This isn’t just a trip or a holiday.. Images of Incas, llamas, Machu Picchu and deep, green jungles conjure up a magical picture of Peru.

“Mystery and history” as Evelyn put it so well. However there is way more for you to discover  on this customized sacred journey.

This trip can be a deep inner journey of discovery as much as it is an outer one if that’s what you want. If you want to come to just do the outer journey you can do that too. There will be so much to take in, to learn to experience that you’ll have MORE than you can even begin to imagine.

If you also want to use the time in Peru as a personal retreat to uncover to shed old stuff that no longer fits who you are today, to peel away layers of non serving thoughts, beliefs, fears, blocks, guilt, sadness, pain…whatever it is for you, then Peru is the place to do it. If you want to find out who you have the capacity to really be in this life… you can dig more readily there because your heart will be open.

There is an unexplainable energy there. I guess some might call it an energy vortex. Our guide will be able to explain it better than I can .. that’s for sure. He’s world renowned!

This “unexplainable” kind of energy does funny things to you.

Mary would remember when our bus was taking us from the Cusco airport to Ollantaytambo and we pulled off the road and got out for our first glimpse of the Sacred Valley. It was quiet, the wind blowing
up from the valley and we looked at each other and tears just started to flow. Mary felt like she was home. I felt like I was in a strange new world. The energy of the Sacred Valley affects each person individually. Peru accepts you wherever you are at. No judgement. The context will be set that our group will do the same. Wherever you are at on this trip is exactly where you need to be. No judgment. You can participate in the experiences at whatever level you want.

I remember Diana (our magical trip coordinator) telling me that going to Peru would be life defining: “You will think of your life
before Peru and your life after Peru and they won’t be the same.” For me this has been true.

I recall sitting with that thought as I was perched on a little grassy knoll above the sanctuary of Machu Picchu looking down over it..my journal in hand yet unable to write anything. Nothing seemed to capture what I was I was seeing, feeling, hearing. So I watched the swallows play in the wind and just let myself be in the energy. I felt like I was one with everything. There were other people around yet I felt all alone in my world of wonder.

I have goosebumps as I write this and let myself go back to being there on that hillside.

I had not anticipated going back to Peru a second time. My plan was to continue facilitating sacred journeys to other locations. I was guided to take one more group back again. I remember exactly when it came in on June 1st while we were in the jungle. It was a thought I guess.. I didn’t hear a voice from God however if felt like that kind of divine message: “Come back next year.. others are wanting this experience.”

So..we’re going back. The question is: Are you coming with me? 

It’s been a fascinating experience in bringing this group together. In 2009 when I advertised the first trip the trip basically filled up. This time I have had all kinds of people tell me they want to go and yet think they can’t for one reason or another.

It feels like this group is more on a “trust” journey. Many of our currently registered group have said things like: “I don’t know how I’m going to do it but I’m going to be there” and they jumped in and guess what.. they are going to be there. We have 3 possibly 4 returning for a second time .. now that’s a BIG financial commitment, yet they are finding a way. I know that this is a huge “trust” issue for you. Trusting that what you’ve been learning about is true. The principle of take the step and the bridge will show up… or act in spite of fear and mind frick…or trust that the Universe will do it’s part if you do yours. Hmmm.. for some of you the journey has begun before you even get to Peru. Right?

Some of you are learning how to pray: Please God Please God.. find a way.  :  )  It’s all good!! Whatever it takes.

The theme for this trip is “Deeper transformation”. Yours and mine. Together.
Transformation is a soul solo (soul-o) journey however we can do it together. Wherever you are at right now in your life, this is an opportunity to explore your inner landscape with other like hearted individuals.

Having said that, you’ll also be getting the FULL first class travelers experience of Peru. Food, fun, South American wines if you’re into that, music, education, volunteering, ceremonies,adventure, history. Great local hotels. It’s all there.. the outer journey; the inner journey or both. You pick. No judgement.
So are you wanting to come and yet feeling limited by the cost? Guess what… money isn’t a finite resource. I don’t say this flipantly or lightly. Trust me when I say that I have battled with the demon money thoughts :  )

The first chapter of my book talks about the mind frick that came up for me regarding going to India years and years ago.. Yet I committed, registered and paid to get my spot. The money showed up. Credit cards eventually get paid. Money is an energy. It comes and goes and comes and goes and comes and comes and comes and stays : ) Money is a renewable resource. Get creative. Who knows. There may be people who want to support getting you there. Ask!

