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Dealing with Painful Emotions & Thoughts

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Here are some tips to help you:
1. Please be kind to you. Realize that the situation is challenging. Emotional reverb is expected. Your emotions, like a sad child, will have a lot to say. Honor your feelings by noticing them and breathing through them. Let yourself calm yourself with your love and breath.

2. Download the limiting belief worksheet and the belief busting sheet from the bottom right side of my homepage (www.theawarenessinitiative.com). This will help you to pinpoint the beliefs that are supporting your pain. It will also help you to support that emotional child that is hurting right now.

3. Love the child and support her, but don’t honor the thoughts that are generated. Thoughts about what happened, what you did wrong, what will happen, what someone else did wrong, whether you’ll be able to handle this, how you SHOULD be …. are very unproductive.

The only way to deal with these thoughts is to stop thinking them. Don’t follow the train of thought. You have built a neuropath in your brain that you follow and you become it. Don’t follow it. Don’t become your thought. Drop the thought completely and return to your center. If you can’t do this meditate more often so that you learn how to not get caught up in the mind.

Meanwhile, there are other tricks: Think of something more productive. Think of anything else – things that aren’t relevant to the situation. Think about things you need to do or things you enjoy. Look around you and notice trees or flowers… or a Prada handbag, if that’s your thing. Look up at the sky. Think about your garden. Like a child, distract your mind from its obsessive, painful pattern.

There is nothing to be gained by thinking about painful issues. You can’t fix your pain this way. It’s a mind myth.

Honor the tremendous opportunity to build up your mind control muscles, and return to emotional support of yourself. Love you. And know, this too shall pass and you’ll be happier and stronger than you’ve ever been.

Posted in Coaching, Creating your life, Finding Joy, Giving, Growing your business, Happiness, Improving communication, Increasing Awareness, Intuitive Insights, Life management, Personal growth, intuitive counseling, transformation | No Comments »

Taking time to pray

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Call it what you will, asking for what you need at a deep and profound level not only connects you to Source, it connects Source to self. You are also setting your intention or desire, making it not only clear to the energy around you, but clarifying it to yourself. Remember to “put it out there” instead of fretting. You will then “imbed it inside” at the same time, allowing you to take your dreams to heart.

Posted in Coaching, Creating your life, Finding Joy, Getting It Done, Growing your business, Happiness, Increasing Awareness, Intuitive Insights, Personal growth, Prayer, intuitive counseling, success, transformation | 1 Comment »

The Dis-ease of trying to be liked

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The need to be liked creates dis-ease. Being “nice”, seeking acceptance, and trying to please others is a strategy – a way to feel safe in the world and worthy in our own skin. What is even more important to recognize is that seeking the approval of others is a way to avoid how deeply we disapprove of ourselves. The feared rejection of another is actually an outward reflection of how we have already rejected certain aspects of ourselves.

True peace and safety is discovered when we trust our own self  and know we have a lot to offer others just as we are.

Posted in Coaching, Finding Joy, Happiness, Personal growth, success, transformation | 2 Comments »

Thanks to the Pet Shop Boys for the Wisdom

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Listened do an “oldey” the other day and realized that The Pet Shop Boys gave perfect advice on how to judge if something is working for you or not: “Oh, I missed it. The more that it hurts, the less that it works.”

Somewhere in time I was taught that pain means gain. After years of dealing with pain I have to say, and years of gain, this is dead wrong. I don’t agree that we have to experience pain to have gain. My gain was not proportional to my pain. I’m giving up this limiting belief and embracing a new belief: Joy leads to more joy. Success is born from doing what feels good, not what hurts.

I’m not saying that life isn’t full of challenges. They happen. I can and will learn the lessons and move on. But, I don’t have to buy into the pain and do what hurts in order to get to where I want to go. Instead, I prefer to do what feels right and good right now.

I am now creating a fulfilling and successful life one breath at a time. Starting now.

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Holding it together … or not.

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

“How can I hold it together?”, he asked. The answer came on a whisper: “You can’t.” There’s nothing to hold together. Everything is expanding. It’s a time of transformation. Everything moves. You move. You smile, you breathe, you do what comes next with faith. You’ll float through stronger and wiser. Smile and you’ll find joy. Laugh and you’ll fly.

