April 2008 Inspirational Message From Marisa Pell

 

Greetings, 

 

 

Can you say absent-minded? Wow, I can’t believe the energy this month. Not only is the energy in slow motion, but our minds seem to be in the opposite energy of racing thinking! Don’t worry though, this beautiful weather is bound to continue, and who can’t be cheerful with the natural light, sunshine and blooming flowers?

You may feel like you want to rush into your next phase of life — whether this be a new career move, relationship, or health regimen. You may also feel impatient because nothing is really manifesting. You want to enjoy the slow moving energy, meditate in the new sunshine, but perhaps you feel guilty because the money isn’t rolling in right now. Your inner voice wants you to worry, and to find a solution immediately! So you rush around aimlessly just to ease the guilt of doing nothing and enjoying life. We have been conditioned, haven’t we? At least if we make ourselves crazy, we can at least say we tried — right?

Stop right there! I would like to remind you of the joys of spring and the symbols that come with it. We can’t force the flower to bloom when we want it to, nor can we force it’s petals open. It blooms in it’s own time, and the universe is fully in control of this process. If you are part of the universe and it’s natural processes, then you are connected to this unfolding process. However, you were born a human with free will to go with the universal flow or against it. What would happen if you took a beautiful rose and ripped it’s petals open? Not a pretty sight. Part of the beauty is watching the petals unfold and enjoying each part of the process.

It’s time to tend to your inner garden. Feed and nourish yourself with organic produce and pure water. Go outside and take a deep breath, and allow all of the Earth’s elements to cleanse you. Trust that opportunity will hatch at just the right time! Enjoy the slow moving energy before things speed up again!

 

All my best!
Marisa

Receiving Messages From Foreign Countries

Hello Again,

I have just uploaded my March Inspirational Message in the post below. I hope all of you will get a chance to squeeze in some YOU time this week. The energy is like a speedway these days, and it just doesn’t seem like there are enough hours in the day to get everything done! Don’t fret though, things will slow down soon. 

I wanted to write a post about reading relatives of people who are from other countries. Most of these messages are from people who never spoke English, so I find the information fascinating. While I think it is just as miraculous to receive messages of any kind at all, I am used to getting messages from people with American names that I understand.

Last night, I had a private gallery and there was a woman present with relatives from Japan.  She told me later that she felt there was no way that she even expected that her relatives would come through. She was just there to observe and take it all in.

To her surprise, she was the first one to receive a reading, and it was from her grandfather who spoke Japanese. Since a lot of communication is through images and symbols, the interpretation bypasses language barriers. However, at times I do receive words and thought fragments.

Since I have been giving messages for quite a while, not a lot shocks me. However, when I receive messages from those in foreign lands, I am speechless, because I know absolutely nothing about the language or culture. Reading people who are from other countries are like a breath of fresh air to me, because I learn so much about their culture from the experience.

Soon after her messages started, I started to receive names that I couldn’t pronounce. At first I received syllables as sounds that I couldn’t make out. She validated that some of the names of her immediate family members had those sounds attached to them. However, what came next floored me! I received her brother’s complete Japanese name.

Of course, I thought that what I was getting was off and second guessed myself. I said the name to her, and she was shocked. She told me that was her brother’s name who is living.  Apparently, her brother was not doing too well, and the grandfather needed to come through with a message for him. In the interest of privacy, I can’t tell you the exact name that came through, but I could tell you that it was not even close to any American sound or name.

The woman was so excited that she received a message from her ancestors, and never thought that communication on this level was possible!

This just goes to show that love never dies and there are no barriers on the other side. If someone needs to get a message to you, they will find a way! That reading was very inspirational to me, and I know it meant a lot to the woman receiving it. I was so happy for her!

I have had several other experiences with messages from Israel, Korea, Spain and Italy including others.  The fact that this is possible truly amazes me!

I am so grateful to be able to give people these messages.

I’ll be writing more soon!

