A Candle To Light Your Way

Please Note! A Candle to Light Your Way Blog has Moved!

2010-05-16T14:59:00.001-06:00

Hi All,

My blog has moved! Please visit my new blog home at:

http://www.ACandleToLightYourWay.wordpress.com

Please update your bookmarks accordingly, and I hope to meet you there soon. You're warmly welcomed, and I hope you'll share with friends, too.

<Much Love,

Kim, the Spiritual Fulfillment Coach

http://www.KimLoftis.com

Embracing Your Big Fat Ass Show Link

2008-09-03T03:58:00.001-06:00

Hi All,

For those of you who may have missed our wonderful Empowerment Library segment with Janette Barber and Laura Banks last night, I strongly encourage you to listen at the archive link, at:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/EmpowermentSanctuary/2008/09/02/Empowerment-Library-Embracing-Your-Big-Fat-Ass

For the first hour, Kelly, Laura, Janette and I discussed the book and the concepts behind it, plus Laura and Janette shared some great stories from the book along with their most treasured personal achievements. In the second hour, Kelly and I continued the show by talking about reasons for being overweight, plus powerful tools we can use to combat the battle of the bulge.

This show was an absolute blast, and I hope the listeners had as much fun as we did!

Want to listen and / or download the MP3?

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/EmpowermentSanctuary/2008/09/02/Empowerment-Library-Embracing-Your-Big-Fat-Ass

Love,

Kim

Ready to Embrace Your Big Fat Ass? No, Really!

2008-08-30T13:18:00.005-06:00

Join us at Empowerment Library on Tuesday, September 2nd at 7 PM Eastern for a hilariously funny conversation with Janette Barber & Laura Banks, Authors of Embracing Your Big Fat Ass! You don’t want to miss this show!!

Embracing Your Big Fat Ass is not your typical self help book. It is the truly genius weaving together of real stories and anecdotes that artfully balance between the hysterically funny and deeply poignant struggles & experiences commonly faced by women everywhere.

This book encourages women toward self empowerment, self love, and self acceptance, all the while making you cry until you laugh and laugh until you cry.

Janette Barber, a former stand up comic, is a 6 time Emmy award winning TV producer (winning for The Rosie O’Donnell Show & The View). She is also a writer, having co-authored the USA Today Bestseller, “Breaking the Rules” with her writing partner Laura Banks.

Janette is a former TV Food Network Host and executive producer. She has been a spokesperson for Molly McButter where she created original low fat recipes and healthy eating tips for their website and ad campaigns. Janette wrote a year-long recipe column in the famed cook book section of First for Women Magazine, “Winning at Slimming with Janette.”

Currently she creates healthy recipes for her blog, is now in development with ElmLife on creating a web-based, interactive, artificially intelligent software guide. An animated version of Janette, herself, will host the guide and interact with users to help them develop better, healthier eating habits.

Janette has lost over 100 pounds and has maintained that loss for over twenty years largely by learning new ways to make favorite recipes so that they tasted fattening but were actually healthy. This was the concept behind her TVFN show, “Lighten Up! with Janette and Christina,” which she co-hosted with Martha Stewart producer, Christina Deyo.

Laura Banks has toured the country as a stand up comic and improvisational player originally working with Whoopi Goldberg in the troupe Spontaneous Combustion in San Diego. Next came starring roles in three indie films for Roger Corman, followed by the Manhattan Dating Project in 2002, which Laura wrote, produced, and starred in.

Laura has hosted the TV talk show Inside Space for the SciFi Channel as well as having hosted a TV infomercial for the famous Pierre Michael Salons, 5th Ave. at the Trump Tower, New York. Her radio career began writing and performing nationally syndicated comedy bits for Dick Clark’s United Stations Radio Networks. She was also the voice of the NBA (National Basketball Association).

She then co-authored, with writing partner Janette Barber, the USA Today Bestseller Breaking the Rules, Last Ditch Tactics for Landing the Man of Your Dreams (Career Press) and Love Online (Career Press).

Laura is the host of Star Gal Radio, broadcasting on CRN Digital Talk, and writes a humorous astrology column on Tarot.com, boasting a million readers per month.

Laura is also currently the co-owner of Targeted Nutritionals, LLC with her business partner, Dr. Alan Pressman working as a producer within the radio infomercial industry.

This show is going to be funny, poignant and totally empowering, so please join us on Empowerment Library on Tuesday, September 2 at 7:00 PM eastern time. And tell your friends about it, too.

Love,
Kim

Love: The Sweetest Ingredient

2008-02-16T14:39:00.002-07:00

One of my clients, who I will refer to as Maggie, went through a period last year where she felt completely drained, totally stressed out and extremely overwhelmed. “I don’t know what to do!”, she exclaimed to me during one of our sessions. “I feel like I’ve hit a brick wall.”

I encouraged Maggie to remember the importance of self-care. We live in a hectic, fast-paced society. There’s always something going on, whether it be working, social activities or taking care of our families. In the midst of our busy lives, we tend to overlook how crucial it is to care for ourselves, too.

Think of self-care like a yummy recipe. It requires several key ingredients in order to turn out just right. These include the right amount of sleep for us, healthy foods, exercise, time spent around supporting people, and plenty of inspiration in our lives. But there’s one ingredient that really makes this recipe truly magnificent.

The sweetest ingredient in the self-care recipe is self-love. If we don’t love ourselves, we aren’t going to bother to care for ourselves in the first place because we don’t feel worthy of doing so. Just as God cherishes each of us, we must also learn to cherish ourselves and give ourselves the best possible tender loving care. Being busy people, this is not always easy to achieve. Here are a few tips to help you to give yourself the love and attention you truly deserve.

Don’t beat yourself up! Ah yes, the blame shame game! We’ve all done it. “Gosh, am I ever stupid.” “If I had only done this differently.” Or, my personal favorite, “But I’m not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough”, etc. What are you achieving by beating yourself up over past events? You’re simply making yourself feel worse, and that will only decrease your motivation. Why not try forgiving yourself instead? Say to yourself, “Tomorrow is another day, and I can learn to do things in a way that I can appreciate and in a way that makes me feel better about myself and my situation.” Look into a mirror and remind yourself that you are a beloved child of God. Tell yourself, “I have the courage to make positive changes in my life.” Find the support you need to help you to shift your attitude from negativity to empowerment and contentment.

Next, treat yourself! Engage in an activity you enjoy, at least once a week. This doesn’t have to cost you a lot of money. You could take a stroll through nature’s splendor, cuddle up with a good book, or volunteer for an organization you appreciate. As long as it brings a smile to your face and a song to your heart, that’s what’s important.

Finally, reach out! The power of friendship to bolster our confidence and remind us how wonderful we truly are is huge! Have you ever had someone say to you that you made their day or that you made them happy in some way? How did that make you feel? Did it make you feel better about yourself and your importance in the world? That’s part of the wonderful power of friendship. When we discover how much other people love us, it helps us to love ourselves more, in the process.

