FORGIVING YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Ramona welcomed the group and introduced new members and first time attendees.

Eddie Conner led the group in a guided meditation.  Here is a link to that meditation.  Thank you Eddie for your fabulous meditations and for taking notes of the meetings. 

Members shared their “wins” since the last meeting.

The opening video was Abraham-Hicks 2016 - Understanding, Forgiveness, and Freedom.  

When the subject in this video returned home after several years, he observed that he reverted to who he was before he left home.  This left him with a feeling of being split – a schism between who he was then and who he is now.  It took a while to find his balance, which is OK.  People tend to remember you as you once were energetically to them.  He finds more strength away from home because he is tuned in, tapped in and turned on.  It is possible to do that anywhere; it’s just harder in a place where you used to be someone energetically different.  Once you understand that you can go anywhere.

Understanding versus Forgiveness. Understanding is a high frequency, grounded, balanced feeling.  Instead of forgiving someone a transgression, try to understand them.  Forgiving is to focus on the negative in someone.  Understanding helps you focus on the positive aspects of the situation.  If you cannot forgive or understand, you will be unable to move forward in the expansion.

Ramona asked the group to think of one old story, something someone did that needs to be forgiven, and write it on a handout.  When completed, the group was asked to tear it up and deposit it into a bag entitled “Same Old Story Disposal System” and let it go once and for all.

Helpful Thoughts.  It is up to us to feel better first.  When we choose to feel better inside, it gives us room to understand and forgive.  It is helpful to remember wins from the past and employ them to feel better now by replacing the bad memories.

The second video was Abraham-Hicks - Forgiveness is About Releasing Resistance.   

This video teaches us it is easier to let go of emotions than to fight them; forgiveness moves us easily downstream; Source never moves backwards – only forward; don’t be angry with yourself for being angry; focus on things that feel good; stay in touch with “what is”; love your reality as is instead of what you think it should be; and change your personal story for the joy of it.  It is important to learn the whole story and get it down to your personal heartfelt desires.

A second exercise was designed to help us forgive ourselves.  Ramona asked the group to write down something they need to forgive themselves for.  When completed the group was asked to tear them up and place them in the “Same Old Story Disposal System” and release it, let it go and allow our hearts’ desires to manifest.

Mike and Ramona carried the “Same Old Story Disposal System” bag, filled with torn up old stories, back to Michigan to be burned on the beach.

Ramona led an open forum on forgiveness based on what we learned.  Writing down our old issues and letting them go brings us profound happiness.  Letting go… is a repeated practice; brings us flow; allows our good; frees us up; and puts us in alignment. Whereas, holding on to old programs… clogs us up; blocks our good; and lowers our vibration.

What can we do to continue this euphoria we feel tonight?  Do anything that makes you feel good; go outside into nature and enjoy; picture this room filled with happy people; appreciate whatever lights you up; meditate; view Abraham-Hicks videos; start your day with proper intentions; listen to the Abraham-Hicks meditation videos. 

Here are some links of meditations Ramona uses:

Abraham Hicks- A Morning Rampage to set your Day for MAGIC!

And five Getting into The Vortex Meditations.

The closing video was Forgiveness Quotes.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 6 from 7 to 9.  Please note this is a Thursday, not our usual Tuesday night.  See you then.

LETTING GO OF OUTDATED BELIEFS

Ramona welcomed the group and introduced first time attendees.

Eddie Conner (www.eddieconner.com) led the group in a guided meditation.  Thank you Eddie for your fabulous meditations and for taking notes of the meetings.

Members shared their “wins” since the last meeting.

Here is an example of what outdated or limiting beliefs can do.  During the Medieval period 15^th through 17^th centuries, a weird psychiatric disorder swept through Europe where many people believed they were made of glass and were likely to shatter into pieces with even the slightest contact. 

People went to great lengths to change their lifestyles so as not to shatter.  We may think that was stupid, yet to them it was real.

