The Good Life - Attract Money, Wealth, and Prosperity

Why Labels Block Your Happiness

2009-11-18T11:52:00.001-08:00

The other day a friend and I were talking about Sarah Palin's interview with Oprah.

"Oh, don't tell me that you actually like her now," my friend said.

I replied, "Let's just say that I can understand Sarah Palin's perspective. I have more compassion for her and have a new-found respect for her."

According to my friend, the Republican party is screwed up. But I don't want this post to be about politics. I just want to let you know where my friend is coming from...

I went on to talk about how we're all so caught up with labels. My friend is a "Democrat" and Sarah Palin is a "Republican".

Why can't we just see each other as just magnificent human beings?

When we attach labels to ourselves, we get boxed into a set of rules. Now we're supposed to act according to that label. If we don't, then we've failed.

Steve Pavlina wrote an interesting post about label-free relationships that coincides with some of my thoughts. I would hasten to say that many people out there are unhappy because of what we expect from other people. We expect someone to act a certain way because they are a "girlfriend" or "husband". We want people to do things for us because they're just supposed to or they "owe" us.

I call myself a "writer", but even that label has its own set of rules. I'm supposed to put commas and capitalize letters in sentences...I'm supposed to come up with profound things to say and I should be able to express myself clearly.

I love what Joanna Young says in her post, Peel Off the Labels to Give Yourself Space:

"The labels you’re given, or that you learn to apply to yourself, can hold you back. Limit your sense of what is possible.

Peeling off those labels, and replacing them with words that create space, opportunity, and possibility can be a powerful thing."

When you let go of the labels, you're free to just follow your passions without judgement. You don't have to do something because you're a "this" or "that". You live life with freedom. You feel more energized. You're in the flow....and you're happier.

Because in the end, all we want to be is happy, right?

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5 Ways to Live in the Moment

2009-11-03T09:13:00.000-08:00

One of my ongoing practices is to live in the moment. This is a challenge for many people because we are constantly bombarded with messages such as "planning for the future" or "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Many of us are also playing scenes of the past in our head over and over, having regrets and thinking, If only I had done this....

What I have learned these past few years is that when you live consciously in the present moment, you're free from the stresses of life. It enables you to feel calm and to think with an astounding clarity.

Living in the moment is easier said that done. After all, with so much going on around us, it's easy to get distracted by fears, worries, frustrations, and stress. However, once you get into the groove of living in the moment, you'll wonder how you could have lived any other way!

So, what can you do to make living in the moment your way of life?

Here are some tips to gain present-moment thinking:

1. Meditate. The very point of meditation is to live in the present moment and accept things just as they are. It's a practice that you'll get better at the more you do it. To help quiet your mind, the best thing you can do is focus on your breathing and keep striving to release your thoughts with each breath you take.

2. Accept the past. You'll feel better about yourself once you learn to accept past situations. There's nothing you can do to change the past. Bringing the past into your present only clouds your present thinking and makes it harder for you to concentrate on the present moment.

Of course, thoughts of the past will still arise, but when you learn to accept it for what it is, you'll be able to return to the present moment without regret or grief.

3. Accept the future. On the other side of the coin, you also need to accept the future. How much time do you waste in a day by sitting around thinking about what you're going to do? When you stop thinking, you have more time to actually do it!

I know that many people are constantly worrying about money, so make sure to read my past post, "How to Stop Worrying About Money".

4. Be mindful. When you're mindful, you pay close attention to what you're doing in the present. You may think it's just a mundane chore, but it's important to do it with an open mind. Open up your senses to what you're doing. You might be overwhelmed with positive feelings that you didn't know existed.

5. Get in touch with nature. Take some time to get in touch with nature. You can go for a walk or just sit under a tree. There aren't many things that can open you up to the present moment like opening up to the vastness of nature.

Relax, Relax, Relax

As long as you maintain a relaxed attitude, you can achieve conscious living. It may help to think of yourself and your brain as separate entities. Your brain can be thinking thoughts all over the place while your "self" watches. When you maintain the wisdom to realize that your thoughts are out of control, the self can pull you back into the present.

Of course these goals are best achieved through meditative practice, but you can also try any activity that you find relaxing if meditation isn't for you. While you're relaxing, pay attention to your breathing and try to take deep breaths. Remind yourself that, in this moment, the past and the future don't matter in the least.

After you've successfully added present moment thinking to a relaxing part of your day, it's time to spread the awareness to other times of the day. The more time you can spend in the present, the better.

Live in the here and now, and enjoy a more fulfilling life!

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Law of Attraction and Taking Care of Yourself

2009-10-20T10:50:00.000-07:00

Many people are going through some very challenging times right now. I've been spending time with close friends who are either having issues with personal relationships or having trouble making ends meet. These friends are familiar with the Law of Attraction and know how it works, but after coaching them with their issues, I've come to realize that even though they have the knowledge about the Law of Attraction, they have yet to put that knowledge into action. They have yet to apply what they've learned.

