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30 May

Imagination = Mind Mastery

Michelle Shine / Be Empowered

 

Now is a great time to imagine better… what we mean is that it is an opportune (perhaps even very necessary) moment to imagine and feel that all is well.

 

We can imagine healthy, loving, supportive relationships among all peoples, that all of Earth’s inhabitants have the resources they need, and the resources are managed sustainably and respectfully with regard to our planet. These are just a few of the powerful images we can evoke with our powerful minds.

 

And because you can imagine these things, you can put yourself there and even feel the benefits. You can actually feel wellbeing flowing in your veins. Because it actually is. Your brain does not know the difference between things real or imagined- either way, your brain and body respond in a physical way to whatever information you are providing, be it positive or negative.

 
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Science has shown this time and time again. Stress molecules are cruising around in your system when you imagine negative scenarios, and molecules that support wellbeing flow through your system when you consider positive events.

 

Think about how your emotions get affected by watching movies. You clearly are responding to images that are unreal. Whatever images you provide to your mind will affect your reality.

 

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Take a moment and simply imagine a more nurtured Earth, a more supported and loved humanity, a happier you and feel that all is well for a few moments. Give yourself that gift and know that what you focus on, appreciates!

 

If you would like to learn more ways to use Mana Gardening, an inner empowerment technique used by the ancient Hawaiians, our book is currently available, or by clicking the button below. Learn and share!

 

May you be well and happy!

 

Michelle and Keti

 

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17 Feb

Choosing Positive over Negative

Michelle Shine / Be Empowered

Today as I was pulling out of the chiropractor’s office, an older lady, walking rather quickly on the sidewalk, caught my eye. She was clearly talking to me but I didn’t really hear what she was saying. It was something about the bus. As I waved her over, she asked me for a ride because she had just missed her bus, it would be an hour before the next one came, and she was too tired to wait.

I noticed a bit of an old automatic reaction starting — a feeling of being bothered by the request. I decided NOT to choose that autopilot reaction. Shifting quickly out of that and into a feeling of compassion and service, I said, “Sure hop in!” I had no idea where this woman needed to go but she said it was pretty close. Here she was in my car, a kind woman in need of a lift so she could get a nap at her friend’s apartment before having to go back downtown to get in line for the next meal. It turned out she only needed to go about a mile. We wished each other a Happy Valentine’s Day and she was off. It felt really good to have helped a sister out!

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What I find so interesting is the automatic nature of negative responses, or responses filled with ‘what about me’ energy. It seems we actually have to consciously CHOOSE the positive over the negative.Another interesting point concerns that moment of choice. If we are aware, we can notice and then choose to follow either a negative-feeling energy or a positive-feeling energy. Both options are available in any moment and the fact that a negative one showed up first is not ‘bad’ and I’m not ‘bad’ for having that thought. The positive-feeling energy was right there for the choosing as well. It’s simply a matter of choice.It’s about BEING the change you wish to see in the world. So consistently decide to practice BEING positive: keep choosing positive-feeling responses, keep choosing service, and keep helping a brother or sister out!Much Love to You,Michelle