Till that time here is a book suggestion. My friend and fellow blogger, Robin Easton of Naked in Eden, has been very busy and just released her book “Naked in Eden: My Adventure and Awakening in the Australian Rainforest“.

Writing this book has taught me many things. One of them being that we can live our dreams. As long as we take it one day at a time and keep going even in the face of setbacks and challenges, we will reach our goal. I believe that when we live our dreams, we change our lives, and hopefully the lives of those around us. Who knows, we might even change the world. I hope this wild adventurous story of my life in the Daintree Rainforest of Queensland, Australia will help us remember that we all are connected to a larger world than “the world of humans”.  ~Robin Easton

The law of attraction states that you will attract into your life–whether wanted or unwanted–whatever you give your energy, focus, and attention to.

You are constantly giving off vibrations of energy when you think and feel. These vibrations can be picked up and received by other people. That’s why people say, “he has good vibes,” or “he gives off bad vibes.” You are constantly giving off vibrations — literally!

If you’re feeling excited, enthusiastic, passionate, happy, joyful, loving, appreciative, abundant, prosperous, relaxed and peaceful, you are giving off positive vibrations.

On the other hand, if you’re feeling bored, anxious, worried, confused, sad, lonely, hurt, angry, resentful, guilty, disappointed, frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed out, or depressed, then you are giving off negative vibrations.

The law of attraction states that the universe responds to whatever you are offering — by giving you more of whatever you are vibrating. It doesn’t care whether it is good for you or not; it simply responds to your vibration.

If you saw the film The Secret, you saw this explained in great detail.

The problem is that most of the time, you are not aware of what vibration you are offering. You are simply responding to things outside of you–current events, the news, how people treat you, the stock market, how much money you are making, how your children are doing in school, whether or not your favorite sports team wins–and then having a feeling that is either positive or negative.

When you are simply responding unconsciously to what happens around you, you tend to stay “stuck” in your current condition. This is why most people’s lives never seem to change very much. They get stuck in a repeating cycle of recreating the same reality over and over by the vibration they are sending out.

It works like this… First you observe what you currently have and are currently receiving in your life. You call this your “reality.” You respond to what you observe with a feeling, positive or negative, which then gives off that vibration to the universe. The law of attraction then responds to this vibration and brings you more of what you were vibrating. This keeps the cycle going over and over, until you choose to change it through the exertion of your will. You are a victim of your lack of awareness of the law of attraction.

The Process of Intentional Creation

It is possible to get out of this vicious cycle and create what you want instead of continually recreating what you already have. It is a simple, three-step process that you can begin immediately.

If you’ve been implementing the action steps I coach you through in The KEY to Living the Law of Attraction, you have already begun this process.

Step 1: Identify what you truly desire & eliminate the negative

It is important to focus on what you want rather than what you don’t want. You must state it in the positive and filter out the words don’t, not and no. Remember, your mind works in pictures and if you say I don’t want to be mad, you are creating the picture and thus the vibration of being mad. You must create the opposite of what you don’t want.

Step 2: Raise your vibration level

Your job in stage two is to create a vibrational match for that which you say you want to have. How would you be feeling if you already had those things–the perfect job, the perfect relationship, the amount of money that you want to have?

Your job is to identify what makes you feel good and do more of it, then learn not to tolerate your negative feelings.

Affirmations are an important component in raising your vibrational level to what it is you want. Remember, the law of attraction does not respond to the words you use or the thoughts you think. It simply responds to how you feel about what you say and how you feel about what you think.

For information on how to create even more effective affirmations, review chapter 10 in The Key to Living the Law of Attraction, where you’ll find my guidelines for creating effective visualizations.

Step 3. Release it and allow it.

In this third step, you simply release your affirmation, your vibration, and your feelings to the universe to take care of your “request” or “order” as I call it. But you have to abstain from any doubts. If you doubt you can have it in any way, then you are not allowing it. You are pushing it away and you end up with contradictory messages to the universe.

It is only when the contradictory thoughts, talk, and images are removed that your desired results will manifest. The faster you remove your resistance, the faster your dreams can be realized.

© 2009 Jack Canfield

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I am what I am.
In having faith in the beauty within me, I develop trust.
In softness I have strength.
In silence I walk with the gods.
In peace I understand myself and the world.
In conflict I walk away.
In detachment I am free.
In respecting all living things, I respect myself.
In dedication I honour the courage within me.
In eternity I have compassion for the nature of all things.
In love I unconditionally accept the evolution of others.
In freedom I have power.
In my individuality, I express the God-Force within me.
In service I give of what I have become.

I am what I am:

Eternal, immortal, universal, and infinite.
And so be it.

By Stuart Wilde

“Cheshire Puss, asked Alice. Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? That depends a good deal on where you want to go, said the Cat. I don’t much care where, said Alice. Then it doesn’t matter which way you go, said the Cat.”

Where are Your Habits Leading You?

You are an accumulation of your habits. From how you get out of bed, how you shower, how you dress, how you walk, sit, and talk, how you respond to the world, how you act in front of others, and how you think; you’re living out your habits.

