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- Life Got You Down? 4 Tips to Overcoming the Blues - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWe've all been there, are there, or may possibly go there at some point in our lives...and it's no fun, either. What I'm talking about is the blues brought on by unexpected life changes. Somewhere between here and there, our lifestyles become convoluted with "stuff" -- stuff that doesn't make ...
Views: 3579 - 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: 1084 - Life Just Isn't Fair - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanIn many Charlie Brown cartoons, Lucy holds the football and tells Charlie, “This time you can trust me.” Each time, poor little Charlie falls for her trick and she pulls the football away. Sometimes, life just is not fair. But the truth of the matter is that even when kids do some silly things, ...
Views: 1434 - Love is all Around - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Chamuel is a great communicator and will assist you in creating better relationships in all areas of your life. If you are willing to receive her blessings, you will begin to feel her love and begin to experience the joy and peace that she will give you. I don't believe in angels, you ...
Views: 1180 - Make A Decision That Is Right For You! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanSpeak up and have the courage to do what is right for you. Everyone has opinions and thoughts as to what might be right for you. The truth is no one walks in your shoes and no one can make decisions for you. The most important life choices come from your heart and soul because you hold the ...
Views: 848 - Making Sound Choices - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Joan Marie Whelan10 years ago, I began to realize that it was time for me to use my gifts to help others. I didn't want to do it...that wasn't the life that I choose for me! 10 years ago, I was recovering from a serious car accident and living at home with my parents. I remember my frustrations, anger and ...
Views: 1222 - Manifesting Success: A Process Revealed - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanMany people have come to me and asked, "What is it that you do to create prosperity in your life?" As an intuition expert, I have crafted a successful business strategy that helps seekers to productively develop intuition and live in the awareness of the present moment - and increase wealth and ...
Views: 695 - Manifesting Wealth By Investing In Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanI once heard someone say, "Everything you do comes back 10-fold to you." Whether one believes or doesn't believe in the Law of Action and Reaction, or the Law of Karma, it makes no difference. You see, in order to manifest wealth and prosperity, individuals need only apply honesty and ...
Views: 1028 - Manifesting Your Dreams during Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanToday’s economic and credit crunch has driven some individuals to the brink of bankruptcy and sadly, even suicide. However, if some of these individuals had only taken the time to listen to their intuition and had strategically planned their outcomes, they may not have ended up in the situations ...
Views: 976 - 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: 1434 - Mom’s Intuition: The Cornerstone to Family Balance - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanMoms are intuitive beings. Guys, it’s really nothing personal, but Moms are the leaders of the pack when it comes to achieving peace and harmony on the home front. Remember when Mom said things like “I’ve got eyes in the back of my head”? Though she may not physically have eyes in the back of ...
Views: 1073 - New Year-New Attitude - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanI know. Every year it is the same thing. You are all pumped up for the big event, and you have already made out your wish list of resolutions that you plan to carry out in the New Year. Yet year after year, you continue to do the same things that keep holding you back in your life. Why? Is it ...
Views: 1592 - Once Upon a Dream - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanImagine running a relay race. The odds are stacked against you but you are fit – mind, body and spirit. Just before the race, your heart is pumping and you are so focused on the goal that you are not going to let anyone or anything deter you. Some of your competition might even be faster than ...
Views: 1576 - One Million and One Choices - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you really know what it means to be a winner in life? I am sure you have heard others speak about folks who appear to have it all – a happy marriage, a great home life, a solid career, good friends, a nice home. When you notice that some people have such comfortable lives, does your heart ...
Views: 1425 - Open Your Mind to Discover Your Soul Power - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanTommy James and the Chandelles had a fairly good perception of how to tap into your intuitive powers to create the life you want to lead. In their song, Crystal Blue Persuasion, they sing, “…don’t you give up now, so easy to find; just look to your soul, open your mind – Crystal blue ...
Views: 1546 - Overcoming Adversity Through Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanAdversity seems to be a strong and difficult word…and sometimes, it can be if we allow it to get the better of us. Unfortunately, some of us encounter it and we become emotionally and even mentally paralyzed from moving ahead in life. Our higher consciousness tells us what we need to do to get ...