In closing, let me share a great website link with you. It’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face. This site is called the Automatic Flatterer. Get ready to smile!Click here!If you’d like some extra help in learning to love yourself more, I’d be honored to witness and explore with you as your coach.Together, we can find tools and techniques to help you recognize just how lovable, beautiful and incredible you truly are.

I wish you all the love in the world.

NOTE: This article will appear in tomorrow's Heartsong newsletter. Check out the Heartsong archives, and subscribe here!

Lots of Love,
Kim, the Spiritual Fulfillment Coach

A Valentine's Wish

2008-02-14T06:20:00.002-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I wrote the following poem as a symbol of my love and gratitude for each and every one of you, my readers. I am so honored and grateful to be journeying with you and for your presence in my life. I send you my heart-felt thanks, and lots of love, today and every day.

A Valentine's Wish

May your heart beat wildly with happiness,
May your arms always have someone to hold,
May your voice ring out with rich laughter,
May your face hurt from smiling.
May your days overflow with bliss,
May prosperity and success enrich your life,
May your eyes be bright with joy,
May your thoughts be calm and serene.
May your spirit know the assurance that God loves you,
and that you are ever so beautiful, worthy, wonderful.
May you open to receive love,
Blessings,
Fulfillment,
Endless, glorious, fabulous possibilities.
May you remember your Divinity,
May you reach for your dreams,
May you touch all whom you meet with love.
Today and every day,
May you recognize how amazing,
astounding,
outstanding you truly are.
May you extend your hand and grasp your true potential,
And use it to empower yourself and others.
Through your example,
You can assist the world to shine more brightly.

Blessings to you, my beloved Valentine's, today, and every day!

Lots of Love,
Kim, the Spiritual Fulfillment Coach

A Profound Gift of Love, for Valentine's Day or Any Day!

2008-02-12T05:38:00.000-07:00

Dearest Friend,

Are you searching for something profound for Valentine’s Day?

What if this gift could result in more trust with your beloved?

Suppose this gift could help you share a deeper intimacy?

Now imagine this gift could guide you into a state of Divine Love?

And you don’t have to be in a relationship to benefit.

This gift is designed to work for ALL relationships!

Give this gift to yourself!
Do you wish to bring more angelic love into all aspects of your life? This will help you in profound ways!

Your guides are here to take your love relationships to a more deeply satisfying level! Who better to take you on this exploration of Divine Love than Angels?

My dear friend Rev. Dr. Kimberly Marooney is a gifted mystic and pioneer in the fields of angelology and spiritual transformation. She is known as “The Elevator to God.” For a year, everyone who came to Kimberly for workshops and spiritual counseling was seeking deeper, more satisfying love relationships. A new group of angels emerged during these sessions to guide Kimberly and the people into profound experiences of healing and ecstatic heights of eternal love.

Angel Love Cards of Divine Devotion, Faith and Grace is the culmination of this work. The 40 angel cards and 160-page guide book, teach you how to connect with your love angels to experience true love and profound healing.

Kimberly is offering an Angel Love Valentine Special to get this important love tool into your hands and heart.

Click here to get all the details!
http://angellovecards.com

To help spread Kimberly’s message of love, I have joined with a number of other spiritual luminaries to provide a treasure trove of tantalizing treats.

I highly encourage you to give this incredible love gift to yourself or someone you love! You'll be so glad you did!

Joyfully,
Kim Loftis, the Spiritual Fulfillment Coach

P.S. Please share this special offer with your friends, too! Simply send them to my blog and this post. They'll thank you!

A Little Comfort

2008-01-31T06:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I want to dedicate this post to Arlene, who sent me a beautiful email a couple weeks ago introducing herself to me, and a second email yesterday describing her loneliness. Thank you, dearest Arlene, for inspiring this post.

We all experience feelings of loneliness at times, sometimes mild, sometimes very intense. Sometimes it's very hard to shake when these feelings appear. Today, I'd like to share a few tips that I use to heal loneliness. I sincerely hope they help you, as well.

Create and / or cultivate fulfilling relationships. This is a key practice in combatting sadness and loneliness. Get out and meet people who have similar interests. You might consider doing this by attending a church, spiritual center, gardening club, support group or community center of some kind. What activities do you enjoy? Think about what really makes you happy when you're fully engaged in doing it. Pick a few of these, and look for places where you can meet and get to know others who also enjoy this or similar activities or lifestyles. If getting out is difficult for you for whatever reason, the internet is another way to make new friends from across the world. Start with Google groups, Yahoo! groups, and MSN groups to browse for communities of interest to you.
Pets! We aren't all animal lovers, but if you are, a pet could be a terrific medicine to help heal your lonely heart. If we show love to our animals, they will love us with passion and total joy. They don't judge us, they never condemn us, and they can almost always make us smile!
Music! Finally, music is one of my favorite ways to deal with feelings of loss, fear or loneliness. Music soothes the soul, opens the heart and can totally transform our entire outlook on life. It brings joy, hope and comfort.

Here's an example of music healing the heart. This is my absolute favorite song to play when I'm sad or lonely. It's called, "This is to Mother You", and is written and performed by Irish singer, Sinead O'Connor. This is a video of Sinead performing this song live in Rome. Please right click on the following link, and choose "open in a new window" from the options that appear.

Sinead O'Connor, "This is to Mother You", Live in Rome

The Lyrics:

This is to mother you
To comfort you and get you through
Through when your nights are lonely
Through when your dreams are only blue
This is to mother you

This is to be with you
To hold you and to kiss you too
For when you need me I will do
What your own mother didn't do
Which is to mother you

All the pain that you have known
All the violence in your soul
All the wrong things you have done
I will take from you when I come

All mistakes made in distress
All your unhappiness
I will take away with my kiss, yes
I will give you tenderness

For child I am so glad I've found you
Although my arms have always been around you
Sweet bird although you did not see me
I saw you

And I'm here to mother you
To comfort you and get you through
Through when your nights are lonely
Through when your dreams are only blue
This is to mother you

May you find the comfort, joy and love you so richly deserve. God bless, and I love you all!

Kim, the Spiritual Fulfillment Coach

Passionate Woman, Are You Ready to Begin The Journey?

2008-01-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Passionate Woman,

I hope you're enjoying a wonderful week.

I have something very important I'd like to ask you. Really listen to your heart, and think about the following questions. Okay?

Are you ready to:

Discover deep and lasting spiritual fulfillment in your life?
Attain a closer walk with God, in whatever way you choose to view this higher power?
Incorporate your spirituality into all areas of your life, bringing deeper happiness and more abundant joy?
Find and fully embrace your true inner beauty?
Find peace and harmony?
Reduce your stress, conquer your fears and learn to shine as the beautiful, gifted individual that you truly are?

Are you ready to live your dreams, transform your life and teach your heart to sing?

Did you answer "yes" to any or all of these questions? If so, and if you are truly ready to commit to your own personal and spiritual growth, and would love to have a supportive partner who is 100% committed to your success, then I have a very special opportunity to offer you.

