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A Source Of Comfort We Can All Use

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I would like to introduce you to “Ms. B.”

Ms. B is a God loving woman with a very healthy dose of gratitude.

I found myself curious about her grateful disposition, so I asked her what her secret was.

She chuckled softly.

Then she told me about a plaque that is hanging in her home. She recited the words to me.

I saw beyond every challenge to forever display the love of God in each facet of my life.

I remember pausing and not saying anything for a moment.  I had to let the words sink in.

There’s something really special, (it’s hard to explain, but you feel it) when you encounter a person of such deep faith.

If I’m really going to be honest here, Ms. B. struck a chord with me.

Have you ever felt that way about someone?

I believe that people enter our lives for a reason.  Initially, we may not understand why, but eventually in the course of time, it becomes clear.

For me, Ms. B.’s message was an awakening to not lose sight of what’s really important in my life.  To not give up hope when “things” look messy and out of sorts.

What about you?  Is there something that feels out of place in your life? 

Holding on to our faith, staying mindful of our gifts, are just some of the ways we can navigate through uncertain times.

Another way is to be ORGANIZED.

A Source Of Comfort We Can All Use

There’s a sense of peace and calmness that is derived from having things in order.  Being organized, assures us that we can rely on something when everything else may feel out of our reach.

I think we all need a source of comfort to help us along our way.

If you’re interested, I’m going to be running my FREE Webinar on getting organized again.  You can get all the details here.

I hope you’ll join me.

Giving “Thanks” Is Healthy

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It’s that time of year again when family and friends gather to celebrate and give “Thanks” for their blessings in life.

I understand that not all holidays are easy for some of us. The festivities of the season can trigger memories that can make us feel melancholy and reflect back on a time when life may have been very different.

But consider this – If we can manage to adopt an attitude of gratitude and see things with a grateful heart, there’s something very beneficial we can experience.

Forbes magazine reports that it has been scientifically proven that giving thanks can improve your physical well-being. According to the source, a 2012 study showed that “grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and they report feeling healthier than other people.”

Also, one of the unexpected outcomes of expressing gratitude is that it boosts personal happiness.

This Thanksgiving, no matter what your circumstances, I wish you the blessings of an open heart to give thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday “Isness”

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It is Monday morning and my very first email I read was about Gratitude.  Now, I must admit, it not only soothed my soul but it was exactly what I needed.

You see, as of late, I have had some “things” on my mind that have been weighing me down.  It is easy to lose sight of all the good “things” that are right in front of us when this happens, as we tend to forget about Gratitude.

Gratitude arises from the understanding that life is truly a gift.  That perhaps we are part of something bigger and greater we do not fully yet understand but we believe in.

We also realize that our life in its current state is a gift.  Each day is a unique gift that we can give back and contribute to. This appreciation of life helps us to value what “is” right here and now and the life of others.

Therefore, trust the “isness” of life and allow it to hold you – without will or want, struggle or planning.  Embrace and love what is and come to know the humbling feelings that are associated with this.

We are all searching for meaning and purpose on this planet. But for today, this Monday, try to sit back just for a moment and ponder how awesome it is that we have the privilege to be part of life.  That all is well, right now, as it “is.”

Allow me please to share a beautiful Prayer with you.  My hope is that it will bring you the peace and comfort it provides for me.

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“Thank you, God, for helping me to know that all that I seek is coming to me now. Thank you, God, for allowing me to feel, right now, the peace that comes with gratitude for what is, replacing the yearning for what is not. Thank you for bringing me the understanding that from the isness comes all that is now not, but will surely be. Let me stay, then, in the isness.”  ~ Neale Donald Walsch

 

Love Yourself

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Dear Friends,

When was the last time you did something with your full heart and soul – I mean really put every ounce of your “being” into it? Can you remember that feeling you experienced – almost bliss like, yes?

For me, when I’m in a creative space, it’s as if my entire self takes over and I feel as if things are just naturally flowing – I don’t question much or for that matter even really think too much…I’m just really happy being me.

