Help with the Holidays :)

It's that time of year, again! Happy Holidays! Some people absolutely love the holiday season while others are just trying to get through it. That's what this blog is about. It's geared for those of us that are stressed, busy and even unhappy or overwhelmed. Now, if this is your time a year and you're just loving it, Yay You! You may want to skip this entry or check out our free Children's eBook Store.

We have some great Holiday Activity eBooks that the whole family can enjoy! We just added some super cute  Gift Lists & Thank You Sets, just in time for the Holidays! They're great for all ages. If you or the little ones love to write, be sure to peruse our matching diary and calendar sets! Enjoy! Click here to visit the Everything Holiday! section now. There's some great stuff in there, you may find that it gives you some of your own ideas of what you'd like to create this season. All of the kids eBooks [in that shop] are free and you can use many of them at any age. ;) Have Fun!

You'll see pictures with descriptions sprinkled throughout this blog entry, those are descriptions to downloads (hypnosis and guided meditations) that are in the December Package that's put together for KMIR News Viewers. Now, since I am the one who makes them, the special is extended to you. (Yay!) The difference about these 'specials' versus other discounts or coupons that you'll find throughout the various shops associated with Spiritual Answers and Solutions .com is 

1. It Changes Every Month

2. The price point is created for the News Station

3. It's Super Specific [themed]

If you have any trouble reading the pictures in this blog,

here's the link to The Downloads for December.  (Streaming means that you have unlimited access to the downloads in that package as long as you have internet access. It's kind-of like Cable on Demand or NetFlix. You sign in to your account and they're all right there until they're changed over the next month. Click here to read a better, clearer description.) 

Here's the Description for December: All of the monthly themes teach you self hypnosis and keep your mind in the direction that you want it to be going. It's about whole life wellness. This month it's about the Holidays and everything that comes and goes with them. Have a wonderful December!

Be sure to read all of this type :) The download descriptions are on the images and not typed up within this blog entry. 

Everyone asks, "Do they work?" Well, that's what the 24 free trial is for. Check it out for yourself. Everyone always has an opinion and advice (about everything), but there's nothing like the experience of discovering and figuring something out for yourself, no matter how big or small. You know you. You're the one who knows what you want and what you need and you are the one who knows what you like. It's great to get input from other people (especially those you trust/are in your inner circle) but remember, that's 

what it is. Always ask your Higher Self what is to your Highest Good. You'll get the guidance and answers you need. 

And, remember you can ask about anything. Really, anything. Speaking of asking your Higher Self for help, that's your homework over the next few weeks. Even if you're loving life right now, get into the habit of asking your Higher Self what is to your Highest Good. There's a lot of manifesting and goal setting coming up over the next few months and best way to prepare is to get in the habit of checking in with yourself! 

Now, onto the 

Holiday Help! & Exercises

Healthy Body Stuff: What's the best thing you can do for yourself during any stressful time? Eat healthy, drink plenty of water and get a good night's sleep. Take care of your body and your body will take care of you. If you know that you're taking care of your body then the anxiety and other ways that stress may surface is much easier to pinpoint the whys. If you're ever feeling icky, remember all you need to do is ask yourself what the message is. If that's confusing, at all, click the link to get the complimentary explanation of the What's The Message? class series. The short audio explains messages. Download the Example .jpeg, it gives a great definition! 

You Time: You want to carve out some alone time or your own personal time-out time and space (you want to have a place that you can get away~even if only for a few moments).  It's awfully easy to get overwhelmed when you have a huge list of to-dos, there's a ton of things going on and a thousand people all needing something from you~all at the same time. 

Stress Less: Find (and figure out) those people and things that always seem to cause you stress, anxiety or push you over the edge (or push your buttons!) and slowly start weeding them out. Maybe it's five minutes here and ten minutes there. However you do it, slow or fast is up to you and your comfort level. When you eliminate the things that 'naturally' cause you stress, you'll be amazed to find how much more manageable life is all of the time. 