I currently have openings to welcome passionate new clients into my coaching practice. It is my passion and purpose to partner with committed women to assist them in gaining the spiritual fulfillment, harmony and joy they so richly deserve. If you would like to reach for your dreams, discover your gifts and let your beautiful spirit sparkle, all while having a partner to journey beside you all the way, I'd love to offer you a no obligation, complementary coaching session. I'd be honored to witness and explore with you as you embark on this incredible journey of growth and self-discovery. Will you choose to take this important step? Will you give yourself this gift?

Please email me at:
Kim@KimLoftis.com
to begin your journey. I only work with a small number of clients at any given time, so that each wonderful woman can have the attention from me that she deserves. Will you be one of these women?

I look forward to hearing from you, and I send you my love.

Blessings
Kim, the Spiritual Fulfillment Coach

Want to Know a Secret?

2008-01-29T04:56:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

My intention was to share this yesterday, but I never found the time... sorry! Don't worry though... it's worth the wait!

Do you want to know a secret? It's a secret that really shouldn't be so secret, so I encourage you to share it with your loved ones!

Would you like to know what amazing ingredient will:

Increase your happiness?
Bring you greater motivation?
Skyrocket your self-confidence?
Attract more prosperity?
Help you in rediscovering the amazing person that you are?

Are you curious yet?

The secret is...

GRATITUDE!

That's right. The more grateful we are for those wonderful people, circumstances and material things that we already have in our lives, the greater our happiness, peace, and prosperity becomes! By that same token, the more grateful we are for our own gifts, skills, and all those things that we do well already, the better we'll come to feel about ourselves, *and*, the more determined we'll become to do our very best in all areas of our lives!

Don't believe me? Try it!

Create a list of all that you're grateful for, right now, in this very moment. See if you can think of a hundred things to be grateful for. You'll be surprised how fun and joyful this exercise is, and how much lighter, happier and more energetic you'll feel when you finish!

Leave me a comment and share with me how this helps you! Make it a daily ritual, and your life will improve in incredible ways!

More on "self-gratitude" later this week.

I'm grateful for you!

In Love and Appreciation,
Kim, the Spiritual Fulfillment Coach

Want to Find Yourself?

2008-01-26T13:15:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies,

Do you ever find yourself wondering where the "real you" is hiding? I mean, you know that passionate, purposeful you that you know has to exist somewhere... how can you discover her and allow this amazing part of yourself to shine brightly?

Best selling Hayhouse author Crystal Andrus has created an incredible, inspiring and heart-expanding movie to help you to rediscover your purpose, passions and your own unique bright light. The movie is called:
Simply... Woman!

This beautiful movie is a loving and transforming reminder, to all women everywhere, of the powerful, beautiful and incredible beauty and gifts that we *all* possess! It moved me to tears!

Please take three minutes out of your day to be moved and inspired by this incredible movie! Or maybe, if you'd like, you may want to watch it twice, as I did!

When you finish watching the Simply... Woman movie, you'll have the opportunity to sign up for Crystal's newsletter (which is fantastic, by the way), and if you do subscribe, you'll receive a free excerpt of her upcoming Simply Woman book!

And that's not all! Share the movie with three friends, and you'll get a free relaxation MP3 from Crystal, as well!

I can't recommend this movie highly enough! Please go check it out, and be inspired!

Monday, I'll share another great method you can use to connect with and cultivate your passions and gifts, starting immediately!

Until then, have a fantastic rest of your day and weekend!

Lots of Love,
Kim

The Transformational Power of a Three Letter Word

2008-01-25T13:36:00.000-07:00

In early December of 2006, I was reading the newsletter of one of my colleagues. In it, she was discussing a new program she had put together which included interviews with many well-known spiritual and personal growth mentors. As I read about those who would be interviewed, I found myself marveling, as I’d heard of almost all of them, and knew and deeply loved the work of several of these wonderful people. “Wow”, I thought, “what an amazing opportunity these people are getting to share their gifts and their knowledge.”

I had no sooner had that thought than an almost physically tangible voice said in my ear, “Write her!” I was startled. “What?”, I thought. I was sure I had misunderstood this intuitive guidance. “Write her!”, I heard again. “You’re meant to be a part of this program… allow your own gifts and light to shine!”

I found myself overcome with doubt. My colleague was a renowned author, speaker and teacher. I owned her work! I knew it’s quality and how amazing it was. She was well established in her field. And myself? I’d written three ebooks… they were well thought out and were greatly appreciated. But I had only been established for less than two years. I was promoting my services, but was certainly not as well known as my colleague or any of the other people she planned to interview. I felt torn… should I follow my guidance? What was I to do?

It’s so easy to let feelings of unworthiness keep us stuck in our limitations and frustrations. Often, it’s far simpler to give up rather than to move in a direction in which we’re clearly being guided. How often have you found yourself fearing possible success if you take particular action steps? It can be scary to put ourselves out there and really embrace our God-given talents and purposes.

There’s great empowerment and transformation to be found in a seemingly simple, three-letter word. And that word is “yes!” Saying yes to stepping bravely and boldly into the unknown, yes to answering Spirit’s calling, yes to following our hearts and sharing ourselves with those who could richly benefit from hearing our stories and our wisdom.

Each of us, no matter our path in life, has much we can share with others that would make a profound, positive difference in their lives. Though we often know this on some level, it’s another thing entirely to shine our light and open ourselves to others. What if what we have to say isn’t well received? And what if it is? How will that transform others? How will it transform us?

Think about this for a moment. How often have you, for instance, heard someone share a powerful experience from his or her own life that has inspired you? And how often after hearing such a powerful message have you thought, “Would anything in my life inspire others as that inspired me?”

We can all be inspirations to one another. You may have a gift for tutoring school kids, or for sewing beautiful garments to light up the faces of those who are blessed to receive them. Maybe you can cook delicious recipes, or perhaps you have the gift of comforting the sick or those near to transition. Or maybe, as has happened in my life so often, you simply say something one day that, without you knowing it, changes someone’s life for the better.

Saying yes takes courage. It took a great deal of courage before I plucked up enough nerve to write to my colleague, but oh, am I ever glad I did! I can’t even express in words the joy that I’ve been blessed with from saying yes to that calling. I not only shared a delightful and thought-provoking interview, but I also made a new and wonderful friend in my colleague!

Will you take this important step and choose the power of “yes” in your own life? You very well may transform your life, and the lives of others, in amazing ways you can’t even imagine as yet.

In the next Heartsong Lighthouse article, we’ll continue this discussion. If you aren't a Heartsong reader yet, why not join? There's plenty of great info to inspire, empower and uplift you, delivered to your inbox every other Sunday. And the archives are full of goodies, too. Check them out!

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Much Love,
Kim

Stubbornness can be a good thing!

2008-01-22T09:54:00.001-07:00

Okay, I'll admit it..

I am one of the most stubborn people you're likely to meet. I've been called "thick-headed" and "stubborn as a mule" more times than I'd care to recall. Just this morning, as a matter of fact, I felt my sheer stubbornness taking over again. And you want to know something? It paid off!

