Date: February 5, 2009
Volume: 1
Issue: 03
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A Note From Sheila
Greetings,
How do you stay positive?
I make a point of not watching the news and being very selective about which sections of the newspaper I read. I choose to not fill my senses with the doom and gloom that seem to be in every headline. It’s easy to underestimate the impact that an environment filled with negative messages has. You and I deserve better.
On the flip side, it’s really quite simple to infuse your mind and heart with nurturing, positive influences. Support and resources to do just that are all around. For example, check out my announcement about a very special book. It is a labour of love by many, many women who simply want to help you live your dream life. To get you in the mood, read my article, The Power of Intention, and start practicing the steps for inspired manifestation.
We are entering the month of love (thanks to Valentine’s Day) and there’s no better time to live your passion and express your gratitude – especially with chocolate! Make sure you’re at the top of your list of “People to Love!”
Warmly,
Sheila Betker
P.S.
I enjoy hearing from you. Whenever you have questions, comment or requests regarding this ezine, please don’t hesitate to contact me at Sheila@freedom-to-dream.com
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Announcements
Law of Attraction in Action, Volume 2
Recently I had the opportunity to co-author an amazing book entitled, The Law of Attraction in Action, vol 2. Spearheaded by Janet Beckers of Wonderful Web Women, this ebook is a compilation of 50 original articles from successful online business women from across the world.
The book includes tips and techniques to identify and overcome blocks to success, enhance your creativity, maximize your time, tap into your passion, create vitality and energy in your life, and much more. To ensure you get to the “In Action” part, each article contains action steps to grow your business, get more customers, turn them into raving fans, and improve your life overall.
And if all that isn’t enough, every contributor to this book has provided an additional gift. Gifts range from free courses, books, generous discounts to complementary coaching and memberships. I urge you to take action and make the most of the gifts offered to you. After all, the path those gifts take you on might very well be the reason this book has come into your life.
It is my privilege to provide this outstanding ebook to you at no cost. And once you download your copy, check out the Wonderful Web Women community (a link on the download page will take you straight there.) I have been a Gold member of Wonderful Web Women for over a year and it’s one of the best investments I’m making in my business and in me.
Download your free copy of Law of Attraction in Action, vol 2,
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Featured Article
The Power of Intention
In a research study conducted by Brian Wong, over fifty-one percent of respondents reported that the Law of Attraction worked for them only sometimes with another eighteen percent reporting it worked only once or never!
There has been a lot of talk over the last few years about the Law of Attraction. While it really does convey age-old wisdom, many people still struggle to understand and make use of it fully.
Each of us can indentify something we wish for – something we want to happen. But most of us don’t know how to move beyond wishful thinking into concrete manifestation.
“Conscious change is brought about by the two qualities inherent in consciousness: attention and intention,” writes Deepak Chopra in Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. “Attention energizes, and intention transforms. Whatever you put your attention on will grow stronger in your life…. Intention, on the other hand, triggers transformation of energy and information. Intention organizes its own fulfillment.”
When you declare an intention, you gain the support of your subconscious mind. Here are some suggestions for how to work with intentions in order to bring what you need into your life.
Get clear on what you want and why. It’s not enough to know what you don’t want. You can’t get what you want until you know what that is. Steven Covey in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, writes that all things are created twice. “There’s a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things.”
Imagine it. See it as happening. “Your imagination creates the inner picture that allows you to participate in the act of creation,” writes Dr. Wayne Dyer in his best-selling book The Power of Intention. “Your willpower is much less effective than your imagination, which is your link to the power of intention.”
Keep yourself receptive. Exercise, eat healthily, play and relax. Stress, exhaustion, and anxiety become “static” that interferes with the “frequencies” of what you want to bring into your life. If you are to tap into the full power of intention, you must begin in a place of peace, gratitude and joy.
Take action. Intention isn’t about sitting back and waiting for it all to come to you. When we commit to a thing by taking action, it’s often surprising how quickly our intentions are realized. You don’t need to know all the steps to take before you start. Simply take the action in front of you and be open to inspiration showing you the next step.
