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Riches Through Specialized Knowledge

2012-05-16T23:20:00.000-07:00

We gain riches through our knowledge and the actions that we take. The things that you love to do and your knowledge of a particular subject can deem you a specialist in a field.

There are many ways that you can gain knowledge. Whatever the subject is, most likely there is someone in the world who is making a great deal of money because of their knowledge on that subject. They are passionate - sometimes to the point of being obsessed - and want to learn as much as they can.

In the book, “Think and Grow Rich”, Napoleon Hill said that there are two types of knowledge: general and specialized. It is specialized knowledge that will help you turn a desire into money. So, what can you do to gain this specialized knowledge?

1) Learn on your own. Some people are self-taught. They read books, magazines, and research the Internet. They take what they learn and create experiences for themselves, which can provide unique knowledge that they share with others.

When I wanted to start an internet business, I would come home everyday after work and browse the internet learning from other people who had become successful starting their own business online. At the time there weren’t any college classes offered for internet marketing, so I subscribed to newsletters and read tons of ebooks.

2) Get “hands-on” training from others. You get to learn from their mistakes. You can be an apprentice to someone who is already a specialist in their field. Some people learn better from doing rather than reading.

3) Take classes. We live in a time where there are so many resources and teachers at our disposal. You can even take classes from the comfort of your own home now. There are online mba degrees available if I ever wanted to further my business knowledge. If leading and teaching others is your thing, all you have to do is search “masters degree organizational leadership” on the web to find schools.

Once you have the knowledge, create a plan to turn that knowledge into money. As Napoleon Hill suggested, never stop acquiring specialized knowledge regarding your purpose, business, or profession.

“Knowledge will not attract money, unless it is organized, and intelligently directed, through practical plans of action, to the definite end of accumulation of money.” -- Napoleon Hill.

Regardless of what you do, the most important thing is to just have fun and be passionate about it. Know in your mind that you are already successful and BELIEVE it. Visualize every day that you are successful, and feel that success permeate throughout your body!

Practice Make Positive

2012-05-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

One of the hiking trails in Sedona

I've had so much to share with you, but haven't been able to post anything. I hope that you're doing well!

The one thing that I've been practicing these past few months is being positive. When you start off your day in a positive mindset, nothing but positive can come to you.

What I've learned is that when things don't go your way, there's something to learn from that. The Universe is always conspiring on your behalf, so what may seem like "bad luck" is just a blessing in a disguise. I'm sure many of you already know this, but sometimes we need a reminder every now and then.

The more you look for the positive, that's all you'll begin to see. This has been my experience. If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you know that this has been one of the memes of this site.

Just as we've been conditioned to act a certain way or have certain beliefs, it's the same for maintaining a positive attitude at all times. You have to recondition yourself to think positive. To this day I still watch videos filled with positive affirmations. I'm more aware of the words I say in my everyday conversations and I'm learning to tune out any type of negative energy from other people. It's an everyday practice. Just like you practice anything you want to master such as golf or painting, you have to practice being positive.

It certainly helps when you surround yourself with positive people and environments. Recently I spent a few days in Sedona, Arizona where the energy is happy and serene. Sedona is a very spiritual place and the people there are so genuinely nice. It's a must-see! I came home renewed and spiritually uplifted.

My favorite part of the trip was visiting Cathedral Rock, which is home to one of the major vortexes in the world. If you're not familiar with vortexes (or vortices), they are swirling centers of spiritual energy. All the trees in the areas close to the vortex even had twisted trunks and branches! Learn more about vortexes.

Do you have any tips you'd like to share on how to be a more positive person?

This Is How to Live

2012-02-09T11:00:00.000-08:00

Source: Uploaded by user via Lyman on Pinterest

I know I haven't been around here much lately, but I came across this graphic on Pinterest today via Lyman Reed and just had to share it.

I promise to be back soon with an inspiring blog post! I've just been very focused on helping people start their own internet business in addition to facilitating social media workshops here in San Diego.

Hope you're doing well and living like someone left the gate open! Just go and have fun :)

Getting Out of the Financial Comfort Zone

2011-12-06T09:35:00.000-08:00

Are you in a financial comfort zone?

I was reading an article by Steve Pavlina, How to Raise Your Financial Vibration, and I realized that my financial situation has been pretty stagnant. Yes, my income has increased compared to last year, but I've gotten into this comfort zone in which my productivity has been more or less the same, if not declining. I've been pretty happy where I am at the moment as far as my health, relationships, and place of residence, but when I find myself getting close to that tipping point of increasing my abundance even more, I start to feel overwhelmed and get these mental blocks and thoughts that It's going to be too much work.

For example, for quite a few years now I've been wanting to do workshops to teach people how to start their own online business. Well, in the past couple months The Universe has brought to me the people and resources to make this happen. I've had this real strong desire to help people become free from jobs that they hate and be their own boss doing something they love. It's a goal that I've personally achieved, and I feel compelled to help others in this way.

Last week I began to put my plan of hosting these workshops into motion by creating an outline for the workshop, contacting the person in charge at the facility where the workshops will be held, and I even took a workshop on public speaking so that I can be more comfortable in front of a group of people. Up until now I've only facilitated two workshops on social media with small groups, but I anticipate that this workshop about starting an online business will attract even bigger groups.

