Wow, it’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and school starts back in less than a month.  Time really flies by unless you are feeling the effects of  Mercury Retrograde… then it appears as if we are moving backward or you may be feeling stuck.

Mercury Retrograde happens three to four times per year, when the planet Mercury slows down, and appears to go backwards in the sky due to our earthly orbit operating in tandem with Mercury’s orbit around the Sun. It’s just an optical illusion, but energetically it can make you feel as if you are standing still or even going backward.

Has this ever happened to you?  You know when you are sitting at a red light and the car beside you is moving forward slightly but it feels like you are the one moving backward – it really does play tricks with your mind.  This is what Mercury Retrograde feels like – energetically speaking.

Mercury is the planet in the sky which to those in ASTROLOGY land represents communications and ideas.  During retrograde it is a good time to reflect inwardly on how you are communicating, taking more time to listen instead of jumping in with solutions.  Reflect on the life that you have and the things in it for which you are grateful.  Finish projects that you may have started already.  Clear out the clutter on your desk or in your house and refocus on the things you want in your life.

And since Mercury often represents in mythology the Trickster, expect what you did not think to happen to happen. AND that can be a good thing. So think outside the box, slow down, and recommunicate if you are not sure of what you are hearing or feeling.

The good news is we are almost out of retrograde so be ready for things to kick in high gear again.  Enjoy the rest of your summer and remember…

There is always HOPE!

In love and service,

Elizabeth-Hope

561-541-3104

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I want to take a minute to say thank you to everyone out there that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, working with, emailing or even just a brief encounter.

I always try to say thank you for everything that comes my way no matter what it is.

It brings about more good things but most importantly it makes ME feel good and I believe it makes the person giving, feel good too.

Over this holiday season I gave several gifts to individuals (that will remain anonymous) that never gave a thank you nor an acknowledgement of having ever received the gift.

I know for a fact that they did receive it but nary a word of anything.  At first I was a little hurt.

Did they not like it?

Did they not like me?

Did I offend them?

And all those thoughts that made me feel lousy.

You know me, I don’t like to feel lousy, so after working my thoughts about it, I realized that I shouldn’t give the gift with any expectations of anything in return…and in truth that is how all gifts should be given.

In fact, the definition of gift is: something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation.

Isn’t looking for a thank you or any sort of response looking for compensation???

After some thought on the subject I came up with this: I gave the gift to let the recipient know that I was thinking of them, I care about them and I hope it brings them some joy.

How the gift is received isn’t really the point, although I still believe saying THANK YOU is a really great thing to do!

So THANK YOU for reading my newsletters, booking me for readings and coaching sessions.

THANK YOU for being my friends, acquaintences, clients and THANK YOU for being YOU.

Without YOU I wouldn’t have this newsletter and be the person that I am.

And a BIG THANK YOU to the 2 people who never did say thank you, as it gave me great things to think about!

Wishing you all a very Happy and Abundant New Year!

Are you allowing your circumstances to dictate to you how you are feeling?

If so, it really is as simple as changing your thoughts about that particular circumstance. Circumstances can’t make you “feel” anything. It is your thoughts about that circumstance that is making you feel what you feel.

If you are in a bad feeling circumstance, pick a thought that makes you “feel” better about that circumstance. The easiest way is to reach for appreciation. What do you appreciate about it? We can all find one thing (no matter how small) that you appreciate about your circumstance.

For example – Your thought is: I’m in a lousy job surrounded by negative people having to collect money from people that I believe don’t have any money and I am missing enjoying the summer with my kids. (ewww can you feel how heavy that is? I feel bad just typing it.)

Instead of focusing on that depressing thought find something you can appreciate about that job….

It is helping me pay my bills right now, I get to be the beacon of light for the customers, I don’t really know anyone’s financial situation, I really enjoy my weekends because I have a great time with my family… You get the idea.

Appreciation is absolutely the first step in “feeling” better about any circumstance. You will still have thought work to do as you progress from there but appreciation is the best place to start.

