Today I am making room for abundance.

The idea was spawned from my latest read, The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. It’s by Jack Canfield, who some of you may know from the movie, The Secret, and others may recognize from the popular Chicken Soup For the Soul series. There are so many amazing topics in this book, and they are all short, sweet and to the point. For the first time I feel compelled to highlight important points in a book because so much of what he says is coming at the right time for me.

Some of you may know that I’ve won the vision board contest with VISS International. The support I received on my video was awesome and I’ll be embarking on my new career shortly. It’s funny, the same principles that I’ll be teaching and that can be learned from associating with VISS, John Assaraf and Bonnie Bruderer are the exact principles that helped me to win this contest. It’s about asking, visualizing and knowing for certain that you’ll get what you want, or something better! I’m so passionate about this because I’ve seen it work miracles in my life. My wish is for everyone who wants a better life, no matter in what way, to learn these techniques and apply them.

So in order to make way for the prosperity and abundance that I’m visualizing into my life, today I will be physically making room for it. My vision board is complete with a picture of my dream home, a fancy black Hummer (though I’ll be keeping, driving and restoring my awesome ‘86 VW bus as well), good luck charms, power statements, my soul sentence and some other fun things that inspire me. In order to make way for these things, some shifts need to take place for me personally. I am going to begin living like I’m already there, both emotionally and environmentally!

The first thing I plan to do to accomplish this is to walk through my house and analyze my possessions. If you follow the principles of the law of attraction and the millionaire mindset, you’re already aware that millionaires think differently than those who struggle with money. I’m no longer struggling with money, thanks to these principles, and now it’s time to step it up a notch. People with millions of dollars usually have more time, more conveniences, less anger and fear, better health and better lifestyles. At least this is the kind of millionaire I plan to be!!

So, I’ve got a box all ready and I’ll be filling it with items that no longer serve me, but may come in handy for those who are working their way through a tough situation. I know when I first arrived here with no possessions, chipped plates and a mattress on the floor were a godsend. But now it’s time to give to those less fortunate, since I have come so far so quickly.

I’ll be donating anything that I currently own that I don’t use, don’t wear or that I wouldn’t take with me on the move to the luxury home. Sometimes we become inundated with clutter that collects and stores energy that could be better used for growth and prosperity. It’s like cleaning the dust from your shelves…some people don’t ever do it, some people realize that it’s a necessary evil and some people graduate to generously tipping a cleaning service to take care of it for them. Change your mindset about the dust and clutter and you’ll be working your way toward an abundance of fresh air and clean space…something that prosperous and wealthy people may take for granted!

Now let’s back up a bit. Becoming a millionaire first begins in your mind. For me, the millions are simply the next step. I’ve been working on my own personal development, including my attitude, my surroundings, gratitude for the things I have, appreciation for every situation I have encountered in my life and forgiveness for all those that I used to blame. I’ve still got a ways to go, as personal development is a lifelong achievement. But in paying attention to my joy, my abundance thus far, my happiness and my personal peace, I’m ready for the next step. We all deserve all of the above. We deserve whatever we wish into our lives. And anything you want can be had, once you understand how to cross the bridge.

If you’d like more information on anything I’ve talked about: vision boards, personal development, changing your mindset, clearing old emotional blocks, ending the struggle with money, visualization, etc. please feel free to contact me. My passion is personal peace. I’ve achieved it and I’d love to help you figure out how you can do the same. Come join me on my journey. Let’s blast through what’s holding you back and reveal how easy it is to release the bad and live with only the good.

xo,

Jeannie

Half empty, or half full? What's your perspective?

Is the glass half empty or half full?

That’s one of those questions we’ve all heard. Maybe we laugh as we discuss the answer amongst friends. But once the comedy ends, we drink whatever half is left in the glass and we move on, without another thought about the underlying depth of this contemplation.

The paradox is that the glass is both half full and half empty, simultaneously. Depending upon the day, your mood or your life experiences, you’ll have a tendency to answer accordingly. It will be what it is for you, and you’ll likely stick to it. This is where perspective comes into play. Perspective is one of the single most important determinants of how our lives will unfold, and the kicker is that we, alone are in 100% control of how the entire thing turns out.

There are two sides to every story. Really, there are a million. There are so many different ways to look at and feel about everything that is. No matter how we think, react, are… we are never wrong, and we are never right. We are simply carrying about, in control or out of it, unfolding our lives as the events surface. How many of us are aware that we have any control in our lives? How many of us feel confident enough to take advantage of this power? How many of us are free enough from fear, guilt and confusion to believe that we can turn any unfortunate event into something splended, fulfilling and joyful? How many of us believe we deserve such a beautiful gift?

Changing your overall perspective of life is not only fulfilling and attractive to the Universe and it’s gifts, but it is also a process. It doesn’t take hard work, but it does require diligence. The first step is to become aware, and if you have read thus far, you can check that off the list. Awareness never goes away once it’s received. You cannot ‘backslide’ from awareness. You can temporarily misplace the information somewhere in a boggled mind, but you can never unlearn a gem of wisdom that has been placed before you.

The next step is to pay attention to your habitual thinking. This is tricky since it’s almost as if we have to catch ourselves being ourselves. You must literally see yourself in the third person and objectively assess each of your thoughts. The best way to go about this is to become aware of your feelings. If something doesn’t feel good, find out why. Nothing is external. There are ways to view circumstances that seem terrible with a light heart and a keen eye for knowledge. Dissect all bad feelings to get to the root of why something is bothering you, and then figure out how to change your perspective.

