A River Called Change!

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I am dropping in to share my latest writing project with you. It is a Journal and I added some questions for the readers to see how they would have handled their life under certain circumstances.

It has inspiring stories of areas of my life, and me triumphing over the many challenges I faced. Looking back I realized I have always been so loved. The Divine always had my back.

I titled it: A River Called Change! There will be a hard copy as well as an EBook version.

I made it inspirational and thought-provoking. I joined with other writers and authors for this project for A Beautiful Life Magazine the publisher. It’s coming out this month.

Happy Autumn and Thanksgiving

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Happy Autumn and Happy Thanksgiving. I wrote this Blog some years ago however it is so appropriate at this time. I am resending it because I am in an intense period of CHANGE that is taking up every hour of every day of my life. This Change though expected in everyone’s life, when it comes is often unexpected. I am fully engaged in this Change and am savouring every precious moment. It is profound and a great teacher of selfless love. I know I will be wiser, more compassionate and stronger than ever before when this intense Tide of Change becomes a serene ocean of beautiful memories.

Love and Peace to all.

Namaste Sharon

Autumn a time for Change and Gratitude

Autumn is the season of change. As I welcome autumn and as Thanksgiving approaches, I am again reminded of all that I have to be grateful for. I am grateful for me, myself in all my perfections and imperfections. That is what makes me unique just like each one of you is so unique. I hope as you read this you tell yourself how wonderful and unique you are and say how grateful you are for you!

I am blessed to live in a society and culture where there is so much to support a happy and fulfilling lifestyle. One of the things in my life I am always grateful for is my soft clean beautiful bed and the clean soft sheets, my pillows and yes the pillowcases that cradle my head when I fall off to sleep. Each night as I snuggle down to sleep I feel so much gratitude for my bed as I bless the day just ended. It is often the first thank you that comes from my heart as my body prepares to end the day in its warmth and welcoming folds. That may not seem like a big deal to many people, however to me along with a roof to keep out the rain and the elements it is one of the many, many things I am very grateful for in my life.

I am so happy that this deep gratitude proceeded a conversation I had last year with a group of seniors in the Senior Centre in Newmarket where I attend a Zumba class. I saw a group of ladies working with a huge collection of plastic milk bags that we all throw in the garbage. There were bags everywhere, and what seemed like junk to me soon became something more amazing than mere words can convey. These ladies were cutting these bags, preparing them to weave on a giant loom they were working on. Fascinated I went to take a look and was shown how they weave the plastic into sleeping mats for women in third world countries and this lot was destined for Haiti. They also made bags for the women and what was so incredible, both the mats and the bags were waterproof. YES! Those useless milk bags that we disposed of in the garbage were being fashioned into the most colourful and thoughtful of gifts for those who lacked the mere necessities of life. Imagine how happy and grateful those Haitian women were at receiving beautiful plastic mats to sleep on that prevented water from leaking through as they slept on the floor of their mud huts and a waterproof bag to hold their belongings.

There are countless more things in my life that I am grateful for including my wonderful supportive family that I am blessed with, my husband and our 3 very wise sons, their partners and our forever 3 grandchildren whose knowledge of computers and the latest technology help me to keep up with the rest of the world : ).

There is much gratitude in my heart for the years I have lived on this beautiful earth. As a late bloomer, I know that In order to blossom and grow towards my full potential it takes work. Most of all it takes change. Scary and Necessary…Yes ..Very!

For me, autumn is all about Change and Gratitude and both promotes growth. It’s a time to rid myself of all that no longer serves me. It means taking stock of all areas of my life physical, emotional, mental, professional and other areas that need attention in order for new growth to flourish. It means joyously releasing all that will no longer be needed in the next season(s) of my life and trusting the path I have chosen to be for my highest and best.

As one of my favourite poets, Patience Strong wrote: “The best is never over, the best is yet to be.”

What are you most grateful for and what best changes are you looking forward to in the next season of your life? I would love to hear from you.

Namaste,

Sharon

Some years after this was written, I lost my husband. A major life Change. He was my high school boyfriend who later became my husband and the “ Wind beneath my Wings.”

