Aloha!

Life is such an amazing journey. I returned home to Hawaii the other night. As we were driving home I noticed a moonbow, a rainbow created by the moon. We pulled over and I got out and tried to take a picture. My camera wasn’t able to capture its beauty, but as I stood by the side of the road I watched people racing by and wondered how many of the had actually noticed the moonbow. Most people never see one, even when they are just a glance away. What an incredible experience and a gift seeing a moonbow is!! What else do we miss in life?

While traveling I was intrigued by how differently people reacted to the same situations. One of the flight attendants was quite stressed, trying to control things while the other attendant was very relaxed, just doing her job and seemed to be enjoying herself. Our plane was late arriving in Denver and many people were worried about making their connections. There wasn’t a gate available when we arrived so we had to sit on the runway waiting for one.

When we deplaned there was a small sign pasted to the departure monitors saying the gate assignments were probably not accurate. I stood there and laughed. One man was very upset while another just smiled at me and said, “They aren’t making this easy for us are they?” I got on my flight to Hawaii a few minutes before they closed the doors.

I had just spent the last week setting up hospice care for my dad. I met such amazingly wonderful people. I feel very good about the whole process and was actually relieved to have such wonderful people caring for my dad. I can focus on that or worry about __________ just fill in the blank!

I was reminded one more time that whatever we focus our attention on we get more of. I can focus on the magic and miracles in my life or the task of taking care of a father with Alzheimer’s who is unwilling to admit he needs help.

I spent a few hours with one of my readers the other day and as we walked out to the black sand beach I saw a beautiful rainbow. He thanked me for pointing it out to him. The way he was sitting he might never have seen it otherwise. We can focus on the perfection of each moment or get upset about what ever is happening in the moment.

The more I focus on the miracles in my life the more miracles there are to focus on. The fact that you can read this blog is a miracle. Why not make a list of all the miracles in your life? When I drink a cup of coffee I often think of the person that discovered how to roast coffee beans, the farmer who grew it, the person who harvested it, the people that transported it, the buyers, the land, the moon, the stars, the sun, the rain and . . . I think you get the idea. When I look around my home I see millions of miracles and the result of hundreds of ideas made manifest.

We are always either sending love or fear out into our world. When I am focused on the miracles love emanates from me. What would you like to have more of in your life? Miracles or stress? Joy or anger? Love or fear? Whatever you focus your attention on, you get more of so my suggestion is to make the choice to focus on the magic and wonder of the universe.

Life is and then we tell ourselves a story. Just for today I choose to fill my story with moonbows and magic and miracles. I hope you do too!

With lots of magic, miracles and gratitude,
Susan

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I often talk about how everything in life is pono, absolutely perfect. I am always amazed at the synchronicity that happens in life when I allow it and when I take the time to notice. I came to visit my dad for his birthday. Before I checked out of my hotel I was watching the sun rise over the ocean and just giving thanks. I silently said a prayer. I asked to be shown if there was anything I could do to make my dad’s life easier.

I came to say goodbye and wound up taking him to the doctors instead. To my surprise the doctor ordered hospice care. What a gift that has been. There are people monitoring his medicines, cleaning his house and just generally taking care of him.

Ironically, the woman who showed up to access him had taken care of my step mom when she died. I have met so many kind and caring people. When I go home next week I will breathe a sigh of relief that he is so well cared for. I met a man who decided to create a business dedicated to caring for the elder after he had a near death experience. What a wonderful person and all he wants to do is help people live comfortable in their own homes.

I’ve felt like one angel after another has appeared this week. I had to laugh, when I was debating about when to go home I called the airlines about changing my ticket. To leave this weekend would cost $1600 but to go home next Tuesday there was no charge. It made making that decision very easy.

Each afternoon I have watched a tiny hummingbird feed on the bright red bush outside my dad’s window. What an incredible journey life is. I love watching the endless cycles, observing the sun’s journey through the sky, seeing the clouds dance by and to see people live and die.

Death can certainly enrich life and remind us to enjoy each and every moment or we can view it as a tragedy. I am enjoying the process of being with my dad and reminding myself it is his show and I am only an observer. I can try to control the process or just love him, listen to his wishes and try to help him make it so.

What a relief that is. Last year I tried to make him happy and in the process made myself miserable and him very angry. I get to do it very differently this time. I have the opportunity to surrender and ask myself, “What would love do?” I also have the chance to let go and listen a lot. Life is such an incredible gift.

Today I know that when it is ‘hard’ I am making it hard with my resistance to what is. I can accept what is and allow it to be easy whenever I am ready and willing. I am so grateful I don’t have to swim against the current anymore and I can allow myself to enjoy the process, whatever the process is at the moment.

Gratitude and surrender are two wonderful gateways to happiness and joy. I am glad I have embraced them and invited them into my life, just for today. Tomorrow I will invite them again, but by the time tomorrow gets here it is today so I only really have to take care of today.

With lots of love, gratitude, peace and joy,
Susan

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Aloha and Happy New Year,

When I wrote in my journal this morning my first sentence was, “this is my year of conscious intent.” My next thought was ,”what exactly does that mean?” What would it look like to live this year based on conscious intent?

A few days ago a friend of mine sent me an article on numerology describing 2008 as a year of new beginnings. Of course each moment is an opportunity for new beginnings, but I realized that it was a gift to think of this year as the beginning of a new cycle. Last year was an emotionally rich and challenging experience for me.

So, I was interested in the idea of conscious intent. I describe intent as the power of creation. It is like the wind invisibly moving a sail boat across the water. When we set our intent it moves us and often does so in unexpected ways. The more I thought about making this a year of conscious intent the more excited I became about the prospect.

My underlying intent is always to deepen my connection with my spirit and to make my choices based on love. So I dedicate this year to the conscious intent of creating happiness, joy and ease in my life and sharing that gift with others.

When I think back to the beginning of my journey and reflect about where I am now, I am so incredibly grateful. I love my life. I have an incredibly loving relationship, a wonderful home and love what I do. When I started this process I was chronically depressed and had just lost my business and my home.

I recently reread parts of the book that started this journey for me, “You Can Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay. I first read it over twenty five years ago. I can remember feeling so afraid and desperate to change my beliefs. Today I can share hope and the benefit of having traveled this path. I know that no matter where a person is they can create a life filled with magic, miracles, happiness and joy.

When I begin working with people I ask them, “What do you want to create in your life?” I also tell them that if they stick with it, do their inner work and let go of their old beliefs they can create a life beyond their wildest dreams.

Day by day, moment by moment and choice by choice. I am looking forward to this year of conscious intent and invite you to join me in spending the year consciously creating what you want each and every day. Life is such a gift and every moment we are either deepening our connection with our spirit or our filter system, consciously or unconsciously.

What are you going to dedicate this year to? On January 1, 2009 what will you be able to reflect on? I know I will be able to smile and be filled with gratitude and joy.

May this year be filled with ease and joy and happiness. If you’d like some help transforming your life check out my new program: Unraveling the Mysteries – Mastering Life.

With love and aloha,
Susan

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