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- Life actually happens on purpose! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanDon't get caught up in the negativity that surrounds you. Use this time for your joy! Many times without realizing it, our enemies are the ones that motivate us because they get our goat and cause us to challenge them. So if you are facing some kind of enemy in your life believe that you must be ...
Views: 1081 - Your words can raise you up or drag you down! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanTaming your tongue is a major factor in reaching your highest potential for your life. Sometimes when we are in stressful situations, we say things that we really don't mean or that we should not speak. Those are the times we often blurt out negative words without thinking first and the ...
Views: 1063 - Is Your Life Meaningful? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat does it take to have a meaningful life and lifestyle? Each one of us has a different interpretation to this question. What might be meaningful for you may not be for me. I believe it is all about living a life that brings you joy and a wonderful sense of contentment and satisfaction with ...
Views: 1186 - Are you on a journey or a treadmill? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanThis is a question that many people ask themselves daily - Are you on a journey or a treadmill? We are all busy and overwhelmed by the high speed of progress, speed on the highways and the information age which forces us to keep up or forever be lost in the abyss. The more you are willing to ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - How to live a happier life and sleep better too! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI have observed that in my area, there is a lot of money in the hands of the people who flock to Florida seeking fun, greater happiness and a better way of life. In truth, don't we all seek those attributes but struggle to achieve? People can't wait to retire so they can enjoy some fun, greater ...
Views: 1144 - As above so below - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI was recently at a talk that was speaking to the health of our coral reefs around the world. As I listened, I began to see a correlation between what is happening under the water to what is happening above. Coral gets stressed and when that occurs it is more likely to get sick with disease. ...
Views: 1261 - Pride or excuses can paralyze you - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanPride, a strong ego, can sometimes confine us. Too often, we get caught up in the words, "I can't do this because I may lose this or that," or "I can't move there because I will be away _________ fill in the blank." There are opportunities in life that beg you to take full advantage of, but ...
Views: 1056 - You have the power to shift your attitude and behavior for the better - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI believe we are in a crisis in the world today and many people feel caught up in worry, fear and anxiety so they act out foolishly to numb their discomfort. There are more people drinking too much today, taking drugs and smoking pot than ever before in our history. There are a lot of mixed ...
Views: 977 - The invisible gifts from your Creator-Faith and Hope - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanFaith and Hope are gifts that we do not feel or touch but are rather invisible gifts that need to be practiced if we want them to increase in their power and strength for us. I frequently share my words of wisdom and my positive thoughts with others but I can see and sense that I am often ...
Views: 1502 - Do You Sometimes Feel Dysfunctiona - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanIt is a most uncomfortable period in our lives to be caught up in the dysfunctional periods where nothing seems to be flowing and everything feels difficult to manage. I know that feeling because I have experienced it, however, I can truthfully say that as I was going through it, I was able to ...
Views: 1033 - When You Feel Angry, Shift Gears. - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie Whelan"If you can correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place."-Lao Tzu When you change your perception and attitude you actually change your life. Change can only come to you when you willingly welcome it into your life. Too often we tend to fight it or reject it but today, I am ...
Views: 738 - Finding your Niche - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanHas anyone ever asked you if you have discovered your niche? Since I was very young, I knew that one day I would be using my talents to help others in life feel better about themselves. The path that I took was far different than what I envisioned but the outcome has been fabulous! Once you ...
Views: 1362 - How do you see life? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you see the magic that surrounds your life or are you caught up in the doldrums of daily living? Too often we tend to make our lives more difficult by adding on high levels of stress and anxiety mixed with rage or anger and even discontent. We are living the so-called fast paced ...
Views: 1154 - Your Thoughts Really Matter - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanThe reality that you are living right now can talk you out of your hopes and dreams for your tomorrow. They can cause you to move into fear and doubt and begin yelling at God or even wondering whether or not He even cares about you? But I am here to tell you that when you believe in the Power of ...
Views: 1269 - God Can You Hear Me? - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanSome of us have had this conversation with God wondering if He/She is listening. Maybe you call on your Creator because you simply want to express your thankfulness and gratitude for the blessings in your lives; but more often than not, you find yourself in some sort of predicament or difficulty ...
Views: 1522 - Adversity Builds Character - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWe all experiences challenges and adverse situations in our lives from time to time but the key to those experiences is not to fold and cave in but to rise above them and grow to a deeper level of who you are. I have recently had numerous challenges come into my life in various levels and ...
Views: 1333 - What does Success Mean to You? - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it that you would like to succeed in for the coming year? A goal without a plan is just a wish! We all have wishes and dreams but few go further than that-their wishes. Somehow people seem stuck in the planning process and then they never reach the implementation stage. It would be a ...
