Success . . .

Harmonious Relationships . . .

Amazing Opportunities . . .

Good Work . . .

Exciting Career . . .

Financial Abundance . . .

Joy . . .

Peacefulness . . .

Education . . .

Perfect Health . . .

Energy level toward all of these subjects:  In your control.  Completely.

Yep, that’s right.  You have complete control of your energy level and attitude on any and every subject in your life.  Whatever it is that you desire, you can adjust your energy level just like you control your home’s energy thermostat.

Got something in your life you want to change?  (We all do–)  Change the settings on your personal thermostat.  Take a few minutes to relax, picture the subject with a thermostat control, and turn it up!

Likewise, if there is something you’d like to lose or turn down a little, picture it, and turn the lever down.

The first step is to clearly decide what you want.  The good news is, once the change takes place, (and in my experience, it will change very quickly with this technique,) you can go back and “adjust” it again.  Isn’t that fantastic?!

So what are you going to take charge of today?

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My podcast interview today is with Sandi Stonebraker, author and illustrator of the “Happy Heart Princess” line of children’s books.  I know Sandi personally, and her story is so inspiring I had to share it with you.

I’m going to let her tell her story; you’ll definitely be uplifted by this interview.  Sandi’s website is HappyHeartPrincess.com, and you can view a sample of her latest book here.

Enjoy and have a blissful day!

Sandi Stonebraker Podcast

(Right click the link above, then choose “Save Target As” to save the file to your hard drive.  Just be sure to notice the location you’re saving to so you can go back and play it!)

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Well, it’s that time of year again, finally!  We’ve had a long, hot summer here in Kentucky but the cool weather has finally arrived, along with some much-needed rain.  Something about this time of year always gives me a sore throat and general feeling of malaise so I pull out all the stops with . . . comfort foods.

My personal favorite healing recipe is the infamous Hot Brown.  Known as a Louisville, Kentucky tradition since it was invented there, I often find that people new to the area are unfamiliar and a little skeptical as to its deliciousness.

There are only 2 places in Kentucky you can get a really great Hot Brown:  The Brown hotel in Louisville where the sandwich originated, and my house.  Go ahead, ask anyone.  People who try the Hot Brown at other restaurants usually do not like it.  The hotel gives out what is supposedly their recipe, but the ingredients and the taste just don’t match up; I believe they hold back – and who could blame them.  (I’ve linked you to their recipe above.)

Over the years, I’ve developed quite a talent for tasting something a few times and recreating it in my kitchen.  Since this dish is so warm and inviting and delicious, I’m going to share it with you, my beloved readers, today.  This recipe is very simple and quick to fix; which is another aspect that makes it good when you’re feeling a little “under the weather.”

Debra’s Recipe for Hot Browns

4 sandwich bread slices (I use wheat, but white will work.)
4 Tbsp butter (1/2 stick)  (I never use margarine.)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole Milk
½ of a medium-sized onion, chopped (See “Special Notes” below.)
½ tsp Salt
Couple dashes of pepper
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (for the sauce) plus more for topping off
3-4 ounces Ham
3-4 ounces cooked turkey or chicken
3-4 bacon slices
Slices of vine-ripened tomato (optional – see “Special Notes” below.)

Total time – 30 minutes

Recipe Notes: I use only about 3-4 ounces of meat total per person (in addition to the bacon.)  That way it’s not too much and none is wasted.  This recipe serves 2-3.  Simple orange slices are perfect as the only side dish.

Oven: Broiler set to Lo
Stove: One small burner on medium.

