The Good Life - Attract Money, Wealth, and Prosperity

Happiness Starts With Just One Positive Thought

2010-08-27T22:26:00.000-07:00

I was sitting in a restaurant the other day, and there was a man sitting in front of me talking on his cell phone. I couldn't really hear specifics, but I did catch snips and pieces of the story he was telling. I could also tell by the tone of his voice that he was frustrated. For more than 30 minutes he complained and talked about this situation that he was so upset about.

I'm sure many of you have been frustrated at one time or another. Maybe your kids constantly fight and they don't listen to you or your boss gets on your nerves. To release these frustrations you end up talking about it with friends or family. Maybe in those moments after venting you feel a little better, but does it really change the situation? Well, maybe you end up coming up with a solution - perhaps you'll confront the person who upset you, you're going to punish your kids for fighting, or maybe you decide to find another job.

But for some reason the problems continue.

You keep blaming these other people for your unhappiness. If only they would change so that you can be happy and start living the good life.

However, what's important to realize is that it's not those people who need to change - it's YOU who needs to change. When you change your perspective of the people or situations in your life, your life will indeed begin to change.

One of my favorite quotes from Wayne Dyer is:

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."

This is something that I've been working on these past couple months. I can tell you that the changes in my life have been quite profound - especially in my personal relationships - once I began to adopt this belief.

It's taken a great deal of "practice" not to complain or vent to other people when I have an issue with someone else in my life. Gossiping about other people was also part of this practice.

And of course, synchronicity played a role in all of this as well. I started reading Abraham-Hicks' book, The Astonishing Power of Emotions which further enhanced my learning. I've learned that given an undesirable situation, all I have to do is reach for better feeling thoughts instead of dwelling on the negative.

Telling other people about your problems only adds fuel to the fire. You will only keep attracting more of the same kinds of situations. Not only does this apply to interpersonal relationships, but it's the same for work or financial issues. Stating what is your current reality keeps you stuck.

It is only when you start affirming positive aspects of an unwanted situation that you will begin to experience change. You'll begin to feel better and those good vibrations will keep attracting more good vibrations. Although I've known this consciously for awhile now, it's wasn't until I actually started applying this philosophy to my own life did it really sink in. Wow, this Law of Attraction stuff really does work :)

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There Is Nothing Lacking In Your Life

2010-07-11T18:39:00.000-07:00

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. --Lao Tzu

This is a quote that I heard today while listening to an interview of Dr. Bernie Siegel on Law of Attraction Talk Radio.

Most of us spend a great deal of time thinking about what is missing from our lives. We want more money, a better love relationship, a bigger home, or the ability to do what we love. When you do this, you're sending out a signal that your life will not be complete without it.

Your life is perfect the way it is. Proclaim your life as if you already have everything you could ever want. Feel those emotions of happiness and elation. Become a source of positive energy and be grateful for all that you have in your life right now. Start with the computer that you have to be able to read this article. Be grateful that you have this tool that allows you to gain knowledge about any subject you want to know about.

This lesson of rejoicing in the way things are is something that I've had to work on this past month. I want very much to become a mother, but it just hasn't happened for me. I had this idea that my life wouldn't be complete until I have a child. However, I'm working on letting go of this idea and being grateful for the way life is in this moment. I'm learning to just relax and allow myself to just flow through life instead of resisting whatever circumstances I may be experiencing right now.

Is there something you feel like you're lacking in life? How would you feel if it manifested right at this moment? I would love to know your thoughts on this subject!

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Better Because...of This Book

2010-06-22T20:50:00.000-07:00

Lately I haven't been able to do much reading because of travel and work, but the past week I had to remind myself that I'm not in a race! I left the rat race five years ago and I don't want to go back! When I start to get to that point where I'm not breathing and I'm not having fun, I curl up with a book and just relax. Thank goodness I always have a book around that fills me up with good vibes and reminds me why I'm here.

One book on the Good Vibes list is "Better Because of You" by Ginny Hutchinson and Cathy Haffner. It's one of those books that you can throw into a purse or the glove compartment, and when you're having one of "those days" or are stuck in LA traffic (which I was this past month), you can whip out this book and get an instant pick-me-up. Not only do the authors share their wisdom in this inspiring book, it has fun visuals - very appealing to someone who loves to see color in books.

The book is broken up into three main parts: 3 Core Beliefs, 7 Facets of Life, and Words to Live By.

The 7 Facets of Life offer inspiring insights of people who are living each of these facets which include health, wealth, wisdom, work, play, others, and service. The authors offer simple exercise that you can do to inject more positive feelings and thoughts into your life.

I love the Words to Live By section with all kinds of different quotes on just about any topic.

I like this quote:

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardners who make our souls blossom."

I am grateful for Ginny Hutchinson and Cathy Haffner who put this book together.

Check out Ginny and Cathy's blog...

Buy "Better Because of You" at Amazon.com... (Every book sold supports global education for children through Room to Read.)

Bay Area Readers and Friends: Let's Meet!

2010-05-31T00:26:00.000-07:00

This coming Thursday, June 3rd, I will be in the San Francisco/Bay Area to attend an office warming party for Stephanie Tran, an EFT practitioner who is also one of my clients. You're also invited!

For those of you who are not familiar with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), it is a method used to eliminate blocked energy within and around your body. I have actually been using this technique for just about everything from attracting abundance to relieving stress. During EFT you tap acupressure points on your body while making affirming statements.

I'm definitely a believer in EFT as I've experienced some drastic changes in my business. Out of all the techniques I've used to attract abundance, EFT has worked the quickest for me.

At Stephanie's office warming party, she will be screening a documentary film about EFT called "Try It on Everything". If you like the movie, "The Secret", then you'll enjoy watching this film.

