The Law of Attraction In Action with Eva

LAW OF ATTRACTION: Let Your Light Shine Through

Excerpt from The Feel Good Guide to Prosperity by Eva Gregory

In our society, so much of who we are is identified by what we do – meaning our job or career. But we’ve somehow gotten it backwards over the years. It isn’t what we do that identifies us, but who we are that’s important. The self that is brought to work each morning, that is present in our interactions, and that manages to shine through whether we are poor or Fortune 100 CEO’s is the real essence of who we are. It is that essence that can help us make a job or career, that we do not like, into a learning experience and a vehicle for letting our “inner light” shine through.

Each day we hear of people that are very unhappy in their careers, downsizing and lay-offs. Unfortunately it is very common in today’s world. While there are many people who complain and feel down-trodden, there are also those that seem to be able to make the best of a bad situation, no matter what. How do they do that? They have a strong sense of self and, typically, a very healthy dose of optimism.

ACTS OF KINDNESS: Tithing - By Giving You WILL Receive

by Eva Gregory, CPCC

In the book "The One Minute Millionaire", Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen discuss proven techniques and provide useful tools (in the form of Ahas), for becoming an Enlightened Millionaire (TM). One of the Ahas is about tithing, or "sharing the wealth" in layman terms. Tithing is when a monetary donation (typically a tenth of one's income or tithe) is made to a charity and/or church. Enlightened Millionaires follow two rules of thought regarding tithing. First, that abundance comes from making others better off. Second, the primary reason for obtaining wealth is to be able to give more of it away. In fact, Enlightened Millionaires DO commit to tithe the first 10% of their income.

Why is tithing something that so many already successful people believe in? Perhaps, because they recognize the cycle of the universe that says that in order to make room for more, we have to let go of some of what we have. It's a classic Win-Win for everyone involved. Many children practice this, here's an example. Sue and Jane are playing. They both come inside for a drink. Jane runs outside, trips and spills her fruit punch. Sue takes the remainder of her punch and pours it into her friends' cup. Her mom sees this act of kindness and brings her a full glass of punch. Sue has just been rewarded for her selflessness and in fact received more than she gave. Tithing is based on the same principle, substituting money for fruit punch of course, lucky us!

I know that the idea of giving away 10% of all income that shows up has your eyebrows raised. Especially if you are presently not in a very good financial place, but I assure you that good will come of it. First, you get to decide where you would like your gift to go. Is there a shelter in your community or a youth center that needs assistance? Or perhaps your son/daughter's school is on need of supplies? It's your gift and you have control over deciding where it would do the most benefit. This alone should make you feel good inside. Being able to help those less fortunate is always powerful with the universe. It shows that you are grateful for what you have and willing to help those less fortunate than yourself. Second, think of how beneficial your gift will be. Those on the receiving end will be giving thanks for the gift that you gave, and putting their gratitude out into the universe as well. The more you give, the greater number of people that are being added to the universe in a positive prosperous way, thereby creating more opportunity for you to give, by making more available to you.

Give it a try. Make a commitment to begin giving 10% of all of your income away to a cause that is close to your heart. Once you start, keep a journal and write down the new financial opportunities that will begin showing up. Some of the things that others have seen manifest are new job offers for a larger salary, new clients, new business ideas, partnerships or contacts that have resulted in more funds, unexpected payments, etc.

All writings here are copyrighted by Eva Gregory. You may not use them without written permission but you may link to the posts or give out a link to the posts.

ACTS OF KINDNESS: Tithing - By Giving You WILL Receive

by Eva Gregory, CPCC

In the book "The One Minute Millionaire", Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen discuss proven techniques and provide useful tools (in the form of Ahas), for becoming an Enlightened Millionaire (TM). One of the Ahas is about tithing, or "sharing the wealth" in layman terms. Tithing is when a monetary donation (typically a tenth of one's income or tithe) is made to a charity and/or church. Enlightened Millionaires follow two rules of thought regarding tithing. First, that abundance comes from making others better off. Second, the primary reason for obtaining wealth is to be able to give more of it away. In fact, Enlightened Millionaires DO commit to tithe the first 10% of their income.

