Bliss Now

2010-02-11T16:32:00.001Z

Very Uplifting Song

2010-01-26T20:46:00.001Z

Powerful Affirmations for Attracting a Romantic Relationship

2010-01-09T07:31:00.002Z

Happy New Year! Powerful Video to Go With Resolutions!

2010-01-03T09:30:00.000Z

Another Beautiful Video from Bliss Inspiration

2009-11-29T09:01:00.001Z

Beautiful Gratitude Video

2009-11-23T21:27:00.001Z

Oil Pulling

2009-11-16T18:53:00.005Z

I haven't written here for a long time but I do want to share this amazing, old Ayurvedic technique which has created a feeling of wellness in my body. It is called "Oil Pulling" or "Swishing" and here are a few links with the details:

http://www.oilpulling.com/oilpullingmethod.htm

http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html

If you do try it, I hope you'll notice as positive a difference as I have.

Super Brain Yoga

2009-07-24T09:06:00.000+01:00

2009-07-19T22:14:00.002+01:00

Cute and Funny

2009-02-11T10:46:00.001Z

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2008-12-31T12:42:00.004Z

Wishing everyone a positive, love-filled and joyous 2009.

May your lives be filled with many, many blessings --- wellness, fulfilment, creativity, strength, peace, joy, financial abundance, unconditional love, gratitude, stillness... everything your hearts desire and more!

Green Smoothies

2008-11-21T17:11:00.007Z

Once in a while a discovery is made that, if not shared, would be an unpardonable and most selfish act. This is how I feel about the green smoothie! I have been having these drinks for just over one week and the remarkable improvement in my general sense of wellness is near overwhelming.

I am already beginning to see the difference in my nails and hair, my eyes are clearer, my sight is improving and I have stopped using my glasses to look at the computer screen, my tongue looks as if I've had it professionally scraped and my skin is glowing. I have tons more energy both physically and mentally and have been writing non-stop as well as spontaneously doing more yoga asanas (or bouncing off the walls). Wow!! This is amazing!!

This has been the most effortless path to optimum health for me and from numerous reports, a lot of other people.

Below are clips of an interview with Victoria Boutenko, the author of Green For Life - very interesting. If you aren't already enjoying Green Smoothies, this is guaranteed to get you going and the benefits will be almost immediately noticeable.

Interview - Part 1

Interview - Part 2

More on Ho`oponopono

2008-11-06T10:12:00.001Z

The Four Graces of Ho`oponopono

Beautiful Ho`Oponopono Song

2008-10-26T09:42:00.001Z

Balance: Meditations and Prayers for Everyday Life

2008-10-18T10:20:00.004+01:00

I am well excited and pleased to be able to share this latest gem, Balance: Meditations and Prayers for Everyday Life by Yvonne P. Morris, which has recently been published and is already positively impacting many, many lives.

The following is from her http://www.livewellliveblessed.com/ website:

"Balance: Meditations and Prayers for Everyday Life is a simple reminder of your inner power. It is a collection of meditations, prayers and affirmations that address some of the issues that many of us face at some point in our lives, and they remind us that wherever life finds us – at work, home, or play – we can pause, turn within, and find the inner strength and peace needed to face any seeming challenges, or to celebrate our innate greatness."

Thank you Yvonne for sharing your special gifts with the world. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Master Key System

2008-10-10T12:11:00.005+01:00

Long before The Secret, there was Charles F Haanel, author of the powerful Master Key System...

The Master Key System covers every tool required to create a life of abundance, perfect health and wealth. It is one of the most comprehensive manuals for studying the principles which manifest personal power and prosperity consciousness. This book was banned by the church in 1933 but has now resurfaced and is making waves!

You are invited to study for free online at: http://www.wisebeing.com (click on folders labelled Master Key). Each audio chapter is accompanied by spectacular and consciousness-expanding PowerPoint presentations. You are guaranteed life-changing experiences once you apply what you learn. Enjoy!!

Note: This book should not be read as a novel; it is a course of study with recommended reading of one chapter per week.

Affirmations for Today

2008-10-10T10:29:00.002+01:00

I am open and receptive to all the good in the world.

I am loving, lovable and loved.

I am healthy, wealthy and happy.

All my relationships are harmonious.
I am a money magnet.

I live a charmed life.

Ho'oponopono

2008-10-01T08:32:00.005+01:00

I LOVE YOU, I AM SORRY, PLEASE FORGIVE ME, THANK YOU!

HO'OPONOPONO by Joe Vitale

"Two years ago, I heard about a therapist in Hawaii who cured a complete ward of criminally insane patients--without ever seeing any of them. The psychologist would study an inmate's chart and then look within himself to see how he created that person's illness. As he improved himself, the patient improved.

When I first heard this story, I thought it was an urban legend. How could anyone heal anyone else by healing himself? How could even the best self-improvement master cure the criminally insane? It didn't make any sense. It wasn't logical, so I dismissed the story.

