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January 2002
Volume 2, Issue 7

*** Welcome ***

Happy New Year to all! Here's knowing that this next year brings a bounty of all good things to everyone.

The beginning of the year usually brings a re-assessment of where you want to go, and what you want in your life. Many people write out resolutions of what they want to change. If you do this, I'd suggest that you focus on putting one resolution at a time into practice. This will improve your chances of success at keeping your resolutions. Visualize the statement as if it were a fact, and ask your Higher Self for any guidance or direction as to what you need to do or change within yourself to help to manifest it.

*** Feature Article ***

* There Are No Mistakes *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Have you ever made a choice that you regretted? I have. I spent years berating myself for getting involved with a disastrous relationship. Even though I learned valuable lessons from the experience, I continued to consider my original choice a mistake.

Only years later was I able to take some of the advice I give to my clients, "There are no mistakes, just learning experiences." Many people come to me with perfectionist expectations of themselves. If they actually make a mistake, such as choosing a path that didn't turn out the way they wanted, they continue to criticize themselves for the rest of their lives. Something as simple as saying the wrong thing turns into a huge mountain of regret.

I remind them that it's simply a choice that they made at the time, with the information they had available. We're here to experience, and to learn what works and what doesn't. Edison experimented with over a hundred filaments before he discovered the one that would work in the light bulb. A baseball player is considered to be the best of the league if he hits the ball one-third of the time. Can we expect more of ourselves than that? Life is an experiment.

A mistake is simply that, a "mis-take." We tried something and it didn't work as we had expected. It's like the repetitive takes when shooting a scene for a movie. Hopefully, we learn from our experience and do better the next time. Entrepreneurs, on average, fail three times before they are successful. Each time, they find something new that helps them succeed a little bit more the next time.

Continuing to berate yourself over a difficult choice is a waste of spiritual energy. God doesn't care that you've made a boo-boo. The Universe knows that you'll get it eventually. Learn and move on. I am finally coming to the place where I can forgive myself for getting involved in that devastating relationship, and you should also be willing to forgive yourself for your mis-takes.

*** Affirmation ***

Since God forgives me for my errors, I now forgive myself for any so-called mistakes that I've made. I recognize they were just learning experiences, and I now let go of any self-criticism and move on. Anything that I might need to learn from the experience I now integrate into every level of mind. It now becomes simply a resource and a lesson learned.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: What's the difference between an affirmation and a hypnotic suggestion?

Answer: Affirmations and suggestions are essentially the same thing. Only the terminology is different. Both suggestions and affirmations are statements that are designed to change old mental ideas in your subconscious mind. Generally, affirmations are used while you are awake and alert, and during other activities. But they can also be used in meditation to help to elevate your consciousness. In that case, they then become a suggestion. A suggestion is a statement designed to change a belief, attitude, habit, or effect a change on the body. Both re-program your mind to release old thought patterns and condition it with the new ones that you choose.

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* Spiritual Self-Hypnosis Audiotapes and CD's *

For several months, I've been working on creating Spiritual Self-Hypnosis audiotapes and CD's. I now have two titles now available, "Spiritual Self-Esteem," and "Identify With Abundance," with "Divine Health" coming soon. I wanted to create these with the spiritual perspective of my site, that you have all the Power within you to heal. The induction of the self-hypnosis is a cleansing imagery that I've used for over a decade, and is very powerful by itself. To read more about them, go to Spiritual Self-Hypnosis Audiotapes and CDs.

* New Articles *

Most of us write resolutions each January, but what about the unconscious resolutions we've created for ourselves? Discover what those rules are, where they came from, and how they've affected you. By becoming aware of the outdated laws you live your life by, you can empower yourself to rewrite them to be more positive. Read Rewrite Your Unconscious Resolutions.

The second article this month is by guest writer, Asoka Selvarajah, Ph.D. This compelling, controversial article describes the conflict between Word and Image - between left-brain and right-brain functioning. In particular, it analyzes the effect that left-brain dominance has had upon civilization, with particular emphasis upon the rights of women throughout the ages. Read In Search Of The Feminine Archetype.

*** Recommended Reading ***

The Abundance Book
by John Randolph Price

This little book is worth its weight in gold. I've used mine so much that it's fallen apart, and I keep it in a ziplock bag. Quoting from various teachers and books about prosperity, it condenses all the wisdom about and abundance into this tiny volume. The author writes about the profound idea that you are your own money, and that it's your energy that circulates. He includes some prosperity "secrets" to help manifest quicker and easier.

Included in this book is a 40 day prosperity plan, which are 10 affirmations you meditate on. Taking one of these affirmations each day, you circulate through them 4 times. By the end of the 40 days, you'll have begun to change your consciousness about money, prosperity and abundance. This book will change your perspective on money and yourself. Whenever I get into fear about finances, I pull this book out and read it again.

To read more about it, click on The Abundance Book

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February 2002
Volume 2, Issue 8

*** Welcome ***

This month has been a time of change, delay and trouble with communications. On February 5, my ISP went down. They couldn't connect to their phone company. Which means I couldn't connect. Great fun, especially when I had things I had to do on the internet. I've also had other delays this month. I've been trying to keep it all in perspective, knowing that the delays were working for my Highest Good somehow.

It's been a mild winter here in the mountains and canyons of northern Arizona. On the one hand, it's not a good thing, because our snow resort can't open without snow (yes, we get snow here) and we don't get the moisture we need. On the other hand, it makes it much nicer to travel around and not worry about sliding off the road.

*** Feature Article ***

* Action Prepares The Way For Manifestation *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Have you selected your specific desire, done your mental work and affirming, let go of the concern that it'll manifest, but it still hasn't shown up? It may be time for you to do some grounding of your desire. What physical action have you taken in the direction of your desire? Sometimes, a person has to jumpstart things in the material realm to get the spiritual and mental one moving.

For instance, say you want a particular car. Test-drive one to get the feel of it. If you are out of work, take a job, any job, to get some supply coming into your coffers. Suppose you want to release excess weight. Start walking. To improve your health, make plans of what you want to do in the future, and make some sort of commitment to do them. Catherine Ponder wrote of a woman who wanted a new house. The woman put a hammer and nails on her kitchen table so that she saw them all the time.

It's been said that "God can't steer a parked vehicle." As long as you're moving, in any direction, you can be guided. Many times, I've made the mistake of waiting for guidance before I chose a path. I had to wait a long time. Whereas, when I would choose a course, even if it was a wrong one, things began to flow to me.

