The Creative Mind

How do I get more Money?

2009-12-07T11:50:00.000-08:00

The age old question...perfect for this time of year. Well, I'll go with the saying my mother always says..."When in Rome act as the Romans..." I think that how it goes lol.
But what I mean is to receive more money or to become wealthy we have to think and act as if we already have more money. We have t believe it.

When we act as if we already have the money that we want, we don't worry about not having it. If there is something that we want to do we know that we can do it and have no doubt about it.

When we spend money we shouldn't worry about not having enough or dread spending, we have to learn how to give freely.
Notice, with the wealthy there is no worry about how they are going to get that new car or new house, they just KNOW that they're gonna get it. Why because they have it. Right but because they know they have it they have no worry...Worry is the wall that keep us from getting our blessings.

GIVE. The more we give the more we are blessed in return.

Also, learn to spend wisely. This doesn't mean, sit down everyday and count your pennies, nickes and dimes, it just means that we should be reasonable about how we spend money. We shouldn't buy useless things that we really don't need just because we can. It's a waste.

Bottom line, when we believe that we are rich, we don't worry or ever EVER tell ourselves...No I can't!
We have to condition ourselves so that whenever we start to think..."oh I don't have the money for that..." we automatically stop the thought and replace with a positive one... "I can have that," and believe just that. It takes some practice but once we get ourselves in the mind frame of believing then we can start to"feel" feeling removes the tthought of not having it.
Another important Fact to remember is.... .Money is meant to be spent! Not hoarded. It's meant to be used to purchase things that we want and need. That's what it's made for.
Noire. (L.H.)

Happy Holiday Spending

2009-11-29T13:45:00.001-08:00

It's that time of the year when Money becomes a big issue, especially if you have lots of family and friends and a pay check that says "Are you kiddin?"
So, How do you do all of that holiday spending without the worry?

A few simple tips.
Give freely and give from your heart. Never give anything when you feel negative about it. The outcome will be you feeling bad. If you feel like you really don't want to give then Don't, not until you put yourself in a more positive mind frame.

Remember we give to make others happy. Their happiness is our Reward.

When you are making a purchase and you feel that "sigh of dread" coming on as you hand your money over to the cashier...Say a little prayer and Bless your money as you spend it KNOWING that it will return to to you. Remember we gotta keep that Faith "...whatever you believe is what you shall receive..."

When you want to give but feel you don't have much...get creative. There are lots of things that can be given as gifts...if you have a skill, use it.
Links to sites with cheap but great gift ideas
http://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/money/63giftsunder10dollars.htm
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/giftstomake/tp/HomeMadeGiftIdeas.htm

Be reasonable about spending not wasteful. Give gifts that others can use or need. Don't over spend on gifts just to impress. It's wasteful.

When we are wasteful we are sending a signal that we have too much of something or no use for it. Think about it.

Remember, it is better to Give then to Receive, even if you've given a hundred gifts and only got back two. Feel good about the 100 that you were Able to give and be Grateful for whatever it is you receive.
Happy Spending!
Noire. (L.H.)

Family, Friends and Negativity

2009-11-23T11:22:00.000-08:00

Some of us have a strong enough state of mind to not let the negative things that people say to us sink in and take root, but what happens when our family and friends are the ones who continuously spout off negativity at us? Whether it's them telling you that you can't or shouldn't do something or them constantly telling you about their own issues, even after you have given them advice...after while all of that negativity starts to get pretty frustrating and if you're not careful, you can end up falling into their vibe. You want to help them of course, but a lot of times when you are dealing with a negativer person the help you attempt to give isn't received right a way and a lot of times your Positivity start to annoy them. Go figure!
You don't want to cut them off because you love and care about them...So what the heck do you do?
As I was thinking about this, I found an article that was quite helpful:
http://www.abundancetapestry.com/surround-yourself-with-positive-friends-for-law-of-attraction-to-work/

"It is important that you surround yourself with as much positive energy as possible...
One important source that can affect your senses are your friends, family and colleagues.