However, I heard it again a year later. I heard that the therapist had used a Hawaiian healing process called ho 'oponopono. I had never heard of it, yet I couldn't let it leave my mind. If the story was at all true, I had to know more. I had always understood "total responsibility" to mean that I am responsible for what I think and do. Beyond that, it's out of my hands. I think that most people think of total responsibility that way. We're responsible for what we do, not what anyone else does - but that's wrong.

The Hawaiian therapist who healed those mentally ill people would teach me an advanced new perspective about total responsibility. His name is Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len. We probably spent an hour talking on our first phone call. I asked him to tell me the complete story of his work as a therapist.

He explained that he worked at Hawaii State Hospital for four years.

That ward where they kept the criminally insane was dangerous.

Psychologists quit on a monthly basis. The staff called in sick a lot or simply quit. People would walk through that ward with their backs against the wall, afraid of being attacked by patients. It was not a pleasant place to live, work, or visit.

Dr. Len told me that he never saw patients. He agreed to have an office and to review their files. While he looked at those files, he would work on himself. As he worked on himself, patients began to heal.

"After a few months, patients that had to be shackled were being allowed to walk freely," he told me. "Others who had to be heavily medicated were getting off their medications. And those who had no chance of ever being released were being freed." I was in awe. "Not only that," he went on, "but the staff began to enjoy coming to work."

"Absenteeism and turnover disappeared. We ended up with more staff than we needed because patients were being released, and all the staff was showing up to work. Today, that ward is closed."

This is where I had to ask the million dollar question: 'What were you doing within yourself that caused those people to change?'
"I was simply healing the part of me that created them," he said. I didn't understand. Dr. Len explained that total responsibility for your life means that everything in your life- simply because it is in your life - is your responsibility. In a literal sense the entire world
is your creation.

Whew. This is tough to swallow. Being responsible for what I say or do is one thing. Being responsible for what everyone in my life says or does is quite another. Yet, the truth is this: if you take complete responsibility for your life, then everything you see, hear, taste,
touch, or in any way experience is your responsibility because it is in your life.

This means that terrorist activity, the president, the economy or anything you experience and don't like - is up for you to heal. They don't exist, in a manner of speaking, except as projections
from inside you. The problem isn't with them, it's with you, and to change them, you have to change you.

I know this is tough to grasp, let alone accept or actually live. Blame is far easier than total responsibility, but as I spoke with Dr. Len, I began to realize that healing for him and in ho 'oponopono means loving yourself.

If you want to improve your life, you have to heal your life. If you want to cure anyone, even a mentally ill criminal you do it by healing you.

I asked Dr. Len how he went about healing himself. What was he doing, exactly, when he looked at those patients' files?

"'I just kept saying, 'I'm sorry' and 'I love you' over and over again," he explained.

That's it?

"That's it."

Turns out that loving yourself is the greatest way to improve yourself, and as you improve yourself, you improve your world.

Let me give you a quick example of how this works: one day, someone sent me an email that upset me. In the past I would have handled it by working on my emotional hot buttons or by trying to reason with the person who sent the nasty message.

This time, I decided to try Dr. Len's method. I kept silently saying, 'I'm sorry' and 'I love you,' I didn't say it to anyone in particular. I was simply evoking the spirit of love to heal within me what was creating the outer circumstance.

Within an hour I got an e-mail from the same person. He apologized for his previous message. Keep in mind that I didn't take any outward action to get that apology. I didn't even write him back. Yet, by saying 'I love you,' I somehow healed within me what was creating him.

I later attended a ho 'oponopono workshop run by Dr. Len. He's now 70 years old, considered a grandfatherly shaman, and is somewhat reclusive.

He praised my book, The Attractor Factor. He told me that as I improve myself, my book's vibration will raise, and everyone will feel it when they read it. In short, as I improve, my readers will improve.

What about the books that are already sold and out there?' I asked.

"'They aren't out there," he explained, once again blowing my mind with his mystic wisdom. "They are still in you. In short, there is no out there. It would take a whole book to explain this advanced technique with the depth it deserves."

"Suffice It to say that whenever you want to improve anything in your life, there's only one place to look: inside you. When you look, do it with love."

The words of Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len:

"Ho'oponopono is really very simple. For the ancient Hawaiians, all problems begin as thought. But having a thought is not the problem. So what's the problem? The problem is that all our thoughts are imbued with painful memories, memories of persons, places, or things.

The intellect working alone can't solve these problems, because the intellect only manages. Managing things is no way to solve problems. You want to let them go! When you do Ho'oponopono, what happens is that the Divinity takes the painful thought and neutralizes or purifies it. You don't purify the person, place, or thing. You neutralize the energy you associate with that person, place, or thing. So the first stage of Ho'oponopono is the purification of that energy.

Now something wonderful happens. Not only does that energy get neutralized; it also gets released, so there's a brand new slate. Buddhists call it the Void. The final step is that you allow the Divinity to come in and fill the void with light.

To do Ho'oponopono, you don't have to know what the problem or error is. All you have to do is notice any problem you are experiencing physically, mentally, emotionally, whatever. Once you notice, your responsibility is to immediately begin to clean, to say, 'I'm sorry. Please forgive me'."

