Janet Pearlman

Living in the Stream of Yes

August 26, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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Affirm Wholeness

When we find ourselves with an unwanted bodily condition, let’s use our personal power to affirm our wholeness. We want to perceive from strength and acknowledge the minor blip in our Magnificent Ever-Present Wellness.

We attract what we want in our beings by 1) Envisioning our Healthy State and 2) Feeling as though we were already there-healthy and whole.

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When we experience a body blip of some kind, some hurt, illness or condition, we marshal more energetic influence when we bathe ourselves in an inner picture of Well Being. Let’s put some focus on all that is still working!

And, let’s be clear in the knowledge that bodily conditions move through. Keep focus on the Force of Well Being pouring around and through you right now.

Please maintain your inner vision on your Full Health state.

One Success Story

Casey was diagnosed with a condition called leaky gut syndrome. In this circumstance, the body allows food particles to get out of the gut and into the next layer of the body. As a result, the body acts as though it is allergic to all those foods that escape.  

C chose a holistic physician and followed the recommended protocol: five different supplements at each meal and a specific food plan based on the food allergy testing.

To facilitate her healing, Casey was discerning in how she communicated about her condition to herself and to others. For example, Instead of declaring, “I am allergic to (certain food that tested positive)___________.”  (After all, her condition was time -limited. She would be able to eat it again before too long.)

Our heroine stated, “When I was tested last August, I had a reaction to that food but now I am healing my gut and expect to be able to eat it before too long.”

Casey complied with the program for one year. At the 12-month mark, this dear woman was tested for allergic reactions: results showed that all but one of the long list of foods was ok to enjoy again! Our star had healed her gut!

If we have something in our bodies we want to shift, let’s not talk about it like it will always be true! Instead, use our awesome personal power to bring on the condition we want to experience.

Another Illustration

Margie had a leg condition which made it hurt when she took a step. Facing this, M wanted to find some aspect to put her focus as she went through her day, some method of paying attention that was not complaining or reviewing unwanted.

When exiting her car during this blip, Margie declared inside, “I am able bodied! I walk around on my own steam.”

She engaged in a healing strategy combining a body work and Chinese herbs with her positive mental focus. Before too long, this star returned to walking with ease.

As we follow this path, we can expect to have moments when our habits of thought pop up. Oops we find ourselves thinking/saying, “What a pain this is! I hurt!” or “I want to feel better right now!”

Expressing kindness to ourselves, we make it ok to have reactions, pain and grumps. As we feel a bit better, we again inspire ourselves by reaching for statements that serve us even better.

Do you have success stories demonstrating how you have healed yourself? Do you have questions about how to empower yourself as you allow healing to unfold? Please comment! What you say matters to you, to me and to all of us! 

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.

August 19, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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On the Path to Self-Mastery

Have you ever gotten annoyed with a friend?

We might notice the upset and be tempted to rail against that person’s behavior, perhaps struggle, argue, fight back. Instead, we could pause and allow what we feel to be, make what happened ok. Go further, we can admit this is an opportunity to grow.

Michael Singer wrote, “If you truly want to grow spiritually, you’ll realize that (not standing up to) … your stuff is keeping you trapped. Eventually, you’ll want out at any cost. You will then realize that life is actually trying to help you. Life is surrounding you with people and situations that stimulate growth. [1]

Today’s Illustration

Lavina felt irritated following a conversation with a good friend. At first, she wanted to ignore the feeling and keep going. She had reasons for being piqued—and in the first wave of reaction L wanted to list and review those reasons.

After a day or so of this, L realized she did want to face the hurt and shift her thinking and emotional state.

This heroine wondered, “What is going on with me? When I get perspective what went on here is not that big a deal. Yet my emotion still rages.

This dear woman knew that to feel better, reviewing and cataloging the grievances was NOT going to help. Instead, L wanted to pur her focus to something that felt good.

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In her life Lavina had cared for others for many years and frequently held back on her own needs. L thought,

“Am I angry with myself for allowing an old habit to run?

Instead, why don’t I shift into forgiving myself now and move into my power and vibrancy?

Can I make it ok to have allowed an old hurt place habit to play out? So what? This is part of any human’s growth journey when changing unwanted habits of thought.

In present time I love that I safeguard my own needs.”

Lavina processed and then tuned into herself, softening the outraged thoughts. The past hurt and charge was shifting. And L did feel improvement. YAY.

