Janet Pearlman

Living in the Stream of Yes

November 19, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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Tips on Self Support

When we analyze a situation deciding what action to take, we can face a myriad of factors many of which can be daunting. Oh my! how can we sanely sort through a complicated circumstance?

Track this: we want to think as positively as we can. How can we find balance when events feel overwhelming?

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Wait, are we focusing on what we do NOT want and thereby creating more of that?  Let’s shift that pattern to dwell upon WHAT WE DO WANT thereby, becoming more effective!

Assistance for Tanya

Tanya received some money from her sister, invested it and lost a chunk of it. T blamed herself thinking, “I could have bought a lot with those funds that slipped away! I feel awful!”

This dear woman’s fear about money got stimulated and feelings of hurt came up about past financial projects that did not go well. T felt fear every morning.

So many of us can relate to the habitual response to repeat self-blaming patterns.

We want to change to affirmative cognition!  Our heroine sought help to regain her strength and her knowledge of abundance. For assistance she contacted an advisor.

Enter Wise Counsel

Wise Counsel spoke:

  1. “It’s such good news that you want to clean up the thought pattern that finds fault in you and creates more of what you do not want. How wonderful that you catch yourself! Isn’t it great to be practicing positive thinking and building a trend to attract what you want.
  • Let’s cultivate compassion for yourself. We know you are ok in this moment however you feel.
  • On this human journey, our habitual thoughts require some considerable practice to shift. What a worthwhile undertaking!
  • Appreciate whatever you can. Perhaps you can build in times of the day when you purposely pause to notice what is going well.
  • Flow with what is easiest. And offer yourself plenty of rest in your day.
  • What you are doing is enough!”

Outdated thought: “It is taking me so long!”

In addition, our heroine realized she was on a journey of changing deeply held habits of thought and that shifting these will take some focusing over time. This is what the growth looks like for everyone.

Outdated thought: “I should be giving more service to the world”

When we are feeling frisky, full of life, feeling good, flowing and creating—tuned in, tapped in, turned on—we are giving abundantly to this dear planet.

We are one with humanity and when we thrive, we contribute mightily.

Feeling Success

This protagonist felt great relief as she shifted her thinking. T tasted the ease that is possible. For additional help she received some Jin Shin Jyutsu allowing the release in body, mind and spirit. And she supports herself with the directive; “Keep Going!”

Please share your stories of lifting your own self talk. Do you have a question? Please ask it! Together we are creating a more satisfying journey!

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-six 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.

November 14, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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More “Good” Than We Know

We recall the story from times past of the farmer whose son broke his leg at harvest time. The farmer felt so discouraged and cursed his bad luck.

Then, shortly afterwards, the ruling army rides up to his home seeking maturing sons to fight in the war with enemy forces. The farmer’s son could not be drafted due to his injury. So, the son is left safely at home.

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Sometimes, one event feels disappointing and then through an amazing serendipity (divine grace?) all goes well after all. We get pay offs from maintaining our emotional balance and trusting in Forces of Good.

Account

Netri loved arts and crafts and enjoyed viewing them. N got excited about participating in the artisan studio tour of her geographic area.

Last year our star had enjoyed going with a special female friend, Dena, who organized a day’s trip and drove. N reached out to Dena to ask if she might go with her for this year’s tour. In the first conversation it sounded like, no, this time D had conflicting activities. Then as the event was to start soon, this protagonist reached out and new plans were afoot. They chatted briefly and determined D was now free to do this tour, they set the hour to meet. Netra felt delighted and looked forward to a Sunday drive together.

On Saturday morning, D called N to ask her where she was and that D had been waiting for her. N said, “Oh my, I thought we were going Sunday.” D responded, “No I knew I was freed up to go on Saturday.”  N cried, “Oh I am so sorry for the confusion. Please go out and see the studios. I have a conflict on Saturday morning.”

N realized then that somehow in the planning conversations she and Dena had never stated the day of the rendezvous clearly. Oh my. N felt disappointed. Not only was she stimulated by the event, she valued the companionship of traveling together all day.

Carrying On

On Saturday, Netri did not go down the path of blaming anyone. Instead, she appreciated the uplift in her body and mind from the yoga class she attended. N had a phone call with a distant friend scheduled and enjoyed the catch up including an adventure in healing from a broken hip and replacement.

She focused on looking for good.

