by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Getting still may be one of the busiest activities you ever do. I know that sounds confusing, yet, although it appears counterintuitive, quieting your mind is a powerful way to discover what is inside. That way you can assess what’s working and what you would like to change.
Life can be hectic and stressful, when you’re doing everything that needs to be done.
Yet, so often, that very busyness can keep you from periodically checking in with yourself to make sure that the direction you are heading in continues to be where you want to go.
I’ve been surprised on many occasions when I gave myself the luxury of some still time, to realize that I had been barreling headlong down a road that really didn’t feel right, or that my desired destination had changed.
During my still and quiet time, answers were very forthcoming as I tuned in to my Inner Guidance. I was being still but busy!
It became very clear as to what I should continue to do and where I might want to course correct. If you want your “doing” to be aligned with your “being”, getting still is the answer!
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Stuck in the story?” This is used when a person has been telling themselves the same thing for so long it’s become their story or their belief and they can’t move past it.
Many people lost all their money in the economic collapse several years ago. Stories such as, “I’ll never get that money back” started to pop up and that became a belief for many people. Not surprisingly, they are still living in a lack mind set and haven’t earned much money. Their a story became their belief.
Conversely, there are people who told themselves, “Easy come, easy go. I’ll get all that money back and more”. And guess what? They have.
Belief patterns are nothing more than stories we tell ourselves often enough to where it becomes embedded in our brain and we make decisions and take action from that low vibrational point.
If you want to change your outcomes, change your belief system. Using “I AM” statements to do this can be powerful. Tell yourself, “I AM capable, I AM delivered, I AM powerful beyond measure.” Don’t get stuck in your old story. Write a new one.
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you’re feeling stagnant, stuck or as if something is just off in your life, it may be time for a shift. Notice I didn’t say change.
Shifting is more nuanced and can rearrange your boundaries, your patterns and your way of thinking and doing things.
Shifting is more about making a subtle or gentle change as opposed to big changes, which sometimes aren’t necessary and can frequently be too jarring.
Not sure that a gentle shift is going to be enough?
Let’s use heat and boiling water as an example. At two hundred and eleven degrees, you’ve just got really hot water. At two hundred and twelve degrees, however, you’ve got boiling water. With boiling water comes steam and with steam, you can power a locomotive.
In other words, just that one degree makes the difference between still water and having enough power to move a train. Sometimes a shift is all you need.
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today is tax day and if you paid taxes, be grateful because that means you made money!
Staying in gratitude, even when you’re not feeling particularly grateful for something, is the quickest way to raising your vib
rational frequency, and raising your vibrational level is the quickest way to start attracting plenty of really great things!
While it’s easy to be grateful for the “good” things that happen, being grateful for the things that don’t seem to be so good in the moment can be more challenging. However, just like the example of taxes, you can train yourself to be grateful in every situation. It’s just a matter of choosing to see things a little differently!
Need to lose a little weight? Be grateful you have plenty to eat. Have to clean your house? How fortunate you are to not have to worry about shelter.
Maybe you’ve noticed there seem to be people in life who just attract good things consistently. You can bet your bottom dollar that these people live in a constant state of gratitude because this is just a universal law.
The more grateful you are for what you currently have, the more people, places and things will show up to keep the gratitude flow going.
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
There was once a woodcutter who met a man meditating in the woods. The woodcutter asked what the man was doing.
“I’m discovering where the riches are,” was the reply. “Please join me.”
The woodcutter hurried into the forest and discovered a pile of silver. 
The next day, he saw the same man and was again told, “I’m discovering where the riches are. Please join me.”
The woodcutter ran through the forest and found a pile of gold. “I’m discovering the riches!” he thought.
On the third day, he returned to the forest and the meditating man repeated the same phrase.
This time, the woodcutter discovered a diamond mine. He now had enough riches to last a lifetime. It wasn’t long however, before the woodcutter realized that even though he was rich, he still felt like something was missing.
He returned to the woods and found the meditating man. “You say you’re discovering where the riches are,” he said to the sage, “yet I haven’t seen you take anything out of the forest.” The sage looked at him and replied, “That’s because the riches are all within me. Discovering yourself is the quickest way to riches.”
Have you discovered your riches yet?