Our dear protagonist had returned to present time. She had taken her time to replenish her good spirit, not rushing or pushing herself. L got willing to change her vibration and took time to do what it took.

Make Note of the Steps

1) Notice how we feel and especially when we do not feel good.

2) Admit we want to shift our vibe. We know we want to feel better, will refrain from blaming others; will do the work required to grow.

3) Speak kindly with oneself, feel the discomfort, reframe and remember the truth.

4) Make the highest priority to feel better

5) Bask in the relief, appreciate the awesome power of aligning with Good.

Michael Singer:

“You don’t have to worry about right or wrong. You don’t have to worry about other people’s issues. You only have to open your heart in the face of anything and everything and to permit the purification process to take place.

When you (open your heart), the first thing you will see is that situations will unfold that hit your stuff. But in truth that’s exactly what has been happening your entire life. The only difference is now you see it as a good thing because it is an opportunity to let go.”[2]

With regard to the friend who had annoyed Lavine, that woman sent her note in a loving and kind mood, sharing her interest in some topic they both enjoyed.

Lavina’s vibration change seems to clear the air without any discussion. She found good feeling and good relations flowed.

Do you have a tale of forgiveness and recovery to share with us? Please do. We all love to be inspired.

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.


[1] Michael Singer, The Untethered Soul (Oakland, New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2007) p.74

[2]Ibid

August 13, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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Building Trust in the Good in Life

Let’s trust life a bit more and allow for a positive Flow of Good. We can witness a brief beat of life and create a cautionary prediction. Instead, let’s increase our consciousness of what we project forward, ensuring more and more that we attract what we DO WANT. We can stay more relaxed and let our good vibration carry us more than perhaps we have trusted in the past. 

Stories

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Story #1

Mary Katharine convened an Abraham Hicks support group where advocates came together to discuss how they align with Good and trusting their lives more and more.

One day someone new to both the group and the AH teachings attended. This person began to listen and expressed some resistance to what we were putting forth.

The new one started to contradict MK and argue. In her mind Mary K joked with herself that she would be wise to practice trusting the Flow of Good right now, even though she felt a whisper of fear arise. Our star kept breathing and remained calm and open.

Within two beats regular members of the group spoke to contradict the newcomer, articulating a knowledgeable and calm response.

Immediately the resister backed off and the tone in the room shifted. MK had been defended without any effort on her part. She relaxed.

Story #2

Clarisse twisted her ankle while moving around some furniture. Yes, she was in pain. She stopped to apply some energy healing. She slowed down in participating in this project instead of ignoring her pain.

  1. Consciously she stayed in the moment, attending to her body and what was needed for the endeavor.
    1. No she did not tell herself that she would suffer and be limping around for days. Instead, she flowed along and the next day her ankle returned to health. She had healed overnight.

Story #3

Darleen came into the meeting room and took a spot in an empty row. In past gatherings that had been where she sat next to a friend. Still she felt relaxed and easy about where she settled.

Soon she looked around herself and spied that the row behind her was filled with her buddies from past meetings. Another observed, “You are sitting all alone.”

D stayed relaxed; she was fine.

Within two minutes others arrived and soon the row was filled with people she enjoyed.

D was struck with the insight: “Wow good thing she had skipped any emotional reaction to that prediction of her aloneness—for heaven’s sake it was changed for the better very quickly. Life flows! I bet I can skip emotional reaction much more in life.” She matched the vibe of the Forces of Good and got supportive circumstances.

Have fun with noticing your thoughts and experimenting with greater optimism. Play with the power of focus to direct yourself toward outcomes you prefer.

Do you have experiences of success to report? Please share your stories!

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.

August 7, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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Allowing Life to Respond with What’s Wanted

We cultivate feeling open hearted and happy, aligned with Forces of Good. What we want flows to us as we maintain this frequency. Let’s trust the process of Life more and more

Clarisse felt her disappointment flowing. She found another plant that had been eaten by wildlife. She worked hard in her beloved garden – now she discovered chopped off stems!

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Possible Solutions

What could C do? Hmmm how about fencing? She started her strategic thinking. What type and size animals were the most destructive? What kind of fence would work and on what kind did she want to gaze from the window? Our heroine lived where the views were magnificent and certainly, she wants to continue enjoying those vistas. More pondering.

