Think Well ~ Live Well

Change your thoughts and you can change your life…

I can remember so many times thinking if it wasn’t for bad luck I wouldn’t have any luck at all.  I may have been joking however, my thoughts were becoming things, I was encountering bad luck more frequently my thoughts won and I was responsible.  So what do you do?  You change your thoughts, you become aware of what you are saying so you can think and speak differently.
Change does not come easy so go easy on yourself.  Everything is learned by association and identification, the subconscious mind is our memory chip, which stores images, thoughts, ideas, concepts and emotions, and its job is to protect our beliefs.  Our conscious mind can reason, judge, analyze and criticize.   It can accept or reject information based on our beliefs that are held within the subconscious mind. Creating new thoughts will take time and it will also take time for your brain to realize, that it is safe to think this new way.

Some examples:

I am a failure ~ I am successful
I am ugly ~ I am beautiful
I am weak ~ I am capable
I am stupid ~ I am intelligent
I am a burden ~ I am a gift
I am a disappointment ~ I am a delight
I can’t do it ~ I CAN do it

You can only create in your life that which you know and believe is possible.  Your thoughts determine the path for each day by changing just a few words you will be amazed at the difference you can make in your life.

Thoughts become things choose the good ones!



                 HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Aim High

It takes courage to go against the opinions of our friends and family in forging a new identity for ourselves. We want the acceptance and approval from those we admire.  However, our hearts express who we really are, not what other people think we are, or what your circumstances force you to be.  Our thoughts have created what is in our heart, determining the things we do, the way we feel, and why we act the way we do.  Our heart is our unique “fingerprint” that is ours alone.  Growing up we discovered the things we liked and disliked.  For some over time we allowed people in our lives to influence our decisions and possibly prevent us from pursuing our hearts desire.

As Michelangelo quotes “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low an we reach it.”

The world around us is filled with worry, anger, disappointment, and uncertainty concerning our  “economic” situation mainly due to the fact that the Media is always talking about this, painting a picture of economic crisis.  While the unemployment rates has increased to approximately 9.7% and companies are downsizing, re-organizing, and increasing job responsibilities to those that were “left behind” those of you who have been displaced have the opportunity to aim high and reach for it!  I am a true believer that nothing happens by accident, however, how we handle what happens is in our complete control, we can sulk, complain, drown in our sorrow or we can find the opportunity in the obstacle and beginning living our dream.

Change your limiting beliefs through Hypnosis or NLP and begin to aim high.

What is at the top of your mountain?

Thoughts become things choose the good ones!

What Stress Can Do!

Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, fear or loneliness, energy level low, feeling overwhelmed, discouraged and wishing the day was over already?  This is known as the “Psychological Law of Dominant Effect” where your strongest emotion always dictates behavior. By being in a state of stress, anxiety, fear or loneliness you reduce your effectiveness.

These emotions will always be a part of life, which means checking in with your thoughts to determine what is in the way of experiencing joy, peace, happiness and looking forward to your day. The brain and nervous system respond to your thoughts and mental images, which control what you experience.

It takes courage to change because it means acknowledging that something needs to be fixed or changed in your life. Hypnosis and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) is a natural, yet altered, state of mind (it is not sleep, and it does not take away your power of control) where you are relaxed and your selective thinking is maintained, allowing you to challenge and change perceptions that may have held you back in the past.

THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS CHOOSE THE GOOD ONES!

Are you different

Everyday I receive articles from Rick Warren ~ Purpose Driven Connection.  This is part of his article dated 10/19/2010 and I couldn't have said it better.

Make a difference by Being Different


There are four specific pitfalls you will face over your Decade of Destiny as you work toward the goals God gives you: cultural distractions, voices of doubt, tempting shortcuts and discouraging delays. All four of these pitfalls are present in the life of Noah and we can learn from him how to handle these tests.

The first test is cultural distraction. What I'm talking are the things that happen around us that keep us from going after our God-given dreams. For instance --

The distraction of popularity -- If you are always worried about what other people think, you will be distracted from your destiny.
The distraction of pleasure – It’s okay to have fun and feel comfort, but if that's the primary focus of your life, you will never fulfill your destiny.
The distraction of profits -- There is nothing wrong with making a profit. The Bible says God blesses us when we do business wisely and honestly, but it also says you cannot serve both God and money. Making a profit cannot be the primary focus of your life.
The distraction of possessions -- Judging your success by how much stuff you own will keep you concerned about keeping things and maintaining things. You could spend your whole life committed to things and miss the purpose, the plan and the destiny of your life.
If you intend to do anything significant with your life, it's going to be in spite of culture rather than because of the culture. Everything in our culture tempts you into short-term thinking. Most of us are not thinking in terms of the next ten years; we’re not even thinking about next year or next month. We think about today.