Know Yourself: Yes, No & Maybe~Saying what you mean! And only committing to what you really want to do will make a tremendous difference in your life. This isn't something that you're expected to change overnight. This is something that you aspire to perfect. The more you say yes, no or maybe (whatever your challenge is: overcommitting, never committing, indecision) in accordance to what you really want, like and feel is right for you, the easier it will become and the clearer it will be to you of how you want to spend your time. Let this part be super fun! You're stretching, growing and learning about yourself. Woo-Hoo! 

Set your Intention for the Day: This doesn't have to be

some long drawn out thing, just simply decide what you want your day to be like and spend 30 seconds picturing it. Work up to 3 minutes. You'll be amazed to find how that 3 minutes in the morning changes your whole day! You can do this as many times as you like or need to throughout the day. Remember, you're reminding your subconscious mind that this [what you are picturing] is what you want now. You're Lighting your own Way & Creating your Day! 

Staying in Control: Yay! For all of the holiday parties and seeing everyone you haven't seen all year! Staying in control does not mean don't have fun, it means, before you go out, decide [in your mind] that you're going to stay present. Really, that's it. You decide and have your mind set on it, that you're not going to ______. Convince yourself and it will work. Be sure to use this before drinking, or in any situations that you 'worry' about yourself. This goes for food, too. Oh, and over-emotional conversations. It's anything that's over the top or too much. Think Balance. Think Healthy. And, Think, 

"I Stay in Control of Myself." 

Woo-Hoo! You made it all the way through this post! And, if you can make it through this post, you can certainly make it through the holidays! ;)

Have a Lovely December! 

Handling the Holidays & A Bit of Help ;)

It's that time of year, again! Happy Holidays! Some people absolutely love the holiday season while others are just trying to get through it. That's what this blog is about. It's geared for those of us that are stressed, busy and even unhappy or overwhelmed. Now, if this is your time a year and you're just loving it, Yay You! You may want to skip this entry or check out our free Children's eBook Store.

We have some great Holiday Activity eBooks that the whole family can enjoy! We just added some super cute  Gift Lists & Thank You Sets, just in time for the Holidays! They're great for all ages. If you or the little ones love to write, be sure to peruse our matching diary and calendar sets! Enjoy! Click here to visit the Everything Holiday! section now. There's some great stuff in there, you may find that it gives you some of your own ideas of what you'd like to create this season. All of the kids eBooks [in that shop] are free and you can use many of them at any age. ;) Have Fun!

You'll see pictures with descriptions sprinkled throughout this blog entry, those are descriptions to downloads (hypnosis and guided meditations) that are in the December Package that's put together for KMIR News Viewers. Now, since I am the one who makes them, the special is extended to you. (Yay!) The difference about these 'specials' versus other discounts or coupons that you'll find throughout the various shops associated with Spiritual Answers and Solutions .com is 

1. It Changes Every Month

2. The price point is created for the News Station

3. It's Super Specific [themed]

If you have any trouble reading the pictures in this blog,

here's the link to The Downloads for December.  (Streaming means that you have unlimited access to the downloads in that package as long as you have internet access. It's kind-of like Cable on Demand or NetFlix. You sign in to your account and they're all right there until they're changed over the next month. Click here to read a better, clearer description.) 

Here's the Description for December: All of the monthly themes teach you self hypnosis and keep your mind in the direction that you want it to be going. It's about whole life wellness. This month it's about the Holidays and everything that comes and goes with them. Have a wonderful December!

Be sure to read all of this type :) The download descriptions are on the images and not typed up within this blog entry. 

Everyone asks, "Do they work?" Well, that's what the 24 free trial is for. Check it out for yourself. Everyone always has an opinion and advice (about everything), but there's nothing like the experience of discovering and figuring something out for yourself, no matter how big or small. You know you. You're the one who knows what you want and what you need and you are the one who knows what you like. It's great to get input from other people (especially those you trust/are in your inner circle) but remember, that's 

what it is. Always ask your Higher Self what is to your Highest Good. You'll get the guidance and answers you need. 