1. Chop onion.
2. Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat and sauté onion until tender.
3. Trim crusts from bread slices and toast on both sides.
4. Place toasted bread in plates that will be used for serving.  (Pfaltzgraff sandwich servers work well)
5. Add flour to butter and onion and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper.
7. Continue to cook on medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
8. Slice ham and/or turkey or chicken at this time if necessary.
9. Start bacon in microwave; undercook just a little – they will finish off under the broiler.
10. Once sauce is bubbly, remove from heat and add both cheeses, stir until melted.
11. Pour some of the sauce over the toast.
12. Top with ham and turkey or chicken.
13. Top with more sauce and finally with parmesan cheese.
14. Broil 5 inches from heat with the oven door partially open until bubbly and lightly browned.
15. Top with bacon and tomato slices and broil just a couple of minutes more, then serve straight from the oven.  (Use an underplate to protect your table.)

Special notes: The ham and turkey I’ve found that works best in this recipe is the “oven roasted” variety of the Sara Lee brand available at our Kroger deli.  Not smoked and not honey-roasted – just plain roasted.  I have used HoneyBaked brand before when I had it left over from Thanksgiving and it is good, but very rich, (and not necessary.)

The best onion is a Vidalia, but any good quality sweet onion will do.  I do not use the tomato because I’m allergic to tomatoes and my husband doesn’t like them, but I think it would add a nice freshness to the dish.  Just for the record, I’ve had this dish several times at The Brown hotel and sometimes they serve it with a tomato slice, and sometimes they do not.  I think it depends on the time of year – an under ripe tomato thrown on there just for looks would ruin the flavor.  So unless you have access to very good, fresh produce, leave the tomato off.

I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I do.

Until next time,
Live Joyfully!

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Do you use your intuition as often as you’d like?  Do you trust your intuition?  I can’t tell you how many stories I’ve heard from women saying, “Every time I go against my gut feeling I end up regretting it,” and boy, can I relate!

Most women I know can recount multiple instances of both being aware of their sixth sense and being glad they listened to it, and instances of ignoring it with regrets.  Most men I know long for that connection.  My husband frequently calls me on “big things,” not because he needs my “permission,” but because he trusts my instinct.

Today’s post is going to focus on ways to get your juices flowing and heighten your intuition.  Whether you’re a woman wanting to feel connected a little quicker, or a man wanting to increase the connection with your inner being, these tips will help you get started.  Enjoy!

1. Meditation. Almost every book I’ve ever read about developing your intuition discusses meditation as a starting point.  Personally this one is hard for me because I’m not the type to sit around doing (what I perceive as) nothing.  However, once I committed myself to One Hour of Solitude, the benefits greatly exceeded my ego’s inner whining and I began to feel that connection to All-That-Is.
2. Journaling. This is truly my favorite.  When I’m contemplating an issue, I’ll either get out a notebook and pen, or get out my laptop.  I write the question or problem down and then ask, “How?”  How can I resolve this issue; how can I accumulate this money; how can I soften this relationship – you get the drift.  I’m not asking my conscious self and trying to force my own answers, instead I write down whatever comes to my mind and just let the words flow whether they make sense or not.  Eventually they will make sense – perfect sense.  One reason I like using the computer is because I can type much faster than I can write and I can get a lot accomplished very quickly, often within 5 minutes.
3. Getting outdoors. There is just something about being connected with nature that opens up all of our senses  - including the sixth!  Perhaps it’s because we are connected to purer forms of energy – trees, grass, fresher air, etc.  I don’t know exactly what the reasoning is, but I know that I can have a dilemma on my computer, go outside and sit in my Adirondack chair for a few minutes, and come back in the house with the solution.  Try it; it works!
4. Getting near water. Even if it’s just a picture of a waterfall or body of water, there’s something about H2O that soothes the nerves and makes the spirit more accessible.   When it rains, I can write all day long.  Many experts speculate that it’s the negative ions in the water – I don’t know, I just know that it works.  Ideas flow with water.
5. Reading. There are many ways to connect with other people.  Typically we think of face-to-face, telephone, and e-mail.  But have you ever thought of connecting to someone by reading their book?  Try this.  If you want to feel a direct connection to a certain speaker, author, or famous person, buy one of their books.  Even if their dead, you’ll get a sense for that person’s personality and spirit.  Authors pour their hearts into their work, (believe me, I know), and it’s the cheapest way to get to know someone on a very deep level.
6. Going on a rampage. A Rampage of Appreciation that is.  Why?  Doing so raises your vibration and this will automatically help you connect to your inner being.  Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a good mood, things just come to you?  Difficult tasks just fall into place somehow?  That’s because when you’re appreciating your now your inner being is doing a happy dance and sending you signals that inspire you to send out good vibrations of what you want and the law of attraction brings them to you.  Did that make sense?  Go back and read it again if it didn’t.  Anything you do to raise your vibration will open your intuitive connection.
7. Performing a chakra spin. The chakras are the seven energy centers of the body and have long been revered in Eastern culture.  This video, Illuminated Chakras, by Anodea Judith is my favorite – perhaps because it’s only 3.5 minutes long.  There is a longer version available as well – nearly half an hour - just Google it under videos and you’ll find it.  Being a Type A personality, I first found the video a little silly.  At the same time, I found a certain amount of peace that came from watching it, so I vowed to give myself those 3.5 minutes every morning.  Perhaps my familiarity with the video turned those few moments into meditation, but whatever it did, it worked.  I gradually became more intuitive and am able to access my intuition or connection to source upon command.