If you want to learn more about EFT or you just want to come celebrate life with like-minded people, I'd love to meet you on Thursday night! Food and refreshments will be served ;)

When: Thursday, June 3 from 6-9 pm
Where: 2287 Washington Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
RSVP: 510-681-8522 (Please call so Stephanie can prepare enough food!)

If you can't make it this Thursday, you could also join Stephanie's Meetup!

Tap Into Your Highest by Being of Service

2010-05-17T01:45:00.000-07:00

As someone who worked in the service industry for almost 15 years, I can relate with many of the thoughts shared in this guest post by Pamela Wells...Enjoy!

The secret to inner transformation is to orient yourself in unfamiliar ways. If you are always thinking only of yourself, life gets narrow and your energy can get easily get blocked. You may be operating along grooves that don't serve you in the highest way.

How do you make a change that will propel you to expand your energies and ultimately allow you to feel a deep sense of contentment and even joy? Shift your orientation to how you can be of service to something other than just yourself.

If you feel, however, that you are being compelled to be of service and that the motivation is externally driven, then it can actually drain your energy and diminish you. For example, if you are stuck in a service-related job and you are only doing it for the money and not because of any natural enthusiasm for the nature of the work or the desire to help your customers, you will be looking at the clock the entire time. Time will seem to be going very slowly and at the end of the work day you will feel drained. At the worst if you are forced into service and you resist its call, it could actually humiliate you.

Take time in your life to pause and reflect on where you can be of most service. Everyone has been gifted with natural talents. It is the invitation of the Universe that you full receive your gifts and then cultivate them in ways that you can offer them in skillful ways of service so that you can be a being that spreads more joy to the planet. It is this pulsation of being receptive of what life has to offer and then giving back that is so simple and profound.

When you orient yourself to nature by giving back through service, you will find that you are no longer depleted and empty. Rather, when you act from your heart in skillful ways, the Universe will fill you up so much that you will feel completely full. When you feel so abundant, then you will feel content and no longer will there be the vibration of desiring something outside of you. This is the paradox of life, the more you give, the more that you will feel complete.

ABOUT AUTHOR AND ARTIST PAMELA WELLS
Pamela Wells has been working as a fine artist, commercial illustrator and graphic web designer for over 20 years and specializes in creative work that leads to greater understanding and awareness. Her goddess art incorporates her interest in the study of transpersonal psychology, integral transformative spiritual practice and the evolution of human consciousness. She cares deeply about both men and women and also about the ecological preservation of the planet which benefits all living things. To order a copy of Pamela's most recent book and card set, Affirmations for the Everyday Goddess, http://www.ArtmagicPublishing.com To sign-up for a quarterly free enewsletter called the "Divine Feminine Way" http://www.artmagicpublishing.com/goddess-newsletter.html

Law of Attraction Isn't Working or Too Slow?

2010-05-07T13:50:00.000-07:00

Do you think that the Law of Attraction isn't working for you? Do you think that manifestations are too slow?

Today I was talking with a loved one and he was talking about how he thinks he should be in a much better place than where he is right now...That what he wants isn't coming fast enough.

I explained to him that he had to "pretend" that he already has everything he could ever want out of life. He had to trick his mind into BELIEVING that he is already successful and abundant.

He said that he had read all the books and watched videos about Law of Attraction, but still, nothing has changed. Through that conversation alone, you may have figured out that he wasn't in alignment with positive energy. If he really had paid attention to the books and videos and applied what he learned, we wouldn't have even had that conversation.

The last thing I told him before the battery ran out on his phone was, "It's one thing to read all the books and watch the videos. But it's another thing to practice it." It's funny that the phone cut off at that very moment. Maybe that's the very exact message that he should have received from the conversation and there was really nothing else to say?

So, I came across this audio/video of Abraham-Hicks which I sent to my loved one after we got off the phone. Abraham-Hicks talks about how to get your mind back on track when you feel that manifestations are too slow:

An Interview With Tamara Baruhovich of ToolsForAbundance.com

2010-04-26T02:00:00.000-07:00

As someone who spends a great deal of time online, it's only natural that most of my interactions with people are virtual. I've become more intuitive and can get a pretty good sense of who a person is through their website. One such person I feel exuded good vibes is Tamara Baruhovich of ToolsForAbundance.com.

Tamara is a life coach who happens to live in the San Diego area as well, which is awesome because I love meeting like-minded people who live close to me. I'm sure there are many people in San Diego who share my same interests, but for me it's rare to come across someone who understands the Law of Attraction and internet marketing.

I still have yet to meet Tamara in person (we're working on that!), but in the meantime I asked her a few questions to get to know more about her...

When did you realize that being a life coach was part of your purpose in life?

It's been a natural path for me. Even though I attained a DDS degree, life obviously had different plans for me. I had the opportunity to start my working career as a health educator and then I became a counselor. This helped me discover my love for helping others achieve a better life experience, so in 2005 I went back to school and earned a Masters Degree in Humanistic Psychology.
However, counseling is based on resolving traumas from past experiences. It can also create co-dependence, which didn't sit well with me. Not that counseling doesn't have its place, but it is certainly not the best venue for all.

Fortunately, in 2008 I heard of coaching, and the more I explored, the more I liked it. It just made so much sense to me. I decided to take the plunge and became a certified Life Coach that same year. The rest is history. I'm loving this career and the opportunity to help people become pro-active in creating the life they want from a positive perspective.

What kind of challenges have you faced in life and how did you overcome them?

To answer this question accurately, I'd have to write a book, literally! From having lived in three countries to experiencing divorce -and everything in between- my life has been full of challenges and constant changes.

As to how I overcame my challenges, I can say that every experience is unique and as such the approach is different as well. However, I can refer to a few common denominators instilled by my father since the time I can remember: Faith in God, faith in oneself, positive "I CAN" attitude, positive self-talk, and perseverance.

