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Resolute Resolutions How to Make it Happen in 2009

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It’s New Year 2009 Readers,

This weeks Got Insight section is about Resolutions or Solutions?

Welcome Readers!

Did you know that every year millions of people choose the turning of the year to make changes in their lives? The number 1 New Year Resolution I see as a hypnotherapist is the vow to lose weight. Number 2 is to stop smoking. Number 3 is to change jobs or make more money. Number 4 is to slow down and spend more time with family or to just have fun.

Did you also know that only about 10% of those who make a resolution keep it?

My job is change as a hypnotherapist. Helping others to change what is not working. To identify what is not working and increase the ability and desire to shift the behavior is what I do. I see this all the time at this time of year.

What most people don’t know is that if you simply state the thing it doesn’t make it automatically so. If you want to succeed in your new decision you need to understand how your mind works, possibly what the physical sensations are or will be, and you need to have a plan that you can honestly take action on. Stop setting yourself up to fail by thinking there is a magic pill or potion that will make all things difference. Instead educate yourself on how it works.

Here is how your mind works, http://lifefirst.com/tomm.htm if you go to this link you are going to learn how your mind works by clicking through the slide show. It is short concise and easy to understand.

The slide that should really interest you is 7: 88% of your mind is sub-conscious, 12% is conscious. The 12% I am talking about is the 12% that is thinking and reading this blog right this second. In that 12% of you mind rests you works your Intellect, Logic, Will Power, Reasoning and Decision Making. Do the math. If 88% of your mind is used to a certain behavior then it will do what it I does; keep you in the known. Your ability to bring your sub-conscious in line with your conscious is the key to success. Hypnosis is the perfect tool. To have n your toolbox of things that make a difference.

While hypnosis is not a magic pill it can seem miraculous when 100% of your mind is in alignment with your desires. The sky is the limit!

no matter what your resolution this year take a few moments and consider with that 12% of your mind if it is willing to have a super powered generator for what you want at its disposal. And once you make the decision about what action you want to take to reach your triumphant resolution, don’t wait. Pick up the phone, type out the email and get the professionals behind you.

A professional life-coach, hypnotherapist, EFT Specialist, NLP Expert, ect… Can help you put the pieces together and make all the difference in your success.

I could go on all night long about the benefits of hypnosis and other modalities and how successful they are, but I am resolute that if you are reading this blog then you are smart enough and interested enough in change that you will see exactly what will help you right now.

May We All Be As One!

Rhonda R. Carpenter

Start the New Year With A New Attitude!

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It’s New Year 2009 Readers,

This weeks Got Insight section is about getting a New Attitude

 

Welcome Readers!

Patti LaBelle comes to mind, doesn’t she!

I’m feelin’ good from my head to my shoes

Know where I’m goin’ and I know what to do

I tidied up my point of view

I got a new attitude

Runnin’ hot, runnin’ cold

I was runnin’ into overload

It was extreme, ex-ex-ex-ex-ex-extreme

It took it so high, so low

So low, there was nowhere to go

Like a dream

Somehow the wires uncrossed, the tables were turned

Never knew I had such a lesson to learn

I’m feelin’ good from my head to my shoes

Know where I’m goin’ and I know what to do

I tidied up my point of view

I got a new attitude

I’m in control, my worries are few

‘Cause I’ve got love like I never knew

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

I got a new attitude

I’m wearing a new dress (New), new hair (New)

Brand new ideas, as a matter of fact I’ve changed for good

It must have been the cool night, new moon, new slight change

???More than to figure??? but I feel like I should, yes

Somehow the wires uncrossed, the tables were turned

Never knew I had such a lesson to learn

2008 has been a tough year for almost everyone I know and yet there is a feeling of relief that has settled around me in the last few days. It was not easy to achieve and is still filtering in, what you ask… hope, a new perspective, actions that can be taken and desire for more connectivity with the world in general.

What can you do right now to feel good from your head to your toes? I say meditation or hypnosis, visual imagery what ever you want to call it. Try doing an closed eyed inventory of your physical body. Clear out all the dark places and bring in the light filling up painful, sick, uncomfortable, or blocked areas. Breathe out the tension and breathe in comfort. This is a great way to start your day. Before you get out of bed. Scan you body and mind for areas that need attention. Not unlike the lyrics above if you tidy up your point of view your perspective will be much improved. If you choose a plan of action, even if it doesn’t turn out like you “think” it should, you can be happy action was taken and you can then adjust your next action accordingly.