I'm sure many of you can relate. I know that I've been through this process myself. You know what the Law of Attraction is, but what now?

I think that we're going through a wonderful time right now because many of us are starting to awaken to the possibility of a much more abundant life....THE GOOD LIFE!

One person who has inspired me through this proces of awakening to what I call my "true spirit" is Bob Doyle. If you've been reading this blog for some time, you know who I'm talking about. Bob Doyle is the creator of the Wealth Beyond Reason program and recently he did a one hour free webinar titled, "Taking Care of Yourself During Troubled Times".

In this free webinar Bob talks about the idea of resistance and how it is playing a role in why you are not attracting the life that you want. He also gives you exercises and tools that can apply right now to start overcoming the challenges you are facing.

Click here to listen to this very inspiring webinar...

I'd love to hear your thoughts or stories about how the Law of Attraction is working in your life! If there is a topic you'd like for me to talk about on this blog, please leave a comment.

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5 Benefits of Gratitude

2009-10-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

Showing gratitude is a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought. Feeling grateful for what you have can produce the same good feelings and keep you moving toward your goals.

Doesn't it feel good when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude to you for something you did? These positive feelings can lift you up, boost your enthusiasm, and motivate you to achieve even more.

Gratitude is one of the main elements in the Law of Attraction. When you show gratitude for the things that you have, The Universe continues to give you more. Remember that like attracts like!

Here are five benefits of gratitude:

1. Reaching your goals. When you feel grateful, it tends to be a lasting and selfless feeling. It's much more than just a momentary burst of positive energy; it has staying power that inspires you to reach your goals.

2. Strengthened relationships. There are many ways you can express your gratitude to your loved ones, including saying, "Thank you," writing a letter, or giving them a thoughtful gift. When you learn to avoid taking your loved ones for granted, you'll have a long lasting and loving relationship.

3. Improved communication. Gratitude can mean better communication all around. By expressing your gratitude to strangers, they'll be more likely to show an interest in helping you as well.

4. More effective constructive criticism. No matter how we express constructive criticism, it often makes the recipient defensive or even angry. No one likes a blow to the ego. In this situation, a grateful attitude can take you a long way. You can express criticism quite effectively when you also emphasize what you appreciate about them.

5. Preserving memories. You can preserve memories in a positive way when you keep a gratitude journal. You'll be able to enjoy your memories again and again when you read about these happy times in the future.

Show Your Gratitude Every Day

Showing gratitude to others may seem like a selfless act, but it's something that you also benefit from. When you show your gratitude every day, you change the way you think.

You'll appreciate your good life when the majority of your thoughts remain positive. Negative thoughts can sometimes be overwhelming, and just because you have them doesn't mean you're a bad person. Everyone has negative thoughts at one time or another, but you can strive to keep them to a minimum with the help of a grateful attitude.

One way to show your gratitude every day is to remind yourself of the big picture when a negative thought arises. If a petty argument with your spouse makes you feel angry and heated, take a deep breath and think for a moment. Remember that the argument is not permanent and, instead, feel grateful for the gift of this relationship.

In what ways do you show gratitude each day?

Read more of my thoughts about gratitude...

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What I Do To Attract Wealth Now

2009-09-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

Awhile back I wrote about the power of subliminal messages to attract money and wealth. If you're still skeptical, perhaps this post will finally convince you what you may be missing out on when it comes to attracting wealth more easily into your life.

Again, I should reiterate that for me, the word "wealth" encompasses many things including money, good health, better relationships, etc.

For the past several months I've developed a daily routine of listening to subliminal mp3's and watching videos that contain subliminal messages to help attract the flow of money. As I've said before, I have been watching this subliminal wealth video. My friend, Bill Perry, also gave me a mp3 to listen that contains money affirmations. (BTW, Bill has another great mp3 called "Sleep" that I listen to at night).

What I do is listen to these mp3 and videos at night before bed and in the morning when I first wake up. This is the time when your mind is in Alpha state and more receptive to these subliminal messages.

Since I last posted about this back in May, I want to update you on more things that have flowed into my life:

More writing and SEO projects from current clients, including two of the biggest projects I've ever done in my writing and internet marketing career.

Another big advertiser for my Audi blog. Actually, advertising revenue for my blogs has tripled since last year.

More time has freed up in my schedule and I've been able to visit my parents every month. Time is more important than money to me!

I won $250 playing nickel slots at the casino this past weekend ;)

Many people fail when trying to use the law of attraction as they are consciously trying, but their subconscious mind doesn't believe or has negative thoughts which hold them back.

However, with the power of subliminal messages you can target your subconscious mind to eliminate these limiting beliefs and ensure that your entire body, mind, and subconscious mind are all working together – thereby boosting your chance of success dramatically.