Surrender control. This means to let go and trust. Let go of the particular way in which things will happen. Let go of fear, doubt, worry and disappointment. Let go of the notion of struggle. Trust that the outcome will be just right.
Like any skill, using the power of intention takes practice. Practice the steps above, continue to learn about the power of intention and you will become skilled applying the Law of Attraction. The universe is infinitely more creative at helping you achieve your goals than you can predict. Keep your attention and intention focused and hang on for a wonderful ride.
I invite you to share what impact doing the activity had on you. To join the discussion, reply to this email or visit my blog.
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Sheila Recommends
Weight Loss Without Worry
One of my major life goals right now is to move towards perfect health, and that includes dropping pounds. So when I came across Dr. Becky Gillaspy and her approach to weight loss, it really impressed me and I knew I wanted to share it with you.
Dr. Becky helps you learn how to eat more mindfully. She shares simple strategies that you can start using immediately to lose weight without the struggle.
According to Dr. Becky, mindless eating is a sure way of getting more calories in your daily diet than you intend. Becoming mindful of the foods you eat as well as the thoughts and beliefs that drive your eating decisions will allow you to naturally eat less and lose weight.
If health, wellness, and weight loss are part of your goals, I would like to invite you to a FREE Teleclass with Dr. Becky Gillaspy...
*Give Up Mindless Eating - Get Automatic Weight Loss*
Tuesday, February 10th at 12:00 Noon (EST)
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By the end of this live 45-minute phone you will be able to…
• eat fewer calories at each meal and enjoy your food more
• identify the hidden cues that drive mindless eating & how to avoid them
• slow down your eating and feel satisfied sooner
If you struggle with dieting and weight loss this information is vital!
Register today and in addition to the Free Teleclass you will receive valuable free bonus gifts. Even if you can't make it to the live call, go ahead and register. Everyone who registers will receive a recording of the call.
Click here to register.
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A Few of My Favourite Things
Here are some resources I just love.
Wonderful Web Women – Janet Beckers, founder of Wonderful Web Women, is on a mission to find the most successful women on the Internet, learn their secrets, and share those lessons with you. Janet has created an international community of thousands of women who help each other create their own success on-line. You will quickly see that this is one of the most generous programs available on the internet. My monthly membership fee is the one of the best investments I'm making in my company and me.
The Energetic Edge – Your environment could be sabotaging you and your success right now, and you wouldn't even know it. The Energetic Edge helps you understand why and gives you simple-to-implement Feng Shui strategies to improve the energy and dramatically increase your business success. I’ve had the pleasure of reading The Energetic Edge and can tell you first hand it is full of valuable strategies and suggestions. After implementing several of Linda’s suggestions, I can say with all confidence – you want to read this book and implement these strategies. Here’s to your success!
Life Transformation Tools – Do you have big dreams and are tired of taking two steps forward and three steps back...or no steps at all? Imagine being able to clear the beliefs, the fears and the patterns that stand in the way of feeling free, happy, joyful and completely alive. Stacey Mayo, the creator of the Life Transformation Tools program, is an incredibly knowledgeable and genuine coach and person. I am 11 months into the 12-month program and I highly recommend it. The tools that Stacey has shared have helped me over come fear, make significant progress in my business and improve my physical health, to mention just a few of the benefits I have personally received.
The Barefoot Executive – As "The Barefoot Executive," Carrie Wilkerson and her network of experts have become the definitive resource for helping women achieve extra income and career goals while working from home. They provide resources, advice, shortcuts and support for women who are on this journey alongside you! Their forum is a non-threatening place to connect with other like-minded women! Ask questions! Share wisdom! LEARN from their experts and each other! I know you will love and appreciate Carrie's exuberance and expertise.
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About Sheila
Sheila Betker is founder of Freedom to Dream, a company dedicated to connecting women with their true life's purpose and helping them build the life of their dreams.
Sheila brings energy, experience and expertise to her coaching, writing and workshops. With over 15 years of experience in the personal development and organizational development fields, she has helped people as they explore career paths, enhance their personal excellence, and achieve their dreams.
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