Taking action in the physical world begins to convince your subconscious that you really want your desire. Even writing down what you want and reading it three times a day will impress the subconscious. Doing this shows a sense of dedication to improving your life. The more action you're willing to take, the faster your desire will manifest. This is because the physical world is an extension of the mental/spiritual world. So once you've done all your mental and spiritual work, it's time to make some movement in the material world in the direction of your goal.

*** Affirmation ***

After I choose what I desire and do my mental and spiritual work, I decide on what action to take to ground my desire in the physical world. By doing so, I convince my subconscious how much that I want my goal. As I take some action, I am Divinely guided in the right direction. Opportunities, contacts, information or whatever I need falls into my path. Divine Energy flows through my activity in a perfect way.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: When I begin using an affirmation, I feel positive and optimistic. But after a few days, I begin to feel discouraged and just want to give up. Why do I feel like this, and what should I do about it when it happens?

Answer: When you begin affirming, it's natural to feel enthusiastic and full of faith. But when the manifestation doesn't appear immediately, doubts begin to arise. There are a couple of reasons that you feel discouraged.

#1 is that it generally takes more than a day or so to change your prevailing thought about the subject. Remember, an affirmation is only changing your mind, not the Mind of God. You've had an opinion or attitude about the subject of the affirmation for awhile, and it has been what has manifested. Now you're changing your mind, and it takes a few days or weeks, or in some cases, months to fully change it to accept the reality of the affirmation.

#2 is that the old attitude may be fighting with the new choice. That's why you feel like you want to run away. The affirmation is beginning to stir up old ideas and issues related to the subject, and it can become uncomfortable as they have to be released. The protective instinct of those attitudes then is to make you discouraged and hopefully give up, so it doesn't have to change.

The solution? Keep on with the affirmation. If necessary, change it to include resolving old issues having to do with the subject of the affirmation.

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

*** New ***

* New Thought Marketing Group *

For those of you who are using metaphysical and New Thought techniques in your business, sales or marketing, there's a free non-commercial discussion group available. You can join at the site at http://groups.yahoo.com/NTMarket or send a blank e-mail to NTMarket-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

* New Title *

I've added the "Divine Health" title to my "Spiritual Self-Hypnosis" audiotapes and CDs. Every cell in your body has a Divine blueprint of health in it. Only your thought patterns can block your perfect health from expressing. Go to Spiritual Self-Hypnosis Audiotapes and CDs for more information.

* New Article *

Play is a very important part of learning and personal development. If you don't play, your inner self rebels and can cause havoc in your life. Therefore, learning to play is necessary for harmony. Read Nourish Your Inner Self With Play

The second article this month, Sweetness and Light: The Romance of Beeswax Candles is by guest writer Lorraine Aho, is in honor of Valentine's Day. There are few things more comforting than the warm, golden glow of handmade beeswax candles. The intimate light never fails to transform the cold dark night into a special evening, whether it kindles romance between two people or intensifies a personal meditation.

*** Recommended Reading ***

Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth
by Robert A. Johnson

The author is a Jungian psychologist and writes about how to use your personal images in dreams and active imagination to break through old barriers. It's one of the few books I've read that encourages a person to make their rituals or activities to ground the insights that they've gained. And it explains why that part is so necessary. Taking some action acknowledges to the subconscious that the person values the information.

This book has three sections. The first is an introduction to the subconscious (which he calls the unconscious) and its language. The second part is devoted to dreams and dreamworking. This part gives some instructions on how to interpret your own dreams, then what to integrate the dream into your waking life. This is where the rituals come into play. The third section addresses active imagination and how to do this on your own. Since imagery is the language of the subconscious, you allow the subconscious to dialogue with you in its own language.

This is a wonderful book, and I wouldn't let my copy out of my possession.

To read more about it, click on Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth.

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March 2002
Volume 2, Issue 9

*** Welcome ***

My boyfriend, Jeff, and I spent the first weekend of March at the Arizona Renaissance Festival. We go every year in costume. As usual, we had a wonderful time. Saturday was windy and a bit on the nippy side (Arizona does get chilly in the winter, even in Phoenix), but Sunday was warmer with just a breeze. It was a nice escape from day to day reality, especially since Jeff is being laid off this month. He has some prospects, but nothing firm at this time. So a visit to an idealized past, watching comedy, throwing "pointy things," and just looking at the shops was a lovely diversion and helped us to lift our spirits.

*** Feature Article ***

* The Dreaded Word "Discipline" *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Everyone hates the "D" word. Discipline. When I mention the word to clients, they sometimes shudder and give me a dirty look. I think it's because most people associate the word "discipline" with punishment, enforced obedience, submission to some outside authority or hard work with little reward. But the dictionary defines discipline as instruction, a branch of research, or training that shapes or molds. The root of the word discipline is "disciple" or "one who receives instruction from another" or more simply, "to learn." In this context, discipline takes on a whole new flavor.

Without self-discipline, a person rarely achieves anything in life, including spiritual growth. For instance, meditating every day takes discipline. So many things could distract a person from that practice, from folding the laundry to watching that half-hour comedy. It takes setting a strong intention and following through, no matter what, to fulfill that goal.

Imagine you're in a line at a buffet, and your favorite food in the whole is at the end of the long table. (It's not a perfect analogy, but play along, okay?) All the foods that populate the table look succulent and delicious, but you are holding out for your favorite, because you know you only have enough room for that particular morsel. So you discipline yourself to pass up all the other foods, refuse to let them divert you, and keep your eyes on your goal.

Self-discipline means that you are training yourself into a mold that you heartily desire. No one else is forcing you to take the path you've chosen. You consciously make choices that benefit your end goal and avoid things that might sidetrack you. By choosing your goal and staying on purpose, you become your own authority. Self-discipline actually becomes a spiritual practice as you recognize that you are your own best teacher. So transform the negative associations you have with this word to what it really means, and learn to use self-discipline to achieve what you want from life.

copyright (c) 2002 Linda Ann Stewart

*** Affirmation ***

I recognize that self-discipline makes me a disciple of my Highest Good. I make wise decisions that support my goals, and choose to follow through with them. Disregarding any distractions from my Good, I stay on my path. Since I am my own authority, I am the one molding myself into what I want. This is my choice, and I am enthusiastic about self-discipline as a spiritual practice.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: How can one know that his affirmation has taken root and what outward signs show that the seed is growing?