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For more information on Ho'oponopono please visit:

http://www.hooponoponotheamericas.org/index.htm

I LOVE YOU, I AM SORRY, PLEASE FORGIVE ME, THANK YOU!

The Gentle & Forgotten Art of Blessings

2008-09-24T14:31:00.001+01:00

2008-09-19T20:35:00.001+01:00

Every blade of grass has its angel

that bends over it and whispers,

'Grow, grow.'

~The Talmud

One Breath At A Time

2008-09-11T18:12:00.006+01:00

Ultimately, though, meditation isn’t some contest to see who can stop thought. Thought happens. What we learn in meditation isn’t so much to “stop” thought, but to change our relationship to them. We learn to be less reactive, less ruled by our thoughts, and to see that they aren’t all true.

“You don’t have to believe your thoughts,” one of my teachers says. What revelation! When I see my thoughts more clearly, I’m able to make choices to act or not act based on what I see; I can exercise Right Intention to steer my life in the direction I want to go.

Sometimes thoughts and emotions seem overwhelming, even in the context of mindfulness. At these times you might fall back on compassion -not pity- for yourself, for the great task you are attempting: “facing down the demons of the heart and mind”. Perhaps then you can begin to forgive yourself and your failures.

Excerpt from "One Breath At A Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps"
~Kevin Griffin

No Judgement

2008-09-08T10:36:00.008+01:00

Early in my adult life I made a vow to not argue a point of view on any spiritual, religious, political or other concept, and to always respect the reality of others. It was my first exercise in letting go of my ego or 'getting my ego out of the way'. I admit there are times when intuitively, I will have a strong gut reaction to something I see, read or hear (possibly because of a perceived negative energy) and in those instances I will simply say “no thank you, not for me” without judgement.

This morning, I was reflecting on the many, many philosophies, paths and teachers that we have today. With technology like the internet comes access to a lot of spiritual insights and information, sometimes with quite contradictory interpretations. And with the increasing growth in consciousness and awareness, this is likely to keep expanding.

Some argue that this has negative repercussions and could mislead those lacking in discernment. But each has its purpose and we are always led to what we need to know at the right time. This is why we can have a book on the shelf for years and take it out just when the message it holds is exactly what is required to empower us to deal with a situation. Everything has its place, fits perfectly, and is revealed to us in the right order.

I hope that I will always maintain this openness. Who am I to judge? And I also hope that I will remember not to foist my beliefs on to others, as tempting as it can be at times. Because I can relate to a particular philosphy or path does not necessarily mean it will work for someone else and vice versa.

Love is a most powerful force. In my experience the only way to obliterate darkness is with Light/Love. If I can continue to connect with that which is of light rather than dogmatically try to identify and persecute that which the ego perceives as negative or threatening, then my life will be blissful and peaceful.

And so I remain in awareness always striving to stay in the light, and if ever I find myself about to judge, I will gently tell my ego to get out of my way.

Abundance of Life

2008-09-01T10:32:00.005+01:00

Life offers us many choices. We are always provided for in every way and the banquet is there for us to partake of. Our possibilities are endless and the opportunities plentiful.

Today I fill my plate with love, harmonious relationships, perfect health, financial abundance, prosperity, compassion, peace and stillness, topped with all the extra blessings that are showered on us daily which may sometimes be taken for granted.

I am filled to the brim with the abundance of life and am truly grateful.

2008-08-29T13:56:00.003+01:00

Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.

~Isak Dinesen

2008-08-27T10:10:00.002+01:00

"It is in loving, not in being loved,

The heart is blessed;

It is in giving, not in seeking gifts,

We find our quest.

Whatever be thy longing or thy need,

That do thou give;

So shall thy soul be fed, and thou indeed

Shalt truly live."

Today's Affirmation

2008-08-25T09:45:00.001+01:00

Gratitude

2008-08-23T11:00:00.002+01:00

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

It turns what we have into enough, and more.

It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.

It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today

and creates a vision for tomorrow."

~Melody Beattie

How Could Anyone - Shaina Noll

2008-08-22T13:37:00.004+01:00

Simply beautiful... taken from Shaina Noll's Songs for the Inner Child album.

"How could anyone ever tell you
you were anything less than beautiful?

How could anyone ever tell you
you were less than whole?

How could anyone fail to notice
that your loving is a miracle?

How deeply you're connected to my soul."

Words and music by Libby Roderick (c) 1988

"Driftwood"

2008-08-15T15:13:00.017+01:00

Being able to do a prosperity exercise like yesterday's is a big leap for me. I used to have a block when it came to affirming prosperity. I avoided articles and book titles about making money, financial success etc. and always detected a vague sense of discomfort and underlying resistance when working on my finance issues. General prosperity and abundance posed no problems but there was something about claiming money that I had to work through.

I've had negative affirmations about the “love of money” since childhood and it's taken this long for me to truly accept that it is just fine for me to enjoy financial prosperity. Even when I affirmed my prosperity in the past, it was always with the intention of helping family or others in need and I wouldn't claim or accept it for myself without this justification.