You may have noticed that I've added a lot of social bookmarks to the site recently. I'm not the most technical person on Earth, so at first, going into my HTML code and trying to figure out how to add everything seemed rather daunting. But, like with everything else, practice really does seem to make perfect, or, if not perfect, at least pretty darn good!

I was struggling with adding a script to my template this morning, and, try as I may, I couldn't get it to show up here on the blog. But I remained persistent. With gritted teeth and a head that was beginning to ache from sitting too long before my screen, I kept at it until... voila! I finally got it to work! My stubborn determination paid off!

The point is that, contrary to what some people may tell you, stubbornness can often be a good trait to have! Look how many wonderful historical figures made a profound difference in the world due to their sheer tanacity! Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Helen Keller, and Martin Luther King come to mind, as well as many others.

And the moral? Don't give up on your dreams!! We can achieve great things and inspire many people, in ways both big and small. Hold your head high and press forward! You never know what amazing deeds your personal determination will inspire in others!

Much Love,
Kim

Special Announcement from Kim... Don't Miss This!

2008-01-15T15:28:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Tomorrow night, I have the joy of being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Kimberly Marooney, author of the wonderful books, "Angel Blessings" and "Angel Love." Our topic will be, "Experiencing Worthiness Through CHEER." What is CHEER? Come join us to find out all about this wonderful process!

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 8:30 PM eastern time, 5:30 PM pacific. I will be appearing with Kimberly on her wonderful Soul Connections internet radio program:

http://internetvoicesradio.com/home.htm

We all catch ourselves feeling unworthy sometimes, don't we? We don't feel like we're good enough, smart enough, wealthy enough, etc. It's been my personal experience that these unworthy feelings tend to drag us down, make us depressed and leave us stagnating and unmotivated. And that doesn't help us to achieve our dreams and desires! So let's change that together, shall we?

Join Kimberly and I as we discuss the CHEER formula for discovering and cultivating our own self-worth, and using that new-found self-worth to achieve amazing results in all areas of our lives. You don't want to miss this enlightening and insightful conversation!

http://internetvoicesradio.com/home.htm

The call will run for half an hour. Just go to:

http://internetvoicesradio.com/home.htm
and click on "Low Speed Internet Audio Stream." The program should begin playing in your media player.

If you can't make it live, don't worry! It will be available in Kimberly's archives section for your listening enjoyment.

http://www.internetvoicesradio.com/Arch-Kimberly.htm

The recording should be available about an hour after the show airs.

I hope you can join us! It's going to be a lot of fun!

Remember, the program runs from 8:30 to 9:00 PM eastern time, Wednesday, January 16. I look forward to sharing this information with you!

Until then, have a beautiful and blessed day!

Much Love and Many Blessings,

Kim

http://www.KimLoftis.com

What Will You Discover

2008-01-10T06:03:00.000-07:00

Good Morning,

Did you know that one of the most insidious obstacles to attracting your desires is something most of us don't give much thought to? I know I hadn't really
thought of it before...

Give this some thought because when discovered and aligned in your choices, the entire Universe just seems to line up on your behalf.

My friend and colleague Anita Pathik Law says one of the most critical pieces to leveraging the Law of Attraction is to truly identify and give language
to your purpose.

Yes, Purpose...soul level - the reason you incarnated on the planet - PURPOSE.

She says that when we focus on desires that are not aligned with our unique purpose in the world that we often experience a lack of flow. This includes
not manifesting a specific desire and receiving undesired manifestations in our lives.

And, when honest, as she reminds us, you really don't want the Universe to supply you with something that is not in your highest good, in particular when
it is out of alignment with your purpose; do you?

Awakening to Purpose:
http://www.powerofourway.com/cmd.php?Clk=2230264
is a powerful key to effortless manifestation and beginning on January 14th you can initiate this discovery with Anita during a powerful six week teleprogram.

Chock full of some of the most amazing exercises (over 200 pages of powerful content, models and exercises) that walk you through the 7 Keys to Awakening to Purpose, this transformational program will change how you view yourself and your unique role in the world.
http://www.powerofourway.com/cmd.php?Clk=2230264

Plus, when you register at
http://www.powerofourway.com/cmd.php?Clk=2230264
you will also receive well over $1,000 in extra gifts (including one from me!)

Anita is known for manifesting some pretty wild things, including a surprise, tax free check for $50,000, and she attributes most of it to aligning with
her purpose.

But, it wasn't until she aligned with her Purpose that things really began to flow.

Purpose gives you a foundation from which all else comes from. It brings meaning, focus and clarity and often shifts our perspective, calling forth a much
higher energy of conscious creation.

Check it out and open to a flow beyond your wildest imagination! For less than three dinners out you will discover;

Þ an incredible untapped power that exists within you,

Þ repattern non-serving and obstacle creating beliefs, and
Þ discover simple yet profound keys to manifesting and aligning with masterminding principles in a way that leverages other universal laws...

You can get all the details at
http://www.powerofourway.com/cmd.php?Clk=2230264

Love and Blessings,
Kim

http://www.KimLoftis.com

New Year's Wishes!

2007-01-06T07:19:00.000-07:00

I wish for all those reading my blog a safe, healthy, happy and joyous 2007! May it be everything you desire it to be, and more!!

More very soon!

All My Love,

Kim

Unconditional Love

2006-09-23T06:39:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

I decided to post more on the topic of love, except this time, I'd like to concentrate on the love we experience for, and from, our beloved pets.

My family lost our beloved beagle, Flip, sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. She died very suddenly and very tragically, and my entire family have been left heart-broken by her sudden loss. We miss her amusing antics, her bouncy persona and her loving disposition. She was the queen of the hill, and did she ever know it! She was spoiled by her people, and has left us with so many wonderful memories to treasure.

One of my favorite stories to tell about Flip is how, during the Winter months, when we always had a fire going and a large wood pile stacked up under our kitchen window, Flip use to climb up on the wood pile and gaze through the window at us, or survey her entire domain from up there. We were always scared she'd fall off and break her neck or her back, but she never did, fortunately. I regret that there aren't any pictures of her up there, as that'd really be something to treasure down the road. But we'll always have that sweet little memory, and we'll always treasure Flip in our hearts.

Our pets bring us such unconditional, unreserved love. When we lose them so unexpectedly, our sadness can be incredibly great. But eventually, we'll be able to replace some of that sadness and grief with laughter and our treasured remembrances. Our pets would want us to be happy, and keep our hearts forever open and loving, as they always kept their hearts so open and loving for us. If you, or someone you love, is also experiencing the loss of a beloved animal friend, I encourage you to treasure the time you spent together and hold your pet close to your heart always. I firmly believe that someday, we'll see our beloved ones, people and animals, again.

Because Flip's passing was so sudden and tragic, it left me feeling a bit overwhelmed, and I wanted to memorialize her in some special way, for all she'd given me. You can see my memorial to her, and post your own, for free, at:

http://www.petsremembrance.com

In Love,

Kim

A Time To Heal?