If you could offer just one tip for living a happier life, what would it be?

Be grateful for what you have... now. Never take anything for granted. Acknowledge the many people that would happily give half of their lifetime to have some of the things you have... like, health, food on the table and a roof over our heads.

By the way, a couple of months back I started a project titled "Tips to Live a Happier Life" which is an open invitation for all who want to share their 'happy tips' with others and/or leave encouraging comments for those who have posted their stories.

Some of these stories have brought tears to my eyes, and others have made me laugh out loud... I never imagined the success this has been. I feel thrilled and humble at the response I've had! Feel free to share your own story and/or comments in here:

http://www.tools-for-abundance.com/Tips_to_Live_a_Happier_Life.html

On your website you offer many tools and techniques to attract abundance. Which tool or technique is your favorite and why?

I have personally used every tool and technique I have at my site, so my comments, suggestions and recommendations are based on personal experience. I don't have a favorite one 'per se', but a combination of them is what's given me results.

The techniques I use every day are: meditation, visualization, affirmations, yoga and more recently, Reiki. I also use subliminal messages and self-hypnosis every now and then, and I'm fascinated by brainwave entrainment. Lately, I've been reading about Feng-Shui and Crystal-healing, which I'll be including in my website in the near future.

As a passionate self growth student myself, I'm always looking for self improvement tools and techniques to help me improve my life and the lives of those I coach.

What do you believe is the quickest way to attract abundance?

Having the right beliefs, without a doubt. Beliefs are the most powerful triggers to create whatever we want -and what we are already experiencing- in life; from scarcity to abundance it is all based on our beliefs.

According to my own experience and what I've seen with my clients, beliefs can be either encouraging and liberating, or the main cause of blocks and obstacles. It is all -truly- in the mind.

We are all a work in progress, which is why we must constantly work on changing our beliefs. Realize that nothing is unachievable unless you 'believe' it to be. Beliefs are so important that they are one of the primary aspects that I like to explore with my coaching clients.

Tamara has an ecoaching program called "Discover Your Potential" that you may be interested in. (Disclosure: I'm one of her affiliates.) The “Discover Your Potential” Coaching eProgram is an all inclusive 3-in-1 program that provides you not only with information, but a workbook to help you move along according to your personal circumstances to uncover your own blocks. This workbook serves as a guide so you know what changes you MUST make in order for you to start manifesting with ease. You also get one-on-one coaching with Tamara herself!

The Placemat Process: Getting The Universe to Work For You

2010-04-03T20:39:00.000-07:00

Today I was starting to feel overwhelmed by my growing "To Do" list. Too much to do and not enough time to do it - that's the attitude I was having today. I could sense that I was not in alignment with Source and my energy was starting to dwindle.

(As a side note, for those of you who are new to my blog...When I say "Source", I mean God, The Universe, or whatever name you attribute the Supreme Power.)

So, today The Universe delivered the following video to me. Of course, perfect timing! In this video I was reminded of The Placemat Process, a process coined by Abraham-Hicks.

I recall a friend of mine who used this process awhile back when she needed to get things done with her real estate business. There was one thing in particular that was stressing her out - a tenant who was behind on rent for three months. She could not seem to get in contact with this tenant. She went through the Placemat Process and asked The Universe and the Angels to help her out. The very next day she got a call from the tenant and they were able to work things out!

If you have been using The Placemat Process in your life, I'd love to hear your experiences...

I'm going to rewrite my To Do list and see what happens in the next week. I'll keep you posted!

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Attracting Abundance With a Blog

2010-03-24T02:31:00.000-07:00

There's one thing I always encourage people to do if they want to attract money and abundance online: Start a blog.

I've probably said this before, but I'll say it again: Now more than ever is a great time to make money online. I'm very passionate about this and I wish everyone could realize how easy it really is!

For those of you who don't know, a blog is basically an online journal where you post articles, videos, and/or pictures. What you're reading right now actually is a "blog post".

When I first started this blog over five years ago, I just wanted to share random thoughts and inspiration. The original name was "Just My Thoughts" before I changed it to "The Good Life". It was just a way for me to express myself and to keep an online journal. I didn't really have any goals or even gave any thought on how I could create abundance with a blog.

The Good Life for me is being able to work from home and being able to do what I love...and what I love to do is write and blog. Because of my blogs I have met so many inspiring and positive people. Because of blogging I have attracted abundance like tickets to concerts, invites to fashion events, free beauty product samples, Audi cars, and so much more. Because of blogging, I've become a freelance writer and created a business providing businesses with online content and marketing services.

All of this started with the thought, "Oh, wouldn't it be nice to make money from writing!"

Even if you don't like to write or you don't consider yourself a "writer" per se, there are still other ways to share content such as videos (vlog) or photos (photo blog).

If you have a passion for food and cooking, you could share links to favorite recipes you come across online or you could share photos of a dish at your favorite restaurant. If you're a mother who stays at home with kids, you could share parenting tips and document your kids' childhood with a blog.

I believe that we're all experts at something, so why not share that passion with the world and attract abundance while you're at it?

I'm always asked how I make money with my blogs, so I thought I'd share some of my sources of income:

Advertising - Most of my blogs have Google Adsense ads. When people click on these ads, I get paid. I also sell text link ads whereby companies pay me a monthly or yearly fee for a link on my blog.
Sponsored Reviews - Companies pay me to write a review of their products or services. For instance, I go through a website called SponsoredReviews.com to bid on paid reviews. There are new rules and ethics for bloggers who are doing sponsored or paid reviews, so make sure to educate yourself before venturing into this arena.
Affiliate Programs - Many businesses will pay you a commission for selling their products or services on your blog or website. For example, if I write a review of a book on my blog, I'll include a link to the book on Amazon. As an affiliate of Amazon I make a commission whenever someone purchases a book or anything else from the site.