 Marisa

March 2008 Inspirational Message From Marisa Pell

Greetings,

I hope you are as excited as I am about the new additions coming to Knowledge For Living. Please feel free to send any suggestions or additions you would like to see take place. We welcome all new ideas!

As for March, are you feeling the roller coaster ride yet? If so, welcome in the new energy that’s bound to make you stressed if you don’t force yourself to take some time to do the things you need to do for yourself.

This is BURN OUT time. Everywhere you look, people are BUSY, BUSY, BUSY, which is always good. But sometimes when you get so busy, it’s hard to make time to slow down. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying, “relax take it easy”.  To the contrary, if you want to take risks with your personal life or business, now is THE TIME.

But in the midst of the crazy speed you may be feeling, know that your defenses are down energetically because of the rushing energy that is coming in. This means that you may be prone to flus, not tolerate foods well, and common colds. The stress makes your immune system weak, so storing up on Vitamin D and soups is important right now.

With this motion energy, it’s going to be hard to relax and stay still because your mind will be racing. So instead of trying to sit and meditate, (which will probably be torture), try instead to get back to the gym. However, you don’t want to overdo it either. This is why I don’t recommend land exercise at this time like lifting or running. Because of the current energy and carelessness, we are prone to more injury such related to impact due to NOT TAKING THE TIME TO WARMUP OR STRETCH.

So instead I recommend swimming if you can handle laps in a pool. The water energy will balance you, and it would be great if you have a sauna, hot tub or steam room to soak in afterwards.

In symbolic terms, it’s life you have a sharp sword in your hand now. Whatever you want to cut out of your life is directly in front of you. With the current energy, you feel fearless and ruthless in getting the job done. Next month you may not feel the strength to get as much done as you will now.

Think about what no longer serves you and waste no time in making changes. Don’t feel guilty. Take risks without knowing what’s ahead.

All my best!
Marisa

Belated Blog – A Variety Pack of Updates!

Sorry it’s been so long since I wrote! Of course the current energy of mercury retrograde has me scattered. But this one hasn’t been so bad.  I’m sitting here writing as we are having our first real major snow/ice storm of the season. I can’t believe it was 70 degrees last week here in Mt. Laurel NJ! Below this post you will find February’s  Inspirational Message.

Since I last wrote, we have had several successful events and one fundraiser. At the end of January we had another gallery in Lawrenceville NJ to benefit the Slackwood Fire Company. As usual, the event sold out early, and we even ended up going a little over time.  We raised money, and also delivered some healing messages.

We ended up having a special guest at the gallery, who took it upon himself to take up the microphone during the gallery and give a riveting testimonial! Before he received his reading, the messages were getting stuck, and a lot of messages weren’t getting validated. We were off to a very scattered, slow start.

 Once I came to the man in the front row, the information started flowing and didn’t stop. Every detail followed his monotone response, “That is correct.” After a while, the audience found his demeanor endearing, and the phrase quite humorous.  Detail after detail became validated in a row.

After his reading with his wife who passed, it seemed as if he wanted to speak, and then spoke into the mic with conviction. He told me how he was very skeptical before he had come to see me for the first time at the Trenton Thunder baseball stadium. As soon as he said his name was Ted, I realized who he was! He was the man who wrote the testimonial that is listed on the front page of my website!

I feel bad sometimes when I don’t initially recognize people. Since I do several events a month, and read many individual clients, I have a hard time remembering people I have only seen once. Plus I remember nothing of the readings. I seem to get amnesia after I do a gallery, because the thoughts aren’t coming from me. Once I shut down after a two hour event, I am so tired that I have to zone out and regroup.  

However, we do have our Connection Beyond groupies who come to almost every event, so I do know exactly who they are. However, I don’t remember their messages from those who have passed. Since I have a very visual memory, if someone reminded me what gallery they were at and where they were sitting, I may remember their face. This is how I remembered Ted. He was in the priority section sitting right next to where I was standing.