Recently I have been corresponding with a company called Real Subliminal and learning about their “Attract Money in Abundance” album. The album works on similar principles to their Law of Attraction Album, only that ALL of the messages on this album are focused on attracting wealth, prosperity, and money in abundance into your life.

Here is a sample of a recording from Real Subliminal...

Order the "Attract Money in Abundance" album and enter code "FINANCIALFREEDOM" to get 20% off.

Do you have any experiences using subliminal messages to attract your desires?

Inspirational Quote From Wayne Dyer

2009-09-12T23:35:00.000-07:00

This week's inspirational quote for living an abundant life comes from Wayne Dyer's Twitter stream...

"when you're inspired, you activate dormant forces, and the abundance you seek in any form comes streaming into your life"

So, are you inspired?

When you wake up in the morning, are you excited about what the day will bring?

Do you love what you do?

To get started on living a more inspired life, check out this list I put together awhile back....49 ways to live a more fulfilling life.

I also like this article I found at the Healthy Holistic Living website: Are You Living An Inspired Life?

Brian Tracy on Becoming Wealthy

2009-08-31T23:16:00.000-07:00

This article is published with permission from Brian Tracy...As a follower of his philosophies, I thought I'd pass on some of his wisdom. There is one part of this article that I do disagree with (the fourth way - I share my thoughts in italics), but overall he offers some sound advice.

Five Ways to Become Wealthy
By: Brian Tracy

There are basically five ways that you can become wealthy starting with nothing in America based on over 25 years of research into American millionaires.

The Five Roads to Financial Success in America and How to Choose Your Own

There are basically five ways that you can become wealthy starting with nothing in America based on over 25 years of research into American millionaires. Number one, you can inherit it. Less than 10 percent of wealthy Americans inherited any of their money, and it's less and less every single year.

The Second Way

The second way that you can become wealthy is you can achieve it professionally. You can become a doctor or a lawyer or an architect or an accountant. You can become extremely good at what you do, be paid very well, and hold on to the money.

The Third Way

The third way you can achieve it is you can become a senior executive of a large corporation. You can be highly paid; you can have stock options and bonuses. And if you stay with the company long enough, for enough years, you can be paid enough to become wealthy.

The Fourth Way

You can win it. But only a tiny fraction of one percent of wealthy Americans got that way by winning their money some way or another. As a matter of fact, the odds against you winning the lottery are the equivalent of lightning striking twice in the same place. They're millions and millions to one. But if you really believe you can win money, you don't think about the odds.

The Best Way

The fifth way that you can become wealthy is you can start your own business and earn it all by yourself. Starting your own business has been and will always be the high road to becoming wealthy for most self-made millionaires. Entrepreneurship in America offers more opportunities and opens more doors than all other possibilities put together. This is why it has been said that if you have the ability to start your own business and you don't do it, you are a fool. I'll repeat that. If you have the ability to start your own business and you don't do it, you're a fool.

Where do you start?

You start by getting your finances under control. The very first thing you do is you make a decision to get your finances under control. Some years ago, a man named George Classon wrote a book called The Richest Man in Babylon. It's a classic on financial success and what Classon said in that book was that the key to becoming wealthy is to pay yourself first. Take ten percent off your earnings, off your gross income every month and put it aside. Learn to live on ninety percent or less of your gross income. So the very first thing that you do is you begin to save your money.

Action Exercises

Now, here are two things you can do immediately to put yourself onto the high road to personal wealth:

First, resolve today to begin saving your money a little bit at a time. Set a goal to save 10% of your earnings, to put it away and to never touch it. This will change your life.

Second, immediately register your own business or sole proprietorship. Open a bank account, get business cards and letterhead and create the corporate entity under which you can do business. Your business opportunities will appear far sooner than you think. If you build it, they will come.

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How To "Cruise" Through Life

2009-08-10T16:33:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been on a cruise? I haven't yet, but it's definitely on the To Do list. I do have family and friends who have been on cruises and they tell me it's so much fun.

I'm actually in the process of planning a trip to Miami later this year and one of the things I'd like to do is take a cruise from Miami to the Carribean. I haven't worked out all the details yet, but when I do book my flight, oh, how excited I will be!

If you've ever booked a cruise (or even a flight) to a certain destination, did you ever squeal with joy after making your reservation? You know that you're going to be on that cruise and you know where your destination is.

When you finally begin the journey on the cruise ship it's rest and relaxation - nonstop. You're having fun, dancing the night away, or soaking up sun rays by the pool. Meanwhile, the captain maneuvers the boat to get you to your destination. You don't have to worry about that part of the journey, right?

Well, that's how life is supposed to be. You set your goals in life, have fun on the journey, and let The Universe take care of the rest. Just like the captain of the ship navigates you to your destination, The Universe guides you to where you need to go to accomplish your goals.

If there's somewhere you want to go in life or something you want to acquire, get that feeling that it's already done. It's that same feeling you feel when you book a trip. Feel those good vibes!

