Daily Focus 12/30/08

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.
I have plenty of help.

I can say I feel better about this today. :)

Mostly, however, the thing I wish to attract is:
I do what I want when I want.
I get what I want when I want.
I am abundantly free.
My family is easily taken care of, financially and otherwise.
I have plenty of money.
I have plenty of time.
I have plenty of fun.
I have plenty of freedom.
All is well.
Nothing is more important than that I feel good.
All is well.
I am creating the best future possible.

Daily Focus 12/28/2008

Today is a great day.

Today is mellow.
I am happy.
I am healthy.
I am peaceful.
I enjoy today.

I feel like using my 6 phrases.

Feel Good
Live Now
Be Present
Be Fabulous
Enjoy Abundance
Savor Life

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Daily Focus 12/27/08

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.
I have plenty of help.

(Basically, we have been attracting a big ole break and home and work with the weather. Having reread the above affirmations, I can tell ya, I'm feeling a little bit resistant. The idea of "lots of clients" is a little daunting right now. Hmmmm. I'll just sit with that for now.)

I'm regaining my energy.
I'm regaining my focus.
I am in the right place at the right time.
There is more than enough.
I am happy.
My family is harmonious.
My home is awesome.
We are becoming more and more sustainable every day.
We are becoming more and more abundant every day!
My husband takes great care of me.
I have lots of help.
I have lots of fun.
I am freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
I am freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
It's easy to get what I want when I want it.
I do what I want when I want.

Life is good.
I am at peace.
All is well.

Daily Focus, 12/24/08

Today, I am in the flow with universal intelligence.
I am joy.
I am abundance.
All is well.
Peace is mine.
I share it.

Daily Focus 12/23/08

Today is a great day.
Today I will have fun.
Nothing is more important than that I feel good.
All is well.
My wealth is phenomenal.
All good things come to me.
I go with the flow.
I trust my well being.
I emanate peace.
I am happy.
I attract peace and goodwill and abundance.

Daily Focus 12/22/08

I am grateful!

Daily Focus 12/21/08

Happy Winter Solstice!

It's the shortest day.
Today, we celebrate the return of the light.

Today is fun
harmonious
healing
whole
full of wellness
full of good cheer
abundant
joyous
loving
happy
free

Welcome, light!

Currently Reading: The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire

The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire by Deepak Chopra



I originally got this 2004 book by Chopra from the library, but ended up ordering my own copy because I want to work with it in more depth. This work looks at the science behind coincidences and synchronicity and gives guidelines for how to use them to create what you want in life. Sometimes I had to fight through the quantum physics descriptions, but if I made it, then they are pretty accessible. My science quotient is pretty low.

Chopra also goes into a method for using archetypes in daily meditation. This section was notable for me in that I have come across archetypes in many other books and never felt moved or inspired. I never quite "got it" before. I understood the ideas, but for some reason, they fell flat for me. Perhaps it was just the right time for me, or perhaps Mr. Chopra puts it in a new way, but I found myself being very motivated to figure out my archetypes and use them to inspire me to live larger on a daily basis.

Daily Focus 12/19/08

This is my focus for today:

Daily Focus 12/17/08

Health.
Well being.
Goodness.
Feeling Great.
Relaxation.
Mental stimulation.
Fun.
Coziness.
Happiness.
Love.

Be Present: Rumer Willis

About a week ago, I made reference to 6 phrases I've been using in my life:

Feel Good.
Be Fabulous.
Live Now.
Enjoy Abundance.
Be Present.
Savor Life.

I don't think I made reference to this, but I have been considering getting these tattooed on my wrists. I had the thought and I let it go. Not sure if I will or if I won't. We are working on some items in the store with these phrases, just because I like them. Affirmations. Short. Catchy. Meaningful. Inspiring. Words I try to live by.

So, today, as I was just surfing the net, I found pictures of Rumer Willis. She's ahead of me on the tattoo thing! I don't think I can link to the exact photo that shows it, but it's on slide 8. She has Be Present tattooed down her side. How cool.

High five, Rumer! (I like the font, too!)

EDIT: Here's a better link at People.com

Daily Focus 12/16/08

Today, I go with the flow.
Nothing is more important than that I feel good. (Abraham)

Daily Focus 12/15/08

More health for today.

And I'm excited to relax. Relaxation. Ahhhhhhh.

It's a great day.

Daily Focus 12/14/08

Today, I focus on health.

There is health all around me.
I am feeling pretty good.
I will feel better and better.
We all will feel better and better.