Are you carrying beliefs that are self-limiting, maybe even false?  Are these beliefs preventing you from living the life you deserve?  --A great life?

Consider these seemingly benign statements that perhaps we say on a daily basis.  “I can’t tell the truth because I may be judged.”  “I can’t get close to this person for fear my heart may get broken.”  “I don’t dare want for something I may not get for fear of rejection.”  “I can’t pursue my dreams because I don’t know what I’d do if I fail.”

The only difference between us and our medieval ancestors is that their belief was centered around physical contact while our beliefs are centered around our emotions, relationships and dreams.

The opening video was “An Easy Way to Change Old Beliefs” by Abraham-Hicks.  

We also watched “Old Beliefs are like Old Clothes” by Abraham-Hicks.  

Ramona asked the group to fill out a form that lists the personal beliefs that are limiting and may no longer serve us, followed by a mastermind discussion for several volunteers.  Each volunteer was asked where they felt they were on the Abraham-Hicks Emotional Scale (for more information see page 114 of “Ask and it is Given” by Abraham-Hicks).  

Our first hot-seat participant referenced Esther’s experience with laying new pipes and related that to her personal experiences.  While she is able to envision the new pipes, her worries about those life experiences inhibit the use of her new thoughts.  She feels she is a 14 (worry) on the Emotional Scale.  Our mastermind asked what the limiting belief was behind the worry; answer trust issues. Focus on “I’ve got this handled” and get rid of the worry before 17 seconds elapses.  Shift focus to all things that are working for you. After the mastermind, our volunteer moved up to level 4 – positive expectation/belief.

Our second hot-seat participant started at level 9 or 10, pessimism or frustration, on the Emotional Scale.  His limiting belief is he is a long way from being an actor or director.  Asked how he defined success the response was to never have to worry about money.  It was suggested he start in a feel-good place and use the imagination to make up good stuff rather than imagining the fear.  Pull back; go general.  Replace the word job with new words like lifestyle, dream career, life purpose. Keep the wording simple – “I want to do what I want when I want to do it.”  Also suggested he practice his acceptance speech for the Oscars listing all the wins he has experienced. After the mastermind, he elevated to a 4 - positive expectation and belief.

The third hot-seat participant feels guilty for having wonderful things when so many people around her lack for so much.  She checked in at level 13, doubt.  Suggestions included not lowering her vibration to that of the people who are lacking.  Remember we are all responsible for ourselves.  Think about what it would feel like to wake up guilt free.  A member offered from her own experience that she replaced old guilt behaviors with new patterns, deciding to place herself first.  When she did her entire situation changed for the better.  The volunteer moved all the way up to 1, joy, freedom, love.

Our last hot-seat participant had a great income, but now she doesn’t and wants to be back on top.  She was asked if she is looking for the money in the same place she found it before. Answer was no.  So what has changed? Don’t hold on to the past.  What she wants is the freedom money brings.  Remember, contrast is good because it launches desires of where you want to be.  Her old belief was wealth comes easily.  But what is her new belief?  She is breaking through the glass ceiling of fear and moving into ease.  After the mastermind our volunteer moved up to 2, passion.

Our closing video was "Bhutan – Ten Paths to Happiness".  

Thank you for coming to our June meeting and reviewing our blog.  There will be no meeting in July.  Our next meeting will be August 16.

WHAT IF IT ALL WENT RIGHT?

Ramona welcomed members and guests.  

Eddie Conner (Click Here forEddie's Website) provided an inspiring meditation that allowed us to use our imaginations to think of ways our lives could be if we just think in positive terms of “What if?”  And a big thank you to Eddie for always taking such great notes for our blog.

Following LOA stories and wins, the opening video was shown - “Abraham-Hicks 2016 – BeingMore Optimistic Will Change Your Life”.