And I know I’m stretching you to suggest you to think ten years ahead, but as we noted yesterday, “The wise man looks ahead.” (Proverbs 14:8a TLB)

The antidote to cultural distractions is this: you must dare to be different from others.  If you are going to reach your dream in the next decade, if you are going to fulfill your destiny, if you are going to accomplish your goals and see your vision become reality, you are going to have to dare to be different from others.

And until you settle this issue, you will never fulfill your destiny because you cannot make a difference without being different.  You cannot be all God wants you to be and fit in with everybody else....

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Dare to be Different

Thoughts

The question most people ask: Why do some people succeed and some fail?  It comes down to the knowledge of how your mind works. Your thoughts are mental units of energy that can be measured as an electrical current. Individuals average about 60,000 thoughts daily.  It is what is attracting place, things and people to you. (Thoughts quite literally become things)

You cannot fool your subconscious mind it is your memory chip where all of your beliefs are stored. What you think about you bring about.   When you start to doubt even a little you subconscious will tune into your thoughts and beliefs.  By changing your thoughts you can change your life.  Are you ready for change?


If you would like one on one coaching please call 720-279-8726 to schedule an appointment.

To new thoughts.

So many individuals have asked what Kairos means ~ below is the Cliffs notes Version from my daughters blog:

Kairos is a time, not measured by the clock, where God has chosen “the right moment” or the “opportune” time. Its the time when your old comfort zone, your old ideas, your old relationships, your old images of God, and your old ways of thinking are shaken up. Everything is turned upside down. The “old” does not work anymore. You enter a crisis, an opportunity, to forge new ideas, new relationships, new images of God, new ways to think about old ideas. You build a new comfort zone.

To great new beginnings!

Procrastination what it costs?

Proverbs 15:19 (LB) A lazy person has trouble all through life.

"Procrastination takes a problem and makes it a crisis. The longer you wait to start, the harder it becomes to begin."

There was a time that I would put things off until tomorrow then tomorrow would come and I would do the same thing over again.  The fear of facing it was harder than doing it!  Many people may say that it was laziness it wasn’t it was fear of failure. While I believe we never really “fail” we just haven’t found the correct way to get it done.  We still have to take that first step to success and for many that is what keeps us from getting it done “procrastination” fear of facing the possibilities.

So how to we go from dreaming to doing  ~ one step at a time.

We started out not being able to walk, we first crawled (except for a few over achievers who went straight to walking) then we took baby steps, stumbled got back up and did it over and over until we mastered the art of walking.  We never gave up we just keep at it, no fear just determination.  When we are able let go of our limiting beliefs new possibilities are endless.

NLP & Hypnosis are great tools to empower you to reach your maximum potential book an appointment now and begin living your dreams.

Start making progress

The opportunities you have are too beautiful and too valuable for you to let them pass you by. Stop making excuses and start making progress.
What you imagine, you can begin. What you begin, you can finish.

It's all a matter of choosing to get it done. That's a choice you can make in any and every moment.

Sure, there are challenges and yes, you'll have to step outside your comfort zone to make the necessary efforts. The great thing is, you're fully capable of doing whatever it takes.

You can, if you will. You will, when you make it meaningful enough.

There's great value to be found as you make your way through this day. Seize the opportunity, make the necessary effort, and bring that value to life in your world.

-- Ralph Marston



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I couldn't say it better ~ Enjoy

Influential thoughts
by Rick Warren
Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)
The Bible says our thoughts influence our lives. For instance --

My interpretation influences my situation -- It's not what happens to me that matters as much as how I choose to see it. The way I react will determine whether the circumstance makes me better or bitter. I can view everything as an obstacle or an opportunity for growth - a stumbling block or a stepping stone.

My beliefs influence my behavior -- We always act according to our beliefs, even when those ideas are false. For instance, as a child, if you believed a shadow in your bedroom at night was a monster, your body reacted in fear (adrenaline and jitters) even though it wasn't true. That's why it's so important to make sure you are operating on true information! Your convictions about yourself, about life, and about God influence your conduct.

