Advent

Posted to Facebook December 10th.
The church I grew up in had many holiday traditions.  One of them was lighting a candle in the advent wreath each Sunday in December.  Each candle represents an essence of Christmas -- Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.

Here is my LOP Advent:
December 2nd -- HOPE:  not a fear-filled worry about the future, but a belief without evidence of the well-being that abounds.

December 9th -- PEACE:  not everyone behaving in a similar way, but the harmony that our differences working together creates.

December 16th -- JOY:  not a trouble free life, but a life of transcending that which troubles.

December 23rd -- LOVE:  not predicated on you making me feel good, because me, unconditionally loving you, always feels good.

Merry Christmas!

"Yes Man!"

Jim Carrey was up to his antics again in 2008 in the movie 'Yes Man' where he plays a guy that gets himself out of a downward spiral by saying 'yes' to everything.  Of course, saying yes to everything leads him into all kinds of situations and subsequent hilarity, however, there is a depth to this underlying premise that I love.

I can feel the benefit, and momentum, of yessing my way through my day, my week, my life.  It doesn't mean that I will agree to be and do everything that is presented to me.  It means I want to FIND THE YES in every situation and, therefore, I keep myself moving forward, out of resistance, and not blocking what it is I do want. 

If someone asks me to join in on an outing and I don't really feel like being a part of it, I can yes my way by honoring the desire I have for some quiet time; like perhaps to read a book.
If someone asks for some assistance on a project and I'd like to help but don't feel I have the time, I can yes my way by believing there is a solution that allows me to be involved in a comfortable way. 
If the city wants to increase my taxes, I can yes my way by acknowledging the services they provide that I appreciate the most, and by believing in my affluence.
If someone is doing something differently than how I would like it done, I can yes my way by looking for the benefits of doing it in this new way.
If I am feeling overwhelmed or pressured by holiday season activities, I can yes my way by deciding which traditions I love the most and following through with one or two.
If I am tired of the job I am in, I can yes my way by focusing on the clarity I now have about what I want next.
If things don't seem to be moving forward fast enough, I can yes my way by appreciating the freedom I am enjoying, and excitedly anticipate all that is to come.
If the person I am living with is not everything I had dreamed, I can yes my way by remembering what I initially loved about them.
If I don't have the income to cover all the 'outgo' I can yes my way by knowing there are opportunities out there of which I am ready to be a part.

LOP is knowing that every time I respond with a 'no' (closing), there is a 'Yes' (opening) that awaits for me. 

My Freedom is Not Fragile

Posted to Facebook December 17th.
The 'trick' for me in LOP has been to not get caught up in the Catch 22 of my desires, which goes something like this.  I want to be free, but in my longing for freedom I worry that something may take it away from me.  In my worry I am in that moment not feeling free.  I have robbed myself of my freedom because that moment has been spent on worrying about not being free.  Or, I may want to be affluent, but I am sceptical of my earning potential.  In my scepticism I am in that moment not feeling affluent. I have robbed myself of my affluence because I am spending that moment being sceptical of my potential.  Or, I may want to be joyful as I move through my day, but I am doubting my deservability.  In my doubt I am in that moment not feeling joyful.  I have robbed myself of joy because I am spending it doubting.

LOP is replacing my habit of trying to protect my freedom, affluence, and joy by practising a new belief.
My freedom is not fragile, it is guaranteed.
My affluence is not meagre, its supply is bottomless.
My joy is not doubtful, it is pervasive.
My deservability is not dependant, it is 'God' given.
My options are not limited, they are divinely tailored.
My fun is not earned, it is the main ingredient in all choices.
My appreciation is not hard work, it is the essence of WIRA.
My work is not laborious, it is creative expression.
My relationships are not annoying, they are evolution at its best.
My time is not short, it is 'miracles' in action.
My peace does not have to be guarded, it is in/eternal.
My ease is not hard to come by, it is within every breath.

LOP is knowing my freedom is not fragile, because then I am ready and able to 'see' how free I am.

LawOfAttractionMag.com

FYI -- the Winter 2013 Law of Attraction magazine is on the stands now (I found this one at a Shoppers Drug Mart, and I have also found them at Safeway) until January 15th, 2013.

It features writers like Mark Victor Hansen and Neale Donald Walsch on topics like Money and Work, Creativity, Relationships, and Health.  It is made up of stories, exercises and interpretations of the law of attraction, all wrapped up in a colourful, picture filled, glossy magazine, uninterrupted with advertising.

You can also enjoy it at www.lawofattractionmag.com (although it looks like the last issue is the one still featured there), and the spring 2013 issue goes on sale January 22nd.

Finding assistance with LOP everywhere we go.

Proximity Versus Frequency

Posted to Facebook Dec. 5th.
A recent Abraham-Hicks workshop mentioned that life is not about proximity, it is about frequency (frequency is the same as essence).