Most people tend to whine, complain or blame others for whatever bad experiences that they are having. They find that they are never lucky and are always getting the short end of the stick for anything. Is it really the case or is it a case of negative energy attracting more negative energy?
When you surround yourself with friends who are more negative, you must recognise that this negativity is not going to help you if you .... In fact, all the negative and self limiting talk can program you to feel the same 24/7. Tune into the never ending compliants and you will begin to also feel dejected, depressed and dull."

We have to be strong enough to protect our own sense of peace when dealing with friends and family. I find that when I have dealt with someone who has exhausted me with their mood, I have to pray! Seriously, I have to meditate and pray or I will find myself very depressed. Sometimes you may even have to take a break away from them or let them know as gently as possible, how they make you feel. Letting them know may be the thing that causes them to change, while there is the thought that they may get insulted or upset (since they are negative all the time) and stop talking to you altogether. If that becomes the case keep in mind true friendshps and people who are truly close to each other ALWAYS find a way to resolve their differences and Restore their relationships, so just keep a positive mind towards them.

When it comes to being happy, there are things that others can do to add to it and even take it away from it, but ultimately We are Responsible for our Own Happiness.
Noire (L.H.)

Make up Your Mind

2009-11-18T11:02:00.000-08:00

Yes, we pray and meditate on things we say we want...but there are times we second guess ourselves. If we go back and forth with thoughts in our heads then there is no definite or set decision, and by now we all know that whatever we send out from ourselves returns to us in the same manner as it was sent.
Giving Love=We Receive Love
Giving bitterness=Bitterness is received
So when we can't make up our minds about something what we end up experiencing is more confusion and that confusion keeps us confused! It's like a continous cycle and the results of that is frustration.
A good way to manifest our thoughts would be to sit down quietly and think things through; and if need be, have a dsicussion with ourselves and decide what it is that we really want. Be clear on exactly what we want and how we want it. Once we are really clear about something, we don't have to keep going back and forth with it.
We feel peaceful with the decision and we go on about our lives in acceptance.

Make up your mind...What do you really want out of life?
Noire.

Solving Problems

2009-11-04T12:43:00.000-08:00

We all have issues and when we have them we seek relief High and Low! What I've learned, in my on-going quest for peace, is that we have to first look at the problem at hand, not judge it... in fact we shouldn't even call whatever it a problem but an "issue or situation." Know what the issue is, then decide without worry how we want to fix it. We have to be clear on how we want to resolve situations and again do it without worrying. Removing the worry takes the stress or power away from issues. By worrying we judge the situation and by judging we are saying that the situation IS this way or that way... deciding its out come as negative when it really doesn't have to be.
In some religious books you will find sections about judgement. In the Bible John 7:24 says "Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment."
Basically just because something "looks" bad doesn't mean we should judge or label it as bad. It is as it is but make the right judgement or decision.
Just hand it over to a Higher Power and don't stress over it.
Now this is easier said than done and it does it take practice and us constantly reminding ourselves to be positive. But once we start to practice the positivity, then as we face more issues in our lives we will start to automatically turn away from the issue towards solution by ONLY accepting it as we want to be. There is where is we find peace.

Noire.

Ask...then Receive

2009-10-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

When we are prayerful and ask our Higher Power for a Blessing; Do we leave ourselves Open to receive it? Do we really allow ourselves to have what we're asking for?
A few years ago I watched the popular documentary the "Secret."
There was a part where one of the teachers was talking about "Receiving." She said, after you ask, you must Receive what you want. Now I didn't get this. Maybe I was a bit slow, but I had to watch the video a few times before I understood what she was talking about. I then heard her say "...this is what passion is, happiness..." And understood what she meant.
Basically, we accept what we have asked for as if it has already been given.
Think about this: How do we act when we receive something that we really want? We are excited about it.
When we see something at the store or on the internet and order it, what are our thoughts? Anxious and excitment about it's arrival.
We don't worry about it because we Know it's coming. Our receipt is the confirmation that its ours. In the case of prayer Our Word and feelings should be the confrimation.
We should be happy, grateful, and feel blessed about what we have prayed for. We shouldn't allow ourselves to worry and wonder or think "...Lord I hope this comes true for me.." or "It's probably not going to happen..." When we do that we can block the blessing. We must know that it IS happening. That whatever it is, it's in the works Right Now! That's what unwavering faith is. Now,its easy to say, I know. God know I know! There is a challenge in the doing, but thats ok, because once we start believing and see blessings come our way...we find that the learning and the challenge was well worth it.