The Power of Forgiveness

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Sharing this article on Forgiveness I wrote some time ago for A Beautiful Life Magazine. I find it is forever relevant in our lives, especially as we move into a new Year.Have a Happy, Healthy, safe and Prosperous 2021.

Love and Blessings,

Sharon

The Power of Forgiveness

By forgiving, you are giving yourself a wonderful gift of peace and harmony.

The gift you give yourself this Holiday Season.

The Forgiveness theme has been floating around in my mind for quite some time now, and I was very resistant to writing about it. Why? I really have no answer, so “why not!” Here goes.

Many of you may relate to this. Once given a “message” to do something, it does not let up until you follow through with it. I got a big push to write this. The Universe went so far as to put Forgiveness in my line of sight daily, with many articles on the subject ‘jumping out’ at me for weeks. So dear readers, here goes my take on what I know and what I have learned over the years about The Power of Forgiveness.

Forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself!

When you rid yourself of worrying or resenting an individual by Forgiving them for something they may have done or said to you, it is similar to a bag of cement falling away from your shoulders. Just imagine living, walking, working, sleeping, carrying that heavy load day after day. Once the load is gone, you lose pounds – literally. You will feel lighter, happier and walk with a new bounce in your step. People around you will notice the difference and will comment on how you have changed.

Apologize – another form of Forgiveness. I have found that rather than insist on being right, even when I know I am, I flip the energy around by offering an apology! The other person is often surprised, so next time, Try it! You may find you have ‘taken the wind out of their sails’ by doing so. I call this loving yourself for refusing to engage negatively. You do not want to be ‘dragging around resentments like a heavy ball and chain.’

It has been said that “holding unforgiveness is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Don’t take that poison! Forgive, apologize, forget and move on with your life. You are worth it!

Do not hold the opinion that Forgiveness releases the person who hurt you from blame.

Not at all! You have forgiven! Not forgotten! By forgiving, you have given yourself a wonderful gift of peace and harmony and released the negative energy associated with the experience.

Here is something very profound I read some time ago that makes so much sense. “Scientists, physicians, and psychologists who have researched the relationship between stress and illness have concluded that the ability or inability to forgive affects the outcome of serious illness. People who have a forgiving nature increase their chances of recovery.” Very interesting!

I have heard people say to me, “I will never forgive or forget” when they are sad or angry at someone who has hurt them. It saddens me for them because I sense the bitterness they are holding on to in their lives.

There is no inner peace while negative energy is choking that inner peace out.

My advice is always, “Please try to Forgive. You need not forget! Love yourself and know that every moment you spend upset, anguished, angry, worried or hurt because of someone else’s behaviour is a moment in which you have chosen to give up control of your life. You are special! Reclaim your power! There is no one like you, and there never will be. Please think of Forgiveness as the gift you give yourself!”

Here is a short Forgiveness Exercise you may find useful. Find a quiet place where you can sit for 5 minutes or so uninterrupted. Start by blessing everything in your life, your family, friends, supportive people, job, money, pets, your health and whatever you feel blessed having even the trees and Mother Nature. Then say:“ I bless everything in my life. (You may want to repeat what you feel blessed having and doing) All blessings are multiplied in my life. I feel a tremendous surge of this beautiful blessed energy flowing through and around me. My life now goes forward in joy, peace and prosperity. I attract to myself only that which is for my Highest Good. And So It Is!” You may wish to repeat it several times during the day.

May you welcome 2021 free from the negativity of unforgiveness, and may it be a Powerful New Beginning for you. My New Year Wishes for you are: May you soar to new and exciting heights in all your endeavours, and may your Mantra for 2019 be “I GIVE MYSELF PERMISSION TO BE ABUNDANT, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS.”

May you always walk gently in sandals of love!

Namaste,

Sharon deRyck

www.healing-path-centre.com

p.s. I would love to hear your thoughts on Forgiveness and how Forgiveness has changed your life.