Now go out and have fun! Party like you're on that cruise ship!

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Law of Attraction: Is Action Necessary?

2009-07-26T13:54:00.000-07:00

A post I wrote earlier (see "How the Law of Attraction Works For Me") has garnered some interesting comments....

Bill Perry said something that got me thinking:

"It's not absolutely necessary for there to be ACTION. Most discussion of LoA says that you can't just sit around and visualize.

I must disagree.

I have manifested plenty without taking action. I just think that the reason most people need action to manifest stuff is that they BELIEVE that's how it must be..."

After much thought, I have to say that I agree. If you believe that action is necessary to manifest your desires, then that's how things will show up for you. If you believe that things will come to you easily and effortlessly, then that's how it will happen.

I started looking back at some of the things that have shown up in my life - especially money. There have been many times when money has shown up unexpectedly after visualizing and saying affirmations. I didn't have to take any special action to acquire the money. Sometimes the money will show in the form of a commission(s) through an affiliate program or I'll receive a donation from someone who wanted to show their support for my blog.

One of my favorite affirmations is, "Money flows to me easily and effortlessly." At night before I go to bed and in the morning when I wake up I repeat this affirmation for a couple minutes or so.

Kathy Hadley also shared her thoughts about taking action:

"I always tell people, IF action is required, you will be inspired, which I think is what she is saying here, too.

Abraham says "no amount of action will make up for being out of alignment with your desire."

However, if you truly believe it will take action, of courses it will. "YOU are always right."

Meaning the person is always "right" for them, even in their wrongness as we all create our own universes based on our beliefs, intention, attention and emotions. They may not be "right" for anyone else but they will attract everything to "prove" their "rightness". They must. It is the LOA at work!"

Here's another perspective offered by Jimmy Roos in "Law of Attraction - How Much Action is Needed?"

What are your thoughts? Do you think action is necessary to manifest your desires?

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Take the Leap of Faith: Turn Your Passion Into Wealth

2009-07-25T01:10:00.000-07:00

"If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you." -- T. Alan Armstrong

There are many people out there who have allowed the current economy to dictate their lives. I'm hearing of stories about people who have been searching for a job for months without any solid leads. But what if you could make a living doing what you love and working for yourself?

As someone who has been self-employed for the past three years, I can't tell you how exciting it is to wake up each day and be able to write out my own schedule for the day. It's even more exciting to be able to follow my passions and help other people in the process.

If there's anything that you should take away from reading this blog, it's this: Follow your dreams and create wealth doing something you absolutely love to do. To me that is living the good life!

This leads me to share with you this post at my online business blog, It's Your Time For Online Success: Turn Your Passion Into Profit.

I can't express enough how much fun it is to attract abundance when you find meaning in your life's work. You elevate to a higher level of vibration which in turn attracts more abundance to you.

Don't you think it's time to take that leap of faith?

If you have a story about how you turned your passion into wealth, I'd love to hear it! Leave a comment or email maria [at] wealth-prosperity [dot] info.

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How the Law of Attraction Works For Me

2009-07-14T11:44:00.000-07:00

There is a great deal of information out there about the Law of Attraction (aka "LOA"). Over the past few years since the movie, The Secret, came out, there have been a flood of books and articles that talk about how you can attract and manifest all your desires. However, there also seems to be a great deal of confusion about exactly how the Law of Attraction works.

Many people are under the impression that all you have to do is visualize something and *poof*, you'll get what you visualize. If that was the case, we'd all be lying around on our couches visualizing all day!

In my experience of using the Law of Attraction, I've learned that there is a process by which you manifest your desires:

1. Be clear about what you want - What is it exactly that you want? Imagine in detail what it is that you desire.

I believe that affirmations and visualization go hand in hand. As you're picturing in your mind what you want, affirm to yourself, "I claim _________ as mine." Make an intention.

In the book, Creative Visualization, Shakti Gawain offers a long list of affirmations you can use. Here are a few that I like:

Everything I need is coming to me easily and effortlessly.

Everything I need is already within me.

I am an open channel of creative energy.

The more I give, the more I receive, and the happier I feel.

2. Believe - In order to manifest your desires, you have to believe that it is true. Know without a doubt that it can happen. Get into that mode of positive knowing. Trust that circumstances will bring about what it is that you want.

If you believe in something, five minutes later you don't say something that contradicts that belief. I know people who want to be multi-millionaires, but then I'll often catch them saying things like, "I'm broke" or "I can't afford that". Keep in mind that "I am" are powerful words.

When using the Law of Attraction, you have to stay focused on what you want and don't say or do anything that contradicts what you want.

3. Feel it - If someone handed you a check for a million dollars right now, how would you feel? Ecstatic? Joyful? In order to attract abundance, you have align your vibrations with abundance. Act as if you already have what it is that you desire.

If you ever feel resistance or negative thoughts come to you, you can wipe out those vibes by repeating a positive affirmation over and over for a few minutes.

