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The Soul is the eye of God. It is a being without judgment. It is life without expectations and restrictions. It is wholeness. It is one with the Creator.

The Soul creates that which is perfect in the eyes of God. It is the center of consciousness. It is without judgment. It is light. It is unending love and happiness. It brings unlimited joy to one’s beingness. It is full of all that comes forth in the divine happenings within one’s life.

The Soul brings us all that we can create. Some create more than others. Others are destined to provide more than some. It is not uncommon for one Soul to speak with another Soul in transit.

Miracles seem to happen when the Soul is allowed to step in and bring in that which one has decided to hope, ask, and then receive.

Never in the history of mankind have we actually perceived us without a Soul, but few have any idea of how important and significant their own role is in allowing one’s Soul to bring forth all that is. Cultures give it a different name, but with similar significance.

Remember when you were a child and had fantasies? You were fearless as to what you could imagine. People and events helped you to think outside of your “childlike” environment. I imagined growing up that I would have a large house with beautiful things around that glistened and made me happy. I remember staying overnight at a friend’s home and being in awe of dinner with her family and the gorgeous china and crystal glasses on the table. The room seemed magical! I knew right then that was the feeling I wanted in my own home.

Many have asked what is the Soul’s purpose? Do you know your purpose? If you take out others expectations of what, where, and how you should live your life, what would your life look like now? Would you be living in a different part of the world? Would your job/career be totally opposite of what you have been doing for years? If money was not the reason for working, what changes would you make? If you are listening to your Soul and not your ego, does your life then appear to be full of joy?

How many times have you asked yourself “What brings me joy?” If you don’t immediately get many answers, then perhaps you are not connected to your Soul purpose. Most people answer that question with comments about their children and grandchildren. Rarely do I hear someone say their career brings them joy or the commute to their job is full of joy. Have we become blind to the essence of life itself?

To me my Soul’s desire is having unlimited joy and love. I experience this thru feelings. I recently wrote down what makes me feel joyful. I was surprised with what I wrote. I assumed that it would be connected with specific people. If we are to view our experiences from our Soul, then all experiences should be unlimited in what we can learn and achieve. Judgment is harsh and sometimes unwarranted. Through the eyes of God, there is no judgment only our being responsible for what we are creating and how we perceive this experience. We deceive ourselves by viewing life through our ego and not our soul.

For years I have stated that we don’t have the right to judge another soul. That statement comes from Soul – the eyes of God. If we approach every situation from our Soul, then there would be no need to convince other countries/nations that our religious beliefs are better than another. Look at the centuries of war based entirely on different religious beliefs. As you travel around your country and/or the world, areas have different smells based on the food and food preparation for that region. It does not mean that their methods are better or worse than yours. It’s just different.

Most children and young adults do not want to be different. We wanted to fit in with everyone else just like teenagers today. It was an erroneous request. We each are different. Our Souls are unique and special. No two souls are the same; however, we can meet the other half of our soul. Some call this your “soul mate” or “twin flame.” I know mankind has created terminology, but I am certain that we occasionally get to experience the other “half” of us. When we are in a state of androgynous, we have both sides. We are both equally male and female. To experience this in a lifetime, one must be cognizant of the value of one’s Soul and the path that we have chosen in this lifetime.
The Year of 2009 has been defined as The Year of Magic. It’s a wonderful time to open to the adventure and joy that can be brought to life with our soul’s journey, open to your own special beingness.

Many have asked repeatedly in the last few years for changes. Few have acknowledged that the changes that they received were what they had requested. Time and events have lifted our thoughts to know that not all that we have experienced seemed at the time to be of enlightenment.

What’s the difference? We have perceived that what we received was different, harsher than what we had thought would occur. We believed that since we had worked so diligently on ourselves over the past years that nothing and no one could harm us. We also thought that life would be so normal. What’s normal? Do you know? Can you imagine that normal for you is definitely not the norm for society as a whole?

Life becomes and had been over the past 30+ years, a time when we were manifesting what we so desired. Now, this year of 2008, is a culmination of what was, what is, and what could be for tomorrow. Remember; however, TODAY is the TOMORROW that you created YESTERDAY. That saying or phrase has shifted me time and time again to where I needed to be.

You have a choice each day. Will you create or just allow your thoughts be in a “status quo” timing? Will you bring your thoughts to a point of enlightenment? Will you allow yourself to follow thru with whatever is happening based on the ideas that you are creating?

The Universe has repeatedly asked me in the past couple years “What do you want?” I would occasionally answer with my list; however, in the cob webs of the past reality, I would assume that there was an agenda already in process for me that I did not create. I now realize and understand that it is a partnership. It’s not one sided. We are living on a planet, in an existence, where there are free will choices. Based on that knowledge, we then have the ability to create.