“To Optimum Health and Well-being“

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In January I made a promise to myself that 2017 was going to be the year that I pay extra close attention to keeping healthy in Body, Mind and Spirit and loving every minute of it. Not that I was lax in years gone by, it is just that I am more focused and aware of my body and its capabilities in a more heighten sense now. Last March as most of you know I broke my ankle while on holiday and was laid up for over 9 months graduating from heavy supportive casts to finally no cast at all. I learnt a lot about injuries and how in a split second one can go from fully mobile to immobility. It was a learning experience. Injuries, slips and falls are not the domain of one age group as some medical professionals would have us believe. Accidents/injuries happen to everyone from the baby in the stroller, the young girl with two broken wrists from rollerblading and all the age groups I encountered at therapy each week.

Not being able to walk in the forest near my home or attend my Zumba dance or yoga classes for an entire year made me realize how precious all those activities are to my daily routine and the healthy lifestyle I treasured and enjoyed. Hence, I set about making a list of healthy practices to embrace fully for not only my body; my mind and spirit also. I joined my first Tai Chi class in January and I am enjoying the challenge of learning the various forms (not moves as I previously thought), knowing that my body mind and spirit are fully engaged in this wonderful healing exercise.

Tai Chi is just one of many things on my list geared towards a healthy body, mind and spirit, some I had been doing for years. Here are eleven from my long list titled: “To my Optimum Health and Well-being.”

Catnap. A 20-minute power nap after lunch (when you can) is a powerful rejuvenator. It leaves you refreshed, alert, and ready to tackle the rest of your day filled with Vim and Vigour. Your body and mind will thank you for it. I discovered this wonderful pick-me-upper about 10 years ago when I was working in a Clinic with an early morning start. We had a 2- 1/2 hour lunch and I lived 8 minutes away so that helped. For a while, I was hesitant to share that I enjoyed napping due to the stigma attached to this wonderful de-stressor. Then I read an article in the Huffington Post on the benefits of napping! So I came out of the Catnapping closet!
Treat yourself! Get a massage, or a facial, a Reflexology or Reiki treatment, or join a dance class. One girl told me herself and friends went to a Pole dancing class and it was a hoot. They laughed themselves silly for the entire time. There are so many options and only you know what would bring you joy and make your day. It is by no means selfish wanting to do something special for you. Self-care and self-love is an important way of filling your cup, only then do you have enough to share with those you love.
Live In the Now! It is all we truly own and have! I still have to give myself a reminder ever so often to keep focused in the Now when I find myself somewhere else. Life is a Journey. Enjoy it! Many people miss so much because all they talk about is who they were, how they were, and where they were. The NOW does not exist for them. That is a very unhealthy way to live life. Honour the Past – Live in the Now!
Drink lots of Alkaline Water. Your body will thank you. This is important. I try to drink an optimal amount of water, especially when I am working as I get caught up and tend to forget that my body requires water. The physical body relies heavily on being supplied lots of clean, toxic free, alkaline water daily in order to function optimally. I always bless my water, sending love and gratitude to the water before drinking it. We could not survive without water.
Read – Nourish your mind. With numerous wonderful books waiting to be read I promised myself to start reading – one at a time to the end.
Learn Something New each day. There are countless free online seminars and webinars about every subject known to mankind. Find one you like and learn something new. Your mind will love you for it. I made a note to myself that said: “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” People love it when you ask them a question and they have an opportunity to share their knowledge.
Watch Your Self Talk. I refuse to entertain negative self-talk or self-doubt. It is the most crippling form of negativity there is and can kill any creativity waiting to bloom. Be positive. The muscles in your face will thank you!
Balance is the key. Indeed! This is a reminder to me to always find the balance in everything I do. Balance is the key to a healthy, serene, creative and productive life. The Buddha way is: “enjoy the gift of being alive.”
Drink herbal teas. I am a tea drinker and I love trying all the herbals teas available both from the Health Food Store and my own stash. My Naturopath recommended Nettle and Comfrey recently so I am drinking more of those. However, I still make my morning favourite starter tea a couple days a week consisting of fresh Ginger root, 1 Cinnamon stick and 10 Cardamom seeds. Sometimes I add a bag of White or Green Tea to the mixture. Make enough so you can have a cup during the day.
Take long walks in nature. Not being able to walk without an aid for 9 months has made me so aware of how precious it is to have a functioning body and healthy limbs. Keep moving your body even if you are working 9-5 at a desk. Get up. Stretch and flex your muscles and do a few minutes of deep breathing exercises. I recall getting up and doing a 10 count touch my toes exercise just to limber up from my desk. I am sure like me, you would rather “wear out”, than “rust out!”
Do something nice for someone. Either someone you know or better still someone you do not know. It is a way of being of service to the higher energies of the universe. People who help others seem to be the happiest and healthiest.

