An Attitude of Gratitude Doesn't Always Work

In keeping with my recent post on the Laws of the Universe, I wanted to share this very insightful video from Esther Hicks. You may recognize her from the movie, "The Secret". 


In this video, Abraham, speaking through Esther Hicks explains why appreciation is so powerful in transforming our experience, as well as how we can cultivate appreciation, how we can use it, and why an emphasis on gratitude is less effective.


Enjoy!


Esther & Jerry Hicks are the authors of numerous books based on the Teachings of Abraham and their latest book, "Money and The Law of Attraction", reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

For over 20 years, Esther has translated blocks of thought from "Non-Physical Source Energy" - which she also identifies as her "Inner Being" or "Soul" - and who refer to themselves in the plural as "Abraham" (no relation to the Biblical figure).

12 Steps of Spiritual Freedom

From the February 2011 Issue of Horizons Magazine

12 Steps of Spiritual Freedom by Rev. Tom Sannar

One Heart One Mind Center for Spiritual Living

1. Recognition - God is First. I recognize that there is an Infinite Power and Presence greater than I am. This Presence is on purpose and knows the answers to all of my questions and has the ability and the willingness to fulfill all of my desires.
2. Unification - I unify my consciousness with the consciousness of God. I am willing in total faith and trust to allow Spirit to guide me and direct me in my daily affairs.
3. Willingness To Change - I am willing to assess my life, to honestly look at and face all my fears.
4. Dominion - I take dominion and responsibility for my life. I give up blame and judgment. I accept myself and all others.
5. I Live On Principle - I know that I am a Spiritual Being. I live my life with honesty and integrity.
6. I Live On Purpose - I am willing to commit to the process of purposeful living. As I discover my purpose and live it with courage, I am transformed.
7. Forgiveness - I forgive myself for any past mistakes and I forgive all others who I think have harmed me.
8. Positively Present - I maintain a positive attitude, regardless of what is occurring in my life. I know that behind every seeming crisis, there is opportunity for good.
9. Persistence - I persist through faith. I maintain focus and discipline.
10. Service - I know that the floodgates of opportunity open wide by my giving myself in unconditional service to others.
11. Gratitude - I am grateful for my life and all aspects of my life. I see all people as the goodness of Spirit in form.
12. Tithing - I come to understand and embody the principle of tithing, so that I freely and unconditionally give one tenth of my time, my treasure, and my talent to my spiritual source. 

"Expect a Miracle. You are divinely guided in all that you do."

Learning to Be Like Water - Go With the Flow

Last night, while I was out feeding a Sushi craving, my internet signal was mysteriously losing connection. I returned home to an Internet Marketer's (and Facebook/Twitter Junkie) worst nightmare, NO INTERNET! *gasp*

Of course, I immediately called Comcast customer service, went through their troubleshooting process, twice, to no avail. The situation was made even more nightmarish when I was told that I would have to wait for a technician to be sent out to check the connection......on TUESDAY! "TUESDAY",  I exclaimed, " This is unacceptable!" I was told that was the earliest appointment and if anyone could be sent sooner, they would call. By this point I am highly upset. The Divas over at Diva Money Club were doing an Internet Marketing/Real Estate Investing Q&A webinar that I had been looking forward to attending all week, and it was going live in less than hour. Not to mention all the other work, and tweets, I wanted to get to that night.  My grind had been halted and I was powerless to restart it. 

This morning, I tried speaking to a manager at comcast, I tried contacting dispatch myself and offering to pay someone to come out, still I was told, Tuesday. *sigh* So fine, after a moment of stillness and meditation, I faced my only solution given the circumstances, a 1.5 mile walk, yes WALK, to Panera Bread so I could use their net.

The walk actually wasn't so bad, if it wasn't for the additional 10 pounds my laptop and folders added, it would have probably much more enjoyable. As a silver lining, during my walk, I discovered a nearby pilates studio, a Moe's Southwestern Grill, and a Planned Parenthood, three very important establishments to be aware were within walking distance. Finally, when I got my Panera, I settled in the meeting room, unpacked my computer and no sooner had I got it booted up, did the manager come in and announce that the room was reserved from 11:30am to 2:30pm....It was 12:30pm and no reservation sign had been posted. Annoying. The diner across from me, looked at me and said, "Well you didn't get to settle in long, huh?"  I replied, " That seems to be the theme of the day, so I've decided to just go with it, and be like water." He said, " Go with the flow."  Indeed.

I got rearranged, got signed onto the Panera-Net, and was alerted that there is a 30 minute time limit for the internet between 11:30am and 1:30 pm. Learning to be like water....the lesson continues....

Multi-Taskers Anonymous (Part 2)

 Last night, in classic multi-tasking addict fashion, I decided that I was going to...1) Take a bath 2) Eat cheese and crackers 3) Drink sparkling wine and 4) Watch a Ustream broadcast on my laptop, all at the same time. Everything was going fine until I had to get out of the tub to grab something and when I did, I tipped the glass of wine ever so slightly, and watched as it tumbled right onto my laptop.

So, now, the keyboard on my laptop is shot, some letters don't work, some letters type other letters, some type double, and backspace doesn't work at all. I had to go out and purchase a plug and play keyboard because using the on-screen click keyboard was bound to have my carpal tunnel totally pissed at me. I'm just thankful the computer still works.

Moral of the story: Your multitasking addiction can cost you. Choose wisely. If you missed my Part 1 of this post you can view it here:Multi-Taskers Anonymous (Part 1)

The Spirit of this Morning is Upon Me

 Perhaps it is because I am fasting (Day 5 of 21), and my body is more aware and sensitive to Spirit vibrations. All I know is that as I lay in my bed this morning, before opening my eyes, I could literally feel the movement (and weight) of Spirit over and around me. I said in my head, "God is here right now, I feel it." Outside my window, there was no noise at all, I heard no cars hurrying to work, I heard no grinding from the lawn crew that is usually up and att'em keeping the grounds early in the morning. Everything was still, and as the scripture says, "Be still and know..." It was literally as if someone pressed pause on the world around me, quite amazing and difficult to really express in words.

I am eager to receive what this day has in store. With such a powerful morning, I expect powerful and miraculous movement today. Whatever is mine to do, I walk the path with gratitude and ethereal awareness.