Love and Appreciation

Ramona welcomed everyone, especially new members, and led the sharing of “big wins” that members experienced recently.  Dean set the stage for the meeting with a meditation set to music he wrote and performed. 

The opening video was “Nothing is More Important than Feeling Good”. 

We tend to spend more time not feeling good versus feeling good.  Why is that?  Primarily because we allow ourselves to do it.  We can become accosted by coworkers who are having a bad day.  If we listen to them and join in, we end up not feeling good.  Some of the things we can do to avoid not feeling good are: do not join in the “woe is me” conversations, do not listen to the news, be careful which articles you read in the newspaper, turn off the TV and read a good book.

A member shared an experience with a competitor that brought out feelings she had no idea she had.  She found herself getting angry and lashing out at the competitor, then felt terrible about reacting in such a way.  After struggling with this, she meditated which brought back an inner peace.  No longer does she feel threatened; instead she has developed an appreciation for this competitor.

Members shared things they love and/or appreciate.  Some of the items mentioned are: our LOA meetings and our group; where life is taking us; friends and time with family; the sky and clouds and nature in general; the lake; the present time – the now; like minded people; self awareness; the ability to choose our own feelings; services provided by health practitioners; life lessons; options for renewal – anything that brings us back to ourselves; music; where we are in our lives; an increasing awareness and appreciation of the beauty of nature and the ability to not just see it but also feel it; recent health issues allowing us to feel life experiences more clearly; learning LOA at an early age; knowing everything works out in the end; the love and blessings of everyone in the LOA group; supportive friends and family; breath; trials that make us grow; people becoming more aware of spirituality every day; patient advocate while in the hospital; and life.

Some good thoughts that came from the discussion are:

·         Things don’t happen to you, they happen for you.

·         Every night think of one or five or ten things you are grateful for what happened that day.  Also do this first thing the next morning.

·         When faced with challenge after challenge, consider that you overcame each one, and each made you stronger to overcome the next.

·         In order to love someone or something else, you must first love yourself.

·         If having an issue with self love, start by looking in the mirror and appreciating one thing about yourself, such as your eyes.  Consider getting a decal for your mirror that reads “You Are Gorgeous”.

The closing video was “Life is Good”.

There were two other videos we did not show due to time constraints:

           

Must Jill Always Tumble Down After Jack?

            Self Appreciation Part 1

FOR MEMBERS ONLY:

We are updating the Pure Positive Providers Directory.  If you provide a service and would like to be listed in directory, go to the Lakeshore Abraham Meet Up website, log in, click on "more", then "files" and view the current listing.  If you want to make any changes to your current listing, let Mike know.  If you are not currently listed but want to be, download the "Form for Listing in the Pure Positive Providers" and return it to Mike via email.

Abraham's Time Management 101

Ramona opened the meeting with updates, reading emails from Jay Nielsen and Natalie Pink, and received personal updates from Jeanne, Ella, Becca and Barb on their personal achievements.

Barb Vercande is presenting a workshop entitled “The Passion Test”. The details are shown in the following blog and registration information is available on her website.

Jeanne updated the group on an exciting joint venture she is involved with between GVSU and Mary Free Bed Hospital The joint venture is offering free medical attention to service men and women who have sustained a brain injury while in service to our country. The JV is funded in part by the DOD.

Eddie Conner provided another on-point meditation via Skype. His meditation included the following expressions developed from the acronym “TIME”:

            1) TIME = Thought I'm Managing Easily

2) TIME = Things I'm Miraculously Elevating

3) TIME = Things I'm Magically Erasing

4) TIME = Time is Magnificent Energy

5) TIME = Thinking Illuminated Miracles Every Day

Mike will be updating the “Pure Positive Providers” list.  It is intended to include active members and the services they provide. Knowing your provider and that they are into the law of attraction should be an excellent first step. To review the current “Pure Positive Providers” list, go to our meet up site  and place the mouse over “More”, then click on “Files”, and then click on “Pure Positive Providers”. Please email Mike at mmucciolo@charter.net with corrections, deletions or additions to your listing by Tuesday, November 1.