2006-08-02T15:21:00.000-06:00

Grady Curtus Bailey, March 12, 1915, July 29, 2006.

Today, we bury my grandfather, who passed on at around 11:05 on Saturday night. I'll sing the first, second and fourth verses of How Great Thou Art at his grave side service, at 11:00 this morning.

The funeral, which was held at 7:00 last night after an hour of viewing for we family and two hours of receiving friends, was huge... five songs, countless family and friends, one of those old-time priechers that annoy me so much... but he would of loved it, and that's the primary thing.

Like everybody else, I'm incredibly tired. Ready for the rest of this to be over with. Will write more when I can again think straight.

RIP,

The Muse

Being with Yourself

2006-07-31T13:58:00.000-06:00

I tried to publish this earlier, but obviously it didn't work. So... trying this again!...

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Dear All,
It's proven to be a difficult and exhausting period for me personally. My maternal grandfather has been ill for some time now. Last week, he took a turn
for the worse, and was hospitalized on Wednesday morning. He seemed to rebound Thursday, and had quite a wonderful day, talking and laughing with family
members and friends.
By Friday, however, he had hit a downward spiral. He passed away Saturday, July 29, at a little after 11 PM.
Making the various arrangements has been a logistical nightmare for the family. We'll find out today when we'll be able to proceed with the funeral.
This entire process has been totally exhausting, physically, mentally and emotionally. In times like these, I have to remind myself that it's really *okay*!
It's okay to experience our personal turmoil, and to honor it as a part of life. It's okay to grieve, to release all the emotion inside of us. It's
okay to feel pain, exhaustion, anger, frustration, and yes, relief. That's okay!
I feel all of those emotions as I sit here writing this entry. This is simply a period... a process... a part of the journey. I honor this painful experience,
and the process of getting through it empowers and strengthens me on all levels.
So, when you're facing turmoil, my advice to you is to honor the emotions, the experiences and the people and places involved. I'm not saying to let your
emotions run away with you or to wallow in the experiences. But honor them, experience them, release them with love, and then begin to heal.
I leave you with this quote from Elisabeth Kubler Ross, whose work on death and dying has given so much to this world. "People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within."
Elisabeth Kubler Ross
Shine your light, now and always,
Kim

The Beauty of You

2006-07-04T09:23:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

Happy Fourth to those who are celebrating today. As America celebrates her independence today, there are bound to be lots of patriotic songs performed, including "God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful."

I can't help but feel a great deal of pride for the sheer natural beauty there is to be found all over my country. Today gives we Americans a chance to revel in that beauty and wonder. As we celebrate America, I think that it's important to remember to celebrate "ourselves", as well. God mad each of us a special and unique human being, each with our own dreams, ideals and loves. We are all beautiful, because Spirit specially designed each of us. Doesn't that make you feel so very cherished? Each of us is a precious individual, and that's worth celebrating!

Love To All,

Kim

Celebrations!

2006-06-20T12:23:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

Well, tomorrow is the beginning of Summer. I'm not quite sure where the Spring got to, or the month of June, for that matter. Nevertheless, just as I think of Spring as a time of rebirth, I usually think of Summer as a time of celebration. The kids are out of school, the birds sing joyously for all they're worth, (as they are currently doing right outside the window above my desk), and the trees and flowers are blooming profusely.

Remember to take some time to celebrate life this Summer! Try to find the joys that are sprinkled throughout your life. Notice the pretty flowers springing up in your yard, the great trees stretching their branches Heavenward, the grand tall building you work in, or something else that is beautiful to you. Listen to the laughter of children, watch water flowing in a stream or fountain, or collect some pretty sea shells. All these can be recognized for the beautiful moments that they truly are. The point is, find something that is beautiful to you, and bask in it, revel in it, and enjoy it! Celebrate you this Summer, and all year round, for you are a much loved child of God.

Happy Summer,

Kim

P.S. Check out my upcoming teleclasses on my website... I've got several fun ones coming up, and would love to share them with you!

http://www.kimloftis.com/classes.htmm

"The Beauty of Rain"

2006-05-26T06:49:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

It's a warm, windy, stormy morning here in the southeast. Sometimes the sun will peek around the clouds momentarily, to warm and nurture the earth with it's warm rays. Sometimes, the rain pours down to soak the soil with it's shining drops. Sometimes, the wind picks up, bending the branches low and breathing life into all of creation.

I commented to my father this morning that it was a beautiful day. Dad replied, "Oh yeah. Beautiful... storming, and rain pouring and wind blowing, when I'm trying to get things done outside."

Yet, I am still sure that, indeed, it is a beautiful day. The rain and sunshine both nurture the earth. The wind causes some chaos, but it, too, serves a purpose.

Sometimes in our life, the rain will fall, seemingly raining on our parade. The wind may seem to blow away our hopes and dreams. The sun may refuse to stop shining, even though our hearts are in pain. Yet, all these situations can serve as nurturing times for us. It is up to us to figure out how they may serve us, how they may make us stronger, braver, better than we currently are. Bless these times in your life, for they are your teachers, and can guide you to exploring your true beauty and many strengths.

If I can assist you in this exploration through any of the services I offer, please don't hesitate to contact me via my website.:

http://www.kimloftis.com/services/services.htm

I'd be honored to explore with you!

Make today a beautiful day,

Kim

"NATURE'S WONDERS"

2006-05-20T08:13:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

This morning, it was again demonstrated to me just how wonderful and downright tenacious nature is! I was awakened by a tremendous storm. Lightning streaked madly across a blackened sky, thunder rattled the windows, and the rain gushed in torrents. The wind picked up, snapping off limbs and branches and causing general chaos.

As the storm cleared and the sun began to peek over the horizon, the birds began their lovely morning chorus, lifting their sweet voices heavenward in joyous song. When the huge gusts of wind seemed to threaten to blow them straight off of their perches, they still sang as joyously as ever before. The wind and weather wasn't a deterrent to their song, and didn't dampen their joy in the slightest.

We can take a lesson from these birds. No matter which way the wind blows us in life, no matter the violence of the storms or the ``` of the lightning strikes, let us always remember that we, like them, were put here with a song to sing. Our road may not be smooth all the time, but let us not forget the importance of singing our song, of discovering and fulfilling our life's purpose, and of brightening our world in whatever way we can.

A song performed by the late great Cass Elliot:

http://www.casselliot.com

says it nicely.:

"Make your own kind of music. Sing your own special song. Make your own kind of music, even when nobody else sings along."

Have a blessed day, and keep on singin'!

Love,

Kim

SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDER

2006-05-16T12:44:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

It's funny. Every time I think Spring is here to stay, we get a cold snap. Today there's a fire in the fireplace, and I've even gone so far as to turn my portable heater on in here to make things more comfortable. The temperatures were in the upper thirties last night, and are only going to warm up gradually over the next few days.