With hindsight, I recognise that whenever money-making opportunities were presented I would self-sabotage, and I can't count the number of times I gave away or squandered money in order to maintain just the level at which I felt comfortable.

Only recently have I given myself permission to be open to receiving financial prosperity and I have since been having some powerful revelations – what Abraham-Hicks refers to as “driftwood” - signs from the Universe that I am indeed attracting what I am affirming.

It started the day after I began my prosperity affirmations with an unexpected cheque arriving in the post for a little bit more than the exact amount of money I needed at the time. Then I was looking for a jacket and found an old lottery ticket. I was about to throw it away when I thought I'd double check it first and sure enough, I won £10. In the jacket's pocket were 8 pound coins that must have been there for months. Last night I had a dream about lottery numbers but couldn't remember them this morning; will do better next time! : )

So, I feel a sense of accomplishment for having changed my script and getting rid of all my “stuff” re money. I don't think I will ever have an unhealthy attachment to material things because I'm just not impressed by flash, bling or brand names. I know I have more processing to do but at last I'm definitely learning to appreciate the necessities and luxuries that money provides. Soon I'll be going on all the cruises, workshops and seminars I fancy! I am grateful for my financial prosperity.

Affirmations for Financial Abundance

2008-08-14T18:58:00.008+01:00

I love that I am attracting more and more financial abundance into my life.

I love this feeling of being open to receiving money.

I love that all my needs are taken care of.

I love that financial prosperity comes to me from many different sources.

I love that there is always more than enough of what I need.

I love that my income is constantly increasing.

I love that my income far exceeds my expenses.

I love knowing that I deserve financial abundance.

I love blessing my bills and being able to pay them on time.

I love this new feeling of being "okay" about making money.

I love that my financial abundance allows me to help others and to help myself.

I love that my financial abundance provides me with the all the luxuries I want.

I love that I am a money magnet.

I love that I prosper wherever I turn.

I love that my ideas are turned into fulfilling, lucrative projects which benefit others and provide me with more financial abundance.

I love being able to choose what I buy because I can afford anything I want.

I love that the Universe is so abundant, there is enough for everyone.

I love that I do what I love and get paid for it.

I love that affirming my abundance is fun and that I am also enjoying now.

I am grateful for my financial abundance.

Smiling Universe

2008-08-10T14:28:00.003+01:00

Catherine Ponder on Prosperity

2008-08-07T09:45:00.005+01:00

"I can gather my manna by first using something close at hand to meet my need. Be it ever so humble, when I use what is close at hand, my good multiplies. I can begin to gather my manna by doing something fearless. The act of blessing what is on hand increases it mightily. Something mysterious happens when I bless the substance at hand. Instead of envying another's prosperity, I open the way for increased supply to come to me."

~Catherine Ponder

Catherine's home page

Appreciation for Today

2008-08-04T09:37:00.008+01:00

This is a great day.

I appreciate the blazing sunshine and the blue skies interspersed with silver-lined clouds.

I love the gentle whispers of the wind in the trees and the exhilarating feel of chi moving through this space.

I love the dignity and grace of the swans as they glide along the glittering, rippled water which boasts the sun's reflection.

I love this warm, secure feeling of being embraced, nurtured and love.

I appreciate this sense of groundedness, of being connected, guided and blessed with more than I can ever imagine or acknowledge.

I love knowing that everything always works out for good and that all is always well.

I appreciate every interaction that this day brings with the intention of only sharing positive energy and light. Out of this day only good comes.

All's Well

2008-07-30T11:10:00.003+01:00

Even if a situation is causing you concern, today you can choose to let go of the process and trust that whatever the outcome, it will be for your and every one else's highest good. Take a deep breath, relax, release and let go. Know that all is well.

Special You

2008-07-28T07:30:00.002+01:00

You may only be one person to the world,

but you may also be the world to one person.

~ Anonymous ~

"Lost" by David Wagoner

2008-07-27T07:21:00.003+01:00

Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you

Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,

And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,

Must ask permission to know it and be known.

The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,

I have made this place around you.

If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.

No two trees are the same to Raven.

No two branches are the same to Wren.

If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,

You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows

Where you are. You must let it find you.

Traveling Light: Collected and New Poems
by David Wagoner is available at Amazon.com

Have A Good Day!

2008-07-25T10:44:00.004+01:00

What It Is

2008-07-21T14:44:00.002+01:00

It is nonsense says Reason

It is what it is says Love

It is misfortune says Calculation

It is nothing but pain says Fear

It is hopeless says Insight

It is what it is says Love

It is ridiculous says Pride

It is frivolous says Prudence

It is impossible says Experience

It is what it is says Love

~Erich Fried (1921-1988)

Original published in German

Loving Treatment

2008-07-20T18:33:00.006+01:00

Remind yourself daily

that you are a divine creation

and entitled to be treated lovingly

by others, as well as by yourself.

~ Dr Wayne W. Dyer

Thank You For Today

2008-07-17T09:37:00.006+01:00

I am grateful for this, another beautiful day.

I am grateful for every blessing it brings.

I am grateful for friends and family.