Unexpected Rendezvous

On Sunday Netri decided she would go out and view a few artisan studios locally. Our heroine walked in the door to this lovely pottery and gift shop and there was Dena. Surprise!

Dena had attended church and then had headed out to a day of visiting creators of crafts. N asked “Could we figure out how to do this together?”

Soon they determined where to park and leave one car for independent activity at the end of the afternoon.

The two had a good day. They popped in at about 9 studios. Netri soaked up the enjoyment, marveling at her good fortune.

The Universe had granted her wish in such an unexpected way.  This dear woman flowed with gratitude and awe!

Good flows to us when we actively connect with Good.

What tales can you share that demonstrates how this works for you? We love giving and receiving inspiration.

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-six 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.

November 5, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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Allowing the Universe to Support Us

Something happens that does not please us. An appliance (in this cases tv) seems to have stopped working, and we miss it. What if we let the “problem” sit for a while and see what happens. Wait for some inspiration around it. There is wisdom in allowing the Universe to help us.

Story

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Hattie lives in an area where no tv signal could be received unless through a cable service. For this dear woman the investment in paid tv did not provide sufficient pay off—most channels offered unsatisfying programming.

She had used her tv to watch movies and shows on YouTube.

One day to her dismay, Hattie discovered that Youtube did not open on her smart tv. Contacting a friend, an electrical engineer, they walked through the problem by phone together.

After about half an hour, the technically fluent pal found that the Sony company had discontinued supporting that smart tv model (about ten years old). Therefore, that friend seemed to indicate that H would need to buy a new tv.

For Hattie purchasing and setting up a new tv was a big project and not one for which she felt well informed, confident and eager. “Yuck,” thought H in her mind. So she asked the Universe for help and let it go.

In 2024 our star had a laptop on which she could watch YouTube programming and did that. She postponed replacing the tv.

Shift

After about two months, an idea popped in Hattie’s mind. A dear friend had installed Roku on her device more than a year ago and she had never used it. “Why don’t I find out what I can watch on that?” mused H.

This gal contacted the buddy who had installed Roku. One evening he volunteered some phone time to investigate what they could activate and discover.

Within an hour, Hattie and friend had set up the tv such that this protagonist could watch YouTube on Roku! She found another avenue to accomplish her goal on the same tv.

That tv was not “broken” as one might have assumed. One feature had ceased to work.

Take Away

In releasing the “problem” Hattie accessed a solution that she could not possibly have foreseen. Instead of rushing out to purchase a new device, she released it, stayed content, let time pass. Then Voila, the Universe provided an unexpected work around! Wow.

A small example to demonstrate that we can remain upbeat and trust Life.

Do you have a story, too, that makes a similar point? Please  comment to uplift 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-six 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.

October 31, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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Eye on Uplift and Strength

Let’s bring more awareness to what we do with our attitude and vibration when we have some kind of physical disharmony.

Most of us have experienced unwanted physical conditions, injuries and the like. At first, we are likely to focus on the actions to take – what to physically do, whether running for antiseptic and bandages or calling for medical professionals. Then when we can settle, we notice to where our thoughts have wandered…. and remediate when those thoughts don’t feel good.

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A Look at Dorothea’s Approach

Dorothea’s leg felt heavy, a recurring condition for her. In her case no immediate medical intervention was needed.

Fortunately, our star was not experiencing pain. Still, D required some concentration to recall Well Being Pouring Down Around and Through.

She could feel habitual questions in the periphery of her mind. “What caused this?” “What did she need to do?” With those thoughts she would feel anxiety, worry, inadequacy.

Instead, Dorothea wanted to bask in her Faith that All was Well. Appreciate how well she still felt, how she took her daily walk easily and worked well at her part time gardening job.

Yes in her past, our heroine had behaved like many do in our culture: We notice a condition, we judge it – perhaps “not good”, we feel upset, we review it a lot.

Alternatively, D wanted to soothe herself and put focus on enjoying her life.  What can I appreciate right now even with this heavy leg?

Dorothea envisions, “Hey what beautiful weather, sunny skies, moderate temperatures! I use my free time to pursue creative expression; I bask in many chrysanthemum’s blooming, a vase of multi-colored roses, how good the yoga feels.”

