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Ask Yourself These 10 Questions Every Morning to Attract Miracles

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Your brain is the gateway to attracting whatever you desire.

Setting up your focus and attraction muscles in the morning will help you build the neuroplasticity you need to create miracles in your life.

In the morning, you are still in a partial alpha brain wave state, which you settle into when you meditate. This brave wave state allows you to connect more easily to your subconscious awareness and guidance. This is also where you rewire any beliefs and habits you don’t like and replace them with the ones you do!

Let’s talk briefly about thoughts so you understand the power of the 10 questions below:

Essentially, what you think creates chemicals. The chemicals produced are sent to all the cells in your body.

Your cells bathe in whatever chemical they keep receiving. Tonic thoughts create tonic chemicals and conversely, toxic thoughts create toxic chemicals.

What you think and feel creates a state of being, which is also referred to as vibration or frequency.

Because you are energy, you attract what you think about because what you think about creates how you’re feeling. Your feeling is reflected in the quantum field of information, which acts like a big mirror.

If you think, “I can’t afford that,” the quantum field reflects that belief (a belief is a thought you think repeatedly). You’ll attract more things you can’t afford because that’s what you believe about yourself. The quantum field always says, “Yes.”

You don’t attract what you want, you attract what you are.

Who you are is the state of being you’re currently in, which is created by your thoughts.

Asking questions awakens the frontal lobe, which is the basis for creating new neural connections and eventually, complicated neural networks for what you want versus what you don’t.

The more you create your chosen state of being, the more that feeling is reflected back in reality as energetic alignment with the people, places, and things you desire.

Ask yourself these 10 questions every morning to attract miracles and manifestations!

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Grab your cup of coffee, tea, or water and allow yourself some time for these. Use your imagination with each one so you start to teach your brain the feeling you want.

Feel free to journal and write about your dream vision for each one. This is so powerful for giving your brain pictures and patterns to look for.

The subconscious mind does not know the difference between a real event and one you think about frequently that you want to happen. The neural circuitry will grow just the same. This means your brain has a memory of things you want to have happen, especially if you think about them (with feeling!) often. The more you strengthen that neural network, the more you attract that essence into your field.

Try the following 10 questions every morning for 30 days and notice how you feel and how your reality shifts.

1. What can I create today? (This can be good thoughts, good food, good intentions, a piece of art, a compliment, a new hobby, anything!)

2. How will beauty show up in my life today?

3. How will I show myself respect and care today?

4. How do I choose to feel about money today? (“Money comes easily to me.” “Money is my friend.” “Money loves me.” “Money always shows up when I need it.”).

5. How will I honor my basic needs today?

6. How will I love my body today? (This can be eating nutritious foods, calming your nervous system, taking a walk, resting, or allowing yourself that yummy piece of chocolate cake you’ve been craving!).

7. What mental care will I give myself today? (This can be taking breaks, setting a boundary, journaling, or expressing a feeling).

8. What is my intuition telling me to focus on today?

9. What is my chosen state of being today? (You can return to this throughout the day as your brain will inevitably get distracted, triggered, and unfocused. This is the bridge back to attraction).

10. How do I choose to feel about myself today? (“I choose to feel strong, loved, and worthy.” “I choose to feel powerful, safe, and protected.” “I choose to feel provided for, guided, and supported.”).

The Power of Questions

Questions help your brain focus. They also provide stimuli for the frontal lobe, which looks for answers to these questions through your imagination and memories.

Because there are endless distractions out there, asking questions you can come back to throughout the day will help you stay in the state of being you want versus getting sucked into the stress and anxiety of the outer world.

The brain is a big interface and you have to give it instruction and direction so it can work better for you! You run the show!

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Writers: Take These 5 Steps Before Writing Any Copy

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Do you have a system in place before you start writing?

Setting a routine may sound like a drag, but it will catapult your progress in the long run.

In this week’s blog, I’m sharing the five steps I take before writing any copy. This puts my brain in safety mode and allows my creativity to flow.

Taking a few minutes to connect before you write will help you create more effective copy. You need to give your brain the cue that it’s time to work — taking these five steps will help.

Step #1 — Energetically connect with your audience and the work

Do you take time to energetically connect with your audience and the subject you’re writing about? No? If not, I suggest you add this step to your process.

You don’t need to know who your audience is personally — simply intending to reach them with your words is enough. Picture people reading your blog or article and feel their deep satisfaction in receiving the information. Thank them for taking the time to read your work, whatever it is.

Next, energetically connect with the subject you’re writing about. Ask it to speak through you and intend your highest creative genius to shine through.

I cannot stress enough how important this is and how much it will help your process. Everything is energy. When you take even two minutes to focus on the energy you want to create, you’ll be helped in ways you can’t possibly imagine.