The more I think about facilitating these workshops, the more excited I get. However, at the same time I feel comfortable where I am at the moment. The part of my mind that wants to keep me in this financial comfort zone is saying that putting together these workshops will require a great deal of output in the beginning in terms of time and energy...and is this something that I really want?

So now I'm at this point of taking inspired action, but now it's just a matter of erasing the limiting beliefs that try to keep me in that comfort zone. My limiting belief is that it's going to be too much work for me to put on these workshops. In actuality, I've already done most of the work and have all the content put together. It's just a matter of putting into presentation form.

I'm thinking now as I type this that if it is truly inspired action, then I shouldn't let those thoughts stop me. What I'm also realizing now is that I now have the capacity to identify these limiting thoughts and know that I can eliminate them through techniques such as EFT and begin to affirm more positive thoughts, which I've been working on for the past week.

How many of you are in this same financial comfort zone? You want to take that next step towards achieving more abundance and wealth in your life, but doubts and fears pop up? What do you do to eliminate limiting beliefs?

Overcome Negative Thoughts and Feelings in 5 Minutes

2011-10-26T12:54:00.000-07:00

As much as I love to be happy and inspire people to live more blissful lives, I admit that I'm not exactly "perfect" in this area. I can say that I am happy about 98% of the time, but once in a blue moon negative thoughts and feelings will creep up. However, I'm grateful to now have the awareness of these negative feelings and can stop them in their tracks with tools I've learned these past few years.

The problem I had before was that I would allow these negative thoughts and feelings spiral out of control. And even if I thought I was "over it", they still lingered in the back of my mind whispering to me every now and then.

The other day I had a little episode of negative thoughts. I was tired, feeling overwhelmed, and just very emotional. I realized I was playing this broken record in my head and these thoughts just would not stop. I knew that if I didn't zap out these feelings right then and there, I would begin to attract more of these thoughts and feelings.

So I laid down on the couch and played a video on YouTube called "Full Chakra Restoration Cleansing"...

There are many videos like this on YouTube that can help clear out that negative energy in the body. If you're not familiar with chakras, here's a full explanation of what chakras are.

Sometimes it takes watching a few of these videos to help clear out the negative energy, depending on how strong the feelings are. I also highly recommend trying out EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for stress relief.

I know that these techniques may be a little bit out of your comfort zone for some of you. If you try these with an open mind, I'm pretty sure you'll be pleasantly surprised!

What practices or techniques do you use to get rid of negative thoughts and feelings?

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Living Your Life With Purpose

2011-10-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my favorite bloggers, Stephanie Quilao, for the Studio 747 BlogTalk Radio Show. The topic of conversation was about living your life with purpose, and Stephanie shared her thoughts about what that means to her in addition to offering some advice to people who are not sure what their life purpose is.

Stephanie mentioned that she is at a pivot point in her life in that she only wants to do things that are fun and exciting to her. She's come to realize through her blogging and tweeting that her purpose is to inspire people to live healthier lives.

As I was talking with Stephanie, I had an "Aha" moment. I realized that I needed to be clear about my own purpose in life. What is it really that I love to do? I have many things that I like to do such as blogging, painting, making jewelry, and helping people build their online business...but what do I LOVE to do?

It dawned on me that what I love to do is inspire people to follow their passions and dreams. What I love to do is help people do what they love to do! I want people to be excited about life - to laugh, have peace, be joyful, and live abundantly.

I invite you to listen to my interview with Stephanie and to start thinking about how you can start living your life with more purpose and meaning. I'd also love to hear your own thoughts and comments, so do share!

3 Positivity Practices From Sheri Riley

2011-10-06T22:18:00.000-07:00

Need help staying optimistic and calm - even during times of financial strife and relationship turmoil? Consider these 3 “Positivity Practices” from work/life balance expert Sheri Riley, founder of GLUE, Inc. and creator of the Exponential Living program:

1: Reflect on Positive Past Events
Cultivating and maintaining a peaceful, calm and optimistic life must be a goal of paramount importance. Distractions and life’s distresses both small and large, most definitely including those work, financial and relationship-related, will pull you away from this goal each and every time you allow it. Your thoughts are the training ground and spring board for your overall disposition and perspective on life. Many accomplished people never pause to revel in or acknowledge their past successes. They are constantly striving for what’s next. While not entirely a bad thing, when your desire to achieve and earn becomes bigger than your desire to BE, your existence will be likened to a hamster running in an endless circle, never at peace and never at a point of rest.

2: Have a Giving Heart and Spirit
Most know that giving back to society and those in need is one of the most meaningful activities we can engage in - making us feel happy and optimistic about life. In fact, many very successful people also believe that giving is directly tied to their luck and success up ahead. Having a giving heart and spirit not only creates more opportunities for you to provide for others, but doing so allows more opportunities for your continued success to manifest in your life, and others: what impacts one impacts us all. Achievement, earnings and accomplishments come from the work of our hands and minds, but true success and fulfillment comes from giving of the heart. Not just donating your time through charitable work or financial donations, but also allocating precious time to family and friends. Being present and accessible to loved ones is the ultimate gift for others…and yourself.

3: Live Exponentially
Exponential Living is achieved through excellence in your Personal, Spiritual, and Emotional health, and balance in all aspects of your life – with yourself and others. It is achieved by building and maintaining spirituality; loving and caring for yourself (hobbies, exercise, “me” time); spending quality time with and appreciating yourself and your family; recognizing your success; and living in your own truth. When living exponentially you are comfortable with who you are, separate from what you do. It’s when you live in a state of true contentment, being present with yourself and others while also pursuing and maintaining excellence in all aspects of your life.