She recalls:

  1. Recovery is already well underway. Revitalization is rising up in the mist of discomfort.
  2. Lessons on healing easily come to us.  The additional rest promotes health.
  3. We can use our focus to visualize and experience my leg as whole and perfect now.
  4. Discomforts in life are not only to be expected but provide fuel for growth.
  5. In fact, feeling uncomfortable means positive expansion coming.
  6. Time moves and new opportunities show up.

D allowed improvement bit by bit and kept her mind on enjoying her now.

Take Away Message

The blips are precious life moments. Let’s appreciate what we can.

Let’s relax as best we can and breathe in lifeforce and Faith.

When we align with Source Energy, we will be provided with the insights we need—resources we need, who might provide them, healing opportunities of all kind. We are available for messages offering relief and assistance.

We relish reading pieces that inspire us—perhaps tales of overcoming difficulties and recovery from illness.

For example,

“When you ca’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That is where your power is.” Anonymous

“The hard days are best because that’s where champions are made,” Gabby Douglas, Olympic Champion gymnast.

For further lift peruse: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/motivational-quotes-for-injured-athletes

Do you want to share tips for how you handle injury or illness? What are your tools for keeping your spirits up? We benefit so much from shared accounts that inspire.

In a few weeks our protagonist’s leg felt improved. After having been uncomfortable, afraid and worried, Gabby felt energetic and satisfied.

Like reveling in sunshine after a rainy day, when this protagonist weathers a bit of a “crisis,” she notices the enrichment her process provided.

Today G relishes the experience of being able bodied. Sometimes she moves slowly and enjoys some new perspectives that accompany that pace.

As maintenance, this restored being tunes into her connection to Source Energy each morning, does yoga daily along with her exercising.  Frequently through her day this empowered one deepens her trust in Well Being and the Forces of Good.

The program of keeping focused on health and wholeness has paid off for Gabby and continues to do so!

Do you have a tale of how you used your shift in attention to recovery from injury or illness? Please comment with what worked for you to keep your perspective and what lifted your spirits. Let’s share our successes!

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-six 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.

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October 23, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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We Are Loved All the Time

Many of us were raised with the impression that we had better behave well in order to keep the love coming to us, to receive that attention that nurtures us.

In this blog we are offered another proposition: we are loved all the time without accomplishing a certain goal or acting in any particular behavior. Those who are attending to their growth are reaching more and more to embody this expansive proposition.

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On our path when someone may refuse to assist us, may treat us poorly, we may trigger anger and hurt. We are flooded with this kind of thinking: “Did we do something wrong? “ Are we in danger of losing some positive regard, some love by another? These questions are based in the fear rumbles with the anger and hurt.

How To Respond

In such instances, how do we want to respond?

Michael A Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, addresses the question in this paragraph from his work as follows:

“A wise person remains centered enough to let go every time the energy shifts into a defensive mode. The moment the energy moves and you feel your consciousness start to get drawn into it, you relax and release. Letting go means falling behind the energy instead of going into it. It just takes a moment of conscious effort to decide that you not going to go there.  You just let go.

It’s simply a matter of taking the risk that you are better off letting go than going with the energy. When you are free from the hold that the energy has on you, you will be free to experience the joy and expansiveness that exists within you.”[1]

Doreen’s Experience

Doreen asked her partner for a favor. When he shopped at a certain food store, one he frequented each week, could he pick up a certain baked product for her? He refused. Even after she pointed out that he would be there shopping, he continued to shrift off her request.

Doreen felt her temper rise. This was so unfair, mean and hurtful! In her mind our star made a strong case for why this man “should” fulfill her ask.

D consulted Wise Counsel.

WC: We each are in charge of our own inner reactions and our happiness.

Yes, you have a strong case to make for how poorly this man is behaving. Now turn your attention to turning up the light under your own happiness. Your time is better spent focusing on the fun to be had, eh?

D: I am so glad you are reminding me. I will drop the review of the aggravation and get busy with some fun plans.

WC: What a great boon it is indeed to wake up to how loved we are right now—even as this dear person speaks words pinched off from Source Energy. We are not turning to the neighbor for our love (even if a life partner) No! We go direct to the divine presence for that. The Forces of Good are always with us right now.

We are wisest when we “let go” of that emotional response and turn instead to joy and expansiveness available to us.

Doreen absorbed the message of Wise Counsel and enjoyed her next hour. In shopping she found some satisfying pieces of an outfit she is creating for an upcoming event.

