From Where I Stand

As the end of the year (not world) approaches I’d like to leave you with a few insights I’ve gathered over the years, a few pretty recently. I’d also like to thank each and every one of you who take the time to read my posts and to those of you who send me feedback. I always love hearing from you, even if you disagree with what I say. And lastly, this post is good for the next two weeks and I'll be returning with something fresh and new on the 7th. 

Here’s to a Beautiful Whatever-You-Celebrate and a most Blessed and Prosperous New Year! 

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From where I stand:

1.       Getting older is a privilege to be grateful for

2.       About 90% of all hospital staff should be inducted into sainthood

3.       Life is too short to not eat cookies

4.       Laughter really is the best medicine, especially during difficult times

5.       I want my cake, want to eat it too, and I want you to as well

6.       Geriatric cats require a lot of attention, but it’s worth it

7.       The need to get your point across oftentimes means you won’t

8.       Silliness is a very enlightened state of being

9.       Having your heart broken open – while painful – allows more love in if you let it

10.   Good friends are worth keeping, even in death

11.   A genuine smile is the sexiest thing a man can wear

12.   Trying to fix someone never works

13.   Try and fix me and you’ll be fixin’ for trouble

14.   Sarcasm doesn’t always have to be mean

15.   Breathing does a body good

16.   Sometimes rose-colored glasses are necessary for survival

17.   Spending time in nature sets everything right

18.   Saying “no” can be a very positive thing

19.   The truth does indeed set you free, as long as you take responsibility for it

20.   Love really is the answer – to everything

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Featured Guest: George Harrison

For your viewing and listening pleasure: Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)

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Take a Stand

I write this with such intense sadness in my heart. It’s been two days since the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary, and although I’ve spent those past hours in a state of shock and horror, the gravity of it all is just now really hitting home. As a parent first and human being second, I just can’t imagine what the family and friends of those killed (including those of the shooter) must be going through. I don’t personally know any of the individuals affected, but my heart grieves for them. Today, I can’t shake the tears.

There’s been so much circulating in the press about gun control and the need for better mental health care. It’s true, we need to change things.  But I sit here wondering how many more times something like this has to happen before those at the helm of the big business of firearms and health care actually take responsibility. Will they? Ever? If it means abolishing a broken system that creates billions of dollars in revenue for the few holding the strings, how do we cut those strings once and for all?

We’ve seen great things happen when large groups of people come together and take a stand. It’s not always an easy thing to do. It means work, it means sometimes aggressive (notice I didn’t say ‘violent’) acts. And it means taking responsibility for the greater good of us all. That in itself can be a challenge as oftentimes we already have so much responsibility just in our day-today lives.  But I know we have it in us. I have faith in us. For every bad act that gets blasted on the evening news, there are many more altruistic ones that go unnoticed. So my question to you is (and to myself as well), what can we do every day to support one another, ourselves, and a better world for us all? I don’t have an answer for you, because we all have varying views on what a better world looks like. But I can tell you this, a simple act of kindness, no matter how seemingly insignificant to us, can be profound in the life of the receiver. It’s a start, and with that I believe cause for a ripple effect that will give us a greater sense of connection and the power to stand together to inspire change.

Sending much love to you all.

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From Over There:

“When one’s perception moves toward judgment of right or wrong, know that this is a perception based solely on illusion. There is no right or wrong – only love. If one chooses to see and act through the perception of love then one will always be led in the direction of highest good. This is the way to unity, the way to peace. This is the only way to happiness.”

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Featured Guest: Francine Marie-Sheppard

Francine is the Director and Founder of the Academy ofClairvoyance and Consciousness, and Lightmuse: Intuitive Living, and a professional consultant, clairvoyant, teacher, healer and artist. She is the graduate of 2 different psychic training institutes in the SF Bay Area and the Womens Teachers Program at BPI. She has had additional training in Shamanism, and worked with Philippine faith healers, as well as trained with Michael Tamura, whom she considers one of her favorite teachers.  Francine likes to be assisted by Ascended Master healers when working in the ACC Healing Sanctuary, and sometimes she is still surprised who shows up to help out.  Francine has recently begun a new exploration into the healing power of symbols via a special healing energy space she has created called The Luminarium. For more information about the Luminarium and Francine's private healing practice, please visit www.beluminary.com.