My self-talk influences my self-esteem - We constantly talk to ourselves. Do you run yourself down with your self-talk? Stop doing that: "As he thinks in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7 NKJV).

 From the book ~ Living With Joy 

What brings joy into your life? Do you know? Are you aware of that which makes you happy? Or are you so busy fulfilling your daily obligations that you put off to some future time those things that make you feel good? The path of joy deals with present and not future time. Are you holding an image of what life WILL BE like some day when you are happy, but not feeling that sense of well-being right now, today? Resolve to feel happy now.

Change your thoughts ~ Change your life.

When Change Happens

When change happens in our lives we realize that we are not limited by our past but pushed forward to our future.  When you have finally said “Enough” and realize that is not what happens to you, it is what you do about it.

You have taken responsibility for your actions and are no longer a victim of your circumstances.  You are becoming the person you are meant to be.

Remember however, when you test your strengh/spirt as you grow, there will be times when you are on top of the world and someone or something from your past enters and reminds you of who you were. Thank them and tell them you are no longer this person and if they would like to get to know this new you they are welcome to, they just have to let go of the past. This is where you need to realize that the someone or something may continue to be a negative part of your life and you have to choose if you want a “dream stealer” in your life.  Remember that their negative talk says more about them then you.   It takes strength to let go of your “old story” and write a new one, letting go of the past may also mean letting go of old friends.  As you move forward surround yourself with like minded individuals that share your dreams, support you, encourage you, see the cup half full not have empty.

When you surround yourself with positive energy it is really hard to be negative it just won’t fit.  On the other hand surround yourself with negativity and it won’t be long until you are feeling the effects of this energy.

 I challenge you to be the change you want the world to see!

GO FOR IT!

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To a great journey

Barriers to Knowing God's Will by Rick Warren

Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:17 (NLT)

"Here's the key: God's will for your life begins with a friendship. "

Every day I talk to people who say, "If there is a God and he allowed me to be born and I'm still alive, what is his plan for me?"

"Why am I here and what am I supposed to be doing? How do I find out God's will for me so I don't waste my life?"

The Bible says this: "So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people. Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do." (Ephesians 5:15-17 TEV)

It's wise to figure out why I was put on earth. It's foolish to go through life without a clue. Fortunately, God doesn't play games with us. He wants us to understand his will for our lives. When we look toward the wrong things, we create barriers to discovering God's will. For instance:

God's will is not about a feeling. God's plan for your life is not discovered through some emotional sensation. His plan for your life is practical, not mystical.

God's will is not about a formula. God's will is not some step-by-step procedure that you rigidly follow through life. Life just isn't that simple! You need more than a formula.

Here's the key: God's will for your life begins with a friendship. God is far more interested in having you establish a relationship with him than he is interested in having you follow a set of rules. 

First and foremost, God wants you to get to know him, like he already knows you. Once this relationship is established everything else—career, family, goals, recreation, ambitions, finances, health and friendships—will begin to fall into their proper place.

Is the “Law of attraction working for you?

As a NLP coach specializing in the “Law of Attraction” it is my greatest desire to help as many people succeed in reaching their maximum potential ~ from dreaming to doing!

Why do some people succeed and some fail?  It comes down to the knowledge of how your mind works. You cannot fool your subconscious mind and like anything you do you need to use the tools available to you to succeed. Some prefer the one on one coaching; others prefer books on the subject.  Which ever is your preference, are you applying what you are learning?  You want instant results and that is not always the case it may take time and that is when you must stay focused, energetic, and truly see your dream coming true.  When you start to doubt even a little you subconscious will tune into your thoughts and beliefs. Your thoughts are mental units of energy that can be measured as an electrical current. Individuals average about 60,000 thoughts daily.  It is what is attracting places, things and people to you. (Thoughts quite literally become things)

The following are 4 areas to understanding the Law of Attraction:

1.        Thoughts/Beliefs

2.      Feelings/Emotions

3.       Behaviors/Actions

4.        Events/Wants

If you would like one on one coaching please call 720-279-8726 to schedule an appointment.  You deserve everything that life has to offer you!  Happy manifesting!

When life happens are you prepared?

