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- Create Healthy and Wealthy Lives with Intuition and Determination - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanAs I was rummaging through my latest emails, I came across an inspirational quote, "A matter of success is often not a matter of talent but a matter of tenacity." Let's think about that sentence for a few minutes...how very true this is. In reality, we can achieve and manifest health and wealth ...
Views: 700 - Imagination: The Powerful Tool in Creating Greatness in Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWere you aware that you have the power inside you to create positivity and prosperity? You do. When you use your imagination to view challenges as opportunities, you begin to re-pattern your thoughts and your mindset into a more powerful one that steers the positive flow of Universal energy into ...
Views: 2064(1 vote) - Know that You are Blessed - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Joan Marie Whelan"You'll be blessed, you'll have the best, I promise you that..." sings Elton John (in his hit song, Blessed.) The truth is that God made a promise long before you were even created that you would be blessed by His wondrous love. That is the miracle of life; and rediscovering the hope that has ...
Views: 808 - Hope: It Does a Soul Good - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanAs some of you may be (and should be) following the current presidential campaigns and issues of the times, Many high profile people have made it their mission to present a positive and powerful message of hope. Remarkably, it is this heartfelt communication of optimism that has moved the masses ...
Views: 928 - Embracing the Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIn life, we are destined to meet with challenges and roadblocks. Sometimes the inevitability of these events stops us dead in our tracks and virtually "wakes" us up to our surroundings and the atmosphere to which we have created for ourselves. Other times, these circumstances and situations are ...
Views: 984 - Evacuate or Face Certain Death - Is your lifestyle destroying your chances at happiness? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanEvacuate or face certain death -- On a physical level, this statement stands to put you on notice; especially if you are one of the individuals who are in the path of a deadly storm or natural disaster. On emotional and spiritual levels, it serves as a dual purpose to evacuate the current ...
Views: 735 - 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: 910 - 5 Paths to Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen we suddenly discover the innate calling for greatness in our lives, it's important to follow through on our higher voice of wisdom. In most instances, our life purpose is being presented to us and that means we must follow our gut feelings to achieve the spiritual growth that is necessary ...
Views: 862 - 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: 846 - 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 - 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: 647 - 5 Paths To Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen we suddenly discover the innate calling for greatness in our lives, it's important to follow through on our higher voice of wisdom. In most instances, our life purpose is being presented to us and that means we must follow our gut feelings to achieve the spiritual growth that is necessary ...
Views: 687 - 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: 766 - Using Inner Wisdom to Organize and Get Your Life back on Track - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanThere was once a German philosopher who had a great outlook on life. Immanuel Kant believed that science is organized knowledge and wisdom is organized life. This implies that while we may be "book smart," it is our innate wisdom that allows us to fulfill our destiny in life. How? Having an ...
Views: 817 - You And Your Life Garden - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanThe parallels between a garden and personal growth and spiritual growth in your life are uncanny. Just like any living thing, you must nurture and maintain it to create an abundant life. In a garden, you must cultivate the soil before you can plant any seeds; so one of the first, important steps ...
Views: 1021 - Turn Your Commitment Around - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanHow many of you have made a commitment to lack, despair, or better yet to what is not going your way? Most individuals are heading in the wrong direction making many wrong turns and following many detours, instead of making a commitment to what it is they truly want. Many set goals, write our ...
Views: 708 - Wake Up And Feel The Rush Of Your Soul Power! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanWere you aware that you have the spiritual power to tap into your intuitive mind? That's right -- hidden within the core of your authentic self is the Divine inner wisdom that empowers you to go above and beyond your heart's desires. And when you explore and facilitate your intuitive power, you ...
Views: 758 - Inner Healing: Reclaim Your Independence - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanImagine how gratifying it is to be liberated from pain, sorrow, and grief...and now is the perfect time for you to reclaim your independence through inner healing. How? Your body, mind, and spirit were designed to work in perfect harmony. When your whole being is in sync with the Universal flow ...