You’ll receive intuitive hits about what to say and how to say it. The future audience is connecting with you, telling you what they need to learn or hear. Trust this and follow any gut feelings. Do this with anything you write and it will have a huge impact.

Want to learn more about connecting with your audience? Read my blog below!

Writers: Are You Including This Important Step in Your Process?

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Step #2 — Set an intention for what you want to accomplish

Don’t start typing until you know your goals for this work session.

Have a set list of what you want to accomplish so your brain stays focused. This doesn’t mean you can’t change your mind if something comes up, but having a clear intention will help you be more efficient with your time.

And here’s a bonus: it feels awesome to cross those tasks off your list. This is a big win for your self-esteem and self-confidence because you just established keeping a promise to yourself. This reinforces self-respect and self-love, which will help you in any part of life.

Keep your goals specific and simple:

Write for one hour on the vitamin D blog
Edit emails for 30 minutes
Admin stuff — 30 minutes

Step #3 — Use a timer

Using a timer has been a game-changer for me.

I do 30-minute increments until I get tired. This way, I know exactly how much time I’ve put into each project and can adjust my rates in the future.

Your brain needs breaks and rest. Doing 30-minute increments is helpful because you know there’s an endpoint. This feeds your energy, allowing you to get more accomplished in a short amount of time.

Step #4 — Review your notes and the client’s notes

Before you write, glance at your notes and your client’s notes for the project. This reconnects you energetically and may also spark inspiration for where to pick up from your last work session.

Doing a notes review gets you in the frame of mind to start work. It tells your brain, “Okay, we’re in work mode now, so give me all you’ve got!”

Step #5 — Open up everything you need on the computer

Get yourself set up technologically so it doesn’t eat into your writing time.

Open and set up:

Websites
Programs
Documents
Plug-ins

Have everything at your fingertips so you can get into a flow. It may not seem like it, but having to stop and open up your browser or search for that folder breaks your concentration and confuses your brain. Reduce this as much as possible by getting everything ready beforehand.

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Procrastinating? Here’s the Spiritual Reason Behind Your Resistance

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Procrastination is the new scapegoat.

It’s become a dirty word and something we discuss in hushed voices.

If you’re procrastinating, you’re a lazy loser, right?

Wrong.

Procrastination is spiritual guidance and protection.

Let’s talk about what’s really going on when procrastination creeps in.

Procrastination is spiritual protection.

We’ve been brought up in a culture that celebrates action and “hard work.”

For many of us, the concept of being a productive human is drilled into our heads early on. Most of us can’t see or feel our worth unless we’re producing or creating something concrete.

Many of us feel the ground shift under our feet when we have “nothing to show for our time.”

Here’s the deal.

Everything in this universe is energy, light, vibration, and frequency. That’s it.

Action pales in comparison to being in alignment. Yes, you need to take action — but that action must be supported by energetic alignment and resonance.

When you don’t feel like doing something, that’s a big message that the energy is not yet lined up properly for the action to have an impact.

Not everything is about you. (Take a moment with this one).

When you ask for something or require a need to be met, the entire universe rearranges itself to help you. This takes some linear time because we live in a physical reality with physical laws.

When you try and force the energy or prematurely take an action, you’re essentially shooting yourself in the foot. You’re making it worse by ignoring your body and your gut.

The belief that procrastination is bad is not helping you either. This sets you up for self-judgment, self-criticism, and loads of self-doubt. You cannot create from this place and feel good.

When something tells you to wait or hold off, listen to the advice.

Your soul knows everything and if you take a few moments to quiet your mind and check in with your body, you’ll know exactly when to take action.

Procrastination is your guardian angel. It’s holding you back until the energy is right.

Change your beliefs about procrastination.

Your belief system is the basis for how you feel and where you place your attention.

It also influences your attitude and relationship with everything in your life.

If you believe procrastination is wrong, then you’ll make yourself wrong whenever you procrastinate.

If you believe procrastinating is a huge character flaw of yours, you’ll never develop a healthy relationship with your energy field and be brave enough to listen to it.

Let’s change this.

What if you dared to believe that procrastinating is a form of protection and when you listen to your body, you’ll always be right on time?

What if you dared to believe that procrastinating is part of divine timing?

What if you dared to believe that procrastinating is saving you from more work, more effort, and more frustration?

These beliefs seem foreign because you’ve been listening to the peanut gallery for too long. And the peanut gallery is always running their mouths about something. Tune them out and trust yourself.

Procrastination is divine timing at work.

None of us can live our lives backward.

If we could, we would be able to see everything before it happens and act accordingly.

You have more power than you think to know what to do and when to do it.

This is called your intuition, your gut feeling, or your soul’s guidance.