You never know when you will get that “call” that changes your life in an instance.  I remember what it was like when my doctor called and told me he needed to see me (and we know that it is never good when you have to go back into the office.) When I arrived at the office my Doctor brought me into his office and advised me that I had carcinoma in situ stage 3, having had so many issue with my reproductive system  the word carcinoma didn’t sink in. I thought okay so now what do we do? Timelines and procedures where put in place and while the “cancer” had not spread my diagnosis was changing day by day until I finally had to give up my hope of having any more children.  During this time my emotions were up and down, trying to find the opportunity in this obstacle was to say the least, one of my most challenging to this day. I was not prepared to have an only child nor was my daughter as she was always asking when she would have a little brother or sister.

I wasn’t prepared at that time, Alternative medicines and modalities were never discussed with me, even today so many individuals are not aware of the different modalities that are available for us.  This is not to say that seeing a physician for your illness isn’t necessary it is, however, for additional healing alternatives it would have been encouraging to be advised of modalities that could have enriched my healing experience.

Because of what I have been through, I have studied with the greatest teachers, mentors, in alternative modalities and use techniques that enhance our well being and healing.

I believe in the power of our minds, the emotions behind our thoughts determine the speed at which we are able to manifest what we want.  If you truly want something, it will come to you so much faster if you are  excited about it, see it, feel it, than if you are lukewarm about wanting it.  Your thoughts become things you must choose the good ones.  Make it so real in your imagination you can touch it and see it happening.

Are you stuck? Do you want to change a limiting belief? Are you ready for change? If so call for your free consultation today (303-919-8840) and begin to live the life of your dreams.

ARE YOU READY TO FEEL BETTER AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY AROUND YOU?

These are stressful times with many individuals feeling anxious and stressed. Besides all your stresses, you may also have a health concern, such as IBS, migraines, insomnia, depression, or back pain, or even a more serious challenge such as cancer, diabetes, or heart disease. But you don’t have to suffer.

Reiki is a healing practice that promotes balance in mind, body, and spirit.  And Reiki is safe; it’s a painless, non-invasive practice that doesn’t interfere with any medical treatment or drug regime prescribed by your doctor.

In my experience, everyone can benefit from Reiki.  Reiki doesn’t address symptoms or diseases; it simply balances your system.  I have worked with individuals that are dying, suffering with pain, insomnia, depression, as well as people who are healthy and want to maintain their health.

Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. Author unknown


When you have the desire to dream big anything is possible, by taking action on your dream it is one of the greatest opportunities you have today that allows you to take control of your life.

The average human being generates approx 60,000 thoughts per day.  It is a vibration force that is quite literally attracting things to you.
Do you believe that a thought leads to a feeling?  That the feeling leads to an action? That the action leads to a result? I do!   Everything in our world began with a thought, someone who believed that anything was possible and achieved his or her dream.  So why is that some do and some don’t achieve their dreams?  The power of thoughts and beliefs are why some do and some don’t.  The “Secret” is a powerful movie that explains the “Law of Attraction” if you have not seen this I recommend that you watch it.

There will always be individuals that are never happy and don’t believe that by changing their thoughts they can change their world, don’t surround yourself with these types of people surround yourself with positive, successful people and begin your journey to fulfilling your dream.

Hold he intention that your dream will happen and watch it happen.

I am accepting new clients on Fridays and Saturdays and look forward to assisting you on your journey.

The first day of the rest of your life.

The old saying that today is the first day of the rest of your life has really hit home for many.  How will you handle the difficult situations that come up?  It is so easy to play the blame game, why me, what did I do, etc.  The thing is ~ life just sometimes happens and you have to pick yourself up and find the opportunity in the obstacles “I know much easier said than done.”

Because change is difficult in whatever situation you are in; we become creatures of habit finding comfort in staying where we are even if it is not where we really want to be. Change has an incredible opportunity to open new doors for you.  Think about it you lost your job okay you were looking for a job when you found that one, so you look again knowing that something better is around the corner. (Thoughts become things choose the good ones) tell yourself that a better opportunity is waiting for you.   You loose your home because of finances, or bank error, whatever, this is a great opportunity to reorganize and re-exam “what are your priorities?”  Again, all of this is easier said than done however when you are faced with a similar situation you have to pick yourself up and begin your journey one step at a time.  Stay positive, surround yourself with positive individuals, and know that this too shall pass.

I offer free workshops on how to get out of the “rut” watch my website for upcoming dates and times.

