Many days clients call me for a prediction regarding a romantic relationship, a career choice, a health issue, or a family problem (just to name a few). Right after I perform the reading, I am usually asked "when" the prediction will come true. I use my psychic talents to the best of my ability so that I can make as accurate a prediction as possible. However, event timing is one of the most difficult things for a psychic to predict because in the laws of the Universe there are not hours, minutes, days, weeks, months, etc.; instead, things happen when they are supposed to (per a chain of specific events in the individual's life as opposed to a clock or calendar). Additionally, timing may change due to free will of the individuals involved in the reading. So timing may be accurate at the time of the reading and then later change.
I often find that my clients are disappointed if I predict a timeline that they think is too long to wait. I make every attempt to predict what I see coming up and when accurately because I have an ethical and moral responsibllity to do so. So even if I think the client may not "like" the outcome or its timeline, I feel compelled to tell the truth as I see it--even though it may affect my rating, feedback, or popularity as a psychic. However, I totally believe that things happen when they are "supposed to" as opposed to when we may "want" them to.
For instance, about ten years ago I had a liver transplant at the age of forty. Organ transplants do not always last. I knew that I may have to have another transplant at some point in time. Well that time came in September 2008. Even though it may have not been the most convenient time for my liver to go into complete failure and take my kidneys with it, this terribly frightening ordeal happened when it was meant to. Had it happened a couple of months later, I would not have had the health insurance I needed for the transplant to be approved. God and the Universe made sure my liver and kidneys failed at a time when I still had the financial resources to handle the situation and stay alive. It was not at all a convenient time for me to be so sick; I had just started reading on Keen a few months prior and was just beginning to build my business. It was not a time I would have "chosen" to be so sick or get another transplant, but it came at the time that it was meant to occur.
Many times clients ask me about timing in a relationship or when a soulmate relationship will come along. I deliver my prediction as accurately as possible; however, once again I remind my client that timing can change and that things happen when they are meant to happen. For example, the recently deceased Senator Ted Kennedy married his soulmate, the lovely Vicki Reggie, at age SIXTY! He had been married before obviously but not happily. Patrick Swayze, on the other hand, met the love of his life at age twenty in his mother's dance school. He and Lisa Niemi had thiry-seven wonderful years together until his recent untimely death. Michael Jackson was a star from the tender age of eleven years old and often mourned the fact that he did not have a childhood. His talent was obviously showcased at the right time for his career to soar to the heights it did during his lifetime.
Though sometimes it may seem that a person, a job, or something else that we need or want is not coming to us fast enough, we have to remain faithful that God and the Universe have our best interest at heart. Because unlike what we may think or believe is "perfect" for us, the blessings and timing of God and the Universe truly ARE perfect. And if we get tired of "waiting" for these perfect gifts to come to us, we may end up settling for something much less perfect than we deserve. Instead, we should follow our path and allow ourselves to receive these "gifts" from God and the Universe by vowing to "strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield" as advocated by Alfred, Lord Tennyson in his famous poem, "Ulysses." In my book "perfect" beats "settled for" any day of the week. Wouldn't you agree?
Blessings to you all,
Dixie
We often take out our frustrations on the people closest to us --- emphasizing their faults instead of singing their praises. I have been guilty of that myself over the years. I became so embroiled in the problems caused by my son’s disability that I forgot to remember all the good things he does for me.
This afternoon I called him from the grocery store and said, “What are you doing?” He replied, “cleaning out the driveway and sweeping the leaves away.” I had not asked him to do this, but when I arrived home, I discovered that he had also mowed the lawn.
Many times I have wondered if he would ever “grow up and do the right thing” without prompting. He seemed so behind in the maturity department. But at long last, he gets it! Without any pushing from me, he gets it! WAHOO!
Now that he is a high school senior and about to graduate, I feel as though I can send him off to college with the confidence that he can take care of himself. And that’s a good feeling for a parent to have. He can cook (at least a little), do laundry, maintain his car, pay bills on time, and establish friendships and social relationships on his own. I can’t believe it all finally came together.