And, remember you can ask about anything. Really, anything. Speaking of asking your Higher Self for help, that's your homework over the next few weeks. Even if you're loving life right now, get into the habit of asking your Higher Self what is to your Highest Good. There's a lot of manifesting and goal setting coming up over the next few months and best way to prepare is to get in the habit of checking in with yourself! 

Now, onto the 

Holiday Help! & Exercises

Healthy Body Stuff: What's the best thing you can do for yourself during any stressful time? Eat healthy, drink plenty of water and get a good night's sleep. Take care of your body and your body will take care of you. If you know that you're taking care of your body then the anxiety and other ways that stress may surface is much easier to pinpoint the whys. If you're ever feeling icky, remember all you need to do is ask yourself what the message is. If that's confusing, at all, click the link to get the complimentary explanation of the What's The Message? class series. The short audio explains messages. Download the Example .jpeg, it gives a great definition! 

You Time: You want to carve out some alone time or your own personal time-out time and space (you want to have a place that you can get away~even if only for a few moments).  It's awfully easy to get overwhelmed when you have a huge list of to-dos, there's a ton of things going on and a thousand people all needing something from you~all at the same time. 

Stress Less: Find (and figure out) those people and things that always seem to cause you stress, anxiety or push you over the edge (or push your buttons!) and slowly start weeding them out. Maybe it's five minutes here and ten minutes there. However you do it, slow or fast is up to you and your comfort level. When you eliminate the things that 'naturally' cause you stress, you'll be amazed to find how much more manageable life is all of the time. 

Know Yourself: Yes, No & Maybe~Saying what you mean! And only committing to what you really want to do will make a tremendous difference in your life. This isn't something that you're expected to change overnight. This is something that you aspire to perfect. The more you say yes, no or maybe (whatever your challenge is: overcommitting, never committing, indecision) in accordance to what you really want, like and feel is right for you, the easier it will become and the clearer it will be to you of how you want to spend your time. Let this part be super fun! You're stretching, growing and learning about yourself. Woo-Hoo! 

Set your Intention for the Day: This doesn't have to be

some long drawn out thing, just simply decide what you want your day to be like and spend 30 seconds picturing it. Work up to 3 minutes. You'll be amazed to find how that 3 minutes in the morning changes your whole day! You can do this as many times as you like or need to throughout the day. Remember, you're reminding your subconscious mind that this [what you are picturing] is what you want now. You're Lighting your own Way & Creating your Day! 

Staying in Control: Yay! For all of the holiday parties and seeing everyone you haven't seen all year! Staying in control does not mean don't have fun, it means, before you go out, decide [in your mind] that you're going to stay present. Really, that's it. You decide and have your mind set on it, that you're not going to ______. Convince yourself and it will work. Be sure to use this before drinking, or in any situations that you 'worry' about yourself. This goes for food, too. Oh, and over-emotional conversations. It's anything that's over the top or too much. Think Balance. Think Healthy. And, Think, 

"I Stay in Control of Myself." 

Woo-Hoo! You made it all the way through this post! And, if you can make it through this post, you can certainly make it through the holidays! ;)

Have a Lovely December! 

What's the big deal about Meditating?

Why does everyone tell me to Meditate?!!! 

What does that have to do with anything?!!!

How can your hear [your] Spirit if you cannot calm your mind or your body?

How could you possible tell the difference from your body's thoughts, wants and needs or your emotional self trying to get you to notice it from what your Higher Self is trying to guide you to? How would you be able to filter your inner child thoughts from old programming or the voice of a parent? How would you be able to tell the difference between a past life thought and a thought a spirit attachment is giving you? Simple... You can't. Period. Many people will [try] to argue this point with me. They'll say they know... My response, "How, exactly, do you know?" ~ If you cannot describe the different vibrations of each one of these parts of you, the you simply do not know. And, by the way, it always feels like a knowing thought... Why? Because that part of you does know that it is saying it or prompting you to do. It is the one doing it! ~ You just don't know which part that is. 

Don't worry, if what you just read was overwhelming or confusing, or if you thinks it's a bunch of mumbo-jumbo, keep following this blog. I'll get to all of it eventually. I'll teach you how to discern all of the thoughts that bubble up in your head and the emotions you feel in your body. We'll even get around to how all those parts of you are always communicating with you and how to interpret their messages. It may seem like a lot or a long haul, but if you stick with it, it will be the most exciting journey you've ever embarked on.