May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. St. Theresa

Reiki in Hospitals

Complementary Health Care

Did you know that the general public is exploring complementary health care, including Reiki.  A study conducted by David M Eisenberg, M.D.  of Boston Beth Israel Hospital found that one in three Americans has used "alternative health care" spending over 14 billion in out-of pocket dollars. Hospitals across the country are incorporating this into their patient services.

How Does Reiki Work?
Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.

What Can Be Treated?
Reiki is both powerful and gentle. In its long history of use it has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury including serious problems like: multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and cancer as well as skin problems, cuts, bruises, broken bones, headache, colds, flu, sore throat, sunburn, fatigue, insomnia, impotence, poor memory, lack of confidence, etc. It is always beneficial and works to improve the effectiveness of all other types of therapy. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance and has many benefits for both client and practitioner, including altered states of consciousness and spiritual experiences. If a client has a health condition, and wants to be treated with Reiki, it is recommended that they do so under the supervision of an enlightened medical doctor or other health care professional. Reiki will improve the results of all medical treatment, acting to reduce negative side effects, shorten healing time, reduce or eliminate pain, reduce stress, and help create optimism.

What is a Session like?
During a session, the patient remains clothed and the practitioner’s hands are placed near or lightly touching various parts of the body, including areas around the head, shoulders, stomach, legs, and feet. Most patients report feelings of relaxation; warmth, tingling and patients often fall asleep during a session. Sessions can last from ten minutes to more than an hour, depending upon available time.

Making a difference!

Last week I shared some information on the Wags & Menace Foundation this week it is about the awareness this foundation has achieved.

Success stories for Wags & Menace Foundation!

Second Chance Humane Society

The Wags and Menace Foundation Medical Fund

 

Second Chance is excited to announce its new partnership with The Wags and Menace Foundation to develop The Wags and Menace Foundation Medical Fund.

http://www.secondchancehumanesociety.org

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Humane Society of Boulder Valley

Unsung Hero Award

The Wags and Menace Foundation has won the Unsung Hero award.  Cindy's foundation has helped raise money for many life saving medical equipment needs at the veterinary clinic at the humane society. Also has sponsored many sick and homeless animals that needed medical attention and care. I hope all of the medial equipment and needed care will help them beat the odds and save more lives.

Check out Cindy's Website ~ success stories ~and view all the great things this foundation is has achieved.

Leader of the Pack!!!

Wags and her brother Menace created the Wags & Menace Make a Difference Foundation in 1996. With the help of their owner, Cindy Lee, they raised money and awareness for three animal shelters and an animal hospital to help homeless animals to get well and get adopted. They also welcomed numerous homeless animals to stay overnight with them so Cindy Lee could present them on Petline 9. Every animal presented during the past eight years has been adopted.

Wags and Menace - and Cindy - were the very first “Leaders of the of the Pack” at the 2000 Furry Scurry, benefiting the Denver Dumb Friends League. They became the first ever back-to-back “Leaders of the Pack,” raising $14,000 in 2006 to lead the Furry Scurry in 2007, and raising over $35,000 in 2007 to lead the race in 2008. Cindy is now one of the top individual fundraisers in the nation for a single event. Additionally, they raised over $5,000 in 2006 and lead the Wag’N Trail in 2007, benefiting the Buddy Center in Castle Rock. This is the first time Denver Dumb Friends League has ever had the same person lead both races. Wags & Menace even created and sold their own calendar and raised over $6,000 that was donated to Denver Dumb Friends League as a memorial to Nick Petry, Cindy Lee’s godfather.

Wags became a Certified Therapy Dog, visiting hospitals, schools and libraries. She developed her own fan club, full of people who felt better at the hospital or nursing home because of her visit, children learning more about animals in classrooms and libraries, and challenged children who became interested in reading because Wags was there to encourage them. In December, 2006 Channel 9 aired a story about Wags & Cindy, highlighting the therapy dog whose therapy sessions became therapy for herself.

Wags and Menace participated for many years in the Mutts & Models Fashion Show, benefiting Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital, and have sponsored an exam room there for many years. In 2000, Cindy Lee inspired and helped create the Pets & Vets program. To date, over 1,000 Girl Scouts have completed the one-day program, learning from Cindy and others about furry first aid, veterinary careers, animal awareness and education, and earning a pet merit badge in the process.

Cindy and Wags & Menace volunteered for over 11 years at Good Samaritan Pet Center, becoming involved in many fundraising events and raising money to provide medical care for many foster animals.

