Everything Follows Joy

When I started out thinking about beginning again, it wasn't because I didn't like where I was... it was because I like starting out. The excitement that comes with planning - trying new things, thinking about BIG ideas. It's all kind of special. Of course, we all know what happens. Life happens. The newness wears away, some of the excitement gets tarnished by the work of actually doing the exciting things and, well, you know, it's not as much fun anymore.

This time I wanted it to be different and it was. I chose new things to try and tried to change some of what I was doing to re-create myself. I believe I can create anything! I know that because I have done it. In my journey people have said, well how do you create something that you want, like a new car? Huh? Did you really thing you could create a new car? Tell me that secret! Now that is something I want to learn.

The power to create is a gift that follows joy. We are all part of the same wholeness that is life. The pure positive energy from which all energy flows. We are all one of that same power. Each of us comes with a different twist (our humanity), but we are all part of the same oneness. Some call this God, others call this the Universe... nonetheless, it is the one place, the one pure truth from which all energy flows. We can capture that energy on any given day... you know what that feels like - that moment of pure joy! The kind of good feeling that makes you practically explode. Oh, it doesn't last very long - we can milk it and make it last as long as possible. But, we all know it - we know this joy. That is the power with which you know you can make ANYTHING happen.

That joyful energy - I call it my bliss - that is the power that makes worlds! That is when you are so in sync you say to someone - everything is going my way today - it's amazing! Well... when things are going that way how do you get it back? Can you get it back?

I was so down in the dumps for the past two weeks - personal metamorphosis I think... but, not to be morose - I didn't have an easy time of it. I KNOW what to do to overcome this bad feeling, but, I was struggling. I kept playing the "What if..." game. Do you know it?

I am never in a situation that doesn't have a way out (neither are you). So, when I feel badly I play the "What if..." game. What if the sun were shining - what would I be doing? What if I was watching "The Big Lebowski" what is my favorite scene (That rug really does pull the whole room together)? What if I was feeling happy now? If I can make that game last more than 15 seconds - well, it actually starts to help me feel better. I can't take all the credit for the "What if..." game it is a process I learned from a book called, "Ask and it is Given".  It really works!

For me the most important thing to remember is that the path, the journey that I travel in life, is an unfolding event that is meant to captivate and excite me. Excite in the way that atoms get excited - energized... life is supposed to energize me. So... when things are sad, or bad, or blue... it is the "What if..." game for me. What about you?

Good Vibrations

Do you ever experience a "good vide"? The feeling that something is right, you just don't know why? I have heard so many people use that expression... I was getting a good vibe from him... that place just "feels" bad when you walk in... She gives off a weird vibe... I have heard it frequently from many people in different walks of life. Yet, when I say things like you have to get on the vibrational frequency of what you want... people get that wally-eyed look. 


In life we choose our roles by event - either we are the observer or the experiencer. There are theories that say the only reason some things exist is because we observe them. Without observation - situation don't exist.  You know, if a tree falls in the woods... it is that theory. The same theory says all variations of the same situation exist simultaneously it is only our observation that brings on such event into focus. 


SO.... if our vibration or frequency matches an event and we observe it as we want it to be - then - theoretically - we can create our world through our perception. Reality becomes our tool re-creating itself based on our observation. Interestingly, I have seen this happen. I have been an observer along with others of the same situation. When we replay our interpretations some people see things I never saw or some people talk about this awful situation that I thought was just fine. Take this simple test to see what I mean - this is the Selective Attention Test: 

SO... for me, I have to set my attention to selectively see those things that bring me joy. Easier said then done some days. I am getting better everyday. I choose joy - I choose happiness. I meditate every morning to set my vibration at the highest level I can, I try to remain mindful all day long and pay attention to where my thoughts are heading. As the observer in my life I can choose to focus my attention in joyful ways. This has been my something new - EVERY DAY!

SO... I'm picking up good vibrations, I'm giving me excitations. What about you?

My Thoughts About Breast Cancer

When I walk into my gym there is a sign for us to all join in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk. I refuse. 

No one asks me why, as a survivor, I refuse to do this walk, but... I refuse. Avon has been rated based on 704 products as having products that contribute to cancer among other things. Read more... So - I refuse. You can't have it both ways. You can't be part of the problem and then raise money for a solution. Start at home!

This is a thought I have been puzzling much lately as I mourn the loss of another victim to this disease. I have a sticker on the door of my home that says, "Think before you Pink". Sponsored by Breast Cancer Action this campaign calls for transparency and accountability by companies that take part in breast cancer fundraising, and encourages consumers to ask questions about pink ribbon promotions. 

Then, today it dawned on me - why am I waiting for people to ask me? I need to talk about this more if it is important to me. I am not a particularly vocal person on this subject, less of a wave maker if you will... but, I am not sure I can continue that way as I read more and more things that are just so alarming. I have two daughters to protect! What about you?

Something new... I will tell you if you ask me why I don't walk in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk that I would rather walk for a cure than for cancer. 

I am still working on this so it's a little rough. Bear with me as I iron it out. Read what you can, educate yourself on the topic and support what you believe.