Today begins our 12 days of Christmas celebration.
We all feel better and better.
Our bodies are strong.
We are healthy.
We allow our well-being.
We focus on feeling good.

Daily Focus 12/13/08

Today is a great day.

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.
I have plenty of help.

I am in the flow.
I can relax.
I allow others to take care of me when they want.
I allow my well-being to flow.
All good things come to me.
Today is fun.
I savor life.
I live now.
I enjoy the moment.
I am happy.

Daily Focus 12/12/08

Today is a great day.

My family is healthy and whole.
We have fun together.
We enjoy this crazy weather.

I get plenty of opportunities to relax today.
Everything that needs to be done is done.
I do what I want when I want.
I get what I want when I want.
My abundance grows every darn day.
All is well.
I am in the flow.
I follow my priorities and my instincts.
Or perhaps better to say my instincts and my priorities.

New Tool from Joe Vitale and Ihaleakala Hew Len

So, I am totally paraphrasing from something a friend told me last night. However, it's been interesting.

She told me about this book:



I was going to explain what I'm doing, but instead, I think I'll leave it at that. If you feel drawn, explore that book. The truth of the matter is that I have not read it yet and I am practicing a little thing based on what a friend told me about what she read. I feel it would be irresponsible to even try to give a blurb on something I could very well oversimplify or get very wrong. So, check it out. I hope to. And perhaps I will be back with more information after I do. Or, if you want to comment on your experience with this book, please do so!

Daily Focus 12/11/08

Today is a so-so day.

Ha.

I usually start with "Today is a great day." Just wasn't feeling it. Maybe I ought to do my meditation BEFORE I write this. That would make sense. Hang on a sec.

Ok, I feel better now.

Today is a great day.
All my power is now.
This morning, I thought I was selecting a certain video, but instead, I put this one on:



That was good.

Breathing.
That is good.
I can relax.
All is well.
All is well.
All is well.

Daily Focus 12/10/08

Today is a great day.

All is well.
All is well.
All is well.

I am relaxed and energized.
I focus on what I do want.
I am powerful.

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.

My husband attracts lots of positive attention and abundance from his creative endeavors.

My kids are loving and also independent. They can help take care of themselves. They get along great. They are fun to be around.

I allow others to take care of me.
I enjoy having others take care of me.
I can relax.
I have multitudes of goodness in my life.

My relationships are strong and fulfilling.
My finances are steady and growing.
My health is increasing exponentially all the time.
I am inspired by the world around me.
I have fun every day.
I am in the flow.
I am in the flow.
I am in the flow.

I harmonize with my surroundings.
I am in the right place at the right time.
I enjoy life.
I savor life.
I live in the present moment.
All my power is now.

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.



Nothing is more important than that I feel good. (Abraham)

Daily Focus 12/9/08

Happy Birthday, Kevin!

Today is a great day. (It's the day my husband was born, 29 years ago. ;) )

All is well.
I focus on my well-being.
I allow my well-being.

I enjoy focusing on my priorities.
I am achieving my goals and dreams based on my priorities.
I am enjoying my life based on my priorities.
Discipline is my friend.

Meditation
Focus
Physical Activity
Healthy Eating
Feeling Good


Relationships
Dharma
Learning

Focus.
Segment Intending.

Nothing is more important than that I feel good. (Abraham.)
All is well.

My husband is happy. He feels good today.

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.

All is well.
All is unfolding as it should, in divine timing.
I can relax and enjoy each moment.
All is well.

Daily Focus 12/8/08

Today is a great day.

I get everything I plan to accomplished with ease.
I enjoy putting my priorities first.
I feel very balanced.
All is well.

Our abundance is growing by leaps and bounds.
We are learning a lot.
I appreciate my life.

Nothing is more important than that I feel good. (Abraham)

Feel Good.
Be Fabulous.
Live Now.
Enjoy Abundance.
Be Present.
Savor Life.

These are my words to live by. I may write more on them later.

My daily priorities
Meditation
Focus
Physical Activity
Healthy Eating
Feel Good

Most days
Relationships
Dharma
Learning

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Quote of the Day: Audrey Hepburn

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others;
For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness;
And for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

-Audrey Hepburn via Kristen Bell

New template for day planning

I have a new template for what I want to accomplish on a daily basis. In the past, it has been easy for me to get distracted. I am now committing to more discipline and focus. I am committing to making sure my priorities get done so I live the life of my dreams.

The following are my priorities for every day.