Then her phone rang. Her partner called to report that he would do her food shopping in the stores where he would be.

Do you have a story to share with us all that demonstrates this point further? Please share it in the Comments Section.

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-six 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] Singer, Michael A, The Untethered Soul, (Oakland, CA New Harbinger Publications, 2007) p.65

October 18, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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Recognize the Momentum

We flash strongly with our emotions. Our upsets create a color across our perceptive field. “That is the way it is,” we pronounce. Pause, pause.

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Let us learn to add to our awareness as soon as we can, “Perhaps at this moment.”  Wow, at times we can forget that Source Energy is always there with us. Likely there is more good than we might see right now in our situations.

Illuminating Story

At home Calley lost her internet connection and landline. She got busy making phone calls to get it restored.

Two days later she waited at home all day for the scheduled repair staff. They did not show.

She went to reschedule and was given a date a full week later.

Calley felt so angry and victimized. Inside she got filled with tension, experienced restless and reduced energy. For this protagonist the world seemed gray.

From this state she hardly could recall how to uplift herself. It was as though the climb was a sheer wall with no foot or hand holds in the rock face.

Recovery

Before too long she did remember she used to feel better and that it must be possible now.  No, Calley was not instantly transformed. What does “reaching for feeling better look like?” For each of us it may appear differently.

For our star, C cleaned debris in her garden, took walks in sunshine, had some chats with sympathetic friends. This heroine had forgotten how slow the progress may feel.

After a day or so, Calley realized she had triggered into some traumatic fears from her past. The feeling ran quite deeply.

The circumstances did not appear to benefit much from her efforts. She acted still filled with all this “suffering” vibration.

Bigger Shift

By the third day this dear woman could recognize some of the blessings coming out of this “unfortunate” situation: learning a lot about delivery options for internet services; proficiency in smartphone navigation and usage.

Importantly, C stepped back from her compelling experience and saw how caught up in it she had become. How much her fear and related feelings dominated her gestalt.

Certainly, as she felt joy again, the contrast provided a delightful experience!

In a more balanced state, solutions started to flow to her. An improved data usage coverage for her phone, collecting information on other internet providers.

Calley can breathe and feel good with or without internet connected in her home. Yes, she misses the convenience of her connected laptop. Traversing this territory, she sees she has had to summon more courage to address many fears: using phone for so much, feeling more isolated, not having instant and convenient access to searches and entertainment.

Things are much better than they may seem when we feel afraid. We make up quite a doomsday story and believe it—until we wake up.

Can you call up one of your stories of emotional perspectives and then recovery? Please share how you built your strength.

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-six 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.

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October 7, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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Overcome Old Self Talk

At times, we feel uncomfortable. Over the years this kind of situation before us now has been hard for us to handle. We feel isolated and afraid. Let’s see what happens when we stay connected to Good and reach for new strength we have built. Unimagined positive can show up!

Today’s Story 

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Driving home, Edwina gazed down at her dash. Some icon was illuminated. She pulled over, grabbed the manual and determined that it was the tire pressure light. Oops a low tire. She got out to take a look, assessed none were very low.

In her past, E had not developed confidence using a tire gauge or inflating tires from the air machine.  Now she felt tense, and knew she needed help. She also realized she had triggered off fear, past trauma, and was generating internal narrative that was not clear, balanced or true.

That Friday night Edwina laid in bed reviewing folk she could call on for help. This star emailed her trusted mechanic and informed him that she wanted to bring the car in on Monday.  In the morning she texted a neighbor for assistance.

Inside her E wanted to bring more ease and turn to more trust in the Forces of Good.

The neighbor came by in the afternoon, used the gauge. He established which tire was low and together they went to the local gas station air pump. Not only did he fill her tire, he had her practice using the tire gauge. Although E felt a bit embarrassed, she admitted to herself her confidence was boosted.

This heroine had her sights on attending a service a distance away for the next morning.

In time to reach him, this dear woman called Roy, a man who often attended this meeting to ask for a ride. He threw an unexpected offer into the mix. If E could get the car to the group, he would try out his new skill in plugging the tire. He also had a device that would inflate the tire.

Edwina rallied her courage. She checked the pressure, determined it was low and ventured forth on her own to the local air pump to fill it. As she waited in line at the station for quarters for the air machine, she reached for calm and patience.   Mission soon accomplished.

