As a man, (or woman), thinks so is he/she.

I was looking up on line exactly what this bible verse was and came across a nice little article that is the title of this book….I’ll just transfer is here:

THE LIFE WE LEAD IS CREATED BY OUR THOUGHTS. IF WE WOULD LIKE TO IMPROVE OUR LIFE WE WILL HAVE TO IMPROVE OUR THOUGHTS.
*Download FREE eBook James Allen’s Timeless Classic “As A Man Thinketh”Right thinking begins with the words we say to ourselves. We are the architects of our own lives and unwittingly create pain and suffering for ourselves due to the unconscious thoughts we focus on within.

 

Every thought you think creates that very reality for you. If you see yourself as lacking and poor then you will be lacking and poor. If your thinking is going after and gaining wealth then wealth is what you will obtain. It’s simple to manifest in your life whatever you desire.

Visualize yourself as if you already ARE where you want to be or the state of well being you desire to be in. I mean get in your head and see it, feel it, hear it and taste it. What emotions does it bring up? Feel them!

What you think and do draws more of the same to you. Change your attitude and behavior to what you want drawn into your life.

Taking care of yourself and eating properly is the lifestyle of a healthy active person. Healthy active people think of themselves as healthy and active. Begin a healthier lifestyle. Remember, you are what you eat. So eat healthy foods.

Be that – Wealthy people think of themselves as wealthy and having it all. They are motivated to go after the big bucks and have a leisurely lifestyle. You will have it too if you keep focused on what you desire.

Do you think Donald Trump would be where he is without doing his mental homework? He has $ on his mind and that draws more $ into his life.

Take every negative thought and immediately change it into a positive one. There is good and beauty in all things. Just look for it, it’s there I promise you.

What you see and what you think draws more of the same to you. If you’re saying to yourself “that I’m never going to”, then you never will. So see beauty in all things and watch what happens!

Act that – Pretend if you have to. Become the actor and act the part. Put on your best so you will feel the best. The world is your stage and you are the writer and director. What play have you produced? What play will you produce now? Will it be an Emmy winner?

Do that – For the healthy lifestyle start eating and exercising as you are able (no slacking or what you manifest is a whole lot of nothing). Do what you can and do a little extra when you are able in a day or two. Once you get the pendulum moving (you) it will continue to swing and so will you. See the 2 u’s in the word pendulum? Yes, U have 2 do this 2 become that!

Want money? See yourself having it, spending it and falling out of your pockets. Don’t expect to have it though if you’re not willing to work for it. You can’t become wealthy sitting on your butt! That is unless Grandma left you a fortune when she passed.

Be Grateful for what you do have. See yourself prosper and you will have it. Be open to receiving it and having it because if you don’t really think you should have it or feel you’re not worthy to receive it, what you do have shall also vanish.

Become – Surround yourself with beautiful things. You don’t have to be rich to pick up a bouquet of flowers at the store to brighten up your surroundings. Hang a beautiful mirror or painting in your living space. Put candles on the table at dinner time. Dress for dinner!

Keep thinking and seeing yourself as obtaining whatever it is you wish and you will become and obtain that which you wish.

Every time I turn on the television or see the news paper it seems as though it’s just covered in fear….they are constantly pumping it into our thoughts, emotions and minds….you have the right to NOT tune into that….it is not the end all truth unless you make it so.  In the 80’s mortgage interest rates were up in the high teens and I believe even up to 20….I remember the fear surrounding that…I was a child but my father talked about it as though we were in a great depression….and we were….Michigan’s unemployment rate had reached 25% according to an article I found on line….but we came back….we flourished again…now we’re having a hard time….but it doesn’t have to be….see it as a transition into greater and greater things.  Change what you are tuning in to….”Greater is He who is in me that he who is in the world”.  If you are going through a challenging time right now….remember another period of time where you didn’t know what to do….you got through it didn’t you?  I’m also betting that when you got through it, you were in a better place than before you had the challenge.