Remember, God never refuses to talk to us; we have to be open to let that all-knowing source in.  You can do it – if I can – you can – and I have, so now it’s your turn!

I hope you’ve learned something new today and I’d love to hear from those of you who have more to add.  If you’ve been developing your intuition and can add to my list of 7, please do so by leaving a comment.

Until next time,
Live Joyfully!

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Do you worry?   I used to believe that worry was a generational thing – something only older people do, but the more I travel, the more worriers I come across.

I also find that people with children seem to worry more.  Not just about their children, but other topics as well.  Women also seem to worry more than men.  I believe that worrying about their babies and toddlers sets up a pattern in women for worrying that they never quite overcome.

I have never been much of a worrier.  (I also have no children.)  My mother worries about the fact that I do not worry.  It seems she would be happier if I would choose to worry more.  If I were a better daughter, I would probably worry about my mother worrying about me.  Now that I think about it, I frequently keep minor illnesses or upsets from her because I do not want her to worry about me – she has enough to worry about with worrying about my not worrying.  In truth, I just don’t want to worry about being responsible for my mother’s worry.

In all the years I’ve known her, I’ve never witnessed my mother resolve anything through worry.  Time after time when I was growing up I observed my mother being upset over something until my father came home.  She then explained the situation to him and he almost always did something about it.  I say “almost” because there were certain things he would not touch – like when my mother was not getting along with one of her co-workers or something like that.  He would counsel her on these issues, however, and it did seem to help.  So I suppose I decided at some point to be the one who resolves the issues, which probably explains why I became a consultant – but that’s another post!

What’s my point?  Don’t worry.

Now, I know that many of you who read my blog faithfully already get this.  This post is for those of you who do not.  This post is for those of you who worry, despite knowing better.

In the song, Don’t Worry Be Happy, by Bobby McFerrin there is a line that says, “In every life we have some trouble, but when you worry you make it double, don’t worry, be happy.”

So here’s a man who understands the value of contrast and the negative results of worrying and was enlightened enough to write a song it.  “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was song of the year in 1988.  One of my best friends gave a sermon about worry at her church a few weeks ago and used that song in her speech.

How can a concept be so popular, so right, and so disregarded all at the same time?  How can you stop worrying and start receiving all the good things life has in store for you? And my question when I became burdened with this dilemma; how can I help the readers of my blog who worry?

What I’m offering today is a concept I got from Timothy Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek .

I decided I needed to outsource my worry.  For the last few weeks I’ve been tearing my hair out because a business deal is taking far too long to close.  I asked Honey if she would be interested in tearing her hair out in my stead.  Just for a few minutes a day.  She thought it was a wonderful idea.  “I will worry about this every day,” she wrote.  “Do not worry.”

