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noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:35:00 +0000

Dear beautiful soul,

Thank you for visiting my blog. With this blog, I hope to support you on your way of personal/spiritual growth. The topics will vary: I'll let God and the angels guide and surprise me.

As for the word 'God': There are numerous ways of describing the powerful source of love and creation. If the word 'God' distracts you from the content, feel free to replace it with something that feels good to you.

May the following words remind you of the loving core of your being.

You are allowed to be

'You can be kind to yourself. It is ok for you to be heard and seen. You are allowed to feel what you feel. You are worthy of receiving love and being happy.'

This is what the angels would like to tell you.

With love, Laurene

Flakes, flax-seed and feeling happy

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:57:00 +0000

How many minutes a day do you spend thinking negative thoughts? How many minutes an hour? Did you ever count it? And what if you used those minutes thinking positive?

It was a cloudy morning in May when I was standing in my kitchen to prepare breakfast. The sink in front of me had been filled with dirty plates, mugs and cutlery for the last few days. I tried to find a free spot for the white bowl so I could start making my favorite spelt flakes-, flax seed- and soy milk breakfast. I moved some plates, piled some dishes and pans and there it was: a 10 cm2 possibility to realize a happy stomach.

Being a work-from-home newbie-mum made me attempt to make this breakfast as quickly as possible while doing the skye-high piled dishes and being incredibly present for my playing-on-a-carpet-daughter Jeara at the same time. And I was being succesfull.

Wasn't I? I looked at the white bowl in front of me. Suddenly it was filled with soft-boiled spelt flakes. Interesting. How did it get there? Well of course it doesn't require Edison-brains to recontruct the cooking of spelt-flakes. And yes, I took the required actions to make it. So far so good. Only... I had been that busy and thinking about the day ahead and what I should/wanted to do, that I lost the connection to my feelings during that time.

It was as if my head had been the only vivid part of my body for the last 10 minutes. Level of mindfullness while making breakfast: zero.

I took a deep breath and put my attention to the rest of my body. How did I feel? Mmmm... ...I had to admit that I felt a bit stressed, disappointed in myself and far from happy. How did that happen? Wasn't I supposed to enjoy this day? Another day given to me by God and another day to share with Jeara and the rest of the world. What thoughts did I have that caused this?

'I have to be quick with the dishes, otherwise Jeara might start crying and I won't get it done today before Marieke arrives home.'

'I need to make fun with Jeara today, otherwise I'm a bad mum and I'm influencing her future negatively since the first 5 years are so important.'

'I should work in the morning, because when I don't start in the morning, I'll get nothing done. And then I'm a lazy person, just like my mum used to tell me every now and then when I was young.'

No wonder I was feeling bad! While staring at my spelt flakes, I heard my Higher Self talking to me:

What would your day look like if you had used those 10 minutes to consciously affirm, to love and to think positively about yourself, your day, your life, the world? How would you feel?

My eyes blinked with this realization: a new opportunity for growth was presenting itself. And I can't wait to get started!

Over to you: you can practice it yourself as well. Why? Just a little experiment. Spend the next minute thinking positive, like:

"I love my life. Everyone loves me. I have all the time in the world to fulfill my life's purpose.

I'm a wonderful mom/partner/husband/child/colleague/employee. Everyone is so happy when I'm around.

I'm always appreciated. I look amazing and I'm very happy.

Life is full of wonderful chances at every moment.

I'm a money magnet*. Only good lies in front of me.'

How do you feel? What if you would think like this more often? What would the results be on a long term if you would do this for one day? One week? One year? Experience it yourself. Start today. One thought at a time. You can do it!

I'd be happy to hear your stories and especially the changes and results you experience(d). Please share it with us so we can learn from you.

Need help in examining your thought patterns? In making changes towards more happiness and with peace of mind as a result? Let me know how I can help you via email or check out my services to find out yourself. Lots of love!

* Found this in both one of Kate Northrup's blog posts and Louise Hay's book 'Je kunt het'.

She is living her dream: Angéla van Zelst

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 May 2015 06:14:00 +0000

"Living the dream" is a category of articles about people who live their dream and whose inspiring story is worth sharing. Each person also provides you with tips on how to live your dream, based on their own experiences.

Living her dream: Angéla van Zelst

'When I was a teenager, I was afraid of what I got to offer. I kept my talents hidden for all these years to fit in.'

It’s a warm evening in September as Angéla van Zelst (27, former E-commerce Project Manager) and I sit down with each other. When I look at her, I see a confident, energetic and ambitious young woman, dedicated to follow her passion.

This hasn´t always been the case. Our journey together started January 2014, when Angéla came to me for a couple of healing sessions. At that time, I saw a sweet, talented young woman being stressed and unhappy. Angéla was willing to change and therefore we worked on unfinished issues from the past to make room for a great, new energy; living her dream.