We watched an Abraham video on time management

We discussed some traditional time management techniques, such as a “to do” list, priority list, Google calendar, PDA lists, and making a list at night just before going to bed.

Ramona presented a mock “To Do” list. Comments included feelings of being overwhelmed, frazzled, energy not flowing evenly, judgment being impaired, even adrenal fatigue.

Abraham says we do not need more time. We need less resistance.

Lists can be micromanaging, exhibit our need for control, and can create pressure to get the job done. We should remember we are human beings, not human doings. An example was given to view others who seem to have all the time they need as “actors” who are playing that part to aggravate you. Just think of them as actors, not reality.

Abraham says we need to manage our energy. Here are some thoughts.

Our power is in the now. We cannot do anything about the past or the future, and time management is attempting to manage the future. Concentrate on the now.

To do lists can make us feel guilty. We need to relax when we need it.

We can change our expectations. For example, someone who used to go out looking for new business now sits back and expects it to come, by using the law of attraction.

Do not split energies. Before we start a task we should line up with it energetically and picture the task going the way we want it to go.

Abraham has a process for time management they call “The Placemat Process”.  For more information see Jerry’s descriptive video. .  Or to hear Esther explain it to someone in the hot seat, view this video. 

Ramona read a line from a famous poem by David Wagoner:

LOST

What do you do when you’re lost in the forest?

Stand Still.

The trees ahead, the bushes beside you are not lost.  Wherever you are is called here.

The point of it is when you’re overwhelmed and lost, stand still.  Abraham recommends stopping, back up to a place where you feel good, then start over from that good feeling place.

Abraham says: Reduce your workload by 30% and increase your fun load by 30% and you will increase your revenues by 100%. And, you will increase your productivity by 10,000%. More fun, less struggle – more results on all fronts.”

Ways to change our vibrational energy:

·         The tapping technique (see our website “More”, “Files”, “tft_algorithm” and “tft_stress”).

·         When things are not going the way you picture them, say “cancel, cancel” and follow it with a positive affirmation.

·         Laugh out loud.

·         Say “Thank you”

Our closing video was Chill Your Way into the Vortex. 

Oprah’s talking, are you listening?

Oprah’s talking, are you listening?

How would your life be different if you felt completely in charge?

What if you woke up every day excited and turned on by your life?

Are you clear about what your purpose is?

From the pages of “The Passion Test”, and as mentioned in the November issue of “O Magazine”:

JOURNEY INTO PASSION

Saturday, November 12, 2011

9:00 a.m. to Noon

C3 Exchange

208 Franklin, Grand Haven

(public parking across the street)

In this workshop you will discover:

ü Clarity around what is most important to you

ü A simple formula to create anything you want in your life

ü How what you believe you create

ü The secret sauce that will guarantee you’ll live a passionate life

ü And much more!

Register today for this fun and interactive workshop

and discover YOUR life purpose!

To register call: (616) 502-3141 or at

www.createanewstory.com/classes-events/

Fee: $35 per person

Bring a friend for an additional $15 when you register together.

(Due to limited seating pre-registration is required.)

Presented by: Barb VerCande, Certified Passion Test Facilitator

What Do You Choose to Think?

Recap - The evening’s meeting centered on the topic of choosing our words carefully so that we are sure we are attracting what we truly want. We always get what we ask for. Making sure our request is clear is of utmost importance.

Ramona introduced Eddie Conner who provided an inspiring meditation via Skype.

We viewed an Abraham video on “Thoughts”. 

The group participated in an exercise analyzing some statements and determining why we might think we are attracting one thing, but have actually asked for something different. Then the group revised the statements into better format to make sure we get what we are asking for.

Original statement: I am trying to lose weight again.

Revised statement: I am grateful and thankful for my perfect weight.

Original statement: All the good ones are taken already.

Revised statement: My life is filled with many great people.

Original statement: That driver is texting instead of paying attention.