Time isn’t a renewable resource.  Time in this particular life.. in this particular body, at this particular moment isn’t renewable. Time is not a renewable resource. If it’s not now to jump in and enjoy this experience then when?

Can’t get the time off work.. well check into that. There may be allowances for you to do a personal pilgramage. There may be someone else who wants to trade for time they need off. The Universe can find or create a way. You have to take the first step.

You know what? There will be other journeys and yes there are many travel groups that go to Peru and yes maybe
in a few years you’ll have more money, however traveling with a group of Sacred Gifts graduates who have a common interest adds a lot of value and depth to an already once in a lifetime journey. Plus you get to be with me :  ) and I with you.

Last year I was a participant on the journey, an observer and learner. This time I am being guided to inspire a deeper inner journey along with the magic carpet ride that Diana and her team of
guides are creating for us. If that’s what you want. You can participate wherever you’re at.

I took the bus up to Machu Picchu… some of our group walked up the long long long long long long set of stairs from the little town below. No judgement! They would have had to carry me the last half I’m sure.

So… the next step is yours to take. 

If you are coming with us then act now to secure one of the remaining places. Gee… my heart is beating faster right alongside yours. I know you want this. I know it or I wouldn’t keep at you.

Just do it. So exciting. It takes courage. I know. It brings up fears of “what if” .. I know. It creates money anxiety.. I know. So what? Why not?

I look forward to your email.

monique@telus.net

Ok…you’re normal. I was just checking. So am I at times. (normal I mean)

I still have occaisional worries and moments of anxiety however I only agree to spend a few minutes of my time with them and I never invite them in for tea.

That’s possibly because I don’t have the Sacred Gift of hospitality but more likely because once I brushed up against peace and quiet in my head, I just couldn’t give that up to any crazy thinking anymore. There was no negative or anxiety provoking thought or worry that was worth the negative feeling in my body.

For me it was a constant feeling of a band around my solar plexus.. like I had to take these huge big sighs and breaths to get enough air past the constriction. Other times it would be like someone was sitting on my chest. The anxiety, worry, resentment, anger, frustration even showed up physically in my body as tight muscles in my shoulders and neck. It may show up differntly in you. For some it evens results in feelings of panic.

I don’t know what it is for you or if you can even relate however the point is that once I began to  feel more at peace than in constant chaos I had to seek peace. I had no choice. It was too appealing, too good to not want it all the time. Initially I just brushed up against it and then the contrast between what I call crazy thinking and moments of peace became so evident that I started to choose peace. I would say outloud a phrase I had learned from Wayne Dyer :  I can choose this or I can choose peace. (By this I mean any thought or situation that didn’t feel good in me.. that I wasn’t willing to give up my peace for)

There was a time when I had NO idea what being “at peace” meant. None.. It was some woowoo thing that flaky people talked about.

I remember going for a walk with my sister Estelle. She was visiting from out of town and we were taking the family dog for exercise. I can picture EXACTLY where we were on that walk back in the late 1990′s. (When I look back at moments that I recall in vivid detail like this one it usually indicates something of importance in my life) I was talking to her about a business opportunity that I thougth she should get involved in. I was telling her all about the product and the meetings and the this and the that.. and I remember clearly her looking at me and saying ever so nicely “It doesn’t sound peaceful”

I thought she was nuts. What the hell does “peaceful” have to do with making lots of money and building a big team and then living on the beaches of the world for the rest of your life. Who cares about peaceful. I didn’t say that outloud to her but I sure said it outloud in my head. There she goes again… my flaky. earthy former hippy sister. Peace! Oh brother.

However that comment of hers never left me and it stirred around in me and I recall laying in bed thinking “what’s peace?”.  Maybe I want some of that at times.. Not a lot of it but it would be nice at times. That was my opening to asking for it and that was my opening for it to be shown to me in little glimpses of what it was like to have moments of absolute peace in my mind. And being introduced to the teachings via books, workshops etc that gave me more guidance on how to tap into it.

Back then I was in perpetual motion. If I wasn’t “doing” then I wasn’t “producing” and if I wasn’t “producing” then I wasn’t going to get that “thing” I wanted so badly.. which was lots of money to go live on the beaches of the world.  What did I think would be on those beaches? Quiet, peace, being undisturbed, not having to be constantly on the phone, not having to be constantly in motion.

When I realized that I was in constant chaos trying to actually find what I thought was peace, I decided to ask for a short cut. I wanted peace right where I was.. in raising kids, in working 12 hour shift work, in trying to lose weight, in my search for who I was. I wanted peace right there where I was.

