Friday, March 18, 2016

Your Responsibility to Thrive

Many of us were raised to believe that having our good would deprive others of their good. We were taught that we live in a world of limited resources. It may be true that the natural world has limited resources, but the creator of that world is unlimited. It seems to me that when we are living a principled life, we also need to remember to live a life that is an example of prosperity. I do not mean waste. I mean prosperity. I mean abundant living in every area of life.

What would prosperity look like in the area of  health? Do you know what you want? Before I started studying these principles, I often could answer what I DID NOT want. I was very clear about it. It was usually a long list of issues, problems and thinly-disguised complaints. I did not want to be sick. I did not want to struggle with debt. I did not want to have a spouse that couldn't be trusted. I did not want problems in my career.

Eventually I learned that the Universe cannot hear the word "not." It was as if I had been commanding the Universe to bring more of the things I did not want. When I look back at the results in my life, I see that there has been a perfect correlation between what I focused on and what came about. The more I focused on not wanting betrayal, mistrust, lack, poverty and deception, the more of it appeared in my life.

Finally, I learned to truly think about what I would love. I learned to focus on what I love as if it were happening right now. My heart was filled with gratitude and joy! Then my life started to look like I was living in paradise. (Of course, we ARE living in paradise now!)

How often do you ask yourself, what would I really love? 

This is the greatest, most powerful question anyone can ask: What would I love in the area of health? of relationships? of creative expression? of time and money freedom?

Once you have asked the question, listen to the answers. Write them all down. Some you might discard because upon reflection you don't really want that, but other things will surprise and delight you. When you have some awareness of what you want, write it as if you have already received it. Write it with energy and conviction.

It might sound something like this: I am so happy and grateful now that I am committed to honoring the health and well-being of my body and mind. I sleep soundly and  deeply; my sleep is restorative. I eat wholesome, nutritious foods in moderate amounts. I love to move my body and getting 10,000 steps a day is just a start. I get great joy from the many ways I am learning to keep my joints flexible and strong. I am so grateful for my toned body and smooth healthy, radiant skin. My real age is 20 plus years less than my biological age. there is a song in my heart and a smile on my face. My spiritual DNA is perfect, whole and complete. I am so happy to be alive now.

I am so happy and grateful now that my life is filled with love. I am so blessed to work with amazing, creative people who work in harmonious support of one another. I am so happy for my friends, old and new, with whom it is a joy to associate. I love hanging out with them. I love sharing fine meals together and I love celebrating them. I am so grateful for my sweet beloved intimate partner, who came into my life exactly at the right time! We love being together, every moment is one of joy!

I am so happy and grateful now that my ministry makes a huge difference in people's lives. I am grateful for the countless cases of physical, mental and emotional healing that have occurred by means of my prayers, my connection with Source. I am so happy and grateful for all the new ways I have been guided to make a difference in this world. I am so grateful for the wonderful beings who support our ministries, and that every ministry is flourishing! I am grateful for the energy of Spirit that moves through me each and every Sunday! I am grateful for the ever-increasing number of students who have sought me out to study with me.

I am so happy and grateful now that all my businesses are booming! What a joy it is to be financially free and able to contribute my financial wealth toward the advancement of Spiritual Living everywhere.

I am so happy and grateful now that my spiritual practices are continuously deepening.

And so it is!


Pure Joy! I am so happy & grateful being kissed by a Shepard!


Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Spring Is In The Air! Have You Got the Fever…Yet?!

“Then you should say what you mean,' the March Hare went on. `I do,' Alice hastily replied; `at least - at least I mean what I say - that's the same thing, you know.'”
-  Lewis Carroll   

Yes…Spring is in the air…right around the proverbial corner…and what better time…or excuse, if you really need one…to start celebrating Life.  We must start celebrating our lives TODAY…If You dare!  How’s about IT?  Has Spring Fever hit you just yet?  Start making time each and every day to do something special to celebrate YOU -- all of your magnificence, your special gifts and talents, every unique thing that makes you who you are. Don't wait another moment, begin now…BE in the Love…NOW!!!

In “scientific terms”, Spring Fever is defined as the time when many are filled with an increase in energy, vitality and sexual appetite. How many of us can say that you have experienced such? In addition, why may you ask does the search for love seem to run amok with Spring Fever? 
It is my opinion that most of us are constantly looking for love. With increased energy, that search for love is multiplied. Many people will do just about anything to obtain the love they perceive they are missing. 