I picked up another example of "Receiving" from a childrens's movie, of all places. A little girl's grandmother told her "...Want it, then let yourself have it..."
Want the thing...then just allow yourself to have it with belief. No doubt present.
What ever we pray for....We must Know and tell ourselves.... It is already yours.
Blessings.
Noire.

The Beauty There-in

2009-09-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we get so busy with life that we don't take the time to notice the beauty that is all around us. We even miss the beauty that is inside of us.
You've heard the saying..."Stop and smell the Roses..."
There is so much beauty around us, but we miss it. It's there for a reason. It was created jusr for us to enjoy! To marvel at and find needed inspiration and delight.
So today do yourself a BIG favor; Stop, even if for just a moment and "Smell the Roses."
Don't think about it just do it. Look up at the sky, at it's layers of fluffy clouds...Look at the trees, the leaves, and out-stretched branches...Look at the flowers and the grass, Noitce how unique and beautiful they are. Let the beauty of nature consume you until you too feel beautiful. Do this for a moment everyday and I guarantee that you will be glad you did. *smile*
Blessings~
Noire.

Making Changes

2009-09-07T21:02:00.000-07:00

There are things in our lives that we want to change, maybe even NEED to change. And then there are things that others want us to do or change about ourselves.
Change can be a good thing, but I've learned that it has to be something we want for ourselves as well others wanting it for us. For example, you may be a smoker and your family is all over you about stopping and how it's bad for you. So you decide "Okay, Okay! I'll quit! If it'll make you happy I will quit..."
And so you make attempt after attempt to quit. But are you trying to quit because someone asked you toor for yourself? Shouldn't we change for others if we love them?
Let's come back to this in a minute.

It's noble to want to improve ourselves for someone else, even selfless, but if it's not something we truly want to do then it's not really coming from the heart and there will be a bitter struggle with self. Many times we will end up reverting back to old habits and even end up feeling resentful towards the person who wanted us to change because we felt "forced" to do it.
If we truly want to make changes in our lives, it has to start from the inside in order to take root.
There are steps...We must meditate on it, pray on it, and condition ourselves for change.

Now, as for the smoker mentioned above...coming from the heart his/her thoughts maybe "...okay because I love my family and I want to do something to show them that I love them. I will quit. I will also do this because it is good for me..."
Blessings~
Noire.

Change Your Words...Change Your Life

2009-09-05T22:22:00.000-07:00

It's easy for negative thoughts to come to mind and for negative words to come out of our mouths unconsciously. And it seems that those negative thoughts are always about something you really want to do or achieve.
I can't, I don't, I won't, and even I'm not...
How many times have you used one of those phrases today?
Since I've realized that these kinds of thoughts do come to mind I started reminding myself to replace those thoughts with a positive one.
So, now any time I say I can't do something that I really want to do or learn...I pull on a positive vibe and say "I can..." or more believable for me..."I am willing to learn.." or "....this is possible..."
It's important to remember that the mind is a powerful tool.
More powerful than we may ever understand.
Blessings~
Noire.

Don't Let Anything get in Your Way.

2009-08-31T11:10:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite New Age Teachers is the late Ernest Holmes.
Here is a great exert from one of his books:

Everything in the universe is a unique individulization or expression of One Thing, which is the Cause of all things. You should become aware that the One creative Power is expressing in you in a unique way and that It is always pressing against you, seeking a fuller outlet of Its infinite possibilities. You do not have to imitate or compete, for you are a special creation of God, as is everyone else, and you have full access to the unlimited potential of infinite Intelligence.

