I receive a daily email from Dr. Angela Peregoff. Today's reminded me that while the past year of my life has been challenging, my faith has absolutely stengthened and my life has prospered in ways beyond my widlest imagination. So, I share ....
The Morning Blessing 02.12.09
Dear Michael,
In our Science of Mind studies we are reminded over and over again of the power of the "yes factor". The word "yes" is like a mirror of the universe. The way it works is that all of our thoughts and beliefs are brought into our experience, because the universe always says "yes" to them. No matter what the real truth of the matter may be, the universe will always reflect back a "yes," just like a mirror. Our personal consciousness operates behind the scenes to produce factual events that the universe verifies for us. If you desire to be loved and yet hold your focus on the void of that love then the universe can never deliver that experience to you. It's impossible. The power of the universe to affect change on your behalf starts from within your own mind. In ordinary language, you must have faith in the truth and reality of what is wanted rather than what is not wanted.
The moment you adopt that stance of faith conditions will begin to change. My prayer for all of us this day is to have more dominion over our thoughts and to not embrace other's beliefs, thoughts, and opinions. Our entire focus is on shifting one's identity and not on changing conditions in the world because we realize the power of the "yes factor". The universe wholeheartedly agrees with our innermost private thoughts. It is no respecter of person. That is why certain things happen for certain people and not for others.
I invite you to say "yes" to the truth of who you are, and to all the desires of your heart. For it is the pleasure of the universe to say "yes" back to you in each moment. Students who find this beautiful, inner agreement with the universe and rest in it don't wait long for their choices to take form. So this week actively practice being in communion with the idea of the "yes factor" and be so immersed in fulfillment that we forget about everything else, even creating.
I claim and say "yes" to all good this day!
BLESSING:
A new conviction arises as I awake this blessed day. It is the knowing that there is something in the universe which responds and corresponds to my mental states. I live and breath the active consciousness of the One Life of God and so I recognize that I am forever the beating of an eternal spirit that has assembled Itself into the form known as Michael .
Of the numerous paradoxes in my world, creating what I desire is not one of them. I confidently and wholeheartedly rest in the embodiment of the desired vision of Self. In a Universe where reality can shift in this very moment, it takes great courage to remain disheartened. I know that no matter how complex, longstanding, or resistant a problem may appear -- all that is needed to find its solution is permission within my own mind. The universe stands at my side repeating, "Please, may I do something for you?"
So today I invite a conscious awareness of my thoughts and mental states to develop and gesture to me gently when I have chosen those experiences that are not beneficial or in alignment with my highest vision of living. I skillfully use my mind as a mirror for the universe to detail any and all situations on a different and better reality track.
There is an oasis of faith in my heart and I now stand in these holy waters immersed with the solidarity with a newly chosen identity of Self. Years of nfulfillment vanish this instant because I choose to have faith in what pleases me rather than in what worries me. I say "yes" and remain open to happy surprises today. And so it is.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Golden Buddha
This is from Debbie Ford:
One of my favorite teaching stories, which we've just captured in my soon-to-be-released documentary If Shadows Could Talk, is the story of the Golden Buddha. It's an important story and a story we should all remember.
In 1957, a monastery in Thailand was being relocated and a group of monks was put in charge of moving a giant clay Buddha. In the midst of the move, one of the monks noticed a crack in the Buddha. Concerned about damaging the idol, the monks decided to wait for a day before continuing with their task.
During the night, one of the monks came to check on the giant statue. He shined his flashlight over the entire Buddha. When he reached the crack, he saw something reflected back at him. The monk, his curiosity aroused, got a hammer and a chisel and began chipping away at the clay Buddha.
As he knocked off piece after piece of clay, the Buddha got brighter and brighter. After hours of work, the monk looked up in amazement to see, standing before him, a huge solid gold Buddha.
Historians believe the Buddha had been covered with clay by Thai monks several hundred years earlier before an attack by the Burmese army. They covered the Buddha to protect it. In the attack, all the monks were killed, so it wasn't until 1957 that the great treasure was discovered.
Like the Buddha, our outer shell protects us from the world. Our real treasure is hidden within. We unconsciously hide our inner gold under a layer of clay. All we need to do to uncover our gold is have the courage to chip away at our outer shell, piece by piece.
One of my favorite teaching stories, which we've just captured in my soon-to-be-released documentary If Shadows Could Talk, is the story of the Golden Buddha. It's an important story and a story we should all remember.
In 1957, a monastery in Thailand was being relocated and a group of monks was put in charge of moving a giant clay Buddha. In the midst of the move, one of the monks noticed a crack in the Buddha. Concerned about damaging the idol, the monks decided to wait for a day before continuing with their task.
During the night, one of the monks came to check on the giant statue. He shined his flashlight over the entire Buddha. When he reached the crack, he saw something reflected back at him. The monk, his curiosity aroused, got a hammer and a chisel and began chipping away at the clay Buddha.
As he knocked off piece after piece of clay, the Buddha got brighter and brighter. After hours of work, the monk looked up in amazement to see, standing before him, a huge solid gold Buddha.
Historians believe the Buddha had been covered with clay by Thai monks several hundred years earlier before an attack by the Burmese army. They covered the Buddha to protect it. In the attack, all the monks were killed, so it wasn't until 1957 that the great treasure was discovered.
Like the Buddha, our outer shell protects us from the world. Our real treasure is hidden within. We unconsciously hide our inner gold under a layer of clay. All we need to do to uncover our gold is have the courage to chip away at our outer shell, piece by piece.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
An Amazing Manifestation
Prosperity in the Life of a High Rollin' Jedi ...