'I always felt different when I was a teenager'

Angéla's story goes back to her childhood, when she was misunderstood as a high sensitive person (HSP). ‘I always felt different when I was a teenager, I was afraid of what I got to offer. I knew I had gifts and talents, but when I talked about it with others, they rejected me. So I started drinking, smoking and having a lot of boyfriends. Just to rebel as I didn’t fit in. At that time, there was nobody there to guide me in a proper way as a high sensitive person.’

‘Me? Too stressed?’

When she was in her twenties, Angéla ignored her body’s signals. ‘People told me for years I was too stressed and needed to talk. But I wasn’t ready. Until I noticed my health was deteriorating and I had to conclude I couldn’t live like this anymore: my work was causing me too much stress.’

‘You helped me to think outside of the box’

Angéla was open for a change. ‘So I came to you. You helped me so much in regaining my inner peace. In the sessions with you we looked at who I was, my past and worked on unfinished issues. You helped me to dare to think outside of the box. What other things would I like and what value would I like to add to the world?’

‘My dream job soon became clear’

Angéla started to ask herself questions and experienced the benefits. ‘By being open for learning and taking action, new things started to come into my life. The first thing I did, was research on how I could help other people: looking for a study. I bumped into coaching high sensitive people and soon my dream job became clear: To help young high sensitive people to discover their talents and deal with them in a good way.’

'My mom is guiding me'

Helping others isn’t new to Angéla, she was brought up with it. ‘When I was 23, my mother died. The funny thing is – in hindsight - that my mom always was the one ‘playing a psychologist’, even though she was having a hard time herself. The same is happening to me now and I feel like my mom is guiding me along my way.’ In the silence that follows, I smile and tell Angéla I feel goose bumps all over my arms - a way for a loved one in heaven to let me know he or she is there.

I look at the recorder of my Iphone and see we've already talked for 1,5 hour. It doesn't feel like that at all; I'm still amazed by this young lady, who had the courage to step up, look at herself and took the necessary steps to change. My heart is happy: yes, this is a woman that will show the world that's it's possible to live your dream in a peaceful way. The perfect person to catch on camera for the first shot of the 'Leef je droom' (Live your dream) poster.

Additional note

This is what happened since Angéla allowed herself to be: In October 2014, Angéla found a job for 4 days in which she could be herself and is much happier now. Also, she has a few studies and courses she wants to complete so she can register as a naturopathic therapist.

Dear Angéla, thank you for sharing your story. I'm so proud of you! And like Louise Hay uses to say: 'May your life continue to grow and expand.'

Angéla´s tips to help you as a reader to live your dream

Angéla made quite a transformation and is happy to share her learnings with us on how to live our dreams:

'Don't walk away for your challenges and find a professional to support you if needed. One of the best things I did, was facing the truth about myself and releasing what wasn't working for me.
Ask yourself questions: what do you think of the world? How would you change the world if you had unlimited access to money? How do you want the world to remember you when you're dead?
Spend time in nature. If you're a HSP just like me, you may feel overwhelmed every now and then by impulses from the outer world or other peoples' emotions. Nature helped me to separate my own feelings from others' and to align myself with my life's purpose again.
Decide whom you would like to spend time with. When I was releasing blocks to make room for living my dream, I realized some friends were draining my energy and I was the only one who could change this. So I made the decision to see them less because I want to live my dream and I don't want others to get in the way. The funny thing is that I see them less regularly and feel better. Now I'm looking forward to seeing my friends and am actually not only giving energy; I receive energy as well.'

Would you like to change your life? As you can read, you can do it as well. By yourself. Sometimes though, a helping hand is welcome. If you need some support in letting go of past issues (healing), want insights from the angels or want to benefit from group support like Angéla did, you can contact me. I’m happy to help you.

Isa's wish came true

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:41:00 +0000

'Wouldn't it be great if the postman has to ring the doorbell because the post doesn't fit in the mailbox?'

On April 8th, I felt so inspired to write an article about the seriously ill Isa (3) and Suus and how you could be of great value by sending them a post card. I was touched by Isa's story and last wish to receive as many post cards as possible. At that moment, I had no idea that one of my sentences would become a reality.

After writing my article and sending a post card, I found myself typing 'Isa and Suus' in Google frequently. I ended up on Gelrenieuws most of the times, seeing the number of cards Isa and Suus received.

Last Wednesday, Isa made her transition to heaven, having received 55.000 (!) cards and lots of lovely social messages.

When reading this, it hit me. Apart from the compassion for Isa's family and friends, there was another feeling flowing through me, which is best described as happiness. I even felt the corners of my mouth lift into a big smile. This might sound a little contrasting to the transistion of Isa, so I'll explain why:

I realised that many people followed their guidance to express their love. And that it all started with the intention of a 3 year old and her sister.

The story above is not just the story of Isa and Suus, it's a story about compassion, cooperation and love. Let's continue doing so on a daily basis and create more joy and happiness.

Last but not least: if you feel guided, send a prayer to Isa's family and friends. If you wish to express your love in other ways as well, the family has asked to support Clini Clowns by making a donation.

Wishing you all a lovely week.