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How 'Bout Now?

Staying in the present moment can be tricky when we have multiple things to juggle on a daily basis, the future glaring at us to stay on track, and the past to color our perspective. Oftentimes, it feels like life is coming at us from every angle, making it a little difficult to pay attention to what’s currently going on around us. Add to this our critical internal navigation system (aka, our inner-nag) always at the ready to keep us from looking bad or re-creating past mistakes, and it’s a wonder we get out of bed in the morning.

But when you allow things to slow down and turn off (or at least calm) that internal voice, have you noticed how much more enjoyable life and relationships are? Pretty amazing, actually. Setting aside the often ever growing to-do list, and letting go of the need to constantly keep yourself in check allows you to truly experience each precious moment of life. Now believe you me, I know how hard it can be to quiet the inner noise. It’s there, but you can make peace with it.

I’m a big proponent of talking to yourself, and wonder what kind of lunatic I must look like for doing it so often. The truth of the matter is that the voice that attempts to guide us – no matter how misdirected – just really want to be heard. So the trick is, listen. Have a conversation. By doing so, you quiet the voice.

When working with clients I often refer to this as “talking yourself off the ledge”, especially when the voice is screaming at you to jump. For every internal screaming Mimi, there’s also the internal voice of reason, and it’s up to us to use both as a source for moving through and out of our past, and to plan for the future without obsessing over it.

A good analogy for this is that you wouldn’t pitch a screaming fit back at a small child for throwing a temper tantrum, would you? That would be pretty counterproductive. As anyone who’s had the joy of dealing firsthand with a little darling when they go off the deep end knows, staying calm and rational enough to see the root of the behavior is paramount for the fit to pass.

Time to start listening to the inner-voice so it stops tearing us down, and instead, cheers us on. That way you have the opportunity to enjoy the moment, be present with those you love, and not “trip” on the ever existent to-do list.

With Love.

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From Over There:

“To find value in every interaction, no matter how seemingly mundane, is to live in present moment. To live in present moment and experience the present moment one must release the need for approval of others.

Approval must first begin with self. The mind is out of present time and into self-preoccupation when an individual feels the need to compare attributes with another. If one values their own strengths and talents then there is no need for competition, or ego to prove value over another, because self-value is already acknowledged.

When one is comfortable in relationship with self, then one is comfortable in relationship with others. When one is in this comfort range, then the availability to be present in every moment is increased.” 

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Featured Guest: Emotional Freedom, a book by Dr. Judith Orloff

National bestselling author Judith Orloff MD presents new solutions for dealing with emotions in our hyper-tense world. She invites you to take a remarkable journey, one that leads to happiness, serenity, and a mastery over negativity that pervades daily life. You possess the ability to liberate yourself from worry, anger, and fear. True emotional freedom is closer than you think. 

Synthesizing neuroscience, intuitive medicine, psychological and subtle energy techniques, Dr. Orloff maps the elegant relationships between our minds, bodies, spirits, and our environments. With humor and compassion, she shows you how to identify the most powerful negative emotions and how to transform them into hope, kindness, and courage. Compelling patient case-studies, stories from her on-line community and workshop participants, and from her own private life illustrate the simple, easy-to-follow action steps that you can take to cope with emotional vampires, disappointments, and rejection.

Emotional Freedom is a road map for those who are stressed out, discouraged, or overwhelmed as well as for those who are in a good emotional place but want to feel even better. As Dr. Orloff shows, each day presents opportunities for us to be heroes in our own lives: to turn away from negativity, react constructively, and seize command of any situation. Complete emotional freedom is within your grasp. To learn more about Dr. Orloff, please visit: www.drjudithorloff.com.

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How Weird

I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “weird”. I really like it. I know it’s often used as an insult, but no matter in what context someone uses it to describe me, I take it as a compliment. Why? Because it means I’m stepping outside of someone else’s self-imposed limitations and not being restricted by them.

When someone refers to another as “weird” in a derogatory way, it’s because the “weird” person represents something that’s way out of the comfort zone of the other individual. Whenever we push ourselves beyond the limits of our comfort zone it leads to growth. And since growth is what we’re here for, if I light up something in you by my weirdness, well then, you’re welcome!