I didn't begin this entry with the intention of providing you a western North Carolina weather report. Rather, I want to use the weather as a metaphor for our lives. Sometimes, things seem rather cold and bleak. Sometimes, we can't seem to find a positive, no matter how hard we look for one. The trick, when this happens, is to know that life runs in cycles, just as the year has it's seasons. Warmth, love and happiness will return to brighten our lives and our days once again. In the interim, we must simply open our hearts, and allow God's love to radiate through us, healing our hurts and comforting our souls. It reminds me of that John Denver song that says, "Sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy." We must always remember, even in the hardest times when our hearts feel cold, that the sun will not stay hidden behind the clouds forever. God and our angels are always eager to share their love with us. One of my guides is fond of telling me, "Even if you can't seem to find a blessing anywhere, it doesn't mean they aren't there." Remember those words in your own times of difficulty, and know that the sun will shine again!

Have a sunshiny day,

Kim

HAVE FAITH IN YOUR DREAMS

2006-04-24T13:45:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

Do you remember that great song from Cinderella? She sings, in part, "A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you're fast asleep. In dreams you will lose your heartaches. Whatever you wish for, you keep."

So often we put our dreams on the back burner. Other things so often take priority in our lives; our career, our family, etc. We forget how important our dreams really are.

Walt Disney once said, "If you can dream it, you can do it." And isn't dear Walt a prime example of what dreamers can accomplish? Where would we be without Mickey and his buddies, after all? :) Think of all the smiles and giggles we would have never gotten to experience without Disney and his dream!

Thomas Edison was another ingenious dreamer who really shed light on the world, literally!

And what about Harriet Tubman? Just look what she achieved thanks to her dream of helping to set her people free?

Find a dream that matters to you, and set about the process of achieving it! Nobody said it was easy, but remember, you're never alone. God and your angels are always there to guide and support you! And like the Cinderella song concludes, "No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true!"

Happy dreaming!

Namaste,

Kim

"THE JOY OF LETTING GO"

2006-04-18T07:47:00.000-06:00

good morning everyone!

As I stated in my last post, it is very difficult at times to let go and let God work. We desperately want to hold on tenaciously to our own problems or uncertainties, and deal with them in our own way. We often fail to remember that God may have a higher or better purpose or greater solution, and it is only by turning our difficulties over to God, that we will find out what this purpose is.

Rather than thinking of letting go as a struggle and something you just don't want to do, recognize it as the joy that it can be for you! By letting go and turning everything over to God / Goddess / Spirit, you release the burden and allow it to fall from your shoulders. Drink in the feeling that sweet release brings you. You no longer need to fear that the situation won't be taken care of, for it is now completely in God's loving hands, and God will handle everything perfectly and in Divine timing.

Here is a wonderful little meditation exercise that I came up with once in order to release my burdens over to God. It will only take a few minutes, and it works beautifully.:

1. Make yourself comfortable. Loosen any tight or restricting clothing, get in a comfortable position, and begin to take slow, deep breaths. Feel yourself begin to relax.

2. As you continue to take long, deep breaths, see yourself surrounded by a bubble or dome of protective light. Feel yourself completely safe, completely secure, and deeply loved and deeply relaxed.

3. As you continue to breathe, imagine any number of colorful balloons tied to various parts of your body. These brightly colored balloons represent any stressful burdens, situations or circumstances that you are holding onto. Look carefully at these balloons, recognize what each one represents. How do these burdens make you feel?

4. One by one, ask these burdens if they are ready to be released into God's loving care. Listen closely to what they tell you. They may tell you in words, emotions, visions or in some other way that is perfect for you.

5. When you have asked each burden if it is ready to be released, prepare to release those that are ready. Archangel Michael appears before you with his sword of light. He is here to help you in releasing your burdens. When you are ready, ask Archangel Michael to cut the cords that tie the burdens ready for release, to your body. Feel the relief and joy as they rise into the air and soar towards Heaven! As they rise, watch the colorful balloons turn into colorful butterflies, which fly gracefully to Heaven, to be lovingly cared for by God. Thank Archangel Michael for his assistance.

6. Recognize how you feel now that some of your burdens have been released. Do you feel different than you did when you began this exercise?

Remember, you may not be willing to release all of your burdens at once, but as time passes, you will feel secure in releasing more and more of them to God's care. Meanwhile, honor the process, and when you are ready, you will experience the joy of letting go!

Namaste!

Kim

"Expecting the Unexpected"

2006-04-04T17:58:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

I've noticed that, when I am able to release and completely let go of a situation or problem, solutions and answers appear in totally unexpected ways! I believe that it is this step... being able to completely release a situation or problem... that is the greatest key in finding a solution. It sounds so easy... to just let go; yet, it is often exceedingly hard to do!

I don't really know how to make it easier for individuals struggling with the inability to release, accept to remind them of that old adage, "try, try again." As a spiritual healing practitioner, I can't release a client's issues or problems for them... yet, I can give them tools to make the releasing as "easy" as possible, and as I said, I for one rarely find it easy.

Personally, I use such tools as affirmations, meditation, chanting, mantras, self-hypnosis, and, my favorite, PRAYER. Often, just the ability to talk to a higher power, whether you choose to talk to God, Jesus, Mother Mary, the angels, your higher self, or any other power you like, makes it far easier to release the burdens of your problems over to them without fear or reservations.

I will write more on this topic in my next entry, including a great little meditation that I've created for just this purpose.

Much Love,

Kim

It's so clear that you have to cherish everyone. I think that's what I get from these older black women, that every soul is to be cherished, that every
flower Is to bloom.
Alice Walker

"A Special Invitation

2006-04-01T05:26:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

You are cordially invited to attend a free teleconference that I am holding tonight at 9:00 PM EST. The conference will include a special channeled message from one of my spirit guides, Finola, a meditation to celebrate Spring and all the new beginnings and little miracles that comes with this glorious season, to release old patterns and make way for new and exciting possibilities within your life! There will also be time to get to know each other, and to ask any questions you may have or share any feedback.

Because many of you may be unfamiliar with Finola's messages, here is one to acquaint you with her beautiful and inspiring words.:

"
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE"
Monday, March 20, 2006
Channeled through Kim
Beloved readers, what a delight it is to speak to you today. Beloveds, if you reside in the northern hemisphere, then Spring will arrive later today.
Spring, as you know, is a period of much celebration and rejuvenation, as it is a time for rebirth. Spring is a period in which you can create many new
exciting opportunities for yourself, and many miracles which will bless you throughout the coming seasons of this beautiful year! In Spring, the trees
are budding, the grass springs up new fresh green shoots from the soil, the flowers begin to bud and bloom with gusto, and all is fresh and new. I encourage
each of you to, like Mother Earth herself, acquire a fresh new perspective about life in general. Rethink your life, for your thoughts, as I have said
before, have the power to change your world. This is a wonderful time to shed old boundaries and reemerge more fully realized. Hold your head high!
Rejoice in this moment of new beginnings! Allow old burdens to fall away. Feel lighter, brighter, shiny and bran new. Just as the season of Spring has
come to parts of Mother Earth, allow Spring to come to your own heart and life as well. Begin anew. Start afresh. See life for the wonder it truly is!
I wish you a day of new beginnings and much celebration! I leave you with my eternal love.
Finola

If Finola's presence and words resonate with you, and you want to celebrate Spring and all the wonders it entails, please feel free to join the free teleconference tonight!