Wags eventually developed lymphoid cancer, endured months of treatment, and succumbed in January 2006. She helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars over her 11-year lifetime to help animals, and is sorely missed by all who knew her. Wags truly made a difference for children, including hundreds of special needs kids.

In 2006, Cindy Lee adopted Baxter, a Newfoundland/Border Collie mix. Sadly, Baxter only had six months to learn the ropes of the foundation from Menace, who passed away later that year. When Cindy and Baxter met, he was six months old and weighed only 24 pounds, having suffered severely from previous cruelty and abuse. As new CEO of the Foundation, Baxter is happy, healthy, and on his way to certification as a Therapy Dog. He will continue the legacy of service begun by Wags & Menace.

Cindy Lee has been an animal lover her whole life. Born and raised in Connecticut, she moved west, attended and graduated from the University of Denver, and has been here ever since. In 1996 Cindy began volunteering with Denver Dumb Friends League, Table Mountain Animal Center, Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital and Good Samaritan Pet Center, and has wholeheartedly supported Wags & Menace, Baxter, and their Make a Difference Foundation ever since. Inspired by her rescued dogs, her dynamic enthusiasm has brought hundreds of others into their efforts to help animals here in Colorado. 

About Gabriel's Gift

There Mission:

Gabriel’s Gift mission is to assist families financially, emotionally and spiritually. Gabriel’s Gift will also strive to raise awareness about organ transplantation as well as help to raise money to expand research efforts in an effort to find a cure for congenital heart defects. We will also raise awareness about congenital heart defects within the community and medical indusrty.

Lastly, Gabriel’s Gift is putting together a network of mental health professionals to walk with families through the grief, trauma and bereavement caused by chronic illness. Gabriel’s Gift will provide hope, love and healing to those who are in the midst of chronic illness or whose child has been affected by congenital heart defects.

Meet Gabriel  

“Oh, the places you’ll go” by Dr. Seuss is an inspirational story for kids of all ages that was somewhat of an anchor for us during Gabriel’s hospitalization (and after!). We chose to open with this quote because we want you to first of all, have hope. Embrace it. The possibilities are endless and our story is just one of many that will inspire you to expect miracles.

We learned about Gabriel’s diagnosis while he was still in utero; we were fortunate enough to have an ultrasound technician who noticed something wrong with his heart and we were immediately referred to a specialist. After meeting with the pediatric cardiologist, we were presented with 4 options: terminate the pregnancy, compassionate care, the Norwood procedure or a heart transplant. After many sleepless nights and days spent in research, we decided to proceed with a heart transplant and began the process of finding the best Children’s Hospital in the nation for transplants. Imagine our surprise when we were informed that Denver’s very own Children’s Hospital has one of the best heart transplant programs in America!

Gabriel was born big and strong and was transferred to Children’s Hospital about 36 hours after he entered the world. When he arrived at Children’s, the Transplant Team worked around the clock to evaluate him, confirm his diagnosis and establish a plan of action. Within 24 hours, Gabriel was listed on the UNOS transplant list. We were told that the wait for a heart could be anywhere from 3 to 6 months and we prepared ourselves for the duration. However, we received a call when he was 13 days old that there was a match and the transplant team was flying out immediately to check it out. We waited on pins and needles to hear from the retrieval team while our family raced to get to the hospital.

At about 8:00 p.m., Gabriel was wheeled into the operating room while we walked beside his crib. We left him at the door and went out to the waiting room and settled in for the long night. About every hour, the transplant coordinator on duty would come out and give us updates; his chest was open, the team had landed with the new heart and was on their way, his old heart was out and his new heart was in. When his new heart started beating on its own, there were shouts of joy in the waiting room. It was now 3:30 a.m. and we were all physically and emotionally exhausted.

When we were allowed in to see Gabriel, it was a shock. He was swollen to about three times his normal size and had IV’s in at least 8 different places. There were so many medications flooding his little body but it was easy to see beyond the trauma of his surgery because we knew this was his only chance at survival. He remained swollen for quite a few days but eventually returned to normal. He opened his eyes, got his chest closed up and the ventilator removed. In less than a week, he was moved out of the Cardiac ICU and into the Infant Care Center. We brought him home 11 days after his transplant.

From GabrielsGift.com

Diana Joy raising funds and awareness.

I thought I would take a break and over the next few weeks spotlight the organizations that I support, and encourage you to check out these organizations that are making a difference.

