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Reprogram Your Subconscious to Propel Your Vision-Part 2-Discipline

2019-05-06T01:44:00.000-07:00

"Keep your hand firmly upon the helm of thought. In the bark of your soul reclines the commanding Master; He does but sleep: wake Him. Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, "Peace, be still!"

James Allen

As I start this blog post about the importance of discipline in the pursuit and manifestation of your vision, I would like to share with you my experience with my start of applying focus as a tool despite any present-day circumstances.

In my most honest voice, I humbly submit to you that as excited as I was to restart my journey, my experience -- what I thought at the moment -- was an epic fail. It is important for me to emphasize that it is what I thought in the moment, but NOT what I think now as I have had a few days to reevaluate, rethink and reanalyze the outcome.

When I set out with my intention to completely focus during my task, I did not think of other uncontrolled situations that could and did happen. In other words, I had not taken the time to devise an alternate, flexible plan to ensure that my task would be achieved with precision-like focus. Since the universe is always at the ready to send another earthly experience to help you in your new quest, my ego thought all was under control. As the ego does whatever is necessary to feel good in the instant, I did not take the necessary time to witness that my inner spirit what NOT in complete peace to embark on the task. This is especially true if your task involves another person that is in need of your complete assistance. You can not control what the other person is going to do, say or request, especially during the time frame you have allotted. What did I learn? The lesson is that when you set your intention to focus, also accept that the situation can change without notice and that it is also ok. This is the universe giving you another experience, not to push your buttons, but to give you another chance to hone your new focus skill.

When you are truly focused, your inner spirit is at peace. Just because you have to adapt to ever-changing circumstances, does not mean that you lose your focus, it just means that you have to remain flexible, open and know that all will be completed in its designated time. That does not qualify as procrastination, it just means that the focused action needed is going to take a bit longer than expected. Why? Again, it is none of our business why. The universe may be preventing you from sitting in traffic longer than you have to so you can get to accomplish another step towards your desire. It may be redirecting your steps so you can bump into a friend that may say a few words to spark a new idea. Bear in mind that once you decide to make changes to your subconscious, your outer world will begin to shift as well.

I am sharing this with you so you do not quit at the first sign of discouragement. Be patient with yourself. That is part of loving yourself as you battle the current obstacles, whether big or small. As you become the observer of your daily life experiences, observing what you are feeding your subconscious mind on a daily basis is just as important if not tantamount to your success. This is the beauty of a new day graced upon you by Divine Intelligence. You get to try again, go again, do better again. Give yourself permission to erase what has not worked from your subconscious and reprogram it with the seeds that will bear good fruit for your desired goals. It is always important to consciously remember that your subconscious will deliver to you whatever is your most dominant thought. It can not distinguish good or bad. Look at your subconscious as the soil you will till to plant all the seeds required that will give to you the harvest you work for. So be vigilant to not fall prey to your old habits of complaining or consuming a heaping spoonful of disappointment as you dare to dream again. Reprogramming the subconscious is about feeding new food, new ideas, new thoughts, new visions that will reenergize and remotivate you by implementing another tool, discipline.

"How do you get a miracle going? It's all a matter of discipline. And it begins with one simple step: doing what you can do."

Jim Rohn

Since every individual has their own measure of success, it is important not to trap yourself into the land of comparisons. Whether you are an avid reader of authors like Jim Rohn or Florence Scovel Schinn, one element that I found both authors had in common was their suggestion of designing your life. Discipline is paramount. According to Rohn, Jim (2011) "Leading an Inspired Life," Success Media, he explains that "discipline is like a set of magic keys that can unlock all the doors of wealth..., accomplishment, satisfaction and success."

To sum up, the first three keys to discipline are awareness, willingness and commitment. Take time to explore each key separately before embarking on the implementation of all three. If it feels overwhelming, it may be a catalyst to quit. Taking it step by step to ponder and evaluate, gives you a break, not an excuse, to make the necessary changes to your inner spirit as your soul begins to heal from feeling the grief of possible disillusionment of not seeing your visions comes to fruition. Allowing the outcome of your goal to unfold as the universe planned releases you from the tension of not seeing it transpire on the date you designated. Once you do that without being flexible to adjust your journey, your chances of quitting increase. Look at each adjustment that you make as an accomplishment. Remember, the universe will deliver to you whatever is your predominant thought. That is a universal law of the subconscious.

"A new discipline immediately alters your life direction. You don't change destinations immediately -- that is yet to come -- but you can change direction immediately, and direction is very important."

Jim Rohn

Exploring awareness and what it means to you when applying it to discipline, may very well be the acknowledgment of the need for direction. Without this awareness, you will be like a vessel without a rudder, just swaying back and forth in the sea of whatever the day brings. It is impossible to feel accomplished. Do not just shrug it off as something that you will try to get done the next day. If that is the feeling you keep going to because it satisfies the ego in the moment, think of the impact this will make on your life if several years go by and nothing has changed or possibly gotten worse. Take stock and examine your day before you prepare for bed. Whether you like to make a mental record, keep written notes or use a writing tablet, the important thing is to be disciplined enough to review your day and be aware of the areas that you could have improved in order to make the time needed to accomplish a task for your goal. Sometimes it may just be researching a book online for an hour or taking a few minutes and making a phone call to ask a few questions about a class you may need to take. Though these tasks seem small, a string of them at the end of your month amount to significant progress, a sense of accomplishment, a feeling that is just going to propel your subconscious to start seeing things now with renewed possibilities. Your self-confidence will begin the process of rebuilding itself within your inner life. Work at it. You know the old adage. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Keep trying, doing, modifying. Implementing discipline is your propeller for action. Here is another keyword, action. Without action, nothing will get done. Ask yourself what steps you need to take to become and attain all the things you want out of life.

"Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret."

Jim Rohn

As explained in Jim Rohn's book, the second key to discipline is having the willingness to implement it into all areas of your life. This willingness translates into your eagerness to keep practicing your new discipline and most of all remaining consistent. Discipline is not something you can just turn on if it is not part of your character traits. Work at it to ensure it becomes part of your character. Discipline will become an invaluable asset once it becomes an extension of you in your daily life. Apply your focus tool while developing discipline. These tools work hand in hand to ensure that your vision is sought after with every fiber of your being. Each key carries its own weight and merit. The third key is just as vital as the first two. You must make a conscious decision to be determined and committed to impose discipline into your daily life.

There is an overall arch that we must meet before these three keys become effective during implementation and that is what Mr. Rohn refers to as "consistent self-discipline." Once you decide to apply discipline to every area of your life, you will begin to shift the energy around you. For example, if you have recently not kept up with your house-keeping and what you feel is lethargy, confusion and frustration each and every time you walk by the same messy desk, dining room table or kitchen, think of the energy you are exerting with that sentiment. Is it allowing your creative juices to flow? If that is your working table, what energy are you setting forth onto your vision? Honor your space, honor your vision. Your life is not a practice session with a magic bell that is going to go off at some point and offer you the luxury of a do-over. Live with expectancy, with a sense of urgency, with a feeling of passion to accomplish. You are here on earth for a reason and a vision that never goes away is a sign from above that it was embedded in you before life was breathed into you.

Without discipline, you can very well miss the opportunities that start knocking at your door. Remember, once you start reprograming your subconscious, if you spend most of your inner life channeling your vision and what it is going to feel like when it is accomplished, energy will automatically begin to shift you, your mind, your surroundings and your experiences at a rapid clip. You must be aware of the good that is going to want to enter. If your inner spirit is still holding on to the comfortable woes of yesterday, you need to take stock and evaluate if you are feeling apprehension or fear. It is crucial to make a conscious effort. GET RID OF IT! Meditate to relax and let go of any lingering fears. If you are not expecting the good that wants to arrive at your doorstep while shifting your subconscious, the good will pass on to the next open spirit until it comes around to you again, most likely in a different form. Be disciplined enough to recognize it. DO NOT MISS YOUR TURN. BE READY FOR IT!

Recreate A Clear and Shatterproof Vision Series: Part 1-Focus

2019-04-26T01:40:00.003-07:00

"Where there is no vision, the people shall perish..."

Proverbs 29:18

Spring is finally here, a time for renewal and rebirth. Sort of like the expectations that most of us feel when the year is coming to a close. It seems that time is flying by this 2019, where it was just a few short weeks ago that the season of giving was in full swing. Like most, it was also a time to make plans for the new year, which is usually filled with renewed hope as you shed whatever circumstances you did not want to invite going forward.

However, what do you do when life begins to throw an avalanche of unexpected punches that you did not see coming after awaiting and preparing for the new year? The same applies if the circumstances that you were experiencing were going to carry forward into the new year. What do you do then?

If you have ever been in the throes of several difficult situations at the same time, the experience leaves a lasting imprint. Call it life's "unexpected hard hits." The jabs you just did not see coming. No matter how hard you tried, worked or remained vigilant to chart your course in pursuit of your goals, something appeared to block that path. The 3 D's: derail, detour and deny. Sometimes if you are not careful, the familiar coat of defeat is placed back on your shoulders. This old coat has deep pockets that can carry tattered papers, each labeled as anger, frustration, disappointment and if you are not careful, even a dose of depression. I believe that when this coat is worn for an extended period of time, your soul begins the grieving process for you. Your soul knows what you were sent here to be, to accomplish, your mission as some teachers may label. The good news is that while the soul is grieving, it also knows how to heal the unexpected wrongs. This is where we must be careful and become the observer of your person and your surroundings. If the disappointment lingers too long, the negative energy can stick to your person creating a feeling of apathy.

"If you remain indifferent in time of adversity,

your strength will depart from you."

Proverbs 24:10

A derailment designated to teach you a life lesson or keeping you in place until it is your turn to accomplish the assigned goal can easily turn into an extended detour that was not meant to linger if we are not careful to perceive it as something that is meant to be confronted.

So what to do about this grieving soul? The inner spirit of your person that only wants the best for you while you travel this earth, requires your loving attention. The keyword here is loving. Have you loved yourself enough to take care of yourself during these times? This is often a challenging question to confront, especially if you are the one that has nurtured and taken care of everyone and everything with often nothing left for you. This may sound selfish, but it is NOT the right thing to do. You see, feelings of hurt, resentment, frustration, and disappointment that are not quickly dealt with can turn over time into a rage or uncontrolled outbursts that when they happen in an inappropriate setting you are left asking yourself why you said the things you did or acted in the way you know you would never behave. Life speaks through your experiences. These occurrences are life indicators that alert your inner spirit to know that your world within is not right.

"As above, so below, as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul."

Hermes Trismegistus

So here is a question for you, a question that I have been pondering for several weeks. Do you lose your focus when life's challenges arise? Do you lose sight of what you are working for, come up with a strategy to keep on track or do you just simply hit the pause button?

It reminded me of a scene from Rocky Balboa. I added the link below in case you want to watch. I would listen to the words and process it yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk82j1jQw_8

It often seems impossible to get back on track, especially if the abrupt interruption sidelines your intent for an unreasonable amount of time. It leads me to my next question coupled with an observation as the follow-up. Do you go around the obstacle no matter what and find a way to accomplish what is needed on the road of achieving your goal? If you do, you are at mastery level for your mind and spirit. However, if you often find yourself coming to a screeching halt, read on. GET UP! This series may be of benefit as a way to dust off the tools your inner spirit is challenging you to fine tune. One of these tools is focus.

Now I am sure that if you are reading this blog, you have an interest in energy, color and the spiritual ideas that can be applied to everyday issues. Once you decide to refer to your level of focus as a tool, you will be able to determine when it is needed as well as when you have not used it at all. Altering your perspective enables you to analyze from a different angle how you have not been effectively using the power of focus. Remember, whatever you do not use, you lose. Your focus tool is like a muscle. If you have not used it for an extended period of time, it most likely has weakened just like the body muscle when not exercised, stretched or relaxed.

The good news is that if you choose to become the observer of your circumstances, your renewed focus will help you see the solutions to outstanding issues or give you clues on how to expedite the release of the obstacle. Please do not think that I am suggesting that this process of focus to find a solution is easy. You will determine this for yourself as your observer studies how your mind operates. Your focused mind will understand that the quicker you attend to your grieving soul, the faster the inner spirit will begin to rekindle the fire within needed to re-chart your course, even while handling the detour. Your perspective will change and most likely, you will feel reenergized.

I think it is in part because the doom the old coat of defeat wears has the ability to cast a trick on your mind, making the problem seem and feel insurmountable with no solution in sight, especially if its an illness or other circumstance that retains pain.

If you have read several of the past posts, you know that I am a firm believer that the universe will always find a way to get a message to you through unforeseen ways and during an unexpected time. This includes stumbling upon a book that is carrying a message that you need at that precise time. There are no coincidences in the spiritual realm. I simply turned towards my messy night table and there was a book of devotionals by Joyce Meyer, which I purchased a few years back. I had every intention of reading one page per day. It was not meant as I planned, it was meant for when it was needed. I browsed through the pages and landed on the page dated for April 2. The condensed message was about focus. It carried a straight message in just a few words that literally seemed to leap off the page for me: power, letting go and tool.

“Focus is the tool that God gives us to help us be who we say we want to be and do what we say we want to do.”

Joyce Meyer, 2016

The realization that I experienced had to do with understanding that focus is a tool, not just something that you have to do to accomplish the task at hand. The meaning for me is that this invaluable tool must be developed and strengthened if you are to use it properly to your advantage.

Have you ever said to yourself that you had to focus? I know I have a thousand times. However, what is different now is that I never looked at it as if I had to work on my ability to focus. Work the muscle that has not been taken care of properly so it is immediately and readily available to you when called upon.

Take this into account, minor adjustments within your mind may become the underpinnings of a complete breakthrough.

So if your vision has not come to pass or you can not even see a spec of it any longer in the horizon, instead of becoming discouraged, it may very well be the universe letting you know that you need a good jolt to refocus your plans. Again, your life speaks to you through your experiences. If all roads are blocked, you are blocked internally. Now you are going to have to ask yourself a few reflective questions that may be difficult to accept when answered. You know the old saying about sunlight. It will always be the best disinfectant. If you have completely gone off the rails from your goal, have become listless and your attitude has also been impacted, it is a clear sign that the feelings of immediate disappointment have now converted into disillusionment. It is so important to remain vigilant because if you wallow in it, that sentiment has a way of seeping into your grieving soul and it can very well lead to many lost years if left unchecked.

The query now becomes how do you start working out those focus muscles again to steer your course in the right direction despite the challenges you are facing all the while still handling the obstacles or responsibilities that require your immediate attention. The keyword is despite. Change your perspective on the matter at hand. View the challenge as a circumstance that God, the universe or your preferred higher source entrusted only you to handle. Once you accept this internally, you will not be able to live in the realm of resentment, anger or frustration. Again, the keyword now is acceptance. You were chosen to handle this while on this earth for Divine Intelligence and as a selected person, you were also awarded the tools. This is where your champion spirit lives. It is admirable to take risks in life to pursue your desires, but it is honorable to give of your life during your time on earth to take care of the needs of someone that may be completely and utterly helpless without you. The goal-driven soul that knows, that it knows, that it knows, that you are supposed to continue down your path until you fulfill your dreams, regardless of the twists and turns, will endlessly discover new ways on how to handle any detour while still pursuing your clear aim. Once you are able to achieve this mind shift, I promise you, your newfound focus will illuminate the pathway to your comeback. Once learned, you will carry this life lesson with you to call upon again and again when needed to command your mental focus. This is part of your roadmap to spiritual and mental mastery.

"Either I will find a way, or I will make one."

Philip Sidney

These unexpected curveballs are not meant for harm, but for growth. To stretch you into a different life path that is meant for you to conquer, not hinder. Perception plays another significant role here. It is preparation for your next chapter. Since crystal balls are not deemed to be part of our existence laying out each step of our lives as it is meant to unfold before us, whether gently or abruptly, the experience that came to cause a derailment, is inevitably equipping you for another event. It may also very well equip you to advise or guide someone that may cross your path and in desperate need of your comforting words of reassurance. It is none of our business as to how the universe has plotted the right time to position you, and only you, in order to guide someone else while on your road to your fulfilled desires. I know how exasperating it can be when your circumstances appear at a complete standstill no matter how hard you try, but again, I will lean on the side or perception. The extra time that is taking for the change you want to see, may also be lingering until certain character traits within you are titanium strength. Perhaps these unbreakable attributes will be called upon at a later stage in your life. This is especially certain if the vision you are working to manifest needs building from the ground up. Your attitude, your focus, your determination and that never quit spirit will be pushed front and center, especially when unescapable obstacles come knocking once again.

"It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives ever upwards
when it is most burdened."

Philip Sidney

So how do we start to get to that point? What are the first steps? Take a breath, acknowledge the chaos and calmly sit down. Sounds simple, borderline ridiculous and perhaps even humorous, but when you are being swept away by life's hard hits as we discussed at the onset of this blog post, even taking a conscious breath to realign your thoughts may seem arduous. Ask your spirit if you are ready to evaluate the issues and if you feel internal peace, you are ready. The same applies if you feel like your stomach is in the process of a gymnastics tournament, it is your spirit notifying you that your person needs a bit more time to grasp the immediate change. Taking a break will be of great service, even if you limit it to fifteen or twenty minutes. We are human and allowing the feeling of disappointment is important. Do not negate what you are facing. Confront it, accept it, chart what is still important to you and make a conscious decision. Remember, your subconscious will produce for you on earth your predominant thought, whether good or bad. It only takes orders. So if you have aligned your focus with a revised game plan to handle what is at hand, feelings of disappointment will dissipate. Whenever your mind begins to drift back towards the entangled events, do not allow it to dominate you. Re-focus as many times as needed with the intention to shift your thoughts.

