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- Focusing on Being Positive - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Larry CraneWhen we focus on being positive everything feels better. Instead of facing another day by looking at more of what's wrong, or looking at all there is to-do, let's begin looking at what makes us truly happy. So clearly, if we would like to experience being more positive, all we need to do is ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Moving Beyond Limitation into Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Larry CraneIt occurred to me that, “Limitation” and “Happiness” are on opposite ends of the spectrum; so in order to for us move beyond limitation and into happiness, we need to see what we are really holding in mind. Lester Levenson has said, “There are no problems unless we are holding onto them. By ...
Views: 1692(3 votes) - Enjoying Enjoyment! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Larry CraneWow! Just thinking about “enjoying enjoyment” sounds delightful. The definition of enjoyment includes these proposed meanings: freedom from want and distress; consciousness of the good order of things; assurance of one’s place in the universe or society; and so forth. Associated emotions ...
Views: 1575(2 votes) - Do You Have Enough Time? Then Why Aren't You Sleeping Well? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Larry CraneThe only reason we don't have enough time is because we have a belief that says, "I don't have enough time." Because we are holding in mind "not having enough time," we get to be right. In an effort to try to gain more time, we may give up sleep in an attempt to finish everything on our to-do ...
Views: 1521(5 votes) - Would you like to feel good? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Larry CranePretty certain, most folks would love to feel good at all times, although many may think it’s not possible to always feel good. Ok, what’s right about feeling good? Feeling good encompasses many things… Perhaps it is working on an incredible project – getting involved – being inspired. Maybe ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - With Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Larry CraneIf we only did one thing, perhaps the greatest thing we can share with ourselves and others is GRATITUDE. Being grateful for everything is living in acceptance. When we fuel our life with gratitude, the quality of life that we experience is absolutely wonderful and uniquely flavored in ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Drop Your Anger and Fill Your Life with Abundance - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Larry CraneHave you ever lashed out at someone for no real reason – but just because you were having a bad day? I know most of us have had those moments where something trivial or meaningless just sets us off. Unfortunately when you let anger take over you actually end up 1.) knocking yourself back a few ...
Views: 1924(2 votes) - Hold On.. Or let go... - PART II - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Larry CraneThis excerpt provided by Anonymous may give you some long overdue peace of mind. "People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - Hold On.. Or let go... - Part I - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Larry CranePurging things out of our life by cleaning out closets, the garage, or filing cabinet are always wonderful ways of moving forward. In choosing to clean out areas of our life, we are deciding that we can be free of those unwanted items. We may choose to donate or sell some of our things or ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - Each time we have a positive intention, we are moving into higher energy! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2013 from Larry CraneSome of us aren’t sure how to be in the energy of enjoyment. Well like anything else, enjoyment is a decision and a skill. A great way to get into the habit of being in enjoyment is to have an intention. Intentions are decisions and also mini goals. So if we decided, “Today is going to be a ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - Moving Beyond NO! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Larry CraneRemember as a kid asking your parents questions and their looking at you in a funny way and answering exactly as you predicted. Think about some of your own responses to these questions: Are we there yet? Is dinner ready? Thinking back there seemed to also be lots of responses that included ...
Views: 1573(4 votes) - Communicating Effectively – Keeps our Goals on Target - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Larry CraneCommunication is probably one of the most important aspects of being human and accomplishing our goals. Communication is more than just speaking or writing. Communication is for the purpose of engaging our senses in a manner that communicates information. Communication exists in many forms. ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - Tips on Being Happier Beginning Today - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Larry CraneHere are several things that you can easily do to begin feeling happier each day. You will be as happy as you decide to be. In deciding to do nothing, that is exactly what you will accomplish — NOTHING. Your life is, and always will be, a reflection of what you are holding in mind. Involving ...
Views: 1437(4 votes) - Turning failure, disappointment, and frustration into accomplishment! – Part II - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Larry CraneWhen working on goals, instead of approaching the situation as difficult, vague or impossible, let’s begin by changing our point of view. By beginning to use positive intentions helps us to view tasks as being possible and manageable. We are changing what we are holding in mind. Instead of ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - Turning failure, disappointment, and frustration into accomplishment! - Part I - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Larry CraneWhat if failure, disappointment and frustration are only a perception? What if so called failures are actually launching pads for incredible motivation and inspiration? What if the only thing that is stopping us from turning our perceived failures into accomplishment, is simply a decision? ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - Having the Best Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Larry CraneWould you like to know what the magic secret is in order to enjoy the holidays? Quite simply, in order to have the best holiday season, begins with an intention. There is a wonderful and loving energy available to everyone and it's available to us throughout the year. This energy lives within ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - What is change? And why are we so afraid of making changes? – Part II - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Larry CraneChange is only for the purpose of making better decisions that agrees with what we are interested in doing or having, or not doing or not having. If we look at the process of change more closely, logically we can see that some changes require more time and consideration. Certainly things like ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - What is change? And why are we so afraid of making changes? – Part I - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Larry CraneIn reality the process of “changing” is simply making a decision to do something other than what we are currently doing. Change is a reflection of current attitudes. Sometimes we choose to make changes that are relatively simple like deciding where to eat or what to order. Surely deciding ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - If we aren’t getting our intentions (goals), then perhaps we need to approach things in a different way? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Larry CraneWhen we aren’t getting our intentions or achieving our goals, we need to accept that there are limitations and excuses in the way. At times when we aren’t achieving our goals isn’t meant for us to veer off course and assume the method doesn’t work. What doesn’t work is moving into frustration, ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - ANGER… - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Larry CraneAnger... This is a subject no one of likes to discuss. We try to pretend we don’t get angry. We don’t like to face our anger or rage because this is showing us our really intense negative feelings. In anger we are venting, expressing, and brooding. We are avoiding taking responsibility for ...