If you haven't already, sign up for the Newsletter Living Lightly ~ it comes out once every 27 days and on some holidays. Read it and Do the exercises, each newsletter is designed with a month's worth of homework and practice in mind. (Click here for more information) Oh, and save them! Each newsletter builds on the one before ~ so, you may want to refer to them. Very, very few things will be repeated here and in the newsletter. ~I'm the one who does all of it, so I know what I've covered, lol, and just by personality, am not a fan of repeating myself in words or type.  

Back to Meditation... There are SO many styles and ways to do it. And, so many wonderful paths to follow. Start researching, reading and trying as many different techniques as you can. (You want to find what fits you best ~ if you are already a master~ try something new.) Ask around, you may be pleasantly surprised with how many people enjoy a regular meditative practice and how many classes and groups there are locally. Everyone is different and everyone needs something different, try all types. You may find you adore a Chinese Walking Meditation even though you don't like to walk or that a mantra fits you perfectly when you didn't think you could stay focused or don't even know that language! They [meditations practices] all take training and disciple but when you find what suits you, it won't feel like work or a challenge, it will feel like... well, bliss. 

O.K. You need to learn how to relax your mind and your body. Period. You can't expect to be a clear channel for Spirit if your mind is going a mile a minute. How could you possibly let anything in? And how can you calm your mind if your body is uncomfortable, rigid or all balled up with stress and tension?

The goal~ you should be able to close your eyes, whisper one or two words to yourself and slip into that state of bliss, 'deep' state of meditation. If you can't, you haven't mastered it yet (or you could be having an off day, it's life. It happens. lol) ... keep trying. And, if you can, (yay!) keep doing it. 

Try these two (for starters ~ once you get the hang of it, you'll be off and running): 

Relax your Body 

Learn How to Relax (focuses on your body)This download teaches you how to relax. This is perfect for anyone who has a hard time relaxing their body, quieting their mind or feeling calm inside. You'll lean how to release stress and tension from your muscles, clear your mind and count yourself down into a relaxed state or into sleep. This download has you flex and release your muscles and focus on your breathing. You decide what you would like to do at the end of the session~ wake up full of energy, stay in a meditative state or go to sleep. It's your choice, all you have to do is tell yourself what you want to do [at the end] when you start your download. (Click here for more information)

Relax your Mind

The Relax Your Mind download teaches you how to relax your mind and let all of your thought, worries and memories fade from the 'front' of your mind. You'll be able to clear your mind any time, any place and melt into silence... into that place of mental peace. (Click here for more information)

They are inexpensive (and they are awesome) ~ if you listen to them, you'll just 'do' it. They work for the advanced practitioner and for someone who has never been able to sit still for more that 5 minutes. And, if you're a daily meditator, you can slip it in anywhere. you do not have to subscribe to a specific school of thought or religion and the downloads will not step on anyone's toes. They are a compliment to any practice  any person in any situation or circumstance in their life. (The majority of the downloads are between 25-40 minutes, if they are shorter or longer, it will list it in the description.)

Nervous (or skeptical) about listening to something with your eyes closed?
Oh... Are you worried about what someone is going to put in your head or that it won't work or that you can't do it? ... I made this download for just such an occasion! It gets the negative thoughts out of your head, teaches you about your different states of consciousness and programs you to stay in control of your mind, your body and your life. It's one of my favorites and I've been doing this for... ummm... ever. lol And, I still love this one. 
(Hypnosis =Altered State of Consciousness/Relaxation)
How Hypnosis Works The Hypnosis Works Black Board download is great if you've never done hypnosis before (and fabulous if you're a seasoned participant) because it takes out anything negative you have ever heard about hypnosis and reminds you that you are the one in control of your mind, body and life. It also helps your hypnosis sessions to work faster and better by removing any blocks you may have about the magic and simplicity of the state its self and the power of your mind.  (Click here for more information)