When procrastination shows up, sit with it and allow it to speak to you.

Ask it questions and wait for the answers.

Instead of judging the feeling, surrender to it.

Your soul is trying to tell you something about divine timing — listen to it and be brave enough to sit still for a moment.

Affirmations for Procrastination

Try these affirmations for a better relationship with procrastination:

I do everything right on time.

My inner wisdom tells me exactly when to take action.

There is divine timing to all my actions.

I follow my inner knowing and act accordingly.

My gut always knows when to act.

Procrastination means the energy is not quite right yet.

I listen to my own rhythms and trust the timing of all actions I take.

The universe always has my back.

I am right on time.

I trust the timing of all manifestations.

I know procrastination is part of divine timing and I surrender to my body’s wisdom.

What did you learn about procrastination?

I’d love to know how this blog helped you!

Drop me a comment and share what you learned about procrastination and how this will help you going forward.

I always love hearing from my readers, so don’t be shy!

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Freelancers: Avoid These 3 Business-Building Services

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We’ve entered the age of the digital nomad.

And being a digital nomad means you need business-building services and applications to run your company or small business.

I see a ton of articles sharing great tools for freelancers, but today, I’m switching it up!

I’m gonna tell you which business-building services to avoid.

I’m not being a Debbie Downer, I promise. I’m not here to spread negativity.

I am here to share my hands-on experiences so you have more information about which services to invest in.

Don’t spend your hard-earned cash on lackluster tools or support. It costs you oodles more in time, labor, and tears.

Let’s get started.

Honeybook

Don’t be fooled by the cute image and quirky copy in the screenshot I shared above. This is how they got me!

Honeybook is client management software and it makes me want to tear my hair out each time I use it.

Seriously, I get heart palpitations. It makes me cry at times.

Just today, I sent over a contract to a client. Honeybook decided it wanted to change the project name in the contract after I shared it with them. Why, you ask? I have no idea.

Honeybook should be rebranded as Confusingbook, because that’s the emotion I feel when I use it. I’m perpetually confused.

Honeybook loooooooooooooves templates. That’s fine, except the templates have a mind of their own and the initial setup is like trying to make an omelet with no eggs.

The organization is confusing, the setup is confusing, the smart files are confusing, the navigation is confusing, and pretty much everything about Honeybook is confusing.

Let’s talk about the scheduler and contact form.

Honeybook has designed a site in which you cannot send an auto welcome email after someone fills out the contact form. What?

The flows are set and you cannot change them. They only allow “automation” on certain actions, none of which are useful until after you’ve booked a client or secured work.

It’s so annoying.

The scheduler doesn’t allow you to attach a question form or ask more questions than the ones HB sets, so you have to do this whole rigamarole to get people to schedule and fill out your questions in one shot. I honestly can’t believe I figured it out and I’m stunned the designers have never fixed this.

It’s a ridiculous design, knowing most freelancers need some questions pre-answered before a call.

The whole thing feels clunky and maddening.

And the support team? Hahahahahahahhhaaaaa!

If you decide to use the chat option, just know you’ll be waiting forever for a reply. Don’t leave something til the last minute if you need the support team to answer a question because they’ll make you late.

When you let them know you’ve been waiting since the Dark Ages for a response to your question, they calmly thank you for being patient and then make you wait some more.

If you want a client management system you can understand, avoid Honeybook.

You’ll thank me later, believe me!

P.S. I’ve spoken to several freelancers who agree: Honeybook is as confusing as a sea lion living in the desert.

Constant Contact

Okay, I have to share some history so you understand my deep disappointment with Constant Contact.

I had a Constant Contact account waaaaaaaaaay back in 2010 for another small business. It was awesome, easy to use and navigate, and super simple to create campaigns, emails, and contact lists.

Constant Contact was user-friendly and unintimidating.

I was in love with it back in the day.

Now, I want to throw my computer across the room or re-live that scene in Office Space where they beat the shit out of the printer.

Constant Contact is just plain annoying now.

It’s bulky, slow as hell, and rarely works properly.

I have several of their plug-ins on my site to capture emails and guess what? The capture forms stop working without warning or any heads-up from CC, making me look like an incompetent idiot.

The website itself crashes constantly, takes eons to load, and is always having some sort of error, none of which you can figure out.

The navigation is clunky. You have to do four or five clicks to get to the page you want.

If you want to create an email, you better be in it for the long haul, because that’s about how long the template will take to load. And will it save your work? That’s questionable and up to the gods — the CC gods who always seem to be on a long lunch break.

As technology advances it appears Constant Contact keeps getting worse. It feels like a 2004 website trying to make it in a 2023 world.

Avoid Constant Contact and try MailChimp or ConvertKit instead.