Although I have not said it enough, I am proud of the person my son has become. And this is tribute is to you. Jordan, my little boy who has become a great young man.
I have a very dear friend, Vee, whom I have known for six or seven years. I call her my “advocate” and my “guardian angel” because she has helped me in so many ways over the years. It seems that she is always sending me things in the mail, emailing me job opportunities, and just looking out for me and my son. She is really a doll and what most of us would consider an “earth angel.”
One of the things I have always found endearing about her is that she is a little bit shy about meeting men and going out on dates. Since we had both been married to “less than desireable” men, we would sometimes commiserate and then laugh about our mutual experiences. She confided in me a time or two that after all she had been through, she was a little scared about getting out there and finding someone new. I could definitely relate to that!
A few years ago when I was trying to develop a relationship with a man I was seeing, Vee was very encouraging. I reciprocated by encouraging her to get out there and find someone nice to date. With her sweet smile she said, “Oh, I don't know about that.” It was obvious that Vee was not ready to even dip her big toe into the water, much less jump into the dating pool.
Then a couple of years later, Vee told me about a man she had met at her church. She was so excited! I was really happy for her. The smile on her face was catching as I could feel her joy. She ended up dating this man for a couple of years. Then he ended up moving away due to a job change, and Vee decided not to continue the relationship long distance. I felt bad for her since she and this man seemed to have a real connection that I thought would be long lasting for her.
More time passed and Vee continued to immerse herself in her work, her church, and her family, but there seemed to be no interest in dating or finding someone new. However, she was putting other pieces of her life together in a very healthy fashion -- one layer at at ime. Then not long ago, I stopped by her office to catch up and say hello. And I was shocked by what Vee told me. Her daughter was dating someone she had met on Yahoo Personals, and Vee, encouraged by her daughter, decided to join Yahoo Personals as well. I could not believe what I was hearing! My sweet, shy, demure little friend was actually doing the Internet dating thing! She actually took a few days of vacation to go on all the dates she had lined up! I was amazed!
I believe what is most amazing about this situation is what Vee told me this morning when I spoke with her. In the last six weeks, she has had several dates and has met a very nice professional gentleman. This morning Vee and talked about something “different” she could plan for their Saturday night date. Tired of the regular eating out and movie thing, Vee was looking for something a little more stimulating and exciting for her and her doctor friend to do this weekend. I suggested a restaurant by the river that has great food as well as a live band on weekends. The band plays all kinds of music and there is a wonderful walking trail near the river that is very romantic for a stroll after a candlelit dinner. Needless to say, Vee was thrilled with my suggestion.
What thrilled me was how Vee, my shy friend, has blossomed into a woman who now has the confidence to create the life she wants for herself. Her children are grown and on their own. She has a wonderful career in which she spends every day helping people transition back into the job market after surviving life-threatening illnesses. Now Vee has found a lovely man to date and with whom she can possibly build a relationship – making her life complete.
Vee is not only a friend to me, she is also an inspiration. As we spoke this morning, she told me that her doctor friend wanted to see her all weekend – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Vee told him she could not do that as she had other commitments. A more insecure woman would have jumped at the opportunity to spend the entire weekend with this new interest. But, Vee, being the woman she is now, knows that a relationship is the “icing” on the cake – not the whole cake. She refuses to allow the new relationship to envelop her whole life; she is incorporating the relationship into her existing life with family and friends so that she has a healthy balance. Vee is still tending to her beautiful home, loving her little dog, and meeting her obligations to herself and others while enjoying the company of her new romantic partner. How cool is that?
Love is a basic human need. We all want it and need it. However, when we do find a potential love interest, we should stay focused on our normal existence and then gradually weave that new relationship into our daily lives the way Vee is doing. By doing this we actually have the chance to see how and if this new person is a “fit” in our current lives. This process also allows us to make any necessary adjustments to make the relationship work. And if it is meant to be a long-term relationship, it will be. We do not have to rush into making everything work all at once right from the beginning. Instead, we manage the blessings God and the Universe send us and do something each day to incorporate these new blessings into our lives! Think of the happiness and stability that can be created in this manner! After all, how many cake layers can we ice and eat at one time anyway?
