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November= Thanksgiving = Gratitude. I have attempted to write this article 3 times. Each time, it was accidentally deleted. Argh! But I finally have come to the conclusion, that I have to let it go.. and start fresh. Apparently the Universe didn't like what I was writing about before.. so ... try, try again! I am grateful I have the opportunity to express myself for the 3rd time.. (I am saying this half jokingly !)
Gratitude is a state of being in the moment, and being able to recognize things you appreciate. You can not feel grateful without being in the 'present'. SO, for all of you who read "A New Earth", by Eckhart Tolle.. a 'short cut' to getting into the moment is to bring forth something for which you are grateful.
Sometimes, however, we don't feel grateful for anything. This is OK! We are taught to understand how much we 'have' and how others' suffering is much greater than ours and that we should be thankful for all the abundance that surrounds us- yada, yada, yada! I know for ME, I have days where, despite all that I have, I just don't feel GRATEFUL. It makes me crazy and I then get mad at myself for feeling this way...which begins the cycle of a downward spiraling vibrational pattern. YIKES! There are those days, where I TOO, have to DIG to find something I am grateful for.. (Yet- I have plenty- wonderful family, friends, clients, a wonderful job, healthy children.. etc.) So there is NO reason for me to feel 'lack' of anything. But, the fact is , that I am human and I sometimes DO.
SO- what do we do when this happens? First- DON"T FEEL BAD ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS!! Just allow yourself to feel 'cranky'! Then, once you have released the self judgement, you are better equipped to bring in the good... I can then focus on something seemingly NOT important..I am grateful for .. having blue eyes.. or being tall.. or grateful I could easily find my car keys on a given day.. or.. grateful I have the perfect cup of coffee in my hand...or Grateful the kids are all in school... or WHATEVER works in that moment... be grateful for IT. It MOVES your vibration just a little bit more. . (My sister is great at helping me find the little things to be grateful for.. so if you are stuck... email HER!!LOL)
Here is what I DO know- I am TRULY grateful for having all of you in MY life. I take each and every one of you home with me at the end of every day.. and I hold you in a place of Illumination. You have all taught me SO much.. and for THAT I am extremely grateful. Even if you think I don't remember you- I DO. I remember your energy. I remember WHO YOU REALLY ARE.. Thank you.
Deborah
HOLIDAY REMINDER This season, as the holiday commercialism takes its grip on all of us, stay centered. One of the BEST things that happens in a 'recessed' economy is that we are forced to THINK about what we are spending our money on . Instead of filling up our carts with JUNK neither we or our family members NEED, and buying to buy because that is what we do for the holidays.. STOP. Pause. Think of each person you would like to acknowledge..then hold that person in your heart. What does this person really need? Do they need to feel appreciated? Loved? Wanted? Do they need something that soothes them, or something that awakens them? Feeeeeel them. THEN make your decision on what you can give them.
MEDITATE!!! The Key to your own Psychic Development is to meditate regularly, ideally in the same place at the same time every day. You do not have to meditate for a long time to benefit from it. Start with 10-15 minutes everyday at a time when you are 'least stressed'. (I do all my meditating at night since I am a 'night owl'. Find the time that works best for you - take 10 minutes on your lunch hour, or while you are in the shower.. Just do It!
Psychic Development Circles
I am taking a poll to see how many people would be interested in committing to sit in a Development circle. This is where we meet every week at the same time in groups no larger than 10 people . We meditate, and open ourselves up to 'spirit', and share any information that comes to us. The point of these groups is to gain a stong connection to 'spirit' so we can become more aware of our own inner guidance system. PLease email me if you are interested in this. As you all know, I am in the Hudson Valley area, and many of you are not. If you are too far from me to join my group, don't worry! I met people from all over the country at the James Van Praagh workshop and can most likely connect you to SOMEONE who is starting these circles in your area! | 