Answer: It's hard to know when the seed has begun to sprout. When you forget about the concern, and have a solid faith that it's being taken care of, you know that it's begun to germinate. Sometimes, you'll get some mis-messages or dead ends as the affirmation is beginning to manifest. It's as if your creative mind is trying out different situations as it works to manifest what you want.

Other times, it'll manifest all at once with no warning. The main thing is not to dig up the seed to see if it's sprouted. When you do this, you're not letting it germinate, any more than if you dig up a seed to see if it's sprouted when you're gardening. You have to have as much faith that your word is taking root as you have that a seed knows how to germinate and sprout in your garden. As long as you release the concern, knowing that God and your creative mind are working on the means, it will come to you in Divine Time.

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* New Article *

Why is it that some beliefs that we have don't manifest that way we expect? There may be an underlying doubt or fear, and there may be a deeper conviction that denies it. Read The Conviction Of Your Beliefs.

Guest writer, Asoka Selvarajah, Ph.D., brings us our second article this month. As creators, we manifest everything we experience in life. By first working in the realm of Cause, we manifest the results of our thoughts in the realm of Effect - the everyday world we live in. However, not everyone is aware that they are even doing it, and are thus responsible for all they experience! Read Working In the Subtle Realm Of Thought.

*** Recommended Reading ***
by
Jeri Noble

Betrayal, Trust and Forgiveness
A Guide to Emotional Healing and Self-Renewal
by Beth Hedva, Ph.D.

Emotional darkness, the nightmare of betrayal... are these fodder for the psyche? According to Dr. Hedva, the stage is set for a sacred initiation, moving from one cycle of personal evolution to the next. A strong, heart-centered case is made for the radical transformation that moving through the experience of betrayal can trigger.

A shocking, yet spiritually empowering argument is put forward, defining the stages of both pain and growth that the process of granting forgiveness engenders.

Many aspects of betrayal are addressed. All the significant relationship dynamics are explored, leaving no doubt that the author knows what she's talking about. Also, the tender area of self-betrayal is probed, but leaving us feeling that hope and regeneration are indeed possible.

We are guided through the death of innocence to the rebirth of vitality and full aliveness. Using the exercises provided, one may find that a compassionate spirit has laid a stable path for us to follow.

To read more about it, click on Betrayal, Trust, and Forgiveness: A Guide to Emotional Healing and Self-Renewal

Visit Jeri Noble's NEW Website, with astrology readings, online classes, and web content. Click on Mercurys-Muse.Com.

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April 2002
Volume 2, Issue 10

*** Welcome ***

At the beginning of February, a dear friend of mine had surgery. There were complications, and he was without oxygen for awhile. The next day, the doctors put him into a coma to stop the seizures he was having. They said he had brain damage and might never wake up. He's been proving them wrong. Last week, he was finally moved to rehab. He's saying single words, aware of his surroundings, and following simple commands. He has a long road back, but he's come a long way in a short time. It's been a difficult couple of months, staying centered despite doctor's predictions.

*** Feature Article ***

* What Is Your Motivation For Change? *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

When a client comes into my office wanting to make a change, one of my jobs is to find out what's motivating them. Is their motivation stronger than their attachment to what they're currently experiencing? For instance, I'll have smokers come to me and say, "I really want to want to quit smoking." (No, that wasn't a typo.) They haven't made the commitment to quitting, even though they know they need to. Until their determination is stronger than their attachment to their present habit, nothing will happen.

In the subconscious mind, the strongest idea wins. When the desire to stop smoking is more powerful than continuing, then the person will quit. This is true for any change, whether it be weight management, self-esteem, success, prosperity, relationship issues or anything else. Only when the desire for the new pattern becomes stronger than the attachment to the old will change occur.

Many times, the old pattern will have more energy to begin with because it's familiar. People tend to like to hold onto what they're used to, because they don't know what the change will bring with it. But as a person contemplates the advantages of the new, feels the excitement and enthusiasm about it, then the subconscious will create the pathway for the new pattern to manifest.

What change do you want to make in your life? Do you want more prosperity, self-acceptance, success, a better relationship, weight management, improved health? Write down what you want. Ask yourself what keeps you where you are and write that down. What changes in behavior, attitude, or belief do you need to make for your goal to succeed?

What is it that motivates you for your goal? If it's to meet someone else's expectations or to impress another, that won't be strong enough to convince the subconscious. The reason for your goal has to be deeply meaningful to you. And your motivation has to be stronger than your desire to remain in your current situation. You must be committed to do whatever is necessary for the change. Once you've determined your motivation, write it down and look at it several times a day. From your list of what changes you need to make, pick one per day to add to your behaviors. Before long, you'll have accomplished your goal.

copyright (c) 2002 Linda Ann Stewart

*** Affirmation ***

I bring to mind what it is that I want. I know that the Universe wants it for me. I discover what my motivation is for the change I desire. As I contemplate how my goal feels, I uncover other reasons to accept it. I commit myself to do whatever I need to do to accomplish my goal. I deserve it.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: Can I listen to a self-hypnosis audiotape in the car while I'm driving?

Answer: My answer is an unequivocal, absolute "Please, no!" Not even with headphones. Not even if you aren't driving. Self-hypnosis audiotapes and CDs (whether mine or someone else's) lead you to focus your attention inwardly, to the extent that everything in your outer world fades away. When you're driving, you need to be alert and aware. Even if you fast forward past the beginning part of the tape, the induction, the voice on the tape is going to be soothing and gentle. That alone will lull you into a relaxed, more inwardly directed state. Think of how it feels when you're driving and listening to elevator music or music that bores you.

Once upon a time, I told a client not to listen to her tape while driving. I wasn't specific enough. At one point, her son was driving her to an appointment in a nearby city. She figured, "I'm not driving," so popped her tape into the tape player in the car, and sat back to listen to it. Soon, she became aware that the tires sounded funny. She opened her eyes and discovered that her son had succumbed to the relaxation on the tape and the car had drifted into the emergency lane. So I'm much more specific now when I warn people not to listen to their tapes in a moving vehicle.

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* New Article *

Many people have difficulty feeling safe in their lives. And the subconscious needs to feel safe for it to make any changes. This article explores why a person may not change, due to not feeling safe, and some ideas on how to create a feeling of safety. Read Is It Safe To Change?.

The guest article this month is by Jeri Noble. Procrastination is the act of putting off what needs to be done. There are various reasons for doing this, but in every case, it sends mixed signals to the Universe. When we have a lack of commitment to our purpose, the Universe responds accordingly. Read Procrastination and Reality Creation.