That night, Ted spoke with enthusiasm about his first session with his late wife at Trenton Thunder and then with this message.  He reiterated details that I said at the gallery a year ago that I couldn’t believe I said! I looked at him in amazement, and asked him if I really said all those things. He said with the same tone, “you certainly did.”! He mentioned that I kept saying 1-800-SHOELACE.  He said that that was the name of his dog. His dog used to always untie his shoelaces! He also told the room that after the gallery that night, his shoelaces became untied themselves.

In addition, Ted told people how important it was to be open and receptive in the gallery.  He was so insightful, and I think he saw how some people were getting stuck because they were blocking in one form or another.

He said it was just as important for the person being read to be open as much as it was for me. This is completely true. I can’t read people if their mind and heart aren’t open. Sometimes, people aren’t intentionally doing this, or it is their first time so they are nervous. In any case, Ted felt it was his mission to let people know how important it is for spirits on the other side to get their messages to us.

Sometimes I may be tough on people, especially if I feel they are not cooperating. The main reason I do this is because I WANT them to get the message they came to the gallery for. In addition, there are many other people there who would give anything for the chance to hear from someone. When the galleries get stuck, time is taken away from giving more messages. My body can only read for so long. 

I have never seen a guest at a gallery stand up and give such a testimonial. It made me feel that I was making a difference and that someone who was so skeptical could have such a change of heart. Plus, his openness to even come to event in the first place showed his willingness to have an open mind. He left with great healing.

Right after he was read, a man and his wife got a reading.  They were a few more men that were there than usual.  I could tell that this man was new just by the way he was looking at me. When I first come to people, sometimes they get this “deer in the headlights” look. Eventually, they do calm down and ease into the experience. It can be very intense for the first time.

The man’s father ended up coming through. I don’t remember the specifics of the reading, but as I said above, I knew where he was sitting. During the reading, I kept hearing his father bugging me to tell him he knew about the watch — almost in a sarcastic way. Immediately the man’s wife gasped, and started to cry. He just looked at me in shock. I didn’t get it! I didn’t know how a watch could have that effect.  There was a pause, and then the man pulled his father’s watch from out of his pocket! He said he put in it there, because he didn’t want to wear it. It had stopped (which his father also mentioned), but he also didn’t want me to see it.  It was a powerful moment. He knew from such a simple message that his father was really there.

And of course I remember that message because I SAW the watch that night come out of his pocket! How can you forget that?

In addition to the many galleries, we had our Intuitive Development- Level One Workshop at Necessities Day Spa this weekend.  A lot of my regular gallery attendees showed up, and it the group was ridden with people who had such awesome potential to develop their intuitive gifts. Some people were definitely not beginners

It was a great day for me to get out of my own head. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I booked the event on the one year anniversary of my biological mother’s passing.  I find that if I create ways to serve in times where my head is thinking too much, it can be helpful to everyone. I was happy to be doing an all day class that day.

The workshop is slated to go for six hours, however, with people’s schedules, a four hour workshop seemed more doable. The event went by so fast, people couldn’t believe it! Plus we still didn’t get to all of our exercises. It was amazing how everyone bonded during the experience, and the people who were convinced that didn’t have any abilities during certain exercises actually were the ones that excelled!

I was so proud of everyone and I can’t wait to take the group to the next Level during our Level II workshop. Don’t worry all you newbies, another Level I will be coming soon. If you are interested in being informed of the class, please e-mail us at info@connectionbeyond.com  Ok I think I wrote enough for today! If you attended the workshop, and would like to post your comments/experiences, please feel free!

February 2008 Inspirational Message

A Few Words From Marisa Pell for February 2008 Now is the time to move forward! Are there decisions you have been struggling with that you have been procrastinating on for years? Do you really want to change your life for good?

Now is the time to look to the past and see what has been holding you back. Once you set your mind to something, it is usually done. Any decisions made now to change the mistakes you made in the past will be long lasting.