Revised statement: I pay attention to my own safe driving.

Original statement: I hope I can find a good job making more money.

Revised statement: I have a great job and have a lot of money.

Original statement: I’m too busy to take time for myself.

Revised statement: I have all the time, energy and resources to do all the things my heart desires.

Cheryl Wood of Oakwood Wellness recapped the previous weekend retreat where she taught two groups the BEST method and demonstrated the Morter march.

Chris Reynolds provided a Quantum Emotional Clearing meditation which is posted on our website under “More” and “Files”.

We closed with another Abraham video entitled “Best Meditation Ever”. 

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 25.

Our Emotional Guidance System

Eddie Conner  provided an inspiring meditation setting the tone for a great meeting on the Emotional Guidance System.  Anyone wishing to receive Eddie's free newsletter, sign up on Eddie's Website in the lower right hand corner.

Ramona played a track from the CD version of “Ask and it is Given” by Esther and Jerry Hicks. We also viewed a you tube video of Jerry Hicks explaining "Process 22 - Moving Up the Emotional Scale."

The group reviewed the scale of emotions as proposed by Abraham, from best to worst, as follows:

1.       Joy/Knowledge/Empowerment/Freedom/Love/Appreciation

2.      Passion

3.      Enthusiasm/Eagerness/Happiness

4.      Positive Expectation/Belief

5.      Optimism

6.      Hopefulness

7.      Contentment

8.     Boredom

9.      Pessimism

10.  Frustration/Irritation/Impatience

11.   Overwhelment

12.  Disappointment

13.  Doubt

14.  Worry

15.   Blame

16.  Discouragement

17.   Anger

18.  Revenge

19.  Hatred/Rage

20. Jealousy

21.  Insecurity/Guilt/Unworthiness

22. Fear/Grief/Depression/Despair/Powerlessness

For more information, see Chapter 22 of “Ask and it is Given.”

The group did some exercises as examples of how to move up the scale when we find ourselves in a place we’d rather not be.  The first example was at a funeral where we might feel despair. We can move up the scale by becoming angry, worrying about the family of the deceased, be disappointed that the person is no longer around, overwhelmed with all that needs to be done, pessimistic about our unknown future, boredom during the service, up to appreciating the life of the deceased.

Another example was someone who must move away from home. The first feeling is being overwhelmed with all that has to be done, irritated with having so much stuff, contentment with having less stuff after the move, feeling good that the excess stuff can be given to charity and appreciated by someone else, and positive expectations about the future.

A third example was doubt and worry about a job search, disappointed with the indecision of which job to apply for, making a decision to take the first job offered so that we are employed (which is a better position to be in when looking for the right job) to hopefulness and contentment that we will find the right job.

Our next event will be the BEST workshop on the weekend of September 23-24.  One spot remains open. The cost is $100 for the all day session with Cheryl Wood who is a Master B.E.S.T. practitioner. For more information see the Meet Up Website or call us.

Our next Meet Up will be Tuesday, September 20.

Shared Wisdom - Abraham Style

Ramona began the meeting by introducing Eddie Conner via Skype.

Eddie Conner (www.eddieconner.com) took the group through a wonderful guided meditation that set the stage for the meeting. His meditation focused on health and well being, the purpose of tonight’s meeting.

Tricia Gosling made a presentation on detoxification and quantum biofeedback. Detoxification is the key to good health, and parasites are the number one deterrent to proper balance.

The following four links contain valuable information:

           

Parasite Questionnaire.doc

HET candida spit test.doc

Immune System and Toxicity.doc

THEORY OF COLON HYDROTHERAPY.doc

Chris Reynolds presented correcting psychological reversals using a technique known as tapping, and on Dr. Morter’s B.E.S.T. method of re-balancing the left and right brain using muscle testing. There are two files available on the meet up site explaining tapping. You must sign in to the meet up site, click on “more”, then “files”, then look for the two documents with the initials “tft”. Click on them to open and print.