I am here to read for you today and answer your questions. Call if I can help.
Blessings to you all!
Dixie
I grew up in a military household, so manners were a major focus of our upbringing and training. If we answered the telephone and did not say “Major Smith's residence,” my mother was all over us! If we sat down at the table and started to eat before saying grace, my father would shoot a look at us that made us not want to eat at all! And heaven forbid we should answer an adult without saying “Yes Ma'am” or “Yes Sir”; both my parents would jump on that – especially if the person was a higher ranking official (or spouse thereof) than my father.
When I left my parents' home and went out on my own, I was shocked when other people did not display the same manners and courtesy that had been instilled in me. My mother told me that if I was always nice to other people, they would be nice to me. I actually believed that!
One of the most eye-opening experiences I had with this “be nice” thing was with my son's fifth grade teacher. Mrs. R. was a wonderful woman who had actually had left a career in Corporate America to go back to school and become an elementary school teacher – and a fabulous one she was! I never saw someone who so belonged in a classroom as Mrs. R. She not only had a natural passion for making learning fun, but she also genuinely LOVED kids! I thought we hit the jackpot the year my son landed in her classroom.
At Christmas time, Mrs. R. sent a note home to all the parents indicating that there would be a gift exchange the last day before holiday break. We were instructed to buy a $10.00 gift that either a boy or a girl would like. That was difficult, but my son Jordan and I finally decided on a gum ball machine. We wrapped the gift in holiday paper and off he went on the last school day before holiday break. He was so excited that day – both to give away the gum ball machine and to see what he would bring home.
That day all the gifts were tagged with a number as the children brought them in. Then a corresponding number was placed in a shoe box for the children to draw a number and take the gift with the same number. Unfortunately, one of the girls did not bring in a gift that day. When it came time to draw numbers for the gift exchange, Mrs. R. allowed the girl to draw a number anyway. My son ended up drawing last when there were no numbers left. As luck would have it, this girl ended up drawing the number for the gum ball machine. Instead of telling the little girl she could not draw a number because she had not brought in a gift, Mrs. R. allowed the girl to keep the gum ball machine. Since there were no more numbers or gifts, Mrs. R. pulled a Pez dispenser out of her desk and gave it to Jordan as his “gift.”
When my son came home later that day, he was in tears. He told me the whole story, and I was livid! Other kids in the class even made fun of him for “not bringing in a gift.” Not too long after he got home, I got a call from Mrs. R. who was trying to “explain” away the situation to me. She told me that this child was the product of two very busy parents – a doctor and a lawyer – and these parents often “forgot” to do things like this. Since the little girl's parents often did this kind of thing, Mrs. R. did not want to upset or embarrass her in front of the rest of the class. Mrs. R. went on to explain that she knew that Jordan and I “would understand.”
Wow! Did Mrs. R. ever miscalculate that one! Little did she know that as kind and generous as I can be, rudeness and favoritism are my “hot” buttons! I proceeded to tell her that I did NOT understand, nor did I agree with sparing one child's feelings and embarrassment at the expense of another's. Furthermore, I told her that what she accomplished that day was teaching this little girl that it is acceptable and mannerly to 1) Take something that is not yours even if someone else is hurt in the process; 2) Not follow the rules of proper etiquette and still be rewarded for it. Mrs. R. was extremely apologetic for her part in hurting Jordan's feelings and assured me that she would “re-think” any situations like this that came up in the future.