And remember, if you’re stuck in this judgmental mindset just know that there are going to be plenty of “weirdos” that come along throughout your life to help you move past it. So get out of your box, kick it to the curb, and go have fun hanging out with the other oddballs! 

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From Over There:

“To be comfortable in the presence of those who you perceive to be different than you is to first be comfortable with yourself. It is the individual who judges others harshly that is in non-acceptance of themselves. To accept the self without the need for action minimized by socially imposed norms is the path to true liberation and acceptance of all. This acceptance allows the unique traits of individuals to flourish, creating a more balanced and egalitarian society.”

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Featured Guest: Christine Arylo

Christine is an inspirational catalyst for women and girls everywhere, daring, inspiring and guiding them to be, love and live their REAL MEs… instead of the images they often find themselves trying to live into. She sees clients through her life coaching company, Dare to Live You, and is the author of two books, Choosing ME Before WE, and her latest, Madly in Love with Me: The Daring Adventure of Becoming Your Own Best Friend.

Christine leads workshops throughout the US, and her message is featured on top radio stations across the country. To learn more about Christine, please visit: madlyinlovewithme.com. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband Noah and their dog, Nanook.

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Black Friday

I’m writing this on the infamous Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving where multitudes of Americans lose their minds in shopping frenzy. I myself don’t partake in the event, and find the whole thing a bit on the creepy side, but don’t blame those brave souls who choose to fight the crowds. Who am I to judge the parent who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford gifts for their kids unless they did? I just wonder why it has to be this horrible, stressful event.

The thing that gets to me is when you hear about grown (supposed) adults who revert to behavior that’s lower than any of our primate cousins would exhibit. The fighting, pushing, and sometimes tragic violence is beyond bizarre considering the reason behind this season of giving. Now I’m not Christian, but I do enjoy celebrating Christmas, and I’m pretty sure this isn’t what Jesus had in mind when he said, “Ask and it will be given to you;  search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.” Not, “Go forth and pummel someone to get the best deal at Walmart.” 

Unfortunately the materialistic mindset that we’ve been handed through the media and corporate messaging has perpetuated this mess, and it’s up to us to hand it back. How? Through conscious giving. And when I say “conscious” I don’t mean that little Sally can’t have the Easy Bake Oven® or Tonka Truck® she wants, and instead has to be happy with a donation to Save the (Fill-in-the-Blank) in her name, but that we understand the motivation behind what we give and that we teach these same principles to our children. Giving Sally what she wants so she won’t be a brat is just going to make her more of a brat. But if giving Sally that Tonka Truck® for being a generally good kid feels good to you, then that’s a whole different story. Though the occasional gift of Save the (Fill-in-the-Blank) in her name doesn’t hurt either, just sayin’.

And what about those kids whose parents are out there pushing and shoving and exhibiting bad behavior in pursuit of the all-mighty bargain? What kind of adults are they breeding? My hope is that they eventually find some understanding of what they are doing. All we can do is start with ourselves by increasing awareness, and let it serve as a way to get back to the point of giving: joy.

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From Over There:

“Motivation behind giving is more important than the gift itself. It is important to acknowledge why it is that one gives to another at certain times or during certain situations. To give may represent an actual article, or it may be giving of time, or of advice, or of a compliment. Regardless of what is given, ask yourself why it is you give. Ask yourself if it is simply for the joy of giving, or from the desire to be accepted, or for manipulation. Whatever the reason know this, the intent behind the giving is imprinted on the gift. The receiver receives the intent along with the gift. This is why at times when a gift is received – although it may appear pleasant – it does not bring joy to the receiver.” 

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Featured Guest: Barry Perlman

Barry Perlman (astrobarry) is an intuitive astrologer who’s been counseling clients from around the world for over a decade. Since 2002, he has shared his astrological wisdom on his website, www.astrobarry.com, where thousands of visitors enjoy his weekly “horoscopes that keep it real” and other writings. Barry has appeared in The New York Times, on the CBS Evening News, and on radio in the US and Australia. His horoscopes have appeared in Sydney-based FAMOUS Magazine, The Livingston Weekly, and on BettyConfidential.com. He is also co-owner of The Sacred Well, a metaphysical shop in Oakland, CA. He lives in San Francisco with his partner and his lovable 90-lb. mutt JoJo.

