It's the law!

This weekend I was once again powerfully reminded of the law of attraction. On Saturday, after hearing the Neil Young song "One of These Days" I became a little sad about how I had not connected with my girlfriends in awhile and began to shed a few tears, partly in sadness and partly in gratitude. I began to ponder calling some of them and planning a girls night out. That evening, Chris and I rented Sex and The City The Movie (yes, he actually watched a chick flick with me!) and I cried at several points in the movie, once again missing the deep connection of girlfriends. On Sunday I finished filling in my new intentions in my book, one of which was to have a deep connection with friends and to spend more time enjoying their company. Later that afternoon, the phone rang. It was one of my all time best friends who I had been thinking about during the last 48 hours. We had an awesome conversation and re-connected. It was wonderful to talk with her, emote with her and in the end, remember that whatever vibration we set up through our thoughts attracts to us the essence of what we think about. Too cool!

Walking a fine line....

Not too long ago a good friend of mine reminded me that there is a fine line between creating what we want for ourselves through positive thoughts and actions and denying the truth of what's really going on. I recently had the experience of being totally honest about where I was in my life and quickly, through a-ha moment after a-ha moment, realized that I was in denial.

When we are in denial our conscious selves, our "head" selves are convinced that everything is OK but our inner selves, our "heart" selves know better. Therefore when we are in a state of denial we attract to us whatever we are denying.

In my case, I was doing my abundance affirmations, tithing on my income and listening to everything I could about abundance, which is wonderful, but at the same time I was having a hard time paying the bills. Though it's certainly possible to go from having very little to creating alot, it didn't work for me. My inner self was throwing up bullship flags all over the place.

Interestingly enough, after I chose to go back to work full time to create a steady income with benefits etc, my feeling place totally shifted and the money started flowing. I haven't even gotten my first paycheck and I already feel a huge inner knowing that all is well for me financially (regardless of what's going on in the economy). I have had some amazing speaking opportunities come my way and have sold more books this month than during any other month since my book came out.

Life is good and I know that as long as I continue to focus on the good (without being in denial) that the goodness that is life (and the money!) will continue to flow.

Race Day Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is a big day for me. I am running my first half marathon! It's going to be an exciting event because I'm running with an amazing team of ladies who have spent the last several months not only training to run 13.1 miles, but also raising money for an organization called Girls on The Run. We are geared up and ready to go! Wish us luck! I'll keep you posted!

Fall = A Time of Positive Change

After a week at the beach last week soaking up the last rays of the summer sun (see photo), I am back in the Blue Ridge Mountains where the air feels like fall. Leaves are coming off the trees and the evening and morning temperatures are oh so pleasant. I love this time of year. It reminds me of so many wonderful things: going back to school, meeting my husband, my wedding in Las Vegas (our 2 year anniversary is Sept. 16th). All of my positive fall memories and the turning of the leaves indicate that for me fall is a time of transition, a time of change. And once again this fall brings about a positive transition for me.

After being ill with a bronchial infection for 5 days, having a couple of emotional breakthroughs (I no longer call them breakdowns!) and going on a week's vacation, I made an important decision: to go back to the classroom after a year of working on my career as a speaker and author. The opportunity presented itself and though it was not 100% opportune (there's a long commute involved) I felt compelled to act on it.

I have wrestled with the resistance and am now getting excited about working with young people again (I'll be teaching high school Spanish!). Somehow this all seems like a divine gift that I am supposed to receive. I am feeling joyful about a steady paycheck and know that my speaking career and book sales will benefit from my less-stressed attitude about making money. In fact, a friend recently told me that for some people going back to work is the best way to make their business successful.

So for me this fall is once again about positive change. As I go back to the classroom and continue to promote myself as a speaker and author, I feel appreciative for all the gifts in my life and all the opportunities that this time of year brings. I hope your fall is wonder-full too!