When children are not taught manners as children, they grow into adults who do not have manners. This becomes a pattern in their behavior that follows them throughout their lives. So when we give someone a gift and do not receive a thank-you note – or sometimes even a “thank you” -- it is because this person somewhere along the way learned it was “OK” not to say “thank you.” Or when we leave that voice mail or send that email or text message and no response is received, we have to remember that we did not all learn the same set of manners as we grew up – hence, we are NOT all on the same sheet of “manners” music. Although this is difficult to accept, it is true. Once we can get to a point where we can accept that all people do not behave in accordance with the standards and expectations we set for ourselves, then we can ease our stress by beginning to understand where the other person is “coming from.” This does not mean we have to accept their behavior; it merely means we have further information on what to expect and how to deal with this person. It is at this point that we can make the decision whether to try and make adjustments in our relationship with this individual or just not allow this type of behavior in our lives to upset our energy levels and peace of mind. Either way, it is a win-win situation because the choice is ours!
Blessings to you All,
Dixie
This weekend I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of celebrity Bernie Mac – a gentleman in the prime of his life and at the pinnacle of his career. I felt the same way a few years ago when John Ritter unexpectedly passed away very quickly. Both men were fabulous entertainers who had the gift of being able to make people laugh.
Many days I speak to people who want to know what is going to happen in the future. When will this person return to my life? When will this person contact me? When will I get that new job? Whenever we feel uncertain about a situation, it is only human to seek answers. It is more comforting to KNOW than not to know. I, too, want to KNOW what is in store for me. We all feel more in control of a situation when we KNOW.
However, if we focus too strongly on the future, we miss the gift of today – the Present. Several years ago, I had a friend who was madly in love with our boss. From what I saw, he was pretty crazy about her as well. However, since he was her boss, both of them seemed reluctant to make the first move since interoffice romances were strongly frowned upon by our company. So these two giddy middle-aged school “kids” worked together every day thinking that the rest of us were oblivious to their “secret” feelings. I watched this situation go on for over two years.
Many mornings during this period, my friend would come in to work and tell me that she had called her psychic the night before so she could gain insight on what would happen between her and the boss in the future. Knowing “the boss” as I did (as well as being an Intuitive), I knew he would never allow anything to happen between them as long as he was her boss. He was too much of a stickler for the rules.
What bothered me most about this was that “the boss” would tell us about other women he had dated or places he had gone over the weekend with his friends. Meanwhile, my friend was turning down dates with “available” men and outings with her female friends in order “wait it out” until the boss “came around.” She sincerely believed he WOULD come around sometime in the future.
Then one day we were all in a conference room waiting for a meeting to start, and “the boss” announced in a casual way that over the weekend his latest “girlfriend” had moved in with him. To say the least, my friend was devastated. For over two years, she had hoped and waited for this man to make HER his girlfriend. During the time he kept flirting with her while seeing other people, she kept looking to the future for change to occur; she had missed a lot of “todays” and many golden opportunities to effect the type of change that she was so desperately seeking in her life. Consequently, the boss exercised free will and chose to find someone else to be his girlfriend, which left my friend feeling desolate, depressed, and very alone.
When we call our psychic advisors, the information we receive should be used to enhance our lives – starting TODAY, NOW – not at some future date or time for which we wait and wait. When we ignore today and continuously focus on tomorrow, we limit ourselves and miss opportunities to build the wonderful life that God and the Universe intend for us to have. How much we all would have missed if Bernie Mac and John Ritter had waited until “sometime in the future” to begin their careers! If they had waited until age 50, their careers would have been over before they ever even started!
Just remember: every “today” is a gift! NOW is the time to focus on enjoying that gift and enhancing your life! Do not wait for anything or anybody to “come around.” Keep your eyes open and enjoy every today, and tomorrow will take care of itself.
Blessings to You All!
Dixie
For many years , I worked in the Defense Industry as a Systems Engineer. Government contracting can be a tough business. The hours are long, the workload is never-ending, and the work environment is intense. It is not unusual for tempers to flare and mini “explosions” to occur on a regular basis
I acutely remember witnessing one such explosion about ten years ago. I was new to a company and was assigned to a project with a foreign government. The first meeting I attended with the customer was an eye-opener. Before the meeting even began, some of the engineers in my group started “discussing” the issues on the agenda, and some disagreements ensued. Before long, I heard one of our engineers tell the customer engineer, “As usual, you have no clue as to what you are talking about.” I could not believe my ears! I could not believe that ANYONE would speak to a customer that way. The customer engineer stood there in disbelief while our engineer proceeded to rant and rave about the “correct” way to approach the issue.