Yoast SEO

Let me explain why I’m including Yoast SEO in this list.

On the whole, Yoast SEO works pretty well, until you ask it to highlight their suggestions.

Then it’s crickets. Nada. No highlight can be found. You’re in the dark without a flashlight or a highlight. That sucks.

So, if you want to fix an “issue” they find, you can’t because they won’t show you where the issue is in your copy.

Does this happen all the time? No.

Does it happen enough to make me irritated? Yes.

Do I sometimes scream at my computer? Yes.

Here’s another glitch that happens regularly: when the plug-in tells you you aren’t using enough of your keyword(s), it misses highlighting half the keyword placements, especially in headings. Say what?!

I stare at my screen in utter confusion because of this. The…keyword…is…right…there. Why isn’t it highlighted?!

Will I uninstall Yoast SEO? No, but I know I’m not getting the full benefits.

With so many SEO tools and plug-ins out there, maybe shop around before installing Yoast or have a few installed in case you get that glitch.

It’s okay, but I’m not sure how it got to be #1.

What business-building services have you avoided?

As freelancers, we have loads of tools to choose from. We’re lucky because this wasn’t the case even 10 years ago. A lot has changed.

But having more options means nothing when services are lackluster.

I’m curious. As a freelancer, what business-building services have you avoided so I can avoid them, too?

I’d love to know anything you have to share in the comments.

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Do You Suck at Manifesting? This Book Will Help

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Do you suck at manifesting?

Do you try new techniques and “tricks” without much success?

You’re not alone.

Even after years of studying manifestation, I felt defeated by my efforts to improve my life and finally feel free.

I read countless books and watched thousands of hours of videos, only to wind up feeling the same way each time: like I was pushing a boulder up a very, very steep hill.

Little changes would happen, but they didn’t last.

I still felt poor, worthless, and far from the wealth consciousness I knew I could create!

I felt stuck inside a belief system that didn’t want to bend with no tools to change it.

Today, I no longer feel the entrapment of those old beliefs because I know what they are and how to replace them.

They say knowledge is power and this is true to a point — you have to use the knowledge you’ve gained to make changes in your life.

Now that I understand what manifesting is, I no longer feel stressed about creating the life I want.

All is well and all is happening right on time.

Laying the groundwork for manifesting more

Before I share the book with you (you can scroll down and cheat if you want!), I need to share why this book led me to my lightbulb moment.

For about six months before I found the book in question, I read all of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work on the brain, the power of the mind, and neurology.

Reading Dr. Joe helped me understand the chemistry of thoughts and emotions and how our mind affects the body (and vice versa).

This was crucial for me to get the most of out the book I share below because I finally understood what my thoughts were creating in my body and consciousness from a scientific perspective.

Your thoughts are so powerful because they make chemicals. Chemicals are messengers for every system of your body. What you think, you become — literally.

Here are the books I read from Dr. Joe Dispenza, which will help you understand how your thoughts are creating your reality:

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself
Becoming Supernatural
The Placebo Effect

Here’s the book to take your manifesting to the next level!

Drumroll, please!

If you’re ready to understand who you are and what you’re capable of, I highly recommend buying a copy of a book called Project 369.

Project 369 will teach you the following:

the power of numbers and numerology — particularly the numbers 3, 6, and 9
to be The Believer rather than focusing on beliefs
the metaphysical interpretation of the Bible and what some of these passages are trying to communicate (fascinating!)
the power of thoughts, words, and emotions
how to tune your frequency and vibration to what you want to attract
how to be who you want to be
the difference between beliefs and your state of being
how everything in the Universe is interconnected
the Law of Attraction and the Law of Harmony
so much more!

There are three books: the main book, the wealth journal, and the manifestation journal. I recommend buying all three so you get the most out of the experience.

If you decide to purchase the book(s), I get a small commission if you use this provided link! Thank you! 🙂 (Scroll down to see the book bundle deal so you can purchase all three books!)

After a day or two of using the techniques in the book, here’s what I manifested:

a new client and new income
more tarot reading bookings (Interested in a tarot reading? Get your burning question answered here)
a triple refund for a wrong order at a takeout place — money in my account and free food
my keyword ranking on my site went up
my IRA went up in value overnight
acknowledgment from people in my field through engagement, newsletter sign-ups, and more followers
participated in a script reading for the first time in years (I was an actress in my 20s and 30s)
a feeling of wholeness, completeness, and inner strength
help from strangers when I least expect it
free gifts and discounts every place I go
a great sense of my inner wealth consciousness
and SO MUCH MORE!

If you can’t wait to get started, you can purchase the books here! (Scroll down to see the book bundle deal so you can purchase all three books!)

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Writers: You’ve Already Written Your Book

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Writers: what if I told you you’ve already written your book?