Sheri Riley's Exponential Living program is a ground-breaking initiative that helps individuals create balance among life's key areas in ways that promote a higher standard of excellence. Learn more online at www.exponentialliving.com.

Medtech College Reviews: Synchronicity in Action

2011-09-28T07:39:00.000-07:00

As I spend more time studying and living the Law of Attraction, I’ve been noticing more and more the synchronicities that are appearing in my life. I don’t believe there are such things as “coincidences”, but that you attract things and circumstances in your life through your thoughts and purposeful actions, or what quantum physicists may call “being on the same frequency or energy wavelength”. Apparently I’ve been on the same frequency as healthcare career education and Medtech College reviews. Here is an example of synchronicity that happened in my life recently...

I’ve been doing writing work for a client who works within the health care and medical services industry. As part of my ongoing work, I have to write about the state of the health care system in the U.S. as well as provide health care information and resources. All this work that I’ve been doing for my client has spurred a great deal of ideas and a passion for creating a better health care system and sharing tips with medical professionals on how to provide quality care.

One of the main thoughts that has come to mind is the improvement of health care education for those who are interested in working in the medical field. The more I thought about it, the more I believe that focusing on training people properly and teaching them interpersonal skills would improve the quality of health care and ultimately drive medical costs down.

Ever since I’ve had these ideas, with very little effort on my part I’ve been coming across a variety of resources including the Medtech College website and their student reviews. Someone will email me with a resource or I’ll come across the perfect article to share while hanging out on Facebook or Twitter. If you “just happened” to come across this article searching for college reviews (See! Synchronicity does work, right?) and are interested in a medical career, you can check out the Medtech College Facebook page or Medtech College Twitter profile for more information about this college.

Because I have been so passionate about this topic, it has shown in my writing. My client just hired me to do more work for him, which would increase my monthly income. As you can see, when you’re passionate about something, The Universe works in your favor to bring the resources and abundance without you having to “struggle” or “work hard”. It all comes together through synchronistic events.

5 Ways You Block Your Abundance

2011-09-02T15:17:00.000-07:00

So you’ve been working on manifesting more abundance into your life or business. You’ve been saying positive affirmations to yourself and you have a vision board that you look at everyday, but for some reason your life is still the same. You can’t seem to get ahead.

It must be that you’re doing one of these things that is blocking the flow of abundance...

1. You worry over finances. Worrying over a lack of money is counterproductive. It never helps the situation. When you worry, you’re sending a message that you don’t really believe that you can be more abundant. Instead, focus ALL of your attention on the possibilities and ways that money and abundance can flow into your life. Say to yourself, “The Universe (God) takes care of me everyday in every way.”

2. You hoard money. Hoarding money is a sign of poverty mentality. You don’t believe in a constant flow of abundance coming to you. Live by the mantra that what you give comes back to you. What’s the point of having money if you don’t spend it and enjoy life? If you have a business, reinvest it into your business or treat your employees to an unexpected bonus.

3. You don’t come from a place of service. One thing I’ve learned from Wayne Dyer is to ask this question everyday: “What can I do today to be of service?” Mother Teresa spent the majority of her life being of service and she became a millionaire. Whatever you are doing now - whether you’re a gardener, realtor, babysitter, or sales person - think of ways that you can be a better people person. If you’re in business, I always encourage taking a sales training class that’s centered around customer service. .

4. You don't let go of blame. Don’t blame your parents, the IRS, the bill collectors, the government or anyone else for your situation. Just know that what you have attracted has alot to do with your subconscious, however, you now understand that you have the power to change that.

5. You complain. Do you constantly complain about how the rich are stealing from the poor, that you never have enough money, or that your ex-spouse has to get 50% of your pay every month for child support? Stop telling these stories and maintain thoughts of abundance in your mind.

Do any of these points resonate with you? Take some time today to think about what areas you feel inspired to work on. Also, leave a comment if there’s anything else you’d like to add to this list.

Photo Credit: Eflon on Flickr

Stay Open to the Possibilities of Attracting Money

2011-08-30T09:22:00.000-07:00

If there’s anything I’ve learned during this journey of attracting money and abundance is that money can come from unexpected sources -- that is, if I stay open to all the possibilities of it flowing into my life. If you're so focused on just one source of income like money from employment or some kind of monthly check, and you believe that’s all the money you’ll have, then you’ve closed yourself off to receiving money from other sources.

When I was working a 9-5 job, I would budget my bills and expenses around the money from that job. I knew I would get paid every two weeks and the amount was more or less the same every pay period. At the time I believed that was my only source of income, so in essence, that’s the only money I ever received. It was a rare occasion that I received money unexpectedly. I realize now it was because I wasn’t open to all the different possibilities of receiving money.

But now that I understand the Law of Attraction and the power of thought, I am able to attract unexpected money. It’s as simple as affirming to yourself: “I am open to receiving money from unexpected sources” and visualizing the experience of receiving that money. Then start thinking about all the multitude of possibilities that money can flow into your life...Maybe you could find $250 on the ground (happened to me!), maybe you receive an inheritance from a long-lost relative, maybe you’re entitled to a ppi reclaim if you live in the UK, or maybe you receive an unexpected check in the mail for some kind of corporate class-action lawsuit (happened to me!).