I am grateful for health, strength, food, shelter and clothing.

I am grateful for the sounds of nature

- the birds, the ducks, the wind in the trees.

I am grateful for the stillness.

I am grateful for this feeling

of being connected to everyone and everything.

I am grateful for the love and appreciation I feel today.

I am grateful.

2008-07-16T12:36:00.009+01:00

Grateful for My New Home

2008-07-13T13:26:00.009+01:00

I have enjoyed having the ducks, swans, birds and weeping willows just a few feet away from my front door. When I found out that I had to move I decided to challenge myself to not worry and to find a way of attracting a new home that would also allow me to be close to nature.

I found a photo of the area I wanted to live in and wrote “I am grateful for my comfortable, safe, light, affordable home with lovely neighbours and water views. This or something better.” I saved it as my desktop background on my computer, prayed and released it to allow Divine Order to unfold. I periodically searched for properties but there was nothing close to water that I could afford. I decided I would settle for somewhere with a garden if nothing near water became available.

One day I phoned an estate agent to enquire after a house in another area with a garden and she said it was taken but there was one available in my area of choice with stunning views of the water. It would cost the same monthly as I pay now. I smiled, made arrangements to see it, and thanked her.

I fell in love with the house as soon as I entered. It was everything I had affirmed and more. I will be able to sit at my computer and look out at the water and boats as I write. There is a jetty about a minute away, and my view is uninterrupted. It is not very far away from the one in my affirmation photo but with a better view. Everyone keeps asking me how I managed to get one of these sought after apartments at what I now realise is a reduced price.

I'm happy I didn't allow anxiety to intervene in the Divine Plan. I would have ended up somewhere I would rather not be. Now I'm packing and blessing my current home with love as I prepare to release it and move into my comfortable, safe, light, affordable home with lovely neighbours and breathtaking water views. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

To Make You Smile

2008-07-08T16:37:00.000+01:00

The Present

2008-07-07T12:16:00.003+01:00

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift.

That's why we call it the present."

~Unknown

Affirmations

2008-07-05T15:11:00.014+01:00

YI give and receive love easily and effortlessly.Y

YAll my relationships are loving and harmonious.Y

YI love and approve of myself exactly as I am.Y

YI deserve to be loved and cherished.Y

YI look for and appreciate the good qualities in my partner/wife/husband, and this is reflected in our relationship.Y

And, if you're single, and would like to meet someone, try these:

YI am grateful for my loving, kind, attractive, emotionally available, spiritual (substitute with the qualities that are important to you) life partner.Y

YI love myself and feel complete and whole. I therefore attract a partner with a smilar energy.Y

YI now accept a fulfilling relationship with a loving man/woman;

we love and cherish each other. Y

The Gift of Old Age

2008-07-03T11:25:00.005+01:00

I received this forwarded email from my dear friend, Marj, this morning. I was able to appreciate the sentiments and felt moved to share it. I don't know who the author is, but “Thank You” for sharing your wisdom.

“The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it, and let her know.

Old Age, I decided, is a gift...

I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like my mother!), but I don't agonize over those things for long.

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.

I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60s & 70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ..... I will.

I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old.

I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore - I've even earned the right to be wrong.

So, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it)."

~Unknown

Wise Words of Louise Hay

2008-07-02T07:30:00.003+01:00

This is a short clip during which dear Louise Hay shares little gems that are gentle reminders to us all. Thanks for starting so many of us on paths of self-discovery, forgiveness and healing. Love, love, love YYY you and am grateful for all you share.

Joy

2008-07-01T18:24:00.006+01:00

When you do things from your soul,

you feel a river moving in you, a joy.

~Jelaluddin Rumi (1207-1273)

Sunset

2008-06-29T08:52:00.001+01:00

How fine has the day been! How bright was the sun,
How lovely and joyful the course that he run,
Though he rose in a mist when his race he begun,
And there followed some droppings of rain.
But now the fair traveller's come to the west,
His rays are all gold, and his beauties are best,
He paints the skies gay as he sinks to his rest,
And foretells a bright rising again.

~Isaac Watts
A Summer Evening – Song 7

Special Gift

2008-06-27T08:04:00.008+01:00

Always know that at your deepest level you are perfect and beautiful, for you were created that way.

Irrespective of physical imperfections or human flaws, you are pure love.

You are here for many purposes.... aunt, uncle, sister, brother, mother, father, wife, friend and contributor in different ways to this Earth School.

You are a special gift and no one can take your place - that assigned space only you in your unique way can fill.

There is something that YOU do and something about your way of being that makes a positive difference, even if you are not aware of it. You are an instrument of well-being.

Remember what a precious gift it is to be here, today.... now..

Know that you are loved and you are lovable. And that there are those who await your loving care and attention... those who find your energy uplifting and feel your gentle warmth.

You Are Lovable

2008-06-25T11:17:00.004+01:00

People sometimes feel resistance when using the words “I love myself”. But this is not always due to an underlying lack of self love. If we have carried thoughts and feelings (often due to authority/ parental injunctions) about the ills of having a “big ego” and it being wrong to focus on “I” or “me”, it is only natural that affirming self love will be uncomfortable. Almost as if it's selfish to love one's self and that self-love involves excluding others.

