Hello Girlfriends – Tony Robbins (American self-help author and motivational speaker) stated, “We limit ourselves to our true potential.  We are afraid to ask for too much in life.  We have a sense of guilt to want it all so in turn we settle.  We settle for less pay, we settle for mediocracy, we settle for the so-so relationships.

THE QUESTION HERE IS, “WHAT ARE WE ASKING, AND ARE WE SPECIFIC IN WHAT WE ARE ASKING?

DO WE ASK WITH LIMITED BELIEFS?

DO WE ASK WITH UNCERTAINTY?

DO WE ASK KNOWING THAT WE ARE NOT GOING TO REALLY GET IT?

-OR-

DO WE ASK WITH CONVICTION!

DO WE ASK WITH CERTAINTY!

DO WE ASK KNOWING IT’S COMING OUR WAY!

It’s how we ask and what we believe that opens up the universe to start working in our favor.  I want to share a story of a homeless man.  I was walking home one evening and I was quickly being approached by this homeless man.  As he was approaching me, I thought, “Well what do I do?”  I don’t like to give the homeless cash for I’m not sure if they will buy much needed food with it.  The other voice inside me said, “Who am I to judge on what he’ll do with the money for in giving we receive.”  So he asked like I thought he would, “Do you have a quarter?”  Whatever can he do with simply a quarter I thought?  So I gave him exactly what he asked for – A QUARTER! 

YOU SEE LIFE WILL PAY WHATEVER PRICE YOU ASK OF IT!

So why not ask BIG and for exactly what you want?

–Think BIG and Ask BIG—

The late Jim Rohn who was mentor to Tony Robbins stated that we ask these questions to ourselves:

“WHY – WHY NOT- WHY NOT YOU – WHY NOT NOW!”

We are made in the image of GOD and our creator obviously thought BIG – He moved mountains, created oceans and made each one of us unique and different.  We so often want to stay in our boxes and think we can’t ask for too much.  We can’t ask too many questions, in fear of appearing unknowing.  We can’t laugh too much for we risk appearing the fool.  To reach out to another is to risk involvement.  To love is to risk being loved in return.  To try at all is to risk failure.  But risk we must, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. 

Use your imagination and ask away – ask with conviction and ask with belief in knowing there is power in the unspoken word.  Sit back and be in WONDER and AMAZEMENT……Enjoy the possibilities of the greatness of our DIVINE!

When GOD has a plan for you that’s BIGGER than you – no one….and I do mean NO ONE can stop you……

Stay focused and think BIG!

Remember, may the possibilities of today excite you!

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Hello Girlfriends – I wrote several blogs ago, “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”  Well, I’m going to continue along these lines.  Asking for help is a little different than allowing to be taken care of by others. 

Knowing you can care for yourself but allowing to be taken care of.

To allow our significant others, our girlfriends, our mothers, fathers, sisters, family to come to us and do things for us is priceless.  Not asking for help but allow the “Power of Receiving” and accepting this gift of being taken care of.

You may be asking what do you mean by being taken care of?  Well, this can be a simple gesture from a neighbor taking out your trash, picking up your mail or newspaper, to having someone volunteer to fix you dinner and bring it over to you or watch your children for a few hours while you take care of yourself.

Such a lovely thing to have someone unexpectedly bring you flowers, or cook a meal since they know you’ve been extremely busy at work.

How do you react when someone wants to do something wonderful for you? 

Do you accept graciously and say “thank you.”

Do you feel as if you have to reciprocate immediately? 

Do you not know what to say and end up saying, “you didn’t have to do this for me but it’s very kind nonetheless?” 

Next time this happens to you watch and feel your reaction to this kindness. 

For myself, I tell that person how grateful I am for their presence in my life and I simply smile in joy.  I call these wonderful surprises in life “GOD WINKS.”

Now of course it goes both ways, you too can do a kind gesture for others.  It’s always so much more gratifying to give then to receive.

Would love to hear your comments on how you feel when someone comes along and wants to take care of you?

Remember, may the possibilities of today excite us all!

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by Marci Calantonio

Here’s my wonderful revelation.  The Law of Attraction is an energy force always working to support us.  It always responds to the story we tell!

I’ve been really working on the Power of Receiving; to allow good fortune to enter my life.  At first, I was unwilling or limited, based on thoughts that it was only easy for someone else to receive.  I watched them excitedly and with happiness, but always believed it was my place to be content with “just enough.”  May I say that I have always been receiving “just enough!”  Now I realize if I just allow, I receive more than enough!

One day, I had to change my story in an instant.  I changed my perspective.  The abundance I desired began not with a trickle, but an unending flow.  

Here is my story:

My daughter, Cat, was going to Cambridge, England for a college summer study program, and had the opportunity to remain with her classmates for up to 3 weeks afterwards.  One February evening, she came to me and sat on the floor in my office and looked up at me and said, I’m coming home right after the session.” WHAT!  I encouraged her to STAY!  EXPLORE!  DO NEW THINGS!  She was not doing it “on her own.” 

In one instant, I said, “What if I met you there?”  Her eyes were big as saucers, “REALLY, MOM!” 

I knew, in the space of that one instant, I was going to England that summer.  Why not?

