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Me: A Selfish Work in Progress - By Andrea Connell

July 17, 2010 - I believe in being the best you can be. It isn’t always easy, sometimes we end up on a slippery slope no matter what, sometimes, one too many glasses of wine can blur the line between smart and not so smart, sometimes our deep-seated crap just gets in the way. But I try anyway.

I realize that I am a work in progress so I cut myself some slack but I still try to be aware and honest with myself; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Even still, I am not always committed to doing what is best for me. I don't exercise enough for example, though I know how important it is. I drink way too much coffee even though I know that my system is too acidic and coffee only makes that worse. I already mentioned the wine thing, I could lose a few pounds (OK several), I stay up too late at night - every night, thinking, reading, writing - old habits. So although I am conscious about my habits and behaviors and I have my reasons (not always good ones I'll admit) is it because I am not committed to my best life?

I've come to realize that my best life means I live fairly selfishly, for my own best interests. Doesn’t sound good, does it? I don't always think of others first. I'm no goody two-shoes, no wilting violet and certainly no spiritual martyr, but I completely understand and cherish the value of living your best life. We come into this world alone and we'll go out alone. It's up to me to have the life I want. Over the years I've consciously created my own code of living a good life. It suits me, it serves me and it's admittedly selfish. So I did some personal investigating into who I am and how I behave. I do this periodically to refocus, realign my mind with my heart, and repair all that ain't working! So here it goes... More

Conquering Demons of Fear - By Andrea Connell

July 14, 2010 - Week after week we are inundated with news to fear and worry about. The news media has launched a relentless attack on our good senses and optimism. On a daily basis we hear about the threat of pandemic viruses and their dubious vaccination programs, ongoing war and terrorism, widespread unemployment and personal financial losses, a worldwide failing economy, global warming, growing risks of cancer, heart disease and other life threatening diseases and it goes on and on. And it doesn’t stop when we turn off the TV; fear is coming at us from every direction. We are literally being frightened to death. Most of these issues seem out of our control and we hate being out of control. Never before have I seen so much worry, angst, anger, and fear. Our demons are not just lurking in our own subconscious, they are reflected in the faces and actions of strangers on the street. It is critical that we take a stand against the persuasive power of fear as it settles down around us. It is vital that we learn quickly to cultivate a positive state of mind and stay optimistic, and come to understand ourselves as light beings. As the light around us diminishes we must learn strategies to develop our natural power of being bearers of good tidings and light. This is not a time for white washing everything or for putting on our rose coloured glasses; this is a fight for survival, make no mistake about it. More

Myth Busting the Law of Attraction - By Andrea Connell
April 20, 2010 - In the last week I’ve had several ‘spiritual’ discussions with people about money. Today, I got another one of those money fairy emails, this one with a threat of loved ones dying if I broke the chain! Seriously?! People, especially the spiritually minded ones, have so many misconceptions and issues about money, finances, wealth and abundance. So desperate are we for meaning in our lives we flock to anything that might spiritually explain our place and worth in the universal scheme of things. Add to that an unquenchable thirst for stuff and material wealth (oh just admit it…you have it too!) and you end up with a confused and frustrated population easily influenced by superstition and phony baloney promises. We were absolutely ecstatic when suddenly the airwaves exploded with information on working with The Law of Attraction. Suddenly it seemed that we were able to be spiritual and wealthy and that we now had a formula to work with to get this balance happening.

Working with the Law of Attractionis a philosophy that calms us into believing that we can attract our heart’s desire to us without having to take part in the ruthless, detached world of high commerce. We are, after all, concerned with other things – like world peace! We want everyone to experience happiness, harmony, bliss, and inner peace. We spiritually minded individuals are gentle souls, trusting and loving. The hype with the Law is that everyone is deserving of everything they envision for themselves; plus we are ‘one’, therefore none are more, or less, deserving than others; we are equal. More

Finding Balance - By Andrea Connell

May 7, 2010 - Life is crazy busy. It can be a real juggling act just trying to keep things floating along relatively smoothly but sometimes it’s impossible! Sometimes it seems that no matter how you try to plan and try to stay organized there’s just no way and before you know it you’re chasing your tail, burning the candle from both ends, and feeling defeated before you even got out of the gate. That balance beam you are usually walking on suddenly turned into a high wire act without a safety net. Possibly dangerous, probably not worth it, and definitely stressful. Stress is the greatest side effect of trying to maintain balance in our hectic lives. Stress is the major cause of illness, breakdowns, and ultimate failure in our lives today.

The problem though, is this; people don’t understand balance and don’t value harmony enough in our modern day life. There are 3 main obstacles to achieving balance. More

Ask and you shall receive - By Andrea Connell
April 8, 2010 - Last night I was asked to do a home tarot card party. I had only read for one of these women before. As I was driving to the house I did my normal routine of getting centered, focusing ahead to the evening and tuning in to the vibe of the night. Instantly I became aware of very specific emotions of sadness, guilt, doubt, and trepidation all stemming from broken/healing hearts. Hmmm....it was shaping up to be an interesting evening ahead. It's a very interesting phenomenon that the people who gravitate together for any particular event, be it a workshop, card party, reiki class, or seminar have something in common with each other even though they may all be strangers to each other. It is an aspect of the Law of Attraction. Like attracts like but we are not always aware it’s going on.

When I first started teaching I would notice and observe this happening and marvel at the coincidence. Today I take a more aggressive approach and throw out a silent "Thank you" to the universe for bringing the right people together in the moment before I arrive. Ok, so maybe that part isn't so aggressive but it is purposeful. Simply by acknowledging that the right people have come together would allow the magic to begin. More