When I first started using the Law of Attraction, I had this fear that I wouldn't have enough money to pay my bills. However, I started saying an affirmation to myself whenever I would go into a store to buy something. As soon as I reached into my wallet and pulled out the money, I would affirm, "I am taken care of every day in every way."

Another thing I started doing is writing "Thank You!" on my bills. Being grateful puts you in a higher state of vibration.

4. Go with the flow - After you've set an intention of what you desire, simply go on your merry way with the expectation that an idea or opportunity will present itself that will help in achieving your desire.

When you go with the flow, you're not feeling needy or desperate. Feeling like you need something only stops the flow because you're sending out this idea that you don't feel as if it will come to you. This negative vibe starts to attract worry, doubts, and fears.

Going with the flow means that you are flexible. You may have a goal and a plan to achieve a goal, however, something else may come along that takes you in another (faster!) direction towards your goal.

For instance, let's say that I have a goal of visiting New York. My plan is to make the cross-country trip by renting a car and driving to New York. However, a friend calls me up and says, "Hey, you can borrow my jet and fly to New York." Would I take my friend's offer? Of course!!

One technique that has helped me stay in the flow is meditation.

5. Take action! - When you relax and go with the flow, you'll start to notice all kinds of opportunities that will help manifest your desires. When these ideas come to you, take action! There is a reason why these ideas flow to you.

The challenge I currently face is that I have big ideas - ideas that will require a team to carry out. What I've discovered is that I allow these big ideas to overwhelm me, which in turn cause me to freeze up and not take action. However, I'm learning to take one step at a time. I've created outlines and have written my ideas out on paper. I'm also learning to trust that the necessary resources will present themselves in due time.

6. Be a Giver - If it's money that you want, then give money away. If you want happiness and peace, provide happiness and peace to others. Remember that like attracts like. This is the essence of the Law of Attraction. Whatever you give away comes back to you tenfold.

As you can see, the Law of Attraction is a process that requires action on your part. If you have a tip you'd like to share or have a different way of using LOA, please leave a comment!

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The Promise of Law of Attraction

2009-07-05T08:08:00.000-07:00

"It's not your work to make anything happen. It's your work to dream it and let it happen. Law of Attraction will make it happen. In your joy, you create something, and then you maintain your vibrational harmony with it, and the Universe must find a way to bring it about. That's the promise of Law of Attraction." ~ Abraham Hicks

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Achieving Your Vision of Abundance

2009-07-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is a guest post by Steve Brunkhorst...

How can we have more abundance in our lives? It begins by noticing the abundance that we already have.

We cannot experience abundance yesterday or tomorrow. Only in this moment can we be aware of our richest blessings. Only now can we visualize those things that will represent abundance for each of us. The key is to realize that we will get no more and no less than we ask for, work toward, and believe we will receive.

Abundance does not begin with material wealth or treasure, although those things may manifest with faith and action. Abundance is first a state of mind. It arises from feelings of gratitude for all that we have and all that we visualize.

Sarah Ban Breathnach wrote, "Whatever we are waiting for -- peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance -- it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart."

Neither does abundance occur by chance. Lewis Grizzard (1946-1994), said, "A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It is seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It's seeing what other people don't see and pursuing that vision."

To experience abundance, we must first decide what abundance means for us. Then we must see ourselves as already abundant. Most importantly, we must begin to give to others in whatever capacity we are able. We eventually receive in great multiples the abundance that we bring into the lives of others.

Ask yourself this question: What do I already have in my possession that will contribute to my personal vision of abundance?

Become aware of the abundance all around you - the brilliant autumn sunsets, the sound of a friend's voice, the touch of a child's hand. Treat every breath of air and every act of love as a gift. Take nothing for granted.

The Creator wants you to be abundant. He will reward graciously all who share their faith in an abundant world with others.

© Copyright by Steve Brunkhorst. Reprinted from Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration, a popular mini-zine bringing great stories, motivational nuggets, and inspiring thoughts to help you achieve more in your career and personal life. Get the next issue and pick up some great gifts by visiting http://www.AchieveEzine.com

Tips To Get the Most Out of Your Vision Board

2009-06-30T17:19:00.000-07:00

I know that many of you have subscribed to this blog after reading the post about my vision board/book sample, so I thought I'd share these tips from the makers of the Vision Board software on how to get the most out of your vision board...

"We live in a world in which we often look at each other for inspiration and tend to follow the general consensus in many ways. Even our Vision Board may have things on it that consciously or subconsciously are inspired by our partner, children or by social norms. However, if you truly wish to create the life that you love and dream about it is crucial to define YOUR unique goals and dreams. These are totally personal and your visualization therefore needs to be as specific as your fingerprint! Make sure to avoid being influenced by anyone telling you what you should be dreaming about, or what car or partner you should desire. Stay away from dream stealer’s and nurture your OWN goals and dreams, whatever they may be. Whatever you visualize with intent and strong desire, will manifest in your life! So on your Vision Board, make sure to only visualize the dreams that are important to YOU. Dreams that make YOU feel totally excited and tingly warm just thinking about achieving them, as that is what will attract them into your life.."