I asked for it… and the milliseconds of it began to grow into seconds and then minutes and then hours and then days and then weeks and then months and then years.. of mostly being at peace without anything squeezing my chest and constricting my breathing any more.

It was the contrast between the crazy monkey mind chaos and the moments of peaceful bliss that allowed me to choose what I wanted more of.

However I’m normal… at least I like to think I am.

So they still come.. Little parasites that like to burrow into my peace and lay eggs and infect the quiet joy that I’ve come to mostly live it. However once I found the secret formula, the highest quality pesticide that elimates those nasty worms and once I had the proof of how effective that pesticide was against the parasites, I new that I had what it takes to live mostly worry free and anxiety free. And I do now.

What’s your parasite? Money? Security? Your relationship or lack of it? Your health and fitness? Your lack of being good enough? Doing enough? Having enough? It’s exhausting isn’t it?

I know… so I want to help you.

Starting April 24th I will be taking a small group of individuals through a personal mentoring program which will lead to you becoming fully Certified (level 1 and 2) as one of our Sacred Gift Guides.

My commitment is that in 9 weeks of dialogue, teaching and guiding I will give to you the very best of what I have been given AND that you’ll be equipped through the process to begin to assist others on their path.

The class isn’t full yet. If you are interested and want to join into the program go to

http://www.yoursacredgifts.com/certification/ 

If you do decide to join me then when you register enter the code: PEACE in the coupon code box and click on apply and $500 will be removed from the tuition cost.

You’ll know if this is the right time, the right investment, the right path for you.

It’s not a journey that everyone can make at the same time. For a few of you it is your time.

Now go enjoy the day in peace!

Monique

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Christians all over the world are remembering a man who died on a cross as a symbol and reminder that they might be free from the condemnation of sin.

Here’s how that translates into my ordinary life today. I screw up.  Christians call it sin (making lousy choices, missing the mark, acting thinking or being in a way that  know contradicts who I am and what I know I am capable of).  I know it when it happens. If not right in the moment, certainly upon reflection. I reflect on my day before I go to sleep. Ok, honestly I don’t do it every night however at least a few times a week I do.

I ask the Universe (my heart, my Higher self) if I have screwed up and didn’t even notice it at the time or chose to ignore it. Things come to mind. They always do.  I feel my ego mind (lower self, “devil”) want to make it ok, to excuse my action, to defend it AND simultaneously condemn me and make me feel guilty. However  I know better. I’m conscious. I am an awakened being. At least I like to think I am. So are you or you wouldn’t be reading this! I know that I don’t have to do battle with that little crazy part of me. I know that I’m not perfect and that I’m going to sin (that word still pushes my buttons)

So… when a little transgression comes to my awareness (a.k.a. sin), I send a blessing or a forgiveness request to the heart of the person involved. I have to admit that many of the “sins” I commit are not so much action but thought. I judge someone, I criticize them in my mind, I might feel a bit jealous of what they have that I don’t yet have. It’s not like I’m out there doing bad things to people or committing crimes or being unethical. It’s way more subtle than that… because I’m a conscious being on the spiritual path (that’s sarcasm)  I’m more likely to speak kindly and act kindly but think badly.  Am I the only one who does this?

My mother had a saying: “People can be like sausages, smooth on the outside but you don’t know what kind of s***  is on the inside.”  Some days I feel like I’m that sausage! However I don’t stay in self condemnation for very long. I send my blessing to the person or the situation. I ask their heart for forgiveness.  I thank the Universe for bringing it to my awareness. I ask the Universe to offer me the opportunity to be in that situation again so that I can choose differently, make a better choice and then I move on!

The reason I ask for repeat opportunities isn’t for ongoing prolonged torture. I do it because it’s so wonderful when I do realize that I’m in a similar situation later and that I don’t react or respond the same way and it allows me to see that I am making progress.  I’m the first to admit that I’m not fully self actualized, whatever that means, however I am making progress and moving in the direction of the person I have the capacity to be and living into the fullest expression of who I am.

I also will go back and clean up the mess that I’ve made if I can. I will actually go to the person and ask forgiveness for what I did. I did this once with someone who I was having bad thoughts about..ohhhhh really bad thoughts. I didn’t like her one bit. She was pushing all my buttons. I could have spit in her eye. But I didn’t, I listened to her and smiled nicely and looked all smooth on the outside.