The key idea here is to just stay open to the possibilities. Use your imagination and get into that feel-good place...and watch all the money that you’ll begin to attract to you!

Wealth and Abundance Come in Many Forms

2011-07-09T16:42:00.000-07:00

Photo taken during my vacation to the island of Moloka'i in Hawaii
I was cleaning my desk today and came across a chapter I had printed out from Bud Bilanchi's book, Straight Talk for Success. The chapter is titled "Build Strong Relationships" which starts off with a quote from Jeffrey Gitomer:

"Everyone wants to be rich. Although most people think being rich is about having money, rich is a description for everything but money. Rich relationships lead to much more than money. They lead to success, fulfillment and wealth."

I think this is a quote that every child should learn...and some adults too!

When we think of wealth and luxury, many of us automatically picture millions in the bank, exotic sports cars, and mansions. Although that is a form of wealth, being "rich" is so much more than that. Wealth and abundance can flow through many ways. Jeffrey Gitomer nailed it right on the head when he said that "Rich relationships lead to much more than money".

I've been blessed with many friends. As a military brat growing up, I've traveled to a myriad of places and met so people. Thank God for Facebook because now I'm able to keep in touch with all of these people. There are people who I've known since childhood growing up in Lemoore, a small town in Central California. One friend in particular I've known since the 3rd grade.

Carrie (name changed for privacy) and I have been friends for about 30 years and have kept in constant contact even when we've lived thousands of miles and continents apart. We've often joked about being roommates when we're old like the ladies from that 80's show, "Golden Girls". Although I'm sure we've gotten on each other's nerves, we've never had any arguments or fights during our friendship. Could you say that no amount of money could replace that type of relationship?

So, this year I told myself that I was going to not work so much and do more traveling. An opportunity opened up for me to go to Hawaii last month and house sit for a friend that I had met through a company we both blogged for. Although that company has ceased operations, we kept in touch and built a relationship through our blogs and Facebook.

When I told my friend Carrie about going to Hawaii, she offered to add me to her "Enrolled Friend" list. You see, she's a flight attendant for a major airline. As her "Enrolled Friend" I can fly anywhere practically for free. I get this privilege for 1 year...I used it to not only travel to Hawaii, but I went to Miami for vacation as well. I even had the chance to experience traveling in First Class for some of those flights.

When I tell people I've met during my travels about my vacation, they ask me, "Do you even work? What do you do?"

There's a saying in the U.S. that goes something like, "It's not what you do, it's who you know." In my case, it has been about who I know and have created relationships with. However, it's also about Law of Attraction and sowing positive seeds in those relationships. I wanted to travel more and The Universe made it happen!

This is just one example of how you can be rich without having tons of money in the bank. Wealth and abundance comes in many forms. Being rich can come through long-lasting friendships, gifts, wisdom and knowledge, a healthy body, or even simple acts of kindness.

What makes you feel rich?

Guest Post: How Having Confidence in Myself Scored Me an Incredible Job

2011-07-07T20:51:00.000-07:00

Having confidence and strong belief is the first step to attracting anything you want in life. In this guest post by Mariana Ashley, she shares her perspective on confidence and how it helped her get a job.

If you are anything like I was a few years ago, you may think that the title of this blog article is yet another bogus one that's filled with empty promises. However, I'm a firm believer in the ability of a sense of confidence to lift you out of virtually any bad situation and catapult you to places you've only dreamed of. And I know this from personal experience, since every task or experience in which I had low confidence levels, I failed miserably, where the opposite was true when I was able to assert myself. Here are a few things I experienced in which confidence scored me my dream job.

1. All confidence is initially faked.
Other people, in many ways, are like cockroaches. They're just as scared of you as you are scared of them. As such, remember that if you have a tendency toward low self-esteem, know that the only way to build confidence from zero is to fake it initially. Then you will see how your confidence builds on past experiences. In my job search, whenever I landed an interview, I made sure to pretend that I wasn't super nervous.

2. There's a difference between cockiness and confidence.
Confidence, of course, has its limits, and it's usually the least secure of us who will resort to being cocky. The best way to avoid cockiness in the job search process is to be honest and humble about your qualifications. If you don't know the answer to an interview question, for example, say that you don't know, but proceed to hazard an educated guess. This demonstration of humility is oddly enough an enormous confidence booster.

3. The more you prepare for anything, the more confident you will be automatically.
Even though I mentioned that confidence is almost always initially faked, you can only fake so much. That is to say, feigning confidence can only be accomplished if you are first knowledgeable about your industry, the job market, the company with which you are seeking to work, and the type and culture of people by home you are seeking to get hired.

4. Being comfortable talking to people of all different backgrounds is half the battle.
Of course, confidence in the job search arena isn't usually about mustering up the energy and courage to challenge yourself about the job, or the tasks entailed. People tend to lose their confidence when dealing with other people. During my job search, I learned that communicating kindly and humbly but assertively is the key to success when it comes to dealing with people. If you want more concrete examples of how you can improve your people skills, pick up Dale Carnegie's classic How to Win Friends and Influence People or join your local ToastMasters.

Mariana Ashley is a freelance writer who particularly enjoys writing about online colleges. She loves receiving reader feedback, which can be directed to mariana.ashley031 @gmail.com.

