What's Your Angel Message?

Do you believe angels have "messages" for us? Well according to Doreen Virtue Facebook Official Fan Page, 

"You have guardian angels with you right now — continuously — guaranteed! Your angels guide you through your thoughts, feelings, words, and visions. They also show you signs—that is, things that you see repeatedly with your physical eyes. One of their favorite signs relates to number sequences. These are numerals that you repeatedly see on license plates, phone numbers, clocks, and so on. " 

Read more here: http://spiritlibrary.com/doreen-virtue/angel-numbers


You can also purchase Doreen's book:

ANGEL NUMBERS 101, by Doreen Virtue:
 http://www.amazon.ca/Angel-Numbers-101-Meaning-Sequences/dp/1401920012/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp












 You can even buy a phone app so that you can enter a number sequence at any time and get its description: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/angel-numbers-101-doreen-virtue/id485831471?mt=8

 
Here are several more sites cross-referencing Doreen Virtue's Angel Numbers:

http://mojan.com/content/angel-numbers-doreen-virtue

http://inlightimes.com/old_site/archives/1999/11/number.htm

All this just to say, that wow! Once you start paying attention to this kind of stuff - it's everywhere!! It's like buying a new car and then seeing it everywhere afterwards, but just cool-er!

Just to share with you a sneak-peak of Doreen's Angel Number readings, the following is sourced from Doreen's site: http://spiritlibrary.com/doreen-virtue/angel-numbers

Below is a sampling of some number sequences your angels may show to you. Ask for clarification if the numbers’ message is unclear by saying to them silently or aloud, “Please clearly explain so I’ll easily understand.” As with any divination tool, defer to your own inner wisdom as the ultimate authority. In other words, if in doubt, then trust your gut.

Three-digit Numbers

111 – Monitor your thoughts carefully, and be sure to only think about what you want, not what you don’t want. The sequence is a sign that there is a gate of opportunity opening up, and your thoughts are manifesting into form at record speeds. The 111 is like the bright light of a flash bulb. It means that the universe has just taken a snapshot of your thoughts and is manifesting them into form. Are you pleased with what thoughts the universe has captured? If not, correct your thoughts…ask your angels to help you with this if you have difficulty controlling or monitoring your thoughts.

123 — Simplify your life. Get rid of anything that’s pulling at your energy, time, or finances—especially anything that pulls you away from your life purpose. The ascended masters are helping you with this simplification.

222 — Have faith. Everything’s going to be all right. Don’t worry about anything, as this situation is resolving itself beautifully for everyone involved.

333 — The Ascended Masters are near you, desiring you to know that you have their help, love and companionship. Call upon the Ascended Masters often, especially when you see the number 3 patterns around you. Some of the more famous Ascended Masters include: Jesus, Moses, Mary, Quan Yin and Yogananda.

444 — Thousands of angels surround you at this moment, loving and supporting you. You have a very strong and clear connection with the angelic realm, and are an Earth angel yourself. You have nothing to fear—all is well.

555 — Buckle your seatbelts. A major life change is upon you. This change should not be viewed as being “positive” or “negative” since all change is but a natural part of life’s flow. Perhaps this change is an answer to your prayers, so continuing seeing and feeling yourself to be at peace.

666 — Your thoughts are out of balance right now, focused too much on the material world. This number sequence asks you to balance your thoughts between Heaven and Earth. Like the famous, “Sermon on the Mount” the angels ask you to focus on spirit and service, and know your material and emotional needs will be met as a result.

777 — The angels applaud you… “congratulations, you’re on a roll! Keep up the good work and know your wish is coming true.” This is an extremely positive sign and you should also expect more miracles to occur.

888 — A phase of your life is about to end, and this is a sign to give you forewarning to prepare. This number sequence may mean you are winding up an emotional career or relationship phase. It also means there is light at the end of the tunnel. In addition it means, The crops are ripe. Don’t wait to pick and enjoy them. In other words, don’t procrastinate in making your move or enjoying the fruits of your labor.

875 — The changes you’re making have put you on the right path for manifesting abundance in all ways.

999 — Get to work, Lightworker! The world needs your Divine life purpose right now. Fully embark upon your sacred mission without delay or hesitation.

000 — A reminder you are one with God, and to feel the presence of your Creator’s love within you. Also it is a sign that a situation has gone full circle.

Here are just a few of my "number" messages:

Financial Freedom in 7 Baby Steps!

According to the wise and wonderful Dave Ramsey you should begin your "Financial Freedom" journey with Baby Steps...

In his "Baby Steps" post, Mr Ramsey has us review 7 steps:

Baby Step 1:  $1,000 to start an Emergency Fund

Baby Step 2: Pay off all debt using the Debt Snowball

Baby Step 3: 3 to 6 months of expenses in savings

Baby Step 4: Invest 15% of household income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement

Baby Step 5: College funding for children

Baby Step 6: Pay off home early

Baby Step 7: Build wealth and give!

To learn more, visit: http://www.daveramsey.com/new/baby-steps/

Simple Stress Test and Tips

What is stress and ...well how should I know if I'm stressed?

When visiting Women's Law of Attraction Solutions I was able to find a "Super-Simple Stress Test", visit the following link to access the test (it's a PDF file):
http://www.womens-law-of-attraction-solutions.com/support-files/stress-test.pdf

Notes from "Super-Simple Stress Test":

If you score high in this simple test, seek help. In the meantime, begin relaxation breathing practices several times daily. Learn & practice positive focus on the present, not the past or the future. *If you had trouble following the instructions for this test, well... you're stressed for sure.