Every day
Meditation
Focus
Physical activity
Healthy eating
Feeling good/fun

Most days
relationships
dharma (life work)
learning

Initially, I made a list that encompassed all those things on a daily basis as my priorities. I realized that I might be asking too much. So I distilled it to the things that I felt were really essential to accomplish every day and then allowed some flex room for the others.

I also had "giving back" on the list, but I'm not sure where that goes. In a sense, it is every day. If I am doing my dharma and/or working on my relationships, I am giving to the world. (Although those things are most days.) I'm not sure exactly what I mean by "giving back". I know it is important, but not sure it's on the list yet or in what capacity. But I also feel the most important thing is keeping myself in order. Taking care of myself and giving back flows from there. If I focus too much on giving back, I could slip into self-sacrificer mode. That helps no one. If everyone took care of themselves, everyone would be taken care of, right? Sometimes I like to use that as a test question for my decisions, "If everyone did this, what would the world look like?" If it looks good, I feel it's a good thing to do. So anyway. It's not on the list yet. But it is in alternate orbit.

So, since I like repetition and I feel like the whole "giving back" issue hijacked the most important points in this post, I'll repeat my list for me and for you.

Daily
Meditation
Focus
Physical activity
Healthy eating
Feeling good/fun

Most days
relationships
dharma (life work)
learning

I like the word dharma better than work. It feels like a calling. It feels like meaningful work. It can mean many different things, in my opinion. The work I do at my job is my dharma, in some sense, but also is being a mom. Taking care of my home and family is part of my dharma. Dharma is not drudgery. The word "work" for me connotes drudgery. Dharma is joyful. Dharma is inspired. Dharma makes us say a loud "Yes!" When we are following our dharma, our spirit sings. We know we are doing what we are meant to do and it feels goods. It is deeply fulfilling. I suppose sometimes drudgery can be a part of dharma. But when we think of the larger reason we are doing it, we can infuse the drudgery with inspiration. I may not want to clean my refrigerator. It can feel like drudgery, but when I think of it as a gift to myself and my family, it can be a part of my dharma. (I'm still not doing it today, though!)

Ok, so that list again...

Daily
Meditation
Focus
Physical activity
Healthy eating
Feeling good/fun

Most days
relationships
dharma (life work)
learning


Ok, so far so good on today. I need to get off my butt and do some physical activity.

I guess I could be more specific about these daily goals, like I have about dharma and (dare I say it?) giving back.

Meditation--I do a simple breathing meditation that includes mudras at least once/day. It doesn't take long, but it helps me to feel much better and focus. It helps me connect to my spirit. Because it doesn't take long, I encourage myself to do it more than once/day. I found I was much more effective at work when I would take the time to do it at my desk before my day began. I am now incorporating it into my daily life at home, too. When I have some time in the evening before bed, I do it then, too. I am also incorporating it into any time of the day when I feel I need more focus or to relax a little. It infuses me with peace and energy.

Focus--My daily focus is a part of this. I also strive to be intentional and mindful in most situations. I strive to segment intend my day a la Abraham.



Physical Activity--Right now, I strive to move at least 10,000 steps on my pedometer. This is a realistic goal. In the future, I may choose to be more specific about getting in specific types of activity or more of it. For now, 10,000 steps is something I can achieve. Sometimes I need to work harder at it than others.

Healthy Eating--Moderation is a big part of healthy eating for me. I can still enjoy my favorite foods. For me, healthy eating includes getting 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables, drinking primarily water or herbal tea throughout the day, eating sweets or junk food in very limited quantities. I am not totally meeting these guidelines right now, but I am getting there. I love my coffee. I choose to drink it still. There may come a day when I quit it (I have in the past with no problem.) I am currently kicking a diet soda habit (1-3/day). Not sure if I will let it go completely or not, but I choose to drastically reduce it. Ideally, to none at all. I choose to focus on the water and herbal tea. It seems to be about beverages for me. I still enjoy an alcoholic beverage occasionally, but not too often. Again, moderation.

Feeling good/fun! Pretty self-explanatory. I try to make feeling good a choice as much as possible, regardless of what is going on around me. However, usually what is going on around me is pretty good. I have made it that way. :)

Relationships, too, are pretty self-explanatory. Giving time and energy to making sure the primary relationships in my life are functioning well. Giving time and energy to the important people in my life. Making it a priority. This can take many forms, from date night with my husband, to special time with my kids, to emails and letters to friends, or a girls night out. Whatever it is, it's about valuing the important people around me.