Click here to get started with your own virtual vision board!

The Universe Always Delivers

2009-06-25T17:08:00.000-07:00

There are times when I feel unmotivated and uninspired. It's a rare thing for me to feel this way, so I know that it's definitely time for a vacation.

I even went to the bead store today and only walked out with a few things. Usually I get a surge of energy when I walk into the bead store and see all the different colors of beads.

But today...nothing.

I've been feeling this way for the past few days.

I do acknowledge that I am a workaholic and these not-so-productive days is The Universe's way of telling me to just slow down. (Yeah, still working on it!) Believe it or not, I actually felt guilty for not doing anything this past Sunday when I stayed in bed all day long!

I do like this reminder that it's ok to do nothing: The Art of Doing Nothing posted over at Zen Habits.

When I start to feel blah I also turn to YouTube for inspirational messages.

I came across this video clip of Tony Robbins talking about clarity and purpose. It really helped me get back into focus...I wanted to share it with you for those of you who are feeling the same way.

I love it when The Universe delivers reminders like these at just the right time!

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Abundant Inspiration

2009-06-17T19:39:00.000-07:00

During my blog readings today, I came across a few articles that inspired me and hopefully they'll spark something within you as well...

Suzie Cheel of Abundance Highway asks, "Are You Listening To Your Intuition?"

If you dread paying your bills every month, this post by Antonio Thornton is worth reading: Attracting Wealth: Don't Feel Bad About Paying Your Bills?

Edward Mills offers up The Two Keys to Making Conscious Choices.

Here is A Recommended Daily Practice from my friend, Rob Cooke.

Do you have an inspiring story or tips on how to live an abundant life? I will be going on vacation in a couple weeks, so I'm looking for guest bloggers to share their knowledge. Contact me @ maria [at] salondemaria [dot] info.

Your Connection to Abundance May Be on Twitter

2009-06-12T15:41:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite social networking websites to visit is Twitter. For those of you who don't know, Twitter is the social networking/social media platform that is also known as a micro-blogging tool. Check out an explanation of Twitter I've written here.

One of the nice things about Twitter is that you can connect with like-minded people. I've found other awesome inspiring bloggers who write about the Law of Attraction and abundance. I also follow people who offer inspiring quotes.

My philosophy regarding Twitter is this: You just never know you're going to meet.

You may have a follower who becomes your best customer or supporter or you might connect with someone who inspires you to do great things!

Recently I attended the San Diego Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Ceremony which included an exhibit hall full of local businesses. It was there that I finally met Giovanna Garcia, someone I've been following on Twitter for awhile now.

Here is a picture of me (on left) and Giovanna at the event...

Giovanna is a life and business coach who has an inspiring story of her own. I love her motto:

"Imperfect action is better than no action"

It's great when you can connect with inspiring people online. It's even better when you can make that face-to-face connection!

Visit Giovanna's website: www.imperfectaction.com. Follow Giovanna on Twitter: @giovannagarcia.

How to Really Live an Abundant and Good Life

2009-06-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

Life is a roller coaster ride - up and down, up and down, round and round…Most of the time it seems as if there are more down times than there are up times. Going down is scary, but it can also be exhilarating if you let go and just ride the wave. Living an abundant and good life is about enjoying both the up and down times - and everything in between.

As I’ve written in a previous post, I’m learning how to slow down my life even more. Actually, “slow down” isn’t really the right phrase - it’s more like I’m learning how to enjoy each and every moment in the day. Even a simple activity such as brushing my teeth has become an opportunity to meditate and be grateful that I have teeth to eat food with!

Allowing Life to Unfold

It’s amazing what happens when you just let go and allow the flow of life to just unfold. When we’re rushing around trying to get more done, it seems as if there isn’t enough time in the day. Rushing around is actually counter-productive because you end up using more energy stressing over what needs to be done and what hasn’t been done yet.

Stop. Take a breath.

This may sound like an old cliché, but it bears repeating: Life is not a 100 yard sprint, it’s a marathon.

Pace Yourself

When I was in high school, a friend of mine talked me into joining the cross-country team. I told her, “No way! I can’t run long distances!” She begged and pushed and begged for me to run with her…and so I gave in.

Oh, I was just a little terrified, but you know what - that was probably one of most eye-opening experiences of my life.

At the end of the season our team participated in a half-marathon and the whole time I was running I kept telling myself, Just pace yourself…Just pace yourself… I ended up finishing in the middle of the pack - which was perfectly fine with me. I was just happy to have made it through the season!