Depending on how long you’ve been at this (crazy) game, I’m willing to bet you’ve already done most of the work.

If you’re scratching your head and don’t know what the hell I’m talking about, that’s okay! I’ll explain!

No matter what kind of writer you are: content, copywriting, screenwriter, playwright, technical writer, etc., you’ve likely written a whole lot of content over the years.

That content is ‘hiding’ in plain view in your:

blogs
articles
guest pieces
research
notes
brainstorming sessions
content you’ve ditched
content you’ve forgotten about
journals/notebooks/diaries
client work
unique life experiences/points of view

You don’t need to start from scratch — you can start in the middle!

In this blog, I’m giving you an easy process to start writing your book.

This is meant to be used in addition to your already set writing routine.

Writing your book doesn’t have to be a mountain you climb — it can be a river you float down with ease and grace.

Let’s get started!

Step #1 — SET a timer for 20 minutes.

Our brain works best when we have limits.

Seriously, don’t skip this step — you can get a lot done in 20 minutes if you stick to a task.

20 minutes is perfect because it’s not too short or too long. It won’t overwhelm or stress you out.

Step #2 — SORT for 20 minutes each day.

Ready, set, SORT!

Use your 20 minutes to sort through all your old work.

You’ll do this until you feel satisfied, even if it takes two weeks!

Create a system for yourself.

Maybe start with all your old blogs and make a list of what can be used or pieced together.

Then, move on to your old brainstorming list or journals.

Do this until you’ve sorted through everything.

You’ll discover so much, so don’t get overwhelmed by this process.

This is supposed to be fun!

Another perk? You’ll realize how much you’ve created which will help your confidence soar!

Here’s what you’re doing when you sort:

getting ideas
setting the stage for inspiration
remembering all your prior work & taking note of how much you’ve grown.
brainstorming
setting up the energy for your readers (check out my blog on energy work for writers!)
going into a low-beta and alpha brain wave state, which is great for creativity, receiving subconscious messages, and trusting your intuition
re-connecting to yourself as an artist
giving your frontal lobe new stimuli, which will generate new perspectives and ideas

PRO TIP: If the timer goes off and you want to keep going, just set the timer for 20 more minutes!

The point is to keep these sessions short enough so your brain doesn’t want to defect 🙂

Step #3 — After sorting, use the 20 minutes to OUTLINE and BRAINSTORM your book.

After you’ve sorted and organized everything, it’s time to move to the next step: outlines and brainstorming for your book!

Good questions to ask yourself when outlining and brainstorming:

What is my book about?

Who is this book helping/motivating/healing?

Why do I feel connected to this book?

When does this book want to be written?

Who is my audience?

How can I use storytelling?

Who am I talking to?

What energy am I creating with this book?

Again, allow yourself time for this part of writing your book.

Outlines and brainstorming will give you a clear path for when you actually start to write!

Step #4 — Use your 20 minutes to WRITE the damn book!

Drumroll, please!

After sorting, outlining, and brainstorming, you’re now ready to write your book! YAY!

Set your timer for 20 minutes and dive in.

Remember — you can always do another 20 minutes if you want, but please follow this so your mind does not get overwhelmed.

20 minutes doesn’t seem like much, but you can write your entire book little by little if you use this process. We easily waste 20 minutes scrolling through social media each day.

Another reason 20 minutes works well is you can stop and leave anything that feels hard or confusing for the next day. The limit gives you an out so you have time to process what you just wrote.

Commit to the 20 minutes, even if you only write one sentence.

Committing yourself to this time will create a new healthy habit and you’ll feel wonderful about yourself and your ability to get things accomplished.

What did you learn about writing your book?

I hope this is helpful for anyone who dreams of making the Bestseller List!

Writing your book doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming.

Like everything, we create bit by bit and moment by moment.

The key is to be consistent and show up for yourself.

You’ve got this!

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Writers: Are You Including This Important Step in Your Process?

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The amount of technical writing advice out there is enough to make all our heads spin, fall off, and then spin some more.

Here’s something I never see writers or writing mentors talking about — energetically connecting with your readers before you write an outline, do research, or write one word of copy.

For example, before I started writing this blog, I energetically connected with every single reader. I don’t have to know any of you personally. Simply intending to help you will help me write a better article.

Let’s talk about energy.

Right now, you are connected to every human on the planet through your consciousness.

When you think a thought or set an intention, you point your neurology in a specific direction, which affects your vibration, frequency, and point of attraction.

All minds are joined. This means you can connect to everyone who needs your message — or your client’s message— energetically before you write, research, or outline.

Connecting energetically to your readers will positively affect your writing, researching, and outlining. It’s the most important step you can take as a creator.