*** Recommended Reading ***
by
Jeri Noble

What Are You Hungry For?
Women, Food and Spirituality

By Lynn Ginsburg and Mary Taylor

How do we as women manage to separate who we are from how we look? Culturally, we are taught from childhood that our value is dependent upon our appearance, that the closer to the current definition of beauty we can come, the better a person we are.

This belief has bent generations of women to unhealthy eating practices and a sense of spiritual emptiness.

In this book, you will find explanations and exercises that promote a deeper sense of spiritual fulfillment and a revised body-image that is free of the negative delusions of cultural conditioning. Drawing on the Eastern traditions of yoga and meditation, we are guided to a deeper understanding of the meaning of food in our lives and a more conscious experience of eating.

To read more about it, click on What Are You Hungry For? Women, Food and Spirituality.

Visit Jeri Noble's NEW Website, with astrology readings, online classes, and web content. Click on Mercurys-Muse.Com.

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May 2002
Volume 2, Issue 11

*** Welcome ***

It's been another challenging month. The doctors' discovered that my mother had breast cancer. Once the shock of the initial diagnosis wore off, we had a sense of peace that she would be fine. She had a lumpectomy and a couple of lymph nodes removed, and breezed through the surgery. She had very little pain, mainly discomfort, and never needed pain medication, which surprised the nurses and doctor. Fortunately, the cancer was small, low grade and hadn't spread, which confirmed our sense that all would be well. She will have to have a month of radiation, which will begin in about a month.

*** Feature Article ***

* Learn To Say "No" *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Years ago, I got caught up in too many outside activities. During this period, I was assistant secretary of a community organization that planned a yearly event, the secretary of a creative group that held a yearly contest, a member of an artist's co-operative, attended classes, acted in community theater, and wrote publicity articles for the same community theater.

I was so stressed that I got very little sleep and my health began to suffer. Finally, I began backing out of some of the responsibilities. For the first time in my life, I had to tell people "No, I can't do it anymore." The head of the community theater group pleaded with me to continue writing articles, because "There's no one else available." I stuck to my guns, even though it was excruciatingly hard. And I learned that I wasn't irreplaceable. Someone else did step in and write the articles.

Learning when to say "no" is an important skill. For if you don't establish what you can do and what you choose not to do, the world will take advantage of you. You have a right to say "no." In life, there are always choices. When I wanted to be able to sleep and be healthier, I had to cut some activities out of my life. I then focused on a couple of activities that I felt were most important to me. In another situation, a person may decide they want to go hiking instead of going to a family dinner with their parents. You sometimes have to choose between what others want from you and what it is that you really want to do.

When I realized that I was resenting my involvement in so many organizations, I knew I had to let some go. I wasn't doing myself any good. And even though individually they were activities that I enjoyed, I couldn't give them my best. In learning to say "no," I stated to the Universe, and to the world, what I was saying "yes" to. You can do the same. By saying "no" to some things or people, you're saying "yes" to yourself and to the things that you choose to experience in your life.

copyright (c) 2002 Linda Ann Stewart

*** Affirmation ***

I know that I always have choices to make in my life. Sometimes, I must choose between equally enjoyable situations. In other cases, I must decide whether to please myself or others. I now give myself permission to say "no" to conditions in my life that drag me down or that aren't of benefit to me at the present time. I realize that as I say "no" to some circumstances that I resent, I'm saying "yes" to myself and to what I really want to experience.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: Can someone put a curse on another and manipulate them through the power of their thoughts or words?

Answer: Someone can only manipulate another through curses if the person being cursed believes it or is open to it. Someone who knows that they are Divinely protected cannot be harmed through any "magical" means. The power of thought and prayer pervades us all, and we're all affected by this power. If it's a negative thought from someone else, if we're not solid in the belief of being protected, then it can influence us or our life.

I had a friend who had a former boyfriend who tried to manipulate her life through "psychic" means. At the time, this friend was learning not to let others take advantage of her. As she became stronger in saying "no" to others demeaning her, the former boyfriend's influence became weaker and weaker. That's what I meant by a person has to be open to it. She was open to being manipulated and belittled, so the former boyfriend's thought was able to affect her. When she became stronger in her own worth, his thought no longer could harm her.

If someone says something with great emotion to a person he wishes to curse, the emotion will impress the subconscious mind of the person. Think of how it feels when someone says something nasty to you. Generally, you'll feel bad. Words have power to hurt. But the stated curse can be reversed, because it's all within the person's own subconscious. It has very little to do with the person doing the cursing.

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* New Article *

You have a right to create and maintain boundaries for yourself. They teach others that you choose to be treated with value and respect. By setting boundaries, you're accepting the responsibility for yourself and your well being. Read The Necessity Of Boundaries.

Asoka Selvarajah, Ph.D, has written a thought provoking article this month. Most people perceive "order" as being a good thing in their lives, and "chaos" as being bad. Yet, the recent scientific discoveries of Chaos Theory reveal them to be two aspects of the same thing. The metaphysical implications of these findings is that the only constant in our lives is Change, and we must flow with it, or be swept away by it. Read Chaos And Impermanence.

*** Recommended Reading ***
by
Jeri Noble

One Bird, One Stone: 108 American Zen Stories
by Sean Murphy

I very much enjoyed this lovely book with the remarkably American flavor. Unlike many other zen storybooks I've read, this one addressed the daily life, the dharma of the western soul.

In addition to the often piquant tales related by 3 generations of zen students and teachers, we receive a fascinating history of it's evolution in the United States. With quotes from such notables as Alan Watts and Erich Fromm, we also are treated to source material such as the quotations, "No matter where you go, there you are," and "Don't just do something, sit there".

If you enjoy the gentle humor and wisdom of the masters as I do, you'll find this book to be a real treat.

To read more about it, click on One Bird, One Stone: 108 American Zen Stories.

Visit Jeri Noble's NEW Website, with astrology readings, online classes, and web content. Click on Mercurys-Muse.Com.

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June 2002
Volume 2, Issue 12

*** Welcome ***

May was an exciting month. My partner, Jeff, had his website chosen as one of the best writer's websites of 2002 by "Writer's Digest" magazine. He found out when someone emailed him congratulating him on his success. The magazine never contacted him to notify him of the honor. He was surprised and thrilled. His website, CreativeCauldron.com, is for writers, artists, photographers and all creative people.