Some other great resources that I have found to overcome these attacks on my thoughts by the media, other people, the fear in the air are watching spiritual shows…I watch Joyce Meyer, Creflo Dollar and the Copelands every day, movies like “The Secret”, “You Can Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay are awesome as well.  Books like “Creating Money” by Sanaya Roman and the Abraham Books by Ester and Jerry Hicks are wonderful too.

There are physical things you can do to change the energy in your home….your home should be a place of comfort, love, peace and security….if it’s not….let’s get it there.  I use a native American custom called “smudging”, you can buy a smudging stick on line or at a metaphysical book store.  What it is is a tightly bound bundle of sage, you light it, blow out the fire and let it smoke….walk around the house with it letting the smoke go to all corners, (keep a bowl under if of course)….I say a prayer asking for any negative energy to be released from my home….I also say, “I ask for the mantle of Christ’s light to protect us, the Love of God to enfold us, the peace of God to fill us and that this home be filled with the light of the Holy Spirit. Amen”  I do this a couple of times a year….the smudge stick is kind of a big deal….but worth it….you’ll be amazed by the lift you feel after you’ve done it.  For regular maintenance of the energy I use an insence….I believe that’s a Catholic tradition….I always remember smelling it in church with my grandma : )….any way, I use “Nag Champa”….I do this any time I’ve had people over, if there has been an argument, when I come home from being around a lot of people….especially if I don’t have a good feeling….and it works….don’t take my word for it….give it a try.

I wish you all the peace, love, security, joy and happiness that is available to you…..Let your light shine bright!!!

Happy Fall!

It’s always sad to see summer end….but fall is so beautiful. I love the yellow, orange and reds….and of course squash and it’s in abundance now. If you haven’t tried the “butternut squash soup” now would be a good time…it’s sweet, creamy and warm. The kids are back to school and life is exciting. Alexis joined the debate team….her friends begged her not to….they thought it was kind of nerdy : ) ….but I love her spirit, she just bounces right through….and she’s loving it….and they still love her : ) Brett’s back in his realm….he was made for school….he’s going to be 19 on Sunday….the last year of being a teenager….I’m lucky, both of my kids were wonderful….Alexis still is…..teenagers.

I had 3 classes scheduled and none of them took…but that’s totally alright. I’m having a “small group” meeting at my house….it’s a group through church that is such a blast….who knew church….or church things could be so much fun and fulfilling….I’ve never belonged to a church….I never found one that fit for all of us…..but this one fits amazingly. Brett already went to school by the time we found it…..but I really want him to feel like this too…..His very good friend….who is a girl….that he has all of his classes with….and spends a lot of his free time with….apparently she’s not his girlfriend…..they’re just friends…..but I’ve never seen him act like that with Steven, Daniel or Chris….so, okay, if you say so : ) Anyway Agneta is big into church…so I’m hoping that the message will still keep getting to him….I know it will. Eric and I also just started a class together through it last night called “Experiencing God”….and yes, that is exactly what we’re doing. I’ve been going to a meditation group for 15 years….and still will…..that is how I’ve learned to experience God…..and it’s been a wonderful path for me….but just me….now I can do this with Eric too….I believe that God sent me to this church several years ago and kept nudging me to go….I just wasn’t getting it….now I do and it’s amazing….and it’s amazing for Eric and Alexis too….now if we can only make it amazing for Brett.

Life is good. Now I’m going to go and finish spring cleaning my kitchen….I know it’s fall….I got a little behind : )

American Diet Too Sweet for the Heart’s Health (abcnews.com)

Wow, what a good day!  I received an email last Friday from abcnews.com….I almost deleted it but quickly looked at it first.  Lauren Cox, a health reporter asked me to call her and interview with her if I had time….I thought I’d call and see if it was for real….and she was.  The American Heart Association released information regarding sugar and it’s effects on the heart,  she was doing an article on it and wondered if I would answer some questions….I did and she quoted me in her article….how fun!  She also linked people to this site….thank you Lauren!  Welcome to all of you who are here because of her.  This really is an amazing way to live once you get the hang of it….and the more that people live like this the more places and products  will be available to make it easier.  Yeah, I’m so glad that you’re here…..have an awesome day : )   Here is the article http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartDiseaseNews/Story?id=8399251

One more coffee detox….it’s still amazing!