The outsourcing of my neuroses was one of the most successful experiments of the month.  Every time I started to ruminate, I’d remind myself that Honey was already on the case, and I’d relax.  No joke – this alone was worth it.

I’ve modified this concept to make it plausible on this website.  Here’s how it works.

Post whatever it is that you are worrying about as a comment on this article and I will worry about it for you.  That’s right (not really) – I will spend a certain amount of time every day worrying about your problems for you so you won’t have to.  The only stipulation is you cannot check up on me to see if I’m worrying about your problem and you cannot worry about whether or not I am truly worrying about your issue.  (Trust me, I’m not.)  Whenever you catch yourself starting to worry over this topic, stop and say, “Oh, wait a minute, this is the one I turned over to Debra.  She’s probably worrying about it right now and that is why I just happened to think of it.  But I don’t have to worry about it because she is worrying about it.”  Got it?  Good.

What will I do if I have too many worries?  Don’t worry - I’ll give some to my mother.  It will make her happy!

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Synchronicity is amazing, isn’t it?  I just spend the last 3 hours reading all of the submissions for this week’s carnival and the way things came together is astounding.  I don’t think I can even express it in words, but I think you’ll get it anyway.

For every question that came up, I received an answer.  At first, I struggled over my self-imposed obligation to include every submission.  I don’t like to hurt feelings, receive hate e-mails, or cause political ill-will.  Then along came a post to adjust my attitude.  (Don’t worry – it was included!)

There was one article that upset me and I wanted to include it, but I felt the author left out the part that would make the post work for this carnival.  Not to worry, the forces of the universe apparently wanted it included because they sent another author along to finish it out and make us all feel better.

A good two hours in to my reading I was unclear as to a theme.  I like to have a theme because doing so brings succinctness to an otherwise broad topic.  Once I aired my concern I received the divine idea to list the posts in order of my favorites and - voila – a theme appeared.  I will explain more as we go along, but for now I don’t want to hold you back another moment from this delightful and very thought-provoking carnival.

Jealousy is an emotion I do not feel very often, but when I read How to Feel Good Every Day by Raymond David Salas I admit that my true reaction was, “Why didn’t I write that?”  A fellow Abraham-Hicks fan, Raymond does a fantastic job of bringing home one of their key concepts.  If you enjoy this post half as much as I did it will make your day.

Ready for contrast?  Here’s a spin on the same topic, but if you’re an Abraham-Hicks fan, you’ll have to chew on this one for a while, or at least, I did.  I still believe that good feels good and bad feels bad, but the overlying concept that Matthew Spears is trying to get across here is a good one – your joy is always present no matter what is going on in your physical experience.  Read this and see if you agree with me.  Joy at all times. 

I love learning new concepts.  This article is everything I look for in a carnival submission:  it’s not too long or too short, the idea is fully developed, explained, and well-written.  The author presents something new and yet stays on the intended subject which, in this case, is healing and feeling good.  Photos and diagrams are supplied for visual learners and the writing remains straight-forward.  Perfect, Carole, thank you!  For your educational moment today, as well as an enlightened way to feel good, read Mudras – Yoga Healing for Your Hands and Fingers.

Another perfect post comes from Pat Doyle at DoggieWoggie.com.  While it’s not a how-to, it is definitely a right-on!  Read this one all the way to the end – don’t worry – it’s not long.  What Dogs Can Teach Us About Handling Disability

Hueina Su has some great tips for us on how to avoid Deadly Conversations. I agree 100% Heuina, great job!

A person after my own heart, Robinson Go gives us a short little snippet on why it’s important to Start Every Day with a Smile.  I’m sure Rob had no idea when he submitted this that the carnival host would be the wife of a dentist who’s totally hung up on The Power of a Smile.  (My own contribution to the carnival!)