Great Household Budgeting Tips

2011-07-04T18:06:00.000-07:00

When you're getting down to budgeting at home, you should really get everyone involved. Even the smallest changes can yield big savings over the course of a year. Everyone in your household can contribute to the good cause!

Usually, if you're in debt, it's a really good idea to cut back on expenses. Household budgeting is a good place to start. You can get more debt help and advice today if your debts are getting difficult to manage: just follow the link.

Five tips for your household budget

DIY - Try to tackle any jobs around the home that don't need a specialist. If you're not sure, ask someone for advice or look up how to fix things yourself online. There are thousands of DIY forums out there with tips from professionals. It could save you hundreds of pounds. Just make sure you don't try jobs you can't handle - and make things worse!

GARDENING - Do your own gardening and grow your own vegetables. Seeds are relatively cheap and it's a good hobby. Ask for tips and help from your green-fingered friends and relatives. You'll find many people love sharing their gardening knowledge and they may even share their spare pots or cuttings with you for free!

MEAL TIMES - This may sound obvious, but cooking separate meals for each individual in your home is generally more expensive than making one large meal for all to share. Everyone has their favourite foods, but there's usually a common ground. If you agree to eat together more often, it could save a lot of money over the course of one year.

LAUNDRY - Wash your laundry on a lower temperature to save money on your electricity bill. A cool wash, at around 30 degrees Celsius, should still shift most superficial stains. (Stubborn stains could be soaked before washing.)

Consider whether you really need to use the tumble dryer. These appliances use a great deal of electricity and are expensive to run. When it's raining outside, you can still hang washing out to dry indoors.

HEATING - You set your thermostat so the room temperature stays constant. Lower that temperature by just 1 degree Celsius and you could save more than you expect on your heating bill.

You may not like to try every single one of these tips, or you may already be saving money in your household through these ideas (or others). Either way, household budgeting can take just a little bit of thought and effort, but the money you save can go quite a long way towards repaying your debts faster.

As you start paying down your debt, focus on the many different ways that money can start flowing into your life! Put your mind at ease knowing that The Universe will always take care of you...

Increase Your Gratitude

2011-06-11T10:44:00.000-07:00

Today I came across this quote from the creator of The Secret movie, Rhonda Byrne, that I want to share:

All manifestation happens because of your frequency. If something you want is not appearing, you have to change your frequency. Every time you're grateful, in that moment, you've changed your frequency. So to speed up manifestation, increase your gratitude. Not here yet? Increase your gratitude. Hasn't manifested? Increase your gratitude even more. Got it?

What are the things that you can be grateful for today?

Food...

A roof over your head...

The ability to walk...

Today I am grateful that I have a computer so that I can help spread these types of messages and uplift people. I am also grateful for a healthy body and having so many choices of food to eat. I feel truly blessed!

In the quote above, Rhonda Byrne refers to this idea of "frequency". Know that your thoughts and physical body are made of energy vibrating at a certain frequency. When you're positive, the frequency is much higher than when you feel negative. So, when your frequency is high, you feel more energized and alive. You feel good, right? That good energy begins to attract the same type of energy in other things and people.

Affirmation: I know that when I wake up in the morning and thank God for another beautiful day in paradise, my day starts off great. I focus on the positive aspects and attract more good things.

Resource of Interest: The Awakening Course: Attracting Wealth, Health, Happiness and Love - Dr. Joe Vitale, star of the hit movie "The Secret," has taken the law of attraction up to a whole other level, providing practical step by step applications to help you create the life of your dreams!

Want More Money and Abundance? Go On Holiday!

2011-05-25T15:38:00.000-07:00

I noticed an interesting trend that occurred in my life this past year. Whenever I went on holiday, I would attract more money and abundance to me. It didn’t really sink in until recently when I was on a five day mini-holiday and suddenly I had an inflow of projects and money all at once. That’s when I decided that I was going to go on more holidays this year – especially all inclusive holidays!

Think about the last time you went on holiday. I bet you were just relaxed and having a good time, right?

No care in the world…just going with the flow…

When you allow your mind and body to relax, you allow the flow of energy to come to you more freely. If you had all the money in the world in your bank account right now, you would feel relaxed and happy. It’s that same feeling you experience when you’re on holiday. All you’re thinking about is having a good time, where to eat, and exciting places and sites to see.

This is actually how you could approach everyday life. Wake up excited about what’s to come and always anticipate a relaxed, fun day. Don’t get bogged down by all those To Do’s and Have To’s, which often happens. Approach your work with a light-hearted attitude and just stay in the moment!

I wish I could go on holiday every day of the year, but then nothing would get done! However, I can get into that same feeling of relaxation through visualization exercises. I haven’t been consistent with this, but I’m going to create a habit of visualizing myself at the beach every morning after I wake up. (I actually will be experiencing this when I go on holiday to Hawaii and then Miami, Florida next month! )

Have you ever gone on holiday and attracted more money and abundance during that time? I’d love to hear your story!

Inspiration From Simple Abundance: Scarcity Is An Ilusion

2011-05-05T15:22:00.000-07:00

Today I pulled out one of my favorite books, Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach. This book offers words of inspiration for every day of the year.

For January 12, the title is "There Is No Scarcity", where she says:

"If you are worried about money today, take heart. You have the power to change your lifestyle and move from a feeling of lack and deprivation to a feeling of abundance and fulfillment. Money ebbs and flows in our lives. What should remain constant is our realization that abundance is our spiritual birthright. American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson once said that 'It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing - that's the Lord's test.'"