Why is tithing something that so many already successful people believe in? Perhaps, because they recognize the cycle of the universe that says that in order to make room for more, we have to let go of some of what we have. It's a classic Win-Win for everyone involved. Many children practice this, here's an example. Sue and Jane are playing. They both come inside for a drink. Jane runs outside, trips and spills her fruit punch. Sue takes the remainder of her punch and pours it into her friends' cup. Her mom sees this act of kindness and brings her a full glass of punch. Sue has just been rewarded for her selflessness and in fact received more than she gave. Tithing is based on the same principle, substituting money for fruit punch of course, lucky us!

I know that the idea of giving away 10% of all income that shows up has your eyebrows raised. Especially if you are presently not in a very good financial place, but I assure you that good will come of it. First, you get to decide where you would like your gift to go. Is there a shelter in your community or a youth center that needs assistance? Or perhaps your son/daughter's school is on need of supplies? It's your gift and you have control over deciding where it would do the most benefit. This alone should make you feel good inside. Being able to help those less fortunate is always powerful with the universe. It shows that you are grateful for what you have and willing to help those less fortunate than yourself. Second, think of how beneficial your gift will be. Those on the receiving end will be giving thanks for the gift that you gave, and putting their gratitude out into the universe as well. The more you give, the greater number of people that are being added to the universe in a positive prosperous way, thereby creating more opportunity for you to give, by making more available to you.

Give it a try. Make a commitment to begin giving 10% of all of your income away to a cause that is close to your heart. Once you start, keep a journal and write down the new financial opportunities that will begin showing up. Some of the things that others have seen manifest are new job offers for a larger salary, new clients, new business ideas, partnerships or contacts that have resulted in more funds, unexpected payments, etc.

All writings here are copyrighted by Eva Gregory. You may not use them without written permission but you may link to the posts or give out a link to the posts.

HOLIDAYS: Thanksgiving - The Gift In Itself

By Eva Gregory, CPCC

When so much time is spent each year on acquiring more or worrying about not having enough, it is refreshing to have a day set aside as a reminder to take stock and count your blessings. Have you found yourself feeling a little down lately? Are your thoughts centered from a place of lack? Are you feeling the beginning of winter blues? If so, there is no time like the present to begin your "Giving Thanks List".

Letting the feelings associated with gratitude surface is one of the best ways to pivot from ANY negative emotions. Kind of like the "think happy thoughts" exercise. Think of the people who make you smile, the people who you are blessed to have in your life, the work that you thoroughly enjoy and someone is foolish enough to be paying you to do, and last and surely NOT least, the fact that you are able to be sitting here reading this article. Wow! I bet I made you smile. See, it wasn't difficult and it works rather quickly!' The saying, "the joy is in the giving, not in the receiving" is never truer than at Thanksgiving.

ACTS OF KINDNESS: Thanks 'Giving'

By Eva Gregory, CPCC

You know, our forefathers actually had the right idea. Giving thanks is such a wonderful, meaningful, thoughtful thing to do. But, in our everyday lives saying thanks has become commonplace. In fact, most of us do it out of habit instead of from the place of feeling real thanks. Saying "thanks or thank you" is just the automatic response that has been drilled into us as a form of politeness. But it is and should be so much more than that. So take a second to get out of the 'habit' of giving thanks and get into the moment.

How many times do you say "thank you" each day? Do you know? I challenge you to keep a running tally on one of your typical days. I believe that you will be amazed at a couple of things. Firstly, how often you utter those words, and secondly, how often they are used in a trivial manner. Yes, it is important to say thank you when someone holds a door for you, or waits on you, but have you said thank you to your mother for all of the boo boo's she kissed, or to your spouse or child for being the bright light that he or she is at the end of an incredibly long day, etc.? Hence, the difference between saying thanks and giving thanks. Give the gift of a heartfelt, honest thank you.