I have a ritual that I do every New Year. I like ritual as it concretes in my mind the things I am consciously shifting in my life while I am taking a seeable action. It started yesterday with the disassembling of the Christmas tree and holiday decorations. I like the fresh clean house to start the new year. At the top of my tree I always have a glass ornament called a witches ball. Basically it is a big clear glass ornament with strands of glass inside it. It is said that the witch’s ball collects negative energies and holds them captive. When I take the tree down this is the first ornament to come off. I then take it in my hands and anything that has bothered me in the year. All of my fears are spoken aloud toward the ornament I hold and then I take it out side and smash it away from my home, releasing the energies in a safe place outside so they can be recycled away from me and mine. This year as we had a ton of snow and ice, so I walked out on my upper deck and threw it as far as I could out toward the back road where no one drives. When the weather clears and things melt I will go clean up the glass that is left and toss it. Then before the turning the year I will write a list of things I want to let go of and burn it in the fireplace.

What do you do to ring in the new year? How about resolutions? Do you write a list of things to do or let go of? Spend some time before the 1st and do some of the things above be you will find that getting a new attitude will be worth it in the future and make you feel better right now. As what we focus on expands! It is the law! So uncross some wirers and turn some tables on how you think about things and then take some actions to let go and call in what you really desire for 2009! They say that possession is 9/10th of the law I say Attitude is 9/10 of the joy you feel on a daily basis.

May you all have a safe, healthy, joyous and prosperous new year!

May We All Be As One!

Rhonda R. Carpenter

Holiday Joy can come from an act of kindness!

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Season’s Greetings Readers,

This weeks Got Insight section is about Joy

 

Welcome Readers!

I received an email today that really had me in tears. Not because to was a bad thing but because it struck a cord for me as the mother of an Iraq Veteran. At this time of year many of us get caught up in selfish acts and the greed of gifts and the worry of spending money maybe we don’t have. We give little thought to those who have laid down their lives and been of service to protect our way of life and our safety.

So here is what the email said it was sent to me by a Vet of the Vietnam War.

And let me say before I show the pictures to you that I am humbled by the sacrifice and am honored to call you all heroes and I feel a great sense of compassion for those in this country that take your service and do not pay tribute. Below are the words from the email.

CHRISTMAS AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY

I wonder why the press hasn’t enlightened the public about it??

Arlington National Cemetery

Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.

Know the line has held, your job is done.

Rest easy, sleep well.

Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.

Peace, peace, and farewell…

Readers may be interested to know that these wreaths — some 5,000 — are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington , Maine . The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He’s done this since 1992. A wonderful guy. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one the poorest parts of the state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am sure that if like me, you love your country then you can find the joy in the gift that Merrill Worcester gives each year. To pay tribute with expecting nothing in return is so rare these days. I wanted to say thank you to Mr. Worcester for his acknowledgement of our fallen soldiers.

So all of you who have family in the service and especially to those service people of the past, present, and future, my thanks are not enough, stand proud without your efforts and devotion who knows where this country would be.

This little article should help you to see the joys you take don’t normally notice. It is the little things that bring big joy. Notice your joys hold then close to your heart and next time you see a soldier on the street say thank you! Trust me they don’t hear it enough.

A very merry Christmas to you all! Waving madly to our men and women in the military and all of our public servants who every day go out and risk their lives so we can remain free.

May We All Be As One!

Rhonda R. Carpenter

Blog this week is short but very sweet and early!

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As cookie madness descends on the house I find the need for Christmas music in is order. The tree will be on early and the oven running for 3 days, almost straight. The gals will bake and talk. We’ll share coffee with Baileys and test run each batch, while the guys will watch football and sit on their a$$es. Snow will fall and the house will smell great. So I say to you all, gather them close, enjoy your differences and hug them when ever they allow it. We are here for such a finite time in this incarnation, cherish the day!

Now cookie sheets and muffin tins, Now loaf pans and cooling rakes. On flour! On sugar! On icing and sprinkles! With a dash of this an a little of that, sweets will be made and assembled in packs, for delivery next week by hand and by mail. Now Bake away Bake away, Bake away, All! As a gift here is our favorite Chocolate chip cookie recipe~Chocolate Chippers ½ cup shorting

½ cup granulated Sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 6-oz package semi sweet chocolate pieces

½ broken nut (optional I don’t put in nuts)

 

Cream shorting, sugars, egg and vanilla till light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture; blend well/ Add chips and nuts .Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake in a moderate oven 375 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet after about 2 minutes cook on racks if they last that long! LOL. Makes 3 dozen.