In this day and age everything is done at lightning speed (at least on the internet, it is!) We seem to be running toward this finish line that promises a life of happiness and riches. However, as we’ve seen from the countless number of reality TV shows featuring “rich” people, life with tons of money isn’t necessarily a happy life.

The Perfect Life Is Enjoying Each Moment

So what if you’re not “ahead” of everyone else when it comes to living a perfect life as defined by other people’s standards. Just know that this perfect life you’re so busy running after is right here, right now.

Living a truly an abundant and good life is knowing that your life is perfect just the way it is.

Living and enjoying each moment is what you’re here for.

No matter what’s going on right now, it’s your job to understand that everything is happening the way it’s supposed to happen.

Just ride the roller coaster! Roller coasters are supposed to be fun!

Photo Credit: Jamie Lantzy

Your Life is Calling

2009-05-21T14:27:00.000-07:00

I just finished reading this blog post by Brian Tracy and felt compelled to share it with you...What is YOUR true calling in life?

I read the article and felt this surge of inspiring energy fill my body! I hope you feel the same way after reading it ;)

My favorite part is:

Your job throughout your life is to discover your heart’s desire. It is only then that you will be truly happy, completely successful and totally fulfilled.

I'm starting to sense this channel of energy opening up wider and that I'm getting closer and closer to my true calling in life. Although I'm really enjoying my writing business, I'm starting to gravitate towards other things.

What's your true desire in life? Are you taking any steps today towards a more fulfilling life?

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Photo Credit: Victor Yeo

$5K Per Day Video Review: The Power of Subliminal Messages to Attract Money and Wealth

2009-05-18T11:48:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for a way to attract wealth and money, I'm going to share with you a video to help you out...

I've written quite a few posts about how to attract money (see "Related Posts" below). I recommend reading those posts as they're part of the recipe for money-making success. However, one technique that is really working for me now is watching subliminal wealth videos. I briefly mentioned this technique in a past post, Less Stuff, More Meaning, but I'd like to delve deeper into the power of subliminal messages and how they work. I'm also going to review the $5K Per Day video that I've been watching these past few months.

The Power of Subliminal Messages

In the context of attracting wealth, subliminal messages are positive wealth or money affirmations that are flashed on a screen at a very high speed. These messages cannot be read by the eyes, but they're registered and understood by your subconscious mind.

Read more about subliminal messages at Wikipedia...

Here is an article that talks about the difference between the conscious and subconscious mind if you're unclear about how these two areas of the mind work.

The $5K Per Day Video

I've come across this $5K Per Day video many times in the past and finally I took it as a sign that I should go ahead and purchase it. I'll admit that even I was a tiny bit skeptical even though I like to maintain an open mind about everything.

I started watching the video twice a day - 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes at night. When I'm watching this subliminal wealth video, my mind is relaxed and I'm simply staring at different pictures that represent money and living the good life. The video is similar to a virtual vision board except that they include these subliminal messages which flash rapidly across the screen.

The results of watching the $5K Per Day subliminal wealth video have been amazing. Here is how my money vibrations have changed so far:

I no longer have to advertise my writing or blogging services. Clients are contacting me out of the blue to write web content for them. All of these new clients discovered a blog or article I've written and like my work.
Current clients are giving me work on a more consistent basis.
My passive income has doubled or tripled! As some of you know I own many blogs. Well, advertising revenue has increased every month and I'm making even more money via the various affiliate programs I'm associated with.
I received a tip from a friend that is going speed up the process of getting my ebook published and get me closer to attracting more passive income.
Another friend came up with an awesome idea for a social networking website and asked me to partner with her on the project. Get a sneak peek by visiting: www.eworldbarter.com.

Although I'm not making $5K a day (yet!), I can sense that I'm on the path that will get me there. In fact, during a recent trip to the bookstore, I was browsing through the book, Inspired Marketing, and this $1 million dollar bill (pictured at the top of this page) fell out of the book!

In a couple months I'll post an update on my progress of attracting money as a result of watching this video. In the meantime, check out the subliminal wealth video for yourself and sign up for a free sample.

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Say "Yes" to the Good Life!

2009-05-08T01:27:00.000-07:00

If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend watching the movie, "Yes Man" starring Jim Carrey. Knowing Jim Carrey, I expected a very funny movie and he certainly didn't disappoint.

The message we get from this movie is to be more open to opportunities that come into our life. We also learn that to truly live life is to find your passion and do the things that you really want to do.

Here's the trailer to the movie...

Saying "Yes" to abundance means being fearless. You open up your soul and allow the positive energy to flow. Don't allow other people to make you think that having abundance is wrong. The Universe wants you to be abundant so that you can spread that wealth to others and do the things that inspire you.

Have you decided today that you are going to live the good life? Have you said "Yes!" to abundance and prosperity? If not, why? What's stopping you?

I've been a "Yes" woman my whole life. I ventured out into the world and learned new things. I've become a more open-minded person because of it. However, there was a point in my life when I was saying "Yes" to other people and saying "No" to myself. Don't let this be you! Say "Yes" to your beliefs and passions...