Mission Statement:

To stop the cycle of abuse through raising awareness of all forms of child abuse; through community involvement such as education, mentoring, life skills training and advocates for youth we will stop the cycle of abuse and make the world a safe place for children of many generations to come. Which also includes: financially supporting safe houses, mentoring programs and other services that would otherwise close due to funding.

Diana joy background information:

Changing the world can seem pointless for one person to take on. However, there is one woman who has committed her life to better the world for children. Her name is Diana Joy.  She is the author of "Looking Through the Eyes of An Unseen Child" This book is about Diana's life growing up in a world of emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. How she faced her past and embraced her diagnosis of Multiple Personality Disorder. She faced all the evils of her past and turned it around determined to help others. www.unseenchild.com


Diana has not had an easy path but that doesnít stop her from fighting for her children. These children came from the streets of Denver, through the foster care system or from the safe houses. For a while her house was referred to as the "Throw Away House." Diana took in children who no one wanted and helped them realize their value. Some of these children were even labeled as one of the Top Ten Criminals of Colorado. That didnít stop Diana, however, and although the past wasnít easy, she remains a strong advocate for foster and abused children across the country.

Working with the Unseen Child Foundation  Is a Smart Decision

The trend for consumers to demand more of corporations continues to grow. Businesses are expected to be socially responsible and use their valuable resources to address community concerns. The most significant tie between companies and their not-for-profit counterparts begins with strategic partnerships such as this. Not only do they affect the greater good of the community, but they also affect the bottom line.

Association with the right cause resonates with your customers

People have a more positive image of a product or company if it is known to support a worthwhile cause.

They are likely to switch from one brand to another that is similar in price and quality, if it is known to be associated with a good cause.

They agree that when they see information about a company's corporate citizenship activities, they are more likely to remember that company.

What you think about

“It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy.  It is what you think about.”  Dale Carnegie

Your mind can be your worst enemy.  You may be one of many individuals that dwell on the things you cannot change, such as making someone love you, hire you, accept you or even acknowledge your worth.  When these things happen you begin to dwell on the what if’s, what if I had done this, maybe if I had done this, what if I had just said yes, etc. etc.

Instead of thinking you don’t have money for rent and getting stressed change your thoughts to when my rent is due I will find the resources necessary to pay my rent and then let go and let GOD” as you begin to believe it you will soon achieve it!   The wonderful world of “Law of Repetitive Effect:” The more often a person is exposed to a specific input, the more likely it is to be accepted and acted upon by the subconscious. With enough repetition your thoughts become subconscious one, which generates repetitive images, feelings, and action, which equal Mind-body habit. Your thoughts become things choose the good ones.

A great friend recently posted “Note to God in her blog http://unseen-child.blogspot.com and the following verse speaks volumes “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6—7)

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God is working, regardless of how you feel
by Rick Warren

That is why we must hold on all the more firmly to the truths we have heard, so that we will not be carried away. (Hebrews 2:1 TEV)
As you grow to spiritual maturity, there are several ways to cooperate with God in the process -
Believe God is working in your life even when you don't feel it. Spiritual growth is sometimes tedious work, one small step at a time. Expect gradual improvement. The Bible says, "Everything on earth has its own time and its own season." (Ecclesiastes 3:1 CEV)

There are seasons in your spiritual life, too. Sometimes you will have a short, intense burst of growth (springtime) followed by a period of stabilizing and testing (fall and winter).

What about those problems, habits, and hurts you would like miraculously removed? It's fine to pray for a miracle, but don't be disappointed if the answer comes through a gradual change. Over time, a slow, steady stream of water will erode the hardest rock and turn giant boulders into pebbles. Over time, a little sprout can turn into a giant redwood tree towering 350 feet tall.

Keep a notebook or journal of lessons learned. This is not a diary of events, but a record of what you are learning. Write down the insights and life lessons God teaches you about him, about yourself, about life, relationships, and everything else. Record these so you can review and remember them and pass them on to the next generation (Psalm 102:18; 2 Timothy 3:14)

The reason we must relearn lessons is that we forget them. Reviewing your spiritual journal regularly can spare you a lot of unnecessary pain and heartache. The Bible says, "It's crucial that we keep a firm grip on what we've heard so that we don't drift off." (Hebrews 2:1 Msg)

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Rick Warren is the author of "The Purpose Driven Life," now available in paperback from Saddleback Resources.

Are you sowing what you reap?