The number to call is 712-432-3900, Pin, 759024#. You must press the # key to enter the conference. I do plan to record the call
to cassette, so if anyone wants to purchase a copy afterwards, you may do so! Please feel free to pass this invitation to anyone whom you think would
be interested! I look forward to interacting and getting to know all of you. This will be a warm, light-hearted evening filled with love, light and all-around
excitement! Come join in and celebrate Spring!

Namaste!

Kim

"Lessons To Be Learned"

2006-03-31T16:39:00.000-07:00

A very wise and wonderful woman once wrote, "There are no mistakes, only lessons." The more I experience and the longer I live, the more I understand and resonate with that statement. We all do things which we look back on later and go, "Now, why on Earth did I do that?" Sure, we may all question some of the things which we do and say, but ultimately, no matter how an experience may look to us in hindsight, we always have a wonderful opportunity to learn from our past lessons. In my own case, something that I often learn and continue to learn is to curb my impulsive tongue. More times than I'd care to admit, I speak thoughtlessly before I think, and it leads to my having learned some very important lessons. The good thing about lessons is that, eventually, they start making sense and forming more clarity and positive patterns within our lives. Due to these lessons that I've learned about my impulsive speaking, I fortunately do it a lot less than I once did. So it is with any lesson... we can learn from it, and thanks to it, can begin making positive changes or adjustments within our lives, thoughts and attitudes.

So, be grateful for all the lessons within your life... think about them, learn from them, and allow them to help you to shape yourself towards being the brightest light possible!

Namaste!

Kim

"Everyone Of Us"

2006-03-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

I'm sure you've all experienced feelings of loneliness, abandonment and unworthiness. Most of us experience those feelings at one time or another, some of us more than others. It's always important to remember something at times like these... that is, we are all much beloved children of God! God created each of us, each unique and individual, and therefore, each special. All of us are precious to God. Moreover, God appointed each of us guardian angels to love, guide and protect us as we travel life's path!

Not sure you have an angel? Often times, it's those strange little synchronicities that let us know they're there. You may smell a scent without knowing where it came from. You may feel something brush your cheek, hair, etc. You may sense movement or a twinkling light out of the corner of your eye. Or you may simply feel or sense a presence around you.

So, when you feel alone or afraid, always remember that God and your angels love you unconditionally, and will never leave or forsake you!

I love you all!

Namaste,

Kim

"Face The Day"

2006-03-26T15:34:00.000-07:00

Greetings All,

Do you ever have one of those days when you wish you'd just never gotten out of bed in the morning? Perhaps something happens early on that simply ruins your day and the day can't really recover itself? Or perhaps you simply feel worn out, and just slog through the day with little energy and no enthusiasm?

The former is sort of how my own day began this morning. Early on, I was confronted with a situation which made me angry, irritated and a little scared. Sadly, it really took the sparkle out of my morning.

So, how do you minimize the negative effects of days such as these?

First off, it is not what happens in your day that can ruin it, it's how you *react* to what happens. In other words, if someone says something to you that angers you, (which is what happened to me), then try to release that comment with love. I know, it's easier said than done, believe me. If a comment or situation makes you feel a certain way, accept that emotion, honor it, and then release it. By loving the other person and releasing the situation or remark to the universe, you will actually feel better in the process. Later, you'll be able to say to yourself, "I was the better for simply releasing that person or situation into the loving care of God (however you refer to God).

As I said, I know this isn't easy. I've been trying to do it all day. It takes practice. Fortunately though, in releasing something or someone with love, you can often put a little of that sparkle back into your day, or, at the very least, get through it will grace and a little less burdened by anger or frustration.

Also, if your day isn't going well, whether it be due to someone or something else or you're simply tired and unenthusiastic, hold your head high and plod through it anyway. Remember, as Scarlett O'Hara so famously said, "Tomorrow is another day", and you can determine ahead of time to make it a truly wonderful day, no matter the circumstances. Stay positive, release with love, and make your day the best day you possibly can!

I wish you a blessed and beautiful day!

Namaste,

Kim

THE LITTLE THINGS

2006-03-25T06:53:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

You know, I've often said that it's the little things that make life worth living. It seems that, for me, the most precious simplicity is truly the thing I value most. On awakening to the sounds of birdsong and the sun rising, I thank God for allowing me another day to enjoy this magical event of life. In the evening, when that big round moon sits high in the sky, and a myriad of stars twinkle, I am so incredibly grateful for the day that I have just experienced. Or sometimes, just the smell of a freshly baked cake or the voice of a beloved one makes my heart sing and dance.

So, how can you learn to enjoy the little things in your life more?

Keep a Journal

Journaling is a wonderful way to capture those precious moments in which the little things brought you happiness. Write them down in detail, and then you'll be more apt to enjoy and cherish them more when they occur the next time.

Stop and and Think

When one of those beloved "little things" occurs to make you happy, stop and think about it for a moment. Allow yourself a moment to truly enjoy it, indulge in it, and, of course, be thankful for it!

Share with Others

Share those special little things with others you love. If you're with a friend, and hear a lilting bird's song, share that with your loved one by enjoying it together. Often, the reaction of others to life's simple pleasures endears them to us all the more!

I wish you a day in which you notice, share and cherish all the little things!

Namaste!

Kim

It's so clear that you have to cherish everyone. I think that's what I get from these older black women, that every soul is to be cherished, that every
flower Is to bloom.
Alice Walker

THE MIRACLE OF SPRING!

2006-03-20T17:30:00.000-07:00

Greetings All!

Well, Spring has sprung! At 2:26 this afternoon, Spring officially began. Over the last couple of weeks here, everything has begun to turn green... the trees are budding, the daffodils bloomed, and the birds sang their little hearts out as they joyously went through their days. It was glorious.

Ironically, today it snowed! A very interesting way to start the season. Yet, I am still amazed and awed by the miracle of it all. Spring is, for me, a time of rebirth, rejuvenation and new beginnings. It is a time to start afresh and begin anew.

Not only does nature enjoy this rebirthing and blooming at this time of year. Like our fellow creatures, we humans can make Spring a time to find a fresh perspective within our lives. It can serve as a time to count and recount our blessings, dust off our miracles, or make bran new ones! It is a time of tremendous possibilities and great joy!

Happy Spring! I wish you a beautiful beginning to a beautiful season!

Namaste!

Kim

It's so clear that you have to cherish everyone. I think that's what I get from these older black women, that every soul is to be cherished, that every
flower Is to bloom.
Alice Walker

On Grief and Grieving

2006-03-02T05:40:00.000-07:00

Good morning All,

My great-grandmother passed on Monday, February 27. Her funeral was held last night. She was 93, and lived a long and prosperous life, but was in a great deal of pain, both emotionally and physically, during the last few years of her life. I am greatly relieved that she has now passed out of that pain.