At the time. Clarisse owned an old truck. In the recent past she had adored that vehicle and had had many good times with it. Now for a chunk of years it sat idle and was repurposed temporarily as a storage unit.

Un-related circumstances? On the surface it might appear so. This star had received two inquiries: was she selling that truck? If so how much did she want for it?

Hmm, she was considering how to handle the vehicle.

Plot Thickens

As life flows, one of the gentlemen who wanted the truck, worked near her home and had tons of experience with putting up fences. Bing! A fun possibility popped in C’s head.

What if this heroine traded for the fence job? This sharp female would make sure an advantageous deal was forged: materials, labor and maybe some cash in the transaction. This particular associate was very experienced in electric fencing which would be invisible—a key fact for protecting the view from her property.

Clarisse felt her enthusiasm for this venture rising. What else did she need to research before she started having conversations with the relevant players?

Pause Pause….

Meanwhile days passed and the protagonist cleared some unwanted items from her abode. That undertaking involved taking a load to the nearby recycling shed where items with some value could be left and others could find uses for them.

Recently C took a car load over to that shed. While there, another local was leaving off some goodies, and they took a moment to chat.

Since it was on her mind, dear C mentioned her thoughts about this electric fence endeavor. The other woman spoke with enthusiasm. “We put up an electric fence that is working great for us. Golly, would you be interested in coming over to have a look at the way we did it, the materials we used, what we have learned about structure and placement?”

Good Flows to Her

Clarisse had to focus to close her mouth in this astonishing good fortune. She said, “Wow, that is so generous of you. I would love to view your set-up and listen to some pointers on what you have learned. That would be so helpful”

Cool! This offer was perfect timing for her next steps, for her to get a good chunk clearer of precisely what she wanted to create and how. What were the chances of running into an opportunity like that with no effort at all?” she pondered.

For this project the star had not struggled with the idea, nor was she rushing into anything. Clarisse was taking her time and letting things come to her. Wow again! Without “trying hard” she got assistance unexpected and treasured. What a world! C felt so grateful!

What stories can you offer that resonate with this tale? Please share in the comment section. We inspired one another!.

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.

July 29, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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Relief from Self Judgment

Many of us are noticing the habit of thought of judging ourselves. That cultural training to look harshly on aspects of ourselves shows up in legions of folks. We who are actively increasing our personal power address this training, catch ourselves in self-condemnation and move to self-forgiveness and self-love.

As we are more and more accustomed to feeling good, we observe when we feel tight and upset. We may feel guilty or worried – even worried that we feel guilty. How do shift towards positive when in this tangle?

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Example

In her sixties, Amanda experienced gut pain and had some scans. Her physician shared that those pictures showed sores and lesions in her gastrointestinal tract. He prescribed a medication for three months to start.  Amanda became very upset about requiring a medication at all and at the prospect of needing it for an extended period, possibly years.

Amanda recalls that her stomach would ache with tension as a child while seated at the dinner listening to her parents’ quarrel. Her worry goes to her gut from way back.

Now she feels worried that she feels guilty. She “feels to blame” for her current bodily condition.

So upset, Amanda contacted Wise Counsel for assistance.

The Exchange

Wise Counsel: Oh my you are suffering on many levels here. I have some thoughts that can bring some better feeling.

A: let’s go!

WC: At the moment there is so much uncertainty in your situation. You want to fill the role of empowered patient, you want to face your situation with courage.

It is tempting to compare your story to that of your other family members whose health deteriorated and who became dependent on medical institutions. That thinking increases the pressure on you and intensifies the struggle.

Instead, let’s go directly for an attitude that makes being on your own side most important.

Amanda: I don’t understand yet.

WC: You want to feel the best you can in this situation, even though it is stressful. Let’s make it ok if you feel overwhelmed right now and upset as you review this.

No matter what you are feeling, Well Being is pouring down around you and you are loved. Let’s make it ok that your being has had tension in that part of your anatomy for decades.

You are able to list many inspirational perspectives. That’s great!

And let’s make it ok if you still notice you are experiencing negative emotions and are not shifting on a dime. Let’s offer kindness to yourself and remember that it takes time to move to better feeling.

You have been trained to be conscientious about “doing the right thing.” Let’s give yourself lots of latitude for finding balance. You are totally loveable now. The internal voices of judgement sound so righteous! But now you are flowing with compassion as a higher purpose.