Did you know that there is a universal law called the principle of sowing and reaping? Are you sowing criticism, and reaping criticism, sowing negativity reaping negativity? If you are one of several that believe nothing ever changes, life is miserable, you never catch a break, everyone else seems to have what you should have etc. etc, etc. Guess what your thoughts becomes things and you are sowing what you reap! By making small changes in your choices like sowing generosity you will reap generosity, sowing happiness reap happiness it really is that easy.

Start today to change what you reap

Aim High

Our hearts express who we really are, not what other people think we are, or what your circumstances force you to be.  Our thoughts have created what is in our heart, determining the things we do, the way we feel, and why we act the way we do.  Our heart is our unique “fingerprint” that is ours alone.  Growing up we discovered the things we liked and disliked.  For some over time we allowed people in our lives to influence our decisions and possibly prevent us from pursuing our hearts desire.

As Michelangelo quotes “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low an we reach it.”

The world around us is filled with worry, anger, disappointment, and uncertainty concerning our  “economic” situation mainly due to the fact that the Media is always talking about this, painting a picture of economic crisis.  While the unemployment rates has increased to approximately 9.7% and companies are downsizing, re-organizing, and increasing job responsibilities to those that were “left behind” those of you who have been displaced have the opportunity to aim high and reach for it!  I am a true believer that nothing happens by accident, however, how we handle what happens is in our complete control, we can sulk, complain, drown in our sorrow or we can find the opportunity in the obstacle and beginning living our dream.

Change your limiting beliefs through Hypnosis or NLP and begin to aim high.

What is at the top of your mountain?

Thoughts become things choose the good ones!

When bad things happen to good people:

I can remember so many times thinking if it wasn’t for bad luck I wouldn’t have any luck at all!  I may have been joking however, my thoughts were becoming things.  I was encountering bad luck more frequently than I ever had and it just seemed that bad things were happening on a regular basis.  When a very close friend who is also a NLP practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist heard me talking like this his response was “Hello you know better!” Joke or no Joke bad luck was happening and I was responsible because as I tell all my clients thoughts become things choose the good ones! My thoughts now are all about good luck and what a difference one word makes.

Sometimes though bad things just happen that you have no control over, your company has downsized and your out of a job, or maybe you were fired unjustly, your spouse left you, you lost your home, you counted on someone to follow through and they let you down it could be a number of things.  When we are faced with these obstacles it is how we handle them that speak to our character.  The first question you need to ask is what is the opportunity in this obstacle?  The saying that God never gives us more than we can handle always pops in my head and I think “Really” there is an opportunity in this obstacle?  There always is it may not be what you want it to be but it is exactly what it is supposed to be.  It is a journey that we decide how it will end we can see the cup half full or half empty it is our choice. 

Bad things will happen ~ just remember this too shall pass and remember to ask yourself what is the opportunity in this obstacle.

NLP and Hypnosis are great tools to change your thoughts and start you on a path to achieving great successes.

If the shoe fits wear it?

 

I used to hear this so much growing up and never really understood why it was such a common phrase.  Was it because so many people believed that if it did fit that was enough it didn’t need to be comfortable, look good, it just needed to fit and you needed to be grateful that you had shoes?  Yes, families were financially challenged and you had to have shoes and those memories of my mother always asking does it fit?  I would try on shoe after shoe waiting for the “shoe to fit” fortunately for me I would also be thinking that the most beautiful shoe was going to be mine, I had such determination in my mind and heart that I was going to have the best shoe possible for me and I always seemed to be blessed with receiving those things that I really wanted.

Before I really knew what the power of the mind could achieve I was experiencing this joy.  Challenges have always been a part of my life and at a very early age I had a wonderful older women come into my life and share with me that if I didn’t get what I wanted the first time in life it was because God had something better for me and that no door closes without another door opening.  Those words changed my life because I knew from that moment on nothing was impossible and if I didn’t get what I wanted at first I was going to have something so much greater that it was a win/win situation for me. 

Your mind is so powerful that your thoughts are always determining what you receive if you are thinking negatively more than likely you are always stressed, worried, tired, sad and the things you want seem so unreachable. However, when you change your thoughts and replace them with everything that is positive wonderful things begin to change within you, you are happy, fulfilled, excited and enjoy each day and dreams become reality.

NLP and Hypnosis are wonderful resources for you to change your limiting beliefs and achieve your dreams.

So like the picture above ~ Leave room to grow!