However in later reflection I knew that even though they were just bad thoughts, they were just as hurtful as words and they had nothing to do with her, it was my stuff that was being stirred up by her words. So I called her hotel room and I left her a message apologizing for my bad thoughts towards her and that even though she didn’t know it outwardly I felt that energetically I did her harm and that I was sorry. I don’t know what she thought when she got my message because I didn’t leave her my name or phone number. Ok…I wasn’t totally owning up but at least I made an effort and at the time that was the best I could do.

I no longer  live under the condemnation of sin. I am free of that condemnation through the act of self forgiveness. I know that I make lousy choices at times and I know that I don’t have to live under the guilt of those choices. I know that I can be free of that internal guilt and chaos that can steal and suck the joy out of my life if I hold on to it.

So today, Good Friday,  I am reflecting on what crosses I am still carrying and how they still weigh me down and I remind myself that I don’t have to live that way. That I can be free from that weight on my shoulders through right thought, intention and action.

I give thanks for this day and this reminder and on Easter Sunday I’ll celebrate the rebirth and resurrection of my potentiality. I choose to leave my crosses behind rather than hang on them.

I choose Sacred Living vs. Living Scared

I send you blessings for an Easter filled with renewal of all your DNA, body, soul and spirit.

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This is a powerful ceremony to participate in. If it’s on your heart to be there with us then do it. The Universe will provide a way.

Here is a glimpse into this beautiful ceremony.

Since ancestral times, peoples of the Andes have maintained a unique way of connecting or reconnecting themselves with the harmony of nature. The names for the ceremony differ according to the region. In the Quechua language of the Inkas, it is called “Jaiway”. There are even more names for it in the Northern, Eastern and Western regions of the Andes; but in recent times, it most known as the “Despacho.”

Performing a Despacho ceremony is a unique way of connecting with the energy and spirits of nature. Generally, it is done to honor Mother Earth, or “Pachamama,” and the “Apus,” or the nature spirits that may take the form of mountains, rivers or lakes. A Despacho is also done to express or manifest what we would like to attract into our lives or into the lives of our family or community members. We show our gratitude, love and respect for Mother Earth and the great nature spirits of the mountains, lakes or rivers through symbolism, in the form of items representing the best of our work and our finest crops. By expressing love and gratitude from the bottom of our hearts, we are also manifesting our intentions to attract more of what it is we are grateful for.

The components of a Despacho are physical and spiritual, tangible and intangible. They represent what is part of our lives now, and our intentions for what is to come next. The act of harmonizing with nature is done by engaging ourselves in a sacred Ayni or spiritual act of reciprocity with the energies of the Universe. Just as in the physical world we receive help when we give help to others, in the spiritual-energetic world, the same law applies.

Prior to doing a Despacho ceremony, each person participating (Despachos are usually done in a group setting) should prepare him or herself. The length of the preparation depends on the type of ceremony or event for which the intention is directed. There are many ways to prepare, but the purpose is the same—one needs to elevate one’s consciousness, engaging his or her higher self. Some effective methods of preparation include meditation (following a tradition that feels comfortable), listening to relaxing music, engaging in prayer, or cleansing oneself by smudging with incense, sage or tobacco.

Setting the environment for a Despacho can take a few minutes. The idea is to set the tone to create a respectful sacred circle. In the Andes, people sometime use flutes, rattles or drums to play music, or chant in a ceremonial, meditative rhythm.

Paqos or Andean practitioners of the Inka tradition perform Despacho ceremonies outdoors to be physically close to Nature. Weather permitting, it is best to take off one’s shoes not only to show reverence and respect to the sacred circle but also to be in direct contact with Mother Earth, the Apus, and the spiritual guides that will be invoked to join the circle. A Despacho ceremony creates a ‘waka’ or a sacred temple in the place where it is performed;

The ceremony itself may vary from region to region, just like the name varies, but the goal is the always the same—to connect, recognize our true purpose, and experience Ayni on the three planes of existence—physical, mental and spiritual—using our purest intentions via our higher self.

Immediately before beginning a Despacho ceremony, it’s helpful to do a final cleansing exercise as a group. This might take the form of a short guided meditation to help everyone release any remaining heavy energy, followed by smudging with sage. Such acts of final cleansing help set the stage for the Despacho by allowing people to achieve a relaxed, meditative state of being.

The Despacho ceremony begins when the leader of the ceremony, lays out a large, plain piece of paper. The group offering will be built on, and later wrapped in, this paper.