However, are you really lacking love?  I have a dear friend who is a shaman and spiritual advisor. One of her most prolific …I Believe…quotes is, "We are all part of the whole and not separate." Under these circumstances, everything is within, including love. Therefore, considering her statement, it is impossible to be alone and unloved once you realize that you are part of everything…including our Higher Source/Creator/Spirit…GOD!

If you are searching for love…and many are, as the Spring Fever bug seems to be circulating… might it be more productive and beneficial to allow that love to come from within? You just might discover that you never were alone and unloved.  

Ok…ok…ok…here me out for a moment or so!  While many people connect a fever with being ill…sickness… there is actual scientific evidence that supports the physical and psychological symptoms that go along with the arrival of Spring. Melatonin is a natural hormone that influences our sleep and energy levels. During winter months, a person's melatonin is high, whereby one wants to hibernate more. However, as Spring advances, the hormone is reduced by more daylight hours…Daylight Savings Time has arrived…have you noticed?  

For me, Spring Fever is an oxymoron. Why would I say that? A fever implies that we are sick. However, to spring implies forward movement. If we are sick, how can there be forward movement? As shown above, spring fever is an actual scientific phenomenon, and not a sickness. 

But, what if we look at the term from a spiritual point of view?  Consider this…All of us sometimes go through sickness…those trials, tribulations, challenges, struggles, and just plain less than desirable situations, circumstances, and events when our life seems to be in default mode… in the form of adversity before we may have that aha moment that allows us to turn, redirecting to a more beneficial direction!  Therefore, in these terms, one would have to conclude that there is forward movement. 

Yes…Spring Fever may be upon you. You may be in the midst of some kind of turmoil…especially in these shifting, often unsettling times…including the search for love. However, I invite you to realize…to Truly know…that the fever will eventually break. You can feel better soon. Love is obtainable as it is already there within you. You can rise up fully refreshed!

I both invite and challenge you to ask yourSelf …What actions you are taking to ensure your spiritual health…especially, by realizing…and knowing…the Love…along with a few other Blessings…that you may seek is an inside job?  Are you Celebrating everyday because you can?  That’s where Love begins!  Of this, I AM certain!

As I finish writing this, it's nearly Tuesday.  YES…Time to celebrate!  Will you join me?
I NOW invite YOU to Celebrate LIFE…Let’s Talk …with Your 30 minute complimentary Consultation!

To Our Health, Well-BEING, and Empowerment Together!
Much Love & GOD’s Blessings!

Rhonda
"There is a mighty Power within you. There is that Spirit of Life, Light, and Love. The more you feast on these ideas and fast from old corrosive ones, the closer you experience the Life you desire."
-Frank Richelieu, The Art of Being Yourself

Rhonda Maria Farrah, MA, DRWA
The Wellness Institute International
949.527.1574
888.770.7370

Licensed Teacher
The Art of Feminine Presence™

Author  of the Forthcoming Book
How To Forgive, Live & LOVE During The Process of Divorce...
A Journey In Healing & Transformation


   
 Speak Up, The World Is Listening!



Friday, March 11, 2016

Decent or Unprincipled


Viktor Frankl, often said that even within the narrow boundaries of the concentration camps he found only TWO RACES OF PEOPLE TO EXIST: decent and indecent ones. (principled or unprincipled.) These are found in all classes, ethnicities, and groups
What an interesting statement! There are only two races. From this perspective, the practice of being inclusive becomes radically difficult especially for the decent, principled race of people. How do we knowingly embrace those without principles? How do we see good in the person whose greatest passion is to incite hatred and division?
Is it possible for people to exist without any principles? I think everyone has principles. It is easy for me to relate to people who value the things that I value. It is easy for me to relate to people who are good neighbors, who are honest, trustworthy, and open-minded. But how do I include the people with different values -- for instance the people who believe in white supremacy? or winning at all costs? or cheating as a way of life?
In the oneness of life, I remember that each one of us is made in the image of the Divine. Each one of us has tendencies toward both the darkness and the light. And the Truth of us is that we are spiritual beings having a spiritual experience in a three-dimensional world.
So a question is
Which am I most of the time? Am I the dark or am I the light? Decent or indecent? principled or unprincipled?
There is a teaching story about the inner struggle that we have making right choices, or taking the easy way out. The story goes like this: "A boy confided in his grandfather that he felt he had two wolves within him. The dark wolf was vicious, reactive, snarling and dangerous. The other wolf was beautiful, friendly, helpful,and playful. the wolves seemed to be competing with each other for the boy's attention He tearfully asked his grandfather, which one will win?. The grandfather wisely and tenderly responded, "The winner will be the one you feed. It will be the one you appreciate.
What that story says to me is that we need to be able to notice where our attention goes. If our attention is being drawn to fearful, hateful thoughts, we are feeding the unprincipled wolf. If our attention goes to loving, compassionate thoughts, we are feeding the principled wolf. Then the unprincipled people are simply being less skillful in their communications than principled ones.
The universe reads our attention as intention. the universe is always bringing forth form from consciousness. Which forms do you want to see manifest in our world?
A practical application of these ideas is to bring your fascination to ideas of beauty, love, truth and connection. Refuse to give bullies, bigots, fear-mongers one more second of your precious time. Learn to watch the news as a prayer request. that way you will be detached. If you are a practicing Religious Scientist, you will not give any power to the conditions. You will remember that conditions are effects. The cause is always an idea -- and an idea can be changed!