Tupelo Kenyon’s article inspired me to stick to my guns in putting together this carnival.  Excellence is worth striving for, both for outward appearances, and our own inner satisfaction.  To get inspired yourself, read Choose Excellence and Lose Mediocrity.

I like Bob Crawford’s take on the Be, Do, Have principle.  In this article, he focuses on Be, and really hones in the thoughts and methods of Being our desires.  Check out Create Your Day the BOB Way!

Cathy Loewen tells us the ups and downs of getting on the “gratitude train” in her post, Is Gratitude for You?

I know a lot of people who feel good after a hard workout.  Learn how to shape your abs with Paul Heingarten’s well-written and informative post Abs Training – Wrench Your Guts Out!

With an explanation of the Glycemic index and why we feel better after eating certain foods, Stanimir Sotirov presents, What is “Glycemic Index?”

At first I was going to leave this article out of the carnival because I could not see what it had to do with healing.  The article provoked me and opened my eyes, but I could not get past my anger and apparently, neither could the author.  However, after reviewing all of the submissions, I found the following post which completes this article and brought me to a fuller understanding of what is really going on.  This entire experience is why I don’t watch the news  - it requires too much analyzing of it to remain in a state of joy.  So while I still believe in doing what our first featured article proclaims, I decided to include this post after all with the following one to develop it deeper.  So start with Marcella Chester’s Shawn Hornbeck Saved Himself from Murder Attempt, then read John Hill’s article on Self Hate to get a fuller understanding of what is going on – on many levels.  I was able to use the second article to reconcile the first, and then let it go.  Remember, we have enough of our own issues – don’t own everyone else’s.  What’s important is self-awareness and understanding the big picture.  My reflection on these two articles brought me to a new level of self-awareness, and shed much-needed light on the actions (and words) of others.

After reading Shannee Green’s post I felt it was important to include it in this carnival.  It is on topic and could help many women.  If you or someone you know suffers from a heavy menstrual flow, read Wisewoman: Flooding

Lastly, here’s a summary of the Aspen Health Forum from Alvaro Fernandez.

A special thanks goes out to Mary Kearns, Ph.D., at Becoming Your Stellar Self, for hosting last week’s carnival and for including my submission.

Our host for next week is Lola at Real World Spiritual and Personal Development.  Lola sounds like a hoot!  I can hardly wait to see how she puts the carnival together for us.

For past carnivals, more information about the Carnival of Healing, or to learn about becoming a host, visit the Carnival of Healing Home Page.

Until next time, live joyfully!

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Have you ever gotten into trouble because of the words you’ve chosen?  I certainly have.  Recently while presenting to a dental study club in which I had only 45 minutes to speak, I accidentally used the words “fee schedule two.”  All of a sudden, the entire atmosphere of the room changed; lots of looks were exchanged, hands went up, people started talking, etc.  That’s when I knew I had “stepped in it.”

I came out of that meeting beating myself up because I used a phrase that I in no way had time to fully explain.  “I shouldn’t have mentioned it at all,” I thought to myself.

Then this weekend at the I Can Do It conference, I heard a speaker say, “Words are tricky because people use them to mean different things, and different words mean the same thing to different people.”  So it made me feel a little better to realize that others struggle with this problem as well.  It also caused me to start reflecting on the situation to see if I could somehow find a way to avoid this in future lectures.  Here is what I came up with.

First, make a list of super-charged words and phrases for your industry (or life).  If there are certain topics you wish to stay away from, whether it’s during a presentation, or just during happy hour, write them down.  Creating a list makes your subconscious more aware of them.

Second, decide now on a simple way out in case you mess up.  When I am writing a blog post, I try to just sit down and write like I talk.  When I mention something off-topic, I’ll write, (you’ve probably noticed), “but that’s another post.”  So a good way to get around dropping a super-charged phrase like “fee schedule 2” would be, “but that’s another lecture!”  I have used that before when getting off-topic during a presentation and people seem to understand quite nicely, or they will come to me afterward to discuss it.