These will be changes for the better. Remember to keep your thoughts positive, as negative thinking could lead to more negativity. The universe is very sensitive right now, so be careful what you are saying to yourself with your inner voice.

We are in a mercury retrograde period astrologically until February 18th 2008. While it is a good time to look back and repair mistakes made in the past, it is NOT a good time to sign long term contracts, move into a new home, or get into a new relationship. This doesn’t mean bad things will happen. It just means that most decisions will need to be looked at and possibly changed again. Or, these decisions may only lead to temporary results. Anything NEW will not be long lasting, so do your research before making any long term commitments.

If you would like to learn more about mercury retrograde, click here for a good site. You can also do a Google search for many detailed websites on the subjects.

This is tough love time. And not tough love for others! You must be tough on yourself now, and make changes that have been long overdue. Whether this means quitting a bad habit, or finally saying no to a draining person — the time is now!

Don’t look back. Make your decisions and move forward. The universe will surely reward you three times over!

All my best!

Marisa

On The Road Again – First Stop: Washington D.C.

Over the weekend, the Connection Beyond team took a trip to our nation’s capitol for our first private group gallery in the area.  I wasn’t sure what to expect, since there is a different energy in every state. For instance, the energy of a group in Pennsylvania is usually a lot different from a group in New York.

I have to say I was quite surprised by how relaxing it was to do a home gallery in VA right outside of D.C. The setting was beautiful, and people were very open and receptive. The experience was a bit different from what I am used to in the tri-state area. We’re a little tough up here in the North! I think it also helped that most of the group was immediate family, because everyone was able to benefit from those who came through.

I was amazed by a lot of the messages. They weren’t the usual “relative who passed of an illness wanting to deal with some unfinished business regarding real estate, wills, etc.”. There seemed to be a lot of closure for some guests, as well as a past life revelation for a woman who had a very strong connection to religious figures back in the early 1900’s.  It was an incredible experience for everyone involved, including me. I had never experienced messages of such magnitude.

The spiritual energy in the room was amazing. There was also a spirit of an older woman there who was a bit humorous. She kept looking at the stove saying, “I’ve never seen anything like this before in my life.” Stoves were very different when she was alive. I think she really wanted to try it out!

In addition to the gallery, we were able to do some sightseeing. Since I was already tuned in, I thought  it would be a good idea to visit the Arlington National Cemetary to see what I picked up. I saw the site on T.V. so many times, but couldn’t believe how vast it was. They told us that there were over 300,000 military graves there. There were also a lot of tourists, but to my surprise everyone was very respectful and silent.

We immediately went to J.F.K’s gravesite. It was a powerful energy, and as I moved over in front of Jackie O’s gravesite, I felt a wave of extreme sadness come over me, and felt that if I stood there, tears would run down my face. It was overwhelming. The view overlooking the city, and the engraved speeches were beautiful. However, the powerful feeling was also haunting. It didn’t feel peaceful.

On our second stop, we took a tour of the Robert E. Lee/ Arlington House, which is also located on the cemetery grounds.  According to the tour guide, both Robert and his wife were evicted due to the war and unpaid property taxes, and the house became military property. Because the Arlington House is now under restoration, there is no furniture at the site. There are only pictures in the rooms of what the furniture looked like. It is in storage right now and won’t be returning until 2010.

I must say that I expected to feel some sort of energy in the home considering how much happened there, but the energy was very stagnant. There wasn’t even any energetic impressions. It just felt like an old structure with no furniture. It was a very cold, neutral feeling. I suspect because the Lee’s had to move so quickly, they probably released their energetic attachment to the home when they moved on. After that, it went through several renovations and people residing there. I felt no spiritual energy there.

We then proceeded to The Tomb of The Unknown Soldiers.  We watched the changing of the guard and school children donate a wreath. I had a sense that the spirits who are associated with the tombs are very honored to be part of ceremony.  It was a much different feeling than the one I felt at the J.F.K. site.