The first item added to the Despacho is a seashell shaped like those that house clams. By starting with the shell, the group invokes the feminine energies of Mama Qocha, the Mother of the Oceans, as well as those of Pachamama, or Mother Earth. Since our Mother literally supports our every step and gives so generously of Herself to care for us, we build our Despacho offering starting with her energy as our base.

Once the shell is in place, the leader distributes three coca leaves to each person participating in the Despacho. Upon receiving the three leaves, each participant arranges the leaves so that the bases overlay each other at one end, but the points of the leaves spread out like a fan. Participants should hold onto their three-leaf arrangements, called Kintu, with both hands to show reverence to the sacredness of the ceremony.

After everyone in the group is holding their Kintu, the leader asks the participants to invoke the presence of their spiritual guides so that the group will be surrounded and supported by the sacred aspects of the Divine that are most important to each person in attendance.

The participants return their Kintus to the ceremony leader, who tucks them artfully around the shell in the center of the Despacho, so that they fan out in all directions. The leader then invites the participants to contribute their individual offerings to the Despacho, each in turn, along with their most sincere intentions that they wish to communicate to the Creator through the Despacho.

Depending on the purpose for the Despacho, these intentions may be expressions of gratitude for the abundance received, the growth experienced, or recent lessons that have been internalized. Or they may include requests for healing for the participants themselves or for their friends or families, as well as requests to manifest any number of outcomes, from a happy marriage, children, business success, or protection for a home or car, to name a few examples.

With each intention put into the Despacho, the person voicing it adds one or more items around and on top of the shell and Kintus. Items offered may include such things as candies or cookies (it’s well known in the Andes that like many of us, Pachamama loves sweet treats); products of our harvest, especially rice and other grains (which nourish the Apus); cotton (representing the clouds, which connect our physical realm with the world of Spirit); gold and silver foil (representing the masculine energy of the sun and the feminine energy of the moon); multicolored confetti or paper streamers (representing joy and the rainbow, our reminder that our ultimate purpose is to ascend and to help others do the same); animal fat (representing the richness and abundance of our lives); and spices or perfumed waters (representing the fullness and beauty of our lives).

Despachos may only be used for helping people, never for harm, as they are a fundamental tool for spiritual ascension.

When the participants have finished contributing their individual offerings and voicing their purest intentions into the Despacho, the leader offers a toast to Pachamama, by dipping flowers—preferably red (the color of Pachamama) and white (the color of the Apus)—into a chalice filled with water or chicha (drink made of corn). The leader shakes the flowers to sprinkle a few drops around the offerings in the Despacho, and then spills a few more drops onto the ground. Sometimes (depending on the size of the group), the leader will pass the chalice and flowers around so that each person can do the same. When the toast is complete, the leader lays the flowers (or flower petals) around the Despacho, forming a ring on top of the offerings.

The final item added before closing the Despacho is a small wooden cross, typically made of two twigs. The cross represents the masculine energy, complementing the feminine energy that began the ceremony. It also serves as a reminder to be of service to each other in our daily lives, to give freely of the best of ourselves with joy, gratitude and love.

At this point, the Despacho is closed by folding the paper into a square “package” holding the offerings inside like a wrapped gift, and tying the package with string (preferably yellow, representing the golden rays and unconditional love of Father Sun). The leader will then ask each participant to add a final blessing and any final intentions to the Despacho before it is sent to the higher realm (usually through the smoke once it is burned). S/he lays the Despacho “package” on top of his or her mesa (personal altar) and breathe his or her final blessing into it before passing it around the circle.

Finally, each member of the group thanks his or her spirit guides for their presence during the ceremony and the Despacho is burned.

Since ancient times, people of the Andes have based their lives on the natural principles embodied in Despacho ceremonies. The recognized inherently the importance of expressing their gratitude both to the Creator and to the ultimate provider of the necessary components of all life—the Earth (soil), the Sun (energy), the Wind (air), and the Water—for they knew that without any one of them, all life would die. Likewise, they recognized the essential need for balance in life, the complete interdependence of the masculine and the feminine, and the undeniable interconnectedness between ourselves and all other inhabitants in our Universe.

Taken from an article by Ricardo Sanchez

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With love,
Monique

Just as you have a physical DNA you also have a Spiritual and a Soul DNA.

Your physical DNA determines things like your sex, eye color, hair color, race and even your predisposition to some diseases. It’s what determines some of your physiological and anatomical features.

Your spiritual DNA brings with it certain things that are part of your birthright. The spiritual DNA contains invaluable gems.  Your “gifts” or as I call them “sacred gifts” are part of your Spiritual DNA. You have innate abilities that are unexplainable and that allow you to do certain things extraordinarily well. You are coded for greatness.

