Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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 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



Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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.

Monday, July 11, 2011

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:
           

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 3rd 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.

Monday, June 6, 2011

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 .

Monday, May 9, 2011

Mastermind Session with Skype Guest Cynthia Richmond

Ramona opened the meeting with the Golden Cone of Light Meditation.
 
Our Skype guest was Cynthia Richmond, renowned Journalist, Author, Educator, speaker, and Board Certified Behavioral Therapist. Her website is DreamPower.Net and is listed under “Other Sites with Valuable Information” on this blog.  Cynthia has written two books, Dream Power and The Dream Power Journal, both available on Amazon.com.

Cynthia Richmond specializes in dream interpretation. She teaches people how to remember their dreams and how to make their dreams work for them. For example, to remember dreams, tell yourself before going to sleep that you want to remember your dreams. When you awake, journal your dreams. 

To make your dreams work for you, ask yourself what’s in your highest and best interest. Then ask your dreams to help you fix the problem, or what the best treatment is for this ailment. You can imagine what you want before going to sleep, and get the answer in your dreams.

When you are having a troublesome dream, remind yourself that you are dreaming. Ask what it means and what it’s trying to tell you. Your subconscious mind knows the status of every cell in our bodies and can answer your question.

Cynthia also offers a new personal Dream Coach package including a one hour Skype or telephone consultation and then three ½ hour sessions a week apart allowing dreamers to reach their goals or make their dreams come true. Cynthia is offering a discount of $85 off her usual fee of $320 by mentioning the Michigan Abraham Group. To contact Cynthia, visit her website, DreamPower.Net.

Several subjects were covered during the mastermind. Channels – what they are, what they do, and experiences some of us have had with them.  Emotions – how to let them pass through us and not dwell within, especially negative emotions.  Focus on what we want which will replace negative thoughts and emotions.  Meditation – let the Universe take care of the problem.  How sensitive people deal with the less fortunate like homeless or mentally disturbed individuals. Suggestion was made to Google Abraham-Hicks Mental Illness for answers to how to deal with people with mental conditions.  Witness consciousness – witness the good and the bad, but do not connect to either. Be an observer. Not attached or detached, just not connected to it.

Chris Reynolds announced the following:
Here are the web sites that I talked about at the meeting in case anyone missed it.
Fred VanLiew the water Doctor    https://www.ewater.com/index.php
I have some audio seminars on MP3 of Fred if anyone is interested
We are looking at some time in July to bring Fred up to Michigan. We will keep you informed.

Morter Health Systems BEST Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique

Our next meeting is June 6.