Message Of Hope

A Journal of Evidence

2005-08-21T10:31:00.000-07:00

A practice of abundance is often initiated by the desire of a specific item, emotional state or experience. Whether it is a loving relationship, increased income, a new home, vacation, success, health, etc. the minute we declare a specific desire the mind looks for evidence as to its inevitable elusiveness and unlikelihood of actually manifesting in our life. We are taught to assess progress by what is not working rather than what is working.

An Evidence Journal is designed to list all signs large or small of the inevitable manifestation of your desire. Every day list all events, occurrences, coincidences any indication of the arrival of your desire. Every time you list evidence, celebrate be happy and anticipatory. Abundance is the prolonged state of faith, your Evidence Journal will speed your journey.

Thoughts are Powerful Tools of Manifestation

2005-07-20T18:35:00.000-07:00

In my early to mid twenties I was struggling to pay rent and feed myself; I actually ended up without my own place to live. I had to rely on others to give me a couch or space on the floor to sleep. I didn’t feel very much gratitude during this time. When someone suggested I should write down the things I have to be grateful for I responded by saying, “You don’t seem to understand. I have a lot of problems right now.” The response was, “Did you ever think the reason you have all these problems could be connected with the way you view the world and your thinking.” Until then I had never really given that thought. I just assumed life was rough and something to be endured. I didn’t realize that maybe my thinking had something to do with it being so rough.

At that time I didn’t have the slightest understanding that my thoughts were powerful tools of manifestation. Not just on an external level, but most importantly…… internally. In reality, it’s not about the situations that we go through that makes the difference, it’s about the way we view those situations that makes the greatest difference.

If we’re so caught up in feeling like life is unfair and we are just the hopeless victim of circumstances we tend to carry that energy around with us. If, on the other hand, we look for a way to learn from experiences and to be grateful for those experiences, life becomes very meaningful.

There is power in the silence

2005-07-06T02:08:00.000-07:00

How often do we miss subtle messages due to all the noise around us? Take time to get quiet and notice what surfaces.

Purpose Driven Life

2005-06-13T15:23:00.000-07:00

How often have you heard someone say, “I just want to know what my purpose in life is?” or……”I just want to know why I am here?”…….Sound familiar. Could that someone be you? Perhaps a big part of our purpose is not to know, but rather to trust that whatever we are doing and whatever direction we are headed, we’re right where we’re supposed to be.

Maybe it’s just about being grateful for the mystery of life. To be grateful for all the experiences no matter how good, how bad, how pleasurable or how painful these experiences may be.

Throughout history there has been so much confusion and misery. And the confusion seems to be escalating at an ever increasing speed. Our society has gone through periods over and over again about wanting bigger, better, more. As a result - we seem to have gotten bigger, better and more insanity that is reflected in so many different ways. All we have to do is open our eyes and look around.

It’s in the wanting in life that can lead to the misery we are witness to. Also to violence, greed, lust, war, alcoholism, drug addiction, and so much of what we see as ours and others destructions. And yet, it could just be that the very things that seem to be destroying so many - could be the salvation of others. Those very things might be what are giving people their purpose in life to help others. Mostly - helping others to find meaning in their life.

A big part of the confusion people are experiencing is wanting more and more and more. How often do people make a decision of what they want in life, work very hard to get it, sacrifice for years, only to realize after obtaining their gold ring, that’s not what’s going to bring them happiness? And how much did some people give up in order to get all the things that were going to make them happy. Now, desiring to have nice things is not wrong or bad. It can be very good.

What can be bad is how much significance we place on these things. And what the motive for having these things are.

A lot of confusion is also due to people wanting to control the outcome of their lives. Sometimes you just have to surrender. To let go. To release. In the hustle and bustle of today’s world there will be times we try to control what’s going on around us. And it seems the more we attempt to control, the more things get out of control. And letting go of the outcome of our life will be the most difficult thing most people will ever attempt to do. Yet, in truly letting go, this is were we will find the deepest level of peace, serenity and happiness.

Have you ever wondered what it is that most people seem to desire in life? Think about that for a moment. ………… What is it you wish for more than anything else?………More than all the material riches in the world. ……….More than recognition……… more than fame???…….Happiness and peace seem to be at the top of the list. Happiness is a very personal experience. Ultimately ………happiness is really about freedom. Freedom to live a life of fulfillment. Freedom to express who we are, to love without restrictions. Where does this fulfillment come from? For those who have had a glimpse of this they know that ultimately it comes from having a higher being, or God, in there life. With God in our life all things seem to work out. We are more fulfilled and content regardless of what may be occurring outwardly.