I’m pretty sure that I’m never ever going to go back to coffee.  I have had a couple of very intense emotional things happen this week that would normally have had me totally bazerk…..I do feel a little bad….but I’m so amazed at how mellow I am and able to just go forward even though others are losing it.  The things that others are doing are a bit painful but I am responding with compassion rather than anger….and I so would have been angry before….it’s a cover for hurt.  (It’s nothing here in my immediate family, but that’s really all I should say about it).

I feel blessed that I was “urged” to give it up a few weeks ago….it’s like God could see it coming and put me in a better space so I could handle it….and it’s been an opportunity to see how far I’ve come in this area.  Eric is so impressed that he’s ready to give it up too.  Agneta, Brett’s very good friend, sent me a link for coffee alternatives…..she just couldn’t believe that I just gave it up : )   Anyone that knows me, knows it was the last thing that I wanted to do…..the link she sent me….and thank you Agneta….was on Chicory Root….there is no caffeine in it and it tastes pretty close to coffee….if you make it though, use about 1/3 of the amount of coffee you would use…it’s very strong….but healthy….it’s good for digestion and cleansing of the liver.  Yerba Mate’ was another….it does have caffeine….about 1/2 the amount of coffee but more anti oxidants than green tea….I still drink that too.  Both chicroy root and yerba mate’ enhance energy but without the fight or flight reaction that coffee give you….give her a go.

Alexis is on her very first mission trip….I miss her….but she is having a great time….she was hanging dry wall and doing the mudding the last time we heard from her….she has a big heart…..I love that girl so much!  She’s like having sunshine in the house.  It is quiet here without her….too quiet.

More on Coffee Detox

I’m starting week 3 without coffee and still amazed with what is happening.  I feel much more normal this week than last….in fact my energy is pretty steady rather than way up then, boom….I need a nap….or more coffee….usually both : )  The physical problems that seemed to be healed last week are still healed and I’ve had several “ah ha” moments….better understanding of old patterns and a lot more even keeled emotionally….not that I’m totally out of control….but things hit that fight or flight reaction a lot more than I realized while I was drinking so much of it.  It’s funny too….everytime I release something that has a grip on me, I can see where it was helping me to hide from something.  I had a fear that I had been carrying around most of my life….and it effected my reactions to things, how I thought about myself, others, situations, what I did, I was very defensive in this area….and understandably so….but my need to defend and protect myself like I was is no longer relevant…or to the extent that my fear was ruling.  It was something real in the past….but burried deep down….under the coffee….really…..the coffee reved me up and off I went….I was always running from this….but not aware that I was until last week….I was aware of the fear but it always seemed presant…not past….when it came up….or it would intensify something that was happening currently but all of my past energy would meet me here to keep me safe…if that makes sense.  I can still feel it a little….but the intensity and impact seem to have vanished….when we shine the light on our fears that seem like huge ugly monsters, (or uncover their hiding place)….they usually turn out to be so much more manageable than we thought.

I’ve been eating about 80% raw and very little meat….I think that I eat meat once or twice a month and chicken about the same….I like to throw some salmon in at least once or twice too…but other than that, I stick to pretty much a vegetarian diet.  Some friends brought over some beautiful home grown vegetables last week….eating food that you know was cared for with lots of love and attention gives you such a special and privelidged feeling eating it….it feeds more than just your body.  I think that this way of eating also made it possible to let go of the coffee….and I did already say that I really didn’t want to….I asked God to give me the willingness…..and He totally gave it to me : )

This is quite an exciting path listening to what I feel that God is telling me and following it.  He has taken me to places I never thought that I’d go, doing things that I never thought that I’d do and meeting people that I never knew that I would meet.  Some things are what I dreamed and some are even better….the hard things have brought me to new levels that I wouldn’t have gone to without the push….so I try to just do what He says to begin with now : )  I get the message.