*** Feature Article ***

* "Life Leaves Clues" *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Have you ever stayed in a relationship, a job, a friendship, or a residence too long, hoping that things would improve? I have done all of the above. Many times, though, the situation never improves and actually gets worse. Someone once said, "Life leaves clues." Life drops hints that you've learned as much in that experience as you can, and it's time to move on. Feeling constricted, trapped or suffocated are signals that you need to expand. And sometimes that means leaving the circumstances causing these feelings.

Leaving a condition that is no longer serving you is different from running from a difficult situation in an attempt to avoid the mental/emotional cause of it. When a person tries to escape from what is uncomfortable, without addressing the reason they attracted it in the first place, they tend to fall into a similar situation or worse.

But when you've outgrown a situation, that situation itself tries to push you out. It begins to leave you. You might get fired, or not get the promotion you expected. Or the relationship deteriorates. If you're like me, and don't easily embrace change, you might tend to hold tightly onto the familiar. Even though you become more and more uncomfortable, and circumstances are trying to push you out of the door, you resist leaving.

I once had a friend with whom I no longer had anything in common. Whenever we were together, there was tension in the air. I wanted to continue the relationship, hoping it would improve, even though we'd grown in different directions. The tension increased until she finally found an excuse to end the friendship. In retrospect, I realized that the friendship had actually been over for months. The clues for me were the tension, and how she avoided talking to me. For awhile, I was hurt. Now, years later, I'm grateful to her. She recognized, whether consciously or unconsciously, that we'd gone as far down that road together as we could.

The challenge is to read the clues correctly. When you're feeling like Life is pushing you out of a situation that you're holding onto, it's time to make the change. The Universe undoubtedly has something better in Mind for you. But you have to be willing to release the old before the new condition can manifest.

copyright (c) 2002 Linda Ann Stewart

*** Affirmation ***

Since I am always Divinely Guided, I correctly read the clues that Life leaves for me. I recognize the signs that tell me that it's time to move on. When I realize that I've outgrown a situation, I gracefully release the old conditions. I know that the Universe has something wonderful in store for me. I bless the old situation and gratefully accept the new.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: If one person is affirming something positive for a friend, while someone else is speaking negatively to that friend, will that affect the first person's affirmation?

Answer: If one person is affirming something for someone else, the receiver has to accept the blessing of the affirmation. For instance, a person can affirm health for a loved one, but the loved one has to accept the health. They have free choice as to whether to experience it or not. Why would someone not want to have a better life? There are many reasons for that.

And if someone else is affirming something negative, the receiver will accept whatever they identify with the most. Their dominant attitude will lean them in the direction of the most familiar. For example, suppose you give a compliment to someone. If they have a good self-image, they'll just say "Thank you." However, if they lack self-esteem, most likely they'll negate whatever the compliment was.

What a person can do to help is to include a statement in their affirmation to give the person the free will to accept the substance of the affirmation and protect them from negativity. Something like "If any part of them is in agreement with this affirmation, then they accept it, and every level of their being is protected from outer negative influences."

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* New Article *

Trying to escape from a difficult situation without inner work only attracts a worse one. Learn how to be free from a challenging experience. Read "From The Frying Pan Into The Fire."

Guest writer, Robert Elias Najemy, lists some of the roles we play, along with their core beliefs. Learning what core beliefs we might have is the first step to transforming them. Read Roles We Play and What We Believe Which Makes Us Play Them.

*** Recommended Reading ***
by
Jeri Noble

After the Darkest Hour
by Kathleen A. Brehony, Ph.D.

What is the purpose of suffering? The Buddha went looking for an answer to this one, spending years trying to work it out. In this book, the author leads us to determine what special meaning for us might be contained in the more intense life lessons we encounter.

The painful emotions we each have to deal with as we go through the maturing process have a great impact on the type of person we ultimately become. Few of us will actively seek out suffering. However, we can easily see that those apparently "lucky" few who have been confronted with relatively little opposition in their lives, are most often shallow and characterless individuals, ones who rarely, if ever, question the meaning of life.

In this book we are presented with the belief systems of several religions and philosophies about suffering, and we find that no matter what our situation may be, we are not alone. We can also see that there is ultimately, meaning to our experience, which can help us to find closure and be able to move forward with our lives.

This is a powerful book, laying bare the anguish which can sometimes epitomize the human condition while showing us ways that we can lift ourselves out of it.

To read more about it, click on After the Darkest Hour.

Visit Jeri Noble's NEW Website, with astrology readings, online classes, and web content. Click on Mercurys-Muse.Com.

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July 2002
Volume 3, Issue 1

*** Welcome ***

This issue marks the beginning of the third year of publication for this newsletter. It would be nice to celebrate with fireworks, but Arizona's drought has prohibited them this year. There's too much danger of sparking another forest fire, like the ones we've seen recently. However, the summer monsoon flow, which brings us summer rains, looks like it's beginning to crank up. The rain will help to extinguish the wild fires we've had raging in the southwest.

*** Feature Article ***

* Free Yourself From Your Mental Prison *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Do you want more prosperity, a better relationship, more creativity, more harmony, a better job, better health? That longing is the Universe's way of impelling you to expand and grow, to experience more freedom. So why haven't you achieved it? Your old thought patterns, beliefs, ideas, and mental habits restrict what you've accepted thus far. Sometimes, we stick with the familiar, because we're afraid of what changes the fulfillment of our desire might bring.

A person might stay in a dead end job because they're afraid of the responsibilities of a better one. The familiar is what we settle for. We may dream of something greater, but when it comes down to actually acting on it, we pull back, fearful that we'd be asked to stretch beyond our capabilities. Therefore, we remain in a self-created prison of inadequacy and fear.

This situation has its equivalent in law enforcement and the penitentiary system. Many times, a prisoner would be released from prison, just to go out and commit another crime so he could be put back into familiar surroundings. He might rage at circumstances, but his unconscious intention was to be returned to jail. Craving the structure of being told when to eat, sleep, dress, shower, exercise and more, and not having to be responsible for his life; he surrenders his freedom and his free choice for the security of a cell.

What are you giving up to stay in your old familiar situation? Where are you limiting your freedom? What thoughts are restricting the fulfillment of your desires? What is keeping you imprisoned in your current situation? It's not the Universe. Ask yourself if you have any fear about achieving your desires. Do you have any issues with low self-worth, self- confidence, self-esteem or self-acceptance? Are you trying to avoid being visible or acknowledged? Are you trying to avoid risk or responsibility?