Learning--to me this is just about being a lifelong learner. I am curious about the world around me on many levels. My learning continues on a daily basis. I like to learn about astrology and spirituality and the law of attraction. I am currently engaged in increasing my knowledge of the financial world. It is important to me to continue learning and growing and staying current. It is important to me to focus my learning on things that will improve my life, my family's life, those around me, the health of the planet and her beings, and the world in general. It's important to keep learning to keep my brain sharp and to continue to be relevant in the world. For all these reasons, I'm a lifelong learner.

Now I have to go do some of this stuff. (Of course, writing all this is part of my dharma and my learning and giving back.)

Daily Focus 12/7/08

Today is a great day.

It is relaxing, yet productive.
It is calm, yet fun.
I get a lot accomplished today.

Nothing is more important than that I feel good. (Abraham)

Daily Focus 12/6/08

Today is a great day.

All of my power is now.



I am powerful. Influential.

I intend to see
I want to see
I expect to see
No matter who I am working with
No matter where I am
No matter what I am doing

I intend to see that which I want to see.

Nothing is more important than that I feel good. (Abraham)

from me:

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.

I attract great abundance.
My husband attracts great abundance.
He cares for me.
Physically.
Financially.
Emotionally.
Spiritually.
I let him.
I can let him and feel good.
I can let go of the need to handle everything.
I do not need to do everything.
I can let go.
He is a conduit of good for me.
He is getting better and better at attracting all good things.
We make a great team.
We help each other.
Every day.

All of my power is now.
I enjoy my learning.
I enjoy becoming more.

I make good choices for my health.

Each day I:
focus
meditate
am active
choose healthy food options
enjoy my relationships

Nothing is more important than that I feel good. (Abraham)
I feel good now.



I am free.
I am healthy, radiant, and free.
I do what I want when I want.
I have what I want when I want.
I am free.
I am free.
I am free.
I am healthy, radiant, and free.
I am free.
Gosh, that feels good.
I am free.
I am healthy, radiant, and free.
I am healthy, radiant, and free.
I am free.
I am free.
I am freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Daily Focus 12/5/08

Today is a great day.

Today I accomplish all I need to.
I am in the flow.
I have fun.
All is well.
Nothing is more important than that I feel good!

Daily Focus 12/4/08

Today is a great day.

Today I am energized.
I am healthy.
I accomplish a lot of value.
Nothing is more important than that I feel good. (Abraham)

I intend to see.
I want to see
I expect to see
No matter who I am working with
No matter what I am doing
I intend to see that which I want to see. (Abraham)

I am abundant.
My abundance is constantly growing.
I am smart about money.
Very smart.
I make excellent choices.

My family is happy.
We are healthy.
Our home is comfortable and sustainable.
Our home is beautiful.
Our relationships bring us joy and fun.

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.

All is well.
The better it gets, the better it gets.

Daily Focus 12/3/08

Today is a great day.

I am all about creating the great working conditions.

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.

I work when I want on what I want.
Mmmmm. That feels good.

I guess that's along the line of my favorite lines.
I do what I want when I want.
I have what I want when I want.

I have plenty of time to myself to recharge.
I have plenty of time to myself.
I have lots of help.

I am energetic.
I am happy.
I am in the flow.
Nothing is more important than that I feel good (Abraham)

I intend to see
I want to see
I expect to see
No matter who I am working with
No matter where I am
No matter what I am doing
I intend to see that which I want to see.

(Also Abraham)

Oooh! They have the castle/button quote on there today!

When you understand the Laws, then you understand that it is not more difficult to create a castle than it is a button. They are equal. It is not more difficult to create $10 million than $100,000. It is the same application of the same Law to two different intentions.
--- Abraham

Excerpted from the workshop in “The Law of Attraction, The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham” on Saturday, July 1st, 2006

Daily Focus 12/2/08

Today is a great day!

I am my best today.
And getting better.

Today...

I attract clients who are abundant.
There are more than enough of these clients.
I attract lots of clients who choose to be successful.
I attract lots of clients who are willing to make changes.
I attract lots of clients who respect me and my time.
I attract lots of clients who are fun to work with.

I allow my vibrant health to flow through me.
I make choices that give me the most vibrant health and energy possible.

Daily Focus 12/1/08

Today is a great day.

I'm getting a lot accomplished.
I'm having fun.
My abundance is growing.
All good ideas are flowing.

I am in the flow.
Nothing is more important than that I feel good.