Clarity paves the way to ultimate success. Revise your plan. Reassess your time management. Break down your objective into very small steps. This will set you up for achievement. Carve out the necessary time frame to accomplish it with the caveat that you need to remain flexible in the event you are delayed by the tasks at hand. Do not confuse delay with the excuse of procrastination or shoving it off to the following day if avoidable. Remember, you need to remain the observer of your mind and experience to keep your focus in check. It will guide you, lead you, teach you until your goals are made manifest.

This is the very moment in life that requires your vision to be clearly identified giving you the fuel that is required to believe with enough faith that it will come to pass. Do not assist in the digging of your pitfalls when there is no clear vision. Reassess with your newfound focus if your internal belief barometer has stalled or completely run out of steam. Attempting to believe in a vision that has no clear cut pathway to fruition will chase away your faith until it is completely extinguished.

"But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind."

James 1:6

These words are not easy to write. However, it is compelling to examine what can happen when there is no clear vision, no goal, no priority, and no specific target. A vivid inspiration that you can easily and concisely express or write out in one sentence, without hesitation is what you need to work on with your renewed focus to recreate a clear and shatterproof vision.

So if you are ready, I am going to do my very best to dissect, explore and partner with you in a five-part blog series of what needs to get done to recapture your mojo. Focus, Discipline, Belief, Faith and Vision. The blog series will take an analytical approach to the steps needed to rebuild these areas in order to recreate a clear and shatterproof vision. To recover whatever was lost within you that has led to the present detour and reprogram your mind, body and spirit back onto the road of achievement for your dreams and goals. Let me reassure you, you did not stumble upon this post, we did not connect by chance and I was not compelled to just sit and write for no reason. Spiritual energy has a way of finding the same energy force that is needed at the precise moment.

Since this blog post is part one of the series dedicated to the focus tool, whenever you are ready to embark on the journey and want to interject color to mark the moment you chose to recreate your shatterproof vision, here are a few suggestions to pull from your closet:

BLUE

Promotes and encourages thought flow and your overall performance;

ORANGE

Believed by feng shui practitioners to enhance focus, creativity and concentration;

GREEN

It is all about balance when choosing a green hue. This color helps produce clarity.

Re-Energize the Year of the Earth Dog with Action, Enthusiasm and Color

2018-06-15T01:58:00.005-07:00

"Enthusiasm is a state of mind that inspires and arouses one to put action into the task at hand...it is the vital moving force that impels action."

Law of Success; Napoleon Hill; 2003

"Enthusiasm: intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval... supposedly resulting directly from divine inspiration."

New Oxford American Dictionary

If the year of the yang earth dog has started to get away from you as it has for me, you may be in the midst of re-grouping. The year of the dog is about ACTION. However, during this lucky year for all Chinese zodiac signs, taking massive action can also lead to feelings of frustration and exhaustion. This can set you on the course of planning and procrastination. The action of starting and stopping sends mixed messages to every force in the universe you have awoken once you send out your clear intention. These forces are ready to come to your assistance, but the very conscious or unconscious action of stopping in fits of frustration or tiredness becomes detrimental to achieving your goals.

So if you had to ask yourself what would be the first step you needed in order to re-motivate yourself back into your groove, what would it be?

Often times life's unexpected twists and turns create a negative hold on our thinking patterns, planning, determination & even our persistence. A gradual, yet steady change in some of our best characteristics begin to set camp in our psyche creating undesirable traits. And if left unattended, over time your energetic self, transforms into a new self that is unrecognizable. Confronting hardships during the pursuit of a new venture or goal, creates a clear pathway for your initial enthusiasm to dwindle, easily turning highly-charged energetic might into negative, low-energy forces such as frustration, lethargy, envy and even anger.

"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream/desire fulfilled is the tree of life."

Proverbs 13:12

As enthusiastic as one may seem prior to embarking down any unchartered path, it is also important to prepare and create rituals that will protect your enthusiasm as you venture forward. Yes, it is vital to set forth with a positive attitude, but it is also just as crucial to have remedies readily available when you find your enthusiasm diminishing as obstacles or challenges arise. Keeping our minds set on smooth sailing makes for a better-remembered journey, however, growing pains do appear and the lessons deepest learned are the ones we face head-on with vitality and a full spirit to overcome.

Take a moment right now, it does not matter where you are or what you are doing. Just take this very second and visualize yourself five years down the road. Do you immediately see yourself in the accomplished light you hope to achieve? Or are you a bit stuck and unable to clearly see what you would be doing or where you would be? There is no right or wrong answer to this question as both are very telling as to what is going on with you right now.

If you clearly saw your future, chances are you are on the path of working towards it or have already made significant strides in planning, meditating and pursuing the first step towards your desire. If you had to take several moments to get a clear visual down the road of your life or perhaps no picture came to mind at all, do not be afraid, embrace it. This is your spiritual guide or the universe revealing to you that you are not on course. Somewhere along the line, you stalled. This is important to recognize because if life is pushing you in multiple directions and you are being sidetracked at every turn, again, this is your spiritual guide letting you know that you have yet to define the future you long to create. Allow this simple exercise to help you regroup and reexamine what action or step needs to be taken to catapult you to what you truly desire.

This word desire is a powerful element in your inner life, especially if it is a deep desire that you have carried with you for many years. However, desire is not enough without direction, commitment and determination.

Before embarking once again on your path, this time be clear that this is something that you truly need to accomplish for your own spiritual well being. Its sort of like if you dreamed of being a prima ballerina or an all-star baseball player but never took any classes, never went on auditions, never joined a league, never rehearsed or practiced, how deep was that desire?

Your next five years start right now.

"Make the now the primary focus of your life."

The Power of Now; Eckhart Tolle; 1997

Engaging in helpful feng shui remedies like wearing the best harmonizing earthy tones for the year of the earth dog, such as beige, yellow and brown as well as green and blue can give your earth spirit a boost. However, combining these remedies with a clear path as to where you are headed coupled with a vivid intention, only awakens the positive energies surrounding you needed for manifestation.

"...your comeback is not your go back..."

Tim Storey

I would like to close this post with an experience that I had several months ago, in the wee hours of the morning where sleep continued to escape me. I turned on the tv and luckily, they were running the last season of Frasier, which I had completely missed. I was not going to get any sleep anyway, so might as well catch up.

Befitting to the universe to get my attention regardless of the format it selects, the last episode of the hit tv sitcom completed the storyline for each character of the show. When relating that episode to life in general, it is in those precise endings to certain events in our lives that generally create the catalyst for the new beginnings we need to experience to get us to our next stage. New life chapters begin with a clean slate and unwritten words that only you can pen.

As complex as we are as human beings, often times when facing the door that leads to the long-awaited new beginning, fear and trepidation of the unknown take up shop in the recesses of our minds. So, I allowed my heart to convince myself that the last episode of Frasier was just that -- the last show.

Nevertheless, the universe wanted to send a direct message to me. A few words spoken by Frasier's character nudged me enough to pay attention to what I have been delaying for quite some time, praying that it would not turn into my greatest regret or a chance never taken.

Again, I attempted to shrug it off, only the universe was not accepting. Rest assured, when the universe wants to get a message to you, it will find the right means at the time to get it directly to you.

"It may be that the gulfs will wash us down, It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." Tennyson

"...And I think what it says is that, while it's tempting to play it safe, the more we're willing to risk, the more alive we are. In the end, what we regret most are the chances we never took..."

Frasier; Season 11, Episode 24; Christopher Lloyd and Joe Keenan

http://www.kacl780.net/frasier/transcripts/season_11/episode_24/goodnight_seattle_2.html

So retaining your enthusiasm for your dreams is a job that only you occupy. Select activities, reading material or leisure hobbies that will immediately lift your spirits as you embark on becoming your own self-cheerleader. Think of rewards that have special meaning for every milestone you reach towards your goal. Visualize what it is going to FEEL like when you manifest this goal and what your next dream in action may be. Always remember, as you complete one dream another is born. Life is about growth and when you play it safe when certain chapters of your life are necessary to close, stagnation creeps in often in many unwanted forms, such as unexpected problems that were never supposed to be experienced by you.

Listen to your life right now. Look around at what is happening. If all things are well, then you are on the right path and may be ready to embark on your next direction. However if what you "hear" from your life feels wrong, then your life is speaking to you. The only way your higher being communicates with you are through the very experiences you are going through right now. There are tangible differences between an experience that may be uncomfortable but necessary for your personal growth as opposed to unnecessary challenges that come at you from every direction as life just sways you to and fro for you not charting your course. If something has robbed you of your spirit due to failed attempts on many paths in your life, those setbacks were NOT failures. It was just the winds of the universe letting you know that those steps were not meant for you. A temporary experience that came for a fleeting visit just to let you know that if you see this road again, turn to the other direction.

Isn't life about the chances we dared to take? Think about those roads that were less traveled during your life but you ventured anyway that now tell the best stories. With complacency comes lack of growth and with every passing day, lack of growth depletes your inner spirit. Your higher guardian is still there, it is just having a harder time getting thru to you. Take great care in renewing your energy. Even if you are not in the present circumstances that allow you to pursue what you truly want, you can take a chance to re-kindle that burning desire to want to achieve again. That flame will become stronger with every passing day you choose to think and visualize your goal.

"...enthusiasm will show its head again sprouting creativity mixed with new ideas for you to ponder and before you know it something will show up that will begin to remove any obstacles or circumstances that are blocking you from the very thing you have always wanted for your life. If you believe in yourself and have deep faith in the true possibility of your chief aim coming to its full manifestation, the universe will set up the building blocks of your pathway to pave your new road..."

Napoleon Hill

Every day is another chance to choose wisely again, to take another chance to dream again, take another chance to plan and think again, to take another chance to do just that, to take another chance.

So as you continue throughout the year of the earth dog, take great action to go on your quest to meet your enthusiasm once again, being vigilant to recognize special tugs along the way. The one thing in life that is constant and guaranteed is change. When you become reluctant to it, the downward spiral begins as you lose crucial elements of your spirit, including your motivation, perseverance, and determination. To see the fruits of this dream in action until it completely manifests into what your glory was meant to be in this life requires unbridled self-commitment and courage.

Become the observer of your mind and stop its tracks if it attempts to wallow in self-pity when things appear as if all is not right. Make it your mission to shift your mind now to the present moment to finish one of the tasks that will lead you one step closer to your ultimate goal. Work in the present moment, a zen-like state calling forth your very best to accomplish that crucial first step. Remember a whole lot of "nows" will eventually turn into your future.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

Lao Tzu

Unblocking Your Subconscious with Color Energy

2014-02-19T15:47:00.000-08:00

Happy year of the horse! If you are off and running, this will prove to be a year of accomplishments. This is especially true for anyone that "sowed many seed goals." The year of the horse is a time to gallop your way into reaping the benefits of your harvest at a rapid pace. However, if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed or frazzled and you feel as if you are being led astray from accomplishing your goals, it could be that your spirit has a few leftover stones blocking your path. Stones? I had the same question.

I was switching channels and discovered Joyce Meyer Ministries. I had never seen or heard of this person before but when the universe wants you to receive a message, it will use any means, be it a book, TV or bumping into someone that will say or do something that will make everything "click" or connect with or for you. Although the topic touched upon different areas, Joyce kept touching upon past hurts that turn into invisible stones that eventually block you from achieving the very thing you want. If you visualize your inner spirit as a wishing well, we all have a choice to fill it with clear and flowing waters made of big dreams, hopes, accomplishments, great memories, visualizations and inspired action for your life. However, the same holds true if your well is filled with disappointments, discouragement, rejection and every past hurt imaginable. Each hurt, unwanted circumstance or event turns into a stone. And what happens to a well that is filled to the brim with rocks, mud and stones? Eventually the well dries up. Its the same for our inner spirit that is directly connected to our subconscious. It also reflects what you carry in your heart every waking moment of the day and continues to dig deep into the crevices of your mind while you sleep. Thus, your inspired creativity hits roadblocks, your energy is zapped and you generally are impacted with waves of a lackluster initiative towards finishing your projects.

So what if you assign a specific color for each stone that is blocking your well? If you have been diligent with your daily meditations or have set aside a special time to visualize, this is a great way to pinpoint the very area of your subconscious that is blocked. Choose a specific color that will represent each unwanted stone. This practice also helps you see the stone through your inner eye. Watch the stone as it completely dissolves while releasing your past hurt or circumstance.

3 Ways to Unblock Your Subconscious

with Color Energy

1=Keep a journal. If you started a color journal several posts ago, add a section for the purpose of unblocking your subconscious and keep track of your progress.

2=Label each stone with a specific color that represents the hurt or event that you are ready to let go of. Use this color to associate it with the stone that has created the block in your subconscious. Remember, as long as you carry the block, the very goal you are working so hard for most likely will continue to elude you or keep you longer on "delay highway."

3=Dissolve the stone and the color during your meditation and visualization. Make a decision that once you dissolve the stone and color in your mind, you are determined to let it go as it dissipates into its native nothingness. You are turning over that specific circumstance or event to the universe. It no longer belongs to you or serves your life.

It is key to remember before you start your stone removal that you have to be absolutely sure that you are ready and willing to let go of whatever worn out emotions, relationships, careers, people or situations. If you are not ready to let go of the old coat that is blocking you, ask yourself WHY?

Holding onto these "stones" also has a requirement. You will need to ADMIT to yourself that YOU WANT to continue TO BLOCK YOUR LIFE from its full manifestation and your full potential.

Now there's something that rattles the cage. Say it out loud to yourself:

"I am NOT capable of letting go of all my hurts and disappointments because..."

I am sure that statement creates an unnerving energy within your core. Do you know why? Because you have seeds of greatness within you that are ready and waiting for you and only you to tap into and plant so you can reap your harvest this year of the horse. When is it going to be your time? You decide!

If you have had a lingering issue that does not seem to go away, often times your heart gets used to it and keeps it in your midst. The energy of the circumstance seems to seep into your personal space as if becoming part of your existence. Look at this familiar stone through a different lens. This particular stone is keeping you from your personal growth and it is not allowing you to make room for the manifestation of your dream.

If your inner spirit feels a bit unhinged during this process, it just means the stones are beginning to shift. Trust in your vision and ask Infinite Intelligence for the grace to gently let go of the stones. For some reason I always envisioned grace as a cosmic energy that came down to only a fortunate few. It is available to anyone that asks for it. Although I keep this blog pretty open to any religious belief, I would like to share my interpretation of a story Joyce Meyer talked about regarding a job that she had many years prior to the start of her ministry. Although she wanted to leave that particular job, she chose to pray about the decision. She received the understanding that perhaps she had been given the job to learn something that was specific to her dream of starting the ministry. She embraced the job and the funny thing was that when she was ready to leave it to start her ministry, she didn't want to go. She prayed once again for strength to exit gracefully without fear or reservation. What does that have to do with stones? Once you decide that you want to remove the stones that are blocking your subconscious, asking for the grace to do it will alleviate the process.

So before you are ready to gallop into the sunset of manifestation, take some time to clear your pathway. Remember, once you unblock your "subconscious well," manifestation will unfold and your creativity and right ideas will once again flow freely as it was intended.

As always, create a prosperous week.

5 Ways to Renew, Refresh and Realign Your Inner Spirit for 2014!

2014-01-08T17:46:00.000-08:00

Happy 2014! It's hard to believe that the first week of the new year is already behind us. If you celebrated any of the many festivities in the past several weeks or indulged in taking part in all of them, you must have done a lot of planning, preparing and celebrating. Whew! Sounds exhilarating and exhausting all at the same time. Did you ever stop to wonder what could happen in your life if you did just as much planning and preparing for the things that you want or celebrating the things you have achieved? Just imagine what your life would look like at the end of this promising new year if you were filled with excitement and took the same amount of initiative to map out your goals, take decisive action and top it all off with a celebration that is solely meant for you and your achievements.

So as you continue to adjust and redefine your resolutions for 2014, why not renew and refresh your inner spirit to manifest your outer life? The truth is that without celebrating big and small accomplishments along the way, your inner spirit takes notice and slowly but surely becomes depleted. Generally, you can see what a depleted and discouraged spirit looks like as it reflects itself in your current circumstances and comes through loud and clear in your daily behavior. Although the objective of renewing and refreshing your inner self is intangible, over time it will fill you with inner strength, power and guidance. Although most of us are filled with high hopes and renewed motivation in the new year, as you throw in your resolutions and the weeks progress, the "to-do" list instantly magnifies by a thousand-fold. This often sets us off and running in many directions that quickly leads the "to-do" bandwagon down the path of abandoning our efforts. Remember, 2014 is the year of the horse, so before you start your race to the finish, set yourself on a slow and steady pace, gracefully galloping to where you need to be. (More on the year of the horse and color in an upcoming post.) Before you dare to feel a bit overwhelmed in the first few days of the new year, stop, take a breath and refocus your attention for a complete renewal of your inner you. And we're off...