Isa and Suus need your love

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:15:00 +0000

What did you do 2 years ago at April 8th? I know what I did! Ok, honestly... for me, it's quite easy to remember: I was sitting at a desk filled with papers in the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam, to sign up as Laurene.nu and to start living my dream. I still dream. Part of that is to make the dream of others come through. Therefore, my celebration will be about that. It's about life. And love.

This article tells the story of the 3 year old Isa and her sister Suus and how you can be of great value for them. Wonder who they are? Let me explain how I got to "know" them and why I'm writing this article for them.

It was Tuesday evening as I was standing in my living room. I leaned on the black wooden chair with my elbow. My new born Jeara was sleeping upstairs and I had some magic mommy minutes for myself. I decided to use them for the real deal: scrolling Facebook. My thumb almost automatically clicked the little globe to check the notifications from the groups I was following. Suddenly, I blinked with my eyes. There was a post on the 'Reusable nappies' group that was different than what I would normally read - diaper discussions -, saying:

'I hope it's allowed to post this here. Would you like to send this brave little girl a postcard as well? Small effort, great gesture!'

It had a link to Gelrenieuws as well and interested as I am to help other people, my thumb quickly found it's way and touched it. My eyes flew over the lines and while doing so, my heart opened. Being a mom of a new born, this story touched me deeply. For a few seconds I was blown away. Totally. This is why (story translated from Dutch from Gelrenieuws):

"The seriously ill 3 year old Isa heard in February that she doesn't have a long time left to live. And she has one last wish: to receive as many post cards as possible.

Isa's illness started back in april 2013, when she suffered from a medulloblastoma. This is a highly malignant brain tumor, occurring 1 in 100.000 children. April 10th 2013 was the day Isa, her sister and her parents started the heavy fight of heavy operations and a course of chemotherapy of 5 days every other week. They succesfully ended this April 10th 2014.

February 2015 was different: Isa's situation was rapidly worsening and they went to the hospital just in case, to find the cause. After a 24-hour challenge, their worst nightmare became reality. Suddenly, the illness was back and doctors told them the fight was over.

At this moment Suus, Isa's sister, is having a hard time as well, realizing that soon she'll lose her sister. At the same time, she's enjoying every day with her, while there is still time. They started an action (probably a different word would fit better...) together:

They want to receive as many post cards or messages as possible. It's their last wish.

Would you like to help Isa and Suus and make their wish come through? Make them smile on their last days together?

It makes Isa and Suus really happy. And their parents as well.

Isa en Suus

Haitsma Mulierweg 28

7101 CA Winterswijk

(The Netherlands)

"

In the meanwhile, the touching story has spread on social media. That's why you can also send a message using #postvoorisa (for example if you live in another country).

Wouldn't it be great if the postman has to ring the doorbell because the post doesn't fit in the mailbox?

The Donald Duck and his nephews of the picture above are on the way to Winterswijk. Please join, send a message and spread the word. Together we can make a difference. Thank you!

"I forgive myself for enjoying life"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:18:00 +0000

Do you feel angry with yourself every now and then? I do. More often than I would like. So, like always when I'm aware of a pattern that's holding me from being happy, I'm looking for a way to change this. Let's tell you about my latest discovery and share with you what has helped me to feel good about myself.

Today I was walking outside with my new born Jeara (10-02-2015). The sun was shining and Jeara was sleeping in a purple wrap close to my heart. I was on my way to the shopping street, looking for new baby whipes and since I was on maternity leave, I had all the time in the world to find them. Reading this, you would say all the ingredients were there to have a perfect day. And yet, I felt sad and angry.

Like a lot of times when I'm experiencing negative feelings, my Ego was talking to me angrily:

"Laurene, you should really be working right now. I mean, you have all the time, why aren't you helping people?! You know God wants you to spend every minute devoting to your life's purpose and that means work, work, work. How can you feel good walking here by the way, while Marieke is working 5 days a week and earning all the money? You didn't make a profit in the last months and you were only being a lazy pregnant women, weren't you? You're a bad partner and a worthless being."

Even though I know a lot about affirmations, angels and spiritual laws, I agreed with my Ego. For a few minutes, at least. In these minutes I asked my angels to help me. I had no particular prayer, I just asked: '

"PLEASE DEAR ANGELS, CAN YOU HELP ME FEEL BETTER?"

At first I noticed two passers-by walking with a suitcase. One of the suitcases was red and the other pink. "Oh wow, they must head to a wonderful place full of adventure!" This was a little sparkle litting the fire of my imagination and soon I was dreaming about a world trip, having a second house in a sunny country and speaking at events to inspire and help people as a spiritual teacher.

It was only a minute later that I arrived at the shopping street and had to wait for a car to pass. Unconsciously I registrated a lot of things of the car: it was a small car and probably a girl's, because it was pink all-over. And I mean the cotton candy kind-of-color. Hey, wait a minute! Pink again. Archangel Jophiels color. My vision of a second house in a sunny country was immediately replaced with this car in front of me. I smiled. Of course, Jophiel, the Archangel that helps us to think beautiful thoughts and appreciate the beauty around us. Since I was clearly angry at myself, she was there to help me change my thoughts and to remind me to be kind to myself. To allow myself to be.