Views: 1183 - Positive Thoughts equals Positive Actions and Results - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanDid you know that there is an angel of hope? Angel Phanuel wants you to know that when you hope or expect something positive to happen in your life, it usually does. Positive thoughts and actions will produce positive results. Phanuel is encouraging you to follow your heart and believe in acting ...
Views: 2644 - Prayer and Hope - Where do they fit into your life? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanFinancial disasters, droughts and floods, earthquakes and other natural upheavals encourage many people to pray and seek a hopeful outcome. Unfortunately, too often, it takes an extreme situation to bring us to our knees in prayer and hopefulness for our lives. For we American’s this is a time ...
Views: 971 - 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: 1061 - Protect Your Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you are a seeker of inner peace, you must protect your mind and keep it free from stress and anxiety. We were not designed to be in stress and tension all the time, yet, too often, we all seem to live our lives that way. It is easy to live in a state of worry and definitely more challenging ...
Views: 1127 - Putting Thoughts to Birth - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanLet’s think about that title for a minute: “Putting thoughts to birth.” How do you put a thought to birth, you ask? Some of you may have watched the film, “Frequency” starring Dennis Quaid. In the film, the main character was somewhat able to travel through time via frequency radio. Each time he ...
Views: 1130 - Regain your Inner Power - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever strolled along the beach and spied a treasure hunter with his metal detector? It is kind of funny when you think of it. After all, what are the chances that someone will actually find a huge hidden treasure? In fact, more often than not, the treasure seeker may just be lucky enough ...
Views: 1400 - 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: 1595 - Rise up - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanNever do anything out of obligation instead do everything with gratitude and love. In other words, go through each experience with a purpose and reason for doing it. As an intuitive expert, I want you to know about some basic life principles that will help you. Do not act out of resentment or ...
Views: 3271 - Secrets to Awakening Your Intuition - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanImagine that you are walking down the street and all of a sudden you hear a voice speak to you. What was that and where did it come from? You wonder for a moment...was this my imagination?...then all of a sudden you hear it again. What is this? Have you ever felt the feeling that there might be ...
Views: 907 - See the Rainbow in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanOften times, we become so consumed with the misfortunes of life that we fail to see the rainbow that awaits us. When the brisk summer thunderstorm passes overhead, eventually the clouds clear and the brilliant sun begins to peak through… and beyond the sun’s rays and the blue skies dawns the ...
Views: 1414 - Self Discipline is So Hard to Master - by Submitted on May 11, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanLearning to live a self-disciplined life allows us to control our tongue; that is, we can speak from wisdom not conceit and from understanding not brazenness. A self-disciplined person enables him/her to be focused and centered on those talents that will help you reach your destiny in a timely ...
Views: 1605 - Self-Empowerment: Learning How to Love You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanSupreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts." Love is indeed a splendorous thing - but what it boils down to is being able to find the love within yourself to restore the harmony and balance to your authentic ...
Views: 875 - Set Your Goals And Reach them - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIsn’t it time for you to finally reach your goals? I know, I know...reaching goals does take time; however, when you design your outcome, you can achieve your goals. Whether your idea of wealth freedom is landing the job of your dreams, finding the perfect love match, or simply enjoying good ...
Views: 768 - 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: 1005 - Slam Dunk! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanThe ball is in your court. You have the opportunity to make a three-pointer from the goal line. At first there is a loud roar, and the other players are watching your every move. As your eyes focus on the net, the only thing stirring on your body is the bead of sweat rolling down your forehead. ...
Views: 1299 - Slow Down, Stop, Breath and Tap into Your Divine Self to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanOften times, we fall into the drama of life. Rather than valuing what is right in front of us, we seek what others have…and in doing so, we put blocks in the way of achieving the destiny that has already been mapped out for us. You see, we really can become our worst own enemy. At times, we ...
Views: 851 - Sometimes We Think the Odds are Against Us - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanSometimes we think that the odds are against us; however, in truth, the glorious flow of the Infinite Intelligence is working with you, for you and through. The problem is that we don’t believe it is possible and we think that the odds are against us because we don’t feel smart enough, valuable ...