Step 1

Break down your hopes and dreams into attainable goals.

Key word: attainable. Although taking time to forecast your life for the upcoming months helps you map out what you want within specific time frames, attainable feats also set you up for success. For example, if one of your resolutions is getting healthy and shedding unwanted pounds, instead of committing to a demanding workout schedule 5 days a week, commit to one workout, gauging how you feel before and after. It may sound small to avid workout aficionados, but if you haven't exercised in quite awhile, just making the effort and keeping the commitment to yourself creates the recipe for self empowerment. It also gives your inner spirit an internal boost when you consciously start your workout with the intention that you are taking time to take care of you. Even if its 5 minutes to stretch. Once you keep your commitment to yourself, your inner spirit will gain a renewed sense of accomplishment, automatically nurturing your inner self as it begins to crave that feel-good vibration by gently nudging you to recreate it again. (If you keep a workout diary or calender-don't forget to give yourself a sparkly star. And yes, I love all things glitter and stickers.)

Step 2

Develop inner patience.

Now here's a step that requires full introspection. Although setting tangible goals generally does not include taking stock of your feelings or the thoughts that run through your mind, without patience you often lose the inner strength and endurance that is necessary to complete your goals. If you've ever started a new project and found yourself wanting to accomplish it at the speed of light, this practice generally leads to losing interest if it doesn't immediately bare results within a designated time frame or perhaps you finish it without the attention it deserved. In previous posts, I've written about how the universe chooses how, when and where to speak to you. Although I generally keep this blog focused on the subconscious and color energy, I generally do not discuss specific religions out of respect to all readers and their beliefs. I came across a lady by the name of Joyce Meyer and her ministry. In between cooking and baking over Christmas, I indulged in a bit of TV and discovered I had more channels than I could possibly watch. As I relaxed, I found an answer through this unexpected source. Joyce Meyer touched on the topic of patience. She pulled specific quotes from the Bible to express the many pitfalls of impatience, such as discouragement and even depression. She went as far as to explain how impatience stems from your pride and ego. This led me to re-evaluate how destructive impatience can be to anyone's inner spirit, including my own. Once impatience takes root, in one full and dark swoop it can dissipate our excitement and derail our efforts towards our most desired goals. This opens the door to distrust as we slowly relinquish our dreams by convincing ourselves that it just wasn't meant to be. She went on to say how important it was to remain in a state of joyous patience. Hmmm... If you have ever reveled in the land of impatience without even knowing it, joyous patience seems radical. How many times do we give up because impatience convinces us that our efforts will not bare the results? So how do we get rid of this pesky and unwanted character flaw? Trust. Yes, pure and utter trust that the goal you want was sent to you by the universe to manifest because of some unknown reason that belongs to the invisible plane. Trusting that each step or action you take -- though slow and steady --will give you the strength, grace and patience you need to see your goal through to the end, leading you to run the race to win.

Step 3

Build your inner confidence.

This step is crucial to your inner spirit. Without it our state of mind is in catch up mode. Either you find yourself trying too hard to force something to happen, leading to unwanted mistakes that often create a setback. Confidence helps you stamp out the fear that makes you feel insecure, less than and simply not enough. This feeling clings to you and your subconscious causing you to self-sabotage and derail your efforts towards what you want for your life. All of these self-defeating emotions inevitably lead to squashing your inner confidence into smithereens. Even if you do not feel good about how things have gone for you or are just seeking adjustments in certain areas of your life, repeating affirmations that connect with your inner spirit will begin to shift your outer life. Remember, words have power. Even if you feel out of sorts, repeat your affirmations out loud with the conscious knowing that this practice will cause your outer circumstances to shift. Take decisive action by speaking words of victory over your goals, using words as the food and fuel you need as nourishment for your inner spirit to manifest your dreams. Sit down and write out words that make your inside leap with hope, joy and confidence. You are worth this effort. For example, if the new year still has you facing hardships, repeat out loud as many times as you need "I have comeback power. My comeback is victorious." Repeat it before you step out of the house to your next pitch meeting, interview or present job as you continue setting your sights for a promotion.

Step 4

Let go of daily complaints.

Joyce Meyer touched on this issue with a catchy phrase "When you complain, you remain." Here was a pill I did not want to swallow. She mentioned that grumbling and mumbling under your breath are other forms of complaining. For example, think of a job you didn't like and then lost only wishing you had it again and the paycheck. If you had always dreamed of travelling for business and now find yourself stressed about hotels and long flights, you're complaining. This state of mind plays havoc for your inner spirit. It slowly strangles and depletes your energies, reminding you of how much further you have to go and creates scenarios of how uncomfortable it could get. Complaining shifts your perceptions and wipes out the joy accompanied with the steps you've already accomplished as well as the rewards you will experience once completely achieved. Complaining shifts your conscious attention away from your progress and begins to embed your subconscious with a lack of interest in your endeavors, which eventually creates another detour in your life. Celebrate your victories, regardless of how small. It doesn't mean you have to throw a catered party. Do something for yourself that you love like listening to your favorite song and dancing a solo in your bedroom. If you've been out of the job market for quite some time and have become discouraged in your pursuit, shift it. Focus on how well you did on your job interview, how great you looked and feel proud of the attributes you listed on your resume that created the meeting. Hold on to this feeling until you attract the right place for you. Don't desire "a job" because then any job will show up. Attract the "right job" for you by allowing the universe to assure you that the right job is filled with satisfaction and fulfillment.

Step 5

Gratitude.

Now I'm sure you've heard of gratitude from every self-help book you've read. However, it truly is key to your inner spirit. Gratitude makes you stop and think about all that is good in your life right now. It forces you to evaluate and be aware of the goodness that surrounds you in the present moment. I know it's easy to get lost in the future and how happy you're going to be when your dreams are manifested, but the truth is that when you manifest your desire, your inner spirit will dream a new and bigger dream for you and the process starts all over again. It's called growth. Isn't that what life is all about? Growth, expansion and prospering in whatever you choose to do. I know we all experience different levels of hardships that when you're going through it, the hard moments seem unbearable or insurmountable, but place the knowing in your mind that

there is something so spectacular that is meant for your life that even the unwanted negative forces that currently feel like strong-holds can not keep you from what your inner spirit wants for you, which is the best life on earth right now. Take a slow breath. Be grateful you were able to do this now. Take a day to be grateful in all things that you do and give it your best. This action propels you into a different state of consciousness because once you put your whole heart into doing every activity, you shift your mind away from problems or stress and remain in the now with heightened awareness. Ideas generally come through in these moments of complete absorption because you tend to let go of your daily worries and anxieties making room for your inner spirit to communicate with you. This state of gratitude generally induces intuition and creates situations, circumstances and desires that you want to manifest to recreate the feel good sensation of gratitude all over again.

So how does this all relate to color energy? As you realign your inner spirit, choose the color that has given you a sense of peace, stillness and calm. If you have a blanket or shawl that have the same color hues, wrap yourself with it as you take a few minutes every day to pay attention to what is going on within. Listen to the feelings that come up. If you feel calm, joyous and excited when you meditate on the things you want for 2014, your inner spirit has begun the realignment process. If you have a sense of discouragement or fear, that's ok too. Your inner spirit is speaking by asking you to pay attention now so your life can get back on track for 2014. When your renewed and refreshed inner spirit emerges, your inner and outer life synchronize. This is where manifestation occurs as your goals and dreams come to pass, creating your heaven here on earth. Give 2014 a different chance this time. Take care of you, renew your mind as you reconnect and realign your inner spirit so that this year becomes about manifestation at every turn and that every subsequent year is filled with resolutions of love, relationships, growth and prosperity, not just for you but for your light to reflect itself in your family, friends and business. Run to win your race this year of the horse as your inner spirit chooses. Run free, focused and determined to finally cross all the many finish lines you know you are capable of accomplishing. Remember, the dreams you seek are seeking you.

2013-09-15T14:55:00.002-07:00

"Nobody can beat you at being you."
Joel Osteen
Pastor of Lakewood Church

"When you hold on to your history,
you do it at the expense of your destiny."
T.D. Jakes
Bishop/Chief Pastor of The Potter's House

"Whatever gets your attention,
gets you."
Rick Warren
Pastor of Saddleback Church

Rewire Your Subconscious Mind with the 30-Day Color Energy Challenge

2013-08-12T14:54:00.000-07:00

"In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key or the door to open, except yourself."

Jiddu Krishnamurti

I was listening to Pastor Joel Osteen last night and he was talking about keeping quiet when you don't have anything positive to say. At first I assumed he was talking about using restraint to not say anything negative to a friend or relative that may cause them discomfort, especially when they are attempting something new in their lives. But as he continued, I soon realized he wasn't talking about someone else. He was talking about the negative words we say to ourselves, especially out loud. He went on to explain that once you verbalize the negative thought, you send a vibration out into the universe that sets in motion what you have just spoken. I guess you can say we are the transmitters of our self-talk.

This got me thinking about color energy and the subconscious. Even when we pick a specific color to attract what we desire in our lives, our words have to constantly match up with what we want to bring forth. This includes our words. If one minute you speak positively over a specific circumstance and then you follow it up with negative thoughts spoken out loud over a meeting that did not go your way, we have just cancelled out the earlier thought, delaying the good that wants to get to you.

It may sound crazy, but the words we choose to mumble to ourselves, utter when we think no one is listening or articulate accusations to our inner spirit in moments of frustration are directly coming from what is buried and believed by our subconscious.

So what is rewiring. In essence, it is the replanting of new thoughts, emotions and beliefs of what you deserve to experience in this life. I will admit that rewiring your subconscious mind is one of the most challenging things you can possibly do. However, it is the most important thing that needs to get done if you want to create significant change for the direction of your life or business.

If you study a successful person in your field and you catch yourself expressing that you wished you were like them in some way, perhaps the statement needs to be rephrased with the wish that your subconscious was wired in a similar way. Hill discusses the importance of self-analysis. He had discovered flaws within his character and he selected specific successful people that emulated the trait that he wanted to instill within his character. Highly successful people are focused individuals with a specific goal in mind. They do not allow themselves to stop until the objective is achieved. In a nutshell, that means that their subconscious minds are wired with thoughts of accomplishment coupled with specific images that send out the vibration needed to achieve, regardless of the objective. Its very tempting to fall into the comparison trap, especially when making comparisons often produces feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. These feelings run along side feelings of envy for wanting what someone else has all the while forgetting that this person most likely worked very hard to achieve their success. Looking at someone who has accomplished success is watching the end result of their work and their dedication to succeed.

Rewiring takes faith. According to Napoleon Hill's book "Think and Grow Rich," faith is a state of mind. The whole quote is as follows.

"Faith is a state of mind that may be induced, or created, by affirmation or repeated instructions to the subconscious mind, through the principle of autosuggestion. If you have a negative belief, thought or word that is picked up by your subconscious mind, it is translated into its physical equivalent."

Since you control your thoughts, you choose whether to rewire your subconscious with a positive or negative thought environment. In order to start the rewiring process, you have got to wipe your subconscious plate clean. Reread Hill's statement. If your subconscious picks up the negative thought or word, it translates it into reality.

So, I am proposing to anyone that is truly ready to get things started to join the 30-day Subconscious Rewire Challenge.

No, this is not a quick-fix 30-day gimmick. This is a pact and commitment you make with yourself that only you can enforce. You will be working on your own honor system. So remember, if you honor and respect yourself, and believe that you deserve better than what you have been getting from life, than you have to honor and respect your commitment to this challenge. You will cleanse the present negativity and rewire your subconscious mind with the goodness you believe you can achieve and deserve.

Before you pick the day you want to start the challenge, have a long conversation with your inner spirit. In this conversation you have to determine if you are truly ready to put the work that is necessary to change the way things are going for you or your business right now. Your intention is what is going to get this whole process in motion. Ask yourself how deep is your desire to create this shift in your present reality. Your deep desire is the engine that makes the shift happen. Without this deep hunger for it, your motivation vanishes. Without faith, your passion disappears. Without belief in yourself, your initiative diminishes. Without a clear vision, your hope evaporates. Without a clear subconscious mind, change in the desired direction does not materialize.

Once you decide that you want to take part in this challenge, you need to add another ingredient. Faith. Its your complete and total confidence in your ability to accomplish your desire as suggested by Napoleon Hill.

The 30-Day Subconscious Rewire

1=Choose the start date.

Draft a commitment letter to yourself with your promise to see this through for the 30 days. Commit to not allowing yourself to waver even when you do not see evidence of a shift. Belief that your rewiring is cleansing out the bad for the good while trusting the Universe to do its part to shift things on your behalf. Relinquish your mental control over a long-standing issue or problem and turn over your complete faith that at the appointed time, you will receive an idea, a flash of insight, a hunch or experience prompting you to act. Hill refers to this area of your thinking process as Infinite Intelligence.

2=Open your closet and select white comfortable clothing.

(clean tee and yoga pants). Although white is associated with purity, it also represents new beginnings. If you have yet to start meditating because your mind is unable to quiet down, the objective is to sit for a few minutes with the intention and faith that this process will provide you with an inner cleansing.

3=Launder the white clothing,

even if they are clean. This is your sign to the universe that you are preparing for this shift.

4=Purify any crystals.

Place your stones or crystal in sea salt overnight to re-purify for your challenge.

5=Clear out the space where you will be meeting with yourself

for a few minutes everyday. Designate this spot as the area for your subconscious rewiring as you experience your inner cleansing.

6=Create a "Subconscious Rewire" notebook.

Whether you buy a new notepad or pick a favorite one you have at home, this notebook is specifically meant for your rewiring process. As you begin the mental cleansing, thoughts are going to come up. However, this time you are not going to push them away or attempt to bury them. You are going to pay attention to them and jot them down in the notebook. These thoughts are your clue to what is buried deep within your subconscious. Here is a suggestion on how to use the notebook.

a=Write a heading labeled as "Negative Thought Process" and highlight it in your notebook. Remember, this is a 30 day challenge, so during your preparation, you can also get the notebook ready by writing headings for 30 pages. If you feel that you will be writing a great deal, separate a few pages for each day. If you do not enjoy writing, draw columns to jot down your response. This is the area where you are going to write down the negative thoughts that come up during your cleansing time. You will be able to read the evidence of what you have been feeding your subconscious mind and at the same time it will reveal to you why your circumstances have not changed.

b=Write a heading labeled as "Subconscious Rewire" and highlight it. Again, its 30 days so you may want to prepare these pages as well. Once you read over the negative thoughts that came up, use these pages to write down the new thought that is going to replace the negative thought and feeling. Include 3 reasons why the negative thought you have been harboring and entertaining is not true of who you are. Remember, your subconscious is the recording device that produces what you instruct.

c=Write down the date for each of the 30 pages.

Preparing your "Subconscious Rewire" notebook removes any stress associated with the mental lists of "things to do."

As you embark on your 30-day rewiring process, I wish you the best. This is your commitment to yourself to till the soil of your subconscious while planting the seeds that will generate the necessary shift in your spirit and your circumstances. Hill suggests this as "planting" new thoughts, which are accompanied with feelings. Hill refers to emotions as the "feeling" portion of your thoughts, and that these emotions are the factors that give thoughts vitality, life and action. In some way, this is what Pastor Osteen was discussing. If thoughts give the needed life and action, your words then solidify either a positive or negative result. Your choice.

Continue this process with the intention, deep belief and faith that something will shift in your circumstances during the 30 days.

Remain vigilant during the process. You do not know what will appear or the form it will take or how circumstances will shift. The process will ultimately produce a visible opening, inclination or ideas for your desired circumstance within the 30 days. Accept whatever opening or experience occurs as a sign of the harvest you will be reaping as you see your dreams unfold into reality.

As always, create ~~a prosperous week~~ the shift in your subconscious mind that will generate the prosperity you deserve.

Color Meaning Review

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Bright Red: promotes courage;

White: enlightenment, confidence, Divine intervention and glory, cleansing and purifying your home as well as brings about inner calmness and inner peace;

Apple Green: for healing;

Avocado Green: represents new beginnings;

Blue: hope, friendship and peace of mind;

Burgundy: for wealth and success;

Bright Green: uplifts your spirit;

Burnt Orange: for opportunity;

Caramel: for positive career change;

Chartreuse: for growth, travel and confidence;

Cherry Red: for self love;

Claret: for self determination;

Copper: for business fertility and money goals;

Dark Pink: for gratitude and focused spiritual healing;

Deep Gold: for prosperity;

Fawn Brown: initiates the end of your difficulties;

Deep Pink: for trust;

Electric Blue: for innovation as well as carrying spiritual protection;

Emerald Green: for love, fertility, money, prosperity, wealth and peace of mind;

Orange: for removing inhibitions, promotes your drive and ambition as well as stimulates your endurance and energy;

Light Blue: for hope, faith and forgiveness;

Sunlight Yellow: for happiness, optimism or a lead to a new home;

Violet: for spiritual growth, wisdom and independence as well as relieving insomnia; it also acts as a bridge between the conscious and the subconscious mind.

Retrain Your Subconscious Mind to Manifest Your Dreams

2013-06-07T23:50:00.001-07:00

Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won.
It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it's yours.
— Ayn Rand

Quotes. Someone else's words written on a page, sometimes to encourage and inspire us and often times to make us think. Most of the blog posts that I have written about in recent months have revolved around linking color energy with fashion ideas to produce a desired result. But lately I have been thinking about one of the main ingredients needed to produce a desired result.

