businesses. One item which came up was a duffle bag w/ a smaller detachable bag. Before I had a chance to declare I wanted it, someone points to the gent sitting across from her and says "Terry wants that!" Guess who got it?

Everyone else was surprised. I wasn't. He declared it; he got it.

Have an awesome and abundant day ~

Revvell

[Revvell]

Life has certainly been interesting and wonder-filled. Approximately 15 people showed for the potluck and they all brought the most delicious foods. One person was even courteous enough to bring extra plates, cups and napkins for us sharing her abundance.

As I'm cleaning out and organizing for our big move over the month of Feb. I am so full of appreciation that I have so much stuff to give away and also to sell as well as keep and utilize.

Some of the things I am selling have been so helpful to me in the past ~ my Green Life juicer, sprouter, etc. Others I've not used ~ such as a most powerful Waring Blender ~ because the ones I have are so functional.

What's really good to know? That I have so much to give AND I can sell or give at my convenience. Some are wondering why I'm selling and not just giving it all away. That would be because for some things, the exchange of energy is a good thing. It's a difficult thing to express. It's not because of the cost of the items. *shrugs* what to say?

Right now I'm bringing more awareness than ever into my life ~ seeing how my body/mind functions depending on what goes in it; how I'm creating more interest in what I do for $$ by where my focus is; meeting more people through networking meetings; finding a new place where the landlady AND the neighbors expect lots of folk to be going in and out; etc. It's all good.

I'm out of here ~ focusing on a very productive and enjoyable day.

Celebrate whatsoever.

Revvell

[Lara]

Revell and all,
I've been lurking around for the past week or so, and this post made me want to join in the fun! I was last here in July of 2005. Back on my raw journey now.
Anyway, I want to share about harv eker's courses, I've taken almost all of them and am committed to more this year. It's been quite a breathtaking journey of EXPANDING my consciousness to be able to receive the unlimited abundance of the Universe. This is what his *very experiential* courses have offered me. My business has taken off and I am ready for more growth!
Thank you for sharing his book, I listen to it on audioCD in my car and read it about every other month.
Also, thank you for the "attractor factor" link, I just spent an hour filling it out and am excited to share the good results as they manifest ( i know they will).
Glad to be back.
Lara

[Revvell]

Lara~

Welcome. Good "seeing" you again.

I understand Harv will not be doing the seminars for much longer. I had planned on taking one myself. Just need to created the time/space.

Currently I am reading "The One Minute Millionaire" ~ Another book I highly recommend. I've participated in one of their (free ~ except for the cost of the phone call) teleseminars so far. There is soooo much knowledge and information out there!

Had a GREAT day at the Expo. Best day I've had in quite some time. Got the $$$ back to pay for the expo and doubled that.

Life is good!

Revvell

[shakti17]

i haven't started the millionaire book yet, because i have been totally engrossed it "Ask and it is Given"

it is the best book ever, IMO

so here was my cool manifestation today, they have an exercise called "wouldn't it be nice if...." so waiting for the subway i said "wouldn't it be nice if i got a seat" ok -- that is like "IMPOSSIBLE" in NYC at rush hour, the train is always like packed sardines --- but i said it sweetly w a good vibe "wouldn't it be nice if i got a seat"

i got onto the packed train, and my inner voice said "go left" so i did -- and there was one seat in the corner! the train was totally packed too! boy am i lucky. i love manifesting.

[Lara]

who wrote it? I think I'll pick it up.
Revvell, Harv is still doing the more advanced courses, and some, not many of the 3day MMI (intro), he's doing one in Garden Grove April 21-23, that I'm gonna be at with my staff. He's hiring more trainers, because his company is booming at a rate they can hardly keep up with it. My husband Johnny (you met him at cafe gratitude in sf) is training right now to become one of his top trainers. It's so exciting! We really believe in what harv's doing, the integrity of his company and mission.
Sounds like the expo was a good investment of your time and energy. so fun when it works out that way, isn't it?
have an abundantly blissful day!
Lara

[shakti17]

www.abraham-hicks.com

best book ever!

[Revvell]

who wrote it? I think I'll pick it up.
Revvell, Harv is still doing the more advanced courses, and some, not many of the 3day MMI (intro), he's doing one in Garden Grove April 21-23, that I'm gonna be at with my staff. He's hiring more trainers, because his company is booming at a rate they can hardly keep up with it. My husband Johnny (you met him at cafe gratitude in sf) is training right now to become one of his top trainers. It's so exciting! We really believe in what harv's doing, the integrity of his company and mission.
Sounds like the expo was a good investment of your time and energy. so fun when it works out that way, isn't it?
have an abundantly blissful day!
Lara

Lara,

Hi!!! I'm doing Harv's 3-day intensive in June. I've got an acquaintance who has been with him for 2 years and previously did much of what I've done and still claims Harv is the top dog as far as abundance goes.

Yeah, the expo was fantastic. :) Now I'm holding seminars and workshops so folk can get into what's internally stopping them from moving on into lives of abundance and joy. It is soooo enriching ~ getting to know people intimately ~ them, sharing of themselves, trusting, etc.

Looking into creating a new line of jewelry as well and Bo was at a promotional products expo the last 3 days and came home to tell me that one distibutor is interested in carrying my soy candles. How fun is that???? :D

So, Johnny is training to become one of Harv's top trainers? What/how are you doing? Guess since the intro training is after the advanced I wont be seeing you there in Apr. :(

Glad to "see" you here. Please stay in touch.

Revvell

[Revvell]

i haven't started the millionaire book yet, because i have been totally engrossed it "Ask and it is Given"

it is the best book ever, IMO


Got it on my Amazon "wishlist" as well as a few others. Re-reading Harv's book at this time. Sheesh! so many books and an abundance of time!!!! :D Thank you for the suggestion.

Revvell

[Lara]

Lara,

Hi!!! I'm doing Harv's 3-day intensive in June. I've got an acquaintance who has been with him for 2 years and previously did much of what I've done and still claims Harv is the top dog as far as abundance goes.

Yeah, the expo was fantastic. :) Now I'm holding seminars and workshops so folk can get into what's internally stopping them from moving on into lives of abundance and joy. It is soooo enriching ~ getting to know people intimately ~ them, sharing of themselves, trusting, etc.

Looking into creating a new line of jewelry as well and Bo was at a promotional products expo the last 3 days and came home to tell me that one distibutor is interested in carrying my soy candles. How fun is that???? :D

So, Johnny is training to become one of Harv's top trainers? What/how are you doing? Guess since the intro training is after the advanced I wont be seeing you there in Apr. :(

Glad to "see" you here. Please stay in touch.

Revvell
Hi Revvell,
Good to "hear"from you...Congratulations on your new line of jewelry and finding companies who are interested in selling your soy candles. What a blessing to make a living doing what you love!
Yes, Johnny is in training for Peak Potentials. I am still running my wellness clinic (chiropractic is the foundation), which continues to grow steadily year by year. Isabelle is almost 5. She's reading now- so fun to see the whole world open up for her!
Actually my staff and I are going to the 3-day intensive in Seattle April 21-23. It's always good to get a refresher for myself and this course is important for my staff to understand the abundance stuff (so they don't unknowlingly crush my growth or theirs)
Take care!
Enjoy your day.
Lara

[Rawdiva]

Hi,

Who is Harv? any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Conscious Midwife]

Visualized my husband in a dream before I met him.. pondered the dream for months.

The day we met we ate dinner together and he told me I would be his wife. I shared my dream/ vision with him, plus some journal notes months later after we consumated our covenant ;)

[Conscious Midwife]

I've named and visualized a integrative health facility for years. I've had to do a lot of positive self talk, rewritting of the script, erasing of an old negative tape, just to get to the place where I can truely accept and conceive of my calling. Now a financial opportunity has presented itself in the same vein. This opportunity will fund the additional education and credentialing necessary to get started.

[Revvell]

Hi,

Who is Harv? any info would be greatly appreciated.


That would be T.Harv Ecker: https://www.peakpotentials.com/new/

Revvell

[Revvell]

I've named nd visualized a integrative health facility for years. I've had to do a lot of positive self talk, rewritting of the script, erase of an old negative tape, just to get to the place where I can truely accept and conceive of my calling. Now a financial opportunity has presente itself in the same vein This opportunity will fud the additional education and credentialing necessary o get started.

Congratulations!!!!

I did the same w/ my healing facility and created the Raw Retreat ~ not listening to my heart yet listening to what I "thought" I wanted. REALLY listened and put it out there and now I have EXACTLY what I want ~ a place where I can hold weekly workshops assisting people in self-healing and the art of self-mastery. So much better for me AND them. lol

Thank you for sharing your successes.

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Thank you Revvell,

I love this thread!!! Visualization is powerful. I manifested a french door to my office and a laptop computer. I made a list of everything that I wanted in my life. As time goes on I add to it. With each thing, I get as detailed at I can. I don't limit myself to think small, the universe is abundant and no wish is too big. Alot of folks at my place of employment speak about lack of this or that. The big phrase used is "I am broke". I cringe when I hear that and I don't participate in that type of talk. Anyhoo, this is so positive and thanks for starting this. Peace.

[Lara]

I had to share this...I have been dreaming of having a "raw food chef"-parttime- come in and deliver 4 dinners a week for my family. I have kept this ideal scene at my top of consciousness for a few months now. I work long hours and dinnertime is my "I give up" time, that I usually resort to something cooked, ( It's familiar, I'm tired, I'm cranky- there's alot of great reasons). Anyway, I really wanted a solution-without having to pay alot of money. Well, I'm now doing a trade with a local raw food chef- he gets chiropractic care, I get the yummy food for my family and get to stay close to 100% raw!
I feel so abundant and so grateful! My patient is thrilled ( he has a very serious condition and is getting wonderful results with chiro care). Win-win!
Abundance comes in many forms!
Cheers,
Lara

[Conscious Midwife]

I'm loving all these stories. LAra yours really touched me today because RECIPROCITY is BIG on my list. It's awesome when the universe takes care of you when you extend your gifts to others. WOW!!!

I've been reworking a goal list. I think I'll divide it into spiritual, physical and natural/ material. This way I can express more conscientious gratitude for the spiritual fulfillments that aren't measured by what I can "see"or by how much more materil stuff I collect.

[Revvell]

Thank you Revvell,

I love this thread!!! Visualization is powerful. I manifested a french door to my office and a laptop computer. I made a list of everything that I wanted in my life. As time goes on I add to it. With each thing, I get as detailed at I can. I don't limit myself to think small, the universe is abundant and no wish is too big. Alot of folks at my place of employment speak about lack of this or that. The big phrase used is "I am broke". I cringe when I hear that and I don't participate in that type of talk. Anyhoo, this is so positive and thanks for starting this. Peace.

Rawdiva,

EXCELLENT post. I do the same thing. What's funny though, I've gone back and re-read what I'd written months and sometimes years ago and found that I'd manifested almost all I'd written and found that what I didn't manifest, I didn't really want.

Yeah, the "broke" thing squicks me as well. When someone tells me they are broke I'll usually ask them ~ so, you don't have ANY money? NOTHING? No roof over your head, no hot/cold shower, no 'puter??? Me feeling is, when people start acknowledging what they do have and that they, themselves usually manifested this ~ good or "bad" (and I use that word loosely) they can begin to realize that it is in their power to manifest more of the good they want ~ and realize that, just because something is happening now that my not currently feel so good, it may, possibly turn into something good in the future ~ or, at least a lesson learned. (Of course there are exceptions to this. I'm speaking in general).

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Wow Lara!!! How cool is that??? I'm so happy for you!

For those who, at this time, can't/wont allow themselves to REALLY have, what they want then, baby steps are a good way as well. Not having the funs or wanting to pay for something ~ barter! Find someone who has or does what you want and see if you have something they need or want.

I took a workshop w/ a woman on financial stress relief (went to learn how she did the workshop, not for the info she gives ~ which is a good thing because I fell asleep 3 out of the 4 weeks I went ~ lol) and she had envisioned a home where she could do workshops, in a fantastic area, etc. An aquaintance introduced her to another woman who had space in her home and who wasn't home much ~ so, she got a REALLY good deal financially as well as a place to live and hold her workshops. Now, if she was not open to sharing, she'd not have had this.


Abundance comes in many forms! Doesn't it though? One just needs to recognize it. Thank you for sharing your wealth on this thread.

Revvell


I had to share this...I have been dreaming of having a "raw food chef"-parttime- come in and deliver 4 dinners a week for my family. I have kept this ideal scene at my top of consciousness for a few months now. I work long hours and dinnertime is my "I give up" time, that I usually resort to something cooked, ( It's familiar, I'm tired, I'm cranky- there's alot of great reasons). Anyway, I really wanted a solution-without having to pay alot of money. Well, I'm now doing a trade with a local raw food chef- he gets chiropractic care, I get the yummy food for my family and get to stay close to 100% raw!
I feel so abundant and so grateful! My patient is thrilled ( he has a very serious condition and is getting wonderful results with chiro care). Win-win!
Abundance comes in many forms!
Cheers,
Lara

[Revvell]

I've been reworking a goal list. I think I'll divide it into spiritual, physical and natural/ material. This way I can express more conscientious gratitude for the spiritual fulfillments that aren't measured by what I can "see"or by how much more materil stuff I collect.

I'm interested in hearing more about this lifeAgift as I don't tend to separate the three ~ although, now that I write this I'm getting a glimpse of what you mean. Would you expand on your ideas, understandings, etc. on this please?

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Another thought:

I work for a small fear based company where change is not encouraged and employees are afraid of stepping up to the plate because they may lose their jobs. The turnover rate is high, at least 45 employees have left within the last year including 2 HR Directors, the Controller and Project Manager and Trainer. I am paid once a month. Dismal right?

My reason for saying this is, I have been manifesting new employment in a positive environment where I am doing work that makes my heart sing. I know that the universe will provide this to me. I have also decided to take time off this week. I really need it, I am exhausted. Before I was so afraid that i would not have enough money. I realize that the universe is abundant and I will be taken care of. I have no fears and more than likely my resistance has kept the energy stagnant.

I have read posts of employment that "just happened" I know that will be able to post my good fortunate very soon.

[Revvell]

Before I was so afraid that i would not have enough money. I realize that the universe is abundant and I will be taken care of. I have no fears and more than likely my resistance has kept the energy stagnant.


What a salient point. I've found that also ~ about resistance keeping the energy stagnant. Fear does the same. I'll be sending you an abundance of energy to find exactly what you want. I've taken it you've written it all down exactly as you would like it to be? What you'll see, hear, feel? Gotten the internal voices agreeing that it's o.k. for you to have this? Listened to the dissenting voices and asked for their support as well? What you/we are doing is VERY powerful.

Thank you for sharing all this. I'm looking forward to hearing more.

Revvell

[JMD]

Rawdiva...

Wow , that is some stressful conditions. I will send you positive energy so your path may be light for you and clear.

For myself, i am trusting i will get my answer within the next few weeks. I can sense it. I really might have to stay in my current job for ONE more yr before I can leave ....my hubby and I are discussing the change and we shall see. The Universe is great I justttttttt have to trust and get BOLD and write my intentions down and see them and forget about the "what if's" and wondering if I am being too pushy to to the Universe/selfish.....

I will commit here that I plan on working part*time either in yoga or a school with serene environment and people~~either this or something better..I cannot "see" it yet.

Also we are thinking about children and if THAT is the case..I would plan on being home and serene and create a loving home....

Sincere Blessings to all.
JMD

[Rawdiva]

Good Morning!!!!!!

I love coming to this thread when I get into work. Sets my day up for the positive!!! Anyhoo, just thinking, how many of us have manifested a mate (soul mate)? Did you list everything that you wanted in this person, such as the physical, emotional and spiritual? Did you meet this person, the one that you visualized?