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Stay Connected

This week’s message is ironically about not using “electronic devices” (Facebook, email, instant messaging, texting, etc.) as your main source of human interaction. It’s ironic because I wanted to announce a new Facebook community page I created. I have to admit, I’ve definitely had the experience of being pulled into the vortex of Facebook, and done my share of mindless googling (sorry if that sounded dirty), yet I combine that on a daily basis with real in-person conversations. Like most technology, the internet and all of its offerings can be a great thing, but it can also distract from living life out in the real world if you let it. All things in moderation, I suppose.

This being said, I just created a new Facebook community page that I have lofty dreams of turning into magazine someday (more on that later). My idea is something like The Sun meets Common Ground, with a touch of Rolling Stone thrown in. I know, a little all over the place, but that’s the point. I want a forum for everyone to express what’s important to them, what they love, and what inspires them. I get excited hearing people talk about what they’re passionate about. It fuels me, and I like to think it fuels everyone else as well.

I’ve been playing around with a website for this idea for a while, but haven’t been able to settle on anything. This led to the next easiest outlet, Facebook. So for all of you on Facebook who’d like a place to showcase your talents, your upcoming events, or simply your thoughts, head on over to [Random] spirit and hit the “like” button. If you’re not on Facebook, maybe it’s a good time to join?

And while we're on the subject of community, wishing everyone a very Happy and Deliciously Healthy Thanksgiving!

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From Over There:

“Humankind suffers from the misconception of separateness. To remind the spirit of this interconnectedness it is imperative that a network of community is created. Through this community there will be support throughout the challenges of life, and sharing during times of celebration.

During this current age there are more ways to connect than ever before, yet greater numbers are feeling alone and disconnected from humanity. This illusion is intensified when an individual retreats from true physical human interaction and relies solely on electronic devices for connection. Allowing these methods of communication to be the primary source of contact diminishes an individual’s accountability and creates relationships that are superficial.

Components needed to create greater human intimacy are vocal sounds, eye contact, and the sensation of touch. It is the responsibility of the individual to only use electronic devices as additional tools to enrich communication and to build a stronger community, not as a substitute for personal interaction.” 

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Featured Guest: Judy Dragon

Judy is a ThetaHealing® Master with a Certificate of Science, the highest level of achievement in this healing modality. She has been a healing practitioner since the 70’s, first studying herbalism then moving into the practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu, a comprehensive form of acupressure. She is a clinical hypnotherapist and published author of two books, her latest is Moving Beyond: Healing the Trauma of Physical and Sexual Abuse Through ThetaHealing®. Judy's joy is helping people change their non-serving beliefs through ThetaHealing®, which offers a wonderful and quick way to move people out of their 'stuck' areas. The beauty of this Art, with its many techniques, is that it affects positive changes in all areas of life – the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Judy has a private practice with clients around the world, and offers workshops throughout the US. To learn more about Judy and how she can help you release non-serving beliefs and heal yourself, visit her website at: thetahealingintuitive.com.

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You Can Go Your Own Way

One wonderful thing about our country is our right and freedom to speak our minds. This, of course, can also be a double-edged sword as there are those whose intent is to diminish, manipulate or isolate certain fractions of society through their words. These past few months as the Presidential election grew near, we saw an acceleration of verbal lashing from both sides and from those not associated with either party. It would be wonderful if candidates won without name calling or dirt digging, but that may be an unrealistic dream on my part. Politics is not a clean sport.

All this aside, I do believe that we as individuals can rise above such divisiveness and live our lives on our own terms without bashing anyone else to do it. The very big trick is to truly subscribe to the old idiom “live and let live”. Simply put, live your life and let others do the same. This can be a difficult thing when you have very solid ideas about what is right and what is wrong. I’m not talking about turning a blind eye to heinous things like child abusive or overt corporate greed (the list of things could unfortunately go on and on here), but instead, personal lifestyle choices, religious choices, style choices, the way we set up our home environment, the type of work we choose to do…again, the list could go on and on.