Simply, its the internal intensity you have to want things to change.

Without a deep, burning desire that becomes your predominant thought the subconscious does not have enough power or fuel to get anything started in the direction you want things to go. Although color is used as an attracting energy source, without feeding your subconscious mind the right details, no color on this earth can maximize or manifest your desired end result. Here comes a tough question to ask yourself and you have to be truthful and honest in order to succeed. Do you allow your emotions to run your day? If you feel down, upset, frustrated or even disappointment for a good portion of the day, now you know why you have been unable to manifest what you want. If its a mixed bag of thoughts and feelings, then guess what you get, a mixed bag of results.

"Thought concentrated on a definite purpose becomes power...What, then, is the most natural way of making the desired impression? Mentally concentrate on the object of your desire; when you are concentrating you are impressing the subconscious."

The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel

So this leads me to the area on how to retrain the subconscious mind using color as an active tool. Our subconscious is the mind tool we all share in common, regardless of where we are from or what our cultures and traditions teach us. This mind engine proceeds at the pace you dictate, whether good or bad. It does not decipher, discriminate or chooses right from wrong, it just acts. So this leads to the beginning of the topic, if we want change but the desired change is not our predominant thought, our subconscious works against us. Not on purpose or with its own agenda. Its because of what we are feeding it all day long. If you have resigned yourself to think about your existing circumstances, especially if they are unwanted circumstances, the subconscious can not direct your paths. And that includes the color you have selected for attraction.

This past week I was taking a continuing education course and the instructor posed this question, "How does one truly succeed when nothing around you points to guaranteed success at the present moment?" One of the students, who is a highly successful business entrepreneur quickly stated, "Visualizations. Its your continuous belief, work and thought process; seeing yourself in the realm you want to experience that leads to self-actualization." Well here I was sitting in a class that I did not want to take, thinking about how to get the manifestation wheels to turn faster and the universe sends me to a course to hear the answer. This highly successful person did not miss one second to answer the question, meaning that he practiced this skill and won. The same entrepreneur went on to say that the visualizations have to be accompanied with a daily action plan, a series of small steps that must be accomplished in order for the big picture to appear.

A series of small steps. Hmmm??? Interesting. So then it leads to another thought. If we feed our subconscious mind bad food like unconscious statements that lead us to believe, think and feel that the big picture is too overwhelming to handle, guess where this leaves our subconscious. Stuck. Running in circles. Taking two steps forward and three steps back.

I listened to Dr. Wayne W. Dyer again over the weekend and he stated that in order to change your destiny, you had to change your thought. He went on to explain that retraining your subconscious mind was hard work and that in order to accomplish it, a dramatic shift in your subconscious had to occur. It is a big job and you have to make a firm commitment to yourself and remain determined to deprogram and retrain your subconscious. One of the statements that stopped me in my tracks was when he mentioned that every negative thought or feeling we experience is a form of contamination for our subconscious. You are the spark to your imagination. I was reading Lillian Too's book on how to declutter and in one of the chapters she suggests taking a pad and pen to right down exactly what you really want before starting the declutter process in your home. Not what you think you should have, but what you have always wanted from your gut. Any unrelenting frustration you feel is your inner spirit letting you know that you are not allowing it to expand to your fullest potential. Read and think about that sentence again. You are not allowing to meet your highest potential. Why? Who were you sent here to be? Answer it. I am quite sure you are someone that was sent here to accomplish great things--things you may not think possible but you were sent here fully equipped to accomplish.

Ask yourself how would you feel if your wish were realized and manifested right now. Use that question before you go to sleep. Instead of going through the laundry list of disappointments you may have encountered, tell yourself you will do better tomorrow and then capture the feeling as if the life you truly want is here right now. If you are open to read the Bible, read this verse.

"In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then He openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction..." Job 33: 15-16

Dr. Dyer stated that just in that quote we are being told that just before we fall asleep any last thoughts you may have, whether good or bad, you are sealing its instruction to the subconscious mind. Think with your best interests at heart.

"Mind is static energy, thought is dynamic energy--the two phases of the same thing. Thought is therefore the vibratory force formed by converting static mind into dynamic mind...All power is from within, and is absolutely under your control...The world within is the cause, the world without the effect, to change the effect you must change the cause...It has been found that by plainly stating to the subconscious mind certain specific things to be accomplished, forces are set in operation that lead to the result desired."

The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel

So instead of going through all of the colors and its natural properties, lets break new ground...harvest ground. I challenge you as well as myself that for the rest of the month of June you are going to pledge to feed your subconscious mind the things you want to manifest. Write out the date of your commitment that you will be starting this pledge. At the end of June, write down just one good thing that occurred. That is all we are looking for, just one thing. If more happened, then your retraining is on the fast track. Start a "Subconscious Mind Proof Journal." If you are anything like me, someone who questions everything and has a tough time to believe things that can not be seen immediately (I think the word is impatient) this journal will be invaluable on those days you feel you may want to quit.

As always, create a prosperous ~~week;~~ create a prosperous subconscious.

Inspirational Thoughts for Your Power Day

2013-04-19T20:04:00.003-07:00

"By changing nothing, nothing changes."

Anthony Robbins

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear.
Action breads confidence and courage.
If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it.
Go out and get busy."
Dale Carnegie

"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions."

Albert Einstein

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal;

nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong attitude."

Thomas Jefferson

"It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it,

but it's also true that we don't know what

we've been missing until it arrives."

Unknown

How to Let Go and Start Your New Beginning with Color Energy

2013-03-08T16:13:00.000-08:00

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

Maria Robinson

Starting over. (Yikes!) Now there's a statement. It's actually quite a hefty statement depending where you are in life right now. If everything is going great, it most likely is not so troublesome to make a decision about changing your path in life, whether its a career or lifestyle. But what happens when things are not going so great and you are forced by unforeseen circumstances, bad decision-making or even a silly, unintended mistake to start anew? What happens then? For those folks, including myself, starting over can often be perceived in one's mind as the scariest place to be in life. Everything changes and not because you wanted it to, but because it just did. And that, my fellow blog readers, is often the most...
frightening place to be. That elusive and somewhat mysterious yet seductive "unknown."

In previous posts I have written about the importance of being clear of what you truly want before starting your color energy practices. Although reasons such as selecting the right color and its metaphysical properties are definitely at the top of the reasoning list, there is another factor at play. The depth of your resiliency to bounce back. Without that, get ready for a long patch, if not, stretch of stagnant growth, if any at all. This personal refusal of not letting go or just simply wanting life to go back to the way it used to be will keep you on the endless treadmill of life, halting you from experiencing the greatness that lies before you.

So how do we combat these internal feelings that keep us in fear, worry and doubt when we are facing unwanted circumstances? This is especially true when bills are piling up, the new client is not appearing, the new job has not come through, and on top of all that, your meditations and visualizations have not produced the desired results! Answer? Choose a new beginning. Although contrite, it is possibly the hardest thing to do. Choosing a new beginning for yourself will initiate your new ending today. It permits your mind to engage with the authority to decide that today, right now, is the end of your present situation. Anthony Robbins, motivational coach, writes “Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision.” Whether you label it as your victorious comeback or simplify it as inner resiliency, once you choose that, today becomes your new beginning, even if there is not one prospect in sight, your inner strength will unleash your personal power and your inner spirit will lift up the celestial pen that belongs only to you and begin again to write a new chapter for your life directly to your subconscious.

Take time to sit down and write a "Comeback Action Plan." This will help you to reclaim authority over your life. Instead of letting things just happen, you choose which are the best steps you want to happen. And how does all this apply to color? By selecting the color that has the metaphysical properties that represents the changes you want to happen for your new beginning.

Selecting the Right Color to Represent Your New Beginning.

As you choose the day, evening or even just taking a mental moment to choose your new beginning, think about implementing a creative way to mark your new start. For instance, if you are unable to make a specific color choice, think of using colors within a rainbow. Metaphysically, rainbow colors represent new beginnings as well as hope and renewal. It initiates special blessings and joy as well as balances out your chakras.

Use your wardrobe to create the rainbow in your closet. For example, group pieces in specific colors so that every time you open your closet doors, it is in eye's view. It does not matter if you group tops, bottoms,skirts, scarves or ties, its just a matter of grouping the colors to symbolize your new beginning. Every time you choose a color or garment from your grouping, you will consciously impress your subconscious. Here are a few color ideas and their metaphysical properties.

Choose the colors that best represents your new start:

Bright Red: promotes courage;

White: enlightenment, confidence, Divine intervention and glory, cleansing and purifying your home as well as brings about inner calmness and inner peace;

Apple Green: for healing;

Avocado Green: represents new beginnings;

Blue: hope, friendship and peace of mind;

Burgundy: for wealth and success;

Bright Green: uplifts your spirit;

Burnt Orange: for opportunity;

Caramel: for positive career change;

Chartreuse: for growth, travel and confidence;

Cherry Red: for self love;

Claret: for self determination;

Copper: for business fertility and money goals;

Dark Pink: for gratitude and focused spiritual healing;

Deep Gold: for prosperity;

Fawn Brown: initiates the end of your difficulties;

Deep Pink: for trust;

Electric Blue: for innovation as well as carrying spiritual protection;

Emerald Green: for love, fertility, money, prosperity, wealth and peace of mind;

Orange: for removing inhibitions, promotes your drive and ambition as well as stimulates your endurance and energy;

Light Blue: for hope, faith and forgiveness;

Sunlight Yellow: for happiness, optimism or a lead to a new home;

Violet: for spiritual growth, wisdom and independence as well as relieving insomnia; it also acts as a bridge between the conscious and the subconscious mind.

Before you group the colors, take a moment and sit down to relax. Muster up the depth of resiliency. This matters. You will need this energy to enable you to dig deep within you. Even if the only strength you have left right now is to take a deep breath, then consciously make a decision that the next time you inhale, it represents your new beginning and the next exhale represents the new ending of your old life and circumstances. I know, it sounds crazy, but do not take this moment lightly if you truly want a new beginning. If your inner conviction is strong enough, that simple breathing gesture will ignite the energy of change that is swirling around you right now to guide your footsteps in the right direction. Energy is swirling you know. If things are not going in the direction you want, then that energy is sending you off course and you need to "listen" to what your life is telling you right now by the events that are happening. For those fashionistas facing dire circumstances, choose to know that you will come out of this and you will triumph. Keep repeating to yourself an uplifting phrase, message or scripture that creates immediate empowerment. Florence Scovel Shinn, which is one of my personal favorite meta-physicians, expresses in her books that you need to select a phrase or affirmation that clicks with you and brings about instant excitement when you hear it. Constant repetition will mark the change for you. For example:

"This is my time. This is my comeback. I am going to comeback out of this stronger, wiser, victorious and better than I have ever been before. Today is my new beginning and I thank my inner Divine Direction to show me the way."

Now I am not saying that if you group your rainbow colors, repeat your affirmations and choose your new beginning that its going to physically manifest within the next 90 seconds. You will have alot of inner homework to do. Actually anyone that wants a new beginning has to do it. (Yuck!) But if you look at it as the chicken soup that your inner soul requires to heal your spirit, then homework, here we come.

Remember, once you achieve your new beginning, you will never forget the moment you chose to comeback. Do not choose for anyone or anything, but because you simply awakened to the fact that you matter enough in this big world to lift yourself up and comeback. A stronger you will ignite a positive impact for everyone and everything around you. And about those 90 seconds? Well, your new beginning already manifested itself in the invisible world the very moment you decided to choose you.

"I also remember the moment my life changed, the moment I finally said, ''I've had it! I know I'm much more than I'm demonstrating mentally, emotionally, and physically in my life'.' I made a decision in that moment which was to alter my life forever. I decided to change virtually every aspect of my life. I decided I would never again settle for less than I can be.” Anthony Robbins

"In the moment, in the twinkling of an eye...for the trumpet shall sound...and we shall be changed."

1 Corinthians 15:52

As always, create a prosperous week.

How to Link the Year of the Snake with Color Energy for Manifestation

2013-03-03T23:18:00.001-08:00

For those fashionistas who have chosen to ring in the new year twice by including celebrations, meditations or house cleansing to welcome the year of the water snake, you most likely have enjoyed back-to-back festivities. At the same time, these two events have invited in yet another opportunity to reassess the 2013 resolution list and make some slight adjustments as to the order of your desired goals, dreams and accomplishments. As long as you remain willing and flexible throughout the year...
, keep in mind, that you hold the key to your own success, opening the gateway to the right opportunities that belong to you under Divine Grace.

Although I have attempted to keep this blog without a specific religious direction out of respect to everyone's personal choices, there is something that needs to be said when discussing Divine Grace. In its simplest form, Divine Grace comes directly from whichever Infinite Intelligence source you adhere to. The Divine Design of your Life, which has been written about by countless meta-physicians including my personal favorite Florence Scovel Shinn, refers to the right paths, the right connections, the right opportunities as well as the right doors that only you are meant to walk through. And once you connect on this physical plain with the "right" areas of your life, manifestations come through at a rapid rate to create in this life what you have always wanted and deserve.

I re-read recently that whatever you are seeking, is seeking you as well. So its very important to stir up the right dreams for 2013. I don't mean just passing fancies that you think about for a few days and then let go. I'm talking about that dream that does not let you rest, that at every turn or opportunity you have, your mind circles back and wonders those magic albeit gnawing words "What if?" What would your life resemble and look like right now if this particular dream would already be manifested? Answer it. I truly mean that statement. Get clear and answer it. You pick the time and place to do it, write it, speak it, whatever works best for you. But get clear and answer it. Its okay if you started off the new year with a bang that has already fizzled. Do not allow 2013 to become another "learning detour" by choosing not to focus.

The following words are associated with the year of the yin water snake (Si).

Rebirth. Transformation. Introspection. Wisdom. Knowledge.

It's important to examine the different meanings associated with this Chinese zodiac animal as a starting point. Taking time to evaluate the metaphysical properties associated with the water snake empowers you to focus on the details that best suit your goals for 2013. Bear in mind, most astrologers, meta-physicians and Feng Shui experts often point to the positive and negative forces at work during the new year. At the same time, most comment that the positive energy forces revolving around these words are at work right now. To be exact, the starting point began on February 10, 2013 and lasts throughout January 30, 2014. Deeper meaning? Universal help is on your side. The reason for this? The qualities associated with the water snake are working in your favor. Make a firm decision and commitment to which attributes of the snake you are going to pay attention to while mapping out your action plan to manifest your desires.

As the snake sheds its old skin, it makes way for rebirth. Thus, resulting in a new life. Use this attribute while you are reassessing the areas of your life you seek improvement and the changes you need to make in order to invite and welcome in this new life. As the snake sheds its old skin for rebirth, it also transforms. The transformation trait is also necessary if you have made the decision to change your life and circumstances this year. Ask yourself a few questions. For example, if you truly have made a firm decision with a full commitment, are you waking up with specific direction and purpose everyday? Lets dig a bit deeper. Do you feel that drive within to get steps accomplished everyday or do you still carry a lackluster attitude? If this lackluster feeling has taken root, then the first action to address, is pulling this root out completely. How can you tell? If you are focused on what you see right now around you for more than 50% of the day, this feeling has taken hold and you are most likely less focused on what you want to create. Take a moment to think and visualize what your day would look like from the moment you open your eyes from a deep slumber. Challenge yourself for one week to observe your thoughts and choose to make a mental shift whenever you catch yourself focused on the issues at hand. This does not mean that you will neglect your responsibilities. On the contrary, you will invite a heightened state of awareness to accomplish these daily tasks to make way for your time to focus on the steps you need to manifest your desire. Since the snake also carries the trait of introspection, this warrants the opportunity to take the time needed for reflection. Sometimes because of the pains of past disappointments, the drive to make things happen burns out. Life becomes a monotony of things that need to get done instead of passion for life. Choose to shift and change. The snake also carries great wisdom and knowledge. For example, for those fashionistas in business, this is an opportune time to tap into the wisdom the snake brings. Most likely, feelings of empowerment to spot complicated issues at a rapid pace will divert any unwanted business changes as quickly as spotted. If your business is growing or if you are in a job transition phase at the moment, reassess the areas that require new knowledge. For example, if learning a new software program will make your resume jump to the top of the pile for a head hunter or prospective employer or client, this is the year to begin your studies with enthusiasm and openness.

Now, how does all this information tie in with color energy? How do we take the qualities associated with the water snake and combine them with color energy to advance and manifest our goals?

First, what are the best colors associated with the year of the snake?

Red, soft or pale yellow as well as black. The snake also responds to light blue and

soft green throughout the year.

When you are selecting your wardrobe, think of which attribute of the snake you will be working on that day. For example, if you are taking a new class, wear one of the snake colors that have the most meta-physical properties associated with knowledge. Keep in mind when selecting the color to ask yourself how you feel while you are wearing the chosen shade or tone. Remember, this is a yin energy year. This means that the feminine, cool, dark as well as passive and negative energy qualities associated with yin are at work in its strongest form this year. However, you can circumvent the energy by balancing the yin colors with yang colors. When it combines with the yang energy, which represents all things light, bright, warm and positive, the combined forces invite natural harmony and balance. For instance, walking into a pitch meeting calm, cool and collected, does not mean you want to appear low in energy. Do you want to do business with someone that appears too relaxed or aloof, without any excitement or confidence about their own product line, pitch or business? Achieve the cool factor wearing a yin color and balance it out with a high vibrating yang color. As an alternative, if you have selected blue (yin) as your snake color, although a light tone invites calmness, peace and trust, combine it with navy blue to also invite intellect and wisdom.