[Revvell]

The Universe is great I justttttttt have to trust and get BOLD and write my intentions down and see them and forget about the "what if's" and wondering if I am being too pushy to to the Universe/selfish.....
JMD

Hmmm. This statement gave me pause and hesitation. I heard the lil voice in my head saying "who are you (meaning me) to ask for what you want? You have so much already...blah, blah, blah". Well, ya know what? I AM a child of the universe, totally supported and loved and loving of myself and the reason "I" know I can have what I ask for ~ if it's in my best interests ~ is because I exist.

As far as "selfish" goes, that's a word people have used to keep others down, subjugated, underfoot. You're "selfish" if you want for you. You're "supposed" to want for other people. Well, poo! Who is going to "want" for me then and what if they don't want what I want??? Convoluted isn't it? My "mantra" is KISS ~ Keep It Simple Sexy. I'll take care of me; you take care of you ~ AND I'll share the excess.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Good Morning!!!!!!

I love coming to this thread when I get into work. Sets my day up for the positive!!! Anyhoo, just thinking, how many of us have manifested a mate (soul mate)? Did you list everything that you wanted in this person, such as the physical, emotional and spiritual? Did you meet this person, the one that you visualized?

I did! I did! Well, met my guy!!! :D Yup! Did the list. Physically, he's quite different than who I imagined. I was attracted to darker men ~ He's Danish ~ light brown hair; striking blue eyes. Emotionally he is also different ~ laid back for the most part. Accepting of life. Combination of 'puter geek and yet can do most of the "handy" work around here. In Denmark, when he was growing up, men were self-sufficient. They didn't have gardeners, carpenters, plumbers ~ they and/or their neighbors did it themselves.

We met online and I pretty much ignored him. I wasn't willing to drive to San Diego ('bout 2 1/2 hours away) much less deal with someone living 6000 miles away. Well obviously that changed. In August we'll have been married for 2 years. (1st ~ and only ~ marriage for me).

One thing I've found is ~ write it out; put it out; let it go. The universe will handle the small stuff.

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Thanks Revvell,

Wonderful!!! that you have met your soulmate. I love it!!! I have dated in the past but now I am ready for my soulmate. I am pretty tall at 5'9 and a half (I love that half) and I have written down and visualized a tall man at 6'0" and taller. Instead, the short men are attracted to me and they don't have the attributes that I have visualized and wanted. I like darker men, olive skin and dark eyes. Selfish, yes, I know what attributes that I am attracted to. With that being said, I will now close my eyes and visualize my soulmate, and then let go :D :D

[Revvell]

O.k., let me add this ~ don't be stuck on what/who YOU want. Just as I stated in another thread, the universe does not always go by YOUR agenda. It will give you what you need ~ not necessarily what you want.

In the other thread I'd mentioned that people go raw to "lose" weight and are disappointed when that doesn't happen. My "consider this..." was that, nature does what it needs to and it may need all those nutrients to heal something BEFORE following YOUR agenda (if it ever does).

Bo is sooooo much different than the one I pictured yet, as soon as we physically met, I knew we were meant to be together. The past 3 years have proven that to be true.

Revvell

[lodestar]

"amen" to being open to what or whoever presents. my prince is 5'6"...and I always pictured someone taller than me. well 32 years later he is still my best half. lucky for me he wasn't stuck on the idea of someone shorter than himself.

[Revvell]

... and Bo had never been with someone older than he. He's now seeing "older" women in a different light. :)

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

I hear you. I know that I need to stay open and what I have read about your wonderful relationships, I will do this. I had a tall was (walk away spouse) and it did not work out. I would rather have a mate who was shorter and who loved me than a tall man who really did not.

[JMD]

Rawdiva...

YES I did end up marrying a man that i sorta envisioned--
What i did is i wrote on a paper "MY NEXT MAN WILL BE...." then i posted it on my fridge for the next week i added things i wanted like family oriented, open to working on us ona emotional level, prompt etc WHATEVER was key to me...and I met my hubby shortly after. HE had MOST of what was on the list..I mean i wish he was MORE open in certain areas like me BUT overall we are a good match and we are working on the areas that we need to.
That is just my experience. He was NOT pohysically what i thought iw ould get-- i thought i would get a blond tall muscleman..BUTTTTTTT i had them and they turned out pretty sour!! LOL and my hubby is pretty cute anyways...:)

The most important KEY was that i WAS DARN determined NOT to settle for less and that made the difference..

NOW if i had that passion with my career and my next step i would be thrilled!!!

LOL

HUGS,
JMD

[Revvell]

I hear you. I know that I need to stay open and what I have read about your wonderful relationships, I will do this. I had a tall was (walk away spouse) and it did not work out. I would rather have a mate who was shorter and who loved me than a tall man who really did not.

Yeah, I've had many guys who were my "ideal" physically yet, nothing else "worked". I like that "was". Never heard that before.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Ahhh, there it is. That's what I was looking for ~ the essence of what/who we want...not the specifics. Even when we're writing about what we will see, smell, hear...etc., it's still the essence. The universe will handle the particulars.

Thank you all for contributing to this. Hoping it's helping all of you as much as it is me. :)

Revvell



Rawdiva...

YES I did end up marrying a man that i sorta envisioned--
What i did is i wrote on a paper "MY NEXT MAN WILL BE...." then i posted it on my fridge for the next week i added things i wanted like family oriented, open to working on us ona emotional level, prompt etc WHATEVER was key to me...and I met my hubby shortly after. HE had MOST of what was on the list..I mean i wish he was MORE open in certain areas like me BUT overall we are a good match and we are working on the areas that we need to.
That is just my experience. He was NOT pohysically what i thought iw ould get-- i thought i would get a blond tall muscleman..BUTTTTTTT i had them and they turned out pretty sour!! LOL and my hubby is pretty cute anyways...:)

The most important KEY was that i WAS DARN determined NOT to settle for less and that made the difference..

NOW if i had that passion with my career and my next step i would be thrilled!!!

LOL

HUGS,
JMD

[Rawdiva]

yes, yes, I do get it now. This thread is so positive and is helping me out. I really enjoy reading and posting.

[Revvell]

NOW if i had that passion with my career and my next step i would be thrilled!!!
JMD

Have you written it as you did w/ your husband? What I've found is, writing it, I get a clearer sense of if it's truly what I want. It can always be refined and/or changed. :)

Revvell

[Conscious Midwife]

I'm interested in hearing more about this lifeAgift as I don't tend to separate the three ~ although, now that I write this I'm getting a glimpse of what you mean. Would you expand on your ideas, understandings, etc. on this please?

Revvell

I've been reworking a goal list. I think I'll divide it into spiritual, physical and natural/ material. This way I can express more conscientious gratitude for the spiritual fulfillments that aren't measured by what I can "see" or by how much more material stuff I collect.

For instance I have started visualizing my next home. Mediterranean(sp) Style, hardwoods and tile throughout marble and granite extras. Open airy rooms, balconies with wrought iorn, a huge family room and kitchen that are ajoining etc... This is a natural and material desire, I also want several thousand square feet of space so I can host various meetings and talks related to wellness, alternative health etc..., including a temple/prayer room. Anyway, touching the lives of other and manifesting my gifts of healing can be done without the Big Mediterranean Home, I can operate in my gifts of healing thru lectures at a homeless shelter, if in fact my only desire was to service humanity. So I need to show gratitude for the experiences I've already had in public health where I was able to have a voice and minister to someone elses need even when I didn't know it.

2nd Example... I get stressed over bills and often pray for the means to pay them. Seldom do I express gratitude when my headaches from the same said bills are alleviated (healing), and I occassionally forget to be grateful when bills are eliminated or reduced due to errors or better use of resources. Recently my groceries have decreased by @$150/ month and dining out is reduced to. My prayer was for more $$$, I didn't get a raise or more $$$ in the mail but thru better dietary intake, abundance of healthful choices at the Farmer's Market, and more self restraint when it comes to Drive thru snacks I am saving $$$, freeing these $$$ up for greater good. But most importantly illustrating a better life for my children and operating in a more disciplened manner concerning nutrition and health. Rewards galore that I am so very grateful for. Just imagine the beneits when I make it to RAW!!!

3rd Example... My home sitter for my toddlers is retiring in 2 months, she gave us 10 months notice, and hubby and I have yet to find a preschool we are pleased with. My hearts cry for years has been to be home with my children, work from home, create a different home environment etc...
So up until a few weeks ago I was scrambling around in a dismal state "worried" for nothing. When in reality my sitters retirement is liberating because it forces me to fulfill my life and that of my families, out of neccessity. To top it all off my corporate J O B is becoming increasing more unfulfilling, with even a few hints of some biz practice and ethic violations.
Yipee, the universe is also freeing me from this. Plus I forgot to mention that the 3 years my toddlers have been wih my sitter have been nuturing, wonderful and VEGAN years!!! WOW, vegan, I never even prayed for that in a childcare providor, it's her way of life and she gifted that to my children years before I returned to a vegetarian lifestyle. Imagine the peace I've had. can't be measured!

So now today, on my Birthday, I will be reflective and contemplative. Spending a day away in a grand luxurious hotel 15 miles from my home. :)

I will begin to map out the next 2/3rds of my life (God willing). Redirect, reconnect and again list what my expectations from the universe are but more importantly reflect on what I' going to give back to the universe.

By the way I'm getting that house and a Eco friendly Utility Vehicle, growing some Chaka Khan hair, and eliminating my student loans Hide and watch.

Life, LIGHT and Laughter to you all.

PS...Happy Birthday to ME thank you universe for the abundance that is today, to the Creator I gift back a comitment to fulfill all that I am predestined to do while in this time an place on earth.

[JMD]

Revvel...

HMM i have not done it YET since i am not sure what i truly want ..

either to stay home eventually have a child
work part time in the health field--yoga??
or stay where i am ?? elem. teacher @ an inner city school

no matter what i have to get some higher ed. i am halfway thru a Masters in Elem. ed program that i can YAWN at b/c i am doing it b/c i have to NOT really want to....

I guess i want to be financially abundant BUT not sure what to do since my DH is laidoff . I guess i would feel more secure doing something IF i knew i would have the benefits and 401K with HIM versus me. Does that make sense??

I journal about it alot. BCUZ i dunno if it is my attitude or the job that has to change BUT i have been feeling this since September 05 and now my health is being affected. There is an OLD patten in me that RUNS for major responsibility and this yr i got married and had moved etc..SO maybe it is all tied in. I guess i want some time off to figure out my course...DOES that make sense. ???

HAppy Solar Eclipse to all,
JMD

[Revvell]

[QUOTE=lifeAgift]I've been reworking a goal list. I think I'll divide it into spiritual, physical and natural/ material. This way I can express more conscientious gratitude for the spiritual fulfillments that aren't measured by what I can "see" or by how much more material stuff I collect.

lifeAgift ~

Thank you for taking the time to type all that and share it. What I'm seeing is the same thing that happens with me ~ I'll divide things into what I want ~ say, for instance ~ a certain amount of money; a certain weight; more clients/students, etc. and find that it's all connected.

From my POV, I see how so many who consider themselves "spiritual" and feel that "material" is not good so stop themselves from having it. You've just shown that one CAN have material goods and still be spiritual because you are using them for your highest good and spreading that on out.

Congrats on all your abundance across the board!

Revvell

[Revvell]

Revvel...

HMM i have not done it YET since i am not sure what i truly want ..

Try this if you will ~ write out what you "think" you want, then be with it and listen. I did that with my healing center ~ well, I wrote it out ~ heard that I really didn't want to do it that way ~ didn't listen; got it as I'd written it ~ then had to let it go. Those lil voices inside will tell you the truth of what is good for you or not.



either to stay home eventually have a child
work part time in the health field--yoga??
or stay where i am ?? elem. teacher @ an inner city school

Have you considered making a list of pros and cons about each of these and keep it going for a few days at least? As you write and then go about your business, new insights will come up and you can add to the list.

I had one of my students do this in my last workshop. He had two places he wanted to live yet didn't look beyond his idealized version. One was the beach; the other, a city about 50 miles north. As we explored the situation he realized he enjoyed being w/ his family and that's where he'd probably be spending his weekends soooo, what's the point in paying beach prices when he wouldn't be there to enjoy it? (of course, other factors were involved as well).

What I see is, people (speaking in general here, not to you specifically) have an idealized version of something ~ such as having children. They think life will go on as it is. It doesn't. That little creature takes up SO much of one's time and needs SO much attention and people tend to ignore the cost and figure it'll work itself out (usually does, of course). The thing I dislike hearing from people is that having children is a "sacrifice" because one has to give up so much in order to have them. Well, there is so MUCH out there that one cannot have it all. I have a female friend who went into the Navy and when she came out, traveled all over the world. Because of this, she never got involved with a man for any length of time. She's now 83 and at times has had regrets about this yet, we're all looking at her in wonder ~ pictures of her riding on camels, etc. So, what was her sacrifice if any? Does this make sense? Having children ~ or doing ANYthing one wants ~ "should" be a joy ~ not a sacrifice. One does need to select and explore which is more important ~ the freedom of being without ~ or, the responsibility it takes to be with.


I guess i want to be financially abundant BUT not sure what to do since my DH is laidoff . I guess i would feel more secure doing something IF i knew i would have the benefits and 401K with HIM versus me. Does that make sense??

Well, it does and it doesn't. Do you know how many people have thought they were secure because they have a "job" that had all the benefits only to lose it and all the bennies? No job is secure. I do understand what you're saying though (I believe). Because Bo makes a lot of $$$ it tends to make it easier for me to take my time creating exactly what I want. Thing is, I did get lazy for the first 8 months of us being together until I realized that he may not be around forever. What if he died? What is we parted? (He'd go back to Dk). So! I figgered I need to get off my dead ass and on my dying feet and get to creating which is what I'm doing. I need to feel secure in ME and my businesses...and yanno what? I feel good about me! We are still interconnected yet, I remain independent and can go it totally alone if necessary. Does this make sense?



I journal about it alot. BCUZ i dunno if it is my attitude or the job that has to change BUT i have been feeling this since September 05 and now my health is being affected. There is an OLD patten in me that RUNS for major responsibility and this yr i got married and had moved etc..SO maybe it is all tied in. I guess i want some time off to figure out my course...DOES that make sense. ???

Yes, it does, if I'm reading it right. Not clear on one thing ~ you run "for" major responsibility or "from" it?

What I'm reading here is, you've hit an upper limit of what you can do or where you feel you can go. Does this sound correct?

One other thing if I may ~ change the attitude first ~ it's easier than changing the job ~ methinks. One is done internally, the other ~ externally. One can't run from oneself, 'k?

Revvell

[JMD]

Revvell,

Youa re a big help and you know since I journaled yesterday I got more clarity.

I know i am best to serve others in the nutrition field--i have info about a school in NY and i am reading their catalog.

i meant to say FROM not for you were right
my attitiude IS getting better BUT it is also SPring and weather helps that too.
Children if we go that route is a gift and a job and i am blessed to be in reality about it. I am 35 this yr--though i look younger i think:). and am putting a child into the 3 yr plan. My hubby and i know it is best for me to finish my MASTERS first since i am 1/2 done and then start focusing on being a wellness coordinator or some form of service using nutrition and food as healers. Does that make more sense??

I will print your response and keep it..i have an ABUNDANCE file going to put every step of footwork i do--small and big to get closer to it. It is a lot of shedding old family "laws" like work in one place until you die etc....lol

I AM planning on my future ACTING AS IF i am single that way I can still be secure in a sense but also working on my dreams too. like not just waiting for my hubby to make 6 figures and THEN i will focus on me--NO WAY i am not staying stuck in something expecting LIFE to be created by someone else for me. THIS IS MY JOB --to create the life i desire. I agree with you on that point.