A: Oh my! I feel very soothed by knowing I am loved. It does not matter what I feel right now or at any time. I might feel worried or guilty in this moment but I am making that ok. I can breathe! What a relief!

WC: Please let’s have patience with ourselves, show kindness as we address some habits of thought that are long standing, deep and very painful. This is what the road of recovery can look like.

Do you resonate with this person’s account? Do you have an anecdote to share? Does it help you? Please contribute to this blog!

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.

July 22, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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Calming Self in Frustration

At times our compatriots may reject our leadership and follow their own plans. For us this can feels frustrating! We may want them to show a different attitude or behavior, to forgive us or affirm our innocence .

We recognize our strong feelings. A personal power moment: We notice our uncomfortable mood. We know we can do something about it.

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Commonly, many of us want to blame someone else for for how they “made us feel.” We review in our minds how “wrong” they were.

Another Path

When we hear ourselves saying internally, “that person did not treat me well.” we wake up to our complaining.

Wait a minute! We take responsibility for how we feel under all conditions. And then we can remember that WE are innocent and worthy. WE are already loved and loveable. And we get our mind on… what we can appreciate. No one “makes us feel” a certain way.

Let’s get our mind on Forces of Good. Perhaps we take a break and notice the beauty of the soft light through the trees in early morning and the cool air; or the flowers that bloomed overnight; or the contented sighs of the sleeping dog.

We look at our agenda for this moment: Breathe! Greet the neighbor!

Illustration

Darcy worked for a woman for many years. She wanted to make the living environment of this employer as satisfying and lovely as she could—meeting D’s own standard for excellent performance.

The homeowner welcomed a new person into her household. At first, Mr New participated in maintaining a “satisfying and lovely” household. Sometimes, Mr New would listen to D’s suggestions. Often, he would not follow them.

Darcy began to feel frustrated that her vision of “satisfying and lovely” was not being fulfilled as she had pictured. One day, while discussing this with Mr. New, he reacted with strong oppositions and an angry and insulting outburst.

Time past and D wanted that environment to settle down, to be friendly and harmonizing. Alas, Darcy observed hostility remained. What to do?

Turning to Wise Counsel:

D: He is not forgiving me. He is not cooperating! I don’t like this! How can I find calm again?

WC: How can we take responsibility for how we feel under circumstances like this?

Inside our dear hearts, we want forgiveness.  This man is not delivering it.

Is he judging you harshly? It matters not! You have the power to offer yourself the soothing the thoughts and feelings that you need. And, you can let go of the incident.

You learn to be easier on yourself. Creating a satisfying and lovely household can be shaped in many ways.

Turn to enjoying the employer, her house, and the work you do there. You have dominion over that.

Mr. New does not control YOUR feelings, your inner environment.

Isn’t that good to recall!

Will this require you changing how you think? Yes it will. Steady as you go, bit by bit. Worth the focus!

And then you will have new strength and a higher level of self support to utilize in any number of situations.

Darcy: I am already underway refining this self-loving capacity.

Thanks for steering me in a moment of confusion.

Have you been taking on focused growth like this? Please share your methods and stories of success.

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.

July 15, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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Success in Focusing for Financial Benefit

We inspire ourselves in learning how we can use our personal power more and more. Ernest Holmes’s writings represent a key source of guidance and inspiration for much writing herein. Ernest Holmes author of Science of Mind and many other works which teach how to access Good, how to use our consciousness to shape our lives.

Consider these words of his:

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“We have within us, a power that is greater than anything we shall ever contact in the outer, a power that can overcome every obstacle in our life and set us safe, satisfied and at peace, healed and prosperous, in a new light, and in a new life.” [1]~ Ernest Holmes

Illustration: A True Story

Dana had experienced a serious illness. Through the course of treatment there were significant medical bills that became her personal responsibility to cover. Using spiritual tools of the power of intention and prayer, D asked for assistance to pay off this medical debt.

Check Shows Up

One day a check showed up in her mail from the lab for most of $1000. Our star knew she owed them about $5000. Soon on the phone with the lab administrator, she inquired about this check and her outstanding bills to the lab.

“One moment please,” says the lab agent, “I will check.” Back on the line, “Our records show that your health insurance company has covered all the outstanding liability. Congratulations on the success of your suit to reverse their decision not to cover this.”

Fact Check

In astonishment Dana replied, “But I did not take this to court! I had accepted their determination not to cover this. I was paying it myself.”