And for Arlene congrats on your books release on Amazon!

Scottish Shortbread! YUM!

2 cups butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cream butter and brown sugar. Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour. Mix well.  Sprinkle board with the remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 3×1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.Merry Christmas folks and have a great next week!

Back next week with all three blogs and another new episode of  The Mark of a Druid. And watch Twitter for cookie updates this weekend!

Rhonda Carpenter

 

We have just added a contributors page to this blog!

So be sure you click on the contributors link on the left margin. This week you will discover what Nina had to say!

Is technology a wonderful thing or not?

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Greetings Readers,

This weeks Got Insight section is about Technology

Technology does cause overload.

Welcome Readers!

This week I did my first consultation on Skype with a client in Rome. Have you used Skype yet? I think it came to my attention because of the Oprah / Echart Tolle “A New Earth series.” Which by the way, if you haven’t done you should. It is available and very much full of ah moments. Go to http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080130_tows_webcast_anewearth

So I joined Skype and used it a few times and forgot about it. Basically with the amount of busy I am, there has to be a need or I forget. When a client contacted me via email and said can we do a Skype session. I said yes! Why am I not doing more of this? It is a great service and it is relatively easy to use.

Also this week I had the opportunity to look at my social networking online. In February I decided it was time to market and I began the blog, as you know. It has received a great number of hits and I really appreciate all the readers. If you want to know more about where I am social networking read this week’s blog at www.rhondacarpenter.com.

So I use technology all the time. Some times it is good and sometimes it is bad, but in general it is the way you use it that makes a difference. Like Television the internet can hypnotize you, and if you are not getting proper rest or for some reason your critical core is not cleared out, trance happens even faster when you are online. Click here  to learn more about your critical core and how it works to protect you (scroll to the bottom of the page and view the slide show.) Here is one way to clear out that critical core so that you don’t take in things you don’t want to.

This whole exercise take about 45 seconds. Click here to listen Or download on your MP3.

 

 

Close your eyes, take a deep breath and say the word Blue, blue like a babies blanket, blue like a crystalline blue sky, blue like a calm body of water. Relax your eye-lids so that they don’t feel like opening. Then test them just to find that they wont open and when you have had fun playing this game then stop testing them.

Take another deep breath say the word blue and give yourself a positive suggestion, “I feel refreshed and energized.”

Take another deep breath and say the word blue. Then count from zero to 5. 5 is eyes open wide awake feeling great!

This exercise was first taught to me by Shelley Nicholas in the early 90’s. It can me done any where except when you are driving a car or flying a plane… you get the idea, (eyes closed and all). You can do it at your desk and no one would even know.

So technology is not bad unless you don’t take precautions to take care of your mind and spirit, your body and your energy. They are your responsibility and it is your ability to respond that makes a difference with technology. I think sometimes we forget that we don’t have to have on the tv, the cellphone, the radio, the computer ect. We have a choice to take a few steps back and center ourselves.

I am super pleased that I live in a time when I can make a Skype call to Rome and help a client and I can social network with other with like minded ideas and fun things to share from all over the globe and it is instantaneous. I am thrilled to know so much about the net and I am sure I know nothing at all and I think Technology is wonderful if you take the time to monitor and protect yourself.

Announcement

At least I hope it is. I may have a special mid week blog post from someone new, named Nina a powerful healer and intuitive. Look for that around Wednesday.

The Next episode of The Mark of a Druid is now available.

Where you ask? Well, here is how it works for me. We are live on http://www.podiobooks.com/title/mark-of-the-druid Sign up for an account there is no cost involved. At that time you will be able to add this book to your subscriber’s list. It is free! See themarkofadruid.com and you can snag the promo here! post it to your website, send it to your email and chat buddies, oh and please, tell a friend!

May We All Be As One!

Rhonda R. Carpenter

Dr. Sally Witt interviews Bob Doyle from “The Secret”…

Special announcement

Dr. Sally Witt will be share with her audience A couple of very special guest this Saturday. Don’t miss this blogtalk radio interview with Bob Doyle from “The Secret” and Sharon Silverstein. Here is a show you will not want to miss.