The evening’s topic was an exercise based on the book “What If It All Goes Right” by Mindy Audlin. The subject is similar to an Abraham-Hicks process or law they refer to as “Wouldn’t it be nice if…” 

The author asks if we have areas in our lives where we feel stuck in a cycle that isn’t giving us the results we want. What if we saw those “stuck” areas from a new perspective?  She explains that this process helps us navigate the dark waters of our minds. The question “What if?” carries the power to create or to destroy. It can carry the key to inspiration, or it can be the birthplace of our greatest fears.  It is our choice.  Think of the possibilities if we transformed every complaint, challenge and heartache into inspiring possibilities for a better reality.

“What if” thoughts can move us in two directions – up or down. Humans often focus on the “What if” DOWN thoughts. What if I make a mistake? What if I fail?  Humans have a unique ability to focus on the negative. The good news is we can change our thoughts to focus on the positive by focusing on “What if” UP thoughts. These are fun, easy, what if it works, what if I can make it happen types of thoughts. “What if” UP thoughts cause the initial idea to grow and thrive.

There are areas in our lives that tend to make us think “What if” DOWN thoughts. The first step is to identify these areas and start exploring “What if” UP thoughts instead. Directing our thoughts on possibilities that generate a sense of joy and excitement, the feelings are electromagnetic in nature and can be measured scientifically. Studies are starting to show that shifting our electromagnetic signature could, on a quantum level, influence our reality at an atomic level. That is a scientist’s way of saying that our thoughts can change our reality, and they do so by changing the atoms that comprise our physical bodies. Have you ever thought you not feeling well? The more you think it, the worse you feel, physically. That is our electromagnetic signature changing the atoms in our bodies.

Here are the basics of the process:

Step One - Identify a challenge of idea

Step Two – Take note of how you approach the idea or challenge. What are your first thoughts? Are you considering the worst case scenarios (What if DOWN) or are you seeking possibilities and taking inspired action (What if UP).

Step Three – What if UP!  Challenge yourself to mentally expand possibilities beyond what you believe to be possible.

Consider the following:

What if this is easy?

What if I really let myself have fun?

What if an idea comes that really changes my life?

What if I have a major breakthrough on this matter?

What if there are people out there who really want to help me?

Allow yourself to be ridiculous!!!

There are (at least) three things that can make our lives more difficult. The author highlights these and calls them “Havoc Breaking Habits”.

One – Worry.  This is a common symptom of an imagination when it is not vibrating high, as on a High Flying Disc. It is allowing our imaginations to build a future that is the opposite of what we truly want.

Two – Preparing a worst case scenario plan.  What if you do not prepare for the worst case?  What if instead of developing a worst case scenario plan, you identify the fears that are popping up and create empowering alternatives for them?

Three – Bad Storytelling.  Drop the old story NOW! What if “upping” is vision therapy for the mind? In Abraham-Hicks terms, this would be called “Tell a New Story”. Imagination ignites good, new ideas.  It spits out the ideas; wisdom provides the feedback.

A second video was shown “Abraham-Hicks – Believe in your Dreams”.  

Ramona led an exercise directing us to write down anything we would love to have happen. Make it fun. Be outrageous. Vibrate, think, radiate, and visualize way outside the box. Then volunteers stated their desires and the group offered the volunteer “What if” UP statements to raise the volunteer’s vibration and move them up Abraham’s Emotional Guidance Scale.  Some of the desires offered were; an actress wanting to be cast in a series, a voice-over actor wanting to be picked up by a major agent, a screenwriter wanting to write for a TV series, a personal trainer wanting a TV reality show to bring LOA to families, finding a cure for epilepsy, becoming a world renowned speaker with a TV show on LOA, to become immortal, and to stop being depressed and just be happy.

Closing, Ramona distributed a worksheet and asked the group “does your vision for the future feel joyful or daunting?” If this exercise feels good, you are in the “What if” UP. Be sure to stay around “What if Up” people who are tuned in, tapped in and turned on!

The closing video was “Follow Your Heart – Inspiring Video”.  

Be sure to join us on Meetup and follow your heart to “Get Happy and Stay Happy”.