Our environment bombards us with messages that "there isn't enough" and "recession", so it's no wonder why so many of us believe that there is scarcity in the world. However, if you really think about it, scarcity is an illusion that has been perpetuated by the media and those who are not connected to Unlimited Source Energy (i.e. God, Jesus, Allah, etc). Right now there are still millions of people attracting abundance into their lives because they understand that money is energy. When you feel abundant and you project abundance, you attract more of that same energy to you.

There is nothing outside of you that dictates how much abundance you can have in your life. The stock market, your bank account, the rising gas prices...none of that should stop you from feeling good and feeling abundant. YOU and ONLY YOU have the power to co-create with Unlimited Source Energy. There is plenty of that energy to go around. It is limitless and flows continuously through our lives.

Allow yourself to accept the idea that your ability to experience prosperity, happiness and harmony is a process that comes from you if you know what to do.

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I would love to hear any stories or tips you have about experiencing abundance and prosperity!

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How a Desire Statement Can Change Your Life

2011-04-26T17:22:00.000-07:00

Recently I started watching Robert Evan's Habit of Attraction video series where he expands on the topic of Law of Attraction and shares his own unique techniques for manifesting desires.

I like Robert's idea of "building up your manifesting muscle" and creating confidence in your abilities to attract what you want in life. It does take consistent practice! One of the problems that people face when they want to manifest something is that they're not consistent when it comes to implementing what they've learned.

The second video is great for it teaches you how to write a Desire Statement, which is a super-charged affirmation focused on attracting a specific desire into your life.

Usually Robert requires you to opt-in (give your name and email) to watch this video but he agreed to let me give you a direct link to the video without having to opt-in.

This is a golden opportunity to check out what Robert has to offer before deciding if you want more.

Click here to learn how to write a Desire Statement...

Watching this video gave me good vibrations! I think you'll feel really inspired by it too.

The Time Abundance Mindset

2011-03-30T15:10:00.000-07:00

Big Bear: A Place Where Time Stands Still

This past weekend I spent most of the time on the couch relaxing and watching basketball games. I felt guilty for about two seconds, but I had to remind myself that I worked all week, so what's two days of doing nothing?!

I really reveled in this relaxation mode...and I thought about all those years that I worked on weekends and how I wished I could just veg out on the couch. Nowadays I could just relax on the couch everyday if I really wanted to.

One of the greatest blessings of being able to work at home is that I can dictate how my time is spent. I really value the time that I have to be able to do whatever I want whenever I want. I can go to the movies during the day and do my work at night...or I can sleep in until noon and start my day at 1 pm.

One of the things I do struggle with is getting into a "Time Abundance Mindset". I have this nagging belief that I never have any time to do everything that I want to do, which leaves me feeling overwhelmed and tired. That ongoing "To Do" list keeps getting longer and longer. I sometimes forget that I have The Universal Manager who can help attract all the help and resources I need to get everything done.

During my session with Stephanie Tran today, she guided me through a visualization exercise in which I thought back to a time when I felt truly joyful, carefree, light, and in the moment. The last time I really experienced that was last year when I took a trip with my fiance to Big Bear. Being around nature and taking in the beautiful scenery was such a wonderful feeling. I felt like time stood still while we were there. The visualization exercise really helped get me back into that feeling of relaxation and excitement of being free...

I am grateful for articles like The Abundance of Time that remind us that time is indeed limitless...and that we should just enjoy the moment...now.

5 Ways to Attract Money Today

2011-03-25T14:41:00.000-07:00

Maybe you’re in a money pinch and you need to attract money pronto - like today. In this post I will offer a few ideas to help you out. Some of these I’ve done before, so they can work! Even if you don’t use any of these ideas, it will at least get the ball rolling and get your mind focused on attracting even more ideas.

Post an ad on Craigslist, Facebook, or Twitter offering a service - Maybe you can be a taxi-cab for someone who doesn’t have a car or if you’re a good organizer, post an ad offering your organizing services…or maybe you can be a last-minute babysitter. I’m sure there’s something you’re good at that you can offer as a service. Who knows, it may actually turn into a full-blown business! Sidenote: If you’re posting on Facebook or Twitter, make sure you let people know that you’re offering the service for your local area.

Sell that bike, computer, designer purse, or any other high-end item that’s collecting dust - If you haven’t used it in 6 months, maybe it’s time to let it go. There are stores or consignment shops that will buy old, non-working computers, electronic items, video games, or even refrigerators.

Have a yard sale - If you live in an area with lots of traffic, then you might want to gather all that junk in your attic or basement and have a yard sale. If not, maybe there’s a flea market or swap meet going on today in your area that you can sell your stuff at.

Get a job at a temp agency - Some employment agencies have clients who need people for one-day gigs. I did this once during college and ended up working as a blackjack dealer at a fundraising event. I didn’t really know what I was doing, but it was all for fun anyway!

Get an online cash advance - If posting ads, doing any kind of labor, or selling your stuff doesn’t sound appealing, there are payday lenders online that can give you a cash advance within an hour. Keep in mind that you have to pay back these loans on your next payday, so borrow wisely!

Do you have any other ideas to attract money today?