Yin Colors:

Soft Blue, Navy Blue, Black, Purple, Soft Green, Pink, Silver and Gray.

Yang Colors:

White, Yellow, Orange, Tan, Beige, Brown, Red, Mauve, Gold,

Maroon and Lavender.

Take time this week to reassess how 2013 has been going so far. If you feel that it is not performing at the pace you envisioned it to be, take stock of your wardrobe, color choices and the attributes of the snake to re-commit and make tomorrow the first day of your new year.

As always, create a prosperous week.

“Dreams can come true… if we have the courage to pursue them”

Walt Disney

“A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement”

Bo Bennett

How to Re-Program Your Subconscious to Manifest Your 2013 Wishes with Color Energy

2013-01-08T18:50:00.000-08:00

The official start of the new year has begun and most fashionistas are in full swing gearing up for the upcoming year. For some, reviewing last year's resolutions often conjures up deep seeded negative energies. This becomes evident when you stop to look at a specific goal that was set and is still in progress or not in motion at all. I have a challenge for you. What about taking a second look at last year's list to reflect only on the accomplishments you achieved. Reflecting on the unplanned accomplishments that came along the way will automatically...
make you feel good about yourself. Remind yourself how you handled it and what was your action plan that led you to success. Take particular notes of what colors you were wearing or perhaps a specific ensemble that made you feel internally powerful, successful and determined. Your ability to take care of life's challenges will help you define your character blueprint. Allow that "feel good" moment to re-energize you within and let the things that did not pan out fall by the wayside until the universe responds and gives you a definite lead as to the best time for you to commence once again.

How you start off the year internally will wind up your energy to receive and welcome in the new.

This is especially important if one of your resolutions for 2013 is to use a particular color to achieve a major goal, which is most likely linked to a desired wish.

During the holidays, I was working on several projects. Since most spiritual advisers adhere to the fact that there are no coincidences in life, one particular "project" night changed when I overheard Dr. Wayne Dyer on the TV coming from the next room. The universe obviously had something completely different in store because I had just turned off every possible tech gadget. As I was about to request for someone to lower the volume, Dr. Dyer began talking about his new book "Wishes Fulfilled."

Although I did not catch the entire show, I do believe I heard the part that was meant for me to listen to. The topic had to do with what you program your mind with during the last five minutes before you go to sleep. I have to admit, I generally go through the never ending laundry list of things that needed to get done, things that must get done the next day and of course, the things that I wish could have gone better.

Dr. Dyer went on to say that since the subconscious mind is suggestive and does not care if you suggest what you want or don't want, it will work out the issues you are currently experiencing in your life as you program it. For instance, do you worry, fear or feel anxious over a specific situation you are facing in your life just before you fall asleep? If the answer is yes, guess what you have just done? You have set forth the same situation, event or circumstance in motion. Here's the good news Dr. Dyer discussed. If you use the last five minutes of the day before you fall into a peaceful slumber and see how you will feel when this situation is solved or your goal is met, you will re-program your subconscious to deliver and map out the best way to get the result you wish for. Those last five minutes are essential to fulfilling your wishes, creating new circumstances and solving all problems. According to Dr. Dyer, my loose interpretation is that in those last five minutes, manifested miracles as well as fortunate circumstances are created.

Dr. Dyer followed up with a question that perhaps most would speculate over. What if you have done this five minute exercise diligently and nothing occurs, what then? Well, he answered the question with another question. "Does the circumstance that you want to attract feel natural to you?" Think about this for a second. What if your dream is dancing on Broadway, which is a great dream to have and work for. The words working for generally entails an action plan, like taking dance lessons, going to countless auditions, having current photographs, taking part in a showcase, inviting agents, etc. What if you have not taken at least one of those action plan steps? Does the wish feel natural to you now? Do you feel that wishing for a fleet of Broadway producers to show up at your footsteps tomorrow asking you to be the lead dancer feels natural? Although a chance discovery by a renowned producer can happen to you if you are in a high vibrating energy pattern, does it truly feel natural to you that it will happen in that way? And yes, if you are thinking that the "how's" are the domain of the universe, you are right. But it still doesn't excuse us from not taking specific action to show the universe that we are aligning ourselves to this fulfilled dream. Remember, half of the battle is expecting your good to happen and preparing for it even if its no where in sight. And yes, that "little thing" is called faith and belief.

When I first started writing this blog, I had written about specific crystals and stones to work as part of your color energy source and we discussed the metaphysical properties. If you have been meditating with your crystals or stones to attract what you want, have you used the color energy source to re-program your subconscious to speed up the manifestation process? Remember, the more you think about what you want, the increased energy surrounds it into fulfillment. Select a color, stone or wardrobe piece as your "personal-attractor." If this color automatically makes you feel a sense of accomplishment, look at the color before going to bed. Set it down when you are relaxed and visualize the color and your wish fulfilled during your last five minutes before falling asleep. This exercise will begin the process of re-programming your subconscious with this particular color. Be vigilant. Whenever you spot the color throughout the day, whether on TV, reading a magazine or in a storefront window, allow yourself to feel the manifestation of your wish.

According to Dr. Joseph Murphy in his book "Maximize Your Potential Through the Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Create Wealth and Success," he writes "Decide now to engrave in your subconscious mind the idea of wealth. Ideas are conveyed to the subconscious by repetition, faith and expectancy. By repeating a thought pattern or an idea over and over again, it becomes automatic, and your subconscious will be compelled to express wealth."

This exercise will also infuse the color with your desires and your intentions. What this does to your subconscious mind is that without you realizing through repetition, your intention naturally seeps into the color. Whenever you choose to wear it, you automatically set off your intention, leading your re-programmed subconscious to produce the necessary steps to manifest your wish.

So as you sit down to write your new year resolution list, why not add a separate area for creating your "Wishes Fulfilled" plan for 2013. Whether you work with crystals, stones or even a swatch of fabric, when your mind plays havoc with your thoughts before falling asleep, reach for your color energy. Know that it is infused with the power you have sent it. Transfer all of the thoughts that are leading you to feel more angst, more fear, more sadness to the color and release it to the universe as fertilizer. Let the universe do with the sentiments what it needs to do, which is return it to its native nothingness.

For those fashionistas that enjoy working with "I am _______" affirmations, make sure what you use feels right, fun and truthful. If it doesn't, let go of the practice before it starts feeling negative. Use words that empower you. For instance, if you want your small business to prosper in 2013 or you have been looking for a job for quite some time and it hasn't appeared, make the affirmation feel believable. If you have prepared affirmations that feel unbelievable right now such as, "I am wealthy, I am a millionaire..." than ask yourself another question before you change that opulence producing "I am" affirmation. "Don't you deserve to be prosperous, wealthy and financially free? Don't you deserve to have a thriving business, a great job and whatever wish you desire fulfilled?" You know you deserve that and much more! Believe it, expect it, receive it. I heard a catchy phrase the other day, "You are too blessed to be stressed."

"Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake."
Henry David Thoreau

"If one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."
Henry David Thoreau

As always, create a prosperous week.

How to Color Energize Your Handbag

2012-12-05T23:47:00.003-08:00

Most gals (and a few fashionable gents) grab their handbag, tote, work-bag or briefcase every morning without thinking to head off into the world and its many surprises for work, meetings, pitches or that all-important job interview. Since most of the posts have revolved around using color energy to attract what you want along with ideas, suggestions and thoughts regarding the subconscious and your personal energy space, one of the areas that have been neglected is how to use color energy with everyday accessories like your handbag as another empowerment tool...

WHAT DOES YOUR HANDBAG SAY ABOUT YOU?

Have you ever noticed anyone because of their handbag and created your own mini novel of what their life must be like, where they most likely vacation or what their home life might be? This especially happens if you spot a bag by one of your favorite designers. The shape, design, color and trims send off an instant magnetic energy field attached to an aura of success and confidence around the person carrying it. Take advantage of this perceived notion and create this feeling for yourself.

Before selecting the color energy source for your bag, it is important to take stock of what your handbag says about you. It is also important to select a bag that exudes how you want to feel when going after a specific opportunity. For example, if your carry-on looks worn (and I do not mean vintage-cool), discolored, has a tear or skipped stitches, this bag will not make you feel empowered when stepping into a new business venture meeting. You most likely will find yourself doing your best to hide the bag somewhere behind your briefcase before stepping into the room, keeping it away from direct view of a prospective client or employer. This energy hinders any color attractors you may be wearing that day and it will also lower your personal energy sending off a signal of insecurity. Turn that feeling around by selecting a carry-all bag that creates a feeling within of success, confidence and self-empowered. If you are rewarding yourself for successful 2012 and making an investment in a favorite bag, select a shell that can turn into a conversation piece. If an investment is not part of your budget at year's end, do not dredge up feelings of failure. Instead go through your closet and pick out a bag that brings up a great memory or feeling of when you first purchased it. There are terrific cleaners on the market that can spruce up any worn leather or remove stubborn stains. Restore the bag to its former glory as an act to restore you and open the pathway for a new beginning. Your self-confidence will automatically shoot up, raising your energy level and converting it to a high-energy vibration which automatically attracts ______? You guessed it-success! Always remember, money is a high energy vibration. This paper type is sought after in large quantities by most and it is in constant circulation during the buying and selling process creating constant motion. Like attracts like. So if you walk in with this high level vibration, your handbag will walk out with what you desired.

SELECT THE RIGHT COLOR ENERGY HANDBAG

Once you have selected the right color energy source for what it is you want to attract, select the shell in that particular color for your carry-all accessory. For example, if you have selected green, black or red as the color source, a shell in these colors mixed with your clear intentions attract money, sales orders, wealth and business growth opportunities.

Feng Shui experts suggest choosing your personal color based on your birth date and energy element such as fire, wood, earth, water and metal to support you throughout the day. If your color choices do not make you feel confident with your ensemble, search for a bag that has your supportive color in the lining or trim. Remember, the strength of your clear intention will propel into the color regardless of how large or small the bag is or where the color is located. Here is a quick reminder of which colors are associated with a particular element.

Wood=Green, Blue

Fire=Red, Red-Orange

Earth=Brown, Yellow, Beige, Cream

Water=Black, Navy Blue

Metal=White, Gold, Silver

HARMONIZE YOUR HANDBAG

While selecting the handbag, think about the size and shape of the bag as well as how it coordinates with your ensemble, shoes and accessories.

Although this tip is a common fashion styling note, by making the effort to select the proper size and shape, you are introducing harmonious energy into the mix. Think about it. Large totes are often cumbersome to manipulate throughout the day, creating a draining energy source. The size can also become a temptation of sorts by wanting to carry unnecessary items referred to as "handbag clutter." Again, this is the opposite of what you want to attract throughout the day. The same applies for a bag that is too small. You will worry about your personal items falling out or carrying an extra tote to keep the rest of your belongings. Once again, an unwanted energy drain. You can be practical, fashionable and a color energy source magnet by taking the time out to pick the right size and shape for you instantly inviting harmony and balance throughout your day.

ORGANIZE YOUR WALLET

The inner workings of your handbag also says alot about you and what you want to attract. For example, are you constantly searching for things at the bottom of your bag often making it feel like the bottomless pit? Ask yourself if that energy makes you feel empowered when you meet a special contact at a restaurant and you want to give them your business card. First impressions do matter. Highly successful people are for the most part, highly organized and efficient people. They expect the best and want to do business with the best. Remember the motto, "Fake it while you make it." Make an effort while setting your intention to have your business cards handy in a specific compartment, clear out old receipts from your wallet, insert your cell phone and keys in an easy-to-reach zip or Velcro holder, organize your credit cards, travel documents, passports and keep family photos that raise your energy. If you carry energy stones, place them in a special compartment instead of floating around at the bottom of your purse. This organization will remove any insecurities and empower you throughout the day.

How to Harness Your Personal Power through Faith, Belief and Color Energy

2012-11-08T22:44:00.001-08:00

In the last post, we discussed the depth of our inner faith and belief and how deeply we truly wanted the things we were seeking. This analysis leads most seekers into what is often referred to as the "unknown." Often when we listen to successful mentors speak of the challenges they have faced, but succeeded regardless the odds, it seems almost "easy." As if the unknown was calling us to venture full steam ahead. But one thing that everyone needs to remember is that each experience is filled with different types of results. That is what generally happens when mixing faith and belief with metaphysical principles like color energy. The eventual result is...
ACTUAL CHANGE. The catch? We don't know exactly how the change will look like or exactly when it will occur.
This subject is often a tough one. The truth becomes brutal. Why? Because it requires reflection on what is going on within ourselves when the actual change comes to light. And sometimes, the change is not what was expected. Its easy to look at someone's success and feel excited about following the same road. But what if during your pursuit, the roads lead to more unwanted circumstances? All of a sudden that same feeling of excitement turns on its head and converts itself into pangs of jealousy, envy and frustration. Its easy to point the finger and say comments like, "He/she are rich, what do they know. They're just out of touch." Well, its important to analyze those comments. Read about successful people and you will soon discover that the road to that success is also paved with deep disappointments, loss and bouts of frustration. What makes these individuals a true success is their inner determination to continue on regardless of outer appearances because they know how to access their personal power, faith and belief to the commitment of succeeding.

If you ever took time several years ago of watching or reading the "The Secret" you probably realized that there had been several books already written about the same subject. Now I'll leave the "whys" to expert sales analysts as to the reasons for "The Secret" success, but I think its safe to mention that one of the major reasons this project was a hit could very well be tied to the level of energy as well as the type of energy its creators projected over the project from the get-go. The creator, Rhonda Byrne, reveals the personal unwanted circumstances she was facing. However, she was able to link her faith and belief into this new project, sending a direct message into the universe, which eventually became the catalyst for her own personal change. Her heart was 100% invested on this new path and into what she wanted to achieve. Its probably safe to say that everyone involved with the same project emanated the same vibrations.
I caught another rerun of "Touched By An Angel" the other day after skimming over "The Secret" and don't you know that this particular episode touched upon one of the principles within the book. Tess, one of the characters playing an angel spoke about a passage in the Bible that goes something like this: "Ask and it shall be given, seek and ye shall find, knock and the door shall open." Tess goes on to explain that the one thing most people do not realize is that when you ask, seek or knock, you have to do these actions with all of your heart. This is the only way you will manifest what you want. Doing things with a full heart. Tough one to accept that statement of doing things with a full heart because here kicks in personal responsibility.
So how does this relate to harnessing your personal power through faith belief and color energy? In every way it does. Think about it. No matter what color you have chosen along with its metaphysical properties, you will only see the benefits come to light if you apply active faith and belief into what you want to occur. With that said, this action requires you to use every bit of your own personal power to manifest what you want. And that personal power is something everyone has and comes from within, but often times during moments of true adversity, we leave our own power that needs to come into play by the wayside.
This is difficult to admit, but it becomes easier and easier to dread, complain and remain in an inactive stage of your life then to call upon your power through faith and belief to create the change you deserve and want. Ask yourself how many times you have set aside a dream because it has not come to fruition and a few days pass, you see or read something that reminds you of your dream and that familiar uncomfortable gnawing in the pit of your stomach returns, only louder than before. Well, what is that? It's your own personal power knocking on your door telling you that you are refusing to reach for your full potential in life because you choose NOT to have faith and belief in yourself and the universe. Key words: Refuse to Choose. On the very day you choose to harness your personal power and link it to your active faith and belief in yourself and the universe, power will be naturally generated into the color source of your choosing. And on that same day, the wheels of change will start, push and propel your desires into motion.
So here is the question you have to ask yourself before you invite your personal power and combine faith, belief and color energy to create change: Are you truly ready to accept complete change into the life that you have right now?
If we revisit some of the points made in the last post, one of the key factors to consider when you embark into the realm of color energy to attract change into your circumstances is how much do you really want change. This is frightening because here is where faith comes in. You really do not know what to expect or how things will look like when change arrives. We all wish, pray, meditate or aspire for the best, but there is that scary part that lurks in most minds when embarking on this color energy journey. And that is failure and disappointment. And unfortunately, those two types of emotions weaken your personal power and if we continue to allow it to set in, it eventually squashes our motivation, courage, faith and belief. We settle for whatever life chooses to throw our way, thus pushing you further and further away from the life you always dreamed. It takes great discipline to be able to shut down that part of you that is tugging so hard for you to stay put.
Here comes the good news. If you are deep rooted in your decision to changing your circumstances for the better, whether with a present relationship, business or even your spiritual life, by tapping into your personal power once again and linking it to a renewed faith and belief in yourself accompanied by your color energy source, it will lead you to view your present day unwanted circumstances not as a failure, but as a message from Infinite Intelligence that you are not going in the right direction to achieve your objective. This will remove all assigned blame, guilt and fear freeing you to analyze your present day choices and make new ones. This will empower you to harness your personal power while actively renewing your faith and belief in yourself.