While Portia was away at college she spent a lot of time wondering what her family was doing, in particular her Grandmother. They had a great relationship and Portia often thought that they were truly "soul sisters" down to almost every detail. When Portia came home for holiday break she spent as much time as possible with her Grandmother and they enjoyed every minute. When it came time to return to school Portia had an epiphany. She needed to put into words how much her Grandmother meant to her, and convey to her the important role that she played in her life. She refused to go back to school until this task had been completed. The night before she left she mailed a lengthy letter to her Grandmother. Two days after she returned to campus she received a tearful call from her Grandmother. Her Grandmother was speechless. She had been so moved when she read Portia's words. She had known how Portia felt about her, because she too had felt their bond, but it brought their relationship to a much deeper level when Portia took the time to put her feelings down in words.

The saying 'It takes a village to raise a child' is so true. Can you name all of the people responsible for you being exactly where you are today? All of the teachers, fellow students, boy/girlfriends, guidance counselors, doctors, etc.? If you can I'd be quite impressed. It took all of them and all of the circumstances that have occurred in your life to date, to get you to this point. Shouldn't you let them know of the impact that they've had on your life? If words are not your forte, what about a thoughtful gift and a quick note? In addition to, or even if can't bring yourself to thank someone, please don't forget to thank the universe. It's a sure-fire way to amp up your vibrations so that you remain in the thankful state. Allowing yourself to be thankful means that you're ready and can be receptive to all that the universe is sending your way.

So as Thanksgiving approaches, take some time to treasure all that is present in your life. You'll find that this exercise will make your life richer, and those around you happier. But why limit this practice to just this one time of year. I challenge each of you to make a commitment to give thanks daily. Make a pact/promise with yourself each Thanksgiving to make it a part of everyday life. Not the superficial 'thanks', but the more thoughtful and meaningful 'I want to thank you for..' and actually sharing your thoughts and feelings. Giving thanks is more than mere lip service, it is a gift for yourself and others. It is the gift that truly keeps on giving.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

SUCCESS: One Bad Apple

By Eva Gregory, CPCC

Have you ever heard the expression that one bad apple can spoil the barrel? Unfortunately not only do many people believe this, but they actually live their lives by it.

What about all those good apples, don’t they count? Of course they do. Think back in your life. Do you define your childhood memories by success or losses? Do you remember all those A’s you made, or that one C or D in math. Think about this. Has that one bad grade defined who you are?  I can remember a time when I was sharing with a very wise friend how I was struggling with a financial issue and told her, “I’m just no good in math.”
Being the inquisitive person she is, she replied,” Why do you say that? You do fine handling your finances.”

I replied, “I have always had a problem with math. Ever since I can remember, I've been bad at math.  My parents said it was because they switched schools mid-year in 2nd grade and I was a year behind the math class I was placed in.”

That was, of course, a huge general assumption. Because of one bad experience early on in my life, I had defined myself as being bad in math. “What about all those courses you took in accounting and business math?” she asked me.  I replied that I had done well, actually, and yet that early memory of struggling in school had tainted my self concept!  

What an eye opener that was for me! Today, I look forward to working with numbers – especially my finances. It is an empowering feeling!

You are in the driver’s seat in your life. Only you can define who and what you are. No person or experience can define that for you, but how many times have you let failures rather than successes define who you are and what you can do. This can easily become a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you believe you are bad at something, then you actually set yourself up for further failure.

If on the other hand, when you concentrate on your successes, wondrous things can happen. This focus upon success also becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy and you  begin to succeed. With every success you build confidence and create the life you really want. You have all the control, and with just a shift in perception and focus you can turn your life toward the path you always wanted.

So how do you do this? Well, you can begin right now. Think about this week. What successes have you had? Now they don’t have to big successes, they can be simple. For example, you made a great dinner for your family. You held the door for an elderly person. You got up and went to work this morning on time.