Habits are necessary. They free up your mind so you can concentrate on how to survive day to day. You don’t have to think about how to drive your car so you can be on the lookout for danger while you are driving. You don’t have to think about how to walk so you can concentrate on where you’re going.

Unfortunately, habits can also keep you locked in self-destructive patterns, which will limit your success. To become successful, you will need to drop bad habits and develop new ones that are in line with the life you want to live.

People don’t suddenly appear in the life they want to live… their habits determine their outcome!

What are the habits you have that are keeping you from achieving your goals?

Really be honest with yourself here… Are you always running late? Do you return phone calls within 24 hours? Do you get enough sleep? Do you follow through on your promises? Do you plan out your day?

Imagine what your life would be like if all your habits were their productive counterparts!

What would your life be like if you ate healthy meals, exercised and got enough sleep?

What if you saved your money, stopped using credit cards and paid cash for everything?

What if you stopped procrastinating, overcame your fears, and began networking with people in your field?

Would your life be different? I bet it would!

So, my suggested action step for you is to write down some productive habits you could adopt and visualize in your life, step two is to ‘act as if’ you were living these new habits right now!

I’d like to help you get moving toward creating more successful habits, so I’d recommend you develop four of your new success habits each year, one for each quarter.

Once you pick the new habit you’re ready to adopt, next you’ll want to create a method that will support your new habit.

Here are some ideas… You could write it down on a card that you keep with you and read several times a day. You could make it a part of your daily visualization. You could also enlist the help of an accountability partner who has habits to change, or work with a personal coach who can keep you on track.

It’s important to make a 100% commitment to your new habit, so be specific about the steps that you’re willing to take in order to drop an old habit and adopt a new one. Don’t be vague about how you will change your habits. Spell it out for yourself so you can recognize situations that motivate you to act out your new habit.

Just developing four new habits a year will dramatically shift your life to be more in line with your vision. And the more in line it becomes, the easier the other habits are to replace because your perspective is shifting and you can see more clearly how your old habits aren’t serving you anymore.

Make the decision. Make the commitment. Then watch your new, positive life unfold!

© 2009 Jack Canfield

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In ancient Greece there were many specially chosen Goddesses that were worshiped and revered for their beauty and boldness. To name a few—-Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, Demeter, and Persephone—each with a domain to oversee. Goddesses reigned over relationships. Highly spirited, they could be quite brutal if crossed and were not averse to seeking revenge if wronged.

In the 21st century, the idea of a Goddess is becoming more universally accepted, with the added benefit that every woman has the right to be a Goddess in her own world.

A modern-day Goddess knows that she is part of God/Source/All that Is. She is comfortable with her I Am. She has successfully integrated yin and yang, feminine and masculine energies. She embodies strength, sex appeal, and intelligence. She gracefully walks her path with passion, purpose, and possibility. She isn’t above others but it very much at peace with herself and values herself to the extent that she designs her own destiny, balancing love, work, and play beautifully.

She is a woman who has a presence, who radiates an inner light that can sometimes attract and sometimes intimidate others. Above all, she is who she is and doesn’t make apologies for it. Why would she? A Goddess of the 21st century is a wonderful, warm, and loving human being striving to evolve and grow while on her life’s journey.

A Goddess is an alluring, aware, authentic, action-oriented, and allowing woman in touch with her divinity.

Would you like to become more of a Goddess? Here are some qualities to improve upon:

Alluring: She Shines
• Possesses both inner and outer beauty.
• Is magnetic and alluring.
• Owns her sexuality.
• Knows who she is and accepts the light and the dark qualities.
• Takes care of her whole self: body, mind, and spirit.
• She is fully accepting of herself and has the freedom and courage to be all of who she is.

Awareness: She Knows
• Awareness of human relationships and the impact she has on others.
• Engages in “soul work”— books, people and activities, etc that serve to raise her consciousness.
• Has a love of learning and applying knowledge to real life challenges so she grows in understanding and wisdom.
• Understands the interplay of earthly and heavenly elements, “as above, so below.”
• Manages her thoughts to create the reality she desires.

Authenticity: She Honors
• Designs a life that nurtures her inner nature.
• She feels and communicates her thoughts and emotions with confidence.
• She takes the time to get her emotional needs met in healthy ways.
• Lives from her center, and is grounded in reality, dealing effectively with day- to- day life.
• She takes the lead in her family.
• She trusts her own process, including beginnings and endings.

Action: She Works
• Her work is a form of self-expression.
• Consciously creates and accepts personal responsibility for herself and her life.
• Releases the need to control or manipulate or punish.
• Discovers her unique purpose and strives to live it.
• Seeks to improve the world through her sphere of influence.
• Views obstacles and challenges as part of the learning process and uses persistence to overcome them.
• Chooses a domain(s) to master (cooking, writing, teaching, healing, art).

Allowing: She Receives
• Balances head and heart functions to make decisions.
• Allows the universe to provide for her needs.
• Lets her soul be her guide while traveling her path.
• Employs natural laws such as the law of attraction to manifest her desires.
• Possess great vision and intuition.
• Is able to perceive the paradoxes of life and see many perspectives.
• Is open to receiving her good.