Third, define your reasoning for staying away from this particular topic.  This will help you remain steadfast in your decision and give you something to tout back if someone challenges you.  For example, if you want to stay away from politics during social hours, you might say, “I don’t mix business with pleasure.”

Finally, be prepared to “walk away” from the subject.  In a casual setting, you probably can physically walk away.  When giving a presentation, you’ll have to be more creative since literally walking away would be a little weird, not to mention, career ending!  So something like, “It could take me all night to fully explain that concept, for now let’s move on, and I’ll come back to that if we have time left at the end.”  Then move on to your next point.  I personally always go in to a lecture with more material than time to cover it because I believe in the concept of “always leave them wanting more.”  That philosophy has worked for me for many years and I now just naturally rely on it for repeat business.

Words are tricky.  If you find yourself in sticky situations often, do yourself a favor and take the time to reflect on the key words and phrases that trip you up.  You’ll be glad you did; you will feel in control, be prepared, and look polished.

Until next time, live joyfully!

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Hello everyone and thanks for visiting today.  As my regular subscribers know today is “Podcast Monday,” where I am interviewing “real, successful women.”  (No fake women need apply!)

Every two weeks, I will be interviewing women who have achieved tremendous success and are willing to share what they’ve learned with my readers and listeners.

Today’s interview is with Trish Rubin who teaches a system on networking.  Trish is the author of “Trish Rubin’s New York Minute™.”

Since the podcast tells the whole story, I am going to stop typing now and link you to the podcast.  Enjoy!

DebraMoorhead.com Podcast #2 - Interview with Trish Rubin

Remember, there are two ways to do this:

1. Click on the link and play it from your browser.  (The drawbacks are that it is slow, and you will probably need headphones in order to hear it.  The upside is that you will save space on your hard drive.)
2. Preferred method:  Right-click the link and choose “Save Target As,” which will then prompt you to download it to your hard drive.  (You can then go to where you saved it and play it from Windows media player, or the audio device of your choosing.  Most people get better results from this option.)

DebraMoorhead.com Podcast #1 with Amanda Faris and how she lost 35 pounds in 6 months can be found here.

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I am so excited to be able to attend the “I Can Do It!” conference this weekend in Tampa, FL, USA, sponsored by Hay House, Inc.  Many of you are probably already familiar with Louise L. Hay who founded the company.

I wanted to take today’s post to tell you about my favorite book, so far, from Louise, You Can Heal Your Life and tell you how I like to use the book.

First of all, the book was very enlightening to me as to my own self-limiting beliefs and behaviors.  The essence of the book is that our thoughts and mental patterns manifest themselves is our body as “dis-ease.”

As you may know by now if you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, I don’t believe everything I read, I like to test things for myself and see if they make sense for me.  As I read this book, not only did I feel more empowered, but I began to notice a pattern that all of my ailments pointed to the same thought processes.  Once I changed this one overall theme in my life, many of my physical complaints disappeared.

Now, don’t get me wrong; I do slip up and they do reappear, but now I know what to do, or, more importantly, what to think, in order to make them subside or leave altogether.

Recently, I’ve happened upon a new way to use the book.  When a close friend or loved one has a recurring illness or physical problem, I go to “The List.”  You see, Louise has compiled a list in the back of this book that lists just about every physical complaint possible along with the “probable cause,” and a “new thought pattern.”  These new thought patterns can be used as affirmations and after you’ve practiced them for a while and made a little effort to believe them, your physical condition will improve (as it did for me.)

So what I now try to do is find this new thought pattern and say it, as often as I can work it in to conversation, with the person who has the condition.  I find ways to paraphrase it, make it personable and appropriate to the situation.

Is it working?  It’s probably too soon to tell, but everyone does seem to feel better after talking to me.  I mean, I always try to be as uplifting and positive as I can be, but this is more specific and more directed toward this person’s individual problems.