The administrator: “In this lab whenever we see an insurance company clear a debt like this, it is a result of a court decision which compels them to shift their previous denial of coverage.”

ML: “I see. Oh my! Can this full coverage be an error or subject to reversal?”

Admin: “No. This is final. Your bill is paid in full.”

Our heroine felt a strong wave of awe and gratitude, delighted all at once. Her prayers were answered! Wow I used my consciousness and cleared some debt. Awesome!

We can replicate this kind of phenomenon with our own focus. Let’s keep our minds on the power of Good!

Have you had some prayers answered with impressive results? Please share your stories. They light up everyone’s life!

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.


[1] Ernest Holmes, Creative Mind, Science of Mind Publishing, 2003 (originally delivered in a lecture 1918)

July 8, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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Our Warm Greetings Matter

We can make our days brighter by illuminating the contact with others. What does that mean? Making a warm comment to the staff checking us out in the grocery or pharmacy line. Sending a wave to the stranger we pass on the walking trail.

What value do we contribute? These offerings count—we warm both ourselves and those around us. And we too love to receive these friendly gestures. Our kindness counts tremendously.

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The Mailman

Larry, the mailman, gave Bonnie a wide smile when they caught one another’s eye. For several years Bonnie enjoyed the friendliness of her mail carrier.

At first Bonnie did not realize the impact of the man in the mail truck with his consistent smile and wave. She would see him on her walks through the neighborhood.

Somehow our star knew this was not a man “into her” in a wannabee boyfriend way nor in a “stalking” way. The dear man was his sharing his love of life—this enriched her day.

As time passed, occasionally when on a slower neighborhood street, Lawrence would pull over to share a quick “isn’t it a lovely day” or “how’re doin’?”  Bonnie enjoyed the exchange of light hearted remarks.

B almost took this gift for granted. One day Bonnie read in the local online bulletin board that this carrier was going to be leaving the USPS, retiring. Oh! The heroine said to herself. “What a loss!”

Awakening, our protagonist realized she wanted to offer him appreciation. The thought was not so much for the delivery of the mail. (So many on the bulletin board complain bitterly about mail delivery but hers was mostly fine.) B wanted to thank him for that effort to beam his good vibration. Such a rare and heart felt expression that brightened her day at each encounter.

The notice said his last day was very soon. How would B connect with him? Forces of Good handled that.

On the afternoon of his last day Bonnie happened to look out her front window near her keyboard to view a mail truck parked in front of her house, Lawrence there chatting with a neighbor. Out she went to grab the moment.

As the Universe flowed, Lawrence’s truck had broken down right in front of her house at her mailbox. (Is that a miracle or what?) B beamed at him as she reported how grateful she was for his big smile when he spotted her. 

He reported how for the last two years he had reached for getting the locals their mail. His quest required him to work  long 12-hour days for no overtime beyond his paid 8 hour duty. Now feeling tired, he looked forward to more relaxed pace by retiring.

Enjoying the conversation, Lawrence mentioned that he might see B again because he and his wife planned to attend the free concerts in the nearby city.

Inspiration

The next week Bonnie went to fetch a package that the new mail carrier had just placed on her stoop. B poked her head out to look at the driver, dead pan no greeting.

Wow what a difference! That experience was like a clunk on the head for our protagonist. By receiving the generous life spirit of the mailman, our star made the connection that her smiles, waves and “Hi There’s” lifted the people in her world.

For her this sharing came easily. Now she was more awake to how important it was to beam her joie de vivre as she went through her day. The Power of Her Presence affected this world!

Do you want to share the incidents when you have received such greetings or sent them? The big grin that someone suicidal sees that changes the course of their life. Or the simple ones we can easily take for granted both receiving and offering. Please comment. 
We all benefit by more connection.

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.

July 1, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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The Power of a Good Mood

When we feel less than good, we may perceive situations, people without the clarity we need. When feeling lower than preferred, let’s reach for better feeling. 

As we begin this action, we will (must) acknowledge the “momentum” of that lower mood. What does this mean?

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The Abraham Hicks teachings tell us that when we get on a roll with what we have been thinking/feeling, we have created a flow of energy, Abraham dubs “momentum.”  Here’s an example, if we have gotten discouraged, our thoughts run on the track of disheartened thereby putting our key focus on that. That flow colors our perceptions in that moment.

