Month: November 2017

Are you suffering from the pain of broken relationships? Maybe there is a family rift causing heartache. Maybe an ex partner or friend you still catch yourself thinking about. Perhaps there is a difficult boss, co-worker or neighbor who gets on your nerves. This exercise works by getting the energy and emotion out of YOU, rather than storing it and letting it fester. Also, even though you probably will not want to share what you wrote, on some level the person seems to know. I’ve seen many times when the subject responds as he if or she had read what was written, even though that was impossible. Apparently, it IS “magic.”  For today:

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. Select one challenging or broken relationship in your life.

3. Write a list of 10 things you can be grateful for related to that person. Use this format:   “_Name of person_, thank you for ______________.”

4. If you have the book, read the inspiration for Day 15.

5. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

How did you feel after writing this? Did you hear from the other person or notice him or her reacting differently? Please share your experience below. (Even if no, you still have a win by releasing the energy you were holding inside.)

Click here for Day 16.

Today we literally CREATE our day and then get up and EXPERIENCE IT, all the while sending gratitude. Here is your mission, should you choose to accept it:

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. This morning, before you get out of bed, close your eyes and imagine going through your entire day and everything going in the most ideal way. See yourself accomplishing your goals, having wonderful connections, doing healthy activities and just having the best day ever!!! (This is something I’ve done for years, and sometimes using hypnosis and meditation audios like this one from renowned Robert Monroe of Monroe Institute, “Morning Energizer” which uses special sounds to put you in a deep, hypnotic brainwave, while rehearsing your day.

3. Now feel GRATITUDE for all of the wonderful things you imagine happening today. And close by saying, “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”

4. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

Click here for Day 15.

At the end of the day, come back here and answer the question HOW DID YOUR DAY GO? Did you notice any differences compared to your typical experience? If so, what?

One of the biggest lessons in “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne, is that our thoughts create reality. The more we think about something, the more we bring it into our lives. But just thinking about something is not enough. We need to experience the FEELINGS we will have when we obtain our we wish. That is the secret that allows our desires to spring into life.  But if you’re like me, that can be easier said than done. Today’s challenge is a great way to LEARN HOW TO FOCUS ON and FEEL THE EMOTIONS of what we want so we can bring into our lives.

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. Write down your TOP TEN WISHES, saying “Thank you,” as if they are already obtained. In other words, “Thank you, thank you, thank you for ____________.” 

3. Imagine you have received all of your ten wishes! One at a time to through each item and feel what you would do for each of the following:

a) What emotions did you feel when you achieved this wish?

b) Who was the first person you told and how did he or she react?

c) What is the first thing you did after achieving each goal?

4. If you have the book, read the inspiration for Day 13.

5. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

Click here for Day 14.

Have you ever tried something like this before? What happened? How did it feel to experience your wishes?  The MORE WE CAN CONNECT TO THE FEELINGS, THE MORE POWERFULLY & QUICKLY THIS STUFF WORKS! Share your insights below.

Today we think about three people close to us and write out gratitudes to each person. You may or may not want to read or send your notes to the person.  Either way, it results in mega-good feelings. It’s one of my favorite practices because I feel SO HAPPY when I do it.   Interesting about this one is that, yet again, happiness researchers have found this practice increases good feelings in a strong way. Try it and let me know what you think!

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. Select THREE people you care about and/or who have made a difference in your life.

3. One at a time write out your gratitude to each person.  Read it aloud (either to the person or just imagine reading it to him or her.)

4. If you have the book, read the inspiration for Day 12.

5. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

What did you feel doing today’s exercise? Share your thoughts below.

Click here for Day 13.

Make today the BEST DAY EVER by focusing on gratitude from the moment you wake up today. It’s so easy to take for granted all of the wonderful little things we have access to every day. How often do we feel gratitude for the running water we use each morning? Or the comfortable temperature in our home? We have so many daily blessings that we often overlook. Today, let’s increase our thankfulness for all we have.

1. First thing in the morning when you wake up say the words, “Thank you.”

2. As you get ready today say “Thank you,” and feel gratitude for each item you use.

3. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

4. If you have the book, read the inspiration for Day 11.

5. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

What happened during your day today?

Click here for Day 12.