WHAT WAS THE LAST TIME I FORGAVE MYSELF?

I couldn't remember. So I started to examine my thoughts and feelings. I was feeling angry because...

... I wasn't making any money, only spending it.

... I had the time to do what I want and Marieke didn't have that opportunity since she works 40 hours a week on a contract-base

... there was another really frightening feeling hidden in a small corner: happiness.

AND I WAS NOT ALLOWED TO FEEL HAPPY AS LONG AS ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE AROUND ME DIDN' T EXPERIENCE THE SAME HAPPINESS AS WELL.

Bang! The realization hit me and I felt like a boxer who just got punched by his opponent. I was laying on the floor of negativity and I didn't see it coming. Fortunately I was blessed with a good fighters' mentality, so I pulled myself back together and was determined to get up again.

I HAD TO GET TO A PLACE OF LOVE. I HAD TO CHANGE MY THOUGHTS IN ORDER TO SHIFT MY EMOTIONS AND THE WHOLE SITUATION I WAS IN.

"I forgive myself for taking the time to relax"
"I forgive myself that I have all the time to do what I want"
"I forgive myself for enjoying life"

Within seconds, I felt so much better. Weight was lifted. My energy changed. I suddenly looked at my beautiful daughter, feeling my heart almost explode of love while whishing for Marieke to experience the same feelings. And I realised that relaxation was key to allow new things to come into my life. Like new ideas to help others. Or an idea for a new article ;)

Over to you:

Do you recognize any of the above? Strange and at the same time interesting, isn't it, how our Ego's can make us feel bad while we have so much to be grateful for? A lot of times we feel bad for experiencing more joy, abundance or wealth than the people around us. While the angels are always showing me there is enough for everyone and the energy of joy even helps us to attract what we want. So we have more to share with others.

Do you feel angry at yourself for some reason? And is your Ego attacking you all the time with many 'need-to's', 'should-do's' or 'had-to's'? When you're looking for a change, take a moment to examine - and maybe even write down - your thoughts and forgive yourself. You can even share it with others if you like, so you can help each other along the way. You can also declare it in the comments below. I'd love to read it!

If you'd like to get some support with forgivess and healing, you can contact me. I'd love to see you happy!

About baby's, bliss & business

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:50:00 +0000

Dear beautiful soul,

In this article:

The art of baby-less writing
Bliss & Business in 2014 & 2015 : the first Certified Angel Card Readers & a new course in May.
Free meditation video from Doreen Virtue

The art of baby-less writing

It has been a while since my last article. Some of you know, others don’t: I’m 8,5 months pregnant at the moment. So far it has been one of the biggest and most beautiful transformations in my life. Of course with a lot of unexpected experiences, like my mind telling me whole day to do this for the baby. And that. And more.

So even though every day I still wanted to help others with writing, ideas for new articles kept running through my head and I sat down after my computer… the next article is still not finished. Honestly it’s a lot harder to write and stay concentrated. So unfortunately you will have to wait a few months for the next article. Unless you want me to write one about breast feeding, diapers and wrapping a baby ;).

Bliss & Business 2014 & 2015 - The first Certified Angel Card Readers & a new course in May.

For me, 2014 has been an amazing, blissful year and a spectacular ride. It was full of challenges and reinventions and you were part of that. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of your life last year. Thank you!

2014 - Transformations
What I will remember most, is the great transformations I’ve seen so many of you making. A lack of understanding was replaced with compassion, (self-)forgiveness and love, anxiety was replaced with courage and restlessness with peace. I’m so proud of you that you took steps, changed perspective and dared to change.

2014 - First Certified Angel Messengers (CAM)
Also, 4 beautiful souls decided to take it a step further and join the Certified Angel Messenger course. With great enthusiasm and eagerness to learn they came to Haarlem every Thursday, sharing experiences on their readings and challenges, asking a thousand questions about angels and absorbing knowledge like sponges. I’m so proud on all the progress they made!

2015 - Maternity leave
As I’m writing you, I’m already in my maternity leave. I will hopefully be welcoming and guiding a beautiful soul soon. I will start giving readings and healings again by the end of April.

2015 – New Certified Angel Messenger Course in May!
After such a successful course (average recommendation: 8,3) I’m even more enthusiastic of starting a new course in May (click here for Dutch).

Would you like to gain more trust in yourself, learn to let go of anxiety and other dysfunctional patterns and get a better understanding of the angels surrounding you? If you feel guided: don’t hesitate. Take that leap of faith and subscribe now. See you May 8th!

Free meditation Doreen Virtue

The energies have been intense last weeks and Doreen felt guided to share a clearing and shielding meditation with Archangel Michael. It helped me to let go of anxiety and rise above negative energies, so I think it’s worth sharing. Hopefully you will benefit from it as well. Enjoy!