I would welcome your sharing your ideas and what you do for your health and well-being.

To your good health!

Sharon

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FOLLOW YOUR HEART

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Great sages, spiritual wisdom teachers and many ancient teachings all tell us to Follow Our Hearts. This “cry” has been heard for millennia, and yet in various stages of our lives many of us found it prudent and necessary to nurture the heart and follow the mind. For example, many family “bread winners” have had to overlook the whispering of the heart in order to bring home the bacon, while working in companies where heart is shunned and the mind rules.

It was a great day when I took the Bronze parachute offered me and fixed my compass to steer me through the uncharted waters of a new life and career guided only by my heart’s longing to be of service. In the All Girls High School I attended I was in Brescia House – our colour was Red – Root Chakra. Our House Motto was SERVIAM which is Latin for I Serve, and so with the many Holistic Courses I had been taking over the years for “personal growth” turned out to be my unconscious preparation for a major transition from Mind to Heart Centered work.

Many women share how unhappy they are in the corporate world of “dog-eat- dog” mentality and would like to get the confidence to leave and branch out on their own with a creative endeavour they have set their hearts on. I always tell them, ‘when the time is right you will know, or like myself something will happen to give you a push and the confidence to finally take that leap of faith’.

Here are some important life lessons I learned along life’s highway as an entrepreneur and have had the privilege of sharing with many of my clients and friends. Some you may already know and practice, however repetition is known to be the best teacher in life.

Your commitment to be of service to others is an important way of defining you and your business. The saying “people may forget who you are but they will never forget how you made them feel”, is so very true.
Spend more time on the WHO you are, than what you do. What you do will always be less important than who you become. Knowledge is important. However, it will never take the place of your soul light, your heart’s wisdom, your courage, your integrity, or your reputation as someone who can be trusted and who keeps her/his word. Always try to keep your word.
Life is often filled with challenges and obstacles. When you find yourself challenged, get in the habit of asking yourself the following three questions:
1. What is the lesson for me?
2. How can I grow from this experience?
3. Am I living and fulfilling my Life Purpose?
Clean out your messes! What is a mess? It is anything that uses up your energy in a non- productive manner. E.g. untidy office, desk, living space, also friends/people who drain your energy – avoid them as much as possible. Anything that scatters or uses your energy stopping you from being productive. That is a mess! In Feng Shui a clear space opens up for all your manifestations and dreams to appear in your life. (This one is from my mentor Raymond Aaron who in each session had us deal with the messes!).
Be happy for someone else’s success even when you are struggling to get your business to the level you desire. What this does is; it raises your energy vibration. (Law of Attraction) and you find yourself manifesting your desires at a faster rate.
Don’t feel bad if someone doesn’t like you. Love yourself! Remember you are the only person you will have a relationship with for your entire life. Love, honor and cherish… You!
If family members or friends are not very supportive, try not to let their negativity sap your energy and your desire to succeed. Be focused on succeeding and you will.
Don’t be afraid to say NO if your heart is telling you to. There is power in the word NO if done gracefully. Saying NO allows you to not give your power away.
Live always in an attitude of deep and profound gratitude. Life will love you back!
ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR HEART! Your head may be saying YES to something and your heart is telling you NO. Your heart is the true compass leading you safely along life’s highway with grace, love and the perfect outcome.

Many Blessing

To your success.

Namaste

Sharon

The Power of Forgiveness

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The gift you give yourself.

This theme has been floating around in my mind for quite some time now and I was very resistant to write a Blog about it. Why? I really have no answer, so “why not”! Here it is. Many of you may relate to this. Once given a “message” to do something, it does not leave until you follow through with it. I got a big push to write this. The universe went so far as to put in my line of vision all sorts of articles on forgiveness, they were jumping out at me for weeks, so dear readers, here goes my take on what I know and what I have learned over the years about The Power of Forgiveness.