This might be awkward at first to think about. Failures have such a strong emotional punch to them that they can overshadow success. Set them aside and concentrate on those successes no matter how small. With practice, it will become more natural and easy. You will become your best cheerleader and motivator. Now the next part of this exercise is to write your successes down in a book every day.

When you feel failure begin to take over your thought process and becomes the focus in your life, take out and review your success book. How do you know you are allowing failure to dominate you? The first clue is how you interact with people and the language you use. When a person asks you how you are doing today and your immediate response is to relate to them about your failures - you’re sick, you’re tired, you’re angry, you got passed over for that promotion - you know that you need to refocus on your successes. Try to use your successes in your interactions. People will notice a change in you and you will actually start to feel better about yourself and where you are going on your life path.

Don’t let that one apple spoil everything. Just let it go and enjoy the sweetness of the good apples everyday.

All writings here are copyrighted by Eva Gregory. You may not use them without written permission but you may link to the posts or give out a link to the posts.

HAPPINESS: Did You See It?

Hi folks!

Last week I sent you an email with a link to a fantastic video my friend Jim Britt put together.It's inspiring...and just what we need today!Here's what some people told me after they saw the video:

"Thanks, Eva, this is a great video. Thanks for giving me the pleasure to share it with other people too."

"Thank you! What a beauty! And very much needed..."

"All I can say is awesome. Thank you sooooooooo much for sending this to me."

"What a great video. I loved it. Thanks for sharing with me.

The perfect ending to a perfect day."

"Thank you for such a wonderful video."

"Thank you! Enjoyed very much and so inspiring."

"That was lovely...and the music made it more so."

"It is truly a good stuff...it is only that simple...Life is awesome."

"That was INCREDIBLE! I sent it off to all of my friends!

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece!"

"Right on!"

I hope you got a chance to watch the video for yourself! Either way... whether you saw the video or not, you and I both know that it doesn't matter how inspired you are --- if you aren't taking action to change your thoughts and beliefs and taking action to focus on what you want, then nothing is going to change.

That's EXACTLY why I suggest you go to the following web page, read the ENTIRE letter, and take immediate action by buying Jim's program.You know me. I won't recommend something like this unless I feel very strongly about it. And I have to tell you that this program is truly remarkable.

At a MINIMUM, you should read Jim's letter because you'll learn tons that will help you to let go of whatever is holding you back from having the life you want.

Here's that web page (there's a link to the inspirational video if you haven't yet seen it on the page as well):

http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=2671000

Warmest,

Eva

SUCCESS: You Are Always At Choice

by Eva Gregory, CPCC

Have there been times in life when you wondered why you were stuck or in a situation that you did not want to be in? You may have felt that others forced you into a circumstance, or that life was cruel to you. The reality is that in life, at every moment there is a choice.

I have heard people say, “I just can’t change jobs, I have too many responsibilities. I have no choice.”

I also hear, “I know I am not in a healthy relationship, but I have no other choice.”

There is also the myth that not making a choice is better than having to decide. Not making a choice is a decision in itself.

If you say “I don’t care about where we eat dinner, you choose.”  Deciding not to make a decision about where you want to eat is making a decision to allow someone else to make the final decision.

At every minute, of every day, you are at a choice.

Do you remember when you were in school and a teacher gave you a maze to solve. Those were so exciting. You would use your pencil and draw a line and try to get out the other side. Sometimes you did not make a wise choice and had to go back to a crossroads and try a different way. You had to erase your mistakes and try a different path. Eventually you were able to transverse the maze and find a way out.

The Law of Attraction works in a very similar way. Life is the maze and the exit is the way to your goal. You will make mistakes and missteps along the way and may have to backtrack a little to go forward again. We all make mistakes and in order to keep plowing forward you have to use your life eraser and correct them.

In your life maze, you do have a guide. Your intuition knows the way through the maze and if you listen closely at a crossroad it will tell you which way to go. You are not alone in this life maze and your goal is calling you and pulling you toward it.