I wish you all the best for now and I’ll be back in April.

Lots of love,

Laurene

Change your mood with soul food

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:35:00 +0000

Imagine there would be a radio station for your soul. Dedicated to support you in living a happy life, providing you with free tips on how to overcome the daily life obstacles. All brought from a positive, you-can-heal-and-change-your-life perspective.*

Does this sound too good to be true? Well, let's bring in the good news: there is one radio station that actually does all this stuff! A 'Yes' station. At least, that's how I experience it. The name is Hayhouse® radio - Radio for your soul. It's free and you can listen to it where and whenever you want. I think it's such a refreshing, brilliant idea and a bright shining star compared to the stations who send out fear-based messages. So I'm happily sharing it with you.

How would a radio station be able to help me?

It motivates me like a digital and at-distance coach to continue living my dream. Sometimes as a young entrepeneur working from home 7 days a week, it can be hard to keep on motivating myself. There are moments that I find myself sitting at my soft, easy-to-keep-sitting-there couch, feeling I want to help people and at the same time not moving a single muscle to make anything happen. The longer I sit there, the louder the voice of my Ego:

'Laurene, you are really lazy. Do you think all these succesful entrepeneurs are sitting on their couch all day?'

It's at these moments that I take the last single drop of inspiration to consciously tell my hand to reach out to my phone, click on the Hayhouse® radio app and listen.

Soon, my mood changes. Listening to all the people calling in with questions makes me happy. Let me explain why, before you assume it is because my Ego is having it's own party: 'yes, they feel even more bad than me, now I feel gooood!' The reason I feel happy again, is because it re-awakens my passion to help people when I am confronted with so many callers still looking for happiness in their lives.

How would this be helpful for you?*

It can give you new insights that help you deal with your current challenges. Every show provides free tips/learnings, like stress-relief, self-healing alternatives to physical problems and other ways to balance your energy.
It can help you stay motivated to live your dream. Because of the positive and supporting messages on the radio station, it can help your shift your thoughts and uplift your energy.
It can help you stay motivated as a health care professional. Almost every show offers listeners the opportunity to call in and ask a question. It can help you remember why you started your business.

Who's there to support you?

Hayhouse® radio offers a great variety of speakers and programs. For example:

Jessica Ortner - Addresses tapping, also known as meridian tapping or EFT, for a variety of concerns including weight loss, anxiety, depression and more
Dr. Mona Lisa Schultz - Intuitive health - teaches the body-mind and medical intuitive solutions to several physical problems
Doreen Virtue™ - How the angels and Archangels can help you have a healthier and happier life
Radleigh Valentine - Explains about the meaning and symbolism of the Angel Tarot cards and how you can use them
Esther & Jerry Hicks - Channeling the non-physical consciousness Abraham

Sometimes old shows are rebroadcasted and you might come across a Louise Hay show for example. For a complete list of the hosts that have a weekly program, click here.

So whether you're looking for stress relief, want more alternative options for physical problems or you would like to learn more about angels and tarot, download the Iphone or Adroid app or go to www.hayhouseradio.com . I hope it will motivate, inspire and support you as much as it did/does for me. Have a nice weekend!

Did one of the programs of Hayhouse® radio already support you? Or do you know any other radio station that supports you in living your dream or teaches you valuable life lessons? Leave a message below, I'll always answer. Thanks for sharing!

* note: this whole article is my personal opinion and experience with Hayhouse® radio only, written to support you. Please keep in mind that there's no quote from Hayhouse® in it and no rights can be derived from this article.

How 10 strangers, a bunch of cards and a library made my day

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:14:00 +0000

Let´s take 10 strangers, a bunch of cards and a library. Can you see the similarities? Let me help you out: They were all part of my 'I live my dream' mission today, which started at my most magical place: my heart.

Please, let me share my story with you. Don't have time to read everything? Just scroll down for the conclusions. Lots of love!

It could have been a pretty normal trip to the library... I walked to the front door with a bag of borrowed books. My left foot almost touched the doormat as Archangel Raphael - the angel of healing - caught my attention: ´Laurene, let's take a few of the 'You are allowed to be' cards with you, write down some loving words and put it in some books in the library as a surprise for the readers.' My brain immediately responded: 'That's the same idea the angels told me about one year ago.'

The memory popped up... Once I arrived in the library last year, I had taken the cards out, put them back after a second and told the angels: 'Listen, I'm very sorry, but I can't do this. I'm too scared. What will others think about me? And what if the library employees will find out?' So I had gone home continuously convincing myself with a 'what-an-original-idea-but-not-me' thought, and trying to forget about it as soon as possible.

And now, one year later, I was standing there. With the same idea. My first reaction was alike: scary! However, I had gained some wisdom in the last year, so another thought followed:

Being scared = ego trying to control = don´t listen, take action!

Determined to live my dream, help others and share this message of love that was on the cards, I walked back into the living room to the white book shelves and grabbed a handful of cards. The first step was a fact.