Hugs to you my friend...I would love to talk to you more.....you are very wise and dear,

JMD

[RawTruth]

I realize that this post might have fit it a while back -- and that this thread has evolved into something different, but ...

This was one of the meditations for this week in one of the books I'm using (by Melodie Beattie), and it seemed perfect for this thread, so here 'tis:

Getting Needs Met

Picture yourself walking through a meadow. There is a path opening before you. As you walk, you feel hungry. Look to your left. There's a fruit tree in full bloom. Pick what you need.

Steps later, you notice you're thirsty. On your right, there's a fresh water spring.

When you are tired, a resting place emerges. When you are lonely, a friend appears to walk with you. When you get lost, a teacher with a map appears.

Before long, you notice the flow; need and supply; desire and fulfillment. Maybe, you wonder, Someone gave me the need because Someone planned to fulfill it. Maybe I had to feel the need, so I would notice and accept the gift. Maybe closing my eyes to the desire closes my arms to its fulfillment.

Demand and supply, desire and fulfillment -- a continuous cycle, unless we break it. All the necessary supplies have already been planned and provided for this journey.

Today, everything I need shall be supplied to me.

[Revvell]

Excellent! It is the truth, isn't it? I've read Melodie's work before. Which book is this?

Revvell



I realize that this post might have fit it a while back -- and that this thread has evolved into something different, but ...

This was one of the meditations for this week in one of the books I'm using (by Melodie Beattie), and it seemed perfect for this thread, so here 'tis:

Getting Needs Met

Picture yourself walking through a meadow. There is a path opening before you. As you walk, you feel hungry. Look to your left. There's a fruit tree in full bloom. Pick what you need.

Steps later, you notice you're thirsty. On your right, there's a fresh water spring.

When you are tired, a resting place emerges. When you are lonely, a friend appears to walk with you. When you get lost, a teacher with a map appears.

Before long, you notice the flow; need and supply; desire and fulfillment. Maybe, you wonder, Someone gave me the need because Someone planned to fulfill it. Maybe I had to feel the need, so I would notice and accept the gift. Maybe closing my eyes to the desire closes my arms to its fulfillment.

Demand and supply, desire and fulfillment -- a continuous cycle, unless we break it. All the necessary supplies have already been planned and provided for this journey.

Today, everything I need shall be supplied to me.

[Revvell]

This is something some of you may be interested in as well: http://www.swimminginabundance.com/

I just ordered it.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Bo found this...http://www.gratefulness.org/t/abc.htm

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Hello, hello,

Two wonderful days off. I can get use to this leisurely life. :D

I took my car in to Car Max today to get it appraised. Well while I was there I was told about the plan that I signed up for 4 years ago when I bought my vehicle (Black Beauty) from Car Max would save me money on a repair that I scheduled with another independent repair shop. The consultant at CarMax looked up my info and the plan and told me the great news and without me even asking. I forgot really about the plan. In other words, only 25 dollars would come out of my pocket, rather than $365. My appointment with the independent repair shop is scheduled for this Monday. If I had not ventured into Carmax today, during my leisurely life, I would not have even thought about it. Wow talk about the love of the universe. :D :D :D

[Revvell]

hey! hey! It's nice to know about a company that keeps it's promise and records up to date. Thank you for sharing this.

Revvell

[Conscious Midwife]

I realize that this post might have fit it a while back -- and that this thread has evolved into something different, but ...

This was one of the meditations for this week in one of the books I'm using (by Melodie Beattie), and it seemed perfect for this thread, so here 'tis:

Getting Needs Met

Picture yourself walking through a meadow. There is a path opening before you. As you walk, you feel hungry. Look to your left. There's a fruit tree in full bloom. Pick what you need.

Steps later, you notice you're thirsty. On your right, there's a fresh water spring.

When you are tired, a resting place emerges. When you are lonely, a friend appears to walk with you. When you get lost, a teacher with a map appears.

Before long, you notice the flow; need and supply; desire and fulfillment. Maybe, you wonder, Someone gave me the need because Someone planned to fulfill it. Maybe I had to feel the need, so I would notice and accept the gift. Maybe closing my eyes to the desire closes my arms to its fulfillment.

Demand and supply, desire and fulfillment -- a continuous cycle, unless we break it. All the necessary supplies have already been planned and provided for this journey.

Today, everything I need shall be supplied to me.


WHOA!!!

Loving this.

Well said, thanks! ;)

[Rawdiva]

Good morning,

I missed chatting with everyone this morning. Well I am back at work............. :( I had a wonderful time off, a glorious 4 days of nothing but relaxation and fun. Did you know that I cried this morning, literallly because I needed to return to work. Ok, I will be visualizing a new, exciting position and I will not try to force what it should be or look like on the universe. I will leave that up to the universe to bring to pass my perfect, beautiful, heart-warming position to me.

[Revvell]

Good morning Rawdiva and welcome back. :)

Please read this in the way it is meant. I understand you and so many really do not like their jobs yet, many (not "you" specifically) fall into the trap of "hating" Mondays because of their work. Might I suggest ~ find 10 things that you like about your job, OR, failing that, just 10 things you like about Monday OR failing that just 10 things you like about your life. I think it will lift your spirits.

Examples: About having a job (although these may not pertain to you):

I appreciate I have income
I appreciate it's close to home
I appreciate I have set hours so know when I'll be home every day
I appreciate that I know exactly how much I'll make so I can budget my expenses
I appreciate (name one person you like there)
I appreciate that so many here (at work) are willing to do what I'm not

etc., etc.

Now, 10 things about Monday ~

1) I appreciate I'm still alive
2) I appreciate I have a job to go to
3) I appreciate I have steady income
4) I appreciate I'm able to get up under my own power one more day

(These are just about ANY day. Don't make Monday any more or less special than Tue. It's just another day of being alive)

Here's a suggestion ~ be where you are now and know, this too shall pass. Be patient and create what you truly do want.

Injoy ~

Revvell

[Conscious Midwife]

I appreciate my God given desires to long for greater fulfillment, wholeness and utility. I'm greatful for the universe's yielding to the my divine destiny. With welcome arms I receive my paycheck every other Friday, though knowing my worth is far greater. So this day like every Monday I will strive for greater authenticity and self actualization. Praying for liberation and autonomy and the days to come.


PEACE

[Rawdiva]

Thanks Revvell,

What a wonderful way to look at Mondays and my job in general. Will began to process that.

Here I go:

I am grateful for a place of employment, where I am paid enough to afford my home and all the things that are attached to owning a home.

I am grateful for a vehicle to get be from point A to B and safely.

I am grateful for this computer at work, so that I can keep in touch with my friends here.

I am grateful for being touch with my feelings this morning and the tears that rolled down my face. This allows me to continue to look forward to the changes that are coming my way and for the need to stretch my wings.

I am grateful for the the laughter that I experienced this morning.

I am grateful for a laid back environment. I am wearing my favorite pair of jeans.


Peace and love!!!

[Revvell]

*looking up at the appreciations and gratefulness*

That's beautiful. One thing that got me working for myself was ~ working for others. It was my motivation. Bo would hear me say ~ "That is ANOTHER reason for focusing on what "I" want to do!". So, appreciating what one has does not mean one doesn't want to change things. It does mean ya have a place to start now.

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Revvell, did I tell you that you are a gem? Your insight is so powerful.

[Revvell]

Revvell, did I tell you that you are a gem? Your insight is so powerful.

Why thank you Diva. :) btw, Bo and I both love your sig line. :)

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Revvell, just speaking from my heart.


Any new signs of creating abundance for anyone?

[Revvell]

Any new signs of creating abundance for anyone?

Yup, yup, yup.

I've been slow in getting people to come to my seminars so started focusing more on "intent", "purpose" and follow-up. I have collected a LOT of business cards from all the networking I've been doing. I've gotten up numerous times and given 30 second "elevator" speeches on who I am, what I do, benefits, etc. I've talked about myself at "table topics". (yeah, yer supposed to blow your own horn there). Nothing! Not one person called so! I called them. This is one of the most difficult things for many people to do ~ follow up on the business cards they get. How do I know this? Very, very few people call me. What I do know as well is, the ones who do call to find out who I am and what I do as well as to share of themselves, I remember AND I am more likely to refer to them than to others who do the same type of business.

So, I started calling...and guess what? People started coming!!! I've got more coming for each of the next few seminars and some signed up for the teleconference! Part of what is getting them to come is them realizing their benefits ~ one of which is that others who attend will get to know them at a deeper level and be more likely to refer them ~ as well as they getting to know themselves better.

The other part is follow-up. Partly because it was storming the last two Tuesdays and, for other reasons (too lazy to get out would be one, I'm sure, although they've not actually said that) some have cancelled so, what I've done is ~ follow-up. I've called, reminded them of the benefits of attending and asked if they'd like to re-schedule. Now, this is not me as I've known myself. To call people and sort of prod them to come? Heck no! So, why do I do this? Because, for one, I would be doing them (as well as myself) a dis-service if I let them continue doing what they are doing and at least giving them an opportunity to find this out. What I have to share is valuable. What I'm getting from doing this is valuable as well...and it also gives me something more to share. These are the same people who cannot/will not pick up the phone and call me ~ or anyone else they've met and gotten cards from. It actually becomes a cycle of aliveness!

Also (along the lines of abundance), an acquaintance from ASLA (American Seminar Leaders of America) did an "Audio Note" and sent it out to her data base.

Things are really moving along in that direction.

Something else is, at yesterday's luncheon, the co-ordinators know I'm raw and had taken care of getting me a really large and wonderful salad and, as usual, people were looking at it asking how I got it. I didn't know they'd done that though and asked for a fruit platter ~ which I also received. An abundance of food which I could share and did, passing the fruit plate around the table.

...AND I won a HUGE basket of handmade candles. I was in line to give away some of my own candles when I won that one. While holding the basket I was overwhelmed by the fragrance so chose to re-gift it.

So, here's something I wish to share with you ~

Intention and purpose. When you do something, when you say something, what is your intention? What is your purpose? When you are considering a career change, having a child, doing ANYthing....what is your intention? What is your purpose?

My purpose is to talk to more people; get to know some I've spoken to at deeper levels; find out what I can do to assist them ~ and letting them know what they can do to assist me.

Occasionally I'll run into someone who just wants to sell me on their business. They have absolutely no thought about me and mine. This is a time for me to experience my own feelings about this and what I'm doing. Am I really listening to them and hearing what they are saying or am I just waiting for them to finish because I want to talk about me? When I'm talking am I paying attention to their responses? Are they listening? Are they really interested?

What are my intentions there? Is it just about me, me, me? How can I make it a win-win situation?

Part of the difficulty at networking meetings is, there are MANY insurance, real estate, mortgage people there and it can be tough to separate them unless I am willing to go deeper ~ why do they do what they do? Do they love it? How can I help them? When I show that I care about their success and them, as people and not just as what they do, it gives them visibility, it often gives us common ground and a place to start.

So, when you go off to work today, what is your intention? Is it to just get through the day or is it to support the people you are working for/with? Can you make it mutually beneficial? What is your purpose other than earning a paycheck? There's nothing wrong with seeing your job as a stepping stone to something better yet, can you see how you can do the best you can while you are where you are?

What is (are) your intention(s) and purpose(s) today?

Bo and I are starting our own networking chapter today. Before we go to the informational meeting I/we will write down our intentions for the meeting ~ short and long-term. Doing this for just about everything you do ~ even the most seemingly miniscule thing will give you a life of intention and purpose.

Injoy and eternal-harmony ~

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

I am struggling a little right now, trying to stay positive so that I can continue to create abundance. I never really realized how the negativity of others can seep in the pores or get down inside of me until I realized just how angry or frustrated I am. For starters I work around some really toxic folks who spew negativity or complain right and left. I think that I mentioned this before, but one person loves to complain about her being broke. I found my mind unable to visualize or focus on my good or what is good about anything. What happened? Time to get out my list that I made so many months ago and add to it and cross out what the universe has blessed me with already. This is such a calming force for me.

Revvell, thought provoking post. What was my intention for going to work today or any day. I have honestly say that it is the paycheck and if I were honest with myself,it is the feeling of being around others. I get lonely at times. If only those folks were positive and uplifting, then I may be on to something. Any thoughts about this?

[Revvell]

What was my intention for going to work today or any day. I have honestly say that it is the paycheck and if I were honest with myself,it is the feeling of being around others. I get lonely at times. If only those folks were positive and uplifting, then I may be on to something. Any thoughts about this?

Good morn Rawdiva,

As we know, we can't change others, we can only change our thoughts/ideas about them. In any situation, the best thing to do is find the best things about someone. For instance, write down 10 things you like about whoever you have to deal with at work (or you contact with in life). Begin w/ ~

One thing I like about Mary (made up name) is: how she dresses
Another thing I like about Mary is: she gets her work done on time
Then, continue on finding things good about this person even if it's down to the the color of her shoes. Find the little things for it's the little things that often begin building into big things. Do this daily! Not just once and then forget it! What we're doing here is learning to live a life of appreciation. This is NOT a Pollyanna thing where one doesn't notice the negativity. It's actually the polarity of it. We notice, we change the energy.

What tends to happen then is, your perception of this person changes and your energy around them will change. It's so much easier for someone to bring another down than it is to bring someone up soooo, you've got to bring yourself up.

The day after hearing it was cancelled, I worked on the set of Cagney and Lacey. Everyone was upset because they'd just gotten let go after so many years and were concerned about finding other jobs, paying mortgages, etc. I heard that a couple of the guys had gotten into a fight the day before. So, as I was waiting to go to work, I was sitting around with a big smile on my face. One person asked me why I was smiling since the energy was so bad. I replied: I'm a transfomer.

See, you can be a transformer where you are. Don't take it seriously. Make it a game (that's all life is btw). Enjoy the challenge. IF you take it seriously, then you'll be creating more tension yet, with INtention, you can play with the energy and transform it and enjoy it so when people ask why you're so happy, just tell them you're a transformer. There's no such thing as "bad" energy. There's only energy. People perceive it as they wish. Perceive it as you want it to be and it shall be.

Just remember something, this job, as is this life, is temporary. You've got an opportunity here to create something REALLY good while you're there ~ and this is for you, not for them. Something to play with and enjoy. There enough seriousness in this life (look at your co-workers for instance). Play with appreciations daily. Make them fun.

Have a wondrous day ~

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Good Morning,

Wow, what a 2 hours since I have been to work, this morning. Lots of chaos and confusion and scapegoating. I stood in the bathroom and prayed. Prayed for clarity, relief and abundance. I realized that I would no longer put an energy into something or circumstances that I don't want in my life. I was putting way too much energy into circumstances that depleted my energy and almost caused me to lose my mind. I was sending emails about the situation and talking about it whenever I had the opportunity. What I realized in that bathroom was that I was feeding this negative energy a pretty good diet. Wherever I went, the gym, home etc.... my thoughts would go right back to the work situation and once again I was feeding it. No more, right here and right now.

I went to Border's last night and picked up a very good book for inspiration (along with my friends here) called "Chicken Soup for the Soul, living your dreams". I only read a few pages but from those pages, I know that I will learn alot from this book. Hope everyone is doing well.

[Revvell]

Wow Rawdiva! What a great awareness. Thank you for sharing!

It's true, what one focus's on expands which is why I focus on appreciation and gratitude. Whatever one looks for, one finds. IF one is looking for the negative, it's right there! IF one looks for the positive, may sometimes take some digging yet, it's not THAT hard to find, usually.

When I was working for others, I realized (over and over until I got it and took action), that all the time/energy I was putting in taking care of someone else's business I could be putting into my own. So, even though I did the best I could do wherever I was, I started putting more and more focus into my own endeavors outside of the regular J.O.B. ~ which is why I'm now doing what I want for myself.

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Thank you.