Then there are cases where, because of personal circumstances, body image, relationship breakdown and other challenges, people genuinely feel unlovable.

If, for whatever reason, you feel discomfort or resistance when you read the lyrics of "I Love Myself" or whenever you try to affirm that you are lovable, don't be too concerned – it's normal.

The more you think and say it, in time you will notice the resistance dissipating. If you find that you're stuck and having strong negative feelings when you affirm self love, then you can take baby steps. Instead of saying “I love myself” you can say “I am willing to love myself” or “Wouldn't it be nice if I loved myself?” Doing this in front of a mirror and saying it with emotion is extremely cathartic.

Practise complimenting yourself - not in an egotistical way where you compare and perceive yourself to be better than others – just acknowledge when you've overcome a challenge (no matter how small) or notice good things about yourself just as you are, now. It may be that you are hard on yourself whenever you make a tiny error so why not change that to being complimentary when you achieve something positive (no matter how insignificant it may seem to you)?

We are aware that those who intentionally hurt others - bullies, perpetrators etc. all suffer from lack of self-love, and that the more love one feels for one's self, the greater the capacity to love others.

No matter what your circumstances or how you're feeling about yourself today, please remember that you are lovable because your essence, the very core of your being, is love and is of love. You were created in love, you are connected by love and if everything fear-based is removed, there IS only love.

You deserve to be loved.
You are loving, lovable and loved.

YYY Have a love-filled day. YYY

I Love Myself

2008-06-25T09:54:00.007+01:00

This feel-good song is used in our Louise Hay workshops.
It is also referred to as the Unity Song.

I love myself the way I am,
there's nothing I need to change.
I'll always be the perfect me,
there's nothing to rearrange.
I'm beautiful and capable of being
the best me I can.
And I love myself just the way I am.

I love you just the way you are,
there's nothing you need to do.
When I feel the love inside myself,
it's easy to love you.
Behind your fears, your rage and tears
I see your shining star.
And, I love you just the way you are.

I love the world the way it is,
'cause I can clearly see
that all the things I judge
are done by people just like me.
So 'til the birth of peace on earth
that only love can bring,
I'll help it grow by loving everything.

I love myself the way I am,
and still I want to grow.
The change outside can only come
when deep inside I know
I'm beautiful and capable of being
the best me I can.
And I love myself just the way I am.

~Jai Josephs

Weight Appreciation

2008-06-24T11:43:00.006+01:00

If you sometimes look in the mirror and feel dissatisfied with your weight, then some or all of these affirmations will help you to feel lighter and optimistic, and on a deeper level, without conscious awareness, you will be gently led to the right action that will result in your appreciating your body and/or achieving a healthy weight. I hope you'll enjoy using them.

I love that I am at a healthy weight that is just right for me.
I love that my body is in good shape.
I love that I feel energetic, alive and healthy.
I love that I enjoy drinking lots of water.
I love that I enjoy eating healthy, wholesome foods.
I love that I feel safe and no longer need extra padding for protection.
I love that I am loving shopping for clothes again.
I love that my clothes fit perfectly.
I love that I enjoy wearing new outfits in lovely, bright colours.
I love my dress size, bra size and shoe size.
I love my figure.
I love that I do fun exercises regularly.
I love that I feel attractive and sexy.
I love that I am flexible and agile.
I love that I have lots of energy to do anything I want.
I love the glances of appreciation that I now receive.
I love that I feel young again.
I love that my body is so amazingly resilient.
I love and honour my body.

Doing this in front of the mirror will yield powerful shifts in energy. If you feel resistance (like it feels wrong) when you first read it that's okay - just remind yourself that this is how you WANT to feel, how you WILL BE feeling. Then repeat it until it begins to resonate, for as long as you can. Saying it out loud and with energy and emotion is even better. Have fun and enjoy feeling fit and healthy! : )

This Too, Shall Pass...

2008-06-22T08:43:00.003+01:00

There are many stories regarding the origin of this quote:

"King Solomon once searched for a cure against depression. He assembled his wise men together. They meditated for a long time and gave him the following advice: Make yourself a ring and have thereon engraved the words "This too, shall pass". The King carried out the advice. He had the ring made and wore it constantly. Every time he felt sad and depressed, he looked at the ring, whereon his mood would change and he would feel cheerful"

"It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away". How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!"
~Abe Lincoln (1859)

Byron Katie - The Work

2008-06-21T10:00:00.003+01:00

Another interesting clip in which Byron Katie works with a young lady on an issue pertaining to race - pure love. More clips are available at her official website.

Byron Katie - The Work

2008-06-20T19:46:00.005+01:00

This is a brilliant clip of Byron Katie in action. She works with this teenager on her relationship with her mother.

The four questions on which The Work is based are:

1. Is it true?
2. Can you absolutely know that it's true?
3. How do you react when you think that thought?
4. Who would you be without the thought?