A little later. With no more than me, myself and I and a couple of cards, I found myself sitting at a small table in the library. What to write on a card to a stranger? What message to share? I closed my eyes and concentrated on my heart chakra, at the same time asking Archangel Gabriel for inspiration. Once I felt my heart's energy, the words easily popped up:

'Dear reader,

The angels asked me to share this message. Today, I'm sharing it with you. You are allowed to be.

Blessings and have a nice day, Laurene'

Imagining the reader opening a book and being surprised by seeing a card, I started writing. Soon, my heart energy became stronger and the further I got, the bigger the smile on my face. Yes, it could be that the person opening the book wouldn't like angels. It could be that the person felt embarrassed being in the library and reading it, given the emotions these words usually trigger (have had people crying while reading, hugging me, smiling).

But hey, no-one would be able to ignore that it was all written from the heart, having had the intention of sharing love.

'Ready, steady, go!' So with 10 cards in my hand and a 'I-just-want-to-see-if-this-is-an-interesting-book' face, I calmly picked a book from the shelves. My right thumb invisibly slipped over the cards, seperating the upper one from the rest. I peeked through my eyelashes, searching for employees or readers to catch me because of my deviant behaviour. Pfew. No-one to be seen. I took a deep breath: 1,2, 3...

...With supersonic fastness I opened the book, put a card in it and turned to the next page to make my action invisible for possible prying eyes. Supposedly nonchalant, I put the book back on the shelve. Supposedly... Inside me there was this 'I-did-it-even-though-it-was-frightening!' storm going on. My brain was reconstructing the last minutes over and over, convincing itself that it had really happened. And my heart was jumping up and down as if it had just won the Olympic Games.

With a big smile and 9 cards in my hand, I turned around and silently left the shelve behind me. The latest victory still on top of my mind, I felt confident. And I had to admit that I actually was having a lot of fun (!) sneaking through the library with my little love letters. So I happily put another 8 cards in different books. 9 down, 1 to go.

What to do with nr. 10? I was looking around, seeing some dedicated library employees which now appeared less scary to me. Maybe I could even make one of them happy... I looked at the shelve in front of me and smiled: I was standing before the category of Spirituality. And there was this perfect place for a card to be directly spotted by one of the employees. My hand reached out and put it right in front of my eye, side by side with some yogi wisdom. 10. Mission accomplished.

I walked away, rewinding the tape: Yes, I had experienced anxiety. Yes, I had been wondering what others would think about it. And yes, I had been feeling insecure and vulnerable.

But most important, I didn't let that stop me this time. Listening to the angels and acting upon their guidance, made me experience so many positive and valuable things.

Let me share with you what I learned from my library love adventure that has helped me getting over anxiety and accomplish my 'I live my dream mission' for this day. I turned it into tips for you to help you live your dream:

Take back your power. Don't let fear keep you from living your dream. By accepting your fear, seeing the power you allowed it to have and consciously making the decision to take it back, you will experience courage, inner peace and harmony. This will make it a lot easier to take action.
Allow yourself to be. Turn your focus from 'what will others think about me' to 'how can I help others to experience love'. It will open up your heart and love will flow into places that once were filled with anxiety.
Ask your angels to guide you and listen. You needn't go through your current situation alone. Your guardian angels are always with you. Also, you can ask various Archangels for a specific situation. Then, let go and wait for the answer. It can come to you as a thought, feeling, words you're hearing or something you just know. The guidance of the angels can help you to align with your life's purpose, to feel supported and loved. Which makes it much more likely for you to accomplish your dream.

Enjoy!

With an extremely happy feeling and my heart still jumping, I left the library. What a wonderful experience. Would I ever get to know peoples' facial expressions, thoughts and feelings when reading the card? Probably not and that's perfectly fine. To me - and that's what I experienced on my mission today too - this is all that matters:

Love is the only truth.

What challenging leap of faith did you take? What fears did you face and what have you done to get over it that has worked for you? I'd be happy to read your tips and probably other people would too. Please leave your comment below.

Services

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:36:00 +0000

Angels

Course in Angel Messages

Learn how you can carefully answer your own and other people's questions about the meaning of life. We will work with the Angel Tarot Cards deck from Doreen Virtue. In every lesson, you will have another experience: you will- among other things - learn to trust your own channels of communication with the angels (clairaudience, -voyance, -sentience or cognizance) and learn several spreads. For example: choice-spread, love-spread and the Celtic Cross. Also we'll answer the question: how to start giving paid readings?

Interested? Find out more.

Angel Card Readings

With an angel card reading you'll get a lovingly and clear answer from the angels to your questions. A reading will provide you with insights in your specific situation and can help you to take the next step on your journey through life.

Also, it's possible to have a reading with a theme: Year reading (specified per month), Love reading, Birthday reading.

Go to the website for more information or see what others say about a reading.