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What’s Backing You Up?

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

My husband and I were calling a bank officer yesterday via conference mode and got her assistant. The assistant said she’d give the message to the officer with our phone number. My husband said, “Thanks. Goodbye.” The assistant hung up. No “goodbye” or closure. Nothing. Just click.

Dave said, “That really backs me up. Why can’t people have the courtesy to say, ‘Goodbye?’” I agreed, it would be kind and respectful to say “Goodbye.” However, I pounced on the phrase, “Backed me up.” It’s so spot on. It’s exactly what happens when we get upset with people or life in general. We take issue with something and it backs us up. We get out of present time and start ranting and raving internally (or externally for those more verbal), instead of moving on with our intended life.

Why isn’t life the way we think it should be? Why don’t people act the way we think they should? Why are there so many pebbles, rocks and walls in the road? Perhaps it’s so that we learn to not get backed up by them. It’s just the way it is. We have to deal with it. Stay with what is on our plate and don’t let these obstacles back us up.

How can we avoid it? Here are some tips. First, watch it happen and you’ll know how toxic self righteousness can be. Other ways I cope:

1. Laugh at it. Make a joke.

2. Have compassion. The assistant is either having a bad day or a bad life. She’s stuck somewhere. I send love.

3. Maintain my boundaries. Say to myself, “Sorry, you’re just not worth it.” My happiness is more important than getting irritated by you.

4. Evaluate myself. Note to self, “Hmm. I hope I don’t do that. I need to be conscious of that behavior and see if I do that. It could be a sign or a lesson.”

5. Focus on the present. Say to myself, “It’s not my problem.” Is it? Can I work around this? Is this what I want to focus on now?

There are many opportunities in life to grow. An abrupt assistant gave me the opportunity to notice something in life and share it with you.

Enjoy the ride.

Posted in Coaching, Finding Joy, Happiness, Improving communication, Increasing Awareness, Intuitive Insights, Life management, Personal growth, Present Time, Uncategorized, business relationships, intuitive counseling, success, transformation | No Comments »

Exciting Radio Show with the Kanes

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Join Deborah on Unlimited Success and Fulfillment radio on Friday at 1 pm, when she interviews Ariel and Shya Kane.

Deborah’s guests today are Ariel and Shya Kane. Internationally-acclaimed seminar leaders and award-winning authors, Ariel & Shya were avid seekers for many years until they ultimately discovered, over 20 years ago, that “Working on Yourself Doesn’t Work”…this is actually the title of their best-selling book, published by McGraw-Hill. This discovery led them not only to living a satisfying, fulfilling, stress-free life with consistency, but also to teaching thousands of people across the globe how to do this, as well. Their approach is based in awareness, which they define as a non-judgmental seeing of what is; when you live your life with awareness, the unconscious restrictions that limit your life can dissolve effortlessly.

The Kanes are masters of transformation, the ability to live in the moment and dissolve problems through awareness. Since 1987, they have inspired individuals and organizations across the globe, bringing people through the swamp of the mind, into the clarity and brilliance of the moment. The Kanes’ transformational approach has a unique flavor that is designed for modern day circumstances and complexities while resonating with universal truths of the ages. You can learn more about them and their award-winning books, seminars, and Excellence Club online community at www.TransformationMadeEasy.com.

Tune in online April 9 at 1 pm EST at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/intuitivecoach and/or phone (347) 838-9831.

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This Workshop Could Change Your Life: 2 spaces left

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Power Up: Increase Your Intuition & AwarenessPower Up & Breakthrough: Unmask your intuition and increase your awareness: http://bit.ly/ayf4Tw

In this workshop you’ll connect with your true, inner self. You’ll learn easy and powerful techniques to realign yourself with your inherent intuitive abilities, higher understanding and inner truth.

Developing your intuitive awareness will help you to overcome life’s stresses and challenges and achieve true awareness and effectiveness in your life. You will learn to remain centered and grounded, to clear your space of unwanted energy and to protect yourself from other people’s energy. Bring your true power and knowing into your life to create the life that you desire.