You also have free will which is the ability in any circumstance to choose from a selection of alternatives.  This is part of your Spiritual DNA.

You have the capacity to love, to be confident and joyful and you are pure goodness at a Spiritual DNA level. You have built into you the ability to trust.  There is a quote in Romans 12:3 “God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” Your Spiritual DNA sets you up to become the greatest expression of who you are.

We are human however so we also have a  Soul DNA. The Self! The Soul DNA can get in the way of the Spiritual DNA. The Soul DNA is comprised of things like your personality, your attitudes, your emotions, your behavior,  your feelings, your performance, your beliefs, your perceptions, your conditioning, your experiences as well as all your fears.

When you know who you are in your Spiritual DNA you can start to by-pass many of the blocks that the Soul DNA puts up. Your worth and value are determined by your Spiritual DNA however how you see yourself and how you value yourself is part of your Soul DNA.

Your Spiritual DNA shows you your potentiality. Your Soul DNA if not in alignment with your Spiritual DNA will show you your limitations.

Both contribute greatly to self awareness. Self awareness leads to choices and choices lead to change.

It’s difficult to make choices or to even know that you have choices when you don’t know your Spiritual or Soul DNA.

You are a Spirit. You have a Soul. You live in a body.

Knowing all your DNA can lead to Sacred Living vs. Living Scared.

G + MN = FP

YOUR GIFTS + A MEANINGFUL NEED = FEELING ON PURPOSE

I teach that if you know your gifts and you are using and applying them in an area of work that is totally meaningful to you then you will FEEL on purpose. I still stand behind this however this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll be happy or grateful for what you have.

Happiness and gratitude are attitudes, a state of mind. So you can be totally feeling on purpose in the work you do and be miserable when you think about your spouse, your house, your finances or your cat that peed on the carpet this morning.

Attitude plays a huge part in your happiness. We see evidence in the celebrity world of very gifted individuals who are brilliant at what they do and on stage they are clearly on purpose however that doesn’t mean they are happy off stage and it doesn’t ensure that they are grateful for what they have. Those are attitudes, perceptions… the way you look at your life. It’s a state of enjoying life even if there are circumstances around you that may not always be enjoyable.

Many people who appear to “have it all” can suffer from stinking thinking. You can be doing a job you actually love, you can be super effective at your work and you may get a lot of feedback of how amazing you are at what you do. You may be in the right place at the right time and still have negative emotions about all kinds of things.  Yet you can also appear to have nothing, have little money or posessions, do work that to some may appear to be menial and yet feel on purpose, be happy and feel grateful.

So let’s flip it and look at it the other way. Can you be happy even if you are not feeling totally on purpose? YES! Of course you can. You may be in transition between careers, or you may be working a job that is not in alignment with your gifts or you may be applying your gifts to an area that really isn’t meaningful to you anymore, however you can still have an attitude of happiness about your life and find something to be grateful about.. You can still be happy as you move from where you are to where you are going next.

Perhaps the new equation could be: 

G + MN = FP + AHG = LL

Your Gifts applied to something that is meaningful to you and of benefit to others = Feeling on Purpose. Add to that an Attitude of Happy Gratefulness and it all = LOVING YOUR LIFE.

Do you love your life? Are you happy? The good news is you can be. The bad news is it’s challenging to fish around in a stinkin’ thinkin’ mind to find new happy grateful thoughts. So let the Universe work in YOU.

You don’t have to work at being happy and grateful as much as you do have to invite “happy” and “grateful”  into your life.

A simple prayer:

I invite an attitude of happiness and gratitude into my life. Universe, make me the happy, grateful person I have the capacity to be.  And so it is!   The Universe knows what to do next. Butt out!

“I wish you joy and happiness… but most of all I wish you love”  ~ Whitney

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Thank you David for this well written piece. You captured it all beautifully.

Take your attention off how others will behave or what they will do. If your Aunt Mary is a pain in the butt at Christmas dinners and you’re wanting her to behave remember to reframe into what you want. Instead of ” I want Aunt Mary to stay sober and behave” try.. I am wanting to enjoy my Christmas Day more than any other Christmas past… no matter what happens”  Now it’s in your power and not Aunt Mary’s to determine the way you feel on that day.

Give it a shot. You’ve got nothing to lose except the stress and frustration of a busy holiday season.

Merry Christmas and God bless you