If you're thinking about starting a blog, I'd love to help you! I offer one-on-one mentoring including help with set-up and designing your blog. Contact me via email: info [at] mariapalma [dot] com.

If you're already a blogger, I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences with blogging and monetizing a blog. Leave a comment!

Photo Credit: Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com

Jerry Gladstone: An Inspiring Story

2010-03-05T14:17:00.000-08:00

One of my missions in life is to help and inspire people to be the best that they can be. That's one of the main reasons why I started the Studio 747 Blogtalk Radio Show. I believe that each and every one of us has the power within us to achieve everything that our heart desires.

As I continue on this path of abundance and prosperity, I've come across many like-minded people who have the same mission. Jerry Gladstone is one such person.

Today I got my daily dose of inspiration as I learned more about Jerry and the work that he does...

Recently Jerry Gladstone announced The Common Thread Project, a project that, according to his blog, "was created to provide people with the power to empower themselves and to give back to the community". Jerry is putting together a book called "The Common Thread" which will highlight famous people who have had to overcome adversities and obstacles on their journeys to success.

Visit Jerry Gladstone's Common Thread website to find out more about his project.

What I find inspiring about Jerry is that at the age of 26 he was able to take $2,000 and build American Royal Arts, a company that has now grown into a leader and authority in entertainment fine art. You can find out more about Jerry's company by reading American Royal Arts news.

Are you inspired by Jerry's story? What can you do today to reach your full potential?

Photo from Jerry's picture gallery.

Happiness Is Now: Thought of the Week From Hale Dwoskin

2010-02-26T17:23:00.000-08:00

Today I received an email from Hale Dwoskin, the President of Sedona Training Associates, and wanted to pass on the message to you...

"Joy is your natural state of being. But many of us tend to postpone or delay living our joy until sometime in the future (“When I have more money…,” “When I´m on vacation…,” “When the kids are out of the house…”).

Or we want to save our joy to reward ourselves only when we feel we really deserve it (“After I complete this big project…,” “When I get that promotion…,” “After I clean the house…”)

The truth is that planned joy is often not as joyful as we anticipate. And unlived joy is simply a tragedy on the screen of your life."

Stop waiting around for circumstances to change in order to be happy. Happiness can start right now!

One of the things I do to bring good vibes into my life is to watch inspirational videos on YouTube. Here's a video I came across today that helped raise my vibrations. Hopefully it can help you out.

Free DVD and CD - find out how you can tap your natural ability to let go of any unwanted feeling on the spot.

The Law of Attraction and Your Feelings About Attracting Money

2010-02-22T04:44:00.000-08:00

This is a guest post by Gabriel Gibson...

Let's clear something up right now. Money is only one form of abundance, and is only a small part of the entire picture.

However, in the realm of modern society it plays a big role in how smoothly one's life will tend to operate. Money can serve in many capacities and allows for more opportunities for yourself and your loved ones. Money will help you to bless people, to free up your time, and to powerfully contribute to the causes that move your soul.

A life of prosperity is not so much about all the money and resources someone receives. It is more about a feeling, and how you feel about what you have already been given.

This is an absolutely key point when it comes to using the Law of Attraction to attract money. You must feel good about what you already have. If you do not feel grateful what you have, you will limit yourself, your joy, and your development in receiving more.

The practice then becomes learning to be grateful for what you have, and training your mind to experience genuine feelings of abundance and prosperity in your life as it stands now. The question becomes how will you shift your feelings about money so that you are able to receive and contain vast amounts of it, never have to worry about it again, and care for yourself and those you love for the rest of your life?

To begin with you must acknowledge that abundance and well being are a natural part of God and the universe. God and the universe are an infinite storehouse of riches. Anyone who consciously, deliberately and consistently chooses to tune into to the frequency of eternal spirit cannot help but experience this well being within themselves and their lives.

Since you have the ability and right to choose what aspects of the world and life you focus on, learn to see abundance and happiness as a God given gift for being alive.

Using the Law of Attraction to make lots of money is a spiritual practice. It is spiritual in essence because you must step out of the realm of competition that most of the world operates on when it comes to money and step into the realm of absolute and infinite God given abundance. This realm is one that is accessed by your imagination and that contains an endless array of abundance.

You are training yourself to see money as an energetic force rather than some stacks of paper.

You are training yourself to move away from the level of competition where there is a limited supply and tune into the energetic field where there is always enough.

In addition to this, making a lot of money through the Law of Attraction us a spiritual practice because you will need to grow and develop right alongside your bank account. You will need to be someone who not only attracts more money, but also someone who is able to contain it in their life.

"Your money will only grow to the extent that you do." -T. Harv Eker

Operating on the spiritual realm means consistently tuning into the infinite Spirit. You live, breath, think, and move from this place on a consistent basis. From this place where all is a state of abundance and well-being, your life cannot help but to expand accordingly.

Since money is energy, one absolutely vital role that you must play is someone who shares or extends energy. Money will not come and stay with you to any significant degree if you are not extending your inner energy and sharing it with the rest of the world.

You must be willing to offer something of energy for money to be able to flow to you consistently.

That being said, there is only a slight adjustment that must be made within your own consciousness to move you from a place of lack to a place of abundance with money. Instead of getting caught up in specific sums of money that you have to have-simply begin to practice being in an energetic place of "always enough," and by doing so you allow your inner mind to allow avenues of greater abundance and wealth to flow to you.

Gabriel G. Gibson is a Law of Attraction Master Practitioner & Life Coach with educational programs and coaching on living a life by your own design, and applying the Law of Attraction to manifest lives of joy, happiness, and prosperity for his students. Join the newsletter at http://www.thesecretoflifebydesign.com

A Formula For Success: Think and Grow Rich Program

2010-02-18T22:12:00.000-08:00

For several years now I have been studying the Law of Attraction and the teachings outlined in the movie, The Secret. Meanwhile, I've been attracting many success-oriented books such as "Think and Grow Rich".