Forgiveness. It is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Honestly! Try it!

When you rid yourself of blaming or resenting another for something they may have done or said to you it is similar to a bag of cement falling from your shoulders. Just imagine living, walking, working, sleeping, carrying that heavy load day after day. Once the load is gone, you lose pounds – literally. You look lighter and you feel lighter. Your family and friends will notice the difference and you will feel so much happier.

Apologizing – another form of forgiveness. If you’ve offended someone – apologize. Do not drag around resentment with you like a ball and chain. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It will ultimately show in your facial expression and rob you of joy. It doesn’t matter who was right. Someone once said: “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Don’t take that poison. Forgive, apologize, forget and move on with your life. You are worth it!

Many are of the opinion that forgiveness releases the person who hurt them from blame, thereby allowing that person to believe that everything is “okay,” and “all is forgiven and forgotten.” Not at all! You have forgiven. That does not mean you have forgotten the hurt you experienced. By forgiving, you give yourself “that wonderful gift of peace and harmony.” Also you released the negative energy surrounding the episode that caused you hurt.

Here is something very profound I found in an article that makes so much sense: Scientists, physicians, and psychologists who have researched the relationship between stress and illness have concluded that the ability or inability to forgive affects the outcome of serious illness. People who have a forgiving nature increase their chances of recovery.

I have heard many people say to me, “I will never forgive or forget” when something happens that makes them sad or angry. It makes me sad for them, because I sense the bitterness they are holding on to in their lives. One cannot be at peace while negative energy is choking out the love that wants to reside there.

The only advice I can share in a case like that is “Forgive. You need not forget! Love yourself and know that every moment you spend upset, anguished, angry or hurt because of someone else’s behaviour, is a moment in which you have chosen to give up control of your life. You are special! Reclaim your power. There is no one like you and there never will be”.

Live, Love and Laugh. I would love to hear your thoughts on forgiveness.

May you always walk gently in sandals of love.

Namaste,

Sharon

Autumn a time for Change and Gratitude

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I am blessed to live in a society and culture where there is so much to support a happy and fulfilling life style. One of the things in my life I am always grateful for is my soft clean beautiful bed and the clean soft sheets, my pillows and yes the pillow cases that cradle my head when I fall off to sleep. Each night as I snuggle down to sleep I feel so much gratitude for my bed as I bless the day just ended. It is often the first thank you that comes from my heart as my body prepares to end the day in its warmth and welcoming folds. That may not seem like a big deal to many people, however to me along with a roof to keep out the rain and the elements it is one of the many, many things I am very grateful for in my life.

There is much gratitude in my heart for the years I have lived on this beautiful earth. As a late bloomer I know that In order to blossom and grow towards my full potential it takes work. Most of all it takes change. Scary and Necessary…Yes ..Very!

For me autumn is all about Change and Gratitude and both promotes growth. It’s a time to rid myself of all that no longer serves me. It means taking stock of all areas of my life physical, emotional, mental, professional and other areas that need attention in order for new growth to flourish. It means joyously releasing all that will no longer be needed in the next season(s) of my life and trusting the path I have chosen to be for my highest and best.

As one of my favourite poets Patience Strong wrote “The best is never over, the best is yet to be.”

What are you most grateful for and what best changes are you looking forward to in the next season of your life? I would love to hear from you.

Namaste,

Sharon

The Lazy Days of Summer

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Lazy days of summer Who ever coined that phrase never lived in North America. That is my personal belief. It is a very hectic time here in Canada as everyone seems to try putting twelve months of outdoor activity into the sometimes four months of good weather. That I consider being fun time! Only today I heard on the news that in the US people are complaining of being stressed trying to figure out their vacation and where to go and what to do. I was surprised and a little shocked to hear this because a vacation should be a time to look forward to with anticipation and expectation. Some people I know plan trips to visit relatives, go abroad, go camping with the kids or just think up and plan fun ways to spend their vacation time. For me, if I am staying home I love planning day trips out of town, long week-ends to places I enjoy visiting in Ontario, or just puttering around my yard and garden gives me so much peace and tranquility, added to that long walks in the forest which I enjoy. I am so rejuvenated being in nature as I am sure so many of you are. Vacation is also time to spend with my family and catch up with friends I rarely get to see. All those things make vacations very special for me.

