Rainbows, Potholes & Nuggets of Gold
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 I'm late posting today but better late than never. Right?!
There is SO much going on for me right now but I'm determined to keep up this, and my other, blog(s) even if sporadically. Last year, I shared with you my love for Kathleen Cameron, her book, Becoming the One and YouTube channel. Today let me tell you about her second book, The Best of Yourself. I wouldn't call this book a contiuation of Becoming the One and you don't have to read them in order. What I would call The Best of Yourself is a guide to connecting with the truth of who you are and a deeper revelation into manisfestation work. Filled with nuggets of gold and journal prompts to help you truly discover the depths of Your SELF, this book is a must read for anyone on a personal development, personal and spiritual growth journey. It is available on Kindle, in Paperback, Hardcover and Audio (FREE with your Trial Membership!) I have loved and admired Kathleen for nearly two years now and finally took the leap to join her House of Manifestation (HOM) Community and become an affiliate marketer for HOM. You can discover for yourself how valuable this program is by attending the weekly HOM Tour HERE! If I can be of service to YOU in your personal or spiritual journey, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Until next time, take care and God Bless. PamT
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 I've been studying personal development and spiritual growth for many years now and, I've come to realize every book I read, interview I listen to, or course I take, all point to one thing... Joy is the key to everything. Maybe not the only key, but one of the biggest. I was going to say "Happiness" but decided Joy is a much better word. Why joy instead of happiness? Aren't they the same thing? Not necessarily. "Happiness" usually coincides with something wonderful that has occured and is, or can be, a fleeting emotion based on circumstances, whereas "Joy," a deep, abiding joy anchored in gratitude for life itself, is a powerful state of being.  This was brought home to me on a deeper level while reading Happier than God by Neale Donald Walsch. This book combines the best of Neale's conceptual truths uncovered in his nine book series, Conversations with God. I'm not going to review the book here or try to break down everything Mr. Walsch says. Suffice it to say this is another great read and, IMHO, everyone should grab a copy. What I am going to do is explain in my own way and give you a couple of ideas on how you can figure out what happiness means to you and how to infuse joy into your everyday life. HINT: it's nothing outside of you! In the world of "manifestation," and "creating your own reality," joy, bliss and happiness are fundamental principles. Even the bible talks about joy being our strength. Granted the scripture says, "the joy of the Lord is my strength." (Neh. 8:10). What does 'the joy of the Lord' mean? I believe this means that God finds joy in everything He creates, especially in us. And if God finds joy in us, we should find joy in ourselves as well as the life we co-create with Him. How can we do this when there is SO much negativity in the world? By understanding that you are the only one who can control your emotions! You have the choice to be positive or negative, happy or sad, etc. and happiness, or joy, or bliss, is an inside job. True, there are any number of triggers outside of us that can send our emotions into a tailspin, but one thing I've come to know is that there is a pause between the trigger and my/our reaction. If we learn to lean into that pause, we can decide how to respond instead of reacting in our normal way. And, as Dr. Joe Dispenza puts it, "those strong, negative emotions are not loving and nurturing for your body." But how can we change lifelong patterns of flying off the handle or spewing anger and frustration every time we're triggered? Here are a few ways...
These ideas will help when you are triggered. Below are a couple of ways to fill or replenish your joy/happiness well...
I guess this all boils down to the fact that, just as stress starts in the mind, so do peace, joy and happiness! Something to think about... PamT “Inspirational with an Edge!” ™ "Coaching in Pj's" ™ Find out more about EFT by reading these articles. PS: You'll notice it's been a couple of weeks since I posted. With everything else in life going on (football season for grandson, writing a new book series, bookkeeping for son's business, book and life coaching events, etc., etc., etc.), I've decided to alternate updates between this blog and my travel blog, Bathroom Blues.
Thank you for understanding!  In a previous post, I stated my intention to blog more regularly, not to allow a month or more to pass without a post.
And I meant it. But I am heading out on an extended vacation and may not be able to post as regularly as I want until August. However, I couldn't let this upcoming event go unannounced... Many of you know how much I 💞Dr. Joe Dispenza's work and the Science behind. If you want to know about him and his work, mark your calendar for this FREE online event with updated interviews and new Scientific Research and Discoveries in the effect of meditation on the body. REGISTER HERE *I am an affiliate and may receive compensation on qualifying purchases*  We’ve all heard the story of David and Goliath but many of us aren’t so bold in our faith that we would tackle the job of fighting an actual giant. Or so we imagine. If you think about it, we face giants every day… We come up against giants of health issues, financial burdens, and relationship woes. We wrestle with temptation and forgiveness. We penetrate walls of anger, and scale mountains of gloom, despair and misery. Giants, every one when it comes to exercising and building our faith. So how are some ways we can face and overcome these? Prayer: This goes without saying but how and what kind of praying? IMHO the best is when you find a scripture that addresses what you’re dealing with. Personalize it and stand firm. Affirmations: Write and speak positive statements of resolution about your situation. Words have power and some say the written word is much more powerful. Don’t focus on the problem; focus on the answer or desired outcome. Forgiveness: Sometimes the best way to deal with the giants in your life is to forgive…others, yourself, God. Meditation: Take time to get quiet and listen to and appreciate the silence. Once your mind is quiet, God can speak to you. Stay in the NOW: There is great comfort, peace and power is staying in the present. After all, many of our ‘giants’ are actually thoughts from our past or anxiety about the future. The bible tells us that “now” is the time of salvation and that “now faith” is the substance of things hoped for…. It’s OK to think, dream and plan for the future but not to the point of missing the blessings in your present (moment). These are just a few ideas…. I’m sure you have your own way of facing the giants in your life, I’d love to hear them! Until next time, take care and God Bless. PamT PS: I will be traveling extensively June 13 - End of July or later so posts may not be consistent. *©2014 Previously published as Pamela's Ponderings June 2014
 If you've read the "About this Blog" info in the sidebar, you'll know I've been on a spiritual quest for several decades now and that the purpose of this entire blog is to share with you, dear friends, books and podcasts, etc. that have inspired and helped me along my journey.
Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer is one of the earliest books along this path that impacted my thinking and life. This book is filled with personal stories, scriptures, life lessons and wisdom the author has gained from her own life experieces and teaches you the power of our thoughts and words and the basics of taking every thought captive unto the mind of Christ, renewing your mind through the Word, and speaking positive. Mine is an old version and was given to me from a wonderful lady who is still one of my BFF's today! Now, there is a whole series of tools based on this book to help young people and adults with 100 Insights and a Study Guide to enhance your reading experience. If you or someone you love are bound by negative thinking, a pessimistic attitude or victim mentality, this book is another that will change your/their life! I'd LOVE to know your experience in reading the books I feature on this blog so please feel free to contact me via email: [email protected] or the contact form here on the website. Until next time take care and God Bless. PamT |
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AuthorPamela S Thibodeaux is a native of SWLA. She is an award-winning author, life coach, and spiritual mentor. About this Blog
I've been on a spiritual quest most of my adult life. In the last 40+ years I've listened to podcasts & interviews, and read books by some of the worlds most popular Religious, Spiritual and New Thought leaders. I've shared the information in different formats such as Pamela's Ponderings in TWJ Magazine which is no longer a viable website. Therefore, some content you may recognize, other will be new. Either way I hope to encourage and inspire you with every post! This film will change your life!
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