If you haven't read the book, "Think and Grow Rich", then I highly recommend you do! It was written by a man named Napoleon Hill, an author and journalist who lived during the early 1900's. He was asked by Andrew Carnegie to interview successful people and put together a book about the formula for success. Hill ended up interviewing over 500 successful men and women including Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, John D. Rockefeller, just to name a few.

What Do Successful People Have in Common?

What Napoleon Hill discovered during this 20+ year process of studying millionaires was that there is indeed a formula for success. In his book, "Think and Grow Rich", he outlines what all successful people have in common. There are certain qualities that you will find in people who have become millionaires which include desire, faith, specialized knowledge, imagination, and persistence. He also discovered that successful people had a habit of exchanging ideas with other people - what he referred to as a Master Mind group. Each chapter of "Think and Grow Rich" analyzes each of the 13 principles that brought riches and money.

Pure Inspiration

Just like the movie, The Secret, was a huge success in modern times, "Think and Grow Rich" became a best-selling book and made Napoleon Hill a success. In the Master Mind I joined last year, we studied this book and it added more depth to my knowledge of the Law of Success and the Law of Attraction.

Dale Carnegie truly believed that if this success formula was taught in schools, it would revolutionize the educational system and cut the time spent in school to half. I completely agree! The book was pure inspiration for me and I refer to it every now and then to keep me inspired and motivated.

Learn the Formula For Success

The success principles contained in "Think and Grow Rich" isn't something you just learn overnight. You can't expect to just read the book and immediately become a success. Each one of has a learning curve and we all learn differently. Some people like to read while others prefer learning via audio or video. Still others prefer to learn in a group setting.

I was able to get a review copy of a "Think and Grow Rich" home study program that contains everything you need to fully absorb the content and apply what you learn.

This e-course/program contains:

A video series with slides that you can watch on your computer. (1 video for each chapter of the book.) This is my favorite component of the program because I prefer to read along while listening.
An audio component that you can download to a CD or mp3 player and listen to in the car or while you're out going for a walk. (1 audio file for each chapter)
A 4-hour video seminar that analyzes the whole book. Below is a screenshot of what the video seminar looks like...

The original "Think and Grow Rich" book in ebook form.
A "Think and Grow Rich Made Easy" ebook/workbook. This is a modern version of the book that lays out the 13 principles in easy-to-understand language. This is the part where you get to apply what you learned in the book.

Find out more about the program here...

I think the workbook is probably the most important part of this program because I believe you can't really learn until you have actually applied what you've read or listened to. The workbook is 99 pages long and I don't recommend trying to rush through it. Take your time and work on everything that's suggested including the self-analysis sections. You'll definitely walk away with a different perspective of your life and get insight into what is getting in the way of being remarkably successful.

One of the things I learned from going through the workbook is that I could definitely improve on the services and products I provide for others. My marketing clients have told me that I do phenomenal work for them, but I know there's always room for improvement. I've been thinking now how I can personally provide that "Wow" service that I always preach.

What about you? What can you do to develop and nurture a millionaire mindset and be of service to others? Are you following a formula for success?

Click here to purchase the Think and Grow Rich program.

(Disclaimer: I am an affiliate)

Would You Like to Design the Best 10 Years of Your Life?

2010-02-05T15:12:00.000-08:00

Every couple months I looking forward to receiving SUCCESS Magazine in the mail. Darren Hardy, the publisher of SUCCESS, has truly put together a great resource that never fails to uplift me. Every single article is full of inspiration!

I like this video message, "What You Think About, Comes About", that Darren posted on YouTube:

Recently Darren Hardy started an eight-week course called "Designing the Best 10 Years of Your Life" on his blog. This is a free course, and although he's already in week 5 of the program, you can still read all the posts that are archived on his blog.

NOW is the time to start creating a successful, fulfilling life! What are you waiting for?!?

We're already in the second month of 2010, and the prosperous energy I've been feeling is starting to have a snowball effect. So many ideas have been flowing to me and every day I take action towards my vision and goals - which is one of the reasons I haven't been able to post here very often.

As I progress on this journey into ultimate wealth and prosperity, I'm learning how to stay focused on the feelings of living a good life. I don't know about you, but I often get tied up in the "how's" of life. How do I get from Point A to Point B? Although I think it's an important question to ask in the beginning, I also think it's equally important to simply ask the question and let it go...then wait for inspiration to come. The inspired action steps are guiding you in the direction that will manifest all your aspirations.

Right now I'm at the point where I'm starting to clear all the brain clutter and really listen to what my gut is telling me to do. Sometimes what I feel I should be doing doesn't really make sense at the time, but I do it anyway.

I'm also learning how to stay open to all possibilities. Just like many people, I sometimes get too focused on a project that I think will take me to where I want to be that I overlook another project that may manifest my goal much quicker.

I'd love to hear about your own journey to wealth and prosperity! Please share your thoughts via comments...

All the Best,
-Maria

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Free Goal-Setting Seminar: Manifest a Good Life in 2010

2010-01-13T19:44:00.000-08:00

What goals did you not achieve last year that you can manifest this year?

Maybe you want to start your own business, attract more abundance, or maybe you want to learn how to live more joyfully...

This is the year that you can do it!

As I mentioned over at the Studio 747 blog, I recently attended a strategic goal setting workshop and walked away so rejuvenated and inspired to keep working on my goals and life vision.

I was so inspired that I invited the person who put on the seminar, Maureen Orey (who is also my friend), to be a guest on my BlogTalk Radio show next Wednesday, January 20 @ 1 pm (PST). We'll be talking about goal-setting and Maureen will be sharing tips and tools to help you make your dreams a reality!