Grief, like death, is a part of life, and a part of the healing process. Do not be ashamed for your grief. It is normal, and it is necessary in order to heal. I encourage you to give your pain and unhappiness over to God, however you choose to see or worship God. Our Creator is a benevolent, loving and gentle care-taker, who will not only care for our departed loved-ones, but for us as well. God will help us through our grief, if we only allow God to do so.

This too shall pass. One day we will be able to smile again, laugh again, and remember our dear ones with only love and joy. Oh yes, there may always be an empty space in our hearts. But I encourage you to fill that empty space up with love, joy and precious memories. Your loved-ones are at peace... free... happy. They ask you to enjoy those same beautiful emotions. They love you now, as they have always loved you.

My spirit guide, Finola, channeled a beautiful message this morning on the subject of grief and grieving. See the message, along with many others, at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MessagesFromFinola/

Namaste,

Kim

More On the Power of Prayer

2006-02-27T06:56:00.000-07:00

Good morning,

I know that the process of prayer may seem daunting to some people. Some of you may be wondering how to pray. What do you say? I believe there is no one structure that must be taken in order to formulate a prayer. As I said yesterday, all that needs to be done is to pray from a place of sincerity. Sit in the stillness. Give yourself the time, the patience and the self-love to learn to feel the presence of God. For many people, this may not happen right away -- it may take time to feel God's loving presence. I believe that God is a loving, compassionate, forgiving God who is always with us and who loves us no matter what. You have nothing to be afraid of when you pray. God will not judge the eliquence of your prayers. God loves you as a dear child. Prayer is a time in which you can simply rest in God's loving arms and converse.

When I attended Sunday school as a small child, I was taught several tools that were important to include in every prayer. I will include three of these here for your own prayer time, if you choose to use them.:

<ol>

<li>Gratitude. Thank God for the people and things that are most important to you. Thank God for the day, the events of the day, the people you love, the flowers outside your window, the house you live in, etc.</li>

<li>Pray for others. Say prayers for friends, family members and strangers who you want God to bless and care for. You may choose to pray for the safety of a family member in the military, the success of those rebuilding from Katrina and other natural disasters, or the recovery of a friend from a bad cold, for example.</li>

<li>Pray for yourself. Ask God to help lead you through difficult situations or circumstances. Ask God to help you deal with troubling or difficult relationships, to help you learn to take better care of yourself, to help you improve your finances, etc</li>

</ol>

I hope you find some of these suggestions helpful. If you are curious about finding some prayers that may help you begin or better your own prayer life, a wonderful resource for you may be:

<a href='http://www.worldprayers.org'>world prayers.org</a>

I will close by quoting one of my favorite prayers, and a prayer that many people may already know --- the Serinity Prayer.:

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen."

Namaste!

Kim

THE POWER OF PRAYER

2006-02-26T13:04:00.000-07:00

As a child, I was very, very pious. It's humorous looking back on it now, me having been so fervently religious. As someone who considers myself to be very spiritual now, but not religious, it's an irony. However, I do have one very important thing in common with the little girl I once was --- I understood, and fervently believed in, the power of prayer.

There are several important things to note about prayer. First of all, I do not believe that prayer has to be something that is formalized. You don't have to be poetic or use flowery language in prayer. Just pray directly from an open heart... my angels and guides have expressed to me that praying from a sincere place and from a totally open heart is a delight to God.

Which brings me to another point --- it is my personal belief that God doesn't care what name you call Him / Her / Them by. Just make your prayers sincere and passionate. After all, what's the point in saying a prayer when you don't "feel" that prayer in your heart of hearts? In church as a child, I was told to pray daily, many times a day. This is a practice which I now keep up, but if you feel you *have* to pray because you were told to by somebody else, and it is an obligation for you rather than a joy and a time of communion with Spirit, then what are you getting from that time you spend praying?

Try to make your prayer a time of great joy. In my experience, sincere and passionate prayer has untold benifits: among these are

<ul>
<li>A closer walk with your Creator, in whatever form you choose to worship Him or Her.</li>
<liA greater sense of peace and joy, both during your prayer time and during your life in general</li>
<li>a knowledge that someone is always with you who cares about you. God will never leave you nor forsake you, and prayer to God often reminds us of this fact</li>
<li>a time of stillness. Prayer time calms the mind, decreases the heart beat, and soothes the nerves</li>
</ul>

I feel called to post more on the topic of prayer tomorrow. Until then, have a blessed day!

Namaste!
Kim

More On Affirmations

2006-02-26T12:34:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon,
Since I was unable to write yesterday, I will send two posts today. This first one will continue the discussion of affirmations begun on Friday.
An affirmation is a statement that is ultimately designed to better a person's life. These can be statements regarding anything from health, finances,
relationships, etc. These statements "affirm" where you want to be in your life. For instance, if you are having issues in your finances, you may choose
to say, "I am abundant financially and am able to easily control my spending habbits." It is crucial that these affirmations be in the present tense.
This is because, when spoken in the present tense, you acknowledge that your desire is *already* fulfilled, but simply needs to manifest itself into physical
reality.
A warning about affirmations is necessary. If you simply say the words without any expression or emotion, they will not be beneficial. The tone of your
voice when speaking an affirmation is just as important as the words themselves.
Also, you *must* intend that the affirmations work for you. In other words, if you state that "I am financially abundant", you must have an intention before
you make that statement that it is true! Intentions lead to action, so you must take actions that will allow the affirmations to work positively in your
life!
So really, an affirmation is part of a three step process --- intention, plus affirmations, plus actions equals positive results. Our thoughts create our
reality, and if we have positive and loving thoughts about ourselves and our world, truly believe these thoughts, and act upon them with delight and passion,
then we are guaranteed success by the universe.
Namaste!
Kim
We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who
walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their
last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but
they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken
from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -
to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances,
to choose one's own way.
--Viktor Frankel, "Search for Meaning"

2006-02-24T10:44:00.000-07:00

vvWelcome to my blog! Here you can enjoy tips for creating a more joyous, peaceful and prosperous life.

Let me begin by sharing an affirmation with you. Affirmations are powerful tools to use in shifting your life into something that more closely resembles your ideal reality. Before creating an affirmation, you must first create an intention.. that is, you must "intend" that this affirmation will integrate itself into your thought processes and become a BELIEF" for you! I will explain further about affirmations tomorrow. But for now, know that they are not as complex as they may sound, and they serve as very empowering tools. When I wake up each morning, I will affirm to myself aloud, "I will live today with passion and joy." This is a beautiful and wonderful way to begin your day. It immediately sets a positive mood and gets you off on the right foot to create a wonderful day for yourself!

TOmorrow, I will explain more thoroughly about affirmations -- why they work, how they work, and how you can allow them to begin working in your own life!

Namaste! Have a blessed day!

Much Love,
Kim