Wow, talk about realizing today. I have been divorced for 5 years now. I didn't talk about being divorced to anyone. I pretended that I had never been married. When ever I was asked, I just said that I had never been married in other words, I lied. I was ashamed. Then I went to a therapist who suggested that I open up and stop hiding the fact that I was divorced. Wow, couldn't shut me up then!!!!!! yak-yak this about it and that about it. I made myself sick talking about it. Plus, I was reliving it each and every time. I compared stories of the worst spouse and how he did, this and that to me. No wonder I had not met my soul mate, because I was too focused on my past and keeping that energy whirling around me. Now I don't utter a word about it. I am not ashamed, I just decided to bury the dead past. It is a part of my past. A door that has closed and a life that ended. I have transitioned into a new person, one that I knew I was and one that the universe always dreamed about me.

[Revvell]

Rawdiva,

Another good insight. Let me run this by you though. When my teacher's "soulmate" died in a motorcycle crash he told us ~ talk about her to everyone, everywhere. Let out your feelings, etc.

Same thing here w/ your ex. I'm glad you got it out. It was part of your healing. Just think IF you'd kept that inside, the ugliness, the hate, who would you be today? You HAD to talk about it until you got sick of it, then it was done, yah? Sometimes we need to let things run their course. Now the door has closed and that part of your life has ended.

I read all the time about people who harbor anger about their parents... never REALLY getting it out. They use their parents as their scapegoat for not having a good relationship with someone yet, they don't have a good one with themselves ~ because of their parents ~ so how can they have one with anyone else? Terrible catch-22 and been there, done that. I'm thinking this will come up in the teleconference this evening.

In relationships, I did the same thing. Let things run their course, used them as a stepping-stone and a learning process. The last one before Bo was the best relating I'd ever had. We both knew it wouldn't last yet, consciously "used" each other to move forward. Hopefully he got as much out of it as I did. I know his next relationship ended badly but then again, he's not done the work I have and insists on maintaining relationships with his dysfunctional family, so...continuing on. For me, I now have the best relationship I could have ever imagined AND it's still getting better ~ going beyond my imagination.

What I'm getting as I'm writing this is ~ IF we view everything we do as a learning process, then life just keeps getting better and better. Sometimes we think we've got the teaching yet, why are we still at the same job, in the same relationship, at the same weight, income level, etc.? Not gotten the lesson. More to learn OR, not trusting life enough to move forward.

Thoughts anyone?

Revvell

[Conscious Midwife]

I can relate to the burial of the "dead" past. It has always proven liberating. The funny thing is dealing with folks, usually family, who want to force you into reliving and/ or shaming you for the past. These same folks are always shcoked that you've had the nerve to really move on. I seldom linger!!!

I have been guilty of gossip in the work place recently. Very non productiove and time consuming. My counterpart is a suck up to my regional. Instead of me just acknowledging her psychosis ansd respecting her/ their need for validation and healing...I have sucuumed to dribbling gossip with three other coworkers about how ridiculous my counterpart and regional are.

So today I've decided to do one or all of the following:

1. Immediately decease and disist all garbage talk concerning the other two. Acknowledging that we are all imperfect.

2. Send notes of apology to my coworkers. Apologizing for contributing to the negative energy and not being above pettiness.

3. Honestly confront the two and share my role in the tearing down of their spirit, without trying to defend my postion and without any expectation of change.

Hmmmmmm :confused:

Gonna take guts, but I'm game.

[Revvell]

Gonna take guts, but I'm game.

Will you share the outcome with us?

Revvell

[Conscious Midwife]

Today I seek to do good by others making the universe a better place by the following actions:

Emitting thoughts of goodness even when being wong

Smiling despite frustration

Exceeding other expectations of my goodness towards them

Extending a endearing nod, a sincere handshake and a warm hug to someone before the day is over.

My only expectations for today is to maximize the abundant potential of the universe by stirring up the love that is within and to be pleasing to my creator.

[Rawdiva]

Hi,

As anyone here ever felt invisible? Where your ideas and suggestions are ignored. A woman at my place of employment became very ill this morning due to a number of medications that she was taking. The employee here were self diagnosing her and telling her to stay calm. I kept saying an ambulance should be called. Another employee said it and he was heard. Am I repeating a lesson that I just have not learned yet? I don't know. I write more in a minute.

[Revvell]

That's interesting. When I was in our self-healing group for a couple of years, a new woman came. She was about 26 at the time. Her hair was cut short and when she pulled it together the ends stuck out about 2 inches or so ~ rather stumpy-like. Whenever she wore her hair like that she was called "stumpy". Yeah, sad yet, somehow part of the growth process.

When she was spoken to directly about something she did or didn't do, her face would crumple up like a child's and she'd start crying. The rest of the time she was invisible. Very weird. She'd speak and it was as if the wallpaper was speaking. I still don't understand that.

Anyway, she's been with my teach for about 18 years now. She was my roommate for awhile. What was interesting about this is, she went from that "child" with no self-esteem to who she is now ~ a full-grown woman who just got her doctorate's degree ~ almost (can NEVAH be full) self-actualized. It took a lot of work on her part yet, what a difference.

Guess this doesn't help you yet, yes, I've felt that on occasion. Strange, isn't it? Being invisible in a group/crowd?

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

I am back. I don't know what type of energy is in this place, toxic at best. I guess I have to realize that with high turnover rate, lying, unethical behavior of upper management, it is no wonder the rest of the place is just as toxic. My question again is why I have come here. What is it about me that has survived not thrived just survived in this place of hell? Am I just as toxic or this a lesson to learn until I get it right? I don't konw. What I do know is that there exists in me a deep hurt, a hurt that has an uncanny resemblance to what I grew up with. The sense of not being heard, of trying to fit in, of being blown off by my parents when something more exciting or something of that nature came along. Of not being asked about myself and my day but existing as a therapist for her and listening endlessly as she talked about her problems or achievements. I don't know where I am going with this, but I do know that I am feeling that same empty feeling right now.

[Rawdiva]

I am creating abundance right here and right now. Revvell, I am re-reading your posts on "lessons". Isn't it remarkable how things come to you (generally speaking) just when you need it and I needed to read just what you wrote.

[Rawdiva]

:D :D I think that I mentioned this before, I am reading a great book in the Chicken soup series, this one is called for the "Dreamer". The authors make reference to having a "dream team". This dream team can consist of 2 people up to a max of 8. The purpose of this team is to meet once a week to discuss the dreams of each member and how or what steps are needed in order to realize the dream. No dream is too big or small. Isn't that a cool idea?

Do you have a dream team and if so, who is that person and how have they helped you? :) :)

[Revvell]

Hmmm. Read that in another book as well. "The One Minute Millionaire" I think it was. Pretty sure. Yup! That's it. Interesting how so many abundant people agree on so much, isn't it?

Bo is my Dream Team companion. He's been in biz from so many of the physical aspects ~ management, etc. I come from the other end. We throw things back and forth and sometimes he'll throw things AT me and I AT him. It's called "WAKE UP!!! " lol I could not have asked for a better partner.

I also feel that what we are doing here is a Dream Team. Even though they don't participate, there are obviously many who are reading these posts. Almost every post here has assisted me in various ways.

Revvell




:D :D I think that I mentioned this before, I am reading a great book in the Chicken soup series, this one is called for the "Dreamer". The authors make reference to having a "dream team". This dream team can consist of 2 people up to a max of 8. The purpose of this team is to meet once a week to discuss the dreams of each member and how or what steps are needed in order to realize the dream. No dream is too big or small. Isn't that a cool idea?

Do you have a dream team and if so, who is that person and how have they helped you? :) :)

[Rawdiva]

Hello fellow dream team!!

Just wanted to say "hello and I hope all is well with each of you as you create the dreams that you are meant to."

[Conscious Midwife]

Today I seek to do good by others making the universe a better place by the following actions:

Emitting thoughts of goodness even when being wong

Smiling despite frustration

Exceeding other expectations of my goodness towards them

Extending a endearing nod, a sincere handshake and a warm hug to someone before the day is over.

My only expectations for today is to maximize the abundant potential of the universe by stirring up the love that is within and to be pleasing to my creator.


"Charity begins at home"

I should have hugged and loved on my hubby yesterday, he and I both needed it! :o

[Revvell]

Well, a lil prosperity note here:

Bo came home last night having won the "opportunity drawing" at a networking meeting. First one he's won since beginning and something we'll be regifting as we don't eat what was in the basket ~ yet, don't think I'm not looking at it and the ol' monkey mind making up excuses about why I CAN have the Almond Rocha, lemon cookies and toffe crunch cookies. :eek:

Doing my first teleconference ever was more intimidating to me than I thought it would be. Lucky for me I had enough knowledge and experience to go the whole hour. Currently creating my second one knowing that each one will be better and better and these are stepping stone to doing large seminars, etc. Actually, I can do seminars better because I can get more feedback from live people sitting in front of me than when folk are afraid to be the first to speak OR afraid they'll be bumping into other folk's voices if they do speak.

I LOVE learning! I LOVE learning about me and other folk and the dynamics of how we think ~ and why we think the way we do.

I LOVE becoming aware of my fears, acknowledging them, doing what I need to do to get into and through them. Makes me feel alive. :)

Revvell

[Dandelion Girl]

Here is another prosperity note.

I was rushing to the bathroom at work and someone I work with asked me if I would like to have a chiffarobe. Since I was in such a rush I almost said I didn't know where I would have room to put it, but caught myself in time and said yes. She told me she had not planned this. Her four grandkids have just come to live with her and she needed extra room. When she saw me come around the corner, she just thought "I need to give my chiffarobe to her."

The interesting thing about this is that I was not looking for a chiffarobe right now. But in the past when I have been in antique stores, I have always thought I would like one when I have that kind of money to spend. It is something I thought I would have someday when I have abundance.

I have been working on getting enough money for plane tickets and hotel for Alissa's May class and have been letting doubts creep in about how I would be able to do this. I think getting the chiffarobe like this was a message to me from the universe that I AM ALREADY abundant and prosperous and need to completely trust the universe that my tickets and hotel will be taken care of. It is really awesome that the universe gave me such a personally meaningful message and I'm so glad that I was open to receiving it.

Pam

[Rawdiva]

That is absolutely wonderful Pam!!! The Universe is great!!!! You know when i read your post and saw the word Chiffarobe, I thought of the movie "To Kill a Mockingbird" with the late great Gregory Peck and Brock Peters. I remember seeing the movie much later and in the movie the word Chiffarobe was used during the trial of Brock Peters when he was asked to bust up a Chiffarobe for Mayuella.

[Conscious Midwife]

Here is another prosperity note.

I was rushing to the bathroom at work and someone I work with asked me if I would like to have a chiffarobe. Since I was in such a rush I almost said I didn't know where I would have room to put it, but caught myself in time and said yes. She told me she had not planned this. Her four grandkids have just come to live with her and she needed extra room. When she saw me come around the corner, she just thought "I need to give my chiffarobe to her."

The interesting thing about this is that I was not looking for a chiffarobe right now. But in the past when I have been in antique stores, I have always thought I would like one when I have that kind of money to spend. It is something I thought I would have someday when I have abundance.

I have been working on getting enough money for plane tickets and hotel for Alissa's May class and have been letting doubts creep in about how I would be able to do this. I think getting the chiffarobe like this was a message to me from the universe that I AM ALREADY abundant and prosperous and need to completely trust the universe that my tickets and hotel will be taken care of. It is really awesome that the universe gave me such a personally meaningful message and I'm so glad that I was open to receiving it.

Pam

what if the "universe" is giving the gift of the chifferobe, a previous want/ longing to remind you to never give up and since the desire for the chifferobe has obviously waned maybe it is the exhcnage for the resources needed to go to Alissa's class. sell it! Ebay it! Or cherish is and await the fulfillment of your current desire.

Kudos to you!

[Dandelion Girl]

Thanks RawDiva. Yes, the universe is great! I hadn't thought about that movie in a while.

LifeAGift, I like what you said about this being a reminder to never give up. I had thought too about the fact that it may be to use as a resource or it may be better to keep as a daily reminder of trusting the universe. Not sure yet which way to go, but I'm sure I will gain insight on this. I definitely know I have been given help with selling something I have on Ebay. I had some Language Masters that I had not tried to sell because I did not have a magnetic card to test them. I didn't know that we had any Language Masters at school. A teacher just brought me a Language Master to use with two of my students so I will be able to borrow one of the cards to test the ones I want to sell. Another way the universe has taken care of me in a way I had not even thought to ask for.

[Revvell]

Good morning Dandelion Girl and everyone else,

As I was reading the above posts I remember reading something about "having" to imagine something before being able to receive it. Well, I know one thing ~ I don't recall my ever imagining all I've got now ~ other than when I went out to purchase it spontaneously.

Sometimes, what we get might be just a fleeting thought ~ often thinking we can't have...and the universe will send it out way and test us. Dandelon Girl's chiffarobe is a good case in point. Testing...1, 2, 3... and she proved "worthy" which means so many other wonder-filled things will be coming her way. How cool is that?

When Bo first wrote to me (we "met" online for those who don't know), he wrote a beautiful email to me telling me what he liked about my profile, how much he likes SoCal, etc. and all I said was: "well, c'mon over!" never considering he would do just that. :)

The universe definitely works in mysterious ways. It's not about "give and take" ~ it's about "giving and receiving". It's an ongoing circular thang. Holding on tight to anything and/or hoarding stops the flow....just let it go. :D

Injoy ~

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Good, Happy Morning to all. Hope you arre all ready to receive your abundance!!! Revvell, I agree with you. Sometimes I image or visualize what I want and sometimes, I merely think of it for a minute or so and boom, there it is. Just thinking about a person for a mere minute and there that person is in the flesh. Even for folks that I really don't want to see again.LOL!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!!!!

[Revvell]

Rawdiva,

Yes, how true. I thought of someone I've known for MANY years and not heard from in a couple of years and he called the other day ~ for no reason other than to keep in touch. I'm sure this has happened many times to people.

This goes to show that one really needs to be aware of what they think. Thoughts can manifest into reality which is why visualization works so well.

Have a mahvelous day ~

Revvell

[shakti17]

Hello manifestors,

I just read this whole thread - my eyes are burning! i need to get back on the manifestors wagon. I have begun the millionaire mind, and will continue with that. also must review ask and it is given.

so..... have been totally hating corporate boring job lately, so i will try your appreciation exercise revell:
1. i appreciate that my boss is nice
2. i appreciate my weekly paycheck
3. i appreciate that i work 4 blocks from an organic market with a juice bar and the hugest raw treats section i have ever seen anywhere on earth.
4. i appreciate my co-worker, sean
5. i appreciate kevin, at the desk next door.
6. i appreciate yvonne, next to kevin
7. i appreciate having my own cubicle.
8. i appreciate this laptop computer they gave me to use.
9. i appreciate being a temp.
10. i appreciate not having anyone look over my shoulder - i can come and go as i please.

wow -- i feel lighter already!

i tried to do this exercise on a person that i think badly about all the time... can't do it.
oh well....

bye,

shakti

[Revvell]

Hi shakti,

Well, sometimes one can only do what one can do. Must know one's limitations. lol

Is this person EVER helpful? Come in on time? Dress nicely? Smell nice? ummm, wears clean clothes? Must be SOMEthing you can appreciate. :D

Thank you for the laugh.

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Good Morning,

The universe is great!! I have been thinking about my school loans lately. I have been wishing and even listed that my loans would be paid in full and without effort. Guess what one loan that I have and had been paying on was discharged. I don't have to pay off this loan!!! Plus I get a refund for the 4 mos that I paid on this loan this year!! What a blessing. I have also been thinking and listed my loan on my car. I want my car title and the loan paid in full effortlessly. I am staying expectant and joyful, because I know this will happen.