I’ve noticed that for a lot of us, we need to have more faith in the universe; the belief that “All is well.”  I myself am constantly plagued by the concept of “opportunity cost.”  I almost wish I’d never learned this concept in my business training because somewhere along the way, my subconscious decided to apply it to everything in life.  Whenever I’m doing anything, I worry about the opportunity cost – is there something else I could be doing right now that would benefit me in a greater way?

What I need to do, and a lot of you do, too, is relax, lighten up, and trust that everything is happening in its proper timing.  The overwhelming recurring affirmation for me is, “I trust the process of life.”

Interesting!

What else is interesting is that as I look up the physical conditions of my friends I can see a definite connection between their thought processes and physical manifestations.  Occasionally, the book will reveal something I was unaware of, and when I mention something to this person, he or she will say something like, “You have no idea how much I needed to hear that!”

Ah, but I do.

We all have emotional insecurities and short-comings that are brought about by the process of life itself.  Instead of being ashamed of them or trying to repress them, if we can change them through our thought processes, we can truly heal our lives.

I’ll be bringing you more from the seminars next week.  Until then – have a joy-filled weekend!

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In my day-to-day business world of consulting I’m often told that people hate change.  Personally, I’ve never understood this since I thrive on change.  I must have variety in just about every aspect of my life.  I guess I’m lucky in that I’ve always felt safe when it comes to changing something about myself.

However, I have noticed throughout the years that this axiom of, “people hate change,” does seem to be true as a generality.  So my attempt today is to help those of you who experience a little discord with the concept of change.

One thing I am not going to do is get in your face about it.  It drives me nuts to hear a motivational speaker get on her soap box about how “change is everything – everything changes.”  Yeah, yeah, yeah; I think we all know that by now.

So what would help those who have a real fear of changing something big and important about their lives?  I mean, most of us don’t get all that upset over a wardrobe change or even a hair cut.  But changing careers, building a new home, moving to a new city, anything that would really upset the status quo brings out the claws digging into the carpet for some of us.  What would help overcome that?  More importantly, what would help overcome that feeling of fear?

The answer is in your inner guidance.  Your inner being, God force, guardian angel, whatever you call it in your religion, is constantly communicating with you.  You do not have to “get in touch” with your inner self, you are always in touch with your inner self whether you know it or not.  And this inner being is constantly sending you messages both in your thoughts and feelings, as well as in your outer, manifested world.  I’m sure you’ve heard someone say, “I took it as a sign that it was time to move on.”  Well, they were right.  Gut feelings, goose bumps, dreams, unusual events or even animals placed in front of us are signs that our prayers are being answered.

Often, your inner guidance will prompt you to take action that will support your ultimate happiness, and that requires, you guessed it, change.

So here is where the rubber meets the road:  When you are faced with a gripping fear of change, ask your inner being for guidance.  Then, sit back, get quiet, and listen.  The answer will come to you.  If you follow the guidance you receive, there is nothing to fear.  Guidance of this type will almost always lead you one step at a time and I mean, one, single step.  The next step will not be revealed to you until you take that first step.  If you refuse to take it, another course of action will be revealed to you.  The only “consequence” is a delay in the realization of your dreams, and an altered course on how you get there.  See, everything always works out for the best because your source energy is constantly calling you toward what you are meant to become.

I have found that just in realizing this, people have much more confidence.  They learn that it’s okay to say “No” to things they don’t want to do because if it’s meant to be, it will be.  This concept also helps them muster up the courage to try new things because they realize that they cannot fail either; the calling would not be there if it were not meant to be.

Everyone I know who has ever failed at something always says, “But I wouldn’t change a thing even if I could because I learned so much.”  Successful people know that life is a learning process and that change is an inevitable event that happens whether we want it to or not.

So spend some time in today, perhaps One Hour of Solitude, recalling any thoughts, ideas, or feelings that have been repeating themselves in your life.  When you feel the motivation to take action, do so.  You’ll be very glad you did.

Until next time, have a joy-filled day!

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