Let’s look at creation: First, we have a thought and a vision. Then we express in words what we so desire. Action is then taken to accomplish this thought and vision. Where does it go from there? Have you ever expressed or shared your dreams/thoughts with a friend only to hear that it sounded absurd or unattainable? Has your family ever told you that your thoughts were out of your reach? Then the process starts in revising your original thought. As we revise our thought, the end result looks, feels, and is different than originally believed to be possible. Then we question the validity of the process. If we are able to have anything that we so desire as long as it does not purposefully hurt another soul, then why is the result so different? What happened?

This year is a time of major happenings. It’s not a year of transition. Last year, 2007, was the YEAR of SELF FULFILLMENT. With that year completed, we are on a road to successful venues of joy, happiness, new love, adventures, and all that you can imagine to create.

The Year of 2007 brought about major changes in self fulfillment issues. Many of you made radical changes in your careers, families, health, and world issues. No one probably felt that the year was stagnant. If you look at world events, many became homeless, planetary changes, climate shifts, major world fractions exploded, and nothing seemed to be moving correctly.

In self fulfillment, we each had a responsibility to honor thy self. We corrected that which was not in balance in our lives. Happiness was redefined. Love was empowered. Peace was asked by more. Thoughts of balance were created. So, there were endings of power struggles, life without honor, sadness departed, and suffering reviewed.

It is with that redefinition of life and formulation of plans that you begin anew now. You are looking at the thoughts of what you can have for this New Year. You are focusing on what adventure you can create, but for the time being, you still see the value of focusing on the deprivation that occurred at times in past years. That is NOT your journey now. You have worked and created “all that is” within your self. NOW is the time to reap your rewards and bring yourself and “all that you do” to the point of COMPLETION.

Let’s define COMPLETION: It is defined as “all that is.” It is a year that needs very little energy. It is the completion of what you have created and what you are now willing and able to ACCEPT. It is the year that has all in awe. It’s a year that brings rewards to match your dreams and expectations.

Completion is a year that allows you to see clearly your path and how long it took to arrive. The Universal energies are opening so widely and quickly now that the timing has culminated without any delays. Even others of liked minds are experiencing the traumas as quickly and as easily as if they see, they know, they experience, and now they let go and create the new. That’s it! It’s so simple, but it has taken us centuries to understand the depth of our own creation. Being responsible for what you are creating or what is happening to you sometimes is a jolt that most do not want to accept.

This New Year of 2008 is filled with such anticipation and honor that we are gleeful with the thoughts of what we can create. We hear others with their praises of this year’s expectations. Have you thoughtfully created what you so desire as yet?

Never before have we had so many choices. If you have been mindful to evaluate your past experiences and work to correct all that was not in alignment, then this is THE year for completion and success. The struggles of past years have given us hope now to announce to ourselves that we need not create again the overwhelming array of hardships that we have endured for past years.

Let go of what appeared to bring you sorrow in the past. See the value of what happened thru today’s eyes. Certainly while you were in the middle of the experiences, it was most difficult to see what you could be learning. However, now with more knowledge and facts documented in our minds, we have the understanding to view the past with a wider, more open and honest evaluation.

So this New Year brings in the ability to have “all that is.” We have fulfilled our expectations, completed our tasks to date, suffered past life’s traumas, and now are open and accepting of the rewards. We have completed our homework. We have lasted thru the traumatic experiences. We have learned the value of life. We have risked everything.

The concept that we have been using for years was to manifest what we so desired. It worked on the simple things. It generally took more efforts to succeed on long term projects.

If you have been paying attention to your experiences and evaluating the results for value, you are now ready to expect and receive “all that is” quickly and easily. The Universe repeatedly told me in the past few years, “If it flows, it’s a go! If you are getting stuck, let go and see it differently!”

At the beginning of 2007, the Universe explained to me that we were not to drive other soul’s cars anymore. In other words, we no longer needed to be the “vehicle for change” for others. Everyone was to become responsible for what they were creating and where and how fast they traveled on their pathway.

That was difficult at times as I was so use to helping to redirect and guide others on their journey. I started by sitting in the passenger seat and watching and hearing another soul drive his/her own car. At first I wanted to step in and take over. For some it was easier. For others it was most difficult. In the end; however, I saw the empowerment that others were finding on their pathways. This gave me a sense of freedom to be more precise and conscious of my own journey.

Now as I look back to 2007, I truly see the value of “letting go” and watching others drive their own cars. The Year of Self Fulfillment brought in a sense of great accomplishment in learning how to define where we were in life, let go of what was not in our highest and best interests, and open wide to completing that which will now bring our souls great joy.