For many who work long hours and shifts in their place of employment, vacation is a much deserved rest from the hustle and bustle of the work environment and should be a joy not a stressor in ones life. I am happy to say that I have not met one single Canadian who has a problem with taking vacation. If there are any out there in this vast land of ours, we have still to meet!

So on the theme of vacations and Lazy Days of Summer I must confess I have already taken two wonderful weeks of Staycation and happily puttered around my yard and garden, spent time by the water and watched the Loons and their offspring frolic by the dock, enjoyed baking and making summer berry jams with my grand-daughter and as August approaches I am looking forward to another two weeks. Those two weeks I plan to be busy with two back to back Seminars on subjects dear to my heart that I plan on sharing at a later date. I also intend to make sure I enjoy my busy filled to the brim vacation doing all the things I enjoy and with the people I love and cherish.

Now you know why I have not communicated for quite some time, hence I am dropping in today say hello. I hope you are enjoying your summer and taking time to watch the flowers grow, walk barefoot on the soft green grass, breathe in the summer scents of this amazing planet Earth we call home and taking time to do the things that brings you peace and joy.

Be Happy, Be Well and have a safe summer!

Namaste,

Sharon

If you have a comment regarding vacations and how you spend yours, I would love to hear from you.

GREET YOUR DAY WITH LOVE

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Affirmations
And
Sending Love
to your Day upon
waking……

After the long cold and harsh winter months we have just experienced, many people I spoke with shared how they felt “lethargic” unable to greet each new Day with Love, Hope and good Expectations. It took every bit of strength of will to keep positive some days. As one person so aptly described what I myself was experiencing “I don’t have that spark that makes me glow with Love and Hope for perfect outcomes. I feel stuck and it just doesn’t feel like me!” It felt good to know I was not the only one out there feeling the effects of a long unforgiving winter. As I look back, it really prepared me for the joy I felt when the first warm day descended upon the earth around me. My bones and my soul rejoiced. Even though I am a crab by my astrological sign, I am also a horse in the Chinese astrological calendar and as a horse person I love the wide open spaces and warm grass beneath my feet.

What those months taught me when I felt somewhat lethargic during that cold spell was to use that time wisely in so many ways. Instead of moaning about the weather I blessed each day I awoke by sending Love out to pave the way for the perfect outcome. I also sent love to bless all the people whose lives I would meet and interact with during each day. That became the key to my flowing smoothly and joyfully through some depressing days in April and a few in May when warm weather seemed a distant memory.

I learned a lot during those two months. Who said “we are never too old to learn,” spoke a truth that resonates with me totally. I spent a great deal of that time recovering my sense of wonder and strength and compassion and most of all my sense of deep connection to my heart’s dreams and goals. By sending love to me and my day and everyone I would meet, it opened my heart to revisiting one of my very favorite books, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. I found myself experiencing a state of being I had not experienced in a very long time, namely; no push, no rush, no planning, just coasting along and enjoying each day’s gifts and surprises as they unfolded. I must admit – it felt good! For anyone who hasn’t read this wonderful book, The Artist Way is filled with the most affirming and powerful affirmations one could hope to find in any one book. In addition to the following exercise, you may want to choose an affirmation that speaks to you and repeat it several times during your day.

Here is the exercise I had practiced over the years in its various shortened forms and decided to try it in its entirety, and I am so glad that I did.

“On awakening, speak loving, self-directed blessings aloud and it will awaken the reservoir of tenderness and compassion in your soul. Pour forth loving thoughts and expectations towards yourself and the new day just dawning. Then prepare to meet the Day by seeing your self surrounded with a brilliant warm, loving protective light. Expand that light to include your loved ones and everyone you meet, including people in your workplace, and the traffic on the roads you travel; in short everyone you meet. If an ambulance goes by during the day, send warm loving, healing, light to the person in that ambulance.

Before getting out of bed to start your day set an intention for your Day, write it in your Journal along with an appropriate affirmation to support your intention and you are ready to greet your day knowing it will be a blessed, happy and fulfilling day.”