With Dr. Witt’s casual style of interview I am sure the time is going to hold valuable information for all listeners. During the show the chat room will be open and after the show is available for easy listening anytime.

Below is the blog post and links for the show. I am so excited. What a way to start off the last month of the year!

drsallywitt New blog post: Bob Doyle from “The Secret” and Sharon Silverstein on the Dr. Sally Show http://tinyurl.com/5l6s29

Holiday Blues Have You Down?

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Greetings Readers and Seasons Greetings!

This weeks Got Insight section is about…

The Seasonal Blues, do you have them? Or do they have you?

As a Hypnotherapist I talk to many people who become sad and hopeless during this very festive season. I have heard it called the holiday blues, but I am not sure that is really accurate.
More often than not, it is not the season, but life in general or a specific issue that is the cause and by some miracle of the powers that be, the holidays amplify those feelings and yes, sometimes the situations that are at the root of the negativity.
This has never been one of my problems. But I have seen it often enough to know that at this time of the year we work out big issues, bring our year to a close and face family, sometimes sitting in uncomfortable rooms or perhaps isolating ourselves from the joy that is excepted this time of year. We spend time reminiscing about those who have left and how we miss them. We indulge, eat or drink too much, spend too much or feel inadequate as to what we can give to others and then berate ourselves for it.
This week look at what is ahead for the next few weeks until the new year has been rung in and we all settle into 2009 and then let go. Make your choices based on what is in your best interest. Choose not to operate from guilt or expectation for what was or what is to come. Be present in your day finding joy simply in being no matter what the feelings. As Eckhart Tolle says, “Be Here Now.”
Let this week be one of centeredness and kindness. The more kindness you give the more you will receive and if you are angry or feeling down that magical law of attraction will bring it back to you. One way to stop that cycle is to be kind to others. Just a smile, hold a door open, wait for a pedestrian to cross the street. Be nice to the checker if you are shopping. Sometimes we forget to be nice. And if what we give out comes back it might as well at least be a smile. The law of repetition says that if you repeat something long enough, some experts say 21 days, that it becomes a habit. Repetition is the mother of all learning. How about this week we all learn to smile freely?
Here is a simple exercise that is certain to put a smile on your face and shift your energy. I will give it to you then tell you how and why it works.
First stand up with your feet about a foot apart then place your hands in the air arms extended over head, palms to the sky. Take a deep breath and say the word, “Yes, Yes, Yes,” until desired level of happiness is achieved. Each time you say the word you should feel the power of it and without doubt you will begin to smile. I have had clients laugh or cry with joy upon doing this exercise in earnest. This can be made even more powerful if done in a group or circle.
Here is the how and why of it. The ancients would have said that you had become the tree and while rooted to the earth your branches and leafs tilted to the sky you invited the gods to bless you. The science of it goes something like this. When you assume a position of open body language you become open. In this open state you are making a one word affirmation to the universe and that is a word you likely rarely say to your self or hear from others often enough. Yes, is the word of acceptance and validation. There is also the physical straightening of your energetic system or chakras. In this open body stance energy flows more freely blocks can be dislodged and flow restored to closed off or protected areas of the energetic body. Not to mention blood flow improves!
So this week please Give a smile and just see what your get in return!
Your comments and questions are always welcome. And if you have a blog subject you think would be interesting send me a note at info@lifefirst.com.
Announcement!!! The Mark of a Druid my first in this series of fantasy fiction novels is now available in print at Amazon.com and e-book form from a link on the booksite and yes there is also a free audio version of The Mark of a Druid is out on www.podiobooks.com, iTunes.com, Podcastpickle.com, Amigofish.com and www.themarkofadruid.com Hear it for yourself free and stay tuned for the contest that will kick off the New Year and the New website. My author’s blog is located at http://www.rhondacarpenter.com/openbook/ I invite you to join me on Twitter, facebook or Myspace.
May We All Be As One!
Rhonda R. Carpenter

What Gratitude Can Get You?

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Greetings Readers and Happy Thanks Giving!