Photo Credit: Robert Couse-Baker on Flickr

Abundance Manifestations: Day 3

2011-03-24T23:42:00.000-07:00

This is my third day of journaling about focusing on and manifesting abundance, and today did not disappoint...

My first stop today was the post office where I had to buy stamps. I didn't ask for any stamp in particular, so the lady gave me stamps with the word "LOVE" on them. As soon as I saw them, I immediately felt all warm and fuzzy inside. Who says you need a husband (or wife!) when you can have The Universe sending you love via a stamp?

Next stop was Starbucks where I did some work on a project for a client. I was wearing my new Boston Celtics t-shirt, so a man walked up to me and asked if I was a Celtics fan. I told him "Yes", so he proceeded to entertain me with an interesting Lakers/Celtics story. A little while later another man started a lively conversation with me about the New York Knicks. It was fun to talk basketball and I got a few good laughs out of those brief connections. Those laughs put me in an even better mood for the rest of the day.

The cloudy skies we had in the morning cleared up in the afternoon, so I went for a walk through the neighborhood...and found two pennies in the road. Later tonight I found another penny in the parking lot of the grocery store. I haven't found money on the ground in awhile!

The flow of money didn't stop there, though. I was able to secure at least four new advertisers for my blogs. Last night before I went to bed, I was thinking, "I want more advertisers. It would be nice to have more advertising revenue." Even though I've done this numerous times in the past, it still ceases to surprise me when I do get more money "out of the blue". That's why I always recommend setting intentions at night before going to bed and/or first thing in the morning when you wake up.

I also received a ton of ideas today on what I would do with $312 million, which is the California Mega-Million Jackpot! I already have a list of things I would do, but I added even more projects to that list. My mind expanded so much as I kept thinking of all the people I could help and the places I could visit. For a brief moment I had the mind of Oprah :)

How about you? What abundance has flowed into your life today? Feel free to share via comments!

4 Manifestations of Abundance

2011-03-23T22:56:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I talked about tuning into abundance and being more aware of the manifestations of abundance.

Well, today I woke up with the expectation of receiving more abundance in my life. I think that made a huge difference in what did manifest today. I didn't have that feeling of maybe it will happen or maybe it won't. Today I knew that good things were going to come my way.

The first thing I noticed was a group of egrets gathered on the lake outside our house. They're beautiful, tall white birds that look so peaceful just hanging out on the lake. I often see one or two together, but usually no more than two. Today I saw seven of them all at once!

The second sign of abundance came in the way of an email from a client. The company is a fashion brand and I actually hadn't heard from them in a few months because the owner was overseas working on a new collection. The work I was doing for them represented a nice chunk of my income, so when the owner was gone, I basically was out of work.

So I get an email from the project manager today telling me that they're done with their latest collection and they want me to help them again. It's interesting because just about an hour before I got that email I was thinking about that company wondering how everything was going.

The third abundance manifestation I want to share is this video I came across on YouTube. I was feeling a little uninspired to write, but this self-hypnosis session for creativity helped to stimulate my mind and gave me a little energy boost...

Today I also decided not to go with a "To Do" list and just go with the flow. I think I may stay with this plan because I felt alot more relaxed and less tense than I have been feeling lately. I'm beginning to trust more that whatever I "need" to do will be brought to mind when it's time to be done. Instead of having this "To Do" list staring at me and not allowing me to focus, I can be in the moment and put all my energy into what is in front of me. So, in essence, I have an abundance of energy now. I didn't realize that this long list of things to do was the reason why I was feeling so out of balance last week.

The more I write about these manifestations of abundance, the more excited I feel about what's ahead for the rest of the week. How much better can it get?

Stay tuned tomorrow!

Tuning Into Abundance

2011-03-22T21:12:00.000-07:00

I went for a walk today...and as I passed by a neighbor's house, I noticed that some of the plants in their yard had grown new leaves. The leaves were a very beautiful bright green color and just glistened in the sunlight.

As I continued my walk I began to notice all the variety of pretty flowers in bloom. I even took note of these tall trees that I never saw before.

With the spring season already here, you probably have noticed signs of new growth too.

It made me think about the abundance that comes into our lives. It shows up in little ways at first, but the more we focus on this goodness, the more we start to notice all the other abundance around us.

Maybe you find a quarter on the ground, a retail clerk gives you an unexpected discount, or better yet, you are offered the "perfect" business opportunity. This abundance can be in the form of money, however, it can come in many other ways too.

I like this idea of documenting all the good things I've noticed, so over the next week I will post everyday and share my adventures in attracting more abundance :) Hopefully it will inspire you to keep your own abundance journal and be more aware of all the abundance around you.

3 Ways to Get Rid of Negative Thoughts and Limiting Beliefs

2011-03-18T02:23:00.000-07:00

The other day I had a conversation with someone who told me that she was having a hard time getting rid of negative thoughts. I know that this is a common problem for many people, so I thought I'd share some of the ways I've been able to get rid of limiting beliefs and the endless chatter in your mind that stops you from taking action on your dreams.

I'll admit that I still have some work to do in this area. I have my days when I catch those negative thoughts floating around in my mind. However, they have become few and far between because I began practicing positive thoughts (among other things) consistently.

The key word here is practice. I'm not going to tell you that you're going to change overnight - especially if you have had limiting beliefs for many years. In my case, I had beliefs that went back as far as 10-years-old, if not younger.