Healings
In a healing session our focus is on restoring the balance of body, mind and spirit. During your life you can face physical, mental, emotional, social or spiritual challenges. These challenges can result in energy blocks which cause an imbalance. For example:

Maybe you´re exhausted because you're a high sensitive person who tends to take over emotions from others. It happens to you every day and you simply don't know how to protect yourself. In a healing session I will provide you with tips and use Reiki, massage and/or nutrition to help you restore the energy balance.

Or maybe you are aware, but you don't want to set healthy boundaries because that makes you feel selfish. You feel you are helping people be happier by taking over their stuff. This is very nobel, but it makes you feel overwhelmed and tired in the end. In that case, we will focus on your (unconscious) believes and expectations -for example by using tapping or a healing journey-, work on your self-love and end up with some Reiki and massage to relax.

Do you recognize this? Discover the possibilities or read people's experiences.

Charities

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:14:00 +0000

Charities I support
Every year I choose a charity to support for that year, donating a part of my income.

2014.
Wakibi offers people like you and me the opportunity to provide microcredits (small loans) to small entrepreneurs in developing countries. This facilitates access to affordable loans for these people with favorable payback terms. As a lender you have full control over the destination of your money. You can choose your own business or a project (eg. home equipment). When the loan is paid back, you can invest the money in another project.

What I especially like about this construction…
... it enables you to keep supporting different projects and people.
So the money invested doubles, triples, etc. its value.

… it’s really personal because you can decide
yourself whom you would like to support.

... it encourages the people in developing countries to be responsible
for their own situation and growth. They remain independent.

… 100% of the donation goes to the people.
Donating to the staff of Wakibi is an option.

Do you want to make a donation yourself? Here's the website (Dutch only).

About me - vision

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 08:36:00 +0000

I believe...

... you're happy when you are your own self.
The more you connect with your true self, the better you get to know yourself. And the easier it becomes to listen to yourself and follow your unique path of happiness.

Sometimes things happen that bring you out of balance and you lose the connection with your own self. I strive to help you remember who you are and to help you live like that. To connect you to you source of energy.

... you are allowed to be.
In my experience all human beings are essentially the same and connected to each other. We are all part of one big, all-embracing energy source.

... both your body and mind deserve to get attention.
Your body and mind are your vehicle and when you're giving them the right nutrition and regularly take care of them, they will provide you with energy which you can use to learn and fulfill your life's purpose. It also works the other way around: if you're don't pay attention to your body and mind, it can block your energy and it will keep you away from the above.

Compare it with a car: if you fuel a diesel car with gas, it will soon be damaged. And when you forget to fill it up, you will run out of fuel and you will be stuck. When using the right fuel for your car and regularly taking care of it, it will support you to reach your destiny.

... that mankind functions as a whole.
If there is, for example, a disorder in the phyical area, it will effect on one or more different areas. I see health as a balance in the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of life. In my healings and readings, I therefore always look at you as a whole. I focus on the origin of the imbalance, the cause that's behind the symptoms.

... you're in this life to learn.
And that everything has two sides. The principles of Yin and Yang. There's no light without darkness. Everyone will face challenges in life. And then you have a choice: struggling with the challenge or accepting it, improving yourself and learn. I believe you can learn in every situation, also in a period of darkness and difficult situions, and that doing so will increase the light within you. In the end, you can reach a different state of mind because of this.

... that awareness is the key to growth.
In my perception, the first thing is to be aware of who you are. As well the light as the darkness, and accepting what you find. Everything is allowed to be. You are allowed to feel what you feel. Next, you decide what you want to do with it. You choose how you approach yourself, the way you think about yourself.

Free support

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 08:34:00 +0000

Studies

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 08:33:00 +0000

Does having completed a study make you a good teacher?

Did a good teacher necessarily study?

I don't think so. It's all about attitude, life experience and the willingness and ability to connect to the source: God.

So why this page? I would like to mention my studies, since I'm grateful to have had the possibility to study and they have contributed to who I am now. Also, my studies at Healingspace were extremely valuable, so might you be looking for a good place to learn, here you go.

2014 Angel Intuitive at Hayhouse - London - Doreen Virtue

2013 Certified Angel Card Reader at Hayhouse -

London - Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine

2013 Basic medical knowledge at Civas

2013/03 Nutrition consultant at Healingspace

06/2013 Training Mouth & Health at Healingspace

03/2013 Energetical massage at Healingspace

12/2012 ReikiPractitioner at Healingspace

03/2010 Management skills at NCOI Opleidingsgroep

· Effective Management - Surani Heininga

· Inspirational Leadership - William Lengton

09/2001 Bachelor of Education at the Academy of Sports Studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Testimonials

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 08:32:00 +0000

Below you can read how a few people experienced a healing or reading. For more reviews or booking a session, visit my website.