Views: 1463 - Soul Mates: Discovering Yours - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanNamaste, a Hindu expression, roughly translates into "that which is of the Divine in me greets that which is of the Divine in you." And when we reflect on this simple expression, we find that the Sanskrit language of the soul resonates with us all on a deeper, more spiritual level -- and this is ...
Views: 782 - Spring Cleaning: Ridding the Clutter from your Life! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanAh, the allure of spring… isn’t this the perfect time to get all the dust out of the nooks and crannies of your house? Springtime is also the perfect time to take a long look at your personal and professional life to fine-tune your mind, body and spirit! In order to de-clutter your house, you ...
Views: 1345 - 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: 1061 - Stay committed to your goals. - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanTimes do get tough; sometimes we want to give up because things don’t seem fair. We get discouraged and think maybe what I want isn’t meant to be for me, yet I want you to know just because your life gets tough, don’t give up, give in or get so discouraged that you settle for mediocrity. ...
Views: 1147 - Stop always depending on someone else - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanWe all have issues and problems that need to be attended to but it is wrong to put pressure on others to solve your problems or make you feel better. That is your job! Take responsibility for your feelings, for how you value yourself and for what is happening in your life. If something isn’t ...
Views: 1680 - Striking Out? Bat A Successful Homerun In Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you’ve honestly tried to reach your goals in life and have failed, then you need to take a long look at the game plan you’ve been using. Sometimes you have to adjust your footing so you can gain better traction in where you are right now and where you want to lead your life. ...
Views: 751 - Striking Out? Bat a Successful Homerun in Life - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you’ve honestly tried to reach your goals in life and have failed, then you need to take a long look at the game plan you've been using. Sometimes you have to adjust your footing so you can gain better traction in where you are right now and where you want to lead your life. Nobody ...
Views: 913 - Study the movements of the Hummingbird and gain some wisdom - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanHummingbirds are amazing creatures of Earth. They are the smallest bird in the world, yet they possess great power and abilities. It flies and flitters and when you watch their movement you become enchanted by their agility and speed. Their long beaks or bills enable them to feed in some of ...
Views: 1275 - Summer - A Time For Miracles - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanRenowned poet, Albert Laighton once said, "Where man sees but withered leaves, God sees sweet flowers growing." There is much truth in this statement; as all too often we walk along life's highway dwelling on the low points and not enough of the highpoints. You see, summer is God's way of ...
Views: 959 - 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: 1143 - Take The Reigns And Be The Leader You Are Intended To Be - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIn order to take the reigns and become the leader in your life, you must first determine what kind of leader you want to portray and be. Whether you’re a business professional, healthcare provider, or a home professional, you require a certain level of intuition to effectively read your ...
Views: 648 - Take The Reigns And Be The Leader You Are Intended To Be - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIn order to take the reigns and become the leader in your life, you must first determine what kind of leader you want to portray and be. Whether you’re a business professional, healthcare provider, or a home professional, you require a certain level of intuition to effectively read your ...
Views: 848 - Tap Into Your Intuitive Powers And Become The Master Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanAre you interested in resolving issues in your personal and professional relationships? Seeking ways to identify your destiny and to fulfill your life's dreams? If you are, then you must unlock your mind to tap into your intuitive powers. As an intuitive specialist, I offer you some of the many ...
Views: 2044 - Teach me how to Become a Giver of Love - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanGiving and receiving love are two of the most beautiful feelings on Earth. When you are the receiver of love, you experience the joy and passion that is not only revitalizing, but it is equally intoxicating. Once you receive it, you want more and more of it. To receive love, however, you must ...
Views: 1805 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 10: Motherhood - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it? What does it mean? What does it involve? No one ever told me what being a mother actually meant. I observed my Mother but could feel her distance at times… I could sense her feelings of lack and doubt even though we were more than comfortable and provided for. Sometimes I ...
Views: 1107 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 11: Little Mommies and Careers - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever noticed young girls at play? They tend to nurture their dolls like little mommies. They carry their “babies” around like prized possessions, dressing and redressing them, feeding them, “teaching” them, rocking them to sleep and even singing to them at times. It is a wondrous site ...
Views: 1051 - 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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