Granted, with all the influences around us, it can be very easy to get sidetracked from our path by the seduction of success. What does that really mean? ……..Success? So many people are trying to achieve it and yet have they ever really taken the time to define what success means to them. Often, people get messed up by the journey they are on which will lead them to their illusion of success.

Do Your Thoughts Support or Hinder You?

2005-06-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

Virtually everyone has had the experience of finding money. Often the first thought is not one of gratitude for the discovery, but rather feeling it should have been more. A common response might be, “Why couldn’t it have been a ten instead of a dollar?"

Thoughts either support or deflect abundance. If you think what you were just blessed with is insignificant you are sure to block the flow that is coming to you. The quickest way to block something is to put it down or say it is not enough. The next time money appears before you, regardless of the amount, give thanks for it.

As you do this, allow the feeling of gratitude to be a part of the experience. What will begin to happen is the more you express gratitude for the “little” things, the more you open yourself up to receive the “big” things.

Experience

2005-06-01T13:43:00.000-07:00

Life experiences draw out of us that which we didn't even know was there. It is in the experiences we grow, learn and expand.

Life’s Lessons

2005-05-27T05:39:00.000-07:00

Not everything in life is a lesson to be learned. Sometimes things simply happen as a part of the process of life. I can release the need to analyze every situation and simply be in the experience of life.
From Message of Hope, Inspiring Thoughts for Uncertain Times written by Kathleen Gage. Visit http://www.turningpointpresents.com/messageofhope.htm to learn more.

CHANGE

2005-05-25T05:24:00.000-07:00

Change is the natural order of life. Some change I willingly embrace. Other change I may be tempted to resist. When I get in the quiet place that allows me to listen to the process of life, I realize all transformation is a part of the master plan for my life and the lives of others. The more I embrace the change, the closer I can be to following my path.

The Power of Beliefs

2005-05-14T07:08:00.000-07:00

Years ago I had the opportunity to meet a woman who reinforced my understanding of the power of beliefs. A woman who is probably one of the most powerful individuals I will ever encounter. I met Chris in 1986 while taking the Dale Carnegie course in Santa Rosa, California.
Although not in class the first week of a twelve-week training; Chris showed up during the second week. Class was well under way when Chris walked into the room. Actually, she didn’t really walk into the room; she dragged herself in, supported by a pair of metal crutches. Chris has Cerebral Palsy, which she lived with all her life.

Chris had an extremely difficult time communicating with others. This was not due to lack of desire, but because for most of her twenty-one years of life she had been kept in a room with no more than Elvis records and tapes to entertain her. No one had taken the time to assist her in developing the ability to communicate. No one except Bonnie, her current caretaker. It was Bonnie who knew there was much more to Chris than anyone ever gave her credit for.

When asked by the instructor what her goal for the twelve-week course was, Chris struggled to respond and became frustrated and angry in the process. Chris had a very short fuse when it came to frustration because for most of her life no one would listen to her. The only way she knew to get someone to listen was through temper tantrums.

We discovered her goal was to be able to stand, by herself, in front of forty-five people and tell us about herself. With Bonnie as her interpreter, Chris conveyed this desire to a room full of business professionals.

To the amazement of everyone in the class, on the twelfth week, Chris stood in front of the room and shared with us, in her own words, what her life had been like for her. It was one of the most beautiful and enlightening experiences I have ever witnessed. Here was a woman who had, in many ways, been thrown away. And yet, she had a determination, commitment and belief that she could accomplish more in her life and she did. She also had the love and support of forty five friends, who weeks before had been strangers complete strangers.

What we all witnessed through Chris’ courage, is that life is created moment by moment based on our beliefs. Beliefs that can empower beyond our wildest dreams.

Our beliefs are developed on both a conscious and subconscious level. As our beliefs change our experiences change. And as our experiences change, so do our beliefs.

Beliefs are relevant to both our personal and professional direction. What are the beliefs that will carry you to places you have yet to explore?