Becca announced a monthly raw food event in Grand Rapids called Rawluck, usually held the 3^rd Friday of each month. The cost of admission is a raw, plant-based dish to share. For more information contact Becca at beccabochenek@gmail.com or the organizer, Margaux Drake at margaux@mdrake.com

Anyone interested in attending the Eddie Conner seminars on July 28 and July 30 should contact Ramona through Ramona4eddie@gmail.com.

Next meeting is August 23.

CREATE A NEW STORY, with BARB VERCANDE

Ramona opened the meeting by welcoming guests and asking for updates from members who care to share.

Chris and Ramona updated the group on the Global Information Network conference we attended last weekend. The presenter was Dr. Ted Morter, developer of B.E.S.T. (Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique), an energy balancing procedure used to help embellish the full healing potential of the body by changing old patterns.  It re-establishes neuro-pathways and balances body/mind/memory/soul energy fields within the body. Once re-established, the balance may be maintained with 3-minute stretching exercises once or twice a day. Ramona has contacted a local BEST practitioner, Cheryl Wood, about making a presentation to our group.

Eddie Conner joined us via Skype and took the group through a guided meditation. His meditation helped the group get rid of past obstacles that impede us from living the life we want, and creating a new story that describes the life we do want.

Ramona introduced Barb Vercande who coaches people who are unable to break old habits and remain stuck living a life they don’t want. Her practice helps people create a new story so they can live the life they do want with passion.

Barb shared her process for creating a new story. We do many things out of habit or because someone else (usually a role model) did them that way. Most stories are generated when, as children, we are told something or shown a behavior that is false for our belief system. We end up tolerating behaviors instead of standing up for ourselves.

Barb’s process begins with writing down every decision we make and why we made it. Do this for a month. Then review the list for patterns and dig into what is behind the pattern. When a story runs through our minds, ask if it is our own voice or someone else’s. If it is someone else’s, stop because it probably is not true for us.

Now that we understand our old story, we are ready to start our new one. There are three components of the new story:

·         It must be based in truth.

·         It must be aligned with our purpose and passion.

·         It must motivate us to take joy-filled action.

There are three steps to creating a new story:

·    Write out the old story. Start with the most prominent point. This will clarify what we don’t want so we can be clear about what we do want. Be sure to include emotions as if we are telling the story to our best friend.

·    Read the story out loud to ourselves. Notice how we feel and where the feelings are coming from. Get all the bad feelings out. This is similar to detoxing our minds of past bad habits of thought.

·    Write a new story. Start with “The truth is…”  Describe how life will be if we continue to live our old story. Then describe our new story, what it looks like, feels like, and how it connects to our life purpose. Be sure the story brings out good emotional feelings and fills us with optimism. And make sure it is the story we want to be, not what we think someone else wants us to be.

We know we have the right story when:

·         The story takes us where we want to go.

·         It is in alignment with our life purpose.

·         It is grounded in truth.

·         We are inspired to take action.

In summary, visualize life living the new story we have created and make sure we feel satisfied emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually.

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR OUR MEMBERS

Barb is offering two specials to our group. Barb has a new service called the Passion Test. This is two one-hour sessions where we will discover what is most important to us and start living a passionate life right away. Barb’s regular fee is $200. Our group will be

$50

That’s a 75% discount for members

Barb may be contacted through her website www.createanewstory.com or email her at Barb@createanewstory.com.  Thank you Barb!

The other offer from Barb is for members to receive a free 5-day mini course "Create My New Story" by going to her website and signing up for her newsletter.  

The worksheets that were passed out are available on the meet up site under the "More" tab. They can be accessed through the meet up site by logging in, clicking on “More”, and then on “Files”.

Barb’s recommended reading:  Loving What Is  by Byron Katie

The Assignment:  Create A New Story for yourself.

Please review the list of Pure Positive Providers and provide Mike with any additions, corrections and deletions. The list can be accessed through the meet up site by logging in, clicking on “More”, and then on “Files”.

Next meeting will be July 11 .