"If you stand firm, in your belief that God is Omniscience, Omnipotence and Omnipresence; if you are fixed in that understanding, truly realize it, and know it as the truth, then you will find there is going forth from you a steady light that plays on the good and sees it. Wherever you are, good moves toward you." from Principles of Healing by H.B. Jeffrey
Well, let me tell you I had the most amazing manifestation of good moving toward me. Today, I followed intuition. What's amazing is I usually do NOT!
I woke up thinking I needed a new full length dress coat. Called a friend who manages a clothing store and left a VM asking him if there are markdowns, close-outs, etc. Perhaps not indicative of prosperity consciousness, but hey, I figured being prosperous does not mean having to pay full price! But, I digress. So, I'm getting ready to leave and I get this urge to go to the Brown Elephant (a 2nd hand store at Halsted and Waveland). I am NOT usually successful at finding things there, though others I know have found real treasures.
So, I drive, and as I pass the place, the steering wheel is practically pulled from my hands as I start to pass a parking spot. I park .... reluctantly ... thinking "this is a waste of time" yet being drawn into the parking spot as if by a wildly strong magnet.
I walk in the store, look around thinking "this is crazy -- there's no coat here for me" yet looking over racks and racks of clothing lining the main aisle. I was right, nothing!
About to turn around and head out, something tells me to "look in the racks a couple aisles over" ... so, I do thinking "what am I doing here". I go about 10 steps in the aisle eyeing the racks on the left, and my head suddenly turns to my right only to find a full length black coat. My egoic mind says, "It's probably not your size."
I defy and try it on. Not only does it fit PERFECTLY, but it is also smell free, spot free, and damage free! I look in my wallet thinking this place only takes cash and find I have $13 and some change in my pocket. Figuring, I'll need to go get some cash, I look at the price tag.
So you ask, "How much?" --- What else could it be? --- $13!!! Yes, the Law works!
What was the line from that famous TV show ... When you least expect it... Smile ... It's all God!
"If you stand firm, in your belief that God is Omniscience, Omnipotence and Omnipresence; if you are fixed in that understanding, truly realize it, and know it as the truth, then you will find there is going forth from you a steady light that plays on the good and sees it. Wherever you are, good moves toward you." from Principles of Healing by H.B. Jeffrey
Well, let me tell you I had the most amazing manifestation of good moving toward me. Today, I followed intuition. What's amazing is I usually do NOT!
I woke up thinking I needed a new full length dress coat. Called a friend who manages a clothing store and left a VM asking him if there are markdowns, close-outs, etc. Perhaps not indicative of prosperity consciousness, but hey, I figured being prosperous does not mean having to pay full price! But, I digress. So, I'm getting ready to leave and I get this urge to go to the Brown Elephant (a 2nd hand store at Halsted and Waveland). I am NOT usually successful at finding things there, though others I know have found real treasures.
So, I drive, and as I pass the place, the steering wheel is practically pulled from my hands as I start to pass a parking spot. I park .... reluctantly ... thinking "this is a waste of time" yet being drawn into the parking spot as if by a wildly strong magnet.
I walk in the store, look around thinking "this is crazy -- there's no coat here for me" yet looking over racks and racks of clothing lining the main aisle. I was right, nothing!
About to turn around and head out, something tells me to "look in the racks a couple aisles over" ... so, I do thinking "what am I doing here". I go about 10 steps in the aisle eyeing the racks on the left, and my head suddenly turns to my right only to find a full length black coat. My egoic mind says, "It's probably not your size."
I defy and try it on. Not only does it fit PERFECTLY, but it is also smell free, spot free, and damage free! I look in my wallet thinking this place only takes cash and find I have $13 and some change in my pocket. Figuring, I'll need to go get some cash, I look at the price tag.
So you ask, "How much?" --- What else could it be? --- $13!!! Yes, the Law works!
What was the line from that famous TV show ... When you least expect it... Smile ... It's all God!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Brad's CD gift
Prosperity in the Life of a High Rollin' Jedi ...
The last chant/song/thingy with Louise Hay......Hey!!! and the whole dang thang.....who would have guessed Brad gave the undertone of "country" in this selection of music......lol.......just love you Brad as this CD took me to my roots of childhood......really took me!
Thank you and thank all of our Jedi's.....I actually liked that we were happy, frustrated, angry and goofy all in one night!!! (the cool thing ... we weren't afraid to share)...hot damn!!!
marguerite
The last chant/song/thingy with Louise Hay......Hey!!! and the whole dang thang.....who would have guessed Brad gave the undertone of "country" in this selection of music......lol.......just love you Brad as this CD took me to my roots of childhood......really took me!
Thank you and thank all of our Jedi's.....I actually liked that we were happy, frustrated, angry and goofy all in one night!!! (the cool thing ... we weren't afraid to share)...hot damn!!!
marguerite
Monday, February 2, 2009
Email your Prosperity Postings to this Blog
You can post directly from email to this blog.
1) Go to your SETTINGS option on your dashboard.
2) Select EMAIL
3) Complete the line which asks for your "secret" code.
4) You will ultimately send an email to YourBlogUserName.YourSecretPassword@blogger.com (You have to set this up doing steps 1, 2, and 3 above)
5) Put #end at the end of the email to assure that signature lines, footers, or advertising does not post to the blog.
1) Go to your SETTINGS option on your dashboard.
2) Select EMAIL
3) Complete the line which asks for your "secret" code.
4) You will ultimately send an email to YourBlogUserName.YourSecretPassword@blogger.com (You have to set this up doing steps 1, 2, and 3 above)
5) Put #end at the end of the email to assure that signature lines, footers, or advertising does not post to the blog.
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