Kathleen Gage is a keynote speaker and business advisor based out of Draper, Utah. She is the author of several books including Message of Hope, Inspiring Thoughts for Uncertain Times. To sign up for Kathleen’s free weekly inspirational thoughts visit http://www.turningpointpresents.com/messageofhope.htm

It’s All in Your Head …. And your heart and your soul!

2005-04-28T04:18:00.000-07:00

Often one of the most misunderstood topics around is the topic of abundance. What it is, how to get it, and how to have it grow. Abundance is not just about money. Money is merely a representation of abundance. It deals with virtually every part of our life.

The primary aspect to abundance is our consciousness or state of mind. It is what we believe about it that makes life work or not. It is also how much gratitude we express when life puts blessings in front of us. Do we recognize those blessings as a part of our abundance or do we discount them by saying what we were just blessed with is not enough or the oh so common, “Yeah, but.”

Abundance comes to us in many ways. The first thing to look at with abundance would be thinking patterns. What are your predominant thoughts throughout the day?

Do you believe you deserve abundance and goodness? And is that reflected in your language patterns, both internal and external.

Become aware of what you are consistently reinforcing. Notice anything you say that does not support an abundant way of living for a period of 24 hours. You may be surprised at how often you negate the very things you claim to want.

It is in the awareness a shift can occur that moves you closer to abundance in all areas of your life.

My Newest Web Page

2005-04-25T16:32:00.000-07:00

Please check out my newest webpage. Information on my book Message of Hope.

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Abundance Flows Based on our Daily Decisions

2005-04-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

Regardless of the situation, most people intuitively know what the correct decision is for them. Yet, how often do we either not take action on the decision or make one that is not serving our highest purpose.

The way to make great decisions on an ongoing basis is to clarify what is important, what our values are, and what we want our contribution to be. With information provided by knowing this we are in a position to make choices based on staying true to ourselves.

Additionally, you will know when something that is not appropriate for you shows up and be willing to not entertain thoughts around this area. This applies both personally and professionally.

I have a friend who is an avid cat lover. She surrounds herself with her cats and things that represent her love of cats. During a period of career transition, she interviewed with a company that used cats in some of their testing of products. Cats perished in the process. Although this is very uncomfortable for her she almost took the job, rationalizing that she could comfort the cats after the testing period.

After careful consideration and a very truthful conversation with several people who are also cat lovers she realized this would not have been a good situation for her. So although she would have been generating money, the feeling around the money would not give her the feeling of abundance. She chose to turn down the job.

Within only days of making this decision a job that is a great fit for her came through. Had she taken the other job, she would not have been open to recieving what life had in store for her.

Attracting abundance is very closely linked to honoring who we are. Fact is, you can have all the material things you want but if they don’t honor your spirit and heart, they don’t honor you.

Choose your decisions wisely and abundance will flow.

First of many posts

2005-04-24T07:49:00.000-07:00

I started this particular blog as an avenue to post information that is a reflection of my spiritual nature. I do a great deal of writing and speaking in areas such as marketing and promotions for small and home based businesses. Although very fulfilling, I find that having a blog that is dedicated to more of my spiritual writings and thoughts is part of the natural evolution of my works.

Granted, all we do is a part of our spiritual nature, and yet, how often do we not share more of who we are due to thinking "this is what is acceptable, this is who people expect us to be."

I will be sharing writings out of two of my published books as well as writings from my next book that has more of a spiritual direction.

Spiritual is not meant to be religious. I will be using the word God, and yet, it is not intended to be interpreted as only one God, one way. For example...

Life can be filled with frustration. More times than not this is of our own making.

When we allow God to guide us our frustrations are lifted. So often, human nature is such that we want to control all that is around us. It is in the letting go, the connecting with our God, we are able to more fully able to understand there is a master plan in all we do.

The process of how things come to fruition is all part of the master plan. One way in which God speaks to us is through moments of inspiration or through a creative thought.

There may be something we really want to pursue in life and yet, we just don’t know how to go about it. The solution can come in the most subtle of ways.

It could be while we are showering or cooking or driving we have a thought flash through our mind as a step we can take. These are God driven moments. This is a time when the hair on your arms stands up and you get "God bumps!"

How often does this happen and rather than trusting you will be guided through the process, you discount the idea immediately? The next time this happens, be willing to pursue these moments of inspiration and guidance. The more open you are to what is put in front of you the more the ideas will flow.