Now lets take a look at the pesky emotions roaming around our inner worlds deterring us from tapping into our personal power. How can color energy help to combat against these dis-empowering human emotions? These feelings, which most spiritual advisers refer to as negative emotions, only come into play when you decide or expect a specific outcome for each step along the pathway to your desired change. Think about wearing light colors like blue or white to clear any of these emotions. Study each metaphysical property within each color and wear it with that intention in mind. Pink attracts love, but it also attracts healing. While you carry or wear your chosen color energy source, let go of the outcome and continuously ask yourself if the direction you are going in is truly what you want to achieve. By taking the time to ask yourself how deeply you really want this change, it will help you reassess your outlook and diminish any disappointment. For example, what if you are in a job that you truly do not enjoy but because of the weak economy, you are not prepared to change or go after something else. Well, terrific! Give me a minute to explain. Look at your job as the means to your dream and your change. The existing job or account is maintaining your present circumstances, giving you one less thing to worry about. Let this re-energize you and then embark on taking your calendar and figuring out which evenings or weekends you can spend planning or taking certain steps to creating the change you truly want. Always remember, the quickest road to disappointment in life is what surely happens when you choose not to follow the dream of who you were sent here to be.

As always, create a prosperous week.

How to Link Faith, Belief and Color Energy to Manifest Your Desired Life

2012-09-10T19:51:00.000-07:00

Cooler temperatures mixed with leaves turning to rich colors of red, orange and gold as they gently tumble from the trees are nature's quiet reminders that the 2012 year is coming to a close. It feels like yesterday when I was writing blog posts about the year of the water dragon and now I find myself in the midst of preparing upcoming blog posts for the year of the snake-2013! This got me thinking about what goals were realized and accomplished from this year's resolution list and what desires require further attention before the year finally comes into its home stretch.
Its easy to be overcome with feelings of inadequacies if the resolution list has gathered some dust and been put aside. But before diving into any "blame game" mind battles about not achieving specific goals, albeit business or personal, did you ever stop to think that perhaps the one ingredient that is preventing you from achieving or attracting what you want is directly linked to the depth of your faith and belief that it can actually materialize? This is especially true if...
you implemented color energy to attract and achieve certain events or circumstances, which can very well include reaching sales projections, new product lines or even getting hired at a new firm you wanted to join.
It also got me thinking about the impact one's faith and belief has when working with color energy. Its not so much giving color energy a chance with your wardrobe or accessories, although it does jump-start energy flow in the right direction, but its also the depth of your faith and belief in what you are doing. Remember, you are your own conduit energy source. You have the power to infuse your faith, belief and intention directly into your color energy source as well as the power to diffuse the color energy and its metaphysical properties altogether. Its very important to acknowledge the energy flow that you carry. If you are feeling the three "d's," doubtful, drained and disillusioned, recognize that you are transmitting those energies into the color energy selected in your wardrobe.
The other day I was switching channels and heard a line that goes something like this, "Its takes a whole lot of faith to believe in yourself and your ability to make your dreams come true." My interpretation is that if you do not have deep faith in yourself and your higher energy source, you do not have a deep-rooted belief in you or the goals you want to manifest. Faith and belief work hand in hand and one does not work without the other.
Usually when an entrepreneur, small business person or job seeker goes towards a new venture, they do not know how its going to come about. Conventional wisdom may indicate to the risk-taker that the right people are not lined up, the long list of potential customers are non-existent and the potential for rejection is greater than success. Yet somehow risk-takers deeply believing in their idea and their own abilities, pick up and go towards that very thing that can not be seen. Most of the time the risk-taker is the only one that can see the achievement before anyone else. Suffice it to say, that normally advisers will be more prone to suggest the impossibilities surrounding the idea or vision.
Often times we allow misguiding comments to penetrate our thoughts during weak moments, leading most to add fuel to the belief that you must be insane to go towards something you do not know exactly how to create. God bless all of those out there that face those obstacles and muster up the strength, courage and inner knowing, every second of every minute of every day to go after their dreams. Inner knowing, one of the keys linking your faith to your color energy source. A "knowing" that deep down your goal will happen.
Take a few moments to re-evaluate your color energy practice and strategy for 2012. Did you arm your color energy practices with deep faith and belief? So many books have been written about the power of belief and faith. For those of you that are believers in a higher force and read the Bible, Matthew 9:29 states, "According to your faith, be it done unto you."
So, if you are willing to give your faith a chance to believe in yourself and your dreams once again, take some time to break down your color energy practice. For example, for those that meditate with color, do you go into the meditation practice with an unshakable knowing that this session is setting in motion your goal to be manifest or do you go into it with reservations that perhaps it may or may not happen? This is where the direct link of faith and belief to color energy comes into play.
So what if your faith and belief in yourself is a bit shaky right now? Perhaps you have made a few wrong decisions or your business has taken a detour in an unwanted direction. This also includes any mistakes made while feeling over-worked, over-whelmed or tired. All of these factors have to be considered, especially if you are fatigued or run-down and your thought process is not sharp.
Re-examine your color choices. Have they enhanced or re-energized your personal power? Has your inner strength grown and encouraged your level of faith and belief, primarily in yourself and what you desire or has it dissipated over the last several months? For instance, if you selected red as part of your color energy source for your business, which shade did you select? Certain shades can awaken or depress your inner motivation. So if your faith is on shaky ground because this year has not been going as you had envisioned, wearing or meditating the wrong shade will add to the feelings of discouragement or non-belief. Examine the shade. For example, scarlet red, which is an orange-tone red, adds vitality, enthusiasm and a touch of fun mixed in. If wealth, higher income or more sales are part of the goals list, think of shifting to the red tone, such as burgundy. This purple-tone red denotes less energy but catapults you into a determined ambition while taking dignified actionable steps towards your goal. Burgundy tones also enhance focused power and is depicted as a wealth color energy source.
Ask yourself what do you need to do to re-activate your faith? If you need a little help to organize your thoughts and clear your mind, wear turquoise shades for a few days. If you feel a sense of unrest, wear soft shades of blue to encourage trust and peace. If you always trusted your gut and lately have taken a detour away from listening to your inner voice, wear indigo to restore your intuitive qualities. And if you have been feeling a bit off-center, wear green for a few days to re-encourage balance into your life.
As another option, when you wear the color you have selected, ask yourself how the item feels. Does the energy around the garment feel light or heavy? For instance, if you wore a purple top to a meeting to open your creative channels and the meeting was side-tracked by constant interruptions or discord, the garment most likely walked away with the negativity, even if you were able to sell your ideas or new concepts. Wash the garment immediately setting forth a new intention filled with positive creative forces. Once dry, place under a window where the direct sunlight can reflect on it for several hours. This practice will naturally cleanse out and release any negativity the color energy source attracted during the meeting. It will also re-energize the garment for another meeting or event.
I know faith has somehow become a touchy subject these days, especially if you watch any TV or Internet news, but most folks are open and tolerant of each other in gentle ways. So whatever your faith-based inclination may be, don't be afraid to re-ignite your faith in your higher power, which in turn, equals your faith and belief in yourself. At the end of the day, don't you owe it to yourself to believe deeply in you, in your own abilities, highest dreams and ambitions? There is and only will be only one magnificent version of you. Might as well give it all you got and live your best you while here on earth, experiencing your idea of heaven right now!
As always, create a prosperous week!

For those color energy early birds wanting to get a jump-start on the year of the snake, it begins February 10, 2013 and ends January 30, 2014. In the upcoming post this month, I'll give a sneak peek "year-of-snake" color story for those fashionistas looking to get started on 2013 fashion preparations.

How to Harness Your Personal Power with Color Energy

2012-08-10T21:20:00.000-07:00

This month I have allowed myself to indulge and watch the "tele" as the Brits might say as much as I've wanted to. I am one of those viewers that have become enthralled, dare I say obsessed, with the Olympic games. Watching the athletes win as well as graciously lose made me start thinking about the importance of harnessing your personal power in the present moment and committing to...
mental choices in the now and how it relates to color energy.
Swimming has been one of my favorite events. I found some of the comments the athletes made to side-line reporters very encouraging, especially when relating the remarks to mental toughness and the choices you make on what you focus your attention on. Its easy to write or read about mental toughness, its another thing practicing and actually doing it. One of the athletes was questioned about his preparation as well as combating thoughts of prior losses. Unfortunately his name escapes me, but his words do not. This athlete said something that has continued swirling in my mind. He told the reporter that the morning of the event his thoughts started racing, taking on a life of itself. He calmed himself down as he started to re-focus and thought to himself that he couldn't take care of what had happened in the past. It was beyond his control. This meant that he could not visualize, think or focus on any type of loss or defeat he had experienced in his career. He made the decision that this was the only moment he had and if he didn't capitalize right now, he wasn't going to get another chance tomorrow. He also realized that he couldn't take care of the future as well. He had to go for it NOW or never.
Small business or career-orientated fashionistas that have experienced business losses, especially severe or side-tracking events, must do their best to remove from their mental view past defeats or wrong decisions. Replaying these defeat-driven tapes in your mind sets you up for more losses, challenges and defeats. No matter what the color you have chosen as your source energy, it will not be able to deliver what you want.
I realized that when you choose a specific color to achieve a certain goal, so many other factors need to come into play. This is especially important when it comes to your mental toughness of committing to your decision. Think about it. If you have chosen red as your color for your next business meeting, pitch or job interview, your mental thoughts must carry the same energy the color red carries in order for you to receive maximum results from the color. In other words, red represents power, direct focus, success and achievement. If your thought pattern does not carry the same vibration, wearing the color will not circumvent or cancel any negativity. It will also not empower you at the maximum level you wanted.
The same applies to the types of words you are using at the time of your color selection. For example, if you are preparing for a pitch or sales meeting the next day and have encountered a few mishaps, this is certainly not the time to start a mental tirade. Mishaps happen for a reason, such as line sheets not turning out as you expected or missing color samples. When you rise above any circumstance, you will discover who you are and the stock you are made of. If you can make a sale in the face of these mishaps or adversities, you have received the energetic force you called forth full throttle from your color selection. If you would have allowed your mental notes or words to get in the way and have lost the sale or pitch, then you countered what the color energy was supposed to deliver, almost as if it created an invisible cancellation. The word "cancel" can also be used in a positive way. For instance, if you catch yourself verbalizing or visualizing a negative situation, repeat the words "cancel, cancel, cancel" and it will void any negative energies around you. And yes, say it three times. Not sure why, but this is how I was taught by Feng Shui masters and it works every time.
Choose the right words of success to say around your aura when selecting your color for success and achievement RIGHT NOW. If you are in the process of studying the different metaphysical properties associated with each color and are learning about different meta-physicists, look at books written by Florence Scovel Shinn. I have mentioned her book in past posts. On page #217 of the book "The Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn" the writer talks about Aladdin and his magic lamp.

"Aladdin rubbed the lamp and all his desires came to pass. Your word is your lamp. Words and thoughts are a form of radio activity and do not return void. A scientist has said that words are clothed in light. You are continually reaping the fruits of your words."

Its like the Olympians that have fallen in front of millions but make mental decisions to get back up, refusing to give into any type of fear or mental defeat. Failure is NOT an option. Sure these athletes face hardships while training and experience deep losses, but the one thing to take away from it is their resilience. Harness your greatness when selecting your color energy source. Chalk up any mistakes, failures, bad decisions as events that happened in your life to make you stronger, to learn the lessons you had yet to learn and to create a personal power aura that can withstand any mishap and turn it around into the success and achievement you deserve.

As always, create a prosperous week!

How to Re-Magnetize Yourself with Color Energy

2012-07-14T22:18:00.001-07:00

In the past several weeks, I've experienced some unwanted situations that at first, I felt I wasn't inviting. Some color energy advisers may say that life continuously presents specific challenges for you to grow and gain more perspective. However, when you are going through things that you truly do not want or feel like dealing with, you can also take a step back and analyze what...
is going on with you internally. The longer I thought about it and analyzed my surroundings, the more I figured out that I did have a hand in it. And believe me, it was a tough "big girl" pill to swallow. Yuck!
Now don't get me wrong, using negative energies like blame, guilt or a raging inner critic doesn't help when you are analyzing your own personal color energy. Although it doesn't feel good and its easier to allow yourself to feel blue, you have to stay away from these thoughts to find out the exact source of the unwanted circumstances. And I certainly had to claim some responsibility.

During the analysis, I kept re-affirming all of the things I was doing correctly. What I managed to leave out or admit was what I was feeling internally. Disharmony on the inside creates chaos on the outside. But here is the kicker that really filtered through. Although that energetic rule applied, the opposite also came into play. That rule has to do with the depth of the need for the desire, situation or event to occur. For instance, if you have wanted something to happen for a very long time and it is yet to appear, sometimes that want turns into a longing, yearning or lamenting feeling, which lowers your overall energy field. If you are a fan of Florence Scovel Shinn and have read "The Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn", turn to page #216. As the weeks passed, this statement began making sense to me. Although energy flows where attention goes, you have to pinpoint what type of energy you are flowing.

"Do not let your heart's desire become a heart's disease. You are completely demagnetized when you desire something too intensely. You worry, fear, and agonize. There is an occult law of indifference, 'None of these things move me.' Your ships come in over a don't care sea."

Think about it. You change your color story within your wardrobe, you make color adjustments to your living space, you adapt Feng Shui principles into the color energy mix, but you still do not get what you need or want. And this is where the advice from Florence Scovel Shinn comes into play. When you think of what you want from the point of frustration, fear, doubt or worry, you demagnetize yourself, delaying the very thing that you want. Its almost as if you become the repellent to the very thing you desire. Fear that its not going to happen when you want, doubt that maybe its not going to happen especially if you aren't seeing visible signs along the way, or worry that since you don't see the "how" its going to happen, perhaps its just not in the cards. Then I realized that no amount of color energy can manifest something that you want if you are constantly worried, agonizing over, in doubt or feeling fear about it.
I know its challenging. Most of the time its almost impossible to not think about something that you really want to happen. Especially if its in business or your finances. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers or even fashionistas climbing up the corporate ladder can cause anyone to feel stressed or disappointment when deals, negotiations or jobs fall through. But sometimes you just need to let go and trust the universe to respond to all of your efforts. You stop the natural energy required to circulate around the desire when you are holding on tightly. And yes, letting go may sound easy to the ear, but it can also be the hardest thing to do if you are an action taker or go getter.
This is especially true if you are attempting to figure out how things can happen or if there is something that you have overlooked that can be done. Its tough to admit, but you can't control the "how" when you are working with any type of energy form. I don't mean to just sit back and let the door bell ring with your desire (although that can happen). I'm writing about when you have done all you can possibly do, have run out of viable ideas and it still doesn't appear. This is the time to let go and let the universe respond. Once you let go, even just a little, you become magnetized again. The colors you have selected will naturally re-ignite with the power it has to bring to you what you desire in the order that it right for you.
For example, if you have been wearing red or bright pink to attract the right buyers for your product and it hasn't happen, then keep using the color to attract harmony within your business negotiations, a special romantic someone, or to raise your personal energy level. Let the right buyer appear for your product. I know this is especially difficult if your business is lacking customers. But always remember, the right buyer will always give you the right price and become a client you enjoy doing business. Sometimes even changing your perspective of the problem helps you let go. For example, if you are lacking customers or sales, then re-focus your energies for the next couple of days on making an analysis of how you are running your business on a daily basis. If you can't spare a couple of days, then set a time in the evening when you will not have outside distractions to focus on what is going on, setting aside the lack of sales. I heard an interesting line in a Hallmark movie. "Everyone knows a business is the reflection of its owners personality." Another "big girl" pill to swallow. So, for instance, if you are showing up at your office in unattractive ensembles, guess what, you will most likely not attract the right thing that day. If you run a home business, how do you look when sitting at your desk. Are you dressed and ready to go if the phone rings at the last meeting for a pitch meeting? If you internally do not expect your good to appear that day, then your external good just won't appear.
The next section from the Florence Scovel Shinn's book that stuck with me states:

"Your big opportunity and big success usually slide in, when you least expect it. You have to let go long enough for the great law of attraction to operate. You never saw a worried and anxious magnet. It stands up straight and hasn't a care in the world, because it knows the needles can't help jumping on it. The things we rightly desire come to pass when we have taken the clutch off."

Think about this the next time you think things are not happening as quickly as you want when you implement color energy. If you do not trust that the process is going to work, especially when you have placed your best foot forward and have done everything in your power to change things, you unconsciously begin to hold onto the situation, need, desire or want. How can anything happen, if you hold on to it or attempt to control how you want it to occur?
In life, sometimes the easiest things to do become the hardest things to let go of. Like trusting Infinite Intelligence or the universe. Most of time the last ingredient in manifestation is just letting go. Open your hand and your heart and just release it. The very thing that you want to happen will come into view in the moment that you least expect it. Always remember, the very thing you are seeking, is also seeking you. In the right moment, those very things that belong to you by your divine right, tailor-made just for you and only you, will enter your life effortlessly and with sudden ease.

As always, create a prosperous week.

How to Re-Motivate Yourself Using Color Energy.