What can you do today to start living from this mindset, to live your life and let others live theirs? What can you allow for others that you may not choose for yourself? What, if anything, keeps you from embracing this concept?

Here’s to creating the life of your dreams…

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From Over There:

“One does not need to rebel in order to resist conformity. To rebel is to fight against those forces which are viewed as threatening. To resist conformity is to simply follow one’s own desires, values and personal tastes without allowing society’s norms to dissuade through non-acceptance. To resist conformity is to follow one’s own path regardless if it has been previously forged, or a new road needs to be created, and to do so without fighting those who choose another path."

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Featured Guest: Naomi Tickle

Naomi Tickle is a Certified Personologist, an International speaker, career consultant and author of What Makes People Tick and Why. She was first introduced to Face Pattern Recognition 22 years ago.  Amazed by the accuracy, she could immediately see how this approach could help individuals better understand themselves and the people they meet with. Naomi has developed a career program that matches up an individual’s innate abilities that can be seen in the face with career suggestions. This is a great tool for understanding your client, sales, communications, team building, personal development and more.

Naomi has appeared on CNN, Fox News, NBC, BBC, Good Morning America and numerous television radio interviews around the world. Her clients include Norwich University, The Commonwealth Club, IBM marketing division, Morgan Stanley, AT&T, National Semiconductor, College Administration, Orthodontist, Kinesiology, FAMA conferences plus many more. To learn more about Naomi and her services, please visit naomitickle.com.

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Myself, Included

And so here we are on the eve of another historic event in US history, the election of our 45th President. This time around has been pretty volatile on both sides. There’s a lot at stake for each of us as we all hold on tight to those things we find important and necessary to lead happy, productive lives. In the spirit of inclusiveness I try very hard not to get “too political” when writing my newsletter, but sometimes it’s extremely difficult. Truthfully, what some choose to focus on and fight for baffles me, and I at times find it horrific. But we all have our reasons, and thank God/Goddess/Universe/Nothing we have the right to express our views.

What I hope is that each of you truly find it in your heart to vote for the candidate that you feel may unify us, treat us ALL as EQUAL citizens, and support our inalienable RIGHTS as human beings.  Whether you’re black, brown, or white, whether you’re gay, bi, straight, or transgender, whether you’re Pagan, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Agnostic or Atheist, whether you’re rich, middle class, or poor, whether you live in the liberal San Francisco Bay Area, or the conservative Bible Belt, please vote with your heart, not your anger or fear. What the world needs now, is love sweet love, not finger pointing, name calling or reduction of ANYONE’S rights. Please people, please, can’t we all get along? 

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From Over There:

“Lack of inclusiveness is a sign of fear. This fear runs rampant within all global cultures as each hold onto perceived values and feelings of safety. This deception is brought on by the illusion of separateness. Feelings of separation are created as one holds fast to ideals, then forming the ideals into identity. Identification with these ideals forms what is thought to be the self, yet is not the self. It is a viewpoint or lens at which to look through life and nothing else.

If these ideals are challenged, then it is as if the very self is in peril, fighting for existence. When one is able to embrace values and ideals built upon a foundation of inclusiveness, then one is able to accept variants in the opinions of others without feeling threatened, and opens them more fully to broadening their own viewpoint. This broadening perspective reduces fear, and diminishes the illusion of separateness. This understanding of interconnection reduces violence, and leads to greater compassion throughout the human race.”

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Featured Guest: Shannon Crossman

Shannon is a Certified Dream Coach® whose goal is to help you get Clear about your purpose and your dreams, strengthen your Belief in your abilities, and take Action to make your dream-come-true-life your present day reality. 

The program is simple, yet comprehensive and incorporates:
- Proven 10 step method
- 127 page workbook for each client
- One-to-One coaching sessions once per week for 12 weeks to start
- WOW method for getting things done (Within One Week objectives)
- Supportive accountability through the coaching relationship
- Holistic perspective - supports clients holding highest vision for life while      

  simultaneously working with projects, strategies and action steps

- Replicable model - clients can repeat over and over again as more dreams, goals   and visions emerge for their lives

To learn more about Shannon and her program, please visit: yourheartpath.com.