Let’s use traffic as an example. Most of us hate sitting in traffic. Why? It may be hot outside, it may be cold. We may be late for an appointment. We may have a long list of things to do and we’re impatient with all those cars in front of us. Sitting in traffic is actually a wonderful opportunity to have some ‘us’ time. If there are a million cars in front of you, there’s not a darn thing you can do about it. Turn on the radio and sing. Turn off the radio and enjoy the sunshine. Look around you and notice the beautiful birds, architecture, clouds and scenery that you usually miss as you speed by. Admire that 1968 Mustang next to you on the road.

Get to know yourself.

Figure out why you’re huffing and puffing over something that you can’t change. Are you feeling guilt for being late? Are you tense because you’ve got too many things to do? Notice those feelings, breathe and then relax. Find a new focal point. Focus on something that feels good.

This example, in a nutshell, is how you may always go about ridding yourself of all feelings that aren’t nice. You always have a choice to feel good or feel bad. No one can change these feelings for you. No matter how your kids act, what the weather report says or how little money you’re bringing into your life, you can always decide to focus on that which is good and plentiful.

Make this a new habit. Once this process becomes second nature, you’ll notice all the good things that follow. Magic will begin to happen in your life and you’ll wonder how you missed something so simple for all these years. It’s a journey. It’s your movie. It’s your life. Be the shining star and pass on the goodness.

Farmville is fun. If you hate it, are you doing something else that is fun?

At first glance, you might be thinking ‘what the heck does Farmville have to do with holistic healing.’

Well. The answer is nothing… and everything!

I play Farmville on Facebook. I like it. I think it’s fun. It provides me with a break in between writing articles or the other 900 jobs that I’ve created for my to-do list. And I’m not alone. 76 million people actively play Farmville every month. It’s a phenomenon.

Frequently, I see group and page invites flash across my Facebook news feed that say things like ‘Farmville Haters,’ ‘I don’t care about your farm or your park or your mafia’ or ‘Oh, you’re a fan of Farmville, I’m a fan of having a life.’ Wow.

So, it gets better. If one clicks the link and proceeds to read what some of these people write on the walls, one will find such comments as ‘I hope all their crops die,’ ‘They should just get a life and a real farm’ or ‘I wish we could send Farmville farmers swine flu or bomb their farms.’

Frequently you’ll find overuse of cuss words and insults.

What’s the deal with this? I was truly astonished at the level of anger and disgruntled-ness that I found from Farmville haters. And it led me to wonder what’s really going on.

So, I created my own group on Facebook. It’s called Mind Your Business and Stop Hating on My Farm. This is a place of peace. At least that was my intention. I really have no idea why some people would get so upset about something someone else is enjoying. It’s completely beyond me. It’s a free world and no one is twisting anyone’s arm to join Farmville. You might get an occasional invitation from a friend, who thinks you might need a BREAK from all that bitching…but that’s an easy thing to ignore or block if you really don’t want to play.

Which leads me to my next point. The ONLY way I can understand being this upset over other people playing an online game is if you are completely sick of seeing the updates on your news feed. But here’s the thing. Instead of taking the time to join 100 Farmville hater groups and think up clever insults for those of us who play, perhaps you could Google a term like ‘how to stop application and game updates from showing on my Facebook news feed.’ The information is there. And for your convenience, it’s here as well. Just scroll to the bottom of this post.

Now to my real point on how this ties in with holistic healing and this blog. If you’re a Farmville hater and vehemently expose your hatred via these Facebook groups and your news feed, do you have any idea what you’re doing to yourself? It’s not likely that you’re upsetting any Farmville farmers because they are having a good time playing their little game, harvesting their little crops and feeding their little animals. You’re creating a huge ball of rage over literally nothing.

Are you aware that rage and anger creates sickness and disease????

While I am detached from this emotion since I’m not interested in creating sickness and disease for myself, I did want to tell the world that expending energy on hatred is really not good for the body, mind or soul. This is true of hatred for anyone or anything, but especially something that is either A) not affecting your life one bit, or B) very easy to ignore and block.

I mean c’mon. If you can’t let THIS go, I can imagine the size of the tumor that may be growing in your body because you can’t drive calmly in traffic or deal with your in-laws. Wow. The term ‘take a chill pill’ comes to mind, but this is a holistic blog so I don’t believe in pills either.

Alternatively, perhaps you should just breathe deeply and realize that you are making your own choices and your feelings are being created by you. Please wake up and join the team for peace so that we may evolve into a more peaceful society. You do understand that peace must start with YOU, right?

Wow. Ok so the following video is really quite funny. I’ll admit it. It does prove some points that Farmville addicts might be experiencing. However, there’s no hate! No energy has been expended on hatred. This guy is having FUN hating Farmville, which is the whole point of this post to start with.

How to Block Game and Application Updates, Life Farmville, From Your Facebook News Feed

Ok, so here are the instructions for blocking game and application feeds, or even certain people from showing up on your Facebook news feed. These instructions are copied directly from my Facebook fan page that I mentioned earlier.

If you happened upon this group…even if you’re a hater…there’s a really simple way to HIDE all application updates from your news feed that you don’t want to see.

Instead of hating on Farmville…here’s what you do.

1) The next time you see an update from an application or a person that you don’t want to see again, run your mouse over to the right side of the post.
2) A little box pops up that says HIDE.
3) Click it and the post will go away. You’ll also be given an option to hide all posts from that PERSON, or all posts from that APPLICATION.
4) Click your choice and then, my friend, you’ll never have to be bothered by our silly little farming updates again.
5) Now you can feel better and go on about your happy Facebook posting without getting so wound up.

So now you know how to block certain updates from your Facebook news feed. Wasn’t that easy? Think of all the energy you expended being upset over it. Self-realization is imminent, my friend. It’s going to happen sooner or later. The lightbulb WILL come on. Why not take steps to make that happen  more quickly. Stop HATING! It’s really bad for you.

xxoo,
Jeannie