Decent or indecent-- you choose!

Monday, March 7, 2016

How Do I Experience The Presence of GOD In My Life…NOW?!

“The cosmos is all there is, or was, or ever will be." –Carl Sagan

So…I thought I would take Rev. Heather up on her invitation to answer the question…once I asked it of mySelf…”How do I experience the presence of GOD in my Life now?

The short answer to that question is, How don’t  I experience the presence of GOD in my Life…Now?  Although I AM reminded that one must never answer a question with a question, I’ll begin there.

My experience of the presence of GOD…in me, as me, through me…begins even before my first conscious breath upon awakening to the day of New Beginnings, miracles and magic in every area of my life.   My experience of GOD is really and Truly all there is.  It’s the start of my day by setting a clear intention…It’s my Spiritual practice-that morning routine and ritual…which includes my Gratitudes, my silent  contemplation where I turn “it” all over to GOD…not to mention, but I will…my affirmations in the mirror.  And…IT…that experience of the presence of GOD in my Life continues all throughout my day…with every thought I think, every emotion I feel, every word I speak, every action I take…with everyone I meet…because I Know that you will agree…It’s all GOD!

Some of the highlights of my experience of the presence of GOD in my Life include the following…
  • The birds singing to my morning Prayer Treatment 
  • The waves crashing as I take my morning run
  • My daughter, Amanda’s, voice over the phone, across the country, as we talk…then, turning the phone over to my precious 2 year old grandson, Baby James
  • The smiles of those I meet all throughout my day that cause as Big a smile from me
 As well….at times, throughout my Life, the challenging and chaotic times…those times of sadness for me… represent the experience of the presence of GOD in my Life.  For IT is, indeed, for me both a great comfort, as well as wisdom in Trusting…in Knowing that the worst of times is actually producing the Best in me…in each of us.  That turmoil and struggle can and will facilitate getting to that Best by magnifying that which we need to see…the lessons which may choose to learn (perhaps yet another time around)…that when confronted with turmoil, struggle, and challenge, we choose Hope over hopelessness…no matter what the turmoil, struggle, and challenge happens to be. 

It is then, that the presence of GOD in my Life serves to release me from my perceived, self-imposed restrictions, reminding me that I AM Divinely guided I AM!  Trust and Believe…I Know!

In closing…”God is the beginning and the end, and our experience of God is that which goes between.”  Robert Bitzer, The Creative Word, said that…and he was right!

Yes… GOD is all there is…Including ME…Including YOU!  Of this I AM certain... I AM!

AND SO IT IS…NOW!  AMEN & AMEN…NOW!

I NOW invite YOU to Celebrate LIFE…Let’s Talk …with Your 30 minute complimentary Consultation!

Until then…To Our Health, Well-BEING & Empowerment Together!
Much Love & GOD’s Blessings!
Rhonda









"There is a mighty Power within you. There is that Spirit of Life, Light, and Love. The more you feast on these ideas and fast from old corrosive ones, the closer you experience the Life you desire."
-Frank Richelieu, The Art of Being Yourself

Rhonda Maria Farrah, MA, DRWA
The Wellness Institute International
949.527.1574
888.770.7370

Licensed Teacher
The Art of Feminine Presence™

Author  of the Forthcoming Book
How To Live & LOVE During The Process of Divorce...
A Journey In Healing & Transformation