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Don't Worry, Be Happy...Revisited

Blame it on Halloween festivities…or on the Giants winning the World Series (yippeeee!)…or on the full moon…or whatever, this newsletter is a day late and a repeat of a previous message. Quite frankly, I’ve given myself permission to be a slacker this week, and you know what? If feels gooood. So like the message says, don’t worry, be happy!

And a spooktacular Halloween to y’all!

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From Over There:

"The act of worry conveys a lack of trust - lack of trust in another's abilities. Faith is the opposite of worry. Faith in another's abilities or in their environment is a much more peaceful and supportive action. To worry consistently about another who is highly capable tells them that you do not trust in their ability to make the right choice - or correct a wrong one.

There are times when the actions of another cause much worry and stress due to their lack of competence, but even at these times it is wise to find a greater solution than worry. To be able to let go and allow them to find their own way, or to help them find the support they need means also letting go of the need to control - control that you never had in the first place - and allowing for the other individual the opportunity to grow through choice and consequence.

Constant worrying does not make you a more loving and concerned individual, it creates much anxiety for all concerned and in the end does not offer feelings of support. Having faith in another's ability and wisdom gives a greater sense of love and support - and you a greater sense of peace." 

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Let's Go Giants!

This week’s message came to me as I was sitting down to watch the Giants Game. I had gotten to thinking about how we are around certain competitive interactions (doesn't always have to do with sports), and how we get so excited when our team or favorite contestant in a competition wins. It makes us happy, and depending on the scale of the event, can unify and elate large groups of people. Remember the 2010 World Series, anyone? Silly question, I know.

Thankfully (for us in the bay area), the Giants won. It was a great game, and watching the wildly exuberant fans in the crowd – to me – was just as fun as the game itself. The lengths they go to express their excitement and love can be pretty entertaining. Another thing I enjoy is the show of support the players have for another. They cheer each other on with enthusiasm, patting backs (or the occasional backside), high-fiving, hugging, or whatever they need to do to get the point across. I love watching it.

And this leads me to this question: have you ever noticed how it feels to see people expressing kindness or love to another, especially when they’re genuinely excited by it? For instance, at the airport when people are greeting one another? Have you ever witnessed a random act of kindness? It feels so good to see, as if it literally warms the heart. Thinking about it from this perspective really shows how we affect one another, even without intending to. How’s that for a ripple effect?

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From Over There:

"Watching joy and enthusiasm displayed by others is contagious. This is why sporting events in which an individual’s chosen team excels brings a sense of happiness to the viewer. The unpredictable nature of these events creates anticipation and a rush of adrenalin, fueling the feelings of excitement. It is this randomness that can also be embraced in other aspects of life. Unexpected acts of kindness, expression of gratitude and complimentary language toward others will also create joy and enthusiasm for the receiver, the initiator, and for those bearing witness to the exchange." 

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Featured Guest: The Untethered Soul

What would it be like to be free from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to find this kind of inner peace and freedom? The Untethered Soul offers a simple, profoundly intuitive answer to these questions. Whether this is your first exploration of inner space or you've devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you.

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Upsy-Downsy

I don’t know about you, but the last couple of weeks have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster. It seems that a lot of people I know have been experiencing the same thing, as if everything has intensified – especially on an emotional level. I first I thought that it was my, eh hem, “femaleness” in action, then I talked with a male friend of mine who was going through the same ups and downs who couldn’t possibly have that as an excuse. Just seems to be in the air.

So I sat with it and got loud and clear that to get to the “ups” we have to allow ourselves the “downs” – without guilt, without making it wrong, without expecting more from ourselves. And just as there can’t be light without the dark, there would be no such thing as up, without that thing called down. Also, if we don’t allow ourselves to feel and confront our so-called negative emotions they often get stuck and replay over and over again until we finally pay attention and face what it is that created it in the first place. One big irritating broken record!

So hold on tight, feel those emotions, know that they’re there for a very good reason, and invite them in for a talk.