The next week, I was in charge of conducting a meeting with the same cast of characters. I decided that I would not tolerate that level of “drama” and disrespect in my meeting. So when the “characters” filed into the room, the usual “bad” behavior followed. It was so interesting to watch their reaction when I banged a gavel on the table and said, “I don't think so, boys. This behavior had no place in my meeting. It you want to be disrespectful, you will have to do it elsewhere. Now let's begin our meeting. First item on the agenda is . . .” They all looked at me in disbelief, and then we held the meeting – minus all the drama.
When I returned to my cubicle, my boss came over to “talk” to me about the way I called the meeting to order and put an end to the bickering. He wanted me to know that since I was new, I was not privy to all the “history” between our company the Government customer. I listened for a moment, and then I politely explained that although lacked knowledge of the “history,” I certainly did not lack an understanding of common courtesy and manners. I then explained, “I would rather let them know the boundaries right from the get-go so there is no misunderstanding of my expectations of meeting behavior later on.” He was astonished, but then he agreed. I worked on that project for six months and never had a problem with misbehavior from either side.
Often when we interact with other people – whether it is in our personal relationships or work environment – as well as with our friends or families – we allow fear or intimidation to keep us from setting boundaries and expectations. When we make our intentions clear and our boundaries known to the other parties involved, we have a much better chance at successfully receiving what we expect, want, and deserve – which most of the time leads to happiness and compatibility -- rather than frustration, anxiety, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. Being assertive in defining our desires also lets the other individual(s) know what is expected so that either those expectations can be met or a discussion can occur to clarify them. Either way, it is a win-win situation for all -- as well as an opportunity to create peaceful, harmonious relationships.
Many moons ago, I began my career as a college English Instructor. Since I was fresh out of graduate school when I began teaching, older, more seasoned employees often questioned my ability. Because I was young and brought a fresh perspective to grammar and writing, I was very popular with students. My classes often filled up first each quarter since I made the study of language and writing “fun.” Of course, there were people around me that questioned my non-traditional approach and my eagerness to make my classes as interesting and enjoyable as possible for my students. However, I elected to ignore the “naysayers” and continued to stay focused on what was best for my students.
While I was teaching at a community college in what we call “LA” -- Lower Alabama – I encountered a particularly “interesting” group of women naysayers in my department. Since this college was in a clannish small town where everybody knew everybody, this group of “hens” decided that one of their friends should get the job for which I applied and was later awarded. I was an “outsider,” and I was not well-received. As an intuitive, it did not take me long to realize that I would not be accepted by these people, so I tried to maintain my focus as an Instructor -- doing everything I could to make my classes pleasant and enjoyable for my students.
This worked for me. The Dean was thrilled with my performance, but my co-workers were not. I soon heard comments from my students regarding other English Department members asking such things as, “Is she really a good teacher? What does she really DO in her class? What makes the class so interesting?” At first, I found this a little amusing since the “hens” were obviously jealous of my ability. Then after a while, I began to become angry at their audacity and lack of professionalism toward MY students and reputation. How dare they!
I also began to notice that they would go out of their way to make me feel ostracized and excluded. If we had a break between quarters to finish our grades, they would all plan lunch at a particular restaurant and ensure that I was not invited – even if the entire Department was going. One time they planned a baby shower for another instructor. I knew the invitations went out a month before the shower because my office mate received one. The day of the shower, the “hostess” came to my office and invited me to come just three hours before the shower was to begin. Needless to say, I did not go, but my feelings were hurt and I was devastated. I found myself going home each night feeling more and more angry and depressed over their treatment of me. Each time something else happened, I found myself dwelling on their negative behavior instead of what I was put there to do: TEACH and INSPIRE.