Because everyone can connect with consciousness — which is simply a field of information — everyone has the ability to pick up on what their readers need at this moment in time.

So, how do you do it?

I’m going to give you the steps so you can deepen your writing and process.

Here are a few things to keep in mind about energy:

1. Energy has no will of its own — you get to command it where to go.

2. Energy follows intention.

3. Energy cannot stick to you without your permission. You keep energy alive in your field by thinking about it, talking about it, telling stories about it, etc.

4. Energy goes where you tell it and stays where you leave it.

How to energetically connect with your readers

To energetically connect with your readers, use the following steps!

Step #1: Allow at least 5 minutes to connect in a quiet space.

Give yourself at least five minutes to connect with your readers through quiet thought or meditation. You can certainly go for longer if it feels right.

Please find a quiet, private spot to connect.

Step #2: Close your eyes, do 6 breaths, and call your own energy back.

Because we are energetic beings, we must be fully in our own energy before we can receive relevant and resonant guidance.

You must get in your body and out of your head.

Think about connecting down into the earth and sending your energy through your feet.

Feel your own skin, essence, and groundedness.

Taking six breaths in the nose and out the mouth calms the brain circuits and gets us out of high beta brain waves and into lower beta and alpha brain waves, which are slower and more receptive to deep inner wisdom.

It’s important to get out of any stress cycles and into your heart space. You are creating love with your words, so connect to the heart chakra.

Step #3: Intend to open your consciousness to what your readers need, desire, and wants.

After you’re relaxed and have cleared any unwanted energy from your field, it’s time to connect with your audience and readers.

Don’t try to make anything happen. Simply allow.

It’s important to avoid pushing or forcing and here’s why: you are going to receive guidance during and after you do this work. Not everything will reveal itself in this first meditation.

You may get the feeling to run an errand and then get a brilliant idea from a product you notice.

Spiritual guidance is always simple, easy, and gives you one very doable step at a time.

With your eyes still closed, intend to be shown, told, and guided to the perfect way to convey your message to all the people who will eventually read it, be affected by it, and be helped by it. This could be years and years down the line by the way. Because there is only NOW, this linear perception of time is irrelevant.

When you intend to connect to your readers NOW, you’re able to articulate a subject for a person who may come across your work ten years from now. And you’ll be shown exactly how to write it.

Allow time for your consciousness to wander a bit.

Step #4: Ask the right questions.

Next, ask any questions that are lingering about your audience.

You could ask:

What is the best way to explain this to you?
How can I grab your attention?
What feeling would you like to feel?
What problem can I solve for you?
How can I help make your life better?
What do you deeply desire?
What story will connect with you?
What is the pain I’m helping alleviate?

Make them specific to your project or readers.

Don’t try to ‘answer’ these questions logically, like when you do research.

You’re asking for energetic information, which will be reflected back to you in all forms: including technical guidance for your work.

Open your subconscious and superconscious to receive information and the best way to show it to you.

Step #5: Ask for signs, synchronicities, and inner wisdom.

After you’ve asked your questions, know you’ll be shown what you need through signs, synchronicities, coincidences, luck, and intuitive steps.

Trust your inner wisdom and know the work is done.

Step #6: Write down any immediate thoughts or inspirations, but be open to more down the line.

You may receive some immediate guidance, so write them down while they’re fresh.

We tend to forget ideas in this state of mind because our brain waves are in alpha (meditative state), not beta (conscious, logical mind).

More will come, so do not be disheartened if you don’t get an immediate flash of genius.

You’ve intended and that’s powerful.

Phew! I hope this is helpful!

Remember: don’t try to force anything. This is about ease and grace. It’s about surrender.

Energetically connecting with your readers before any other step in your process will elevate the steps you’ve already established.

This is so important and will impact your writing and business in positive ways.

As creators, we are always channeling energy, so why not use it for this purpose?

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The Power of Prayer: 5 Ways To Connect with Divinity

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The power of prayer is undeniable.

Prayer has a long and complicated history, especially if you grew up in religious circles.

When I was a kid, praying was serious business — it was my chance to connect with God and tell Him my secrets and maybe sneak in a whine or two for the bike I wanted for Christmas.

When most people think of prayer, they imagine a deeply devout figure kneeling before God begging for help.

Simply put, prayer is focused attention on a desired outcome.

Meditation is prayer. Connection is prayer. Grounding and clearing our energy field is prayer.

Prayer has evolved into an awareness of one’s consciousness and power.

In truth, prayer is our beeline to contentment, knowledge, intuition, and happiness.

Using the power of prayer for daily guidance & connection

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When we talk about the power of prayer, we’re referring to the signal we create with our thoughts and attention.

Every second of the day, we send out energetic signals that cause the quantum field of energy to respond to us.