2012-06-15T23:17:00.000-07:00

Have you ever felt a surge of energy to try something new, start a new business or home project and then once it gets going you suddenly feel less motivated, deflated or lose complete interest? The same applies to undone scattered projects throughout the office or living space. If this action is something that you have experienced (believe me, you are not alone-yours truly is in the same group) overtime the pattern of stopping and starting, quitting or overall discouragement disheartens you and your inner spirit. Even the simple action of saying to yourself "I'll do it tomorrow" creates a low energy flow around you that will make you feel less focused, motivated and lethargic. This pattern continues to grow and fester until complete procrastination sets in.
It is important to remember when working with color energy and its many benefits that life, energy or "chi," as referred to in Feng Shui, are energy forces with continuous flow and movement. If you have recently felt less motivated or have lost that "gusto" you once had to attack any challenge and rise above circumstances regardless of how difficult, one of the many possibilities causing this is...
that you are surrounded by a higher percentage of colors that absorb energy instead of reflect energy.
Since I started the blog, my main focus has been on using color to get what you want, but I rarely have touched upon the point of how to use color to re-energize or re-motivate your inner energy flow. Easy flowing energy and movement naturally creates balance and harmony with your immediate surroundings and inner spirit. If one part or factor becomes unbalanced or inharmonious, negative occurrences start to arise. If you started keeping a color energy journal, it also important to take note of these unwanted occurrences, including outfits, accessories or surroundings that may have also played a factor. This imbalance within yourself, your wardrobe or living space sets in stagnation, low energy and stops movement. This is especially crucial if you are in the midst of increasing funds for a new venture, restoring your income or raising capital for your business. Money is a high-vibrating energy with constant flows of ever-circling movement. For instance, if you use mantras with color energy like "Money flows easily and frequently to me at all times. As money flows out, it easily flows back in," this mantra represents easy flowing money circulation. The same applies if you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or in between jobs, and you have lost financial resources, income or personal wealth. You need to re-evaluate your surroundings and the color enveloping you. This becomes more evident when you have mapped out a goal list for the balance of 2012 and have just realized the first half is over and you still have a few things leftover from your January resolution list. Let's face it, if you do not get up and accomplish your goals, its safe to say that the goal is not going to knock on your door by itself. Taking time to evaluate the colors around you as well as the colors you are wearing gives you immediate insight on the "whys" of your circumstances and constant choices. This also includes how you handle situations or perceive events and circumstances.
Color influences your energy level. It can either work to your advantage by recharging your inner spirit batteries, re-program your subconscious or it can also take you in the opposite direction and drag down your personal energy. Keep in mind, that once your personal energy drags, so does everything else you want to accomplish. If you have any mentor you have selected along the way, most likely these highly accomplished individuals rarely stop. They are in constant movement. I don't mean running yourself ragged. There is a significant difference to constant movement and scattered focus.
Feng shui practitioners divide the color spectrum between yin and yang colors. Yin colors absorb and Yang colors reflect. If you keep in mind that color is a vibration that impacts you consciously as well as subconsciously, you will be able to determine the best color choices for what needs improving or enhancing in your life. Since this post is about re-energizing and re-motivating yourself, the focus will be on yang colors to create a positive energy flow throughout your inner self. Bear in mind, yin colors are not negative colors. This area of color brings healing as well as a calming effect in high-stress situations. Yang colors are used to raise your energy level.
Below I've listed a brief synopsis of the yin and yang color properties. Take an inventory in your closet and see what needs rearranging. For example, if you are in need of yang colors, move them to an area in the closet that when you open the closet doors you catch an immediate sensation of positive color energy flow. You do not have to go out and buy anything new. Use what you have.

Examples of Yang Colors: Yellow, Orange, Red and White
Examples or Yin Colors: Blue, Green, Black and Purple.

Yellow: If you are in need of cheering up or uplifting your spirits, wear something yellow, like a lightweight top or accessories. This sunshine color naturally has a gentler energy than red. It can also create a surge of happiness within, making you want to go out and meet new people or get together with friends. Although this is a color filled with warmth, use it sparingly to avoid anxiety. If it makes you feel a bit uneasy, interchange the color with a mustard yellow or ochre. Remember, using yang colors is about balance.

Orange: If you have been feeling lethargic or scattered about a new venture, wear something orange to re-focus your concentration skills and add an extra push to your creative juices. If you work out of a home office with a sofa or chair as part of your furniture decor, re-do some pillows with an orange pillowcase. This color will re-energize and re-motivate your sense of purpose and re-introduce organization into your office space or working environment. If you do not own orange tops, interchange it with vermillion or fushia.

Red: One of the most significant colors used in Feng Shui to instantly inject vibrancy, joy and happiness. This color represents wealth, abundance, personal power, career success and good fortune. Ask yourself how you feel when you wear it. A few weeks ago I inserted a short video blog discussing the differences when using a bright or dark red on a job interview or pitch meeting. Too much of this color can cause restlessness. If this is the color that re-motivates you, do not over do it by adding too many red knick-knacks, painting walls or accessorizing your desk with only red elements. Once you feel re-energized, the color therapy has served its purpose.

White: This is the most "yang" color of the spectrum because Feng Shui practitioners refer to it as the color containing the 7 colors of light. Although it is mainly associated with purity, it also restores confidence and poise. If you have been having trust issues with clients, this color will also enhance trustworthiness. If you work out of a home office and you tend to take care of things around the house instead of focusing your attention to creating sales, paint the wall where you sit or face white. This color, which automatically introduces the metal element, will create energetic tension in the space, pointing you and your mind to focus as well as increasing your productivity. If you feel uncomfortable painting the wall white, bring in white or metal objects in the space. You can even jazz up your home office attire wearing a white t-shirt with metal-like trim.

One of the key indicators that occurs when you feel new, positive energy flow from yang color energy is that you will have a natural movement towards motivation, vitalization and an energized sense of self. Use color energy to re-motivate and re-energize your mind, body and spirit. Once the color begins to alter or change your mood, feelings and thoughts, you are on the pathway to accomplishing whatever your heart desires with peace and harmony aligning with every step you travel.

(Quick Tip: If you want something positive to happen quickly, move 27 items in your living space, even if its just an inch, with the intention of re-energizing your space with life force energy. Be careful when you do this. Do not be surprised if a bulb goes out or something old and cherished breaks. This is a clear indicator that you have moved the energy in your space and things have started flowing once again. Be extra gentle with your favorite knick-knacks during this process to continue the positive color energy flow.)

How to Use Color Energy to Overcome Adversity

2012-05-18T13:42:00.001-07:00

For some reason the other day I started thinking of how color energy can help when facing severe adversity or challenges in life. Although this blog remains rather upbeat, I have stayed away from harsh realities that alot of people are currently facing. Whether the adversities are financial or personal, when these issues in life strike (and they somehow do feel like a strike from above) the challenges feel insurmountable. The ugly truth is that no matter how many books you read or how many friends tell you its going to work out, when you are going through these unwanted experiences, it feels like you are in the midst of a life battle that you somehow can not or will not recover from or win. Circumstances start to challenge your belief in yourself while testing your faith, regardless of whether you believe in God, the universe, Infinite Intelligence or nature. One of the dark downsides of adversities is when you start to question, doubt and sadly enough, believe that you may not be capable of pulling yourself out of the situation. The problem compounds itself when...
you feel confused and without clear direction, making things seem more impossible than what they really are.

If you have started some type of meditation or visualization as part of your color energy practice, you most likely are becoming aware of your breathing pattern as well as sensing feelings during specific movement within your body. Years ago, I was fortunate enough to have studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York. One of the many things I learned about was sense memory. When you experience harsh moments in life, your body records memories, shock or trauma in specific areas. For example, if you are feeling tense or nervous about a situation, your core most likely feels uneasy. This feeling generally turns into a constant gnawing sensation possibly in the pit of your stomach. And even when you find solutions to your pressing problems, your body will remember the shock. Unfortunately during times like this, other unresolved issues surface. For instance, you may refocus your attention to certain moments in your life when you attempted new ventures and failed. Thoughts of comparison begin to swirl in your mind as you relive vivid pictures of friends or colleagues that have flourished, while you remained the same or took several steps backward, never reaching your full potential. This also applies if you are frustrated because you have yet to find your right path for career, love, friendships or business. The feeling of disappointment digs deeper and entrenches itself in your system. So let's be frank. Although this is a hard point to admit, it is hard to look at others success when you have put the same amount of time, effort and passion, if not more than enough, and things still don't work out as you would like. And sure you feel guilty for feeling this way while wishing others continued success. But remember, it is called being human and its okay to feel upset and frustrated as a way to release these energies from your system. The real issue comes in when you turn that roving eye of comparison into pangs of envy, jealousy and sometimes sheer hatred over someone else's success. I would like to offer this. Its very easy to look at someone's success as the end result. But have you ever sat down and asked a very successful person what they went through or the failures they endured financially or personally to become successful? You would be surprised to learn that most folks that have created success in their lives have risked it all, have put their families on the line, and have suffered defeat and disappointment more times than anyone can withstand.

So, what is it? I think a specific or direct answer to the "whys" of life still eludes most spiritual teachers or motivational speakers. I reached for my books and notes taken over several years of studying energy to see if perhaps I had written an acceptable answer from an enlightened teacher,hoping that if someone reading this post was going through a tough time would feel re-inspired and reinvigorated to go on with a new
attitude and direction. Well, I started becoming frustrated because no matter what advice or suggestions were offered within my notes, I kept asking myself, "Yes, but when you are going through a situation and you have run out of options, what do you do then? Who do you speak to or where do you go for the right answer to your problems?" Its easy for anyone that isn't plagued by hardship in the present moment to make suggestions like writing down the problem or coming up with several possible solutions with an action plan. Others may suggest meditation, change your thinking or to feel your way to the right path. However, the cold hard facts remain. Your inner spirit feels broken and uninspired. The more time that passes without a solution in sight, the deeper the frustration and disappointment takes root. This leads me to a follow-up question. What good are you expecting on a daily basis? What you expect, you get.

In Dr. Joseph Murphy's book "The Power of Your Subconcsious Mind," he writes directly to what happens to your thinking when you are attempting to find a solution to your pressing problems when facing them through the angle of fear, worry and doubt. On page 83, the topic titled "How to Receive Guidance from Your Subconscious" Dr. Murphy states, "...when you fail to see the solution to your problem, begin at once to think constructively about it. If you are fearful and worried, you are not really thinking. True thinking is free from fear."

During harsh experiences in life, decisions still have to be made. You have to choose whether you standstill or take action by picking yourself up over and over again, until you arrive at your desired destination. Now there's a word. Destination. Once you have the exact point carved out for your life, the wheels of life start churning to your advantage, but without a clear next step during adversity, you fall into a stagnant pattern or worse, move backward and farther and farther away from what you want. Sounds gloomy and it is if you CHOOSE to stay in it. Something has to irk you enough that you become sick and tired of being sick and tired. Always remember during these moments that life is about transition and this too shall pass.

Well, it dawned on me that although it feels as if you are not being answered while soul searching for clear paths, guidance and direction, you are continuously being answered. Unfortunately, when you are clouded with anxiety, worry and fear, you can not see the answers that are being delivered. For instance, if you have selected a specific color and you attempt to "force" the outcome, color energy will not deliver the results you intended. Have you ever stopped to flip the problem around and look at it from another angle? What if God or the universe is sending you signals and events to let you know that specific chapters in your life are officially closed. Yes, its difficult to accept especially if you are not ready to let go of a particular situation. However, energy moves events and circumstances. Infinite Intelligence may very well want to bring new experiences into your life, even if the road is not fully carved out and shown to you. Its called faith. Its hard to accept how the universe delivers answers you are not willing, ready or prepared to see, especially when you have convinced yourself otherwise or have mapped out a specific plan for your life. But sometimes acceptance is the catalyst to changing the negative flow of your life into positive currents. Continuously going against it, is like swimming against a high tide. You will be tossed and swallowed before coming up for air in a completely different direction.

So how does color energy fit in during adversity? I guess a key word to inject is "overcoming" adversity. Choose not to be swallowed, no matter how hard the situation is. Don't you feel that you deserve better than this? Then choose to give the best to yourself. During difficult times, wear light colors or soft shades. These color schemes will restore inner calm. As you are getting dressed, if it is still hard for you to visualize yourself with the problem already solved, then just wear the light colors with the intention that you are asking the universe for a clearing. Stay away from dark colors, like black, navy or deep browns as well as any color you gravitate to when feeling down. Your system needs complete healing, restoration, attention and most of all-love. Deep colors will naturally lower your energy when you spirit is weakened. Keep in mind, that you cannot get to the next chapter of your life if you continuously look in the rear view mirror. Pastels are great colors for clearing exercises, especially when you are seeking solutions or guidance. Its not easy to rely on your faith. Its a test of your will, determination and courage to wait for true guidance. So how do we know when guidance comes when you still feel confused? Here's a quick tip I once read about in a book. When you have serious decisions to make, check your internal barometer. What this means is to ask yourself how the decision makes you feel. Agitated? Sudden peace? If you experience an interior sense of calm, you are on the right track. However, if you feel added anxiety and worry, it is clear that this is not guidance.

Sometimes when you have prayed, hoped, dreamed and even worked with color energy, the most crucial ingredient is surrendering the problem. Combine color energy with words of inspiration. Compile a list of quotes, messages or scripture that have immediate impact when you read them. Listen to uplifting or upbeat music. This action by itself raises the energy level around you and your living space. Certain songs transport you to a different place and time in life, which can spark an immediate idea, solution or hunch to follow. Yes, intuition.

If your present struggles are testing your faith, I would like to share a story with you from Dr. Murphy's book that inspired me. I truly hope that if someone reading this blog is going through a difficult period in life that has persisted for years, that this post somehow re-ignites hope in your heart. The story goes something like this:

A man raising 3 children lost his job. After countless resume submissions and job interviews, a position or offer was no where in sight. Time started passing by as constant fear and worry engulfed his mind. Every time he felt these negative energies, he started repeating to himself, "Thank you Father for my wealth." There wasn't any money in his accounts and the bills needed to get paid. Again, he repeated, "Thank you Father for my wealth." As days continued to pass without an end in sight or any sign from above, the words became difficult to utter. So, when fear started turning into panic and anxiety, he simplified the words to "Thank you Father." The reasoning mind tried to steer him away from his path, but he kept repeating the words. Three weeks passed by and nothing, but this man persisted. One day he decided to go run a few errands and while walking in the street he bumps into a man that he had not seen for over 20 years. Although he had briefly worked for this man, he made a lasting impression. "I was just thinking about you. I started a new business and I remembered how terrific you were in this area. I couldn't find you number anywhere!" They started talking and he offered him the job. As the conversation continued, the employer offered him a $500 signing bonus as a sign of good faith. Although he needed more funds than was offered, he believed that his words were moving the wheels in his favor. So, he accepted the position at a much lower salary. The reasoning mind started to attack him with ego-driven content, "You deserve more than this! Why should he make more than you when you work just as hard?" But the man persisted and shoved the thoughts out of his mind. He knew that his faith was in motion. One year passed and the company flourished. This man is now vice president of the entire firm and makes more than he had allowed himself to imagine.

So, as I close this post, while things are not going well, do not allow your reasoning mind to convince you that your prayers, meditations or color energy efforts are not working. And yes, it surely does feel as if its not working. But it is. Energy takes time to move because other elements at play to deliver what you want need to move as well. Something new is in its preparation stage just for you. A new chapter filled with new people, opportunities and experiences. When your right path appears and everything starts to simultaneously click in your favor, rest assured that the stars in the sky will shimmer and the sun will shine its brightest on you. As you are searching for inspirational quotes, I would like to offer you the following.

"Your former state will be of little moment, for in time to come you will flourish indeed." Job 8:7.

Choosing the Right Color Shade Part 1: Red

2012-05-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

In case you don't have time to watch the v-blog inserts, I briefly touched upon the subject of wearing different color shades. I started off with red. Although I love the color, the other day I wore a bright shade and noticed that I felt a bit agitated. I took a moment to assess what was bothering me before the meeting and I realized that I had not prepared the necessary questions for the meeting ahead of time. Believe me. Not the feeling I wanted that particular day. I started thinking how color energy relates to inner energy levels and how it directly impacts the end result you are seeking to achieve. If the metaphysical properties of the color opposes your inner energy, the end result will most likely...

...not be what you had originally intended. Most of us do not wake up everyday with the same outlook, perspective or readiness to tackle the days events. For instance, if you are feeling over-worked and fatigued, you might feel less eager to accomplish specific tasks required for your goal. We touched base on the color red in earlier posts. Wearing this particular color promotes confidence, focus, attention as well as passion and love. But each color also has opposite qualities. Bright red can cause nervous energy and can attract anger or argumentative situations. Taking time to try on a selected ensemble for an upcoming meeting or interview along with the selected color energy source will give you the opportunity to ask yourself how the color makes you feel. By switching a brighter color for a deeper tone, you can instantly reduce the energy level and maximize the outcome for the selected color energy source.

The first part of the v-blog is just a brief hello and warm thank you to everyone that has been reading and supporting the blog. Thanks again and hope the suggestions in the posts have created success for you.

As always, create a prosperous week.

How to Link Color Energy and Meditation to Transform Old Energy into New Beginnings

2012-05-07T21:25:00.002-07:00

So far we've touched upon different colors in our wardrobes and how to access their metaphysical properties to create abundance and prosperity. But a few words I heard over the weekend got me thinking of why we sometimes hesitate or procrastinate to create what we want. Me? I often times hesitate when starting a new venture to the point that I am responsible for removing the wind away from the sails before the project even gets a chance to leave port. I have often thought the clear answer has been negative energies like fear or just feeling overwhelmed of not knowing which direction to take. Perhaps the answer is a bit more complex...