The culminating blow came when I ran into one of the “hens” in the hall one day and she sneezed. I gave her the perfunctory “God Bless You” line – to which she replied, “I have allergies. I am allergic to YOU.” I was astounded and appalled! I could not believe that anyone could be so RUDE! Despite my shock, I replied to her with “Well, I guess you'll be suffering for a while then because I'm not going anywhere anytime soon!” Since I am normally not a rude person, I could tell she was shocked by my response as she turned and stomped back to her office. I was shocked by my response, too. I had let the “hens'” unprofessional behavior affect me to the point that I was behaving like one of them! I was so disappointed in myself! I had also allowed these incidents to color my attitude toward teaching there. The delight I once experienced when I walked in a classroom had turned to dread; I no longer wanted to be there.
Many times we allow the actions of others in our relationships, our work place, wherever, to affect not only the way we behave but also to re-direct our focus. We begin directing our attention on the behavior of others and how it angers us or hurts us, thus ALLOWING these individuals to disrupt our sense of emotional and spiritual balance. We often end up angry, frustrated, and depressed – much as I did in this instance. However, when we stay focused on our true purpose – in my case teaching and inspiring – we bring in the joy and blessings intended for each of us by God and the Universe. Moreover, we bring joy and blessings to those around us as well! The more we do this, the happier our lives and the lives of those around us will be on a daily basis.
So the next time someone close to you says something that hurts your feelings or that co-worker makes you mad enough to scream, stay focused on yourself and what makes you HAPPY. Do not ALLOW yourself to get pulled into the negativity. Instead, just remember that the only person you can ever control is yourself. So ignore others' bad behavior, maintain your positive focus, and enjoy your daily blessings – whatever they may be.
I am here to read for you today. Call if I can help.
Blessings to you all!
Dixie
A couple of months ago, I received an early morning call from my sister to tell me that her forty-six-year-old husband had passed away the night before of a massive heart attack. Needless to say, I was very saddened by the loss. I was not shocked as I had a psychic revelation about ten days prior that someone in my immediate family was going to die. I just did not know for sure who it was.
My brother-in-law was an average guy who loved his family, friends, and church. He would never hesitate to help someone in need. He always did it with a smile on his face and heartfelt generosity. I often remember when we lived in the same town how he would come to my home and fix things, install door locks, work on my car, whatever . . . He was a kind and gentle soul who gave generously of his time and talents.
One of his greatest joys was working with the Knights of Columbus at his church. When we all lived in the same town in Alabama, he helped my father start a new K of C chapter at our local church. He took what he learned with my Dad and implemented it at a church he and my sister helped build. Not only was he instrumental in building the church, but he also started a K of C chapter that is now thriving and growing on its own.
Additionally, he had been selected by the Church to become a deacon and was two years into a four-year program when he passed. This program was one of his greatest joys and a real source of pride to him. And in the last year of his life, he had two special encounters where he actually got to see the Pope. In the first encounter, he was in Rome at the Vatican pushing one of the church members' wheel chair onto the stage where he actually got to shake hands with Pope Benedict. In the second, he was fortunate enough to receive tickets to see the Pope when he visited Washington, D.C. last spring.
Since my brother-in-law's passing, my sister has received innumerable condolence gestures. Some of the most surprising were from people in their congregation who were heartbroken by the passing of their “best friend.” My sister is constantly amazed by the far-reaching impact of my brother-in-law's kindness. Recently, one of the men in the K of C asked her to be the godmother for his new baby since he considered my brother-in-law to be one of his “best friends” and had planned to ask both of them to be the godparents. My sister was shocked but uplifted by this. She was thrilled to accept the honor of being the baby's godmother, but she was once again amazed by the impact my brother-in-law had had on this family just by being his kind, generous self.