The turnaround takes place after the 4 questions. It is when you change the concept to the opposite of your original statement and see what you have in common with whatever or whomever you are judging. If you are interested in learning more about Byron Katie's work, this is the link to her website.

Synchronicity

2008-06-19T11:43:00.008+01:00

Everything in our lives happens in perfect order. There are no coincidences - no luck and no chance meetings.

How fascinating it is, that every action we take.... even every word we speak, has a ripple effect that in some direct or indirect way influences everyone and everything in this universe, including nature.

And how magnificent it is, that when these actions synchronise they create experiences that are just right for us - in perfect balance, at the perfect time, and which result in our highest good.

Even if the positives in a situation are not easily recognisable or obvious at first glance, they undoubtedly exist. All we need to do is trust, be still, be grateful and non-resistant, and soon this good will become evident.

Once we accept that the inter-connectedness of all things and the perfection of the order in which they unfold is always in our best interest, even our challenges will be regarded as blessings and result in feelings of well-being.

With this simple precept comes the ability to responsibly explore life as an uncomplicated yet exciting and joy-filled adventure.

We can breathe and relax in the knowing that all is ALWAYS well.

Unconditional Gratitude

2008-06-17T09:02:00.009+01:00

I can’t recall exactly when I started keeping a gratitude journal. It may have been in the late 1980s around the time I first read Shakti Gawain’s, Creative Visualization, and began making treasure maps. Giving thanks became a habit and even when my eyelids were drooping and I was too whacked to find a pen, I would make a mental note of everything I felt grateful for before drifting off to sleep.

Soon I went from my ego "doing" gratitude to being grateful, gradually focussing less on the idea of a gratitude journal and being grateful 'in spite of', and more on being grateful 'because'. I no longer thought, I have this or that challenge but at least I can be thankful for…. I found myself saying "thank you" or "I am grateful" throughout the day, often for just life and for existing rather than for specifics, and I discovered just how little I needed and how blessed I am.

Unconditional gratitude is one of life’s greatest joys, especially when it becomes an unwavering part of our being - no longer determined by circumstances and needing no justification, with no attachment to a process or an outcome.

I still keep a gratitude journal and have fun making 'thank you' maps which are visual reminders of my blessings. I cannot think of anything more rewarding, reassuring and powerful than being thankful. It is awe-inspiring and creates contentment, true happiness and bliss.

"If the only prayer you said in your whole life was "thank you", that would suffice."
~Meister Eckhart

Affirmations for A Good Night's Sleep

2008-06-16T12:05:00.004+01:00

I love the feel of my sheets and pillows against my skin.

I love the lazy, heavenly feeling of my body being totally calm and gently sinking into the bed.

I love that all my needs are met and I have not a care in the world.

I love that every part of my body relaxes as I drift off to sleep.

I love that I am safe.

I love the tranquil energy of my room.

I love that my room seems still and quiet.

I love that I fall asleep easily.

I love that I sleep deeply and soundly.

I love that my dreams are pleasant and lucid.

I love that I smile during my sleep.

I love that my sleep has been so sweet and I am so comfortable, I have to drag myself out of bed.

I love that I wake up feeling refreshed and well rested.

I love that I wake up with joy, knowing that I am experiencing another wonderful new day.

2008-06-15T18:00:00.005+01:00

Fear is always counselling you against the perils of 'now'

because of something that happened 'once before'.

~Robert Holden
Author of Happiness Now

Today Is A Good Day

2008-06-13T12:13:00.016+01:00

I have loving thoughts of her daily, but every Friday the 13th I clearly remember the words of my mother, Nell. As far back as I can recall, she used to say that there is no such thing as luck, especially bad luck. Everything happens in a certain order that causes synchronicity - a perfect fit of events... like the pieces of a puzzle when put together revealing the most beautiful picture.

I recall her telling us, “If a mirror is broken, it's good. If you happen to walk under a ladder, it's good. Friday the 13th is always a good day; darling, it's all mind over matter.” Those were her exact words. The first of the many times she said it she was speaking to my older siblings and I overheard; it registered and never left me.

Mummy was not superstitious and in her own non-new agey way, held a similar philosophy to many of the present day teachers. She was a firm believer in the power of the mind and encouraged us to not use labels such as 'depression' on others or ourselves. She reminded us that we could choose how we reacted to events in our lives.

She was one of the most spiritual people I know but never took to organised religion, attaching to dogma or arguing about beliefs. Her mantra was “God is good” and she was a good, loving woman who lived a good, love-filled life. In her later years she connected with Unity and was able to relate to their philosophy, thoroughly enjoying their services.

I don't think Mummy even knew of the word 'affirmation' in the context we use it, but she would always say, “Well, if that's what you believe will happen, that's what will happen.” Another one she used frequently to us and our girl friends was, “There are still lovely men in the world my dear, and you'll meet one some day.” In her own way she had mastered the art of affirming.

Through her way of responding to her challenges and life's lessons, we (my siblings and I) learned from an early age that there's always hope, and if a person has an "ounce" of life left, s/he could find some way of rising again. One should never give up because of a setback.

