Don't Say It!

These words come from Rev. Sally Robbins:

One of my former teachers challenged my class, "For the next week, don't say anything unkind, untrue, or unnecessary." None of us made it past one day without breaking that rule, much less a week. It's amazing how much comes out of our mouths that falls into the category of being unkind, untrue, or unnecessary. That exercise made me much more aware of my words, and it helped me clean up my speech.

There's a challenge for us! Are you willing to at least give it a try? I am!
Joy-full,
Leta

And the trip was awesome!

My trip to Italy totally re-affirmed one of my favorite sayings: "I lead a charmed life, especially when traveling." We had a superb tour manager and bus driver, the weather was mostly great, we saw many beautiful and historic sights, our accommodations were exceptional, and we had a great group of folks to meet and enjoy. The food and wine were bountiful and delicious. I learned enough about olive oil to become an "olive oil snob." :)
The artwork that had the biggest effect on me was the original statue of David by Michelangelo in Florence. The energy of its magnificence was so wonderful to be immersed in. 
A friend asked me what was my biggest "aha." I said, "Do it while you can." Follow your heart's desire, explore, do that bucket list while you're still healthy and vital.
As Nike says, Just Do It!
Joyfully,
Leta

An adventure of joy!

A friend and I are about to embark on a trip to Italy, a cherished dream for both of us, and a prominent part of my vision board display (another one nailed!).
Yesterday's Daily Guide in Science of Mind magazine, written by Rev. Sally Robbins, gives me a mission for my trip:
"You never know the ripples that you create in the universe by choosing the highest levels of energy such as joy, love, and peace. Your joy is contagious, and the more you give away, the more you get to keep for yourself."  Affirmation: "I choose happiness today, knowing that my happiness is contagious and spreads to those in my world."
I'll be back here in a couple weeks to report how awesome the trip was!
Love,
Leta

Here's an awesome practice...

In a workshop this weekend, we were given the exercise of answering the question, "What's happening now?" As in NOW, not the past or future. Now I am typing, I feel joyful, I'm thinking and wondering what to type next. Witnessing this process, lots of folks talked about past or future stuff. As a general rule, we humans tend to be unacquainted with hanging out in NOW.
I practiced this yesterday morning as I was swimming laps. It was amazing how much more powerfully and efficiently I swam when I kept my attention IN the pool and IN my body.
Play with it--it's fun and VERY rewarding.
Love,
Leta

Absorb these into your very cells....

Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon, didn't believe in such things as heaven and afterlife, until he had a near-death experience.  (His new book is titled Proof of Heaven.)
During his experience, three potent messages were, for lack of a better phrase, implanted in his understanding (i.e., not spoken as we know it):

“You are loved and cherished, dearly, forever.”
“You have nothing to fear.”
“There is nothing you can do wrong.”

Meditate on those and take them into your very cells. Feels SO good!

Love,
Leta

Are you a victim of time?

I highly recommend learning and using Einstein time, a concept presented in the book, The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks. The basic idea is that time is not something outside of us, but rather, we are the creators of time. We can create as much of it as we want. Einstein's physics proves this. If we view time as something that controls us, something outside of us, then we are victims of time.
It's a radical concept, to be sure. But I use it, and it works. The results are:

• You get more done in less time.
• You enjoy plenty of time and abundant energy for your most important creative activities.
• You discover your unique abilities and how to express them.
• You feel good inside--no more rushing, time pressure or exhaustion.

Worth it? Hell, yes!!!
What are signals of time-victimhood? Thoughts or statements such as these:

• I don't have time for that.
• Can't chat, I'm in a hurry.
• Where did the time go?
• There aren't enough hours in the day.

To begin using Einstein time, start with these two things:
1. Stop complaining about time.
2. Take ownership of how you want to use the time you create--say NO to those things you truly don't care to do, and start doing those things you truly want to do. Trust me, this is not as easy as it may sound, but your happiness depends on it!
Einstein time is a gas! Get the book, read more on it, practice it, feel great!
Love,
Leta

Yippee, celebrate!!!!!

Tomorrow is the Brave Broad's birthday. With the monthly (and post-grand-puppy-visit) house-cleaning looming over me, I busted it today to get the cleaning done, because I will NOT clean on my birthday! (Did too much cleaning as a youngster--just saying!) Now I have a lovely clean home to enjoy.
So what will I do?  I am blessed to have prayer time with a dear friend to start my day, then I get to teach Forrest Yoga. Mid-day is open, and will include the daily nap, then I get to spend the evening with friends in a class I am leading on The Big Leap (Gay Hendricks).
My life is incredibly awesome, and I am so joyfully grateful. I truly am uninterested in stuff--as I get older, I so appreciate experiences more than things. I love spending time with my husband and sons. I love to travel. I love to discuss spiritual principles and share Forrest Yoga and all its healing benefits with others. I appreciate who I am, and I feel so loved. I know that I am never alone--there is a presence in the Universe that adores and supports me endlessly.
Can't add much more to that!  I hope YOUR birthday finds you feeling so in love with your life! If not, give me a call--I can help :)
Joy and love,
Leta