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
The power of being present is deeply profound yet often overlooked comp
ared to the perception of the power of doing. Frequently, we want to do things for people when the best thing we can do is just be there with them, fully present. Maybe you’ve heard this:
In a doctor’s waiting room, a young boy saw an old man sitting in a chair doing nothing. The boy went over to the man and asked him why he was just sitting there. “I’m thinking of my wife,” said the man. “She died recently and I miss her.” Without saying a word, they boy climbed onto the old man’s lap and the two of them sat there in silence.
When the boy’s mother looked up from her magazine, she was surprised to see her son and the old man sitting quietly. She motioned for her son to come to her. “What are you doing?” she asked him. “That man’s wife died recently and he was sad,” said the boy. “What did you say to him?” asked his mother. “Nothing,” said the boy. I just sat there and was sad with him.”
Presence is a noun not a verb. Sometimes being is better than doing.
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Life can be hectic, even when everything is going well so remember to take time for self-care. This will ensure you’re living fully in the present, and it will also help you do things that are in alignment with your deepest dreams and desires.
Breath work is a great way to work in some quick “you” time, and it’s also free and something you can do anywhere. Breath work 
connects you to your Higher Self, which is where your source of wisdom and intuition can be found. Doing this work will have a positive effect on you physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, and it’s easy!
Find a quiet place and sit in a relaxed position. Close your eyes and consciously inhale slowly through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Follow the breath down into your belly, about 2 inches below your navel. Follow it up as it leaves your nostrils. You can practice for a minute or build up to 31 minutes or more. One minute of deep breathing is a powerful stress release!
Don’t try to “figure” anything out. Answers will come in perfect time; just focus on your breathing. You’ll find as your physical tension is released, the deeper emotional and mental fatigue or blocks you’re dealing with, will also start to disappear. When that happens, everything begins to shift and you’ll see things through a different lens.
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jennifer Maldonado had just begun working at her new job and had not yet received a paycheck when she was asked to contribute $20 the office Powerball Lotto pool. She declined. As a single mom with an autistic son, cash was tight.
Jennifer’s twelve co-workers won $1,000,000.00, and they shared their winnings with her.
When Today.com asked their readers whether they would do the same in similar circumstances, 41% said, “no;” 41% said it would depend on the circumstances. Only 18 % said it would be the right thing to do.
“We are hoping that the 18 percent shifts more to about 80 percent when they see how good it feels to give and to include someone, and the small gift that you can do for another, it changes everything,’’ said Laurie Finkelstein Reader, the office worker who organized the pool.
“I honestly believe that my group and I are getting more joy than Jennifer is getting just by including her.’’
Did you know that it’s a Universal Law that giving and receiving are the same? What you share with another, you are in essence giving to yourself! Conversely it is equally important to receive… and we’ll talk about that in another post!
What will you share today?
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Do you love to play? The power and benefits of play, even as an adult, especially as an adult, should never be underestimated. Studies have shown that play (meaning a non-work activity that you find fun) increases creative thinking, reduces stress and enhances energy levels.
Ever wonder why kids always want to “go play?” Because it’s fun! Although there are a lot of perks to being a grown up, ample play time usually isn’t one of them, and that’s sad. A good amount of play time has always been shown to increase life longevity and encourages you to take risks in other areas of your life. Why is that? Imagine shooting white water rapids or learning how to paint if you’ve never done either of those before. The adrenaline rush from one and the self-acceptance to try something you may or may not be good at with the other, tells your mind, body and spirit that trying new things is okay.
Trying new things in the safe environment of “play” means that you’re more likely to try new things in other areas where you might normally not be so risk tolerant. Ultimately, play brings more joy into your life and that is a good thing!
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by MarBeth Dunn | Apr 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
The most important thing to understand about forgiveness is that this courageous act should be done by you for you. When you feel you have been wronged in some way, it can feel strangely good to harbor resentment against the person who hurt you. Doing this however, only harms you because you are now carrying around negative feelings.
In your hurt, anger and grief, you can mistakenly feel as if the bigger your anger, the more likely the person who is the target of it, will be suffering. While it’s possible that the other person may be feeling some sort of guilt for what you think they’ve done, it’s also quite possible that they feel they have done nothing wrong and are just going about their lives.
Your anger can never make them feel what you think they SHOULD be feeling, which is why the act of forgiveness is always for you. It’s YOUR letting go.
Imagine your peace when you let go of all your anger and bitterness, and accept that what happened was an opportunity for you to grow. Forgive and find peace. Do it for you.
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