One of the words I heard this weekend was "guilt." The lecture revolved around the damage and influence guilt can conjure over you when you choose to hold on to it. If you hold on to inner guilt over past mistakes and choose to continue to bubble up these feelings after seeking or asking for forgiveness, you will not move forward. This statement stopped me in my tracks. Each time you think about the event or situation, you create a quicksand-like energy, keeping you stuck and in the same rut or cycle.

It's hard moving forward from mistakes, especially when you acknowledge what you did and take full responsibility. As you start working with color energy, your wardrobe and living space, ask yourself these questions as you move about while getting dressed or changing the room's floor plan.

Do I have a recurring nagging feeling that continues to resurface?

Is my life standing still, with no forward movement in sight?

Do I feel frustrated that events, circumstances or financial situations are not propelling in the direction I intended?

Well, if you answered yes to at least one of the questions, then you are holding on to some type of guilt, mistake-ridden feeling or a memory of something you would like to do over. Unfortunately, there are very few situations in life that we get a second chance to "do over." This includes business decisions that did not go as planned. For small business owners, entrepreneurs or even career-orientated fashionistas climbing up the business ladder, it is crucial to let go of any thoughts or feelings of guilt over misdirected business decisions, regrets or missed opportunities that keep you stuck. These regrets create a negative, fear-based energy around your business, ideas, product development or potential job interviews. Remember, money is a high-vibrating energy, guilt is low-vibrating, which will cancel out the intention you are putting forth with your color energy choices.

So, I would like to offer this point. If you truly feel apologetic, sorry or remorseful for whatever happened, you have acknowledged to the universe that you are aware of your mistake and that you know next time, when faced with a similar situation or decision, you will do better. This acknowledgement will become a release mechanism. Look at it as a wheel that can go in drive mode, full speed ahead, remain in neutral or stepping on the gas to go in reverse. Allow the catalyst to release these overpowering feelings of guilt, releasing any energy around you that is keeping you stuck and away from your new beginning.

Linking the color energy you have selected to your meditation session while letting go of this old, cobweb-like feeling of guilt will transform your situation into the new beginning you deserve. Take an internal inventory and write down the guilt-ridden feelings on paper. Once you meditate over it, make a concrete decision that once you discard of the paper, you discard, release and put to rest this feeling. Release these energies as you create your new beginning through meditation and visualization. Certain stones and crystals that attract money, success and abundance like Tourmaline, Citrine and Fluorite, also have dual metaphysical properties. Here are a few examples to help you release and create the new beginning you deserve.

Although Tourmaline helps you to draw in money, success and friendships, these chips also release healing energies. Make your own meditation companion to add to your next visualization session.

Narrow down what you need to release and work on . For example, Mookaite, helps you retain inner calm while reassessing problems.
Include Mookaite to help you make clear decisions and encourage new experiences.

Fluorite will help you reduce your inner emotional involvement while releasing guilt.
Wear Fluorite to straighten your thoughts and gain new perspective over the situation.

Citrine has natural healing energies. Wear the nuggets to remove fear and help with emotional healing.

As always, create a prosperous week!

Capitalize the Power of Your "Now" with Color Energy

2012-04-25T19:45:00.002-07:00

For some reason this month I have been able to catch certain motivational coaches speak on TV and browse through helpful books. Coincidence? Skeptics most likely think it is. As a recovering skeptic gently stepping into the world of believing, I am proud to say that I am now a firm believer that there are no coincidences in life. It's a tough concept to grasp when you've been skeptical about outer forces working in the universe in your favor and for your good. This time I briefly watched Deepak Chopra, the mind-body healer. What I took away from the lecture was the importance of the present moment and how it impacts...
your life if you choose to not harness the power of your "now." Operative and keywords are "choose" and "now." These words are significant for any fashionista wanting to create or attract success. For example, most small business owners constantly look at sales forecasting charts or past products that did not "move/sell' as well as expected to develop present budgets for product development. Your responsible "business-mind" leads you down this path, but the "creative-now mind" suffers. You often skip over certain ideas that remind you of disappointments or perhaps budget constraints stop you in your inspirational tracks. Several days later, I thought of Eckhart Tolle's book "The Power of Now." As I browsed through the book, somehow the page I landed on discussed the difference between "clock time" and "psychological time."

"If you set yourself a goal and work toward it, you are using clock time. You are aware of where you want to go, but you honor and give your fullest attention to the step that you are taking at this moment. If you then become excessively focused on your goal, perhaps because you are seeking happiness, fulfillment, or a more complete sense of self in it, the Now is no longer honored...Clock time then turns into psychological time. Your life's journey is no longer an adventure, just an obsessive need to arrive, to attain, to "make it." You no longer see...the Now." Eckhart Tolle

This got me thinking of how this relates to color energy. In previous posts we've touched upon selecting colors in our wardrobes that will attract specific situations or events. But what about using color energy to capitalize on the "now," regardless of where you are or what is going on that you want to change? Being stuck in the past or living in the future-mind creates a life that becomes stagnant and joyless. The wheels forever spin without a clear destination. This is not what color energy is all about because it prevents you from capitalizing on the metaphysical qualities that specific colors represent. Mixing color energy with fashion is supposed to be a fun and creative vehicle for you to attain your goals and also for you to learn what works and doesn't work-right NOW.

Often times the hurts and disappointments of the past continue to linger in our systems and cloud our judgement when making decisions in the here and now. This led me to question how color energy can help to capitalize our "nows." So, if you look at yourself in the mirror right this very second, exactly how you are, this is how you are supposed to be to accomplish your goals right now. You have the tools within you to pull yourself out of any situation by making a firm decision and commitment to shift your mind and perspective right now, as you are. As you wear your specific color, channel your energy to attract the situation you desire right now. Be gentle with yourself, especially if you are facing challenges, and avoid any judgmental inner-critic comments that will cancel out the very energy you want to harness.

Deepak Chopra stated that he recited this prayer to himself, "The past is gone, the future is not here. Now I am free of both. What do I choose now?" He then followed up with the statement, "The spirit is a field of infinite possibilities." Think about that. You, as you are right now, are a field of infinite possibilities, including solutions to your most pressing issues. So, when the end does not feel as if it is in sight, this is the time to get up and fight as many more rounds as you've got in you. When you attack a problem from a solution-driven angle, you will solve the problem. No, it is not easy. Especially if your mind is constantly racing with a million unfiltered thoughts about what needs to get done or what your present circumstances are. Come up with a tactic to force yourself out of this negative space. Deepak Chopra suggested saying out-loud the word "Stop."

Look at your life as your own movie production. You are the director, choreographer, producer, and star of your film. Rewrite your story right now and then take time to visualize and re-imagine your future. Believe me, this process will instantly free your mind's eye and guide you to truly believe that everything is absolutely possible, regardless of how you are going to get there or how big the goal may seem. No, it is not easy if your mind is constantly racing with a million unfiltered thoughts about what needs to get done or what your present circumstances are. So, when you step out to accomplish whatever tasks you need to move you forward to your goals wearing your color choice, allow your spirit to guide your footsteps "now," allowing grace and miracles to come through. Some folks call it good luck. Well, according to Deepak Chopra, good luck is a state of grace you have allowed in your presence as the spirit walks with you. Know that when grace, miracles or luck appear in your now, it is a clear sign that you opened your heart and energy for it to enter your life. You are now capitalizing your present moment, your "now." Use color energy as your personal "capitalizer."

As always, create a prosperous week.

How to Release Your Fears with Color Energy

2012-04-12T19:51:00.000-07:00

Recently I watched Anthony Robbins (one of my favorite motivational coaches) speak on television about fear. This 4-letter word has the capacity to create havoc in our minds and inner worlds. Although the feeling of fear can alert you out of harm's way or possibly deter you from making wrong decisions, it can also create an invisible trap, confining your thought process and ultimately diverting you away from achieving your goals...
Suffice it to say that this emotion has the ability to stop you in your tracks and prevent you from moving forward. If you allow your inner emotion of fear to fester and grow, fear transforms itself into a negative energy that attracts the complete opposite of what you want to create. And if you have been working with color energy, it has the ability to cancel out the good things approaching manifestation. For example, if you are taking a leap of faith with a new career path, business venture or job interview, fear will work very hard to create every "what-if" scenario to keep you away from the opportunities you are attracting. Fear will also continue to work against you at every turn as a destructive and pulverizing energy source. Once this energy source takes root, you will most likely start to divert your attention to conversations, reports or imagery confirming your fears. Even the most courageous fashionistas can absorb this emotion and become stagnant, stopping you from taking chances or necessary risks for your business and career. If you choose to make fear-based decisions for any area of your life, know that this road becomes paved with disappointments. Fear takes an ugly turn as it grows into a belief and the detours of life begin and take root, leading some to quit the pursuit of their dreams and happiness.

This topic got me thinking on how the feeling of fear translates into our wardrobe and attitude. It sneaks into our minds and creeps into our hearts as we approach the new opportunities we have attracted by working with color energies. Sometimes negative circumstances, financial hardships, disappointing sales, wrong business turns, or even the new job turning out to be not what you had hoped for, causes us to feel defeated, tired and run-down, prompting us to give up. It almost feels like a double defeat if you have been meditating, visualizing, clearing clutter, and making your intentions with your color choices. No matter how disappointed you feel, this is not the time to give up and give in to fear. However, it is the time to dig your heels in and know this moment too is transitory. I promise you, if you do this, you will discover what you are made of and you will meet your inner strength. Your spirit will rise to the occasion and pull you through. It is crucial to not get stuck in the negative moments of life with its many twists and turns. You do not know when your breakthrough is coming. Always remember, your darkest hour prepares you for your greatest victory. Believe me, I know how challenging it is to believe in these statements when every circumstance appears as if it is working against you and not for you.

Another point to consider is that often times when you feed into your fears and become afraid to move forward, the universe pushes and thrusts you forward, whether you are ready or not. For example, if you recently experienced a job or financial loss, the universe is letting you know a new opportunity has been set up just for you. Situations like this often cause us to avoid paying attention to how we dress on a daily basis and repeating this action creates an undisciplined lifestyle, eventually showing up in our business and finances. Feelings of fear and defeat can weave itself into an invisible overcoat that we choose to carry throughout the day. Although Anthony Robbins has a deeper approach on how to get rid of fear, when you are in the throws of these unwanted emotions as you face uncertain circumstances or challenging financial times in business or personal life, getting rid of fear truly becomes a feat for your soul and spirit. Whether you believe in God, the universe, nature or an infinite intelligence, call out your success. Pastor Joel Osteen says, "Shake off that defeat, disappointment and discouragement. Put your shoulders back and lift your head up high."

Certain colors help to dilute these feelings of fear and defeat, acting as healing energies, such as different shades of blue and purple. For instance, choose crystal or gemstone accessories with healing properties to mix and accentuate your ensemble. You can also match the colors of the stones you are wearing with certain pieces in your wardrobe as you transition from a feeling of fear to courage. This will enhance the power of the color energy. For example, if you are wearing a necklace or bracelet made out of Amazonite to increase emotional stability during this time, choose medium-toned green and blue color pieces. If you choose Aquamarine with its turquoise over-tones, this stone of courage will help you while struggling with fear, letting go of the past or removing any difficulty you encounter as you go through life transitions. Blue lace agate reduces fear and brings inner peace. If you need help calming your inner emotions, look at the colors within blue quartz. These color tones relieve stress and release an overall calming affect. Another great stone for balancing emotional thinking is Sodalite. This navy blue to black stone also reduces stress and increases mental clarity. If you are seeking to be completely free of fear, wear a Sodalite pendant throughout the day.

As you go forward with color energy, it is important to keep in mind that once you start attracting the things, events or circumstances you want, your new life is also accompanied with change. The dynamics of your present life automatically start to shift as you attract new things, people, places and opportunities and this process often can also stir up hidden emotions and fears. Keep reminding yourself that as you attract what you want, life as you know it will continue to evolve into something brand new.

Anthony Robbins asked this question, "What does your soul know about you right now?" He then followed up the question with a statement, "Right now my soul knows that I am ____________." Fill out this line with as many great references about yourself and your future and continue to do so while working with color energy to release your fear. It will replace the transitory spirit of fear with the spirit of courage and power you deserve.

As always, create a prosperous week.

9 Ways to Expand Your Vision with Color Energy

2012-03-21T12:39:00.001-07:00

Spring has finally arrived and in most parts of the world, the flowers are blooming as the budding tree leaves produce feelings of abundance, transformation and regeneration. Since this is the year of the dragon, it is important to continue shedding old and outworn things in your closet, office and home. This action opens the pathway for the dragon to bring...
much needed growth into the life area you are focusing on to create. Along with this action, it is also important to expand your vision. Always remember, energy flows, where attention goes. Since the dragon is associated with regeneration, expanding your vision redirects your renewed energy to go towards specific desires, while remaining flexible along the way and releasing any mind-limitations your subconscious may be attempting to put in place as energy blocks.

Most on-the-go fashionistas have one terrific trait in common-determination. That one quality mixed with the right colors and ensembles propels and often steers you in the right direction, curtailing any unforeseen derailments. Although I do my best to keep the tone of this blog as upbeat and as uplifting as possible, it is also important to reflect on other issues that occur when working with color energy, like setbacks, discouragement and disappointment. These crossroads of life often pop up during periods of regeneration, which also include shedding outworn relationships, beliefs, attitudes and ideas. This essential step clears the ground-work for dragon energy and expansion. The reason for these uncomfortable crossroads? The universe is letting you know that you are moving energy. When mishaps happen, it is important to develop a game plan to deal with certain issues, empowering you even when facing unwanted situations. For instance, if you have done everything right, including clearing space, meditation and even taking an in-depth approach with color energy and things still seem stuck or do not go exactly as intended, the culprit is generally the size and scope of your vision for your desires and goals. See and dream BIG things for you, believing that the universe knows the best way how to deliver.

Feelings of fear, lack and not knowing how these big thoughts are going to come about creates the barrier keeping you away from seeing big goals and visions for your life. And yes, it is scary to dream elaborate and magnificent dreams. New goals bring change into your life at the moment you decide to take action and change can also manifest uncomfortable feelings. Most often than not we shy away from expansion, growth and new vision because the probability of pain from past disappointments outweigh the possibility of creating the vision, especially when all routes point to uncharted roads. It is important to engrave in our minds that the very thing we passionately want to create is the vision planted in our spirit to steer us to who we are meant to be on this earth. Once the outcome is achieved, you manifest your heaven on earth. As discussed in previous posts, most metaphysical authors refer to these visions as flashes of the mind, depicting your best self. These flashes reveal to you what the super-conscious, referred to as the God-mind, has created for you, even before you create it for yourself.

Here are 9 ways to expand your vision with color energy.

1-Most violet colored gemstones are associated with healing and purification of negative energies. Although the color violet is associated with assistance for meditation, violet stones hold high vibrating energy, which opens up the pathway for expanding your life vision. If you are shopping for stones, allow your eye to lead you to the right stone or crystal by observing where you focus your attention. Amethyst, Purpurite, Tanzanite and Sugilite are great high-vibrating stones and crystals.

2-Close your eyes and see what mental images flash across your mind. Take a few minutes to focus on the breath to create a calm and quiet moment. Wearing loose fitting, light-colored clothing also act as clearing boosters to relax the mind. As you feel your mind relax, reflect on what you have done for your regeneration. Ask yourself gentle questions, like have you missed any steps while renewing yourself, wardrobe and space? Let answers calmly rise to the surface at their own pace.

3-Become the observer of your mind as the answers surface. This process often generates a feeling of separation. As the observer, advise yourself on what necessary changes need to take place for growth. Do not be surprised if old feelings of disappointment or insecurity reappear during this process. If tears come, allow them to flow. Breathe out the old you and breathe in revitalized new energy, with the intention to refresh your spirit and vision. Use clear quartz.

4-Gently stand and continue the relaxed state. Although you can light a white candle to clear the space, you can also clear your space by covering TV set or computers with beautiful fabric, which includes colors that calm you. This is especially important for bedrooms that double as work spaces or have desks with documents.

5-Stretch the body gently as you reflect on the picture of your life right now. Your present circumstances constantly speak to you as to how you are internally feeling. Steer clear of any inner critic tapes your mind attempts to play during stretching and relaxed movement.

6-Journal your experience and jot down any new insights that have surfaced. Take a few minutes to write out what is happening right now.

7-Write down all new thoughts or expanded visions that have surfaced, continuing in your relaxed state. Let your hand go free to write. It doesn't matter if sentences are incomplete. Just let your inner spirit run free to reveal to you your next step. Solutions to your most pressing problems come during moments of complete peace and relaxation.

8-Shake it off. Sounds funny, but true. Once you have stepped out of the relaxed state, gently shake your arms, legs, hips and body for the old energy to shake off and new energy to circulate. This practice is great as a revitalizing exercise in the morning. Face the window and let the natural sunlight cover you as you shake it off. Its okay to leave the shades down to protect you from any negative energies neighbors or passersby may harbor.

9-Wear the colors you have chosen for your goals with a renewed and refreshed attitude. Remember, you must be willing to receive new circumstances with an open and ready heart.

As always, create a great and prosperous week!