One more thing, I read a book called “Caffeine Blues” by Stephen Cherniske.  This is a very good thing to read if you are wondering if coffee is causing you any problems….most of the ones that I had are explained in this book….and I don’t know about you, but I love to read everything I can get my hands on when I’m going through something that show the way through.

Have a great week….I’m so glad that you are part of my world!

Coffee Detox

I love coffee, the way it smells, the way it tastes, the way it feels when you hold that warm cup in your hands….I even love the cafe’ decorations….it just feels like such a sophisticated cool thing to do.  There have been a few times that I’ve tried to give it up…or I’ve just stopped drinking it during a fast….but I quit doing that durning fasts too….I thought, “What am I trying to prove?  I don’t need to be perfect”.  I talk myself right back into drinking it….and I truly love it….I even grind my own.

At the end of last week when I would get my coffee….and I drink 1/2 pot in the morning and 1/2 pot in the afternoon along with extra’s if I go anywhere that’s serving it…..I especially liked Iced Americana from Bigby’s…..major caffeine going on there!  Anyway, when I would get my coffee, I would have a “thought” that would come in and suggest that I drink green tea instead, I listened a couple of times and replaced my coffee with the green tea….it’s loaded with anti oxidants and I like it….but I didn’t give up the coffee…..this went on 3 days in a row.  Monday I was reminded that God never has asked me to give something up without a good reason….and I usually benefit tremendously….I can not tell you enough though how much I did not want to give up my coffee….so I asked Him to give me the willingness to do it….then drank some green tea.

Today is Friday and the last coffee I had was on Sunday….I may have made some on Monday and had a little….I don’t remember….but I’ve only had 3-4 green teas a day since then….no coffee….and it’s been just fine….actually more than fine.  I’ve been a bit tired and achey….actually really achey….I sat in the sauna one of the days for about 40 minutes….that helped a lot…all the aches were gone….and I’ve allowed myself naps each day….and I sack out.  Over all though my energy has been good.

The detox from this has been interesting.  I know I’ve written about this wart/corn thing on the bottom of my foot before and it has left after doing raw food only and a cleanse….but I have not been able to get rid of it this summer….it’s gone….and it was giving me burning pain when I would walk too long…or barefoot.  Another thing that I’ve noticed is my ear.  For most of the past year I wake up and it aches…like I slept on it wrong…but it lasts longer than that….I haven’t had that problem this week either.  My hands feet and lips have puffed out nicely.  I have been drinking about 3 x’s the amount of water that I usually drink due to thirst…I think that I was majorly dehydrated.  I had a situation this week that would have given me the “fight or flight” reaction….and I just remained calm and steady.  My skin is so soft…I’m talking baby’s butt soft all over.  And like I said, I’ve had major aches and pains, especially in my hips and hamstrings, but exercise and the sauna seem to move them through….I’m thinking it’s major toxins releasing….and fast.

Well, I hope you have a wonderful and awesome day….I’m going to go get myself a cup 0′ tea darlin’ ;    ).

Upcoming classes

We just posted the upcoming classes available in the fall.  The ones held last year were a lot of fun.  If you’re in the area, we’d love to have you!  Click here for more information or click on the “Classes” link on the Happy2BeMe.com website.

Good bye Michael

A friend asked me last week if I cried when I heard that Michael died, I said no but I was sad….but it didn’t really register.  Today they had his memorial on and I watched it for a little while….I just caught the end.  I saw  Jermaine and his daughter Paris talk, I saw his family all standing around together….they have always seemed so close and loving to each other.  I had forgotten about LaToya until I saw her in the back and went to the computer to show Alexis what she looked like….I thought that she looked just like Janet….she does now….but the old pictures of her don’t.  Anyway, that led me to show her Jackson 5 stuff and I saw the ABC song on You Tube and played it.  Oh my God, I forgot how cute he was, I just wanted to grab him and hug him.  Then I watched Ben….I love that, I’ll be there, Rockin Robin, Black or White….now I’m sobbing like a baby.  The albums “The Wall” and “Thriller” took me through junior high and high school….and of course the Jackson 5 with the cartoon, their band, then “The Jackson’s” through adolecence.  It does feel like I lost someone important, someone that I loved….and really, he did seem like that….love…and joy.  There was an amazing energy  that shot off of him and touched everyone within listening distance….the impact that those old video’s had on me was happy, excited, and made me laugh and get up and dance….because he just was so so so cute.  I hear that you take the love with you when you go….he must feel so incredibly wonderful right now.  You are in my heart Michael.