So, it is not about how soon I will find my perfect job; it is about how good it feels to do my work.
It is not about where I will find my partner; it is about how open I am to that kind of intimacy.
It is not about how to become rich; it is about knowing how free I am.
It is not about when I will find the answers to my problems; it is about believing my answers are out there.
It is not about planning every detail of the party; but about partying my way through the plans.
It is not about explaining my beliefs so others agree; it is about living in agreement with what I believe.
It is not about hanging out with people like me; it is about liking me with whoever I am hanging.
It is not about desiring I weigh a certain amount; it is about feeling for the balance in everything I 'weigh'.
It is not about being good at what I do; it is about letting myself do what I am good at.
It is not about looking forward to re-tirement; it is about allowing the expression of the 're-vitalized' me.
It is not about jumping through all the hoops of life to get to happiness; it is about the shortcut of choosing happiness now!
It is not about comparing myself to where others are, or myself at another time; it is about trusting the never ending, evolving journey of my desires.
It is not about understanding or changing things so that I can find peace; it is about being the peace that passes understanding.
It is not about finding a purpose; it is about Living On Purpose.

Confidence

Posted to Facebook December 20th.
My confidence does not come from being 'perfect', my confidence comes from cherishing my 'imperfections'.

LOP Is All About the 'F' Words

LOP is Focus, Fun and being Free.

Focus is:  intrigue, curiosity, creativity, passion, timelessness, delight, energy flow, momentum, clarity, inspiration, being deliberate, confidence, and believing.

Fun is:  playfulness, laughter, being whimsical, spontaneity, oozing energy, delight, letting go, silliness, being child-like, frivolity, giggling, being open, and trusting.

Being Free is:  relaxed, here and now, purposeful, allowing, being an open vessel, weightless, full of ease, honesty, being vulnerable and without boundarys, peacefulness, appreciation, and knowing.

LOP is about having an 'F'ing good day!

Love Feels Better Than Pity

Posted to Facebook Nov. 26th
I cannot feel pity or sorry for someone without believing they are lesser than who they really are (WTRA).
Me perceiving someone as lesser than WTRA feels terrible.
When I feel terrible I tend to feel even more pity or sorry for myself and others.
When I feel increased pity or sorrow for myself and others I see even less of WWRA.
When I see less of WWRA, that feels even worse.
When I am down there feeling worse than terrible, I am more likely to drag others down with me.
When I am more likely to drag others down with me, I am no use to anyone.
When I am no use to anyone I feel sorry for myself and . . . . well you can see where this downward spiral is going.

When I appreciate and believe in someone, no matter what they are experiencing, I am believing in WTRA.
When I believe in WTRA I feel good.
When I feel good I find more things to appreciate and admire about myself and others.
When I appreciate and admire I feel even better.
When I feel even better I become a bright light that is easy to see.
When I am bright light that is easy to see others may or may not choose to follow, but it doesn't matter because I feel good, I believe in WTRA, and I am loving them anyways -- and love always feels better than pity.

The Best Gift Ever

Posted to Facebook Nov. 22
To me, there is nothing more beautiful/honest/courageous/inspiring than someone sharing who they really are (WTRA); 'finding their voice' so to speak; coming into their own.

Over the years of working with individuals and groups, getting to see who people really are has been the best gifts I have ever received.  So, I guess that's the best thing I can ever give.

LOP is giving the world who we really are.

Choosing Open

Posted to Facebook Nov. 12th.
Back in August I shared that I was reading "The Untethered Soul".  This book ended up in my hands at a time when I realized I was ready to move beyond any essence of 'protection' I still had going on in my life.  Meaning, I was wanting to move beyond making any decisions and taking any action from a place of fear or worry, or trying to protect myself from what might happen, or trying to ignore something that I was unconsciously dreading or fearful about.  All of those essences only keep me small and do not allow me to continue on the journey of LOP and realizing who I really am (WIRA).  And besides, they feel yucky.

The concept that stood out for me in Michael Singer's book was the idea of choosing to remain open instead of closing, no matter what was going on.  This means I choose love . . . appreciation . . . trust . . . moving forward because that is WIRA.  Michael explained that we stay open simply by making the choice to keep our hearts open.  I find this is so powerful because even though our reaction of closing our hearts to protect ourselves seems to be the common sense, knee jerk reaction, it is the closing of our hearts that creates the pain/discomfort in our lives.
So:
The snow comes and the driving is different -- I choose to stay open.
I make an appointment with someone and they are two hours late -- I choose to stay open.
My dad goes into the hospital -- I choose to stay open.
There are unexpected repair bills -- I choose to stay open.
I am not sure how some things are going to work out -- I choose to stay open.
There are government systems in place that are choosing things for our family we don't think we would choose -- I choose to stay open.
There are things I am being asked that I do not immediately have answers for -- I choose to stay open.
My dad is being moved to a nursing home -- I choose to stay open.
My mom wishes my dad was coming home -- I choose to stay open.
My relationship with my dad is changing -- I choose to stay open.
There are financial decisions that are coming in the not so distant future on which we are still looking for clarity -- I choose to stay open.
Not everyone sees things the way I do -- I choose to stay open.
I make plans for my day and then other things come along and become a priority -- I choose to stay open.
People do things differently than how I had asked them to -- I choose to stay open.
I do not complete all the things I think I should be -- I choose to stay open.
I am not staying open in some moments as well as I would like to -- I choose to stay open.

I choose to stay open because that is WIRA and my outside experiences do not dictate my inside experiences -- I create my experiences by LOP.