As we begin the shift in direction, we must account for the momentum, i.e. the time most of us humans require to change. What does that look like? We are wise to get our mind onto something else and begin some activity that is fun, a movement that shifts our energy, distracts us from where we have been focusing.

Leonardo DeVinci suggested breaks from work to juggle as a way to rest the mind and revitalize the creative.[1] This formulation is so very useful—worth understanding and running experiments to practice it.

Illustration from Life

Doris had a special event approaching and wondered what to wear. As first she contemplated, it felt more like a chore to get handled. Her thoughts ran:

“I don’t’ have anything to wear”

“I don’t remember how to dress up”

“Oh I don’t care. I don’t want to fuss.”

For a week or so she could put off deciding and she turned to other matters. Meanwhile, Doris was engaged in studying the work of Emmet Fox involving practice of more frequent and consistent positive self talk. She met with friends, she discussed this focus and modeled it as best she could for herself and others.

Before too long, Doris faced her closet to prepare for a weekly class. This day she spied a spiffy sleeveless red top she forgot she owned and then paired it with light gray nicer pants. Hey that felt satisfying.

D noticed—wow that was much easier than my previous impression. I own some nice things. Now I feel better and perceive them!

In a few more days Doris addressed her outfit for the reception honoring her art. Now with access to confidence and optimism our heroine wanted to dress up a bit and to feel like herself.  She pulled out an outfit she had contemplated. After trying it, she discarded it—not quite right. Another idea: a knee length slim black skirt. No the zipper functioned poorly.

A few more beats she put together what worked for her. Same red top with a lightweight longer folksy black skirt. It worked.

Lesson: D learned that she need not struggle when she felt lower mood and out of sorts. That feeling was not “the truth”– it was a fleeting perception. So empowered to discern our fleeting unwanted perceptions.

How we see the world, our perceptions, shift as we reach for better feeling and persist. Our good mood offers us our growing edge level of power! Then we can see what we want is already here!!

Do you have an account of your own empowering journey to share? We welcome your sharing to assist us all!

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Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.


[1] Gelb, Michael, How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, New York, New York(Delacorte Press, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc, 1998)

June 26, 2025
by Janet Pearlman
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Toward Self Love

We know we want to be happier. We embrace the wisdom that this path will require speaking more positively and kindlier to ourselves.

We may start to realize that some of our habitual self-talk includes saying self-put-down things, questioning our judgment, mean assertions that we are not enough and more.

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We practice positive and supporting statements to ourselves. We persist in noticing thoughts that are not true and shifting them again and again.

Emmet Fox articulates this point:

“There is only one way under the sun that man can attain salvation, in the true sense of the word, and that is by bringing about a radical and permanent change for the better in his(her) own consciousness….

Now why should man be so reluctant to change his consciousness? The answer is that the changing of one’s consciousness is really very hard work, calling for constant unceasing vigilance and a breaking of mental habits. (This undertaking) is worth much more than the trouble and effort it may call for.  

If you make a qualitative change in consciousness… then not only is the change felt in every department of your life but it is with you through all eternity, for you never can lose it….

As soon as you obtain this spiritual consciousness, you will find that all things work together for good.”[1]

Illustration: One Woman’s Process

When Marie fills her mind with her flaws and self judgments here are statements that raise her vibrations. Marie thinks

  1. This litany of self-judgments represents a habit of thought I have repeated for seven decades. These thoughts ARE NOT the TRUTH.
  2. In my upset and reviewing thoughts of failings, I have created a momentum of unhappy feelings and now I want to dissipate that negative flow of energy, that momentum.
  3. I will shift and focus on flower gardening which I love. I go out and look at the plants in my flower garden.
  4. After some time admiring the flowers, I feel better. Then I easily appreciate aspects of myself.
  5. I value my persistence and my wisdom in how to move to feeling better. My habits can and are changing.
  6. I recall the words of Ernest Holmes, “ I know and understand that only Good is real.”
  7. Isn’t it great I noticed my feelings and made them ok. Then I shift them.
  8. Feelings flow. When a cloud blocks the sun, the sun still shines heat and light.
  9. I underscore to myself, “This is what the habit of self-change looks like.” I am successfully changing!

Let’s support one another in our process of flowing more love and kindness to ourselves. Do you have some stories that can uplift us all?

We live in times of transformation and we will all assist one another.

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.


[1] Emmet Fox Around the Year with Emmet Fox, A Bood of Daily Readings (New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1952) p.199

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