My gift to you this New Year of 2008 is to CONGRATULATE YOU!! If you are reading this article, then you are one that has truly worked on yourself. You have successfully maneuvered thru the lessons, learned from your experiences, acknowledged and let go, and are now ready to experience a YEAR of COMPLETION in all that you create.

Remember to find the JOY in “all that is” ……………..

Belief is part of our nature. We believe that whatever is happening is part of what is suppose to be. However, have you ever wondered why your beliefs don’t change? In other words, perhaps you were given a set of values or beliefs as a child and you never questioned if those beliefs are still working for you. I know for a fact that not all that was taught to me as a child is right for me now. I grew up in a traditional home with very strong and secure values. My parents were totally loving and supportive. I was raised in a home with strong work ethics. I still hold those values. 

Where things have changed is in my perspective of what is truth for me. I had always asked as a child and especially as a teenager why I was in many ways quite different. Many nights I would sit at the edge of my bed and wonder what star I can come from. Now if you saw my parents, you would say that I look exactly like them. That is true. However, my beliefs even back as a young person were so different than my family. At times I would hide my thoughts and beliefs from others as I could not understand why I knew or felt things that were so radically opposite from what I was being taught. Has that happened to you?

I remember singing in the choir at church. I had a clear view of the congregation as I was sitting up high with the other choir members. Being a really social person, I loved seeing everyone. In those days, families tended to sit in the same pew in church. So, if anyone was absent, it was quite noticeable. I could actually see the expressions on the faces of the congregation. I was always trying to hide my questioning expressions as the minister was presenting his sermon. I learned to hide my feelings and thoughts. I did not want to be different.

As an adult I have learned that changing my beliefs or announcing to others the truth of my beliefs has again made me feel different. Different does not mean that you are not coming from truth. Different does not imply that you cannot be logical. Sometimes we advance or change our beliefs as we become more open to the universal energy. Why must we keep the same beliefs that were taught to us as a child?

I spent many years in the cookware industry promoting a healthy method of food preparation. I do recall my grandmother and mother cooking with a cast iron skillet. Today it is a known fact that using this method of cooking is not healthy. So, in allegiance to my mother and grandmother do I keep their beliefs in cooking or do I move forward with the knowledge of modern technology? If we were not to advance our thinking, then why are we doing space travel?

The universe has repeatedly blessed me with knowledge. As I sit and write many times the information given to me is prefaced with the words that I must open my mind to accept or look at something in a different manner. I have learned to trust and be open. I have also accepted that the more I am open to changes in beliefs, the more information comes to me in the most bizarre and profound ways. In other words, I don’t allow my ego to get caught in saying that what I know to be truth today is the only truth of tomorrow. Does that make sense to you? As we grow and learn from daily experiences, we begin to change our beliefs in what is truth and what is a more advanced truth. I know without a doubt, that the universe has much knowledge for us to accept. Are you willing today to open your thoughts to a more advanced spiritual way of accepting? Can you be challenged in your thoughts to look more openly at other’s views and see some value in what they are presenting to you? Must we as a society be so restrictive to think that we have all the answers and another country has none? If we are more open, then war and self-destruction will no longer be the norm, and we can teach our children that beliefs are suppose to change. It is the natural cycle of life. Perhaps in their adult lives they will begin to make decisions that are safe, non-demeaning, non-destructive to others, more advanced, and less restrictive based on past beliefs and illogical expectations.

As a society we do not have a right to demand that others only believe what we believe. Instead let us learn from other societies and other civilizations and bring knowledge to those that are open to the oneness of humanity. Life is full of changes. Are you willing to open and expand your beliefs to include something that is different than you have known to be truth in the past?

I know there is power in numbers. The more we accept our differences and our expanded beliefs, the faster we will allow others to become proficient in their own journeys. I thank you for reading this article and congratulate you on your decision today to open your thoughts and beliefs to include something that is different. As I have come to accept and learn, being different is my path! Many blessings, dear friend!

Have you ever wondered why some people just seem so happy all the time? Do you know their secret? Do they know something about life that you have missed along the way? Is their attitude the only thing that appears to be different? Perhaps they have more money. At times it might appear that they are more successful in their careers. If there are no major health problems, then maybe their joy comes from just being alive and well.

I’ve often wondered why some have more satisfaction in life than others. Is it due to the lack of goals or need to achieve? Why is it that even for those that are really successful they have a lack of joy in their personal lives?

For many years I’ve had the distinct opportunity to look at the concept of detachment. Well, what does that exactly entail? The dictionary defines “detachment” as the state of being disinterested, impartial, or aloof. This does not mean that one does not care.