Now I've implemented a practice of these three things to get rid of negative thoughts/energy:

1. I listen to Abraham-Hicks - Do a search for "Abraham-Hicks" on YouTube and you'll come across a myriad of videos. The bottom-line message that Abraham-Hicks teaches is: Get into "The Vortex" and then do what you need to do. What she means is to get happy. Go into a place of feeling better. When I listen to Abraham-Hicks, especially her money rampage, I feel so good.

Of course, there are many other inspirational speakers out there who you can listen to in order to feel more inspired. I also love to listen to Wayne Dyer speak. I've been to two of his seminars which were phenomenal. You can find him on YouTube too. If you're on Twitter you can also follow him (@drwaynewdyer) for inspirational tweets.

2. I listen to subliminal or hypnosis recordings - What many people don't know is that the subconscious mind is very powerful. My way of looking at it is that the subconscious mind is "where God resides". Whatever you feed your subconscious mind fuels your thoughts and actions.

I've built up a huge playlist of mp3s that I listen to everyday before I go to bed and first thing when I wake up. Most of the mp3s I have are about attracting abundance, but you can find a mp3 on just about any topic. One of the recent additions to my playlist is Billionaire Mind Subliminal Money Attraction (feat. Music By Kevin Macleod). Real Subliminal has a nice library of mp3s and you can get 20% off any of their programs in the "Law of Attraction" range. [Coupon code: NEWLOA1009].

3. I use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - I just started implementing this as a practice this past year when I met Stephanie Tran. EFT may seem weird at first (tapping on your body gets rid of negative energy and limiting beliefs?!), but I've always said, "Don't knock it til you try it."

One of my friends who went through depression and sometimes has episodes of anxiety did not believe me when I told her that EFT would help her. For months I told her about my positive experiences as a result of EFT, but she just recently told me that she didn't really believe that it would work for her....until she finally tried it out. Now she's raving about how much better she feels.

Prime Example of What Happens When You Don't Clear Negative Energy

It's interesting that I would write this post today because I had a very challenging day that involved a great deal of negativity. Now that I reflect back, I actually did not do my morning ritual of listening to uplifting audios because I overslept a little and had to get on a teleconference. Right before I got on the call someone calls me and I answer thinking it was going to be a quick conversation. Well, to make a long story short, I end up in an argument with this person.

Although I didn't let the conversation bother me too much (at least I didn't think it did), I could feel that my body was tense throughout the day...and I ended up snapping at my fiance. Then I fell behind on my "To Do" list for the day...

As you can see, negative energy can spiral out of control.

I think that after I had the argument on the phone this morning, I should have meditated and gone through my regular morning ritual. That would have put me in a better mood and cleared that negativity. Instead, I went through the day in a somewhat ok mood.

So, this is what works for me...

There are many other things you can do to get rid of negative thoughts like keeping a gratitude journal or writing down positive affirmations. These are just the three things I've been doing that works for me. If you do implement these techniques, I'd love to know how they're working for you.

Do you have any other tips to get rid of negative thoughts?

What You Focus On Expands

2011-03-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

This past week I've had people visit this blog after doing a search for "How do I attract money when I'm focused on debt?" After years of studying the Law of Attraction and listening to Abraham-Hicks, what I've learned boils down to five words:

What you focus on expands.

If you want more money in your life, but you're focused on debt, then guess what? You're going to attract more debt. There's no way that you can be more abundant when you're giving off vibes of lack.

Instead of stressing out about how you're going to pay your bills, focus and be grateful for what you do have. I know, it's easier said than done. When you've been conditioned so long to feel and think a certain way, it can be a challenge to break that habit. It becomes even a greater challenge when you watch the news and hear about all the doom and gloom of the financial markets and how the price of gas keeps increasing. Then you have friends and family who complain about money being "tight".

Focusing on what you do want versus what you don't want takes discipline. It's a matter of being aware of how you're feeling when the subject of money comes up. If you're feeling frustrated or down, then you have to begin thinking better-feeling thoughts. Also, when people around you are talking about their "struggles" with money, that's the time to change the subject or excuse yourself from the conversation.

In essence, you're going to have to reprogram your mind. For years the broken record that's been playing, "I have no money" has to be thrown away and replaced with a shiny new record that says, "I am abundant and prosperous. Money flows to me easily and effortlessly."

For more thoughts on this subject, including things I've done to create an abundance mindset, I recommend reading a past post: Don't Eliminate Your Debt, Attract Abundance. You may also want to check out my recently updated Squidoo lens: How to Attract Money.

Attract Money and Abundance With EFT: Replay and Free Gift Now Available

2011-02-08T22:16:00.000-08:00

In case you missed my BlogTalk Radio show with guest Stephanie Tran the other day, I just wanted to post a quick note to let you know that it's available for replay or download on the Studio 747 BlogTalk Radio page.

Do you want to know what's stopping you from attracting more money and abundance into your life? Stephanie has a special offer for my listeners: a FREE 1 hour Money Energy Assessment to help you discover and neutralize the mental and emotional blocks that prevent you from being successful.

Trust me, you will feel so much better and experience that positive energy flowing even after just one session!

This free offer is only available until February 21st, so make sure to contact Stephanie before then to schedule your appointment for March. Her phone number is: 510-681-8522 or you can contact her via email: stran [at] eftwithstephanie [dot] com. Make sure to mention that you heard about her offer from my talk show. Contact her now because those sessions for March will book up fast!