Click here to learn more about the show.

If you can't listen to the live show, it will be available later to download and listen at your leisure.

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Attract Money by Helping People Solve Their Problems

2010-01-05T15:40:00.000-08:00

As we head into a New Year, I know that many of you are wondering, "How can I attract more money and abundance into my life?"

This is the same exact question I asked myself. And wow, the answers and ideas came flooding in!

One thing that came to me was a free ebook, How to Make Your Mind a Money Magnet: The Secret of Never Ending Cash Flow, written by Dr. Robert Anthony.

I'm passing on this free ebook to you...Click here to download the pdf.

In the beginning of the book Dr. Anthony talks about how there are people who think that money and greed are the same thing. Attracting money can be a spiritual practice for you. With money you can help others become more abundant! Did you ever think about that?

Stay Focused
Dr. Anthony's ebook was a great reminder to keep my focus on helping others solve their problems. This blog has evolved into a medium to help others attract abundance...and we all want more money! At one of my other blogs, Online Business Resources, I help internet business entrepreneurs become more successful and provide information about starting an online business.

And speaking of helping people solve their problems, another project I started this year is to help people lose weight in a natural and healthy way. Nowadays we're bombarded with all these diet ads and diet pills to "lose weight fast". The truth is many of these products and diets are unhealthy ways to lose weight.

This idea of helping people lose weight has been stirring around in my mind for the past year, but I hesitated because I had this belief that the weight loss niche was so overcrowded. I kept reading articles where internet marketing experts would say that you it would be "hard to compete" in a popular niche. Losing weight is one of population's biggest challenges and there are tons of people willing to help you lose weight.

However, I've decided to get over this limiting belief and challenge myself. Besides, people's weight loss issues haven't been completely solved yet and I believe that people need to hear the truth about how to lose weight. If this is something you're interested in, I invite you to check out Weight Loss the Natural Way.

Now it's my turn to challenge you...

What can you do in 2010 to bring more value to people's lives? What problems can you help solve? Begin by asking yourself these questions. Then start to take notice of ideas that come to you. Perhaps there has been an idea already brewing around in your mind. Why not take action today?

To Your Success!
~Maria

P.S. Here are my other thoughts, tools, and techniques on how to attract money.

P.S.S. Click here to participate in Robert Anthony's "Guaranteed Success Experiment" ... and qualify for a 95% discount off of "The Secret of Deliberate Creation"

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Abundance Is All Around Us

2009-12-19T16:46:00.000-08:00

I have spent a great deal of time on this blog talking about how to attract money. However, as you probably already know, wealth and abundance is more than just money.

As I was walking through the neighborhood on this warm day in San Diego, I couldn't help but feel this heightened sense of gratitude and appreciation for the abundance that surrounds me. I saw the seagulls flying overhead, the calm waters from the lake, the palm trees dancing in the warm breeze, and all the colorful flowers growing throughout the neighborhood.

I am grateful to have the sight to see all of this...and the legs to be able to walk the two miles. I thought about all the people on the East Coast who are experiencing snow blizzards and extremely cold weather and I felt even more grateful to be living in California!

Yes, wealth and abundance is more than just money...

Once you start to cultivate an awareness of the idea that abundance is everywhere, you become more open to receiving even more abundance - and that includes monetary and material abundance.

I like this exercise: Look For the Abundance of Treasure All Around You

"Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them." -- Russell H. Conwell

Did you know that YOU are abundance? Within you there is a treasure-trove of ideas and love. Why not take one of those ideas and make it a physical reality? Why not share that love with others?

What are your thoughts on abundance? What can you do today to share some of that abundance with others?

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Your Calling in Life: What Are You Meant to Do?

2009-12-07T14:40:00.000-08:00

Although I feel that I'm on the right path and living my purpose, sometimes I still ask myself, "Am I doing what I'm meant to be doing?"

Do you find yourself asking the same question?

As I was making greeting cards the other day, I started wondering whether or not this is what I should be doing. Then I started to think about how greeting cards could inspire people. I've learned that I feel very inspired when I can add value to other people's lives. As soon as I started thinking about inspiring people, I started noticing all the different materials like stickers, papers, and cardboard cutouts that had inspirational messages on them. It was the Law of Attraction sending me all those things that were literally buried at the bottom of my scrapbooking materials that I had forgotten about.

Suddenly I felt this surge of energy flow through me and I became wrapped up in the moment. Those thoughts about whether or not I was meant to be doing this flew out the window.

In his book, Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling, Wayne Dyer says that being at peace and living passionately inspires others. Re-reading this book helped to remind me that no matter what I am doing - as long as I'm at peace and living passionately - that is what I'm meant to be doing.

As I write this post I'm very much at peace. I feel very passionate in inspiring people to follow their dreams and live their life with passion.

How about you? Are you at peace in your life's work or mission?

Are you living passionately?

What's that one thing you love to do that gets you wrapped up in the moment?

Finding your calling life is as simple as doing what makes you happy and inspired. All you have to do is ask The Universe, "What am I meant to do?" It won't be long before you'll start to attract opportunities to do things that make you feel good and are in alignment with your values in life.

By the way, you can find my inspirational greeting cards at my online greeting card shop!

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Dealing with Challenges in Life

2009-12-01T12:11:00.000-08:00

This past week I've been inundated with many issues and questions that have left me a little emotionally drained. I feel inspired to write here to share a little bit of what I'm going through. Part of me didn't want to write this because I like to keep this a positive forum. After all, this is about living the "good life", and to be honest, I'm just not feeling so good right now.

It's taken a great deal of energy to use all the tools that I've learned to get through my issues. I'm in the process of deciding whether or not I should end a close relationship. As I'm playing all kinds of scenarios in my head, I'm laying in bed with the flu. This all happened last week.