I think when we’re happy being ourselves, we get a clearer picture of what it feels like to love ourselves. Can you just for a moment, consider what it might look like if everyone in your inner circle of family and friends really loved themselves? Now expand upon that – can you imagine what life would feel like?

Awhile ago, I read a book “Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It” by Kamal Ravikant. I have since reread the book countless times. It’s a short read, but one that leaves a lasting impression. To give you a peek into the author’s life, look at what he has to say…

“I’ve been fortunate enough to have some amazing experiences in my life so far. I’ve trekked to one of the highest base camps in the Himalayas, meditated with Tibetan monks in the Dalai Lama’s monastery, earned my US Army Infantry patch, walked 550 miles across Spain, lived in Paris, been the only non-black, non-woman member of the Black Women’s writers’ group, written a novel, held the hands of dying patients, and worked with some of the best people in Silicon Valley. But the most transformative experience has been the simple act of loving myself.”

May I recommend you pick up a copy for yourself – I don’t think you will be disappointed.

With Love & Gratitude,

Patricia Diesel

 

Are You Still Holding On?

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Are you still holding on to old ways yet yearning for a new way?  Think about that for a moment…yes, yes, think about that.
Holding On & Letting Go

Let me help you simplify this in the bigger picture, so to speak.Neale Donald Walsch said this and I believe he is spot on…He said,

“That yearning for a new way will not produce it.  Only ending the old way can do that.

You cannot hold onto the old all the while declaring that you want something new.

The old will defy the new;
the old will deny the new;
the old will decry the new.

There is only one way to bring in the new.

You must make room for it.”
Allow me to share something with you if I may…You see, I know what it feels like to let go.  I believe it’s a very intimate process one experiences when they release and end something.I also recognize that it can be difficult for people to let go or end something because they are fearful of the unknown.  They are not sure of what their outcome will be and worry if it will be better, worse, or if they will end up regretting their decision.

So inevitably they do nothing. 

But what most people don’t realize is that not to decide is to decide.  You are deciding to do nothing – so it’s still a decision.

Ask yourself:

  • What are you deciding right now by not deciding?
  • What are you choosing by failing to choose?

As Jack Canfield suggests:

“Sometimes people stay stuck because they fall into a dangerous trap of settling for less than they deserve in the name of gratitude.”

Here are some examples:
“Rather than taking action and asking for a raise… they say, “Well, I should be grateful I have a job.”

“Rather than taking action and asking for what they want in a relationship… they say, “Well, I should be grateful that my partner is faithful.”

“Rather than taking action and looking for a bigger house… they say, “Well, I should be grateful that I have a house when so many people don’t.”

Here’s the thing, friends… 

  • Wanting more doesn’t mean that you’re ungrateful or greedy.
  • Letting go and releasing the old allows for a grander, better life.
  • Making room for the new creates the opportunity for you to express and demonstrate your higher self.

It is time now.  It’s time to make a decision.  You don’t want to live your life by default, do you?  Here is your signal – take it!

10 Principles of Healthy Living

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Dear Friends,

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Yes, the Holiday Season is one that brings joy and happiness as family and friends gather together.  We laugh, we share stories of times gone by and we reflect.  As the holidays settle down and we begin to think about the New Year to come, most of us consider ways to improve the quality of our lives.  Everyone’s agenda is different but I found there are some things we all have in common that we strive to have for a healthy lifestyle.

Here are some simple principles to help you along your way:

1.  breathe deeply

2.  drink water

3.  sleep peacefully

4.  eat nutritiously

5.  enjoy activity

6.  give and receive love

7.  be forgiving

8.  practice gratitude

9.  develop acceptance

10.. develop a relationship with God

Happy Holidays Dear Friends!

10 Principles of Healthy Living

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10 Principles of Healthy Living

Sometimes when I think about what is really required to live a simple life, it always comes back to these basic principles.  For without these, life will be difficult.

 

10 Principles of Healthy Living


  1. Breathe deeply
  2. Drink water
  3. Sleep peacefully
  4. Eat nutritiously
  5. Enjoy activity
  6. Give and receive love
  7. Be forgiving
  8. Practice gratitude
  9. Develop acceptance
  10. Develop a relationship with God