This is a hands-on, experiential workshop with the following take aways:

• Practical tools to increase your awareness and intuition and use it in all aspects of your life.

• Connect with your true power source – your essential Self – and act from that place.

• Communicate more effectively with others – understand others more clearly.

• Learn how to act instead of react.

• Be able to act from a place of objectivity to be more accurate and on target.

• Determine how you’re projecting to others and how you can manage it.

• Protect yourself so that you’re not manipulated and dominated by others, or dominating them.

• Learn the mechanics of life and use this information to make it work for you.

• Learn techniques to break through obstacles to unblock your barriers to achievement.

• Discover and learn to work with your core power team.

• Learn how divination tools work and how to use them.

• Learn skills and tools to be healthier, more centered on your path and empowered in your life.

Includes CD, worksheets and exercises to expand your awareness.

Friday 7-10 pm and Saturday, 10-5 pm: April 16-17. Atlanta, GA.

Call 404-459-0590 or sign up at: http://bit.ly/ayf4Tw

Posted in Business Information, Coaching, Creating your life, Finding Joy, Getting It Done, Increasing Awareness, Intuitive Insights, Life management, Personal growth, Power of creation, Training, Workshops, intuitive counseling, success, transformation | 1 Comment »

Edge of Breakthrough

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

We’re doing it. We’re breaking through to new levels of awareness, success and fulfillment. I can feel it and I can see it. Spring is coming in many ways. I’ve been given a sign and am being reminded of this constantly.

few days ago the Robins came to visit. Hundreds of them. They migrate very quickly through here every Spring and Fall, but this year they stopped. Was it the snow up north? For whatever reason, they’re  everywhere. We’re surrounded by Robins. This morning the cauchaphony was so loud it was difficult to talk outside.

I love birds anyway and this is a delight. It keeps me smiling, though it snowed yesterday. Times are challenging in many ways. My parents are both ill. My husband’s business is struggling. Friends are experiencing setbacks. But, I know we’re working through all of this. We’re evolving and restructuring ourselves and our lives. It’s going to be great. I know it. The Robins are here and I know that Spring is coming soon. Hope is powerful medicine.

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How to be Fearless

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Fearless? Forget it. New fears always come up. That’s how I know where I’m stuck. It helps to show me my personal obstacles and where my next step is. Here are some ways I handle fear when it shows up in my life:

1. Honor it. Look at where it’s coming from.
2. Address the issue. If it’s founded in truth, take action and fix the problem.
3. Meditate. This is always in order. Cleaning out the mental clutter and realigning with Self is integral to being on the right path and releasing fear.
4. Have faith. I know that everything works out for the best. I believe this and tune into it. Remembering past breakthroughs helps.
5. Love me (and others). Love is the ultimate fear obliterator. Both cannot exist at the same time.

When I first started my business I woke up in the middle of the night in a panic. I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to support myself. Instead of lying around fretting I began to get up and work. When I worked enough I went back to sleep for a few hours. Working was the therapy I needed to heal my fear. And, I made more money to pay the bills.

It’s rare, but I still wake up sometime in fear. First I notice what is on my mind. I address it and take care of it. I then go back to bed. For instance, I have protected all of my assets by placing them in a Living Trust. I woke up at 3 a.m. the other morning with a fearful thought glaring in my head like a neon sign. It said, “You just changed home insurance policies and you put the policy in your own name. It needs to be in the name of the Trust.” Wow. That never would have occurred to me during my waking hours. I got up, emailed my agent (she’s amazing: Janet Taylor of State Farm in ATL). I went back to bed fear-free. When I got back to the computer at 9 am there was an email from Janet saying she’d changed the policy. Fear noted, acted on and issue overcome.

I’ve also noticed from my own and client experiences that fear pops up its head when we actually achieve our dreams. Moving into a new and wonderful way of life means giving up the old, familiar life. Even if the old was painful, it was familiar and somehow safe. Sometimes fear is an indication that we’re expanding. Abraham-Hicks wrote: “Negative emotion means your life has caused expansion, which in the moment of negative emotion you are disallowing. Every time. No exceptions.”

Sometimes fear is an indicator that you’ve made it. When that happens throw fear to the wind, spread your wings and fly.

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