Views: 1303 - Don't fight change but rather embrace it. - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanMany people feel that their lives are filled more with burdens and suffering than with blessings and that is quite sad. I know that my life has many challenges and in fact there have been times when I have felt bewildered and let down by God because things were not going my way. Oh yes, I, too, ...
Views: 1191 - Life is a process--- stop fighting it! - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanToo many people seem to think that they go to school, get an education, pass all the tests and the rest should be easy. Unfortunately that thought process is false. The whole of life from the moment of conception to the moment of death is a learning process and somewhere in between we suffer ...
Views: 1080 - Feel Empowered - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanYou are empowered, whether you believe it or not, to create success in every aspect of your life. You must first choose to be happy in your own state of mind. “But I’m not happy,” you say? Why not? No one is making you unhappy. In fact, no one or nothing has the power to make you feel any ...
Views: 1155 - Start Saying Yes - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever had opportunity slap you in the face and every day since you said NO to it, you have kicked yourself? Sometimes, when a door opens, you must accept the challenge and just go with it. When you hesitate at a chance to embark on a new direction, time will quickly pass you by and you ...
Views: 1058 - Can you hear me now? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn 2002, Verizon Wireless ™ coined the infamous phrase, “Can you hear me now?” in one of their largest and most successful advertising campaigns. Take a minute to think about that slogan — your intuition is a lot like that. Your intuition wants to help you be successful, it wants you to hear its ...
Views: 1254 - Do you dream or live your dreamed reality? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanHarriet Tubman said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” When you have passion in your heart to change your life and to change your destiny, you are turning your dreams into reality. Fact of the matter is we all have dreams. We all want to attain happiness, acquire success, and achieve ...
Views: 1131 - Caught in the crossfire - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanAre you part of the “Sandwich Generation“? This particular age group (ranging between 40 to 60) often finds themselves caring for both an aging parent and a child (and sometimes grandchildren, too). It is not that humans are not capable of multitasking and caring for those they love; but all too ...
Views: 1178 - 5 Human Misconceptions that weaken your Humanity - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn life, people will sometimes shock or surprise you with their actions or inactions. Take a pair of twins for example: both can have identical looks, even identical talents, and in a lot of cases, identical intelligence. Regardless of their conception, despite their exacting appearances, each ...
Views: 1586 - 5 Must-Have Attitudes in Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn life, you will occasionally find that no matter where you are, with whom you are, or in whatever circumstance you may be, you may feel empty and dissatisfied with your current state of affairs. Perhaps you feel your job is no longer challenging or rewarding; or if you are in a long-standing ...
Views: 1227 - Shhh...your intuition is talking to you - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a crowded or loud place and you just want to tune it all out? Or maybe the sheer stress in life has just overwhelmed you so much that you feel like your head is going to explode? Now is not the time to collapse into fear and anxiety mode — now is the time to turn down the ...
Views: 1000 - What Chip are you Wearing? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanYou are probably aware of the expression, “walking around with a chip on your shoulder”. There are some people who wear that chip like a badge of honor. For them, it is easy to hold onto all the pain and anger they have experienced in their lives. That proverbial “chip” is a constant reminder ...
Views: 1383 - Keeping Calm in the Storm - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanThere are events in our lives that can quickly become chaotic and even catastrophic if we do not put our emotions and actions into check. As an example, imagine if firefighters arrived at a major apartment fire and instead of putting out the fire, began running around with their hands in the air ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - The Waiting Game - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you play the waiting game? In other words, do you procrastinate on your plans to the point of paralysis? It is one thing to be pragmatic about a given strategy or initiative; but once the assessment is complete, it is time to move onto the next step. Too often, people get caught up in the ...
Views: 1255 - Commitments: 5 reasons they are important to you - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever overextended yourself by making promises you could not keep? Or maybe you have decided to no longer volunteer because you were unable to follow through on your commitments. If this sounds familiar to you, then you must realize that you cannot continue on this path. When others ...
Views: 1741 - Clarity: It does a body good - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Joan Marie Whelan“How smart or dumb you are depends on where you’re standing,” said Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. We do not always have the ability to think clearly or understandingly. In fact, it would be unfair to analyze others when we ourselves do not have a stable and harmonious balance in our own ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Big courage comes in small packages - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanIn Aesop’s Fables, there is a story about a mouse and a lion. As the story goes, a mouse is nearly eaten by a lion but the mouse begs the lion to spare his life as one day he may come to save his. The lion laughed so hard at the little mouse’s pleas that he inadvertently freed the mouse from his ...
Views: 2462 - Reaching your inner core - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen is the last time you have felt that special part in you – your vital source? Your vital source, soul being, chi or life force keeps your heart beating, your life flowing and your mind ticking. It is that vast part of your true being that charges every magical moment in your life. If you ...