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From Over There:

Emotional turmoil – sadness, anger, frustration – are signs of a necessary impending shift. To activate the shift it is necessary to confront feelings in a state of consciousness, not denial. Denying, or making these emotions wrong blocks the advancement of change and keeps one stuck in a perpetual cycle of low grade despair. This low grade despair creates a myriad of dysfunctions: feelings of inadequacy, manifestation of physical illness, and the failure to act in the achievement of goals and desires, resulting in a less fulfilling life. These feelings may occur at various intensities – at times profound, at times subtle. Nonetheless, consciously connecting and allowing them to surface will honor the wounded part of ones being, uncovering the source, and moving toward healing.

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Featured Guest: The Untethered Soul

What would it be like to be free from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to find this kind of inner peace and freedom? The Untethered Soul offers a simple, profoundly intuitive answer to these questions. Whether this is your first exploration of inner space or you've devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you.

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Creation Frustration

This week's message is timely in that I've witness and experienced - especially this past week - some frustration occurring around me in one form or another. I don't know about you, but it feels to me like we're building up to something, like an orchestra to its crescendo. Hmmm, 12-21-12 anyone?

Whether it's the next coming of a new age rapidly approaching, or just life moving at an ever quickening pace, this energetic shift is substantial. I can feel it and know many of you can too.  What goes along with this also seems to be frustration as we realign ourselves, yet current conditions stay the same. I know it's left me feeling a bit irritated from time to time.

One thing I've found that helps is making sure I continue to take steps toward what I want to create. However small, just do something. It's when my goals and dreams take a backseat to life circumstances (as happens sometimes) that frustration rears its ugly head.  This makes more sense to me now after receiving the message below. What better way to hold the vision and excitement of what you want to create than to take steps toward it, however small. This could be as simple as reading a book on the subject. Hold on to your dreams, yet not too tightly, for the Universe just might have something even better in store.

Dayyyydreeeeam believer...

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From Over There: 

"Everything is accelerating energetically. It is a force that the sensitive are feeling on a global scale. The intensity of this energy is creating great change, greater awareness, yet also frustration for some as the energetic shift brings to light change necessary for expansion faster than the change may occur. It is this feeling of the impending new creation much more in advance to the actual physical manifestation that may bring this sense of frustration.

Sitting with the energy of this new creation and holding it through acts of meditation or other introspective practice so that it may be felt through emotional response will help bring it into form and ease the pain of the not having.  Holding on to this vision with the excitement felt for its impending arrival gives way to understanding how the current circumstance is a building block toward the creation - even if the two appear seemingly divergent."

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Perceived Value

I’ve been known to have a pet peeve or two and am rapidly gaining a new one. Ever since the debut of Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent a year or so ago occasionally a new video pops up on Youtube and/or Facebook showing someone singing beautifully who doesn't exactly match our idea of what that should look like. This floors the arrogantly smug panel of judges and the crowd watching – sometimes bringing on a tear or two – redeeming the offensively unattractive songbird. Everything is ok now, they can really sing!  We’re all reminded that “you can’t judge a book by its cover” and feel good about ourselves for accepting the underdog. This really chaps my hide, not because talented singers (or actors, or writers, or artists, or musicians, or anyone for that matter) come in all shapes and sizes, but because everyone seems to be so shocked when they do.  How unbelievably condescending. Now I’m certain that Ms. Boyle has reaped some well-deserved rewards for her talent, but at what cost? No one should ever have to endure the horrible way her appearance was ripped apart by the media. Not her, not anyone.

I’ll admit it, I’ve watched a few early seasons of American Idol, and cheered for my favorite contestant, and have also watched The Voice, which moves a little further away from the beauty pageant aspect of these shows and more towards judging on singing prowess. It’s just the way that those who don’t seem immediately “fixable” by a new hairstyle, wardrobe, or veneers on their teeth are ridiculed and then made “ok” after their talent is revealed that gets on my nerves. This being said, I know my rant here isn't going to change the way the media glorifies our offense at anything less than perfect. Which leads me to re-post a message from a little over a year ago. It speaks of surrounding yourself with those that uplift you, in whatever form you may be, and to mirror your values with the type of relationships you’d like to have and life you’d like to live.