All of these questions, and more, are issues to investigate in attempting to discover what's keeping you detained in your current situation. Simply desiring to know the truth will begin to uncover it. Fling open the doors of your self-created prison made of outdated ideas, and accept all that the Universe has to offer you.

copyright (c) 2002 Linda Ann Stewart

*** Affirmation ***

The Universe wants freedom and abundance of all good for me. I become aware of what has kept me from achieving my desires. Any outdated ideas that have kept me imprisoned in old conditions now melt away in the Light of Universal Harmony. I am Divinely Guided in all my ways. I deserve all the best Life has to offer, and have the capabilities to triumph. The Universe has confidence in me, therefore I have confidence in myself.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: Are there ways a person can unknowingly cancel the positive affirmation that they're using?

Answer: There are many ways you can cancel out a positive affirmation. One of the most basic is not having faith that it will manifest. If you're afraid that the affirmation won't create what you want, this will sap power from the statement, and you'll manifest what you fear.

Having unconscious conflicts or blocks to the result will also restrict the manifestation. These could be from past experiences, childhood programming, other people's conditioning, or any number of things. The best thing to do is to examine what you really *feel* about the outcome. Listen to any negating statements you might tell yourself, and track them down to where they came from. Address them with an affirmation that counters them.

One of the most common ways to negate an affirmation is stating the affirmation, then during the day, stating its opposite. For example, affirming "I'm prosperous" then saying, "I don't have enough money for...."

One other way that comes to mind is giving power to someone else to negate the affirmation. For example, if there are negative people in your life, and they belittle you when you say something positive. They can't actually take any power away from you that you don't give them. But, in this case, the most prudent thing to do is to keep your positive goals to yourself.

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* New Article *

So many times, we take things personally when we shouldn't. This month's article addresses the issue that when a person verbally attacks you with no rational reason, it's not about you. Read Don't Take It Personally.

Our guest article, Allow! is by Louise Morganti Kaelin. Life is a school in which one lesson is to learn to be tolerant of self and others and to allow ourselves to simply be.

*** Recommended Reading ***
by
Jeri Noble

Tarot for Self Discovery
by Nina Lee Braden

There are those who say that the images in a Tarot deck represent archetypal figures from the collective unconscious. In this book we are shown numerous approaches to gleaning our own mythic journey through life using these powerful images. Rarely have I seen techniques described which get us so intimately in touch with our personal imagery. In many cases and for multiple situations, we are invited to scan through the deck and find the card that best represents a person or situation for us, one that most uniquely fits our inner perception. There is a variety of self-discovery exercises and methods for gaining new personal insights.

Undoubtedly, this is one of the most powerful treatises on the therapeutic use of the tarot I've ever seen.

To read more about it, click on Tarot for Self Discovery.

Visit Jeri Noble's NEW Website, with astrology readings, online classes, and web content. Click on Mercurys-Muse.Com.

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August 2002
Volume 3, Issue 2

*** Welcome ***

My Mother finished seven weeks (five days a week) of radiation for breast cancer, and came through it very well. Much of my summer has been concerned with getting her to and from the radiation and doctor's appointments.

My partner, Jeff, and I went to the Jewel concert in Phoenix and had a great time. That has been the high point of my summer thus far.

*** Feature Article ***

* Conscious Consistency *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Staying consciously consistent with your principles and with your affirmations isn't a simple proposition. It's so much easier to just fall back into the old programming or to react without thought. But to spiritually evolve and develop, a person has to learn to change their old thought and behavior patterns and not allow outside forces to drag them back into simply reacting from old fears.

There's a difference between reacting and responding to a situation. Reaction is habitually "re-acting," which is acting the same way over and over, with no conscious choice. Responding to a condition means that you have evaluated the situation, assessed your behavior options and consciously selected a course of action that would be best to fulfill your principles and whatever goal you might have.

Suppose someone criticizes you, and you feel attacked. Instead of immediately reacting and going on the defensive and/or attacking them back, you might respond by detaching from the situation to evaluate it. This isn't easy in the midst of emotional warfare. But it's the way to be able to consciously choose your next step. First, evaluate your feelings and choose a course of action that is consistent with your principles, while also supporting your inner self. You can then state your case and let the person accept or reject it.

Keeping your words and deeds consistent with your affirmations also takes some conscious effort. For instance, others in your world may bemoan the recession and complain about the difficult economic times. However, you're affirming that prosperity flows to you no matter how the outer circumstances might look. It may be difficult, with all that negativity around, to avoid falling into the mental trap of a fear of lack. But if you catch yourself every time you begin to affirm poverty, turn it around and affirm prosperity, you'll program your mind for prosperity.

Staying consistent isn't easy, and means living consciously. But it's the only way to change your old mental conditioning and your life. It's not easy to remain this aware, but the rewards of spiritual growth are enormous.

copyright (c) 2002 Linda Ann Stewart

*** Affirmation ***

I choose my principles and live according to my principles. I remain conscious, evaluating every situation, and choosing how to respond so that I stay true to my inner self. Whenever I catch myself falling into negative thinking or feeling, I remind myself of the Truth that the Universe is everywhere present and wants me to have all the good I deserve.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: Can I do an affirmation on behalf of someone else?

Answer: You can affirm on behalf of someone else, as long as that person has asked for the affirmation. If they have not asked for it, you might be interfering with their choices and learning if you affirm something better for them. I had a friend who affirmed that her husband would refrain from drinking. It worked, he stopped, until she realized that it wasn't his choice to do so. When she stopped affirming that, he began drinking again. He had other things he needed to learn before he could make the decision himself to stop drinking.

It's hard when you see someone you love in distress, and you want to help, but they've created the situation to learn from. What you can do is affirm for their Highest Good, or when you state a specific affirmation, include a statement such as "if they're in mental agreement."

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* Instructions To Print Out My Articles *

Some people have emailed me saying that they like to print out my articles and read them in the old fashioned way. But if they print them out straight from the website, a few letters of text on the right side of the page are cut off. I didn't know what to do about the problem. But one of the subscribers to this newsletter, Sindee Lee, figured out a solution and shared it with me. Thank you so much, Sindee. I'll be placing a link to these instructions on my article index page.