Challenge your thoughts, feel better about that circumstance because it is in the “feeling” that manifestation happens…make sure you are manifesting the good stuff!  And if you need help call me…There is always HOPE!

Wishing you love, light and abundance

If memory serves me correctly I believe when William Shakespeare wrote this line for Hamlet it was rather complex and was dealing with his own ideas of the meaning of life and death (and I could be way off here because I found Shakespeare very confusing and it has been a while since I studied it.)  Anyway, I think it is a really good question for today.

For those of you who know me I’ve been going through a bit of a life situation change and my friends closest to me have given me the message that I just need to “Be.”  Well again, for those who know me, I’m an ACTION girl, I make things happen, I coach others on how to make things happen, I’ve even been called (gasp) “controlling.”

So the concept of just “being” is one that is foreign to me.  Ironically when people ask how I’m doing I tell them I’m great and I’m just trying to let things “be” as they should.   But really, I’m behind the scenes trying to make things happen.  I’m the hamster in the wheel and my little legs are going about as fast as they can and I’m just going in circles and I’m not going anywhere.  So in the words of Dr. Phil “How’s that working for you?”

Well, it’s not.  I’m spinning in the wheel and I’ve manifested a cold/flu/sinus thing that is literally forcing me to not do anything.  We are going on week 3 of this and I’m really sick of being sick.  So, I get my lesson here is one of “being.”  Really “being.”  Now I know those who are still reading this is thinking “Yes, finally someone is going to tell me how to do this.”  And I am, so here goes:

Step 1:

You have to finally just say “this is out of my control” (and for us control-freak, A-types this is the hardest piece.) So say it with me:  “this is out of my control.”  And, I know you are still asking “How” do I do this.  Unfortunately, the answer is “you just do it.”  You can ask your Angels for help with this – Ask them to allow you to really release control, allow things to flow to you.  Ask for synchronicities to align for you to follow.  Ask them to take away all worry and fear, take a lot of deep breaths and keep practicing it over and over and over.

Step 2:

Really be “present.”  Stop multi-tasking (and this is coming from the multi-tasking queen.)  Do one thing at a time and embrace the task at hand.  If it is putting laundry in the dryer, just be present doing that – focus on the dampness of the clothes.  Smell the newly washed items as you put them into the dryer.  Feel the dryer sheet as you put it in the dryer.  If you are with your kids, same thing goes – really be “present.” If you are at work, just do one thing at a time.  You will find that you get as much done as you used to only with a whole lot less stress and if you don’t get it all done, it will be there tomorrow.

Step 3:

Identify and focus on the desired outcome and let the “how” unfold.  Take a minute each day and remember what we learned in Kindergarten and use your imagination.  Close your eyes and really imagine what you want; imagine what it “feels” like and see yourself already having/doing/being what you want.  This also takes lots and lots of practice.

Step 4:

Follow the synchronicities that will present themselves (and they will.)  Trust your intuition and follow what is presented – even if it isn’t exactly what you “think” it should be.  Trust and go with it!

Step 5:

Embrace and enjoy the process. If you look at it as if it is work then you won’t do it.  If you look at is as a way to slow down and just “BE” you have a much better chance of getting everything you want in life.

Don’t wait like I did and get sick before you allow yourself to “BE.”  Learn from my mistake and start right now, enjoy the present and enjoy just “being” and watch the magic unfold around you.

I’ll keep you posted on my progress and I’d love to hear about yours too!   I’d love to hear your comments and the things you are working on.  The more people you tell the more chance you have of accomplishing anything!  I’m happy to “be” your cheerleader!

In the words of William Shakespeare, Parting is such sweet sorrow:  Until next time!

Many Angel Blessings,

Elizabeth

If you are ready to start living the life of your dreams call Elizabeth Smith today at (561) 541-3104…For a personalized message from your angels, life coaching or small business coaching, she will get you and keep you on track.