When you are faced with a circumstance that is rather negative or hurtful, do you take on the energy of the person in distress? Do you empathize so greatly that you cannot see or know boundaries with this person?

While we are in a negative situation or a power play, we tend to get completely engrossed in the outcome. We perceive what is happening as so crucial that we don’t see or can’t acknowledge that the outcome is not a part of us. We begin to only see or sense the outcome from our own point of view. When was the last time that you stepped aside and looked at a particular situation from “detachment?” This does not mean that you don’t care about the individual. Feelings and desires creep into a situation without our even becoming aware of what happened until it’s too late at times.

See if you can step outside of the situation to be a part and yet distant from it. How does it look from the outside? Can you see more clearly? Are your feelings separate at this point?

My friend has this saying “A hundred years from now, it won’t make a difference.” This is so true. So, how do we detach from a situation? We begin by taking a step back and looking at the conversation, situation, argument, etc. as though we are not a part of it. This does not mean that you stop loving the person. This does not mean that you don’t care about the outcome. This step is not always comfortable or easy to do, but the results are astounding. The results allow us to have more JOY in our lives. Yes, that’s correct. We are speaking of more JOY.

If you are not getting caught up in verbal arguments, power plays, creating terminal endings for others, then you are more balanced and have more space to allow JOY to surface in your daily existence.

We do this by consciously setting our thoughts aside and watching the situation from an outsider’s point of view. When I have done this, it is amazing how quickly the conclusion appears. It is also interesting to note that not only do you recognize the change, but so does the other person. Sometimes it might take the other person several days or weeks to process what has happened, but in the end, they know that the situation did not need to occur.

JOY is the absence of sorrow. JOY is the glad feeling of merriment. It is what comes from not getting caught in another person’s scenario.

JOY allows oneself to enjoy the energy from a state of detachment. Again, this does not mean that you don’t love or acknowledge the person(s) involved in this situation. It just means that you don’t get caught in their agenda of sorrow and negativity.

The next time you are faced in a situation that causes great distress, mentally step aside and see what’s happening with detached vision and emotions. You will be able to participate and yet not take on their agenda. The result is that there is more JOY in your life. There is more space to allow more freedom of movement and positive feelings and visions.

So ask the universe now to have more joy and spontaneity in your life. Sit back and watch what happens. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you are creating. Enjoy!

I know you have heard that what you think is what you create. Have you; however, considered that you camouflage what you think with your words and then your actions? Well, let’s examine this concept. If you think you will be successful, then you believe that it will occur.If that is the case, then why are you not as successful right now as you had hoped to be in the past?

If your thoughts truly do create what happens, then can you achieve what you want immediately? That’s a hugh statement and a concept that most of us want the answer to be “yes.” Let’s look at how to do this right now. If another person comes in your home and offers success without failure for whatever you so desire, then why or how does he have the answers and you don’t? How did he get to be the expert? Have you ever imagined that you could be the expert at your own life? Can you imagine that life could be anything that you envision it to be?

There have been moments in the past when you must have believed that success was truly in the near future. Your heart and your soul would sing out loud that success was so close you could feel it. That’s a given. Then if that is the case, how does that work?

At times when my work has slowed down, I have questioned the universe. I was told that I had decided within my thoughts that I needed a short break or wanted to slow down. So, guess what happened? My client appointments would drop back for a few days. I know I created it, but did not know how I then created the increase. Recently, the universe answered again this repeated question. What causes the change to occur? What brings about the necessary timing to make the changes? Is it really in our thoughts, our beliefs, our words, or our actions? If so, then how do we change that process that MUST change in order for success to always be a moment away?

We do it with the knowledge that we can begin each day with the thoughts that anything that we so desire to change is only a thought away. Along with that we must believe and know that whatever we attempt, we will always be successful. We cannot fail at whatever we create.

That’s easy to say, but is it easy to accomplish? Have you tried it lately? If not, why not? Do you believe you will fail? Do you believe you have not the knowledge to make the changes necessary to experience success? I know for a fact that you have all knowledge.

When we create in our thoughts, our words come naturally. When it is not natural, then we hesitate. The hesitation creates an annoyance. In other words, the hesitation determines the lack of value in our thoughts. It sounds so bizarre, doesn’t it?

Bring your thoughts and the intention behind your thoughts today to create something of value for yourself. Start out small if that is more comfortable for you. Try something rather insignificant. See what happens. You will be amazed and surprised at the fluidity of your movements and how quickly the results appear.  Email me with your results. Perhaps there are others with similar experiences. Enjoy this quest!