Expansion Encounters - with Dusty
"Dreams come true in 2002!"
Thank you to all of you who continue to support Life Now and our ventures!
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If you prefer to read this online, you will find it as "November, 2002" at https://www.angelfire.com/ia/stburst/expansion.html
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Yep, It's Contest Time!
We're coming to that time of year again! We need a healthy phrase for 2003. That one will be easy to rhyme! "Fancy free in 2003." - "Busy as a bee in 2003"
And I KNOW you can come up with better ones that that! Send your phrases (as many as you'd like) to LIFE NOW and our judges will decide which phrase will appear in each issue of Expansion Encounters through next year. We will even create a Winner's Page at the Life Now site that will offer a referral to your site if you have one.
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SHORT CUTS TO AWARENESS - Balance
As the year progresses, we continue to include a series of personal reminders and suggestions for relaxation exercises and methods for uniting in communication with others.
Discovery is everywhere.
May these personal reminders give you the joy of discovery and enlightenment.
Each Short Cut best finds its enchantment if the exercises are performed in a quiet, relaxing space.
There are no "short cuts" if the path of awareness has not already been traveled. Each person's path is unique.
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Find a quiet space to sit and release all surroundings.
Hold both hands out in front of you, open, with palms facing you. Tap the edges of your hands together, along the edge of the little fingers. As you do this, say this affirmation ten times:
"I embrace my allness and the magnificence of my life."
PURPOSE: To bring balance into all aspects of your being.
HINT: Results may not seem obvious. The resulting balance is a subconscious happening through nerve impulses.
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Facets of Light - The Wonder of Beauty
Sparkling facets surround with warm penetration creating a rainbow of delight and comfort.
A sparkle from a distance provides a profound ray of light - a touch of wisdom to absorb.
We see each color reveal itself as we focus on individual facets.
A friend offers understanding.
A teacher offers knowledge.
An acquaintance offers wisdom.
We accept this awesome and magnificent beauty through a special Promise.
The rainbow is complete.
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Just as I was considering including one other person's article in each of the newsletters (I'm running shallow of material to share!) along came Randy Peyser's worthwhile holiday article!
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NO MORE CRAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Dreading the holidays? If you want to transform your potentially "crappy" holiday season into a much brighter experience, try the following tips from Randy Peyser, the author of "Crappy to Happy: Small Steps to Big Happiness NOW!"
1. VISITING A PROBLEM RELATIVE? EAT AT A CHINESE RESTAURANT!
Imagine shrinking your gnarly relative into a Chinese food take-out box. Pretend he is munchkin sized and has a little itsy bitsy voice. Even when he screams, "Help. Let me out of here!," you can go about your day knowing that although you still need to deal with this gnome, he's no longer bigger than you are.
2. TAME YOUR WORRY MONSTER.
Worries are usually about something that may or may not occur in the future. If worry is sneaking up on you this holiday season, recognize that in this present moment, you are safe. Look at your surroundings. Feel this moment. Smell this moment. Touch this moment. Be in this moment alone.
3. GET ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED.
Make a list of friends you can call on in case of difficult times, and keep this list handy. Also ask for heavenly assistance. Someone up there may be eagerly waiting to hear from you.
4. KNOW YOUR "PSP."
If you want to be happy around your family over the holidays, know your "PSP" -- your "Parent Saturation Point" -- and lovingly make your exit before you've reached it!
5. BE AN ANGEL IN YOUR PAST
If you recall a painful holiday memory from your ancient history, imagine that you are an angel. Go to that former Self who experienced so much pain and comfort her. Tell her that, in time, things will work out. Hold her as she weeps. Be very gentle with your sweet Self, in the past, present and future. Your love is essential to your healing.
6. GOING TO A HOLIDAY PARTY? GIVE UP THE NOTION OF HAVING PERFECT HAIR OR THE PERFECT BODY
You might as well accept yourself the way you are. There are only five people on the planet at any given time who have perfect hair or the perfect body, and chances are, you and I are not one of them.