While we were all in Virginia for the funeral, my brother-in-law's mother received a wonderful condolence. One of the members of the parish told her, “You certainly named your son the right name, Mark, because he left a mark everywhere he went.” When she told me this, I thought, “How appropriate.” Mark DID leave a mark everywhere he went, but he did it with subtlety and dignity – without drawing attention to himself or looking for recognition for his efforts. Yet so many people were impacted by them.
So I ask you, “Where have you left your mark?” Each day we should all strive to be kind, generous, and understanding to one another --- regardless of the situation or circumstances we find ourselves in. A smile, a kind word, or a random act of kindness goes a long way in making others feel good – as well as ourselves. So as you proceed through your day to day, leave YOUR mark and watch someone else smile; I'll bet it will make you smile, too.
I am here to read for you today and answer your questions. God bless!
Dixie
Not long ago, I was watching a repeat of Oprah about The Law of Attraction. Oprah was interviewing three women authors, including Louise L. Hay who wrote You Can Heal Your Life. These ladies and members of the audience spoke about how their lives had changed through applying the principle of The Law of Attraction. One of them spoke of a very financially-deprived childhood that made her constantly sad. Another told the story of losing her eighteen-year-old son to cancer and then losing her husband soon after the boy's death. As I listened to these stories, it made me wonder how these people could have changed these dire circumstances in their lives into something positive and wonderfully successful by following The Law of Attraction. The woman whose sad childhood resulted from a lack of money is now best-selling author Martha Beck who writes a monthly column in O magazine. Her money woes are obviously behind her, but more than that she has a consistent sense of well-being and inner happiness that she never had as a child. The woman who lost her son and husband divulged that after she stopped asking, “Why did this happen to ME?” and allowed God and the Universe to heal her spirit, a miracle occurred. She made peace with and forgave her ex-husband for leaving her and expressed her gratitude to God and the Universe for the marvelous son she had for eighteen years. She told everyone on Oprah that she was amazed that a few months later she met the most amazing man (by accident) to whom she is now married! When she changed her focus to restore her peace of mind and inner happiness, she was able to attract someone BETTER than her former husband and create the life she wanted for herself!
Many people believe that The Law of Attraction simply involves simply asking God and the Universe to give us WHAT WE WANT. Most of the time what we are asking for is what we THINK we want: Oh, if he/she would just call; things would be great if I could just win the lottery; this new job I applied for will make me so happy. What we are truly seeking is a feeling of happiness and security that we think these things and people will bring to us. And therein lies the rub. Expecting other people and things to bring us happiness and a feeling of well-being defies The Law of Attraction in that we are not creating that feeling of well-being and security within ourselves that allows us to attract wonderful people and circumstances into our lives. When we operate from a perspective of desperation instead of self-confidence, self-reliance and inner joy, we make it impossible for the Universe to deliver anything more than more fear and desperation. In other words, whatever we put out there (for example, I desperately need money), we will get back (i.e., more fears about paying bills and needing more money). Instead, we should think “All is well in my financial life. Money flows to me easily and frequently.” Staying calm and relaxed while thinking or saying such an affirmation helps to manifest the money or financial stability that we may need.
Many days I get calls from clients asking, “How does he/she feel about me? Is he/she thinking of me?” Sometimes the client's voice is intense. I can tell that the client is really into this other person and wants me to verify that the other person reciprocates the client's feelings. Sometimes I can verify that the other person does indeed feel the same way; other times, I cannot verify these feelings because he/she does not reciprocate my client's feelings. But either way, the most important thing I try to tell my clients is that each of us should focus on ourselves and what brings us true inner joy and happiness. When we learn to create our own inner joy and make ourselves feel secure, we open our spirits to receive the blessings that God and the Universe have in store for us – which, by the way, are far more plentiful than anyone or anything we can imagine for ourselves. In short, the “secret” to attracting the people and things we want in our lives is to create our own feelings of happiness, security, and gratitude so that we can attract the truly blessed life that God and the Universe intend for all of us.
So instead of focusing on that ONE person or thing that we think will create happiness for us, the key to attracting a wonderful life for ourselves is to KNOW that all is well (regardless of the circumstances); allow ourselves to feel happy and secure every day (practice until you actually are); and to let go and let God and the Universe bring us the blessings and miracles we are meant to have.