What we give to others comes back to us hundred times over. When people provide service to us, like the grocery store cashier or mechanic, we can keep the flow of good energy going by saying, “Thank you.” And on an energetic level we can keep the flow going by feeling and sending gratitude to that person. Rhonda Byrne, suggests we imagine sprinkling a “magic dust” on the person as a way of experiencing more positive flow all around. Try that today.

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. Sprinkle “Magic Dust” on at least 10 people who provide service to you today. (You can do this secretly without them knowing, lol.)

3. If you have the book, read the inspiration for Day 10.

4. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

5. Read tomorrow’s assignment (Day 11) NOW as we start it first thing when we wake up in bed.

Click here for Day 11.

How did the “Magic Dust” experience go?

In today’s reading, Rhonda Byrne, from The Secret, explains that most people do not think they complain about money and bills, but chances are high that they really do. Today’s we practice approaching situations where we might (unconsciously) feel lack and replace that with gratitude. Here ‘s the process:

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. Gather the paperwork for any current, unpaid bills or debts you have. On the paper write, “THANK YOU for the money!” And then focus on really feeling gratitude for the bills/debts being paid.

3. Next gather the paperwork for ten (10) bills you have paid in the past. On the bills write, “THANK YOU – Paid!” And again, feel the gratitude!

4. If you have “The Magic” book read the inspiration for Day 9.

5. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

Click here for Day 10.

Below please share 10 things you are grateful for today. Also, did you do the practice? How did it feel?

Researchers in the new Science of Happiness have found that happy people notice and are grateful for the “little things.” Most of us experience so much prosperity, we may not stop to think how lucky we are to have food and water. Yet much of the world population does not have this wondrous blessing. What would it be like, not to have easy access to fresh water? Or not to be able to run to the store and choose from hundreds of options? Our abundance in this area is a huge blessing, but often overlooked.

Today focus on gratitude for all food and water you consume. You can say a prayer of gratitude each time before eating and drinking, put a blessing on the food and water or even imagine sprinkling “magic dust” over it as a way of giving it added healing for you.

Here are today’s activities:

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. Each time you are about to eat or drink something today, stop and first say, “Thank you!” You might also say a prayer, send Reiki to the food and/or imagine sprinkling “magic dust” .

3. If you have the book, read the inspiration for Day 8.

4. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

Click here for Day 9.

At the end of the day come back here and share how it felt to send gratitude before every bite and every sip.

Today’s challenge is a BIG one, but a fun one! In short… go the entire day WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING NEGATIVE!!! To me, that means without THINKING anything negative, too – or at least catching it when it happens and replacing it with a positive.

Maybe it sounds easy, but do we really notice EVERY word and EVERY thought? As a yoga teacher and practitioner this principle is a big part of mindfulness. In this case though, we are adding an active process of actively choosing our focus, rather than just noticing (as in some types of meditation). This can be a LIFE-CHANGER!

Here are the tasks for today:

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. Choose one negative situation in your life that you would like to resolve.

3. Write down all of the things you are grateful for about this situation.

4. At the end of your list write down, “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the perfect resolution!”

5. Challenge yourself to go though the entire day without saying something negative. If you catch yourself making a non-positive comment, immediately say, “But I have to say I am really grateful for _________________.”

6. If you have the book, read the inspiration for Day 7.

7. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

Click here for Day 8.

In the comment section below, please share your insights and gratitudes related to working with this powerful practice.

Are you happy at your work? How does the feeling you get from your work affect the rest of your life? This is a big one because whether we own our own business or work for someone else, we spend so much time at work that it has a huge impact on how we feel in all of our life. Maybe work is ideal. Maybe not. But can we find things to be happy about at work?  Focusing on and appreciating the good is the way to bring more of it into our lives. For today:

1. Write 10 things you are grateful for.

2. While at work today look for anything and everything to be thankful about. Imagine an invisible “manager” is following you around and putting all you find in a gratitude log book.

3. Each time you find something good about your work say, “I’m so grateful for ________.” and really feel that gratitude.

4. If you have the book, read the inspiration for Day 6.

5. Before bed, hold your magic rock and say thanks for the best thing that happened today.

At the end of the day let us know – did actively searching for thankfulness affect your day at work?

Click here for Day 7.