Several years ago I attended a workshop entitled "Customers for Life" and one of the key focus, was on Stress. Below is some information shared with us (I would link to it's owner if I could recall who it was, and there's no logo or contact info on the workshop handouts):


Stress

To cope with stress, analyze what is happening to you. Often it is not the situation that causes stress but how you react to it and what you do about it. Also, the duration of the problem can produce stress. A certain amount of stress helps us stay alert, efficient, and creative. Here are some suggestions for coping with stress that becomes too great:

• Recognize what your body is telling you, and recognize that anger and frustration are energy wasters.
• Organize your work and your time for the entire day, when possible. Assign priorities to your duties. Do not plan more than is possible to do in a day.
• Slow down! You will accomplish more and also eliminate much stress by working at a comfortable pace.
• Talk out your stressful problems. Find someone in whom you can confide - someone away from the job, someone who is a good listener. Simply talking out your problem can be helpful.
• Program relaxation into your schedule. Use lunch and coffee breaks as times to relax.
• Escape to a movie, to your favourite TV program, to spend time with others, to do something for someone in need.

Body relief for sitters

Never stay in one position for more than 45 minutes. Get up and move around. Even a one-minute break relieves muscles and the spine. 

Eat regularly to maintain your energy level throughout the day. A few healthy snacks throughout the day are better than one large meal.

Get regular exercise of the right kind for you. Exercise is one of the best ways to relax.

More resources made available via a different workshop, were references to organization philosophies and... how to get employees to embrace change.

The speakers for this particular workshop:

Sandi Emdin: semdin[at]sympatico[dot]ca
Jan Vavra: janvavra44[at]hotmail[dot]com

3 Philosophies chosen for this workshop were:

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The "Fish Philosophy"

What is The FISH! Philosophy?

The FISH! Philosophy includes four simple, interconnected practices:

Be There is being emotionally present for people. It’s a powerful message of respect that improves communication and strengthens relationships.

Play taps into your natural way of being creative, enthusiastic and having fun. Play is the spirit that drives the curious mind, as in “Let’s play with that idea!” It’s a mindset you can bring to everything you do.
Make Their Day is finding simple ways to serve or delight people in a meaningful, memorable way. It’s about contributing to someone else’s life, not because you want something out of it, but because that’s the person you want to be.
Choose Your Attitude means taking responsibility for how you respond to what life throws at you. Once you are aware that your choice impacts everyone around you, you can ask yourself, “Is my attitude helping my team or my customers? Is it helping me to be the person I want to be?”
Through The FISH! Philosophy, we build stronger relationships with the team members we work with, the customers we serve, the students we teach and the people we love.

Source: http://www.charthouse.com/content.aspx?nodeid=22610

The workshop provided 4 key questions on how the Fish Philosophy could assist when trying to embrace change:

- Work made fun gets done. Are you having fun at work?
- Are you making the clients' day?
- Are you present; are you in the moment for your clients?
- Have you practiced your ability and obligation to chose your attitude?


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The second philosophy was:



The Pickle; from "Give 'em the Pickle" by Bob Farrell

When something happens with a customer and you’re not sure what to do? “Give ’em the Pickle!” Do what it takes to make things right!
The pickle philosophy has evolved from there as it’s been put into practice at various businesses. It may be about going the extra mile to make customers happy or putting your own personal stamp on customer service that sets you apart from your competition. At my favorite tire store they literally run to greet me when I step out of my car in the parking lot. I’ve met garbage collectors who stop to start lawn mowers and coffee baristas who add a heart or other designs in the latte foam. Those are all pickles. What are yours?

Source: http://www.giveemthepickle.com/pickle_principle.htm

The workshop provided 4 key questions on how the Pickle Philosophy could assist when trying to embrace change:

- What's your pickle? (what do you do well that can add value?)
- How do you think about the customer?
- Is your service consistent?
- Does your team do out of their way to make each other look good?

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And the third philosophy was:

The Postman; from "The Fred Factor" by Mark Sanborn

Multiple reference sites:
Author: http://www.marksanborn.com 
FredFactor: http://www.fredfactor.com/

The Mission: Be a Fred

 ...continually create new value for those you live and work with through dedication,passion and creativity.

THE FOUR PRINCIPLES: 

Everyone makes a difference. The only question at the end of the day is “What kind of difference did you make?” 

Everything is built on relationships. Go beyond simply interacting with customers and colleagues to build relationships. 

You must continually create value for others, and it doesn’t have to cost a penny.
You can replace money with imagination. The objective is to outthink your competition rather than outspend them.  

You can reinvent yourself regularly. No matter what job you hold, what industry you work in or where you live in the world, you wake up every morning “tabala rasa,” with a blank slate, and you can make your business and your life anything you choose.

Source: http://www.fredfactor.com/resources/free/fred_factor.pdf

The workshop provided 4 key questions on how the Fred Factor (Postman) Philosophy could assist when trying to embrace change:

- Everyone makes a difference
- Success is built on relationships
- Continually create value for others
- Re-invent yourself regularly 

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In summary, (for the above workshop) the "key points" resonating were:

1. Change (yourself)
2. Accept (without complaining)
3. Leave (if you can't change the situation, or how you think about it - then maybe you need to step away)