We shouldn't let anything stop us from achieving our dreams. One person isn't better than the other. Anyone can succeed because we are All blessed with our own indiviual gifts. the blessing are there.

Find your Passion.

Blessings~

Noire.

Being Grateful for even the Little things

2009-08-30T11:11:00.000-07:00

You know sometimes we can be so ungrateful and not even realize it. Just going on griping and complaining about things. Making ourselves madder and more unhappier about a situation not realizing we are making things worse for ourselves.. This is where we have to muster up the strength, (yes sometimes even that's a challenge, but we can) and find the blessings in any given situation and say "You know what?!! This or that maybe wrong but I am so Thankful That...!"
Example: Yo might absolutely hate your job and really want a new one.
Say: "You know what?! I may not like this job but I am so thankful that in this time that I do have one and that I still have an income coming in!"
"I am thankful that everyday that I am here my skills improve"
"You know what else? I am SO so THANKFUL that a new opportunity is NOW on its way to me! THANK YOU!!"
Be thankful even for the little things.
Blessings~
Noire.

Give to Receive

2009-08-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

You've probably heard the sayings:

"You give more you get more"

"You get what You give..."

"It is better to give than to receive..."

There are many things that we want to come to us, and sometimes the coming is just plain old slow! One of the things we can do to speed up a blessing is to help someone else get there's. Yes!
Give. You might think that you don't have anything or much to give, but that's not true. We all have something we can share because we were all blessed with gifts and abilities, and giving doesn't always have to be about giving money. That's a misconception. Give of yourself. Give your time, advice, even giving an ear to a friend or stranger can be just as much a blessing to someone. Look around your closet, weren't some clothes there that you no longer wear? Volunteer your time to teach an art or tutor someone. Do whatever you can, be creative in your time.
And when you do give, give the right amount, not just enough. If you give someone a little of something...expect the same...you give a little....you get a little. Give what you know you really can. And once you do start to give, you will find that you really love it! It will start feel really good to do something for others and to see someone else smile.
Give from your heart.
Blessing~
Noire.

Doing the Right Thing

2009-08-30T09:55:00.000-07:00

Let's say your walking down the street and you find a wallet on the ground that's filled with lots and lots of money. What would you do? Would you keep the money or would you return it to it's rightful owner?
Hmm...you do need some extra money around the house...the furniture is looking kind of out dated.... School is starting and the kids do need clothes and school supplies...but....what to do...???
Now there was a time that if I found a wallet full of money, I'd keep the money and not think anything of it. Possibly even think it was a blessing. Today, if I found a wallet with money, and as TEMPTED as I would be to keep it I wouldn't. I'd be tempted now! But, I'd attempt to find out who it belonged to so to return the wallet AND the money to it's rightful owner, because it's quite possible that the money was for something really important. Who knows maybe that person was on there way to pay their mortgage... car...any type pf debt. You just never know. And I know that if I were to lose my wallet and someone found it I'd HOPE they'd return it to me. This is a perfect of example of doing the right thing, whether its returning something that belongs to someone else or just giving up something to help others. Concerning most things we do, we have to think and decide if its the Right thing. And there will definitely be times where making the right decision won't be easy..but going with your gut (spirit) will usually lead you to what's right. Be guided well.
Blessings~
Noire.

Stop Hating...

2009-08-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

How can we say we desire to have something, and then hate on it?
What I mean is... how can we want things, but get mad at others for having the things we want?
Do we do it just to make ourselves feel better?

Another question....once we have the things we want; Do we want others to be jealous of us?