[shakti17]

wow raw diva -- you are awesome! i have always imagined paying off my student loans effortlessly with one check!

so, manifestors, I read the millionaire mind on the train today -- wow! i feel better already. full of hope for the day!

I am practicing his exercise of "no complaining for a week" - either with words or in thought.... today is day one. also, he suggests at the end of the day to write 2 things that happened - one that went well and one that didn't and then to write - how did i create this? or what was my part in this?

have the best day ever ;)

[Rawdiva]

shakti, I have got to get that book. Matter of fact, I am going to see if it is on CD or tape (yes I still have a walkman- 80's) so that can listen to it on my way to work. Either way, I am going to get it. No complaining, now that is something that I need to try. Let me know how it goes for you. :D :D

[PATH301]

Hi Revvell,
I gotta question or 2 for you?

Do you set up a daily time to do your creating/ creating abundance? or is it a weekly schedule?

[RawTruth]

I still have tingles all over!!

A little back story: I've been working an abundance program for the last two weeks (off and on -- now totally on!) in which I have a number of daily assignments and exercises.

One is an exercise in "Being Generous" in which I must "give away some form of supply (money, food, clothes, time, etc.) to someone, remembering money or supply doesn't go anywhere and releasing-receiving are ONE and the same." The idea is that everything is there for us and everyone but, by hoarding, we stop the flow. We have to release to receive. This is so powerful that I'm going to start a separate thread about it, but, for now, my experience fits here.

Oh -- to work, the generosity, the releasing, has to be a stretch.

So, over the last few days, I've tipped 100% in a restaurant, paid an extra $10 in the grocery store to go to the stranger in line behind me, "donated" a 15-hour consulting job at a beginning family business without them knowing it ahead of time, given a hugantic bag of freshly-made raw granola to someone, and a few other things.

But, yesterday, I became distracted with some renovations my friend and I are doing to my bathroom -- spending the day knocking things out, spackling, running to the home improvement store, underestimating the amount of time and effort needed (!!!). So, I'm in line at the bank when it struck me. Oh no!!! I haven't given anything away today. I have a meeting in two hours and I have to go right back home to get everything prepared!! I can't break this generosity, releasing-receiving thing!!! Where am I going to find someone in need? I couldn't come up with a thing. So, I just offered it up. Said it. Put it out there.

Then, I put it out of my mind, dealt with my business and walked out to my car with no one else around. Slammed the door, buckled my seat belt. I turned to face forward to start the car and BAM!!! Standing right at my drivers side mirror was a dirty man in tattered clothes holding a cardboard sign that read "Have cancer. Need $$ for a room. Bless you" -- where there was NO ONE 15 seconds before. I am not kidding you. Can you imagine the chills that went over my body!!?!! I got back out and pulled money from my pocket. Looked it over, and, keeping in mind that stretch, gave him half of the cash I had. As he took the $20 bill, I thanked him. He thanked me. I said, No -- thank YOU.

So, as I said, I still have tingles and am shaking my head that there IS and abundance of everything!! LOL

p.s. Later that night, I received so much. But that's another story.

[PATH301]

Come on Rawtruth tell more - tell more??? :D

[Revvell]

Hi Path,

Usually I'm out and about in the a.m., doing whatever movement is scheduled for that day. Most of the writing I do is right after that yet now that I'm writing a book, teleconferences and seminars I'm writing much of the day.

RT> that is a GREAT revelation!!! YES!!!! More! More! please!!!!

My teacher, who taught me many moons ago about the energy of giving/receiving has always talked about that even when he's been severely limited in abundance would give what "extra" he had. Thing is, start the cycle whenever and wherever you can. IF you feel you can't give money, what can you give? Old clothes? Extra blankets? Stuff sitting in a garage, attic, storage unit???? What that does is makes more room for more to come in. It's just like folk who have heads full of a LOT of knowledge. Once they let that knowledge drop they'll have more room for knowing.

Also, I've counseled many on their relationships. Often they'll complain that the person they are with is not the "right" one yet, they wont let go because they're afraid they wont find someone better. As long as they hang on, they guarantee it. Similar thing w/ jobs. Hang onto something that's not working you'll rarely find something that will. Change needs space.

Revvell

[shakti17]

hi everyone! wow rawtruth, that is a cool story! Here is a true story I wrote a few months ago:

"It is better to give than to receive" [actually - i learned today in the millionaire mind book that this statement is false - both giving and receiving are equally awesome!] service.

Riding the train home from Union Square, a dishevelled brunette in a green army jacket and a black leSportsac pleads for food or change in a husky grovel. She seemed like a heroin addict, no, too fat, but she certainly would not have use for my last Pure Juice and Takeaway Taco. That is my taco for later. My mouth is watering for it already.
She stops in front of me. I cannot deny my inner voice -- give away the taco. No way! Give away the taco. The voice has never misguided me. I see the small black shoulder bag, the same as Mommy always carried. She turns, and her other arm has a small patch with red, white, and blue stripes. A French Flag in reverse.
"I have some food," I offer meekly, as I reluctantly hand her the box. "It's very yummy." She thanks me and makes her way to the east side of the car, accepting the occasional dollar bill. On her return she pauses - mid taco - "That is some good guacamole!" She travels west and back to me before exiting. "Where did you get that?"
"Pure Food & Wine --no, Pure juice and takeaway. On 17th Street and Irving. The raw place."
"It's so good."
"I know, Isn't it? It was hard for me to part with."
"Thank you."
No, thank you I thought, smiling. Thank you.

[shakti17]

on the millionaire mind topic, day 2 of no complaining today! it is going surprisingly well. most challenging is to not complain in my thoughts, but so far so good.

what i learned in the millionaire mind today.... so much! i could not possibly report on it all.
1. poor people get paid by the hour, rich people get paid for results. yup! (another good reason to quit my hourly job!)
2. love those rich people! being angry or resentful toward rich people will keep you poor! this applies to anything that you want -- gotta love others who have what you want! if you resent them, you won't get it! yup! good for them! :)


love this book!

[Rawdiva]

Fear is the word for not leaving a job that is really not working for me. Fear to let go, because I don't have anything to fall back on. Any suggestions with sweeping fear away?

[Conscious Midwife]

Thought always preceeds substance

Faith requires action despite what is seen or unseen, known or unknown

WOW if I bought the Millionaire... book I would probably have to quit my job NOW!!!

I've always told folks that I don't go to interviews where there is an hourly wage quote,. Can't do it.
For one I've always worked more hours than one punches on the clock, two I can't physically punch a clock, scan a card or even record time. I physically get ill doing this. I've always said that I prefere my income to be quoted per annum based upon expectations not the time spent.

I'm a gvier by nature, especially whenit comes to the unexpected.m It feels me with immeasurable joy

[Revvell]

Fear is the word for not leaving a job that is really not working for me. Fear to let go, because I don't have anything to fall back on. Any suggestions with sweeping fear away?

I can understand where you're coming from. A few suggestions ~ One, use the fear as fuel to move forward. Two ~ write a list starting w/ the words...

"I'm afraid..." ~ then finish that w/ 10 plus things you are afraid of.

Third ~ look at your assets. See what you can do to create income.

Fourth ~ check craigslist.org and see what's available for work.

Fifth ~ tell everyone you know you are looking for another way of income.

Sixth ~ write down exactly what you want; type of work, how much money you want, etc. Visualize it. Then send it out to the universe.

In the meantime ~ keep appreciating and make it as good as you can.

Revvell

[PATH301]

Revvell,


I can understand where you're coming from. A few suggestions ~ One, use the fear as fuel to move forward. Two ~ write a list starting w/ the words...

"I'm afraid..." ~ then finish that w/ 10 plus things you are afraid of.

Third ~ look at your assets. See what you can do to create income.

Fourth ~ check craigslist.org and see what's available for work.

Fifth ~ tell everyone you know you are looking for another way of income.

Sixth ~ write down exactly what you want; type of work, how much money you want, etc. Visualize it. Then send it out to the universe.

In the meantime ~ keep appreciating and make it as good as you can.

have you done this yourself?

[Revvell]

Revvell,
have you done this yourself?

Heck yeah! It's how I've created what I've created. Don't recommend things unless they come from experience AND they work. Thing is, people tend to do something one time ~ that's it. Like when I suggest appreciations... they "may" do them the one time then forget about tomorrow yet complain? That they can do daily.
:rolleyes:

Revvell

[karotw]

Hi All! It's been a long time since I've joined in here on this thread. So glad to see the discussion still progressing and more people joining in.


I have been MIA here on Raw Food talk for a while. Went off to do some other things for awhile. I joined up with "Raw Food Boot Camp" which was started by Carlene, who is a member here, too.

In terms of abundance, my life is every changing and for the better! I have been 100% raw (or a close as possible - I haven't willingly had anything not raw) since February 24. I'm allowing my body to release the extra weight that have been carrying as protection, and I'm learning how to love myself. That's pretty abundant!

Money is flowing for me these days. I asked for that sometime last fall and have allowed it to happen. I haven't been afraid of it and I have tried to direct it in any specific way. I just know that there is always enough money and more keeps finding it's way. If there isn't enough right now, I wait, usually just a day or two and more is there. I really believe this is a direct result of my letting go of my need to "control" my money.

I am happier in mind and spirit than I've been in a long time. Raw food is working so well for me right now. I had struggle for so long with even being raw for a day, so this is a miracle for me. And I feel wonderful (despite minor issues from time to time) in my life right now. My relationships are going very well, I am having ample opportunity to do the things that I love - travel, crafts, hiking. I do not feel burdened and I know that when it's time to initiate another change, that I will be able to do whatever is needed.

Anyway, as someone who has shared here many times, I just wanted to share again that abundance if available, when we are ready to allow it to be in our lives.

[RawTruth]

Hi All! It's been a long time since I've joined in here on this thread. So glad to see the discussion still progressing and more people joining in.Wahoo! It's so good to see you back, karotw



I have been MIA here on Raw Food talk for a while. Went off to do some other things for awhile. I joined up with "Raw Food Boot Camp" which was started by Carlene, who is a member here, too. I love Carlene's phenomenal success. My sister is joining her boot camp soon. She's just finished her required 1st week raw and is ready to march. I'm so glad you've been a part of it ... It seems that your joining there has made a huge difference in being raw.


In terms of abundance, my life is every changing and for the better! I have been 100% raw (or a close as possible - I haven't willingly had anything not raw) since February 24. I'm allowing my body to release the extra weight that have been carrying as protection, and I'm learning how to love myself. That's pretty abundant! Happy Two Months Raw!! Yay!! I can just imagine your smile!


Money is flowing for me these days. I asked for that sometime last fall and have allowed it to happen. I haven't been afraid of it and I have tried to direct it in any specific way. I just know that there is always enough money and more keeps finding it's way. If there isn't enough right now, I wait, usually just a day or two and more is there. I really believe this is a direct result of my letting go of my need to "control" my money. What a wonderful testimony to the power of letting go ... and trusting the Universe.


I am happier in mind and spirit than I've been in a long time. Raw food is working so well for me right now. I had struggle for so long with even being raw for a day, so this is a miracle for me. And I feel wonderful (despite minor issues from time to time) in my life right now. My relationships are going very well, I am having ample opportunity to do the things that I love - travel, crafts, hiking. I've been wondering what and how you were doing. I'd love to get together again; if Au Lac doesn't fit into your food plan, we could meet somewhere else or take along food on a hike ... I've gone out a few times in Laguna Canyon and off Ortega Highway, but am itching for more.


Anyway, as someone who has shared here many times, I just wanted to share again that abundance if available, when we are ready to allow it to be in our lives.Would you mind sharing if you have you been doing formal abundance work or going to groups or .... ??

[karotw]

RawTruth - yes, yes, I would love to get together for a hike or something. That would be great!

I have not been doing "formal" abundance work with a group or anything, but I have added daily practices, which include the conscious act of letting go. This include money, food, control, etc. I have made it part of my speech to say things in an abudant way - "Money flows in my life" "There are many great people in my circle" "The world is full of opportunity" I also make a daily gratitude list - at least 15 things. Sometimes some of these things seem forced, especially when I first started to do them, but now it seems very natural to come from a place of abundance.

I'm also creating a place of continuing to live abundantly - in my past, I would often start things well but then not continue and find myself frustrated and bogged down again. So continuing to live in the abundance over time is also part of the process for me right now.

[RawTruth]

This is just so wonderful, K. You're really living it -- and getting stronger each time you lean back in trust and let it all flow in.

You know how to contact me -- let's get out there and move!! I'm tied up for a few days, but, after that, I'd love to schedule something.

BTW, do you share your gratitude list?

[Revvell]

Karen!!!

It is soooo good to "see" you again!!! Thank you for sharing all that's been happening, especially in your allowance of abundance to flow through. That is so exciting!!!

Hoping you'll continue to hang out and contribute as you feel to.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Oh! Oh! I forgot about something that shows how fairly easily life works.

I lost my voice last Wed. (Yes, I know what it is ~ doing well and hitting upper limits so, sabatoged by slacking on my food program. This will be brought up in the teleconference).

Thursday, I had committed to going to a networking meeting. My lil monkeymind asked me why I was going since I couldn't actually "network" w/ out speaking. Good question. What I've noticed is, oftentimes people see two things ~ two polarities; they rarely see all the colors of the rainbow. In this case, the polarities were ~ go, don't go. I chose to look at options. O.k., IF I go...what are the possibilities? The possibilities are I might meet someone of interest who may be ~ or who might know someone ~ interested in what I do AND I might meet someone who does something I ~ or someone I know ~ might need. O.k. reason enough to go. So! how to communicate.

What I did was make up a few cards ~ one said: "other than I can't speak, I'm fine, thank you". "Hot water w/ lots of lemon please". "I'm the one w/ the plain vegan salad, thank you" "Where will you be sitting as I need someone to read my intro? Thank you." On each of these I made a lil funny face :D. I also brought a pad and some pens with me (my husband is a promotional products distributor and I like having people say "Oh! I like that! Where did you get it?".) (Hey! it's a networking meeting!!!) :p

Anyway, the point of all this is, I went, I had a REALLY good time. Enough people already know me so they could introduce me. I brought my flyers explaining Revvellations (Oh! another cue card: "I have no voice today ~ please read my flyer about what I do").

At the end of the meal and the other thangs that go on there they have give-aways. I brought some of my hand-made soy candles and a gift-certificate for an hour with me. I had something written up so someone could read that. One person won it who I KNEW would not appreciate it so, gave her a note to feel free to re-gift if she'd like. She did and the EXACT person I wanted to have it, received it. One thing that's REALLY good about that is, she does spa vacations and one of my outcomes is to enjoy my time w/ Bo experiencing various spas. Win-win is always good.

The absolutley BEST thing that happened was ~ I won a table for their next expo!!!! I had been putting out that I wanted a table for it. This will be the first time Revvellations has had an exclusive table. Last time Bo and I split one. I'm so happy!!!! *does happy dance all over the place*

Anyway, the point of all this is ~ sometimes ya just need to show up. STOP making excuses for why you can't and start finding reasons for why you can.

My voice is back somewhat. Today I've got two 2-hour long seminars. Yesterday, Bo asked me if he should start calling folk who've registered to cancel. Nope! Why? Because they planned for this; I planned for this. I gave my word I'd do this. Many of these folk changed their plans to be here today. I WILL give them their $$'s worth (it's complementary). What I actually will give them is their time's worth. They are taking their precious time to come here and I cherish and honor that so will give them more than what they came for.

Even though I can talk somewhat, mostly I wont because tomorrow I've scheduled a teleclass and I wish to have my voice at it's best for that. I wont be able to write notes and have another read them for me. heh! so! I expect I will be taking care of business tomorrow (Wed.) evening. Between now and then, I've got the two seminars and two networking meetings.