Blessings to you all!
Dixie
Last weekend, I took a much needed break and from all my jobs and went to visit a friend and her husband at their lake property. I almost did not go because I felt like I had to be around home to "work" all weekend. What I had forgotten is that we all need time to relax and refresh ourselves so that we can always be at our best --- no matter what we "have" to do. We are better spouses, parents, friends, employees, PEOPLE when we take the time off to have some fun and enjoy life.
My friend was so delighted that I took the time to come over for the day. Her wonderful new husband grilled the tastiest hamburgers. She made homemade ice cream and chocolate chip cookies go with it. We sat out by the lake and enjoyed the beautiful sunny day. Then we took a nice long ride on their pontoon boat. What a joy that was! We cruised the lake while we talked and laughed about all our "problems," which did not seem so important or monumental out on that lake. We enjoyed watching the fish jump out of the water, skiers trying to "get up" behind boats so they could water ski, and viewing the lovely lakefront properties. It was a marvelous day!
One of the highlights of the day was meeting my friend's Jack Russell Terrier. I am a dog LOVER, so meeting "Steve" was a real treat. He is only three years old. He is very energetic and high spirited. He stands on his hind legs and begs with his front paws while howling when he want something to eat. He will talk back if a human "howls" at him. He shows plenty of affection by "kissing" any part of the body that is available --- face, hands, feet, etc. He is a true joy to be around!
As I made the long ride (100 miles) back home that night, I thought about how much fun I had that day. Although I was tired from all the activity and the riding, I felt renewed. I told God and the Universe how thankful I felt for such an invigorating day.
I am here to read for you today --- with a much clearer mind and vision since I am rested. So call with your questions, and I will help to give you vision and clarity.
Blessings,
Dixie
The other night I was in a Cracker Barrel restaurant. I was wandering around the gift shop looking for some angel worry stones. I like to keep one in my pocket and give them away as gifts. These worry stones protect us from fear and give us courage to achieve our daily goals.
As I wandered the through the store, I heard the voice of an older lady say, "Good Evening, Ma'am. May I help you?" I responded in kind with a "Hello. No thank you. I am only looking." As I looked for the angel stones, this lady started following me around the store. I picked up some t-shirts that were on sale, and she commented, "Those are mighty pretty and are on sale, too." I said, "Yes," and moved on to some bath gels and lotions that were on sale. This lady, who according to her apron was named Ozie, followed me over to corner where the lotions were located. I was smelling the lotions and gels, and Ozie commented on what a "good buy" these items were. By this time I was beginning to feel a little annoyed by my "shadow." I had told her at the beginning of the conversation that I was only looking and yet she kept following me around.
Ozie disappeared for a moment and retruned with a basket for me carry my selections to the counter. They WERE good buys and I could not resist. As I took the basket, Ozie smiled ad helped me put my stuff in the basket and then she carried it to the counter for me --- smiling all the way. Although I had these other purchases, I did not have any angel worry stones. I asked the lady at the counter if they had any in stock. Ozie popped up and said, "I will go look in the back. I think I know where some are." A few minutes later, Ozie returned with the stones -- again smiling from ear-to-ear.
At this point, I felt foolish for feeling annoyed a few minutes earlier. Ozie was a prime example of what we all should be: someone doing her best with pure joy. It became blatantly obvious to me at this point, that Ozie took her sales clerk job seriously. Anything she could do to be of service, Ozie would do --- without hesitation or prompting and with a smile on her face. I could tell Ozie really enjoys her job.
We should all feel this way about whatever we CHOOSE to do. Think of a way to be of service to others and then do your very best with it. Helping others will nurture your spirit while lifting the spirits of others. I guarantee the rewards will be bountiful and the happiness endless.
I am here to read for you today. Call me if you have any questions or issues I can address for you. I am here to be of service to you.
Blessings to you all!
Love,
Dixie