This is what I think...When we hate on others for having or doing what we desire, we are sending mixed messages to the atmosphere and to our subconscious.
Let’s say I want to be a famous entertainer, but everytime I turn on the television and see someone famous I rag on them… (She's not even that great of a singer...)
Or I say that I want to get into my desired shape, but every time I see someone with a nice body I think negative thoughts about them… (She dresses like a hooker... I bet those aren't even real!)
Let’s even say that I want to have a Really nice house or car, but I get annoyed whenever I look up and see my neighbors with those things…(Look at those Jacksons.... they aint' *&%#!)

Whether it’s a case of not liking the other persons or not, I’d still be generating negative energy and that negative energy would come back to me and destroy my own dreams.
Wow moment...Hmm...

Instead of wasting my energy being negative and hating on others, I'd do better to use my energy positively to help myself get closer to my own goals.
So the next time you want something and you see someone else with that thing... Praise it.
Say something positive about that entertainer…
Congratulate that person who succeeded in their weight loss…
Whenever you see someone with a nice new car, think…I can have that too!
Check your feelings that they match what you say and if all else fails...
"If you can’t say something nice then Don’t say or think anything at all...!" :)

The Law of Attraction (LOA) made Simple

2009-08-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

Huh.... The Law of What??
For those of us who are scratching our heads and still trying to get it as we listen to people go on and on about the subject.

Basically the Law of Attraction (LOA) is this…a Law of the universe which is ALWAYS working,. Yes, just like gravity.
We use gravity as a good example because it is a law that we are familiar with and understand…What goes up must come down.
With LOA ...whatever CONSTANT or POWERFUL thought we send into the universe or is released from us, returns to us.

If we send positive thought waves…Positivity returns.
If we send negative thought waves…Negativity returns.
What's a constant thought? Thoughts we have over and over again.
What's a powerful thought? Powerful thoughts are thoughts we "feel" in our being.
That's how LOA works...with how we feel, about everything... people, places, everything.

Let’s say you have a bad relationship with someone, I mean you feel like “I really can’t stand him/her! I hate him/her!”
Because of how you feel, every interaction you have with that person will be hateful. The hate vibe will always be alive and well until it's extinguished with constant positivity.
The Law of Attraction isn't personal, but impersonal. It's not good nor bad, it just Is and it works according to how we think and how we feel.

Just think about certain sayings you heard when growing up, for example:
"What goes around comes around..."
What ever you send out comes back around to you! And there you have...the Law of Attraction.

Daily Thought

2009-04-13T21:20:00.000-07:00

Are we conscious of the thoughts that go on in our mind?
Are we aware of how our thoughts affect our feelings and behavior?

All day every day, we have hundreds of thoughts going on. Some thoughts we can recall and many we don't. There are thoughts that we don't even realize because they slip by unnoticed, but every thought leaves behind a "residue" which affects our emotions.

Happy thoughts=Happy feelings

Bad thoughts=Chaos.

Have you ever been so frustrated about something, but you couldn't figure out what that something was? You actually had to take a moment to sit down and think about what's bothering you and once you figured it out you felt relief?
This was due to an unpleasant thought or memory that slipped by.

Sometimes we can be overactive thinkers as the mind will go on and on. Thoughts such as worries, unresolved questions, old echoes from the past, anxieties about the future... all are unnecessary and bothersome, especially when they pile, one on top of the other, causing what I like to call Noise. Then all of that noise causes frustration which makes it hard to think clearly when you really need to.
So what do we do about overactive thinking?
Stop thinking.
(How can we not think? We're human we need to think! Duh!)
No, really just stop your thoughts.
Be where you are. Be aware of yourself and your surroundings.
Don't think about it just be there.
When do this, we cut off the chaos completely.
Even if you can only steady your mind for a minute, that minute of "Peace" brings such a relief. Then when you can get back to the "important" thoughts and clearer thinking.

Meditation also works. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, take a breath and meditate for a moment to center yourself.
We have to realize that we only "have" to think about what we are doing at the moment, and we need to think to plan. We don't have to think about things that worry us or make us feel bad. We do have a choice in whats goes on inside our own minds.
Learn to Quiet the mind.