Alright, getting off my soapbox, for now anyway…

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From Over There: Perceived Value

"What you value shapes how you interact with your world. Values are handed to you by social conditioning and can rapidly change when the conditioning around you changes. This is why it is so important to surround yourself with loving, supporting and open-minded individuals - those who will love you, support you, and accept you for who you are.

If you are striving to be a certain way in the world, then seek out those who have already achieved this way and be inspired by their actions. And remember to spend time with those who are inspired by your actions. This provides a balanced perception of the world - one where you continue to create a joyful life, and yet are able to appreciate the struggles you have overcome."

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Dr. Zimmerman practiced physical medicine for nine years before transitioning to energy medicine. In her private practice Dr. Zimmerman teaches clients how to create a new brain map with energy medicine techniques.  These processes change the messages sent by the brain to every cell in the body and to the emotion centers.  Dr. Zimmerman teaches her clients how to use these energy therapies for themselves, leveraging the principles of neuroplasticity to access healing for the body and the emotions at the cellular level.  She is the author of HealYourself:  Using the Scientifically Proven Mind-Body Connection to Manage Chronic Pain, Cancer, Depression and More, from Sunrise River Press. To learn more about Dr. Zimmerman, please visit: myenergymedicine.com.

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Evolutionary Road

One of the biggest complaints I get from clients...and friends...and family, and well, myself for that matter, is how long it sometimes takes for the things the we want to create in our lives to come to us. It's funny how one can fall into place so easily, and another feels like you're battling an elephant uphill. Though one thing I know is that when I've looked back at the struggle, oftentimes it had more to do with where my head was at than the circumstances floating around me. It all seems related to what I was willing to put up with, how brave I could push myself to be, or how I valued or devalued myself. Basically, how much was I actually getting in my own way? A lot, would be the correct answer.

This being said, sometimes we really need to just lose control and let things flow. That way, you can enjoy a few of the unexpected twists and turns along the way, gain some valuable wisdom, and let the elephant go off and do what elephants do best. You just never know where you might land! 

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From Over There: Evolutionary Road

"Know that we recognize the delay of manifestation due to the lower frequencies you experience. We ask that you not let this dissuade you from holding your vision. There are many reasons why you may not immediately receive that which you desire. One such reason is an individual's readiness for the event to occur. At times, what you want is not in line with the appropriate amount of knowledge you need to gain your achievement. Many times in retrospect an individual recognized that an acquiring of greater knowledge was needed in order for the desire to come to fruition, and to be prepared for the life changes that occur.

Hold on to your vision, but understand that it may come in unexpected ways, through unexpected means, and in a different time frame than anticipated.  There are many times that the lessons learned as you move toward your chosen goal are the greatest achievement. Hold fast to your vision, and appreciate the gifts of knowledge and personal evolution gained upon the way."

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Anna blends strategic left-brained and right-brained tools to ignite major transformations in herself and her clients. She has a talent and a love for helping executives, business owners and individuals get from where they are to where they want to be, especially helping women thrive in business while integrating all other aspects of their lives. To find out more and schedule a complimentary consultation, please visit: thesmithconnection.com

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Messages From Over There...The Perfect Vehicle

As follow up to last week’s message, this week is a snippet from a message a couple of years back. In the previous newsletter we talked about judging others not so much by their appearance, but instead on the merits of their actions. This week is more about suspending our judgment of our own appearance.

When we cast judgment on ourselves based purely on our looks we completely miss the boat regarding our value. Now believe you me, I’m all for a person feeling good about the way they look - it can give a mighty big confidence boost - but when that is the main focus it will inevitably end at some point in feelings of insecurity. Why? Because looks change. No matter how blessed or endowed in the beauty department someone is, time will eventually alter it. It’s a fact of life.

The best we can do is honor the birthday suit we were given, appreciate it for the time we have it, and treat it with the respect it deserves!

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From Over There: The Perfect Vehicle

“The physical nature of one's being is secondary. Cultures throughout the world have varying views of what is appropriate and valuable in the physical form. Rising above these perceptions and embracing your physical form as the vessel that houses your spirit will allow you to consider the value of your physical self, regardless of its current shape or inconsistency with societal norms. What could be more valuable than a vehicle that allows you to touch, hold and embrace? Regardless of your limitations, it is a means to allow your spirit to be present in the rich world of form.”

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