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Living the Good Life: Taking Time Out

2009-04-25T21:29:00.001-07:00

I've taken a much-needed break away from the computer the past couple days just to rest and nurse this flu that I've come down with. I'm the type of person that is always on the go and always doing something on the "To Do" list...and as much as I preach "less is more", I sometimes don't follow my own advice!

So, for the past couple days I've treated myself by getting some rest and quiet time just to think about life. I realized during that time that I haven't been putting my health as a priority. This is the second time this year that I came down with the flu, so The Universe is definitely sending me a message.

Before I came down with the flu I had just started doing yoga every other day which helped me re-energize. However, I realize now that I don't give myself enough time throughout the day to just really relax and be in quiet mode.

Taking time out for yourself is part of living a good life! It can't always be about being productive, reaching all those goals, and helping everybody.

This was another gentle reminder to just live in the moment and to just be happy where I am in my life right now. I think I've been really focused on my goals and achieving them these past couple months. Also, I've been very busy helping other people in my life that I haven't given myself any breathing space...and I should know better!

How about you? Are you taking time out for yourself? Even if it's just 10 minutes a day, carve out time to take care of your soul! I know I've learned my lesson ;)

"Sometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest." --Ashleigh Brilliant

Photo Credit: Tim Lenz

Take the Boundless Living Challenge

2009-04-11T22:05:00.000-07:00

Are you ready to start the life of your dreams?

If you are, then you may be interested in signing up for Bob Doyle's Boundless Living 45-Day Challenge which starts on April 16. I just signed up myself and I'm looking forward to learning, growing, and bringing out the potential that's been buried for so long ;)

Sign up for the Boundless Living Challenge for free.

If this is your first time hearing about Bob Doyle, you can learn more about him by watching this video where he answers the popular question: Does the Law of Attraction really work? (Email readers may have to click here to watch the video)

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Less Stuff, More Meaning

2009-04-06T14:53:00.000-07:00

We are living in a time marked by constant news of the recession, corporate lay-offs, and seemingly never-ending talk about how "times are tough".

Part of the reason many people are experiencing tough times is because they tried to keep up the Jones' and didn't live within their means.

Not too long ago Oprah aired a show that featured families who had overextended themselves and now were living in a deep hole full of debt and despair. One family was spending in excess of $400 a week eating out! Oprah challenged all of the families to go one week without spending money.

Of course, this was a huge challenge for the families who were used to a certain lifestyle! One family actually sat down and had dinner together...for the first time in two years.

My fiance and I had a conversation today about lottery winners and how many of them end up broke not too long after the windfall. What I've learned is that if you go through your whole life not having anything and all of a sudden you have all this money...You end up going crazy wanting to buy up everything in sight. Also, if your life doesn't feel very meaningful, you just use all the "stuff" to fill the void you have in your life.

Having a prosperity mindset is fundamental to having and keeping the abundance flowing into your life.

When you have a prosperity mindset, you're perfectly ok with what you have. You don't feel the need to look better or have a better car than your neighbor. You see abundance in everything; even the green grass around you is considered abundance.

When you have a prosperity mindset, you find meaning in your relationships and the work that you do.

When you have a prosperity mindset, you know that abundance is always available to you. You are open-minded and allow that abundance to flow into your life.

Awhile back I shared a couple ideas on how you can create a prosperity mindset. Nowadays I've been using a combination of subliminal wealth videos and mp3 wealth meditations to embed affirmations into my subconscious which have really worked for me. Subliminal messages are very effective because your "thinking mind" doesn't resist these messages. For example, if you say to yourself, "I am rich", oftentimes your conscious mind will reply with, "Yeah, right! You're not rich! Look at your bank account!" With subliminal messages, they go straight to my subconscious without any resistance from the nay-saying conscious mind.

What are you doing to create a prosperity mindset? Do you have more meaning in your life versus more "stuff"?

The Power of Intention and Attracting Abundance

2009-03-30T01:22:00.000-07:00

It was almost four years ago that I recommended reading The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer. This book and other books by Dr. Dyer have been instrumental to my personal development and life philosophies.

I came across this clip of Wayne Dyer's presentation on YouTube - the PBS special that I "happened to come across" that began my journey to abundance. Watch the first 10 minutes...(Email readers will have to click here to watch the video)

It's amazing how much more powerful you become when you intend to do something versus wanting to do something or attract something. Even the process of saying aloud "I intend to...." is very different from saying, "I want to..." Try it and feel the difference in the energy behind the words!

So if it's abundance that you want to attract into your life, create an intention to do so. Instead of saying, "I wish to attract abundance" or "I want to attract abundance", say "I intend to attract abundance!"

By the way, Wayne Dyer has a new film called Ambition To Meaning. Find out more about it by visiting: www.ambitiontomeaning.com

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