On the same day, we visited the National Archives, which house the original Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill Of Rights.  I couldn’t believe I was looking at the original documents. The parchment was wearing and much of the handwriting was fading, but the impact of being able to see the original written documents was intense.

I wasn’t really a fan of the huge crowds. It was hard to have the time to actually let the experience sink in, because so many people wanted to view them. The lines were long, and there were masses of people moving through the building.

In all, I had a wonderful experience in D.C. and can’t wait to go back!

January 2008 Inspirational Message

A Few Words From Marisa Pell for January 2008

Do you feel like you’re moving so fast, but keep slamming into a brick wall? Do you feel like you’re in a dream where you’re trying to run but you’re going in slow motion? You’re not alone.

During a season of resolutions, the energy of moving forward seems to pervade so many of us that we often don’t think before we get over our head with to-do lists.

We want things to happen now! We want our dreams to turn into reality! We want to lose weight. We want to find our soulmate. We want it ALL now! And if we are not seeing results, we are prepared to kick down the door!

This is not the time to try to force things to happen. Winter usually don’t happen in the middle of August. This may be the last thing you want to hear, but here’s my solution.

SURRENDER. Yes, that’s what I said! Surrender the situation.. whatever it is..to the universe. Continue on with your everyday responsibilities and put no more energy into thinking about it. Sometimes our energy becomes so focused that we block the manifestation of our desires. Or perhaps the universe has something better in the works for you.

And sometimes, a door remains shut for a reason. Instead of getting out your toolbox to break down the door, walk down the hallway and try to open another door. Break your focus. Now is not the time for over thinking. Give your mind a break, and do something from the other side of your brain. Build something. Rearrange some furniture. Sculpt, paint, or take some pictures.

Just get out of your head, and leave the door shut! Maybe it will open on it’s own when you’re not looking

Blessings!

Marisa

Mediums vs. Psychics – The BIG Difference

Happy 2008! I’m sorry I haven’t written in a while, but this holiday season seemed to fly by. I hope all of you are having a wonderful start to the year. I’m sure that you are anxious to put new resolutions into play.

The start of any new year is usually very busy for those in the intuitive field. People want answers for the new year. I find that many people are confused about the difference between mediums, medical intuitives and psychics.

It is essential to understand that spiritual mediums, medical intuitives, intuitive channels and psychics are very different and offer different types of readings.  Below are the differences. I took an excerpt from an article I wrote, and I will be adding this to the website as well, so that people can fully understand what type of session they need.

SPIRITUAL MEDIUMS 

• Communicate messages from those on the other side to those that are living
• Cannot “call-up” one specific person or message
• Those on the other side may issue advice, warnings, or aid on certain matters
• The primary purpose is to act as a “messenger” between this world and the next
• Animals may also come through alongside those on the other side
• The purpose of having this type of session is for healing and peace.
• Sessions also help those on the other side take care of unfinished business so that they are able to cross over or move onto their next phase of spiritual development
• There are many mediums who possess clairvoyant ability, but their purpose is not to predict future events.

MEDICAL INTUITIVES

• A medical intuitive is NOT a doctor and cannot treat or diagnose a medical condition
• A medical intuitive’s primary purpose is to give insight into imbalances in the various fields on the body including the physical, mental, emotional, psychic and spiritual centers.
• People who have chronic issues and are unsure about the root cause may consult a medical intuitive
• Sometimes, people with chronic pain may have an unresolved trauma or emotion that has built up over the years.
• The medical intuitive usually has a network of professional referrals such as Integrative Medical Doctors, Holistic Professionals and Alternative Therapists who can be of aid to your healing process.
• A reputable medical intuitive should never make a decision about your medical care.

