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Unintentional Flaws of Intention

November 18th, 2010

** Mark your calendars!! **

~ Full Moon Group Abundance Meditation on Sunday 11-21-2010 @ 11am & 11pm EST ~
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Back in October, I’d set an intention with the New Moon to lose fourteen pounds in four weeks. Here I am five weeks later, and I’ve not only NOT lost the fourteen, but I managed to gain two.

I wasn’t terribly worried about it. I could see it happening as it was happening and I let it be. I had a lot going on and each day it seemed like there was always a different reason why I couldn’t go work out.

And I’m not just talking “excuses” I was making to not go. I had a sick child one week and then the other one was sick the following week. They weren’t home from school all those days, but they were home for some.

Can’t really go to the gym with a sickie at home.

But anyway, none of that matters.

This morning on Lilypad Paradise, my quote was about will. It reminded me of when I quit smoking and when I lost 40 pounds a few years ago. I enjoyed starting my day thinking about how strong my will can be and how powerful I am when I use it.

I went to Curves this morning and worked out hard. I mean, I really put my focus into it. I zeroed in on the muscle group I was on, and made each move with purpose. Today’s the first day I’ve been there this week.

On my way home, I wandered off on a train of thought about how good it felt to work out after having not done it for a couple weeks. I thought about how good I feel inside my body when I work out regularly. I thought about how I need to really MAKE this workout a regular part of my morning routine.

“Too bad I couldn’t get a grip and lose those 14 pounds last month….”

As soon as that thought reared it’s ugly head, the realization hit me. I didn’t lose the weight and I was unable to stick with it and find the time and I also ate like a pig for the entire month…. and it’s because of that intention.

I wasn’t intending growth, I was intending improvement. But I don’t need to improve. I am as I am and that’s the way I’m supposed to be. As soon as I officially intended to lose that weight and “improve” myself, or rather how I saw myself, I think my subconscious took the hit and suddenly I ate everything in sight in a self soothing manner. Suddenly I was far too over taxed and put upon to find free time to work out. That fits in with that whole martyrdom thing too.

I think I need to focus my intentions into having a regular morning routine that includes my Lilypad Paradise quote of the day, meditation, and exercise. That will put my focus more on feeling good and being happy and healthy. I already meditate and do my quote. Now to integrate the exercise… Oh great, now I’m thinking about affirmations DURING exercise. Hmmmm…

As a side note, I’m also reminded that creating is downstream while LOSING or getting rid of is very upstream thinking.

Growth.

No more improvements for me!!

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Philosophizing

November 12th, 2010

Greetings Friends!

I need to start off this post by saying that my Half Moon Book Review *) is going to be delayed by a few days. It’s supposed to come out on Saturday, November 13th, but it’s going to hold for a couple days and post on Monday November 15th instead.

Why?

Because I’m reviewing a book that’s not supposed to be out in stores until the 15th of November! It’s part of the rules for my new book reviewing arrangement I have with HayHouse Publishing :D <– big dorky smile~

I’m so excited about this!! I ♥ free books.

So anyway, I’ve scheduled my review to post at 12:01 am on Monday morning.

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I’ve always been a person who loves quotes. They’re so inspirational, thought provoking, deep, funny…

I was deemed a philosopher in my local Mom & Pop grocer one day not very long ago. When approaching the register and saying hello to the cashier for the second time, I said, “Hello… again.”

He looked up and smiled and said, “Yes! Hello again it is. Can’t really say hello too many times.”

To which I replied, “Seems better to have too many hellos, than too many good-byes.”

He was completely blown away by my comment, and stared at me blankly for like, 5 entire seconds with eyes wide, and then replied, “Wow! You should be a PHILOSOPHER or somethin’!”

I am a lover of quotes and what they draw out of you. How they can shift what you thought you saw into what you now understand. I love the eloquent way they reach that deepest part with only a line or two. They make you feel suddenly human, and yet coax forth your divinity.

I am a lover of words.

Well, I read quotes online all the time. I see them all over the place. I realized I’d reached a point where I found it hard to even quote anyone because there are so many I see that they don’t stay with me.

I want them to stay with me.

I want to spend a moment and really resonate with the words. I want to think about what they make me feel and what they inspire in my mind as I take in their depth.

So on this past New Moon, I had started doing just that. Every morning. It has made such a noticeable difference in my thoughts throughout the day. I find myself constantly going back to those words. And sometimes I don’t even remember the words, but I carry the message.

I recall the specific message that touched me that morning as I contemplated the words before me.

As one who writes, it only took a couple days for me to decide to write about it, so I have now found the purpose for a blog I’d earlier felt inspired to create. I’ve had this site made for a few months but had only played with ideas on an irregular basis. (as a funny side note; I finished the last sentence and looked under my words and it said “Draft Saved at 11:11″ lol) I didn’t know how it was going to work itself out, but I was willing to wait and see what happened.

Now it has a definite purpose. I am LOVING putting it together, piece by piece. Morning by morning. Quote by quote. And then shaping my days with intention. Conscious thought is such a beautiful thing.

So here’s the link. *Lilypad Paradise

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October New Moon Intentions

October 13th, 2010

Okay, so I sort of missed the boat on this one. I was on my way to a manifestation and wasn’t quite to the new intention place yet, but I am now, so here it comes.

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My official intention is: I want to lose 14 pounds in 4 weeks.

The habits I intend to practice this month are~

Work out at Curves every morning Monday through Friday.
Continue meditating daily.

I intend to meditate when I get home from working out. My body is all relaxed and my mind is clear. It’s a great time of day for me.

I started on 10-11-10 (I’m loving that) so I’m going to overshoot the new moon by a couple days, but hey, timing isn’t everything. If I went to exactly four weeks, I would land on November 8th, but my official weigh in day every month through the gym is the 11th so I’m going to go with that.

Octobers Lunar Joy Quest~

I know it’s already in motion, but I’m counting it because it is a big deal. I joined Curves again this month. I really love working out there and had great success(40 pounds in 7 months) as a member once before. It seems silly to me that I can’t just get off my ass and go for a walk every day, but that’s just the way it is. I will not waste my time trying to make myself conform to an ideal that clearly just does NOT work for me. I need the motivation that going to Curves brings, and I now accept that and am declaring it my October Lunar Joy Quest.

Heck, I’m already happier from going and it’s only been three days!

My Affirmations for this cycle~

My body is self healing and exists in perfect balance.
Losing unneeded weight is super easy for me when I exercise and feel good.
Everything just keeps getting better and better! I love this life.

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* * * Mark your calendar! * * *

The full moon comes on Friday, October 22, 2010 @ 9:37 pm EDT, and I’ll be hosting another Group Abundance Meditation. I’m thinking it will be at 11:00pm EDT. Our last gathering boasted quite a group and the vibes were great.

We’ve certainly experienced some increase in our family and I sure hope you have too. My hubby ended up practically stealing a new tilt-bed. It won’t be long now before he’s a proud business owner :) He’s wanted this business for so long. He’s almost there, and it’s so exciting.

I hope you’ll join us for the Full Moon in Taurus! Things started in Taurus are stubborn. They stick and are hard to undo.

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* * * If you DON’T want to officially sign up, THAT’S OKAY!! You don’t have to. Anyone and Everyone should feel free to reach out at the appropriate time. I am all about being all inclusive. Some people just like to be known, and that’s all good too.

Either way, I hope to feel you there!!