Views: 1783(2 votes) - What is the biggest obstacle that keeps us from accomplishing our goals? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Larry CraneIf we asked ourselves what is keeping me from accomplishing my goals, we would immediately see a few things in the way. We may instantly see or sense fear or resistance. Another factor may include believing, “I can’t!” By holding onto fear and resistance, or having beliefs stating I can’t, ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - See yourself in a whole new way! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Larry CraneWhat do we need to do to see ourselves in an entirely new way?! How about deciding what we would like to accomplish; then, pursuing our goal until it is positively achieved. Truly these are appropriate steps in any successful goals process. Regardless if the goal includes issues related to ...
Views: 1728(2 votes) - DIY: Self-Improvement 101 - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Larry CraneWhen most people think of DIY, they conjure up projects that are either crafty or perhaps an outlet for personal talents. Most people really don’t usually consider self-improvement as a DIY project. And realistically, that’s exactly what self-improvement is all about. When we look at ...
Views: 2674(4 votes) - Letting go of struggling… - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Larry CraneHave you ever thought to yourself, “I really need to let this go…” and yet continued to hold onto the mind chatter. Perhaps continuing to complain, blame, or possibly wonder what to do about a situation that happened sometime in the past. By acting in this manner, you are preventing yourself ...
Views: 2638(1 vote) - More on Happiness: Myth… Fiction…or Fate! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Larry CraneMore on Happiness: Myth… Fiction…or Fate! What is your belief of what happiness really is? Is happiness some sort of myth or fictional reality that we only get to experience for brief periods of time and then it disappears? Is happiness only available to us for limited times? More and more ...
Views: 2205(1 vote) - Transforming Childhood - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Larry CraneFor many of us, the coping skills we are currently using as adults are based on the skills we learned from our parents, family members, and other adults when we were children. And, the manner to which our parents learned to cope is based primarily on their lives with their parents. As ...
Views: 1931(2 votes) - When there are problems, love is the answer! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Larry Crane“When there are problems, if we would love more, they would disappear. When the love is complete, the problem dissolves immediately!” ~ Lester Levenson Through our thought processes, we have the ability in any given moment to change our minds and experience a different result. Think about a ...
Views: 2190(1 vote) - In Control - Out of Control - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Larry CraneAre you in control? Well let’s see… Are you trying to figure out what to do regarding bills, relationships, security, or something else? Are you irritable? Are you at your perfect weight? Are you in good health? Are you frustrated in some way? Are you sleeping peacefully at night? If you ...
Views: 2274(2 votes) - Is it difficult to accept or give credit for a job well-done? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Larry CraneThere are many sides to the issue of credit. This can be a huge concern for some, as the ego has a tendency to want to take credit for everything and then moves us into feeling guilty. This cycle is known as the “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” syndrome. If we are avoiding accepting credit it is an ...
Views: 2654(1 vote) - Having Successful Relationships! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneOur emotions and wants in regards to our relationships are indications that we are often not in control. Furthermore, the “I can’t and I won’t” thoughts that are playing in the background keeps us from taking positive action. Each “I can’t or I won’t” thought is actually a limitation. These ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - What’s stopping you from being successful? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Larry CraneIf we took a moment and asked ourselves, “What’s stopping me from being successful?” we might get an answer such as “I don’t know.” Well that response doesn’t really help us to understand what is blocking us from having success or being successful. In truth, most of us don’t really know what’s ...
Views: 3767(3 votes) - The Power of Love - It's So Much More Than You Think It Is! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Larry CraneArticle Contributed by Christine Priorie So often we believe love comes from others. We believe if we act a certain way and do or not do something will cause others to respond by loving us. We have the ability, right in this moment, to connect with the wonderful, amazing power of LOVE! ...
Views: 2009(3 votes) - Love Is The Answer - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Larry CraneArticle Contributed by Jenny LaFontaine Lester says that “Love is the answer”. It took me awhile to really experience what he meant and even as I write this more is unfolding. My journey along the way may be of help to you. I did not have any idea how to love myself. I had done numerous ...