Sending love ahead to everyone you will meet and everything you will be doing will ensure that your day is held loving together with a ribbon of grace. If someone is rude or nasty to you, send them love and forgiveness. It is said that what we send out we receive back a hundred fold.

I would love to have you share any rituals you find helpful and I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy days!

Namaste,

Sharon

Be Happy

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Happiness Is An Inside Job. Many, many moons ago I purchased a book with that title and never did get around to reading it. I am sure it would have given me much insight into the Art of Being Happy, allowing me to claim expert status on the attainment of happiness. Recently, I was caught in a situation whereby I needed some extra insight into answering this question when someone said to me “How can I be happy?” and continued to lay bare all the reasons why it was impossible to be happy!

As it stands, my choosing to be happy rather than gloomy and miserable at the many challenges life throws my way is not the best criteria for being an authority on the subject of Happiness. You see, I have not written a book, and even having designed, developed and presented countless Life Skills and Law of Attraction workshops over the past 20 years that did not seem to count. The dear individual, who popped the question, asked for a referral to a “Happy Therapist.” With experience! Having never thought of myself as a “Happy Therapist,” even on my most blissful of days, I have to admit I was stumped!

My advice for everyone reading this is when stumped; BREATHE. It is a great pause-filler and it allows the light bulbs of the mind to send you flashes of inspiration before speaking. Aha! So that’s it! Before me was someone suffering from what I term the POM Syndrome, better known as the ‘Poor Old Me.’ No matter what glorious events occur in a POM life on a day-to-day basis, it does not spell HAPPINESS! To a POM person, everyone is out to get them, nothing ever turns out right, nobody understand them etc. etc.

You must all know or have known someone like that at some time in your life. To a person with that mindset, Happiness is that elusive thing that only a chosen few are allowed to experience. Short of referring this person to Loretta LaRoche the only “Happy Therapist,” I know of, I recommended Loretta’s Book “Life is Short – Wear your Party Pants.”

Following are a few ways to meet life head on with courage, always trusting in a positive outcome for a creative and happy life. Not necessarily in the following order:

POSITIVE STATE OF MIND. Abraham Lincoln said, ‘Most people are about as happy as they make up their mind to be.” One person sees a rainfall and rejoices that their garden will flourish. Another sees the same rainfall as a nuisance.

APPRECIATE TODAY! Many people live life as if someday they’ll arrive at “happiness” like one arrives at a train station. Happiness is a decision to not ‘sweat the small stuff’ and trust that nothing is too big to overcome.

BE GRATEFUL! Cherish each day as a gift. Gratitude ensures that ATTENTION focused on what we already have, sets forth the INTENTION to increase the flow of good into our lives.

FORGIVE: Holding on to what someone did to hurt you is like drinking poison hoping the other person will die! Give yourself the gift of forgiving. You will feel light and happy!

POWER SPEAK! Stop the negative self talk. Empower yourself. Change your speech habits from negative to positive and see how your world changes. Positive talk attracts positive experiences and people to you.

LOVE YOURSELF. Think of a commitment you could make to yourself that is an expression of self-love. On awaking each day promise to do something that will nurture your soul and make you happy to be alive.

EXPECT GOOD! If you expect good you will get good in return. A very wise person once told me, “If you expect no-thing, you will surely get it.”

SMILE! It costs nothing and it relaxes all the muscles of your face. By smiling you become a Day Maker for someone and you attract positive people and friendly responses.

PERFORM RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Pay for someone’s coffee at the drive thru or buy a flower and surprise someone.

BE SILLY! Think of 5 silly or fun things you would love to try, and do it!

Life is Short, Put on your Party Pants and invite happiness into your life!

BE HAPPY!

Sharon

What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from you.

Autumn a time for Change and Gratitude

The Power of Forgiveness

The gift you give yourself this Holiday Season.

Forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself!

Do not hold the opinion that Forgiveness releases the person who hurt you from blame.

There is no inner peace while negative energy is choking that inner peace out.

The gift you give yourself.

Affirmations And Sending Love to your Day upon waking……

Affirmations
And
Sending Love
to your Day upon
waking……