To Print From Explorer:
Go to "File" at the top left of your browser window and click. Select "Save As." When the window pops up and asks how to save it, click on "Save As Type" and scroll down to ".txt." This will save the page as text. Note what the name of the file will be, or change it to a name you want. In the "Save In" window, browse to where you want to save it. Click "Save." Open your word processor, click to open your documents, and browse until you find the text file. Open it, and you should have a page of plain text that you can print.

To Print From Netscape: (One more step than Explorer)
Go to "File" at the top left of your browser window and click. Select "Save As." When the window pops up and asks how to save it, click on "Save As Type" and scroll down to ".txt." Then, in the window with the file name, change ".shtml" to ".txt." This will save the page as text. Note what the name of the file will be, or change it to a name you want. In the "Save In" window, browse to where you want to save it. Click "Save." Open your word processor, click to open your documents, and browse until you find the text file. Open it, and you should have a page of plain text that you can print.

* New Article *

Many years ago, I received valuable advice about prosperity from a friend. When I remember to take it, abundance flows in my life. The advice was to focus on the Universe as the Source of abundance. When you do, unexpected channels open through which money or supply can flow. Read The Universe Is The Source Of Your Supply.

Guest author, Asoka Selvarajah, Ph.D., has written an article which gives seven simple steps that a person can use to readily access the Inner Genius/Higher Self within. These are proven methods that are effective alone. However, if combined, their power is incalculable for effecting change in a person's life. Read The 7 Secrets To Knowing Your Higher Self.



*** Recommended Reading ***
by
Jeri Noble

Remarkable Healings:
A Psychiatrist Discovers Unsuspected Roots of Mental and Physical Illness
by Shakuntala Modi, M.D.

Dr. Modi delivers a powerful turn in the traditional medical treatment of mental illness. Documenting the statements of patients, she discusses seriously the phenomena of past-life trauma, disincarnate entities and demonic possession.

Although Modi never claims to a belief in these and other 'supernatural' explanations for difficult and painful mental diseases, she understands the need to give such explanations the full respect and acknowledgement that any physician of the soul would.

We are given the opportunity to explore amazing healings that occur when an entity or demon is directly addressed and has therapy of its own, administered to it. We are allowed to share in the miraculous physical healings that have occurred when past-life traumas are lifted.

Take a look at some possible spiritual explanations for the suffering that many of us experience that may now be alleviated through these enlightened techniques. Consider the possibility that 21st century healing practices could provide a cure to ills that were described to the Church in the 15th century.

To read more about it, click on Remarkable Healings: A Psychiatrist Discovers Unsuspected Roots of Mental and Physical Illness.

Visit Jeri Noble's NEW Website, with astrology readings, online classes, and web content. Click on Mercurys-Muse.Com.

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September 2002
Volume 3, Issue 3

*** Welcome ***

The stress of this year finally caught up with me. Stress is when there has to be any adjustment in a person's daily routine. After a year where my close friend/office mate had surgery that resulted in his being brain injured, my boyfriend being out of work for months, my mother having breast cancer and going through radiation, and much more, I caught a cold. A really nasty cold. I used all the natural and vitamin remedies I know of, and only had two days where I felt really awful. With as difficult as this year has been, I feel I've done pretty well to stay healthy until now.

Just as I was getting over the cold, our community had problems with water. Like - none. It seems the pump burned out. Fortunately, we have a second well that provided us water, but people had to conserve (which they should be doing anyway). Because of the drought in the southwest part of the U.S., wells all over our area are going dry, and the companies that service them are kept busy. Fortunately, we got a new pump fairly quickly. But it was a stress I really didn't need.

*** Feature Article ***

* Reprogram Your Negative Self-Chatter *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Have you ever monitored what you say to yourself? Listened to the self-talk that chatters away without your being aware of it? Automatic phrases, such as "I can't do this," "I'm not worthy," "I can't handle this," "I can't afford it" and others. You may even find yourself saying them to the people in your life. These are beliefs that have been programmed into you, just like into a computer. Suppose the boss asks you to come into his office. Your first reaction may be "Uh, Oh. I'm in trouble," even though he may want to praise you.

These ideas come from your past, but they create a self-fulfilling feedback loop in your subconscious. Without your being aware of it, they provide background noise in your life. Is it any wonder that it's hard to make any changes? They echo the words of parents, siblings, friends, teachers, anybody whose opinion you ever accepted, whether it was true or not. You were hypnotized into believing them, and you've stayed true to the conditioning.

An affirmation is a statement that confirms what you hold to be true, and though we generally use the term for positive declarations, these statements can be either positive or negative. When you tell yourself over and over that you're not worthy, it convinces your subconscious that this is what you want, and your subconscious creates this reality.

The first step is to become aware of what you're telling yourself. Write down these statements. Then formulate a sentence that counters what you've been believing all these years. Use it repetitively, because that's how you were programmed in the first place. By hearing the same or similar things over and over. Remain conscious of the background noise of your thoughts. And when the negative statement rises up, use your new phrase. Be patient. That original idea has been there a long time. It'll take time, consistence, and persistence, but eventually you'll change the thought to one that more truly reflects the Universe's loving opinion of you.

copyright (c) 2002 Linda Ann Stewart

*** Affirmation ***

I monitor my self-talk and now become aware of what I'm telling myself. I realize that these negative ideas came from the past and have no relation to my present life. I recognize my own worth and the authority of my positive declarations. I am patient, consistent and persistent in reprogramming my mind, for I know that the changes are happening with every constructive affirmation that I state.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: How long does it take for an affirmation to take effect?

Answer: It depends on how long and how deeply engrained the old conditioning is. If it's been there for a long time, or it's a deeply held belief, it may take a few months of constant affirmation to completely change it. You will likely notice small improvements along the way. Think of it like tacking a boat. You have to make small incremental changes in the boat's course to turn it around. If you try to change the course too fast from due west to due east, then you risk ending up in the water. Keep track of the improvements, and use them to encourage yourself.

I tell my clients that it takes thirty days to change a habit (mental or physical), another thirty days to create a new habit (which would be your new thought pattern), and another thirty days to make that new habit familiar. Even after that, you may find that times of stress may tempt you back to the old way of thinking. That's normal, because that way has been the most familiar to the subconscious. Just start declaring your affirmation again.

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* New Article *

The subconscious mind acts on false information as if it's true. If you believe that you're stupid, then the subconscious will accept that information and create situations that confirm it. You can change the erroneous ideas that you have, but it takes persistence. Read What False Ideas Do You Believe?. The second article this month is by guest writer Myriam Maytorena, M.Ed. The world reflects what you believe about it. Stop trying to change the outer world, and instead change your inner one. This article gives four simple points to help change your inner world. Read Your Life Is A Mirror.