Usually I turn to books to help me feel better. I've been reading "Inspiration" by Wayne Dyer and "Communion With God" by Neale Donald Walsch. Although inspiring words of wisdom help get me out of a funk, this time I'm still left feeling a bit empty inside.

Perhaps some of you can relate to how I'm feeling...

I'm not really sure where I'm going with this post. I guess I just needed to get it off my chest.

I think we all go through our own challenges in life. There are people who come into our life who are there to teach us a lesson...to teach us a little bit about ourselves. After we learn our lesson, then what?

This person who I love dearly is beginning to dampen my spirits. I focus on the positive, but this person continues to focus on the negative and will continuously remind me of things I've done wrong in the relationship.

Relationships are my "wealth" in life and I do my best to build solid and lasting relationships with people. I'm not perfect. I am who I am. I make mistakes. However, I can't continue to allow this person to bring down my energy. So, now I'm faced with the issue of whether or not to continue the relationship. This is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make.

"Nobody can hurt me without my permission." --Mahatma Gandhi

My way of dealing with this is to meditate and ask for guidance. Just take it one moment at a time. I don't want to "think" about it too much because I've noticed that my thoughts tend to turn to negative when I stay in my head. I'm just going to allow my inner guidance to show me signs of what to do next.

All I know now is that I want to attract people in my life who are positive, uplifting, and who take responsibility for their happiness. And that's what I'm going to stay focused on.

I'm also going to count my blessings and be grateful for all the friends in my life who are there for me. I stay focused on the positive contributions I could give to the world. I also stay focused on the love I have for myself.

Why Labels Block Your Happiness

2009-11-18T11:52:00.001-08:00

The other day a friend and I were talking about Sarah Palin's interview with Oprah.

"Oh, don't tell me that you actually like her now," my friend said.

I replied, "Let's just say that I can understand Sarah Palin's perspective. I have more compassion for her and have a new-found respect for her."

According to my friend, the Republican party is screwed up. But I don't want this post to be about politics. I just want to let you know where my friend is coming from...

I went on to talk about how we're all so caught up with labels. My friend is a "Democrat" and Sarah Palin is a "Republican".

Why can't we just see each other as just magnificent human beings?

When we attach labels to ourselves, we get boxed into a set of rules. Now we're supposed to act according to that label. If we don't, then we've failed.

Steve Pavlina wrote an interesting post about label-free relationships that coincides with some of my thoughts. I would hasten to say that many people out there are unhappy because of what we expect from other people. We expect someone to act a certain way because they are a "girlfriend" or "husband". We want people to do things for us because they're just supposed to or they "owe" us.

I call myself a "writer", but even that label has its own set of rules. I'm supposed to put commas and capitalize letters in sentences...I'm supposed to come up with profound things to say and I should be able to express myself clearly.

I love what Joanna Young says in her post, Peel Off the Labels to Give Yourself Space:

"The labels you’re given, or that you learn to apply to yourself, can hold you back. Limit your sense of what is possible.

Peeling off those labels, and replacing them with words that create space, opportunity, and possibility can be a powerful thing."

When you let go of the labels, you're free to just follow your passions without judgement. You don't have to do something because you're a "this" or "that". You live life with freedom. You feel more energized. You're in the flow....and you're happier.

Because in the end, all we want to be is happy, right?

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5 Ways to Live in the Moment

2009-11-03T09:13:00.000-08:00

One of my ongoing practices is to live in the moment. This is a challenge for many people because we are constantly bombarded with messages such as "planning for the future" or "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Many of us are also playing scenes of the past in our head over and over, having regrets and thinking, If only I had done this....

What I have learned these past few years is that when you live consciously in the present moment, you're free from the stresses of life. It enables you to feel calm and to think with an astounding clarity.

Living in the moment is easier said that done. After all, with so much going on around us, it's easy to get distracted by fears, worries, frustrations, and stress. However, once you get into the groove of living in the moment, you'll wonder how you could have lived any other way!

So, what can you do to make living in the moment your way of life?

Here are some tips to gain present-moment thinking:

1. Meditate. The very point of meditation is to live in the present moment and accept things just as they are. It's a practice that you'll get better at the more you do it. To help quiet your mind, the best thing you can do is focus on your breathing and keep striving to release your thoughts with each breath you take.

2. Accept the past. You'll feel better about yourself once you learn to accept past situations. There's nothing you can do to change the past. Bringing the past into your present only clouds your present thinking and makes it harder for you to concentrate on the present moment.

Of course, thoughts of the past will still arise, but when you learn to accept it for what it is, you'll be able to return to the present moment without regret or grief.

3. Accept the future. On the other side of the coin, you also need to accept the future. How much time do you waste in a day by sitting around thinking about what you're going to do? When you stop thinking, you have more time to actually do it!

I know that many people are constantly worrying about money, so make sure to read my past post, "How to Stop Worrying About Money".

4. Be mindful. When you're mindful, you pay close attention to what you're doing in the present. You may think it's just a mundane chore, but it's important to do it with an open mind. Open up your senses to what you're doing. You might be overwhelmed with positive feelings that you didn't know existed.

5. Get in touch with nature. Take some time to get in touch with nature. You can go for a walk or just sit under a tree. There aren't many things that can open you up to the present moment like opening up to the vastness of nature.

Relax, Relax, Relax

As long as you maintain a relaxed attitude, you can achieve conscious living. It may help to think of yourself and your brain as separate entities. Your brain can be thinking thoughts all over the place while your "self" watches. When you maintain the wisdom to realize that your thoughts are out of control, the self can pull you back into the present.

Of course these goals are best achieved through meditative practice, but you can also try any activity that you find relaxing if meditation isn't for you. While you're relaxing, pay attention to your breathing and try to take deep breaths. Remind yourself that, in this moment, the past and the future don't matter in the least.

