Meditating in Small Chunks

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

Yesterday I watched a video posted by my Twitter friend Ryan Biddulph, on the benefits of meditation.  Have a look:

Boy, do I know what he means when he says we get caught up in day to day activities, like "gotta pay that bill".  I can relate when he says we get so obsessed with getting by, that we forget to live.  I've certainly been guilty of this. 

Although I've been meditating for a few years now, there are some days when I just don't get around to it.

Well I can't use that excuse now that I have a Round Tuit.  

I watched this video exactly when I needed to.  The Universe was giving me a nudge.  Time to get my meditation on!  And I've decided to follow Ryan's suggestion and try to meditate for 5 minutes every hour.  My main concern is that I will simply forget.  But I do work better when I have a schedule.  So every hour on the hour is my target.

Thanks for watching the video.  It spoke to me, and I hope it speaks to you too.

p.s. I may not have been in a Cambodian jungle, but I did relish the peace and quiet of the forest I was in yesterday morning while blackberry picking :-)

Day 40: Still Learning

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

Yesterday was my boyfriend's niece's 2nd birthday, so we went over to his sister's house for a BBQ and family party.  We always like going over there because both she and her husband really good cooks, and the booze is always plentiful!

For a few years now his sister has expressed a desire to move house.  They've got 3 young children and 2 of them share a bedroom.  It's a nice house, in a very nice location, but a tad small for their family.  Her husband however, doesn't want to move.

So last night we were chatting with her once more about the possibility of them moving to a bigger house.  She came out with something which really surprised me.  She said she's starting to accept the fact that they won't be moving any time soon.  She started talking about how you should just appreciate what you have and not pine away for something you don't have.  Life's too short and you should count your blessings.

I was really surprised to hear her say this, because I've never heard her talk like this before.  She got all philosophical on us!  It was nice, quite frankly, to hear her speak like this.  You should be appreciative of what you already have (nice house, nice location etc...) and stop worrying about what you don't have.  That is the quickest way to get more of what you like.  Appreciate it.  She wants a bigger house?  She's decided to appreciate the nice one she already has.

After a few minutes of hearing her talk like this, I was reminded of what I wrote in my last post.  People around me are starting to say things, and behave in certain ways which are now a reflection of what I am trying to attract myself.  They are showing me the way.  Teachers are popping up in places (and people) I hadn't expected.  You know what they say, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. 

Guess I'm ready!

Day 39: Learning from Novices.

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

Yesterday, as the stock markets once again, plunged, I had the slightly daunting task of telling my boyfriend that his shares (which I had been watching online for him, while he was busy doing some DIY) had fallen quite a bit.  His reaction?

"Damn!"

Pause......

"Oh, well.  It's just money."

He shrugged his shoulders, cracked a joke and carried on what he was doing.   The man pivoted like an expert!  I was so impressed.  I stood there and watched him continue to sand a piece of wood. 

Last week, while talking to my brother, he told me he lost a ton of money on his shares, which he followed up with "oh well, it's just money."  He then changed the subject to something lighter.

I kind of forgot about what my brother had said last week, until my boyfriend said the exact same thing yesterday.  It got me to thinking.  These are two guys who are both successful, and who both have a knack for attracting money to them.  They both are able to see the potential money in many situations. 

Now, I've never heard either one of them talk about the Law of Attraction (I've talked to my boyfriend, but the conversation is usually one-way), or how their thoughts and emotional well-being have helped them attract money.  I think it's something they both instinctively know.

And then I started to think, there's a reason these two guys are in my life, and it's not just because one of them is family.  There's a reason I had this conversation with both of them.  You attract what you think about.  (like I didn't already know this) You attract certain people.  Example: I believe it's extremely important to laugh, and as a result, I'm surrounded by some very funny people (family, friends, boyfriend).  They make me laugh A LOT!

My point is: I often turn to experts outside of my circle, to learn from.  But I don't necessarily have to do that.  I've got at least two experts in my life right now.  I just didn't realize it.  They may not talk about it, but these guys know how to attract what they want.  Which makes me happy!  It tells me I'm on the right road. 

Their attitude towards money is inspiring.  Should we be putting so much pressure on money in an effort to attract it?  Or should we just shrug our shoulders, and trust that the money will flow back to us.  I think we all know the answer to that one.

My teachers yesterday were two of the people closest to me.  They weren't "experts".  They're just two guys who know the secret, without necessarily knowing they know it!

My lesson?  Listen to those closest to me.  There's a reason they are close to me.  They will teach me what I need to learn.

Day 38: Asking and Receiving

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

This Money Attracting Challenge has got me paying attention to my thoughts and feelings.  It has me searching for inspiration.  It keeps me accountable (because I said I'd journal this online).  Occasionally, it gets me a bit frustrated.  I will admit that there are days or moments rather, when I just feel, well, at a loss.

It's a deeply ingrained (and bad) habit to try and figure out the "how" of so many things: How will this money come to me? How will I figure out what I will have to do?  How will I accomplish this? How will I find the resources? Ah! That question turned on a lightbulb in my head. 

I look for inspiration quite a bit, especially on the internet.  There are so many great resources, so many great videos, blogs, newsletter, people to follow on Twitter who inspire me and for those I am grateful.  But there are times, when I can't find them.  Simply come up a dud.  I go to read a blog that I regularly read and the post doesn't "speak" to me.  Not that it's a bad post, it just didn't add value to me on that particular day.  I'll still go back to it.  It's just that the writer was speaking to a different audience on that day.