The modern-day Goddess is on a journey to discover and access her divine power. Her essence is a bright light that shines forth to empower others to shine their light. She demands special treatment because she is a unique and special human being. So she wisely surrounds herself with people who see her greatness and who she can relax and let down her guard with.

When it comes to relationships, she has higher standards than mere mortals. She is seeking soul connections. And while she may be too enlightened for revenge, she will cut away with a swift sword anyone or anything that does not honor her. Because of her discerning eyes and ears, she can see right through the ego’s defense mechanisms and will easily let go of anyone or anything that is blocking her ability to give and receive love.

A Goddess deserves respect and admiration. She will not accept anything less than what she is worthy of, and since she is of God, she desires only the best!

To get to know your inner Goddess, start with giving her a name. Look within and ask your heart what is your Goddess name. Start a relationship with her and invite her to be more present in your life. Ask for guidance when you need it and watch as your dreams magically come true.

Michelle L. Casto, Ph.D. Candidate is known as the Soul Diva Coach, Speaker, and Author of the Get Smart! LearningBook Series. She has authored 3 books and a dozen workbooks on life empowerment topics. Her coaching practice is Brightlight Coaching, she helps people come up with bright ideas for their life and empowers them to freely shine their bright light to the world. To visit:

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“If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.”  ~Author Unknown

Everything is made up of energy ~ “information that vibrates”. Colors, sound, light, life, emotions, thoughts, atoms… are all energetic. Energy is constantly in motion and constantly changing. If we as humans were not changing, we would no longer be in our physical bodies.

Life is change. Fighting or resisting change is what we should fear, not change itself. Change is life. Resisting change creates blockages in the flow of energy.

This energy is known to many by numerous names: chi, prana, Spirit, Universe, the Divine, Divine Love, Universal Love, God… it’s the unexplained essence that all of life is built upon. It is this energy that forms our interconnected with all. We are all part of the same. It flows through everything, always. It is unseen but it can be measured. It is real. We can trust it, always. If it didn’t exist, neither would life.

When we feel stress or fear (or anything other than joy and love) we start to block or inhibit the flow of this energy, both in our bodies and life in general. It is like restricting the flow of water through a faucet. We physically experience this when our muscles tense up from stress or fear. Energy does not flow as freely through our body and we don’t feel as alive or spirited. Prolonged stress is very detrimental to our bodies; organs do not receive the fresh flow of energy, blood, oxygen and nutrients. A state of dis-ease develops. Taking several deep breaths when stressed causes us to relax and take in fresh oxygen and more of this energy.

Being open to the flow of life, and not resisting change, is the basis for abundance. This is the foundation for life. Take a look at nature that has been untouched by man, it is full of abundance and balance. Nature is constantly changing.

Questions like these are becoming asked more and more, whether verbally or of ourselves. As society is going through its changes, an urgency is arising for us to live a life of purpose. We are losing our foundations and seeking to find something to hold on to. Don’t believe me? A goggle search of: finding life purpose yields over 13 million results! Just as society is going through a period of transformation, so are we as individuals. We are looking for something to give us meaning to our lives. A purpose. We may have goals that we wish to accomplish during our life but a purpose is different in that it provides meaning.

“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds;

Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world.

Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.” ~Patanjali

How Do We Find Our Life Purpose?

There are so many resources and techniques on finding our life purpose. I have included links to various other articles at the end this post. Just as with anything else in life, we need to find a method that resonates with us. Following is one technique for finding your life purpose and living a life of passion. We can determine whether we are living with our purpose by how much joy we are experiencing in our lives. The things that bring us the most joy are in alignment with our purpose. There are a couple of exercises in The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield to help with finding your life purpose, which I will outline here.

Finding Your Joy

Make a list of the times you have felt most joyful and alive. What are the common elements of these experiences? Can you figure out a way to make a living doing these things? Be creative!

The Life Purpose Exercise

1. List two of your unique personal qualities, such as enthusiasm and creativity.
2. List one or two ways you enjoy expressing those qualities when interacting with others, such as to support and to inspire.
3. Assume the world is perfect right now. What does this world look like? How is everyone interacting with everyone else? What does it feel like? Write your answer as a statement, in the present tense, describing the ultimate condition, the perfect world as you see it and feel it. Remember, a perfect world is a fun place to be. Example: Everyone is freely expressing their own unique talents. Everyone is working in harmony. Everyone is expressing love.
4. Combine the three previous sections into a single statement. Example: My purpose is to use my creativity and enthusiasm to support and inspire others to freely express their talents in a harmonious and loving way.

I say, follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be.  ~Joseph Campbell

Additional Articles to Help Find Your Life Purpose

• Finding a Purpose and Passion in Life: How and What?
• How to Discover Your Life Purpose in About 20 Minutes by Steve Pavlina
• A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose
• The Meaning of Life. Find Purpose in Life and Live Your Passion
• The 5 Percent Trick: Finding Passion and Purpose in Life