This weeks Got Insight section is about…

 

 

What Gratitude Can Get You.
When I think of the holiday season that is upon us I feel gratitude. It calls to mind all of my friends and my family those with us and those who have already crossed the veil. During this time of year I really revert to the excitement or childlike wonder) in decorating the house and cookie madness weekend, the family gatherings and great meals, conversation and laughter. More importantly this time of year reminds me to state aloud and to those it concerns how much I love them and appreciate them and their doings and support. It reminds me to look at the little things and say thank you out loud and show gratitude in my actions and deeds.
The laws of the universe are actually very simple. When you are grateful, truly—grateful, it is more than just a feeling, emotion or a thought, it is a vibrational frequency and like all energy attracts itself back to source. In this case that source being you!
In showing and being, living if you will. In a state of gratitude the universe, God, Goddess, or the matrix of the ever larger organism that we are a part of (Call it what you will… it doesn’t matter what you call it. It simply is the law of operation.) sends back to us thing in which to be grateful for. Think of the possibilities.
This week I am giving you the gift of homework!
Make a list of 5 to 10 things you are grateful for. It can be people, places, things, pets, situations. Especially if those situations of late have been difficult take a minute and think of one nice no matter how small it is and focus some gratitude toward that good or nice thing. Well, you ask what will that do Rhonda?
That will begin to shift the energy or vibration in your favor. More good will come in and around the situation or with the person with whom you are having an the issue. It is the law. It is that simple.
Then if those things on your list are people… tell them you are grateful or thankful for what ever it is. It doesn’t have to be big. A very dear friend of mine calls me during this week every year just to tell me how grateful she is to have me in her life. We will laugh and catch up and then I will return the gratitude and we both end the call smiling. It is not like we don’t talk all the time but we are there for each other throughout the year and that is what I am grateful to her for. I have many fiends and colleagues like this and I try to call all of them during this week and at least leave a voice mail or email saying thank you and that I appreciate them. I started this process earlier this month by sending e-cards. Just a little something to say I honor you and all your do!
If the thing you are grateful for is intangible hold the thought of it in your mind and bless it and thank it for being there. If it is an object clean it and say thank you for its services to you when you use it. Example: and not to be silly, but I love my stove it makes my life easier in way I can’t even count. Every time I touch it I think god I love this stove it is so great.
If in this minute you find yourself thinking hmmm my stove is okay but I could use a new one. Then you have just missed the point. Be grateful for what you have, now, in this moment. It will make your coming moments better.
So here is to all the readers who have made www.lifefirst.com exceed our goals this year of over Three million one hundred and eighty-five thousand and ten hits in October and holding over 3 million hits every month this year. And to those who are coming back to enjoy the blog you have made our numbers go from zero when we started the blog in March to over 60,000 in October and still growing. Thank you! I am grateful to be able to give back in any way I can. May your Thanksgiving be blessed and your families be protected everyday!
Your comments and questions are always welcome. And if you have a blog subject you think would be interesting send me a note at info@lifefirst.com.
Announcement!!! The Mark of a Druid my first in this series of fantasy fiction novels is now available in print at Amazon.com and e-book form from a link on the booksite and yes there is also a free audio version of The Mark of a Druid is out on www.podiobooks.com, iTunes.com, Podcatpickle.com, Amigofish.com and www.themarkofadruid.com Hear it for yourself and stay tuned for the contest that will kick off the New Year and the New website. My author’s blog is located at http://www.rhondacarpenter.com/openbook/ I invite you to join me on Twitter, facebook or Myspace.
May We All Be As One!
Rhonda R. Carpenter

 

 

What can you do about your depression?

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Greetings Readers,

This weeks Got Insight section is about…

 

 

 

Depression
   

This weeks seemed to be a week were I noticed that others talked about being depressed or stated that they were depressed So I thought I might talk about what can help besides your medication if you have been diagnosed with depression.

Everyone gets sad know, then and again, but clinical depression is more than just feeling sad or grieving for the loss or lack of something or someone. More often than not depression as a word is over used. It has become a catchall for simply not identifying what is wrong at the base of who you are. In other words, it is the new excuse for not taking action and making choices that will make you feel better by simply doing them. Let me be clear here, I am not talking about the person who is diagnosed with depression in one of its many forms. And you should never forgo diagnosis if feelings of sadness, desperation and helplessness persist for long periods of time over a few weeks.

I am not a doctor of medicine, but I have seen plenty of diagnosable depression in my family and the families of those I treat as a hypnotherapist. Often what the general public considers depression starts with a traumatic event or loss, but more often depression is a wearing down of ones resilience.

