Friday Feb 16, 2007

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WOW!

Last spring I was walking in a park. A short distance ahead of me was a mom and her three-year-old daughter. The little girl was holding on to a string that was attached to a helium balloon.

All of a sudden, a sharp gust of wind took the balloon from the little girl. I braced myself for some screaming and crying.

But, no! As the little girl turned to watch her balloon go skyward, she gleefully shouted out, "Wow!

I didn't realize it at that moment, but that little girl taught me something.

Later that day, I received a phone call from a person with news of an unexpected problem. I felt like responding with "Oh no, what should we do?" But remembering that little girl, I found myself saying, "Wow, that's interesting! How can I help you?"

One thing's for sure - life's always going to keep us off balance with its unexpected problems. That's a given. What's not preordained is our response. We can choose to be frustrated or fascinated.

No matter what the situation, a fascinated "Wow!" will always beat a frustrated "Oh, no."

So the next time you experience one of life's unexpected gusts, remember that little girl and make it a "Wow!" experience. The "Wow!" response always works.

~Rob Gilbert
Editor of "Bits & Pieces"

Insights into today:

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If you receive an inapt gift today, be gracious. The thought really does count.

Everybody needs some silly nonsense in his or her life. Your spirit could do with a little refreshment, so do something you haven't done in a while. Comic books and candy or some dancing could be just the thing.

Unexpected outbursts can inspire magnificent ideas, so don't edit yourself today.

It's the dawning of a new age -- mentally, that is. A moment of illumination sheds more than just a little light; it's like someone set off the high beams in your brain. You know yourself much better now.

A new idea has definite possibilities -- but move slowly. Remember, some situations need to simmer or else they can boil over. Work with it as it appears and let it develop in its own fashion and on its own schedule.

Every relationship you have is a partnership of one kind or another -- and in every partnership, there's a balance of power to be considered. Today you will be especially aware of these power issues, although there will not necessarily be any type of battle. Just understanding the give and take of every exchange you have with someone will help prepare you for potential clashes. The more prepared you are, the shorter these future conflicts will be.


my affirmations:

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i am receiving now:

1. a perfect salon job that feels like it opened up just for me, being in exactly the right place at the right time with the right attitude to receive it, and having it happen this week or next.

2. motivation to consistently follow my instincts to perfect health.

3. continuing my journey to living completely in the moment, letting the universe do the planning and organizing for me, making in every moment an opportunity to give and share love and see beauty rather than preoccupying myself with 'what needs to be done'.

4. money. twice what i was making previously. and it can be by any means, not necessarily through a job.

5. attending the abraham-hicks seminar in a few weeks with my boi.

6. visiting my family in idaho at the end of march/beginning of april.

7. getting coachella tickets so i can see rage against the machine with one of my best friends.

8. a way (money-wise and opening-wise) to be on the cruise with bob proctor come october.

9. people appearing in my life, or who are already in it, asking me to/letting me do their hair and make them FABULOUS.

10. time to hang out with my family and love, help, and play this last weekend with them.

VIEW 4 of 4 COMMENTS
ali_bug:
Your kicking ass girl! Always love to read your encouraging words!! love tongue
livefastdieprett:
Thanks for the add biggrin I love the little girl story

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