Having a family of 5, we always have “just enough.”  Certainly, there was no room to budget for a whirlwind trip 5 months away.  A glorious 21-day trip to England, Ireland and Wales J 

Cat immediately asked, “How are you going to do it?” 

In that space of the pause, it was clear.  I was going to work with other people’s horses and earn all the money I needed, without creating hardship on my family!

I had a clear intention.  I stated it loudly.  The parameters were rigid.  There was no other way.  This was happening and I deserved it. 

Beginning the next day, I created a flyer and put it at the barn where I volunteered.  I Two days later, I had been asked to groom, walk out, train, break bad ground manners for many beautiful horses.  Collaboration with girlfriends!  Everyone was so happy to support what I was doing! 

I was paid in cash for what I love to do.  I watched the pile grow.  I counted it and imagined what it was going towards and how much more I needed to achieve the goal.  By April I had over $800.00, and then had a major $400.00 car repair.  I just intended stronger.  I had to recoup that money spent to keep the car in good order.  By May, I had $1,200.00.  By June, I had 1,500.00.   I earned the price of the round-trip airfare with a bit to spare, which was my intention. 

It was magical.  It is the Law of the Universe.  We all have a stockpile of abundance, waiting to be tapped into.  It is our birthright.  Collaboration of spirited girlfriends and balcony cheerleaders is all it takes to stay committed, chart our course, and reap our rewards.

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Todays guest contributor is Amanda Owen - she is the author of The Power of Receiving: A Revolutionary Approach to Giving Yourself the Life You Want and Deserve (Tarcher/Penguin) Learn more here www.ThePowerofReceiving.com

I used to chase after my goals as if they were prey and I was the hunter. Whether I focused with laser-like intensity, wrote a detailed grammatically correct wish-list or made bargains with God, I was a person who was on task. No half-hearted attempts from me!

When the goal-object of my affection—whether a desired writing project, a person or other goals—didn’t manifest, I would try to figure out what had gone wrong, what I could improve. Then, like Sisyphus rolling that boulder up the mountain, I would gather my energy for another try. It never occurred to me that only 50% was required from me to manifest my goal.

Most of us have been taught that if you want something, you should go after it. And it’s true that without initiative and activity, you will have a hard time accomplishing much of anything. But have you ever wondered what your goal wants from you?

If you think of your goal as checking you out to see if you are a good fit, it makes sense that being attractive to your goal is just as important as concentrating on what you want.

Follow these seven goal-writing tips and you will be well on your way to achieving your dreams.

1. Write Down Only One Goal

The reason that I advise starting with only one goal is so that you can give it your undivided attention. Many, many goals never get enough umph to manifest simply because too little attention is paid to them. If you focus on several goals at the same time, it’s a bit like double-dating. Can you blame a goal for feeling lukewarm about you or wanting to find someone else—someone who will appreciate it and give it lots of attention?

2. Write Down Your Goal in One Sentence

Writing your goal in one sentence forces you to be clear about what you want. People love it when you are concise. Nobody likes to play guessing games or to be held hostage listening to a long rambling list of requests or demands! It’s the same with your goal. So make sure your sentence is specific and concise.

3. Give Your Goal a Time Frame

Deadlines give you something to aim for whether you are training for a marathon, planning a wedding or finishing a work project. A goal is more likely to spring into action when it has ten days to deliver than if it has an unlimited amount of time to get it done.

4. Your Goal Should Be Simple and Specific

The more specific you are, the more your goal has to work with. This is true for any conversation or any relationship. But too much information up front can be a bit arduous for your goal. If you are on a first date, for example, and your date presents a long list of requirements that include specifics about love-making ability, plans for children and salary must-haves, would you think twice about seeing that person again?

5. Don’t Get Hung Up on How Your Goal Is Worded

If it’s not spelled correctly or the grammar is incorrect and you have a double negative in your sentence, don’t worry about it unless your goal is to be an English teacher. Just start the process.

6. Your Goal Should Be Measurable

You need to know when you have actually achieved your goal. For example, if your goal is to get a job, you will know whether you have a job or you don’t. If your goal is to be happy or to feel good, ask yourself how you will know that you have reached your goal.

7. Don’t Limit Yourself

Don’t decide ahead of time that your goal is unrealistic. Write exactly what you want. You are starting a relationship with your goal. You and the goal will work out some of the finer details as you get to know one another.

Once you write your goal down, set it aside. You are now in a relationship with your goal. Be a good partner; be kind and considerate. Listen carefully so that you can receive what your goal is saying to you.

My boulder-rolling days are behind me. I now know that I am in charge of 50% and my goal has the other 50%. And I am always interested and eager to hear what my goal wants from me. It’s a relief to have the input and help!

What does your goal want from you?

Amanda Owen Bio

Amanda Owen is an author, speaker, and consultant. Her research during the last twenty years into the nature of receptivity and its link to manifestation led her to develop a system that helps people manifest the lives they want by developing their capacity to receive. She reports her findings in her latest book The Power of Receiving: A Revolutionary Approach to Giving Yourself the Life You Want and Deserve (Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2010) Best-selling author Christiane Northrup, M.D. says, “The Power of Receiving is brilliant, elegant, profound and enormously practical.” Learn more about Amanda Owen and The Power of Receiving at www.ThePowerofReceiving.com

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