The medical field sees depression as: A feeling of sadness, futility, unworthiness, and or despair that may make you feel unable to cope with normal life. Stemming from or lead to physical pain, sleeplessness, spiraling thoughts, lack of energy, listlessness, eating issues, extreme uncontrollable mood swings. Major depression is a disabling condition that adversely affects a person’s family, work or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health. So how do you know if what you are feeling is a clinical type of depression?

Ask your-self how long have you felt this way? Have I experienced a recent trauma or loss, given birth, been physically injured. Then ask yourself the tough question… Do I feel like hurting myself or others? If the answer is yes, you must seek medical attention immediately. If you have a plan to harm yourself or others that is a very good sign this is not just a run of the mill sadness that will pass without you getting some help. No one knows how you feel inside, so you must take responsibility for asking for help or even demanding it when you don’t feel heard.

When a client comes to me and uses the description, “I am so depressed.” I will often ask the questions above. If there has been a trauma we go there and clear the event or events, if the issue is grief then I will explain the stages of grief and give them some tools to use when feeling sad, lonely or helpless. I will very often suggest that they see thier family doctor to be sure they are not dealing with blood sugar issues, or hormonal imbalances. Note: If you been diagnosed with clinically depression and are prescribed medication, take your medication and have a 3rd party to monitor your state of well-being. A family member you trust or a friend you can depend on is a good choice. It is very common that those who should be on medication take it for a time and then begin to feel better at which point they say, I feel great and stop taking their meds. Causing the disorder to flair and a spiraling down fall to follow.

So let’s talk about what you can do to help with these types of feelings, if you are on medication or not. Exercise will create a natural release of endorphins and sense of euphoria that can really help. Meditation is an excellent way to release sadness and find peace within yourself. Yoga can open the charkas and also bring a sense of balance. But if you haven’t identified the reason for the blues, sadness and other feelings, than you really are doing yourself an injustice. Hypnosis can help with that. There are many different techniques in which hypnosis can elevate common depression and even clinical depression in conjunction with medication and psychiatric care from a professional.

So what happens if your one of the people who has had their resilience worn down. A great example is if you have sick people in your home that you care for. You can start out strong and determined. But honestly, if you do not take care of you, than you can not take care of anyone else. This is something I learned the hard way after my husband’s heart attack and lately I have had to have my mind on this subject and do what makes me happy and whole in order to continue to take care of the people in my home. I practice this wonderful exercise for releasing stress and replenishing my energy so I can go on with what I love.

I take this to someplace outside. That works for me and means I am honoring myself by taking time for me. Sit with your feet flat on the ground, hands limp in your lap or at your side touching the ground. I like to have my back against a tree, it seems to assist me in feeling rounded. Take several deep breaths and allow your eyes to close. Then focus your mind on your breathing only, imagine of feel the air moving into and out of your body. You can even imagine colors leaving your body. Example: breathing in clean fresh air and exhaling a gray mist. Then have your mantra ready: a short positive statement that addresses the issues at hand and repeat it in sets of three. Three is a very powerful number. Mine of late has been. “The universe is supply and we are the recipients of that supply. The universe is supply and we are the recipients of that supply. The universe is supply and we are the recipients of that supply. And so it is.” I repeat this until I feel better, until I can’t stop smiling. I have had this excise bring me to tears and the release of fear and frustration. I have had this exercise simply make me feel safe. But what ever comes up as I do this mantra I let come. I don’t edit analyze or judge the information. It just is in that moment what it needs to be and I allow it. I am alone so who cares if I cry, or scream, or laugh out loud.

I invite you to honor your spirit with hope and calm and see what happens for you. I would love to hear about it. Please remember that there is a free audio library on http://www.lifefirst.com/library.htm it is there to use enjoy!

Your comments and questions are always welcome. And if you have a blog subject you think would be interesting send me a note at info@lifefirst.com.

Announcement!!! The Mark of a Druid my first in this series of fantasy fiction novels is now available in print and e-book form and yes it is also the free audio version of The Mark of a Druid is out on www.podiobooks.com, iTunes.com, Podcatpickle.com, Amigofish.com and www.themarkofadruid.com Hear it for yourself and stay tuned for the contest that will kick off the New Year and the New website. My authors blog is located at http://www.rhondacarpenter.com/openbook/

May We All Be As One!

Rhonda R. Carpenter