Views: 2190(2 votes) - If We Stop…We Get Stuck - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneIt Worked So Good…We Stopped Doing it Following, is a recent email received by Larry: “I purchased the Abundance Course about 18 months ago. I found a peace that I never had. However, after some time, I recently decided I would re-learn the whole course again (kinda forgot about it) and am ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - Do You Realize Your Power? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneDo you realize the amazingly powerful skills you have right now? Actually the word amazing doesn’t even begin to cover the incredible skills you have at your fingertips, available for you to put to use right now. Are you fully aware of it? Maybe you don’t feel like you have these ...
Views: 1583(2 votes) - How to Effectively Communicate - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneArticle Contributed by Christine Priorie Communication is probably one of the most important aspects of being human. Communication is more than just speaking or writing. Communication is for the purpose of engaging our senses in a manner that communicates information. Communication exists ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - ***What is the cure to relieving stress? - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Larry CranePerhaps you’ll agree that absolutely nothing about stress feels good. Stress is basically feelings based on insecurities of not knowing what to do about any particular situation. Stress feels angry, confusing, and sad. Stress also feels anxious, irritating, depressed, and fearful. Sometimes ...
Views: 1789(3 votes) - ***Believe it or not… Judgments Create Stress - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneBy definition the word judgment suggests: an act or instance of judging. It also states – forming an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion. Opinions are listed as: a personal view, attitude, or appraisal with a belief that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. No one ...
Views: 2242(4 votes) - ***Would you like to feel good? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Larry CranePretty certain, most folks would love to feel good at all times, although many may think it’s not possible to always feel good. Ok, what’s right about feeling good? Feeling good encompasses many things… Perhaps it is working on an incredible project – getting involved – being inspired. Maybe ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - ***Staying on Course - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Larry CraneOne of the many valuable things we receive when we take the Abundance Course is the General Releasing Questions. These questions are given to us as a handout and in the new Abundance Course workbook they are on page 74a. As we all know, before coming to the Release Technique we lived our ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - ***What is Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Larry CraneStress is anything that causes us to feel insecure. For the most part, we think stress is a normal part of life. Stress is actually resistance. Whenever we are struggling with something, we are feeding a part of ourself with negativity. We haven’t fully decided to move forward, to do, or not ...
Views: 985(2 votes) - ***Avoid = Avoiding - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Larry CraneThink about an Attachment and we may experience a nice warm-fuzzy feeling. We are of course attached to our family, our homes, our relationships, money, our beautiful stuff, and so forth. Think about an Aversion and what happens – instantly we are facing some resistance. If you are paying ...
Views: 3056(4 votes) - ***Healing the Past… - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Larry CraneIs it even possible to completely and fully heal the past? Well the good news is yes it is possible for us to heal any hurt; any wound; any tear of sadness or disappointment that we have ever experienced. In order for us to be able to fully transform words of anger, rage, or humiliation ...
Views: 1575(4 votes) - ***Could it get any better? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Larry CraneDuring a recent releasing call, a woman brought up an important issue of her ego being awake and that it was bringing up a lot of negativity. She mentioned she had called the Helpline although still needed additional support. Good for this woman’s persistence to keep working through the matter ...
Views: 4008(8 votes) - ***Trying to figure it out… - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Larry CraneOh goodness! If we are trying to figure something out, it is without a doubt that we are not releasing. What we are doing is asking the mind questions. Our questions are indicating that we haven’t been able to resolve something regarding an area of our lives. Our trying to figure something ...
Views: 1464(3 votes) - ***Rethinking Possible! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Larry Crane“Rethinking possible” begins with a winning attitude. If we don’t think something is possible, we get to be right; each and every time. If we have a doubt, it is magnified in our ego and becomes what we are focusing our attention on. And this doubt will be what we create. Ever had a ...
Views: 1917(5 votes) - ***Success Starts Today! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Larry CraneWhat a terrific way to start the day! There is nothing passive about this statement. It is bold, to the point, and includes a specific timeframe. Actually this phrase sounds like an intention. Let’s face it, the only way we can achieve success or anything else is by making a decision. ...
Views: 1474(4 votes) - ***Dressing for Success! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneHave you noticed that when you get dressed up for a wedding or other extravagant event, that you feel like a million bucks? When we pull out our best suit and tie or our most beautiful dress, we also find that everything looks better. Instantly, we are transformed from middle-aged to ...
Views: 1744(3 votes) - ***Life is a Movie and You’re the Director! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Larry CraneIt’s that time of year again. It’s time to size up your last year, and take a look at the prospects for your New Year. What do you want your New Year to look like? One thing is for sure, if you want your New Year to look different than this year, you must decide to do something ...
Views: 3016(3 votes) - ***B-L-A-M-E - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Larry CraneWhen we look at the word “BLAME” what do we see? Well if were in apathy or grief, we may see our disapproving of someone or something. Or maybe we see our wanting control or that we see that we want to be safe. We definitely see our self wanting to be separate. If we are in fear, we are blaming ...
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