This detox has given me time to reflect on a lot of things ~ how one can sabatoge oneself; upper limit questions; how to be creative and break on through to the other side; what it could mean to just show up; keeping one's word; coming from integrity,...etc., etc., etc.

Make it an awesome day ~ wherever you are and whatever you do.

Revvell

[shakti17]

hi everyone in manifesting land! i have been totally working the millionaire mind book. has anyone ever worked this book? i think i got it from your recommendation revell, so i guess it worked for you?

i have been focusing on "managing my money". HE SAYS THAT YOU MUST MANAGE YOUR MONEY -- EVEN IF YOU ONLY HAVE ONE DOLLAR, manage that dollar. i am setting up the accounts that he recommends from each paycheck:
1. 50% for Necessities
2. 10% for "Financial Freedom" (to be spent NEVER, only invested, and to live off the profits when i retire)
3. 10% for fun!!!! (i bought a lesportsac today which was the exact amt i had for fun!! i love it!!! it is reversible, navy blue on one side and a pattern with boats on the other - yay! the cool thing, it was a bit too expensive, but with 15% savings from signing up for a credit card - which of course i can cancel - it came to the EXACT amt i had in the fun fund!) fun fund must be spent each month.
4. 10% for gifts
5. 10% savings for future expenses

well.... if i did the math - 50% of my income is actually my rent! argh! but i have total faith that i am going to receive other sources of income soon. I'll be at alissa's May workshop too, LifeAgift.... yes - i know it will work out for you. i have been saying to myself - there's a client, there's a client, there's a client, etc when i see all the business people and theirSAD lunches in midtown -- i know that i have knowledge that can help them and they can pay for.... of course this confidence comes in waves -- yesterday i was freaking out about the cost of the workshop too, but i feel good today.

Lifeagift -- that is awesome that you don't work hourly.... i am going to release these darn hourly jobs --- i am grateful for it for now, as i learn to manage my money, but i see moving on from here in the next couple months.

thanks for all your manifesting wisdom, revell...

have the best day ever everyone!

shakti

ps my friend owns a yoga studio and she offered to post fliers for my raw courses -- she also says there is a possibility she will need me to make raw snax for the studio.... she has been an angel to me - i am so grateful.

[Revvell]

hi everyone in manifesting land! i have been totally working the millionaire mind book. has anyone ever worked this book? i think i got it from your recommendation revell, so i guess it worked for you?

Shakti,

I've read the book (which is a GREAT one, btw) yet have been doing things a bit differently ~ working w/ envelopes which my teacher taught me many moons ago. I can see what you are doing is working for you.

"Managing" and "handling" money is SUCH a good thing. People now have direct debit so they never actually put their hands on their own money. A couple of things I do is carry a minimum of $100 in my wallet. I actually keep $100 in a "hidden" pocket never to be circulated except in emergencies. An emergency might be during a black-out when everyone else is standing uselessly at the atm machine "trying" to retrieve their hard-earned cash from a machine that doesn't work unless there's electricity. (Happened not-so-long ago). Another thing I do is keep a minimum of $100 available for circulation ~ whenever.

I have a variety of envelopes each with a reason to create income ~ daily spending; rent; extra rent ("should" put away at least 3-6 months ahead); travel; new car; new computer; etc.

Everything I make gets spread out into each of those envelopes w/ 10% going into the "Money Tree" envelope which is basically a savings. That can also be invested in CD's, saving accounts, etc.

Shakti, can you ask your friend if, after the snax have been there for awhile, anyone might be interested in learning how to make their own? Have a demo, charge for it; split the fee (after expenses) with the studio. No fears about people making their own and not purchasing yours. Most people are rather lazy and LOVE having food made for them.



thanks for all your manifesting wisdom, revell...

Your are quite welcome. Thank you for sharing how YOU are working/playing with it. Sort of like raw foods. Mix and match and see what works for each person. :)

Enjoy a wonder-filled day.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Hi y'all ~

In May, I'll be attending this in Los Angeles:http://www.powerofinfluence.com/now/index.shtml

In June, I'll be attending this one in Pasadena: https://www.peakpotentials.com/amb/index.html

One can never have enough support.

Make it an awesome day ~

Revvell

[RawTruth]

"Abundance can be had by simply consciously receiving what has already been given." Sufi Saying

[Revvell]

I've not posted here for a bit and realized I need to acknowledge the things that have happened over the last couple of weeks.

O.k., just re-read my post where I'd said I'd won the expo table just by showing up. So to re-iterate ~ sometimes, being a winner means to stop finding excuses why one can't and start finding reasons one can.

Yesterday I went to another meeting. I'd almost chosen not to go to this one as well feeling a bit fragile as a friend died on Tue. and that night I found out my mother was taken to the hospital in another state in very poor condition. (I spoke w/ my cousins who are taking care of her before choosing to stay home). Feeling a bit fragile, I went, I cried a bit w/ another, then the meeting went on. At the end of the meeting when they were doing the give-aways, one person was giving away an Ionic toothbrush. Last meeting I had told him I was going to purchase one. He'd emailed to ask if I still wanted it and someting told me to wait because I was going to win it. I did ~ yesterday. So, another case for just showing up. One never knows what will happen.

This evening I'm going to a free seminar by Christopher Howard. I said I would so I am. See, the thing is, again, we can make excuses for why we can't ~ actually, many will make excuses for us. We're amazingly creative at that. "I" am learning to find reasons for why I can. I CAN show up and receive what life and the universe offers. It'll often surprise me.

Injoy and eternal-harmony ~

Revvell

[Revvell]

If Christopher Howard comes to your area, go! The Breakthrough weekend is free. You will leave joy-filled and inspired.

I got some clarity on various reasons for how/why folk do things as well as realizing that I actually have tools to access stuff quicker for others than what he was using. How fun is that???? :)

Revvell

[Revvell]

... appreciations.

If you are not receiving what you say you want, check inside and see where you are coming from. Is it appreciation and gratitude or complaints and ingratitude?

Realize this ~ YOU are the creator of everything you've manifested so far ~ good and bad. YOU attracted what you have to you, whether it's on the physical or emotional plane.

Suggestion: In order to receive what you say you want, start with an attitude of gratitude. All that means is, realize what a great creator you are. Appreciate it. I know, some of you are saying ~ "I didn't create this (fill in the blank). Yup! You did and as soon as you realize it, get the lesson from it, appreciate your creativity, you can move on.

You've probably heard ~ what you focus on expands. IF you are focused on not being in debt, you are still focusing on debt. IF you are focusing on your poor relationship, you are still focused on poor relating. Focus on what you do want, not what you don't want.

If you want to be healthy, focus on health; if you want to be abundant, focus on abundance (now, be specific on this because I notice many of you are focused on abundant drama and complaints).

What you will find is, more about you. Some people cannot handle more good in their lives. They don't feel they deserve it or they feel they'll be taking from others, etc. Well, I KNOW you deserve to have all the good in your life. How do I know this? Quite simple ~ you exist. You were not put here to struggle. You were put here to learn some lessons yes, yet, here's the thing. Many people keep doing the same thing over and over and don't get the lesson! Wake up!!!!

As far as having/not having, the universe is unlimited. There is enough here for EVERYone to be totally supported. Thing here is, many are unwilling to receive which means there will always be extra for those who are.

So, if you are not receiving what you say you want, look around you. Marvel at how creative you've been. Revel in the life you've created. Know it's possible to upgrade and appreciate, appreciate, appreciate.

Revvell

[shakti17]

hi revell and fellow manifestors! good to see this thread again.

revell, i just re read the reply you wrote me a couple weeks back about managing money. i have set up the different bank accounts, as T. Harv suggests, but i like your point about actually handling money. i do prefer to pay in cash - also i find that helpful to not spend what i don't have. i think i will try your envelope idea for managing the different "necessities". also, i am going to have to vary T.Harv's suggestions a bit until i begin to earn more (ie - he says 50% of income is for necessities, but that is not enuf for me)

anyway, i have been very down lately - but still listening to abraham-hicks, and understanding that these awful self-destructive thoughts i have are creating more of the same! argh!

peace to all,

shakti

[Jordann]

Paying in cash - it's brilliant! :D

I've been a debit card user for so long now and it totally keeps me out of touch with the money I spend.

I love this idea of using cash, and doling it out into envelopes designated for certain things... This is hands on and tangible and real. I am absolutely setting this system up for myself this afternoon. :D

Thanks!

[Rawdiva]

Great post Revvell!! I enjoyed reading it. :)

[Rawdiva]

Hey Jordan,

I hear you. I use to have credit cards (4) and I found myself buying things that I didn't really like or need. I have learned my lesson and now I pay for everything with cash. If I don't have the cash, I don't need it. I also save now which was not like me.

[Revvell]

Great post Revvell!! I enjoyed reading it. :)

Rawdiva, thank you. :) ...and congrats on saving!!! How cool is that??

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Ok, today I found myself getting fear around money. I kept thinking about it and doing mental calculations in my head about how much money would be left in my account after doing this and that. Not good. I stopped myself and took a deep cleansing breath and said that the Universe is in control and always provides. I felt so much better and felt myself relax into the moment. By tensing up and feeling stress, I was limiting the amazing power of the Universe.

Wow, this abundance thread has helped me in more ways to count. Thanks Revvell for starting this!!

Peace,

Cheri

[Revvell]

Wow, this abundance thread has helped me in more ways to count. Thanks Revvell for starting this!!

Peace,

Cheri

You're welcome Cheri and thank you so much for sharing your experiences and awareness. I've found what you said to be so true. When I didn't have a lot of money I'd be down to my last $20 and hanging on to it. Once I realized I needed to consciously let go, more could come in. Same way with jobs I've disliked and poor relationships.

Have an awesome weekend.

Revvell

[PATH301]

yes, Revvell thankyou for this thread,
I agree with Rawdiva -
It's always encouraging to read. And to check with which way I've been thinking to see if I need to tweek mind thought process a little more :D

[Revvell]

yes, Revvell thankyou for this thread,


You're welcome Path. It's been ~ and continues to be ~ of great benefit to me as well. So uplifting to read of others who are focusing on life, abundance, joy, etc. :)

Revvell

[Dandelion Girl]

I just wanted to post about how wonderful Revvell's weekly calls are. She has helped me so much on my abundance journey.

She helps with figuring out things that are limiting us, helping us with action plans to accomplish our goals, helping us to be aware of things we may not have been aware of, helping us to stay in an attitude of abundance, and so much more.

I have made a lot of progress on my journey with her help. After one of the homework assignments, I realized that I was letting my fear hold me back from letting go of my current job and doing what I want to do. For the first time, I really feel like I can accomplish this before the next school year starts. She also gives us practical ideas and insights to help us in the journey.

The calls are interactive and she helps us with our own personal issues and questions. I really recommend her calls if you want to live your dreams and your passions. We all deserve this and she really helps us get there.

Pam

[Revvell]

Wow! Thank you Pam. So good to know the work/play we are doing together is assisting you. Btw, you are a really good writer. Did you know that? You might consider writing a book.

Again, thank you for posting this. Truly appreciate the kind words. Talk w/ you Wed.

Revvell

[Dandelion Girl]

Hi Revvell,

The work/play we are doing is helping me so much more than I can even express here. I already feel like a new person - the real me! I guess that is not a new person, but a newly discovered person.

Thank you also so much for telling me I am a good writer. Writing a book has always been one of my dreams, but as with other things in my life the "Not Good Enough" monster has always held me back. I'm really glad to be getting rid of that dream squasher! The dream squashers inside of us are sometimes harder to get rid of than the people in our lives that squash our dreams.

I'm looking forward to talking on Wednesday.

Pam

[shakti17]

Hi All,

I also want to add that Revell's teleconferences have been amazing. Thank you so much Revell! So much has changed for me in the past month.... I know I told you Revell I would post a list, so here goes (though I am in one of my "moods" so this'll be good for me)

1. Revell suggested that I be prepared for this dip in energy (I obviously was not prepared so I did reach for the cigs again...but now I see that it could be useful to develop a plan B of how to cope when things don't go perfectly)
2. i took alissa's workshop and am starting my own business - something I have dreamed about for years!
3. I have begun to set boundaries with people - this has been difficult for me but I am getting better.
4. have had interest in my neighborhood in my raw pies (people offering me money when I used to just give them for free)
5. I believe that I can do my holistic healing work
6. I know that I am doing my dharma - for the first time ever! i am on the right path!
7. the desire for cooked foods has been lifted. I have not tasted cooked foods in 8 days
8. am giving notice at my job next week
9. Will be going to France this month to teach raw classes there
10. I am organizing my recipes for a book
11. will be getting my own website soon!
12. have my alissa site up - serious progress that I actually did that right away instead of procrastinating (anyone who wants to see it it is www.rawteacher.com/deborahmargaritov)
13. set a date for first class and i will go do publicity now! i was going to procrastinate it, but this list has lifted my spirits a bit.

progress, not perfection! i heartily recommend revell's work to all.

Love to everyone! have the best day ever ;)

shakti

[Revvell]

You're welcome Shakti. Just know, you did the homeplay and participated fully which is why everything is changing for you. It was such pleasure to hear your voice and the new you Wed. evening. Have a truly wonder-filled time in France and please stay in touch here if you can.

Hugs,

Revvell

[shakti17]

ok revell, i'd like to stay on this thread, a good way to appreciate things. i liked that other thread from RP about saying 4 things you don't like about yourself but to say "i love..."

so, today i had an e-mail from someone who i can help with her goals and teach about raw. i am so grateful. it feels so wonderful to help others - and my job is now to help people. i was saying that to myself as i walked out of a building today, i said, "I help people," and at that moment i opened the door for a woman coming in, she thanked me. it was cool timing!

revell, I am sending you a lot of love. My heart and thoughts are with you.

love,

shakti

[Revvell]

ok revell, i'd like to stay on this thread, a good way to appreciate things. i liked that other thread from RP about saying 4 things you don't like about yourself but to say "i love..."

Saying what one loves and appreciates changes the focus, doesn't it? :)



so, today i had an e-mail from someone who i can help with her goals and teach about raw. i am so grateful. it feels so wonderful to help others - and my job is now to help people. i was saying that to myself as i walked out of a building today, i said, "I help people," and at that moment i opened the door for a woman coming in, she thanked me. it was cool timing!

Yes, and since you are helping yourself first, you are a shining example of transformation. I'm loving how you are shining.


revell, I am sending you a lot of love. My heart and thoughts are with you.

Thank you hun. I'm maintaining awareness during this transition ~ hers and mine. All the good things: speaking w/ my brother after 50 years; seeing relatives I've not seen in around 40; them getting to know me; my getting to know them; closing that chapter.

Sending love and joy to you as well, Shakti.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Hi Revvell,
The work/play we are doing is helping me so much more than I can even express here. I already feel like a new person - the real me! I guess that is not a new person, but a newly discovered person.

Exactly correct and it's been my total pleasure work/playing with you.




Thank you also so much for telling me I am a good writer. Writing a book has always been one of my dreams, but as with other things in my life the "Not Good Enough" monster has always held me back. I'm really glad to be getting rid of that dream squasher! The dream squashers inside of us are sometimes harder to get rid of than the people in our lives that squash our dreams.

You are a good writer and I can't wait to see that first book emerge. :) ...and yes, once one becomes aware of his/her internal dream squashers, they can be transformed into one's support instead, just as many of the externals can ~ and often with less resistance. lol

"See" you when I return.

Be well,

Revvell

[Lunar*Fey]

Hey Revvell,
What a wonderful post. :)
The link didn't work for me though, is it still available?

[Conscious Midwife]

undefined
... appreciations.

If you are not receiving what you say you want, check inside and see where you are coming from. Is it appreciation and gratitude or complaints and ingratitude?

Confessing the lack, worrying and rehashing the coulda woulda shouldas. I know better I need to confess the awesome outcome, the abundant fulfillment of those things which are unseen.