After the service, Roy and his friend, addressed the low tire. They went about finding the screw sticking out and removed it. For a few minutes, the tire went lower as it lost air.

Roy kept going. He prepared his device with proper substance, inserted it with strength and determination into the hole.

After a few minutes, he re-inflated the tire and the job was done! He confirmed the fixed tire was at a good pressure.

Throughout the unfolding events, Edwina had wanted help to cope and get the car to the garage. She had not imagined those around her could actually FIX it.

Wow, E certainly cast away those old demons: “I’m helpless. I’m alone. I am incompetent to learn the tire tools!!” She attracted a miraculous, free tire repair.

TAKE AWAY

  • Edwina was competent in reaching for the Forces of Good. Despite feeling afraid, she prayed and was heard.
  • She once again demonstrated that those voices of trauma that can speak in her head are FALSE and OLD NEWS.
  • Not only was she protected, she was sent unexpected good fortune.

Want to share a similar story from your life? Please tell us in the comments section.

September 30, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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Gaining Power Over Uncomfortable Topics

We want to fill ourselves with positive thoughts and feelings more and more. As we feel less than good, we want to shift, focus toward improved thoughts and feelings, gain personal power.

Sometimes the company we find ourselves with challenge us. There are those among us who want to share their traumatic stories. What if we find this scary? What to do?

Account

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Gabby brought this problem to her Wise Counsel. Recently, G got together with a new friend, Lydia, for a cup of tea. Lydia had a troubling past and for the third or fourth time wanted to share intensely with our heroine.

Gabby realized this frightened her.. G felt her internal resources of positivity taxed, threatened and swamped over by this outpouring of a dramatic hurtful story.

What can Gabby do? She had wanted to be friendly but how to keep her balance?  She turned to Wise Counsel

Advice

Wise Counsel: Of course, we each have the power to choose what company we keep. You could decide not to spend much time with Lydia because she puts so much focus on unwanted.

However, as we grow in self mastery, we have the option to protect our inner self in a stronger way. In effect to have tools for rising above the fear reaction in ourselves.

What if we reached inside ourselves to draw down protection from Source Energy now in this moment. One example: we can envision a cone of Protective Light surrounding as the negative talk feels threatening. Some folk might call upon an Archangel to ward off danger.

As we evoke protection, we claim our strength. We can say to ourselves, “Wait a Minute! I need not be subject to your fear. I am not a victim!”

Some folk might doubt this could work. Granted, rising to strength in a moment likely requires practicing, liking any muscle needs working out.

Real Life Illustration

In her book Left To Tell[1], Immaculee Ilibagiza, describes a chapter in her life surviving the Rwanda Holocaust in 1994.  Throughout that harrowing adventure Immaculee prayed almost without ceasing, building a close connection to Source Energy. Again and again she was rescued from danger.

At one juncture, as she and a group of people traveled toward a shelter, they came upon a band of the “bad guys” wielding machetes.  Immaculee called out internally for assistance: she reports in response the surrounding marauders seemed not able to move closer to them. It was like a force field of love laid over them. They got past that threat.

That story is meant to inspire you to go after greater strength in handling unwanted influences. If you want to, you can summon greater and greater power to protect yourself.

Of course you do not have to spend much time with associates who carry negativity. Point here: you need not fear them.

Gabby was silent for a minute. She listened attentively and soaked up those words. “I see your point and it does inspire me. Thank you. I feel myself sitting taller and acknowledge greater possibility.”

How do you relate to this story? Would you share times when you prayed and gained needed protection? We admire your accounts.


[1] Ilibagiza, Immaculee, Left to Tell, (Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc, 2006)p.177

September 24, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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Power of Pause

We are practicing becoming more aware of the feelings and thoughts that arise in us.  Cultivating this presence, we develop greater ability to steer our course more effectively with greater enjoyment.

At times we might notice our state adrenaline pouring into out bloodstream, we have the habit to react with DOING SOMETHING.

Additionally, when we feel this fear, often our minds may fill with some image that fuels the fright, definitely some scenario we Do NOT want.

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A New Habit

In lieu of taking immediate action, we can create the new skill of taking a pause. What if we say to ourselves. “Wow this is fear. What do I think will happen?” In this way we realize we are MAKING UP something unwanted and we are scaring ourselves!