So I returned to my question" How will I find the resources?"  Something about that question struck a chord with me.  So I decided to do what I usually do in these situations.  Found a quiet place and just meditated.  It was while meditating that the answer came to me.  It's glaringly obvious, actually. 

We all have a Source.  As you know, I read a lot of Abraham Hicks.  Most people who are interested in the Law of Attraction do.  It was Esther who taught me how to contact my own Source, through meditation.  S/he, or they, collectively call themselves Efram.  He's my go to guru.  I've known this for a few years now, but amazingly, I still sometimes forget about him.

But not yesterday. I learned a trick from Abraham Hicks and was reminded of it yesterday. I asked Efram "Please help me to find the vibration necessary to feel abundant.". That's it.  As soon as the request was sent, the feeling came to me, immediately, like a thunderbolt.   I felt amazing. 

It's a simple as that.  Asking for help, and receiving it.  Sometimes we forget to ask.  I know I do.  Sometimes help is offered to us, and we don't see it as an opportunity.  If it's offered, you probably requested it on some level....so accept it!  Not accepting help is equal to rejecting it.  Telling the Universe,

"Don't send this thing my way"

We all need help from time to time.  Accept it.  Appreciate it. Bless it.  You'll find yourself surrounding by helpful people.  I know I do!

Day 37: Visualizing Cheques and Feeling Good!

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

The morning of Day 37, and when the mail arrived, I walked into our hallway to see an envelope with one of those windows on it.  Inside I could see RED paper.  My heart immediately started pounding.  Did I forget to pay a bill????  Red means final notice, doesn't it? WTH????

Fortunately, I was able to get control of my thoughts.  I turned around, took a deep breath, and did some pivoting.  What would it look like if I got cheques through the mail?  I immediately started to visualize cheques pouring through the mail slot.  I saw myself opening the envelopes, pulling out the cheques, and seeing the figures on them.  Boy, that felt better!  I must admit, I was proud of myself for taking a fearful moment and turning it into a happy one.

After I got myself into a better-feeling place, I turned back around, picked up the envelope and opened it.  It was a voter registration card, confirming our details.  I guess the red was to let us know it was an important document, but sheesh, I could have done without that heart pounding.

However, being a "glass is half full" kinda gal, I felt appreciation for the moment, because it gave me a chance to test and practise my pivoting skills. 

Remember, it's not which way the wind is blowing, but if you are able to adjust your sails. 

Now, who said that?

Making Abundant Money Choices

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

Yesterday I continued to watch Andrea Hess' video series on Youtube, where she had set herself her own Money Attracting Challenge.

In particular, I was drawn to a video called "Making Abundant Money Choices"  The concept is this: Make choices regarding your money, on how you would like to stand, financially, in 3 to 6 months.  Let's be clear.  She doesn't say make choices based on where you'd like to be 5 years from now.  She's set a reasonable time frame I think, so that your money choices don't bankrupt you in a few weeks' time.

But to make choices on where we'd like to be in a few months time, sends out certain vibrations.  You're basically saying, here's where I expect to be in 3 months. And, as you know, expecting a certain outcome is a certain way to manifest it.

So I decided to start making money decisions based on where I'd like to be by the end of August, as per the terms of The Money Attracting Challenge.

It got me thinking of all the things I want to do, how I can use my money, where I can invest it, what fun I'd have with it.  I started daydreaming, or better yet, visualizing myself with the money.  I haven't quite decided where I'll put it, but will keep you posted.

Other activities for the day?  The usual, folks.  Always with the meditation!  Keeping a closer eye on what I'm thinking, and what I'm feeling.  Making conscious decisions to pivot....it gets easier the more you practice it.  Cutting out the criticisms, and boy has August provided a lot for me to criticize!  If you're not a regular reader, I live in London....'nuff said. 

Appreciation is Bringing Me The Goods

By Anne Bellamy, Author of Using The Law of Attraction To Help The Universe Help You

This weekend the dog-sitting began. I wasn't exactly ecstatic about this when we first agreed.  I was concerned that my boyfriend was going away that weekend and that I would be alone with a dog (not being a "dog person" this freaked me out a bit) 

However, I decided to let go of any worries I had, and decided it would all work out.  My boyfriend's weekend got cancelled (due to external reasons - not ME!) and I would not have to spend the entire weekend alone with this dog.

Not only that, but her owners showed up with: 4 oranges, 1 quart of milk, half a watermelon, and a blackberry crumble.  Yes, they emptied the contents of their fridge in anticipation for their trip.  They gave us the food they didn't think would keep for a week.  To me, it's just more FREEBIES and I accepted them with thanks. 

This weekend I've meditated, and did my 40 minute run both days. Both of these activities I look forward to.  I ALWAYS feels good afterwards. 

More blackberry picking....the forest is absolutely heaving with them!

I'm giving thanks more and more for the little things.  I've talked about this before, but I realize more and more how much I took for granted.  How I would scoff at free things that didn't seem like much (like the friends who brought the food).  I'm learning more and more to feel appreciation for everything that comes my way: be it money, food, drink, fun events, you name it. I'm looking out for, expecting their arrival and appreciating them when they get here.

What about you?  What do you take for granted that you should be showing appreciation for?

p.s. dog's been easy!