Mummy's spirit was light and gentle – she didn't complain and it took very little or nothing to bring her joy. She knew how to live her life in the present moment and did not need “things” or recognition for fulfilment. She was our greatest teacher. We love you YNellieY.

Today is a good day. Today is filled with many wonderful moments.

Everything that happens today is in perfect order,

and in synchronicity with goodness and light.
May your day be filled with many good experiences.

Forgiveness

2008-06-13T09:10:00.003+01:00

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds

on the heel that has crushed it.”

~Mark Twain

Eckhart Tolle on Treasure Maps

2008-06-12T12:23:00.012+01:00

Since reading Louise Hay's You Can Heal Your Life, almost two decades ago, I have been enjoying using affirmations to create wonderful experiences. Then when I found Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain some years later, I started doing treasure maps. I never felt my happiness was dependent on the outcome and the process was what brought a lot of light to my life, especially when I used affirmations merely to get rid of fear-based thoughts.

“Is the use of affirmations, treasure maps and other techniques for manifesting good in one's life inconsistent with being in the present moment?”

Spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle, was asked a similar question during an interview with Mindy Audlin at Unity FM and his response resonated with me. What I gleaned was that once we are not looking to these future events – the lottery win, the house, the car, the relationship etc. for fulfilment, recognition or that feeling of having arrived, and the exercise is being done with a sense of fun, playfulness and joy in the present moment, then there is no contradiction.

The important thing is being okay with life as it is now, not denying the present moment, and not attaching one's sense of identity to material possessions, roles, social status, ones work/qualifications or to some possible future event.

So, once we get rid of the old mindset that something has to happen to bring us contentment, then we can continue to have fun affirming, making treasure maps and setting goals. Regardless of whatever we feel we need to manifest, being in the present moment and feeling the fullness of life is what is most important.

Here's the link if you'd like to see his interview at Unity FM with Mindy Audlin. If you missed his series of interviews with Oprah when his book, A New Earth, was discussed you can see it here.

Gratitude Meditation

2008-06-11T16:43:00.013+01:00

Thank you for life,

For lessons past and those to come.

For the love of family and friends.

For basic needs often taken for granted:

a home, wholesome food and clean clothing.

For a strong, healthy, faithful body and a sound mind.

For the ability to see, hear, feel,

touch and taste, and for intuition.

For Mother Nature and her fascinating sights: flowers,
the trees, the oceans, rivers and mountains,

And for the gifts of fresh air, water and sunlight.

For the animals.

For every obstacle, and the strength,courage,

hope and faith to overcome them.

For interaction with others, including those

that offer challenges and promote growth.

For those who share their knowledge

and wisdom through any medium.

For choices, creativity, and for financial prosperity.

For technology and for simplicity.

For existing, for being... in this moment, now.

For abundance, for every opportunity,
every blessing that was, that is, and that ever will be...

And thank you for today, for this moment, for NOW
THANK YOU Y THANK YOU Y THANK YOU

The Bigger Picture

2008-06-10T20:05:00.001+01:00

'Stroke of Insight'

2008-06-09T07:19:00.018+01:00

This is an interesting talk given by Dr Jill Bolte Taylor who appeared on Oprah's Soul Series. She has written a book, My Stroke of Insight (not yet available in the UK) about her experience. I only watched this today, but a few days ago I made a commitment to spend more time each day tapping into the right hemisphere of my brain and the effect so far has been amazing (well... I can't really find a word to describe it).

Once the left side regains control though, the chatter begins and it starts to question and analyse, suggesting that this awareness isn't "normal" and being still and feeling such peace isn't practical. Those are the left side thoughts generated by the ego as it freaks out - the analytic, linear part of my thinking is saying, "Hey, what about me? I'M supposed to be in charge!" The ego isn't comfortable with relinquishing control. I think this is all quite fascinating.

The clip is longer than usual but definitely worth watching.

Stillness

2008-06-08T13:22:00.000+01:00

Grateful for 'NOW'

2008-06-08T12:10:00.007+01:00

I am grateful for happy endings.

I am grateful for new beginnings.

I am grateful for this opportunity to start over.

I am grateful for all the lessons I have learnt.

I am grateful that I am learning how to be still and listen.

I am grateful that I am learning to quieten my thoughts.

I am grateful for this stillness.

I am grateful for this peace.

And I am grateful for NOW.

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.

New Chapter

2008-06-07T19:18:00.011+01:00

Welcome to 'Bliss Now'! I decided to start this blog to celebrate the new chapter in my life.

I am grateful for my experience because it allowed me to have a retreat from what was the 'whirlwind of life' at a time when I needed to stop and listen. Because of it, I have had to be still and in doing so have found a place within that is deeply peaceful. I am now learning to be in that space more often and hopefully one day, will be able to hold the awareness and presence within me at all times.

This blog is symbolic also of my letting go and releasing all of the negative aspects of my experience. It is my way of reminding myself not to hold on to the past, not to over-identify with that one experience, and to continue being present, in the moment, without worrying about the future. This blog is about NOW.

Hopefully, it will evolve into a feel-good-feeling site and what I share will be uplifting to others.