Cellular Wisdom

I went to a seminar yesterday entitled “Cellular Wisdom” with author Dr. Joan King.  It was about opening up to the infinite possibilities of ourselves….I love this subject.   It’s amazing how many people from all walks of life still question….rather fear….if they are all they can be….are they good enough?  Who am I to think that I can…?  They allow themselves to be heald back by, “I’m not smart enough, I don’t have enough education, I’m too old, I’m too young…..the list goes on and on, but the bottom line is fear.  In each of us we have a dream….we have many dreams…..God doesn’t give us  strong desires to torture us….in fact….He gives us those to show us our potential.  Joan reminded us yesterday that if we don’t express our dream it will shrivel up and die….if that happens….we will shrivel up and die.   The dream was placed in you because there is a need for it…..and you can fulfill that need.

My dream is to help as many people as I possibly can break the chains that bind them from becoming all that God created them to be.  I believe that these chains are broken by taking care of the physical body….exercise, eating nuroushing foods, sleep, etc…..the emotional body by getting to know ourselves….and take care of our selves by knowing our limits and honoring ourselves…..the mental body by purging all the useless chatter of the mind bring into focus everything….but perhaps one thing at a time….that will move us forward into our greatness….and the spiritual body…..through meditation, prayer and learning to relax in God’s presance…..that is the safest place in the world…..I want to get to the point of pure love, to me this is completeness, acceptance, security…all negative emotions are left at the door and the experience is just pure love.  In that state everything is possible….everything good.

One of the exercises is that we were to tell someone of our dream, so there, I did.  I urge you to write yours down and share it with someone you trust….there is real power there.

Have an awesome day and know that I am sending you lots and lots of love!

May 3, 2009

Hey, I haven’t been on in a couple of days….I’ve been cleaning like a mad woman.  My whole body hurts….but it’s a good hurt.  I didn’t have a garage sale last year at all….this year I am more than making up for it.  Where does all this stuff come from?  My basement is clean….it’s so clean.  I vaccuumed the walls, the shelves, everything has been taken out wiped down and put back or put out…it’s a really good feeling.

There’s a women’s group that I’ve been going to for the past few months.  I got involved with it for a New Testament challenge and was going to be done after that, but the people are so great and it’s fun to be with a bunch of women who are just good nice people, trying to help each other live better lives with God of course, and fun, they’re awesome.  (I just realized that all of the groups that I go to are God based with good people….how lucky am I?)  Anyway, I wasn’t going to go because I have so much work still to do and I was really tired, but I laughed so much, and was totally relaxed and renewed by going….and funny, we were talking about taking time for ourselves to renew and rebuild….I was doing exactly that by going.

My exercise has been the major cleaning frenzy that I’m in….along with some yoga and stretching….but just on my own.

Food yesterday:

Green drink, 1/4 C oat bran, oil pill, pina colada smoothie, (Brett just learned how to make a smoothie today, now he has a list of the ones he’s going to make next….he bought a coconut….a real coconut to mix with his pineapple tomorrow….we have a vita mix so it will smooth down no problem, but he wouldn’t believe me on the mess that the coconut will make and all the work it will take to get it out of the shell….so he’ll learn that the hard way….he’s just so excited to have the real stuff.)

Butternut squash soup, Ezekiel bread and 1/4 avocado, 2 oz soy nut butter with 2 Tbs sugar free maple syrup, apple.

Raw spaghetti sauce, zucchini pasta, chcolate/peanut butter smoothie.

Have an awesome day!