So, if you send out a negative signal, you’ll attract more people and circumstances to feel negative about.

On the flip side, sending out a positive signal will attract more people and circumstances to feel positive about.

This is the Law of the Universe and it works the same for everyone.

Prayer is thought of as a religious practice, but it’s simply a focus of consciousness. Anyone no matter what they believe can use prayer as a way to receive guidance.

Before we dive into the 5 types of prayer, let’s define the word so we’re all on the same page.

Prayer (noun): a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship. Similar words: intercession, invocation, devotion.

Let’s talk about the 5 types!

1. Worship and Praise

This is when we thank God, Spirit, or Source (whatever word you use) for simply be-ing.

We feel the connection to something bigger than ourselves and trust its presence in our daily affairs. We communicate with the quantum field and it communicates back.

For me, this is meditation. Sitting, breathing, noticing, and allowing.

Connecting with yourself is a connection to God/Spirit/Source because there is no separation.

Taking 5 minutes to connect in the morning will do wonders for your mental health and clarity.

2. Petition and Intersession

This type of prayer involves seeking help for someone else. We ask for divine support in their lives as much as they are willing to allow it.

Praying for others is powerful and effective.

Those who scoff at ‘thoughts and prayers’ do not understand the power behind them because everything and everyone is connected.

Studies have shown that praying for sick people helps them heal faster and decreases their hospital stays.

This is the power of intention in action.

In cities where groups of meditators have gathered and intended peace, crime rates fell, folks had fewer traffic accidents, the police were called out less, and productivity on a citywide scale improved.

Energy is real, and intending it works.

3. Supplication

This is when we plead for help or guidance for ourselves and our lives.

We’ve reached a point of total surrender because we can’t see a way out or through.

Traditionally, this form usually involves some sort of physical kneeling. Think of making a plea.

And speaking of surrender, do you know the true definition? I learned this in a workshop a few years ago.

Surrender is when the ego has exhausted all possibilities and gives into a higher form of thinking. The perspective shifts from the analytical mind, which sees limits, to the quantum mind, which has no limits.

When we surrender, the Universe catches us and reveals information to take the next step.

4. Thanks or Thanksgiving

This is my favorite because we’re talking about gratitude.

Gratitude is the emotion we feel after we’ve received something we like and want.

Gratitude is the end product of a pleasant or relieving experience.

So, when we’re grateful, we attract even more things, people, and experiences to be grateful for. This is because gratitude means it’s already happened.

Try a little experiment for the next 30 days.

As you go through your day, start silently saying, “Thank you,” when something you like happens. The more you align with the energy of gratitude, the more will come into your field.

Every time you say, “Thank you,” feel your connection to the good in your life and watch more good flow in.

Every night, silently name 10 things you’re grateful for. Do this for 30 days and notice how your experience of abundance shifts.

5. Spiritual Warfare

This is when we are having some sort of internal battle and ask for God’s protection and deliverance.

In truth, everyone is God because there is no separation. So when we ask for protection, we are seeking our own comfort because God is everywhere.

We can also connect with our angels and guides, who are simply another aspect of our consciousness.

My go-to angel is Archangel Michael. Whenever I feel scared, upset, stressed, or unsure, I ask him to protect and lead me.

When I repeat, “Archangel Michael is protecting me through this,” it eases my mind and allows me to hear solutions and guidance.

If you haven’t yet, find an affirmation or phrase that helps soothe you in times of internal turmoil. Some of my favorites are listed below:

I am safe.
I AM that I AM.
Things are always working out for me.
God is all around me.
I am protected.
The arms of angels shield me.
This too shall pass.
All is well and all will be well.

Now that you know more about the power of prayer, which type of prayer do you feel most resonant with?

Which archangel brings you peace?

How has the power of prayer intervened in your life?

I’d love to know in the comments!

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3 Simple Actions To Improve Your Health in 30 Days

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Improving your health is easier than you think.

It takes a bit of attention, specificity, and a few simple habits.

The easy part is making the choice to improve. The hard part is changing the neurological habits you’ve been nurturing for most of your life.

What follows is not new or rocket science — it’s pretty basic.

And that’s what we want — to return to the basics. Most folks are failing at the basics because they don’t understand the power of compounding.

Your health is waiting, so let’s get started.

1. Ditch the booze (and replace it with water).

I’m not going to sugarcoat this: there are zero health benefits to drinking alcohol.

Ditch it. Throw it out. Pour it down the drain.

Not to be dramatic, but you’re slowly killing yourself.

Think wine is okay? Think again.

Here’s just one reason why alcohol is bad news: it screws up your REM sleep cycle, which affects your memory. Do that over and over again, and you’re losing valuable sleep which compounds over the years to create lasting damage.