Views: 3219(1 vote) - Angel Ramiel - Fair and balanced love - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Ramiel is the angel of fairness. He loves singing songs of joy when you are kind, considerate and thoughtful towards others. He asks you to lighten your heart and release your disturbed state of mind. He does not want you to hold onto anger, resentment or hurtfulness toward others even if ...
Views: 2129 - Angel Shekinek - your lighthouse o'er the bay - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Shekinek - your lighthouse o'er the bay Can you imagine steering a ship in the night without any beacon to guide your way? I don't know about you, but I would never want to be a cruise liner captain without a light from the lighthouse to keep my ship from running aground. Angel ...
Views: 1296 - Angel Ramaela: Tapping into your Joy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanThe angel of Joy, Ramaela,( Ram-e-la) is a playful angel who loves to see you laugh and enjoy life in a healthy and carefree way. Laughter is contagious and I believe that is why Ramaela wants us to knows that joy and laughter are essential foods for the mind, body and spirit. When you call upon ...
Views: 3284 - Discovering your Specialness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Sandalphon is commonly known as the Angel of Music but he is also the Angel of Self-Empowerment. Like the drumbeat of your heart and the melody of your soul, he is acutely tuned into your thoughts and your prayers. He understands the many different challenges that you are encountering in ...
Views: 2601 - Feel Healthy and Happy with Angel Raphael - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanRaphael, the Angel of Healing guides all healers who work towards helping others. His main function is to help you feel better as he strives to show you ways to accomplish that goal. In fact, the name "Raphael" means "God heals". This angel not only wants to help you heal, he wants you to ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - The Peace in Truth - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen is the last time you were totally honest with yourself? Amitiel, the Angel of Truth encourages you to find truth and honesty in all of your experiences. He asks you to use these truths in a positive way. It is never a good thing to hide from them or deny them. He reminds you that when you ...
Views: 1417 - Angel Ananchel - there is beauty in everything - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanDid you know that there is a special angel that wants you to look on the bright side of life? Yes, and she always wants you to be kind and to say positive things to and about others. Angel Ananchel is the Angel of grace and delight. When you allow her to come into your life, she sends grace and ...
Views: 6087 - I just cannot think - what can I do? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a place or time when you just could not concentrate? We have all experienced this at one time or another. Angel Jophiel, the angel of clear thinking, can help bring wisdom and understanding to you so that you can become creative in all areas of your life. When you ask for ...
Views: 1453 - Summertime and the Living's Easy - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanSummer is one of my favorite seasons. Everything is in bloom and the leaves are full and green. The skies are a vibrant blue and the sun is beaming its warm rays everywhere its light touches. Kind of reminds me of Billie Holiday back in the early 20th century when she sang, “Summertime and the ...
Views: 1138 - Countdown to Peace - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanThe angel of peace and calmness is Angel Uriel. She helps you to remain calm and relaxed when you become anxious or frustrated. She also helps you to live in peace and harmony so that you will feel happy. Let's do a happiness exercise. What's that, you ask? In just a minute, I want you to ...
Views: 1257 - Eternal Love: Learning how to live a life of Greatness - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanOne of the greatest virtues in life stems from eternal love - it is the unyielding, unwavering, non-judgmental form of compassion and empathy. In the grand scheme of the universe, the Angel of Eternal Love, Hadraniel wants you to feel that power of eternal love and she encourages you to have ...
Views: 1377 - Help I need Somebody! - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Cerviel encourages you to be the best and the bravest in everything you do. When you become afraid and worried that you will not be able to do something well, reach out to Cerviel to give you great courage and strength. She believes in you even when you do not; and she is always there as ...
Views: 1343 - Miracles Everywhere - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Cerviel encourages you to be the best and the bravest in everything you do. When you become afraid and worried that you will not be able to do something well, reach out to Cerviel to give you great courage and strength. She believes in you even when you do not; and she is always there as ...
Views: 1429 - Relationships: 5 Signs to Tell If He (or She) is the Right One for You - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanThroughout the course of time, understanding the value of relationships has been a most complicated experience. Yet people everyday strive to find the perfect love, the best fit, or maybe even a soul mate (if he or she is fortunate enough). Finding and maintaining a harmonious relationship must ...
Views: 1591 - Hurricane of the Heart - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a situation where you felt so much emotion that it felt as if you were going to implode? The worst part about it is that these feelings typically begin very small but over time, they breed into a mega-storm of emotions. Sometimes we can head these things off at the pass if ...
Views: 1256 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 12: Sorry seems to be the Hardest Word - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanI think Elton John had it right when he sang how “sorry seems to be the hardest word”. Both children and adults have an especially difficult time admitting wrong or harm done. And one of the most difficult things for anyone to say is “I’m sorry” and mean it. An apology is the beginning of ...
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