Realize this ~ YOU are the creator of everything you've manifested so far ~ good and bad. YOU attracted what you have to you, whether it's on the physical or emotional plane.

Suggestion: In order to receive what you say you want, start with an attitude of gratitude. All that means is, realize what a great creator you are. Appreciate it. I know, some of you are saying ~ "I didn't create this (fill in the blank). Yup! You did and as soon as you realize it, get the lesson from it, appreciate your creativity, you can move on.

Need to figure out how I attracted/ created this relationship with a regional mgr who thrives on drama and havoc in the workplace. Though I really know my season with this bunch is almost up, I just don't want to make this attraction mistake again

You've probably heard ~ what you focus on expands. IF you are focused on not being in debt, you are still focusing on debt. IF you are focusing on your poor relationship, you are still focused on poor relating. Focus on what you do want, not what you don't want.

If you want to be healthy, focus on health; if you want to be abundant, focus on abundance (now, be specific on this because I notice many of you are focused on abundant drama and complaints).

Being a "giver" by nature and having abundance is a necessity. Not just for survival but because my giving fulfills me on so many levels. I actually feel emotional tension when I can't give ( or think i can't give) to the extent that I desire when an opportunity presents itself.

What you will find is, more about you. Some people cannot handle more good in their lives. They don't feel they deserve it or they feel they'll be taking from others, etc. Well, I KNOW you deserve to have all the good in your life. How do I know this? Quite simple ~ you exist. You were not put here to struggle. You were put here to learn some lessons yes, yet, here's the thing. Many people keep doing the same thing over and over and don't get the lesson! Wake up!!!!

EEEEEK!!! Are some of us self imposing marytrdom lifestyles for the "wrong" causes/ lifestyles/ effects etc....

As far as having/not having, the universe is unlimited. There is enough here for EVERYone to be totally supported. Thing here is, many are unwilling to receive which means there will always be extra for those who are.

So, if you are not receiving what you say you want, look around you. Marvel at how creative you've been. Revel in the life you've created. Know it's possible to upgrade and appreciate, appreciate, appreciate.


Hmmmmm.Changing thoughts, repositioning self and clearing up the emotional/ spiritual/ physical clutter so I can make room to recieve knowing that there are blessing awaiting me that will overflow my cup that I don't have room enough to receive thereor I will give out of my abundance, give out of my need give when externally one would think I am in lack; because I know excess of all that is good awaits me!!!

Thanks Revvell for the enLIGHTenment, thanks for the renewal of profound revellations, thanks for fulfilling your destiny and being all the creator intended. best of light, love and learning on your journey.

Revvell

Sincerely LifeAgift with much Gratitude :D

[Revvell]

Hey Revvell,
What a wonderful post. :)
The link didn't work for me though, is it still available?

Hi Lunar....

I'm not sure which link you mean. The Revvellations link in my sig is working ~ for me. That one? Or one on my site?

Please explain, thanks. Rev

[Lunar*Fey]

Hey Revvell,
sorry I was so vague. I meant the one for the daily exercise for creating abundance (at least I think that's what it was) that you posted in the very beginning of this thread.
http://www.jmskye.com/attractorsoft/r.php?Revvell (This was the web address that came up when I clicked the link)

[Revvell]

Got it. No, it's not working anymore. I'll search around and see if they've changed it or...what? Thank you for letting me know.

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Revvell, beautiful previous post to LifeAgift. LAG, I enjoyed reading your post, made me stop and remember that "yes" I have created everything in my life, the good and bad and what ever you think about expands. Recently I have been thinking about a lack of relationships and voila, I have a lack of relationships. So powerful, this is.

[Dandelion Girl]

Shakti,

It is so great to see all the positive changes you listed. It was also great to hear the enthusiasm in your voice last Wednesday. I'm so happy for you that you're doing so well.

Revvell,

I have really enjoyed the work/play we have been doing and really do appreciate your kind words and your guidance. I'm working on keeping up the positive energy when those little dips come. I'm sending you love and thinking of you during this time. Have a safe trip.

Pam

[Revvell]

Recently I have been thinking about a lack of relationships and voila, I have a lack of relationships. So powerful, this is.

Amazing, isn't it? or, rather, aren't we? :)

Revvell

[Revvell]

Revvell,
I have really enjoyed the work/play we have been doing and really do appreciate your kind words and your guidance. I'm working on keeping up the positive energy when those little dips come. I'm sending you love and thinking of you during this time. Have a safe trip.
Pam

Pam,

I'm really glad you got so much out of the tele-classes. We've got the new schedule up now. Just remember, the dips are valleys ~ and they're beautiful as well. :)

Thank you for your thoughts. It's all good. I get to say "good-bye" and get to see relatives I've not seen since I moved out here 35 years ago. "Should" be interesting. You be well and looking forward to seeing/hearing from you on my return although, we will have 'puter access where ever we go ~ I hope.

Be well and have a truly GREAT time in Maine. I want to hear all about it! (actually, you wont be all that far from us in Ct.).

Revvell

[shakti17]

hey everyone,

just checking in on the abundance!!! yesterday i did have a spurt of poverty consciousness, which is weird because i had just deposited my much needed tax return into my acct - so why was i not feeling rich? probably b/c it is to cover some debts anyway, but the good thing is that i totally kept it in perspective. i just observed this feeling and said - ok, this is not the truth and it will pass, and it did pass.

anyway, feeling great today. lots of love to all - revell, best of luck w/the fam - let me know if you are in NY at all, you are always welcome in BK.

pam, keep us posted on your class!

shakti

[Revvell]

hey everyone,

just checking in on the abundance!!! yesterday i did have a spurt of poverty consciousness, which is weird because i had just deposited my much needed tax return into my acct - so why was i not feeling rich? probably b/c it is to cover some debts anyway, but the good thing is that i totally kept it in perspective. i just observed this feeling and said - ok, this is not the truth and it will pass, and it did pass.

Congrats on not listening to the monkey mind and realizing what is the truth of your reality. Sending visions of people joining you in your classes w/ lots of love and support.



- revell, best of luck w/the fam - let me know if you are in NY at all, you are always welcome in BK.
shakti

Thanks hun. All's good here. So fun seeing relatives and old neighbors/friends again. Even meeting w/ the lawyer yesterday was fun ~ surprisingly.

Can't wait to get home and get to doing tele-classes, workshops, etc. So happy to be excited about getting up everyday and doing work/play I love.

Having breakfast w/ relatives this a.m. Sort of a mini family reunion. Probably the last time I'll ever see any of them again. One thing I am abundant in is family ~ and love and support from them ~ which feels really good.

shakti ~ thank you for the invite. Wont be going there this trip. Heading to Atlantic City tomorrow; then home on Fri. I am LOVING reading your posts and how well you are doing. Still headed to France?

Loves and hugs,

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Good to see everyone thriving not surviving!!! Much love and peace :)

[shakti17]

yes revell,

i leave for france in 12 days :)
i am glad your trip has gone so smoothly and has been fun.

here is abundance.... i am wearing my $500 pants. (heh heh) they actually cost $80, but were marked down from $450. now -- i do not know how these pants could have ever been $450 -- but i love them! I feel like 500 bucks! (tee hee). they are the softest brown cotton ever with lots of cool pockets - but hidden like...they are unique and cool and i will wear them evry day!
actually, i had a pair of pants made from the very same super soft brown cotton material. i loved these pants. they were the first item of clothing i ever bought that was an investment, i wasn't used to spending $ on clothes - i think they were over $100 - anyway, i definately got a lot of use out of them for many years. and i was very sad to give them away to charity last week, but they just didn't fit right anymore. i love brown pants. so how cool that these "$500" pants came into my life :D

[Revvell]

yes revell,

i leave for france in 12 days :)

What a great opportunity!!!!



i am glad your trip has gone so smoothly and has been fun.

Much of it has been quite enlightening, really. :)




here is abundance.... i am wearing my $500 pants. (heh heh) they actually cost $80, but were marked down from $450. now -- i do not know how these pants could have ever been $450 -- but i love them! I feel like 500 bucks! (tee hee). they are the softest brown cotton ever with lots of cool pockets - but hidden like...they are unique and cool and i will wear them evry day!
actually, i had a pair of pants made from the very same super soft brown cotton material. i loved these pants. they were the first item of clothing i ever bought that was an investment, i wasn't used to spending $ on clothes - i think they were over $100 - anyway, i definately got a lot of use out of them for many years. and i was very sad to give them away to charity last week, but they just didn't fit right anymore. i love brown pants. so how cool that these "$500" pants came into my life :D

....and this is just the beginning. I've got an organic cotton top that I absolutely love. When we were in Ct., I had it on when we went shopping. A woman behind the counter of one store said the store had carried the exact shirt two years before. I said "Well, we were here two years ago". Bo looked at the label and that's where we'd purchased it yet, didn't remember. What an amazing memory this woman has!

So! We're back now and all kinds of ideas for creating income and more abundance are percolating in our heads.

In the meantime, I seem to have changed a few lives w/ my visit to Ct. For those who don't know, my mother died and I went back to handle the funeral and appoint and executor to handle her estate. Before going there, I spoke w/ the funeral director(s) to find out what the plan was. Originally it was 1-hour visitation at the funeral home; then a procession to the church; then a procession to the cemetary. Since most people attending are well over 60 and some into their 80's I figured that would be a bit much especially if the weather was wet and or hot/humid. (It was the latter). I asked for options. One of the options was ~ 1-hour visitation with the priest coming to the funeral home; then to the cemetary. The other was to have everything done at the funeral home. No procession anywhere. I chose the former.

After the services, I organized a breakfast for any relatives who wanted to come as some couldn't come on the day of the funeral. It was a nice turn-out. I'd not seen these people for about 40 years or so. Anyway, what was really nice was that 2 people told me they loved the way the service was handled and are changing their wills to do it that way.

The point of all this is ~ look for the options. In this instance, I don't go to church, my brother doesn't go to church; most of the people there don't go to church and many were not even Catholic. I was told this is the "Catholic way" of doing it and also how much my mother liked the church. Well, in this case, I accomodated the living and, from what I heard, all were satisfied. It turned out beautifully.

What I have found throughout much of my aware adult life is people are willing to settle for what others think things "should" be. It may not necessarily be so. That's why there are so many "dream squashers". People think one is "supposed" to have a "real" job and work 40 hours a week. In this case, people thought the way they usually hold funerals is the way it "should" be. They didn't know there were options.

IF you don't like something and are in the position to make changes, find out what the options are. Because I stepped-in and took charge, I received an abundance of appreciations and gratitude PLUS hearing that at least 2 of my relatives are changing their plans AND I was a catalyst for some of them organizing a family reunion for next year which has not happened since my dad was alive ~ about 47 years ago. Part of the reason for that was, people kept saying: "It's great seeing you again only I wish it could be under different circumstances."

Now, they are creating different circumstances. How fun is that?

Injoy ~

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

What do you do with fear? I am feeling some fear right now. Some of you read my post about taking a leap of faith. Well I have not resigned yet but have accepted a new position working from home which I created by listing what I wanted in my new career. With this position, I am paid once a month and at the end of the month which has made it somewhat difficult at times. Unfortunately I don't have a cushion to fail back on. I am going to turn give my two week notice today but I have some fear around this. Fear that everything that I worked for will evaporate. Revvell, you are so good with kind words of encouragement and advise. Need some now. I am taking a deep breath.

[Revvell]

What do you do with fear? I am feeling some fear right now.

I write it out or say it out loud. Start with: "one thing I fear is....." Then finish the sentence. Do it until you can't think of anything else you fear or you start laughing at the ludicrous of it all. (Fear hates laughter) :)

Sincerely, I keep reading people say they are "trying to be positive" by saying positive things, affirmations, etc. One has to acknowledge the fear, the anxiety, the whatevers. By not acknowleging them it's like saying "don't think about the pink elephant". What do you immediately envision? Now, stop thinking about the pink elephant!

So! get the fears and anything negative out! Acknowledge it, embrace it and thank it for assisting you in awareness AND that, you are moving forward in doing something unknown.

During me teleclasses one of the things we look at is: A ~ align your desires with those of your internal and external communication partners. As was stated in another thread on who you tell your goals to, one is to tell those who support one. It's a bit different w/ internal communication partners. In this case, one has to find out what part(s) of ourselves think it's helping us by creating fear and/or sabotaging our efforts. Deal with those parts, get support from them and move ahead.

Hoping that helps,

Revvell

[RawTruth]

One has to acknowledge the fear, the anxiety, the whatevers. By not acknowleging them it's like saying "don't think about the pink elephant". What do you immediately envision? Now, stop thinking about the pink elephant!

So! get the fears and anything negative out! Acknowledge it, embrace it and thank it for assisting you in awareness AND that, you are moving forward in doing something unknown.

. . . It's a bit different w/ internal communication partners. In this case, one has to find out what part(s) of ourselves think it's helping us by creating fear and/or sabotaging our efforts. Deal with those parts, get support from them and move ahead.Too often we think we "should" ignore the fears, squelch them, that they're "bad." What you've written is just perfect, Revvell!

[Revvell]

Too often we think we "should" ignore the fears, squelch them, that they're "bad." What you've written is just perfect, Revvell!

Thankie m'am. :)

[Rawdiva]

Hello, Hello,

Thank you for the words, I needed to hear/read them Revvell and RawTruth!!! Yes, my fear was felt through out my body but once I walked that piece of paper to my supervisor and sat down with her and resigned, I felt so much better. I had to feel that fear to propel me forwad, to take that step of finally letting go. Wow, I am so looking forward to starting another chapter in my life. My heart and soul feel so much lighter and I am seeing things through new eyes. I feel freeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[Revvell]

Hello, Hello, I feel freeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Hiyas!!! ...and congratulations. Now, don't do what I did many years ago when I left a job I didn't want anymore and that is ~ get stuck in the feeling of freedom and not take the steps to create income. Make sure you do ~ daily ~ what needs to be done including, continuing the vision of what you want.....

....and most of all ~ enjoy the freedom that goes with working at home AND doing what you love! :)

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Hi Revvell,

I hear you about the "daily vision". Let me tell you what relief it is to resign. I am so looking forward to working at home. I do keep my irons in the fire so to speak, never know when something better will come my way.

Thank-you for the Congrats. Now to go back in the house, it is so hot here, supposed to be in the 90's today. :cool: :cool:

Take care.

[shakti17]

hi gang!
i had my first level one class on sunday. it was great! i had 3 students, and a friend stopped by for part of the class to cancel out the $40 i owed him! so in total i made about $250, and i totally bought the best organic food, and i am glad i did that, even though non organic is cheaper.

i have many emails from people who want to come "next time" or when i offer "less expensive" classes..... and i have 2 students already for my september classes! levels 1 and 2! i need to set up a paypal though so i can feel more at peace with that.

thank you rawtruth for the advice you gave me over on the teacher board.

and thanks revell for helping me to get all of this started!

rawdiva -- congrats on taking that big step and following your dream! what type of work will you do at home? i was also afraid when i gave notice at my day job last week. i tell myself - corporate america will always be there if i want it! it's not going anywhere for the moment. i don't believe i will ever be in a position where i have to come back, but if i choose to then i will get a "better" job than my current one (more $, less boring, etc)

but i am confident that my plan is working. thanks again all!

revell are you back in cali? i am still interested in gifting to my friend your intro teleconferences.

have a great day all!

shakti :rolleyes:

[wizz4ve]

Thanks Revell. Wow, very powerful!! I have been doing something similar...Creative Visualization...for years and it really does work!!

I believe God provides everything we need, and even desire, if we would stop limiting Him (and ourselves) I say think big! Think outside the box, but always in line with His purpose for your life. We are what we believe we are.