With the pause, we then have the opportunity to envision what we DO Want and to invent a different scenario than that threatening picture. How do we get to wanted? We have been learning what to do

Reach for feeling better and keep picturing what we DO WANT.

Perhaps some illustrations of how a person can use this life changing capacity.

An Illustration

Rodney rented a place to live. With permission from the landlord R had laid out some money to fund a repair. Soon thereafter this dear man wanted the money laid out to be promptly refunded.

The owner was laid up with a serious health condition. The daughter helping her was inexperienced at carrying out all the responsibilities associated with the owned properties. Then the son of the property owner experienced a significant accident and was hospitalized.

Rodney started to worry that his concern was getting lost in that family’s problems. Where was the action he sought?

At first R envisioned being neglected, being stuck with this bill without reimbursement, being taken advantage of. That mental picture stoked his fear. In this man a voice cried, “I have to act to take care of myself!”

Rodney Takes a Pause

Surrounding this, there are infinite possibilities of outcomes. Many of us have been trained to let these emotions run and then dictate our responses.  New suggestion: This hero could take a pause.

R decided to follow this thread. This star declared to himself, “Wait a minute: I want to get clear what I DO WANT. I can use my energy to imagine being paid in full as the family gets back on their feet. The son will come home, the owner/mother will feel better and clearer. The daughter follows the instructions of the experienced, calmer lead.”

R held this vision. Filling with resilience, he can get in tune with the flow of the Universe. He need not push because he has heightened emotion with more phone calls and letters.

Outcome

R waited and let some time pass. Then the owner felt improved health and mood. He interacted with her and then he easily made his points and received the agreement and cooperation he wanted.

His approach of taking a pause, letting life flow, paid off for him.

What are some of your stories on how you took a time out, a chill out and let something go for a bit? Please share how well this works for you!

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-six 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.

September 17, 2024
by Janet Pearlman
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Reframing the Self Report

Can we rise to the challenge of seeing the good when we look at ourselves and this dear world? We are so habituated into reporting on difficulties. In addition, some of us portray ourselves as a victim caricature or one who is weak and has so much to improve.

Reaching for Strength

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As this tale begins Raffey is speaking with one of her favorite healers (Wise Counsel) by phone and is beginning an anticipated session. R starts with listing what is bothering her and what she wants.

R: I want to sleep better, to have more peace of mind, to let go of regret, to live with more faith. ( delivered with a tone of self doubt and misery)

As we discuss R’s story, let’s both notice the attitude of her remarks and observe her world view. Instead of seeing a steep uphill hike to some crumbs of improvement, let’s be much more empowered.

Wise Counsel speaks

WC: What would it look like if we Know that Well Being is Pouring Down, Around and Through right NOW?

We might sit up taller in our chairs. Realizing we are stronger than it might appear, we could visualize what we are already doing to achieve the goals we listed.

Isn’t it great that you are already well along on the path to the goals you list? Your healing and transforming is already underway. YAY!

Let’s acknowledge that progress. YAY!

A journey to make very significant changes in our behavior and attitudes requires many steps. Good to recall what the process of deep habit change looks like.

Yes, as we pay attention, we notice our habits more than we used to and we become aware of when we are off course. Isn’t it great to recognize the need to steer back to desired path.

We can report on these perceived “mistakes” as “Bad” or as “proof” we are doing something wrong. Instead, we can cheer ourselves on for perseverance and bits that are shifting.

Here are some things to appreciate in your story:

By some recent events, your journey has led you to have more free time, fewer unwanted commitments.

You have a family who values you greatly, contributes mightily to your life and with whom you share much.

What if we keep our expectations aligned with what it takes to change a habit—slow and steady.

Already we know Well Being Pours Down and Through.

Please remember Source Energy has our back.

Already we can know we can do this. This knowing is our faith. We are already living more by Faith. This goal happening NOW.

Fresh with the knowledge that life keeps evolving. We keep moving. We know that when we conjure and notice regret thought patterns in ourselves, we compassionately remind ourselves that our life keeps moving forward. “Regret” constitutes thought patterns are off track. In fact, You are already letting go of regret.

Your goals are already being achieved.

By reframing your mindset you feel better right off the bat.

Now let’s do some JSJ and harmonize the energy of your being.

R: You are right. I accept your points. And I do feel better already! This perspective is life saving and a major relief. Thanks so much!

Comments? Let’s accept our process to grow and love our dear selves and life journey.

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-six 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.

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