After you've successfully added present moment thinking to a relaxing part of your day, it's time to spread the awareness to other times of the day. The more time you can spend in the present, the better.

Live in the here and now, and enjoy a more fulfilling life!

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Law of Attraction and Taking Care of Yourself

2009-10-20T10:50:00.000-07:00

Many people are going through some very challenging times right now. I've been spending time with close friends who are either having issues with personal relationships or having trouble making ends meet. These friends are familiar with the Law of Attraction and know how it works, but after coaching them with their issues, I've come to realize that even though they have the knowledge about the Law of Attraction, they have yet to put that knowledge into action. They have yet to apply what they've learned.

I'm sure many of you can relate. I know that I've been through this process myself. You know what the Law of Attraction is, but what now?

I think that we're going through a wonderful time right now because many of us are starting to awaken to the possibility of a much more abundant life....THE GOOD LIFE!

One person who has inspired me through this proces of awakening to what I call my "true spirit" is Bob Doyle. If you've been reading this blog for some time, you know who I'm talking about. Bob Doyle is the creator of the Wealth Beyond Reason program and recently he did a one hour free webinar titled, "Taking Care of Yourself During Troubled Times".

In this free webinar Bob talks about the idea of resistance and how it is playing a role in why you are not attracting the life that you want. He also gives you exercises and tools that can apply right now to start overcoming the challenges you are facing.

Click here to listen to this very inspiring webinar...

I'd love to hear your thoughts or stories about how the Law of Attraction is working in your life! If there is a topic you'd like for me to talk about on this blog, please leave a comment.

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5 Benefits of Gratitude

2009-10-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

Showing gratitude is a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought. Feeling grateful for what you have can produce the same good feelings and keep you moving toward your goals.

Doesn't it feel good when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude to you for something you did? These positive feelings can lift you up, boost your enthusiasm, and motivate you to achieve even more.

Gratitude is one of the main elements in the Law of Attraction. When you show gratitude for the things that you have, The Universe continues to give you more. Remember that like attracts like!

Here are five benefits of gratitude:

1. Reaching your goals. When you feel grateful, it tends to be a lasting and selfless feeling. It's much more than just a momentary burst of positive energy; it has staying power that inspires you to reach your goals.

2. Strengthened relationships. There are many ways you can express your gratitude to your loved ones, including saying, "Thank you," writing a letter, or giving them a thoughtful gift. When you learn to avoid taking your loved ones for granted, you'll have a long lasting and loving relationship.

3. Improved communication. Gratitude can mean better communication all around. By expressing your gratitude to strangers, they'll be more likely to show an interest in helping you as well.

4. More effective constructive criticism. No matter how we express constructive criticism, it often makes the recipient defensive or even angry. No one likes a blow to the ego. In this situation, a grateful attitude can take you a long way. You can express criticism quite effectively when you also emphasize what you appreciate about them.

5. Preserving memories. You can preserve memories in a positive way when you keep a gratitude journal. You'll be able to enjoy your memories again and again when you read about these happy times in the future.

Show Your Gratitude Every Day

Showing gratitude to others may seem like a selfless act, but it's something that you also benefit from. When you show your gratitude every day, you change the way you think.

You'll appreciate your good life when the majority of your thoughts remain positive. Negative thoughts can sometimes be overwhelming, and just because you have them doesn't mean you're a bad person. Everyone has negative thoughts at one time or another, but you can strive to keep them to a minimum with the help of a grateful attitude.

One way to show your gratitude every day is to remind yourself of the big picture when a negative thought arises. If a petty argument with your spouse makes you feel angry and heated, take a deep breath and think for a moment. Remember that the argument is not permanent and, instead, feel grateful for the gift of this relationship.

In what ways do you show gratitude each day?

Read more of my thoughts about gratitude...

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What I Do To Attract Wealth Now

2009-09-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

Awhile back I wrote about the power of subliminal messages to attract money and wealth. If you're still skeptical, perhaps this post will finally convince you what you may be missing out on when it comes to attracting wealth more easily into your life.

Again, I should reiterate that for me, the word "wealth" encompasses many things including money, good health, better relationships, etc.

For the past several months I've developed a daily routine of listening to subliminal mp3's and watching videos that contain subliminal messages to help attract the flow of money. As I've said before, I have been watching this subliminal wealth video. My friend, Bill Perry, also gave me a mp3 to listen that contains money affirmations. (BTW, Bill has another great mp3 called "Sleep" that I listen to at night).

What I do is listen to these mp3 and videos at night before bed and in the morning when I first wake up. This is the time when your mind is in Alpha state and more receptive to these subliminal messages.

Since I last posted about this back in May, I want to update you on more things that have flowed into my life:

More writing and SEO projects from current clients, including two of the biggest projects I've ever done in my writing and internet marketing career.

Another big advertiser for my Audi blog. Actually, advertising revenue for my blogs has tripled since last year.

More time has freed up in my schedule and I've been able to visit my parents every month. Time is more important than money to me!

I won $250 playing nickel slots at the casino this past weekend ;)

Many people fail when trying to use the law of attraction as they are consciously trying, but their subconscious mind doesn't believe or has negative thoughts which hold them back.

However, with the power of subliminal messages you can target your subconscious mind to eliminate these limiting beliefs and ensure that your entire body, mind, and subconscious mind are all working together – thereby boosting your chance of success dramatically.

Recently I have been corresponding with a company called Real Subliminal and learning about their “Attract Money in Abundance” album. The album works on similar principles to their Law of Attraction Album, only that ALL of the messages on this album are focused on attracting wealth, prosperity, and money in abundance into your life.

Here is a sample of a recording from Real Subliminal...

Order the "Attract Money in Abundance" album and enter code "FINANCIALFREEDOM" to get 20% off.

Do you have any experiences using subliminal messages to attract your desires?