Views: 762 - 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: 957 - Gaining Empowerment At The Cross Roads Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanPop sensation, Bone Thugs –N- Harmony sing about the cross roads of life. In their very popular tune, they ask "whatcha gonna do when there ain't no where to run?" Their answer, "...we pray, and we pray, and we pray...every day..." Is this how you feel sometimes? Suddenly, we're at the cross ...
Views: 1039 - How To Discover Your True Destiny - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanHow does one discover his/her true destiny? Is there really a natural order to the Universal flow of energy in which your future is predetermined? That depends entirely on you. You see, the difference between destiny and fate is that while fate is the final outcome; destiny requires an essential ...
Views: 839 - Developing Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIn first chapter of the book, Soul-Discovery: The Nine Principles to Reveal Your Sacred Gifts, I talk about how your “authentic self” can be realized when you acknowledge the burning desire in your soul. Many times, your innate wisdom and drive are desperately trying to be awakened deep from the ...
Views: 1128 - Fulfill Your Destiny With Your Sacred Self - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Joan Marie Whelan"Can you set time aside for you to look in the mirror and enjoy the experience and magic that is waiting to unfold?" In my book, Soul-Discovery: The Nine Principles to Reveal Your Sacred Gifts, the process of awakening your sacred self is revealed to you through a few simple steps; allowing you ...
Views: 733 - Using Your Imagination To Manifest The Power Of Your Mind - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIn the book, Soul-Discovery: The 9 Principles for Revealing Your Sacred Gifts, I invite you to use your imagination and think of one of the most glorious and beautifully brilliant moments in your life. The reason your imagination is so vital in this experience is the fact that when you ...
Views: 1765 - Behavior Modification - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanThe words "behavior modification" sound like a tall order to carry, but in actuality, they’re really no different than "life improvement," "inspired living," "lifestyle enhancement," or "achieving inner peace." Because, when we seek to improve our lives through inspired living, our lifestyles ...
Views: 767 - 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: 2042 - 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: 1181 - Fear Of Failure? Don't Allow Past Experiences To Stop You From Moving Forward - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever asked yourself, "Why is this happening all over again?" The reason we run into the same roadblocks at different times in our lives is because we have not allowed ourselves to learn from past mistakes or roadblocks. Instead of exploring the potential in past hurdles, we've let our ...
Views: 884 - Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life! - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanAn individual I know recently decided that she was going to kick the cigarette habit after a lifetime of smoking. She had made several attempts to quit in the past, but no matter what she tried, she always seemed to fail. It was after she realized that she had to change her frame of mind that ...
Views: 777 - 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: 781 - How Can Intuition Help My Business? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanSome of today's brilliant movers and shakers can attribute strategic business intuition to their successes - and so can you! With little or no effort at all, our intuition can give us clues and positive inclinations as to what important steps to take in achieving both our personal and ...
Views: 911 - Jumpstart 2008: 5 Intuitive Steps To Making This Year The Best Ever - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanSome of the many advantages of facilitating your intuition are that the more you hone-in on your Divine self, and the more you commit yourself to daily meditation; chances are that you will be more driven, more goal-oriented, and better prepared for transforming your life into a productive, ...
Views: 756 - Another Concept In Intuitive Action - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIn a recent blog, author Brent Edwards elaborates on the differences between "strategic intuition" and "expert intuition." When we have achieved a level of heightened awareness, we find that the two variations of these often misunderstood phenomena go hand in hand in not only the decisions that ...
Views: 737 - Turn Your Resolutions Into Reality In 2008 - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanHow many times have you sat down and wrote out resolutions; and for some reason or another, those resolutions seemed to disappear as the New Year came and went? Well, this year, you can make a positive impact on your life and turn your resolutions into genuine reality! The secret to keeping ...