7. LEARN THE ART OF NON-COMPROMISE
Sometimes we compromise ourselves by attending family functions that we really don't want to attend. When we compromise ourselves like that, nobody wins. Before you commit to attending any holiday function, think about whether that event would nurture you, then make your choice based on what you truly need.
8. MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF EACH DAY BY THE LOVE YOU'VE SHARED
You never know what others are experiencing as they go through this holiday season, so soften your gaze and look through kind eyes. Smile. You just might make the biggest difference in someone else's day.
9. NOTICE BEAUTY
Even if the holidays feel unbearable, the birds still sing and the flowers still grow. Walk in nature. Take every opportunity you can to notice the beauty that surrounds you.
10. FILE IT
If a holiday upset cannot be resolved immediately, write it down and place it in a "Healing" file. You'll feel better because your mind will be freed up so you don't have to continually keep all the thoughts, facts, and figures circulating in your head.
11. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE
Whatever you're thinking or feeling, you will attract more of the same. Therefore, sift out as many negative thoughts about the holidays as you can and replace them with positive ones.
12. PRAY FOR THE MAGICAL UNFOLDING OF YOUR DAY
Each morning, bless the day ahead of you by asking that it be filled with peace, a pleasant surprise, comfort, or any other quality you desire. Be specific, then notice how your day unfolds.
13. LET THE CORNERS OF YOUR LIPS TURN INTO A SMILE
Lighten up. Practice smiling, then work up to laughing. It's good for your immune system.
14. TURN INWARD TO TOUCH THE DIVINE
Light a candle and listen to the sound of the flame. Just sit with the silence. Breathe and listen. Divine inspiration may come in a whisper, so be open, ready and willing.
15. GO STUFF A TURKEY-MAKE EVERY DAY THANKSGIVING
Since whatever we think multiplies, start appreciating what you already have rather than longing for what you don't. As you keep expressing gratitude, more and more will show up in your life to be grateful for. As you notice the good things that are happening, put on your Pilgrim suit and gives thanks.
16. STAY IN THE FLOW OF THE DAY
Answers come-they always do. But not always the second you want them. Each day will bring you a special gift if you stay open to receive it. Stay in the flow of what happens today. There is a plan for this day. Your answer will come at its proper time.
17. FEEL ALL OF YOUR FEELINGS, EVEN THE DIFFICULT ONES
If you are feeling painful feelings right now, don't stuff them. Let yourself feel your feelings. Pain comes and pain goes. It might come again, and then it will go again. Keep riding the waves as each feeling ebbs and flows. This process takes time and courage, but is well worth the effort. Trust that there is a greater purpose at work here. Ultimately you will arrive at a new and better shore.
18. ANGELS ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS-SO SIGN UP
We are all here to be each other's angels, so why not gather some friends and create an Angel Team? Give what it is that you want most to receive this holiday season. After giving your best, let the Divine do the rest.
- copyright Randy Peyser, 2002
Author of "Crappy to Happy: Small Steps to Big Happiness NOW!"
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Here are a few sites I find very worthwhile. I will be including those of subscribers so, if you have a site and think I might not be aware of it, let me know!
Thank you to you precious souls who have agreed to exchange links or agreed to include information about my book, "Music Is Everywhere," at your site! If I have missed anyone, let me know!!
The World Wide Online Meditation Center
Lightbearer Presentations
Family News
Authentic Entrepreneur
Beyond the Rainbow
Metaphysics and the Paranormal
Self Improvement Online
Indie Bible
The Feel Good Metaphysical Place
Franklin 1st News
Chastity Rose's Garden
Parallel Youniversity
The Light at Toddington Manor
Operas for Youth
Music Morsels Newsletter
Along with these, you can find more music sites on my new link page
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Enjoy every moment to the fullest! - Dusty
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