There is not one health benefit to drinking alcohol.

If you think one exists, you’ve been duped by the culture and the alcohol companies.

Alcohol is one of the most powerful suppressors of REM sleep that we know of.
Matthew Walker, phd., why we sleep

Alcohol is strongly accepted in our society. It’s omniscient. I bet you haven’t gone to a social event sans alcohol unless it was for AA.

The easy acceptance we bestow on alcohol is terrifying.

And the ones being affected the most by this messaging? Mothers and infants.

‘Mommy wine culture’ has taken hold of younger generations. The thing is, it’s misguided and ignores the danger of the already piled-on sleep deprivation mothers experience.

Getting slightly hammered because you have no other stress relief available is exactly what the alcohol companies want, “Kids bugging you? Throw back a glass of our wine and it’ll all be okay. You deserve it!”

The thing is, you deserve rest & repair, not poor sleep. Choose another option.

Breastfeeding mothers unknowingly slip a nip to their nursing babies if they consume alcohol before feedings. Alcohol can stay in the bloodstream for up to 2-3 hours per drink.

When babies consume alcohol-laced milk, their sleep is more fragmented, they spend more time awake, and they suffer a 20 to 30 percent supression of REM sleep after. Often, the babies will even try to get back some of that missing REM sleep once they have cleared it from their bloodsteam.
Matthew Walker, phd., why we sleep

Alcohol is marketed as fun, rewarding, and a normal part of life.

There is nothing normal about slowly killing your memory because you want to throw back a few beers.

After you toss the sauce, replace it with water.

Chronic dehydration affects 75% of Americans — eek!

Alcohol is part of this number, so, please, if you do decide to drink, double up on how much water you consume.

2. Stop skimping on sleep.

We can thank hustle culture for our terrible beliefs about sleep and rest.

Did you know most of the human population is clinically sleep-deprived?

If we valued sleep as much as sex, achievements, and money, we’d all be sitting pretty (and rested).

Unfortunately, we don’t value it and it’s killing us.

Sleep is anything but a waste of time. It’s when the body heals tissues, strengthens memory, and even grows. Losing sleep will have both short- and long-term consequences on your health, and you cannot necessarily catch up on sleep later on by sleeping in over the weekend or taking a long, sleepy vacation.
Dr. Sanjay gupta, keep sharp

Lack of sleep and being tired, overworked, and overwhelmed are now badges of honor in our culture. If you’re not burning the candle at both ends what the hell is wrong with you?!

Losing and/or avoiding sleep is insane in the membrane (bonus points if you know this reference) because it literally leaves you insane in the membrane.

Did you know the quality of our sleep is not only dependent on the amount of time we’re unconsciously drooling on our pillow, but also on how many NREM and REM cycles we snag?

These cycles happen at specific times of the night based on our circadian rhythm.

If you normally go to bed at 10 pm but something keeps you up until 1 am, your personal circadian rhythm will now be off for the next day. You’ve lost valuable rest.

You’ll feel sluggish, confused, irritable, and likely crave sugary and high-carb foods.

Why?

Because you’ve deprived your brain of important functions to cleanse and organize all the information it took in that day. Your brain is literally bursting with yesterday’s trash.

Losing sleep night after night is like watching the garbage in your house accumulate while refusing to take it out.

Adults need 7-8 hours of solid sleep each night.

If you would like to learn more about the importance of sleep, check out my sleep blog below.

Every Night Counts: Five Ways Quality Sleep is Critical for Our Brain Health

3. Stretch for 15-20 minutes every night.

I’ve been stretching every evening for the past three years and all I can say is, wow!

Think about it like this: if you stretch every night next week for 20 minutes, that’s two hours and 20 minutes of stretching for the week!

If you do that for a month, that’s 10 hours of stretching!

Compare that to doing zero. After 30 days, you’ll still have zero.

Stretching forces us to slow down. It’s a time to connect with ourselves and notice our thoughts, state of being, and how we feel in our bodies.

This frees up our autonomic nervous system to repair, heal, and create.

Not only that, stretching helps us enjoy these health benefits:

strength
flexibility
core work/strength
agility
relaxation
stress-relief
inner connection
massage of the joints, ligaments, and tendons
increased circulation
muscle building
a slowing of the brain waves to alpha or low beta

As I mentioned above, most people do not understand the power of compounding (to read a great book on this, I recommend The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson).

Health compounds over time by what we eat, drink, do, think, feel, pay attention to, say to ourselves, and the company we keep.

Moving your body every day is paramount for compounding to work in your favor.

The body is built to move.

No matter what you have on your plate, set aside 20 minutes to stretch in the evening.

You’ll feel empowered, resilient, and strong.

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