Views: 648 - What Is Intuition And What Can It Do For You? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanThere's a lot of hype and a lot of truth to what exactly "intuition" is. For some, it's a difficult term to grasp because its meaning is as diverse as its conception - and practice, thereof. Also known as a sixth sense, gut feeling, hunch, instinctiveness, or insight; intuition lends to an ...
Views: 777 - 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: 1025 - Life And Love: What's Intuition Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanIn a recent article by David Peters (Does Intuition and Romance Have Anything to Do With Each Other?), intuition is referenced in relation to the relationships we have in our lives. How very important intuition is, indeed. It plays into the scheme of forming special and long-lasting bonds with ...
Views: 1656 - Creating Action Through Intention With The Manifestation Method - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanAs an Intuition Expert, one of the most amazing features I've discovered in the Manifestation Method is transforming your life is more simple than you think. In one of my earlier articles, I relayed a story about how things aren't always as they seem (for your higher good); now, I'm going to ...
Views: 1277 - Is Your Physical Appearance Matching Your Mindset? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanAre you living the Manifestation Method to your fullest potential? Many years ago, I was introduced to a woman; a single parent of four young children, who was often challenged by many situations and needs. She had gone back to work in a career, allowing her to be home when the children were ...
Views: 1002 - The Flow Of Intuition And The Power Of Human Emotion - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanIn the book, "Emotional Intelligence," author Daniel Goleman writes, "Being able to enter flow is emotional intelligence at its best; flow represents perhaps the ultimate in harnessing the emotions in the service of performance and learning. In flow the emotions are not just contained and ...
Views: 2605 - The Difference Between Intuition And False Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanIn a recent article in USA Today, reporter Karen S. Peterson writes about social psychologists and researchers, who claim that their research is geared toward "fortifying intuition, sharpening thinking and deepening wisdom." Stuart Vyse, a psychologist, however, stated that "...it has been shown ...
Views: 6499 - Are You Thinking Big Thoughts Yet? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanIn the last newsletter we asked the question: What does prosperity look like to you? As a Business Intuition Expert, I asked you to think about the "Manifestation Method" and to write down desires you want to manifest in life. Hopefully you set time aside to sit in silence and put your big life ...
Views: 920 - 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: 693 - Create Healthy and Wealthy Lives With Intuition and Determination - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanAs I was rummaging through my latest emails, I came across an inspirational quote, "A matter of success is often not a matter of talent but a matter of tenacity." Let's think about that sentence for a few minutes...how very true this is. In reality, we can achieve and manifest health and ...
Views: 789 - Boost Your Soul Intuition With This Nutritional Charge - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanAs soul travelers, we sometimes live in a state of suspended emotion...rather, lack thereof. Where has your intuitive expert led you? We often get so caught up in the rigors of everyday life that we sometimes forget to focus on our Divine intuition. If you are still, and you listen to your ...
Views: 873 - What Does Prosperity Look Like To You? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanEveryone wants to make more money but in my Business Intuitive Coaching sessions, I have found that individuals lack innate wisdom in manifesting greater wealth prosperity. Increasing wealth means constructing a strong foundation and then carefully and steadily building on that foundation - ...
Views: 738 - 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: 846 - Learning to Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanIt is hard enough to lose someone we love, but even more difficult to lose a child. Parents (both young and old alike) encounter an arduous task to forgive themselves after experiencing such devastating loss. The initial instinct is to blame oneself for not being there, or not being able to ...
Views: 1664 - Finding Inspiration in Laughter - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen's the last time you really had a good, hard laugh? It truly is the best medicine - literally. In a study carried out by the Department of Social and Environmental Medicine in Osaka, Japan, the effects of laughter were investigated on the levels of stress...did you know that findings ...
Views: 915 - Jump into Life and Achieve Wealth - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanRemember a time when you were younger and all you thought about was summer vacation? There would be days on end where you dreamed of hitting the community swimming pool or lake; and when summertime finally came, you would run to the water's edge and dive right into it. As a child or teen, you ...
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