Every step you take in life is a choice. You should not worry yourself about making wrong decisions, because we all make them. That is how we learn and grow. Just remember to listen carefully and your inner guide will tell you which way you should go. The stronger your connection with your intuition and the stronger the link you have to your goals, the easier the maze will be to transverse and the less backtracking you will have to do.

At every minute, of everyday, you are at a choice.

 

HAPPINESS: One Giant Leap for the Life You Love

by Eva Gregory, CPCC

What’s new in your life? Are you one of those exceptionally perky people who make the average person cringe? You know who I mean, the person who has the permanent smile whether it’s morning, noon, or midnight, is high on life, just loves practically everything, and can put a positive spin on anything that life dishes out? Are you the person everyone loves to hate, but secretly envies? Yes, they really do envy you because perky people generally always have new experiences, new ideas, or new adventures seemingly just waiting in the wings. Why? Because you have those attraction principles constantly kicked up into high gear.

If you’re not a member of the perky club, here’s a question for you. When was the last new adventure that just seemed to miraculously appear before you? What were you doing when it occurred? Isn’t it ironic that most people pray for miracles when they are feeling their lowest, and then complain and blame the universe when their miracles don’t come true? Those pesky attraction principles just wreak havoc with people who don’t pay attention to their inner workings. 

Have you been finding that new opportunities are too few and far between for your liking lately? Perhaps if you take a current snapshot of a day in your life you could find a way to turn things around so that abundance will become the norm. Begin by looking at what’s been holding you back. There are many things that seem to stand in the way of opportunity, but the primary culprit glares back at you whenever you look in the mirror. Fear is often a major player when it comes to naming obstacles on the path to your goals. But fear is just a word unless you give it the power to become an action.

Here’s an example: Charma was a little girl who loved to perform. She always participated in school talent shows, plays, pageants, dances, and was a wonderful contributor in all of her classes at school. When she was in the fourth grade a friend of the family came for a visit and was invited to see her participate in her school’s holiday festival. A couple of days before the festival, the visitor remarked that he was so surprised that Charma was able to get up and perform in front of the hundreds of students and parents who came to see the shows, and was not paralyzed by stage fright. Charma had never heard of stage fright and wanted to know what it was. While her parents frantically tried to dissuade him from elaborating, the visitor enlightened Charma. Sadly, almost immediately Charma’s outgoing personality began to change. She became more introverted, participated in classroom discussions infrequently, and stopped performing at school events unless she was forced. Despite her earlier success, Charma had suddenly become extremely insecure and no amount of intervention from her family or her teachers changed her opinion. It would be years before Charma would come out of her shell again, and even then she did so with much trepidation. Charma let herself be drawn into fear when evidence clearly mounted to support the contrary. Granted Charma was just a little girl, but similar scenarios can be viewed on a daily basis in the lives of the over 20 crowd.

Are you ready to let go of the obstacles? Are you ready to take a leap and create a new reality for yourself?

Remember, things rarely occur simultaneously, but if you focus on one thing at a time, you know, using baby steps, you can create an entirely new life for yourself piece by piece. So to get you on your way, make a list of five (5) things that you would like to change, create, or experience. Once you have selected them, write a paragraph about the 5 things which will help bring them to life; as if you’d actually achieved each one, and are living life as you’ve created it. When you’re done with the descriptions, select the one (one is ideal, but no more than two) that really makes your heart beat fastest. This will be your goal for the month, your single focus. First you will need to map out how you will accomplish the goal. This is your first stepping stone towards creating the life you love, so be detailed while you assemble your action plan. Don’t just say that you’re going to lose 10 pounds. Determine which steps you’re going to take to reach them. For example, are you going to fast, diet, or exercise? If you’re going to exercise, are you going to do it at a gym or at home, using equipment or a home video or DVD, etc? These are the type of details that will focus you toward accomplishing your goal. The more detail provided, the less room for ambiguity there is.

Get onboard now. Take that one small step today for the giant leap towards the life that you will truly love, one that was custom designed by YOU.