*** Recommended Reading ***
by
Jeri Noble

"Girls Will Be Girls"
by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D.

We're privileged to have Dr. Deak's experience in the crucible of girlhood, an educator/psychologist in the publicschool system, to inform us of the facts and superstitions of young 'femaleness.'

We're presented with current neurological theories of the chemical differences between boys and girls and given numerous ways of accomodating these differences. Examples are varied and there's a clear delineation of the needs and cultural conditions that today's young woman is presented with.

This is an important work for all parents, including the parents of boys. I feel that we're aided in a more conscious form of child-raising through the ideas laid out here and may find that a more positive impact is made on this future generation as a result of our implementing them.

To read more about it, click on Girls Will Be Girls: Raising Confident and Courageous Daughters.

Visit Jeri Noble's NEW Website, with astrology readings, online classes, and web content. Click on Mercurys-Muse.Com.

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October 2002
Volume 3, Issue 5

*** Welcome ***

Well, autumn is here. As is usual for changing of seasons in the desert southwest, we've dropped 10 degrees in a day or so. Generally, it warms back up about 5 degrees for a few weeks. But it's always a shock to go from the 80's to the 60's with no steps in between. We've also begun to have a little rain, which is greatly welcome. As I stated last month, the drought has dried up wells around here. Our community well is pumping 30-40% of capacity. Hopefully, we'll have a wet winter.

*** Feature Article ***

* Re-learning How To Manifest After A Trauma *
by
Linda-Ann Stewart

Before 1990, I had opportunities fall into my lap. When I needed information, or to be guided, it showed up. But that year, I lost my innocence after a disastrous relationship. My confidence, self-respect, and self-worth were torn away, as was my natural ability to manifest. After that, I couldn't manifest anything without long and focused concentration on what I desired. In my healing, I realized that I used to manifest unconsciously. Now, I had to learn to do it consciously.

Anyone who has had a major trauma may discover things have changed. The ability to manifest may be different, or self-awareness can be altered due to a sense of vulnerability. Also, in any time of shock, fear, stress, or danger, a person is in a state of hypnosis. Whatever they tell themselves, or any attitudes that get developed at that time, become imprinted on the subconscious and work in the background to become self-fulfilling prophecies.

The good news of all this is that the ideas that became hypnotic commands can be reprogrammed. It's just a matter of figuring out what negative beliefs became imbedded and spending time to affirm the opposite. I'd created concepts that life was against me, that nothing good could happen, and that I had to struggle. So guess what I manifested.

My confidence in Universal good was shattered, and I've spent years reclaiming that confidence. Without a feeling of assurance that the Universe is working for you, it's hard to manifest what you want. I've had to relearn old skills I used to take for granted. It's like going through physical therapy to recover after breaking a leg. At first, I had to consciously put one foot in front of the other to remember how the muscles worked.

Now, though I still tend to descend into fear now and again, I have a working knowledge of what I need to do to manifest. I've identified my next step as completely regaining confidence that the Universe is on my side, no matter what the appearances might be. Since recognizing this, I've had opportunities fall into my lap. I'm pursuing them to see where they lead. When your mind changes, the whole world around you changes.

copyright (c) 2002 Linda Ann Stewart

*** Affirmation ***

No matter what my life looks like, I know that the Universe is on my side and wants the best for me. I have confidence that the Universe supports me in all of my goals and dreams. I am now aware of any false ideas that I accepted during a period of stress. They surface into my conscious mind. I recognize that they are not valid and now reprogram my mind with ideas of Truth. I deserve the best that Life has to offer.

*** Question and Answer ***

Question: How do we discern if a situation is the result of really deep subconscious negative thoughts/beliefs OR simply the 'process' we are in as the Universe brings us that which we have asked for?

Answer: Lots of things could be happening with it. If you've been doing a lot of intense releasing and inner work, your situation could be the subconscious clearing itself out. It's a process called "chemicalization." When a person transforms quickly, the subconscious tends to confront them with much of their old garbage, all at one time. Imagine having a garage full of old stuff that you decide to clean out in a weekend. Lots of dust and chaos happens as you go through the process.

Another thing that could be happening is that you're challenging a deeply held belief. It could be anything from "I deserve" to "Life flows easily." Again, the old programming is unravelling and showing up very visibly in your life. You can pretty much tell if it's either of these if the situation is similar to others in your life, but bigger. Or if the condition is completely opposite to what you've been working on. For example, you've been affirming "I deserve," and now people are coming out of the woodwork telling you how worthless you are. Just keep up with your inner work, and the outer will come into alignment.

Another reason this could be happening is that the Universe knows what you want, and is trying to move you out of a situation that you've outgrown and won't leave willingly. So the Universe is making it so uncomfortable that you have to leave for something better. No matter what, the situation is a result of old subconscious beliefs, either being released, fighting being changed, or having been outgrown and you haven't let go of the outer experience yet.

Would you like to submit a question for me to answer in the newsletter? If so write to me at: linda-ann@cedarfire.com

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* New Article *

This month's article is about a subject I've talked about for years. It's about the "shameful" emotion - anger. However, anger is neither good nor bad, it is simply energy. You don't have to act on the feeling, but it is a signal that something is wrong. Learning how to listen to the message of anger, and then deciding what to do about it transforms anger into a positive force for change. Read Anger As A Positive Force.

This month's second article is on the basics of manifestation. Sometimes, we get so scattered that we forget the foundation of how to manifest what we want. This article describes how to tap the 'titanic' power hidden in our subconscious mind and what to do to achieve quick results. Read The Magician Within You: Solve Your Problems And Achieve Your Goals Quickly Through Mind Power Techniques by K.P.Rajagopalan.

*** Recommended Reading ***
by
Jeri Noble

Go Within or Go Without: A Hands-On Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit
By Gloria D. Benish

I thoroughly enjoyed this charming account of the life of a spiritual healer. An "ordinary" person in most respects, she obviously is also a beautiful vessel for the healing energy of Spirit. Within these pages you will learn the lessons of hands-on healing, as well as gaining the opportunity to participate in the wonderful energy which this delightful person exudes.

To read more about it, click on Go Within or Go Without: A Hands-On Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit .

Visit Jeri Noble's NEW Website, with astrology readings, online classes, and web content. Click on Mercurys-Muse.Com.

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November 2002
Volume 3, Issue 5