Thanks again for this great resource! I'm believing for many things to manifest in my life by September 2006. I'll keep you posted :)


What a powerful response to such a profound statement. You summed it up, Thinking Big within God's Will. If only I could do that without second guessing (thoughting) myself out of such glorious blessings of life. You inspired me just as much as Revell has, because of your basic understanding of our link to God and our needs. God Bless and thank you!!!

[Revvell]

hi gang!
i had my first level one class on sunday. it was great! i had 3 students, and a friend stopped by for part of the class to cancel out the $40 i owed him! so in total i made about $250, and i totally bought the best organic food, and i am glad i did that, even though non organic is cheaper.

YAYYYYYYYY!!!!! I'm sooooo happy! And good for you for going for the best quality! You are impressing me greatly at the changes you've made.



i have many emails from people who want to come "next time" or when i offer "less expensive" classes.....

"Less expensive" classes? They obviously do not know who they are dealing with! ...not to mention the value of what they will be learning! :)




and i have 2 students already for my september classes! levels 1 and 2! i need to set up a paypal though so i can feel more at peace with that.

Yup! Paypal is the way to go and congrats! Look at you!!!! :)


and thanks revell for helping me to get all of this started!

You are quite welcome. Just know, you are the one who had and are taking action.


revell are you back in cali? i am still interested in gifting to my friend your intro teleconferences.

Yup! Back and revving to go. :rolleyes: Already have one signed up for the July teleclasses. Only going to accept a few people as I wish to work with them individually.


have a great day all!


You do as well and thank you for the update.

Revvell

[Dandelion Girl]

Shakti,

I'm so happy for you that your class went so well and that your life is going in the direction of your dreams.

Pam

[Rawdiva]

Hello everyone,

Ok. I gave my 2 week notice on Friday and was going to work until the 23 June. Well, I came into work today and "the powers that be" told me to leave today but gave the option of working until the end of the work day.

Left a bad taste in my mouth. I have been with the company for 2.5 years. Some employees are allowed to work out to the end of their notice and some are not. Very strange to say the least.

Opinions?

[Rawdiva]

Fear is back a little although I have another gig that will start in July. What a blip!!

[Revvell]

Enjoy your time off! :)

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Revvell, after I posted that, I thought what the heck was I thinking. Time off is a good thing!!! Now I can focus on making my juices in the morning. Time off is a beautiful thing. :D

[Revvell]

Time off is a beautiful thing. :D

That's what fear will do ~ hide the obvious. Just needed a lil nudge. Now you've got time to dance, sing, play, appreciate AND make juice. How cool is that? :D

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

That is Way cool Girl!!!! I am so going to enjoy it. Peace.

[Revvell]

That is Way cool Girl!!!! I am so going to enjoy it. Peace.

YESSSSS!!!!! :)

Getting ready to go to 3 days of Harv Eckers Millionaire Mind Intensive. Only concern is ~ will I be able to eat well. They are too far from Wild Oats or Whole Foods to walk. Guess I'll do some prep time today so I'll have stuff for the next 3 days. Expecting I'll be fired up after this!!!

Y'all be well now, hear? :D

Revvell

[shakti17]

greetings manifestors,

thanks for your feedback and support revell and dandy

rawdiva -- yes, i understand how you might feel that was "weird", but congrats on turning it around and looking at it from a positive perspective.

and yes revell, you are so right about $125 not being expensive at all for the class. IMO it is a bargain!

and more good news, i have a private class on monday! i will earn the $125, plus she will buy the food, plus she is paying me extra to come to her house, and she only wants 3 hours of time. i am very pleased! i am also more confident that i have knowledge which others are willing to pay for!

all those years with my nose in the raw books and obsessing over raw foods is starting to pay off! that's why they say "do what you love...."

hey pam, have you had your class yet?

have fun with t. harv revell!

shakti

[Revvell]

and more good news, i have a private class on monday! i will earn the $125, plus she will buy the food, plus she is paying me extra to come to her house, and she only wants 3 hours of time. i am very pleased! i am also more confident that i have knowledge which others are willing to pay for!


YESSSSSS!!!! Congrats!!!! Look at how far you've come in just a few weeks!! I am so delighted!

Revvell

[Dandelion Girl]

Shakti,

I'm so excited for you about your private class. That is fantastic! You are really doing great.

I haven't had my first class yet. It is scheduled for June 24th. I'm having some challenges but I'm sure everything is working out fine.

Pam

[Rawdiva]

Shakti17, wonderful news!! the Universe is good!!!!!

Revvell, how was your Harv intensive? Do tell!!

My computer had a temper tantrum today so I did not have a chance to ask.

[Jen Rose]

Sorry to ask, but I'm confused...where is this website with the excercise? Also, what is the name of the book and author??

Thanks!

[Revvell]

Sorry to ask, but I'm confused...where is this website with the excercise? Also, what is the name of the book and author??

Thanks!

If you read the first post you'll see the link has been removed as it's not working. I'm not sure which book you mean as quite a few are mentioned throughout the thread. :)

Revvell

[Revvell]

Revvell, how was your Harv intensive? Do tell!!

It is incredible and LONG! Hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and today, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. I was warned that there was a lot of upsell. There is yet, they are doing this one for free exactly for that purpose. There is also a tremendous amount of useful information and exercises one can do with others ~ including s.o's.

Thank you shakti and diva. :)

I'll be back with more info after I get some sleep ~ tomorrow. :)

Make it a great one y'all. :D

Revvell

[Dandelion Girl]

Revvell,

I'm so glad the seminar was so good. Looking forward to hearing more about it.

Really looking forward to the July teleclasses. I need some more work/play with you to help me stay focused and out of fear.

Pam

[Jen Rose]

If you read the first post you'll see the website has been removed as it's not working. I'm not sure which book you mean as quite a few are mentioned throughout the thread. :)

Revvell

Ok, thanks. I was thinking that the hyperlink was not working not the site. Well, I'm very interested in learning this abundance technique if anyone is willing to share what I have to do besides writing down and visualizing which I have already done.

Thanks so much! :p

[Revvell]

Revvell,

I'm so glad the seminar was so good. Looking forward to hearing more about it.

Really looking forward to the July teleclasses. I need some more work/play with you to help me stay focused and out of fear.

Pam

Hi hun!

You mentioned that you were having some challenges about doing your raw food class. Please call or email me and let's get that handled, 'k?

Rev

[Revvell]

Ok, thanks. I was thinking that the hyperlink was not working not the site. Well, I'm very interested in learning this abundance technique if anyone is willing to share what I have to do besides writing down and visualizing which I have already done.

Thanks so much! :p

Hi Jen Rose,

Yeah, for some reason the link has been removed. I've searched for it all over the net. I use similar techniques in my teleclasses if that's of interest.

Revvell

[Revvell]

I love going to seminars about abundance. I'm always up for learning new techniques and tools which help release what may be holding me or my client's/students back. This year so far I've been to Christopher Howard's and T. Harv Ecker's. I highly recommend both.

For me, I got more out of the latter. It was loooooonnng though and today I am whipped! (in a good way) :) In T. Harv's we did numerous exercises which one can do with partners, friends, clients, students ~ anyone who'd like to drop baggage and enjoy the present. I did one w/ Bo as my partner (he was able to make part of Friday and all of yesterday) and it totally released me from something that's been holding me back since I was 16. Yayyyyyyy!!!!!! I am SOO excited!

Also, if you can get into T. Harv's Warrior Training, I've heard it's good. It's also sold out in our area.

IF you go to the seminars, they do reduce the prices to the various trainings, books, tapes, etc. One thing I did purchase were some cards which one can pick daily and use to focus on abundance. I think everything on the cards is probably in the book yet these are so beautiful and one can post their daily card where it'll be seen regularly.

My card today: Use Power Thinking. On the reverse side: With positive thinking we beliver that our thoughts are true. Power thinking recognizes that nothing has meaning except for the meaning we give it. AND since we're making up a story anyway (this is discussed during the seminar) we might as well make up one that supports us. (True or true???) YESSSS!!!!

I am so happy Bo could make it as this really deepened our already incredible partnership.

Have an awesome, abundant, day ~

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Revvell,

Thanks for the update on your intensive!!! I going to look into Harv again, I would love to attend one of his seminars in my area. I'm going to add this to my prosperity list.

I met a nice guy at a party. I forgot about him, when I got home, I checked my online dating site messages and their was a message from this same guy. I did not tell him that I was on this site and I did not post my picture, so he was just going by my profile and stats. Well when I viewed his profile where he posted his picture, I recognized him from the party. I answered his email and asked him whether he attended a graduation party on Sunday, because if he did I was the woman who sat across from him at the same table with the white pants and ultra curly hair. He answered back yes, and we started talking. We seem to have a lot in common. He commented that it was fate or destiny for us to meet at the party and again online, when he picked my profile to email.

What in the world do you make of this? fate? I am processing this whole thing. I know that he fits most of what I listed in a mate. He is single like myself after a long-term marriage, like myself. Ok, Miss Revvell, give me your insights. I am happy and yet I don't know. Thanks, girl.

[Revvell]

Revvell,

Thanks for the update on your intensive!!! I going to look into Harv again, I would love to attend one of his seminars in my area. I'm going to add this to my prosperity list.

The 3-day seminars were free. Now, I think they are $97. You'll have to check the website. You get soooooo much for the money. Well worth the investment.



I met a nice guy at a party..... He commented that it was fate or destiny for us to meet at the party and again online, when he picked my profile to email..... Ok, Miss Revvell, give me your insights. I am happy and yet I don't know. Thanks, girl.

Don't worry, be happy. :) Here's the thing ~ what isn't fate or destiny? That you are on this board is part of your destiny? The work you do is part of your destiny? that you meet someone in different venues? O.k. Don't make any more of it than it is. First of all, find out WHAT it really is, keep your guard up and be aware of red flags as you would in any situation. In the meantime, look for what's right about the situation as well.

I don't know if you know yet, Bo and I also met online. Now, meeting online is not much different than meeting at the grocery store except in our case he was 6000 miles away. I've "met" numerous men online and in r/l. So? didn't mean any more than the meaning we gave it. Sometimes the encounter is good for awhile, sometimes it's just a stepping stone to the next one. I met the one previous to Bo online as well. It was, up to that point, the best relating I'd ever had with someone yet it was still a stepping stone to THE best relating I'd ever had with someone.

Enjoy it for what it is. If it evolves and grows, allow it. If it withers and dies, move on yet it the meantime, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

Revvell

[Revvell]

Thought for the day: "Focus on what you can do today; not on "what if I can't?".

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Revvell,

Thanks for the reply. I hear you. I going to take it slow but enjoy the process. Seems to be a nice enough guy. I have re-read what you said about fate vs. destiny. interesting. What would be the difference between the two? I am trying to wrap my mind around that.

The T. Harv intensive is going to be in Atlanta in November, so I marked my calendar to attend. This give me more than enough time to manifest the monies. I am assuming that it will be packed so I'll get my ticket before hand. I am so looking forward to it. I feel that I can never learn too much about conditioning the mind for success/prosperity.

Take care

Cheryl

[Revvell]

Revvell,
I have re-read what you said about fate vs. destiny. interesting. What would be the difference between the two? I am trying to wrap my mind around that. Ummm, didn't say fate vs. destiny. To me, they're one and the same. Or, now that I think about it, maybe fate leads to destiny? *shrugs* lol


The T. Harv intensive is going to be in Atlanta in November, so I marked my calendar to attend. This give me more than enough time to manifest the monies. I am assuming that it will be packed so I'll get my ticket before hand. I am so looking forward to it. I feel that I can never learn too much about conditioning the mind for success/prosperity.

The only way I know to get tickets is to purchase the book or receive it as a gift. Inside the books is a number through which you can register. When you register they require a credit card for $97. If you don't show, they charge it. I think if you register before July 1, it's still free. After that, it's $97. Not positive on that though. You'll have to get that info from them.

We had 4,000 in our group. Largest group ever.

Have fun!

Revvell

[mel123]

I recently started appling the techniques of Excuse Me...and transitioning to a high-raw food plan(100% rawies, pls don't attack me)...I am thrilled this dicussion is availible here. I truly believe in the Law of Attraction, but have not been totally committed. It will be nice to begin a total committment with others who know what I am talking about. Thanks so much all :D !!!! Have a wonderfully abundant day....

[Revvell]

Welcome mel and thank for introducing us to a new book. Just put it on my Amazon wishlist. :)

Revvell

[mel123]

Anyone up for leaving nessages daily re:daily visualization and unepected abundance as a result of using the law of attraction. It would be motivating for all invoved....

[mel123]

sorry about the typos!!!!!!

[Jen Rose]

Wow, All I've been doing is writing down my dreams and "material wants" and it's been already coming true!! The day after doing this I got an unexpected check in the mail for $150. Then my husband found a check in back of a drawer from April for $160...also, I put on the list very specific things and they just keep coming my way!! Woo Hoo!! This is so fun!

[Revvell]

Wow, All I've been doing is writing down my dreams and "material wants" and it's been already coming true!! The day after doing this I got an unexpected check in the mail for $150. Then my husband found a check in back of a drawer from April for $160...also, I put on the list very specific things and they just keep coming my way!! Woo Hoo!! This is so fun!


Heh! Heh!!!! :D

[Rawdiva]

Thanks Revvell, good points. Jenn Rose that is absolutely marvelous, just marvelous. Really I am happy for you. It does work when one believes.

[Revvell]

Thought for today:

What you focus on expands.

Many people focus on the negative ~ "losing weight, getting out of debt, relationships". I know, you're saying, well, aren't these good things? Well sure it's just how they are worded. When one is focused on losing weight, one is still focused on weight. The universe doesn't see/hear the "losing" part, just the weight.

Same with debt. Still focused on debt; and with relationships, the focus on the relationship and not the relating.

People will tell me they want to lose weight to become healthier then go on all kinds of diets which will insure their health deteriorates. The high protein/low carb is a great example. Here's what to do ~ focus on health, eat raw, enjoy your food and life and let nature do the rest.

With debt; focus on creating income, paying off what you can when you can while starting to save.

With relationships; Focus on the relating ~ the relationship will happen. Without the relating, the ship will tend to run aground and/or hit the rocks and then... ?

Have an awesome, abundant day ~

Revvell

[Jen Rose]

Brilliant post! ;)

[Revvell]

Brilliant post! ;)

Thanks hun. That's what happens when I get my tail out for a walk. :)

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Revvell,

I agree that was a great post!!!! So true, if only I could remember that!! LOL.

[Rawdiva]

Well Well friends my "1 week and 2 day maybe boyfriend" is over. Very weird. Glad I didn't really get involved but mainly listened. :D ok, next.

[Revvell]

Well Well friends my "1 week and 2 day maybe boyfriend" is over. Very weird. Glad I didn't really get involved but mainly listened. :D ok, next.

Anything you wish to share about a lesson(s) you may have received?

Consider this ~ one more stepping-stone to your "true" love(s). :)

Revvell

[Revvell]

Know that you are enough.

Oftentimes I hear people say: I'm not old enough, pretty enough, young enough, fat enough, thin enough, etc. Know this: I know you are worthy of having all that you could ever want. How do I know this? You exist. That's all there is to it. KISS(sexy, not "stupid").

Revvell

[Rawdiva]

Hey Revvell,

I am getting ready to get on a conferance call but will post when I am finished.

[Rawdiva]

LOL, LOL, Silly me. I thought that I had the T. Harv tape and looked and looked. I know that I listened to it. When I found it, I thought well lookie here, here's the tape and I can now sign up for free tickets when the Intensive is in Atlanta. Ok, the tape that I have is "The one minute millionaire" by Mark Hansen. :eek: I was wondering why some of the posts that I read didn't seem to vibe with what I had read. I went out and bought the wrong thing, 5 months ago. I gotta laugh at myself. Now to get the real book/tape. :p :p :p