Readings

‘At first, I was a little skeptical about an Angel card reading. But since Laurene seemed a reliable person to me, I decided to give it a try. The calm presence of Laurene made me feel comfortable during the reading. What I particularly liked, was her unprejudiced attitude; there was no question that felt ‘too weird to ask’. Thanks to the reading, I can now look at myself from a positive perspective. I am now aware of the ‘negative self-talk’ and am able to consider myself a powerful person. Last but not least: Laurene is reliable, give it a try.’ Omaji

'I just wanted to thank you for the session in Amstelveen last Sunday. I'm practicing a lot myself now, to contact heaven :) Your book tip was also really valuable. Recognised a lot, got eye-openers and stuff to work on. Thank you very much!' Amanda

Healings
'I had an incredibly valuable session with Laurene; a true experience. I was totally relaxed; deep subconscious state; and those pure, integer questions that Laurene asked 'out of the blue'! Worth another visit.' Pauline

'The sessions with Laurene are helping me to experience inner peace. Therefore, I have more freedom to enjoy life and worry less. It also helped me to separate the main and side issues.' Evelien

'Laurene immediately created an open, peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, which helped me to feel comfortable. Now I've had some Reiki/massage sessions, I feel more fit, energetic and peaceful. The Reiki helped me to totally relax and made me aware of my own inner feelings. It was a very special and nice experience that I would recommend to anyone.' Klaartje

Contact

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:50:00 +0000

Contact me
Thank you for visiting my blog. Whether you have a question, want to say hello or when you´re interested in any of my services: I'm happy and ready to help you. Please contact me as follows, I read and answer all messages.

+ 31 (0)6 511 43 038
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About me - Laurene

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:09:00 +0000

Welcome. I'm Laurene. Together with the Angels I help people to (re)connect with the loving core of their being. To enable them to use it as part of their navigation in life. So they can choose consciously and be (more) happy.

Spiritual journey

‘I was always looking for answers’
It all started when I was a little child. I have always loved people, life and learning. Every single day I was looking for answers, the truth. The more I could learn, the more I had to offer. I devoured books, was taught by a friend how to express my emotions and chose a study which forced me to be in the spotlight (scary!). Step by step I got closer to living my life's purpose: helping people getting over anxiety and live their dream.

'A friend introduced me into the world of Reiki'
I wasn't doing so well in 2007. I felt bad, had an negative self-image and simply 'didn't feel like me'. A friend introduced me into the world of Reiki. My motto 'live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever' was crucial here: even though I wasn't familiar with Reiki at all, I booked 3 sessions to try and experience it myself.

‘Since then, Reiki became a part of my life'
I still remember my trip home after my first session. Slightly surprised by the whole experience, and above all incredibly relieved. It wasn't scary and woolly. In fact, I felt really good. Reiki had made me aware of my feelings in a gentle way. With the support of my Master Toña, I uncovered disfunctional beliefs and patterns that I could accept. A burdon fell off me. In the next two sessions I got more relaxed and happy. For the first time in 2007, I was my own self. What a progress! Since then, Reiki became a part of my life.

Reiki, the way.
Because of all these awakening, I was able to make choices that fit me and I felt happier. I decided to get my Reiki I certificate and was soon able to regulate my energy. Reiki II was the next step and Reiki became a way of life. I learned to look at other people with love, took the first steps towards living in the Now and discovered the power of gratitude.

In the meantime, I saw more and more people around me who weren't happy. Having had my own experience with Reiki and the 'when I'm 40, I want to help people' thought always present, I began to feel an urge. That's why I started my Reiki Practitioner training in 2012. It was incredibly informative, confronting and an enrichment of my life. I learned to see the relationships with the Traditional Chinese Medicins, got feedback to increase the effectiveness of my sessions and because I was confronted so much with who I was, I also discovered new ways to heal. I'm so grateful for all the knowledge and wisdom offered.

‘Nothing without a reason’
At the very moment I had subscribed for a course of Energetical Massage and Nutrition consultant, the company I was working for filed for bankrupty. I had been happily working there for seven years, so it hit me hard. Thanks to my belief - nothing without a reason - and my attitude -you can always choose to be positive about everything that happens - it soon changed. I felt: this is the moment I've been waiting for my entire life. Now I can help people.

‘Now I'm doing healing for a living, I'm the happiest person on earth.’
In April 2013 I founded my own business and it is wonderful. Now I'm practicing healing and reading (Reiki is part of it) for a living, I'm the happiest person on earth. I thank God every day for enabling me to go this way. I feel guided and keep looking forward to all the healing and reading sessions and the courses with my lovely clients.

Grateful
On my way, a lot of people have crossed my path. I'm grateful for every single person God brought into my life. There's a few I would like to mention here:

Marieke, my partner for life, who believes in me and is always there;
Dolf, my peaceful father;
Leny, my open-minded and in her own way wise mother;
Merline, my happy and funny sister;
Robbert, my friend who looked and looks at me unprejudiced;
Toña, my Reiki Master full of opportunities;
Surani, my soul sister and always dedicated coach ‘self-love’.

I'm also grateful for all the wisdom and inspiration of Mikao Usui (founder Reiki), Doreen Virtue, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Ghandi en Siddharta Gautama (the Buddha).