PSYCHICS (NOT THE TYPE OF WORK I DO)

• A psychic reading is usually given using a focal method of divination such as tarot cards, tea leaves, regular playing cards, pendulums, or angel cards. Some psychics go against the grain and may watch patterns of living animals to read people. I have seen Native American readers use doves and pot belly pigs to help with readings.
• A psychic will usually make future predictions for your life.
• Some psychics can also see into the past.
• Psychics may use various methods to access information such as clairvoyance (Clear seeing), clairaudience(clear hearing), clairsentience (a sense of “knowing”), empathic feelings (sensations in the body), psychometry (holding a signifcant object belonging to the person)  or prophecy (seeing future events in dreams)
• On average, a person will go to a psychic who has questions such as ” Is there a new relationship in my future?”, “Where is my career headed?” or “Do you see a move for me?”
• The psychic reads you in the present moment.
• A psychic provides answers and makes predictions.

INTUITIVE CHANNEL AND/OR SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE (WHAT I DO)

• May be asked for guidance on the same areas of life such as health, relationships and career that a psychic may answer — however the method is very different.
• An intuitive channel will receive guidance from a spiritual source to provide insight into the various paths you can choose in any given situation
• There are no divination tools or cards used in this process.
• The guidance is not set in stone.
• It is up to you, the client, to make your own decisions.
• You are in charge of your future
• An intuitive channel will give you insight into where each path may lead, but the road taken is up to you
• Your free will decisions may alter your course
• Each path presents lessons. There is no “right” or “wrong” choice. Rather there are choices which present more difficult lessons.
• The purpose of an intuitive channel is to provide you with insight into which course is most aligned with your divine purpose, and which one may present obstacles or difficulties.
• This work does not provide answers or quick fix solutions, but rather presents the obstacle and provides insight into how you can work on the solution.
• You have to do the work to get results.
• For example, if you don’t make a decision to leave a destructive relationship and change your patterns of negative partners, how are you going to find your divine soulmate that is destined for you?

If you are looking for a psychic reading from a medium, or to connect to a loved one on the other side via a psychic reading, you may be in for some serious disappointment. People in this field usually specialize in certain intuitive abilities. Research the intuitive before making an appointment for their services. A referral is the best way to ensure that you are making a wise decision. Usually if someone you trust had a positive experience, odds are you will too. Unless, of course, you are consulting the wrong type of intuitive for your needs.

Too many people have the misconception that they can connect with their past loved ones “on-demand”. They may call a medium because they have a desperate need to connect with a loved one who recently passed. Please be aware that these demands may not suit you well.  In order to make the experience pleasant for both you and the medium, it is best for you to be open minded and willing to receive a message from ANYONE who would like to come through.

It saddens me when people get angry that their uncle came through rather than their mother. Isn’t it a miracle that this communication exists?

Some people even deny that they know the person because they don’t want to talk to them!! This confuses mediums, because your interaction and cooperation is essential for a positive experience.

Hiring a medium is a very serious and healing experience. It is not meant to be “just for fun” or for entertainment at bachelorette parties. In addition, including people at private groups who just want to know when they are going to get married takes away from the people who really need the information. Be selective if you are having a group reading or inviting another person into your session.

I hope this clarification helps you to decide what type of reading you are looking for. If you do receive the name of a referral and they do not do the type of work you are looking for, they usually have other professional intuitives they recommend. Have a great 2008! 

Keeping Your Energy In Check

The holiday season is usually a busy one for me. I have a lot of public and private sessions and people are more emotional and anxious than usual (so are those on the other side!).

Most people don’t realize that a medium has to open up their energy field to be able to channel the messages that the spirit world wants to relay. While a medium is in this state, they are not only able to receive messages, but they are open to the energy that you (the client) is putting out at the time of the reading. Normally, people are able to protect themselves against people’s energies.

However, those of you who are more “empathic” may feel much more than you want to. You may go into work, and if there is tension between people, you may leave work angry. You may be on the phone with a friend with a lot of problems and you hang up feeling drained. In essence, you are feeling what the people around you are putting out.

If you are anxious, depressed, angry, nervous, or fearful during your session, you are going to be more difficult to read. Your emotion is felt by the medium, and it makes it harder for them to do the work they need to do to receive messages. The medium then has to do extra work to counteract the energy you are putting out before being able to get clear communication.

The same principle applies to people who refuse to open up to be read. Just as there are people who come in with too much, there are also people who “block” themselves from being read. When a client blocks me, I feel like I am up against a cement wall.  This person may not be blocking intentionally, but may subconsciously be fearing what may come through.  This also happens a lot with over-thinkers or analytical types. They want to observe the situation and analyze it, before deciding to participate.

Most people equate “blocking” with being a skeptic. Actually, this is not usually the case. Sometimes the client may want someone to come through so much that they block me from bringing them any other messages that they need to receive. They are intent on hearing from one person and one specific message, and they are closing themselves off to any other option.

Ironically, the skeptics usually get the best readings! Why? Because they have absolutely no expectations of the medium. They are usually there to support a friend, and don’t really believe in the process anyway, so their mind is completely free and clear of any expectations. 

So you may be asking…”how do I stop blocking?” The best solution I have is to clear your mind of any expectations or fears, and sit back like you are in a movie theater and enjoy the experience. Whether or not you receive a message shouldn’t be as important as leaving with an experience that the other side has made a connection and that there is hope that we survive death.

You may think that because I’m a medium that I know for sure that there is an afterlife. I don’t think anyone knows that for sure. I was a skeptic myself for many years, and I needed more proof than most of my biggest skeptics! I just kept doing the work, and people kept coming back.  After a few years, I had a larger client base than I ever imagined. I never expected to be doing this work.

I love my skeptics! I love when people question this work. I know I did for so long. My biggest fans are those who came in as non-believers. To see them open up to this and have hope makes me feel like it’s all worth it

Here’s another little secret: half of my staff used to be complete skeptics! Not only have they embraced this, but they have also activated their own intuitive abilities. I see their excitement to explore these new gifts like a child would explore their new world.

So, in closing — be open, be receptive, and be clear of any stress before you arrive. Trust that the universe will give you exactly what you need. If it’s not the right time for your loved one to come through, then they won’t. It’s not up to us.  Divine timing is a beautiful thing

Best – Marisa 

December 2007 Inspirational Message

    Greetings All You Holiday Junkies!

Have you overspent yet? Be careful this holiday season, as overspending seems to be the common theme. Last year, people were pretty thrifty, but this year “re-gifting” seems to be a thing of the past.

The new year is going to be a time of great abundance for all of you! I hate to say it again and again, but all you procrastinators better get with it. This year is NOT the time to rest on your laurels. Opportunities will arise that involve you taking BIG risks, without any promises of how things will end up. In 2009, things will stabilize and whatever opportunities were seized in 2008 will continue to grow.

However, if you do not take these opportunities when they present themselves, they may not come around again, so jump on the roller coaster! I’m not saying that this year is going to be smooth sailing, it’s not. It will be a WILD RIDE for most of you. But don’t we all need more adventure? I know I do.

This past year involved too much introspection and self-work that wasn’t really comfortable. But make way, because you are now ready to embark on the biggest adventure of your life! But no one’s going to force you on the ride. You can always sit back and watch from the sidelines. It’s certainly safer, but do you really want to miss it?

Just to clarify – I’m not only referring to opportunities coming TO YOU, but also tough decisions you may have to make to open the door to receive these opportunities. They aren’t going to happen magically. You have to do the work too. If you have been waiting to make some tough decisions in your life to make it better, you should probably wait no longer. These new opportunities cannot come in until you allow them.

I don’t want to hear ANY EXCUSES for not taking responsibility for your life. Too many people whine about how horrible life is, but fail to do anything about their circumstances. As many of you know, I’m not one to tell you want you want to hear — but will tell you what to do to make it better.

I am a big fan of getting into the SOLUTION with life’s problems. If you want to know more about this, I would recommend, “How To Stop Worrying and Start Living” by Dale Carnegie.

Have a great holiday season! I’m so excited for all of you.

Blessings!

Marisa